Sony RDRVX-555 Service manual

RDR-VX555

RMT-D240A

SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

US Model

DX-13A MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI-

CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL

ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[VCR section]

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 /8 inches/s)
EP: 11.12 mm/s ( /
LP: 16.67 mm/s ( /
playback only

3

7

16

11

16

inches/s)

inches/s),

Maximum recording/playback time

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

Rewind time

Approx. 2 min (with T-120 tape)

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs in total (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

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

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER/

LINE 2 IN

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

LINE OUT

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

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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

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DVD RECORDER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

Phono jack

B

Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

S VIDEO OUT

, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

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

SET TOP BOX CONTROL

Mini jack

HDMI

HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

31 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 30 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

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

Approx. 430 × 82 × 332 mm
(Approx. 17 × 3

Mass

1

/4 × 13 1/8 inches)

Approx. 4.7 kg (Approx. 10.4 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Audio/video cord (1)
Set top box controller (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set

1.5 k

0.15 µF

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

Ω

Earth Ground

AC
voltmeter
(0.75 V)

LEAKAGE TEST

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

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

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

instruments.

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

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

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

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

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

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

passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital

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

Unleaded solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

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

• Strong viscosity

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

• Usable with ordinary solder

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

WARNING!!

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions

1 Safety Precautions ······························································ 5
2 Servicing Precautions ························································ 7
3 ESD Precautions ································································· 8
4 Handling the Optical Pick-up ············································· 9
5 Reset operation after IC104 was replaced ························ 10

1. General

Hookups and Settings ······················································1-2
Quick Guide to Disc Types ··············································1-6
DVD Playback ································································· 1-8
DVD Recording ····························································· 1-10
DVD Editing ·································································· 1-13
VCR Playback ······························································· 1-16
VCR Recording ····························································· 1-18
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) ···········································1-20
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) ······························1-21
Settings and Adjustments ·············································· 1-22
Additional Information ··················································1-25

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. PCB Diagrams

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

5. Schematic Diagrams

5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) ·············································· 5-3
5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB) ·················································5-5
5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB) ·················································· 5-7
5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB) ···················································· 5-9
5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) ················································5-11
5-6 MPEG Decoder (DVD Main PCB) ·······························5-13
5-7 A/V Decoder (DVD Main PCB) ··································· 5-15
5-8 In Out (DVD Main PCB) ·············································· 5-17
5-9 DV & HDMI (DVD Main PCB) ··································· 5-19
5-10 Front Timer (Front Jack PCB) ······································· 5-21
5-11 Function (Function PCB) ··············································5-23

6. Alignment and Adjustments

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

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

8. Repair Parts List

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

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

DEVICE
UNDER

TEST

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED
(USING AC ADAPTER
PLUG AS REQUIRED)

LEAKAGE
CURRENT

TESTER

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

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

Antenna
Terminal

Exposed
Metal Part

ohm

ohmmeter

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

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

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

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

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

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

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

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

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

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

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

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

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

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

which instruments covered by this service manual might be
equipped.

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

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

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

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

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

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

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

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

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

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

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

ESD devices.

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

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

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

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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

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

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

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

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

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

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

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

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

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

used for wrapping repair parts.)

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

grounded to the sheet.

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

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

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

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

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

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

grounded to the table.

WRIST-STRAP
FOR GROUNDING

1M

THE UNIT

1M

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

Fig.3

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

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

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

— 9 —

5 Reset operation after IC104 was replaced

Be sure to perform the reset by the method described below, if the
IC104 (FLASH MEMORY) used on the DVD Main board was
replaced.

Resetting method

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

2. Turn the power off.

— 10 —

RDR-VX555

1. GENERAL

About this manual

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

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

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

+

RW

Functions available for DVD-RWs

-

RWVR

in VR (Video R ecording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs

-

RWVideo

in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

+

R

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

-

RVR

VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

-

RVideo

video mode

Functions available for DVD

DVD

VIDEOs

Functions available for DVD-RAMs

RAM

Functions available for VIDEO CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

VCD

format

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

CD

format

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

DATA CD

containing MP3
JPEG image files)

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

DATA DVD

containing MP3* audio tracks or
JPEG image files)

Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a stand ard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compress es audio data.

* audio tracks or

This section is extracted from instruction manual.
(3-096-485-11)

What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?

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

Recording and timer recording

Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape,
either manually or using the timer. You need to
connect a tuner such as a cable bo x to this
recorder.

Easy selection between DVD and
VCR

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

DVD VIDEO

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One Touch Dubbing - DVD y VHS

Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.
Note that copy-protected sig nals will not be
recorded.

VIDEO

DVD

Control your cable box or satellite
receiver - Set top box control

Connect the supplied set top bo x controller to have
the recorder change the channel of your cable box
or satellite receiver (page12).

103

CH 103!

4

Quick access to recorded titles ­Title List

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

Title List (Original)

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

01

LINE 1 01:29:03

02

LINE 1 00:31:23

03

LINE 1 01:59:00

04

LINE 1 00:58:56

T

LINE 1
May/02/2007
08:00 PM

One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing

Connect your digital video cam era to the DV IN
jack and press the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc.

10:10 AM

>

>

>

>

ONE-TOUCH

DUBBING

Control

Dubbing

Creating your own program - Playlist

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

Original

Playlist

Operation restrictions

Current Operation

Playing a VHS tape

*1

Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes

Playing a DVD

*2

Recording on a DVD Yes Yes

*1

When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.

*2

When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

*3

Only for timer recording. You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same tim e.

Possible Simultaneous Operations

VCR

Playback

VCR

Recording

DVD

Playback

— No No Yes

No Yes — No

*3

No —

DVD

Recording

VIDEO

DVD

8

A “Title List”

How to Use the On-Screen
Menus

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

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SYSTEM

MENU

System Menu

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

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Dubbing

*3

9

10

Disc Setting

Setup

6

M/m/</,,
ENTER

OPTIONSO RETURN

10:10 AM

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

Title List (Original)

No. Title Length Edit

1/4

01 LINE 1 >01:29:03

02 LINE 1 >00:31:23

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

1

LINE

May/02/2007
08:00 PM

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

T

B “Timer”

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

C “Edit”

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

D “Dubbing”

Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and
vice versa, and also dub from a DV/D8 forma t
tape to a disc.

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, protect, format, or finalize a
disc, or erase all titles on the disc. Also,
displays the disc information.

F “Setup”

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

10:10 AM

1-1

Sub-menu

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

Example: The Title List menu

T

LINE 1
May/02/2007

08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

Options for the selected item

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 >01:29:03

Play

02 LINE 1 >00:31:23

Title Erase

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

Chapter Erase

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

Protect

Title Name

A·B Erase

Divide Title

OPTIONS

The OPTIONS menu appears when you press
OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/
track, check the playing and remaining time, or
change settings for au dio/angle/subtitle. The
displayed options differ depending on the media
type.
Press M/m to select an opt ion, press </, to
select the desired item, and press ENTER.

Example: When you press OPTIONS while a
DVD VIDEO is playing.

DVD
VIDEO

1/4

Title

T

1/1

Chapter

C

Time

00:00:25

ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)

Audio

00:01:30

Remain

2/2 ENG

Subtitle

1/1

Angle

Selectable options

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

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

Type Selectable option

+

RW

-

RW

VR

-

RW

Video

+

R

-

R

VR

-

R

Video

*1

*1

*1 *1

*1 *1

*1 *1

DVD

RAM

VCD

CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

*2

*1

Unfinalized disc only

*2

With a disc inserted

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD
recording.

•The System Menu does not appear when recording on
a DVD, or dubbing from VHS tape to a DVD.

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

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

•You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that doe s not
have a video input jack.

•Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting. Do not connect the
power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power
Cord” on page 20.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Set top box controller (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the
Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver (Tuner)

This recorder does not include a TV tuner.
To record TV programs on this recorder, you need
to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/
video output jacks.
If you have been using your VCR co nnected to an
antenna, connect this recorder to your VCR using
an audio/video cord. In this way, you wil l be able
to record TV programs.

You cannot record on th is recorder if you have:
–a cable box or satellite receiv er without audio/

video outputs.
–cable with no cable box.
–antenna only (no cable TV).
In the cases above, contact your cable service or
satellite service company to see if they can
provide you with a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver.

Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function

This function allows the recorder to control a
cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set
top box controller. You can also use the recorder’s
remote control to change channels on the cable
box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/
satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need to:
–Check the brand code of your cable box/satellite

receiver. See “Cable Box/Satelli te Receiver

Brand Code” (page 121).
–Connect the set top box controller (page 13).
–Set the brand code number and the record er’s

input that is connected to the cable bo x/satellite

receiver (page 23).
After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the recorder can correctly
control the cable box or satellite receiver
(page 26).

Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller

Connect the LINE IN jacks using an aud io/video cord.
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable
box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function
(pages 51 and 80).
To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input
jack connected to the cable box or satellite re ceiver (LINE 1 IN).
Place the set top box controlle r near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver .

Wall

Set top box
controller
(supplied)

Cable box/

to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

VCR-DVD recorder

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

AUDIO

OUT

RL

satellite receiver

VIDEO

OUT

Audio/video cord
(not supplied)

SETTOP
BOX

CONTROL

to LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

R

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

ANT IN

TO TV

COMPONENT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

YL

B

P

R

P

AUDIO

Antenna cable
(not supplied)

to antenna input

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

TV

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Notes

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

• AV path through function doe s not work for:
–Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks.
–Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks.

Hookups and Settings

: Signal flow

About AV path through

This recorder automatically sends the input signal from the LINE 1 IN jacks to the LINE OUT VIDEO/
AUDIO jacks without turning itself on.
When you connect a cable box or satellite rece iver to the LINE 1 IN jacks and your TV to the LINE OUT
(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you can watch programs from a cable box or satellite receiver on
the TV even when the recorder is turned off.

,continued

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1-2

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

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

INPUT

TV or projector

S VIDEO

S video cord
(not supplied)

S VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” i mages

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 96.

Notes

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

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

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

INPUT

AUDIO

RLVIDEO

(red) (white) (yellow)

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

AUDIO

HDMI OUT

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

to LINE OUT
(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

YL

P

B

R

P

R

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

L

R

If your TV has an HDMI input jack

Connect the HDMI* OUT jack usi ng a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high qua lity
picture and sound. The HDMI ind icator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signa ls
through the HDMI OUT jack.

Hookups and Settings

Be sure to turn off the recorder before conn ecting an HDMI cord.

TV or
projector

HDMI IN

to HDMI input

HDMI cord (not supplied)

HDMI OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

to HDMI OUT

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

YL

L

P

B

R

HDMI OUT

SETTOP
BOX
CONTROL

P

R

R

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

*This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

Notes

•You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

•During DVD rec ording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.

,continued

If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDE O OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three
video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and
high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, yo u must use this connection and then set
“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 97).
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PBP

Y

TV or projector

R

(red) (white) (green)

Component video cord
(not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

Note

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

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Y

B

P

P

R

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

R

HDMI OUT

SETTOP
BOX

CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

INPUT

AUDIO

LR

(red)(blue)

LINE OUT

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

YL

L

B

P

R

P

R

AUDIO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT
(AUDIO L/R)

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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patte rns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).

Hookups and Settings

This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

AUDIO OUT

L

R

VCR-DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R)

HDMI OUT

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord
(not supplied)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

: Signal flow

Audio cord

(white)

(not supplied) (white)

(red)

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

SETTOP
BOX

CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord
(not supplied)

to HDMI input

AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder

INPUT

L

AUDIO

(red)

R

AV amplifier (receiver)

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

YL

L

BR

P

R

P

R

AUDIO

AUDIO

Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

or

or

to coaxial or
optical digital
input

[Speakers]

A

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

B

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1-3

A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.

You can enjoy the surround functio n that creates
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select
“Surround1,” “Surround2 ,” or “Surround3” in
“Surround” of “Audio” setu p (page 99).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Virtual speaker

Note

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.

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

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

*1

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

*2

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

z Hints

•For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected compone nts.

•During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks can also output digital audio signals.

Notes

•During DVD recording, t he DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals
only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO.

•After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connec tion Setup”
in Easy Setup (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from your speakers.

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

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

•When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one
of the following:
–Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with

an HDMI cord.

–Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord,
SVIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

*1

Digital or DTS*2 decoder

Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord

Hookups and Settings

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

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

recorder only after th e front panel display lights up
and the recorder enters stan dby mode.
If you connect additional equi pment to this
recorder (page 27) , be sure to connect the po wer
cord only after all connections are complete.

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

to AC outlet <

Step 6: Preparing the
Remote

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

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

YL

B

R

P

HDMI OUT

P

R

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Notes

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

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

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

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

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

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

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

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

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

Notes

•Depending on the TV, some or all of the butto ns below
may not work for the TV.

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

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

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buttons

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TV DIGITAL/
ANALOG

TV VOL +/–

1

Hold down TV "/1 located at the bottom of
the remote.

Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote.

2

With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your
TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using
the number buttons.

3

Release TV "/1.

The following buttons are for TV.

Press To

TV "/1 Turn your TV on or off

TV VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

TV CH +/– Select the channel on

your TV

your TV

TV "/1
TV INPUT

TV CH +/–

TV INPUT Switch your TV’s input

TV DIGITAL/
ANALOG

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

source

Select the broadcast on a
Sony TV that can switch
between digital and
analog

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

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20

Manufacturer Code number

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Hookups and Settings

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

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

If the supplied re mote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player, after you have completed
“Step 7: Easy Setup.”
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

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SYSTEM

MENU

O RETURN

1 Check that Easy Setup (page 23) has been

finished. If Easy Setup has not been
finished, first perform Easy Setup.

21

22

M/m/</,,
ENTER

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Language

Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Language

Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

6 Select a command mode (“DVD 1,” “DVD

2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

: Auto

: DVD 3

: Auto

DVD 1

: DVD1 No

DVD 2

DVD 3

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

1-4

7 Set the command mode for the remote so it

matches the command mode for the
recorder you set above.

Follow the steps below to set the command
mode on the remote.

A Hold down ENTER.

B While holding down ENTER, enter the

command mode code number using the
number buttons.

Command Mode Code number

DVD1 number button 1

DVD2 number button 2

DVD3 number button 3

C Hold down both the number buttons and

ENTER at the same time for more than
three seconds.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To check the command mode for the reco rder

Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder
is turned off. The command mode for the r ecorder
appears in the front panel disp lay.

If the command mode for the recorder has not
been changed, set the command mode for the
remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the
command mode for the remote is changed to
DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate
this recorder.

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

OSD Language Setup

m

Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup

m

Clock Setup

m

TV Type Setup

m

Audio Connection Setup

m

Finished!

Number
buttons

O RETURN

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"/1

M/m/</,,
ENTER

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV s o that

the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.

“Initial setting necessary to op erate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them

Hookups and Settings

later using setup.” appears.

•If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
Setup (page 104).

4 Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting t he language
used in the on-screen display ap pears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the screen language.

English

Français

Español

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for cable box/ satellite
receiver control appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Do you want to control
your set top box with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will

erase all timer settings.)

Yes

No

6 Select whether or not you use the cable

box/satellite receiver con trol, and press
ENTER.

If you want to use the cable box/satellite
receiver control (page 12) , select “Yes.”
If not, select “No,” then go to step 1 0.

7 Press the number buttons to enter the

brand code of your cable box/satellite
receiver.

See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand
Code” (page 121).

Easy Setup

No Disc

Enter the brand code of

your set top box.

OK Cancel

•To re-enter the code number, select
“Cancel” and return to st ep 6.

8 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the input line that you
connected the set top box to.

Line1

Line2

9

Select the recorder’s audio/video in put
(“Line1” or “Line2”) that is co nnected to
the cable box/satellite receiver, and press
ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Set the time and date manually.

Month

Day Year

01

01

01 2007 Mon

Hour Min

00 AM12 :

10Press M/m to set the month and press ,.

Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM
in the same way, then press ENTER. The day
of the week is set automatically.
The setup display for selecting the picture size
of the connected TV appears.

12:00 AM

AM/PM

11

Select the setting that matches your TV
type.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or st andard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures wit h bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen .
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on
page 96.

12

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Dolby Digital

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

13

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

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

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

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14

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

On

Off

15

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

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

16

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly
(page 26).

Easy Setup

No Disc

Easy Setup is finished.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “ Easy Setup”
in the “Setup” display (page 104).

Note

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

10:10 AM

DTS

10:10 AM

Finish

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2

Checking the cable box/satellite
receiver control setting

1

Turn on the recorder and the ca ble box/

Hookups and Settings

satellite receiver.

2

Point the recorder’s remote at the recorder
(not at the cable box/satellite receiver).

3

Press CH +/– and check that the chan nel
changes on the cable box/satellite receiver
window.

4

Press the number buttons and check that
the channel changes on the cable box/
satellite receiver window.

If you cannot get the recorder to contro l your
cable box/satellite receiver

Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in
“Features” setup (page 101).
Check the connection and place the set top box
controller near the cable box/ satellite receiver
(page 12).
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not
operate with this recorder , contact your cable or
satellite company to see if they can provide you
with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

To fix the set top box controller to your cable
box/satellite receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your cab le box or satellite
receiver, affix it in place.

1

Attach the supplied double-sid ed tape to the
set top box controller.
Remove the backings on the double-sided
tape.

Affix it so that the set top box controller is
near the remote control sensor on your cable
box/satellite receiver.

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Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar
recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the
connected equipment.
If you connect equipment that has a timer f unction, you can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 5 1 and

80). In this case, connect the e quipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13).

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an
Svideo jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/
video cord. Do not connect to the S V IDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.
You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

Other VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LR

Notes

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

•Pictures co ntaining copy protection signals that prohibit any copying canno t be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD
VIDEOs to this recorder.

•Do not c onnect the output jack of this recorder to anot her equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output

Hookups and Settings

jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.

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

VCRVCR-DVD recorder TV

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

VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV

Line input 1

Line input 2

S video cord
(not supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hints

•When the con nected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L
(mono) jack.

•To record from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to
(pages 54 and 83).

Audio/video cord
(not supplied)

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO

DV IN

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

(MONO)

to LINE 2 IN

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Quick Guide to Disc Typ es

Recordable and Playable Discs

Hookups and Settings

Icon used

Disc Type

Disc
Logo

in this
manual

Formatting
(new discs)

Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalizing)

DVD+RW

DVD­RW

VR
mode

Video
mode

+

RW

-

RWVR

-

RWVideo

Automatically
formatted

Format in VR mode*2
(page 47)

Format in Video

*2

(page 47)

mode

DVD+R

Automatically

+

R

formatted

DVD+R DL

VR

mode
DVD­R

Video

mode

Usable disc versions (as of D ecember 2006)

•8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

•6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2

*1

with CPRM

with CPRM)

*6

discs

)

•16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

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

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

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30

-

RVR

-

RVideo

Format in VR mode
using the “Disc Setting”
display (page 67)

Automatically
formatted in Video
mode

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

Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalization
unnecessary) (page 88)

Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 88)

Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalization necessary)
(page 88)

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

Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 88)

(page 88)

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12 cm/8 cm discs

Recording Features Editing Features

Change
Title
Name
(page 60)

Erase
Title/
Chapter
(page 57)

A-B
Erase
(page 58)

Divide
Title
(page 59)

Auto

Rewrite

Chapter

(page 67)

(page 49)

Yes Yes YesYes/No*3Yes Yes No

Yes Yes YesYes/Yes*4Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes YesYes/No*3No No No

No Yes Yes Yes/No*5No No No

No Yes Yes Yes/Yes*5Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes Yes/No*5No No No

*1

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

*2

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in
“Features” setup (page 101).

*3

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

*4

Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.

*5

Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

*6

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

Playlist
(page 61)

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Disc Type

Quick Guide to Disc T ypes

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DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

• DVD-RAMs

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes — —

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

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12 cm 8 cm

Playback Recordi ng Playback Recording

Playable Discs

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RAM —

VIDEO CD

CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD —

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

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

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

defined by ISO (International Orga nization for
Standardization).

Icon Used
in This
Manual

DVD

RAM

VCD

CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

——

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented

DVD-RAMs recorded by another recording
device. 12 cm discs without cartridges, or
removable from their cartridges c an be played.

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

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

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

DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to
Universal Disk Format (UDF)

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

Discs that cannot be played

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

•Data part of CD-Extras

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

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CD s

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

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

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 reco rder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may no t be available. Also, see

Quick Guide to Disc T ypes

the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.

Note on DualDiscs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

NO.

Music discs encoded with copyri ght protection
technologies

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

ALL

RDR-VX555

X

Region code

Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD­Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other
equipment

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

Notes

•You c annot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s
format, reformat the disc (page67). Note that a disc’s
contents will be erased after reformatting.

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

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

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

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

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

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DVD Playback

Playing Discs

+

-

-

RW

VR

RAM

Z OPEN/

CLOSE

DVD

TOP MENU

MENU

RW

VCD

RW

DVD

Video

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z Hints

•You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3
audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 41 or 42).

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

•When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R,

+

-

R

VR

R

CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from

-

R

Video

the Title List menu (page 39).

•When using a DVD-RAM with a cartridge, remove the
disc from the cartridge.

Notes

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

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

DVD Playback

Using the DVD’s Menu

H PLAY

x STOP

+

RW

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

+

+

-

RW

-

Video

R

Video

DVD

R

R

Playback Options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

ANGLE

MENU

O RETURN

. PREV

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SUBTITLE
AUDIO

M/m/</,,
ENTER

> NEXT
H PLAY

x STOP
X PAUSE

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

1
2

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

Playback side facing down

3

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.

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

4

Press H PLAY.

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

Button Operation Disc

(fast reverse/fast
forward)

(slow)

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

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

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2*2 T T t t FF2

FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3

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

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

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

T t

T T t t

T T T t t t

*1

*2

*3

To resume normal playback afte r playing at various speeds, press H PLAY.

z Hints

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

•During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/
M buttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT
buttons work the same way (page 36) . Hold the buttons
down during playback to fast forward or fast re verse. In
pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds
are available, depending on the duration of the press.

•See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 120 for
the meaning of the language abbreviation.

Notes

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

•Soun d will be interrupted during Scan Audio
(page 38).

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

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

5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to
the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set
“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the
“Setup” display (page98).
If you connect the recorder to audio equipment
without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On”
in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may
come out from the speakers, which might disturb
your ears or cause damage to the speakers.

All discs

*1

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

*2

FR2 and FF2 are not
available for MP3.

*3

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

+

-

RW

VR

RW

-

+

R

VR

R

RAM

DVD

*Playback direction

only

All discs

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-

RW

-

VCD

Button Operation Disc

Z

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

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks record ed on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

-

-

: Selects the main or sub sound.

RW

VR

R

VR

: Selects the audio source.

DVD

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

VCD

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

REPLAY/
ADVANCE

. PREV/
NEXT >

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36

Playing quickly with sound (Scan
Audio)

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

only)

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

z Hint

To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of

DVD Playback

Video

R

Video

*

“Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” display (page 99).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions

VCD

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

To cancel PBC Playback

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

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

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

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

Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode)/DVD-RAM only).

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38

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

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

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

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

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

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

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental
Control)

DVD

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

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password
appears.

2 Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons.
The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Pa rental
(DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 103.

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

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

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

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

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

Note

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

-

-

RW

VR

VCD

DVD

DVD

+

-

RW

RW

-

+

R

RAM

DVD

All discs

for more than ten

R

VR

DVD

.

-

VR

RW

Video

-

R

VR

R

Video

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Playing a Title From the

1

Title List

+

-

-

RW

VR

DVD

TOP MENU

MENU

TITLE LIST

RW

RW

RAM

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

Video

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-

R

Video

R

VR

+

R

ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST

M/m/</,,
ENTER

-

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

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Title List (Original)

1/4

2

T

1

LINE

3

May/02/2007
08:00 PM

A Disc type:

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

B Movie thumbnail image
C Title information:

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

D Clock

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 >01:29:03

02 LINE 1 >00:31:23

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

4

3

4 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.

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

You can switch the Title List to show an original
or Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select
either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 56.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hint

You can also switch the Title List of DV D-RAMs to
show an original or Playlist.

Notes

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

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

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

4 Press ENTER.

Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.

-

+

-

-

RW

VR

RW

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

DVD Playback

also search for a scene using the time code.

1 Press OPTIONS during playback.

2 Select a search method.

3

39

40

RW

RAMDVD

VCD

Number

buttons

The OPTIONS menu appears.

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

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

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

Video

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R

Video

R

VR

+

R

M/m/</,,
ENTER

OPTIONS

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

Note

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

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

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

DVD

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M/m/</,,
ENTER

O RETURN

H PLAY

OPTIONS

./>

x STOP
X PAUSE

Playing MP3 audio tracks

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

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

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files, the display for selecting a media type
appears. When you select “M ix,” you can
enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

10:10 AM

Music menu for this disc.

containing only MP3 audio tracks, the
“Music” display appears. Go to step 4.

3 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

4 Select an album, and press ENTE R.

Music

Prev Directory

MP3_001

01-Track1.mp3

0/9

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

5 Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To pause playback

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

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

Surround:Off

10:10 AM

Stop 00:00:00

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DVD Playback

41

Playing JPEG image files

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

1

Press DVD to operate the DVD re corder.

2

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

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

When you select “Mix,” you can

enjoy a slide show with soun d (page 43).

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

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

3

Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

4

Select a folder, and press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

To display the previous or next page, p ress
./>.

5

Select an image file, and press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed over the
entire screen.
To display the previous or next im age, press
./>.

The following menu icons appe ar in the upper
part of the screen.

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

: Starts the slide show (page 42).

Music menu for this disc.

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

Slideshow

42

: Rotates the image (page 42).

: Zooms the image (p age 42).
Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu
icons.

To play the slide show

1

Press </, to select “,” and press
ENTER.
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.
“”: Slow
“”: Normal
“”: Fast

2

Press </, to select the desired play speed,
and press ENTER.
The slide show starts from the selected image.
To stop playing, press x STOP.

To rotate the selected image

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

To zoom in an image

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

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

Notes

•You c annot use M/m/</, to move the image within

the screen while zooming.

•Slide show can play in only one direction.

•You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

If you select

“ ”

•

the images in the “Photo” display will not b e
rotated.

in the rotated im age display,

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Enjoying a slide show with sound

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

1

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2

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

The display for selecting a media type
appears.

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

3

Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appear s.

4

Select an album, and press ENTER.

5

Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

6

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

7

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

8

Press H PLAY to start the slide show.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

9

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

The slide show starts with sound.

To stop the slide show

Press x STOP.

z Hints

•When pl aying JPEG images, you can also use the on­screen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG ima ge
files” (page 42).

•The slide show is played repeatedly unt il MP3
playback stops.

10:10 AM

Music menu for this disc.

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files

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

Note

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

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and
files:

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

“.JPG.”

z Hints

•If you add numbers (01, 02, 0 3, etc.) to the front of the
file names, the files will be played in that order.

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

,continued

Notes

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

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

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

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

DVD Playback

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

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

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

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

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

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

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

•Progressive and los sless compression JPEG image fil es
are not supported.

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

•JPEG image files that c onform to the DCF* image f ile
format are not supported.

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

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

Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information

-

+

-

-

RW

VR

RW

DVD

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

Press DISPLAY.

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

Disc and tape information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

RW

RAM

VCD

DISPLAY

m

m

Play

0:05:30

HQ

Rem 00:25

Original

Wed May 02. 2007 10:10 AM

Video

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+

R

CD

R

VR

DATA CD

TIME/TEXT

Stop

0:30:00

SP

Rem 01:30

Line1

R

Video

DATA DVD

◆ DVD

A Playing status
B Playing time
C Recording mo de
D Remaining disc sp ace (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during

*1

)

playback

E Input source

*2

F Date and time

43

44

*1

Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play
activated (page 38).

*2

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

Viewing information on the front
panel display

You can view the information on the front panel
display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

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

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

Current title number and curren t chapter
number

Clock

Example: When a DVD is stopped

Clock

m

Current title and chapter number

m

Remaining disc space

m

Input source

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current track

m

Current track number

m

Clock

Recording mode and recording time

DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

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

DVD Playback

•Check that th e disc has enough available space
for the recording (page 44). For DVD+RWs or
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
erasing titles (page 57).

•Check that th e recorder is connected to a tuner
such as a cable box or satellite receiver
(page 12). See also the tuner’s instruction
manual.

z Hint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
equipment, finalize the disc (page 88).

Notes

•Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder
turned on. The recorder auto matically turns off after a
recording has finished.

•This recorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

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

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.

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

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

Recording mode Approximate

HQ (High quality) 60
HSP R 90

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

SLP (Long duration) 480

z Hint

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

Notes

•When in a recording mode other than HQ, the recorder
compresses the audio/video data before recording.
Since the compression rate needs to decrease for fast­moving images or if picture noise is present, recorded
data size increases, and available recording time
becomes shorter. When recording such pictures, a
recording mode offering longer recordin g time is
recommended.

•Situations below m ay cause inaccuracies with the
recording time.
–Recording fast-moving o r images containing picture

noise.

–Recording a program with poor reception, or a

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

•Since the recording mode for recorded titles is
calculated after sampling the recorded data during
playback, it may be displayed differently from the
mode you selected when recording. However, the
actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected
mode.

recording time
(minute)

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Recording main and sub sounds

You can record the different soun dtracks on a
DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) from
equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2
IN jacks. When playing the disc, you can select
main or sub sound by pressing the AUDIO button.
Set “Line Audio Input” in “Audio” s etup to
“Main/Sub” in the Setup Display ( page 100).
When recording on other discs, select either sound
track with the connected equipment before
recording.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection ca nnot be recorded
on this recorder. Recording stop s when a copy
guard signal is detected.

Copy control
signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never Non e

*The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 30).

Formatting a new disc

New, unformatted discs are automatically
formatted when first inserted in the recorder.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a
recording format (VR mode or Video mode)
according to your needs (page 3 0).

•Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW”
in “Features” setup (page 10 1).

•Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in
Video mode. To format in VR mode, chan ge the
recording format using the “Disc Setting”
display (page 67).

Notes

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

•You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by
reformatting (page 67).

•You cannot change the recording format on used DVD­Rs.

•The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
unless you first format the d iscs in VR mode.

Recordable discs

+

-

-

RW

VR

RW

RW

+

R

-

RW

VR

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

-

R

VR

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

Video

-

-

R

VR

R

Video

DVD Recording From
Connected Equipment
Without the Timer

+

-

RW

RW

You can record TV programs on the recorder
through the connected cable box/satellite recei ver.

Z OPEN/

CLOSE

DVD

DISPLAY

z REC

1 Turn on the recorder and the connected

cable box/satellite receiver.

+

-

VR

RW

Video

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-

R

VR

R

VIDEO
CH +/–

INPUT

H PLAY

x STOP
X PAUSE

REC MODE

Video

R

2 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused discs are autom atically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
new disc” on page47.

,continued

5 Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to s elect

the channel or input source you want to
record.

•When using the cable box/ satellite receiver
control, select the channel by pres sing
CH +/– on this recorder’s rem ote. The
recorder’s input is switched to the connected
input (LINE1 or LINE2). You can also use
the number buttons.

•When not using the cable bo x/satellite
receiver control, select the connected input
(LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and
then select the channel on the cable box/

DVD Recording

satellite receiver’s side.

6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV sc reen as
follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording m ode, see
page 46.

7 Press z REC.

Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is fu ll.
Leave the cable box/satellite rec eiver turned
on and do not change the channel yo u are
recording.

To stop recording

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

To pause recording

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

To watch a VHS tape while recording

Press VIDEO to operate the VC R, insert a tape,
then press H PLAY.

z Hints

•To play a disc recor ded with this recorder on other
equipment, finalize the disc (page 88).

•You can turn off the TV durin g recording.

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Notes

•Recording may not start imme diately after zREC is
pressed.

•You canno t change the recording mode during
recording or recording pause.

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

•You canno t change the input source during recording.

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

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

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

duration.

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

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

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

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

discs.

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

To stop recording

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

(Normal
recording)

Checking the disc status while
recording

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

Press DISPLAY during recordi ng.

The information display appears .
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
(page 44).

Record

0:00:03

HQ

Rem 00:59

Line1

A Disc type
B Recording status
C Recording time
D Recording mode
E Remaining disc space
F Input source

z Hint

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

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automati cally divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at
5 or 15-minute intervals dur ing recording. Select
the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in
“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup”
display (page 100).
If you do not want to divide titles, select “Of f.”

DVD Timer Recording From
Connected Equipment

+

-

RWVR-RWVideo

RW

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
Note that the maximum continuous recording time
for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this
time will not be recorded.
If you record from connec ted equipment that has a
timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
function (page 51).

Note

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

Z OPEN/

CLOSE

DVD

SYSTEM

MENU

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-

RVR-RVideo

R

TIMER

M/m/</,,
ENTER

x STOP

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

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

3

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
new disc” on page 47.

4

Press TIMER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Star t End Source ModeEdit

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Media Date Start End Ch Mode

DVD Recording

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

DVD

Toda y 0 9 00 1 000 Line1 SP

:

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

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

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

12 3 4 56

5

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

10:10 AM

:

PM

PM

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

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

C “Start”: Sets the start time.
D “End”: Sets th e stop time.
E “Ch”: Selects the channel or input

source.

•When using the cable box/satellite
receiver control, select the channel.

•When not using the cable box/satellite
receiver control, select the input, LINE1
or LINE2. Select the channel on the
connected cable box/satellite receiver’s
side before the timer recording starts.

F “Mode”: Selects the reco rding mode

(page 46).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
(page 51), select “AUTO.”

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

6

Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 53) appears.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.

•If the c ind icator flashes in the front pane l

display, check that a reco rdable disc is
inserted and that there is enough disc space
for the recording.

•If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 53 ).

7

Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

There is no need to turn off the recorder be fore
the timer recording starts.
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned
on and do not change the channel selected on
the cable box/satellite receiver until the
recorder finishes the timer recording.

To stop recording

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

If 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. If the end time of one setting and the start
time of another timer setting is the same, the
beginning of the program that starts later will be
cut.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings
(Timer List)” on page 53.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust fu nction

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

z Hints

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

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

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

Notes

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

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

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes, even if the recording started with
the recorder turned on.

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

Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)

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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 on the rear
of the recorder (page13).
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a program from the LINE
1 IN jacks.

DVD

SYSTEM

MENU

1

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2

Insert a recordable disc.

3

Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to
“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”
display (page 100).

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M/m/</,,
ENTER

x STOP

REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC

Video

R

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV sc reen as
follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording m ode, see
page 46.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

DVD Recording

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

The “Features” setup appea rs.

8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

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

Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

11

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

12

Press SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel a Synchro-Rec fu nction

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

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

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

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

Program 1

Program 2

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

will be cut off

Changing or Canceling DVD
Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

SYSTEM

MENU

O RETURN

1

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2

Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

3

Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.

Timer List

No. Media Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Line1

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM Line1

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

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

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

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

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

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M/m/</,,
ENTER

10:10 AM

SP

SP

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4

Select the timer setting you want to change
or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List

No. Media Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Line1

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM Line1

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

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

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

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

5

Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.

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

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Star t End Source ModeEdit

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Media Date Start End Ch Mode

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

DVD

04/15 09 00 10 00 Line1 SP

:

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

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

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

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

Timer List

No Media Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Do you want to erase ‘‘No.01’’?

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

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

OK

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

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

6

Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer
List.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•Even when corr ectly set, the program may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priori ty, see
page 50.

10:10 AM

Edit

rase

E

10:10 AM

:

PM

PM

10:10 AM

Cancel

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

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

Recording From Another
VCR or Similar Device

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You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the
equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK
jack). To record from a digital video cam era
connected to the DV IN jack, see page 90.

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x STOP
REC MODE

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

source according to the connection you
made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

LINE2 DVLINE1

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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV scree n as
follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see
page 46.

5 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to
“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”
display (page 100).

6 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pa use.

7 Press z REC on this recorder and the

pause or play button on the co nnected
equipment at the same time.

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

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

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

•During recording or recording pa use, you cannot
change the recording mode.

•You cannot change the input sourc e during recording.

DVD Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc types. Before you ed it, check the disc
type in the front panel display, and s elect the
option available for your disc (page 30).

Notes

•You may l ose the edited contents if you remove the disc

DVD Recording

or a timer recording starts whil e editing.

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

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

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You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot
undo any edits you make. The edit fun ctions
available for Video mode titles are:
–Renaming a title (page 60).
–Erasing a title (page 57).
–Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 57).

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

(DVD+RWs only) (page 58).

–Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 59).

Notes

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

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

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Video

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R

Video

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

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VR

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VR

You can enjoy advanced e dit functions. First you
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and
DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original
recording (called the “original”), or the playback
information created from the original (called a
“Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and
offers different merits, read the following and
select the one that better suits your needs.

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you
plan to retain an unaltered original record ing,
create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit
functions available for original titles are:
–Renaming a title (page 60).
–Erasing a title (page 57).
–Erasing a chapter (p age 58).
–Setting protection against erasure (page 57).
–Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 58).
–Dividing a title (page 59).

To create and edit Playlist titles

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

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

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearr ange the scene
order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a
Playlist” on page 63.
The advanced edit functio ns available for Playlist
titles are:
–Renaming a title (page 60).
–Erasing a title (page 57).
–Erasing a chapter (page 58).
–Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 58).
–Editing a Playlist scene (pag e 63).
–Dividing a title (page 59).
–Combining titles (page 64).

z Hint

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

Notes

•You cannot protect P laylist titles.

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

•You cannot create or edit Pla ylist titles on a finalized
disc.

Editing a Title

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This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without
changing the original recordings, create a Playlist
title (page 61).

DVD

TITLE LIST

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ORIGINAL/
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M/m/</,,
ENTER

H PLAY

x STOP
X PAUSE

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

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

Title List (Original)

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LINE

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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 01:29:03

02 LINE 1 00:31:23

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

>

>

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4

Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can select from the following:
“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select
“OK” when asked for confirmation.
“Chapter Erase”
chapter in the title and erase it (see below).
“Protect”
when the Protection display appears. “ ”
appears for the protected title. To cancel the
protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to
“.”
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
(page 60).
“A-B Erase”
(see below).
“Divide Title”

DVD Editing

(page 59).

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About freeing up disc space

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

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

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

DL/DVD-R.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 67).

Notes

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

•You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapt ers from
a protected title.

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

*1

: Allows you to select a

*2

: Protects the title. Select “On”

*2

: Erases a section of the title

*2

: Divides a title into two

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

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

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

1

Press TITLE LIST.

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

2

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3

Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENT ER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

Chapter Erase (Original)

Chapter 1 / 3 Title No.01

4

Select the chapter you want to erase, a nd
press ENTER.

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

5

Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title
(page 63).

Note

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

10:10 AM

Check

Erase

Modify

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

Move

Add

Copy

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

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

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1

Press TITLE LIST.

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

2

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3

Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

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

A-B Erase

00:00:07

T

Title No.01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

4

Press ENTER at the start point of the
section to be erased (point A).

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

the point. “End” is selected.

A-B Erase

00:00:10

T

Title No.01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

5

Press ENTER at the end point of the section
(point B).

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

6

Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

7

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

Title No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Erase

Finish

10:10 AM

Start

End

Erase

Finish

z Hints

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

•You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 63).

Notes

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

•Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

•The star t 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.

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

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

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Divide Title (Original)

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Title No. 01

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VR

00:00:07

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

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Point

Divide

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

1

Press TITLE LIST.

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

2

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3

Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

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

4 Press ENTER at the point where you wa nt to

divide the title.

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

the point.
“Divide” is selected.

Divide Title (Original)

00:00:10

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Title No. 01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

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5 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirma tion.
To reset the dividing point, selec t “No” and
press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

8 Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete
renaming.

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

zHints

•You can also divide a Playlist title (page 63).

• If the dividing point is set too close to the
beginning of the title, the titl e cannot be divided.

60

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:10

Title No.01

10:10 AM

Point

Divide

Changing the Name of a
Title

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

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

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

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Cursor

Title Name

K

_

A B C D E

F G H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

Z

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

a b c d e

f g h i j

k l m n o

p q r s t

u v w x y

z

Input row

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = .

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~

%^& ( )

Character paletteSetting buttons

10:10 AM

@ # $

5

Select the character you want to enter
using M/m/</,, and press ENTER.

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

•To change the cursor po sition, select the

input row using M, and press </,.

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

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

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

6

Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining
characters.

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

7

Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 67). Follow steps 5 to
7 above when the “Disc Name” d isplay appears.

Creating a Playlist

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VR

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing
the original recordings (see “Edit options for
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD -Rs (VR mode)” on
page 56). You can create a Playlist title by
combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original
titles.

Notes

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

•You cannot c reate or edit Playlist titles on a finalized
disc.

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MENU

TITLE LIST

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1

Press DVD to operate the DVD recor der.

2

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST

M/m/</,,
ENTER

H PLAY

x STOP
X PAUSE

10:10 AM

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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

Create Playlist

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Playlist No. 01

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

5 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

the point.
“End” is selected.

Create Playlist

00:00:10

T

Playlist No. 01

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

6 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

7 Press ENTER.

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

8 When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

Start

End

Make

Finish

10:10 AM

Start

End

Make

Finish

Playing a Playlist title

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

“Playlist” Title List.

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

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Editing a Playlist

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VR

R

VR

You can edit Playlist titles or scenes withi n them,
without changing the actual reco rdings.

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SYSTEM

MENU

O RETURN

./>

M/m/</,,
ENTER

H PLAY

x STOP
X PAUSE

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

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Edit

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

10:10 AM

4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press EN TER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

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5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

6 Select an option, and press ENTER.

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

“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation.
“Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select
chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 58).
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
(page 60).
“A-B Erase”: Allows you to se lect sections in
the title to erase (page 58 ).
“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in
the Playlist title. Go to step 7.
“Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a
desired point (page 59).
“Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine
two titles into one (page 64).

7 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.

The display for editing scenes appears.

Edit Scene

Scene No.1 / 3 Playlist No.01

“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene.
Starts playback of the selected sc ene when
you press ENTER. The display returns to the
“Edit Scene” display when the play back
finishes or when you press O RETURN.
“Erase”: Erases a scene (page 64).
“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and
end point of a scene (page 64).

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 >00:05:04

02 LINE 1 >00:00:51

10:10 AM

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

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

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“Move”: Allows you to chang e scene order
(page 65).
“Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before
a selected scene (page 65).
“Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene
(page 66).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

z Hint

The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

DVD Editing

Note

You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized
disc.

Combining two titles into one
(Combine Titles)

-

-

R

VR

RW

VR

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

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

(page 63) to select a Playlist title.

The sub-menu appears.

2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

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1

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No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 00:05:04

02 LINE 1 00:00:51

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

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3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.

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4 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

7 Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete
renaming.

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

Erasing a scene (Erase)

-

-

RW

VR

R

VR

You can erase a selected scene.

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

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 00:05:04

02 LINE 1 00:00:51

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

>

>

Modifying a scene (Modify)

-

-

R

VR

RW

VR

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

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64

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

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appe ars.

2 Select the scene you want to modify, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

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4 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

the point.
“End” is selected.

Modify

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5 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Change

Cancel

10:10 AM

Start

End

Change

Cancel

Moving a scene (Move)

-

-

RVR

RWVR

You can change the scene order within the Playlist
title.

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

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to move, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 2 / 3

4 Select a new location using </,, and

press ENTER.

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

Edit Scene

Scene No. 3 / 3

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

Adding a scene (Add)

-

-

RVR

RWVR

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

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

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the location where you want to add,

and press ENTER.

A new scene will be added before the selecte d
scene.

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

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

Move

Add

Copy

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

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3

Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Add

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4

Press ENTER at the start point.

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

the point.

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“End” is selected.

Add

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5

Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6

Press ENTER.

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

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

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Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Add

Cancel

10:10 AM

Start

End

Add

Cancel

Copying a scene (Copy)

-

-

R

VR

RW

VR

You can copy and add a selected scene.

1

Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2

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

3

Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 2 / 3

4

Select a location to copy to using </,
and press ENTER.

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

Edit Scene

Scene No. 1 / 4

04 00:04:20

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

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

Move

Copy

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

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

Move

Copy

Add

Add

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Formatting/Renaming/
Protecting a Disc

+

-

RW

RW

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

DVD

SYSTEM

MENU

O RETURN

1

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.

3

Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appe ars.

1

Title List

2

Timer

3

Edit

4

Dubbing

5

Disc Setting

6

Setup

4

Select an option, and press ENTER.

A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a

disc.
For details on how to enter characters,
see page 60.

-

VR

RW

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Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Disc Format : VR Mode

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Disc Information

Erase All Titles

+

-

-

R

Video

R

VR

R

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ENTER

10:10 AM

B “Disc Protect” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs

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

C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

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

D “Disc Finalize” : Finalizes a disc. See

page 88 for details.

E “Disc Information”: Displays the

following information.

•Disc name

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

•Total number of titles

•Protect setting

•The oldest and most recent record ing
date

•The total available recording time in
each recording mode

Disc Information

Disc Name

Disc 1

Media

DVD-R W VR ModeFormat

Title No.

Original 6 / Playlist 1

Protected

Not Protected

Date

4/05/2007 ~ 4/30/2007

Remainder

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

F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

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

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

10:10 AM

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

4.4/4.7GB

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

•You can set protection for individual titles (page 57) .

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

Notes

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

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

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

•You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-

DVD Editing

Rs.

•The recorder re cords on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 47).

VCR Playback

Playing a VHS Tape

Z OPEN/

CLOSE

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DISPLAY

CLEAR

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

1
2

Insert a tape.

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

3

Press H PLAY.

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

"/1

VIDEO
TRACKING +/–

H PLAY

x STOP

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To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To eject the tape

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

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

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

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find
later. The counter in the front pa nel display resets
to “0:00:00.”
To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see
page 72.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.

Notes

•During playback, the V CR automatically detects the
recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording
mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings
made on other equipment will play, but picture quality
is not guaranteed.

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

•The counter stops coun ting when it comes to a portion
with no recording.

•The counter resets to “0:00:00” after ten hou rs, and
starts recounting.

•When pl ayback does not start even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed, se t “VCR Function” –
“Auto Play” of “Features” to “On” in the “Setup”
display (page 101).

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

•The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will
play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the
format, but picture quality will be lower than usual S­VHS. Image may be unclear if playba ck options such
as slow-motion, etc., are used.

•Playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP (3x) mode is
not guaranteed.

•The VCR is not comp atible with the PAL or SECAM
color system. Only NTSC tapes can be played.

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

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Adjusting the picture (tracking)

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

Press TRACKING +/–.

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

VCR Playback

Trac king

Tracking meter

To resume automatic tracking

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

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Playback Options

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

. PREV

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H PLAY

X PAUSE

Searching Using Various
Functions

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

Note

During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search
functions.

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

Go to Zero

0:00:00

End search

0:00:13

Button Operation

(fast reverse/fast
forward)

(slow)

ADVANCE • Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.

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

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

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

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

REPLAY Replays the previous scene when presse d during playback.

. PREV/
NEXT >

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

*1

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

*2

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

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

Displaying the Play ing Time
and Play Information

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

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

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

Tape and disc information/date an d time

m

Tape information only

m

No display

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

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

Notes

•The sound is muted during playback at va rious speeds.

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

Viewing information on the front
panel display

You can view the informat ion on the front panel
display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly .

The displays differ depending on the status.

Example: When playing a tape

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Rem 01:30

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TIME/TEXT

Elapsed time

Remaining tape length

Clock

Example: When a tape is in stop mode

Clock

Elapsed time

Remaining tape length

Input source

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

*2

PLAY y

*1

×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7

M/m/</,,
ENTER

H PLAY

CLEAR

OPTIONS

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

menu, and press ENTER.

Go To Zero

End Search

Forward Intro Scan

Reverse Intro Scan

ENTER

Move

Enter

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

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AUDIO

“Forward Intro Scan”/“Reverse Intro Scan”:
Searches for an index mark and plays back for
about five seconds at that point.
Press H PLAY to view that 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.

Scan and play

–0:00:01

Notes

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

•No inde x signal is marked if you pause a recording and
then keep recording the same program. To mark an
index, press x STOP or change the input source once
during recording pause.

Notes

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

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

Press AUDIO repeatedly du ring playback.

VCR Playback

To listen to On-screen

display

Front panel
display

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO

m

m

m

Left channel Left STEREO

Right channel Right STEREO

Monaural
sound on the
normal audio
track

*No indicator ap pears in the front panel display when

you play a tape without Hi-f i recording.

How sound is recorded on a video tape

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

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track
(main track)

Mono STEREO*

Monaural sound

Stereo sound
(left/right channels)

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VCR Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS
format.

•Check that the tape is longer than the recording
time (page 73).

•Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner
such as a cable box or satellite receiver
(page 12). See also the tuner’s instruction
manual.

Notes

•Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder
turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be turned
off. The recorder automatically turns off after a
recording has finished.

•This recorder has the copy guard function. Programs
that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be
correctly recorded on the VCR.

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

Recording mode

“EP” (Extended Play) and “SP” (St andard Play) is
available for recording mode (tape speed). “EP”
provides recording time three times as long as
“SP.” However, “SP” produce s better picture and
audio quality.

Maximum recording time

Tape Length SP EP

T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs

T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs

T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs

Notes

•Tap es recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be
played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.

•Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other
VHS video decks with EP mode.

(LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INP UT, and

VCR Recording From
Connected Equipment
Without the Timer

You can record TV programs on the recorder
through the connected cable box/ satellite receiver.

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z REC

1 Turn on the recorder and the connecte d

cable box/satellite receiver.

VIDEO
CH +/–

INPUT

H PLAY

x STOP
X PAUSE

REC MODE

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

then select the channel on the cable box/
satellite receiver’s side.

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”

For details about the recording mode, see
page 75.

6 Press z REC.

“REC” appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned
on and do not change the channel you are
recording.

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To pause recording

Press X PAUSE.
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.

To watch a DVD while recording

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H PLAY.

z Hints

•Tape information d isplayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.

•You can tur n off the TV during recording.

Notes

•You c annot change the recording mode or input source
while recording.

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

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

4 Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select

the channel or input source you want to
record.

•When using the cable box/ satellite receiver
control, select the channel by pressing
CH +/– on this recorder’s rem ote. The
recorder’s input is switched to the connecte d
input (LINE1 or LINE2). You can also use
the number buttons.

•When not using the cable bo x/satellite

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

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the

duration.

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

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

(Normal
recording)

“c” and “OTR” light up, and the rema ining
recording time appears in the front panel
display.
When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the
recorder stops recording and turns off.

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

Checking the remaining tape length

You can check recording info rmation, such as
remaining tape length or recording mode , etc.

Press DISPLAY while recording.

The information display appears .
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
(page 73).

Record

0:30:00

SP

Rem 01:30

Line1

A Recording status
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Input source

To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR
Function” – “Tape Length” of “Feat ures” in the
“Setup” display correctly (p age 101).

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

VCR Timer Recording From
Connected Equipment

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
If you record from connected eq uipment that has a
timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
function (page 80).

Note

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

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TIMER

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x STOP

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

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Star t End Source Mode Edit

No.01

01 VHS 4/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 VHS 4/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Media Date Start End Ch Mode

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

VCR

Today 09 00 10 00 Line1 SP

: PM

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

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

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

12 3 4 56

4 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

10:10 AM

:

PM

A “Media”: 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 Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)
y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)
y … y Sat (every Saturday) y
1month later y … y Today

C “Start”: Sets the start time.
D “End”: Sets the stop time.
E “Ch”: Selects the channel or input

source.

•When using the cable box/satel lite
receiver control, se lect the channel.

•When not using the cable box/satellite
receiver control, select the input, LINE1
or LINE2. Select the channel on the
connected cable box/satellite receiver’s
side before the timer recording start s.

F “Mode”: Selects the record ing mode;

“SP” or “EP.” To use the Rec Mode
Adjust function (page 79), select
“AUTO.”

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

5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 81) appears. The
c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.

3 Press TIMER.

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•If the c indicator flashes in the front panel

display, check that a tape with its safety tab
in place is inserted.

• If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 81).

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

There is no need to turn o ff the recorder before
the timer recording starts.
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned
on and do not change the channel selected on
the cable box/satellite receiver until the
recorder finishes the timer recording.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

If timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and th e
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. If the end time of one setting and the start
time of another timer setting is the same, the
beginning of the program that starts later will be
cut.

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 change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings
(Timer List)” on page 81.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust fu nction

If the remaining tape length is too short for the
current recording, the VCR automatically changes
the recording mode from SP to EP.
When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in
“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting
is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -

“Tape Length” of “Features” in the “Setup”
display (page 101)).

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes, even if the recording started with
the recorder turned on.

Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to au tomatically record
programs from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear
of the recorder (page 13) .
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts reco rding a program from the LINE
1 IN jacks.

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VCR Recording

SYSTEM

MENU

VIDEO

M/m/</,,
ENTER

x STOP

REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC

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

recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”

4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
10

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

11

Press SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel Synchro-Rec function

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

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

Regardless of whether or not the program is a
Synchro-Rec program, the progra m that starts first
has priority and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has finished.
If the end time of one setting and the start time of
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of
the program that starts later will be cut.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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

The “Features” setup appea rs.

7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

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8 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Changing or Canceling VCR
Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

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SYSTEM

MENU

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

M/m/</,,
ENTER

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

Timer List

No. Media Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 VCR 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Line1

02 VCR 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM Line1

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

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

SP

SP

,continued

4

Select the timer setting you want to change
or cancel, and pres s ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List

No. Media Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 VCR 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Line1

02 VCR 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM Line1

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

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

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

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

5

Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.

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

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Star t End Source Mode Edit

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

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Media Date Start End Ch Mode

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

VCR

04/15 09 00 10 00 Line1 SP

:

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

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

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

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER whe n asked
for confirmation.

Timer List

No Rec To Date Star t End Source Mode Edit

01 VHS 4/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 VHS 4/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Do you want to erase “No.01”?

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

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

OK

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

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

6

Press SYSTEM MENU to tur n off the Timer
List.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the progra m may not be
recorded if another recording is unde rway, or other
prioritized timer set ting overlaps. For priority, see
page 79.

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10:10 AM

Edit

E

rase

10:10 AM

:

PM

PM

10:10 AM

Cancel

•You canno t change the timer settings for a recording
currently underway.

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

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Recording From Another
VCR or Similar Device

You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27.

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z REC

1

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3

Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input
source (LINE1 or LINE2) accor ding to the
connection you made.

4

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”

5

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

6

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

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

VIDEO

INPUT

x STOP

REC MODE

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

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

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

•You cann ot change the input source during recording.

1 Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to
a DVD

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RW

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

◆How titles and chapters are created

The recorder takes each re cording on the VHS tape
and automatically divides th em into titles as they
are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further
divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute
intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter”
setting of “Features” in the “S etup” display.

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SYSTEM

MENU

H PLAY

X PAUSE

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RW

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-

R

VR

AUDIO

M/m/</,,
ENTER

x STOP

REC MODE

R

R

To select the recording mode, press REC
MODE repeatedly (see page 46).

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

x STOP or X PAUSE at the point wher e

Video

you want to start dubbing.

To select VCR sound, press AUDIO during
playback (see page74).

5 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

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 equipment

Finalize the disc (see page 88).

To dub using the on-screen menu

1

After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.

2

Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and
press ENTER.

Dubbing

Title List

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

3

Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing

Title List

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

4

Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

VIDEO --> DVD

DVD --> VIDEO

5

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.

z Hints

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

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

•VCR playback so und is output during dubbing.

Notes

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

•Dubbing stops wh en:
–the VHS ta pe reaches the end and stops.
–the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped.
–the disc rem aining time runs out.

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

•Copy rights
–Recordings made from VHS ta pes and other

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

–Unautho rized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

Dubbing From a DVD to a
VHS Tape

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RW

RAM

DVD

You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape.
Note that when you record copy-protected
software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted
when you play back the tape.
You can also select titles or scenes and dub them
all at once. See “Dubbing selected titles and scenes
(Program Dubbing)” on page 86.
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings
on the DVD recorder.

DVD

TOP MENU

SYSTEM

MENU

O RETURN

./>

1

Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its
safety tab in place.

To select the recording mode, SP or EP, press
REC MODE repeatedly (see page 75).

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VR

RW

Video

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R

VR

R

VIDEO

SUBTITLE
AUDIO

TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER

H PLAY

x STOP
X PAUSE

REC MODE

,continued

Video

R

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

title.

5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x

STOP or X PAUSE at the point w here you
want to start dubbing.

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

6 Press DVD t on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

To stop dubbing

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

To dub using the on-screen menu

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

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press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Dubbing

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

3 Select “Simple Dub bing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing

Title List

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

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

The display asks for confirma tion.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.
If the disc’s menu appears when DVD
playback finishes, pre ss x STOP to stop

10:10 AM

VIDEO --> DVD

DVD --> VIDEO

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dubbing. Otherwise the disc’s menu is
recorded until the tape reaches its end.

z Hints

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

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

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

Notes

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

•The System Me nu, OPTIONS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.

•Copyright s
–Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted

material are solely for individual enjoy ment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under c opyright
law.

–Unauthor ized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

Dubbing selected titles and scenes
(Program Dubbing)

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

1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape wi th its

safety tab in place.

To select the recording mode, SP or EP, press
REC MODE repeatedly (see page 75).

2 Press DVD and insert a source disc.

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

3 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

4 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Dubbing

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

1-20

5 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press

ENTER.

Program Dubbing

Title List

Create Dubbing List

Program Dubbing List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

6 Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press

ENTER.

If you have performed Program Dubbing
before, the display asks for confirmation. T o
continue, select “Yes” a nd press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.

Create Dubbing List

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7 Select the title you want to dub, and press

ENTER.

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

8 Select “Scene Dubbing,” and press

ENTER.

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

Scene Dubbing

00:00:07

Dubbing List No. 01

T

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

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 00:05:04

02 LINE 1 00:00:51

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

Start 00:00:00

Make

Finish

End 00:00:00

>

>

End

9 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

the point.
“End” is selected.

Scene Dubbing

00:00:10

Dubbing List No. 01

T

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

10

Press ENTER at the end point.

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

11

Press ENTER.

To continue, repeat from step 9.

12

Select “Finish,” and pres s ENTER.

The Program Dubbing List appears with the
selected scene.

Program Dubbing List

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 00:05:04

T

LINE

1

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13

Select an option and press ENTE R, if
necessary.

To add other titles or scen es, select “Addition”
and press ENTER, and repeat from step 7.
To cancel the selected title or scene, select
“Erase” and press ENTER. When asked for
confirmation, select “OK” an d press ENTER.
To view the selected title or scene, select
“Check” and press ENTER.
To cancel dubbing, press O RETURN.

14

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Make

Finish

10:10 AM

>

Addition

Erase

Check

Dubbing

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To stop dubbing

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

z Hints

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

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

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

Notes

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

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

•Copyrights
–Recordings made from discs and other copyr ighted

material are solely for individ ual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyrig ht
law.

–Unauthorized e diting of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

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

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

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RW

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

Differences between the disc types

Discs are automatically finalized when

+

RW

removed from the recorder. If you want
to record on it again, reformat the di sc
(page 67). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a

-

RW

VR

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. Af ter 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 67).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

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RW

Video

on equipment other than this recor der.
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 67). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

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R

VR

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

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

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on equipment other than this recor der.

-

R

Video

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

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RW

-

Video

-

R

VR

R

R

Video

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MENU

M/m/</,,
ENTER

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

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

4 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appe ars.

Disc Setting

Title List

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Timer

Disc Format : VR Mode

Edit

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Dubbing

Disc Information

Disc Setting

Erase All Titles

Setup

5 Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

6 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation again.

10:10 AM

UnfinalizeFinalize

Disc will be finalized.

Do you want to continue ?

CancelOK

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

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

z Hints

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

•To check the disc inform ation, select “Disc
Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press
ENTER. See page 67 for details.

Notes

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

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

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Before DV/D8 Dubbing

This section explains dubbing wi th a digital video
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If
you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jac ks, see
“Recording From Another VCR or Similar
Device” on page 54.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital s ignals.
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move
on to the section on dubbing. For more
information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on
page 113.

z Hint

If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

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

Connecting a Digital Video
Camera to the DV IN Jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a
DV/D8 format tape. Ope ration is straightforward
because the DVD recorder will fast forward and
rewind the tape for you – you do not need to
operate your digital video camera. Do the
following to start using the “DV/D8 Edit”
functions of this recorder.
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes

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

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

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of “Recordin g From Another
VCR or Similar Device” on page 54.

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

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

–the imag es on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit rec ording.

Hookups

VCR-DVD recorder

DV IN

to DV IN

i.LINK cable
(not supplied)

to DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

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90

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Dubbing From a DV/D8
Format Tape to a DVD

+

-

RW

RW

You can record a DV/D8 form at tape onto a disc.
The recorder controls the digital video camera.
You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion,
and stop the tape to select the scenes using the on­screen menu.
To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8
format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 93.

◆How titles and chapters are created

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

Z OPEN/

CLOSE

DVD

SYSTEM

MENU

O RETURN

1

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2

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

Recording side facing down

+

-

VR

RW

Video

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44 55 66

77 880099

-

-

R

VR

R

INPUT

M/m/</,,
ENTER

REC MODE

Video

R

3

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
new disc” on page 47.

4

Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into
your digital video camera.

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

5

Press INPUT repeatedly to select “DV.”

6

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.

For details about the reco rding mode, see
page 46.

7

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

8

Select “Setup,” and press ENT ER.

Setup

No Disc

Title List

Clock Set

Video

Timer

Audio

Edit

Features

Dubbing

Options

Disc Setting

Easy Setup

Setup

9

Select “Audio,” and press ENT ER.

Audio

Title List

Digital Out

Downmix

Timer

Audio DRC

Edit

Audio (HDMI)

Dubbing

Scan Audio

Disc Setting

Surround

DV/D8 Audio Input

Setup

Line Audio Input

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: Auto

: On

: Off

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

,continued

10

Select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press
ENTER.

Audio

Title List

Digital Out

Downmix

Timer

Audio DRC

Edit

Audio (HDMI)

Dubbing

Scan Audio

Disc Setting

Surround

DV/D8 Audio Input

Setup

Line Audio Input

“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.
Normally select this when dubbing a DV
format tape.
“Stereo 2”: Records additi onal audio only.
“Mix”: Records o riginal and additional
sounds.
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” i f you have added
a second audio channel when re cording with
your digital video camera . For the details, see
page 100.

11

Select an option, and press ENTER.

12

Press O RETURN twice.

13

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

91

92

Dubbing

Title List

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

14

Select “DV/D8 Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Title List

DV/D8 Simple Dubbing

DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

15

Select “DV/D8 Simple Dubbing,” and
press ENTER.

The following display appears.

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: Auto

: On

: Off

Stereo 1

: Stereo 1

Stereo 2

: Stereo

Mix

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

DV Tape Mode

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

16

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

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

17

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

Dubbing starts.

To stop recording

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

To turn off the display for DV/D8 dubbing

Press INPUT.

z Hint

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

Notes

•If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
finalize the disc (page 88).

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

•You cannot r ecord the date, time, or contents of a DV/
D8 format tape onto the disc.

•If you record from a DV/D8 format tape with a
soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampl ing
frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound,
or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back
the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

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

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

Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape
to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)

-

+

-

RW

RW

You can record the entire content s of a DV/D8
format tape onto a disc with a single press of the
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder
controls the digital video camera for the whole
process, and completes the r ecording.

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

1

Follow steps 1 to 11 of “Dubbing From a
DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD” (page 91),
and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the
display.

2

Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the
recorder.

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

To stop recording

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

z Hint

You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you
select “DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing” and press ENTER
in step 15 of “Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a
DVD” on page 91. Follow the instructions appearing on
the TV screen.

+

-

VR

RW

Video

-

R

VR

R

R

Video

x

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

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

Note

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

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

SYSTEM

MENU

O RETURN

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,,
ENTER

10:10 AM

The “Setup” display appears.

Setup

No Disc

Title List

Clock Set

Video

Timer

Audio

Edit

Features

Dubbing

Options

Disc Setting

Easy Setup

Setup

3 Select “Clock Set,” “Video,” “Audio,”

“Features,” “Options,” or “Easy Setup,”
and press ENTER.

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

Video

Title List

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Timer

Video (HDMI)

Edit

Black Level

Dubbing

Picture Control

Disc Setting

Progressive

Setup

4 Select the item you want to set up, and

press ENTER.

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

Video

Title List

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Timer

Video (HDMI)

Edit

Black Level

Dubbing

Picture Control

Disc Setting

Progressive

Setup

: 4:3 Letter Box

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

: 4:3 Letter Box

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

: Auto

4:3 Pan Scan

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

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

Create the password

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

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

Video

Title List

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Timer

Video (HDMI)

Edit

Black Level

Dubbing

Picture Control

Disc Setting

Progressive

Setup

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Create the password.

: 16:9

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

Clock Setting (Clock Set)

The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock
settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Clock Set,” and press ENTER.

The clock setting display appears.

Clock Set

Title List

Set the time and date manually.

Month Day Year

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Hour Min

Disc Setting

10 : 10

Setup

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

Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM
in sequence. Press </, to select the item to
be set, then press M/m to set the item. The day
of the week is set automatically.

AM/PM

AM

10:10 AM

2007 Mon01 01

5 Press ENTER to start the clock.

Video Settings (Video)

The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items
related to the image, such as size and color.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,
tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

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

The “Video” setup appears with th e following
options. The default s ettings are underlined.

Video

Title List

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Timer

Video (HDMI)

Edit

Black Level

Dubbing

Picture Control

Disc Setting

Progressive

Setup

TV Type

Selects the aspect ratio of the conne cted TV (4:3

Settings and Adjustments

standard or wide).

16:9 Select this when connecting to a

4:3 Letter
Box

4:3 Pan
Scan

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

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

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

: 4:3 Letter Box

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

10:10 AM

Note

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

HDMI Resolution

Selects the type of video signals output from the
HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”
(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the
highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the
picture is not clear, unnatural or not to your
satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc
and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/
projector, etc.
The setting is effective only when you connect a
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.

Auto Normally, select this.

1920×1080i Sends 1920×1080i video signals.

1280×720P Sends 1280×720p video signals.

720×480P Sends 720×480p video signals.

Video (HDMI)

Selects the type of output from the HDMI OUT
jack.
The setting is effective only when you connect a
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.

Y Cb Cr

RGB Gives brighter colors and deeper

Normally, select this when
connecting to an HDMI device.

black. Select this if colors are
weak.

Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level ) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
(page 15).
This setting is not effective when the recorder
outputs progressive signals.

On Raises the standard black level.

Off Sets the black le vel of the output

Picture Control

Selects the picture control for the vi deo signals
output from the LINE OUT jack s (page 15).
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the
recorder to obtain t he picture quality you want.
Select the setting that best suits the program you
are watching.

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture

Standard

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

Cinema 2 Enhances deta ils in dark areas by

Personal Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”

z Hint

When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is
recommended.

Progressive

If your TV accepts progressive (480 p) format
signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduct ion
and high quality image.
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 17).

Select this when the picture
appears too dark.

signal to the standard level.

by increasing the picture contra st
and the color intensity.

than “Dynamic 1” by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.

Displays a standard picture
(function turned off).

and black colors become richer,
and the color contrast is
increased.

increasing the black level.

“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/
</,.

On Sets the reco rder to output

progressive signals.

Outputs video signals in interlace

Off

format.

Notes

•If you select progress ive signals when you connect the
recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in
progressive format, the image quality will deterior ate.
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.” Or, press DVD
in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder, and then
hold down X PAUSE on the recorder
or more.

•When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
“Progressive” setting is set to “On.”

for five seconds

95

96

◆ Dolby Digital (DVDs only)

Audio Settings (Audio)

The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.

1

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.

2

Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3

Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

The “Audio” setup appears w ith the following
options. The default settings are underlined.

Audio

Title List

Digital Out

Downmix

Timer

Audio DRC

Edit

Audio (HDMI)

Dubbing

Scan Audio

Disc Setting

Surround

DV/D8 Audio Input

Setup

Line Audio Input

Digital Out

The following setup items swi tch the method of
outputting audio signals when you connect a
component such as an amplif ier (receiver) to the

Settings and Adjustments

97

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
For connection details, see “ Connecting to Your
AV Amplifier (Receiver)” on page 18.
Press ENTER, and select “Dolby D igital” or
“DTS.”

Digital Out

Title List

Dolby Digital

DTS

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

If you connect a component tha t does not accept
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come out from the speakers, and may
affect your ears or cause spea ker damage.

98

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: Auto

: On

: Off

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

: 4:3 Letter Box

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

On

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the rec order

Dolby
Digital

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to e quipment not
compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals
will be automatically output, even when “ Dolby Digital”
is selected.

◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

On Select this when the recorder

Off

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to e quipment not
compatible with DTS signals, no signa l will be output,
regardless of the “DTS” setting.

Note

Note

is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You
can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby
Surround or not by making
adjustments to the
“Downmix” item in “Audio”
setup (page 99).

Select this when the reco rder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.

is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.

Select this when the re corder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.

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Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD w hich has rear
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R
jacks” on page 19. This function affects the output
of the following jacks:
–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when “Dolby
Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 98).

Dolby

Normally select this

Surround

position.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals

are downmixed to two
channels for use with y our
stereo.

To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn
off the surround settings of this recorder
(page 99).

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs
only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.” This affects the ou tput from the
following jacks:
–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 98).

Normally select this

Standard

position.

TV Mode Ma kes low sounds clear

even if you turn the volume
down.

Wide

Gives you the feeling of

Range

being at a live perform ance.

Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)

Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT
jack.

Auto Normally, select this.

PCM Converts Dolby Digital or

Outputs audio signals
according to the “Dolby
Digital” or “DTS” settin gs
(page 98).

DTS to PCM.

Scan Audio (DVDs only)

Note

Outputs audio signals during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digi tal
soundtracks.

FF1 fast-forward.

No surround effect

surround speakers

surround speakers

surround speakers

On

Off No sound is output during

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Surround

Turns on the surround function to create virtual
rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate
front speakers (page 19).

Off

Surround1 Creates one set of virtual

Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual

Surround3 Creates three sets of virtual

Notes

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

•When y ou select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround settings of the connecte d TV or amplifier
(receiver).

DV/D8 Audio Input

Stereo 1 Records original so und only.

Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.

Stereo 2 Records additio nal audio

only.

Mix Records both original and

additional sounds.

Note

Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your digital video
camera.

Line Audio Input

When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks to a DVD disc in
this recorder, select line input audio.

Records stereo sound only.

Stereo

Main/Sub Re cords the two different

soundtracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR
mode). You can select either
soundtrack when playing
back the disc.

z Hint

Settings and Adjustments

When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track
with the connected equipment before recording.

Recording, Set Top Box
Control, and VCR Settings
(Features)

The “Features” setup allows you to make var ious
settings for recording, playback, and the set top
box control function.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

The “Features” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.

Features

Title List

DVD Auto Chapter

Format DVD-RW

Timer

VCR Function

Edit

Synchro Recording

Dubbing

Set Top Box Control

Disc Setting

Setup

DVD Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at
specified intervals. The markings are inserted
while the recording is being made.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

5 Min

15 Min Inserts chapter marks at

Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the
recording. The selecte d setting should be regarded as an
approximate chapter interval.

Note

Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 5 minute
intervals.

approximately 15 minute
intervals.

: 5 Min

: VR

: to DVD

10:10 AM

Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)

Selects the recordin g format for an unused DVD­RW, when first inserted .

VR Automatically formats the disc in

VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

VCR Function

Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto
Play,” or “Auto Repeat .”

◆ Tape Length

For T-120 or shorter length tapes.

T120

T160 For T-160 length tapes.

T180 For T-180 or longer length tapes.

◆ Auto Play

On

Starts playback automaticall y,
when you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.

Off Turns off the fu nction. You need

to press H PLAY to start
playback, even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed.

◆ Auto Repeat

On Plays back a tape repe atedly. The

VCR rewinds the tape to the
beginning and restarts playback
automatically.

Turns off the function.

Off

Synchro Recording

Sets the recorder to record

to DVD

programs from connected
equipment that has a tim er
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a DVD disc.

to VIDEO Sets the recorder t o record

programs from connected
equipment that has a tim er
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a VHS tape.

,continued

Set Top Box Control

You can control your cable box/s atellite receiver
using the supplied set top box controller. See
“Step 7: Easy Setup” for details. Press ENTER,
and select “On” or “Off.”

On Turns on the cable box/satellite

Off

When “Set Top Box Control” is set to “On,” you
can make the following settings. Note that when
you change “Set Top Box Control” to “On” or
“Off,” all timer recording settings will be
canceled.

◆ Brand Code

See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code”
(page 121) for the brand code for your cable box
or satellite receiver, and enter the code using the
number buttons and ENTER.

◆ Connections

Selects the connection you used for your cable box
or satellite receiver. Select the connection from
“Line1” or “Line2.”

◆ Ch. Digit lock

Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for
your cable box or satellite receiver.

Off

Lock to
2 digits

receiver control function. Se e
“Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control fun ction”
(page 12).

Turns off the cable box/satellite
receiver control function. Se lect
this if you do not want to use the
supplied set top box controller.

Select this when your cable box or
satellite receiver o nly accepts a
three or more digit channel
number. Normally select this.

Select this only when your cable
box or satellite receiver only
accepts a two digit channel
number.

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99

101

100

◆ Mode for SET button

Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2” if your cable b ox or
satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER
button or a SET button etc., after ent ering the
channel number. If “Mode 1” does not work, try
“Mode 2.” If your cable box or satellite receiver
does not respond to either setting, contact the
manufacturer of the cable box or satellite receiver.

Off No code is sent wh en SET is

pressed. Normally select this.

Mode 1 Sends the channel number you

entered.

Mode 2 Sends the channel number you

entered.

Settings and Adjustments

Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)

The “Options” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

The “Options” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.

Options

Title List

Language

Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

Language

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO s only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆ Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the soundtrack.
When you select “Original,” the lang uage given
priority in the disc is selected.

◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
When you select “Auto,” the subtitle la nguage
changes according to the language you select ed
for the soundtrack. See page 120 for an
explanation of the language abbreviations.

Note

If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automa tically selected.

: Auto

: DVD 3

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Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predeterm ined level, such as the age
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.

1

After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and
press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a pas sword, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numb er
buttons.

Create the password

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.

Create the password

Title List

Timer

Confirm the password.

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

•When you have al ready registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numb er
buttons.

Enter the password

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

10:10 AM

Create the password.

10:10 AM

10:10 AM

Enter the password.

2

Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Rating Level” are
displayed.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Parental

Rating Level

Change Password

10:10 AM

: On: Level 8 (Adults)

Off

Level 8 (Adults)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

3

Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental setting is complete.

•To cancel the Parental se tting for the disc, set
“Rating Level” to “Off” in st ep 3.

•To change the password, select “Change
Password” in step 2, and press ENTER. When
the display for registeri ng a password appears,
enter a new four-digit password using the
number buttons.

z Hint

If you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and re-
enter.

Notes

•If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” of
“Options” in the “Setup” display.

•Playback of discs without the Parental Control function
cannot be limited on this recorder.

•Dep ending on the disc, you may be asked to change the
Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this
case, enter your password, then change the level.

Front Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Auto Adjusts to low lighting when

power is off.

Bright Maintains bright lighting

when power is off.

Dimmer Maintains low lighting

regardless of whether power
is on or off.

Off Turns off the lighting whe n

power is off. Maintains the
lighting when power is on.

Command Mode

Changes the command mod e of this recorder if
other DVD equipment i s assigned the same
command mode. Be sure to match the command
mode of the supplied remote to the setting made
here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD
player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on
page 22.

DVD 1 Select this if the default

DVD 2 Select this if the default

DVD 3

Factory Setting

Allows you to return the setup settings to their
default settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.

1

2

3

Settings and Adjustments

command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.

command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.

The default command mode
of the recorder.

After step 3 on page 102, select “Factory
Setting,” and press ENTER.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The setup settings return to their default
settings.

Press ENTER when “Finish” appear s.
The power automatically turns off and then on
again, and the recorder is rese t to the factory
settings.
When the “Easy Setup” display appears,
follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 23) from step 4.

Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the Easy Setup program.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

Easy Setup

Follow the guide to make initial settings.

Before you start,

Check that you have made all necessary connections.

Start Cancel

10:10 AM

4 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 23) from step 5.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the prob lem before
requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony deale r.

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the AC power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no pictur e.

, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 12).
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to

“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorde r
appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and

switch the input selector on you r TV so that the
signal from the recorder appears on the TV
screen.

, If the picture output signal from your rec order

passes through your VCR to get to yo ur TV, or if
you are connected to a c ombination TV/VIDEO
player, the copy-protectio n signal applied to
some DVD programs could affect picture
quality. If you still experi ence this problem even
when you connect your recorder direc tly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s
S VIDEO input.

, You have set the recorder to progressive format

even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive”
to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 97), or press
DVD in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder
and then hold down X PAUSE on the recorder
for five seconds or more.

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

format (480p) signals, the im age may be affected
when you set the recorder to progressi ve format.
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
“Video” setup (page 97), or press DVD in stop

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mode to operate the DVD recorder and th en hold
down X PAUSE on the reco rder for five seconds
or more.

There is no picture or th e picture noise appears
when connected to the DV IN jack.

, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

2Turn the connected equipm ent off

on again.
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
i.LINK cable again.

There is no picture or th e picture noise appears
when connected to the HDMI OUT ja ck.

, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

on again.

2Turn the connected equipm ent off

and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.

, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,

changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the
“Video” setup may solve the problem (page 96) .
Connect the TV and the recorder using a video
jack other than the HDMI OUT, and swit ch the
TV’s input to the connected video in put so that
you can see the on-screen displays. Cha nge the
“HDMI Resolution” setting in the “Vi deo” setup,
and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the
picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and
try other options.

, The recorder is connected to an input device that

is not HDCP compliant (page 16).

The channel on the cable box/satellite receiver
has been changed.

, The set top box controller is conn ected and “Set

Top Box Control” is set to “On.” Check the “Set
Top Box Control” settings in “Featur es” setup
(page 101).

The picture from equipment connected to the
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the
screen.

, If the equipment is connecte d to the LINE 1 IN

jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by
pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to t he LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT.

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105

104

The playback picture or TV pro gram from the
equipment connected thro ugh the recorder is
distorted.

, If the playback picture outpu t from a DVD

player, VCR, or tuner goes th rough your recorder
before reaching your TV, the copy- protection
signal applied to some programs coul d affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and conne ct it directly to
your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup to fit the aspect

ratio of your TV (page 96).

The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type ” in
“Video” setup.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect all con nections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the

connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,

slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the “A udio” setup

Additional Information

settings (page 98).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

on again.

2

Turn the connected equipment off

and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.

, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI

device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).

, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT

jack does not conform to the audio signal format.

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise

will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 37).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you se t
“Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “Wide
Range” (page 99).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.

, If you have connected an AV amplifie r to the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” in
“Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 98).

, When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs

(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set “Line
Audio Input” in “Audio” setup to “Stereo.”

DVD Playback

The disc does not play.

, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the

labeled side facing up.

, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moistur e
evaporates.

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
finalized (page 88).

The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 38).
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or

DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inser ted. Use the menu to
start playback.

The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically .

, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the record er

stops playback at the auto pau se signal.

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Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow­motion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do

some of the operations above. See the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.

, While the recorder is reading disc information,

playback operations will not work .

The language for the soundtrack cannot be
changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc

being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the soundtrack.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.

, Multilingual subtitl es are not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the

subtitles.

, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “ ”

does not appear in the front panel di splay
(page 36).

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s

menu.

, The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The MP3 audio track cannot be play ed.

, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2.

, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it

has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The recorder cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

, When playing a disc containing JPEG image

files, “Photo” is selected (page 41).

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format

that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.

, The JPEG image file does not have the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it

has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”

, The length or width of the image is more than

4,720 dots.

, When playing a disc containing MP3 audio

tracks, “Music” is selected (page 42).

The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG
image folder/file is not correctly displayed.

, The recorder can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displa yed as
asterisks.

DVD Recording/Timer recording/
Editing

The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediat ely after
z REC is pressed.

, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from
the front panel display.

Nothing was recorded even though the timer
setting is set correctly.

, There was a power failure during record ing.
, Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC

outlet, and connect it again.

, The program contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

, The program that starts first has priority a nd the

second program starts recording on ly after the
first program has finished. If the program s start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
menu has priority (page 50).

, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the re cording.
, The connected cable box/satellite receiver was

turned off.

, The set top box controller was incorrect ly

connected (page 12).

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, The settings in “Set Top Box Control” in

“Features” setup have been changed (pa ge 101).

Recording does not stop immediately after
x STOP is pressed.

, It will take a few seconds for the r ecorder to input

disc data before recording can stop.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.

, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a

power failure that lasted for more than 30
minutes. Reset the clock (page 95).

, The channel or input changed from the one you

are recording.

, 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 (page 50).

, There is not enough disc space for the recording.

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.

, Insert a recordable disc ( page 30).
, The disc does not have any space for recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

, The disc is protected (page 67).

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after

Additional Information

Synchro-Recording is set .

, Insert a recordable disc ( page 30).
, Insert a disc with enough space for t he recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

, The disc is protected (page 67).

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC

will be erased from the disc whe n the disc is
inserted.

VCR Playback

The playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.

,

Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.

The picture is not clear.

, Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–

button.

, The video heads are dirty (see page 111). Clean

the video heads using a Sony video head cl eaning
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.

, The video heads may have to be replaced.

Consult your local Sony dealer f or more
information.

, The tape is defective.

The picture rolls vertically during picture
search.

, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or

monitor.

The picture has no sound.

, The tape is defective.
, Check the audio cord connection.

A tape cannot be inserted.

, Check that a tape is not already in the tape

compartment.

VCR Recording

The channel cannot be changed from the one
you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

No TV program appears on the TV screen.

,

Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.

The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.

, The safety tab has been removed. To record on

this tape, cover the tab hole.

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The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.

, Check that the safety tab has not been remov ed.

Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.

, Make sure the tape is not at its end.

VCR Timer recording

The timer does not operate .

, Check that the clock is correctly set.
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.
, Check that the safety tab has not been remov ed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
, Make sure a program has been set for timer

recording.

, Make sure the timer settings are set for a future

time.

, Check that the cable box is turned on.
, “- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the

recorder is disconnected from the wal l outlet for
more than 30 minutes. Reset the clock and timer.

, Turn the power off and unplug the AC power

cord.

, The program that starts first has priorit y 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 (page 79).

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.

, Check that the safety tab has not been remov ed.

The SYNCHRO REC indicato r flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.

, Check that the safety tab has not been remov ed.

Display

Menus or displays do not appear o n the
screen.

, While the recorder is reading disc information,

the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or
information display will not appear.

“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.

, Set the clock again (page 95).

The c indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have any space for recording.
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety

tab in place inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

, Since the recording mode for recorded titles is

calculated after sampling the recorded data
during playback, it may be displayed differently
from the mode you selected when record ing.
However, the actual recording itself is correctly
made in the selected mode.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code retu rned to the

default setting when you replaced the batteries.
Reset the code (page 21).

, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not poin ted at the remote sensor on

the recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command
mode (page 22).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

, The same command mode is set for both the

Sony DVD equipment. Set a different comma nd
mode for the recorder (page 22).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the

recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY
DVD” appears in the front panel display.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

to operate abnormally, turn off the reco rder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

The disc tray does not open after you press
Z OPEN/CLOSE.

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to

open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.

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“Cannot record because of high temperature.”
appears on the TV screen.

, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is

not blocked. Then, turn off the recor der, wait
until the clock appears in the f ront panel display,
and disconnect the AC power cord. Lea ve the
recorder off for a while, then re-connec t the
power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.

“CHILD LOCK” appear s in the front panel
display.

, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 38).

Control by AV mouse is not possible.

, Some satellite receivers may not support AV

mouse.

The Set Top Box Control fun ction does not
work.

, Turn on the recorder.

Additional Information

Notes About This Recorder

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played .

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may
cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts
may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

Notes about the discs

•To keep the disc clean , handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.

•Do not expose the disc to di rect sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.

•After playing, store t he disc in its case.

•Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available disc/lens cleaners , or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•Do not use the following discs.

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–A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).
–A disc with a label or sticker on it.
–A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video
heads

initial
contamination

When the video heads are dirty, the picture is
distorted or the tape can not be played.
Clean the video heads using a Sony video head
cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a stan dard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid ty pe cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.

terminal

About i.LINK

The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK­compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the
i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling
digital video, digital aud io and other data in two
directions between equipment hav ing the i.LINK
jack, and for controlling other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment ca n be
connected by a single i.LINK ca ble. Possible
applications are operation s and data transactions
with various digital AV equipment. Whe n two or
more i.LINK-compatible equipment are
connected to this recorder in a daisy chain,
operations and data transactions are possible with
not only the equipment that thi s recorder is
connected to but also with other devices via the
directly connected equipment .
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the characteristics
and specifications of the equipment to be
connected, and that operatio ns and data
transactions are sometimes not possible on some
connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected
to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-

Additional Information

compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks
(DV jacks), see the instruction manu al of the equipment
to be connected.

About the name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data
transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a
trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.

i.LINK baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to
the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are
defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200 M bps)
S400 (approx. 400 M bps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in
the instruction manual of each equipment. It is
also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some
equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it
is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”
When units are connected to equipment having a
different maximum baud rate, the baud rate
sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of
data that can be sent or receiv ed in one second. For
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.

i.LINK functions on this recorder

For details on how to dub when this recorder is
connected to other video equipment having DV
jacks, see page 90.
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC­SD signals. It cannot output signals . The DV jack
will not accept MICROMV signals from
equipment such as a MICROMV digital video
camera with an i.LINK jack.
For further precautions, see the notes on page 90.
For details on precautions when connecting this
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the
equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during
DV/D8 dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

Additional Information

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

Buttons on the recorder h ave the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or
similar names.

Open the
cover

A A (open/close) button (35, 47, 91 )
B "/1 (on/standby) switch (23)
C Disc tray (35, 47, 91)
D DVD t button (85)

T VIDEO button (84)

E Tape compartment ( 69, 76)
F A (eject) button (69)
G z REC (record) button (47, 76)
H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons

(37)

I H (play) button (35, 69)

X (pause) button (36, 47, 71, 76)
x (stop) button (35, 47, 69, 76)

J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 47, 69,

76)

K (remote sensor) (20)
L Front panel display (45, 73)
M HDMI indicator (16)
N SYNCHRO REC indicator (51, 80)
O CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons*

(47, 70, 76)

P ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (93)
Q DV IN jack (90)
R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L

(MONO)/R) jacks (27)

*1

The CHANNEL/TRACKING + button has a tactile
dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

*2

The CHANNEL +/– buttons are used for channel
selection when the set top box control is turned on
(page 12).

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Remote

For DVD functions

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

1*2

A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 91)
B DVD button (35, 47)
C Number buttons*

SET button (102)

1

(21, 36)

D ANGLE button (36)
E TOP MENU button (35)

MENU button (35)

F DISPLAY button (44)
G M/m/</,/ENTER button (23)
H O RETURN button (23)

I . PREV (previous)/> NEXT

buttons (36)

J REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons

(36)

K m / M (search) buttons (36)
L CLEAR button (103)
M X PAUSE button (47)
N z REC (record) button (47)
O ?/1 (on/standby) switch (23)
P CH (channel) +/– button*

1*2

(12, 47)

Q INPUT button (47, 54, 91)
R TIME/TEXT button (45)
S AUDIO button*

SUBTITLE button (36)

T SYSTEM MENU button (10)

TITLE LIST button (39, 57)
TIMER button (49)

1

(36)

U ORIGINAL/PLA YLIST button (3 9, 57)
V OPTIONS button (40)
W H PLAY button*

1

(35)

X x STOP button (35, 47)
Y REC MODE button (4 7, 91)
Z SYNCHRO REC button (51)

wj TV buttons

• ?/1 (on/standb y) switch (21)

•INPUT button (21)

•CH (channel) +/– button *

• VOL (volume) +/– button (21)

•DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21)

*1

Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

*2

The CH +/– button are used for channel selection
when the set top box control is turned on (page 12).

1

(21)

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For VCR functions A Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (69)

B Number buttons*

SET button (102)

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

C SYSTEM MENU button (10)
D DISPLAY button (73)
E O RETURN button (23)
F . PREV (previous)/> NEXT

buttons (71)

1

(21)

G (search) buttons (71)
H CLEAR button (69)
I X PAUSE button (71, 76)
J z REC (record) button (76)
K ?/1 (on/standby) switch (23)
L VIDEO button (6 9, 76)
M CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– button*

(12, 70, 76)

N INPUT button (76)
O TIME/TEXT button (73)
P AUDIO button*

1

(74)

Q TIMER button (78)
R M/m/</,/ENTER button (23)
S OPTIONS button (72)
T REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons

(71)

U H PLAY button*

1

(69)

V x STOP button (69, 76)
W REC MODE button (76)
X SYNCHRO REC button (80)
Y TV buttons

• ?/1 (o n/standby) switch (21)

•INPUT button (21)

•CH (channel) +/– button *

• VOL (volume) +/– bu tton (21)

•DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21)

*1

Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

*2

The CH +/– button are used for channel selection
when the set top box control is turned on (page 12).

1

(21)

Front panel display

VR

VCD

RW

DVD

A DVD playing/recording status
B Disc type/recording format
C Audio signal indi cators
D STEREO indicator (74)

1*2

E VIDEO playing/rec ording status
F Tape indicator
G Timer indicator

STEREO

H Displays the following (45, 73):

•Playing time/remaining time

•Current title/chapter/track/index number

•Recording time/recordi ng mode

•Clock

•Channel

I (angle) indicator (36)
J Disc indicator

VIDEO

Rear panel

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

YL

L

B

R

P

HDMI OUT

SETTOP
BOX
CONTROL

R

P

A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18)
B SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (13)
C HDMI OUT jack (16)
D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/

OPTICAL) jacks (18)

E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

jacks (17)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

F S VIDEO OUT jack (15)
G LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(13)

H LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(15, 17)

B, PR)

R

AUDIO

AUDIO

Additional Information

116

Glossary

Chapter (page 40)

Sections of a picture or a music fe ature that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may
be recorded.

Copy protection sig nals (page 47)

Copy restriction set by copyrigh t owners, etc.
These signals are included in som e software or TV
programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

Dolby Digital (page 98)

Digital audio compression technology developed
by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
discrete channels of high quality d igital audio
found in “Dolby Digital” th eater surround sound
systems. Good chann el separation is realized
because all of the channel data is recorded
discretely, and little deterioration occurs because
all channel data processing is digital.

DTS (page 98)

Digital audio compression technology by Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is real ized because all of
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little
deterioration occurs because all channel data
processing is digital.

DVD+RW (page 30)

A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RW s use a recording
format that is com parable to the DVD VIDEO
format.

DVD-RW (page 30)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritab le disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD­RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video
mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the
same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs
created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the
contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD+R (page 30)

A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can
be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have
the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD-R (page 30)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD-R. The DVD-R has two different
modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created
in Video mode have the same format as a DV D
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to be
programmed or edited.

DVD VIDEO (page 33)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and sing le­sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double­layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single­layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and
double-layer and double-si ded DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which
is a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD
also uses a variable rate coding technology th at
changes the data to be allocated according to th e
status of the picture. Audio information is
recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided on t he DVD.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
(page 16)

HDMI is an interface that supports both video and
audio on a single digital connect ion. The HDMI
connection carries standard to h igh definition
video signals and multi-chann el audio signals to
AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in
digital form without degradation.
The HDMI specification supports H DCP (High­bandwidth Digital Contents Protec tion), a copy
protection technology tha t incorporates coding
technology for digital video signal s.

Interlace format

Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the stand ard
method for displaying images on television. The
even number field shows the ev en numbered lines
of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the
odd numbered lines of an image.

Original (page 56)

Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (V R
mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Erasing original
titles frees up disc space on DVD-RWs.

Playlist (page 56)

Playback information created from the actual
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R
(VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as
they are, and contains only the information needed
to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very
little disc space.

Progressive format (page 97)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
shows every other line of an image (field) to create
one frame, the Progressiv e format shows the entire
image at once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60
fields in one second, the Progressive format can
show 60 frames in one second . The overall picture
quality increases and still im ages, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper.

Title (page 40)

The longest section of a picture or mus ic feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio so ftware.

Track (page 40)

Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of
a song).

117

Additional Information

118

119

1-28

DVD Audio/Subtitle
Language

When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of
the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated
as follows. See page 102 to change the audio track
or subtitle.

Abbreviation Language

ARA Arabic

BUL Bulgarian

CHI Chinese

CRO Croatian

CZE Czech

DAN Danish

DEU German

ENG English

ESP Spanish

FIN Finish

FRA French

GRE Greek

HUN Hungarian

IDN Indonesian

IND Hindi

ISL Icelandic

ITA Italian

IWR Hebrew

JPN Japanese

KOR Korean

MAL Malay

NLD Dutch

NOR Norwegian

POL Pol ish

POR Portuguese

RUS Russian

SVE Swedish

THA Thai

120

Abbreviation Language

TUR Turkish

VIE Vietnamese

ZAF Afrikaans

Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver Brand Code

When you want to use the set top box control
function, find the brand code number of your cable
box/satellite receiver from the list and enter it in
step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23).
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.

Cable box brand Code number

3M 0033

ABC 0003, 0007, 0011, 0017,

Accuphase 0003, 00 07, 0013, 0047,

Acorn 1102, 0237

Action 0237

Active 0237, 1102

Aim 0015

Allegro 0315, 0153

Amark 0008, 0277, 0144, 0056

American 0060

Americast 0899

Antronix 0207, 0022

Anvision 0211, 0111

Apache 0770

Arbatron 0014, 0011, 0003, 0476

Archer 0153, 0022, 0207, 0039,

ASE 1080

Auna 1269

BBT 0267

BCC 0276

Belcor 0056, 0022

Bell & Howell 0014

Bell Atlantic 0641

Bell South 0899

Bestlink 0303

0008, 0014, 0001, 0013,
0206, 0047, 0237, 0033

0001, 0011, 0017, 0014,
0206

0797, 0237, 0260

Cable box brand Code number

Betavue 0022

British Telecom 0003

BVS 0641

Cable Healthcare 0769, 0058

Cable Star 0056

Cabletenna 0022, 0039

Cableview 0022

Century 0153, 0618, 0008, 0315

Citation 0017

Citizen 0153, 0315, 0078, 0 242

Clearmaster 0883

ClearMax 0883, 1247

Colour Voice 0031, 0025

Comband 0233, 0232

Comtec 0274

Comtronics 006 0, 0040

Comtronics Eagle 004 0, 0060

Contec 0019

Coolmax 0883

Curtis Mathes 0015, 0242

Dae Ryung Eagle 0008

Daeryung 0008, 0 877, 0477, 0277,

Diamond 0035

Digeo 1476

Digi 0637

Director 0476

Dumont 0637

Eagle Comtronics 0060, 0028

Eastern 0002, 0274, 0418

Electricord 0078

Emerson 0797, 0303, 0015, 0014

Everquest 0040, 0015

Focus 0400

Fosgate 0276

Fujitsu 0246

Funai 0248, 0019

FutureVision 0649

1877

,continued

Additional Information

121

Cable box brand Code number

Garrard 0153

Gateway 0764

GC Electronics0207, 0056, 0330, 0016,

GE 0232, 0233, 0144 , 0021

Gemini 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242,

General Instrument 0476, 001 1, 0014, 0098,

GHZ 0078

Gibraltar 0003

Global 1327

GMI 0069, 0057, 0015, 0797

GoldStar 0144, 0040

Goodmind 0770, 0797

Gradiente1136

Hamlin 0020, 0009, 0034, 0259,

Healthway Interactive 0058, 1020, 1015, 0769

Hitachi 0011, 0154, 0009, 0008,

Houston Tracker 0011

Hwalin 0303

Hytek 0007

IBM 0670

IEEC 1018

Interbuy 0274

IPC Guest Services 0893

Jasco 03 15, 0153, 0015

Jebsee 0014, 040 0

Jerrold 0003, 0014, 0276, 0011,

Kuang Yu 0024

Leon 0069, 0015

LG 0040, 0144

Linsay 0440

Macom 0033

0040, 0077, 0030

0014, 0797, 0013, 0400

0810, 0024, 0003, 0015,
0276

0015, 0273, 0206

0003, 0033, 0014, 0255

0012, 0020, 0024, 0015,
0047, 0098, 0476, 0031,
0029, 0111, 0032, 0054,
0810, 0028

122

Cable box brand Code number

Maestro 0812

Magnavox 0797, 0027, 003 2, 0334,

Millennium 0618, 0153

Memorex 0000

Mitsubishi 0003

Motorola 0476, 0276, 1476, 0810,

Movie Time 0156, 0078, 0063, 0203

MS 0069, 0015, 1018, 0303

MultiVision 0012

Myrio 1117

NET 0274

Next Level 0764, 1316, 1315, 1314

Nexus 0770

Northcoast 0671, 03 14

Nova Vision 0277, 0008

Novabeam 0277

Novaplex 0618, 0277, 0017, 0008

NSC 0156, 0070, 0203, 0063 ,

Oak 0007, 00 19, 0303, 0248,

Omega 001 5

Omniview 0371

Optimus 0021

Pace 0237

Pacific Bell 0843

Panasonic 0107, 0021, 014 4, 0008,

Panther 0637

Paragon 0000, 0525, 0008

Penney 0637, 00 00

Philips 0025, 0031, 0290, 0027,

Pioneer 0144, 0023, 0533, 1877,

0069

1376, 1254, 0400, 1106

0400, 0012, 0618, 0022,
0637, 0010, 0044

0017

0124, 0307, 0000, 0040

0030, 0153, 0060, 0242,
0028, 0334, 0211, 0029,
0259, 0307, 0652, 0013,
0069, 0649, 0255, 0305,
0032, 0111, 0317

0877, 0260

Cable box brand Code number

Popular Mechanics 0400

Prelude 0770

Prism 0012, 0013, 0059

Protelcon 0786

Pulsar 0000, 0040

Quasar 0000

Quest 0144, 0020

R Line 0040

RadioShack 0883, 0015, 0315, 0303,

Rampage 0255

Ranger 1247

RCA 0021, 0060, 0797, 0047,

Realistic 0207, 0153

Recoton 0153, 0400

Regal 0259, 0020, 0273, 0279,

Regency 0002, 0020, 0682

Rembrandt 0070, 0153, 0040, 0022,

RK 0304, 0306, 0479

Runco 0000

Samsung 0040, 0144, 0023, 0003,

Sasktel 1737

Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0277, 0017, 0006,

Seam 0510

Sears 0 510

Sejin 1265

Siemens 0246

Sigma 0 019

Signal 0 040, 0015, 0011, 0035

Signature 0011

SkyCable 0112

Skygiant 1091

SL Marx 0040

0797

1256, 0843

0276

0011

0070, 0000

0237, 0025, 0477, 0207,
0877, 0003, 0012, 0000,
0021, 1877

Cable box brand Code number

Sony 1006

Spectradyne 0769, 0058

Spectravision 0058

Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144

Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155

Starcom 0003, 0015, 0047, 0 014,

Stargate 0015, 0040 , 0770, 0865,

Starquest 0015

StarSight 0542, 0422

Stealth 0274

Stellar One 0807

Storm 1018, 0637

Suena Madritel 123 0

Supercable 0276

Supermax 0883

Sylvania 0001

Tandy 025 8

Tatung 0097

Teac 1018

Technics 0029

Teknika 0146

Teleavia 0040

TeleCaption 0221

Teleview 0063, 0040

Texscan 0001, 0096, 0010

TFC 0310

Thomson 1256

Timeless 0418, 0274, 0040

Tocom 0012, 0013, 0029, 0019,

Torx 0003

Toshiba 0000

Trans PX 0303, 0276, 0153, 0 315

Trinity 1248

Tristar 0883

TS 0255, 0024, 1018, 0003,

0098, 0305

0797, 0305, 0014

0059, 0017

0303

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Additional Information

123

1-29

Cable box brand Code number

Tusa 0015

TV COMM 0035, 001 9

TV Guide 1476

TV86 0063, 0040

Uniden 0022, 0225

Unika 0207, 0153, 0022

United Artists 0007

United Cable 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276

Universal 0191, 0078, 0207, 0056,

US Electronics 0276, 0008, 0003, 0017

V2 0883

Verizon 0246

Videoway 0250, 0000

VideoWorks 0124

Vidtech 0244

Viewmaster 0883, 0770

Viewstar 0258, 0289, 0060, 0063,

Vision 0883

Visionetics 1264

Vortex View 0883

WaveMaster 0565

Wiso 0078

Zenith 0000, 0525, 0054, 0017,

Zentek 0400

0022, 0039, 0153, 0077,
0322, 0315

0211, 0027, 0111, 0030,
0121

0039, 0153, 0060, 0315,
0191, 0899

124

Satellite receiver
brand

AlphaStar 0772

Atlantic Telephone 1333

Bell ExpressVu 0775

Century 0856

Chaparral 021 6

Crossdigital 1109

DirecTV 0749, 0566, 0392, 1749 ,

Dish Network System 0775, 1005, 1170

Dishpro 0775, 1005

Echostar 077 5, 1170, 1005

Expressvu 0775

Galaxis 086 3

GE 0566

General Instrument 0361, 0869, 0627

GOI 0775

Gradiente 0856

Hitachi 0819, 0749

Houston Tracker 0775

HTS 0775

Hughes Network Systems 0749, 1749, 1442, 1142

Humax 1176, 1359, 1048, 0863,

Innova 0099

Jerrold 0361, 0036, 0627

JVC 0775, 1170

Magnavox 0722, 0724

McIntosh 0869

Memorex 0724

Mitsubishi 0749

Motorola 0869

NEC 127 0, 0496, 0499, 0507,

Netsat 0099

Next Level 0869

Optimus 0724

Panasonic 0247, 0701

Code number

0099, 1109, 1076, 1442,
1856, 0247, 1142, 1639,
0724, 0639, 0819

0283

0508

Satellite receiver
brand

Paysat 0724

Philips 1076, 0099, 1142 , 0724,

Primestar 0361, 0627, 0869

Proscan 0392, 0566

QNS 1 367

RadioShack 0869

RCA 0566, 0392, 0143 , 0855

Samsung 1109, 1276

Sky 0856, 0099, 1856

Sony 0639, 1639

Star Choice 0869

Star Trak 0869, 0772

Thomson 0566, 0392

Tivo 1142, 1442

Toshiba 0 790, 0749, 1749, 1285

UEC 1333 , 1358

Uniden 0724, 0722

Video Cipher II Plus 0361

Zenith 0856, 1856

Code number

0722, 0749, 1442, 1749,
0856, 0775

Additional Information

125

Index

Words in quotations appear in
the on-screen displays.

Numerics

16:9 25, 96
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan

25,

A

“A-B Erase” 58

64,

65

“Add”
ADVANCE

36,

36

ANGLE

36,

74

AUDIO
“Audio”

102

“Audio (HDMI)”

18

Audio cords
“Audio DRC”
Audio settings
“Auto Play”
“Auto Repeat”

B

Batteries 20
“Black Level”
“Brand Code”

C

Cable box 13
Cable box brand
Cable box brand code
“Ch. Digit lock”
Changing or canceling timer
settings (Timer List)
Chapter
“Chapter Erase”
“Check”
Child Lock
Cleaning discs
Cleaning the video heads
CLEAR
Clock Set settings
“Combine Titles”
“Command Mode”

126

101

118

63

38

69

25,

99

98

101

97
101

110

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
17
Connecting

the cable box/satellite

receiver

to your AV/amplifier

(receiver)

to your TV

53,

121

81

111

104

“Connections”
Controlling TVs with the
remote
“Copy”
Copy protection
Copy-Free
Copy-Never
Copy-Once
Counter
CPRM
“Create Dubbing List”
“Create Playlist”
Creating chapters

D

“Digital Out” 98
“Disc Finalize”
“Disc Format”
“Disc Information”
“Disc Menu”
“Disc Name”
“Disc Protect”
“Disc Setting”
Disc types
Display

“Divide Title”
Dolby Digital
“Downmix”
DTS
“Dubbing”
“DV/D8 Audio Input”
100
“DV/D8 Dubbing”
“DV/D8 One Touch
Dubbing” 93
“DV/D8 Simple Dubbing”
“DVD Auto Chapter”
DVD Editing
DVD VIDEO

96

96

71

99

121

101

58

95

64

22,

21

66

47

47

47

69

30

102
67

67,

30

front panel displa y
Setup Display

59,

25, 98,

99

25, 37, 98,

84,

56

33,

101

47,

67,

67

67

86

30,

118

DVD+R
DVD+R DL

30

30,

DVD+RW
DVD-R

12

DVD-RAM
DVD-RW

18

15

62

49

89

94

63

118

92

118

118

87

89

67

117

118

92,

100

E

Easy Setup 104
“Edit”
“Edit Playlist”
“Edit Scene”
Enter characters
EP mode
“Erase”
“Erase All Titles”

F

“Factory Setting” 104
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Feature settings
Finalizing
“Format DVD-RW”
Formatting
“Front Display”
Front panel
Front panel display

H

Handling discs 110
HDMI

I

i.LINK 90, 113
INPUT
Interlace format

J

JPEG image files 42

L

“Language” 102
Language abbreviation

92

LINE 1 IN
LINE 2 IN

118

30,

118

33

30,

118

53,

82

63

63

60

76

53, 58,

82

67

37,

71

37,

71

100

88

101

47,

67

103

114

117

16,

119

“HDMI Resolution”

48, 76,

91
119

13
27

96

120

“Line Audio Input” 51, 55,
100

M

MENU 35
Menu

“Mode for SET button”
“Modify”
“Move”
MP3 audio tracks

N

NEXT 36, 71
Number buttons

O

One Touch Dubbing 93
On-screen display

OPTIONS
Options settings
Original
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST
57
“OSD” language

P

“Parental” 103
Parental Control
Parts and controls
PAUSE
PBC
“Picture Control”
PLAY
Playable discs
Playback

Playlist
Power cord
PREV
Program Dubbing

35

Top menu

64

65

41

21, 40

OPTIONS menu
Setup Display

11

Sub-menu
System Menu

11

102

39, 119

24, 102

38

114

37, 48, 71, 76

38

97

35, 69

33

35, 69

JPEG image files
MP3 audio tracks

38

Resume Play
Slow-motion play

39, 61, 119

20

36, 71

86

102

11

94

10

39,

42
41

37, 71

97

“Progressive”
Progressive format
“Protect”

Q

Quick Timer 48, 76

R

Rear panel 117
REC

48, 76

REC MODE
Recording

recordable discs
recording format
recording mode

tape speed
Recording mode
Recording time
Region code
Remaining time
Remote
REPLAY
Resetting
Resume Play
Rotate

S

Safety tab 75
Satellite receiver
Satellite receiver brand code
124
“Scan Audio”
“Scene Dubbing”
Searching

for “Chapter”

for “Title”

for “Track”

Time Search
Set top box control
101
Set top box controller
Settings
Setup Display
“Simple Dubbing”
Slide show
SP mode
STOP
Sub-menu
SUBTITLE

58

48, 76

46, 75

75

46, 75

46, 49

34

44, 77

20, 115

36, 71

104

38

42

13

38, 99

87

40

40

40

94

94

42, 43

76

35, 48, 69, 76

11

36

119

30

30

46

40

12, 24,

12, 26

86

“Subtitle”
“Surround”
SYNCHRO REC
“Synchro Recording”
101
System Menu

T

“Tape Length” 101
Tape speed
TIME/TEXT
TIMER
Timer List
Timer recording

change or cancel

119

Title
“Title Dubbing”
“Title Erase”
TITLE LIST
Title List
“Title Name”
TOP MENU
Track

119

TRACKING
Tracking adjustment
Troubleshooting
“TV Type”

U

“Unfinalize” 89
Unrecordable pictures

V

“VCR Function” 101
“Video (HDMI)”
VIDEO CD
Video mode
Video settings
VR mode

Z

Zoom 42

102

99

75

50, 78

53, 81

39

96

30

10

45, 73

58, 63
39, 57

58, 63

35

70

33

30

96

52, 80

49, 78

87

105

96

52, 80,

53, 81

70

47

127

1-30E

2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

2-1 CABINET AND PCB

RDR-VX555

2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal

1 REMOVE 1 SCREW

3 Lift up the Cabinet Top

in the direction of arrow

2 REMOVE

8 SCREWS

Fig. 2-1 Cabinet Top Removal

1 REMOVE

1 SCREW

2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal

1 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

(Top View)

2-1-2 Bottom Cover Removal

1 REMOVE 8 SCREWS

(Bottom View)

Fig. 2-2 Bottom Cover Removal

2 RELEASE 2 HOOKS

2 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

(Bottom View)

Fig. 2-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal

2-1-4 Function PCB Removal

2-1

1 RELEASE 2 HOOKS

Fig. 2-4 Function PCB Removal

2-1-5 Chassis Removal

3 REMOVE 4 SCREWS

2 REMOVE 4 SCREWS

DVD DECK

SHIELD LOADER

DVD MAIN PCB

FRONT JACK PCB

4 REMOVE 6

SCREWS

1 REMOVE 2 SCREWS

VCR DECK

5 REMOVE 5 SCREWS

VCR MAIN PCB

DV JACK PCB

2-1-6 VCR Main PCB Removal

FUNCTION PCB

Fig. 2-5 Chassis Removal

1 REMOVE 4 SCREWS

Fig. 2-6 VCR Main PCB Removal

2-2

2-2 CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATIONS

VCR MAIN PCB

FUNCTION PCB

DVD MAIN PCB

DV JACK PCB

FRONT JACK PCB

Fig. 2-7 Circuit Board Locations

2-3

2-3 VCR DECK PARTS LOCATIONS

2-3-1 Top View

1

2

3

1 GEAR FL CAM
2 ASS’Y MOTOR LOADING
3 ASS’Y LEVER ARM
4 ASS’Y HOLDER CASSETTE
5 LEVER FL DOOR
6 SLIDER FL DRIVE

4

5

Fig. 2-8 Top parts Location-1

6

2-4

1

2

34

5

1 FE HEAD
2 ASS’Y CYLINDER
3 ASS’Y ACE HEAD
4 ASS’Y LEVER UNIT PINCH
5 ASS’Y LEVER #9 GUIDE
6 ASS’Y LEVER TENSION
7 ASS’Y BAND BRAKE

6

789 qa0qs

0

Fig. 2-9 Top Parts Location-2

8 DISK S REEL
9 ASS’Y LEVER S BRAKE
0 GEAR IDLE
qa LEVER IDLE
qs ASS’Y LEVER T BRAKE
qd DISK T REEL

2-5

qd

2-3-2 Bottom View

1

23

4

5

6

7

0

1 GEAR JOINT 1
2 GEAR JOINT 2
3 BRAKET GEAR
4 ASS’Y MOTOR CAPSTAN
5 ASS’Y LEVER T LOAD
6 GEAR LOADING DRIVE
7 ASS’Y LEVER S LOAD
8 ASS’Y CLUTCH
9 BELT PULLEY
0 SLIDER CAM

9

8

Fig. 2-10 Bottom Parts Location

2-6

2-4 VCR DECK

PIN

HOLE "A"

1 ASS'Y LEVER ARM

"C"

"B"

2-4-1 Ass’y Holder Cassette Removal

1) Pull the Ass’y Holder Cassette 1 to the eject position.

2) Pull the Ass’y Holder Cassette 1 as grasping the Ass’y Holder
Cassette 1 and Lever Lock2 in the same time to release hooking
from Main Base until the Boss [A] of Ass’y Holder Cassette 1
is taken out from the Rail [B].

3) Lift the Ass’y Holder Cassette 1, in this time, you have to grasp
the Lever Lock 2 Continuously until the Ass’y Holder Cassette
1 is taken out completely.

Note: Be sure to insert Lever Lock 2 in the direction of “A” to

prevent separation and breakage of the Lever Lock 2 at
disassembling and reassembling.

1 ASS'Y HOLDER

CASSETTEE

BOSS [A]

2 LEVER LOCK

"A"

RAIL [B]

2-4-2 Ass’y Lever Arm Removal

1) Push the hole “A” in the direction of arrow “B” use the pin.(about
Dia. 2.5)

2) Pull out the Ass’y Lever Arm 1 from the Boss of Main Base.

3) Remove the Ass’y Lever Arm 1 in the direction of arrow “C”.

Fig. 2-12 Ass’y Lever Arm Removal

Fig. 2-11 Ass’y Holder Cassette Removal

2-7

2-4-3 Lever FL Door Removal

2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal

1) Release the Lever FL Door 2 and Remove the Slider FL Drive
1 in the direction of arrow “A”.

2 LEVER FL DOOR

"B"

1 SLIDER FL DRIVE

"C"

"A"

Fig. 2-13 Lever FL Door Removal

1) Pull the Slider FL Drive 1 to the front direction.

2) Remove the Slider FL Drive 1 in the direction of arrow. (Refer

to Fig. 2-14)

3) Remove the Gear FL cam 2.

Note: When reinstalling be sure to reassemble Slider FL drive 1
after you insert the Boss of Lever ARM-R in Groove of Slider FL
drive 1.

Assembly: Align the Gear FL Cam 2 with the Gear worm wheel
Post as shown drawing.
(Refer to Timing point)

2 GEAR FL CAM

Fig. 2-14 Slider FL Drive Removal

2 GEAR FL CAM

GEAR WORM WHEEL

POST

TIMING POINT

Fig. 2-15 Gear FL Cam, Gear Worm

1 SLIDER FL DRIVE

2-8

3 CONNECTOR

W AFER

1 CABLE FLAT

2 CONNECTOR W AFER

2-4-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal

2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal

1) Remove the Gear Worm Wheel 1.

Fig. 2-16 Gear Worm Wheel Removal

1) Remove the Drum connecting part of Cable Flat 1 from
Connector Wafer 2, 3.

1 GEAR WORM WHEEL

Fig. 2-17 Cable Flat Removal

2-9

2-4-7 Ass’y Motor Loading Removal

2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal

1) Remove the Screw 1.

2) Remove the Ass’y Motor Loading 2.

Fig.2-18 Ass’y Motor Loading Removal

1 SCREW

2 ASS'Y MOTOR

LOADING

1) Remove the Screw 1.

2) Remove the Bracket Gear 2.

3) Remove the Gear Joint 2 3.

4) Remove the Gear Joint 1 4.

Assembly:

1) Be sure to align dot mark of Gear Joint 1 1 with dot mark of
Gear Joint 2 2 as shown Fig 2-20.
(Refer to Timing point 1)

2) Confirm the Timing Point 2 of the Gear Joint 2 2 and Slider
Cam 3.

3 GEAR JOINT 2

4 GEAR

JOINT 1

1 SCREW

2

BRACKET GEAR

1 GEAR JOINT 1

TIMING POINT 1

Fig. 2-19 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 1, 2 Removal

2 GEAR JOINT 2

3 SLIDER CAM

TIMING POINT 2

Fig. 2-20 Gear Joint 1, 2 Assembly

2-10

2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Removal

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

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Assembly

1) Remove the Belt Pulley. (Refer to Fig. 2-38)

2) Remove the Gear Loading Drive 1 after releasing Hook [A] in

the direction arrow as shown in detail drawing.

3) Remove the Slider Cam 2.

4) Remove the Ass’y Lever Load S 3 & Ass’y Lever Load T 4.

HOOK(A)

1 GEAR LOADING DRIVE

2 SLIDE CAM

4 ASS'Y LEVER LOAD T

3 ASS'Y LEVER

LOAD S

1) When reinstalling, be sure to align dot of Ass’y Lever Load T

1 with dot of Ass’y Lever Load S 2 as shown in drawing,
(Refer to Timing Point 1).

2) Insert the Pin A, B, C, D into the Slider Cam 3 hole,

3) Be sure to align dot of Ass’y Lever Load T 1 and dot of Gear
Loading Drive 4, (Refer to Timing Point 2).

4) Aline dot of Gear Loading drive 4 with mark of Slider Cam 3
as shown in drawing (Refer to Timing Point 3).

TIMING POINT 1

1 LEVER LOAD T

TIMING POINT 2

TIMING POINT 3

2 LEVER LOAD S

4 GEAR LOADING DRIVE

Fig. 2-21 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever T, S Load Removal

PIN A

PIN C

3 SLIDER CAM

PIN D

PIN B

Fig. 2-22 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Assembly

2-11

2-4-11 Lever Pinch Drive,

Lever Tension Drive Removal

2-4-12 Ass’y Lever Tension,

Ass’y Band Brake Removal

1) Remove the Lever Pinch Drive 1, Lever Tension Drive 2.

1 LEVER PINCH DRIVE

2 LEVER TENSION

DRIVE

Fig. 2-23 Lever Pinch Drive,

Lever Tension Drive Removal

1) Remove the Ass’y Lever Brake S (Refer to Fig 2-25).

2) Remove the Spring Tension Lever 1.

3) Rotate stopper of Main Base in the direction of arrow “A”.

4) Lift the Ass’y Lever Tension 2 & Ass’y Band brake 3.

Note:

1) When replacing the Ass’y Lever Tension 2, be sure to apply

Grease on the post,

2) Take care not to touch stain on the felt side, and not to be folder
and broken Ass’y Band brake

3) After Ass’y Lever Tension seated, Rotate stopper of Main Base
to the Mark[B].

3 ASS'Y BAND

BRAKE

2 ASS'Y LEVER

TENTION

1 SPRING TENTION

LEVER

STOPPER

"A"

MARK[B]

Fig. 2-24 Ass’y Lever Tension,

Ass’y Band Brake Removal

2-12

2-4-13 Ass’y Lever Brake S, T Removal

2-4-14 Ass’y Gear Idle Removal

1) Release the Hook [A] and the Hook [B], [C] in the direction of
arrow as shown in Fig 2-25.

2) Lift the Ass’y Lever S, T Brake 1, 2 with spring brake 3.

Assembly:

1) Assembly the Ass’y Lever S Brake 1 on the Main Base.

2) Assembly the Ass’y Lever T Brake 2 with spring brake 3.

Note: Take extreme care not to be folded and
transformed Spring Brake at removing or reinstalling.

HOOK(A)

3 SPRING BRAKE

1 ASS'Y

LEVER S BRAKE

HOOK(C)

HOOK(B)

2 ASS'Y LEVER T

BRAKE

1) Push the Lever Idle 1 in the direction of arrow “A”, “B”.

2) Lift the Lever Idle 1.

Assembly:

1) Apply oil in two Bosses of Lever Idle 1.

2) Assemble the Gear Idle 2 with the Lever Idle 1.

Note: When replacing the Gear Idle 2, be sure to add oil in the
boss of Lever Idle 1.

"A"

1 LEVER IDLE

2 GEAR IDLE

HOOK "C"

"B"

2 GEAR IDLE

Fig. 2-25 Ass’y Lever Brake S, T Removal

Fig. 2-26 Ass’y Gear Idle Removal

2-13

2-4-15 Disk S, T Reel Removal

2-4-16 Ass’y Holder Clutch Removal

1) Lift the Disk S, T Reel 1, 2.

1 REEL S

Fig. 2-27 Disk S, T Reel Removal

2 REEL T

1) Remove the Washer Slit 1.

2) Lift the Ass’y Holder Clutch 2.

Note: When you reinstall Ass’y Holder Clutch.

1) Check the condition of spring as shown in detail A.

2) Don't push Ass’y Holder Clutch down with excessive force Just
insert Holder Clutch Ass’y into post center with dead force and
Rotate it smoothly.
Be sure to confirm that spring is in the slit of Ass’y Gear Center
as shown in detail B.

1 WASHER SLIT

2 ASS'Y HOLDER CLUTCH

DETAIL A

<BAD> SPRING <GOOD>

DETAIL B

SPRING

<BAD>

Fig. 2-28 Ass’y Holder Clutch Removal

<GOOD>

2-14

2-4-17 Ass’y Lever Up Down, Ass’y Gear

Center Removal

1) Remove the 2 hooks in the direction of arrow as shown Fig. 2-

29 and lift the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1.

2) Lift the Ass’y Gear Center 2.

Assembly:

1) Insert the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 in the rectangular holes on

Main Base as shown in Fig 2-30.

2) Lift the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 about 35°.
(Refer to Fig 2-30)

3) Insert Ring of the Ass’y Gear Center 2 in the Guide of the
Ass’y Lever Up Down 1.

4) Insert the Ass’y Gear Center 2 in the post on Main Base.

5) Push down the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 for locking of the Hook.

Note:

1) Take care not to separate and sentence does not mark sense.

2) Be sure to confirm that Ring of the Ass’y Gear Center 2 is in
the Guide of the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 after finishing
assembly of Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 and Ass’y Gear Center

2.

1 ASS'Y LEVER UP DOWN

2-4-18 Guide Cassette Door Removal

1) Lift the Hook [A].

2) Rotate the Guide Cassette Door 1 in the direction of arrow.

Note: After reinstalling the Guide Cassette Door 1 sure the Hook
[A].

1 GUIDE CASSETTE DOOR

HOOK [A]

ASS'Y GEAR CENTER

RING

GEAR
POST

2 ASS'Y GEAR CENTER

Fig. 2-29 Ass’y Lever Up Down Removal

GUIDE

ASS'Y LEVER UP DOWN

HOOK

35

Fig. 2-31 Guide Cassette Door Removal

Fig. 2-30 Ass’y Lever Up Down Removal

MAIN BASE

2-15

2-4-19 Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal

1) Lift the Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch 1.

2) Remove the Plate Joint 2 from Lever Pinch Drive.

3) Remove the Spring Pinch Drive 3.

Note:

1) Take extreme care not to touch the grease on the Roller Pinch.

2) When reinstalling, be sure to apply grease on the post pinch
roller.

2-4-20 Ass’y Lever #9 Guide Removal

1) Remove the Spring #9 Guide 1.

2) Lift the Ass’y Lever #9 Guide 2 in the direction of arrow “A”.

Note:

1) Take extreme care not to get grease on the tape Guide Post.

2) After reinstalling, check the bottom side of the Post #9 Guide to
the top side of Main Base.

"A"

1

ASS'Y LEVER

UNIT PINCH

2 PLATE JOINT

3 SPRING PINCH

DRIVE

1 SPRING #9 GUIDE

2 ASS'Y LEVER #9 GUIDE

"B"

Fig. 2-32 Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal

Fig. 2-33 Ass’y Lever #9 Guide Removal

2-16

1 SCREW

2 ASS'Y HEAD ACE

2-4-21 FE Head Removal

2-4-22 Ass’y ACE Head Removal

1) Remove the FE Head 1 in the direction of arrow to lift up.

1 FE HEAD

Fig. 2-34 FE Head Removal

1) Pull out the FPC from connector of Ass’y ACE Head 2.

2) Remove the screw 1.

3) Lift the Ass’y ACE Head 2.

Fig. 2-35 Ass’y ACE Head Removal

2-17

2-4-23 Ass’y Slider S, T Removal

1) Move the Ass’y Slider S, T 1, 2 to slot, and then lift it to

remove. (Refer to arrow)

ASS'Y

1

SLIDER S

2 ASS'Y

SLIDER T

2-4-24 Plate Ground Deck, Ass’y Cylinder Re-

moval

1) Remove the 3 Screws 1.

2) Lift the Plate Ground Deck 2.

3) Lift the Ass’y Cylinder 3.

Assembly:

1) Match the 3 holes in the bottom of Ass’y Cylinder 3 to the 3
holes of Main Base as attending not to drop or knock the Ass’y
Cylinder 3.

2) Tighten the 1 Screw 1.

3) Match the Plate Ground Deck 2 to the Hole of Base Main.

4) Tighten the other 2 Screws 1.

Note:

1) Take care not to touch the Ass’y Cylinder 3 and the tape guide
post at reinstalling.

2) When reinstalling, Don't push down too much on Screw Driver.

1 3 SCREWS

PLATE GROUND

2

DECK

Fig. 2-36 Ass’y Slider S, T Removal

3 ASS'Y CYLINDER

Fig. 2-37 Plate Ground Deck, Ass’y Cylinder Removal

2-18

2-4-25 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal

2-4-26 Ass’y Motor Capstan Removal

1) Remove the Hook Capstan 1 after realeasing Hook in the

direction arrow as shown in detail drawing.

2) Remove the Belt Pulley 2.

Note: Take extreme care not to get grease on Belt Pulley 2 at
assembling or reassembling.

HOOK

2 BELT PULLEY

1 HOOK CAPSTAN

1) Remove the 3 Screws 1.

2) Remove the Ass’y Motor Capstan 2.

Assembly:

1) Match the 3 holes of Ass’y Motor Capstan 2 to the 3 holes of

Main Base. Be careful not to drop or knock the Ass’y Motor
Capstan 2.

2) Tighten the 3 Screws 1 in the direction of arrow as shown detail

drawing.

Note: After tightening screws, check if there is gap between the
head of screws and the top side of Main Base. There should have no
gap between the head of screws and the top side of Main Base.
After reinstalling, adjusting the tape transport system again.

1 3 SCREWS

C

A

B

Fig. 2-38 Belt Pulley Removal

2 ASS'Y MOTOR
CAPSTAN

Fig. 2-39 Ass’y Motor Capstan Removal

2-19

2-4-27 Ass’y Post #8 Guide Removal

1) Rotate the Ass’y Post #8 Guide 1 in the direction of arrow to

lift up.

1 ASS'Y POST #8 GUIDE

2-4-29 How to Eject the Cassette Tape
(If the tape is stuck in the unit)

1) Turn the Gear worm 1 clockwise with screw driver.(Refer to
arrow)
(Other method: Remove the Screw of Ass’y Motor Load,
Separate the Ass’y Motor Load)

1 GEAR WORM

Fig. 2-40 Ass’y Post #8 Guide Removal

2-4-28 Ass’y Level Head Cleaner Removal

1) Release the Hook 1.

2) Lift the Ass’y Lever Head Cleaner 2.

2 ASS'Y LEVER HEAD CLEANER

1 HOOK

Fig. 2-42

2) When Slider S,T are approched in the position of unloading,
rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screw driver
in the hole of frame's bottom in order to wind the unwinded
tape.
(Refer to Fig.2-43)
(If you rotate Gear Worm 1 continuously when tape is in state
of unwinding, you may cause a tape contamination by grease
and tape damage.
Be sure to wind the unwinded tape in the state of set horizently.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1 clockwise using screw driver again up to
the state of eject mode and then pick out the tape.(Refer to Fig.2-

42)

FRAME

Fig. 2-41 Ass’y Lever Head Cleaner Removal

Fig. 2-43

2-20

2-5 THE TABLE OF CLEANING, LUBRICATION AND REPLACEMENT TIME ABOUT PRINCIPAL

PARTS

1) The replacement time of parts is not life of parts.

2) The table 2-1 is that the VCR Set is in normal condition (normal temperature, normal humidity).
The checking period may be changed owing to the condition of use, runtime and environmental conditions.

3) Life of the Cylinder Ass’y is depend on the condition of use.

4) See exploded view for location of each parts.

<Table 2-1>

* Parts Name

POST TENSION ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

SLANT POST S, T ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

T
A
P
E

P
A
T
H

S
Y
S
T
E

M

#8 GUIDE SHAFT ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆
CAPSTAN SHAFT ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

#9 GUIDE POST ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ ∆∆∆
#3 GUIDE POST ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ ∆∆∆

GUIDE ROLLER S, T ∆∆∆ OO OOOOO

CYLINDER ASS’Y ∆ OOOOOOOOO

FE HEAD ∆∆∆ OOOOOOO

ACE HEAD ∆ OOOOOOOOO

PINCH ROLLER ∆ OOOOOOOOO

POST REEL S, T ◆◆◆◆◆

SLEEVE TENSION ◆◆◆◆◆

POST CENTER ◆◆◆◆◆

LEVER IDLE BOSS (2Point)

D
R

I

V

I
N
G

B
R
A
K
E

CAPSTAN MOTOR PULLEY

S
Y
S
T
E

M

BELT PULLEY O O O O O O O

HOLDER CLUTCH ASS’Y

GEAR CENTER ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

GEAR IDLE (2Point) O O O O O O O O O

LOADING MOTOR O O O O O O O O O

S
Y

BAND BRAKE ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

S

T
E

M

BRAKE T ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000

◆◆◆◆◆

∆∆∆ ∆∆ OO OOO

∆ OOOOOOOOO

Checking Period

Remark

-To clean the parts, use patch and
alcohol (solvent).

- After cleaning, use the video tape
after alcohol is gone away
completely.

-We recommend to use oil [EP-50]
or solvent.

- One or two drops of oil should be
applied after cleaning with

alcohol.

- Periodic time of applying oil
(Apply oil after cleaning)

- The excessive applying oil may
be the cause of malfunction.

∆ : Cleaning O : Check and replacement in necessary ◆ : Add Oil

2-21

MEMO

2-222-22E

3. Block Diagram

RDR-VX555

STB OUT

LINE1 IN(REAR)

LINE2 IN(FRONT)

SUPER IN

DV IN

Audio

ADC

SAA7138

MTS

(BTSC)

VIDEO

DECORDER

MUX

Audio

DAC

RF IC2

S3C80F9B

DVD V IN

6CH AMP

LA73054

VIDEO DIGITAL DATA (TIU656)

2

AUDIO DIGITAL DATA (I

C)

VCR VIDEO

VCR AUDIO

IEEE1394PHY

TSB41AB1

2

I

C DATA CLK

IC103

EEPROM

24LC32

2

C)

(I

IC104

4MB FLASH

K8D3216UBM

(8bit)

IC101

DVD CODEC

MS9301

VCR MICOM
MN 101D10F

AV I-CHIP

LA71207

16M DDR

(16bit)

DVD-Rewritable Drive

TS-P632A

VCR DECK

(DX-13A New Slim)

VIDEO

L

R

Y

Pb

Pr

L

R

SUPER OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

IEC958

LA72670

Front Panel

VFD DRIVE, KEY CONTROL

PT6315

HI-FI

Key Input

Remocon

Notes:

Special key has been written in the IC103 (CPRM
key), and therefore the IC103 cannot be replaced.
If this IC is faulty, replace the board entirely.

3-23-1

MEMO

3-4E

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 DVD Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3

4-2 VCR Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-7

4-3 Function PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-11

4-4 Front Jack PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-13

4-5 DV Jack PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15

RDR-VX555

4-24-1

4-1 DVD Main PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

4-44-3

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-64-5

4-2 VCR Main PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

4-84-7

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-104-9

4-3 Function PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

COMPONENT SIDE

4-124-11

4-4 Front Jack PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-144-13

4-5 DV Jack PCB

COMPONENT SIDE COMPONENT SIDE

4-16E4-15

5. Schematic Diagrams

RDR-VX555

5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3

5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-5

5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7

5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-9

5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-11

5-6 MPEG Decoder (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-13

5-7 A/V Decoder (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-15

5-8 In Out (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17

5-9 DV & HDMI (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-19

5-10 Front Timer (Front Jack PCB)/DV Jack (DV Jack PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-21

Note

For schematic Diagram

- Resistors are in ohms, 1/8W unless otherwise noted.

Special note :

Most semiconductor devices are electrostatically sensitive and therefore require the special handling techniques described under the
“electrostatically sensitive (ES) devices” section of this service manual.

Important safety notices :

Components identified with the mark 0 have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components.
Use only the same type.

5-11 Function (Function PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-23

5-25-1

5-1 S.M.P.S. (VCR Main PCB)

5-45-3

5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB)

5-65-5

5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB)

5-85-7

5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB)

5-105-9

5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB)

5-125-11

5-6 MPEG Decoder (DVD Main PCB)

5-145-13

5-7 A/V Decoder (DVD Main PCB)

5-165-15

5-8 In Out (DVD Main PCB)

5-185-17

5-9 DV & HDMI (DVD Main PCB)

5-205-19

5-10 Front Timer (Front Jack PCB)/DV Jack (DV Jack PCB)

5-225-21

5-11 Function (Function PCB)

5-24E5-23

RDR-VX555

6. ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

6-1 VCR ADJUSTMENT

6-1-1 Reference

1) X-Point (Tracking center) adjustment, “Head switching adjustment” can be adjusted with remote control.

2) When replacing the VCR Main PCB Micom (IC601) and NVRAM (IC603A: EEPROM) be sure to adjust the “Head switching adjustment”.

3) When replacing the cylinder ass’y, be sure to adjust the “X-Point” and “Head switching adjustment”.

4) How to adjust.

- Intermittently short-circuit the Test Point on Function PCB with pincers to the adjustment mode.

- If the corresponding adjustment button is pressed, the adjustment is performed automatically.

- When the adjustment is completed, be sure to turn the power off.

6-1-1(a) Location of adjustment button of remote control

X-Point (Tracking Center) Adjustment ;

Head Switching Adjustment ;

Fig. 6-1

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6-1-1(b) TEST location for adjustment mode setting

Short-Circuit for few seconds and release.

(Just one time)

Fig. 6-2 Function PCB (Top View)

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6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment

1) Playback the alignment tape.

2) Intermittently short-circuit the two Test Points on Function PCB while setting the adjustment mode. (See Fig. 6-2)

3) Press the “1, 0” buttons ; remote control adjustment operates automatically. (See Fig. 6-1)

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6-2 VCR MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations

The tape transport system has been adjusted precisely in the factory. Alignment is not necessary except for the
following :

1) Noise observed on the screen.

2) Tape damage.

3) Parts replacement in the tape transport system.

Lower flange height of tape guide is used as the reference for the transport adjustment.
To maintain the height of the tape guide and prevent damage, do not apply excessive force onto the main base.

CYLINDER ASS' Y

FULL ERASE HEAD

#3 GUIDE POST
TENSION POST

GUIDE ROLLER "S"

GUIDE ROLLER "T"

TI LT SCREW
X-POSITION

ADJUS T SLIT

AZIMUTH SCREW

#8 GUIDE POST

SUPPLY REEL DISK

Fig. 6-3 Location of Tape Transport Adjustment

TAKE UP REEL DISK

HIGH T SCREW

PINCH ROLLER

#9 GUIDE POST

CAPSTAN

POST TENSION

#3 GUIDE POST

FE HEAD CYLINDER ASS'Y

GUIDE ROLLER "S" GUIDE ROLLER "T"

Fig. 6-4 Tape Travel Diagram

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PINCH ROLLER

#8 GUIDE POST #9 GUIDE POST

ACE HEAD

CAPSTAN SHAFT

MAIN BASE

6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment

When parts are replaced, perform the required adjustments by referring to procedures for the tape transport
system. If there are any changes to the tape path, first run a T-120 tape and make sure excessive tape wrinkle does not occur at the tape guides.

◆ If tape wrinkle is observed at the guide roller S, T, turn the guide roller S, T until wrinkle disappears.

◆ If the tape wrinkle is still observed at the tape guide, perform the tilt adjustment of the ACE head.

(1) ACE Head Assembly Adjustment

a. ACE HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1) Run the alignment tape (Color bar) in the playback mode.

2) Observe surface of the audio head using a dental mirror.

3) Turn screw (C) clockwise or counterclockwise until the gap of lower tape edge and the lower edge of the control head is about 0.25mm.
(Refer to Fig. 6-5 and 6-6)

SCREW (C)

SCREW (A)

TI LT SCREW

X-POSITION
ADJUST SLIT

HIGHT SCREW

SCREW (D)
X-POSITION LOCKING

SCREW (B)

AZIMUTH ADJUS T

VIDEO HEAD

Fig. 6-5 Location of ACE Head Adjustment Screw

AUDIO HEAD

0 ~ 0 .25 mm

CONTROL HEAD

Fig. 6-6 ACE Head Height Adjustment

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b. ACE HEAD TILT ADJUSTMENT

1) Playback a blank tape and observe the position of the tape at the lower flange of tape guide.

2) Confirm that there is no curl or wrinkle at the lower flange of tape guide as shown in Fig. 6-7 (B).

3) If a curl or wrinkle of the tape occurs, slightly turn the screw (A) tilt adjust on the ACE head ass’y.

4) Reconfirm the ACE head height.

(A) (B)

WRINKLE

(BAD)

Fig. 6-7 Tape Guide Check

c. AUDIO AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT

1) Load alignment tape (Mono scope) and playback the 7KHz signal.

2) Connect channel-1 scope probe to audio output.

3) Adjust screw (B) to achieve maximum audio level. (See Fig. 6-5)

(GOOD)

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d. ACE HEAD POSITION (X-POINT) ADJUSTMENT

1) Playback the alignment tape (Color bar)

2) Intermittently short-circuit the two Test Points on Function Timer PCB. (See Fig. 6-2)

3) Press the “0, 5” remote control buttons, then adjustment is operates automatically. (See Fig. 6-1)

4) Connect the CH-1 probe to “Envelope” the CH-2 probe to “H’D switching pulse” and then trigger to CH-1.

5) Insert the (-) driver into the X-Point adjustment hole and adjust it so that envelope waveform is maximum.

Test point: TP2 (Audio Output)

TP3 (Envelope)
TP4 (H’D S/W -Trigger)
TP5 (Control Pulse)

CONTROL PULSE

iew)

HEAD SWITCHING

ENVELOPE

AUDIO OUTPUT

Fig. 6-8 Location of Test point (VCR Main PCB-Top View)

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(2) Linearity adjustment (Guide roller S, T adjustment)

1) Playback the Mono Scope alignment tape (SP mode).

2) Observe the video envelope signal on an oscilloscope (triggered by the video switching pulse).

3) Make sure the video envelope waveform (at its minimum) meets the specification shown in Fig. 6-9.
If it does not, adjust as follows :

Note:

a=Maximum output of the video RF envelope.
b=Minimum output of the video RF envelope at the entrance side.
c=Minimum output of the video RF envelope at the center point.
d=Maximum output of the video RF envelope at the exit side.

4) If the section A in Fig. 6-10 does not meet the specification, adjust the guide roller S up or down.

5) If the section B in Fig. 6-10 does not meet the specification, adjust the guide roller T up or down.

b

H'D SWITCHING PULSE

a

a b c d

c,b,d/a

c

63%

Fig. 6-9 Envelope Waveform Adjustment

A B

d

ENVELOPE

AB

Fig. 6-10 Adjustment Points

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6) Play back the Mono Scope alignment tape (SP mode).

7) Connect an oscilloscope CH-1 to the “Envelope” and CH-2 to the “H’D SW Pulse” for triggering.

8) Turn the guide roller heads with a flat head ( ) driver to obtain a flat video RF envelope as shown in Fig. 6-11.

IDEAL ENVELOPE

S HEIGHT TOO HIGH

GUIDE ROLLER S

S HEIGHT TOO LOW

T HEIGHT TOO HIGH

T HEIGHT TOO LOW

GUIDE ROLLER T

Fig. 6-11 Guide Roller S, T Height Adjustment

(3) Check Transitional Operation from RPS to Play

Check transition from RPS mode to play mode : Using a pre-recorded SP tape, make sure the entry side of envelope comes to an appropriate
steady state within 3 seconds (as shown in Fig. 6-12).
If the envelope waveform does not reach specified peak-to peak amplitude within 3 seconds, adjust as follows :

1) Make sure there is no gap between the supply roller lower flange and the tape.
If there is a gap, adjust the supply guide roller again.

2) Change operation mode from the RPS to the play mode (again) and make sure the entry side of envelope rises within 3 second.

ENTRANCE SIDE ENVELOPE

Fig. 6-12 Video Envelope Rising when Operation mode Changes from RPS to Play Mode

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(4) Envelope Check

1) Make recordings on T-120 (E-120) and T-160 (E-180) tape.

Make sure the playback output envelope meets the specification as shown in Fig. 6-13.

2) Play back a self recorded tape (recording made on the unit using with T-120 (E-120).

The video envelope should meet the specification as shown in Fig. 6-13.
In SP mode, (A) should equal (B).
If the head gap is wide, upper cylinder should be checked.

A

Fig. 6-13 Envelope Input and Output Level

(5) Tape Wrinkle Check

1) Run the T-160 (E-180) tape in the playback, FPS, RPS and Pause modes and observe tape wrinkle at each guide.

2) If excessive tape wrinkle is observed, perform the following adjustments in Playback mode :

◆ Ta pe wrinkle at the guide roller S, T section : Linearity adjustment.

◆ Ta pe wrinkle at tape guide flange : ACE head assembly coarse adjustment.

B

6-2-3 Reel Torque

1) The rotation of the capstan motor causes the holder clutch ass’y to rotate through the belt pulley.

2) The spring wrap PLAY/REV of holder clutch ass’y drives the disk reel S, T through gear idler by rotation of gear center ass’y.

3) Brake is operated by slider cam at FF/REW mode.

4) Transportation of accurate driving force is done by gears. (Gear Center Ass’y)

Note: If the spec. does not meet the followings specifications, replace the holder clutch ass’y and then recheck.

< Table 6-1 >

MODE TORQUE g/cm GAUGE

PB 42 ± 11 Cassette Torquemeter

RPS 145 ± 30 Cassette Torquemeter

6-10E

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

No Power Detected

RDR-VX555

F1S01

YES

BD01~04, ZD1S01~2

SHORT and OPEN

YES

Voltage at

Collector of

Q1S01

YES

NO

NO

NO

Change fuse

Change short or opened parts

Check the voltage f RIS02,
RIS03, and DIS05

Operation of

Q1S01

YES

Check feedback IC1S01

NO

Replace Q1S01

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Key Operation or

Remote Control Error

Voltage on the Function Display Ass’y?

YES

XT601 14.318MHz

oscillation

YES

Check the circuit

around IC601 reset?

YES

NO

NO

NO

Check power of front connector
(CN704 Pin 12)

Check the circuit around the clock

Check the circuit around
IC601 reset

Key operation such

as STOP,PLAY,OPEN

YES

Check RM701 (Remocon module)

and IC601 (Pin 5)

NO

Check the circuit around the swith.
check the condition of commmunication
with Main Micom
(IC601 83~86, VFD STB, CLOCK
DATA-IN,DATA-OUT)

STOP,PLAY,OPEN

Key operation are

normal?

YES

End

NO

Change IC701

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PLAY MODE

INOPERATIVE

(VCR Section)

EE-VIDEO

YES

INSERT THE CASETTE
TAPE RECORDED BY
ANOTHER VCR AND
PRESS PLAY BUTTON

PLAY

INDICATOR

IN THE DISPLAY

YES

NO

SEE
(VIDEO MISSING IN EE MODE)

NO NO

PRESS PLAY KEY

IN REMOTE

CONTROL

YES

CHECK PLAY Button

and Pattern

CHECK
IC601, XT601

MECHANISM

NO

OPERATION

YES

DOES NOT OPERATE
OR OPERATES
BUT STOP SOON

NO

PB-VIDEO

YES

SEE (PB VIDEO) AUDIO MISSING
IN PLAY MODE

SEE
(MECHANISM DOES NOT
OPERATE IN PLAY MODE)

SEE
VIDEO MISSING
IN PLAY MODE

7-3

MECHANISM DOESN'T

OPERATE IN PLAY MODE

TURN VCR POWER ON

LOAD A TAPE AND

PRESS PLAY BUTTON

(VCR Section)

TAPE LOADING

OPERATION

YES

CYLINDER
ROTATION

YES

SW 30Hz
IC601-23

YES

NO NO

NO

NO

CHECK CYLINDER

CYL FG.PG
IC601-65

(LOAD)
IC601-59:HIGH
IC601-58:LOW

YES

CHECK CN604

8pin 12V

CHECK
IC601

A

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A

CAPSTAN

ROTATION

YES

(S.T REEL)

IC601-1.2

PULSE

PROG.SW STATE

IC601-62, 63, 64

YES

NO

DC

STOP MODE

SEE
(CAPSTAN DOES NOT
ROTATE)

TAKE UP REEL SENSOR
SUPPLY REEL SENSOR
(PT601.PT602)

CHECK
LOADING MOTOR
MECHANISM OR SW603

CHANGE IC601

7-5

RECORD MODE
DOESN'T OPERATE

(VCR Section)

PLAY

OPERATION

YES

LOAD VCR WITH A
BLANK TAPE AND
PRESS RECORD BUTTON

REC MODE

YES

NO

EJECT NO

SEE
(PLAY MODE
DOESN'T OPERATE)

SAFETY TAB

YES

CHANGE SW602

CHANGE TAPE

D-REC A (H)

IC601-30

YES

REC-VIDEO

YES

SEE
(AUDIO MISSING IN
RECORD MODE)

NO

NO

CHECK IC601

SEE
(VIDEO MISSING IN
RECORD MODE)

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