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

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

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

/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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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

THE UNIT

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

Fig.3

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

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

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

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5 Reset operation after 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.

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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

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

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

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!

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

LINE 1 01:29:03

LINE 1 00:31:23

LINE 1 01:59:00

LINE 1 00:58:56

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.

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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

Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes

Playing a DVD

Recording on a DVD Yes Yes

When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.

When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

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

No —

DVD

Recording

VIDEO

DVD

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

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

Disc Setting

Setup

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

LINE

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

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

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

1/1

Chapter

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

Video

*1 *1

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Unfinalized disc only

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

satellite receiver

VIDEO

OUT

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SETTOP BOX

CONTROL

to LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

ANT IN

TO TV

COMPONENT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Antenna cable (not supplied)

to antenna input

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

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.

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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

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

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

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

HDMI OUT

SETTOP BOX CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

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.

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If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDE O OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p 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

TV or projector

(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

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

SETTOP BOX

CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

INPUT

AUDIO

(red)(blue)

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

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

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

AUDIO

(red)

AV amplifier (receiver)

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

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).

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

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of 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).

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

HDMI OUT

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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TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG

TV VOL +/–

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

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

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

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

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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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

O RETURN

1 Check that Easy Setup (page 23) has been

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

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

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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

Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup

Clock Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

Number buttons

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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

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

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 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

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.

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Dolby Digital

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Select the type of Dolby Digital 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 .”

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Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Off

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

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

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

Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting

Turn on the recorder and the ca ble box/

Hookups and Settings

satellite receiver.

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

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

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.

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

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

RWVR

RWVideo

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode*2 (page 47)

Format in Video

(page 47)

mode

DVD+R

Automatically

formatted

DVD+R DL

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

with CPRM

with CPRM)

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)

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

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

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

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

Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.

Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

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

Playlist (page 61)

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Disc Type

Quick Guide to Disc T ypes

DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

• DVD-RAMs

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes — —

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

12 cm 8 cm

Playback Recordi ng Playback Recording

Playable Discs

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RAM —

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD —

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

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

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

defined by ISO (International Orga nization for Standardization).

Icon Used in This Manual

DVD

RAM

VCD

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

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

RAM

Z OPEN/

DVD

TOP MENU

VCD

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,

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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

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

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

Video

DVD

Playback Options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

ANGLE

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

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

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

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

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

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

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3.

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

RAM

DVD

*Playback direction

only

All discs

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VCD

Button Operation Disc

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.

: 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 >

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

“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).

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.

VCD

DVD

RAM

DVD

All discs

for more than ten

DVD

Video

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Playing a Title From the

Title List

DVD

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

RAM

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

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Video

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

LINE

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 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.

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.

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.

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Video

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

11 22 33

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TOP MENU

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

Playing JPEG image files

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

Press DVD to operate the DVD re corder.

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.

Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

Select a folder, and press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

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

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

Slideshow

: 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

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

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.

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

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

The display for selecting a media type appears.

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appear s.

Select an album, and press ENTER.

Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

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

Press H PLAY to start the slide show.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

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

The slide show starts with sound.

To stop the slide show

Press x 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.

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Notes

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

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

•Only alphabet and numbers 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

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

RAM

VCD

DISPLAY

Play

0:05:30

Rem 00:25

Original

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TIME/TEXT

Stop

0:30:00

Rem 01:30

Line1

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

)

playback

E Input source

F Date and time

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

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

Current title and chapter number

Remaining disc space

Input source

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

Recording mode and recording time

DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record on 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)

1-10

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

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

Video

DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer

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

Z OPEN/

DVD

DISPLAY

z REC

1 Turn on the recorder and the connected

cable box/satellite receiver.

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INPUT

H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

REC MODE

Video

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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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

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.

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

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

10:10 AM

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.

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 ).

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)

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

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Insert a recordable disc.

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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x STOP

REC MODE SYNCHRO REC

Video

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.

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

Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder stands by for Synchro-Rec. The recorder starts 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)

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

SYSTEM

O RETURN

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

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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10:10 AM

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

RVR-RVideo

DVD Recording

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INPUT

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

1-12

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)

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.

Video

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

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/ PLAYLIST

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)

1/4

LINE

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

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

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).

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.

: Allows you to select a

: Protects the title. Select “On”

: Erases a section of the title

: Divides a title into two

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

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

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

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENT ER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

Chapter Erase (Original)

Chapter 1 / 3 Title No.01

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).”

Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

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)

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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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.

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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

Title No.01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

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

Title No.01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

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.

Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

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

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)

Divide Title (Original)

Title No. 01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

00:00:07

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

10:10 AM

Point

Divide

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

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.

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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

Title No. 01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

DVD Editing

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.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:10

Title No.01

10:10 AM

Point

Divide

Changing the Name of a Title

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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TITLE LIST

O RETURN

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ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/</,, ENTER

Video

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

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

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Cursor

Title Name

A B C D E

F G H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

a b c d e

f g h i j

k l m n o

p q r s t

u v w x y

Input row

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = .

%^& ( )

Character paletteSetting buttons

10:10 AM

@ # $

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.

Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining characters.

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

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

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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TITLE LIST

./>

Press DVD to operate the DVD recor der.

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

DVD Editing

00:00:07

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

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

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

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

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SYSTEM

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

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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)

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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Playlist

1/4

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

3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.

Playlist

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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)

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)

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

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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Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

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

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

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

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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Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Add

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

Press ENTER at the start point.

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

the point.

DVD Editing

“End” is selected.

Add

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

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.

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.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Add

Cancel

10:10 AM

Start

End

Add

Cancel

Copying a scene (Copy)

You can copy and add a selected scene.

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

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

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

Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 2 / 3

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

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Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc

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

O RETURN

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appe ars.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

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.

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Disc Setting

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Disc Format : VR Mode

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Disc Information

Erase All Titles

Video

M/m/</,, 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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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

To resume normal playback, press H 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

Tape information only

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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Play

0:30:00

Rem 01:30

Line1

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

PLAY y

×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.

Selecting the Sound During Playback

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“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

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.

DVD

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VCR Recording

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

receiver control, select the connected input

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

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

M/m/</,, ENTER

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.

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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.

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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SYSTEM

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.

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.

8 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.

Notes

•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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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.

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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

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

VCR Recording

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

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

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

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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Edit

rase

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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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Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input source (LINE1 or LINE2) accor ding to the connection you made.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”

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

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

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.

VCR Recording

SYSTEM

H PLAY

X PAUSE

DVD VIDEO

TVIDEO

Video

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M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

REC MODE

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

After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.

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

Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing

Title List

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

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VIDEO --> DVD

DVD --> VIDEO

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

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

O RETURN

./>

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).

Video

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SUBTITLE AUDIO

TITLE LIST M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

REC MODE

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Video

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

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Dubbing

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

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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

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VIDEO --> DVD

DVD --> VIDEO

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

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