Sony RMT-D217P, RDR-HX510 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

DVD RECORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

RDR-HX510

RMT-D217P

AEP Model

UK Model

System

Laser: Semicond uctor laser Channel coverage:

PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, S outh Africa 4 to 13/ UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage merely ensur es the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.

Video reception: Frequency synthesi zer sy st em Audio reception: Split carrier system Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Time r ind ic ati on:

24-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up duration: 1 hour

Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording format/applicable bit

rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than

22 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 1 - TV : 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream) Decoder

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/

–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(Y, P

B/CB

, PR/CR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp -p, P

B/CB

: 0.7 Vp-p,

R/CR

: 0.7 Vp-p

General

Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 52 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 65 × 328 mm

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Hard disk drive capacity: 80 GB Mass (approx.): 4.8 kg Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories:

Audio/video cord (1) (UK model only) Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to ch ange without notice.

Compatible colour systems

This recorder is des igne d to re cord usi ng the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL o r NTSC colour systems. The signals of the SEC A M colour system can b e received or recorded bu t played back in the PAL colour system only. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

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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.

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, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

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

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

CAUTION

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

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.

CAUTION:

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

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ············ 5

1. GENERAL

WARNING ············································································1-1 Precautions·············································································1-1 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder··········································1-1 Quick Guide to Disc Types ····················································1-2

Hookups and Settings ································································1-3

Hooking Up the Recorder ······················································1-3 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device····································1-5 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner ·····························1-5 Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder··························· 1-6

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD

Recorder ··········································································1-7

1.Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) ·············1-7

2. Recording a Programme ···················································· 1-7

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)··················· 1-8

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information ·········· 1-8

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme ················ 1-9

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc·········································1-9

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) ·····1-9

Timer Recording······································································ 1-10

Before Recording·································································1-10 Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) ························1-10 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)··········································································1-11 Recording From Connected Equipment ······························1-12

Playback ··················································································1-13

Playing ·················································································1-13 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc ······························1-14 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files ··············· 1-15

Erasing and Editing ·································································1-16

Before Editing····································································· 1-16 Erasing and Editing a Title ················································· 1-16 Creating and Editing a Playlist ··········································· 1-17

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) ······················································1-17

Before Dubbing ···································································1-17 Dubbing ···············································································1-18

Settings and Adjustments ························································1-19

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) ··········· 1-19 Video Settings (Video) ·························································1-20 Audio Settings (Audio)························································1-20 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) ··········· 1-21 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) ············································································· 1-21 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) ···································1-22

Additional Information ····························································1-22

Troubleshooting ···································································1-22 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) ················································································1-23 Notes About This Recorder ·················································1-23 Guide to Parts and Controls ·················································1-24 Glossary ···············································································1-25 Language Code List ·····························································1-26 Area Code ············································································1-26

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. UPPER CASE ·································································2-2 2-2. TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ··········································2-2 2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION ·············································2-3 2-4. SLIDE DOOR ·································································2-3 2-5. FR-226 BOARD, FL-144 BOARD·································2-4 2-6. DVD SECTION·······························································2-4 2-7. DVD DRIVE ···································································2-5 2-8. HDD SECTION ······························································2-5

2-9. HDD ················································································2-6 2-10. RD-053 BOARD ·····························································2-6 2-11. D. C. FAN········································································2-7 2-12. ER-038 BOARD······························································2-7 2-13. AV-089 BOARD ······························································2-8 2-14. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-9

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ···························3-1 3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ···························3-3 3-3. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2)································3-5 3-4. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2)································3-7 3-5. RD-053 BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2)································· 3-9 3-6. RD-053 BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2)······························· 3-11 3-7. ER-036 BLOCK DIAGRAM ········································3-13

4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM································ 4-1 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-3

WAVEFORMS ································································ 4-3

• AV-089 (1/8) (POWER SUPPLY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-5

• AV-089 (2/8) (AUDIO A/V CONV.) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-7

• AV-089 (3/8) (AUDIO OUT) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-9

• AV-089 (4/8) (TUNER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11

• AV-089 (5/8) (SYSTEM CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

• AV-089 (6/8) (VIDEO INPUT SELECT) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15

• AV-089 (7/8) (VIDEO AMP) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

• AV-089 (8/8) (CONNECTOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19

• ER-036 (VIDEO/AUDIO I/O INTERFACE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21

• FL-144 (INDICATOR DRIVE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23

• FR-226 (LED DRIVE, FUNCTION KEY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25

• CN-243 (RELAY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-28

• RD-053 (1/13) (SYSTEM CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-29

• RD-053 (2/13) (256M SDRAM, 128M FLASH

MEMORY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-31

• RD-053 (3/11) (SW/UNSW BUFFER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-33

• RD-053 (4/11) (128M NAND FLASH, 2-CH DAC, SRC) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-35

• RD-053 (5/11) (HOST GLUE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-37

• RD-053 (6/11) (ATA I/F) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-39

• RD-053 (7/11) (CARIB DDR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-41

• RD-053 (8/11) (NAZCA2) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-43

• RD-053 (9/11) (NAZCA2 DDR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-45

• RD-053 (10/11) (V DECODER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-47

• RD-051 (11/11) (CONNECTOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-49

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• SWITCHING REGULATOR (SRV1614EK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-51

4-3. PRONTED WIRING BOARDS

• RD-053 (HOST GLUE, DV I/F CONTROL) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-53

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. IT CONTROL IC (IC604: M306H3MC-058FPUO (AV-089

BOARD)) ········································································5-1

6. SERVICE MODE

6-1. Checking Item ·································································6-1 6-2. Screen Transition in the Service Mode····························6-2 6-3. Service Mode Menu Items and Description ····················6-3 6-4. Device Check Menu (1/2) ···············································6-3 6-5. Device Check Menu (2/2) ···············································6-3 6-6. Path Check Menu ····························································6-3 6-7. Hard Disk Check Menu ···················································6-4 6-8. Path Individual Check (Pasted Screen Check (visual check)

and data check (digital video data auto-check)) Screen Transition·········································································6-4

7. ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Video System Adjustment ··············································· 7-1 7-2. S-Video Output S-Y Check ·············································7-1 7-3. S-Video Output S-C Level Check ···································7-2 7-4. Component Video Output Y Check ·································7-2 7-5. Component Video Output B-Y Chec ·······························7-2 7-6. Component Video Output R-Y Check ·····························7-2

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS 8-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································8-1 8-1-2.DVD DRIVR AND HDD················································8-2 8-1-3.CHASSIS SECTION······················································· 8-3 8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································8-4

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)

1. Remove the upper case.

2. Remove the RD-053 board, RD bracket.

3. IInsert the stiff wire in the hole and eject the tray.

NOTES DURING THE FORCED EJECTION

1. If the forced ejection is executed while a blank disc media (DVD±RW , ±R) exists on the tray

• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) in the tray and then close the tray.

Note1: If you close the tray while it is empty, ejection of the tray becomes impossible. Note2: If you close the tray with a CD disc inserted in it, the CD can be ejected. However, if you close the tray while it is empty, there can be a case that

ejection of the tray becomes impossible.

Note3: Even if you replace the DVD drive unit while the tray remains under the state as described above, the situation cannot be improved.

2. If the tray cannot be ejected while the disc is not inserted

• Execute the forced ejection.

• Insert a DVD-ROM (DVD test disc, DVD software available on the market, or the like) on the tray and try to close the tray. (There are cases that it recovers the trouble.)

3. Contents of forcedly ejected blank disc media (DVD±RW, ±R) can be damaged. (There can be a case that initialization is also impossible.)

Fig. 1

The hole

Tr ay

The stiff wire

Fig. 2

MEMO

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1-1

SECTION 1

GENERAL

RDR-HX510

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (RDR-HX510 : 2-589-941-11(1))

WARNING

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

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the laser protective housing inisde the enclosure.

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

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CAUTION

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

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

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

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

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

On safety

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

About the hard disk drive

The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions.

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.

• Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).

• Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour).

• Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected.

• Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on.

• When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

• Do not move the recorder fo r one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead.

• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.

If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony.

• If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.

On power sources

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

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

• Before disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead), check that the recorder’s hard disk is not operating (recording or dubbing) on the front panel display.

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

• Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit.

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

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

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

Copy guard function

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

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

About this manual

• In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

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

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

“3. Playing the Recorded Program me (Title List)” on page 32

Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback

“Playing from the beginning of the pr ogramme you are recording (Chasing Playb ack)” on page 57

Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play

“Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)” on page 58

HDD

RWVR-RW

Video

+R-

HDD

RWVR

HDD

RWVR-RW

Video

+R-

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Dubbing/Editing Compatible media and refe rence pages

Creating your own programme – Playlist

“Creating and Editing a Playlist” on pag e 69

Copying a recorded title to and from the HDD – Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

“Dubbing (HDD y DVD)” on page 71

HDD

RWVR

HDD

RWVR-RW

Video

+R-

A list of recordable and playa bl e discs is on page 8.

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Usable disc versions (as of March 2005)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver .1.2 with CPRM

)

• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

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

• 2.4x-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

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

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

This logo applies to 4x and 6x speed DVD-RW discs.

Recordable and playable discs

Type Disc Logo

Icon used in this manual

Formatting (new discs)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Hard disk drive (internal)

(Formatting unnecessary)

Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players

DVD+RW

Automatically formatted in +VR mode

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

DVDRW

VR mode

Format in VR mode (page 29)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary)

Video mode

Format in Video mode (page 29)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 39)

DVD+R

Automatically formatted

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 39)

DVD+R DL

DVD-R

Automatically formatted

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 39)

HDD

Video

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• 8 cm discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

• DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)

Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP , HSP, or HQ, and “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite (page 41)

Auto Chapter (page 85)

Manual Chapter (page 68)

Record 16:9 sizes (page 46)

Change title name (page 65)

Delete title (page 67)

A-B Erase (page 66)

Playlist (page 69)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes*3Yes Yes No No

No Yes No No Yes Yes*4No No

No Yes No Yes*3Yes Yes*4No No

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“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.

Discs that cannot be played

• PHOTO CDs

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not

recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 or JPEG files

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs that do not contain JPEG files or

are not in DVD Video format

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(page 11)

• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format)

Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

Icon used in this manual

Characteristics

DVD VIDEO

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

DVD-R DL —

DVD-R Dual Layer discs that were recorded on other equipment. This recorder recognizes DVD-R Dual Layer discs as DVD Video compatible discs.

VIDEO CD

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

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

DATA DVD —

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files

DATA CD —

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files

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

——

8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera. (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.)

DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Maximum recordable number of titles

* The maximum length for each title is eight hours.

Note on playback operations o f DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

Music discs encoded with copyright prote ction technologies

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

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to pla yback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc pr odu ct whi ch mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard. “DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

b Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more i nforma tion, s ee t he operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 29). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs.

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

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

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

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

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

• You may not be able to record on some recordable discs, depending on the disc.

Disc Number of titles*

HDD 300 DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49

ALL

RDR–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

Region code

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Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Mains lead (1)

• Aerial cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Hookups and Settings

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 18.

1 Disconnect the aeria l cable from your TV and connect it to AERI AL IN on the rear panel of the

recorder.

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

cable.

AERIAL

LINE 4 IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

/ C

AC IN

OUT

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3

/DECODER

AERIAL

OUT

DVD recorder

to AERIAL OUT

to AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

A Connecting to a SCART input jack

When you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in “Easy Setup” (page 22), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Connecting to a video input jack

You will enjoy high quality images.

D Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 52 5p/625p format signals, you must us e th i s connection and set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 81). Then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” on page 16.

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

S VIDEO

R/CR

B/CB

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AERIAL

LINE 4 IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

/ C

~ AC IN

OUT

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3

/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S-video cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red) (blue)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

: Signal flow

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

SCART cord (not supplied)

To i LINE 1 – TV

DVD recorder

Hookups and Settings

When playing “wide screen” imag es

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 81.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page23).

b Notes

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

• You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the connections B and C.

• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If necessary, press t TV/VIDEO to return the input to the TV.

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.

• If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “Line1 Output” to “Video” in “Easy Setup.”

If the connected TV (or other connect ed equipment such as a set top box) com plies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link

MEGALOGIC

, EASYLINK*2,

CINEMALINK

, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

LINK

, or T-V LINK*5, this recorder automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the connection pattern A on page 14 (the SMARTLINK indicator l i ght s up when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download

You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tun e the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.” This greatly simplifies the “Easy Setup” procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this proc edure (page 22).

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record wha t you a re watc hing on your TV (page 31).

• One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder and TV , set th e TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 53).

• One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 53).

• One Touch Timer You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer programming menu with one touch of the [TIMER] button (page 44).

• Automatic Power Off The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.

• NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. See your TV’s instruction ma nual.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

z Hint

SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV or other equipment.

b Notes

• The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.”

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

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By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you ca n select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive.

Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on page 14).

Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 81).

Press the PROGRESSIVE button. “PROGRESSIVE” appears in t he front panel display when the recorder outp uts progres sive signals.

Progressive

Select this whe n : –your TV accepts progress i ve signals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the pictures will not be clear or no picture will appear if you se lect prog ressive sig nal output when either of the above conditions is not met.

Interlace

Set to this position when: –your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, –your TV is connected to jacks ot her than the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE 2

OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO)).

z Hint

When you select pr og re ss i ve sign a l ou t put , you can f ine tune the signal according to the type of software you are watching (page 82).

Note

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 525/625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connec ti on to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p/ 625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

Hookups and Settings

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

A Connecting to audio L/R input jacks

This connection will use your TV’ s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver ’s ) t w o speakers for sound. You can enjoy the following surround effects (page 54).

• TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night

• Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver ) has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects.

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 14).

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

AERIAL

LINE 4 IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

/ C

AC IN

OUT

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3

/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

DVD recorder

(white)

(yellow)*

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

to coaxial digital input

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Centre

to optical digital input

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z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

Notes

• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the

LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This

will cause unwanted noise to com e f r om your TV’s

speakers.

• In the connection A, do not connect the LINE IN (R-

AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to

your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This

will cause unwanted noise to com e f r om your TV’s

speakers.

• In the connection B, after you have completed the

connection, make the appropriate settings under

“Audio Connection” in “Easy Setup” (page 22).

Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from

your speakers.

• With the connection B, the surround sound effects of

this recorder cannot be used.

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

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

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Th en plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait

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

front panel display lights up an d th e r ecorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipm ent t o th is recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are c o m plete.

AC IN

to mains

to AC IN

Hookups and Settings

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

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

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page2 1).

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

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

period of time, remove the batt eries. – If battery leak ag e occ ur s, wipe out any liqui d inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batt eries.

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

You can adjust the remote’s si gnal to con trol yo ur TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.

b Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.

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

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

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down [/1. 3 Enter your TV’s manufact urer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TV s” below) using the number buttons.

Controlling TVs with the remote

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TV/DVD switch

[/1

2 +/–

Number buttons, SET,

-/--

t TV/VIDEO

PROG +/–

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4 Release [/1.

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

* If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s

programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.

To operate the t TV/VIDEO button (for SCART connections only)

The t TV/VIDEO button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD. When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. To watch another source, press the t TV/VIDEO button to switch the TV’s input source.

Code numbers of controllabl e 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.

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter th e

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

3 Release [/1.

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

z Hint

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

Buttons Operations

[/1 Turns your TV on or off 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of

your TV

PROG +/– Selec ts the programme

position on your TV

(wide mode) Switches to or from the

wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV

t TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s

input source

Number buttons and SET, -/--*

Selects the programme position on your TV

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Aiwa 01 (default) Grundig 11 Hitachi 23, 24, 72 Loewe 06, 45 Nokia 15, 16, 69, 73 Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72 Saba 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 Samsung 06, 22, 23, 71, 72 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 Thomson 12, 13, 43 , 74, 75 Toshiba 38 LG 06 JVC 33

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

Manufacturer Code number

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TV/DVD switch

[/1

2 +/–

Number buttons

Hookups and Settings

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

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

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set th e command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

5 Select the Command mod e (DVD1, DVD2,

or DVD3), and press ENTER.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96

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

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

SYSTEM MENU

M/m, ENTER

COMMAND MODE switch

O RETURN

Check that the command mode s w itch on the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you try to change the command mode for the recorder. If the command mode fo r the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you may be unable to operate this recorder.

SETUP

Settings

Easy Setup

Channel Setting

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Language

Clock

TV Guide Page

Channel List

SETUP

Format DVD-RW : VR

Settings

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Easy Setup

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Auto Display :

Power Save :

Dimmer :

DVD Bilingual Rec. :

HDD Bilingual Rec. :

DVD3

Off

Normal

Main

SETUP

Format DVD-RW : VR

Settings

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Easy Setup

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Auto Display :

Power Save :

Dimmer :

DVD Bilingual Rec. :

HDD Bilingual Rec. :

DVD3

Off

Normal

Main

DVD1

DVD3

DVD2

Step 7: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”

1 Turn on the recorder and sw itch the input

selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV sc reen.

The message about the initial settings appears.

• If this message does not ap pear, select “Eas y Setup” from “SETUP” in th e System Menu to run “Easy Setup” func ti on (“Set ti ng s and Adjustments” on page 76).

2 Press ENTER.

Follow the on-screen i nstru ctio ns to make t he following settings.

OSD

Select the language for the on-screen displays.

Tuner System

Select your country or language. The programme position orde r w i l l be set according to the country you set . To set the programme positions manually, see page 76.

• If you live in a French speaking country that is not listed on the display, select “ELSE.”

Clock

The recorder will automatically search for a clock signal. If a clock si gnal cannot be found, set the clock manually using

</M/m/,, and

press ENTER.

TV Type

If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will determine how “wide-screen” images are di splayed on your TV.

Component Out

If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, select “On.”

Line3 Input

If you will connect a decoder to the LI N E 3/ DECODER jack, se l e ct “Yes.”

Line1 Output

To output video signals, sele ct “Vi deo.” To output S video signals, select “S Video.” To output RGB signals, select “RGB.” Select “Video” to enjoy the SMARTLIN K features.

• If you set “Component Out” to “On,” you cannot select “RGB.” If you set “Line3 Input” to “Y es,” you cannot select “S Video.”

Audio Connection

If you connected an AV amplif ie r ( receiver) using either a digital optical or coaxial cord, select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT” and set the digital output signal (page 84).

3 Press ENTER when “Fini sh” appears.

“Easy Setup” is finished.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page84).

• If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the S ystem Menu (page 88) .

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

[/1

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

PROG +/–

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s main s lead from the mai ns, connect a VCR or similar re cording devic e to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 50.

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.

b Notes

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

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

Be sure to connect your VCR to the 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.

• The SMARTLINK features are not available for device s co nnecte d via the DVD recorder ’s LINE 3 /DECODER jack .

• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the t TV/ VIDEO button on the remote.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to vie w the signals from the connected VCR.

Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack

AERIAL

LINE 4 IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

/ C

~ AC IN

OUT

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 3

/DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

DVD recorder

to i LINE 1 – TV

VCR

to i LINE 3/DECODER

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

VCRDVD recorder TV

VCR DVD reco rder TV

Line input 1

Line input 2

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Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, yo u can use an S-video cord instead of an au di o/ vi deo cord.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

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

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

/ C

AC IN

OUT

LINE 1 - TV LINE 3

/DECODER

LINE 4 IN

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR, etc.

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

DVD recorder (front)

: Signal flow

(rear)

to LINE 4 IN

VCR, etc.

Hookups and Settings

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.

If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” to “V ideo /RGB” i n “Vi deo” s etup (page 82). Note that this connection and setup disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to use the SMARTLINK f unct ion wi t h a co mpat i bl e set top box, see the instructions supplied with the set top box.

If you want to use the Synchr o Rec function

This connection is necessary to use t he SynchroRecording function. See “Recor ding from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 49 .

Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup (page 82) according to the specifications of your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s instructions for more information. If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of the VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.

Notes

• Do not set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup to “Decoder.”

• Synchronized Recording d o es not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.

AERIAL

LINE 4 IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

/ C

AC IN

OUT

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 3

/DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

Satellite tuner, etc.

to i LINE 1 – TV to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when conn ecting the decoder.

Connecting a decoder

AERIAL

LINE 4 IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

/ C

AC IN

OUT

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 3

/DECODER

LINE 1 - TV

Aerial cable (supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

to AERIAL OUT

to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

to AERIAL IN

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 1 – TV

Hookups and Settings

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Pl us programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen di splay. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pre ss ENTER.

3 Select “Video,” and pre ss ENTER.

4 Select “Scart Setting,” and press ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “Video” or “ RGB” for

“Line1 Output,” “Decoder” for “Line3 Input,” and “Video” for “L ine3 Output,” and press ENTER.

The “Video” setup display appears again.

6 Press O RETURN to return the cursor to

the left column.

7 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.

8 Select “Channel Settin g,” and press

ENTER.

9 Press PROG +/– to select the desired

programme position.

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

SYSTEM MENU

O RETURN

PROG +/–

</M/m/,, ENTER

SETUP

Settings

Easy Setup

Channel Setting

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Language

Clock

TV Guide Page

Channel List

SETUP

TV Type : 16 : 9

Video

Settings

Easy Setup

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Line4 Input :

Scart Setting

Progressive Mode :

Component Out :

Pause Mode :

Auto

Off

Auto

Video - Scart Setting

Line1 Output Line3 Input Line3 Output

Video Video/RGB Video

RGB

S Video S Video S Video

S Video

Video

Video/RGB

Decoder

Video/RGB

SETUP

Settings

Easy Setup

Channel Setting

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Language

Clock

TV Guide Page

Channel List

Settings - Channel Setting Prog. 8

System : BG

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

CDE

Normal

Settings - Channel Setting Prog.6

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

PQR

Normal

Selected programme position

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Select “System,” and press ENTER.

Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER.

To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”

Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.

Select “Normal,” and press ENTER.

To preset CATV (Cable Telev ision) chann els, select “CATV.”

Select “Channel Set,” and press ENTER.

Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channel, and press ENTER.

Select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,” and press ENTER.

Select “On,” and press ENTER.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

Notes

• When you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 above, you will not be able to select “L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

Settings - Channel Setting

Prog. 6

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

CDE

Normal

Settings - Channel Setting

Prog. 6

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

PQR

Normal

CATV

Settings - Channel Setting

Prog. 6

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

PQR

Normal

C24

Settings - Channel Setting

Prog. 6

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

PQR

Normal

Off

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info)

Press DVD.

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

the disc tray.

3 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the f ront panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted a ut o m atically.

New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you ca n manually re -format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode ) according to your needs (page 8).

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29.

2 Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

The TOOLS menu displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e. g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The displayed options differ depe nding on the situation and disc type.

Inserting a Disc

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Video

HDD

DATA DVD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DVD

With the recording/playing side facing down

Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info)

Video

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

</M/m/,, ENTER

Protect

Erase

Dubbing

Stop

Options for the disc or picture

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3 Move the cursor down the TOOLS me nu

until “Disc Info” is select ed, and press ENTER.

Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted.

1 “Disc Name” (DVD only) 2 “Media”: Disc type 3 “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-

RW only)

“On”/“Off”: Indicates whether

protection is set (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

5 “Title no.”: Total number of titles 6 “Date”: Dates of when the oldest and the

most recent titles were recorded (DVD only)

7 “Continuous Rem. Time”/“Remainder”

(approximate)

• The remaining recording time in each of the recording modes

• Disc space bar

• Remaining disc space/total disc space

8 Disc setting buttons

“Disc Name” (page 38) “Protect Disc” (page 38) “Finalize”/“Unfinalize” (p ag e39) “Erase All” (page 68) “Format”

Available settings differ depending on the disc type.

4 Select “Format,” and press ENT ER. 5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

For DVD-RWs, select “VR” or “Video,” and press ENTER. All contents on the disc are erased.

z Hints

• By reformatting, you can change the recording forma t on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have been finalized.

• For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can check free space and title location o n the dis c using the Disc Map display (page 68).

b Note

On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.

Format

Disc Name

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. 2

Date Off

13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005

HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7

Remainder

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

Original 3 / Playlist

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

2. Recording a Programme

This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to the ha rd di sk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 41.

1 Press HDD or DVD.

When you record to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 29).

2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position or input source you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

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

For more details about the recording mode, see page 41.

4 Press z REC.

Recording starts. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is full.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote control cover. Note that it may take a few seco nds for re corder to stop recording.

To pause recording

Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover. To restart recording, press th e button again.

To watch another TV programme whi le recording

If your TV is connected to the LINE 1 – TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the t TV/ VIDEO button and select the program m e you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the t TV/ VIDEO button (page 19).

TV Direct Rec

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watc hing on your TV. When the TV is turned on or in standby mode, press

z REC. The recorder automatically turns on

and starts recording what you are watching on the TV.

b Note

If “TV” appears in the front panel display, you cannot turn off the TV or change the programme position during TV Direct Rec. To turn off the function, set “TV Direct Rec” to “Off” in “Features” setup (page8 5).

RWVR-RW

Video

-R+

HDD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

PROG +/–

REC MODE

HDD DVD

x REC STOPz REC

t TV/VIDEO

X REC PAUSE

HQ SPHSP

LSP

SEP EPSLP

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DISPLAY

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About the Teletext function

Some broadcasts systems ensur e a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, record ing start time etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title nam e . F or detail, see “TV Guide Page” on page 79. Note that the Teletext information will not a ppear on your TV screen. To view the Teletext information on your TV screen, press t TV/ VIDEO on the remote to switch the input so urce to your TV.

* not available in some areas

z Hint

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

Notes

• After pressing

REC, it may take a short while to

start recording.

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

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

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.

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

You can check the record ing information such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY twice during recording.

The recording information ap pears.

A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.

Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “Inserting a Disc” on page29). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

Press TITLE LIST.

To show the extended Title List, press TOOLS to select “Display List,” and press ENTER.

Checking the disc status while recording

Video

-R+

HDD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

H/X/x

M/m, ENTER

HDD

DVD

TITLE LIST

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode)

Extended Title List

A Disc type:

Displays a media type, HDD or DVD. Also displays the title type (Or iginal or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode).

B Disc space (remainder/total) C Title information:

Displays the title number, title name, and recording date. Title size is shown in the Thumbnail title list. z (red): Indicates that the title is currently being recorded.

: Indicates that the title is currently being

dubbed.

: Indicates the protected title. “NEW” (or N): Indicates that the title is n ewly recorded (not played back) (HDD only).

: Indicates that the Update function is set

(HDD only) (page 43).

: Indicates titles containing “CopyOnce” copy protection signals (HDD only) (page 72).

D Scroll bar:

Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

E Title’s thumbnail picture

The still images for each title are displayed.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays opt ions applicable only to selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the model, situation, and disc type.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from th e selected title.

To stop playback

Press x.

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press

, the entire Title List

changes to the next/previous page of titles.

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

You can switch the Title List to show O rigi nal or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press TOOLS to select either “Original” or “Playlist,” and press ENTER. For details, see “Edit options for the HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 64.

To change the title order (Sort)

While the Title List menu is turned on, press TOOLS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m to select the item, and press ENTER.

AAB

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

GB4.3 / 4.7

World Sports

Mystery

Trave l

28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP GB0.9

DEF

AAB

GHI

Tenn i s

26.10. 2005 20:00(0H30M) SEP

25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP

19.10. 2005 20:00(1H00M) SEP

Wed

Tue

Wed

Fri

GB0.3

GB0.8

GB0.6

Tennis 28.10

26.10

25.10

19.10

17.10

15.10

14.10

13.10

Fri

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Thu

Fri

Sat

Mon

Wed

Tue

Wed

AAB

GHI

DEF

GHI

AAB

DEF

Weather

News

Nature

Family

World Sports

Mystery

Trave l

4.3 / 4.7GB

Order Sorted

By Date in order of when the titles were

recorded. The title that is reco rded

most recently is listed at the top. By Title in alphabetical order. By Number in order of recorded title number.

GB4.3 / 4.7

World Sports

Mystery

Trave l

Tenn i s

Wed

Tue

Wed

Fri

AAB

(0H30M) LSP GB0.9

DEF

AAB

GHI

(0H30M) SEP

(1H00M) SLP

(1H00M) SEP

GB0.3

GB0.8

GB0.6

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

A-B Erase

Delete Chapter

Title Name

Dubbing

Visual Search

Protect

Erase

Play Beginning

Play

28.10. 2005 13:00

26.10. 2005 20:00

25.10. 2005 9:00

19.10. 2005 20:00

Sub-menu

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To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only)

You can select a favourit e scene f or the thu mbnail picture shown in the Title List menu.

Press TITLE LIST in stop mode.

Select a title whose thumbnail pict ur e you want to change, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

Select “Set Thumbnail,” and press EN TER. The selected title starts to play in the background.

While watching the playback pict ure, press H, X, or m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirma tion.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hints

• After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.

• You can selelct “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu.

Notes

• The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders.

• The letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.

• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (title).

• After dubbing, the title thumbnail picture set on the source recording is cancelled.

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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

Display 1 t Display 2 t Display off The displays differ depending on the disc type or

playing status.

Display 1

Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO

A Title number/name

(Shows either track number, track name, scene number, or file name for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)

B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs

( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs

Unseen Title (HDD only)

in order of when the titles were recorded. The title that is reco rded most recently and not played back is listed at the top. Playlist titles are not displayed.

Order Sorted

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Video

HDD

DATA DVD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TIME/TEXTDI SPLAY

Title

2/0

Angle 13(5)

1 : DolbyDigitalEnglish

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

C The current selected function or audio

setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

D The current selected angle

Display 2

Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)

A Disc type*1/format (page 8) B Title type (

only appears for Playlists)

(page 64)

C Play mode D Recording mode (page 41) E Playing status bar

F Title number (chapter number*3) (page 59)

(Shows either track number, scene number, album number*3, or file number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)

G Album name appears for CDs with CD text,

DATA DVDs or DATA CDs when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

H Playing time (remaining time

)

Displays Super VIDEO CDs as “SVCD,” DATA CDs as “CD” and DATA DVDs as “DVD.”

Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs.

Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

z Hints

• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in “Audio” setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 84).

• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in “Options” setup (page 88 ), pla yba c k inf or mation automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.

b Note

The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

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

Press TIME/TEXT repeated ly.

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

Front panel display

Example: When playing a DVD

Example: When dubbing a DVD

3/2.11 : English DolbyDigital

ear

(L/R)

Front (L/R) + Centre LF E (Low Frequency

Effect)

Checking the playing/remaining time

Playing time and number of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Remaining time of dubbing in progr ess

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Example: When playing a VIDEO CD

Example: When playing a CD

Track playing time and the current t rack/index number

Remaining time of the current tr ack

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

CD text (when available)

Example: When playing an MP3 audio track

Playing time and number of the cu rrent track

Current album number

Example: When viewing a JPEG image

Current file number and total numb er of files in the current album

Current album number and total n umber of albums

Notes

• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s text, such as the disc name.

• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering characters. You can enter u p to 6 4 char acters for a title or disc name, but the actual num ber of characters displayed in the me nus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below exp la in how to change the name of the record ed programme.

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The display for enteri ng characters appears.

4 Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to

the right of the screen and select “A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or “Symbol,” and press ENTER.

The characters of the selected type are displayed.

Playing time and number of the current scene or track

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

Number buttons, SET

TITLE LIST

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

5 Press </M/m/, to select the character

you want to enter, and press ENTER.

The selected character appe ars at the top of the display. Example: Input Title Name

The type of characters will change according to the language you select in “Easy Setup.” Some languages allow you to enter an accent mark. To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent followed by the letter . Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.” To insert a space, select “Space.”

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the

remaining characters.

To erase a character, move the c ursor to the right of the character at the input row. Select “Back” and press ENTER. To insert a character, mo ve the cursor to the right of the point where you wa nt to in sert the character. Select the character and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, select “Clear All” and press ENTER.

7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, sel ect “Cancel.”

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

In step 5 above, press a number b ut ton repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button thre e times t o enter “F.”

Press SET and select the next ch aracter.

Select “Finish” and press ENTER.

z Hints

• You can erase all displayed characters by pre ssin g and holding CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.

• You can switch between “A” (upper-case), “a” (lowercase), or “Symbol” even if you press INPUT SELECT.

"A"

Cancel

Finish

Space

Clear All

Back

Input Title Name

Symbol

"a"

Cancel

Finish

Input Title Name

"A"

Symbol

"a"

Space

Clear All

Back

Input row

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

You can execute options effect ive for the entire disc using the Disc Inform ation display.

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29.

2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and

press ENTER.

Example: When the inserted disc is a DVDRW (VR mode).

3 Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER.

Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name” display (page 36).

b Note

You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment.

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29.

2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the protection

Select “Don’t Protect” in step 4.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles (page 65).

Labelling a disc

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

</M/m/,, ENTER

RWVR-RW

Video

-R+

Off

Format

Disc Name

Disc Information

DiscName

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. / Playlist 2

2. 3 / 4. 7

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M

Remainder

Date

13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005

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Protecting a disc

RWVR

Off

Format

Disc Name

Disc Information

DiscName

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. / Playlist 2

2. 3 / 4. 7

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M

Remainder

Date

13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005

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Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize)

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

Differences between the di sc types

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29.

2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and

press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Finalize,” and pr ess ENTER.

The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER .

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 3 above, the disc has already been finalized.

b Notes

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

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

Discs are automatically finalized when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finali zing.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may ne ed to finalize the disc, especiall y if t h e recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finali zing.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot e dit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 29). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot e dit or record on the disc.

RWVR-RW

Video

-R+

RWVR

Video

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

</M/m/,, ENTER

Finalize

About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.

OK Cancel

Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction. Do you want to finalize?

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For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional record in g or editing can be unfinalized to allow further recording or editing.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD -RW (VR mode) that has been finalized with other DVD equipment, “The disc was finalized. Unfinalize it.” may appear.

Note

The recorder is not able to unfinalize DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized on another recorder.

Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29.

Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” dis play appears.

Select “Unfinalize,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalizing the disc. Unfinalizing may take several minutes.

Unfinalizing a disc

Video

Timer Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page8).

• Check that the disc has enough availab l e space for the recording (page29). For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 68).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 46).

z Hint

Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording starts.

Note

To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page39).

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For exam ple, if picture quality is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a possible choice. Note that recording times in the following table are approxima te and the actual times may differ. Note also that the maximum continuous recording time for a single ti tle is eight hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)

discs is as follows: HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes HSP: 2 hours 42 mimutes SP: 3 hours 37 mimutes LSP: 4 hours 31 mimutes LP: 5 hours 25 mimutes EP: 7 hours 14 mimutes SLP: 10 hours 51 mimutes SEP

: 14 hours 28 mimutes

“HQ+” recording mode

“HQ+” records pictures in hig her qualit y tha n HQ on the HDD. Set “HQ Setting” in “Features” setup to “HQ+” (page 86). Maximum recording time is 10 hours. “HQ” appears in th e di splay.

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Recording a programme with poor r ece pti on, or a

programme or video source of low picture quality – Recording on a disc that has already been edited – Recording only a stil l pic tur e or just sound

Recording mode

Recording mode Recording time (hours)

HDD DVD*

HQ (High quality) 16 1 HSP R 25 1 hr. 30 min. SP (Standard mode) 33 2 LSP r 42 2 hr. 30 min. LP r 51 3 EP r 68 4 SLP r 101 6 SEP (Long duration) 134 8

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programm es based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You ca n sw itch between main and sub when playing the disc. For the HDD, you can select the sound t rack before recording. Select “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main+Sub” in “HDD Bilingual Rec.” of “Options” setup (page 87). A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the Setup Display before recordi ng starts. Set “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in “Options” setup (page 87).

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo based programme is received, “Stereo” appears. When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “Main,” “Sub,” or “M ain/Sub” appears.

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received , “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Audio” of “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup to “NICAM” (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broa dcasts, set “Aud io” to “Standard” (see “Channel Setting” on page 76).

z Hint

You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the (audio) button. This does not affect the recorded sound.

Pictures with copy protection cann ot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a co py guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded.

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page8).

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Unrecordable pictures

Copy control signals

Recordable discs

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

(Ver.1.1 with CPRM*)

Copy-Never None (a blank screen is

recorded)

Video

-R+

HDD

Timer Recording

Timer Recording (Standard/ VIDEO Plus+)

You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes (8 programmes when using the PD C/ V PS function), up to one month in advanc e. There are two methods to set the ti m er : th e standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and programm e position of the programme manually.

• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV programme (page45).

1 Press [TIMER].

• If the “Timer – VIDEO Plus+” display appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard”.

2 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

“Date”: Sets the date. The item changes as follows: Today y Tomorrow y …… y Thu

28.10 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday) y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Today

“Start”: Sets the start time. “Stop”: Sets the stop time. “Prog.”: Selects the programme position or input source. “Media”: Selects the media, HDD or DVD. “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page 41).

• If you want to change the setting for the PDC/VPS or Update functions, select “Details” and press ENTER. Select an item using </, and set using M/m.

“PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See “About the PDC/VPS function” below. “Update” (HDD only): Automatically records over a previously recorded programme that is set to be recorded daily or weekly. To return to the Timer programming menu, select “Previous” and ENTER.

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

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER .

The Timer List (page47) appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording during timer recording

Open the remote’s cover and press xREC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

About the PDC/VPS function

PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

RWVR-RW

Video

-R+

HDD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

[TIMER]

x REC STOP

TOOLS

Timer - Standard

Set the timer manually.

Cancel

VIDEO Plus+

Date

Start:Stop

Prog.

Media

Mode

Toda y

Details

OffOnPDC/VPS: Update:

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To use the PDC/VPS function

Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 2 above. When you turn on this funct ion, th e reco rder st arts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts. If you are watching TV when scanning starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner or turn off the PDC/VPS channe l s can function. Note that if you turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function, the timer recording will not start.

To turn off the PDC/VPS channel sca n

Press TOOLS and select “PDC/ V PS Scan Off.” To ensure that the PDC/VPS function works properly, turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. This will automatically turn on the PDC/VPS channel scan function w hi le th e recorder remains off.

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the record er automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. This function is normally set to “On.”

To cancel this function, press TOOLS while the Timer List is displayed. Select “Rec M ode Adjust” and press ENTER. Select “Off” and press ENTER.

If the timer settings overlap

Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.

To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finishe d. To cancel the overlapped setting, select “Cancel.”

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 47.

To extend the recording duration time while recording

Press TOOLS during recording to select “Extend Rec,” and press ENTER.

Press M/m to select the duration time. You can set the duration in increm ents of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.

Select “OK” and press ENTER.

One Touch Timer

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the timer programming menu. When the TV is turned on or in standby mode, press [TIMER]. The recorder automatically turns on and the TV’s input is swit ch ed to the recorder. The Timer programming menu appears.

z Hint

You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List.

Notes

• If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make avail able space for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 67).

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made. To record a satellite programme , tur n on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 49).

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “ ” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

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

• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec. In addition, the Rec Mode Adjust function does not work when recording to the HDD while “Auto Title Erase” is set to “On.”

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

• You cannot extend the recording duration time when “PDC/VPS” is set to “On.”

Timer

These timer settings overlap.

Wed 21:00-22:00 AAB DVD SP PDC/VPS

Wed

29.10

29.10 20:30-22:00DEF DVD SP PDC/VPS

OK Cancel

Do you want to continue?

Extend Rec. Time

Set the timer extend function.

Wed

Cancel

Extend Time

Off

DVD SP28.9 10:00-11:30 AAB

Timer Recording

The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature th at simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. Check that the programme positions are correctly set in “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup (page 76).

1 Press [TIMER].

• If the “Timer – Standard” display appears, press < to switch the display to “VIDEO Plus+.”

2 Press the number buttons to en ter the

PlusCode number, and press SET.

• If you make a mist ake, pr ess CLE AR and r eenter the correct numb er.

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTE R.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, etc. setting (page 43) appear.

• If you want to change the setting, press </, to select the item and press M/m to change the setting. For the PDC/VPS or Update functions, select “Details” and change the settings (page43).

To re-enter the PlusCode number , s el ect “Change.”

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER .

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel, and the recorder is ready to start recording.

To stop recording during timer recording

Open the remote’s cover and press xREC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 44.

To extend the recording du ration time while recording

See page 44.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page47.

z Hint

The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer method (page 44).

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

[TIMER]

Number buttons, SET

x REC STOP

CLEAR

z REC

Timer - VIDEO Plus+

Set the timer by entering the timer code.

Standard

PlusCode No.

Cancel

Timer - VIDEO Plus+

Is the following timer setting correct? To modify,

Cancel

Change

21 00

Start

22 00

Stop

HDD

MediaSPMode

Date

28.9

Prog.

Details

Off

adjust each item or re-enter the timer code.

Wed

OnPDC/VPS: Update:

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You can set the recorde r t o record in 30-minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30-mi nut e increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the r ec ord er c ont inu es t o reco rd until the time counter runs out. Note that the Quick Timer function does not work if “TV Direct Rec” is set to “On” in “Features” setup (page 85).

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

You can adjust the recordin g pi ct ure quality and picture size.

1 Before recording starts, press TOOLS to

select “Rec Settings,” an d press ENTER.

2 Select the item you want to adjust, and

press ENTER.

The adjustment display appe ar s.

Example: Rec NR

“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture qua lity. For more information, see “Recording mode” on page 4 1.

“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the pi cture size of the programme to be recorded.

• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3 .

• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).

• Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the actual picture size.

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVDRs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For all other recording mo des, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.” For DVD-RWs (VR mode), th e act ual pictu re size is recorded regardless of the setting. For example, if a 16:9 size picture is rece ived, th e disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.” For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the video signal.

Using the Quick Timer function

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

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

(normal recording)

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

Rec. Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Rec Mode : SP

Rec Video Equalizer

Rec NR :

DVD Rec. Picture Size:

HDD Rec. Picture Size:

4 : 3

123Off

Rec NR

Timer Recording

“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall brigh tness.

• Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.

3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and

press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined. “Rec NR”: (weak) Off

1 ~ 2 (strong)

“Rec Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0

~ 3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0

~ 3 (bright)

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

~ 3 (deep)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

b Notes

• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.

• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, The image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting in “TV Type” of “Video” setup (page81).

• Remnants of images may appear on your screen when using “Rec NR.”

• “Rec Video Equalizer” does not work with RGB signals.

The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks during recording. To disable this function, set “Auto Chapter” in “Feature s” setup to “Off” (page 85).

When recording on the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode)

The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks. You can also insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 68).

When recording on other recordable discs

Chapter marks are inserted at approximately 6-minute intervals during recording.

b Note

When dubbing (page 71), the ch apt e r marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title.

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

1 Press TIMER LIST.

The Timer List appears.

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

: Indicates that the setting is ove rlapped by

another setting.

(green): Indicates the settin g can be

recorded.

(red): Indicates the setting currently being

recorded.

(grey): Indicates that the sett in g c a nn ot be

recorded in the selected recording mode.

: Indicates the setting being recorded on

the HDD.

: Indicates the setting being recorded on a

DVD.

Creating chapters in a title

RWVR-RWVR

Video

HDD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

TIMER LIST

TOOLS

10:30

TIMER LIST

22:00-22:15

AAB

DEF

GHI

DEF

SLP

16:00-17:00

21:00-22:00

20:30-21:30

Mon-Sat

Fri 29.10

Sat 30.10

PDC VPS PDC VPS

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: Indicates the setting that the Update

function is set for.

When all of the timer settings do not fit on th e list, scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.

Select the timer setting you want to check/ change/cancel, and press ENTE R.

The sub-menu appears.

Select one of the options, and press ENTER.

“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. For the PDC/VPS or Update functions, select “Details” and change the settings (page 43). Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

“Check Overlap”: Checks for overl apped settings.

Select “Close” to return to the Timer List. To change or cancel the setti ng, repe at steps 2 and 3 above.

When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first ha s priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

When the recordings start at the same time

The programme that is set last has priority. In this example, timer setting B is set after A, so the first part of timer setting A will not be recorded.

When the end time of one record ing and the

start time of another are the same

After finishing the previou s recording, the other recording may be delayed.

To scroll the list display b y page (Page mode)

Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press

, the entire Timer List changes to the next/previous page of timer settings.

To turn off the Timer List

Press TIMER LIST or ORETURN.

z Hint

While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the recording duration of the recording time (page 44).

Notes

• When “PDC/VPS” is set to “ On” fo r one or more timer

recordings, the start times may change in the ev ent of a broadcast delay or early start.

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be

made while recording a programme that has priority.

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly

programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “ ” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

Modify

Modify the timer setting.

Cancel

Details

22 00

22 15

Stop

HDD

MediaSPMode

Date

Mon-Sat

Prog.

AAB

OnOffPDC/VPS: Update:

22:00-22:15 AABMon-Sat

HDD SP

Erase

Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?

OK Cancel

Check Overlap

These timer settings overlap.

29.10 20:30-21:30 DEF DVD SP PDC/VPS

PDC/VPS

29.10 21:00-22:00 GHI

Fri

Fri DVD SLP

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

will be cut off

7:00 8:00

9:00 10:00

7:00 9:00 10:00

Timer Recording

If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. The oldest , pl ayed title is erased. The protected titles ar e not erased.

1 Press TIMER LIST.

The Timer List appears.

2 Press TOOLS to select “Auto Title Erase,”

and press ENTER.

3 Select “On,” and press ENTER.

The default setting is “Off.”

Recording From Connected Equipment

You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 25). When the connected equipme nt turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “Inserting a Disc” on pag e29).

2 Set “Synchro Rec” in “Features” setup to

“Record to HDD” or “Record t o DVD” (page 86).

Automatically erasing old titles (Auto Title Erase)

HDD

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)

Video

HDD

REC MODE

</M/m/,, ENTER

REC STOP

SYNCHRO REC

INPUT SELECT

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DVDHDD

X REC PAUSE

TOOLS

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Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select “L3.”

Select the line input audio when recording a bilingual programme on th e HDD or DVDRWs (VR mode).

Press TOOLS to select “Lin e A udio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 42.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 41.

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

Press SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP or SYNCHRO REC.

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off.

Notes

• The recorder starts recording only after dete ct ing the

video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s po wer is on or off.

• During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as

normal recording cannot be done.

• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is

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

• The Synchro Rec function does not work when “Line3

Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup is set to “Decoder” (page 82).

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some

tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-

Recording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 79) does not work.

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

recorder’s clock correctly.

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

Regardless of whether or not the pr ogramme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority an d t he se cond pro gramme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 23.

Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 29).

Recording from connected equipment without a timer

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

First programme

will be cut off

Second programme

Timer Recording

2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connec tion you made.

The front panel display changes as follo ws:

3 Select the line input audio when recording

a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVDRWs (VR mode).

Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 42.

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 41.

5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to

record pause.

6 Insert the source tape in to the connected

equipment and set to playback pa use.

7 At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on

this recorder and the paus e or play button on the connected equipment.

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

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 46.

b Notes

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

• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder continues to record, but a blank scre en will be recorded.

L2L1 L4L3

programme position

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Playback

Playing

Press HDD or DVD.

• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page29).

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H. Playback starts.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 32.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To use the DVD’s Menu

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

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows y ou t o pl ay VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD wit h PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item usin g the numb er but ton s and pres s ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press

when “Press SELECT” appears). The PBC function of Sup er V IDE O CD s do e s no t work with this recorder. Super VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only.

To stop playback

Press x.

To playback quickly with sound (Scan Aud io)

When you press M during playback of a title recorded in the HDD, you can play quickly with dialogue or sound (“x1.5” appears). No sound is output when you press M two or more times to change search speed.

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Video

HDD

DATA DVD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

H/X/x

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER TOOLS

PROGRESSIVE

TOP MENU

SUR

INPUT SELECT

HDD DVD

PROG +/–

AAB

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

GB4.3 / 4.7

World Sports

Mystery

Trave l

28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP GB0.9

DEF

AAB

GHI

Tennis

26.10. 2005 20:00(0H30M) SEP

25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP

19.10. 2005 20:00(1H00M) SEP

Wed

Tue

Wed

Fri

GB0.3

GB0.8

GB0.6

Playback

To resume playback from the po int where you stopped (Resume Play)

When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playba ck f rom the point where you pressed

. To start from the beginning, press TOOLS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the be ginning of the title/ track/scene.

The point where you stopped playi ng i s c le ared when: –you open the disc tray (except for HDD). –you play another title (except for HDD). –you switch the Title List menu to Original or

Playlist (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only). –you edit the title after stopping playback. –you change the settings on the recorder. –you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/

DATA DVD/DATA CD only). –you make a recording (except for HDD/DVD-

RWs in VR mode). –you switch between JPEG and MP3.

Note

You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.

To play restricted D VDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do you want temporarily change pa rental control to *?” appears on your TV screen.

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

Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.

Press ENTER to select “OK.” The recorder starts playback .

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 85.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc. When the recorder is turne d on, hold do wn x until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The Z (open/close) button does not work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display when the recorder is turned on.

One Touch Play

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily start playing. Press H. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the record er . Playback starts automatically.

One Touch Menu

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the Title List. Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Th e Ti t le List appears.

z Hints

• You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 5 2) to start playback.

• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in “Options” setup (page 88), the Child Lock remains set.

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To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 52.

Playback options

Buttons

Operations

(audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the language.

: Selects the main or sub sound. : Selects stereo or monau r al audio tracks.

(subtitle) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

(angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

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

SUR (surround) Selects one of the TVS effects whe n pressed repeatedly.

TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effe ct s created from the front left and right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the front panel display for a few seconds. “TVS OFF”: No surround effect “TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear speakers. “TVS WIDE”: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. “TVS NIGHT”: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective at low volume. “TVS STANDARD”: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers.

* TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo

TV.

PROGRESSIVE Switches the type of vi de o output signal to interlace or progressive format

(page 16).

/ (instant replay/

instant advance)

Replays the scene/briefly fast forw ards the scene.

. (previous)/ > (next)

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/track. For the HDD, you cannot go to the beginning of th e previous/next title.

RWVR

DVD

VCD

HDD

DVD

RWVR

HDD

VCD

DVD

Video

DVD

RWVR

Video

VCD

DVD

HDD

RWVR

Video

HDD

DVD

Playback

To resume normal playback, press H.

b Notes

• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out ” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” to “PCM” in “Audio” setup.

• The volume may be reduced when surround effects are set.

• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. In addition, the surround effects may also be difficult to hear depending on the title being played and the environment where the recorder is being used.

• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder.

• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “Audio” setup, no sound will come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.

• 96 kHz PCM audio and DTS audio do not have surround effects.

• The surround effects do not work while performing playback quickly with sound.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analogue 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.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the (au dio) button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 54).

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup (page 84).

(fast reverse/fast forward)

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

fast reverse fast forward

m1 T t 1M

m2 T T t t 2M

T T T t t t 3M

When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release th e button.

When you press M once during playback of a title recorded in the HDD, you can play quickly with sound (“x1.5” appears).

m3 and 3M are only available for the HDD and DVDs.

(slow, freeze frame)

* Playback direction only

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.

X (pause) Pauses playback.

Buttons

Operations

RWVR

Video

VCD

DVD

HDD

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Press TOOLS during playback to select “Video Settings,” and press ENTER.

Select an item, and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears. “Y NR” (luminance noise red uction): Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal. “C NR” (chroma noise reduct i on) : Reduces noise contained in the colour element of the video signal. “BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the picture. “MNR” (mosquito noise red ucti on ): R educ e s the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. “DVE” (digital video enhancer): Sharpens the outlines of the images. “PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Select an item and press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast.

• Brightness: changes the overall brigh tness.

• Colour: makes the colours deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the colour balance.

Press </, to adjust the setting, and press ENTER.

The default settings are underlined.

“

Y NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“

C NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“

BNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“MNR”: (weak) Off 1

2 3 (strong)

“

DVE”*: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“

PB Video Equalizer

”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0

~ 3 (bright)

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)

• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0

~ 3 (green)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

* “1” softens the outlines of the images. “2”

enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them more than “2.”

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, th e above BNR, MNR, Y NR, or C NR effects may be hard to discern. And, these functions may not work with some screen sizes.

• When using the DVE function, noise found in the title may become more apparent. In this case, it is recommended that you use the BNR function with the DVE function. If the condition still does not improve, set the DVE level to “1” or “Off.”

Press TOOLS during playba ck to select “Audio Settings,” and press ENTER.

Select an item, and press ENTER.

“Surround” (TVS): Selects one of the surround modes. For more information, see “Playback options” on page 54.

Adjusting the picture quality

DVD

VCD

Video

HDD

Video Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Y NR : 2

PB Video Equalizer

DVE :

MNR :

BNR :

C NR :

Off

Adjusting the sound quality

DVD

VCD

Video

HDD

DATA CD

Playback

“Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* i s 44 .1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

• Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

• Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound.

“AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this function delays the au di o for s yn chro n izat i on with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger numbers indicate a longer aud io delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0 ms (default).

* Sampling frequency of audi o sourc e. This

function only adjusts the output signals from the LINE 1 – TV, LINE 3/DECODER, or LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R).

3 Press </M/m/, to select the option,

and press ENTER.

Note

There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter depending on the disc or playback environment.

You can pause a current TV broad cas t, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV.

1 While viewing a TV broadcast with this

recorder, press X.

The picture pauses. You can pause the picture for up to three hours.

2 Press X or H again to resume watching

the programme.

Notes

• Paused titles ar e not saved to the HDD.

• This function is cancelled when: – x (stop) is pressed. – PROG +/– is pressed. – DVD is pressed. – Z (open/close) is pressed. – TITLE LIST is pressed. – INPUT SELECT is pressed. – the recorder is turned off. – a timer recording or Synchro Recording is started. – the PDC/VPS functio n is “ O n” and ch annel scan is

started.

– regular dubbing is starte d.

• It may take a few seconds to resume playback of the paused programme.

• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

“Chasing Playback” allows you t o vi ew the recorded part of a programme whi le the re cordin g is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

Press TOOLS while recording to select “Chasing Playback,” and press ENT ER.

Playback starts from the beginning of the programme you are recording. When you fast forward to the point that you are recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal playback.

Notes

• For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording: – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. – in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

• The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording.

• Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more after recording starts.

• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)

News ABCD 9

Stereo

TV pause

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback)

HDD

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“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded progr amme while recor ding programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts. Use this function as follows:

• While recording to the HDD: Play another title on the HDD. Play a previously recorded p rogramme on a DVD by pressing DVD.

• While recording to a DVD: Play a previously recorded p rogramme on the HDD by pressing HDD.

• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR mode)

: Play another title on the same DVD-RW (VR mode) disc.

Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not work when you record: – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. – in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

Picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording, or when playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode. The picture freezes for a few seconds when you use fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance.

You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, Super VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD while recording on the HDD.

Example: Play another title on the HDD while recording to the HDD.

While recording, press TITLE LIST to display the HDD Title List.

Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER.

Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

Example: Play a DVD while re cording to the HDD.

While recording, press DVD and insert the DVD into the recorder.

Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title List.

Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER.

Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

Note

You cannot play a DVD or VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD. When playing a VIDEO CD, be sure to set “Colour System” to “PAL” (page 86).

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

DVD

Video

HDD

VCD CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Playback

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired sce ne visually.

1 Press VISUAL SEARCH during playback.

2 Select a scene us ing </,, and press

ENTER.

Playback of the selected scene is started.

You can search a disc by title, ch apter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are assigned ind i vidual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search fo r a scen e usi ng the time code.

1 Press TOOLS during playback to se lect a

search method, and press ENTER .

“Title Search” (for DVDs) “Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs) “Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs) “Search” (for VIDEO CDs) “Album Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs) “Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. “File Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs)

The display for enterin g the number appears. Example: Title Search

The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hou rs, 10 min utes , and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number.

3 Press SET.

The recorder starts pla yback from t he selec ted number.

b Note

“Title Search” is not applicable to the HDD.

Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search)

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

Number buttons, SET

CLEAR

</M/m/,, ENTER

VISUAL SEARCH

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

9 World Sports

VISUAL SEARCH

4(30)

0:12:45

Chapter

Searching by title number or time code

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

DATA DVD

: -- (21)Title

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Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs).

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29.

2 Press H.

For MP3 discs, playback sta rt s from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. For JPEG files, a slideshow of the pictures on the disc begins. If the DATA CD contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, playback starts from the JPEG image files the first time H is pressed.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

The album list appears. To change the page, press

/ .

2 Select an album, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “View Album,” and press ENTER.

The track list appears. To change the page, press / .

4 Select a track, and press ENTER.

“Play”: Plays the track. “Play Beginning”: Plays the beginning of the track. “Track Data”: Shows data about the t ra ck such as artist and album name.

To stop playback

Press x.

To fast forward or review a track

Press m/M during playback.

To go to the next or previous MP3 au dio track

Press . or > during playback. If you repeatedly press . or >, you will go to the next or previous album.

To go to the next or previous albu m

Press / during playback.

z Hint

Press the (audio) button

to switch between stereo

or monaural audio tracks.

DATA CD

DATA DVD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

TITLE LIST

DISPLAY TIME/TEXT

Selecting an MP3 album or track

TITLE LIST

Music Album

Pop music

Dance

Jazz

Pop music

Classic

Jazz

Pop music

Samba

Live

My heart

Opera

Symphony

Piano

The Best

Paradise

1 01 Holiday

2 02 Lonely

3 03 Candy

4 04 Rainy day

5 05 Station

6 06 Magic

7 07 Moon

8 08 Butterfly

8 The Best

TITLE LIST

Playback

1 Press TITLE LIST.

The album list appears. To change the page, press

/ .

2 Select an album, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “View Album,” and press ENTER.

The image list appears. To change the page, press

/ .

4 Select an image, and press ENTER.

“View Image”: Shows the image on the entire screen. “Slideshow”: Shows the images in the album as a slideshow. “Image Data”: Shows data about when the picture was taken.

To stop viewing the JPEG image

Press x.

To view the next or previous picture

Press ./> while the p i ct ur e is displayed.

To rotate a picture

Press TOOLS while the image is displayed to select “Rotate Right” or “R otate Left,” and press ENTER.

To change the slideshow speed

Press TOOLS while the album list or image list is displayed to select “Slideshow Spe ed,” and press ENTER. Then select the speed fro m “Fast” (quick), “Normal,” and “Slow.”

To go to the next or previou s album

Press / while the JPEG image is displayed.

z Hints

• If you are playing a DATA CD that has both MP3 and JPEG files, you can switch between photo and music albums by using the </, buttons when the album list is displayed.

• You can rotate a JPEG image by using the < /, buttons when the image is displayed.

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show information about the JPEG album or image on your TV screen. Then press TIME/TEXT to toggle betwe en the current selected image number and album number.

Notes

• If the DVD disc, such as a disc from a DVD video camera, contains both video and JPEG images, only the video can be played back.

• Some JPEG files, especially files of three mi llion pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow inter va l.

• Rotated JPEG images will not be saved when you press x or switch to another folder.

• Images larger than 720 × 480 will be reduced to 720 × 480 when displayed.

• Images larger than 4 mega bytes cannot be displayed.

• Progressive JPEG images cannot be displayed.

• When you attempt to play a broken file or a file that does not satisfy the play conditions, appears but the recorder cannot play the file.

Selecting a JPEG album or image

TITLE LIST

Photo Album

ROOT

Summer2 Aquarium

1 Flowers

Summer

Winter

Summer6 Zoo

8 Party

7 Consert

Summer3 Festival

5 Tennis match

4 Hiking

TITLE LIST

6 Zoo

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MP3 is audio compression te ch nology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audi o Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). DATA CDs discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the MP3 tracks. DATA DVDs must be recorded in Universal Disc Format (UDF). You can also play disc s recorded in MultiSession. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on MultiSession/Border discs

If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are recorded in the first se ssion/border, the recor d er will also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in other sessions/borders. If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only th e first session/border wil l be played back.

b Note

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with th e extension “.MP3,”

“.mp3,” or “Mp3.”

– JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG,”

“.jpg,” “.JPG,” “.Jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.Jpeg.”

–JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

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

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

b Notes

• The recorder will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.mp3,” “Mp3,” “.JPEG,” “.jpg,” “.JPG,” “.Jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.Jpeg” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. P laying these data ma y gener ate a l oud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO forma t .

• Some files cannot be played.

• The letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

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

Playback

Albums play in the following or der:

Structure of disc contents

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press TITLE LIST and the list of album names appears (page 35), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not conta i n tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.

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

b Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration.

• No more than a total of 199 individual folders can be played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well).

• No more than a total of 999 folders and files can be played. (Files other than JPEG/MP3 files, and folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well.)

• No more than 200 folders and files can be recognized in a single folder. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/ MP3 files are counted as well.)

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take s ome time.

• This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 160 kbps.

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

Album

MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file

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Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and s el ect the option available for your disc (page 8).

Notes

• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts whil e editing.

• DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder.

You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you have two options for the HDD and D V D-RWs (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 recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: –Labelling a title (page65). –Setting protection against er as ure (page 65 ). –Erasing a title (page 65). –Erasing multiple titles (page67). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66). –Erasing all titles on the disc (page 68). –Erasing a chapter (page 66). –Dividing one title into two titles (HDD only)

(page 67).

To create and edit Playlist titles

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles cre ated 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 dis c. Since the origin al title s are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.

Example: You have reco rded the final few matches of a football tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and ot her highl ights, b ut you a lso want to keep the original reco rding.

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rea rr ange the scene order within the Playlist title (“Creating and Editing a Playlist” on page 69). The advanced edit function s available for Playlist titles are: –Setting protection against erasure (HDD only)

(page 65). –Labelling a title (page 65). –Erasing a title (page 65). –Erasing multiple titles (page 67). –Erasing a section of a titl e (A-B Erase) (page66). – Rearranging the tit le order (DVD-RWs (VR

mode) only) (page 70). –Dividing a title into multiple titles (page67). –Combining multiple titles into one title

(page 70). – Erasing a chapter ( p age 66).

z Hint

You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOLS whil e a Title List is displayed, and select “Original” or “Playlist.”

Edit options for the HDD and DVDRWs (VR mode)

HDD

Original

Playlist

Erasing and Editing

Notes

• The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is use d f or a Playlist title, the original title cannot be erased.

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

• Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “CopyOnce” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 72).

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –Setting protection agains t erasure (page 65). –Labelling a title (page65). –Erasing a title (page 65). –Erasing multiple titles (page67). –Erasing a section of a title (A - B Er ase)

(DVD+RWs only) (page 66).

–Erasing all titles on the disc (page 68). –Erasing titles to open up di sc space (Disc Map)

(DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) only) (page 68).

Notes

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

• The available disc space does not increase even when you are erase titles for DVD+Rs and DVD-Rs.

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

Erasing and Editing a Title

This section explain s the basic ed it functio ns. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, creat e a Pl aylist title (page 69).

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For HDD titles or DVD-RWs in VR mode, press TOOLS and select “Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select an option, and pres s ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the sele cted t itle. Sel ect “OK” when asked for confirmation . “Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” a ppears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 36). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail pictur e that appea rs in the Ti tle List (page 34).

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

Video

-R+

Video

-R+

HDD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

TITLE LIST

CHAPTER MARK ERASE

CHAPTER MARK

> Mm

,continued

“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 66). “Delete Chapter”: Erases ch apt er units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 67).

z Hints

• You can erase multiple titles at one time (page67), or erase all of the titles on the disc at once ( page 68).

• You can automatically erase titles that have already played.

• You can label or re-label DVDs (page 38).

Note

DVD-RW (VR mode) playlist titles cannot be protected.

Thumbnails are displayed for each c hapter. You can easily select and erase a section in a title. Note that erasing a chapter cannot be undone.

After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a Title,” select “Delete Chapter,” and press ENTER.

Select a thumbnail of the chapter using </,, and press ENTER.

• To cancel the se lect ion, p ress ENTER ag ain.

• To erase multiple chapters, repeat ste p 2.

• To reset all selections, select “Reset All.”

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirma tion.

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a Title,” select “A-B Erase” and pr ess ENTER.

The display for setting poi nt A appears.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press

and then press ..

Select point A by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.

The display for setting point B appears.

Select point B by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

• To reset either point A or B, select “Change A” or “Change B,” and go to step 2 or 3.

• To preview the title without scenes to be erased, select “Preview” (except for DVD+RWs).

Select “OK,” and press ENTER .

The scene is erased, and the display asks whether to erase another scene.

• To continue, select “Yes,” and repeat fr om step 2.

• To finish, select “No.”

z Hint

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

Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)

HDD

Delete Selected Chapters 9 World Sports

OK Cancel

Reset All

4(30)

0:12:45

Chapter

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

HDD

A–B Erase (Set point A) 5 Weather

Playback point

Erasing and Editing

b 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.

• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected.

You can select and erase more than one title at one time using the TOOLS menu.

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS to select “Erase Titles,” and

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in th e check box next to the selected title.

• To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

• To clear all of check marks, select “Reset All.”

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you

want to erase.

5 When you finish selecting titles, select

“OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of the titles to be erased appears for confirmation.

• To change the selection, select “Chang e, ” and repeat from step 3.

6 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The titles are erased.

If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture qual it y, divide the title into two shorter titles. Note that dividing a title cannot be undone.

* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVD-RW (VR

mode).

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Press TOOLS and select “Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide,” and press ENT ER.

The display for setting the divid ing point appears. The title starts to play in the background.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press

X and then press ..

4 Select the dividing poin t by pressing m/

M, and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

• To change the dividing point, select “Change.”

5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name appears.

• To use the same title name as before, select “No.”

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTE R to enter a

new name.

Follow the explanations on page 36. After you enter a new name, the title is divided i n two.

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

RWVR-RW

Video

-R+

HDD

Tennis

Trave l

Mystry

World Sports

Family

28.10

26.10

25.10

19.10

17.10

Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase.

Cancel

Reset All

Dividing a title (Divide)

RWVR

HDD

Divide 1 Vacation

,continued

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1 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and

press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” dis play appears.

2 Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

All titles on the disc are erased (except the protected titles).

When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest open space and records there. Before you start, check the disc stat us by usi ng Disc Ma p, and e rase titles to create a space large enough for the recording.

1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Map,” and

press ENTER.

The “Disc Map” display appears.

• To check the open space, select the space by pressing </,.

• When

or B appears on either side of the

screen, you can scroll sideways by pressing

/,.

3 Select a title by pre ssing </,, and

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

• To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

• To erase more titles, repeat step 3.

4 Select “Erase,” and pre ss ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “OK,” and pre ss ENTER.

The selected titles are erased , freeing up disc space.

• To change the selection, select “Change .”

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

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

Each time you press the butt on, “Marking...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separ at e chapters.

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by er asing the chapter mark during playback. Press

./>

to search for a chapter number, and while displaying the chapter containing the chapter mark you want to erase, pr es s CHAP TER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combines with the previous chapter.

Notes

• When dubbing, any chapter marks you enter will be

erased.

• To insert a chapter mark manually during recording, set

“Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off.”

Erasing all titles on the disc

Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)

Video

-R+

HDD

Video

GB HQ: 0H30M LP : 1H30M

HSP: 0H45M EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M SLP: 3H00M

LSP: 1H15M SEP: 4H00M

Disc Map

Empty Title

Erase Cancel

2.3

Creating chapters manually

Erase Cancel

Disc Map

2 Journey

17.9.2004 20:00 (1H00M) GBFri SP 0.6

Selected title

HDD

Erasing and Editing

Creating and Editing a Playlist

Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual record ings . You can cr eate up to 97 Playlist titles.

Note

Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you will be unable to erase or edit the original titles.

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS to select “Create Playlist,”

and press ENTER.

3 Select the title you want to include in the

Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Capture”: Adds a section of the title to the Playlist title as one scene. “Capture All”: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the title, go to step 8.

4 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The title starts to play in the background.

• To return to the beginning of the title, p re ss

and then press ..

5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display for setting the end po int (OUT) appears, and the title co ntinues to play in the background.

6 Select the OUT point by pressin g m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or “Change OUT” and repeat step 5 or 6. To view the selected scene, select “Prev i ew.”

7 Select “OK,” and ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all of the selected scenes.

• To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to step 3.

• To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview .”

8 Select the scene you want to re- edit, and

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order. “Erase”: Erases the scene. The selecti on is cancelled. “Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures o f the scenes. “Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN point, and repeat from step 5. “Change OUT”: Allows you to cha nge the OUT point, and repeat from ste p 6.

9 When you finish editing the Scene List,

select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new nam e , select “Enter” (page 36).

Select “OK” to use the default name, and press ENTER.

HDD

Scene List

Cancel

Create Playlist

Select a title to start capturing.

ORIGINAL

Tennis

Trave l

Mystry

World Sports

Family

Nature

28.10

26.10

25.10

19.10

17.10

15.10

Capture(Set IN point) 9 World Sports

Quit

Add

Preview

0:13:19 1

Scene List

World Sports

0:10:26 - 0:23:45

Total Scenes

Total number of scenes

Total duration of the selected scene

,continued

To play the Playlist title

Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER. When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select a title and press

z Hint

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

b Note

The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.

You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List (Playlist).

1 Press TITLE LIST to tu rn on the Title List

(Playlist) menu.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select “Playlist.”

2 Select the title you want to move, and

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Change Order,” an d press ENTER.

4 Select a new location for the title by

pressing M/m, and press ENTER.

The title moves to the new location.

1 Press TITLE LIST to tu rn on the Title List

(Playlist) menu.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select “Playlist.”

2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you

want to combine.

To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset All.”

5 Select “OK,” and pre ss ENTER.

The list of titles to be combined appears. To change the selection , select “Change” and go to step 3.

6 Select “OK,” and pre ss ENTER.

The display for selecting a title name from among the selected titles appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow the explanations on page 36. To change the selection , select “Change” and go to step 3.

7 Select a name, and press ENT ER.

The titles are combined.

b Note

When the number of chapters in the title to be combined exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined into a single chapter.

You can divide a Playlist title. For operations, see page 67.

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)

RWVR

Cancel

1 Vacation

2 Journey

Where do you want to move this title?

15.9

17.9

Change Order

RWVR

HDD

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

4 Yacht 25. 9

3 Cruising 25. 9

2 Journey 17. 9

1 Vacation 15. 9

Combine

Select the titles to combine.

Cancel

Reset All

4 Yacht 25. 9

3 Cruising 25. 9

Combine

Combine the titles in the following order.

OK Change Cancel

RWVR

HDD

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Before Dubbing

In this section, “dubbing” re fers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)” on page 73), or multiple titles all at once (Multiple Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 74). Before you start, read the following precautions, which are common to both dubbin g m et hods. To record from equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from connect ed equipment without a timer” on page 50.

Before you start…

• Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). This recorder can record on various discs.

• You cannot record both the main and sub sound on a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R. For bilingual programs, set “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to either “Main” (default) or “Sub” in “Options” setup (page 87).

• Timer recordings and Synchro-Recording do not start during dubbing. Before you start, check the Timer List menu to see if there is any timer recording due to start during dubbing.

• When “Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup is set to “On,” chapter marks are automatically inserted at approximately 6-m inute intervals while dubbing from the HDD to a DVD, or when the recorder detects picture an d sound changes while dubbing from a DVD to the HDD. The chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title.

• For a title whose pi cture size (16:9 or 4:3) is mixed: – When dubbed from t he HDD to DVD-RW

(Video mode) or DVD-R, the picture size is determined by the setting in “DVD Rec. Picture Size” (page 46).

–When dubbed from HDD to DVD+RW or

DVD+R, the picture size is always 4 :3 .

–When dubbed from HDD to DVD-RW (VR

mode), the originally recorded picture size is retained.

z Hints

• When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an Original title.

• When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture size and the sound types originally recorded are retained.

b Notes

• To play a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 39).

• The recorder may not function as described depending on the disc status. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD.

• Thumbnails that you have set for the originally recorded title (page 34) will not be retained in the dubbed title.

With this recorder, the recording mode for dubbing is displayed as “Dub Mode.” Two dubbing method are available: H i gh-speed Dubbing and Rec Mode Conversion D ubbing. Read the following and select according to the required time, disc space, and picture quality.

Dubbing at high-speed (H igh-speed Dubbing)

, ////

Allows you to dub what you have stor ed in the HDD to a high-speed DVD (8x-speed DVD+RWs/6x-speed DVD-RWs/16x-speed DVD+Rs/16x-speed DVD-Rs, or slower versions of each disc type), with out chang ing t he r ecor ding mode. Set “Dub Mode” to “Fast” in “Title Dub” or “Dub Selected Titles” display (page 73). You cannot select “Fast” when titles that cannot be dubbed at high speed are selected (s uch as the title s displayed in “Notes” below). The minimum required time is as follows (approximate).

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

About “Dub Mode”

HDD

RWVR-RW

Video

,continued

1-18

Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme)

The values in the above table are for reference only. Actual times for dubbing also require time for creating disc’s control information and other data.

This is the maximum recording speed of this recorder. The value may vary depending on the disc condition. Also, this recorder may be unable to record at the maximum speed for discs that support recordin g speeds exceeding the maximum value.

The maximum drive speed of this recorder is 6x when using 6x-speed or faster DVD+RWs.

The maximum drive speed of this recorder is 8x when using 8x-speed or faster DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs.

High-speed dubbing is not available when dubbing titles recorded in SLP and SEP mode to DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs.

Notes

• High-speed Dubbing is not available for the following titles: – Titles recorded in HQ+. – Titles that contain both main and sub sounds (except

DVD-RWs (VR mode)).

– Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3 and 16:9

etc.), (except DVD-RWs (VR mode)).

• When dubbed to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R, remnants of edited titles may remain on the disc. If you edit a title, use th e Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing method. This will smooth out the pauses between the scenes.

• When dubbing to a DVD+R DL disc, the video may be momentarily interrupted at th e p oi n t where the layers switch.

Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing

n ////

Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the original recordings. For ex am ple, when you dub an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you ca n reduce the data size, saving more titles using less space. Select a mode different from t he original reco rding in “Dub Mode” in the steps of “D ubbing a single title (Title Dub)” on page 73 or “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page74. When a title recorded to HDD in HQ or HQ+ mode is converted to another mode, the reco rder automatically assigns an approp riate bit rate, thus retaining the original picture quality as much as possible.

Note

The picture quality will not improve even if a title is converted to a recording mode of better picture quality.

Dubbing restrictio n

You cannot dub movies and other DVD Videos to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, a gray, blank screen will be recorded for scenes that contain a copy protection signal.

* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs (VR mode) only

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

Speed*26x 6x*38x*48x*42.4x

Rec. mode

Highspeed DVDRW

Highspeed DVD+ RW

Highspeed DVD-R

Highspeed DVD+R

DVD+R (Double Layer)

HQ 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. 8 min. 25 min. HSP 6 min.

40 sec.

6 min. 40 sec.

5 min. 5 min. 16 min.

40 sec.

SP 5 min. 5 min. 3 min.

45 sec.

3 min. 45 sec.

12 min.

30 sec. LSP 4 min. 4 min. 3 min. 3 min. 10 min. LP 3 min.

20 sec.

3 min. 20 sec.

2 min. 30 sec.

8 min.

20 sec. EP 2 min.

30 sec.

2 min. 30 sec.

2 min. 2 min. 6 min.

15 sec. SLP 1 min.

40 sec.

60 min.

1 min. 15 sec.

60 min.

min.

SEP 1 min.

15 sec.

60 min.

56 sec. 60

min.

Copy protection signals

Dubbing

Copy-Free (No copy protection signal)

Copy-Once

HDD

Video

HDD

Video

HDD

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Move

Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVDRW (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is perfor med us ing the same pr ocedu re as dubbing (page 73). Titles containing “CopyOnce” copy protection signals are indicated with

Notes

• The following titles in the HDD cannot be moved. – Protecte d titles – Playlist titles – Original titles referenced from the playlist

• If the move operation is stopped before completion, the title in the HDD is not erased.

* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs (VR mode) only.

Dubbing

Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to or from.

2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source. 3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

menu.

4 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting the dubbing mode appears. If a title with (page 73) is selected in the title list, a confirmation screen is displayed. To “Move,” select “Yes.”

A Size of the title (approximate) B Direction of dubbing C Available space on the disc to be

dubbed (approximate)

D Information about the title to be dubbed E Dubbing mode and the space that

remains after dubbing (approximate)

6 Select “Dub Mode.”

HDD

Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)

Video

HDD

Dub Mode

Title Dub

This title will be dubbed. Set the dub mode.

GB GB

1 World Cup Final SP

CancelStart

2.0 2.6

Rec Mode:

SP 2.0

,continued

7 Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m.

* Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available

for the title (page 71).

8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The dubbing indication appears in the front panel display (page 35).

To automatically a djust the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode)

If there is not enough avail abl e space on th e targe t disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with lower picture quality according to the available space. If there is insufficient disc space in the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after step 8.

Select “Auto Dub Mode” and press ENTER to start dubbing. To manually select another dubbing mode, select “Reset,” and go to step 7.

To stop dubbing

Press TOOLS to select “Stop Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

z Hints

• If disc space is still insufficient for the selected dubbing mode, erase unnecessary parts of the title, or free up disc space by erasing titles on the disc (page 68).

• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off.

A maximum of 30 selected titles c an be du bbe d at once. You can select the dubbing mode for each title.

1 Insert the DVD th at you are going to dub to

or from.

2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source. 3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

menu.

4 Press TOOLS to select “Dub Selected

Titles,” and press ENTER.

5 Select titles in the order you want to dub,

and press ENTER.

The titles are numbered in the selected order. To cancel the selection, press EN TER again. If a title with (page 73) is selected in the title list, a confirmation screen is displayed. To “Move,” select “Yes.”

6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles you

want to dub.

To make adjustments for each of the titles, select “Settings” (see “To adjust the settings for each title” below). To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset,” and go to step 5.

7 Select “Start,” and pr ess ENTER.

The dubbing indicatio n appears in the front panel display (page 35).

HQ SPHSP LSP

LPEPSLPSEP

Fast*

Reset

CancelAuto Dub Mode

Title Dub

There is not enough memory for the dubbing. Select "Auto Dub Mode" or adjust the mode.

Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)

GB GBDub Selected Titles

Select title(s) in the order you want to dub them.

Cancel

Reset

Start

Settings

0.0 4.6

25.6

20.6

18.6

11.6

World Tour – Asia 3

World Cup Final

World Tour – Asia 2

World Tour – Asia 1

ORIGINAL

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

To adjust the settings for each title

You can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing.

1 In step 6 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub

Selected Titles)” on page74, select “Settings” and press ENTER. The following display for making the adjustments appears. To re-select titles, select “Change,” and go to step 5 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” above. To have the recorder adjust the dubbing mode so all of the selected titles fit in, select “Auto Mode.”

1 Total size of the selected titles 2 Direction of dubbing 3 Available space on the disc to be

dubbed (approximate)

4 Information about the title to be dubbed

(title name, original recording mode, dubbing mode, and data size after dubbing)

5 Order of dubbing

2 Select the title which you want to adjust, and

press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. “Dub Mode”: Selects the dubbing mode for each title (page71). “Change Order”: Moves the title to change the dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new location, and press ENTER. “Cancel”: Cancels the title selection. The title is excluded from dubbing.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER. 4 When you finis h m aking adjustments, select

“Start,” and press ENTER.

To automatically adjust the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode)

If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with lower picture qua l it y according to the available space. The same dubbing mo de is se t for all of the titles. If disc space is insuf fic ient for the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after step 8 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 74.

Select “Auto Dub Mode” and press EN TER. If you have selected only one ti tle, select “OK.”

To stop dubbing

Press TOOLS to select “St op Dub bing ,” a nd pr ess ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

z Hints

• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off.

• You can start Multiple Title Dubbing by selecting “DUBBING” from the System Menu.

GB 4.6

Start

Cancel

Auto mode

Change

World Tour – Asia 1

World Tour – Asia 2

World Tour – Asia 3

World Cup Final

11.6

18.6

25.6

20.6

Dub Selected Titles

Adjust the settings for the dubbing here.

2.1 GB

Dub Mode:Rec Mode:SP Fast GB0.3

Dub Mode:Rec Mode:SP Fast GB1.2

Change CancelAuto Dub Mode

Dub Selected Titles

There is not enough memory. Select "Auto Dub Mode" or change the selection.

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Settings and Adjustments

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings)

The “Settings” setup helps you t o m ake tuner, clock, and programme position settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press EN TER. 3 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.

The options of “Sett in gs” ap pear . T h e def au lt settings are underlined. To turn off the display, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

Presets programme positions manually. If some programme positions could not be set using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during “Easy Setup.” Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.

Select “Channel Setting” in “Settings,” and press ENTER.

Press PROG +/– to select the prog ramme position.

Select “System,” and press ENTER.

Select an available T V system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER (page 77).

Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.

Select “Normal,” and press ENTER. To set CATV (Cable Television) channels, select “CATV.”

Select “Channel Set,” and press ENT ER.

Channel Setting

SETUP

Settings

Easy Setup

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Channel Setting

Language

Clock

TV Guide Page

Channel List

Settings - Channel Setting

1Prog.

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

AAB

Normal

BG Select this when in West

European countries, except those listed in “Receivable channels” on page 77.

DK Select th is when in East

European countries.

I Select this when in Great

Britain/Ireland.

L Select this when in Fra nce.

Settings - Channel Setting

8Prog.

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

CDE

Normal

Selected programme position

Settings - Channel Setting

8Prog.

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

AAB

Normal

Settings - Channel Setting

8Prog.

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

CDE

Normal

CATV

Settings - Channel Setting

8Prog.

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

CDE

Normal

Settings and Adjustments

Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed, then press ENTER. The channels are scanned in the order shown in the table below.

• If you know the number of the channel you want, press the number buttons . Fo r example, for channel 5, fir st press “0” and then press “5.” Then press ENTER.

Select “Audio,” and press ENT ER .

Select “NICAM,” and press ENTER.

Select “AFT” and press ENTER.

Select “On” to turn on AFT, and press ENTER.

• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does no t work effectively, select “Off” and press ENTER. When the fine tuning bar appears, press </, to obtain a clearer picture, and press ENTER.

• To preset another channel, repeat from step

Receivable channels

NICAM Normally, select this.

Standard Select this if the sound from

NICAM broadcasts is not clear.

Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning function. Normally, select this.

Off Allows you to adjust the

pictures manually.

Settings - Channel Setting

8Prog.

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

CDE

Normal

NICAM

Standard

Settings - Channel Setting

8Prog.

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

CDE

Normal

AFT :

Off

TV system Channel coverage

BG (West European Countries, except those listed below)

E2 - E12 VHF Italia A – H VHF E21 – E69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

DK (East European Countries)

R1 – R12 VHF R21 – R69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

I (Great Britain/ Ireland)

Ireland A – J VHF South Africa 4 – 13 VHF B21 – B69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

L (France) F2 – F10 VHF

F21 – F69 UHF B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER

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Station Name

Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically.

1 Select “Channel Se tting” i n “Settings,” and

press ENTER.

2 Press PROG +/– to sel ect the programme

position for which you w ant to chan ge or enter a station name.

3 Select “Station Nam e,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

To enter characters, see page 36.

4 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

PAY-TV/CANAL+

Sets the PAY-TV/Canal Plus cha nnels. For details, see page 27.

Changes or disables the programme positions after setting the channels. If any programme po sitions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change station nam es. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

1 Select “Channel List” in “Sett ings,” and pre ss

ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select the row containing the

programme position you want to change or disable. To change, press ENTER and go to st ep 3. To disable, press CLEAR and go to step 5. The disabled positions will be skipped when you press PROG +/–.

To display other pages for programme positions 7 to 99, press M/m repeate dly.

3 Press M/m until the selected channel row

moves to the desired programme position. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position.

4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 To change or disable the programme position

of another station, repeat fro m step 2.

b Note

Be sure to correctly select the programme position you want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

Settings - Channel Setting 1Prog.

System :

Audio :

PAY - TV / CANAL+ :

Station Name :

Channel Set :

Normal / CATV :

NICAM

Off

AAB

Normal

Cancel

Finish

Space

Clear All

Back

Input Station Name

"A"

Symbol

"a"

Channel List (Changing/Disabling the channels)

Settings - Channel List

Prog

Channel

AAB

FGH

PQR

C12

C21

C23

C24

Name

Settings - Channel List

Prog

Channel Name

C12

C21

C23

C24

AAB

FGH

PQR

Settings and Adjustments

Some broadcast systems ensure a Te le te xt service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time, etc.) are stored day by day. A TV guid e page corresponds to each day of the w eek. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the pro gramme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. The TV guide page numbers depend entire ly on t he broadcast itself and may be subj ect to change. If so, you may have to set those TV guide page numbers manually in the TV Guide Page menu.

* Not available in some areas.

1 Select “TV Guide Page” in “Settings,” and

press , or ENTER. The TV Guide Page menu appears.

2 Select the programme position for which yo u

want to set or change the TV guide page by pressing PROG +/–.

• The TV guide page numbers (Example: P301) appear automatically when the recorder detects them.

• If no page numbers are detected (P000), you have to set the appropriate TV guide page number manually.

3 Select the TV guide page number you want to

modify, and press ENTER.

4 Press the numbe r buttons or </M/m/, to

enter the TV guide page number, and press ENTER to confirm the setting.

• If you make a mistake, press CLEA R to reenter the correct number.

To set or change another TV guide page number, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

z Hint

To view Teletext information on your TV screen during a broadcast, switch to your TV’s tuner by pressing t TV/VIDEO.

b Notes

• In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The recorder will instead store a default title name (programme position, start time - stop time).

• Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to obtain the TV guide page number with programme titles and their start times.

• If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always shows the programmes for the current day, this page should be input for all days.

• If you start recording more than three minutes befor e the programme is scheduled to start, the correct label information may not be transferred.

• Note that this function may not work correctly with programmes broadcast from some stations.

• If the broadcast system updates the Teletext information at the moment recording starts, the title label may not correspond to the recorded programme. In this case, you may have to manually enter the correct title (page 36).

Auto Adjust

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcas ts a time signal.

1 Select “Clock” in “Settings,” and press

ENTER.

2 Select “Auto Ad ju st , ” and press ENTER.

3 Select “On,” and press ,.

TV Guide Page

Settings - TV Guide Page 4

Sun P 301

P 302

P 303

P 304

P 305

P 306

P 307

Prog.

Sat

Fri

Thu

Wed

Tue

Mon

Settings - TV Guide Page 4

P 000

Prog.

Sun

Sat

Fri

Thu

Wed

Tue

Mon

Settings - TV Guide Page 4

P 000

Prog.

Sun

Sat

Fri

Thu

Wed

Tue

Mon

0 0 0

Clock

Settings - Clock

Auto Adjust :

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Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time si gnal appears, and press ENTER.

• If the recorder does not receive a time si gnal from any station, “Auto Adju st” returns to “Off” automatically and the menu for setting the clock manually appears on the screen.

z Hint

If you set “Auto Adjust” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is tu rn ed o ff.

Note

The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.

To set the clock manually

If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area , try another stat ion for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually.

Select “Clock” in “Settings,” and press ENTER.

Select “Auto Adjust,” an d press ENTER.

Select “Off,” and press ENTER.

Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.

Press M/m to set the day, and pre ss , . Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set automatically.

To change the numbers, pre ss < to return to the item to be changed, and press M/m.

Press ENTER to start the clock.

OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

Audio (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Original,” th e la nguage given priority in the disc is selected.

Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle language changes accord ing to the language you selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 104 using the number buttons.

Note

If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

Settings - Clock

Auto Adjust :

Present Time : 1. 1. 2004. 21:39Thu

On 1

Settings - Clock

Auto Adjust :

Present Time : 1. 1. 2004. 21:39Thu

Off 1

Clock - Present Time

Set the time and date manually.

0 00:

1 2005

Sat 1

Language

Settings and Adjustments

Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pre ss ENTER. 3 Select “Video,” and pre ss ENTER.

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

TV Type

Sets the picture size when playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size video (page 46) or a 16:9 size commercial DVD video. Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).

Note

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

Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Component Out

Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Notes

• When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.”

• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this case, the picture may not appear.

16:9 Select this when connecting to a

wide-screen TV or T V with a wi de mode function.

4:3 Letter Box

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

4:3 Pan Scan

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

SETUP

TV Type : 16 : 9

Video

Settings

Easy Setup

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Line4 Input :

Scart Setting

Progressive Mode :

Component Out :

Pause Mode :

Auto

Off

Auto

Auto The picture, including subjec ts

that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

Frame The picture, inc lu ding subjects

that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

On Outputs the component video

signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals.

Off

Outputs no signals.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

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Progressive Mode

DVD software can be divided into two t ypes: fil m based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and disp la ys images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames pe r second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the progres sive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p video signal that is output when you press PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRESSIVE” lights up). Note that you must connect to a progr essive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 14).

Scart Setting

Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an option for each of the items below according to the combination of jacks and methods that you are going to use.

Line1 Output

Selects a method of output t i ng video signals for the LINE 1 – TV jack.

Notes

• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even i f y ou s elect “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with your TV.

• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out” above is set to “On.”

• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is selected.

Line3 Input

Selects a method of input ting vi deo sign als for th e LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture wil l no t be clear if this sett ing does not matc h the type of video input signal.

Line3 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

Line4 Input

Selects a method of input ting vi deo sign als for th e LINE 4 IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Auto Automatically detects the software

type (Film-based or Video-based) and selects the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position.

Video Fixes th e conversion mode to the

mode for Video-based software.

RGB Outputs RGB signals.

Video

Outputs video signals.

S Video Outputs S-video signals.

Video/ RGB

Inputs video signals or RGB signals.

Decoder Select this when connecting to a

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder.

S Video Inputs S-video signals.

Video

Outputs video signals.

S Video Out puts S-video signals.

Video

Inputs video signals.

S Video Inputs S-video signals.

Settings and Adjustments

Audio Settings (Audio)

The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pre ss ENTER. 3 Select “Audio,” and pre ss ENTER.

The “Audio” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks –LINE 1 – TV jack –LINE 3/DECODER jack

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the o ut put from the following jacks: –LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks –LINE 1 – TV jack –LINE 3/DECODER jack –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 84).

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information” on page 34. This function affects the output of the follo w ing jacks: –LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks –LINE 1 – TV jack –LINE 3/DECODER jack –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 84).

On Select this when the playback

sound from the speakers is distorted.

Off

Normally select this position.

SETUP

OffAudio ATT :

Easy Setup

Settings

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Audio Connection

Downmix :

Audio DRC :

Dolby Surround

Standard

Standard Normally sele ct this position.

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if

you turn the volume down.

Wide Range

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

Dolby Surround

Normally select thi s position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

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Audio Connection

The following setup items switc h t he m ethod of outputting audio sign als when you connect a component such as an amplifi er (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” on page 17. Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “D TS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “Digital Out” to “On.”

If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud n oi se (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

Select “Audio Connection” in “Au di o, ” and press ENTER.

Select “Digital Out,” and press ENT ER.

Select “On,” and press ENTER.

Set the digital output signal.

• Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

• DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to out put DTS signals.

• MPEG (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of MPEG audio sign al .

• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

Notes

• “48kHz/96kHz PCM” setting has no effect when audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIOL) jacks. If the sampling frequency is 96kHz, signals are simply converted to 96kHz analog signals and output.

On Normally select this position.

Off The influence of the digital

circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal.

D-PCM

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. The surround effects of output signals are determined by the “Downmix” setting item in “Audio” setup.

Dolby Digital

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Audio - Audio Connection

Digital Out : On

Dolby Digital :

48kHz/96kHz PCM : 48kHz/16bit

DTS :

MPEG : PCM

Off

D-PCM

On Select this when the recorder is

connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

Off

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

PCM

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG Select this when the recorder is

connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

48kHz/ 16bit

The DVD video audio signal is converted to 48kHz/16bit and output.

96kHz/ 24bit

All signals containing 96kHz/ 24bit are output without conversion. However, the signals are output at 48kHz/16bit if copyright-protected signals are contained.

Settings and Adjustments

Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)

The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording and parental control settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pre ss ENTER. 3 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appea r s w ith the following options. The default settings are underlined.

TV Direct Rec (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R only)

Auto Chapter

Selects whether to automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters during recording or dubbing.

Note

The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded.

Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predete rmined leve l, such as th e age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

Select “Parental Control” in “Features,” and press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a password, the display for registering a new pa ssword appears.

• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears.

Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

On Allows you to easily record what

you are watching on the TV using SMARTLINK.

Off Turns off the TV Direct Rec

function.

For the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode), the recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks. For other recordable discs, the recorder inserts chapter marks at approximately 6-minut e in tervals.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

TV Direct Rec :

SETUP

Easy Setup

Record to HDD

Settings

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Screen Saver

Colour System

HQ Setting

Synchro Rec

Parental Control

Auto Chapter :

PAL

Features - Parental Control

Enter a new password.

Cancel

Features - Parental Control

Cancel

Enter your password.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Off

Password

Standard : USA

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Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTE R. The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

4 Select a geogra phi c area as the playback

limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected.

• When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (page 104). Then select “OK” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Level,” and press ENTER.

The selection items fo r “L evel ” a re di sp la yed.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the sele ct ed le vel will be restricted.

6 Select the level, and pre s s ENTER.

The Parental Control setting is complete.

To cancel the Parental Control sett i ng f or the disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6. To change the password, select “Password” in step 3, and press ENTER. When the display for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password u si n g the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

b Notes

• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Control” of “Factory Setup” in “Options” setup (page 88).

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.

Synchro Rec

Selects the recording destination used for Synchro-Recording (page 49).

HQ Setting (HDD only)

Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the HDD (page 41).

Colour System

Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs).

Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears when you do not use the recorder for more than 10 minutes whil e an on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).

Features - Parental Control

Level : Off

Password

Standard : USA

USA

Others

Features - Parental Control

Level :

Password

Standard :

Off

Record to HDD

Records to the HDD.

Record to DVD

Records to DVDs.

HQ+ Records in higher quality

(approximate 15 Mbps).

HQ Records in the standard HQ mo de.

PAL

Plays a disc in PAL colour system.

NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour

system.

Turns on the screen saver function.

Off T urns off the function.

Settings and Adjustments

Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and pre ss ENTER. 3 Select “Options,” an d press ENTER.

The “Options” setup appears wi t h the following options. The default settings are underlined.

Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only)

The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is inserted.

HDD Bilingual Rec. (HDD only)

Selects the sound to be recorded on the HDD.

b Note

If you set the recording mode to be changed while dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, the sound recorded in the source (DVD) is applied regardless of this setting.

DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode)

Selects the sound to be recorded on the recor dable disc. This setting is not necessary when recording on DVD-RWs (VR mode) that record both the main and sub sounds.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

b Note

When “Power Save” in “Options” setup is set to “On,” the front panel display is turned off during standby regardless of this setting.

Power Save

Selects whether this recorder is in power save mode when the power is turned off (standby).

b Notes

• Power Save mode does not function in the following cases, even when “Power Save” is set to “On”. – Synchro Recording is set. – there is a timer setting with “PDC/VPS” set to “On”

in the Timer List.

• The SMARTLINK features are not available when “Power Save” is set to “On

.”

VR Automatically formats the disc in

VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

Main Records the main sound for the

bilingual programme.

Sub Records the sub sound for the

bilingual programme.

Main+Sub Records the main and sub sounds

for the bilingual programme.

SETUP

Format DVD-RW : VR

Settings

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Easy Setup

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Auto Display :

Power Save :

Dimmer :

DVD Bilingual Rec. :

HDD Bilingual Rec. :

DVD3

Off

Normal

Main

Main Records the main sound for the

bilingual programme.

Sub Records the sub sound for the

bilingual programme.

Normal

Bright lighting.

Power Save

Low lighting. Turns off the lighting when the power is off.

On S ets to power save mod e. The

front panel display is off when the recorder is in standby.

Off Does not set to power save mode.

Normally, select this.

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Auto Display

Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment i s assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 21.

Factory Setup

Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default se ttin gs. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.

Select “Factory Setup” in “Options,” and press , or ENTER. The display for selecting a group of settings appears.

Select the group of setting s you wa nt to re turn to default from “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options, ” “Parental Control,” and “All,” and press , or ENTER.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The selected settings return to their default settings.

Press ENTER when “Finish” appear s.

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the record er is in stop mode.

Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER .

Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

Press ENTER.

Select “Start.”

Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup” (page 22) from step 2.

On Automatically displays

information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc.

Off Displa ys inf orm at i on only when

DISPLAY is pressed.

DVD1 Select this if the default Command

Mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD2 Select this if the default Command

Mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD3

The default Command Mode of the recorder.

SETUP

Easy Setup

Settings

Options

Features

Audio

Video

Additional Informa tion

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any o f the f ollow ing di ffi culti es while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the prob le m before requesting repairs. Sho uld any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer .

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.

There is no picture.

, Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 13). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to

“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

, Check that “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup is set

to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 82).

, If you conne ct the recorder to your TV via only

the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set “Component Out” in “Video” set up to “On” (page 81).

, This recorder ca nn ot re cord NTSC signals.

Picture noise appears.

, If the pictur e output signal from your recorder

passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input.

, You have set the recorder to progressive format

(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the pro gressive signal. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE until the progressive indicator turns off.

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the record er to progre ssive format. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.

, You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour

system that is different from your TV.

, Noises may appear in the pictures recorded on

the HDD, which is due to the characteristics of HDD, and is not a malfunction.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in “Channel Setting” in

“Settings” setup (page 76).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT

SELECT button, or select a channe l of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.

TV programme pictures are distorted.

, Reorient the TV aerial. , Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction

manual).

, Place the rec order and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables

farther apart.

, The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT

jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, The ch annel is disabled (page 78). , A timer recording started, which changed th e

channels.

Power

Picture

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The picture from equipment con nected to the recorder’s input jack does n ot appear on the screen.

, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 – TV

jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN jacks, select “L4” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack, select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

, When an S vide o cable is connected to the

recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input” in “Video” setup to “S Video” (page 82).

The playback picture or TV pro gramme from the equipment connected t hrough the recorder is distorted.

, If the playback picture output from a DVD

player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the pla yback equipment in question and conne ct it directly to your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup in accordance

with the screen size of your TV (page81).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in “TV Type” in “Video” setup.

, The picture size of the title is fixed.

The picture is black and white.

, Check that “Line1 Output” of “Scart Setting” in

“Video” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 82).

, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use

one that is fully wired (21 pins).

There is no sound.

, Re- connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The in put source setting on the amplifier or the

connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

, The rec order is in reverse play, fast-forward,

slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the aud io signa l do es not come through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the “Audio” setup settings (page 83).

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “Aud io AT T” in “Audio” setup to “On”

(page 83).

Sound is noisy.

, When pl aying a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT RAUDIO-L jacks, LINE 1 – TV jack, or LINE 3/ DECODER jack (page 55).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “TV Mode” (page 83).

, Set “A udio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “Off”

(page 83).

, On e of the TVS effects is select ed (page 54).

An alternate audio track cann ot be recorded.

, When recording from connected equipment, set

“Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to “Bilingual” (page50).

, Multili ngual tracks (main and sub) cannot be

recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs. To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub” of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup before recording (page87). To record both the main and sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Sound

Additional Informa tion

, Any discs other than the HDD or DVD-RWs

(VR mode) cannot be used for recording both main and sub sounds. To record on the HDD, set “HDD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup to “Main+Sub” (page 87).

, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks and want to change the audio track for a DVDRW (VR mode) during playback, set “Do lby Digital” in “Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 84).

The recorder does not play any typ e of disc (except HDD).

, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the

labelled side facing up.

, The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and leav e the reco rder turn ed on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 39).

The recorder does not start pl ayback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page53). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or

DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is fir st inserted. Use the menu to start playback.

The recorder starts playing automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically.

, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Searc h, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to

do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the

subtitles.

, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The subtitle s ca nnot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorde r .

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “ ”

does not appear on the TV screen (page 54).

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s

menu.

, The an gles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorde r .

The MP3 audio tracks do not play .

, The MP3 audi o tra cks are not recorded in a

format that the recorder can play (p ag e60).

The JPEG image files do not play.

, The JP EG image files are not recorded in a

format that the recorder can play (p ag e60).

, Progressi ve JPEG images cannot be played.

TV Pause does not work.

, You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full.

Playback

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The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position you are recording.

, Set th e TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC.

, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears from the front panel display .

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

, There was a power fai l ure during recording. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a

power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 79).

, The channel was disabled after the timer

recording was set. See “Channel Setting” on page 76.

, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and

connect it again.

, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” was selected in the

TOOLS menu (page 43).

, The programme contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer settin g

(page 48).

, There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording.

Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input

disc data before recording can stop.

Recording does not stop after y ou press x.

, Open the remote ’s co ver and press x REC

STOP.

Timer recording is not c omplete or did not start from the beginning .

, There was a power failure during recording. If

the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes recording. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (pa ge79).

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting

(page 48).

, Disc spa c e w as not enough. , The PDC/VPS function is working.

Contents previously recor ded were erased.

, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC

will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

, “Auto Title Erase” in the TOOLS menu (appears

when you press TOOLS while the Timer List menu is turned on) is set to “On” (page 49).

, The title was updated and recorded over

(page 43).

The PDC/VPS function does not operate.

, Check that the clock and date are set correctly. , Check that the PDC/VPS time you set is the

correct one (there might be a m is take in the TV programme guide). If the broad cast you wanted to record did not send the good PDC/VPS information, the recorder will not start recording.

, If the reception i s poor, the PDC/ VPS sign al

might be altered and the recorder might not start recording.

, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” is selected (page 43).

Recording/Timer recording/ Editing

Additional Informa tion

Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly.

, You forgot to turn off the connected equipment.

Turn off the connected equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-Rec standby mode (page 49).

, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-

Recording standby mode. Press SYNCHRO REC to have the record er s tand by fo r re cordi ng. Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel (page 49).

, The rec order is connected to the TV output ja ck

of the connected equipment.

Synchro-Recording does not complete.

, The timer setting for the connected equipment

overlapped the recorder’s timer set ting (page 50).

, There was a pow e r failure during the recording.

The recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on.

, The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn

off the satellite receiver and cancel th e Syn ch roRec function (page 49).

The clock has stopped.

, Set the cloc k again (page 79). , The clock stopped due to a power failure that

lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the cloc k (page 79).

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.

The recording mode indica tion is incorrect.

, When the recording or dubbing is less than three

minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. The ac tual r ecordi ng itself is correctly made in the selected recording mode.

, After playing titles recorded in SLP and SEP

mode, the recording mode indication may change depending on the recorded pro gramme.

The clock does not appear in the front panel display.

, “Dimmer” in “Options” setup is set to “Power

Save” (page 87).

, The “Power Save” in “Options” setup was set to

“On,” and the recorder is in standby (page 87).

The remote does not function .

, Batt eries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the

default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page19).

, Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on

the recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 21). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied re mo te is DVD3.

, Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 20).

Other Sony equipment re sponds to the remote.

, The same command mode is set for both the

equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 21).

The recorder does not opera te properly.

, Resta r t the recorder. Press down [/1 on the

recorder for more than ten seconds un ti l “WELCOME” appears in th e front panel d isplay .

, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

to operate abnormally, turn off th e re corder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display.

, The self-di a gnosis function was activated (see

the table on page 95).

Recording from the equipment with a timer

Display

Remote control

Others

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The disc tray does not open after you pr ess Z (open/close).

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to

open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is addi ng disc data to the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “T RAY LOCKED” appears in the front pan el display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

“RECOVERY” appears in the fr ont panel display.

, The recorder’s re covery function was activated

when the recorder was turned on because the power was turned off or failed during recording. Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY” disappears from the front panel display.

“HDD ERROR” appears in the front panel display.

, The hard disk error occurred. Pres s down @/1 on

the recorder for ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display. If this does not resolve the problem, format the recorder’s HDD by pressing down the HDD button on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “FORMAT” appears in the front panel display. Note that all the contents recorded on the HDD will be erased. If this does not fix the prob lem, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off.

, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the

Auto Clock Set function or scanning the channels for the PDC/VPS function, operational noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction.

The disc tray does n ot open and you cannot remove the disc after you press Z (open/ close).

, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears i n

the front panel display, disconnect the mains lead. Connect it again whil e pressi ng down A on the recorder, and releas e the butt on when the di sc tray opens. Then, keep

[/1 on the recorder

pressed for about ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in th e front panel di splay.

“LOCKED” appears in the fr ont panel display.

, The dis c tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 53).

Additional Informa tion

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a fivecharacter service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

Notes About This Recorder

On operation

• If the recorder is br ough t dire ct ly fro m a col d to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the record er turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you mo ve the r ecorde r, ta ke out any d iscs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speake rs may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abr as iv e pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• It may be necessar y to access data stored on the hard disk for testing purposes; there is no intention to copy or store the data, titles or any other information.

• If replacement or initialization (format) is required, the hard disk will be fo r m atted at our discretion. In this case, please note that all of the contents recorded there wil l be eras ed (incl uding any data found to violate co pyright law).

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially ava ilable cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the dis c m ay cause it to malfunction.

First three characters of the service number

Cause and/or corrective action

C 13 There is a problem in the HDD.

, Contact your nearest Sony

dealer or local authorized

service facility. The DVD is dirty. , Clean the disc with a soft

cloth.

C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted

correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has performed the selfdiagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony

dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility and

give the five-character

service number.

Example: E 61 10

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• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the te mperatu re may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs. –A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart). –A disc with a label or sticker on it. –A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage:

PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R 12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Afr ica 4 to 13/ UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.

Video reception: Frequency synthesizer sys tem Audio reception: Split carrier system Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:

24-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up duration: 1 hour

Video recording format: MPEG Video Audio recording format/applicable bit

rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than

22 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream) Decoder

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/

–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

A TV/DVD switch (19) B Z (open/close) button (29) C [/1 (on/standby) button (22) D HDD button (31)

DVD button (29)

E PROG (programme) +/– buttons (31)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

F Number buttons (45, 59)

SET button (45)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.

G2 (volume) +/– buttons (19) H CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button

(45)

I (audio) button (54)

(subtitle) button (54)

J INPUT SELECT button (50)

t TV/VIDEO button (19)

K DISPLAY button

(34)

TIME/TEXT button (34)

L [TIMER] button (43, 45) M SUR (surround) button (54) N SYSTEM MENU button (76)

TITLE LIST button (32, 52, 60, 65) TIMER LIST button (47)

O TOP MENU button (52) P MENU button (52) Q </M/m/,/ENTER button (22) R O RETURN button (47) S TOOLS button (29) T (instant replay)/ (ins tant advance)

buttons (32, 60)

U ./> (previous/next) buttons (54) V mc / CM (search) buttons

(54)

W VISUAL SEARCH button (59)

Remote

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

Additional Informa tion

X H (play) button (5 2)

X (pause) button (54) x (stop) button (52)

The H button has a tactile dot*.

Y z REC button (31)

X REC PAUSE button (31) x REC STOP button (31)

Z REC MODE button (31)

wj CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK

ERASE buttons (68)

wk SYNCHRO REC buttons (49) wl (wide mode) button (19) e; (angle) button (54) ea COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3)

(21)

es PROGRESSIVE button (16)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the

recorder.

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