Sony RDR-GX255, RMT-D243A, RDR-GX355 Service Manual

US Model

SERVICE MANUAL

DVD RECORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

RMT-D244A

RDR-GXD455

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio rec ording forma t

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[Tuner section]

Television system

NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)

Channel coverage

Terrestrial

Analog 2-69 Digital 2-69

Cable

Analog 1-125 Digital 1-135

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs in total (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

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

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100

LINE OUT

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

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT

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

HDMI

HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector

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General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

28 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

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

Approx. 430 × 70 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 2

/8 × 113/8 inches)

Mass

Approx. 3.2 kg (Approx. 7.1 lbs)

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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WARNING!!

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

CAUTION

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

CAUTION:

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

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

1.5 k

Ω

0.15 µF

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

Earth Ground

LEAKAGE TEST

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

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

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

instruments.

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

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

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

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

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

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

passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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 flo w) 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

Precautions

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

1. General

Hookups and Settings ······················································1-2 Quick Guide to Disc Types··············································1-6 Playback ·········································································· 1-8 Recording ······································································1-10 Editing ···········································································1-13 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)······························ 1-17 Settings and Adjustments ··············································1-18 Additional Information··················································1-20

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB ···························································· 2-1 2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal ·····················································2-1 2-1-2 Ass’y Front Panel Removal············································ 2-1 2-1-3 Chassis Removal ···························································· 2-2 2-2 Circuit Board Locations ·················································2-3

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

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 DVD Main PCB ······························································4-3 4-2 Front Main PCB ······························································4-7 4-3 Function Timer PCB ······················································4-11

5. Schematic Diagrams

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

6. Troubleshooting·················································6-1

7. Repair Parts List

7-1 Exploded Views ·······························································7-2 7-2 Electrical Parts List ·························································7-3

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEVICE UNDER

TEST

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

EARTH

GROUND

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

2-WIRE CORD

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

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

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

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

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

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

ohm

ohmmeter

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

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

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

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

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

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

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

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

which instruments covered by this service manual might be equipped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

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

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

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

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

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

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

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

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

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

ESD devices.

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

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

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

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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

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

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

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

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

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

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

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

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

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

used for wrapping repair parts.)

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

grounded to the sheet.

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

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

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

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

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

◆ Be sur e to lay a conducti ve sheet made of copper etc. Which is

grounded to the table.

Fig.3

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

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

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

THE UNIT

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

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5 Reset operation after IC104 was replaced

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

Resetting method

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

2. Turn the power off.

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1. GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (3-096-488-11)

RDR-GXD455

About this manual

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

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

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

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

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

Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

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

Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs

Functions available for DVD-RAMs

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

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

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

* audio tracks or

JPEG image files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files)

RWVR

RWVideo

RVR

RVideo

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Recording and timer recording

, Record TV programs on a DVD, either

manually or using the timer.

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to view all titles on a

disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 40).

Creating your own program – Playlist

, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original cont ents (page 62).

Title List

10:10 AM

> > > >

D11.1

08:00 PM

May/02/2007

No.1/4

01 02 03 04

Title Length Edit

D11.1 01:29:03 D22.2 00:31:23 Ch 23 01:59:00 Ch 66 00:58:56

Title List (Original)

Original

Playlist

One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing

, Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 71).

Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files

, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on

your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on a PC. Then play the disc on this recorder (page 43). You can also play MP3 audio files on thi s recorder (page 42).

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 12.

Progressive playback

, If your TV is compatible with progressive

signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode (page 80).

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

Control

Dubbing

Shoot

Save

Play!

How to Use the On-Screen Menus

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

System Menu

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

A “Title List”

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

B “Timer”

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

C “Edit”

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

D “DV/D8 Dubbing”

Used to dub from a DV/D8 format tape to a disc.

E “Disc Setting”

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

F “Setup”

Displays the “Setup” displ ay for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences.

M/m/</,, ENTER

SYSTEM

OPTIONSO RETURN

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 880099

Title List (Original)

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

01 >01:29:03 02 >00:31:23 03 >01:59:00 04 >00:58:56

08:00 PM

No. Title Length Edit

Title List (Original)

1/4

D11.1 D22.2 Ch 23 Ch 66

D11.1 May/02/2007

1-2

Sub-menu

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

Example: The Title List menu

OPTIONS

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

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

Selectable options

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

Example: When a disc is stopped.

*Unfinalized disc only

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD recording.

•The System Menu does not appear when recording on a DVD.

Title List (Original)

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 D11.1 >01:29:03 02 D22.2 >00:31:23 03 Ch 23 >01:59:00 04 Ch 66 >00:58:56

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

1/4

Play Title Erase Chapter Erase Protect Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title

Options for the selected item

1/4 1/1 00:00:25

Title

Chapter

Time

Remain

Audio

Angle

00:01:30

Subtitle

2/2 ENG 1/1

ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)

DVD VIDEO

Type Selectable option

Video

***

Video

***

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Quick Guide to Disc Typ es

Recordable and Playable Discs

Usable disc versions (as of March 2007)

•8×-speed or slower DVD+RW s

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

)

•16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

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

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

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

Disc Type

Disc Logo

Icon used in this manual

Formatting (new discs)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

DVD+RW

Automatically formatted

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

DVDRW

VR mode

Format in VR mode*2 (page 48)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 69)

Video mode

Format in Video mode

(page 48)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69)

DVD+R

Automatically formatted

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 69)

DVD+R DL

DVDR

VR mode

Format in VR mode using the “Disc Setting” display (page 68)

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

(page 69)

Video mode

Automatically formatted in Video mode

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69)

Video

Quick Guide to Disc Types

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

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page 84).

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

Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.

Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

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

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite (page 68)

Auto Chapter (page 50)

Change Title Name (page 61)

Erase Title/ Chapter (page 58)

A-B Erase (page 59)

Divide Title (page 60)

Playlist (page 62)

Yes Yes Yes Yes/No

Yes Yes No

Yes Yes YesYes/Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes/No

No No No

No Yes Yes Yes/No

No No No

No Yes Yes Yes/Yes

Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes Yes/No

No No No

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12 cm/8 cm discs

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

• DVD-RAMs

Disc Type

12 cm 8 cm

Playback Recording Playback Recording

DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-R

VR mode Yes Yes — —

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Playable Discs

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

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

defined by ISO (International Organiz ation for Standardization).

Discs that cannot be played

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

•Data part of CD-Extras

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

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super A udio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 16)

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

Disc Type Disc Logo

Icon Used in This Manual

Characteristics

DVD VIDEO

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

DVD-RAM —

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

VIDEO CD

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

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

DATA CD

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

DATA DVD —

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

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

——

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

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by softw are producers. Since this record er 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.

Note on DualDiscs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

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

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be 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 information, see the operating instructions for the recording de vice.

Notes

•You c annot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s format, reformat the disc (page68). Note that a disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

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

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

•You canno t add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other equipment.

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

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

ALL

Region code

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•See the instr uctions supplied with the components to be connected.

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

•Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. Do not connec t the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 26.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

•Antenna cable (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenn a hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 2 6.

Notes

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

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

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

A (page 18)

Cable box with an antenna output only

B (page 19)

Cable without cable box, or an tenna only (no cable TV)

C (page 20)

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

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53). To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

Note

Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For deta ils, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

ANT IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

TO TV

VIDEO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box/ satellite receiver

Antenna cable (supplied)

to antenna input

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 1 IN

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

to VHF/UHF IN

to VHF/UHF OUT

Wall

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Hookups and Settings

B: Cable box with an antenna output only

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

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

Cable box

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

to VHF/UHF OUT

to antenna input

: Signal flow

Wall

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

Use this hookup if you watch cable channel s without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate V HF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting th e channel on the recorder.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

to VHF/UHF OUT

to antenna input

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

Antenna cable (supplied)

Wall

Hookups and Settings

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connect the supplied audio/vide o cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the r ecorder. To enjoy higher quality images, con nect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of th e yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

When playing “wide screen” imag es

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 79.

Notes

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

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

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

INPUT

RLVIDEO

INPUT

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

S video cord (not supplied)

TV or projector

(red) (white) (yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

to S VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

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If your TV has an HDMI input jack

Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high-quality picture and sound. The HDMI indic ator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. Be sure to turn off the recorder before conne cting an HDMI cord.

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

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

Notes

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

• HD ( High Definition) signal through this recorder is converted to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even if the HDMI OUT connection is used.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

: Signal flow

TV or projector

to HDMI OUT

DVD recorder

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to HDMI input

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Hookups and Settings

If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDE O OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p for mat signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 80). The “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PBP

AUDIO

INPUT

: Signal flow

TV or projector

(red)

(white) (green)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(red)(blue)

(red)

(green)

(blue)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

DVD recorder

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

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

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

INPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

: Signal flow

AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(white)

Audio cord (not supplied) (white)

(red)

DVD recorderto AUDIO OUT (L/R)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

to coaxial or optical digital input

to HDMI input

Hookups and Settings

A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

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

You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two st ereo speakers. Select “Surround1,” “Surround2 ,” or “Surround3” in “Surround” of “Audio” setup (p age 82).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Note

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

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch ) or DTS (5.1ch).

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

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

z Hint

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

Notes

•After you have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setu p” in Easy Setup (page 29). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

•With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot

use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

•When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO.

•When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier

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

an HDMI cord.

–Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord

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

•The HDMI OUT jack cannot output Dolby Digital

signals for digital broadcasts. To hear Dolby Digital, use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks.

Virtual speaker

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

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

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

recorder only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standb y mode. If you connect additional equipm ent to this recorder (page 32) , be sure to connect the po wer cord only after all connections are complete.

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

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

Notes

•If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 28).

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

batteries of different manufacturers. –Do not a ttempt to recharge the batteries. –If you do not intend to us e the remote for an extended

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

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

•Do no t expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

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

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

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

HDMI OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

S VIDEO OUT

NENT

OUT

to AC outlet <

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Hookups and Settings

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

Notes

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

• If y ou 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.

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

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

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

Release TV "/1.

The following buttons are for TV.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Press To

TV "/1 Turn your TV on or off

TV VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

your TV

TV CH +/– Select the channel on

your TV

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

Number

buttons

TV INPUT

TV VOL +/–

TV DIGITAL/

ANALOG

TV CH +/–

TV "/1

TV INPUT Switch your TV’s input

source

TV DIGITAL / ANALOG

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17

Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 02, 03, 04, 08

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 06, 16

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

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

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 after you have completed “Step 7: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

1 Check that Easy Setup (page 29) has be en

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

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

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

2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

7 Set the command mode for the remote so it

matches the command mode for the recorder you set above.

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

A Hold d own ENTER.

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10 , 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

Manufacturer Code number

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 880099

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

Number

buttons

10:10 AM

Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Setup

No Disc

DV/D8 Dubbing

Options

Language Parental Digital Wide Control Caption Service Caption Setting Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting

: 16:9 : Off

: Auto : DVD 3

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

No Disc

DV/D8 Dubbing

Options

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

No Disc

Language Parental Digital Wide Control Caption Service Caption Setting Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting

: 16:9 : Off

: Auto : DVD 3

DV/D8 Dubbing

DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3

Hookups and Settings

B While holding down ENTER, enter the

command mode code number usi ng the number buttons.

C Hold down both the number buttons and

ENTER at the same time for more than three seconds.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To check the command mode for the recor der

Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The command mode for the reco rder appears in the front panel display.

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

Turn on the TV.

Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

Command Mode Code number

DVD1 number button 1

DVD2 number button 2

DVD3 number button 3

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

OSD Language Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

Clock Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

"/1

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3 Switch the input selector on your TV so t hat

the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

“Initial setting necessary to op erate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup.” appears.

•If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy Setup (page 88).

4 Press ENTER.

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

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The display to confirm scanning appears.

6 Press ENTER.

The setup display for channel setting appears.

7 Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select “Antenna.” For all other connections, se lect “Cable.”

8 Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of receivable analog channels and presets them.

After searching for analog channels is complete, receivable digital channels are then searched for automatically.

•This may take 40 minutes or more to complete.

•If you press ENTER during search for channels, the recorder will stop searching for channels and advance the next step.

To set analog channels manually, see page 7 7. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for clock setting appears.

9 Select a method for setting the clock.

English Français Español

Easy Setup

Select the screen language.

No Disc

Easy Setup

No Disc

Press [ENTER] to start scanning

Digital and Analog channels.

Start

Select the way in which you will receive

channels.

Antenna Cable

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable Analog channels.

Please wait.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Stop

Searching for receivable Digital channels.

Please wait.

Allow 40+ minutes for completion.

To stop searching, press [Enter].

Easy Setup

No Disc

Stop

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look

for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

Easy Setup

No Disc

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Hookups and Settings

Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.

Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the same way, then press ENTE R. The day of the week is set automatically.

•If you used antenna hookup C (p age 20), you can select “Auto.” The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup.

The setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears.

Select the setting that matches your TV type.

“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or stan dard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures with b ands on the upper and lower sections of the screen. “4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs. Automatically displays “wide screen” pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit. For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on page 79.

Press ENTER.

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

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

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

Press ENTER.

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

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

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

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Ea sy Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 88).

Note

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

16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

10:10 AM

No Disc

D-PCM Dolby Digital

Easy Setup

Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

No Disc

On Off

Easy Setup

DTS

10:10 AM

No Disc

Finish

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

10:10 AM

No Disc

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. If you connect equipm ent that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function ( page 53). In this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 33).

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or simila r device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of th is recorder. If the equipment ha s an S video jack, you can use an S video cord ( not supplied) instead of the yellow (vide o) plug of the audio/video cord. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

HDMI

DV IN

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

LINE-2 IN

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

CHANNEL

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

LINE-2 IN

VCR, etc.

S video cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

Hookups and Settings

Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a VCR or similar device.

z Hints

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

•To record from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to (page 55).

Notes

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

•Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be record ed. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.

•Do not con nect 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.

• 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.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OUT

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

VCR, etc.

: Signal flow

to LINE 1 IN

DVD recorder

VCRDVD recorder TV

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 1

Line input 2

Watching TV

By connecting your TV to this recorder, you can watch digital and analog channels on your TV.

Turn on this recorder.

Turn on the TV and switch the TV's input selector so that the signa l from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to select the broadcast, digital or an alog.

Press the number buttons to sele ct the channel you want to watch, and press SE T.

For example, to select digital channel number D11.1

t t t t

The front panel displa y should show the following:

The TV screen should show the following:

For example, to select analog channel number Ch23

t t

The front panel display should show the following:

The TV screen should show the following:

z Hint

You can also select a channel using the CH +/– button.

Notes

• If you do not press the SET button after sett ing the number buttons, the channel is not changed.

•When you change an analog channel to a digital channel, press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button. Even if you press the ·(dot) button, an analog channel is not changed to digital.

• If you receive new digital channels, or the black screen appears on your TV, set “Auto Preset” of “Tuner Preset” again (page 76).

•Som e digital channels do not have a “·” (dot). Refer to the TV program.

•Confirm the digital broadcast content of the channel number received before timer recording. If the recorder receives a digital broadcast without channel numbe r information, the recorder assigns the channel number automatically.

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Number buttons,

SET,

· (dot)

DIGITAL/ ANALOG

CH +/–

11 11 11

SET

SP D11.1

No Disc

22 33

SET

SP Ch23

No Disc

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Hookups and Settings

Enjoying Digital Broadcasts

You can enjoy digital broadcasts. Di gital broadcasts are better quality, mo re varied, and more controllable than analog broadcasts. By using digital functions such as rating , closed caption, or audio setting, you can m ake various adjustments to enjoy a digital br oadcast.

To use the digital rating

Digital Rating is controlled by the Rating Region Table (RRT). The RRT is decided by the broadcaster. This table can be use d as parental ratings. For details, see “Digital Rating” of “Parental” in “Options” setu p (page 85).

Note

This recorder cannot receive the program guide table, therefore, you cannot set the rating in adva nce. But as the dimension that was set once is memorized, the future program will be able to refer this setting.

To use digital closed captions

Digital Closed Caption supports programs that have the caption service. If the s upport service number is selected, closed captions appear on screen. For details, see “Caption Service” in “Options” setup (page 87).

Note

Digital closed captions cannot be recorded.

To select digital audio settings

You can adjust audio settings using the OPTIONS menu.

Press OPTIONS.

Press M/m to select “ Audio.”

Press </, to select the stream you want to listen to, then press ENTER. The contents of a stream depend s on the program. Depending on the program, you can switch the left and right sound using the AUDIO button.

Notes

•Only the selected audio can be recorded. When recording with the timer, “Stream 1” is usually recorded.

•Dolby Digital (5.1ch) signals will be automaticall y converted to Downmix (2ch) signal and recorded.

•The HDMI OUT jack cannot output Dol by Digital signals for digital broadcasts. To hear Dolby Digital, use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks.

• HD (Hi gh Definition) signal through this recorder is converted to SD (Standard Definiti on) signal. You cannot record in HD (High Definition).

Playback

Playing Discs

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

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

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

3 Press H PLAY.

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

z Hints

•You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 42 or 43).

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

•When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from the Title List menu (page 40).

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

Note

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

Using the DVD’s Menu

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

DVD

VCD

Video

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Video

RAM

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x STOP

Z OPEN/

H PLAY

TOP MENU

D V

I N

L ( M O

N O ) A

U D

I O R

V ID

E O

S V

ID E

L IN

- 2

I N

O N E

- T

O U C

H D

U B

B I N

Playback side facing down

DVD

Video

Playback

Playback Options

Button Operation Disc

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

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the main or sub sound.

: Selects the audio source.

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language w hen pressed repeatedly.

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

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

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

. PREV/ NEXT >

•Goes to t he beginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback.

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

All discs

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X PAUSE

. PREV

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

x STOP

H PLAY

M/m/</,, ENTER

Number buttons

> NEXT

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DVD

VCD

DVD

VCD

DVD

Video

RAM

Video

,continued

To resume normal playback after pl aying at various speeds, press H PLAY .

z Hints

•You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, etc., using the OPTIONS men u (page 11).

•During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/ M buttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 37). Hold the buttons down during playback to fast forward or fast reve rse. In pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds are available, depending on the duration of the press.

•See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 102 for the meaning of the language abbre viation.

Notes

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

•Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio (page 39).

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

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

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

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

DTS audio signals are output only throug h the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jacks. When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set “Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the “Setup” display (page 81). If you connect the recorder to audio equipme nt without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may come out from the speakers, which might disturb your ears or cause damage to the speakers.

(fast reverse/fast forward)

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

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2*2 T T t t FF2

FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3

All discs

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

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3.

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

(slow)

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

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

T t

T T t t

T T T t t t

*Playback direction

only

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

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

All discs

Button Operation Disc

VCD

RWVR-RWVideo

DVD

RVR

RVideo

RAM

1-9

Playback

Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

only)

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

z Hint

To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of “Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” displ ay (page 82).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Changing angles

You can enjoy various angles using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel disp lay.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

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

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU to display “Menu: O ff.” To use the PBC functions, press MENU agai n to display “Menu:On.”

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

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

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

Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR

mode)/DVD-RAM only). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you make a recording.

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

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

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

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

To register or change the password, see “DVD VIDEO” on page 86.

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

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

With the recorder turned on and stopped, hol d down x on the recorder

for more than ten seconds. The recorder turns off and “CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The recorder will not work except for timer recordings.

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

DVD

VCD

DVD

,continued

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

Note

The recorder will be unlocked when you stop timer recording by pressing x.

Playing a Title From the Title List

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

Place a disc on the disc tray.

Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

A Disc type:

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

B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:

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

D Clock

Video

RAM

Video

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M/m/</,, ENTER

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST

10:10 AM

01 >01:29:03 02 >00:31:23 03 >01:59:00 04 >00:58:56

08:00 PM

No. Title Length Edit

Title List (Original)

1/4

D11.1 D22.2 Ch 23 Ch 66

D11.1 May/02/2007

Playback

3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the select ed title on the disc.

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

You can switch the Title List to show an orig inal or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.” For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 57.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hint

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

Notes

•The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 36).

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

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

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

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

1 Press OPTIONS during playback.

The OPTIONS menu appears.

2 Select a search method.

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

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

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

4 Press ENTER.

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

VCD

RWVR-RWVideo

RAMDVD

RVR

RVideo

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M/m/</,, ENTER

Number

buttons

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Notes

•Dependi ng on the disc, you may not be able to use the OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point.

•When playing a Playlist title, you may not be able to search for a scene using the time code.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

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

Playing MP3 audio tracks

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

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

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears. When you select “Mix,” you can enjoy a slide show with sound (page 44).

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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H PLAY

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

./>

TOP MENU

x STOP

OPTIONS

X PAUSE

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Playback

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the “Music” display appears. Go to step 3.

Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

Select an album, and press ENTER.

Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To pause playback

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tr acks and JPEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

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

Playing JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image file s on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.

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

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

When you select “Mix,” you can

enjoy a slide show with sound (page 44).

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only JPEG image files, the “Photo” display appears. Go to step 3.

Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

Select a folder, and press ENTER.

To display the previous or next page, press ./>.

Select an image file, and press ENTER.

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

The following menu icons appear in the upper part of the screen.

: Returns to the “Photo” dis play.

: Starts the slide show (page 44). : Rotates the image (page 44). : Zooms the image (page 44 ).

10:10 AM

Photo

Music

Mix

Press ENTER :

Music menu for this disc.

Stop 00:00:00

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

MP3_001

0/9

10:10 AM

Music

Surround:Off

10:10 AM

Photo

Music

Press ENTER :

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

Slideshow

\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

10:10 AM

Photo

Directory information

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Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.

To play the slide show

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

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

To rotate the selected image

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

To zoom in an image

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tra cks and JPEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

You can also start the slide show by pressing H PLAY in step 4 above.

Notes

•You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within

the screen while zoomin g.

•Slide show can play in only one direction.

•You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

• If you sel ect “ ” in the rotated imag e display, the images in the “Photo” display will not be rot ated.

Enjoying a slide show with sound

When a disc contains both MP3 audio track s and JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with sound.

1 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing

both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

The display for selecting a media type appears.

2 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

3 Select an album, and press ENTER. 4 Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

6 Select the folder you want to view, and

press ENTER.

7 Press H PLAY to start the slide show.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

8 Press </, to select the slide show

speed, and press ENTER.

The slide show starts with sound.

To stop the slide show

Press x STOP.

z Hints

•When playing JPEG images, you can also use the onscreen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image files” (page 43).

•The slide show is played repeatedly until MP3 playback stops.

10:10 AM

Photo

Music

Press ENTER :

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

Playback

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Au dio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is I SO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note

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

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and files:

–MP3 (MPE G1 Audio Layer 3) audio tracks. –MP3 audio tracks with the extensi on “.MP3.” –JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or

“.JPG.”

z Hints

• If you add n umbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the 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.

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

•The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP 3 audio tracks within a single album. The recorder ma y not recognize some discs depending on the recording de vice used for recording or the disc condition.

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

•ID3 tags canno t be displayed.

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

•Dep ending on the disc, or the size or total n umber of files, playback may take some time to start.

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

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

•The image size that the reco rder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.

•JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format are not supported.

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

for digital ca meras regulated by JEI TA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

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

Press DISPLAY.

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

Disc information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode

D Remaining di sc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during playback

)

E Channel or input source

F Date and time

Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 39).

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

DVD

VCD

RWVR-RWVideo

DATA CD

DATA DVD

RAM

RVR

RVideo

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DISPLAY

Wed May 02. 2007 10:10 AM

Play 0:05:30 HQ Rem 00:25 Original

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Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record o n various disc types. Select the disc type according to your need s (page 12).

•Check that the disc has enough available sp ace for the recording (page 46). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 58).

z Hint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 69).

Notes

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

•This recorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight differe nt 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 “HQ” (high quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP” can be a possible choice.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

Recording mode and recording time

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

z Hint

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

Notes

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

•Situations be low may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. –Recording fast-moving or images containing picture

noise.

–Recording a progra m with poor reception, or a

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

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

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

Recording mode Approximate

recording time (minute)

HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90

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

SLP (Long duration) 480

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Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. When recording a digital channel, only the selected audio can be recorded. When recording with the timer, “Stream 1” is usually recorded (page 35).

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO” appears on the TV screen. The soun d will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program )

When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup” display (page 81).

Unrecordable pictures

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

*The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 12).

Formatting a new disc

New, unformatted discs are automatically formatted when first inserted in the recorder. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 12).

•Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page84).

•Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the recording format using the “Disc Setting” display (page 68).

Notes

•You c annot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R.

•You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by reformatting (page 68).

•You c annot change the recording format on used DVDRs.

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

Copy control signals

Recordable discs

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

Copy-Never None

Video

Recording

Recording Without the Timer

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

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 48.

3 Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to select the

broadcast.

4 Press number buttons to select the channel

you want to record, and press SET.

For details to set the channel, s ee “Watching TV” (page 34).

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

For details about the recording mode, see page 47.

6 Press z REC.

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

To stop recording

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

To pause recording

Press X PAUSE. To restart recording, press X PAUSE a gain.

z Hints

•To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (p age 69).

•You can us e the CH+/– button to select a channel.

•You can se lect a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT button.

•You can tu rn off the TV during recording. If you are using a cable box or a satellite receiver, make sure to leave it on.

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X PAUSE

x STOP

CH +/–

z REC

Z OPEN/

H PLAY

DISPLAY

INPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG

Number buttons,

SET,

· (dot)

D V

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Notes

•Recording may not start immediately after zREC is pressed.

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

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

•You cannot change the channel or input source during recording.

•You cannot record digital closed captions (page 35).

•Only selected audio can be recorded (page 35).

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

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

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

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

“c” and “OTR” light up, and the rem aining recording time appears in th e front panel display. When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording a nd turns off.

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

discs.

To cancel the Quic k Timer

Press zREC repeatedly until the counte r appears in the front panel display. The recorder retur ns to normal recording mo de.

To stop recording

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

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording informat ion such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The information display appears. Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 46).

A Disc type B Recording statu s C Recording time D Recordin g mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in “DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup” display (page 83). If you do not want to divide titles, select “O ff.”

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

(Normal recording)

Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 00:59 Ch 1

1-12

Recording

Timer Recording

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded. Follow the steps below to set e ach timer recording item.

Note

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

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

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Press TIMER.

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

A “Date”: Sets the date usi ng M.

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

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

source.

You can switch the broadcast using the DIGITAL/ANALOG button.

E “Mode”: Selects the recording mode

(page 47).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust functi on (page 52), select “AUT O.”

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

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L ( M O

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

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

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

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

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10:10 AM

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Timer – Standard

No.01

PM PM

09 00 10 00 Ch 8 SP

12 3 45

Date Start End Ch Mode

Today

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5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 54) appea rs. The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.

•If the c indicator flashes in the front panel

display, a recordable disc is not inserted. Insert a recordable disc and check that there is enough disc space for the recording.

•If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page54).

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

There is no need to turn off th e recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording

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

If timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the program that star ts later will be cut.

To change or cancel timer re cording

See “Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 54.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

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

z Hints

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

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

•You can use the number buttons and the dot (·) button to select a channel.

•You can se lect a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks, using the INPUT button.

Notes

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

•Eve n when correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or ot her prioritized timer setting overlaps.

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

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

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

•Digi tal closed captions cannot be recorded (page 35).

•For audio settings, “Stream 1” is usua lly recorded (page 35).

•When you set the Digital Rating, a program with a digital rating beyond your limit setting cannot be recorded correctly (page8 5).

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Recording

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 18). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts record ing a program from the LIN E 1 IN jacks.

Insert a recordable disc.

Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 83).

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

For details about the recording mode, see page 47.

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

Press SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel a Synchro-Rec function

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

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REC MODE

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

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

Notes

•The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected e quipment. The beginning of the program may no t be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off.

•To use the connected equipment dur ing Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNC HRO REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.

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

•Dur ing Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work (page 78).

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

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

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

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

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

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

4 Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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O RETURN

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Ch 8

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

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

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

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM D11.1

10:10 AM

SP SP

Timer List

No Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

1-13

Recording

5 Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

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

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

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting o verlaps. For priority, see page 52.

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

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 32. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack). To record from a digital video camera connec ted to the DV IN jack, see page 71.

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows: When selecting a digital channel

When selecting an analog channel

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Ch 8

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

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

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

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM D11.1

10:10 AM

Timer List

No Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

Edit

Erase

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

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Timer – Standard

No.01

: PM PM

09 00 10 00 Ch 8 SP

Date Start End Ch Mode

04/15

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

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

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

No Media Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Timer List

Do you want to erase ‘‘No.01’’?

Cancel

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Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The display changes on the TV scre en as follows:

For details about the recording mo de, see page 47.

Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” set up to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 83).

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

Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the conne cted equipment at the sam e time.

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

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

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

•During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode.

•You cannot chang e the channel or input source during recording.

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Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Befo re you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (p age 12).

Notes

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

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

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

You can perform simple edits. Since Vi deo mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –Renaming a title (page 61). –Erasing a title (page 58). –Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 58).

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

(DVD+RWs only) (page 59).

–Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 60).

Notes

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

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

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

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

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: –Renaming a title (page 61). –Erasing a title (page 58). –Erasing a chapter (page 59). –Setting protection against erasure (page 58). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page59). –Dividing a title (page 60).

To create and edit Playlist titles

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

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

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,continued

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a Playlist” on page 64. The advanced edit functions a vailable for Playlist titles are: –Renaming a title (page 61). –Erasing a title (page 58) . –Erasing a chapter (page 59). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (pa ge 59). –Editing a Playlist scene (page 64). –Dividing a title (page 60). –Combining titles (page 65).

z Hint

You can switch the Title List to show original or Pl aylist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly.

Notes

•You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

•You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 69).

Editing a Title

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 62).

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can select from the following: “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase”

: Allows you to select a chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect”

: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears for the protected title. To ca ncel the protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to “.” “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 61). “A-B Erase”

: Erases a section of the title (see below). “Divide Title”

: Divides a title into two

(page 60).

DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) only

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

About freeing up disc space

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

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

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

DL/DVD-R.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 68).

Notes

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

•You cannot erase protected t itles or erase chapters from a protected title.

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

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

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

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select “Chapter Erase,” and press EN TER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

Select the chapter you want to era se, and press ENTER.

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

Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for co nfirmation.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title (page 64).

Note

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

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

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

Chapter Erase (Original)

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1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

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

4 Press ENTER at the start point of the

section to be erased (point A).

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

the point. “End” is selected.

5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section

(point B).

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

6 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirma tion.

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hints

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

•You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 64).

Notes

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

•Sections sho rter than five seconds may not be erased.

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

•The total playing time of the title does not change even

if a scene was erased.

•If you er ase an original title used in a Playlis t, that

Playlist is also erased.

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

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

A-B Erase

10:10 AM

Title No.01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:00

Start

End

Erase

Finish

00:00:07

Title No.01 May/02/2007 08:00 PM

A-B Erase

10:10 AM

Title No.01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

Start

End

Erase

Finish

00:00:10

Title No.01 May/02/2007 08:00 PM

Divide Title (Original)

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Point

Divide

00:00:07

Title No. 01

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

Editing

Press ENTER at the point whe re you want to divide the title.

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

the point. “Divide” is selected.

Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, select “N o” and press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appea rs.

Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name of a Title” (page 61) to complete renaming.

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

z Hints

•You can also divide a Playlist title (page 64).

• If the divi ding point is set too close to the beginning of the title, the title cannot be divided.

Changing the Name of a Title

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

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

10:10 AM

Title No.01

00:00:10

Divide Title (Original)

Title No. 01

End 00:00:10

Start 00:00:00

Point

Divide

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A B C D E

F G H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

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p q r s t

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10:10 AM

Input row

Character paletteSetting buttons

Cursor

,continued

4 Select the character you want to enter

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

The selected character appear s in the input row. You can only enter charact ers and symbols that are displayed.

•To change the cursor position, select the

input row using M, and press </,.

•To erase a character, select ei ther of the following setting buttons and press ENTER. “Backspace”: Erases the character t o the left of the cursor. “Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor position. “Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input row.

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

•To insert a character, mo ve the cursor to the desired position, select the character, and press ENTER.

5 Repeat step 4 to enter the remaining

characters.

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

6 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 68). Follow steps 4 to 6 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.

Creating a Playlist

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 57). You can create a Playlist title by combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original titles.

Notes

•If you er ase an original title used in a Playlis t, that Playlist is also erased.

•You cannot cre ate or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 69).

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the r ecorder is

in stop mode.

RWVR-RVR

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 880099

M/m/</,, ENTER

SYSTEM

H PLAY

TITLE LIST

x STOP X PAUSE

ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST

./>

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

Title List (Original)

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

1-15

Editing

2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PL AY, , ./> and X PAUSE to find the point. At

the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press ENTER. “End” is selected.

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6 Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To continue, repeat from step 4.

7 When you finish capturing scenes, selec t

“Finish” and press ENTER.

Playing a Playlist title

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

“Playlist” Title List.

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

10:10 AM

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

Edit

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Create Playlist

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:00

Start

End

Make

Finish

00:00:07

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

Playlist No. 01

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Finish

00:00:10

Create Playlist

Playlist No. 01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

Start

End

Make

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

Editing a Playlist

You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual re cordings.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Select “Edit Playlist,” and pr ess ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

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

“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 59). “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 61). “A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in the title to erase (page 59). “Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in the Playlist title. Go to step 6. “Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a desired point (page 60). “Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine two titles into one (page 65).

Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.

The display for editing scenes appears.

“Check”: Allows you to preview a scen e. Starts playback of the selected scene when you press ENTER. The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display when the playback finishes or when you press O RETURN. “Erase”: Erases a scene (page 65). “Modify”: Allows you to change the start and end point of a scene (page 65).

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 880099

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

X PAUSE

O RETURN

./>

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

Title List (Original)

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

Edit

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Playlist

10:10 AM

01 >00:05:04 02 >00:00:51

No. Title Length Edit1/2

D11.1 Ch 96

D11.1 May/02/2007

03:25 PM

Edit Scene

10:10 AM

Scene No.01 / 03 Playlist No.01

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

Check Erase Modify Move

Add

Copy

Editing

“Move”: Allows you to change scene or der (page 66). “Add”: Allows you to add other sc enes before a selected scene (page66). “Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene (page 67).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

z Hint

The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

Note

You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 69).

Combining two titles into one (Combine Titles)

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

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 64) to select a Playlist title.

The sub-menu appears.

2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.

4 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation .

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

7 Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 61) to complete renaming.

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

Erasing a scene (Erase)

You can erase a selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation .

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

Modifying a scene (Modify)

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

RWVR

RVR

Playlist

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 00:05:04

02 00:00:51

03 >01:59:00

04 >00:58:56

1/4

D11.1

D22.2

Ch 23

Ch 66

D11.1 May/02/2007

03:25 PM

Playlist

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 00:05:04

02 00:00:51

03 >01:59:00

04 >00:58:56

3/4

D11.1

D22.2

Ch 23

Ch 66

D11.1 May/15/2007

11:30 PM

RWVR

RVR

RWVR

RVR

,continued

Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears .

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

Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PL AY, , ./> and X PAUSE to find the point. At

the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, an d press ENTER. “End” is selected.

Press ENTER at the end point.

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

Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scen e” display. The re-selected section is cap tured as a scene. To modify other scenes, repeat fro m step 2.

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

Moving a scene (Move)

You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.

Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

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

Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

Select a new location using </,, and press ENTER.

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

Adding a scene (Add)

You can add a scene before the selecte d scene.

Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

Select the location where you want to add, and press ENTER.

A new scene will be added before the selected scene.

Modify

10:10 AM

Change

Cancel

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

Scene No.01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:00

Start

End

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

Modify

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

00:00:10

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

Playlist No. 01

Change

Cancel

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

Start

End

Edit Scene

10:10 AM

Scene No. 02 / 03

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

Playlist No.01

Check Erase Modify Move

Add Copy

Edit Scene

10:10 AM

Scene No. 03 / 03

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

Playlist No.01

Check Erase Modify Move

Add Copy

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