Sony rmt-d244a Service Manual

RDR-GXD455

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver. 1.1 2007.07

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SPECIFICATIONS

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio rec or ding forma t

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Dolby Digital

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

unbalanced, sync negative

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

S VIDEO OUT

HDMI

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

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

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

HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector

RMT-D244A

, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

US Model

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DVD RECORDER

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

Mass

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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)

/8 × 113/8 inches)

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

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0.15 µF

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

1.5 k

Ω

Earth Ground

voltmeter (0.75 V)

LEAKAGE TEST

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

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

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

instruments.

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

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

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

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

0.75V , so analog meters must ha ve 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)

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.)

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

ordinary solder.

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

• Strong viscosity

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

• Usable with ordinary solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

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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.

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.

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CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

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

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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

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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

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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 v e

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 v entilation slots, and an improperly fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back cover.

(4) Insula tion 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.

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

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

reassembled, plug the AC line cord directly into a 120V AC outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.)

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Use a leakage current tester or a metering system that complies

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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 r eturn path to the chassis. Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Reverse the instrument power cord plug in the outlet and repeat the test. See Fig. 1. Any measurements not within the limits specified herein indicate a potential shock hazard that must be eliminated before returning the instrument to the customer.

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

DEVICE UNDER

TEST

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

ohm

ohmmeter

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

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

3) Design Alteration 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.

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

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6) Product Safety Notice-Some electrical and mechanical parts have special safety-related characteristics which are often not evident from visual inspection, nor can the protection they 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

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

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

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

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.

which instruments covered by this service manual might be equipped.

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

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

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

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

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground.

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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.

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(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.

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(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 mater ial to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

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

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

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

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

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

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

used for wrapping repair parts.)

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

grounded to the sheet.

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

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

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

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

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

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

grounded to the table.

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

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(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

Fig.3

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 two 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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RDR-GXD455

1. GENERAL

About this manual

•Instructions in this manual describe th e controls 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.

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Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs

RWVR

in VR (Video R ecording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs

RWVideo

in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

RVR

VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

RVideo

video mode

Functions available for DVD

DVD

VIDEOs

Functions available for DVD-RAMs

RAM

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

VCD

format

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

format

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

DATA CD

containing MP3 JPEG image files)

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

DATA DVD

containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files)

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard forma t

defined by ISO/MPEG which compress es audio data.

* audio tracks or

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Recording and timer recording

, Record TV programs on a DVD, either

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to view all titles on a

Creating your own program – Playlist

, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

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

manually or using the timer.

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

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

Title List

D11.1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM

Original

Playlist

Title List (Original)

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

D11.1 01:29:03

D22.2 00:31:23

Ch 23 01:59:00

Ch 66 00:58:56

10:10 AM

> > > >

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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 this 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).

Shoot

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

Control

Dubbing

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 will find the recorder easy to use.

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 880099

SYSTEM

System Menu

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

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,, ENTER

OPTIONSO RETURN

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A “Title List”

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

Title List (Original)

1/4

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

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

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 >01:29:03

D11.1

02 >00:31:23

D22.2

03 >01:59:00

Ch 23

04 >00:58:56

Ch 66

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Sub-menu

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

Example: The Title List menu

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

OPTIONS

The OPTIONS menu appears when you press

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

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

Title List (Original)

No. Title Length Edit

1/4

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

Options for the selected item

DVD VIDEO

1/4

Title

1/1

Chapter

Time

00:00:25 ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)

Audio

00:01:30

Remain

2/2 ENG

Subtitle

1/1

Angle

10:10 AM

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

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.

Type Selectable option

Video

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

*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.

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Quick Guide to Disc Typ es

Recordable and Playable Discs

Disc Type

DVD+RW

DVDRW

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVDR

Usable disc versions (as of March 2007)

•8×-speed or slow er DVD+RWs

•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 s lower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

Disc Logo

VR mode

Video mode

VR mode

Video mode

)

Icon used in this manual

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode*2 (page 48)

Format in Video

(page 48)

mode

Automatically formatted

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

Automatically formatted in Video mode

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

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

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

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

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

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

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

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Rewrite (page 68)

Yes Yes Yes Yes/No

Yes Yes YesYes/Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes/No

No Yes Yes Yes/No

No Yes Yes Yes/Yes

No Yes Yes Yes/No

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Erase Title/ Chapter (page 58)

Auto Chapter (page 50)

A-B Erase (page 59)

Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Divide Title (page 60)

Playlist (page 62)

12 cm/8 cm discs

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Disc Type

DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

• DVD-RAMs

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes — —

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

12 cm 8 cm

Playback Recordi ng Playback Recording

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

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page 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, s ee

the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Playable Discs

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RAM —

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

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

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

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

defined by ISO (International Orga nization for Standardization).

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Icon Used in This Manual

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discs that cannot be played

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

•Data part of CD-Extras

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

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super 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

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by soft ware producers. Since this reco rder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may no t be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.

Note on DualDiscs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

Music discs encoded with copyrigh t protection technologies

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

Region code

ALL

Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-

Rs, 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 d evice.

Notes

•You cannot m ix 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 cannot shor ten 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 r ecommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packaging.

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

•You may not be able t o 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 c ontains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased.

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Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

•Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. Do not conne ct 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 ante nna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on pa ge 26.

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

Cable box with an antenna output only

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

A (page 18)

B (page 19)

C (page 20)

•If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead

•If you have separate cabl es for VHF and UHF

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Notes

cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the ant enna to the recorder.

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).

Hookups and Settings

Note

Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. Fo r details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 1 IN

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

Cable box/ satellite receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

to VHF/UHF IN

to VHF/UHF OUT

to antenna input

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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 (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).

Cable box

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AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

ANT IN

TO TV

VHF/UHF

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

to VHF/UHF OUT

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

Antenna cable (supplied)

to antenna input

Wall

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

Use this hookup if you watch cable chan nels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separat e VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selectin g the channel on the recorder.

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

to VHF/UHF OUT

OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

to antenna input

Wall

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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

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

INPUT

TV or projector

S VIDEO

S video cord (not supplied)

to S VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

HDMI OUT

When playing “wide screen” i mages

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.

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO

RLVIDEO

(red) (white) (yellow )

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

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 ind icator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signa ls through the HDMI OUT jack. Be sure to turn off the recorder before conn ecting an HDMI cord.

Hookups and Settings

*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) si gnal through this recorder is converted to SD (Standard Def inition) signal, even if the HDMI OUT connection is used.

HDMI OUT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

to HDMI OUT

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

HDMI IN

OUT

TV or projector

to HDMI input

HDMI cord (not supplied)

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If your TV has component video input jacks

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

Component video cord (not supplied)

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(green)

(blue)

(red)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

PBP

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

TV or projector

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

INPUT

AUDIO

(white) (green)

(red)(blue)

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).

Hookups and Settings

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord (not supplied)

AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

: Signal flow

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Audio cord

(white)

(not supplied) (white)

(red)

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

to HDMI input

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

OUT

(red)

to coaxial or optical digital input

INPUT

AUDIO

AV amplifier (receiver) DVD recorderto AUDIO OUT (L/R)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

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A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

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

You can enjoy the surround functio n that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select “Surround1,” “Surround2 ,” or “Surround3” in “Surround” of “Audio” setu p (page 82).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Virtual speaker

Note

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

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

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

z Hint

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

•After you have completed the connection, make the

•With a c oaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot

•When outpu tting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

•When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier

•The HDMI OUT jack cannot output Dolby Digital

Digital or DTS*2 decoder

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.

Notes

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

use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

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

(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).

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

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

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

must wait for a short while before

Hookups and Settings

operating the recorder. You can ope rate the recorder only after th e front panel display lights up and the recorder enters stan dby mode. If you connect additional equi pment to this recorder (page 32) , be sure to connect the po wer cord only after all connections are complete.

NENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

HDMI OUT

to AC outlet <

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

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

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 batter ies correctly to avoid possible leakag e and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following: –Do not use a new battery wit h an old battery, or

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

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

the battery compartment, and inse rt new batteries.

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

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

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

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

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Number buttons

11 22 33

44 55 66

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Controlling TVs with the remote

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

Notes

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

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

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

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TV DIGITAL/

ANALOG

TV VOL +/–

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

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

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

Release TV "/1.

The following buttons are for TV.

Press To

TV "/1 Turn your TV on or off

TV VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

TV CH +/– Select the channel on

TEL

TV "/1 TV INPUT TV CH +/–

TV INPUT Switch your TV’s input

TV DIGITAL / ANALOG

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

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

source

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

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Manufacturer Code number

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

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

11 22 33

Number

44 55 66

buttons

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SYSTEM

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

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.

Setup

No Disc

Title List

Tuner Preset Clock Set

Timer

Video

Edit

Audio

DV/D8 Dubbing

Features

Disc Setting

Options Easy Setup

Setup

4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Language Parental

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

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 down ENTER.

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

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

: 16:9 : Off

: Auto : DVD 3

: 16:9 : Off

: Auto : DVD 3

DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3

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command mode code number using the number buttons.

Command Mode Code number

DVD1 number button 1

DVD2 number button 2

DVD3 number button 3

C Hold down both the number buttons and

ENTER at the same time for more than three seconds.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To check the command mode for the reco rder

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

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

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

OSD Language Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

Clock Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

11 22 33

44 55 66

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M/m/</,,

O RETURN

ENTER

3 Switch the input selector on your TV s o that

the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

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

•If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy

Hookups and Settings

Setup (page 88).

4 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the screen language.

English Français Español

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The display to confirm scanning appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Press [ENTER] to start scanning

Digital and Analog channels.

Start

6 Press ENTER.

The setup display for channel setting appears.

7 Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the way in which you will receive

channels.

Antenna Cable

8 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable Analog channels.

Please wait.

Stop

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable Digital channels.

Please wait.

Allow 40+ minutes for completion.

To stop searching, press [Enter].

Stop

•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.

Easy Setup

No Disc

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

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Turn on the TV. Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select “Antenna.”

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Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.

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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 ho okup C (page 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 t he picture size of the connected TV appears.

Select the setting that matches your TV type.

Easy Setup

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

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select your TV screen type.

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

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

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Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you

DTS

On Off

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

want to send to your amplifier (receiver).

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

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

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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.

Easy Setup

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To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

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

Note

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

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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 equi pment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53). In

Hookups and Settings

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 t his recorder. If the equipment ha s an S video jack, you can use an S video cor d (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.

S video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

DVD recorder

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

LINE-2 IN

OUTPUT

VIDEO

DV IN

AUDIO

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

LINE-2 IN

CHANNEL

HDMI

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Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a VCR or similar device.

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE 1 IN

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

•Pictu res containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.

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

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

VCRDVD recorder TV

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.

VCR DVD recorder TV

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Audio/video cord (not supplied)

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

Line input 1

Line input 2

DVD recorder

VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

R AUDIO

VIDEO

Hookups and Settings

Watching TV

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

Number buttons,

SET,

· (dot)

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 analog.

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

11 11 11

The front panel displa y should show the following:

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"/1

CH +/–

DIGITAL/ ANALOG

SET

The TV screen should show the following:

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For example, to select analog channel number Ch23

22 33

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 afte r setting 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).

•Some digit al channels do not have a “·” (dot). Refer to the TV program.

•Confirm the digital broa dcast content of the channel number received before timer recording. If the recorder receives a digital broadcast without channel nu mber information, the recorder assigns the channel number automatically.

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SET

SP D11.1

SP Ch23

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D V

I N

L ( M

O N

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A U

D I O

V ID

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S V

ID E

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Enjoying Digital Broadcasts

You can enjoy digital broadcasts. D igital broadcasts are better quality , more varied, and more controllable than analog broadcasts. By using digital functions such as rati ng, closed caption, or audio setting, you ca n make various adjustments to enjoy a digita l broadcast.

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” set up (page 85).

Note

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

To use digital closed caption s

Digital Closed Caption supports programs that have the caption service. If th e support service number is selected, closed captions appear on

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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 swit ch 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 Di gital (5.1ch) signals will be automatically 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 (High Definition) signal throug h this recorder is converted to SD (Standard Definiti on) signal. You cannot record in HD (High Definition).

Hookups and Settings

Playback

Playing Discs

RAM

Z OPEN/

VCD

Video

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DVD

TOP MENU

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

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.

DATA CD

H PLAY x STOP

Video

DATA DVD

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

Video

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

Video

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Playback Options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

. PREV

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

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language w hen pressed repeatedly.

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

. PREV/ NEXT >

when pressed repeatedly.

DVD

VCD

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

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

•Goes to the be ginning 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.

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: Selects the main or sub sound.

: Selects the audio source.

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE AUDIO

M/m/</,, ENTER

> NEXT H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

VCD

DVD

All discs

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

Button Operation Disc

(fast reverse/fast forward)

Playback

(slow)

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

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

z Hints

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

DVD

Video

RAM

•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 r everse. 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 abbr eviation.

Notes

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

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

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

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2*2 T T t t FF2

FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3

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

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

T T T t t t

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

T t

T T t t

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 precaut ions when the analog stereo jacks of the recor der 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 soundtra ck

DTS audio signals are output only thr ough 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 equipm ent without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may come out from the speakers, which might disturb your ears or cause damage to the speakers.

All discs

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

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3.

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

DVD

*Playback di rection

only

All discs

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Playing quickly with sound (Scan

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

Audio)

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” d isplay (page 82).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Changing angles

DVD

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

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

VCD

PBC (Playback Control) allows yo u to play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, a menu appears. Select an item using the number 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: Off.” To use the PBC functions, press MENU a gain to display “Menu:On.”

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

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

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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)

DVD

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, hold down x on the recorder 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.

for more than ten seconds.

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

Note

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

Playing a Title From the

Title List

RAM

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

1 2

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

Place a disc on the disc tray.

Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Title List (Original)

1/4

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

A Disc type:

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

B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:

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

D Clock

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No. Title Length Edit

01 >01:29:03

D11.1

02 >00:31:23

D22.2

03 >01:59:00

Ch 23

04 >00:58:56

Ch 66

ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST

M/m/</,, ENTER

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3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selec ted 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 or iginal 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 othe r DVD recorders.

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

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Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RWVideo

RAMDVD

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.

2 Select a search method.

4 Press ENTER.

VCD

Number

buttons

The OPTIONS menu appears.

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

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

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

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

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Notes

•Depending o n 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 ma y not be able to search for a scene using the time code.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

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

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TOP MENU

O RETURN

H PLAY

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).

M/m/</,, ENTER

OPTIONS

./> x STOP

X PAUSE

1-9

Music

Photo

Mix

MP3_001

0/9

Press ENTER :

Music menu for this disc.

Music

Surround:Off

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

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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 appear s.

Select an album, and press ENTER.

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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 t racks 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.

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Playing JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image f iles on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.

Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the di sc 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).

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

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.

Directory information

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.

Music menu for this disc.

Photo

\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

: Returns to the “Photo” dis play.

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

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Playback

Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu

icons.

To play the slide show

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

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

To rotate the selected image

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

To zoom in an image

Press </, to sel ect “,” 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 tr acks 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 zoomi ng.

•Slide sh ow can play in only one direction.

•You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

• If you select “ ” in the rotated image display, the images in the “Photo” display will not be rotated.

Enjoying a slide show with sound

When a disc contains both MP3 audio tra cks 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.

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

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.

Music menu for this disc.

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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 pl ay the following tracks and files:

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

“.JPG.”

z Hints

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

•Sin ce 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 one sessi on of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back.

•Only alphab et 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 recor der does not conform to audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

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

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

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

•If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.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 numb er of files, playback ma y take some time to start.

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

•Progressive and lossless co mpression JPEG image files are not supported.

•The image size that the record er 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 JE ITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

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Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

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DATA CD

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RAM

DVD

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

Press DISPLAY.

The information display appe ars. 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

VCD

DISPLAY

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

Wed May 02. 2007 10:10 AM

D Remainin g disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during playback

E Channel or input source

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F Date and time

DATA DVD

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.

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Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can re cord on various disc types. Select the disc type according to your n eeds (page 12).

•Check that the disc has enough available space 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.

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Recording mode

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

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

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

Recording mode and recording time

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

Recording mode Approximate

HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90

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

SLP (Long duration) 4 80

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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 reco rding. Since the compression rate nee ds 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 below ma y cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. –Recording fast-moving or images containing picture

noise.

–Recordi ng a program with poor reception, or a

program or video source of low picture quality –Recording on a disc that has already been edited –Recordi ng 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 correctly made in the selected mode.

recording time (minute)

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 recorde d. 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,

Recording

press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO” appears on the TV screen. The so und will be recorded in monaur al 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 protectio n cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

*The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 12).

Recordable discs

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

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 cannot m ix 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 cannot 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.

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Recording Without the Timer

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Z OPEN/

CLOSE Number

buttons,

SET,

· (dot)

DISPLAY

z REC

Press Z OPEN/ CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to cl ose 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.

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4 Press number buttons to select the channel

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

6 Press z REC.

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 othe r

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

•You can selec t a video source from the LINE 1 IN or

•You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are

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you want to record, and press SET.

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

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 47.

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

equipment, finalize the disc (page 69).

LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT button.

using a cable box or a satellite receiver, make sure to leave it on.

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Recording

•Recording may not start immediately after zREC is

•You cannot change the recording mode during

• If there is a power failure, the program you are

•You c annot change the channel or input source during

•You c annot 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 re cord in 30-minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the durati on.

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

To cancel the Quic k Timer

Press zREC repeatedly until the counte r appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns 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.

Notes

pressed.

recording or recording pause.

recording may be erased.

recording.

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

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

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

discs.

(Normal recording)

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording inform ation such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recordin g.

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

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

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.”

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M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

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 se t each 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.

Z OPEN/

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

Recording side facing down

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

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tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are autom atically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatti ng a new disc” on page48.

Press TIMER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.01

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

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

Date Start End Ch Mode

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

09 00 10 00 Ch 8 SP

Toda y

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

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

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

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

A “Date”: Sets the date using M.

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

B “Start”: Sets the start time. C “End”: Sets the sto p time. D “Ch”: Selects the chan nel 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 func tion (page 52), select “AU TO.”

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

PM PM

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5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 54) ap pears. The c indicator light s 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 (page 54).

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

There is no need to turn of f the 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 start s 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 st arts later will be cut.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling 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 play th e recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu.

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

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

•You can selec t 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.

•Even wh en correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other 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 reco rd programs with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.

•Digita l closed captions cannot be recorded (page 35).

•For a udio settings, “Stream 1” is usually recorded (page 35).

•When you set the Digital Rating, a program with a digital rating beyond your limit sett ing cannot be recorded correctly (page 85).

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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 re ar of the recorder (page 18). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts record ing a program from the LI NE 1 IN jacks.

SYSTEM

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).

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Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

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 equi pment. 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.

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

Regardless of whether or not the p rogram is a Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first has priority. The recorder starts recording th e 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.

Program 1

Recording

Program 2

Notes

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

•To use the connected equipment durin g 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 SY NCHRO REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.

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

•During Sy nchro-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-Rec starts with the recorder turne d on, the recorder will turn off when the recording ends.

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

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

will be cut off

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

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1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

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

Timer List

No Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Ch 8 02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM D11.1

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

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

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

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

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

4 Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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No Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

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

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.01

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

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

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

04/15

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

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

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

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

Timer List

No Media Date Start End Source Mode Edit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 settin g overlaps. For priority, see page 52.

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

Date Start End Ch Mode

09 00 10 00 Ch 8 SP

: PM PM

Do you want to erase ‘‘No.01’’?

Cancel

10:10 AM

Edit

Erase

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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.

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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 follow s: When selecting a digital channel

LINE2 DVLINE1 Digital Channel

When selecting an analog channel

LINE2 DVLINE1 Analog Channel

INPUT

x STOP REC MODE

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Recording

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

•The recorde r 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 change the channel or input source during recording.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The display changes on the TV sc reen as follows:

For details about the recording m ode, see page 47.

Select the line input audio.

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

Insert the source tape into th e connected equipment and set to play back pause.

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

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

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

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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 dis c (page 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 V ideo mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you mak e. 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 fu ll, erase unnecessary titles.

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

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You can enjoy advanc ed edit functions. First you have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) an d DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “original” ), or the playback information created from the original (c alled 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) (page 59). –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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Editing

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 function s available for Playlist titles are: –Renaming a title (page 61). –Erasing a title (page 5 8). –Erasing a chapter (page 59). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 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 origina l or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly.

•You c annot protect Playlist titles.

• If a message appears and indicat es that the disc’s

•You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized

Notes

control information is full, eras e unnecessary titles.

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).

TITLE LIST

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Press TITLE LIST.

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

Title List (Original)

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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” 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 cancel the protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to “.” “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 61).

“A-B Erase” (see below). “Divide Title” (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:

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(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 edit ing 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 titles 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.

: Allows you to select a

: Erases a section of the title

: Divides a title into two

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 pr ess ENTER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

Chapter Erase (Original)

Chapter No. 1 / 3 Title No.01

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 confirmation.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hint

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

Note

If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, th at 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 or iginal titles cannot be undone.

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Erase

Modify

Move

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Editing

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.

A-B Erase

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4 Press ENTER at the start point of the

section to be erased (point A).

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

the point. “End” is selected.

A-B Erase

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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 ste p 4. To finish, select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

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End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

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End

Erase

Finish

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End

Erase

Finish

z Hints

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

•You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page64).

Notes

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

•Sections shorter than f ive seconds may not be erased.

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

•The total pla ying time of the title does not change even if a scene was erased.

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

Dividing a title into two (Divide Titl e)

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.

Divide Title (Original)

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End 00:00:00

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

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

the point. “Divide” is selected.

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Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, select “ No” 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 app ears.

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 dividing point is set too close to the beginning of the title, the title cannot be divide d.

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Changing the Name of a Title

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

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

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.

Cursor

Title Name

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F G H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

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Video

Editing

4 Select the character you want to enter

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

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

•To change the cursor position, select the

input row using M, and press </,.

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

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

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

5 Repeat step 4 to enter the remainin g

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

RWVR-RVR

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edi t 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 erase an original title used in a Playlist, t hat Playlist is also erased.

•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).

SYSTEM

TITLE LIST

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1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the r ecorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

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Disc Setting

Setup

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3 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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

Create Playlist

Playlist No. 01

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

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PLAY, , ./> 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.

Create Playlist

Playlist No. 01

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

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 captur ed as a scene. To continue, repeat from step 4.

7 When you finish capturing scenes, selec t

“Finish” and press ENTER.

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Playing a Playlist title

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

“Playlist” Title List.

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

Editing a Playlist

You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual r ecordings.

Editing

O RETURN

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Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

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Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

X PAUSE

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Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Select “Edit Playlist,” and p ress ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

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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.

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“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).

Playlist

Edit Scene

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“Move”: Allows you to change scene or der (page 66). “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes 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)

RVR

RWVR

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.

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3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.

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4 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation .

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title. To use the same name as before, se lect “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)

RWVR

RVR

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 fr om step 2.

Modifying a scene (Modify)

RVR

RWVR

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

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Editing

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

The “Edit Scene” display appea rs.

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

Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

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Press ENTER at the start point.

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

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

Modify

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Press ENTER at the end point.

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

Press ENTER.

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

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

Scene No.01

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Start

End

Change

Cancel

10:10 AM

Start

End

Change

Cancel

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.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 02 / 03

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

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

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

Edit Scene

Scene No. 03 / 03

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

Adding a scene (Add)

You can add a scene before the selec ted 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.

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