Toshiba RD-XS30B User Manual

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Introduction

DIGITAL VIDEO

HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER

RD-XS30B

OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATIONS

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.

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Editing

Function setup

Others

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction

About this product .............................................. 5

Compatible discs ................................................ 6

Index to Parts and Controls ............................. 10

Front panel ........................................................... 10

Rear Panel ........................................................... 12

Remote control ..................................................... 14

Display ................................................................. 16

Before operating this recorder ........................ 18

Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format) ......... 22

DVD-RAM Physical Format ................................... 23

Entering characters ............................................... 24

Basic Operations

Playing a DVD video disc ................................. 28

Locating a title using the top menu ........................ 29

Playing recorded contents

(CONTENT MENU) ............................................. 30

Tips on playback ............................................... 35

Programming a recording (REC MENU).......... 36

Tips on recording .............................................. 41

Quick Menu operation ...................................... 44

Opening a Quick Menu ......................................... 44

Functions in a Quick Menu .................................... 45

Playback

Playing at various speeds ................................ 50

Playing in fast reverse or fast forward..................... 50

Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track ........ 51

Playing in slow-motion .......................................... 51

Playing frame by frame ......................................... 52

Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures)

Locating by entering the number .................... 53

Locating by entering the number of a desired section Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search)

Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later ......... 55

Playing a TV programme currently being

recorded ............................................................. 56

Selecting the camera angle .............................. 57

Selecting the Sound.......................................... 58

Selecting Subtitles ............................................ 60

Zooming a picture ............................................. 61

Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window

(P in P Playback) ............................................... 62

Checking the current status and settings ...... 63

Operational status and setting details .................... 63

Using the time bar................................................. 64

Using the graphic remote control

(Virtual Remote) ................................................ 65

................................................................. 53

....................................................... 54

.............. 52

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Introduction

Recording

Before Recording .............................................. 68

Technical Information ............................................ 70

Recording a TV programme ............................. 71

Tips on Recording............................................. 74

Relay Recording ................................................... 74

A–B Recording ..................................................... 74

Reservation Disc (Programme Record Lock).......... 75

VTR Plus+ Recording........................................ 76

Recording an External Source ......................... 78

Recording from a Satellite Receiver................ 80

Library Management ......................................... 81

Basic operation of the Library Management system

Checking remaining space on discs ....................... 82

Searching for a disc that contains a desired title ..... 82

Displaying information ........................................... 84

Maintenance of Library data .................................. 85

................................................................. 81

Dubbing

Before starting dubbing ................................... 90

High Speed Library Dubbing

(Dubbing only a specified part) ....................... 92

Dubbing Selected Items

(Dubbing specified parts together) ................. 94

Rate Conversion Dubbing

(Dubbing at a modified bit rate) ....................... 98

Rate Conversion Dubbing for Part by Part .............. 98

Rate Conversion Dubbing for multiple parts ......... 100

Creating a DVD-R ............................................ 102

Playing a created DVD-R ..................................... 108

Line-U Dubbing

(Recording pictures while viewing them) ..... 109

Editing

Before Editing.................................................. 112

Creating Chapters ........................................... 114

Playlist Editing

(Collecting desired scenes) ........................... 119

Combine Original Titles

(Combine two titles into one) ......................... 123

Delete Selected Items

(Deleting specified parts together) ................ 125

Creating Thumbnails (Changing the picture on the

CONTENT MENU) ............................................ 127

Function Setup

Customizing the Function Settings ............... 132

DVD Player Settings ............................................ 136

Picture/Audio Settings ......................................... 139

Display Settings .................................................. 140

Operational Settings ........................................... 141

DVD/HDD Recorder Settings............................... 142

Management Settings ......................................... 143

Setting of picture and sound quality for recording

............................................................ 144

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Editing

Function setup

Others

Troubleshooting .............................................. 146

Glossary ........................................................... 149

Alert message and corrective action ............ 151

Error Codes shown on the display window ........... 153

Q&A .................................................................. 154

FAQ ................................................................... 156

Recording duration ......................................... 157

Language Code List ........................................ 158

Specification .................................................... 159

Introduction

About this product

Introduction

Digital AV equipment

This recorder is operated by sophisticated software and is different from other conventional AV equipment. Within the recorder, a DVD-RAM/R drive and a hard disc drive are connected by ATAPI, one of the standard connections used for personal computers (PCs). The hardware and software work by way of an operating system (OS), which requires some time to start up after turning on the power. Also, some commands, such as erasing recorded contents may take time to execute.

About the internal hard disc (HDD)

Generally, hard discs (HDD) are very fragile. Depending on the operating conditions, the internal HDD may partially fail, or in the worst cases, may completely stop functioning. Therefore, use the HDD as a temporal storage, not as a long-term archive. After watching the recorded contents once or copying it to a DVD-RAM disc, the contents should be erased from the HDD. If the damaged part of the HDD is used for recording, block noise may occur. If you continue using the HDD, the noise may worsen, and you risk permanent damage to the entire HDD. When such noise is observed, copy the HDD’s contents to a DVD-RAM disc immediately. Like a hard disc in a PC, the HDD can be easily damaged, and should be used cautiously with a backup.

Playback Restriction

This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the recorder may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the recorder. Refer to the instruction notes of discs.

” may appear on the TV screen during operation.

“

” means that the operation is not permitted by the

“ recorder or the disc.

Using different disc types for different purposes

Use DVD-RAM discs for your personal library

DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVDVR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for recording of TV programmes. You can rewrite them about 100,000 times without any deterioration, erase unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or specify playback area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a long-term storage and family use, and its large capacity of 9.4 GB double sided disc is space saving.

Use DVD-R discs when creating your own original discs for distribution

DVD-R discs comply with the global standard DVDVIDEO format, and can be recorded only once. DVD-R discs are convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with your PC, and send them to your friends or relatives. The discs can be played on other DVD players. (Not all compatible DVD video players can play DVD-R discs recorded with this recorder.) * This format is not suited for recording TV programmes.

According to DVD-VIDEO format, recording and dividing into chapters must be by 15 frames. Possibly an unnecessary part may remain even after editing. Also, you cannot record programmes that include a scene with bilingual sounds, and programms that permit copying only once.

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Editing

Function setup

Others

Introduction

Compatible discs

You can enjoy recording and playback using the HDD of this recorder. When you want to play software or perform dubbing, load a disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats in discs. Confirm the compatibility of selected disc to insure proper performance.

Note

Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as below. In such a case please contact the sales agency of the disc.

Disc

Mark Specification Remarks

For recording / playback

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

For playback only

DVD-video disc

VIDEO CD

DIGITAL VIDEO

•Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (43/4 in.))

• Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (4

• Single sided 1.4GB (8cm (3

/4 in.))

• Double sided 2.8GB (8cm (31/4 in.))

• 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0 (12cm (4

• 12cm (4

• Region number

/4 in.))

/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)

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• Colour system: PAL (NTSC DVD-Video discs of the NTSC colour system can be played, if an appropriate setting is selected.)

• 12cm (4

/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)

• Colour system: PAL (NTSC VIDEO CDs of the NTSC colour system can be played, if an appropriate setting is selected.)

•Version 1.0 and 2.0

Read carefully the section “On DVD-RAM discs” ( When using an 8cm (3

page 7).

/4 in.) DVD-RAM disc, remove it from the cartridge. For details, refer to the instructions of the disc.

Read carefully the section “On DVD-R discs” (

page 7). Depending on the disc or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder.

The region number of this DVD recorder is 2. If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on your DVD video

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disc and you do not find

, disc

playback will not be allowed by the recorder.

Audio CD

CD-R

• 12cm (4

• CD-DA (audio CD) format

/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)

/4 in.)

Depending on the disc, playback may not be possible.

CD-RW

• This recorder uses the PAL colour system for recording and playback, and does not support the SECAM colour system for them. You can use the NTSC colour system for playback only, by selecting an appropriate setting. A disc may fail to play, if it has data in the PAL colour system and the NTSC colour system. You cannot add the PAL colour system data to the disc with the data recorded in the NTSC colour system even if they have region marks

• There may be some DVD discs designed for this market that cannot be played on this recorder. If you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service.

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On DVD-RAM discs

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Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1

The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it using the disc-format function of the recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded if its title contains still pictures.

This recorder complies with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. When there is no indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed.

DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording

Tw o types of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with cartridges and ones without cartridges. You can use either of them with this recorder, but the former ones are recommended. In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are easier to handle in this regard. Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not play, or may not be recorded or edited once it becomes dirty. There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges; removable and not removable. It is recommended you do not remove the disc even when you can. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc. Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are removed.

To protect recorded contents

Slide the write-protect tab to “PROTECT” with something sharp. The disc can play, but cannot be edited or erased. Refer to the instructions that come with the disc.

• The resuming function (

31) will not work if the write-protect tab is set to “PROTECT”.

When using a disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs)

Discs without cartridges can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which is the reason they are not recommended. If you cannot avoid using them, handle with proper care. When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such as a ballpoint pen.

Recommended discs

The following discs have been tested with this recorder:

9.4 GB double-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LMAD240E

4.7 GB single-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LMAB120E

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PROTECT

On DVD-R discs

A 4.7 GB DVD-R disc can only be recorded from the HDD when the DVD-R Broadcast Record ( is set to on; you cannot record directly on the disc. Only blank discs that have never been recorded are usable. Once recorded, you cannot add or delete content. Make sure that the disc is clean, as the discs are not covered with cartridges. Images that restrict or prohibit copying cannot be recorded. And not all compatible DVD Video players can play DVD-R discs recorded with this recorder.

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Recording

Dubbing

Editing

Function setup

Recommended discs

The following discs have been tested with this recorder: Panasonic LM-RF120E (4.7 GB/120 minutes) Other DVD-R discs may not work well.

Select a disc that shows a statement on its package, such as “This disc can copy images that permit single copying”.

Some functions such as Library may not work with PC discs. The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended).

Others

Introduction

Compatible discs (Continued)

On handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Playback side

Do not stick paper or tape to discs.

On cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

Marks on DVD video discs

The following are examples of marks and the meanings.

Mark Meanings

4:3

Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.)

Number of subtitle languages recorded in the disc. (2 subtitle languages are recorded in this example.)

Number of camera angles recorded in the disc. (3 camera angles are recorded in this example.)

Pictures are recorded in the standard picture size (4:3 aspect ratio).

If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

On storing discs

Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

16:9 LB

16:9 PS

Pictures are recorded in the letter box picture size (4:3 aspect ratio with horizontal black bars in the top and bottom of pictures).

Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture size. TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the letter box style.

Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture size. TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the pan scan style (one or both sides of pictures are cut).

Actual picture size may vary depending on the aspect ratio or mode selection of the TV.

Structure of disc contents

Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks.

DVD video disc

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3Chapter 1

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VIDEO CD / audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Title: Divided contents of a DVD video disc.

Chapter: Divided contents of a title. This corresponds

Track : Divided contents of a VIDEO CD or an audio

Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which is called “title number”, “chapter number”, or “track number” respectively. Some discs may not have these numbers.

When you record on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. You can divide a title into several chapters by marking borders in it to facilitate scene search. You can also collect favorite scenes from the recorded titles/chapters, and rearrange them to create a Playlist (

Roughly corresponds to a story title in short stories.

to a chapter in a story.

CD.

page 112).

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Dubbing

Editing

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Others

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Index to Parts and Controls

See pages with arrows for details.

Front panel

The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover.

1 ON/STANDBY button pages 18, 19

Tu r ns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode.

2 ON/STANDBY indicator

Displays the operational state of the recorder.

3 Remote sensor

GUIDE”

4 INPUT 2 jacks

Use this when recording from other input source such as a VTR or a camcorder.

5 Operation Status Indicator (HDD)

Indicates the operation status of the HDD.

: Recording : Playing : Copying within the disc

3 4

page 18, 19

page 12 in “INSTALLATION

page 78

7 85 6

7 Disc tray page 18

8 Operation Status Indicator (DVD)

9 Open/Close (

! REC (

" Pause (

# Front panel display

Place a disc to play or record.

Indicates the operation status of the DVD.

: Recording : Playing : Copying within the disc

) button page 18, 19

Opens and closes the disc tray.

) button page 79

Starts recording.

) button page 28, 41

Stops playback or recording momentarily.

1211 13 1410

page 16

6 Three mode button (HDD, TIMESLIP, DVD)

page 28, 30, 71

Selects recording/playback media.

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Recording

$ Stop ( ) button page 28, 41

Stops playback or recording.

% Play (

Starts playback.

) button

page 28

To open or close the cover on the front panel

Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it down to open.

Note

• Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder.

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Editing

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Others

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Index to Parts and Controls (Continued)

Rear Panel

1 2 3 6 7 8 954

AC IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

BITSTREAM / PCM

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT1

OUTPUT

AV1 (TV) OUT

AV2 (SET TOP BOX) I/O

RF IN

(

FROM ANT

RF OUT

(

TO TV

)

1 AC IN socket page 15 in “INSTALLATION

GUIDE”

Connects to the supplied power cord.

2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack

page

21, 22, 23 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. When connecting the optical digital cable, remove the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly. When not using the jack, keep the cap inserted to protect it from dust intrusion.

3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/COAXIAL jack

page

21, 22, 23 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with a coaxial digital audio input jack.

4 INPUT 1 jacks

page 78

Use this to connect the recorder to output jacks of external devices such as another player or camcorder.

5 OUTPUT jacks page 17, 21 in

“INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier.

6 AV1 (TV) OUT jack

page 15, 18, 19 in

“ INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Use this jack when connecting the TV that has the terminal in this shape.

7 AV2 (SET TOP BOX) I/O jack

page 18 in

“INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Use this jack when connecting the video or other equipment that has the terminal in this shape.

8 VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket

page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV.

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9 VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket

page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Connects to an antenna or cable signal.

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Editing

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Index to Parts and Controls (Continued)

Remote control

OPEN/CLOSE button page 18, 19

TOP MENU button

ANGLE button

SUBTITLE button

HDD button

TIMESLIP button

V-REMOTE button

REC MENU button

LIBRARY button

page 29

page 57

page 60

page 30, 71

page 55, 56

page 65

page 36

page 81

PICTURE SEARCH button

page 30, 50

Direction buttons (

/ / / )

page 30, 132

FRAME/ADJUST button page 36, 52

PAUSE button page 28, 52

REC button

page 73

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

ANGLE

HDD

V-REMOTE

LIBRARY

PAUSE

REC

DVD

RETURN

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

TIMESLIP

REC MENU EDIT MENU

ENTER

CHANNEL

DVD

INSTANT SKIPINSTANT REPLAY

CONTENT MENU

PLAYSTOP

QUICK MENU

MENU button*

Power button page 18, 19 RETURN button*

CHANNEL button page 18, 72

AUDIO button

DVD button INSTANT SKIP button

INSTANT REPLAY button EDIT MENU button

page 58

page 28, 30, 71

page 50

page 94

CONTENT MENU button page 30, 119 SKIP button page 51 ENTER button

SLOW button

PLAY button

QUICK MENU button

\ button

page 30

page 51

page 28

page 44

page 132

button page 30

STOP button

page 28

Buttons for TV operation

page 48 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

DISPLAY button

REMAIN button

page 63

page 69

SAT.MONI. button page 80

DIMMER button

TV/DVR button

page 16

page 41

TV/VIDEO CHANNEL

DIMMER

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

REMAIN

SAT.MONI.

TV/DVR

VOLUME

P in P

ZOOM

FL SELECT

CHP DIVIDE

TIME BAR

FL SELECT button

CHP DIVIDE button

TIME BAR button

P in P button

ZOOM button

INPUT SELECT button

page 16

page 64

page 62

page 61

Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as “Locating a title using the top menu ( A menu screen is not recorded on some discs.

RETURN Returns to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on the disc). Refer to the instructions of the disc.

page 114

page 71, 78

page 29)”.

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Under the lid

VIDEO Plus+ button page 76

EXTEND button

Number buttons

SETUP button

DELETE button

page 39, 42

page 53, 76

page 132

page 43

VIDEO Plus+

123

456+10

789

SETUP

EXTEND

DELETE

REC MODE

CLEAR

TV CODE

T.SEARCH

REC MODE button

TV CODE button

page 77

page 48

in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

T.SEARCH button

CLEAR button

page 53

To open, raise a lid toward you.

To open the lid, hold the upper sides to pull up.

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Dubbing

Editing

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Index to Parts and Controls (Continued)

Display

1 65 97 83 42

111215 14 13

LPressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off). LEvery time you press the FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and time. The

display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions.

1 PDC indicator (Programme Delivery Control

System)

Illuminates when setting a PDC controlled programme recording.

2 PBC indicator

Illuminates when PBC function is “On” 138 and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded.

3 Programmed recording icon

Illuminates when programmed recording is set.

4 Angle icon

Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles.

5 Track indicator

Illuminates when the track number is displayed.

6 Remain icon

Illuminates when the remaining time is displayed.

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8 Title indicator

Illuminates when displaying the title number.

9 Chapter indicator

Illuminates when displaying the chapter number.

! NICAM indicator

Illuminates when NICAM function is “ON” 140 and while receiving stereo/mono programmes of NICAM broodcasts.

" Analog output level indicator

Displays the analog output level. L+R: Stereo and bilingual (left (main) channel and right (sub) channel) L: Left (main) channel R: Right (sub) channel Off: Mono Level indicator may not show exact sound level. It only shows the average level.

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7 Bit rate indicator

Illuminates when displaying the bit rate value specified for recording or the actual bit rate value used for playback.

# Multi display

Displays the current time, elapsed time, remaining time, scheduled recording time, chapter number, and message.

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$ Channel display

Displays the channel, external input, title number, track number, and bit rate.

% Picture quality mode indicator

The current picture quality mode lights up. The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play). The MN, SP and LP modes all illuminate at the same time when Auto is selected.

& Dubbing indicator

Illuminates when copying or moving a programme.

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Dubbing

Editing

Function setup

Others

Introduction

Before operating this recorder

Is your recorder ready?

Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual and finish the necessary preparations.

Turning the power on

(This owner’s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.)

Press the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel of the recorder or the power button on the remote control.

ON/STANDBY indicator

ON/STANDBY button

ON/STANDBY button CHANNEL button

Loading a disc

Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6) and use a proper playable disc.

Caution

•Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray. Neglecting this

may causes serious personal injury. Keep a close watch on children.

• Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.

1 Open the disc tray.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control.

button on the front panel or the

button

OPEN/CLOSE button

When the power is turned on, the ON/STANDBY indicator changes from red (standby mode) to green (operation). After a few seconds, a start-up screen appears. The following icon appears at the top right corner of the screen.

e.g.

When this icon disappears, the recorder is ready to operate. If the DVD-RAM drive contains a disc, it takes a little longer to start up.

Viewing TV channels through this recorder

After turning the power on, the recorder will output TV channel signals to the connected TV (also in the stop mode). You can select a desired channel by pressing the CHANNEL buttons.

2 Insert a disc.

Disc without a cartridge Insert with the playback side down. Disc size varies depending on the disc. Place a

disc to fit the guide. If a disc is out of the guide, it may result in damage to the disc or malfunction.

Place a disc in the inside hollow.

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DVD-RAM disc with cartridge

Single sided

Tu rn the printed side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge.

Double sided

Tu rn a desired recording/playback side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame until it clicks the knob at the end of the tray, following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge.

3 Close the disc tray.

Press the

button on the front panel or the

OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control.

Notes

• Use the button on the front panel or the remote control to open and close the disc tray. Do not push or hold the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the recorder to malfunction.

• Do not insert a disc which is unplayable, or any object other than a playable disc.

• Do not apply downforce to the disc tray. Doing so may cause the recorder to malfunction.

• If the disc tray stops before it is completely closed, it automatically comes out again with the protection function. Do not force to close the tray when it stops, or it may be damaged.

Turning the power off

Press the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel of the recorder or the power button on the remote control.

The “Unloading” icon appears at the top right corner of the screen, and the ON/STANDBY indicator turns red, then the power is turned off.

Caution

• If the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a wall outlet while the recorder is in operation (ON/STANDBY indicator lit in green), the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc may become recording disabled. In such a case, executing an initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the recorder may refresh it. However, all contents stored on the disc will be completely erased by this initialization process.

• This recorder may indicate alert messages with some DVD-RAM discs right after insertion. If such a disc is used for playback or recording on other equipment, all data in the disc may be damaged and the disc will not be played. By executing an initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the recorder, the disc will be able to work.

• If the recorder freezes and does not respond at all, leave it alone for about 15 minutes or longer. This may restore the recorder. After the recorder has recovered, turn it off once and turn it on again to use as usual. (This 15-minute measure is available only when “Screen Protector” is set to “On.” ( page 140)) If the recorder is still inoperable after more than 15 minutes have passed, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel for about 10 seconds or longer. The recorder is forced to quit and the power turns off. Turn the recorder on again and use it as usual. Important: This is an emergency measure, which may cause losses and/or damages of data. Avoid casual use of this measure. If you try this while the recorder is working properly, especially while the “Loading” or “Unloading” icon is flashing, it may result in initializing of the HDD.

Notes

• If there are any performance malfunctions of the HDD or the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use of this recorder, and disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet, then contact your dealer. Continuous use of the recorder in such a condition will aggravate the condition and result in increased cost and repair time.

• Titles of DVD-RAM or DVD-R discs that are recorded with another manufacturer’s recorder may not correctly be indicated. And you may not be able to add or change title, or execute library recording.

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Before operating this recorder (Continued)

Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)

The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI (Graphical User Interface) applications to assist your operation of most functions such as customizing of setting, playback or recording. Refer to the operation guide on the bottom on each GUI. This will indicate proper button selection for desired action.

CONTENT

Title List

HDD :

DVD

1/ 1

2003/06/11 19:0 0 Ch:4 (0:53:45)

Original Original

2003/06/15 21:0 0 Ch:3 (0:52:40)

Original Original

2003/06/17 12:0 0 Ch:4 (0:30:08)

Original Original

Source Chapter Play

HDD

2003/06/11 23:0 0 Ch:1 (0:29:50)

2003/06/16 19:0 0 Ch:4 (0:54:30)

2003/06/17 19:0

0 Ch (1:51:28)

Delete

Operation guide

FunctionExample of the icon

Direction buttons

ENTER button

DVD button

DVD

button

PICTURE SEARCH

button

FRAME/ADJUST

1 4 7

PICTURE SEARCH button

FRAME/ADJUST button

Number butons

DELETE button

SETUP

SETUP button

To select an item.

To confirm (register) a selected item or setting.

To switch the modes.

To change the category of contents

To return to the previous page.

To proceed to the next page.

To enter numerical digits or change the value

To enter numerical digits.

To delete the selected programme.

To display/exit the Setting menu.

If a message appears

The recorder will display messages related to operational status. Respond accordingly, as below:

Message

e.g.

message

Set

e.g.

Select either response (by highlighting in green) using

message

Yes

2 selections

the / buttons, then press the ENTER button. The message disappears. Buttons other than the direction buttons and the ENTER button do not function while a message is displayed.

e.g.

Read the message, then press the ENTER button.

message

1 selection

e.g.

The message disappears. Buttons other than the ENTER button do not function while a message is displayed.

The message disappears automatically in a few

message

seconds.

No selection

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Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons

These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows:

Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the

Un loading

Open

recording

Unloading a disc, finishing the operation

Opening a disc tray

Closing a disc tray

System software update service

Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD software and/or the manufacture of DVD discs, Toshiba America Consumer Products cannot guarantee that this recorder will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD recorders are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and, as a result, such incompatibilities are very rare. If you have any questions, or if you happen to experience any difficulty playing a DVD on a Toshiba DVD recorder, please feel free to call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-319-6684.

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Before operating this recorder (Continued)

Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format)

Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM disc on this recorder for the first time. For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary.

A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The recorder may display a message to request you to do so.)

e.g.

When you use a new DVD-RAM disc on this recorder for the first time. If data fragments produced by repeated recording or erasing have accumulated. If a disc error has occurred. When you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc for PC. (

page 7)

Initializing formats a disc logically and insures that it will perform to its full capability. However, this erases all data on the disc, so make sure that it does not matter if data on the disc is erased whenever you initialize a disc.

How to initialize a disc

To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder. See

page 18 for loading a disc.

1) During stop, press the QUICK MENU button.

The following menu appears. (The actual contents depend on the operational status of the recorder.)

e.g.

Quick Menu

Bit rate

Special Playback Mode

Disc Information

Disc format

DVD-R Broadcast Record

AV Record Quality

Exit

2) Press the

/ buttons to select “Disc format”,

then press the ENTER button.

A sub menu appears on the right side. e.g.

Quick Menu Bit rate

Special Playback Mode

Disc Information

Disc format

DVD-R Broadcast Record

AV Record Quality

DVD-RAM Format

3) Press the ENTER button.

e.g.

DVD-RAM Format

Edit

Disc Name

Start

001–

Unformat

Cancel

Edit

SetSelect

Disc Number

Disc format

Numbering a disc

The recorder automatically numbers discs when initializing. However, you can assign a desired number (using 3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a doublesided disc. (1) Press the

/ buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc

Number” then press the ENTER button. (2) Press the (3) Press the

/ buttons to select a digit.

/ buttons to shift to the next place. (4) Repeat steps (2) and (3). (5) Press the ENTER button.

Naming a disc

You can name a disc. (1) Press the

/ buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc

Name”, then press the ENTER button. The character input window appears.

(2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of

“Entering characters” (

(3) Press the

button to eliminate the window.

page 24).

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4) Press the / buttons to select “Start”, then press the ENTER button.

DVD-RAM Format

Entire disc contents excluding library data will be erased if disc is formatted. Proceed?

Start

Cancel

Disc format

SetSelect

5) Press the / buttons to select “Start”, then press the ENTER button.

Initialization starts.

DVD-RAM Format

DVD-RAM Formatting

Start

Cancel

Disc format

SetSelect

When initialization is completed, the setup window disappears.

DVD-RAM Physical Format

Physical formatting is a simple execution for a disc which cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to read). It may refresh such a disc for recording and playback. (There is no guarantee that all such discs will be recovered.) “DVD-RAM logical format” process only rewrites certain data on file system and management information, however, “DVD-RAM physical format” rewrites all data on a disc, therefore it takes a much longer time to complete. For a 4.7GB single sided DVD-RAM, about 70 minutes will be necessary. While processing, all recorder operations and functions including programme recording or automatic recording of an external source will not work until the process is finished. Also this process erases all data stored on the disc.

1) During stop, press the SETUP button.

2) Press the

/ buttons to select “Management

Settings”, then press the ENTER button.

Management Settings

Genre Setting Eco. Mode HDD Auto Stop All HDD Titles Delete HDD Format

DVD-RAM Physical Format

3) Press the

/ buttons to select “DVD-RAM

off off off

Use

Physical Format”, then press the ENTER button.

4) Press the

/ buttons to select “Yes”, then

press the ENTER button to execute.

Warning: It will take approximetely 70 minutes to format a 4.7GB DVD-RAM and all data will be erased. Confirm t

hat timer programing is not

scheduled.

Procceed?

Yes

To cancel, select “No”, then press the ENTER button.

Notes

• The physical format process may fail if executed to a dirty DVD-RAM disc. Also, the disc may be difficult to record, even if it finished. Before executing DVD-RAM physical format process, be sure to confirm the disc is not dirty. Clean it if necessary. If scars or dirt remains even after cleaning of the disc, do not execute the physical format.

• The following DVD-RAM discs require physical formatting: –A disc which is not formatted correctly. – The disc which has errors during writing because of dirt

on the disc, and cannot be further recorded, or cannot initialize normally.

•You need to start physical formatting from the first step again when you use a failed disc.

• Physical formatting does not work if the disc contains a lot of void beyond limitation of this recorder.

• If an error occurs in physical formatting, “ERR-01” appears in the front panel display. To turn off the message, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.

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CLEAR

DELETE

CLEAR

Before operating this recorder (Continued)

Entering characters

e.g.

Cursor

An entered character will appear here.

Language

Operation guidance of the remote control

To enter the character, normally use the / / / buttons on the remote control. About the other buttons to be used are shown on the operation guidance.

: Shifts a cursor.

2 3

4 5 6

: Enters the number.

7 8 9

DELETE

: Erases one character immediately to the left

side of the cursor.

CLEAR

: Erases all the characters on the input column.

CONTENT

002 –

Chapter

English

Spanish French Germany Italian etc...

Select

;

Title Information

003

12345678 0 qwe r t y ui p [ ]o asdfghjk : z xcvbnm,,/

Space Space Space

Input

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Direct(0-9)

Cursor

Indicates the number of maximum characters of the first line on the CONTENT MENU.

Indicates the number of maximum characters on the CONTENT MENU.

The character being selected appears.

’9

DELETE

BkSp

Delete

Clear All

CLEAR

CLEARDELETE

ReturnSave

All ClearBkSp

Space

Operation guidance

l .

Caps Lock

Switching a language

Before entering a character, move a cursor to the language selection area by pressing the Then press the

/ buttons to select a language,

then press the ENTER button.

/ buttons.

: Caps Lock

: Saves the changes on the input column and

returns to the previous screen.

: Cancels the changes on the input column and

returns to the previous screen.

: Enters a space.

: Enters a symbol.

Entering characters

The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures:

Erasing characters

•Erasing all the characters on the input column Select “Clear All” by pressing the then press the ENTER button. Alternatively, open the lid of the remote control and press the CLEAR button.

• Erasing one character before the cursor Select “BkSp” by pressing the then press the ENTER button. Alternatively, open the lid of the remote control and press the DELETE button.

(1) Press the button to select an input mode. (2) Press the

then press the ENTER button.

The selected character is input on the cursor. (3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter characters. (4) When finished, press

The characters you entered appears.

Notes

•You can enter up to 64 characters.

• When unnecessary information appears, or when you want

to alter the input character, press the CLEAR button to erase all, or press the DELETE button to erase an unnecessary character.

/ / / buttons to select a character,

to save the characters.

/ / / buttons,

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Hint on reading this manual

Basic Operations

Record a TV programme and play it back.

Playing a DVD video disc Playing recorded contents

(CONTENT MENU) Tips on playback Programming a recording

(REC MENU) Tips on recording Quick Menu operation

The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual.

HDD

: HDD

DVD-RAM

: DVD-RAM disc

DVD-VIDEO

: DVD video disc

VCD

: VIDEO CD

: Audio CD

Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on the main unit as well when they have the same function.

Basic operations

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Playing a DVD video disc

You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or DVD-R discs in the same manner. To play recorded contents on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, follow the instructions on

Preparation

•Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to.

• Load a disc you want to play. (

•For playback of a DVD video disc in NTSC colour system, set “PAL/Auto” to “Auto”. (

page 18)

page 139)

Press DVD.

HDD

DVD

The DVD indicator on the front panel illuminates. This status indicates that the recorder is ready to play a disc in the disc tray (DVD mode).

Press PLAY.

page 30.

REC

STOP PAUSE

To stop playback

Press the STOP button.

STOP

PLAY

Playback starts.

• Depending on the disc, playback starts automatically by selecting the DVD mode.

• The recorder may take a short time to start playback. This occurs because the recorder is reading the data of a disc.

To pause playback (still playback)

Press the PAUSE button.

PAUSE

To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button or the PAUSE button.

Note

• Sound is muted during still playback.

Note

•DVD video disc provides high resolution pictures and a lot of information. Because of this, you may notice some fine picture noises on TV screen, which you have never seen with regular broadcast TV programme. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with the recorder, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.

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Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Resume Play)

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

You can resume playback from the location where you stopped.

If you press the PLAY button after stopping playback, playback resumes from the location you have stopped.

If you stop playback by pressing the STOP button twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled.

Notes

• Resume feature cannot function when:

–you select “DVD Disc Menu Language” (

“DVD Parental Lock” (

–you play a PBC-featured VIDEO CD while “PBC” (

138) is set to “On”.

–you open the disc tray.

• There may be a difference in the location where playback resumes depending on the disc.

• While the recorder retains a location in memory, initial setting changes with GUI may function only after the memory is cleared.

page 137) in SETUP.

page 136) or

page

Locating a title using the top menu

DVD-VIDEO

Some DVD video discs may include a top menu, on which you can view the structure of contents or select a scene. Most of the top menus automatically appear in certain scenes, and also are displayed on demand. Actual operation of the top menu depends on the disc. This section explains a general example of how to operate a top menu. Also refer to the instructions of the disc itself.

TOP MENU

ENTER

/ / /

1) Press the TOP MENU button.

The top menu appears on the TV screen.

2) Press the

/ / / buttons to select the title

you want.

If the titles in the top menu are assigned a number, you can directly locate a specific title by pressing its designated number with the number buttons.

3) Press the ENTER button.

Playback starts from chapter 1 of the selected title.

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Notes

• The instructions above describe basic procedures which may vary depending on the contents of the DVD video disc. If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions.

• If you display the top menu during playback and press the TOP MENU button again without selecting any title, the recorder may resume playback from the point where you first pressed the TOP MENU button. (depending on the actual DVD video disc.)

• This method of locating a title is available only on a disc that contains a top menu.

• Instruction notes of discs may refer to the button that displays the top menu as the TITLE button.

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HDD

DVD-RAM

Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)

Titles and chapters recorded on an HDD or a DVD-RAM disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one.

During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU.

The following CONTENT MENU (Title List) appears.

e.g.

CONTENT

Title List

HDD :

You can switch between HDD and DVD-RAM by pressing the HDD or DVD button.

1/ 1

2003/06/11 19:0 0 Ch:4 (0:53:45)

Original Original

2003/06/15 21:0 0 Ch:3 (0:52:40)

Original Original

2003/06/17 12:0 0 Ch:4 (0:30:08)

Original Original

HDD

2003/06/11 23:0 0 Ch:1 (0:29:50)

2003/06/16 19:0 0 Ch:4 (0:54:30)

2003/06/17 19:0

0 Ch (1:51:28)

HDD

CONTENT MENU

DVD

Attribution (original/playlist)

page 112

Press / / / to select a title (chapter).

REC

ENTER

Press ENTER.

You can view succeeding or prior pages by pressing the PICTURE SEARCH ( To select a chapter, select a title and press the button. The Chapter List appears. By pressing the button again, you can return to the Title List.

/ ) button.

ENTER

HDD/DVD

PICTURE SEARCH

Notes

•To turn off the CONTENT MENU, press the CONTENT MENU button.

• The mark a title (chapter) marked

•You can change a thumbnail picture of a title in an HDD or a DVD-RAM disc. See

• If you load a disc while playing contents of the HDD, playback stops. To resume, press the PLAY button.

•For playback of a DVD-RAM disc in NTSC colour system, set “PAL/Auto” to “Auto”. (

is displayed in each thumbnail when “HDD/RAM Title Play” ( page 141) is set to “Title Resume”. If you select

, playback starts from the location where you last stopped.

Playback starts from a selected title (chapter).

page 127.

page 139)

Introduction

Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title Resume)

The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback to resume there.

To use this function, set “HDD/RAM Title Play” ( page 141) to “Title Resume”. The recorder will memorize the location you last stopped at in each title, so you can resume playback there. For example, if there are 6 titles, you can start each of them as if you had stored 6 video tapes in the recorder.

•To return to the beginning of the title

During playback, press the QUICK MENU button, then press the then press the ENTER button.

•To play another title

Press the CONTENT MENU button to display “CONTENT MENU Title List”, then select a title.

You can make the recorder memorize only the very last point, regardless of the number of titles. Set “HDD/ RAM Title Play” (

•To return to the beginning of the title

Press the SKIP ( reach the first title.

•To play the other title

Press the SKIP (

/ buttons to select “Restart Title”,

page 141) to “Serial Playback”.

) button repeatedly until you

/ ) button repeatedly.

Digest Playback (Skip Search)

This feature enables you to see the digest of a recorded content (title) by playing for three seconds and skipping one minute before next replay. The Skip Search starts from the beginning of a title and proceeds to the end.

1) Perform steps 1 and 2 on select a title that you want to see with Digest Playback.

The Title List is displayed.

2) Press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu is displayed.

3) Use the Playback Mode, and press ENTER.

4) Use the press ENTER.

The Skip Search starts.

Notes

• This feature can be used only one title recorded on the HDD or DVD-RAM disc.

• While using this feature, you cannot use speed-related functions such as fast forward or fast reverse.

• If you press ENTER while using this feature, the recorder goes back to the normal playback.

• If you press the STOP button twice while using this feature, this feature stops.

/ buttons to select the Special

/ buttons to select Skip Search, and

page 30, and

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Notes

• Depending on the status or the contents, playback may not start from the location last stopped, but instead another location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or title.

• Depending on the disc, there may be a slight difference between the location the recorder memorized and the actual location where playback starts.

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Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued)

Viewing the first scenes of titles (original) (Intro Scan)

1) During stop or after step 1 on page 30, press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu appears.

2) Press the

/ buttons to select “Special

Playback Mode”, then press the ENTER button.

3) Press the

/ buttons to select “Intro Scan”,

then press the ENTER button.

The recorder plays the first 5 seconds of each title beginning from title 1.

You can go forward or back by pressing the SKIP buttons.

: to go to the next title : to go back to the current title

Press twice to go back to the previous title.

4) When you find a desired title, press the ENTER button.

The selected title is played.

Note

•To stop Intro Scan, press the STOP button twice.

Playing all titles (original/playlist page 112) in a disc

Set “HDD/RAM Title Play” ( page 141) to “Serial Playback”. You can play all titles in the HDD or in a DVD-RAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on the CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one video tape.

Playing all titles (original) in a disc (All ORG Title Play)

You can play all original titles in the HDD or in a DVDRAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on the CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one video tape.

1) During stop, press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu appears.

2) Press the

/ buttons to select “Special

Playback Mode”, then press ENTER button.

e.g,

Quick Menu Bit rate

Special Playback Mode

Disc Information

Disc format

DVD-R Broadcast Record

AV Record Quality

Exit

3) Press the

/ buttons to select “Play All ORG

Titles” and press the ENTER button.

Quick Menu Bit rate

Special Playback Mode

Disc Information

Disc format

DVD-R Broadcast Record

AV Record Quality

Exit

Intro scan

Instant Digest Play

Repeat All ORG Titles

Play All ORG Titles

Playback starts from the beginning of title 1.

Notes

•To stop All ORG Title Play, press the STOP button twice. (However, doing this when you are playing a title recorded in the HDD while recording on the HDD ( page 42) will stop the recording.) Alternatively, press the QUICK MENU button to display the Quick Menu, and press the / buttons to select “Cancel Play All ORG Titles” and press the ENTER button.

• When the last title is complete, Play All ORG Titles stops.

• If you select “Repeat All ORG Titles” at step 3, Play All ORG Titles repeats.

•A location where you last stopped Play All ORG Titles is memorized. Playback will resume from there.

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Checking the detailed information on a selected title (Title Information page 84)

1) At step 2 on page 30, select a title (chapter) then press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu appears.

2) Press the

/ buttons to select “Title

Information”, then press the ENTER button.

Detailed information of a selected title (chapter) appears. Press the

/ buttons to change the

chapter.

Notes

• If you press the QUICK MENU button on the Title Information screen, you can select “Edit Title Name”, “Edit Chapter Name”, “Genre”, or “Record Date & Time”. If you press the / / / buttons to access them and input characters, you can use Library function ( page 81) more easily. When you select “Lock”, you can protect recorded contents ( page 43).

• By pressing the O button, you can return to the previous display.

•To exit these steps, press the CONTENT MENU button.

Sorting the title list

You can sort the title list or perform a search by genre.

1) Press the CONTENT MENU button.

The Title List is displayed.

2) Press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu is displayed.

3) Use the

/ buttons to select the Display

Changeover, and press ENTER button.

4) Use the

Quick Menu

Title Information

Create Thumbnail

High Speed Dubbing

Rate Conversion Dubbing

DVD-R Broadcast Record

Chapter Function

AV Record Quality

Edit Function

Special Playback Mode

Disc Information

DVD-R Broadcast Record

Display Changeover

AV Record Quality

Title Delete

Exit

/ buttons to select a display option,

Arrange

Sort By Genre

and press ENTER button.

• Arrange

Titles are listed according to the specified sorting conditions. Use the / buttons to select a sorting option, and press ENTER button.

• Sort By Genre

Titles are sorted and listed according registered genre. Use the

/ buttons to select a genre, and

press ENTER button.

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Note

• The setting changed with Arrange or Sort By Genre, returns to the original setting when you exit the CONTENT MENU.

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Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued)

Jumping to the page of title list

1) Press the CONTENT MENU button.

The Title List is displayed.

2) Press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu is displayed.

3) Use the

/ button to select Appointed Page

Jump and press ENTER.

4) Use the direction button or number buttons to specify a page number.

Appointed Page Jump

Page Number

--8

•

/ buttons or ADJUST ( / ) button: Enters a

page number.

•Clear: Cancels the page number that is entered.

5) Enter the page number to specify and press ENTER.

A Title List of the specified page is displayed.

Tips on playback

Introduction

During playback, you can do the following:

Switch playback to another disc

Press the STOP button to stop playback. Then press the HDD or DVD button to select a

disc you want to play.

Switch the picture to view TV broadcasts

Press the STOP button to stop playback.

Start recording

Press the STOP button to stop playback. Then press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc on which you want to record, and press the REC button to start recording.

Screen Protection

If you pause playback or display a menu and leave it still for about 15 minutes, the recorder switches the output picture source to a TV broadcast or connected equipment. A still picture may be displayed after all titles are played. In this case, the screen protection activates after about 10 seconds.

Note

• If you pause playback for 15 minutes or more while the TIMESLIP indicator illuminates on the front panel, the recorder goes back to the playback mode. When reaching the end of a title, the still image at the end of a title is displayed until you press the TIMESLIP button.

Status display

Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder.

Status display

e.g.

Main on-screen displays (Depending on the disc, some of these may not appear.)

: Playback :Pause : Stop :Fast-forward :Fast-reverse :Forward skip* :Reverse skip*

x1/2

:Forward slow-motion

x1/2

:Reverse slow-motion :Forward frame by frame playback :Reverse frame by frame playback : Recording : Recording pause

Title

: When title playback is completed

End

: Instant skip : Instant replay

Chapter

: Chapter division

Divide

* The following information is also displayed with the

mark.

HDD

DVD-RAM

: Title number/Title name and

Chapter number/Chapter name

DVD-VIDEO

: Title number/Chapter number

VCD

: Track number

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Notes

•To disable the status display, set “On Screen Display” ( page 140) to “Off”.

•You can add the current status of the settings to this display. See

Notes

• Do not move the recorder during playback. It may damage the disc.

• Occasionally the picture may stop at the last scene, or the main menu may appear after playing. If you display a still picture such as the main menu on the TV screen for a prolonged period, the TV may be damaged (image burn). To prevent this, press the STOP button to stop playback.

page 63.

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HDD

DVD-RAM

Programming a recording (REC MENU)

Use the REC MENU to programme a recording. It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. It will also be convenient when you programme the same contents again for serial shows. For more information, see “Before Recording” ( Be careful when you programme a recording across the change-over of Daylight-saving time (

page 68).

page 69).

During stop, press REC MENU.

The REC MENU appears. e.g.

REC MENU

REC

Timer Programing

CHExecution Date Start End Media Audio

– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –

– – –

1/ 1

06/18(We)

Mode Rate Disc

2.0

HDD

19:25

Press ENTER.

“√” appears in “Execution” column.

ENTER

REC

Timer Programing

CHExecution Date Start End Media Audio

– – –

1/ 1

–– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –

Mode Rate Disc

HDD

06/18(We)

2.0

19:25

Select an item by pressing / , then press ADJUST (

ENTER

When complete, press ENTER.

/ ) to set the item.

REC

Timer Programing

CHExecution Date Start End Media Audio

• Refer to the setting items on the next page.

•You can also set the item by pressing the

1/ 1

–– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –

HDD

06/18(We)

Mode Rate Disc

2.0

19:25

/ buttons.

To programme another recording, press the button to

ENTER

move to the top of the next line, then repeat steps 2 to 4.

Press REC MENU to exit.

Your programme is entered.

REC MENU

• If you want to turn off the power, press the power button.

Introduction

Setting items

Execution

Date

Start

End

Media

Mode (Picture Quality)

Rate

(Bit Rate)

Audio

√

1-99, L1, L2, AV2 Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday

to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday.

DVD HDD AB

Manual Auto

1.4, 2.0-9.2

D1* D2*

L-PCM

* See page 150 for details.

Records the broadcast programme that is set with programmed recording marked with a check (√).

Select a channel you want to record.

Select a date of a TV programme you want to record.

Enter a starting time of recording. (An initial setting is 10 minutes later.) You can also use the number buttons under the lid.

Enter an end time. (Set the timer to begin recording no sooner than 2 minutes past the current time. Recording must not exceed 8 hours.) You can also use the number buttons under the lid.

When you record on a DVD-RAM disc. When you record on an HDD. When you use A + B (double-side) recording ( page 74). The Mode

is automatically set to Auto. Standard setting of recording time and picture quality. (Not applicable

when “L-PCM” is selected.) For longer recording, but inferior to “SP” in picture quality. (Not

applicable when “L-PCM” is selected.) Customized setting of rate (bit rate). To set a rate automatically according to the remaining volume of the

disc. (If the disc does not have room for the TV programme, the programme cannot be recorded to the end.) When you select an HDD, the recorder records for a length of time corresponding to that of a blank DVD-RAM disc (4.7GB). Not applicable to a recording for 2.5 hours or longer.

Not applicable when “SP”, “LP” or “Auto” is selected. You can set a rate at intervals of 0.2Mbps from 2.0 to 9.2. (The upper limit of the value depends on the “Sound Quality” setting.)

Standard setting. Superior to D1. It is recommended for recording music programmes. Best sound quality. Recommended for recording uncompressed original digital

audio. High data rate of L-PCM may result in shorter programme length.

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Editing

The digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories is used for D1 and D2. Dolby Digital is set at 192 kbps for

Notes

• See page 70, 157 for details on “Mode”, “Rate”, and “Audio”.

• Other recording procedures are also available. See page 67.

• When you set the bit rate below about 4.0 Mbps, playback of some speed may not work correctly. There will be noise, and the picture quality is lower than other rate settings.

D1 and 384 kbps for D2.

Suggestions for the picture quality setting

• For normal recording or when you cannot decide which mode to choose.

Select “SP”.

• When you do not have to preserve the recorded content longer.

Select “LP”. Inferior to “SP” in picture quality, but it can record longer.

•To record a high picture quality

Select “Manual” to set a desired bit rate. The higher the bit rate, better the picture quality is, but shorter the recording length becomes. We recommend that you set about 6.0 Mbps to 6.8 Mbps. For saving discs to make a collection of dramas or cartoons, 3.2 Mbps is also recommended. You can fill a double sided disc with about 14 progams of 30 minutes from which unnecessary portions are deleted.

•To fill the disc

Select “Auto”. A bit rate is calculated automatically according to the remaining volume of the disc. Some contents may not be recorded on the disc even if you select this function. This is not the function to make full use of the remaining space capacity.

Function setup

Others

Basic operations

Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued)

Setting the details for every programmed recording

You can specify detail items for each of your programmed recording.

1) Press the QUICK MENU button at step 3 on page 36.

The Quick Menu is displayed.

e.g.

2) Use the

REC

Timer Programing

Quick Menu

CHExecution Date Start End Media Audio

AV Record Quality

Edit title Name

PDC On DVD-R Broadcast Record DVD-R Broadcast Record

Saving Mode

AV Record Quality

Chap. Mute

Genre Setting

Exit

1/ 1

–– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –

Mode Rate Disc

HDD

/ buttons to select an item and

press ENTER.

AV Record Quality

: Select an item from registered selections (1-5) for the picture and audio quality.

Edit Title Name

: Enter a name for the programmed recording. Use the input screen to enter a name (

PDC On

: Perform the programme PDC recording.

PDC (Programme Delivery Control System)

Programme PDC is a system of telling the recorder when a programme actually starts. Typically, when you want to record a programme you will tell the recorder to start recording, probably, five minutes before the advertised starting time of the programme and to finish ten minutes or so after the programme is due to finish. So even if the programme starts early or finishes late you will normally still get to see what you wanted to record. However when live programmes over-run or the day’s television schedule is changed from that advertized, you may miss the desired programme which may have been delayed or even cancelled and the recorder will record the programme even if it is two or more hours late. With PDC, you enter the exact start time and the recorder will wait until the signal is sent to confirm the programme is starting and the recorder will record the programme even if it is two or more hours late.

PDC Off

: Perform the normal programmed recording.

DVD-R Broadcast Record

: Change the setting for writing on the DVD-R ( page 143) for each programmed recording.

06/18(We)

2.0

19:25

page 24).

Saving Mode

: Use this feature when you want to save space while using the best picture quality rate for recording. You can normally use 9.2 Mbps for recording and reduce the rate temporarily for the portion where the high rate is not required if the picture is fairly constant. Off : This feature is disabled and the normal

recording is performed.

On : This feature is enabled.

Notes

• When the audio quality is set to “L-PCM”, the

picture quality is set to “Manual 8.0 Mbps”. When the audio quality is set to any other selection, the picture quality is set to “Manual 9.2 Mbps”.

• While this is set On, you cannot change the mode

or rate.

• The space availability may not change, depending

on the picture contents.

Chap. Mute

: This feature automatically creates divisions for chapters when no audio (no audible sound) portion is found. For example, when you have recorded a programme of music clips, you can use this feature to jump to the beginning of a clip during playback. It does not create completely independent chapters or automatically divide into chapters when no audio portion is found. Off : This feature is disabled. On : Division for chapters when no audio portion

is found.

Notes

• Divisions for chapters may not be created,

depending on the contents of the programme or the condition of no audio portion, or it may be created at different positions. A division for a chapter may be created within a music clip.

• Depending on the specification made for the

recording sound level, a division for a chapter may not be created or it may be created at different positions.

• Divisions for chapters cannot be created during

playback (including Chase Play and Title Playback by HDD) or while the CONTENT MENU is displayed.

Genre Setting

: You can set a genre before setting programmed recording. To see the registered list, refer to Genre Setting (

page 143).

Set the genre according to recording contents.

3) Use the

/ buttons to make a selection, and

press ENTER.

The selection you have made for programmed recording is shown under the REC MENU/Timer Programing.

Introduction

Shifting a time period of a recording (Time Shift)

If a prior TV programme extends beyond its scheduled time and into one that you programmed, you can shift the programmed start and end time of the recording.

e.g.

21:00 21:54

Time Shift

20 mintes extend

21:20

1) Press the REC MENU button.

The REC MENU appears.

2) Press the want to shift the time period.

3) Open the lid of the remote control and press the EXTEND button.

“Start Time” and “End Time” are ready to be input.

4) Press the EXTEND button repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, “Start Time” and “End Time” is shifted in 10 minutes intervals to, up to 60 minutes later.

5) Press the ENTER button.

6) Press the REC MENU button to exit.

Note

• If you have shifted the start or end time when setting programmed recording for every week or every day, set them back to the original time.

/ buttons to select an entry you

Adding a programme entry

1) Press the REC MENU button.

The REC MENU appears.

2) Press the press the ENTER button.

3) Press the press the ADJUST button to set the item.

4) When complete, press the ENTER button.

5) Press the REC MENU button to exit.

button to select a blank line, then

/ buttons to select the item, then

22:14

Deleting a programme entry

1) Press the REC MENU button.

The REC MENU appears.

2) Press the want to delete.

3) Press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu appears.

4) Press the / buttons to select “Program Cancel”, then press the ENTER button.

Check the message, then delete the entry.

5) Press the REC MENU button to exit.

/ buttons to select an entry you

Changing an entry

1) Press the REC MENU button.

The REC MENU appears.

2) Press the want to change, then press the ENTER button.

3) Press the press the ADJUST button to set the item.

4) Press the ENTER button.

The modification is registered.

5) Press the REC MENU button to exit.

Important note

•You cannot change any entry within 5 minutes before recording start time. You can only delete the programming.

Note

•You can set a programme entry for the broadcast programme that the start time has passed when you do not have any programme entry specified within 10 minutes, but no recording is made during the period from the start time for programme entry until the actual start of recording.

/ buttons to select an entry you

/ buttons to select an item, then

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Editing

Function setup

Others

Basic operations

REC-MENU

Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued)

Using elapsed programming data (Make an entry of the same TV programme)

1) Press the REC MENU button.

The REC MENU appears.

2) Press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu appears.

3) Press the

/ buttons to select “Elapsed

Programing”, then press the ENTER button.

The list of the past entry records appears. The latest 9 entries are listed. You can access following and previous pages by

pressing the PICTURE SEARCH (

4) Press the

/ buttons to select an entry you

/ ) button.

want to use, then press the ENTER button.

Information corresponding to the selected programme appears on the Timer Programing list.

5) Press the

/ buttons to select an item, then

press the ADJUST button to modify the item.

6) When complete, press the ENTER button.

7) Press the REC MENU button to exit.

Note

• The recorder stores the latest 36 entries. A new entry erases the oldest one when the number of entries is over

36.

Remaining volume

1) Press the REC MENU button.

The REC MENU appears.

2) Press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu appears.

3) Press the

/ button to select “Disc Budget

Calculation” then press the ENTER button.

The Disc Budget Calculation menu appears.

4) Press the

/ buttons to select an entry, then press the ENTER button or press the ADJUST button.

The recorder calculates on a bar graph how much a specific programme (identified by a check mark) will occupy on the disc.

Pressing the ADJUST button can display or remove the check mark.

e.g.

REC

Disc Budget Calculation

CH Date

10 42

Select Return Adjust Revise List

Selected entry

Start End Media Audio

–

11:50

11:30

6/18(Wed)

6/19(Thu) 6/19(Thu) 6/20(Fri)

Elapsed AvailableSelected(current)

()

– – –

22:00 23:30 23:30

Available disc volume

HDD DVD HDD DVD

MN MN LP SP

Rate

6. 0

6. 021:30

2. 222:30

4. 4 20:30

06/17(Tu)

D2 D2 D1 D2

DVDHDD

REC-MENU

19:25

ResultMode

End

When the entry item is marked X, the recording does not end. Change the setting.

5) Correct the parameters of the entry if necessary.

(Skip to step 7 if you do not need this.)

You can change “Media”, “Mode”, “Rate”, and “Audio”.

Select an item you want to modify and press the ENTER button. The item will be ready to be altered. Press the ADJUST button to modify. When complete, press the ENTER button.

6) Press the

button.

Programme modification is registered.

7) Press the REC MENU button to exit the GUI.

Notes

• When a Reservation disc is inserted in the recorder ( page 75), you cannot check the remaining volume of other discs.

•You can calculate up to eight programmes at a time for remaining volume, starting from one closer to the start time of the programme entry.

Tips on recording

Introduction

To stop recording

Press the STOP button.

To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary portion)

During recording, press the PAUSE button. To resume recording, press it again.

Note

•Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter at that point.

To stop a programmed recording

To finish,

Press the

When you press it once, a message appears. While the message is displayed, press the again. (This operation is not applicable while a menu is displayed.)

To pause recording,

Press the

To resume recording, press it again.

button on the front panel twice.

button once

button on the front panel.

To change a TV channel to be recorded

1) During recording, press the PAUSE button.

Recording pauses.

2) Press the CHANNEL button to change the channel.

3) Press the PAUSE button to resume recording.

To view a TV programme while recording another

1) Start recording on this recorder.

2) Press the TV/DVR button on the remote control.

3) Using the channel selector of the TV, select a desired channel on the TV.

If you press the TV/DVR button again, you will go back to the display that you are recording.

Note

• If you start the GUI display while watching a TV programme, you will go back to the recording display.

To record and play at the same time

To start recording while playing a disc

Stop playback, then select the other disc by pressing the HDD or DVD button, and start recording on that disc.

To play a disc while recording on another disc

Select the disc that is not being recorded by pressing the HDD or DVD button, and start playback on the disc.

To set an end time while recording is in progress

1) During recording, press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu appears.

2) Press the then press the ENTER button.

The display changes as follows: e.g.

3) Press the press the ADJUST button to change the value.

4) Press the ENTER button.

Note

• By setting an end time, it is memorized as a programmed one, and the indicator in the front panel display illuminates to indicate that the recorder keeps an entry of recording.

•You cannot change the end time, once the setting is completed.

• The programmed end time must be set for after 5 minutes from the current time.

/ buttons to select “End Time”

End Time

14:13

/ buttons to select an item then

To turn the power off automatically after completing a programmed recording

1) While performing a programmed recording, press the QUICK MENU button.

The Quick Menu appears.

2) Press the Off” then press the ENTER button.

/ buttons to select “Auto Power

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Editing

Function setup

Others

Basic operations

Tips on recording (continued)

To delay the end time while executing a programmed recording

Press the EXTEND button under the lid of the remote control.

When you press it once, the current end time appears. Each time you press the button, the end time (displayed in the front panel display) is delayed in 10 minutes increments, up to 60 minutes.

Notes

• Pressing any button other than the EXTEND button completes this procedure to determine the end time.

• This operation must be performed prior to 1 minute before the programmed end time.

•A recording automatically finishes when the disc is full or when the recording exceeds 8 hours regardless of whether or not you delayed the end time.

To play a title recorded on the HDD while recording on the HDD (Recorded Title Play in HDD)

HDD

This function works only during HDD recording. You cannot play a title recorded on a DVD-RAM disc simultaneously with DVD-RAM recording.

1) While recording on the HDD, press the CONTENT MENU button.

2) Press the

/ / / buttons to select a

desired title, then press the ENTER button.

Playback of the selected title starts. Pressing the STOP button stops playback, and the

content that is being recorded appears on the display. If you press the PLAY button, playback resumes from the location you last stopped.

Notes

• While you are using this function, the following operations/ functions are not available.

- Programmed playback (Repeat playback, intro scan, etc.)

- Editing (Playlist programming, dubbing, title/chapter

naming, title thumbnail setting)

• While performing relay recording ( function is not available.

page 74), this

To record broadcast programmes on DVD-R

When recording, make sure that “DVD-R Broadcast Record” is set to “On” (

page 143). For programmed recording, set “DVD-R Broadcast Record” to “On” for each programmed recording. (

page 38)

Notes

•You cannot close the disc tray automatically at the recording start time. If you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc, load it on the recorder beforehand.

• While recording, you cannot change the settings of a programme, such as the channel, mode, etc.

• The number of titles cannot exceed in any case 99 for a DVD-RAM and 198 for the HDD.

•You cannot record on both an HDD and a DVD-RAM disc at the same time (except relay recording).

• The maximum length of a recording is 8 hours. Recording automatically stops when length exceeds 8 hours.

• While performing a programmed recording, you cannot programme a new entry.

•You may not be able to start recording if there is too little time before a programmed recording begins.

• If a power failure occurs during a programmed recording, a recorded content between the power failure and power recovery is lost.

• If an HDD starts programmed recording while you are playing a disc in the DVD drive, the picture may pause momentarily.

• When you record monaural sound, the same sound is recorded to both left and right channel.

•To select NICAM, set “NICAM” to “On” (

• When you set “DVD-R Broadcast Record” to “Mode I” or “Mode II” ( bilingual programme (main or sub) is recorded. When setting “DVD-R Broadcast Record” to “Off”, you need to have set “NICAM” to “On”. (If the NICAM setting is “Off”, the NICAM sound will not be recorded.)

page 143), only the selected sound of the

page 140).

Entering the recording format on the DVD-R

When “DVD-R Broadcast Record” is set to “Off”, make sure “NICAM” is set to “On” and “L-PCM” is selected for sound.

Introduction

To delete recorded content

Important note

Any deleted Original title or Original chapter (

page

112) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc.

ENTER

/ / /

DELETE

1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)” (

page 30) to

select a title (chapter).

2) Open the lid of the remote control and press the DELETE button.

Alternatively

Press the QUICK MENU button, then press the

/ buttons to select “Title Delete” (“Chapter Delete”) from the Quick Menu and press the ENTER button.

3) Check the message and press the

/ buttons

to select “Yes”, then press the ENTER button.

To protect recorded content

You can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (Original).

1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)” (

page 30) to

select a title.

2) Press the QUICK MENU button, and press the

/ buttons to select “Title Information”. Then

press the ENTER button.

3) Press the QUICK MENU button in “Title Information” screen, and press the

/ buttons to select “Lock” from the Quick Menu. Then press the ENTER button.

The mark

Notes

•To cancel protection, repeat this procedure.

• Disc initialization erases all titles on a disc even if they are protected.

• If you perform All HDD Titles Delete, all titles are deleted from HDD including those protected.

appears.

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Notes

• Deleting a title (a chapter) decreases the numbers of the succeeding titles (chapters).

•A chapter of about 5 seconds or shorter may not be deleted. Deleting a short chapter may not change the display of the available disc volume.

• Deleting a playlist ( page 112) title/chapter does not affect the original title/chapter.

• Deleting an original ( page 112) title/chapter affects all the corresponding playlist title/chapters.

• Deleting all chapters in a title erases the title itself.

• Chapters in a title which contains still pictures cannot be deleted.

Editing

Function setup

Others

Basic operations

HDD

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RAM

VCD

Quick Menu operation

To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode.

e.g.

Quick Menu

3D(N-2-2)

Bit Rate

Special Playback Mode

Exit

Opening a Quick Menu

Press QUICK MENU.

The Quick Menu appears.

QUICK MENU

To exit the Quick Menu

Press the QUICK MENU button again.

Alternatively

Select “Exit” with the ENTER button.

/ buttons, then press the

Press / to select an item, then press ENTER.

ENTER

Functions in a Quick Menu

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience.

Introduction

To play repeatedly (Repeat playback)

You can repeat a desired section.

Disc:

HDD

DVD-RAM

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Status: Play

Special Playback Mode

Item:

A sub menu appears. Use the / buttons and ENTER button to make a selection.

A-B Repeat

: You can designate a portion in a title or track to repeat continuously. If you select “A-B Repeat” and press the ENTER button, the following display appears. Perform steps 1 and 2 below.

e.g.

Set A

repeat

To cancel the procedure, press the \ button.

1) Press the ENTER button at the beginning of the

segment (point A) you want to repeat.

The location of point A is memorized. The display changes to “Set B”.

2) Press the ENTER button at the end of the

segment (point B).

The location of point B is memorized, and repeat playback begins between point A and B.

Title repeat

: To repeat the same title.

Chapter repeat

: To repeat the same chapter.

Track repeat

: To repeat the same track.

Disc repeat

: To repeat the entire disc.

Repeat All ORG Titles

To repeat all original titles in a disc.

Repeat All PL Titles

To repeat all playlist titles in a disc.

Cancel repeat

: (in Repeat playback mode)

To resume normal playback. Playback of an HDD or DVD-RAM stops.

Notes

• Some discs may not permit repeat operation.

•You cannot use repeat playback in conjunction with Random play.

• If you press the STOP button during repeat playback, this operation is canceled.

• While you are performing repeat playback on an HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, other operations except pause play is not available.

To play in random order (Random play)

You can play sections in random order.

Disc: Status: Stop / Play

Item:

Special Playback Mode

A sub menu appears. Use the / buttons and ENTER button to make a selection.

Title random

Plays all titles in a loaded disc in random order. Each title is played beginning from chapter 1.

Chapter random

Plays all chapters in a current title in random order.

Track random

Plays all tracks on a loaded disc in random order.

Cancel random

: (in Random play mode)

Resumes normal playback.

Notes

• Some discs may not permit random playback operation.

•You cannot use the random playback function in conjunction with the memory playback function.

•You cannot use the random playback function in conjunction with the repeat playback function.

• Pressing the STOP button during random operation cancels random playback.

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Editing

Function setup

Others

Basic operations

Quick menu operation (Continued)

To play in favorite order (Memory playback)

You can select 30 titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in favorite order. (To play contents in an HDD or DVD-RAM disc in favorite order, make a playlist. For details, see “Editing” on

page 111.)

Disc:

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Status: Stop / Play Item:

Special Playback Mode

A sub menu appears. Use the / buttons and ENTER button to make a selection.

Memory list

: If you select this and press the ENTER button, the following display appears. Perform the steps below.

e.g.

01 T CT 11 T CT 21 T CT 02 T CT 12 T CT 22 T CT 03 T CT 13 T CT 23 T CT 04 T CT 14 T CT 24 T CT 05 T CT 15 T CT 25 T CT 06 T CT 16 T CT 26 T CT 07 T CT 17 T CT 27 T CT 08 T CT 18 T CT 28 T CT 09 T CT 19 T CT 29 T CT 10 T CT 20 T CT 30 T CT

1) Input numbers of a titles, chapters, or tracks by

using the number buttons, in favorite order.

Input each number. To cancel the numbers, press the CLEAR button. To input a chapter number, press the

/ buttons

to shift the cursor.

2) Press the

/ buttons to select the next box,

then perform step 1).

To select another chapter in the same title, you do not need to select the title number. Repeat these steps if necessary. You can programme up to 30 selections into memory.

3) Press the ENTER button.

Memory

: (in normal playback mode)

To display an entry box for one programme selection.

Memory release

: (in memory playback mode)

To resume normal playback.

Memory repeat

: (in memory playback mode)

To repeat a current memory playback.

Notes

• Some discs may not permit memory playback operation.

• Inputting numbers of titles, chapters or tracks that a disc does not contain will result in error.

•You cannot programme/change selections during memory playback. To change selections, cancel memory playback by pressing the STOP button.

• When you turn off the power, the selected memory is erased.

•You can exit the memory playback display by pressing the O button.

Introduction

HDD

DVD-RAM

To display the current bit rate

HDD

DVD-RAM

Disc:

Status: Stop / Play Item:

Note

•To turn off the bit rate display, select this item again.

Bit rate

DVD-VIDEO

To use virtual surround sound effect

You can obtain expansive virtual surround sound effects from just two speakers. (3-D sound)

HDD

DVD-RAM

Disc:

Status: Play Item:

A sub menu appears. Use the / buttons and ENTER button to make a selection.

3D (N-2-2

DVD-VIDEO

)

Off

3D effect is turned off.

3D effect is activated.

Headphone

A 3D effect designed especially for headphone sound is activated.

VCD

To programme the recorder to turn itself off automatically after an operation is finished

Disc: Status: During timer programme recording, dubbing, creating DVD-R, setting Block Delete, or performing Physical Format.

Item:

Note

• This function will be canceled if the initial operation was not completed properly, e.g., canceled or interrupted.

Auto Power Off

To playback each title from the beginning

HDD

Disc:

Status: Play Item:

Restart Title

To exit the Quick Menu

DVD-RAM

HDD

Disc:

Status: While the Quick Menu is displayed. Item:

DVD-VIDEO

Exit

VCD

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Notes

•You may notice a change in apparent volume level when using this function.

• This function may not work depending on the sound format and the setting (

• Dolby Surround Pro Logic may not work at all or correctly when using the 3D sound effect.

page 59).

To check information on a title

HDD

DVD-RAM

Title Information

Disc:

Status: Play, Displaying the CONTENT MENU or LIBRARY, or selecting parts in the EDIT MENU screen.

Item:

Editing

Function setup

Others

Playback

GUI (Graphical User Interface) will help you to make more easier and entertaining playback.

Playing at various speeds Locating by entering the number Pausing a TV broadcast to

resume later Playing a TV programme

currently being recorded Selecting the camera angle Selecting the Sound Selecting Subtitles Zooming a picture Watching a TV broadcast in the

sub window (P in P Playback) Checking the current status and

settings Using the graphic remote

control (Virtual Remote)

Playback

HDD

DVD-RAM

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Playing at various speeds

HDD

DVD-RAM

Playing in fast reverse or fast forward

DVD-VIDEO

During normal playback, press PICTURE SEARCH.

VCD

PLAY

INSTANT REPLAY

INSTANT SKIP

Notes

• The sound is muted and the subtitles are turned off during fast reverse and fast forward operation.

• The playback speed may vary depending on the disc.

To resume normal playback

Press the PLAY button.

: Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback

Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes.

Time bar display

Fast-forward or fast-reverse playback automatically displays a time bar.

e.g.

For details, see

Pause TV

12:57:43 22:57:43

19:57:48Location

page 64.

To skip the contents for a while

HDD

DVD-RAM

During playback, press the INSTANT SKIP button.

Every time you press the button, the specified time period is skipped. To specify the time period to skip, use the Instant Skip Interval under Operational Settings. (

page 141)

To skip back momentarily

HDD

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RAM

VCD

During normal playback, press the INSTANT REPLAY button.

Every time you press the button, the recorder goes backward for the specified time period and resumes playback. To specify the time period to go back, use the Instant Replay Interval under Operational Settings. (

page 141)

Notes

• Some discs may not permit this operation.

• Depending on disc structure, some operations may be limited.

• Depending on playback status, some operations may not work.

Introduction

Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track

HDD

DVD-RAM

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Press SKIP ( / ) repeatedly until the chapter or track number you want appears.

Playback starts from the selected chapter or track.

Notes

• Some titles may not display chapter numbers.

• When playing the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, you can access chapters only in the current title if “HDD/RAM Title Play” ( page 141) is set to “Title Resume”. To access chapters in other titles, set to ”Serial Playback”.

• When playing a DVD video disc, you can locate chapters only in the current title if “DVD Title Stop” ( “On”. To access chapters in other titles, set to “Off”. However, in this instance even though you press the SKIP button ( to go back to the previous title, playback starts not from the last chapter of the title but from the first chapter.

Playing in slow-motion

HDD

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RAM

: Playback starts from the beginning of the next

chapter or track.

: Playback starts from the beginning of the current

chapter or track. When you press twice, playback starts from the beginning of the previous chapter or track.

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VCD

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

)

Dubbing

Press SLOW during playback.

PLAY

Notes

• Slow-motion does not provide smooth playback.

• When playing contents recorded in “Pause TV” or “Chase Play”, reverse slow-motion playback is not available.

• When playing a VIDEO CD, reverse slow-motion playback is not available.

• The speed level displayed is approximate.

: Forward slow-motion : Reverse slow-motion

Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes.

To resume normal playback

Press the PLAY button.

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Various speed playback (Continued)

Playing frame by frame

HDD

PLAY

To resume normal playback

Press the PLAY or PAUSE button.

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RAM

VCD

During playback, press PAUSE.

PAUSE

A still picture is displayed.

Press FRAME ( / ).

: Playback direction : Opposite direction

Notes

• Sound is muted during frame by frame playback.

• Frame by frame playback cannot provide smooth playback.

• Pressing the FRAME button may advance the picture more than 1 frame at a time.

• Depending on the scene, some frames may not be played.

• When playing contents in the “Pause TV” mode or the “Chase Play” mode, frame by frame playback is not available.

• When playing a VIDEO CD, frame by frame playback is not available.

Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures)

HDD

TIMESLIP

DVD

V-REMOTE

LIBRARY

REC

PAUSE

REC MENU EDIT MENU

ENTER

DVD

INSTANT SKIPINSTANT REPLAY

CONTENT MENU

PLAYSTOP

QUICK MENU

Press PLAY.

PLAY

Press FRAME ( / ).

The first still picture on a disc is displayed.

: Displays the next still picture.

: Displays the previous still picture.

DVD-RAM

Playback

HDD

DVD-RAM

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Locating by entering the number

HDD

DVD-RAM

Locating by entering the number of a desired section

Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section.

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Press T.SEARCH.

If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2.

T.SEARCH

Press

you want to locate.

ENTER

e.g.

e.g. When you want to locate a chapter.

Title

001

Chapter

to select a section (title or chapter)

001Title

001

Chapter

Introduction

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Playback

Recording

Press the number buttons to enter a number of the section.

e.g. To enter 25, press “2”, then press “5”.

123

456

789

Press ENTER.

Open the lid.

CLEAR

Notes

• Pressing the CLEAR button resets the numbers. To clear the display, press the T.SEARCH button several times (depending on the disc).

• This method of locating a title is available only on a disc that contains title numbers.

• If a title recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM is erased, the numbers of the following titles decrease respectively.

• When you record a new title (Original), it is added prior to current Playlist titles, and each following Playlist title reference number will advance by a factor of 1.

ENTER

Playback starts from the selected location.

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Playback

Locating by entering the number (Continued)

Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search)

Press T.SEARCH.

You may have to press repeatedly, depending on the

T.SEARCH

Press the number buttons and / to enter the desired time location on the disc.

123

456

789

ENTER

disc. Press the button until the following display appears.

e.g.

e.g. To enter 1 hour, 25 minutes, and 30 seconds

“1” → “ ” → “2” → “5” → “ ” → “3” → “0”

hour minute second

Title Time

001

00:0000

HDD

DVD-RAM

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected location.

ENTER

Open the lid.

CLEAR

Notes

• Some discs may not respond to this process.

• Some scenes may not be accessed precisely as you specified.

• This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of an HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD video disc or within a current track of a VIDEO CD/audio CD.

• Pressing the CLEAR button resets the numbers.

Playback

HDD

Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later

Introduction

This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later, more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on the HDD.

While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder, press TIMESLIP.

TIMESLIP

The current picture pauses. The recorder begins to store the broadcast on the HDD the moment you press the TIMESLIP button.

Resume playback by pressing PAUSE or PLAY.

PAUSE

PLAY

Locate a scene you want by the following methods.

Fast-forward/fast-reverse:

Press the PICTURE SEARCH button.

Slow-motion:

Press the SLOW

Forward frame by frame play:

First press the PAUSE button then press the FRAME

•You can confirm how far you are from the current broadcast by pressing the TIME BAR button.

• Resume playback may not start immediately after you press the PLAY or PAUSE button.

button.

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

•To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.

•You can play in fast-forward to within 10 seconds prior to the current broadcast. To view the current broadcast, press the TIMESLIP button to exit this playback mode.

Press TIMESLIP to exit this mode.

FRAME

TIME BAR

PICTURE SEARCH

SLOW

Notes

• This function is not available during recording.

• While using this pause TV recording, reverse slow-motion playback and reverse frame by frame playback are not available.

•Pause TV recording stops when the HDD is filled up. It will not begin if the HDD is full.

• While using this pause TV recording, you cannot programme the recorder.

•Pause TV recording does not start to work automatically at turning–on of the power. Every time you want to use this function, perform the steps 1 to 4 above.

TIMESLIP

The recorder stops storing the broadcast on the HDD. A message appears and asks you whether you will save the stored data or erase it. Press the button.

/ buttons to select, then press the ENTER

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HDD

Playing a TV programme currently being recorded

You can begin playback from the beginning of a programme currently being recorded. (Time slip recording/playback) You will find this function of great advantage on long programmes, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.

While recording a TV programme on the HDD, press TIMESLIP.

TIMESLIP

Go back to the beginning of the TV programme using SKIP.

The recorder displays a TV programme as it is being recorded.

When you go back to the beginning, playback starts automatically.

You can confirm how far you are from the current broadcast by pressing the TIME BAR button.

Locate a scene you want through the following operations if necessary.

Fast-forward/Fast-reverse:

Press the PICTURE SEARCH button.

Slow-motion:

Press the SLOW

Forward frame by frame play in:

First press the PAUSE button then press the FRAME

•To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.

•You can play in fast-forward to within 10 seconds prior to the current broadcast.

buttons.

button.

Press TIMESLIP to exit.

PAUSE FRAME

PICTURE SEARCH

Notes

• While using time slip recording/playback, reverse slow-motion playback and reverse frame by frame playback operations are not available.

• Time slip recording/playback is not available when recording on a DVD-RAM disc.

• Time slip recording/playback stops when the HDD is filled up. You can play up to a location where the recorder stopped the recording. The time slip recording/playback cannot begin if the HDD is full.

• Time slip recording/playback is not available immediately after a recording starts.

• The playback location will never be identical to the record location in the programme. It will always trail the record location by a few seconds.

• While using time slip recording/playback, you cannot programme the recorder.

• If you want to turn off the power at the end time of recording, finish the setting prior to engaging this function. Auto power off setting is not available in time slip recording/playback mode.

• If you set the auto power off function for the end of recording, the recorder turns off automatically after you exit the mode by pressing the TIMESLIP button, not after the recording is complete.

TIME BAR

PLAY

SLOW

The current broadcast returns.

TIMESLIP

Playback

DVD-VIDEO

Selecting the camera angle

If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching.

Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles.

ANGLE

Press ADJUST while the angle number is displayed on the TV screen.

While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon appears on the TV screen and on the front panel. Press the ANGLE button while the angle icon is flashing.

e.g.

Angle

1 / 6

Total number of angles

Current selection

You can also select the camera angle by pressing the ANGLE button several times.

Angle

1 / 6

Angle icon

Introduction

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

2 / 6

3 / 6

6 / 6

• The angle icon disappears after about 3 seconds if no further selections are made.

Notes

•You can change the camera angle during still playback. The camera angle changes to the new setting when you resume normal playback.

• If you pause a picture immediately after changing a camera angle, the resumed playback picture may not display the new camera angle.

• Depending on the disc, the camera angle may not change even though the angle number changes.

To turn off the angle icon

Set “On Screen Display” in the setup menu to “Off” ( page 140). While the angle icon is flashing on the front panel display, you can change the camera angle.

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Others

HDD

DVD-RAM

Playback

HDD

DVD-RAM

DVD-VIDEO

VCD

Selecting the Sound

You can select a preferred language and a sound format.

Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast.

The current audio setting appears.

AUDIO

Press ADJUST while the audio setting is displayed on the TV screen.

The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list of languages and their codes.

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Var iation of channels depends on the disc or the type of TV broadcast.

• Stereo sound

→ “Stereo” (left channel and right channel) → “Stereo L” (left channel) → “Stereo R” (right channel)

Back to “Stereo”

Dual Mono sound (NICAM) Dual L → Dual R → Dual LR (→ Back to Dual L)

(You can change the mode when Dual broadcasting is on.)

DVD-VIDEO

•

Language name / sound recording system / No. of channels

e.g.

Sound

English

Output

VCD

•

“Stereo” → “Stereo L” → “Stereo R” (→ Back to “Stereo”)

The display turns off if you do not operate for more than 3 seconds.

If you press the select the audio output setting ( the ADJUST button.

2chPCM

Bitstream

/ buttons to select “Output”, you can

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Sounds recorded on the HDD/DVD-RAM disc

According to your setting of “NICAM” on the setup menu screen, ( page 140), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below. Set “NICAM” to “On” or “Off” appropriately.

*See

Setting on the setup screen Type of receiving broadcast Contents of recorded sound Type of record

DVD-R Broadcast Record NICAM Lch Rch

Off Off Mono + NICAM L, R Mono Mono Stereo

Mono + NICAM M1, M2 Mono Mono Stereo Mono + NICAM M1 Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo

On Mono + NICAM L, R L R Stereo

Mono + NICAM M1, M2 M1 M2 Dual Mono* Mono + NICAM M1 M1 M1 Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo

On (Mode I ) Off Mono + NICAM L, R Mono Mono Stereo

Mono + NICAM M1, M2 Mono Mono Stereo Mono + NICAM M1 Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo

On Mono + NICAM L, R L R Stereo

Mono + NICAM M1, M2 M1 M1 Stereo Mono + NICAM M1 M1 M1 Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo

On (Mode II ) Off Mono + NICAM L, R Mono Mono Stereo

Mono + NICAM M1, M2 Mono Mono Stereo Mono + NICAM M1 Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo

On Mono + NICAM L, R L R Stereo

Mono + NICAM M1, M2 M2 M2 Stereo Mono + NICAM M1 M1 M1 Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo

page 73 for details.

Notes

• Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. In this case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate audio from the selections on the disc menu.

• When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to the initial default setting. ( page 136) Depending on the disc, the sound that is specified the disc is played back.

• When you change the audio selection, the display and the audio may mismatch for an instance.

• When you use the bitstream/PCM audio output terminal for connection to an amplifier, you may not be able to change the bilingual audio selection. In this case, set the “Audio Out Select” to “PCM”. ( page 139)

•You cannot change a sound when recorded with “DVD-R Broadcast Record” function set to “On”. ( page 143)

Introduction

Basic operations

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

Output sound conversion table

Setting of “Audio Out Select” ( page 139) in the Initial Settings menu and output jack

Disc

DVD-

video

disc

VIDEO CD

Audio

HDD

DVDRAM

SOUND FORMAT

Dolby Digital

48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit

Linear

PCM

96 kHz/16 bit 96 kHz/20 bit 96 kHz/24 bit

DTS MPEG2 MPEG1

Linear PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit

DTS

Dolby Digital

Linear PCM 48 kHz/16 bit

Dolby Digital

Linear PCM 48 kHz/16 bit

MPEG2

BITSTREAM/PCM DIGITAL

44.1 kHz/16 bit

• Do not select a connection or setting indicated as “Noise” in the above list.

BITSTREAM ANALOG 2CH PCM

AUDIO OUTPUT JACK

Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit

Bitstream

Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit

Bitstream

ANALOG 2CH JACK

48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit

48 kHz/16 bit

44.1 kHz/16 bit

48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit

—

(Noise)

BITSTREAM/PCM DIGITAL

AUDIO OUTPUT JACK

Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit

— —

— Bitstream Bitstream

44.1 kHz/16 bit

44.1 kHz/16 bit Bitstream Bitstream

48 kHz/16 bit

Bitstream

48 kHz/16 bit

Bitstream

ANALOG 2CH JACK

48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit 96 kHz/16 bit 96 kHz/20 bit 96 kHz/24 bit

—

48 kHz/16 bit

44.1 kHz/16 bit

44.1 kHz/16 bit (Noise)

48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit

3D (N-2-2) playback is possible ( page 140)

BITSTREAM/PCM DIGITAL

AUDIO OUTPUT JACK

48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit

—

48 kHz/16 bit

44.1 kHz/16 bit

44.1 kHz/16 bit Bitstream

48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit

ANALOG 2CH JACK

44.1 kHz/16 bit

48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit

—

48 kHz/16 bit

(Noise) 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit

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Playback

Good evening!

Bonsoir!

HDD

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RAM

Selecting Subtitles

You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

SUBTITLESUBTITLE

The current subtitle setting is appears.

e.g.

Subtitle

1– –

Status

Off

The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list of languages and their codes.

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Subtitle Status off

Press to select “Status”, then press ADJUST to select “On”.

Skip to step 3 if “On” is already displayed.

ENTER

Press to select “Subtitle”, then press ADJUST to select a language.

The subtitles of recorded languages appear.

Notes

• Some DVD video discs are set to display subtitles automatically.

• Depending on the scene, subtitles may not appear immediately after you set the subtitle function to on.

• Some DVD video discs will allow you to change subtitle languages and turn subtitles on or off only via the disc menu.

ENTER

The display turns off after about 3 seconds if you do not make a selection.

To turn the subtitles on or off

At step 2, select “Off” by pressing the ADJUST button.

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