TOSHIBA RD-XV45 User Manual

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Introduction

Precautions

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK

MECHANISM.

Power Supply

The power supply is connected and the unit is live when the mains cable is plugged into a 220–240 V, 50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press

[ ON / STANDBY].

WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

Caution

1.Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2.Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided.

3.Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat sources.

4.Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.

5.Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through the cabinet slots or openings as they could touch electrically live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.

6.Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled and enters the unit, consult qualified service personnel.

7.Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.

8.This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off while the mains cable is connected.

9.Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

10.Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet.

11.Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find troubles or not in use.

12.The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

13.Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the unit in multimedia systems.

14.Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of ventilation openings.

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Declaration of Conformity

This product complies with the requirement of the directives

EMC-Directive:	89	/ 336	/ EEC
Low Voltage Directive:	73	/ 23 / EEC
CE Marking:	93	/ 68 / EEC

We declare that the following product: HDD & DVD / Video Cassette Recorder Model RD-XV45KB

Trade Name: TOSHIBA

is in compliance with following Regulations.

EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020: 2002+A1:2003, EN61000-3-2: 2000, EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 EN60065: 2002

EN60825-1 Edition 1.2: 2001

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

This product consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

•Exhausted batteries do not belong in the dustbin.

•You can dispose of them at a collection point for exhausted batteries or special waste.

•Contact your council for details.

For Customer Use:

Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No. located at the back of the unit and enter the information below. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. _____________________

Serial No. _____________________

Connection to Power

Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.

Mains Cord

This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance manufacturer is obtained.

It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to mains.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE

Important

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:-

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the plug.

If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.

Mains Supply: 220 - 240V 50 Hz - AC only

Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked with the letter “E” or by the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

FUSE

BROWN

(Live)

BLUE

(Neutral)

CORD GRIP

OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

•Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.

•Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.

•Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.

•Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

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Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock

and Fire

•Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.

•Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

•If the water is spilled onto the unit accidentally, unplug the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an Authorized Service Centre for servicing.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to allow the inside to dry.

About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

“Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator enables consumers to create stereo DVD-Videos with stunning Dolby Digital sound tracks at home. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs mastered using Dolby Digital Stereo Creator will play back on all DVD-Video players.”

Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.

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

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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Accessories Supplied

• Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries

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•RF cable

•Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

• Quick Guide

• Registration card

Maintenance

SERVICING

•Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting” on pages 92 to 96 before returning the product.

•If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no userserviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the mains cable, and consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre.

CLEANING THE CABINET

•Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

HDD	HDD HANDLING

•HDD is a precision apparatus that is susceptible to vibration, strong impact or dirt.

Depending on the installation environment or handling, the unit may become partially damaged or in the worst case, recording or replaying may not be available. Especially while the HDD is in motion, do not subject it to vibration or strong impact or pull out the power plug. And if a power failure occurs, the content of the recording / replaying programme may be lost.

HDD	MOVING THE UNIT

•HDD rotates at high speed when in operation. Be sure that rotation has stopped and then move the unit without subjecting it to strong impact or vibration.

DVD	CLEANING DISCS

•When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

DVD	CLEANING THE DISC LENS

•If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

DVD	DISC HANDLING

•Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

•Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

VCR	AUTO HEAD CLEANING

•Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a videotape, so that you can see a clear picture.

•Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV programme reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long extended period of use, or the usage of rental or

worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in the unit may need to be cleaned.

1.Please visit your local Audio / Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2.If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre.

Note

•Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

•Clean video heads only when problems occur.

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Table of contents
Introduction ............................................	2
Precautions ...........................................................	2
Features ................................................................	7
Choosing a disc.....................................................	9
Guide to the Owner’s Manual..............................	14
Functional Overview............................................	15
Installing batteries in the remote control .............	19
HDD / DVD / VCR modes switching....................	19
Guide to Display Information...............................	20
Guide to Setup Menu ..........................................	20
Front Panel Display Guide ..................................	21

Editing ...................................................	69
Disc editing ..........................................................	69
Deleting titles .......................................................	70
Protecting / Undo protecting titles........................	72
Editing title names ...............................................	72
Deleting a part of a title........................................	73
Dividing a title ......................................................	75
Combining titles ...................................................	76
Moving titles.........................................................	77
Chapter Marker....................................................	78
Adding titles to a Playlist......................................	80

Connections .........................................	22
Connections ........................................................	22
Basic Setup...........................................	24
For the first time use ...........................................	24
Channel Setting...................................................	24
Setting the clock..................................................	26
Selecting the TV aspect ratio ..............................	27
Recording .............................................	28
Information on supported media .........................	28
Formatting a disc.................................................	31
Selecting the sound mode...................................	33
Basic Recording ..................................................	34
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR).....................	35
Timer Recording..................................................	36
Satellite Link........................................................	38
Information on dubbing .......................................	40
Settings for external equipment ..........................	48
Dubbing from the external devices......................	48
Setting disc protection.........................................	49
Finalising a disc...................................................	49
Playback ...............................................	51
Information on playback ......................................	51
Basic playback ....................................................	52
PBC function for Video CDs................................	59
Special playback .................................................	60
Repeat / Random / Programme playback /
Slide Show ..........................................................	63
Search.................................................................	65
Selecting the format of audio and video..............	67

Function Setup .....................................	81
Tour of the Setup Menus .....................................	81
Playback Setting..................................................	83
Display Setting.....................................................	87
Reset to factory default........................................	88
VCR Functions......................................	89
Playback ..............................................................	89
Recording and One-touch Timer Recording
(OTR)...................................................................	89
Search .................................................................	90
Other operations..................................................	91
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System .................................	91
Others ....................................................	92
Troubleshooting...................................................	92
Language code....................................................	97
Glossary ..............................................................	98
Specifications ......................................................	99

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Features

The following features are available with this unit.

Recording

This unit allows you to record on the HDD, a DVD-RW disc (rewritable) and a DVD-R disc (one-time write) as well as a videotape. You can choose any one for your convenience.

HDD

DVD

VCR

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

[ Page 35 (HDD / DVD) or Page 90 (VCR)] This feature allows you to start the recording right away with just one-touch. And each press of [REC / OTR I] (HDD / DVD / VCR) increases the recording time by 30 minutes.

Left channel stereo recording

The unit can record monaural sound from the Left channel as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and Right channels) automatically. (AV3 only)

HDD

DVD

Timer Programming up to 32 programmes

[ Pages 36-38]

You can programme the unit to record up to 32 programmes within a one-month period. Daily or weekly repeating programmes can also be programmed.

Recording Monitor [ Page 32]

You can check how the actual recording picture and the sound will be in the selected Rec Mode before attempting to record.

Automatic Chapter Marker [ Page 32] Each recorded title is automatically marked with chapter marks.

Automatic Playlist Making

(VR mode discs and HDD only)

[ Page 70]

Playlists are automatically copied from the Original List, so that you can edit titles.

HDD

160 GB Hard Disc [ Pages 28-30]

This unit is equipped with a 160 GB hard disc which allows you to record up to 340 hours (with SEP mode). The HDD operates just like a VR mode DVD-RW disc.

Most of the functions which are available with a VR mode DVD-RW disc can be performed on the HDD too.

PDC [ Page 37]

This system assures that the TV programme you wish to record using timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end even if the actual broadcasting time differs.

DVD

Automatic DVD Menu Making (Video mode only)

[ Page 50]

DVD Menus are made automatically when a Video mode disc is finalised.

Automatic Finalise (Video mode only)

[ Page 50]

You can set the disc to be finalised automatically when a dubbing or One Touch Dubbing is completed.

Relay Recording [ Page 36]

During Timer Recording to a DVD, if the disc runs out of the space, or if there is no recordable disc in the unit, it automatically changes the recording media to the HDD.

Dubbing

With this unit, you can enjoy bi-directional dubbing with HDD, DVD or VCR.

HDD DVD

Maximum of x 20 HDD to VR mode DVD-RW disc dubbing speed (High Speed Dubbing)

[ Pages 44-46]

Up to 20 times high speed dubbing from HDD to VR mode DVD-RW disc is possible if you use the compatible disc.

Just Dubbing [ Page 44]

When dubbing from HDD to DVD, if you set the Rec Mode to “Auto”, this unit will automatically select the most suitable Rec Mode for the dubbing.

Playback

HDD

DVD

VCR

Simultaneous Playback and Recording

[ Page 61]

You can play back a title while recording.

HDD DVD

Theatre-quality Sound at Home [ Page 23] When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder that is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience a theatre-quality sound environment.

Variable Skip [ Page 62]

You can skip forward a certain time, which is specified in the Setup Menu in advance, with one-touch while playback.

Variable Replay [ Page 62]

You can skip back a certain time, which is specified in the Setup Menu in advance, with one-touch while playback.

HDD

Time Shift Playback [ Page 61]

You can play back a title being recorded from the beginning while recording continues.

Series Search [ Page 66]

You can search for the group of titles made with the same Periodical Timer Recordings.

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Editing

HDD DVD

Deleting Titles [ Pages 70-71]

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Making Playlists [ Pages 70-80]

While the Original List remains as it is, you can edit titles in the Playlist.

Putting Names on Titles

Setting / Clearing Chapter Marks Dividing / Combining Titles Deleting Parts of Titles

Moving Titles

Protecting Titles [ Page 72]

You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing.

Compatibility

DVD

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regular DVD player:

Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back in other DVD players.

•DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW / R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives and other DVD playback devices available that cannot play back DVD-RW / R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

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Choosing a disc

When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programmes from the HDD to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc.

Note

•Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual.

•Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee those discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer drives.

For recording / playback

Disc		Mark			Specification		Remarks
DVD-R				• 4.7	GB for General Ver. 2.0		Read carefully the section “On DVD-R discs” (Page 11).
				(8 cm (3 1/4 in.))			Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment,
				(12 cm (4 3/4 in.))			playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder.
DVD-RW				• 4.7	GB for Ver. 1.1 and 1.2		Read carefully the section “On DVD-RW discs” (Page 11).
				(8 cm (3 1/4 in.))			Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment,
				(12 cm (4 3/4 in.))			playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder.

Using different disc types for different purposes

DVD-RW / R discs when creating your own original discs for distribution

DVD-R discs are designed to comply with the global standard DVD-Video 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 this recorder, transfer them to the recorder and make copies to send to your friends or relatives. The discs can be played on other compatible DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are rewritable, can be used as well.

We cannot guarantee that DVD-RW / R discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD recorders/ players. Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-RW / R discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this recorder.

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For playback only

Disc		Mark		Specification
DVD video				• 8 cm (3 1/4 in.)
				12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
				• Region number

or

Remarks

The region number of this DVD recorder is 2. The region number marked on the rear panel must correspond to a specific playable area, that is printed on your DVD video disc. If you do not find Region 2 or ALL regions, or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 2, disc playback will not be allowed by the recorder.

Audio CD

(CD-DA)

• 8 cm (3 1/4 in.) 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)

CD-R

CD-RW

• 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)

• CD-DA (audio CD) Depending on the disc status, playback may not be possible. format, MP3, JPEG, DivX®

files

VCD (VIDEO CD)

• 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)

• Version 1.1 and 2.0

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

•You cannot play discs other than those listed above.

•You cannot play non-standardized discs even if they may be labelled as above.

•You cannot play discs with specialized encoding (such as SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD Audio discs.

•Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected.

This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording Format).

Note

•This unit cannot play the DVD-R discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording Format).

•Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this recorder, including, without limitation, any one of the following:

•Failure to record contents intended to be recorded by the consumer.

•Failure to edit contents as intended by the consumer.

•When a DVD-RW / R disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing) in another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive.

•When a DVD-RW / R disc that is used in the manner described in the immediately preceding bullet point is used again in this recorder.

•When a DVD-RW / R disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder.

•Some functions may not work with personal computer discs.

•Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate as expected on other DVD players, recorders or personal computer drives.

Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that product will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo and/or every CD bearing the CD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such incompatibilities are rare.

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On DVD-R discs

Standards

•DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback.

•Discs compatible with the following recording mode speed can also be used:

Ver. 2.0/2x Ver. 2.0/4x Ver. 2.0/8x Ver. 2.0/16x

•Select discs labelled “for video”, “for recording”, “120 min.” etc.

Recording conditions

•Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded.

•We strongly recommend using any DVD-R 2x or 8x to assure good recording quality.

Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder:

Verbatim DVD-R 8x Maxell DVD-R

On DVD-RW discs

Standards

•Discs labelled DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or 1.2 can be used.

•Discs compatible with the following recording mode speeds can also be used:

Ver. 1.1/2x Ver. 1.2/4x

•Select discs labelled “for video”, “for recording”, “120 min.” etc.

Recording conditions

•Images for which copying is prohibited (copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. If the disc is labelled as CPRM compatible, images for which copying is restricted (copy once) can be recorded in VR mode.

•We strongly recommend using any DVD-RW 4x disc to assure good recording quality.

Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder:

TDK DVD-RW 2x

JVC DVD-RW 4x

Marks on DVD video discs

The following are examples of marks and the meanings.

		Mark					Meanings
2							Number of audio streams recorded in
							the disc. (2 streams such as English
							and Japanese in this example.)
							Number of subtitle languages
		2					recorded in the disc.
							(2 subtitle languages are recorded in
							this example.)
							Number of camera angles recorded in
							the disc. (3 camera angles are
		3					recorded in this example.)
							Pictures are recorded in the standard
		4:3
							picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio).
							Pictures are recorded in the letter box
							picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio with
		LB
							horizontal black bars in the top and
							bottom of pictures).
							Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide
	16:9		LB				picture shape.
							TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display
							them in the letter box style.
							Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide
							picture shape.
	16:9		PS				TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display
							them in the pan scan style (one or
							both sides of pictures are cut).
							Actual picture shape may vary
							depending on the aspect ratio or mode
							selection of the TV.

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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 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Video CD/Audio CD

Track 1	Track 2			Track 3			Track 4		Track 5

MP3, JPEG, DivX®

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

On handling discs

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Yes

Playback side

• Do not stick paper or tape to discs.

No

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.

Title:	Divided contents of a DVD video disc.
	Roughly corresponds to a story title in short

stories.

Chapter: Divided contents of a title. This corresponds to a chapter in a story.

Track: Divided contents of a Video CD or an Audio CD.

Group: Divided contents of a MP3, JPEG or DivX® data disc. Consists of number of tracks.

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, one recording will always equal one title. You can divide a title into several chapters by marking borders in it to facilitate scene search.

Yes

No

•Do not use any type of solvent such as thinners, 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.

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Discs and purposes

The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category.

This will help you choose discs.

	DVD-RW disc Video mode	DVD-RW disc VR mode	DVD-R disc Video mode
Characteristics on this	Suitable for saving data in	Suitable for saving data in VR	Suitable for saving data in
recorder	Video mode format to play on	mode format to play on	Video mode format to play on
	compatible devices.	compatible devices.	compatible devices.
	You can erase recorded	You can erase recorded	Once you execute Video
	contents to use the disc	contents to use the disc	mode finalising process on a
	repeatedly.	repeatedly.	recorded disc so that it can be
			played on other players. You
			cannot make additions,
			corrections and deletions of
			contents on the disc.
For the first use	Initialise the disc.	Initialise the disc.	No preparatory steps required.
Recording a TV programme	Yes	Yes	Yes
Erasing recorded contents	Yes	Yes	Yes
	If the disc has been executed	You can erase recorded	Deleting contents cannot
	Video mode finalising process,	contents without cancelling the	restore the disc space.
	first cancel the process then	finalising process.	After you execute Video mode
	delete contents.		finalising process on a
			recorded disc, you cannot
			delete contents of the disc.
Indexing recorded contents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Naming a title	Yes	Yes	Yes
Creating a thumbnail	Yes	Yes	Yes
	After you execute Video mode	After you execute VR mode	After you execute Video mode
	finalising process on a	finalising process on a	finalising process on a
	recorded disc, you cannot	recorded disc, you can name a	recorded disc, you cannot
	name a title or create a	title or create a thumbnail.	name a title or create a
	thumbnail.		thumbnail.
Collecting favourite scenes	No	Yes	No
(Playlist Editing)
Making a new title from a	No	Yes	No
Playlist containing favourite
scenes
(Copy within the same disc)
Playing contents recorded on	Execute Video mode finalising	Execute VR mode finalising	Execute Video mode finalising
this recorder, on other devices	process on this recorder. This	process on this recorder. This	process on this recorder. This
	process makes the disc	process makes the disc	process makes the disc
	playable on other compatible	playable on other compatible	playable on other compatible
	devices. (Some models	devices. (Some models	devices. (Some models
	excepted.)	excepted.)	excepted.)
When a message appears and	Initialise the disc.	Initialise the disc.
the loaded disc cannot be			–
used:

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Guide to the Owner’s Manual

Symbols used in the Owner’s Manual

To show what recording mode or disc type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.

Symbol Description

HDD	Available to (internal) HDD

DVD-V	Available to DVD-Videos

Video Available to DVD-RW discs in Video

DVD-RW mode

	VR	Available to DVD-RW discs in VR mode
	DVD-RW
	DVD-R	Available to DVD-R discs in Video mode

CD	Available to Audio CDs

VCD	Available to Video CDs

MP3	Available to CD-RW / R discs with MP3
	files
JPEG	Available to CD-RW / R discs with JPEG
	files
DivX®	Available to DVD-RW / R and CD-RW / R
	discs with DivX® files
VCR	Available to VHS tapes
	Use only cassettes marked VHS (	PAL	).

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Functional Overview

Front Panel

2 3 4 5 6* 7 8 9 10 11 12

I/	VCR			PROGRAM		VCR HDD	HDD/DVD
		REC			DUBBING		DVD		REC
					VCR DVD			HDD	DVD
ON / STANDBY
					HDD DVD
									AV3
									S-VIDEO VIDEO L R
1	24	22	20	19	17	16	15*	13
25	23	21		18			14*

1 ON / STANDBY button: Press to turn the unit on / off.

2 ON / STANDBY indicator: Lights up when the power is on.

3Cassette compartment: Insert a tape here.

4REC indicator (VCR): Lights up during VCR recording.

5DUBBING indicator: Lights up during dubbing.

6OPEN / CLOSE O button* (DVD): Press to open / close the disc tray.

7REC indicators (HDD / DVD): Lights up during HDD / DVD recording.

8Disc tray: Place a disc here.

9RESET: Press with a sharp pointed object to restart the unit. Also refer to the “Note” right below.

10S-VIDEO input jack (AV3)

(HDD / DVD / VCR): Connect the S-Video output of an external device here using a commercially available S-Video cable.

11VIDEO input jack (AV3)

(HDD / DVD / VCR): Connect the video output of an external device here using a commercially available Video cable.

12AUDIO input jacks (AV3)

(HDD / DVD / VCR): Connect the audio output of an external device here using a commercially available Audio (L / R) cable.

13I REC button (HDD / DVD): Press once to

start a basic recording. Press repeatedly to start an OTR (One-touch Timer Recording). Each press increases the recording time by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.

14PLAY P button* (HDD / DVD): Press to start or resume playback.

15STOP S button* (HDD / DVD): Press to stop playback, recording or dubbing.

16Device Select Buttons / Indicators:

VCR: Press to activate the VCR. Lights up when

VCR is selected.

HDD: Press to activate the HDD. Lights up when

HDD is selected.

DVD: Press to activate the DVD. Lights up when DVD is selected.

17DUBBING HDD DVD button: Press to start One Touch Dubbing from HDD to DVD.

18DUBBING VCR DVD button: Press to start One Touch Dubbing from VCR to DVD.

19PROGRAM / buttons: Press to change the channel.

20Front Panel Display: Shows information and messages. Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 21.

21I REC button (VCR): Press once to start a

basic recording. Press repeatedly to start an OTR (One-touch Timer Recording). Each press increases the recording time by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.

22PLAY P button (VCR): Press to start playback.

23F.FWD f button (VCR): Press to fast forward or fast search.

24REW r button (VCR): Press to rewind or rewind search.

25STOP / EJECT O/S button (VCR): Press to eject the videotape. Press to stop recording or

playback.

(*)You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.

Note

After pressing [RESET],

•The settings for the items listed below will be lost;

-Clock Setting

-Timer Programme

-Resume point

•The settings for the item listed below will not be lost, but need to be set again;

-Channel Setting

•All other settings will remain as memorized.

Button names described in the Owner’s Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Rear Panel

	HDD / DVD / VCR	HDD/DVD
	AV2 (DECODER)	DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO
		AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT

HDD/DVD/VCR

AERIAL

COAXIAL L

AV1 (TV)

R

RF OUT

1	2	3	4	5	6	7 8
1 Mains cable		5 AUDIO OUT jacks (HDD / DVD)

• Connect to a standard AC outlet.

•Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.

2 AV2(DECODER) (HDD / DVD / VCR)

• Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other	6 S-VIDEO OUT jack (HDD / DVD)
Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially	• Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV.
available Scart cable.	Use a commercially available S-Video cable.

3AV1(TV) (HDD / DVD / VCR)

•Connect to the Scart socket on your TV. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

4DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack (HDD / DVD)

•Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder. Use a commercially available Coaxial cable.

7AERIAL (HDD / DVD / VCR)

•Connect to an antenna or cable.

8RF OUT (HDD / DVD / VCR)

•Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box or direct broadcast system.

Use the supplied RF cable.

Note

•Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

•This unit does not have an RF modulator.

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Remote Control

	OPEN/	TIMER	INPUT
1*	CLOSE	PROG.	SELECT
	O
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3
	GHI	JKL	MNO	PROG.
2
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9
		SPACE
		0
	SYSTEM	SETUP	AUDIO CLEAR

14	4 MENU / LIST button (HDD / DVD):
	Displays the Disc Menu.
15	Changes the Original List and the Playlist.

165 Cursor U / D / L / P buttons: Selects items or settings.

6	DISPLAY button: Displays the on-screen
17	menu.
7	SKIP B / F buttons (HDD / DVD):
	During playback, press to skip to the previous /

next chapter or track. Or when playback is paused, press to play back in forward / reverse step by step.

**

18

19

8

REV r button:

3

TOP MENU

(HDD / DVD) During playback, press to play back

MENU/LIST

20

4

in fast reverse. Or when playback is paused,

5

ENTER

21

press to play back in slow reverse.

(VCR) Press to rewind the videotape or to view

DISPLAY

RETURN

6

the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback

22

mode.

7

VARIABLE

VARIABLE

9

SKIP

REPLAY

SKIP

23

24

PLAY P button*:

REV

PLAY

FWD

Press to start or resume playback.

8

25

9*

26*

If the resume point has been set, the playback will

SLOW

STOP

PAUSE

start from the resume point.

10

REC MONITOR

VCR

HDD

DVD

27

28

10 SLOW

button (VCR): During playback,

11

29

press to view the videotape in slow motion.

30

11

REC MONITOR button (HDD / DVD):

12

REC MODE

REC/OTR

REC/OTR

REC/OTR

31

I

I

I

32

Press to check the picture and the audio qualities

33

DUBBING MODE

SEARCH MODE

13

for recording.

34

12 REC MODE button: Press to select the Rec

Mode.

13 DUBBING MODE button: Press to display the

Dubbing Menu. The unit switches to the HDD /

DVD mode when this button is pressed.

14 TIMER PROG. button: Press to display the

Timer Programming List. The unit switches to the

(*)

HDD / DVD mode when this button is pressed.

You can also turn on the unit by pressing these

15 INPUT SELECT button: Press to select an

buttons when the remote control is in VCR / HDD /

external input mode (“AV1”, “AV2” or “AV3”).

DVD mode.

16

ON / STANDBY button: Press to turn the

(**) This button does not function for this unit.

unit on / off.

1

OPEN / CLOSE O button*

17 PROG.

/ buttons:

Press to change the channel up / down.

(DVD / VCR): Press to open / close the disc tray

(VCR) Press to adjust the tracking during

or eject a videotape.

playback or in slow motion of the videotape. Also

2

Number buttons:

while playback is in still mode, you can stabilize

Press to select channel numbers.

the still picture.

Press to select a title / chapter / track on the

18 CLEAR button:

display.

(HDD / DVD) Press to clear the information once

Press to enter setting values.

entered, etc.

Press to enter the index number / desired time to

(DVD) Press to erase the track number entered in

search in VCR mode.

the programme play screen for Video / Audio

3 SETUP button: Press to display the Setup

CDs.

Menu. The unit switches to the HDD / DVD mode

(VCR) Press to reset the tape counter.

when this button is pressed.

19 AUDIO

button: During playback, press to

change the audio settings.

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20TOP MENU button (HDD / DVD): Displays the Title List.

21ENTER button: Press to confirm or select menu items.

22RETURN button: Press to return to the previously displayed Menu Screen.

23VARIABLE SKIP button (HDD / DVD): Skips by the amount of time set in advance.

24VARIABLE REPLAY button

(HDD / DVD): Replays by the amount of time set in advance.

25FWD f button:

(HDD / DVD) During playback, press to play back in fast forward. Or when playback is paused, press to play back in slow forward.

(VCR) Press to rapidly advance the videotape or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback.

26STOP S button*: Press to stop playback, recording, or dubbing.

27PAUSE p button: Press to pause playback or recording.

Device Select Buttons:

28VCR button:

Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (See page 19.)

Press to activate the VCR.

29HDD button:

Press to activate the remote control in HDD mode. (See page 19.)

Press to activate the HDD.

30DVD button:

Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 19.)

Press to activate the DVD.

31REC / OTR I button (VCR):

Press once to start a basic VCR recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer Recording in VCR mode.

32REC / OTR I button (HDD):

Press once to start a basic HDD recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer Recording in HDD mode.

33REC / OTR I button (DVD):

Press once to start a basic DVD recording. Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer Recording in DVD mode.

34SEARCH MODE button (VCR):

Press to call up the index or time search menu.

Button names described in the Owner’s Manual

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control, carefully match with the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.

1

2

3

Caution

•Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.

•Do not mix new and old batteries together.

•Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

•Make sure that the + and - ends of each battery match the indications inside the battery compartment.

•Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used for a month or more.

•When disposing used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or the public instructions for environmental protection that apply in your country or area.

•Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries.

About the remote control

•Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the unit.

•Use within the operating range and angle as shown.

Within about 7 m

30˚

30˚

Remote control

• The maximum operable range as follows:

Line of sight: approximately 7 m Either side of centre: approximately 7 m within

30degrees

•Remote control operation may become unreliable if the remote control sensor of the unit is being exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.

•Remote controls for different devices can interfere with each other. Be careful when using remote controls for other equipment located close to the unit.

•Replace the batteries when the operating range of the remote control reduces.

HDD / DVD / VCR modes					Introduction
switching
Because this product is a combination of a VCR, a
HDD and a DVD recorder, you must select first which
component you wish to operate.					Connections
Device Select Buttons / Indicators
	OPEN/	TIMER	INPUT
HDD/DVD	CLOSE	PROG.	SELECT
	O
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3
	GHI	JKL	MNO	PROG.
	4	5	6
	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
	7	8	9
VCR HDD DVD		SPACE			Basic
		0
DVD button / indicator	SYSTEM	SETUP	AUDIO	CLEAR
HDD button / indicator	MENU/LIST			TOP MENU
VCR button / indicator		ENTER			Setup
	DISPLAY			RETURN
			VARIABLE VARIABLE
	SKIP		REPLAY	SKIP
	REV	PLAY		FWD
VCR button	SLOW	STOP		PAUSE
	REC MODE	REC/OTR	REC/OTR	REC/OTR
	REC MONITOR	VCR	HDD	DVD
HDD button		I	I	I	Recording
	DUBBING MODE			SEARCH MODE
DVD button
HDD mode
Press [HDD] on the remote control.					Playback
DVD mode
(Verify that the HDD indicator is lit.)
Press [DVD] on the remote control.
(Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)
VCR mode					Editing
Press [VCR] on the remote control.
(Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.)

Note

• Pressing the device select button on the front			Function
device mode on the remote control.
panel DOES NOT switch the device mode of the
remote control. You MUST select the correct
• If you press [REC / OTR I] of each device,			Setup
• When the buttons listed below are pressed, the unit
recording starts in its device mode.
switches to the HDD / DVD mode.
- [TIMER PROG.]			VCR
- [SETUP]
- [DUBBING MODE]			Functions
			Others
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Guide to Display Information

The Display Menu gives you information on the playback status of the HDD or DVD.

Display Example:

Press [DISPLAY] once to show the information on the current operation mode.

Press [DISPLAY] one more time to see more information, and to call up the icons for the available features.

1	DVD MODE	T	8 / 8	C 1 / 4	0:00:04/ 1:30:00	2
	DVD Play			AAA		3
4

Press [DISPLAY] once.

DVD MODE

T 8 / 8 C 1 / 4 0:00:04/ 1:30:00

5 ? NR

SEARCH

Press [DISPLAY] twice.

Each section includes the information as listed below:

1Device mode

2• Current title number / total number of the titles

•Current chapter number / total number of the chapters

•Elapsed playback time of the current title / total time of the title

3• Playback status

•Name of the current title

4Playback status icon

5Icons for the available features:

: SEARCH

: AUDIO

: SUBTITLE

: ANGLE : REPEAT : ZOOM

: NOISE REDUCTION

Note

•This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items varies depending on the actual mode.

•The information will not appear under the following conditions;

-When there is no title recorded in the HDD/DVD.

-During recording (DVD only).

Guide to Setup Menu

This unit uses the following on-screen menu for most operations. It allows you to change the settings of the unit to match the environment, and to customise the settings as you prefer.

“Easy Setting Menu” and “Advanced Menu” are available.

“Easy Setting Menu” consists of those frequently needed.

You can make all required settings using “Advanced Menu.”

How to use Setup Menus:

Press [SETUP] to display “Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu.” Choose either menu using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

• CD Menu is available only when a CD is loaded.

Example: Advanced Menu

Advanced Menu
DVD Menu	DVD Recording Format
HDD Menu
Initial Setup
Timer Program
CD
Easy Setting Menu
Select a menu using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].

Advanced Menu
DVD Menu	Clock Setting
HDD Menu	Channel Setting
Initial Setup	Playback
	Record
Timer Program	Display
CD	Reset to factory default
Easy Setting Menu

Select an item to set using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Sub menu or option window will appear.

	Advanced Menu
	DVD Menu	Clock Setting
	HDD Menu	Channel Setting
		Clock Setting
	Initial Setup	Playback
		Clock Setting
		Record
		Auto Clock Setting
	Timer Program
		Display
	CD	Reset to factory default
	Easy Setting Menu
	Make your desirable selection using
	[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].

Available menus vary among discs.

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Front Panel Display Guide

1

2

3

TIME

DB

VCR

SHIFT

HDD

4

DVD

5

CD R W

6

1 TIME SHIFT

5 Disc type and current status of the unit

Appears during the Time Shift Playback (HDD).

CD : Appears when an Audio CD or a disc with

MP3 / JPEG / DivX® files is on the disc tray.

2 Title / Track and Chapter mark

R : Appears when a DVD-R disc is loaded on

:

Appears when indicating a title / track

the disc tray.

number.

RW : Appears when a DVD-RW disc is loaded on

:

Appears when indicating a chapter

the disc tray.

number.

6 Displays the following

3 Current status of the unit

• Played-back time

:

Appears when Timer Recording is in

• Current title / chapter / track number

Standby, or is proceeding.

• Recording time

Disappears when all the Timer

• Clock

Recordings are finished.

• Channel number

(Does not appear while in the Satellite

• VCR tape counter

Link standby mode or the Satellite Link

• Remaining time for a One-touch Timer

Recording is in progress.)

Recording

DB :

: Appears when a videotape is in the unit.

Lights up during a dubbing process.

4I VCR : Lights up during VCR recording. I HDD : Lights up during HDD recording. I DVD : Lights up during DVD recording.

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Appears when the unit is turning on.

Appears when the disc tray is opening.

Appears when the disc tray is closing.

Appears when the unit is turning off.

Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray.

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Connections

3

Scart cable (not supplied)

To Aerial jack

Antenna

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

3	Scart/RCA
	cable (not
	supplied)	Scart adaptor
		(not supplied)

Cable

Signal

or

2

RF cable (supplied)

Connections

Connecting to a TV

HDD / DVD / VCR

AV2 (DECODER)

AV1 (TV)

HDD/DVD

DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT OUT OUT

HDD/DVD/VCR

COAXIAL	L	AERIAL	1

RF OUT	RF cable
R
	(not supplied)
AUDIO IN	S-VIDEO IN
Audio cable	S-Video cable
(not supplied)	(not supplied)

Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Before installation, unplug your TV and this unit. Using the Scart socket

1 Connect the antenna or cable to the AERIAL jack of this unit.

2 Connect the RF OUT jack of this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV. Use the supplied RF cable.

3 Connect AV1(TV) Scart socket of this unit to the Scart socket of your TV. Use a commercially available Scart cable.

Note

•If your TV does not have a Scart socket, use a commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart / RCA cable to connect. Use only AV1(TV) or AV2(DECODER) socket for the VCR output signals of this unit.

•Teletext can only be output in VCR mode through AV1(TV) out.

Using the S-VIDEO OUT jack and the AUDIO OUT jacks (only for HDD / DVD)

If your TV has an S-Video input jack, use S-Video and Audio cables to connect.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above.

2 Connect S-VIDEO OUT jack of this unit to the S-Video input jack of your TV. Use a commercially available S-Video cable.

3 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of this unit to the analogue Audio input jacks of your TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.

HDD / DVD / VCR	HDD/DVD
AV2 (DECODER)	DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO
	AUDIO OUT OUT	OUT

HDD/DVD/VCR

AERIAL

COAXIAL L

AV1 (TV)

R

RF OUT

Note for a TV with no S-Video input jack or Scart socket:

•This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV cannot be used.

Connecting to external equipment

This unit has three input terminals, AV1(TV) or AV2(DECODER) on the rear panel and AV3 on the front panel. Be sure that all the units are off before making any connections.

Recording from a HDD / DVD player, VCR, Satellite Box or other Audio-Video equipment with a Scart output socket (AV2)

AV output socket (Scart)

Scart cable (not supplied)

AV2 (DECODER)

HDD / DVD / VCR	HDD/DVD
AV2 (DECODER)	DIGITAL	AUDIO	S-VIDEO
	AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT
			HDD/DVD/VCR
	COAXIAL	L	AERIAL

AV1 (TV)

R

RF OUT

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Note

•When you record a TV programme from a Satellite Box, you must connect a Scart cable to AV2(DECODER). (See page 38.)

•If the external equipment connected to the AV2(DECODER) socket supplies control voltage to this unit via Pin 8 of the Scart cable, the display functions (e.g.P01) of the remote control cannot be seen on the TV. In this case, turn off the external equipment to prevent control voltage.

Recording from a camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment with no Scart output socket (AV3)

If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to VIDEO input jack on the front panel using an RCA Video cable.

Set “S-Video In” when using S-VIDEO input jack. (See page 48.)

AV3 (Front)

PROGRAM		HDD		HDD/DVD
DUBBING VCR			DVD	REC
VCR	DVD			HDD DVD
HDD	DVD
					AV3
				S-VIDEO	VIDEO	L	R

S-Video cable										Audio cable
(not supplied)										(not supplied)

S-VIDEO AUDIO

OUT OUT

Digital audio for better sound quality (only for HDD / DVD)

	Digital audio	Dolby Digital decoder,
		DTS decoder or
	input jack
		MPEG decoder, etc.
	COAXIAL
				HDD/DVD
			DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO
			AUDIO OUT		OUT OUT
	Coaxial cable		COAXIAL		L
	(not supplied)
					R
		HDD / DVD / VCR	HDD/DVD
		AV2 (DECODER)	DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO
			AUDIO OUT	OUT	OUT
					HDD/DVD/VCR
			COAXIAL	L	AERIAL

AV1 (TV)

R

RF OUT

The connections illustrated above are optional for better sound.

1 For clear digital sound quality, use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack to connect your digital audio equipment.

If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

Connecting a Dolby Digital™ decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder

•Connecting Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder allows you to enjoy the Multi-channel Dolby Digital surround system as well as DTS decoder, Multichannel surround system.

•After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “Stream” in “Audio Out”. (See page 85.)

•After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio Out”. (See page 85.)

•After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to “Stream” in “Audio Out”. (See page 85.)

Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

•The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital Multichannel surround format cannot be recorded using an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound.

•If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” in “Audio Out” (see page 85). Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and damage speakers.

•Set “Dolby Digital” and “MPEG” to “PCM” and set “DTS” to “Off” in “Audio Out” (see page 85) for connecting to an MD or DAT deck.

•You can use AUDIO OUT jacks for the connection of your audio system.

After you have completed connections

Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your TV.

Note

•Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the AV cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the effects of the copy protection system.

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“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will appear.

4 Select “Initial Setup” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Select “Channel Setting” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

6 Select “Auto Tuning” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

The unit will start storing channels available in your area.

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Basic Setup

For the first time use

Right after the purchase of the unit, do the Initialise Setting by doing the following procedures.

This menu may not appear if you have already turned on the unit.

1 After making all the necessary connections, turn on the TV. Select the appropriate external input channel. (See pages 22 to 23.)

2 Press [ ON / STANDBY].

The following screen will automatically appear and the Auto Channel Tuning will start.

If you like to skip this step, press [RETURN].

Auto Tuning

Channel Setting

Auto Tuning

Although your unit may automatically memorise the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you can set up the channels again.

1 Press [ ON / STANDBY] to turn on the unit.

2 Turn the TV on and select the input to which the unit is connected.

3 In stop mode, press [SETUP].

Auto Tuning

•Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.

After Auto Tuning has stopped:

•Use [PROG. / ] or [the Number Buttons] to change the channel.

•When you use [the Number Buttons], press [0] first for a single digit number.

•Use [INPUT SELECT] to select an external input channel (“AV1”, “AV2” or “AV3”) of this unit.

To cancel auto tuning:

Press [SETUP] or [RETURN] during scanning.

Note

•The selection will be affected by how you receive TV channels in your local area.

•If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning, some channels not yet tuned may not be received.

•You cannot change the channel when either HDD, DVD or VCR is in any recording mode (normal recording, One-touch Timer Recording or Timer Recording).

•Sorting of TV channels from P01 to P06 will be performed automatically as follows.

P01: BBC1	P02: BBC2	P03: ITV
P04: CH4	P05: CH5	P06: SKY NEWS

*If you are using a satellite receiver, turn it on and select SKY NEWS before commencing tuning.

Manual Tuning

Tune each channel manually.

1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will appear.

2 Select “Initial Setup” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Channel Setting” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

4 Select “Manual Tuning” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Manual Tuning

Position P12

Channel 123

Decoder On

Skip Off

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5 Select “Position” using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

6 Select the position number you want using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor U / D], then press

[Cursor L].

You can select position numbers 01 to 99.

7 Select “Channel” using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].

8 Press [Cursor U / D] to start scanning.

•The tuner will begin to search up or down automatically. When a channel is found, the unit will stop searching and the picture will appear on the TV screen.

•You can select a desired channel number using [the Number buttons]. Refer to the following Channel Plan table and press the three digits to select the channel number.

(To select channel 4, press [0] first and then press [0] and [4]. Or press [4] and then “– – 4” appears and wait for 2 seconds.)

•If this is the channel you want, press

[Cursor L].

Channel Plan

CH Indication		TV Channel
01	– 10	IRA-IRJ, GAP
21	– 69	E21 – E69
74	– 78	X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2
80 – 99, 100		S1 – S20, GAP
121	– 141	S21 – S41

This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.

•If “Skip” is set to “On,” select “Skip” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P]. Select “Off” using [Cursor U / D], then press

[Cursor L].

•If you want to decode scrambled signals, select “Decoder” using [Cursor U / D], then press

[Cursor P]. Select “On” using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor L].

•To store another channel, repeat steps 5 to 8.

9 After completion, press [SETUP] to exit.

To select a channel

Notes on using [the Number buttons]:

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest result. For example, to select channel 6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6 will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select channels 1 to 99.

About an external input:

•You can select the external input mode “AV1,” “AV2” or “AV3” using [INPUT SELECT].

•You cannot change the channel when either HDD, DVD or VCR is in any recording mode (normal recording, One-touch Timer Recording or Timer Recording).

				Introduction
	channels using [PROG. / ].
	To skip a preset channel
	You can set the unit to skip channels you can no
	longer receive or seldom watch when you access
	1	Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Manual
				Connections
		[Cursor P].
	2	tuning”. (See page 24.)
		Select “Position” using
		[Cursor U / D], then press
	3	Select the position number you want
		to skip using [the Number buttons]		Basic
		or [Cursor U / D], then press
	4	[Cursor L].		Setup
		Select “Skip” using [Cursor U / D],
	5	then press [Cursor P].
		Select “On” using [Cursor U / D],
		then press [Cursor L].		Recording
	6	• To skip another channel, repeat steps 2 to 5.
		Press [SETUP] to exit.
	Move
	You can replace two channels.			Playback
	1	“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will
		Press [SETUP].
	2	appear.
		Select “Initial Setup” using
	3	[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].		Editing
		Select “Channel Setting” using
		[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
	4	Channel Setting Menu will appear.
		Select “Move” using [Cursor U / D],
		then press [ENTER].
	5			Function
		Select the position number of which
		Option window will appear.
		you want to change the channel		Setup
		using [Cursor U / D], then press
		[ENTER].
		You cannot select a position number where		VCR
		“– – –” appears next to the number, because
	6	“Skip” is set to “On” for that position number.		Functions
		Move the channel to another
		position number using
		[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
	7	• To move another channel, repeat steps 5 to 6.
		Press [SETUP] to exit.		Others

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Setting the clock

Auto Clock Setting

1 Press [SETUP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will

appear.

Advanced Menu
DVD Menu	DVD Disc Format
HDDMENUMenu	DVD Recording Format
InitialSetup	Finalise
	Disc Protect
Timer Program	Delete Playlist
Easy Setting Menu

2 Select “Initial Setup” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Advanced Menu
DVD Menu	Clock Setting
HDD Menu	Channel Setting
Initial Setup	Playback
	Record
Timer Program	Display
CD	Reset to factory default
Easy Setting Menu

3 Select “Clock Setting” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Clock Setting Menu will appear.

Clock Setting

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

4 Select “Auto Clock Setting” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

Auto Clock Setting

On

Off

5 Select “On” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

6	Press [SETUP] to exit.
7	Press [				ON / STANDBY] to turn the
	unit to standby mode.

The Auto Clock function is activated.

This unit will search for the time only when the unit is in standby mode. Leave the unit for several minutes to give it time to set the clock.

Note

•If you want to cancel “Auto Clock Setting”, select “Off” using [Cursor U / D] at step 5, and then press

[ENTER].

•The default setting of “Auto Clock Setting” is “On”.

•The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna cable to the unit and plug in the mains cable. In this case, the current time will appear on the front panel display.

•To set the clock automatically, the channel assigned to “P04” must receive the PDC signal and the Decoder must be Off.

•The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not receiving a channel in your area that carries a time signal. In this case, set the clock manually.

•Once the auto clock setting is performed, the unit will correct the current time by receiving PDC broadcasts whenever the unit is in standby mode.

•The unit will correct the current time automatically at 8:00, if the unit is in standby mode.

•From 23:00 to 1:00, the Auto Clock function will not operate even if the unit is in standby mode.

Manual Clock Setting

1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Auto Clock Setting” on the left.

2 Select “Clock Setting” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Clock Setting Window will appear.

Clock Setting
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3 Move to the item you want to set using [Cursor L / P], and change the setting to suit your preference using [Cursor U / D].

4 When all the information is entered, press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

Although seconds are not displayed, they will be counted from zero.

5 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

•Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds.

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Selecting the TV aspect ratio

You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing back on the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV).

1 Press [SETUP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will appear.

If “Advanced Menu” is displayed, proceed to step 3.

Easy Setting Menu
DVD Menu	DVD Disc Format
HDDMENUMenu	DVD Recording Format
InitialSetup	Finalise
	Disc Protect
Timer Program	Delete Playlist
Advanced Menu

2 Select “Advanced Menu” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “Initial Setup” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Advanced Menu
DVD Menu	Clock Setting
HDD Menu	Channel Setting
Initial Setup	Playback
	Record
Timer Program	Display
CD	Reset to factory default
Easy Setting Menu

4 Select “Playback” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Playback Menu will appear.

Playback

TV Aspect

Parental Lock

Disc Menu Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Audio Out

Variable Replay/Skip Speed

Angle Icon

TV System

Media

DivX

5 Select “TV Aspect” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

TV Aspect

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan & Scan

16:9 Wide

6	Select a desired option using	Introduction
	[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
	Your setting is activated.
7	• The default setting is “4:3 Letter Box”.
	Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note	Connections
both sides trimmed.
• If you have a standard TV:
Select “4:3 Letter Box” for full-length picture with
black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.
Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full-height picture with
• If you have a widescreen TV:
Select “16:9 Wide”.

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Recording

Information on supported media

Media types

: Most suitable. : Can be used. : Some functions are limited. —: Cannot be used.

You want to

HDD

DVD-RW VR

DVD-RW Video

DVD-R

VCR

Record TV programmes

Reuse by deleting unwanted contents

—

Edit recorded contents

—

Edit / Record from connected equipment

*2

Copy discs for distribution

—

*1

—

Play on other HDD / DVD / VCR equipment

—

*1

*1 VR mode DVD-RW can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.

*2 Programmes can be recorded from other equipment, but they cannot be edited.

Features

HDD

DVD-RW VR

DVD-RW Video

DVD-R

VCR

Recording

Rewritable

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Can create chapters wherever you

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

like (manual)

Can record 16:9 size pictures

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Can record copy-once programmes

Yes

Yes*1

No

No

Yes

Editing

Can perform basic edit functions

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Can perform advanced edit functions

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

(Playlist edit)

*1 CPRM compatible disc only.

Note

• For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside this Owner’s Manual.

Information:

This unit can record on DVD-RW discs and DVD-R discs.

DVD-R discs allow you to record programmes only once, and the recorded contents cannot be erased. DVD-RW discs allow you to record programmes repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased. There are 2 recording format: VR mode and Video mode. VR and Video modes are available for DVD-RW discs while as only Video mode is available for DVD-R discs.

Video mode is the same recording format as used on the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local shops. You can play back the discs recorded in this format on most of the DVD players. You will need to finalise such discs (see page 49) before playing them back on other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can record additional materials or edit discs recorded in Video mode with this unit.

VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for DVD-RW discs.

You can record and edit material repeatedly. It is impossible to record additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode and already recorded in another video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.

Logo Attributes

8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc Max. recording time (SEP mode, approx.): 600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm)

180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)

If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable DVD-RW type disc.

If you want to save recordings without any alteration, use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.

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Recordable discs

•Discs that can be used with this recorder: DVD-R: 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x

DVD-RW: 2x or 4x

•Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder:

Maxell DVD-R, TDK DVD-RW 2x, Verbatim DVD-R 8x, JVC DVD-RW 4x

	Disc type Disc format	Functions
	Video mode	Playing back,
	Video	Limited recording,
	DVD-RW	Limited editing
	VR mode	Playing back,
	VR	Recording, Original /
	DVD-RW	Playlist editing
	Video mode	Playing back,
	DVD-R	Limited recording,
		Limited editing

DVD players bearing the logo are capable

of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.

Rec Mode

You can select a Rec Mode among 6 options. And the recording time and the picture / audio quality of recorded material depends on the Rec Mode you select.

Disc size		Rec		Recording		Video / Sound
		Mode		time		Quality
		XP		18 min			(good)
		SP		36 min
8 cm Disc		LP		72 min
		EP		108 min
		SLP		144 min
		SEP		180 min			(poor)
		XP		60 min			(good)
		SP		120 min
12 cm Disc		LP		240 min
		EP		360 min
		SLP		480 min
		SEP		600 min			(poor)
		XP		34 hrs			(good)
		SP		68 hrs
HDD		LP		136 hrs
(Internal)		EP		204 hrs
		SLP		272 hrs
		SEP		340 hrs			(poor)

To select the Rec Mode you prefer, press

[REC MODE]. The information of the selected media (internal HDD or DVD) will be displayed.

HDD

P07

XP 17:32

Indicates the remaining time of the disc when recorded with the selected Rec Mode.

Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to change the Rec Mode. The speed will be changed each time you press it with the following order:

XP SP LP

SEP SLP EP

The information will disappear in a few seconds, or press [DISPLAY] to exit.

*The recording time is an estimate and actual recording time may differ.

*Audio and video quality of the content being recorded may degrade if the recording time becomes longer.

*Each time you press [REC MODE], remaining recording time is displayed.

Note

•This recorder cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.

•DVD-RW / R discs and CD-RW / R discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not be played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the player’s lens.

•If you record on a disc using a personal computer, there are cases in which it may not be played back because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc, even if it is recorded in a compatible format. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

•Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additionally using other DVD recorders.

•Since the recording is made by the variable bit rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little bit shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.

•Playlist will be created automatically when recording to VR mode DVD-RW disc and HDD.

•DVD-RW once formatted with other DVD recorders cannot be recorded on this unit and vice versa.

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Restrictions on recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and some satellite broadcasts.

If copy-protected material is detected, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message appears on the screen.

You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM).

When recording a TV broadcast or an external input, you can display copy control information on the screen.

CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes. This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but you cannot make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Maximum recordable numbers of title / chapters: HDD: 300 titles per each Playlist and Original List

999 chapters per title

VR mode DVD: 99 titles per each Playlist and Original List

999 chapters per each Playlist and Original List

Video mode DVD: 99 titles per disc 99 chapters per title

Information on copy control

Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. If you wish to record them, refer to the following.

Disc type / format		Copy-		Copy-		Copy-
		free		once		prohibited

HDD

VR ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2

DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

Video ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2

DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible

ver. 2.0

DVD-R

VCR

: Recordable

: Not recordable

Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise)

After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it back on other players. (See page 49.)

You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.

•For Video mode discs, the finalisation is required.

•For VR mode discs, the finalisation is recommended.

•For the information on videotapes, refer to “VCR Functions” on pages 89 to 91.

About HDD

HDD is a special component which has high recording density and is suited for long-time recording or highspeed cueing but by contrast, has many factors which can cause breakage. Use HDD on the premise that you should dub the recorded programmes to a DVD disc or a videotape to protect your precious videos.

HDD is a temporary storage location:

HDD is not a permanent storage location of the recorded contents. Be sure to use it as a temporary storage location until you watch the programmes once, edit them, or dub them to a DVD disc or a videotape.

Be sure to dub (back up) data promptly if you find abnormalities in HDD:

If there is mechanical trouble with the HDD, grinding or other sounds may be heard or blocky noise may appear on the image. If you continue to use as it is, deterioration may continue and eventually the HDD may not be used at all. If you notice these symptoms of a failing HDD, promptly dub the data to a DVD disc or a videotape.

When an HDD fails, recovery of recorded content (data) may be impossible.

About the remaining capacity of HDD recording time:

In recording to HDD, the Remaining Capacity Display may differ from the actual recordable time as this unit adopts Variable Bit Rate encoding, which varies the recording (storage) amount of data in conformity with the information amount of video. Before recording to the HDD, ensure there is sufficient space on the HDD by deleting unnecessary titles in advance. (Remaining capacity will not increase if you only delete Playlists.)

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Formatting a disc

Selecting the recording format type

VR Video

DVD-RW DVD-RW

The recording format type you set here will be memorized and applied to the disc whenever you format DVD-RW discs.

1 Press [SETUP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will appear.

Advanced Menu
DVD Menu	DVD Disc Format
HDDMENUMenu	DVD Recording Format
InitialSetup	Finalise
	Disc Protect
Timer Program	Delete Playlist
Easy Setting Menu

2 Select “DVD Menu” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “DVD Recording Format” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Option window will appear.

DVD Recording Format

VR

Video

4 Select “VR” or “Video” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Your setting is activated.

• The default setting is “VR”.

5 Press [SETUP] to exit.

Auto Format:

Whenever you load a brand new DVD-RW disc, the unit will automatically format the disc in the recording format type you set in this section.

The following message will appear if a Timer Recording is programmed to start in 15 minutes: “In the middle of programming timer. Format disc?” If you select “Yes”, the formatting process will continue. If you select “No”, or do not reply within 1 minute, the formatting will not be performed.

Auto Format will not be performed under the conditions listed below;

- During HDD Playback or recording.

Note

•The Recording Format Setting is effective only for DVD-RW discs. You cannot change the recording format for a DVD-R disc. DVD-R discs will always be in Video mode.

•You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc. When you load a disc once recorded before, the recording format cannot be changed even if you change it in the Setup Menu.

Formatting a pre-recorded disc (Disc Format)

VR Video

DVD-RW DVD-RW

If you format a pre-recorded disc, all the data contained in it will be erased and the disc will return to the blank media status. This feature is only available for the DVD-RW disc.

1 Press [SETUP].

“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Menu” will appear.

Advanced Menu
DVD Menu	DVD Disc Format
HDDMENUMenu	DVD Recording Format
InitialSetup	Finalise
	Disc Protect
Timer Program	Delete Playlist
Easy Setting Menu

2 Select “DVD Menu” using

[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “DVD Disc Format” using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].

Confirmation window will appear.

Format disc?

Yes No

4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

Final confirmation window will appear.

Are you sure?

Yes No

5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].

Formatting will start.

The progress bar extends depending on the progress status of formatting.

DVD Disc Format

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