Sony RDR-GX7 Dvd Recorder User Manual

3-081-195-71(1)

DVD Recorder

RDR-GX7

Operating Instructions

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open

the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

The AC power cord must be changed

only at a qualified service shop only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard. As the

laser beam used in this DVD recorder is

harmful to eyes, do not attempt to

disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel

only.

This symbol 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.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear

of the unit. Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to them whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. RDR-GX7

Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered

trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is

manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits set out in

the EMC Directive using a connection

cable shorter than 3 meters.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into

the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have

it checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

On power sources

• The recorder is not disconnected from

the AC power source as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the

recorder itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder

for a long time, be sure to disconnect

the recorder from the wall outlet. To

disconnect the AC power cord, grasp

the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heat

build-up in the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft

surface such as a rug that might block

the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a confined

space such as a bookshelf or similar

unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a location

near heat sources, or in a place subject

to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or

mechanical shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined

position. It is designed to be operated

in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the recorder and discs away from

equipment with strong magnets, such

as microwave ovens, or large

loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the

recorder.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

place objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, on the apparatus.

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from

a cold to a warm location, or is placed

in a very damp room, moisture may

condense on the lenses inside the

recorder. Should this occur, the

recorder may not operate properly. In

this case, remove the disc and leave the

recorder turned on for about half an

hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the recorder, take out

any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be

damaged.

Precautions

On recording

• Contents of the recording cannot be

compensated if the recording or

playback is not made due to a

malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc.

• Make trial recordings before taking the

actual recording.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while

listening to a section with very low level

inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the

speakers may be damaged when a peak

level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls

with a soft cloth slightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any

type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or

solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available

cleaning disc. It may cause a

malfunction.

Copyrights

• Television programs, films, video

tapes, discs, and other materials may be

copyrighted. Unauthorized recording

of such material may be contrary to the

provisions of the copyright laws. Also,

use of this recorder with cable

television transmission may require

authorization from the cable television

transmitter and/or program owner.

• This product incorporates copyright

protection technology that is protected

by U.S. patents and other intellectual

property rights. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision, and is

intended for home and other limited

viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is

prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard

function, programs received through an

external tuner (not supplied) may

contain copy protection signals (copy

guard function) and as such may not be

recordable, depending on the type of

signal.

Music discs encoded with

technologies

This product is designed to playback

discs that conform to the Compact Disc

(CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded

with copyright protection technologies

are marketed by some record companies.

Please be aware that among those discs,

there are some that do not conform to the

CD standard and may not be playable by

this product.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your recorder, please consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

INPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat resisters,

stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or

the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified

service personal. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such a power-

supply cord or plug is damaged,

liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc

by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the

disc may cause it to malfunction.

• Do not expose the disc to direct

sunlight or heat sources such as hot air

ducts, or leave it in a car parked in

direct sunlight as the temperature may

rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available

cleaners, or anti-static spray intended

for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs.

–A disc that has a non-standard shape

(e.g., card, heart).

–A disc with a label or sticker on it.

–A disc that has cellophane tape or

sticker adhesive on it.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of

holding a still video image or on-screen

display image on your television screen

indefinitely. If you leave the still video

image or on-screen display image

displayed on your TV for an extended

period of time you risk permanent

damage to your television screen.

Plasma display panels and projection

televisions are especially susceptible to

this.

Table of Contents

WARNING ...................................................2

Precautions ................................................2

Notes about the discs..................................... 3

Features ......................................................6

Recording....................................................... 6

Playback......................................................... 6

Editing a disc.................................................. 6

DV Edit........................................................... 7

About This Manual .....................................7

DVD Recorder Basics ................................8

Guide to Parts and Controls ...................11

Front panel ...................................................11

Remote .........................................................12

Front panel display....................................... 14

Rear panel ....................................................14

Basic Hookups and Settings

Quick Overview ........................................15

Step 1: Unpacking ...................................16

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna

Cable ....................................................16

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords .....18

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords .....19

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord ......22

Step 6: Preparing the Remote ................22

Step 7: Easy Setup ..................................22

Setting Up the VCR Plus

System .........25

Setting Up the Remote ............................26

Controlling TVs with the remote................... 26

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier

(receiver) with the remote....................... 27

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than

one Sony DVD recorder......................... 28

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording

Device to the LINE Jacks ...................29

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a

Cable Box ............................................30

Operating the Recorder

Guide to Displays ....................................31

System Menu............................................... 31

Title List........................................................ 32

TOOLS......................................................... 32

Sub-menu..................................................... 33

How to Use the Displays .........................33

How to Enter Characters .........................34

Recording/Timer Recording

Before Recording .....................................35

Recordable discs.......................................... 35

About recording formats............................... 36

Recording mode........................................... 36

Unrecordable pictures.................................. 36

Checking the available disc space

(Disc Info.).............................................. 37

Recording TV programs ..........................38

Using the Quick Timer function.................... 39

Recording a stereo program and SAP......... 39

Checking the disc status while recording..... 40

Creating chapters in a title ........................... 40

Timer Recording ..................................... 40

Setting the timer manually (Standard).......... 40

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

(Timer List)............................................. 42

Changing the priority of overlapped

settings................................................... 43

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+

system.................................................... 44

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality

and Size .............................................. 46

Recording from External Equipment with a

Timer (Synchro Rec) .......................... 47

Playback

Before Playing ......................................... 49

Playable discs.............................................. 49

Playing Discs ........................................... 50

Using the DVD’s Menu................................. 51

Using the PROGRESSIVE button................ 51

Basic operations/Changing the playback

speed...................................................... 52

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc .... 53

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track ...... 55

Checking the Play Information and Playing

Time .................................................... 56

Checking the playing time on the front panel

display.................................................... 57

Selecting the Sound ............................... 57

Checking the audio signal format................. 58

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ...... 58

Changing the Angles .............................. 59

Displaying the Subtitles ......................... 60

Adjusting the Playback Picture and

Sound .................................................. 60

Adjusting the picture quality......................... 60

Adjusting the sound quality.......................... 61

Editing a DVD

Before Editing ......................................... 62

Checking the disc type, recording format, and

title type.................................................. 62

Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video mode)/

DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs................................ 62

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)......... 63

Basic Editing ........................................... 64

Labeling a title (Title Name)......................... 64

Protecting a title (Protect Title)..................... 64

Erasing a title (Erase)................................... 65

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)............. 65

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)........ 66

Creating chapters manually ......................... 67

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) ............ 67

Creating a Playlist title from other titles........ 67

Moving a Playlist title (Move Title)................ 70

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)............. 70

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine

Titles)...................................................... 71

Additional Playlist edit functions................... 71

Table of Contents

Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the

Disc ..................................................... 72

Labeling a disc (Disc Name) ....................... 72

Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)................... 72

Finalizing a disc (Finalize)........................... 73

Erasing all the titles on the disc

(Erase All).............................................. 73

Reformatting a disc (Format)....................... 74

Connecting a Digital Video Camera

or Other Equipment

Before Recording/Editing ....................... 75

Preparing for recording using the DV IN

jack ........................................................ 75

Available DV Dubbing Functions .......... 77

Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format

Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB) ................... 78

Program Edit ........................................... 79

Advanced Program Edit ......................... 81

Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit

List ...................................................... 84

Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents

(Copy Dubbing) .................................. 86

Recording From Equipment Connected to

the LINE IN Jacks ............................... 88

Connecting other equipment to the LINE 2 IN

jacks....................................................... 88

Recording from connected equipment ........ 88

Settings and Adjustments

About the Setup Display Structure ....... 90

Using the Setup Displays ....................... 91

Settings (Basic Settings) ........................ 92

Video Settings ......................................... 94

Audio Settings ......................................... 95

Features Settings .................................... 97

Options Settings ..................................... 99

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder) ................. 100

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................... 101

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display) ............................................. 104

Specifications ........................................ 105

About i.LINK .......................................... 106

About the Name “i.LINK”........................... 106

i.LINK Baud rate........................................ 106

i.LINK functions on this recorder............... 106

Required i.LINK Cable............................... 106

Glossary ................................................. 107

Language Code List .............................. 108

Index ....................................................... 109

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

................................................back cover

Features

This recorder can play DVDs or CDs, record on DVD-Rs, DVD-

RWs or DVD+RWs, and by using a variety of editing functions,

you can enjoy editing recorded programs and other images.

Recording

Dual RW compatible (page 35)

The recorder is compatible with rewritable disc types, DVD-RW

and DVD+RW, and the write-once type, DVD-R. These

available disc types accommodate a wide range of uses, such as

recording programs and creating personal video libraries. These

discs can be played back on a wide variety of other DVD

equipment.

Various recording/timer recording functions

(page 35)

In addition to the usual recording functions, such as Timer

Recording and VCR Plus+, Synchro Rec allows synchronized

recording with a set top box or similar device.

Automatic searching for recording space

(page 37)

The recorder automatically searches for available blank space on

the disc after you press the Rec button. No searching is required

on your part – a feature possible only with a DVD recorder.

Adjustments for both recording and playback

picture (page 46, 60)

The recorder allows you to adjust the picture quality of input

sources, such as a VCR, which can then be recorded on a DVD.

For instance, if you want to create an archive of your VHS tapes,

you can adjust the recording picture quality to compensate for

the quality of the tapes. Various picture quality adjustments are

also available for DVD-Video software playback.

Playback

Easy playback with the Title List menu

(page 53)

The recorder will display all of the titles you recorded on a disc

in a list display, called the “Title List.” By selecting a title from

the Title List menu, you can easily start playing or editing the

disc. Moreover, you can have the recorder show the title’s

contents using thumbnail images.

The recorder also automatically takes program label information

from the XDS (Extended Data Service)* and displays it as the

title name.

* not available in some areas

TV Virtual Surround Settings, “TVS” (page 58)

Using only your TV’s stereo speakers, the recorder is capable of

reproducing dynamic surround sound from DVD-Video

software’s multi-channel audio signals. There are four surround

modes to choose from.

Editing a disc

Playlist edit (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

(page 67)

You can edit not only the recorded original title, but also perform

advanced edit functions by creating a Playlist on the same disc.

Since a Playlist does not require much disc space, you can create

numerous Playlist titles. A Playlist edit can be redone as many

times as you like, as the original title remains unchanged.

Chapter Marking function (page 67)

On DVD-RWs in VR mode, you can manually insert chapter

marks to divide a title into chapters which will enable you to

quickly find specific scenes for playback or editing. For other

disc types and recording formats, the recorder automatically

creates chapter marks at specified intervals while recording.

Quick Search function (page 52)

The remote has a Jog Stick for the recorder’s main operations.

You can search forward or backwards, or play at various speeds

by using just your thumb. The feature helps you find scenes

easily, which is especially useful for both playback and editing.

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

1.5/4.7GB

Sort

Date

Number

Title

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Mon 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M) SP

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SLP

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

Title List

Jog Stick

Slow motion

About This Manual

DV Edit

Only one i.LINK cable is required to transfer contents from a

digital video camera to the DVD recorder. Since the recorder

controls the digital video camera, dubbing and editing are easy

to perform.

One Touch Dubbing function (page 78)

One press on the ONE TOUCH DUB button is enough to

complete the procedure. The recorder controls the digital video

camera from start to finish — from playing the DV/Digital8

format tape to stop and rewind. The entire tape contents are

dubbed to a DVD in the process.

Program Edit (page 79)

This function allows you to select scenes on a DV/Digital8

format tape and save them on recordable DVDs, including non-

rewritable DVD-Rs. The recorder controls the digital video

camera to record the contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape to the

disc as programmed. The recorder will remember which scenes

you selected and saves this information as a program. You can

call up a program at any time and make additional copies of the

program to DVDs.

Advanced Program Edit (page 81)

This function takes advantage of a DVD’s random access

capabilities to enable fast and flexible editing.

The recorder copies the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format

tape to a DVD-RW in VR mode, whereupon the contents are

automatically divided into chapters. The chapters are displayed

as scenes in a scene list where you can instantly delete or

rearrange the scenes at will. The recorder remembers which

scenes you selected, and saves this information as a program.

You can call up a program at any time and make additional

copies of the program to a DVD.

Auto Scene Chaptering (DVD-RW in VR mode

only) (page 78, 79, 81)

While copying a DV/Digital8 format tape to a DVD-RW, the

recorder automatically inserts chapter marks at each point where

you started recording on your digital video camera. This enables

you to quickly find the scenes you want during playback and

editing.

About This Manual

Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.

You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the

same or similar names as those on the remote.

The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described

below:

Notes

• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match

the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs created

on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created

on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

Control

Dubbing

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or

DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-RWs

formatted in VR mode on this recorder

Functions available for DVD-RWs

formatted in Video mode on this recorder

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for music CDs or CD-

Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

DVD Recorder Basics

“What can I expect from DVD recording?” is a

natural question for anyone new to the experience.

This section explains the basic steps involved with

DVD recording.

There are other differences besides just being

rewritable/non-rewritable.

See “Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types” on the back cover

to select a disc most suitable for your needs.

When you want to record repeatedly on the same

disc, or when you want to edit the disc after

recording, select either the rewritable DVD-RW

or DVD+RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any

alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your

choice.

Step 1: Select the disc type

Unlike a video tape which is sold by length, such

as 60 min. or 120 min., recordable DVDs are sold

by type. Select the disc type by following the

chart on the back cover, as each type has different

features.

This recorder can record on the following type of

discs.

Step 2: Format the disc to start recording

Notes

Insert the disc in the recorder. Unlike a VCR, the

recorder automatically starts formatting when an

unused disc is inserted. This is necessary to

prepare the disc for recording.

When using a DVD+RW

These discs will be formatted in DVD+RW Video

format. This type of disc can be played back on a

variety of other DVD equipment.

When using a DVD-R

When formatting is complete, you are

ready to record on the disc.

These discs will be formatted in DVD-Video

format. This type of disc can be played back

on a variety of other DVD equipment.

When using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD

Video format (Video mode) or DVD Video

Recording format (VR mode). Video mode discs

can be played back on a variety of other DVD

equipment.VR mode discs allow for more varied

editing.

• You cannot mix two formats in one DVD-RW.

• You can change a DVD-RW’s format to the other

format. However, the disc’s contents will be lost

when reformatting.

• Not all discs can be played on other DVD equipment.

Note

DVD Recorder Basics

Step 3: Digital Recording

Record a program. When using the timer, you’ll

find familiar, convenient features as found on

conventional VCRs, such as VCR Plus+. You can

also dub and edit the contents of connected video

equipment such as a digital video camera.

Step 4: Playing the recorded contents

You can select the title you want to play from a

displayed menu, and immediately start playback.

Recorded contents are more accessible on a disc

than on a tape, the procedure is simple, and

unlike conventional VCRs, no rewinding is

necessary!

What are titles and chapters?

DVD contents consist of sections, called titles,

and smaller sub-sections called chapters.

On this recorder, a title is created between the

points where you start and stop a recording.

Chapters are created automatically at specified

intervals, or can be created manually (DVD-RWs

in VR mode only).

A recorded disc contains title(s), and each title

contains chapter(s)

Title 1

Chapters

Go to the next page.

Title 2

Start Rec. Stop/Start

Chapters

Chapter marksChapter marks

Stop Rec.

,continued

DVD Recorder Basics

Step 5: Editing the recorded disc

Playing on other DVD equipment

You will find editing discs a lot easier than a

conventional tape, and the recorder offers

numerous edit functions, possible only with

DVDs.

With this recorder, you can create

a Playlist (playback information) on the same

disc, and edit the Playlist without changing the

original recording(s). A Playlist does not take up

much disc space, and all you need is one

recorder and one disc.

Example: You have recorded a few football

games on a DVD-RW in VR mode. You want to

save the original recording, but you also want to

create a digest by putting the goal scenes

together. In this case, you can create a Playlist

by selecting just the goal scenes, leaving the

original recording as it is.

Quick and easy edits on the displayed menu

Editing is performed by simply selecting titles

and scenes from the displayed menus.

Protection of individual titles

With conventional VCRs, you had to protect an

entire tape to save the recordings from erasure

or alteration. This recorder allows you to

individually protect recorded titles (except for

Playlist titles).

Edit and save on a single disc

– Playlist edit (DVD-RWs in VR mode only)

To edit a conventional tape without affecting the

original recording, you had to connect another

VCR, copy the master tape using the two VCRs

and one more tape, and start editing the copied

tape.

When using a DVD-RW in Video mode

The disc needs to be finalized first to enable

playback on anything other than this recorder.

No more editing or recording can be made on

the disc once it has been finalized. To enable

recording on the disc again, you will need to

format it again. (Reformatting will erase all

previous contents.)

When using a DVD-R

You will need to finalize the disc to play it on

equipment other than this recorder. You cannot

edit or record on the disc once it has been

finalized.

For your DVD to play on other equipment,

finalizing may be necessary in some cases. If so,

finish up all your editing and recording first, and

then finalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW in VR mode

Although finalizing is generally unnecessary

when playing the disc on VR mode compatible

equipment, playback on some equipment requires

a finalized disc. You can still edit and record on

the disc even after finalizing.

When using a DVD+RW

The recorder automatically finalizes a disc before

ejecting it. Finalizing in this case still allows you

to further edit or record on the disc.

Original

You’ve got your own DVD!

Playlist

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

Buttons on the recorder have the same

function as the buttons on the remote if

they have the same or similar names.

A @/1 (on/standby) button/

indicator (22, 38)

Turns the recorder on and off.

Lights up in green when the

power is on.

B Front panel display (14, 57)

Displays the playing status,

title/chapter/time, etc.

C Disc tray (38)

Opens to accept a disc.

D (remote sensor) (22)

Accepts the remote control

signal.

E Disc type indicators

Lights up to indicate the disc/

format type of the current disc.

F A (open/close) button (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

G H (play) button/indicator (50)

Plays a disc.

H X (pause) button/indicator

(52)

Pauses playing a disc.

I x (stop) button (51)

Stops playing a disc.

J z REC button/indicator (38)

Starts recording.

K X REC PAUSE button/indicator

(39)

Pauses recording.

L x REC STOP button (39)

Stops recording.

M SYNCHRO REC indicator (47)

Lights up when the Synchro

Rec function is set to on.

TIMER REC indicator (40)

Lights up when a timer

recording is set.

FINALIZED indicator (73)

Lights up if an inserted disc has

been finalized.

PROGRESSIVE indicator (51)

Lights up when outputting

progressive signals.

N ZOOM +/– buttons (32)

Switches the information

displayed in the Title List

menu.

O CURSOR MODE button (32)

Switches the cursor/page mode

in the Title List, etc.

P TOOLS button (32)

Displays the TOOLS menu.

Q </M/m/,/ENTER button

(33)

Selects items or settings.

R RETURN button (33)

Returns to the previously

selected display, etc.

S SYSTEM MENU button (31)

Displays the System Menu on

the TV screen.

T ONE TOUCH DUB button (78)

Records the contents of a DV/

Digital8 format tape with a

single touch of the button.

U REC MODE button (38)

Selects the recording mode.

V ./> (previous/next)

buttons (52)

Goes to the next title/chapter/

track, or goes back to the

previous title/chapter/track.

W CHANNEL +/– buttons (38)

Selects the channel or input

line.

X PROGRESSIVE button (51)

Switches the output signal,

progressive or interlace.

Y INPUT SELECT button

(38, 75, 88)

Selects equipment connected to

the line inputs.

Z LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) jacks (88)

Connects external equipment.

wj DV IN jack (76)

Connects digital equipment

with a DV jack.

Open the

panel.

,continued

Guide to Parts and Controls

Remote

Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on

the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with

an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the

TV/DVD switch is set to TV.

A TV/DVD switch (26)

Switches the remote control to TV or DVD.

B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray. Note that it may take a

few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have

recorded or edited a disc.

C Number buttons (38, 44)

Select a number such as a channel or a title number.

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (44)

Cancels an entered number when used with this

recorder.

E SUBTITLE button (60)

Changes the subtitles while playing a disc.

F AUDIO button (57)

Changes the sound while playing a disc.

The button has a tactile dot.*

G [TIMER] button (40, 44)

Displays the Timer programming menu on the TV

screen.

H TOP MENU button (51)

Displays the disc’s menu on the TV screen.

I DISPLAY button (40, 56)

Displays disc information or playing/recording

status on the TV screen.

J TIME/TEXT button (56)

Displays the time information of the disc.

K SYSTEM MENU button (31)

Displays the System Menu on the TV screen.

L TITLE LIST button (32, 53, 64)

Displays the Title List menu on the TV screen.

M CURSOR MODE button (32)

Switches the cursor/page mode in the Title List, etc.

N RETURN button (33)

Returns to the previously selected display, etc.

O . PREV (previous) button (52)

Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

P m / M (search) Jog Stick (52)

Searches fast-forward or reverses a scene (while

playing a disc), or plays a disc in slow motion or

frame by frame (in the pause mode).

Q H PLAY button (50)

Plays a disc.

The button has a tactile dot.*

R X PAUSE button (52)

Pauses playing a disc.

Slide the

cover.

Guide to Parts and Controls

S z REC button (38)

Starts recording.

T REC MODE button (38)

Selects the recording mode.

U INPUT SELECT button (38, 75, 88)

Selects equipment connected to the line inputs.

V SYNCHRO REC button (47)

Synchronizes the recorder and the timer recording set

on the connected external equipment.

[/1 (on/standby) button (38)

Turns the recorder on and off.

X CH (channel) +/– buttons (38)

Selects the channel or input line.

Y VOL (volume) +/– buttons (26)

Adjusts the volume of your TV or AV amplifier

(receiver).

Z SET button (34)

Use to enter the number selected with the number

buttons 3 .

wj TV/VIDEO button (26)

Switches your TV’s input source.

wk ANGLE button (59)

Changes the angles when playing a DVD VIDEO.

wl WIDE MODE button (26)

Changes the wide mode settings of your TV.

e; MENU button (51)

Displays the disc’s menu on the TV screen.

ea INSTANT SEARCH button (52)

Briefly fast forwards the current scene.

es INSTANT REPLAY button (52)

Replays the current scene.

ed TOOLS button (32)

Displays the TOOLS menu.

ef ZOOM +/– buttons (32)

Switches the information displayed in the Title List

menu.

eg </M/m/,/(ENTER) button (33)

Selects items or settings.

eh > NEXT button (52)

Goes to the next title/chapter/track.

ej x STOP button (51)

Stops playing a disc.

ek x REC STOP button (39)

Stops recording.

el X REC PAUSE button (39)

Pauses recording.

r; CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (67)

Inserts/erases a chapter mark in the recorded title.

ra SUR (surround) button (58)

Selects the surround mode.

rs COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (28)

Switches the command mode for this recorder.

Match the switch to the same command mode set in

the Options Setup (page 99).

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel display

A Command mode indicator (28,

99)

Indicates the selected remote

command mode.

B ANGLE indicator (59)

Lights up when you can change

the angle.

C PLAYLIST indicator (32)

Lights up when the Playlist is

selected.

D STEREO indicators (39)

Lights up when receiving a

stereo program.

E SAP (Second Audio Program)

indicator (39)

Lights up when receiving a

SAP signal.

F CATV indicator

Lights up when receiving a

Cable TV programs.

G Displays the following (57):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/

index number

• Recording time

•Clock

• Channel

H Audio signal indicators (58)

Lights up when playing Dolby

Digital or DTS sound tracks.

z Hint

You can turn off the front panel display by setting “Dimmer” to “Display Off” in Options Setup (page 99).

Rear panel

A VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (16)

Connects antenna cables.

B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y,

B, PR) jacks (18)

Connects equipment having

component video input jacks.

C AC IN terminal (22)

Connects the power cord.

D LINE OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks (18, 20)

Connects the input of external

equipment using an audio/

video or S VIDEO cord.

E LINE IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO

L/R) 1/3 jacks (29)

Connects the output of external

equipment using an audio/

video or S VIDEO cord.

F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/

OPTICAL) jacks (20)

Connects an amplifier

(receiver) having a digital input

jack.

G CONTROL S IN jack (18)

Connects equipment having a

CONTROL S jack.

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

Quick Overview

Basic Hookups and Settings

Basic Hookups

and Settings

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough

information to start using the recorder.

Notes

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

input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before

connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

Step 7: Easy Setup

• Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15

• Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16

• Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16

• Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords. . .page 18

• Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19

• Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . .page 22

• Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . .page 22

• Step 7: Easy Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 22

• Setting up the VCR Plus

System. . . .page 25

• Setting Up the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . .page 26

• Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to

the LINE Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 29

• Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 30

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Power cord (1)

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the

Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups that best suits you

below. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Step 5:

Connecting the Power Cord” (page 22).

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s

attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines

for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable

ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the

building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Notes

• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an

external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the

recorder.

• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/

VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

Hookup 1: Antenna only (no cable TV),

or cable without cable box

Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate

VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup if you watch cable

channels without cable box. With this hookup, you can record

any non-scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the

recorder.

If you have Use

Antenna only (no cable TV), or cable

without cable box

Hookup 1

(page 16)

Cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 2

(page 17)

Cable box with a few scrambled channels Hookup 3

(page 17)

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

VHF/UHF

OUT

LINE IN LINE OUT

DVD recorder

to antenna input

to VHF/UHF IN

to VHF/UHF OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Basic Hookups and Settings

Hookup 2: Connecting a cable box with

many scrambled channels

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most

channels.

With this hookup:

–You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the

channel on the cable box. Be sure that the cable box is turned

on.

–You cannot record one channel while watching another

channel.

z Hint

If the cable box has the audio/video output jacks, connect them to the

LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks of this recorder. You can record unscrambled

channels by setting the recorder’s input to “L1” or “L3.”

Note

When connecting the cable box with the antenna hookup only, set the

recorder to the channel where the signal from the cable box appears on

the TV screen.

Hookup 3: Connecting a cable box with

only a few scrambled channels

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few

channels.

With this hookup:

–You can record any non-scrambled channel by selecting the

channel on the recorder.

–You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

OUT

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

VHF/UHF

OUT

LINE IN LINE OUT

to VHF/UHF IN

Wall

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF OUT

Cable box

to antenna

input

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

OUT

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

VHF/UHF

OUT

to VHF/UHF IN

Wall

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF OUT

Cable box

to antenna

input

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 3: Connecting the

Video Cords

Connect this recorder to your TV monitor, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the

following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on

your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will

enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in

“Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19).

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack on the

recorder (page 29).

A Connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the

yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks

(page 20).

B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy

high quality images.

C Connecting to component video

input jacks (Y, P

B, PR)

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords

(not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate

color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts

progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and

then press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel to accept progressive

video signals. See “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 51) for

more information.

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To

change the aspect ration, see page 94.

If your TV has a CONTROL S jack

You can control the recorder by operating the remote toward the

TV. This feature is convenient when you placed the recorder and

the TV away from each other.

After connecting the recorder to other equipment in pattern A,

B, or C above, connect the CONTROL S IN jack to your TV’s

CONTROL S (OUT) jack using a control S cord (not supplied).

Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

DVD recorder

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2

Audio/video cord (supplied)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

: Signal flow

(yellow)

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

: Signal flow

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(green)

(blue)

(red)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

Component video

cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

: Signal flow

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

CONTROL S IN

CONTROL S

DVD recorder

to CONTROL S IN

Control S cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Basic Hookups and Settings

Note

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are

fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be

displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture

problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the

‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set

compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our

customer service center.

Step 4: Connecting the

Audio Cords

Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read

the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

Connection Your setup

• Surround effects: Dynamic, Wide

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and

two speakers

• Surround effects: Standard

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: None

AV amplifier (receiver) having a

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

decoder

and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround

(Pro Logic)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a

digital input jack having a Dolby

Digital or DTS

decoder and 6

speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Digital

(5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)

,continued

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-mono conversion cord

(not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks to the

TV’s audio input jack.

Note

Do not connect the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio

output jacks at the same time.

Connecting to a stereo amplifier

(receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting

to an MD deck or DAT deck

If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L

and R, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input

jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use .

In this case, you can also connect the recorder directly to the MD

deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier

(receiver).

z Hint

For connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead

of using a separate stereo audio cord.

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

DVD recorder

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

: Signal flow

B-1

B-2

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

B-2 B-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD recorder

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

to LINE OUT

(R-AUDIO-L)

1 or 2

(white)(red)

Stereo audio

cord (not

supplied)

(white)(red)

to audio input

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

to coaxial or optical

digital input

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

B-1

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Basic Hookups and Settings

Connecting to an AV amplifier

(receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input

jacks, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input

jack, use .

You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby

Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the

connected components.

Note

When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a

center speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer.

Connecting to an AV amplifier

(receiver) with a digital input jack and

6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital or DTS

decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. Note that

the surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used with

this connection.

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the

connected components.

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital”

to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” under “Audio” in Easy Setup

(page 24). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your

speakers.

C-1

C-2

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

C-2 C-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

to LINE OUT

(R-AUDIO-L)

1 or 2

(white)

(red)

Stereo audio

cord (not

supplied)

(white)(red)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical

digital input

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

[Speakers] [Speakers]

Rear (L) Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Center

Rear (mono)

Front (L)

Front (R)

Amplifier (receiver)

with Dolby Surround

decoder

: Signal flow

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD recorder

to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

to coaxial digital inputto optical digital input

[Speakers] [Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer Front (L)

Front (R)

Center

AV amplifier

(receiver) having a

decoder

: Signal flow

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Step 5: Connecting the

Power Cord

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the

recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into an

AC outlet. After you connect the power cord, you must wait for

a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate

the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the

recorder enters standby mode.

If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (pages 29 to

30), be sure to connect the power cord after all connections are

complete.

Step 6: Preparing the

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert

two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on

the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.

When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the

recorder.

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or

player, change the command mode number for this recorder. For

details, see page 28.

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

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly

when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or a lighting

apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the

batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Step 7: Easy Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic

adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy

Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder.

Make the settings below in the following order.

a Turn on the TV.

b Press [/1.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator on the

front panel lights up in green.

c Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on your

TV screen.

“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD

recorder will be made. You can change them later

using Setup.” appears. If this message does not

appear, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the

System Menu to run Easy Setup. For details, see

“Settings and Adjustments” on page 90.

AC IN

to AC outlet

to AC IN

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

"/1

</M/m/,,

ENTER

RETURN

Step 7: Easy Setup

Basic Hookups and Settings

d Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in

the on-screen display appears.

e Press M/m to select a language, then press

ENTER.

The Setup Display for clock setting appears.

f Press M/m to select the item that matches the

antenna connection you selected on page 16

(Hookup 1, 2, or 3).

◆ Hookup 1 and 3

Select “Auto,” then press ENTER.

The recorder automatically sets the clock by

searching for a channel that carries a time signal and

sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if

applicable).

To activate the Auto Clock function, turn off the

recorder after finishing Easy Setup.

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or

Daylight Saving Time, you can adjust these settings

(page 93).

If your clock cannot be set automatically, set the

clock manually (page 93).

◆ Hookup 2

Select “Manual,” then press ENTER.

Set the clock manually using </M/m/,, and press

ENTER.

Once the clock is set, the Tuner Preset display

appears.

g Press M/m to select the item that matches the

antenna connection you selected on page 16

(Hookup 1, 2, or 3).

◆ Hookup 1 and 2

• Antenna

◆ Hookup 3

•Cable

h Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts

searching for all of the receivable channels and

presets them.

To set the channels manually, see page 92.

After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup Display

for selecting the aspect ratio of the connected TV

appears.

i Press M/m to select the setting that matches

your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 Letter Box

Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and

lower sections of the screen.

• 4:3 Pan Scan

Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire

screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit.

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard

TV with a wide-screen mode

•16:9

For details, see “TV type” on page 94.

Language 1/5

Select the screen Language.

English

Français

EASY SETUP

EASY SETUP Clock 2/5

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a

time signal when you turn it off.

Auto

Manual

EASY SETUP Clock 2/5

Set the time and date manually.

9Sun / /14 9 00 AM:2003

Tuner Preset 3/5

Select the way in which you will receive channels.

Antenna

Cable

EASY SETUP

EASY SETUP Tuner Preset 3/5

Searching for receivable channels.

Please wait.

Ch45

EASY SETUP TV Type 4/5

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

,continued

Step 7: Easy Setup

j Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used

to connect to your amplifier (receiver) appears.

k Press M/m to select the type of jack (if any)

you are using to connect to an amplifier

(receiver), then press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection

you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

• If you connect just a TV and nothing else, select “No,”

then go to step 15.

• Select “Yes: LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to

step 15.

• Select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.” The Setup Display for

“Dolby Digital” appears.

l Press M/m to select the type of Dolby Digital

signal you wish to send to your amplifier

(receiver).

Choose the signal that matches the audio connection

you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

•D-PCM

• Dolby Digital (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a

Dolby Digital decoder)

m Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of DTS

signal appears.

n Press M/m to select whether or not you wish

to send a DTS signal to your amplifier

(receiver) and press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection

you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

•Off

• On (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder)

o Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup

operations are complete.

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” in the Setup

Display (page 100).

Notes

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals,

setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes after

the recorder turns off. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20

minutes, set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Settings” (page 93).

• If you use the antenna connection Hookup 2 (page 17), make sure you

leave the cable box on.

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

accurately.

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 5/5

Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?

Select the type of jack you are using.

Yes : LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L)

Yes : DIGITAL OUT

A D

B-1 C-1

B-2 C-2

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 5/5

Dolby Digital

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

B-2 C-2

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 5/5

DTS

Off

B-2 C-2

EASY SETUP

Easy Setup is finished

Finish

Setting Up the VCR Plus

System

Basic Hookups and Settings

Setting Up the VCR Plus

System

Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel

number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to watch

a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to

that channel in your TV program guide).

To find the guide channel numbers, look at the “Channel Line-

up Chart” in the program guide for your area that features VCR

PlusCode numbers.

Use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel

numbers match the TV channel your recorder receives. If not,

you need to coordinate these numbers using the following

procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same,

you can skip this procedure.

a Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

c Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press

ENTER.

d Press M/m to select “Set VCR Plus+

Channels,” then press ENTER.

The display for setting VCR Plus+ channels appears.

e Press M/m to select “Guide CH – TV CH,”

then press ENTER.

f Enter the guide channel number assigned in

the program guide using the number buttons,

then press SET.

g Enter the TV channel number.

◆ For Hookup 1 or 3 (page 16)

Enter the actual number on your TV (and recorder)

using the number buttons, then press SET.

◆ For Hookup 2 (page 17)

Enter the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or

4) using the number buttons, then press SET.

h Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each channel number

that does not match.

i Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the

menu.

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

RETURN

SYSTEM MENU

Number buttons,

SET

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

DV/D8 EDIT

SETUP

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

SYSTEM

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

Compatible

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Clock

Language

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

----

Channel list

Guide CH TV CH

- -

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- - ----

- -

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- - ----

- -

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- - ----

- -

,continued

Setting Up the Remote

To check the channel settings

When displaying the “Set VCR Plus+ Channels” menu, press

M/m to select “Channel List,” then press ENTER.

The display lists the channels whose guide channel number is not

as same as the TV channel number.

To go to the next page, press m.

To return to the previous page, press M.

Setting Up the Remote

You can control your TV with the supplied remote by adjusting

the remote control’s signal.

If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you

can also control the volume with the supplied remote.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your

TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered

will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be

reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Controlling TVs with the remote

a Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

b Hold down [/1.

c Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TVs” below)

using the number buttons.

d Release [/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote

performs the following:

Settings - VCR Plus+ Channel List

Guide CH TV CH

121

Guide CH TV CH

- -

Page2

[/1 Turns your TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV

CH +/– Selects the channel on your TV

WIDE MODE Switches to or from the wide mode of a

Sony wide-screen TV

TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input source

Number buttons and

SET

Selects the channel on your TV

TV/DVD switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number buttons,

SET

TV/VIDEO

WIDE MODE

CH +/–

Setting Up the Remote

Basic Hookups and Settings

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at

a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Controlling the volume of your AV

amplifier (receiver) with the remote

a Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

b Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer

code (see the table below) for your AV

amplifier (receiver) using the number

buttons.

c Release [/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s

volume.

◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch

is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90

(default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers

(receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at

a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier

(receiver).

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12

Daytron 12

Emerson 03, 04, 14

Fisher 11

General Electric 06, 10

Gold Star 03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02, 03

J.C.Penney 04, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 03, 08, 12

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 03, 04

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 16

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 15

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 80, 88, 89, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

TV/DVD switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number buttons,

SET

,continued

Setting Up the Remote

If you have a Sony DVD player or more

than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD

recorder or player, set the command mode number for this

recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the

other Sony DVD recorder or player.

The default command mode setting for this recorder and the

supplied remote is DVD3.

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

c Press M/m to select “Options,” then press

ENTER.

d Press M/m to select “Command Mode,” then

press ENTER.

e Press M/m to select the Command mode

(DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), then press

ENTER.

f Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you selected

above.

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

SYSTEM

M/m, ENTER

COMMAND MODE

RETURN

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Clock

Language

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc :

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Selectable

Bright

DVD3

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc :

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Selectable

Bright

DVD3

SETUP

DVD1

DVD2

DVD3

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks

Basic Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar

Recording Device to the

LINE Jacks

You can use this recorder as the source player or as the recording

deck.

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC

outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE

jacks of this recorder.

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV

output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 75).

See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected

equipment.

How to connect to record on this recorder

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks

of this recorder. See “Recording from connected equipment” on

page 88.

z Hint

You can also use the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the recorder

(page 88).

Notes

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

VIDEO cord (not supplied).

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying

cannot be recorded.

How to connect to record on other equipment

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE OUT

jacks of this recorder.

Notes

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a

clear image on the TV screen.

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

VIDEO cord (not supplied).

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

OUTPUT

S Video

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE IN

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VCR, etc.

DVD recorder

Audio/video

cord (not

supplied)

S VIDEO cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

to LINE IN 1 or 3

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

INPUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

S Video

AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR, etc.

DVD recorder

Audio/video

cord (not

supplied)

S VIDEO cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

to LINE OUT 1 or 2

VCRDVD recorder TV

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box

Connecting to a Satellite

Receiver or a Cable Box

Connect a satellite receiver, digital cable box, or a cable box to

this recorder using the LINE IN 1/3 jacks. Disconnect the

recorder’s AC power cord from an AC outlet when connecting

the box.

To record on this recorder, see page 88. To use the Synchro Rec

function, see below.

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

Connect a satellite receiver to LINE IN 1 jacks of this recorder.

See “Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro

Rec)” on page 47.

Refer to your satellite receiver’s instructions for more

information.

Notes

• Synchro-Recording does not work with some boxes. For details, refer

to the box’s operating instructions.

• When connecting the LINE IN jacks to the cable box, be sure to also

connect the recorder’s antenna to the cable box.

AC IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CONTROL S IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE IN

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Satellite receiver, etc.

to LINE IN 1 or 3 DVD recorder

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

Guide to Displays

Operating the Recorder

Operating the

Recorder

The recorder’s overall operation is simple.

Generally, most operations can be

performed by pressing only </M/m/,,

and ENTER. Once you know the common

procedure, you will find the recorder easy

to operate.

Guide to Displays

The recorder uses the following four types of displays for most

operations: System Menu, Title List, TOOLS, and Sub-menu.

It also has a Disc Information display for checking the status of

the inserted disc, and an on-screen keyboard that enables you to

label a title or disc.

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU,

and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions.

1 TITLE LIST (page 53, 64):

Turns on the Title List menu, which shows

recorded titles on the disc.

2 TIMER (page 40):

Allows you to set a new timer recording setting.

3 TIMER LIST (page 42):

Turns on the Timer List menu, which allows you

to check, change, or cancel timer settings.

4 DV/D8 EDIT (page 79):

Activates the DV Edit function, which allows you

to record and edit the contents of a DV/Digital8

format tape.

5 SETUP (page 91):

Turns on the Setup Display, which allows you to

set up the recorder to suit your preferences.

Number buttons,

SET

TITLE LIST

TOOLS

ZOOM +/–

</M/m/,,

ENTER

SYSTEM MENU

CURSOR MODE

RETURN

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

DV/D8 EDIT

SETUP

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

SYSTEM

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

Compatible

• Guide to Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 31

• How to Use the Displays . . . . . . . . . . .page 33

• How to Enter Characters . . . . . . . . . . .page 34

,continued

Guide to Displays

Title List

The recorder uses list displays for some operations. The most

frequently used is the Title List menu.

The Title List menu appears when you press TITLE LIST or

when you select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu, and

displays all of the titles on the disc.

To show the list in greater details (zoom), press ZOOM+. To

return to the previous display, press ZOOM–.

Standard Title List

“Zoomed” Title List

1 Sort buttons (page 54):

Sorts the title order.

2 Zooming indicator (page 54):

Shows the current zoom status.

3 Disc name (page 72)

4 Disc space (remainder/total)

5 Title information (page 54):

Displays the title number, title name, and

recording date.

6 Scroll bar:

Appears when all the titles do not fit on the list.

To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

7 Title’s thumbnail picture (page 54)

Notes

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

• The Title List does not appear when you play DVD VIDEOs, CDs,

CD-Rs, or CD-RWs.

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

recorders.

• On this model, 1 GB is equivalent to 1 billion bytes.

About the types of Title List menus

The appearance of the Title List menu differs according to the

disc type and recording format.

◆For DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs (Video mode):

The Title List menu appears and displays the titles on the disc.

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

The Title List (Original) or Title List (Playlist) menu appears and

displays the Original or Playlist titles on the disc. The

“PLAYLIST” indicator lights up on the front panel display when

the Title List (Playlist) menu is selected.

To switch the Title List menu for a DVD-RW (VR

mode)

The recorder displays either the Original or Playlist Title List.

Follow the steps below.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears.

2 Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

3 Press M/m to select either “Original” or

“Playlist,” whichever is not displayed, then press

ENTER.

The display switches to the selected Title List menu.

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is turned on. The

display enters Page mode. Each time you press M/m, the entire

Title List changes to the next/previous page of titles.

To return to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR MODE again.

Notes

• When you turn off the list display, the Page mode is canceled.

• When all the titles on the disc fit on a single page, you cannot select the

Page mode.

TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and

displays options applicable to the entire disc or recorder.

Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the Title List menu

is turned on.

Example 2: When you press TOOLS while a DVD is playing.

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM

8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

Sort

1.5/4.7GB

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

Date

Number

Title

1.5/4.7GB

Sort

Date

Number

Title

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Mon 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M) SP

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SLP

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

Sort

Date

Number

Title

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

1.5/4.7GB

1 2ch 1:00PM- 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM- 9:00PM

3 12ch 9:00AM- 9:30AM

4 3ch 8:00PM- 8:30PM

5 25ch 8:00PM- 8:30PM

6 L2 9:00PM- 9:30PM

7 8ch 9:00PM- 9:30PM

8 125ch 10:00AM-10:30AM

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

TOOLS

Playlist

Erase Titles

Create Playlist

Disc Info.

Options for the

disc or menu

TOOLS

Stop

Title Search

Chapter Search

Time Search

Options for the

disc or picture

How to Use the Displays

Operating the Recorder

Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select an item from the

displayed list menu and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays

options applicable only to the selected item.

Example: The Title List menu

How to Use the Displays

Use the displays in the following way. The procedure is common

to many of the operations.

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears with entries to the main

functions.

b Press M/m to select a function, then press

ENTER.

The display for the selected function appears.

Example: When “TITLE LIST” is selected.

◆ Using the TOOLS menu

Use the TOOLS menu to display options for the

entire disc.

A Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

B Press M/m to select the option, then press

ENTER.

◆ Using the sub-menu

The sub-menu displays options for a specific title.

A Press M/m to select the title on the list, then

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select the option, then press

ENTER.

c Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the list

display.

To return to the previous display

Press RETURN.

Sort

Date

Number

Title

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

1.5/4.7GB

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM

8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

Play

Play From Start

Erase

Protect Title

Title Name

Set Thumbnail

A-B Erase

Options for the

selected item

Sort

Date

Number

Title

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

1.5/4.7GB

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM

8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

How to Enter Characters

You can label a title, disc, or program by entering characters.

You can enter up to 64 characters for a title/disc/program name,

but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such

as the Title List will vary. When the display for entering

characters appears, follow the steps below.

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

right of the screen and select “A” (upper-

case), “a” (lower-case), or “Symbol,” then

press ENTER.

The characters of the selected type are displayed.

Example: Input Title Name

b Press </M/m/, to select a character you

want to enter, then press ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top of the

display.

To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent

followed by the letter.

Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.”

To insert a space between the characters, select

“Space.”

c Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter all the

characters for the name.

◆ To erase a character

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

input row.

B Press </, to move the cursor to the right of

the character you want to erase.

C Press </M/m/, to select “Back,” then press

ENTER.

◆ To insert a character

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

input row.

B Press </, to move the cursor to the right of

the point where you want to insert a character.

C Press </M/m/, to select the character you

want to insert, then press ENTER.

◆ To erase all the characters

Press </M/m/, to select “Clear All,” then press

ENTER.

d Press </M/m/, to select “Finish,” then

press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

1 In step 2 above, press the number buttons

repeatedly to select the character you want to

enter.

Example:

Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”

Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.”

2 Select the next character, or press SET.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter all of the characters

for the name.

4 Press </M/m/, to select “Finish,” then press

ENTER.

25ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Cancel

Finish

Space

Clear All

Back

,. - 1

BA C 2

ED F 3

HG I 4

KJ L5

NM O 6

QP R S

UT V 8

XW Y Z

Input Title Name

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Cancel

Finish

Space

Clear All

Back

,. - 1

BA C 2

ED F 3

HG I 4

KJ L5

NM O 6

QP R S

UT V 8

XW Y Z

Input Title Name

Kids

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Space

Clear All

Back

,. - 1

BA C 2

ED F 3

HG I 4

KJ L5

NM O 6

QP R S

UT V 8

XW Y Z

Input Title Name

Cancel

Finish

Before Recording

Recording/Timer Recording

Recording/

Timer

Recording

This section covers the basics of DVD

recording, and the available methods for

setting the timer.

Before Recording

This recorder can record on various discs. Before you record,

read the following and select the disc type according to your

needs.

Recordable discs

This recorder can record on the following discs.

◆Disc type

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

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding

technology that protects copyrights for images.

DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs are rewritable. DVD-Rs are non-

rewritable.

The recorder cannot record on the following discs:

•8 cm discs

• DVD+R

• DVD-RW (Ver 1.0)

• DVD-RAM

•CD-R/CD-RW

Notes

• The following type of high-speed discs can be used for recording: up

to 2×-speed DVD-RWs (Revision 1.0), up to 4×-speed DVD-Rs

(Revision 1.0), or up to 4×-speed DVD+RWs. Note that high-speed

discs will not record at higher speed. You cannot record on the disc if

it is not 1×-speed compatible.

• Use a disc with CPRM to record Copy-Once TV programs (page 36).

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

packing.

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (Video

mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD recorders.

• In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to

DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD recorders. If

you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the

DVD menu. If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this

recorder, the data will be erased.

DVD-RW*

Ver. 1.1

Ver. 1.1 with CPRM*

DVD+RW*

DVD-R*

Ver. 2.0

• Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 35

• Recording TV programs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 38

• Timer Recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 40

• Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

. . .page 46

• Recording from External Equipment with a Timer

(Synchro Rec)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 47

,continued

Before Recording

About recording formats

When you insert an unused disc, the recorder automatically starts

formatting. Since available functions differ depending on the

disc type, select the disc that best suits your needs using the chart

below.

You can preset the format for unused DVD-RWs in Options

Setup. When “Format Disc” is set to either “VR” or “Video”

(page 99), the recorder starts formatting in the selected mode

without asking for confirmation. Select “Selectable” if you want

to select the mode each time you insert an unused DVD-RW.

Differences between the disc types

See pages in parentheses for details.

Notes

• To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, you need to finalize

the disc. For details on finalizing, see page 73.

• You cannot mix the two formats on one DVD-RW. To change the

disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 74). Note that the disc’s contents

will be erased after reformatting.

Recording mode

While the recorder is stopped, you can select one of six recording

modes by pressing REC MODE repeatedly for the desired

recording time and picture quality. The picture quality generally

improves as the recording time decreases.

Notes

• The recording times are an estimate and actual times may differ.

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording

time.

– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source

of low picture quality

– Recording on a disc that has already been edited

– Recording only a still picture or just sound

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this

recorder.

When the recorder receives a copy guard signal while recording,

the recorder stops recording and a message appears on your TV

screen.

About pictures with Copy Control Signals

Broadcasts that contain Copy Control Signals may have one of

the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once, and

Copy-Never. This recorder limits the recording according to

copy protection signal as shown below.

If you want to record a Copy-Once program, use a DVD-RW

with CPRM in VR mode.

◆Available recording options

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible

equipment.

Disc type Characteristics

– Automatically creates chapters at specified

intervals (page 97)

– Simple editing (erasing titles/changing

title name) (page 64)

– Creates chapters manually or

automatically (page 67)

– Various editing options using a created

Playlist (page 67)

– Records Copy-Once programs provided

that the disc has CPRM

Recording mode Recording time (minute)

HQ 60

HSP 90

SP (Standard mode) 120

LP 180

EP 240

SLP 360

Copy-

Free

Copy-

Once

Copy-

Never

DVD-RW (Ver.1.1) a ——

DVD-RW (Ver.1.1

with CPRM

VR mode

Video mode

—

DVD+RW a ——

DVD-R (Ver.2.0) a ——

Before Recording

Recording/Timer Recording

Checking the available disc space

(Disc Info.)

When recording on a used disc, make sure that there is enough

disc space for recording. With DVD-RWs or DVD+RWs, you

can free up disc space by erasing titles.

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

Items in the display differ depending on the disc type

or recording format. Note that the remaining disc

space indicator is an estimate and actual available

space may differ.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

1 Disc Name

2 Media:

Disc type

3 Format:

Recording format type (DVD-RW only)

4 Title no.:

Total number of titles

5 Protected:

Indicates whether protection is set (DVD-RW in

VR mode only)

6 Date:

Dates when the oldest and the most recent titles

are recorded

7 Continuous Rem. Time/Remainder:

• The longest continuous recording time in each of the

recording modes (approximate)

• Disc space bar (approximate)

• Remaining disc space/total disc space (approximate)

8 Disc setting buttons

• Disc Name: Labels the disc (page 72)

• Protect Disc: Protects the disc (DVD-RW in VR

mode only) (page 72)

• Finalize: Finalizes the disc/Creates a DVD menu

(page 73)

• Unfinalize: Unfinalizes the disc if it has already been

finalized (DVD-RW in VR mode only) (page 73)

• Erase All: Erases all titles on the disc (page 73)

• Format: Reformats the disc (page 74)

◆How programs are recorded on a DVD-R

A new program is recorded on the last space [a] only. Check that

the remaining disc space is large enough for the recording.

You cannot free up disc space on a DVD-R. Erasing a title will

only hide the title name in the Title List menu. The erased titles

will still take up space on the disc.

◆How programs are recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode)

A program is recorded on the free disc space [a]. Check that the

total remaining disc space is large enough for recording.

◆To free up disc space

You can free up disc space by erasing titles. The original title

used for a Playlist cannot be erased.

To erase a title, see page 65.

To erase multiple titles, see page 65.

◆How programs are recorded on a DVD-RW (Video mode) or

DVD+RW

The recorder searches for the largest block of space [a] and

records there. Check that there is a continuous free block large

enough for the recording. If not, the recording will stop.

◆To check or free up disc space

For DVD-RWs (Video mode) and DVD+RWs only, you can

check free disc space and title location, and also erase titles using

the Disc Map display (see below).

z Hint

You can erase all of the disc’s titles (other than protected titles) at once

(page 73).

Notes

• When you erase titles, the title order may change depending on the disc

type or format.

• After finalizing, you cannot record further on a DVD-RW (Video

mode) or DVD-R.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2

Protected Not Protected

Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

SLP : 3H00M

Remainder

Disc Name

Format

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

A CB

Erasing “B” does not free up any space

New recording

A CB

A C

Erasing “B” frees up more space

New recording New recording

(continued)

A D

B C

Erasing “B” and “C” creates a block of free space

New recording

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Recording TV programs

To free up disc space using the Disc Map

display (DVD-RWs in Video mode, DVD+RWs

only)

The Disc Map display in the TOOLS menu allows you to check

the disc status and erase titles on the disc.

1 Press TITLE LIST while the disc is in the

recorder.

2 Press TOOLS.

3 Press M/m to select “Disc Map” from the TOOLS

menu, then press ENTER.

The Disc Map display appears.

◆ To check free disc space

Press </, to select an open space.

The remaining space and the longest recording time

in each of the recording modes appears.

◆ To free up disc space by erasing a title using the

Disc Map

A Press </, to select the title you want to

erase, then press ENTER.

The title is selected.

To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

Repeat step 1 to erase multiple titles.

B Press m to select “Erase,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

C Press </, to select “OK.”

All of the selected titles are erased, freeing up

disc space. If you want to change your selection,

select “Change.”

D Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the Title

List menu.

Note

You cannot erase a title during playback or recording.

Recording TV programs

a Press }/1.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator on the

front panel lights up in green.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the

recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the

appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from

the recorder.

Disc Map

Empty

Erase

Cancel

2.3GB

HQ[ 0H30M]

LP [ 1H30M]

HSP[ 0H45M]

EP[ 2H00M]

SP[ 1H00M]

SLP[ 3H00M]

Selected open

space

Disc Map

Erase Cancel

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SP 0.6GB

Selected title

Before you start…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the

recording (page 37).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if

necessary (page 46).

DISPLAY

Number

buttons,

SET

z REC

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

x REC STOP

X REC PAUSE

</M/m/,,

ENTER

TIME/TEXT

CH +/–

}/1Z OPEN/CLOSE

TV/VIDEO

TOOLS

Recording TV programs

Recording/Timer Recording

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel

display.

If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts

automatically.

When using an unused DVD-RW, select the

recording format, VR or Video.

e Press CH +/– to select the channel or input

source you want to record.

f Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes

on the TV screen as follows:

For more details of the recording mode, see page 36.

g Press z REC.

Recording starts.

Recording continues until you stop the recording or

the disc is full.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for

recording to stop.

To pause recording

Press X REC PAUSE. To restart recording, press the button

again.

To watch another TV program while recording

Set the TV to TV input using the TV/VIDEO button.

z Hints

• You can also start and stop recording using the TOOLS menu. Press

TOOLS and select “Record” or “Rec Stop,” then press ENTER.

• You can stop recording from the Title List menu as well. Select the title

you are currently recording and press ENTER. Then select “Rec Stop”

from the sub-menu.

• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the

TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

• To select a channel, you can also use the number buttons and SET

button in step 5 above.

• If you record from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack,

you can also use the INPUT SELECT button to select “L1,” “L2,”

“L3,” or “DV” in step 5. For details, see “Recording from connected

equipment” (page 88).

• You can also select the recording mode using the TOOLS menu

(page 46).

Notes

• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording.

• While recording or during recording pause, you cannot change the

recording mode.

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

erased.

• When you use Hookup 2 (page 17), you cannot watch a cable TV

program while recording another cable TV program.

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments by

pressing just the z REC button.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. The

maximum duration is six hours.

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the

recorder stops recording (power does not turn off). Even if you

turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to

record until the time counter runs out.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front

panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.

Recording a stereo program and SAP

The recorder automatically receives and records a stereo

program and SAP.

◆Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator

lights up on the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo

program, set “Auto Stereo” in Audio Setup to “Off” (page 95).

The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

◆SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the “SAP”

indicator lights up on the front panel display. To record only

SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” in Audio Setup to “SAP”

(page 95).

With the recording side facing down

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

0:30 1:00

5:30

6:00

(normal recording)

,continued

Timer Recording

Checking the disc status while

recording

You can check the recording information such as recording time

or disc type.

a Press DISPLAY twice during recording.

The recording information appears.

1 Disc type/format

2 Recording status

3 Recording mode

4 Recording time

b Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into

chapters by inserting chapter marks at 6 or 15 minute intervals

during recording. Select the interval, “6Min” (default) or

“15Min” in “Auto Chapter” of Features Setup (page 97).

z Hint

You can make chapters manually when playing DVD-RWs (VR mode).

For details, see page 67.

Notes

• If “Auto Chapter” is set to “Off” in Features Setup, no chapters are

automatically created.

• When no more chapter marks can be added, you may not be able to

make additional recordings or edit the disc.

Timer Recording

You can set the timer for a total of 30 programs up to one month

in advance.

There are two setting methods: the manual setting and VCR

Plus+ setting.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the program

manually.

• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each

TV program (page 44).

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the

recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the

appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from

the recorder.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

1:23:45SP

DVD-RW

VIDEO

Before you start…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the

recording (page 37).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if

necessary (page 46).

SYSTEM MENU

</M/m/,,

ENTER

"/1Z OPEN/CLOSE

[TIMER]

RETURN

TOOLS

x REC STOP

Timer Recording

Recording/Timer Recording

d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel

display.

If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts

automatically.

When using an unused DVD-RW, select the

recording format, VR or Video.

e Press [TIMER ].

The Timer programming (Standard) menu appears.

If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu

appears, press < to switch the display.

f Set the following items using </M/m/,.

A Press M/m to set the date, then press ,.

Each time you press M/m, the item changes as

follows.

Today y Tomorrow y …… y Tue 10/28

(1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday) y ……

y Sat (every Saturday) y Mon-Fri (Monday

to Friday) y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday)

y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Today

B Press M/m to set the start time, then press ,.

C Press M/m to set the stop time, then press ,.

D Press M/m to set the channel, then press ,.

When you set the timer for recording from

connected equipment, select “Line1,” “Line2,” or

“Line3.”

E Press M/m to select the recording mode (HQ,

HSP, SP, LP, EP, or SLP), then press ,.

◆ If you make a mistake

Press </, to select the item you want to change.

◆ To exit without saving the current setting

Press </M/m/, to select “Cancel,” then press

ENTER.

g Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The Timer List menu appears. The TIMER REC

indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder

is ready to start recording.

h Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List, or

press [TIMER] and repeat from step 5 to

enter additional timer settings.

Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the

recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

If the timer settings overlap

Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.

To store the setting, press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER. The programs are recorded in order of priority

(page 43). To cancel or change the setting, select “Cancel.”

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (Timer List)”

(page 42).

z Hints

• For recording over the next day, leave the starting date setting as it is,

and enter the ending time in the setting. The date will automatically

change to the next day.

• You can also display the timer programming menu by:

– selecting “TIMER” from the System Menu.

– selecting “Set Timer” from the TOOLS menu while the Timer List

menu is displayed.

• You can also use the recorder even when the recorder stands by for

recording. To remind you of the timer setting, a message appears on

your TV screen five minutes before the timer recording starts.

Notes

• If “The disc is full or nearly full” appears on the screen, change the

disc, or make available space for the recording (DVD-RW/DVD+RW

only).

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording.

If not, the timer recording cannot be made.

To record a satellite program, turn on the satellite receiver and select

the satellite program you want to record. Leave the satellite receiver

turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect

equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function

(page 47).

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the

recorder automatically selects the recording mode to enable the

program to be recorded. This function is normally set to on.

◆To cancel the function

A Press TOOLS while the Timer List is displayed.

B Press M/m to select “Rec Mode Adjust,” then press

ENTER.

C Press </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

Note

This function only works with a timer recording. It does not function

with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec.

Timer - Standard

Set the timer manually.

Date

VCR Plus+

Today

Start CH

ModeStop

Cancel

Timer - Standard

VCR Plus+

Cancel

Set the timer manually.

Date

Tomorrow PM PM

Start CH Mode

Stop

800 830

107 SP

Timer

These timer settings overlap. Do you want to save this setting?

Cancel

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP

Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP

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Timer Recording

To extend the recording duration time

You can extend the recording duration while recording.

1 Press TOOLS during recording.

2 Press M/m to select “Extend Rec. Time,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

3 Press M/m to select the duration time, then press

ENTER.

You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes,

up to 60 minutes.

4 Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

z Hint

You can also extend the recording duration time using “Extend Rec” in

the sub-menu of the Timer List.

Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings (Timer List)

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

List menu.

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “TIMER LIST,” then

press ENTER.

The Timer List menu appears.

1 Disc name

To enter a disc name, see “Labeling a disc (Disc

Name)” (page 72).

2 Timer information:

Displays the recording date, time, recording

mode, etc.

• ❐ indicates the overlapped setting.

•

(red) indicates the setting currently being

recorded.

•

(grey) indicates that the setting cannot be recorded

in the selected recording mode.

c Press M/m to select the setting you want to

check/change/cancel, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

d Press M/m to select one of the following items.

• Modify

•Erase

• Check Overlap

◆ To modify the setting

A Select “Modify,” then press ENTER.

The display for modifying appears.

B Press </M/m/, to select the item and

change the setting.

To undo the change, press </M/m/, to select

“Cancel,” then press ENTER or RETURN.

To change another setting, repeat step 2.

C Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

Extend Rec. Time

Set the timer extend function.

Sun 9/28 10:00AM - 11:30AM 3ch SP

Cancel

Extend Time

Off

Sat 10/25 8:30PM - 9:30PM 4ch

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch

Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch

Thu 10/30 4:00PM - 5:00PM 125ch

SLP

Sports

-RW VR

TIMER LIST

Modify

Modify the timer setting.

Cancel

Date

Mon-Sat PM PM

Start CH ModeStop

10 00 10 15

25 SP

Timer Recording

Recording/Timer Recording

◆ To erase the setting

A Select “Erase,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

If you do not want to erase the setting, select

“Cancel,” then press ENTER or RETURN.

B Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

◆ To check for overlapped settings

A Select “Check Overlap,” then press ENTER.

The display for confirming overlapped settings

appears.

The timer setting set most recently is listed at the

top and has priority. You may not be able to

record the program that has low priority.

To change a priority, press </, to select

“Change priority.” For details, see “Changing the

priority of overlapped settings” below.

B Press </, to select “Close.”

To change or cancel the setting, press RETURN

to return to the Timer List menu, and repeat steps

3 and d above.

e Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List.

z Hint

While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current

recording, but you can extend the recording duration of the recording

time (page 42).

Note

Even if the timer is set for the same program daily or weekly, the timer

recording cannot be made if it overlaps with the program that has

priority. A mark will appear next to the overlapped setting in the

Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

Changing the priority of overlapped

settings

The recorder records the programs according to priority if the

timer settings overlap. The timer setting set last has priority.

If the timer settings overlap, the program that has priority will be

recorded. A timer recording of lower priority will be canceled,

start from the middle, or stop on the way.

Check the overlapped timer settings and change the priority if

necessary.

When the timer settings overlap

If the timer is set using the manual or VCR Plus+ setting, the

program set last has priority.

Example: you set the timer in order of A, B, and C (setting C has

first priority)

If you give priority to setting B over setting C, program B will

be entirely recorded and program C is recorded only after

program B has finished.

z Hint

You can change the priority of a timer setting during recording.

Note

If the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the

same, the beginning or end of a program of lower priority may be cut.

Example: you made the timer setting A after B

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “TIMER LIST,” then

press ENTER.

The Timer List menu appears.

Erase

Are you sure you want to erase

this timer setting?

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP

OK Cancel

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP

Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP

Check Overlap

These timer settings overlap.

Change priority Close

7:00

7:00 9:00 10:30

9:00 11:00

ABC

10:30

will be cut off

Actual recording

7:00 9:00 11:00

ABC

7:00 9:00 10:00

Sat 10/25 8:30PM - 9:30PM 4ch

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch

Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch

Thu 10/30 4:00PM - 5:00PM 125ch

SLP

Sports

-RW VR

TIMER LIST

,continued

Timer Recording

c Press M/m to select the setting for which you

want to change a priority order, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

d Press M/m to select “Check Overlap,” then

press ENTER.

The display for confirming overlapped settings

appears.

e Press </, to select “Change priority,”

then press ENTER.

The display for changing priority appears.

f Press M/m to move the timer setting where

you want, then press ENTER.

The program moves to its new location in the list. A

program higher up in the list has higher priority.

To return to the Timer List, select “Cancel.”

g Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List.

Recording TV programs using the VCR

Plus+ system

The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting timer

recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV

program guide. The date, time, and channel of that program are

set automatically.

Check that the TV and guide channels are correctly set in “Set

VCR Plus+ Channels” in “Settings” (page 93).

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the

recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the

appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from

the recorder.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel

display.

If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts

automatically.

When using an unused DVD-RW, select the

recording format, VR or Video.

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP

Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP

Check Overlap

These timer settings overlap.

Change priority Close

3ch Wed 10/29 9:00AM

Where do you want to move this timer setting?

25ch Mon-Sat 10:00AM

Change priority

Cancel

</M/m/,,

ENTER

"/1Z OPEN/CLOSE

[TIMER]

Number

buttons

x REC STOP

CLEAR

SET

RETURN

Timer Recording

Recording/Timer Recording

e Press [TIMER ].

The Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu

appears.

If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears,

press < to switch the display.

f Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number, then press SET.

◆ If you make a mistake

Press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

◆ To cancel the setting

Press </M/m/, to select “Cancel,” then press

ENTER.

g Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, channel, and recording

mode appears.

◆ If you want to change the setting

A Press </, to select the item you want to

change.

B Press M/m to change the setting.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

To re-enter the PlusCode number, select “Change.”

h Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front

panel, and the recorder is ready to start recording.

i Press RETURN to turn off the display.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the

connected equipment turned on.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 41.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (Timer List)”

(page 42).

z Hints

• The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer setting

method (page 41).

• You can extend the recording duration time during recording

(page 42).

• You can also display the timer programming menu by:

– selecting “TIMER” from the System Menu.

– selecting “Set Timer” from the TOOLS menu while the Timer List

menu is displayed.

Notes

• Check the clock set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer

recording cannot be made.

• You can also use the recorder even when the recorder stands by for

recording. To remind you of the timer setting, a message appears on

your TV screen five minutes before the timer recording starts.

Timer - VCR Plus+

Set the timer by entering the PlusCode.

Standard

PlusCode

Cancel

Timer - VCR Plus+

Is the follwing timer setting correct? To modify,

adjust each item or re-enter the PlusCode.

Cancel

Change

Date

Mon 6/28 AM AM

Start CH ModeStop

10 00 11 30

107 HQ

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

Adjusting the Recording

Picture Quality and Size

You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.

a Press TOOLS before recording starts.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Rec Settings,” then press

ENTER.

The following display appears.

c Press M/m to select the item you want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec NR

◆ Rec Mode

Selects the recording mode for the desired recording

time and picture quality. For more information, see

“Recording mode” (page 36).

•HQ

•HSP

• SP (default)

•LP

•EP

•SLP

◆ Rec Screen Size

Sets the picture size of the program to be recorded

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

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

This function works with DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs

(Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ,

HSP, or SP. For all other recording modes, the screen

size is fixed at “4:3.”

For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is

recorded regardless of the setting. For instance, if a

16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the

picture as 16:9 even if “Rec Screen Size” is set to

“4:3.”

For DVD+RWs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

◆ Rec NR (noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the video signal.

◆ Rec Video Equalizer

Adjusts the picture in greater detail.

Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then

press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.

• Color: Makes the colors deeper or lighter.

• Hue: Changes the color balance.

d Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, then

press ENTER.

The larger the number, the greater the effect. The

default setting is underlined.

e Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other

items.

f Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

The adjustments made here are for the recorder and cannot be saved for

individual titles.

RETURN

</M/m/,,

ENTER

TOOLS

Rec. Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Rec Mode :

Rec Screen Size :

Rec NR :

Rec Video Equalizer

4 : 3

Off 1 2 3

Rec NR

Items Settings

Rec NR Off

1 ~ 3

Rec Video Equalizer

Contrast –3 ~ 0

~ 3

Brightness –3 ~ 0

~ 3

Color –3 ~ 0

~ 3

Hue –3 ~ 0

~ 3

Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Recording/Timer Recording

Recording from External

Equipment with a Timer

(Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from

connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite

receiver). Connect the equipment to the LINE IN 1 jacks of the

recorder (page 30).

When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts

recording a programme from the LINE IN 1 jacks.

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the

recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the

appropriate channel so that you can hear the sound

from the recorder.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel

display.

If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts

automatically.

When using an unused DVD-RW, select the

recording format, VR or Video.

e Select the line input audio when recording a

program having two types of sound.

A Press INPUT SELECT to select “L1.”

B Press TOOLS.

C Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then

press ENTER.

D Press M/m to select “Main/Sub*,” then press

ENTER.

* When recording a program having two types of sound, select

“Main/Sub.” Both sounds can be recorded. You can select either

sound when playing a disc.

Select “Main/Sub” only when using a DVD-RW (VR mode).

For other discs, select “Stereo.” Only stereo sound is recorded.

f Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP, or

SLP.

g Set the timer on the connected equipment to

the time of the program you want to record,

and turn it off.

h Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front

panel. The recorder automatically turns off and

stands by for Synchro-Recording.

The recorder automatically starts recording when it

receives an input signal from the connected

equipment. The recorder stops recording when the

connected equipment turns off.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP.

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press SYNCHRO REC or turn on the recorder before the

Synchro-Recording Starts. The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns

off.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and

another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the program is a Synchro Rec

program, the program that starts first has priority and the second

program starts recording only after the first program has

finished.

Before you start…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the

recording (page 37).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if

necessary (page 46).

REC MODE

</M/m/,,

ENTER

"/1

Z OPEN/CLOSE

x REC STOP

SYNCHRO REC

TOOLS

INPUT SELECT

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

First program

Second program

will be cut off

,continued

Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Notes

• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from

the connected equipment. The beginning of the program may not be

recorded.

• You cannot set Synchro-Recording only by pressing the SYNCHRO

REC button when the recorder is turned off. Be sure to turn on the

recorder first to set Synchro-Recording.

• While Synchro-Recording, other operations such as normal recording

cannot be done.

• Do not turn on the recorder while it stands by for Synchro-Recording.

Synchro-Recording will be canceled.

• Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be

recorded. When you record a program that contains a Copy-Once

signal, use a DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1 with CPRM) in VR mode for

recording. For details, see “Unrecordable pictures” (page 36).

• When using the Synchro Rec function, do not use the VCR control

function on connected equipment.

• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is standing by for

Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing

SYNCHRO REC. Before timer recording starts, be sure to turn off the

connected equipment, then turn on the recorder and press SYNCHRO

REC to reset Synchro-Recording.

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some satellite receivers.

For details, refer to the satellite receiver’s operating instructions.

Before Playing

Playback

This section explains the basics of

playback, such as playable disc types, and

describes the settings necessary for

playback in general.

Before Playing

Read the following information before playing a disc.

Playable discs

This recorder can play the following discs in both the 12 cm and

8 cm sizes.

◆Disc types

* “DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+RW,” and “DVD-

R” are trademarks.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit

and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with

identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this recorder.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message

“Playback prohibited by region code.” will appear on the TV

screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code

indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO

is prohibited by area restrictions.

DVD VIDEO*

DVD-RW*

Ver. 1.0

Ver. 1.1

Ver. 1.1 with CPRM

DVD+RW*

DVD-R*

DVD+R*

Music CD

CD-R/CD-RW

(Music CD format

only)

ALL

RDR–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

Region code

• Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 49

• Playing Discs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 50

• Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

. . . . . . . . .page 53

• Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 55

• Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 56

• Selecting the Sound

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 57

• TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 58

• Changing the Angles . . . . . . . .page 59

• Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . .page 60

• Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 60

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Playing Discs

Discs that cannot be played on this recorder

The recorder cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in the music CD

format

• Data part of CD-Extras

•VIDEO CDs

• Super VCDs

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 49)

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

PAL or SECAM

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be

heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage

to the audio system, the consumer should take proper

precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are

connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital

Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system

must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you

play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 57).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the

recorder to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder.

The recorder outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off”

in the Audio Setup (page 96), and may affect your ears or cause

your speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to

“On” in the Audio Setup (page 96).

• If you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a built-

in DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in the Audio Setup

(page 96). A loud noise may come out from the speakers,

affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Notes

• The following type of high-speed discs can be played back on this

recorder: up to 2×-speed DVD-RWs (Revision 1.0), up to 4×-speed

DVD-Rs (Revision 1.0), or up to 4×-speed DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

• DVD-RW/-Rs, DVD+RWs/+Rs, or CD-RW/-Rs recorded on another

recording device cannot be played on this recorder if they have not

been correctly finalized. Some discs cannot be played due to the

recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the

characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

Playing Discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may differ, or certain

restrictions may apply. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with your disc.

a Press }/1.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator lights

up in green.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the

recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the

appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from

the recorder.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

d Place a disc on the disc tray.

e Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears in the front panel

display.

Number

buttons, SET

</M/m/,,

ENTER

"/1Z OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

H PLAY

x STOP

With the playing side facing down

Playing Discs

Playback

◆ When playing a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R

You can select the title from the Title List menu. See

“Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc” (page 53).

◆ If a menu appears on the TV screen

See “Using the DVD’s Menu” below.

f Press H PLAY.

The recorder starts playback.

To adjust the volume

Adjust the volume of your TV or amplifier (receiver).

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To turn off the recorder

Press @/1.

z Hint

You can also start or stop playback using the TOOLS menu.

To play a DVD VIDEO for which Parental Control

is set

When the message “Do you want temporarily change parental

control to *?” appears on the TV screen, follow the steps below.

1 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four digit password using the number

buttons.

The cursor moves to “OK.”

3 Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD

VIDEO only)” (page 97).

Using the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you

can select the title you want using the TOP MENU or MENU

button.

When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you to select items

such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the

sound, select these items using the MENU button.

a Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.

The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

b Press </M/m/, or the number buttons to

select the item you want to play or change.

c Press ENTER.

z Hint

If you are playing a finalized DVD-R, DVD+RW, or DVD-RW (Video

mode), you can display the menu with the TOP MENU or MENU button.

See “Finalizing a disc (Finalize)” (page 73) for more information about

finalizing and DVD menus.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output

when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) and connect the recorder

using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able

to accept the video signal in progressive format.

Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly to toggle the displays as

follows:

•INTERLACE

Select this when you are connected to a standard (Interlace

format) TV.

• PROGRESSIVE

Select this when you are connected to a TV compatible with

progressive signals. The recorder outputs video signals in

progressive format.

◆Conversion modes

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based

software and video based software. Video based software is

derived from the TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays

images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film based software is

derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second.

Some DVD software contains both Video and Film.

In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when

output in PROGRESSIVE mode (60 frames per second), the

progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type

of DVD software that you are watching. The title recorded on

this recorder is Video based software. If you want to set the

conversion mode for Video based software regardless of the

software type, set “Progressive Mode” in Video Setup to

“Video” (page 95).

Notes

• When you play video based software with progressive signals, sections

of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion

process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Images from the LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1/2 and LINE OUT (VIDEO)

1/2 jacks are unaffected as they are output in the normal (interlace)

format.

• If you have set the recorder to progressive format even though your TV

is not compatible with progressive format (480p) signals, you cannot

view pictures. Some video signals recorded on the disc may not be

converted in progressive format. In either of these cases, set the

recorder to interlace format.

Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

Password

INTERLACE (the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off)

PROGRESSIVE (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)

,continued

Playing Discs

Basic operations/Changing the

playback speed

To: Operations Discs

Pause Press X PAUSE. To resume playback, press X PAUSE or H PLAY. All discs

Locate the beginning of

the title/chapter/track

During playback, press > NEXT or . PREV.

• > NEXT : Goes to the next title/chapter/track.

• . PREV : Goes back to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/

track.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can manually add chapter marks

(page 67).

All discs

Stop play and remove

the disc

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. All discs

Replay the previous

scene

Press

INSTANT REPLAY.

This function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialogue you

missed.

Briefly fast forward the

current scene

Press INSTANT SEARCH.

This function is useful for skipping a scene you do not want to watch.

Fast forward/fast

reverse (search)

During playback, briefly push the Jog Stick to the left or right. Each time

you push the Jog Stick, the search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse m fast forward M

FR1 T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3* T T T t t t FF3*

To resume to the normal speed, press H PLAY.

When you push and hold the Jog Stick down to the left or right, fast

forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the

Jog Stick. Actual speeds may differ with some discs or recording modes.

* Music CDs cannot be played at FR3/FF3.

All discs

Frame by frame (Slow-

motion play)

Push m / M Jog Stick for more than one second when the

recorder is in pause mode.

To return to the normal speed, press H PLAY.

Watch one frame at a

time (Freeze Frame)

Push m / M Jog Stick briefly when the recorder is in pause

mode.

To return to the normal speed, press H PLAY.

INSTANT SEARCH

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

Z OPEN/CLOSE

H PLAY

X PAUSE

x STOP

m / M (Search)

./> PREV/NEXT

Jog Stick

INSTANT REPLAY

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

Playback

To resume playback from the point where you

stopped the disc (Resume Play)

When you stop the disc, the recorder remembers the point where

you pressed x STOP.

• For DVDs:

Resume Play works as long as you do not open the disc tray

(you may turn off the recorder).

•For CDs:

Resume Play works as long as you do not turn off the recorder

or open the disc tray.

1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop

playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display.

If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not

available.

2 Press H PLAY.

The recorder starts playback from the point where

you stopped the disc in step 1.

◆To play from the beginning of the disc

Reset the resume point using the TOOLS menu.

Press TOOLS and press M/m to select “Reset Resume,” then

press ENTER.

◆To play from the beginning of the title

You can locate the beginning of the title/track using the TOOLS

menu. Press TOOLS and press M/m to select “Play From Start,”

then press ENTER. Playback automatically starts from the

beginning of the title.

Notes

• Depending on the disc, the recorder may not resume playback from

where you stopped the disc.

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the recorder may not

resume playback from exactly the same point.

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you open the disc tray.

– you play another title.

– you switch the Title List menu (Original or Playlist).

– you edit the disc, such as erasing a title.

– you change the settings on the recorder.

– you turn off the recorder (CD only).

– you make a recording (except for DVD-RWs in VR mode).

Selecting a Recorded Title

on a Disc

The Title List menu displays all the titles recorded on the disc

and you can select the one you want to play. For details, see also

page 32.

a Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears.

For a DVD-RW (VR mode), select “Original” or

“Playlist” using the TOOLS menu (page 32).

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Play,” then press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

z Hints

• You can also display the Title List menu using the System Menu. Press

SYSTEM MENU and select “TITLE LIST,” then press ENTER

(page 32).

• You can select Page mode by pressing CURSOR MODE (page 32). In

Page mode, you can change the page of the Title List using M/m.

• You can also use the H PLAY button to start playback.

• To change the title name, see “Labeling a title (Title Name)”

(page 64).

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,,

ENTER

ZOOM +/–

H PLAY

SYSTEM MENU

CURSOR MODE

RETURN

m/M

X PAUSE

Sort

Date

Number

Title

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

1.5/4.7GB

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM

8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

,continued

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

To change the title order (Sort)

You can sort the titles according to date, number, or title.

1 Press < while the Title List menu is turned on.

The Sort buttons are selected.

2 Press M/m to select date, number, or title, then

press ENTER.

The titles are sorted in selected order.

To show the list in greater detail (Zoom)

Press ZOOM+ while the Title List menu is turned on to view

detailed information about the title.

To return to the normal Title List menu, press ZOOM–.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

1 Title’s thumbnail picture

2 Title information:

Displays the title number, title name, date/time of

recording, channel, and recording mode*.

• indicates that the title is protected.

• a (red) indicates that the title is being recorded.

* The displayed recording mode refers to the mode selected when the

program was recorded on this recorder.

To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail)

(DVD-RW in VR mode only)

You can select a favourite scene for a thumbnail picture in a

zoomed Title List menu.

1 Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the recorder.

The Title List menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select a title whose thumbnail

picture you want to change, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Press M/m to select “Set Thumbnail,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting a thumbnail picture appears.

The selected title starts to play in the background.

4 While watching the playback picture, press H

PLAY, X PAUSE, or m/M to select the scene

you want to set for a thumbnail picture, then

press ENTER.

Playback pauses at the selected scene, and the

display asks for confirmation.

To change the selection, select “Change.”

5 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

6 Press RETURN to turn off the display.

z Hint

After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is

automatically set for the thumbnail picture.

Notes

• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this recorder.

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

Order Sorted

Date in order of date (when the titles were

recorded). The title that is recorded

most recently is listed at the top.

Number in order of recorded title number.

Title in alphabetical order.

Sort

Date

Number

Title

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

1.5/4.7GB

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM

8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

Sort buttons

1.5/4.7GB

Sort

Date

Number

Title

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Mon 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M) SP

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SLP

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

Set Thumbnail 1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

0:00:45

Set Thumbnail

Do you want to set this point as a Thumbnail?

OK Change

Cancel

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track

Playback

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and a CD by track.

Since titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc,

you can select the desired title/chapter/track by entering its

number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code.

a Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select the search method, then

press ENTER.

• Title Search (for DVDs)

• Chapter Search (for DVDs)

• Track Search (for CDs)

• Time Search (for DVDs): Searches for a starting point

by entering the time code.

The display for entering the number appears.

Example: Title Search

The number in parentheses indicates the total number

of titles, tracks, etc.

c Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, track, time code,

etc., you want.

For example: Time Search

To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20

seconds, enter “21020.”

◆ If you make a mistake

Press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select

another number.

d Press SET.

The recorder starts playback from the selected title/

chapter/track/scene.

To cancel searching

Press RETURN.

Notes

• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW (VR mode) using

Time Search.

• If you enter a number that does not exist, the current selection does not

change.

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

Number buttons,

SET

CLEAR

RETURN

Title : -- (21)

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

Checking the Play

Information and Playing

Time

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the

current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name

recorded on the disc.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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

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

◆Display 1

Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO

1 Title/track number/name

2 Available disc functions (angle/audio/subtitle,

etc.)

3 The current selected function or audio setting

(appears only temporarily)

◆Display 2

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

1 Disc type/format (page 35)

2 Title type (Original or Playlist) (page 32)

3 Play mode

4 Recording mode* (page 36)

5 Playing status bar

6 Title number (page 53)

7 Playing time

* The displayed recording mode refers to the mode selected when the

program was recorded on this recorder.

To check the remaining time

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly while the Display 2 is displayed

above.

Each time you press the button, the display changes in the

following order.

◆When playing a DVD

• Playing time of the current title (hours: minutes: seconds)

• Remaining time of the current title

• Playing time of the current chapter

• Remaining time of the current chapter

• Disc name (DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R only)

◆When playing a CD

• Playing time of the current track (minutes: seconds)

• Remaining time of the current track

• Playing time of the current disc

• Remaining time of the current disc

•Disc name

To check the disc name (except DVD VIDEO)

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly while the Display 2 is displayed.

The text appears only when text is recorded on a CD, or if you

input the disc’s name. To label a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R,

see “Labeling a disc (Disc Name)” (page 72).

z Hint

When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in Options Setup

(page 99), playback information automatically appears for several

seconds after starting playback.

TIME/TEXT

DISPLAY

Title/track information (Display 1)

Play mode/time information (Display 2)

(Display off)

Title 1

1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0

0:00:45

T1SP

Original

DVD-RW

0:00:45T2

Movies

DVD-RW

Text, Disc

name

Selecting the Sound

Playback

Checking the playing time on the front

panel display

You can view the playing or time information and text displayed

on the TV screen also on the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

Each press of the button changes the information as follows:

◆When playing a DVD

◆When playing a CD

z Hint

Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel

display.

Notes

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the disc’s text may not be

displayed.

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

disc name.

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

Selecting the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio

formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can select the audio

format. If a DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks,

you can also change the language.

With CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel

and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the

right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc

containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the

instruments on the left channel, you can listen to the instruments

only from both speakers, by selecting the left channel.

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to

select one of the audio options.

The following display appears.

Example: DVD VIDEO

◆When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies.

When four numbers are displayed, they indicate a language

code. To see which language the code represents, see “Language

Code List” (page 108). When the same language is displayed

two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple

audio formats.

◆When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The

default setting is underlined.

For a disc recorded on this recorder, the sound can be selected

only if recorded from equipment connected to the LINE IN

jacks.

Example:

•1: Main

(main sound)

• 1: Sub (sub sound)

• 1: Main/Sub (main and sub sound)

Title playing time and the current title/chapter number

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Disc name

Track playing time and the current track/index number

Remaining time of the current track

Remaining time of the disc

Disc name

Playing time of the disc

DISPLAY

AUDIO

1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0

,continued

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

◆When playing a CD

The default setting is underlined.

•Stereo:

The standard stereo sound

• 1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural)

• 2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural)

Notes

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to change the audio format.

• When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode: If you connected to an AV

amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or

OPTICAL) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set

“Dolby Digital” in Audio Setup to “D-PCM.”

Checking the audio signal format

When playing a DVD, you can check the format of the current

audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.).

Press DISPLAY.

The following display appears.

Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

◆About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements

(channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate

speaker.

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Center

• Rear (L)

• Rear (R)

• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either Dolby Surround

Sound processed signals or Dolby Digital sound’s monaural

rear audio signals.

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Note

If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option

will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks

(page 96).

TV Virtual Surround

Settings (TVS)

When you connect a stereo TV or two front speakers, TVS (TV

Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using

sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of

the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear

speakers.

If the recorder is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL

OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will

only be heard when “Dolby Digital” in Audio Setup is set to “D-

PCM” (page 96).

TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for

home use using just a stereo TV.

Press SUR repeatedly during playback to select

one of the TVS sounds.

Refer to the following explanations given for each item.

•Off

•Dynamic

•Wide

•Night

•Standard

TV Virtual Surround modes

◆Dynamic

Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the

actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below.

This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and

R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆Wide

Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the

actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below.

This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and

R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1

Rear (L/R)

Front (L/R)

+ Center

LFE (Low Frequency

Effect)

SUR

Changing the Angles

Playback

◆Night

Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter

sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to

hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of

“Wide” at low volume.

◆Standard

Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the

actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below.

This mode is effective when you use two separate front speakers.

To cancel the setting

Select “Off”.

z Hint

You can select the TVS mode from the TOOLS menu (page 61).

Notes

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers,

the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround

setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal

distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in

similar surroundings.

• Not all discs will respond to the “Night” function in the same way.

• The TVS function cannot be used with discs recorded on this recorder.

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a

DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display,

indicating that you can change the viewing angle.

Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to

select an angle.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the

angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the disc.

• You cannot change the angles when playing a disc recorded on this

recorder.

L: Front speaker (left)

R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

L R

ANGLE

Angle 1(3)

Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on a disc you can change the subtitle

language or turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want

during playback.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to

select a setting.

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies.

When four numbers are displayed, they indicate a language

code. To see which language the code represents, see “Language

Code List” (page 108).

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Off”.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the

subtitle language even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You

also may not be able to turn them off.

• You cannot change the subtitles when playing a disc recorded on this

recorder.

Adjusting the Playback

Picture and Sound

You can adjust the video/audio signal from the recorder to obtain

the picture or sound quality you want.

Adjusting the picture quality

a Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Video Settings,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

c Press M/m to select the item you want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Y NR

◆ Y NR (luminance noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of

the video signal.

SUBTITLE

1 : English

TOOLS

</M/m/,,

ENTER

RETURN

Video Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Y NR :

C NR :

BNR :

DVE :

PB Video Equalizer

Off

Off 1 2 3

Y NR

Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound

Playback

◆ C NR (chroma noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the color element of the

video signal.

◆ BNR (block noise reduction)

Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the

picture.

◆ DVE (digital video enhancer)

Sharpens the outlines of the images.

◆ PB Video Equalizer (Playback video equalizer)

Adjusts the picture in greater detail.

Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then

press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast.

• Brightness: changes the overall brightness.

• Color: makes the colors deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the color balance.

d Press </, to adjust the setting, then press

ENTER.

The larger the number, the greater the effect. The

default settings are underlined.

e Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other

items.

f Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR”

to “Off.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the BNR effect may

be hard to discern. The BNR function may not work with some screen

sizes.

• When playing a disc recorded in SLP recording mode, the BNR setting

may have little effect.

Adjusting the sound quality

a Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Audio Settings,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

c Press M/m to select the item, then press

ENTER.

Example: Surround (TVS)

◆ Surround (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects one of the surround modes. For more

information, see “TV Virtual Surround Settings

(TVS)” (page 58).

• Off (default)

•Dynamic

•Wide

•Night

•Standard

◆ Audio Filter (all discs)

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05

kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48

kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

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

spatial feeling.

• Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound.

* Sampling frequency of audio source

This function affects output signals from the LINE

OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks.

d Press </M/m/, to select the option, then

press ENTER.

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter depending on the

disc or playback environment.

Items Settings

Y NR Off 1 2

C NR Off 1 2

BNR Off 1 2

DVE Off

1 2 3

PB Video Equalizer

Contrast –3 ~ 0

~ 3

Brightness –3 ~ 0

~ 3

Color –3 ~ 0

~ 3

Hue –3 ~ 0

~ 3

Audio Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Surround :

Audio Filter :

Off

Sharp

Surround

(

TVS

)

Select a surround effect.

Off

Dynamic

Wide

Night

Standard

Before Editing

Editing a DVD

This section introduces the basics of DVD

editing, and explains both edit functions for

the recording on a disc and the edit

functions for the entire disc.

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options. Before you edit, read

the following to see what is available for your disc.

Note that you may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc

or a timer recording starts while editing.

Checking the disc type, recording

format, and title type

Press TITLE LIST, and check the disc type and recording format

indicated at the top of the Title List menu. If the disc is a VR

mode disc, check also the title type, Original or Playlist. If you

edit an original title instead of a Playlist title by mistake, it is

irreversible. You will be unable to recover the erased title, or

revert the edited title to the previous status.

Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video

mode)/DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual

recordings on the disc, you cannot undo the edits you have done.

Basic edit functions available with Video mode titles:

–Setting protection against erasure (page 64).

–Labeling a title (page 64).

–Erasing a title (page 65).

–Erasing multiple titles (page 65).

Notes

• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on the disc (except

for DVD-RWs in VR mode and DVD+RWs).

• You cannot create a Playlist (see below) on a DVD-RWs (Video

mode), DVD+RW, or DVD-Rs.

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mode)/DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs

Disc type/

Recording

format

• Before Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62

• Basic Editing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 64

• Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 67

• Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 72

Before Editing

Editing a DVD

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

You have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode): editing either

the original recording (called the “Original”), or the playback

information created from the Original (called a “Playlist”). Since

each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the

following and select the one that better suits your needs.

Editing the “Original”

Basic edit functions available with Originals:

–Labeling a title (page 64).

–Setting protection against erasure (page 64).

–Erasing a title (page 65).

–Erasing multiple titles (page 65).

–Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66).

All edits made to the original title are final. If you plan to retain

an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see

below).

Note

Original titles provide a source for the created Playlist. If you use an

original title for a Playlist, you will be unable to erase the original title.

Editing the “Playlist”

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original

title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the

control information necessary for playback, such as the playback

order, is stored on the disc.

Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a football

tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a

digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also

want to keep the original recording.

In this case, you can collect the scenes of the highlights, and

create playback information (a Playlist title). You can even

rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title.

The above is only an example. Try using the Playlist’s various

edit functions, or use them in conjunction with an Original edit.

Devise your own ways of editing with Playlists and Originals.

Advanced edit functions available with the Playlist:

–Labeling a title (page 64).

–Erasing a title (page 65).

–Erasing multiple titles (page 65).

–Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66).

–Creating a Playlist title from selected titles and scenes

(page 67).

–Rearranging the title order (page 70).

–Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 70).

–Combining multiple titles into one title (page 71).

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8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

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The Title List (Original) menu displays all the original titles on the disc.

Disc type/

Recording format

Title type

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The Title List (Playlist) menu displays the Playlist titles on the disc.

Disc type/

Recording format

Title type

Basic Editing

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that these

edits are irreversible to the original status.

If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the

original recordings, create a Playlist (page 67).

Notes

• If “No new data can be added to this disc” appears on the screen, erase

any unwanted titles before editing.

• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (Video mode):

Finish all the editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a

finalized disc.

• For original titles in DVD-RWs (VR mode):

Original titles provide a source for derived Playlist. When you use an

original title for a Playlist, you will be unable to erase or edit the

original title.

Labeling a title (Title Name)

You can enter up to 64 characters for a name. The title name will

be displayed in the Title List menu.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVD-

RW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select either

“Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to

change the Title List, if necessary.

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Title Name,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a title name appears.

To enter character, see page 34.

d When you finish entering the title name,

press </M/m/, to select “Finish.”

A new Title List menu appears with the title of the

entered name.

Protecting a title (Protect Title)

You can set protection for a title so that the title cannot be erased.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVD-

RW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select “Original”

from the TOOLS menu.

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Protect Title,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

d Press </, to select “On,” then press

ENTER.

The protection is set.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

TOOLS

H PLAY

TITLE LIST

m/M

X PAUSE

./>

PREV/NEXT

CHAPTER ERASE

CHAPTER MARK

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"a"

Symbol

Cancel

Finish

Space

Clear All

Back

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Protect

Select the protection status for this title.

On Off

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Mon 9/15

Basic Editing

Editing a DVD

To cancel the protection

1 Select the protected title in step 2.

2 Press M/m to select “Protect Title,” then press

ENTER.

3 Press </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

To protect the entire disc

See page 72.

Note

You cannot protect Playlist titles.

Erasing a title (Erase)

You can erase titles individually using the sub-menu.

◆For DVD-Rs:

Note that erasing titles on a DVD-R does not increase available

disc space.

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a

Playlist title derived from the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVD-

RW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select either

“Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to

change the Title List, if necessary.

b Press M/m to select the title you want to erase,

then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The title is erased.

◆ When the selected title is protected

• To continue the procedure, press , to select

“Change.”

The protection display appears. Select “Off” by

pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pressing

</,, then press ENTER.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a

Playlist

Select “Close” as you are unable to delete an original

title that is referred to by a Playlist.

If you want to delete the original title, first delete the

Playlist title. Then, delete the original title.

z Hint

If you are using a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD+RW, you can erase

a title using the Disc Map (page 38).

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

You can erase more than two titles at one time using the TOOLS

menu.

◆For DVD-Rs:

Note that erasing titles on a DVD-R does not increase available

disc space.

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a

Playlist title derived from the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVD-

RW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select either

“Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to

change the Title List, if necessary.

b Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Erase Titles,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

d Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to the

selected title.

To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

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3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

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Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase.

Cancel

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Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase.

Cancel

List

Reset All

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Basic Editing

To list all of the titles to be erased, select “List.”

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

e Repeat step 4 to select all the titles you want

to erase.

◆ When the selected title is protected

The display asks for confirmation.

• To continue the procedure, press , to select

“Change.”

The protection display appears. Select “Off” by

pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pressing

</,, then press ENTER.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a

Playlist

Select “Close” as you are unable to delete an original

title that is referred to by a Playlist.

If you want to delete the original title, first delete the

Playlist title. Then, delete the original title.

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

To return to the display for selecting titles, select

“View All.”

g Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

z Hint

If you are using a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD+RW, you can erase

a title using the Disc Map (page 38).

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

You can erase a section of a title using the sub-menu.

◆For original titles in a DVD-RW (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a

Playlist title derived from the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVD-

RW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select either

“Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to

change the Title List, if necessary.

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “A-B Erase,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting point A appears.

The selected title plays in the background. The slider

indicates the current playback point.

◆ When the selected title is protected

The display asks for confirmation.

• To continue the procedure, press </, to select

“Change.”

The protection display appears. Select “Off” by

pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pressing

</,, then press ENTER.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a

Playlist

Select “Close” as you are unable to delete an original

title that is referred to by a Playlist.

If you want to delete a section of the original title,

first delete the Playlist title. Then, delete the section.

d While watching the playback picture, set

point A using H PLAY, X PAUSE, and

m/M, then press ENTER.

The display for setting point B appears, and the title

continues to play in the background.

e While watching the playback picture, set

point B using H PLAY, X PAUSE, and

m/M, then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

To preview, select “Preview.”

To reset either point A or B, select “Change A” or

“Change B.”

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4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM

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A 0:12:34

B : :

– – – – –

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Playback point

A-B Erase (Set point B)

A 0:12:34

B 0:23:45

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

A-B Erase

Erase the scene

between A 0:12:34 and B 0:23:45?

OK Cancel

Preview Change A Change B

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

Editing a DVD

f Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The scene is erased, and the display asks whether to

erase another scene.

g To exit, press </, to select “No,” then

press ENTER.

The display returns to the Title List menu.

To continue, select “Yes” and repeat the steps above.

Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where

you erase a section of a title.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

Creating chapters manually

You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like.

Press CHAPTER MARK during playback at the

point where you want to divide the title into

chapters.

Each time you press the button, “Marking…” appears on the

screen and the scene to the left and right of the mark becomes a

chapter.

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing a chapter mark during

playback.

1 Press . PREV or > NEXT to search for a

chapter number.

2 Press CHAPTER ERASE while displaying the

chapter you want to erase.

The current playing chapter combines with the

previous chapter.

Notes

• Playback may momentarily stop when inserting a chapter mark.

• A message will appear when no more chapter marks can be added. In

this case, you may not be able to record or edit the disc.

Advanced Editing (Playlist

Edit)

This section explains how to create a Playlist, and then covers

available edit functions for the created Playlist.

Playlist titles can be created from scenes that are selected

original titles or other Playlist titles.

Since edits to the Playlist does not affect the original title, you

can redo editing as many times as you like.

To create a Playlist title, you will do the following.

Creating a Playlist title from other

titles

Collect your favourite scenes from original titles or other Playlist

titles to create a new Playlist title. You can rearrange the order of

the scenes, delete scenes, or edit the scenes as well.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List (Original) menu or the Title List

(Playlist) menu appears.

Example: The Title List (Original) menu.

Marking...

1.Select a title or titles for editing

2.“Capture” multiple scenes from the selected title(s)

3.Confirm the scenes on the Scene List

4.If necessary, edit the scenes on the Scene List

5.Connect scenes to create a “Playlist” title

</M/m/,,

ENTER

TOOLS

H PLAY

TITLE LIST

m/M

X PAUSE

,continued

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

b Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Create Playlist,” then

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

d Press M/m to select the title you want to

include in the Playlist title, then press

ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to the

selected title.

To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

To select all of the titles, select “Select All.”

e Repeat step 4 when adding more titles.

To go to the next page, press m.

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

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The list of selected titles appears.

To add another title, select “Add Title.”

g Press M/m to select one of the titles, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

◆ To add the entire title as one scene to the

Playlist title

Select “Capture All” and go to step 14.

h Press M/m to select “Capture,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the start point (IN) appears.

The selected title starts to play in the background.

i While watching the playback picture, select

the start of the scene using H PLAY, X

PAUSE, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears,

and the title continues to play in the background.

j While watching the playback picture, select

the end point of the scene using H PLAY,

X PAUSE, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

To view the selected scene, select “Preview.”

To reset either the IN or OUT point, select “Change

IN” or “Change OUT.”

k Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The selected portion is captured as a scene, and the

display asks whether to continue scene capture.

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Create Playlist

Select the titles you want to capture.

Cancel

Select All

Original

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Create Playlist

Select the titles you want to capture.

Cancel

Select All

Reset All

Original

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Create Playlist - Selected Titles

Select a title to start capturing.

Cancel

Add Title

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Capture (Set IN point)

0:10:26

OUT

- : - - : - -

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Capture (Set OUT point)

0:10:26

OUT

0:23:45

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Capture

Do you want to capture the scene

between IN 0:10:26 and OUT 0:23:45?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

Capture

Do you want to select another scene?

More No More New Title

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

Editing a DVD

l Press </, to select an option on the screen,

then press ENTER.

To capture a scene from the same title, select

“More,” and repeat the steps above.

To capture a scene from another title, select “New

Title,” and repeat the steps above.

m To end scene capture, press </, to select

“No More” and press ENTER.

The display returns to the list of selected titles.

◆ To check the captured scenes in a single title

A Press M/m to select a title from the list of

selected titles, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Check Scenes,” then press

ENTER.

The thumbnail pictures of the captured scenes

within the title appear.

n Press </M/m/, to select “Scene List,” then

press ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all of the selected

scenes.

◆ To change the scene order (Move)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

move, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the insertion point

appears.

C Press M/m to select the insertion point, then

press ENTER.

The scene moves to its new position, and the

display returns to the Scene List menu.

◆ To erase the scene (Erase)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

erase, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

C When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To change the scene contents (Change IN/

Change OUT)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

change, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Change IN,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point appears.

C Repeat steps 9 to 14.

To reset the OUT point, select “Change OUT,”

then repeat steps 10 to 14.

The display returns to the Scene List menu.

◆ To add another scene

Press </M/m/, to select “Add,” then press

ENTER. Repeat steps above.

◆ To preview the entire Playlist title

Press </M/m/, to select “Preview,” then press

ENTER. The captured scenes start to play in the

listed order. When the playback is finished, the

display returns to the Scene List menu.

o Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The scenes are connected to create a new Playlist

title, and the display for entering the title name

appears.

◆ To enter a new name

Select “Enter” and follow the explanations on

page 34.

◆ To use the default name

Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

A new Title List menu appears with the title of the

entered name.

z Hint

When a Playlist title is created, the “IN” point and “OUT” point will

become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

Notes

• You can capture, move, or change the IN and OUT points for a

maximum of 50 scenes per title.

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

Check Scenes

1 2

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Scene List Total 0:33:28 Scenes 2

Quit

Add

Preview

5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM -1

0:10:26 - 0:23:45

5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM -2

0:25:00 - 0:45:08

Total number of scenes

Total duration of the selected scene

Move

Cancel

5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM -1

0:10:26 - 0:23:45

Where do you want to move this scene to?

5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM -2

0:25:00 - 0:45:08

Capture (Set IN point)

0:10:26

OUT

0:23:45

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

,continued

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

Moving a Playlist title (Move Title)

You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List

(Playlist).

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press

TOOLS, and select “Playlist” from the TOOLS

menu.

b Press < to select the sort buttons.

c Press M/m to select “Number,” then press

ENTER.

d Press M/m to select the title you want to move,

then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

e Press M/m to select “Move Title,” then press

ENTER.

The display for moving titles appears.

f Press M/m to select the new location, then

press ENTER.

The title moves to its new location, and the display

returns to the new Title List (Playlist) menu.

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)

You can divide a Playlist title into two Playlist titles. For

example, if a Playlist title contains two football matches, you can

divide the title where the first match ends.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press

TOOLS, and select “Playlist” from the TOOLS

menu.

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Divide Title” then press

ENTER.

The display setting the dividing point appears.

The selected title starts to play in the background.

d While watching the picture on the screen,

move the playback point using H PLAY,

X PAUSE, and m/M.

e Press ENTER at the point where you want to

divide the title.

The display asks for confirmation.

To change the dividing point, select “Change.”

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks if you want to enter a new name.

◆ To enter a new name

Select “Yes” and follow the explanations on page 34.

◆ To use the same name as before

Select “No.”

The title is divided and the Title List menu appears

with the two divided titles.

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Date

Number

Title

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2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

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Divide

0:12:34

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Divide

Do you want to divide this title at this point?

OK Change Cancel

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

Editing a DVD

Combining multiple Playlist titles

(Combine Titles)

You can add new contents to an existing Playlist title by

combining the title with other Playlist titles.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press

TOOLS, and select “Playlist” from the TOOLS

menu.

b Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Combine Titles,” then

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

d Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

A number appears next to the selected title,

indicating the order in which you selected the title.

To cancel the selection, move the cursor to the

selected title by pressing M/m, then press ENTER

again.

e Repeat step 4 to select all the titles you want

to combine.

To list the titles to be combined, select “List.”

To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset All.”

f Press , to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

To change the selection, select “Change.”

g Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting a title name from among the

selected titles appears.

To enter a new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow

the explanations on page 34.

h Press M/m to select a name, then press

ENTER.

The titles are combined, and the display returns to the

Title List menu.

Additional Playlist edit functions

You can also do the following edits for Playlists.

–Label a Playlist title (page 64).

–Erase a Playlist title (page 65).

–Erase multiple Playlist titles (page 65).

–Erase a section of a Playlist title (A-B Erase) (page 66).

–Create chapters in a title (page 67).

To perform these edits, press TITLE LIST * and then follow the

same steps for these functions explained in “Basic Editing”

(page 64).

* If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select

“Playlist” from the TOOLS menu.

Note

Erasing Playlist titles will not free up disc space.

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My Movies

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2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

4 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

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Combine

Select the titles to combine.

Cancel

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

4 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

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Combine

Select the titles to combine.

Cancel

Reset All

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

4 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

9/15

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10/ 5

Combine

Combine the titles in the following order.

OK Change

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3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

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Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc

Labeling, Protecting, or

Finalizing the Disc

Using the Disc Information display, you can label, protect, or

finalize your disc. You can even erase the entire disc except for

the protected titles. This section explains settings effective for

the entire disc.

Labeling a disc (Disc Name)

You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name (the actual

number of displayed characters will vary). The disc name will be

displayed in the Title List, etc.

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-RW (VR

mode).

c Press M/m to select “Disc Name,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a disc name appears.

d Enter a name by following the explanation on

page 34.

The Disc Information display appears with the new

disc name.

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

The disc name will not appear when the disc is played on a different

recorder.

Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)

You can protect an entire disc. To protect individual titles, see

page 64.

Note that this protection is effective only for inadvertent edit

commands and erasure.

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

TOOLS

</M/m/,,

ENTER

RETURN

Disc Information

DiscName

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2

Protected Not Protected

Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

SLP : 3H00M

Remainder

Disc Name

Format

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Cancel

Finish

Space

Clear All

Back

,. - 1

BA C 2

ED F 3

HG I 4

KJ L5

NM O 6

QP R S

UT V 8

XW Y Z

Input Disc Name

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no.

Original 3 / Playlist 2

Disc Name

Protect Disc

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2

Protected Not Protected

Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

SLP : 3H00M

Remainder

Disc Name

Format

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc

Editing a DVD

c Press M/m to select “Protect Disc,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting disc protection appears.

d Press </, to select “Protect,” then press

ENTER.

The display returns to the Disc Information display.

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

To cancel the disc protection

1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

The display for setting disc protection appears.

2 Press </, to select “Don’t Protect.”

The display returns to the Disc Information display.

3 Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Finalizing a disc (Finalize)

Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this

recorder on other DVD equipment.

Before finalizing, check the differences between the disc types

on the table below.

When you finalize a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+RW, or

DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can

be displayed on other DVD equipment.

When a finalized disc is in the recorder, the FINALIZED

indicator lights up on the front panel.

Differences between the disc types

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

c Press M/m to select “Finalize,” then press

ENTER.

The display shows the approximate time required for

finalizing and asks for confirmation.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To unfinalize a disc

If you cannot record or edit on the DVD-RW (VR mode) that has

been finalized with other DVD equipment (a message appears),

unfinalize the disc.

Select “Unfinalize” in step 3 above.

z Hint

You do not need to finalize a disc again once the disc has been finalized

with this recorder.

Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD

equipment, discs may not play even when the discs are finalized.

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

another recorder.

Erasing all the titles on the disc (Erase

All)

You can erase all the titles on the disc except the titles you have

set protection.

The disc name and recording format remain the same.

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc

on VR format compatible equipment.

You may need to finalize the disc depending on

the DVD equipment, or if the recording time is

short. You can edit or record on the disc even

after finalizing.

Finalizing is unnecessary, since DVD+RWs are

automatically finalized when removed from the

recorder. However, you may need to finalize the

disc by following the steps below for certain

DVD equipment, or if the recording time is

short. You can edit or record on the disc even

after finalizing.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

equipment other than this recorder. After

finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

If you want to record on it again, reformat the

disc (page 74). However, all contents recorded

on the disc will be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

equipment other than this recorder. After

finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

Protect Disc

Select the protection status for this disc.

Protect Don't Protect

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2

Protected Not Protected

Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

SLP : 3H00M

Remainder

Disc Name

Format

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

Finalize

About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.

Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.

Do you want to finalize?

OK Cancel

,continued

Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc

b Press M/m to select “Disc info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

c Press M/m to select “Erase All,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

When there is a protected title on the disc, a list of

protected titles appears.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The titles are erased.

Reformatting a disc (Format)

By reformatting, you can change the recording format of DVD-

RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have

been finalized. Make sure nothing important is left on the disc,

as all the disc contents will be erased. For DVD+RWs, reformat

the disc if you want to create a blank disc.

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

c Press M/m to select “Format,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

◆ When you place a DVD-RW and set “Format

Disc” to “Selectable” in Options Setup

The display asks you to select the recording format.

Press </, to select “VR” or “Video,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts formatting the disc.

Notes

• Even when you have set protection for the title, all the contents will be

erased after formatting the disc.

• A protected disc cannot be reformatted (DVD-RW in VR mode only).

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2

Protected Not Protected

Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

SLP : 3H00M

Remainder

Disc Name

Format

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

Erase All Titles

Do you want to erase all the titles?

OK Cancel

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2

Protected Not Protected

Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

SLP : 3H00M

Remainder

Disc Name

Format

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

Format

Select the recording format.

VR Video

Before Recording/Editing

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

Connecting a

Digital Video

Camera or

Other

Equipment

You can record from connected equipment,

such as a digital video camera.

Before Recording/Editing

The recorder has a DV IN jack that inputs digital signals, and

LINE jacks that input/output analogue signals.

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK

standard. You can connect other equipment that has an i.LINK

(DV) jack. For more information, see “About i.LINK”

(page 106).

If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub,

use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW in VR mode.

◆When recording from the DV IN jack

See “Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack” below.

◆When recording from the LINE IN jacks

See “Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN

Jacks” (page 88).

Preparing for recording using the DV IN

jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the

recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape.

Operation is smooth because the recorder will fast forward and

rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital

video camera. Do the following to start using the DV Edit

functions of this recorder.

See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video

camera before connecting.

◆If you connect a digital video camera but cannot use the DV

Edit functions

See “Recording from connected equipment” (page 88).

Notes

• The DV IN jack on this recorder is for input only. If you want to have

the recorder output signals, for example, when you use this recorder as

source player, connect other equipment to this recorder’s LINE OUT

jacks.

• Only DVC-SD format signals can be input to the DV IN jack on this

recorder. Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera

even if it has an i.LINK jack.

• Recording may be limited if the images on the tape contain copyright

protection signals.

• Before Recording/Editing . . . . . . . . . .page 75

• Available DV Dubbing Functions . . . . .page 77

• Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape

(ONE TOUCH DUB)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 78

• Program Edit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 79

• Advanced Program Edit . . . . . .page 81

• Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 84

• Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy

Dubbing)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 86

• Recording From Equipment Connected to the

LINE IN Jacks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 88

,continued

Before Recording/Editing

Hookups

a Turn on your TV and this recorder, then set

the TV to the connected channel (“VIDEO”

etc.).

b Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the tray.

Make sure that the disc has enough free space to

record the contents of your tape.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel

display.

If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts

automatically.

When using an unused DVD-RW, select the

recording format, VR or Video.

d Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape

into the digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, the digital video

camera must be set to video playback mode.

e Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

repeatedly to select “DV.”

The front panel display changes as follows.

f Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly

to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

g Select the audio input for the digital video

camera using the TOOLS menu.

A Press TOOLS.

B Press M/m to select “DV/D8 Audio Input,”

then press ENTER.

C Press M/m to select the item, then press

ENTER.

• Stereo1 (default)

• Mix (both stereo 1 and stereo 2)

•Stereo2

You are ready to start recording.

z Hints

• You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording.

See “Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size” (page 46).

• If you plan to re-edit the “program” (page 77), insert a DVD-RW and

format it in VR mode.

Notes

• You cannot connect more than two pieces of digital video equipment

to the recorder.

• Depending on the digital video equipment, you may not be able to

control the equipment.

• You cannot control the recorder using another device or another

recorder of the same model.

• You cannot record date, time or the contents of the cassette memory

onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape with a sound track that

is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32

kHz), no sound will be output when playing back the switched point on

the disc.

• In order to use this recorder’s Auto Scene Chaptering feature, be sure

to correctly set the clock on your digital video camera before shooting.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if the picture size

of the source image changes, or if there is nothing recorded on the tape.

DVD recorder

To DV IN

i.LINK cable

(not supplied)

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

REC MODE

Z OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECT

L2L1 L3 DV

Channel

number

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

Available DV Dubbing Functions

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

Available DV Dubbing

Functions

◆One Touch Dub (page 78)

Records the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape to a

disc of your choice with a single touch of the ONE TOUCH

DUB button.

◆Program Edit (page 79)

Allows you to select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and

then record the selected scenes to a disc of your choice. As you

select the scenes, you will create a “program” (see below), which

will then be used to dub the selected scenes to a disc. Before you

dub the scenes, you can rearrange the order and make other

changes using the “Scene List” (see below).

◆Advanced Program Edit (page 81)

Allows you to select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape by

first recording the entire contents of the tape to a DVD-RW (VR

mode), whereupon you can easily create a “program” (see

below). By first copying the entire contents of the tape to a disc,

the start and stop points on the tape automatically become scenes

(you can also select scenes manually). These scenes are

displayed in a “scene list” (see below). You can then delete,

rearrange, or select new scenes to create a “program.” Once the

“program” is complete, you will use it to copy the scenes to a

disc of your choice from the “DV/D8 Edit List” (see below).

Furthermore, you can also automatically create a Playlist of the

edited scenes and save it on the DVD-RW (VR mode) you used

to originally record the entire contents of the tape.

◆Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List (DVD-RW in

VR mode only) (page 84)

Allows you to select the “program” (see below) created during

One Touch Dub or Advanced Program Edit from the “DV/D8

Edit List” (see below), and make further edits before coping the

contents to a disc. You can delete or create new scenes, or

rearrange the order of existing scenes.

◆Copy Dubbing (page 86)

Allows you to make duplicate copies of the “programs” (see

below) in the “DV/D8 Edit List” (see below) to a disc of your

choice. When making copies, you will need the original DV/

Digital8 format tapes used to create the “program.”

About “programs”

“Programs” are automatically created whenever you make a One

Touch Dub, Program Edit, or Advanced Program Edit. These

programs are stored in the “DV/D8 Edit List” (see below) and

contain editing information such as which scenes have been

selected, moved, or deleted.

Programs are useful when you want to make duplicates of the

edited contents because you do not have to select the same

scenes again from the tape – just select the program. You can

also re-edit the program to create different variations of the

original program. Note that programs contain only the start and

stop points of the scenes; they do not contain the actual scenes

themselves so you need to use the original DV/Digital8 format

tapes to copy a program to a disc.

◆About the “DV/D8 Edit List”

The “DV/D8 Edit List” contains the “programs.” If you re-edit

the program, the re-edited program is stored in the DV/D8 Edit

List, but the original program is lost. You can store up to 20

programs in the DV/D8 Edit List.

1 Disc mark

2 Program name

3 Total playing time

4 Date of editing or recording

◆About the “Scene List”

The contents of the programs are contained in the “Scene List.”

A thumbnail of each scene, as well as the length of the scene is

displayed in the list. You can add or delete scenes, or change the

order of the scenes. 50 scenes can be made for each program.

1 Thumbnail picture

2 Time information

3 Total duration of the program

4 Total number of scenes

Note

After you make a dubbing, do not throw away or record over your tapes.

You will need them later to make additional edits or copies.

DV/D8 EDIT LIST

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM

DV12/11/02 1:00PM - 12/11/02 7:05PM

DV12/24/02 11:34AM - 12/25/02 1:24PM

1H12M 6/ 5

1H16M 6/10

1H24M 6/18

SCENE LIST

Total 1:23:30 Scenes 20

Quit

Add

0:00:30-0:00:52

Duration 0:00:22

0:01:40-0:06:23

Duration 0:06:43

0:07:07-0:10:51

Duration 0:03:44

0:11:40-0:16:19

Duration 0:04:39

Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB)

Recording an Entire DV/

Digital8 Format Tape (ONE

TOUCH DUB)

You can record the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape

onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUB button.

The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole

process, and completes the recording.

Example for all disc types

When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks [b] are

marked where the recordings start on the tape [a] (Auto Scene

Chaptering).

For other discs, the recorder marks chapters either in 6 or 15

minute intervals depending on the setting in “Auto Chapter” in

Features Setup (page 97).

Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Preparing for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page 75), then press ONE

TOUCH DUB on the front panel of the recorder.

The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape

contents.

When the recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in

the digital video camera, and turns off.

To stop during recording

Press x REC STOP.

z Hints

• The date and time of the recording made with your digital video

camera is assigned as the program name in the DV/D8 Edit List

(page 84) (example: DV 10/25/03 10:00PM – 10/31/03 11:30PM).

• If you set “Finalize Disc” to “Auto” in Features Setup (page 98), the

recorded disc will automatically be finalized after recording is

finished.

Notes

• The recorder does not start One Touch Dub when you set “Add to Edit

List” to “On” (default) in Features Setup (page 98) and there are

already twenty programs on the recorder. In this case, the recorder

beeps and the front panel display lights up. Delete unnecessary

programs from the DV/D8 Edit List menu (page 84) and repeat the

steps above.

• When a blank space on the tape continues for more than five minutes,

One Touch Dub ends automatically.

• This function may not work with certain digital video cameras. In this

case, follow the instructions of “Recording From Equipment

Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

• In order for a One Touch Dub recording to be added to the DV/D8 Edit

List, “Add to Edit List” in Features Setup must be set to “On” (default)

(page 98).

• The recorder automatically records a blank for five minutes before it

stops dubbing. When you press

x REC STOP, the recorder stops

recording, rewinds the tape, and turns off.

Program Edit

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

Program Edit

You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then

automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice.

Example for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks [b] are

marked where the recordings start on the tape [a] (Auto Scene

Chaptering). Chapter marks are also inserted at the IN points of

the selected scenes [c].

For other discs, the recorder marks chapters either in 6 or 15

minute intervals depending on the setting in “Auto Chapter” in

Features Setup (page 97).

To use this function, you will do the following:

Using the recorder’s remote control, you will fast forward or

rewind the tape to select the scenes. At this point, the selected

scenes are not copied to the disc. The recorder only remembers

the IN and OUT points of the scenes that you selected for

dubbing. You can also reset, erase, or change the order of the

scenes.

After you have selected the scenes, the recorder will fast forward

and rewind the tape automatically and record the scenes to a disc

of your choice.

a Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Preparing for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page 75), then press

SYSTEM MENU.

b Press M/m to select “DV/D8 EDIT,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Program Edit,” then

press ENTER.

The display asks whether to start selecting scenes.

◆ If you have previously saved a program

The display asks whether to edit an existing program

or to create a new program. To resume editing the

existing program, select “Saved Data.”

d Press </, to select “Start,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene

on the tape) appears.

e Press H PLAY to start playback of the tape

in your digital video camera.

The scene starts to play in the background.

Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording

Select and edit the scenes you want to dub

Dub the selected scenes to a disc

bbb

</M/m/,,

ENTER

RETURN

m/M

SYSTEM MENU

x REC STOP

H PLAY

DV/D8 EDIT

Select only the scenes you want to copy

from the DV/D8 tape.

Program Edit

Advanced Program Edit

DV/D8 Edit List

Scenes Selection

Do you want to select a scene?

Start Cancel

,continued

Program Edit

f While watching the playback picture, search

for the IN point by pressing m or M, then

press ENTER.

The display for setting the OUT point (end of the

scene on the tape) appears. The scene starts to play in

the background from the IN point.

g While watching the playback picture, search

for the OUT point by pressing m or M,

then press ENTER.

The display asks whether to add the selected scene to

the Scene List menu.

To preview the scene, select “Preview.”

To reset either the IN or OUT point, select “Change

IN” or “Change OUT.” Repeat from step 5.

h Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

A new Scene List menu appears with the selected

scene.

i Press </M/m/, to select “Add” and press

ENTER. Then repeat steps 5 to 9 to select all

the scenes you want to include.

You can add up to 50 scenes to a title.

To edit the Scene List, select a scene by pressing </

M/m/,, and then press ENTER. When the sub-

menu appears, select an edit option you want to apply

to the scene.

◆ To erase the scene

A Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

B When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To move the scene

A Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion point

appears.

B Press M/m to select the point, then press

ENTER.

The scene moves to the selected location.

◆ To reset the start or end of the scene

Press M/m to select “Change IN” or “Change OUT,”

then press ENTER.

◆ To preview the scene

Press M/m to select “Preview,” then press ENTER.

To cancel, press </M/m/, to select “Quit” in the

Scene List menu, then press ENTER.

j When you finish editing the Scene List, press

</M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a title name appears.

To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the

explanations on page 34.

k To use the default name, press </, to select

“OK,” then press ENTER.

The default title name is fixed, and the display asks

whether to start recording. If you want to change the

recording mode, press </, to move the cursor,

then press M/m to select the mode.

Select scene(Set IN point)

IN 0:00:30

OUT : :

– – – – –

Select scene(Set OUT point)

IN 0:00:30

OUT 0:00:52

Scenes Selection

Do you want to capture the scene

between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

SCENE LIST

Total 0:00:22 Scenes 1

Quit

Add

0:00:30-0:00:52

Duration 0:00:22

SCENE LIST

Total 1:23:30 Scenes 20

Quit

Add

0:00:30-0:00:52

Duration 0:00:22

0:01:40-0:06:23

Duration 0:06:43

0:07:07-0:10:51

Duration 0:03:44

0:11:40-0:16:19

Duration 0:04:39

Title Name

Enter the title name.

OK Enter

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM

DV/D8 Dubbing

Change the recording mode if necessary.

Select "Start" to start dubbing.

Start Cancel

Advanced Program Edit

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

l Press </, to select “Start,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents as

programmed.

To quit recording, press x REC STOP.

m When the recording is finished, press

ENTER to select “Close.”

The display returns to the DV/D8 Edit menu.

n Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the

display.

Notes

• The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is

not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape.

In this case, follow the instructions of “Recording From Equipment

Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

• The start and end points of a program may be different from what you

have set if the source DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the

following conditions:

– Recording mode was changed during the recording.

– There is a blank space in the recorded portion of the tape.

• If you set the beginning of the tape as the IN point and the end point as

the OUT point, the IN and OUT points may change slightly during

dubbing.

• You cannot set a scene shorter than one second.

• This function may not work with certain digital video cameras. In this

case, follow the instructions of “Recording From Equipment

Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

Advanced Program Edit

You can quickly edit a DV/Digital8 format tape by first copying

the entire contents of the tape to a DVD-RW (VR mode) and

then select the scenes you want from the disc. After you select

the scenes, you can change discs and record the scenes to another

disc of your choice. If necessary, you can also create a Playlist

title of the selected scenes in the DVD-RW (VR mode).

When dubbing to a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks [b] are

marked where the recordings start on the tape [a] (Auto Scene

Chaptering). Chapter marks are also inserted at the IN points of

the selected scenes [c].

To use this function, you will do the following:

Taking advantage of the disc’s quick accessibility, you will

select the scenes you want from the recorded DVD-RW. You do

not have to fast forward or rewind the tape as explained in

“Program Edit” (page 79). You can also reset, erase, or change

the order of the scenes.

After you have selected the scenes, you can dub the selected

scenes to another disc of your choice. Or, you can create a

Playlist of the selected scenes.

Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording

Record the entire contents of the DV/Digital8 tape to a

DVD-RW (VR mode)

Select and edit the scenes you want to dub

Dub the scenes to another disc

bbb

DVD-RW

(VR)

New disc

,continued

Advanced Program Edit

a Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Preparing for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page 75), then press

SYSTEM MENU.

Insert a DVD-RW (VR mode) into the recorder.

Make sure that the disc has enough free space to

record the contents of your tape.

b Press M/m to select “DV/D8 EDIT,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Advanced Program

Edit,” then press ENTER.

The display asks whether to start recording.

If you want to change the recording mode, press

</, to move the cursor, then press M/m to select

the mode.

d Press </, to select “Start,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents.

To quit recording, press x REC STOP.

When recording is finished, the display asks if you

want to create scenes within the generated program

automatically or manually, or quit editing.

◆ To create scenes automatically

Press </, to select “Auto,” then press ENTER.

The recorder divides the generated program into

scenes, and the Scene List menu appears.

◆ To create scenes manually

A Press </, to select “Manual,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point appears. The

scene starts to play in the background.

B While watching the playback picture, press

m or M to search for the IN point, then

press ENTER.

The IN point is set, and the display for setting the

OUT point (end of the scene) appears.

C While watching the playback picture, press

m or M to search for the OUT point, then

press ENTER.

The OUT point is set, and the display asks

whether to add the selected scene to the Scene

List menu.

• To preview the scene, select “Preview.”

• To reset either the IN or OUT point, select

“Change IN” or “Change OUT.”

D Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

A new Scene List menu appears with the selected

scene.

E Press </M/m/, to select “Add,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion point

appears.

F Press M/m to select the insertion point in the

Scene List, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the

scene) appears.

G Repeat steps 2 to 6 to create all the scenes

you want to add to the Scene List.

You can add up to 50 scenes.

◆ To quit editing

Press </, to select “Cancel,” then press ENTER.

e To edit the Scene List, press </M/m/, to

select a scene in the Scene List menu and

press ENTER.

When the sub-menu appears, select an edit option

you want to apply to the scene.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

RETURN

SYSTEM MENU

x REC STOP

m/M

DV/D8 EDIT

Select only the scenes you want to copy

from the DV/D8 tape.

Program Edit

Advanced Program Edit

DV/D8 Edit List

DV/D8 Dubbing

Change the recording mode if necessary.

Select "Start" to start dubbing.

Start Cancel

Edit

Select the method for dividing scenes.

Auto Manual Cancel

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 Chapter 2

Scenes Selection

Do you want to capture the scene

between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

Advanced Program Edit

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

◆ To erase the scene

A Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

B When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To move the scene

A Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion point

appears.

B Press M/m to select the point, then press

ENTER.

The scene moves to the selected location.

◆ To reset the start or end of the scene

Press M/m to select “Change IN” or “Change OUT,”

then press ENTER.

◆ To preview the scene

Press M/m to select “Preview,” then press ENTER.

To cancel, press </M/m/, to select “Quit” in the

Scene List menu, then press ENTER.

f When you finish creating the Scene List,

press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The edited program is saved, and the display asks if

you want to create a Playlist title.

If you select “No,” the display returns to the DV/D8

Edit menu. Go to step 9.

g Press </, to select “Yes,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a Playlist title name appears.

To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the

explanations on page 34.

h To use the default name, press </, to

select “OK,” then press ENTER.

A Playlist title of the default title name is created on

the same disc, and the display returns to the DV/D8

Edit menu.

You now have a disc containing both the entire

contents of the DV/Digital8 format tape and a

Playlist of the selected scenes.

To edit the Playlist title, see “Advanced Editing

(Playlist Edit)” (page 67).

i Dub the selected scenes to a disc.

Make copies of the selected scenes to a disc of your

choice. Go to step 3 of “Creating a Copy of the

Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)” (page 86).

Notes

• The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is

not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape.

In this case, follow the instructions of “Recording From Equipment

Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

• The start and end point of a program may be different from what you

have set if the source DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the

following conditions:

– Recording mode was changed during the recording.

– There is a blank space in the recorded portion.

• This function may not work with certain digital video cameras. In this

case, follow the instructions of “Recording From Equipment

Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

• In step 4, the recorder automatically records a blank for five minutes

before it stops dubbing. When you press x REC STOP, the recorder

stops recording.

Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List

Re-editing the “program”

in the DV/D8 Edit List

Each time you dub a DV/Digital8 format tape, the start and stop

points of the selected scenes (called a “program”) are saved in a

DV/D8 Edit List. You can make additional changes to these

“programs” if they were created by One Touch Dub or Advanced

Program Edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You can reset, erase,

or change the order of the scenes and then dub the re-edited

program to a disc of your choice.

To use this function, you will do the following:

Be sure to use the original DV/Digital8 format tape and the

DVD-RW (VR mode) that corresponds to the program in the

DV/D8 Edit List.

The recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically

and record the scenes to a disc of your choice.

a Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Preparing for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page 75), then press

SYSTEM MENU.

Be sure to use the original DV/Digital8 format tape

and the DVD-RW (VR mode) that corresponds to the

program in the DV/D8 Edit List.

b Press M/m to select “DV/D8 EDIT,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “DV/D8 Edit List,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit List menu appears.

A disc mark will appear next to the program that

corresponds to the inserted disc. You can only edit

the programs that display a disc mark (

1).

1 Disc mark

2 Program name

3 Total playing time

4 Date of editing or recording

d Press M/m to select the program you want to

edit, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

e Press M/m to select “Edit,” then press

ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all the scenes the

program contains.

◆ To add a new scene to the Scene List

A Press </M/m/, to select “Add,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion point

appears.

B Press M/m to select the insertion point in the

Scene List, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the

scene) appears.

Connect your digital video camera and prepare for editing

Select a program from the DV/D8 Edit List

Edit the program in the DV/D8 Edit List

Dub the selected scenes to a disc

</M/m/,,

ENTER

SYSTEM MENU

m/M

DV/D8 EDIT

Select only the scenes you want to copy

from the DV/D8 tape.

Program Edit

Advanced Program Edit

DV/D8 Edit List

DV/D8 EDIT LIST

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM

DV12/11/02 1:00PM - 12/11/02 7:05PM

DV12/24/02 11:34AM - 12/25/02 1:24PM

1H12M 6/ 5

1H16M 6/10

1H24M 6/18

SCENE LIST

Total 1:23:30 Scenes 20

Quit

Add

0:00:30-0:00:52

Duration 0:00:22

0:01:40-0:06:23

Duration 0:06:43

0:07:07-0:10:51

Duration 0:03:44

0:11:40-0:16:19

Duration 0:04:39

Total number of scenes

Total duration of the program

Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

C While watching the playback picture, press

m or M to search for the IN point, then

press ENTER.

The IN point is set, and the display for setting the

OUT point (end of the scene) appears.

D While watching the playback picture, press

m or M to search for the OUT point, then

press ENTER.

The OUT point is set, and the display asks

whether to add the selected scene to the Scene

List menu.

• To preview the scene, select “Preview.”

• To reset either the IN or OUT point, select

“Change IN” or “Change OUT.”

E Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

A new Scene List menu appears with the selected

scene. To add another scene, repeat from step 1.

◆ If you select a program that contains no scenes

The display asks whether to generate scenes within

the selected program.

To generate scenes automatically, press </, to

select “Auto,” then press ENTER.

Scenes are generated and a new Scene List menu

appears.

To capture scenes manually, select “Manual,” then

press ENTER. The display for adding a scene

appears. Follow steps 3 to 5 above. You can add a

maximum of 50 scenes.

f Press M/m to select the scene you want to edit,

then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

g Press M/m to select the edit option you want

to apply to the scene, then press ENTER.

◆ To erase the scene

A Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

B When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To move the scene

A Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion point

appears.

B Press M/m to select the point, then press

ENTER.

The scene moves to the selected location.

◆ To reset the start or end of the scene

Press M/m to select “Change IN” or “Change OUT,”

then press ENTER.

◆ To preview the scene

Press M/m to select “Preview,” then press ENTER.

To cancel, press </M/m/, to select “Quit” in the

Scene List menu, then press ENTER.

h When you finish editing the Scene List, press

</M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks if you want to make a Playlist title.

If you select “No,” the edited program is saved, and

the display returns to the DV/D8 Edit List. Note that

the original program will be rewritten.

To dub the selected scenes to a disc, go to step 4 of

“Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy

Dubbing)” (page 86).

i Press </, to select “Yes,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a Playlist title name appears.

To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the

explanations on page 34.

j To use the default name, press </, to

select “OK,” then press ENTER.

A Playlist title of the default title name is created on

the same disc, and the display returns to the DV/D8

Edit List.

You now have a disc containing both the entire

contents of the DV/Digital8 format tape and a

Playlist of the selected scenes.

To edit the Playlist title, see “Advanced Editing

(Playlist Edit)” (page 67).

k Dub the selected scenes to a disc.

Make copies of the selected scenes to a disc of your

choice. Go to step 4 of

“Creating a Copy of the

Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)” (page 86).

To preview a program

After you edit a program, you can preview the changes you

made.

1 While the DV/D8 Edit List is displayed, press M/

m to select the program, then press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select “Preview,” from the sub-

menu, then press ENTER.

To create a Playlist title of the program

After you edit a program, you can create a Playlist title of the

edited program. The Playlist will be created on the inserted

DVD-RWs (VR mode).

1 While the DV/D8 Edit List is displayed, press M/

m to select the program, then press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select “Make a Playlist,” from the

sub-menu, then press ENTER.

The display for entering a Playlist title name appears.

To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the

explanations on page 34.

Scenes Selection

Do you want to capture the scene

between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

,continued

Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

3 To use the default name, press </, to select

“OK,” then press ENTER.

Notes

• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

• In order for a One Touch Dub recording to be added to the DV/D8 Edit

List, “Add to Edit List” in Features Setup must be set to “On”

(page 98).

Creating a Copy of the

Edited Contents

(Copy Dubbing)

You can make copies of the programs in the DV/D8 Edit List.

Each time you dub a DV/Digital8 format tape, the start and stop

points of the selected scenes (called a “program”) are saved in a

DV/D8 Edit List. You can select a program from the DV/D8 Edit

List and use this information to copy the same contents onto

another disc of your choice.

To use this function, you will do the following:

Be sure to insert the original DV/Digital8 format tape that

corresponds to the program in the DV/D8 Edit List.

The recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically

and record the scenes to a disc of your choice. On a DVD-RW

(VR mode), chapter marks are inserted at the start of each scene

and where the recordings start on the tape. For other discs, the

recorder marks chapters either in 6 or 15 minute intervals

depending on the setting in “Auto Chapter” in Features Setup

(page 97).

a Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Preparing for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page 75), then press

SYSTEM MENU.

Be sure to insert the original DV/Digital8 format tape

that corresponds to the program in the DV/D8 Edit

List.

b Press M/m to select “DV/D8 EDIT,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit menu appears.

Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording

Select a program from the DV/D8 Edit List

Dub the selected scenes to a disc

</M/m/,,

ENTER

RETURN

SYSTEM MENU

x REC STOP

Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

c Press M/m to select “DV/D8 Edit List,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit List menu appears.

1 Disc mark

2 Program name

3 Total playing time

4 Date of editing or recording

d Press M/m to select the program you want to

record on a disc, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

e Press M/m to select “DV Dubbing,” then

press ENTER.

The display for entering a title name appears.

To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the

explanations on page 34.

f To use the default name, press </, to

select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The default title name is fixed, and the display asks

whether to start recording. If you want to change the

recording mode, press </, to move the cursor

then press M/m to select the mode.

g Press </, to select “Start,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents as

programmed.

To stop during recording, press x REC STOP.

h When the recording is finished, press

ENTER to select “Close.”

The display returns to the DV/D8 Edit menu.

i Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the

display.

To change the name of a program

1 While the DV/D8 Edit List is displayed, press M/

m to select the program name you want to change,

then press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select “Rename” from the sub-

menu, then press ENTER.

The display for entering the program name appears.

3 Enter a name by following the explanations on

page 34.

To erase a program

1 While the DV/D8 Edit List is displayed, press M/

m to select the program you want to erase, then

press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select “Erase” from the sub-menu,

then press ENTER.

3 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

z Hints

• You can preview the scenes within the program title by selecting

“Preview” in step 5.

• On a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks are inserted at the start of

each scene and where the recordings start on the tape. For other discs,

the recorder marks chapters either in 6 or 15 minute intervals

depending on the setting in “Auto Chapter” in Features Setup

(page 97).

Notes

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc

(page 73).

• In order for a One Touch Dub recording to be added to the DV/D8 Edit

List, “Add to Edit List” in Features Setup must be set to “On”

(page 98).

• Copy dubbing may not work if you have edited sections that do not

contain any recorded material.

• This function may not work with certain digital video cameras. In this

case, follow the instructions of “Recording From Equipment

Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

DV/D8 EDIT LIST

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM

DV12/11/02 1:00PM - 12/11/02 7:05PM

DV12/24/02 11:34AM - 12/25/02 1:24PM

1H12M 6/ 5

1H16M 6/10

1H24M 6/18

Title Name

Enter the title name.

OK Enter

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM

DV/D8 Dubbing

Change the recording mode if necessary.

Select "Start" to start dubbing.

Start Cancel

Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks

Recording From Equipment

Connected to the LINE IN

Jacks

You can connect other equipment (e.g. a VCR or video camera),

and output the audio/video signals to the recorder for recording.

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV

output jack (i.LINK jack).

See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected

equipment.

Connecting other equipment to the

LINE 2 IN jacks

You can monitor the recorded picture with a TV connected to the

recording equipment.

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio

cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/right channels (not

supplied).

Notes

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

VIDEO cord (not supplied).

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s

input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the

input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying

cannot be recorded.

Recording from connected equipment

a Turn on your TV and this recorder, then set

it to the connected channel (“VIDEO,” etc.).

b Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the tray.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel

display.

d Press INPUT SELECT to select a input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

e Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR, etc.

DVD recorder

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

S VIDEO

cord (not

supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

X REC PAUSE

x REC STOP

Z OPEN/CLOSE

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

L2L1 L3 DV

Channel

number

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

f Select the audio input using the TOOLS

menu.

A Press TOOLS.

B Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then

press ENTER.

C Press M/m to select the item, then press

ENTER.

• Stereo (default)

•Main/Sub*

* When “Main/Sub” is selected, the two different types of sounds

are recorded. You can select either sound when playing a disc.

Select “Main/Sub” only when using a DVD-RW (VR mode).

For other discs, select “Stereo.” Only stereo sound is recorded.

g Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to

record pause.

h Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

i At the same, press X REC PAUSE on this

recorder and the pause or play button on the

connected equipment.

Recording starts.

j To stop recording, press x REC STOP on

this recorder.

◆If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack

(without using the DV Edit functions)

• Select “DV” in step 4.

• Select “Stereo1,” “Mix,” or “Stereo2” from “DV/D8 Audio

Input” in step 6.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording.

See “Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size” (page 46).

Note

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

About the Setup Display Structure

Settings and

Adjustments

The Setup Displays allow you to adjust the

recorder to suit your preferences.

This section first lists the types of Setup

Displays, and then explains how to use the

Setup Displays (“Using the Setup

Displays”).

About the Setup Display

Structure

By using the Setup Displays, you can make various adjustments

to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language

for the subtitles.

Select “SETUP”

1. “Settings”

(page 92)

2. “Video”

(page 94)

3. “Audio”

(page 95)

4. “Features”

(page 97)

5. “Options”

(page 99)

6. “Easy Setup”

(page 100)

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Component Black Level :

Progressive Mode :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box

Auto

Video

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Stereo :

Tuner Audio :

Audio ATT :

Audio DRC :

Downmix :

Digital Out :

Dolby Digital

DTS :

Main

Off

Standard

Dolby Surround

D-PCM

Off

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Chapter :

Parental Control

One Touch Dubbing

6 Min

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc :

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Selectable

Bright

DVD3

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

SETUP

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

DV/D8 EDIT

SETUP

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

SYSTEM

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

Compatible

System Menu

Setup Displays

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Clock

Language

• About the Setup Display Structure . . . page 90

• Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . page 91

• Settings (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . page 92

• Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 94

• Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 95

• Features Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 97

• Options Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 99

• Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 100

Using the Setup Displays

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

The Setup Displays are used in the following way.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display

settings, and not all the functions described may work.

a Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

c Press M/m to select “Settings,” “Video,”

“Audio,” “Features,” “Options,” or “Easy

Setup,” then press ENTER.

The selected Setup Display appears.

Example: “Video”

d Press M/m to select the item you want to set

up, then press ENTER.

Available options for the item appear.

Example: “TV Type”

Some items display a dialogue box that provides

further detailed settings.

Example: The following dialogue box appears when

“Parental Control” in Features Setup is selected.

In this case, see “Parental Control” in “Features

Settings” (page 97).

e Press M/m to select an option, then press

ENTER.

The set option is displayed next to the setup item.

Example: when “16:9” is set.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

RETURN

SYSTEM MENU

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

DV/D8 EDIT

SETUP

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

SYSTEM

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

Compatible

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Clock

Language

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Component Black Level :

Progressive Mode :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box

Auto

Video

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

SETUP

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Component Black Level :

Progressive Mode :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box

Auto

Video

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

Features - Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

SETUP

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Component Black Level :

Progressive Mode :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

16 : 9

Auto

Video

Settings (Basic Settings)

The Settings Setup helps you to make fundamental settings for

the recorder.

Select “Video” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Displays” (page 91).

The default settings are underlined.

Tuner Preset

◆Auto Preset

Automatically presets the receivable channels.

The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels

14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we

recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area

using automatic presetting methods.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Tuner Preset,” then press

ENTER.

3 Press M/m to select “Antenna/Cable,” then press

ENTER.

◆ To preset cable TV channels

Press M/m to select “Cable,” then press ENTER.

◆ To preset VHF and UHF channels

Press M/m to select “Antenna,” then press ENTER.

4 Press M/m to select “Auto Preset,” then press

ENTER.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical

sequence.

◆Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manually.

If some channels could not be set using the Auto Preset or Easy

Setup function, you can set them manually.

If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the tuner system

may not have been preset correctly or completely during Auto

Preset or Easy Setup. Set the correct tuner system manually by

the steps below.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Tuner Preset,” then press

ENTER.

3 Press M/m to select “Antenna/Cable,” then press

ENTER.

◆ To preset cable TV channels

Press M/m to select “Cable,” then press ENTER.

◆ To preset VHF and UHF channels

Press M/m to select “Antenna,” then press ENTER.

4 Select the channel you want to preset or disable.

◆ To preset a channel

A Enter the channel number using the number

button(s), then press SET.

B Press M/m to select “Manual Set,” then press

ENTER.

C Press M/m to select “Add,” then press ENTER.

◆ To disable a channel

A Press CH +/– to select the channel number.

B Press M/m to select “Manual Set,” then press

ENTER.

C Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Clock

Language

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Antenna

Cable

Settings - Tuner Preset - Auto Preset

Searching for receivable channels.

Please Wait.

Ch 23

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Antenna

Cable

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch34

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Erase

Channel to be preset/disabled

Settings (Basic Settings)

Settings and Adjustments

5 Press M/m to select “AFT,” then press ENTER.

6 Press M/m to select “On,” then press ENTER.

◆ If the picture is not clear

A Press

M/m to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

The fine tuning bar appears.

B Press

</, to obtain a clearer picture, the

press ENTER.

7 To preset or disable another channel, repeat steps

3 and 6.

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Sets up the guide channel number assigned to each channel.

You need to set this correctly when you set the timer recording

using the VCR Plus+ function. For details, see page 25.

Clock

◆Auto (Auto Clock Set)

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your

local area broadcasts a time signal.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER.

3 Press </, to select “Auto,” then press ENTER.

4 Press M/m to select “Full Auto,” then press

ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “Yes,” then press ENTER.

The recorder automatically sets the clock by

searching for a channel that carries a time signal and

sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if

applicable).

◆If the clock does not activate

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving

Time, you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto

Clock Set function.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER.

3 Press </, to select “Auto,” then press ENTER.

4 Press M/m to select “Full Auto,” then press

ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “No,” then press ENTER.

6 Press M/m to select the item you want to set and

press ENTER. Then press M/m to make the

setting and press ENTER.

◆ Clock Set CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal using the

number buttons.

Use this option if you know of a channel that carries

a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a

time signal. For the fastest response select your local

PBS station. Leave the setting at “--” to have the

recorder automatically search for a channel that

carries a time signal. To return to “- -,” enter “0.”

◆ Time Zone

Select the time zone of your area, or select “Auto” to

have the recorder automatically set your time zone.

The options are:

Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y

Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y

Auto

◆ Daylight Saving

Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or select

“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set the

daylight saving time.

z Hint

If you set “Full Auto” to “Yes,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated

whenever the recorder is turned off.

◆Manual (Manual Clock Set)

If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for

your local area, set the clock manually.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

On Normally select this.

Off Allows you to adjust the pictures manually.

Select this if the Auto Fine Tuning function

does not work effectively.

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Off

Fine Tuning

Ch34

Settings - Clock

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a

time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set

Full Auto :

Clock Set CH :

Time Zone :

Daylight Saving :

Ye s

– –

Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set

Full Auto :

Clock Set CH :

Time Zone :

Daylight Saving :

– –

Auto

Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set

Full Auto :

Clock Set CH :

Time Zone :

Daylight Saving :

– –

Auto

– –

,continued

Video Settings

2 Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER.

3 Press </, to select “Manual,” then press

ENTER.

4 Press M/m to set the month, then press ,.

Set the day, year, hour, and minutes in sequence.

Press </, to select the item to be set, then press

M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set

automatically.

5 Press ENTER to start the clock.

z Hint

To change the numbers in step 3, press < to return to the item to be

changed, and select the numbers by pressing M/m.

Language

◆OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆DVD Menu

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆Audio

Switches the language of the sound track.

When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the

disc is selected.

◆Subtitle

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.

When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle language changes

according to the language you selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select

and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 108) using

the number buttons.

Note

If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is

not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be

automatically selected.

Video Settings

Choose the settings according to the TV, tuner, or decoder to be

connected.

Select “Video” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Displays” (page 91).

The default settings are underlined.

TV Type

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or

wide).

Note

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically

instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

Settings - Clock

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a

time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

Settings - Clock - Present Time

Set the time and date manually.

2003/

112:Wed 00 AM

16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-

screen TV or TV with a wide mode

function.

4:3 Letter Box

Select this when connecting to a 4:3

screen TV. Displays a wide picture

with bands on the upper and lower

portions of the screen.

4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to a 4:3

screen TV. Automatically displays a

wide picture on the entire screen and

cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Component Black Level :

Progressive Mode :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box

Auto

Video

SETUP

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

Audio Settings

Settings and Adjustments

Pause Mode (DVDs only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

Component Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output

from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 51).

This setting is not effective when the recorder outputs

progressive signal and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up

on the front panel.

Progressive Mode

Selects the conversion mode of software when the recorder is set

to output video signals in progressive format (page 51).

Line1 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN 1

jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Line3 Input

Selects the method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN 3

jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Audio Settings

The Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the

playback and connection conditions.

Select “Audio” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Displays” (page 91).

The default settings are underlined.

Auto Stereo

This function affects only when “Tuner Audio” is set to “Main.”

Tuner Audio

Selects the sound to be recorded.

Notes

• If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded regardless of

the setting.

• When “Tuner Audio” is set to “SAP,” set “Auto Stereo” to “On.”

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The

recorder reduces the audio output level.

This function affects the output of the following jacks:

–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks

Auto

The picture, including subjects that

move dynamically, is output with no

jitter. Normally select this position.

Frame The picture, including subjects that do

not move dynamically, is output in

high resolution.

Sets the black level of the output signal

to the standard level.

Off Select this when connecting equipment

for which the black level (setup level)

is set to “0.”

Auto

Automatically detects if you are

playing Film based or Video based

software and convert the signal to the

appropriate conversion mode.

Normally select this.

Video Selects the conversion mode for Video

based software, regardless of the

software type that you are playing.

Video

Inputs video signals.

S Video Inputs S video signals.

Video Inputs video signals.

S Video Inputs S video signals.

On Receives stereo programs. Normally

select this.

Off Select this to reduce noise. The sound

changes to monaural.

Main

Records only main sound.

SAP Records only the SAP (Second Audio

Program) sound.

On Select this when the playback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

Off

Normally select this position.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Stereo :

Tuner Audio :

Audio ATT :

Audio DRC :

Downmix :

Digital Out :

Dolby Digital

DTS :

Main

Off

Standard

Dolby Surround

D-PCM

Off

SETUP

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Audio Settings

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs

only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when

playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the

output from the following jacks:

–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when

“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 96).

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you

play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is

recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal

components, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 58).

This function affects the output of the following jacks:

–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby

Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 96).

Digital Out

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.

• To set the digital output signal

The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio

signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier

(receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack.

For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio Cords”

(page 19).

Select “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” after setting “Digital Out” to

“On.”

If you connect a component that does not accept the selected

audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the

speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

◆Dolby Digital (DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

◆DTS (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

Standard

Normally select this position.

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you

turn the volume down.

Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at a live

performance.

Dolby Surround

Normally select this position.

Multi-channel audio signals are output

to two channels for enjoying surround

sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to two channels for use

with your stereo.

Normally select this position. When you select

“On,” see “To set the digital output signal” for

further settings.

Off The influence of the digital circuit upon the analog

circuit is minimal.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Stereo :

Tuner Audio :

Audio ATT :

Audio DRC :

Downmix :

Digital Out :

Dolby Digital

DTS :

Main

Off

Standard

Dolby Surround

D-PCM

Off

SETUP

D-PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an

audio component lacking a built-in Dolby

Digital decoder. You can select whether the

signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

or not by making adjustments to the

“Downmix” item in Audio Setup (page 96).

Dolby

Digital

Select this when the recorder is connected to an

audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital

decoder.

On Select this when the recorder is connected to an

audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

Off

Select this when the recorder is connected to an

audio component without a built-in DTS

decoder.

Features Settings

Settings and Adjustments

Features Settings

The Features Setup provides entries to the following features.

Select “Audio” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Displays” (page 91).

The default settings are underlined.

Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by

inserting chapter markings at a specified interval. The markings

are made during recording.

Notes

• Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the actual

interval may vary from the interval selected in “Auto Chapter.” The

selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create

chapters.

• This function is not available when using DVD-RWs in VR mode with

the DV Edit function. Chapter marks are automatically entered where

the recordings start on the tape (page 78, 79, 81).

Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a

predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be

blocked or replaced with different scenes.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Features” in the Setup

Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Parental Control,” then

press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

3 Enter your four digit password using the number

buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

4 Press M/m to select “Standard,” then press , or

ENTER.

The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

5 Press M/m to select a geographic area as the

playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

The area is selected.

When you select “Others,” press the number buttons

to select and enter an area code in the table on

page 98. Then select “OK” and press ENTER.

6 Press M/m to select “Level,” then press ENTER.

The selection items for “Level” are displayed.

7 Select the level you want using M/m, then press

ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

• To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc

Set “Level” to “Off” in step 7.

• To change the password

A In step 4, select “Password,” then press ENTER.

The display for registering a password appears.

B Enter a new four-digit password using the number

buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Notes

• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting

“Parental Control” under “Factory Setup” in Options Setup (page 99).

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function,

playback cannot be limited on this recorder.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental

Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password,

then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level

returns to the previous level.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

6Min

Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6

minute intervals.

15Min Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15

minute intervals.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Chapter :

Parental Control

One Touch Dubbing

6 Min

SETUP

Features - Parental Control

Enter a new password.

Cancel

Features - Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

Features - Parental Control

Level :

Standard :

Password

Off

USA

Features - Parental Control

Level :

Standard :

Password

Off

Others

USA

Others

Features - Parental Control

Level :

Standard :

Password

Off

Others

Off

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Features Settings

• Area code

One Touch Dubbing

Displays the following items.

◆Finalize Disc

Selects whether or not to finalize the disc automatically

following One Touch Dub (page 78).

◆Add to Edit List

Automatically generates a program in the DV/D8 Edit List

during One Touch Dub of DV/Digital8 format tapes. You can

use the created program for further editing. For details, see

page 78.

Standard Code number

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

Korea 2304

Malaysia 2363

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United Kingdom 2184

Auto Automatically finalizes the disc following

One Touch Dub.

Manual

Allows you to finalize the disc manually.

On Automatically generates a program during One

Touch Dub of DV/Digital8 format tapes.

Off No program is generated.

Options Settings

Settings and Adjustments

Options Settings

The Options Setup allows you to set up other operational

settings.

Select “Options” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Displays” (page 91).

The default settings are underlined.

Format Disc (DVD-RW only)

Selects the recording format when formatting a DVD-RW.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Auto Display

Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD

equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to

match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting

made here. For details, see “Preparing the Remote” on page 22.

Factory Setup

Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them

to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings

will be lost.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Options” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Factory Setup,” then press

, or ENTER.

The display for selecting the group of settings

appears.

3 Press M/m to select the group of settings you want

to return to default from “Settings,” “Video,”

“Audio,” “Features,” “Options” “Parental

Control,” and “All,” then press , or ENTER.

The dialogue box appears.

4 Press </, to select “Start,” then press ENTER.

The selected settings return to the default settings.

5 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

VR Automatically formats the disc in VR

mode.

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

Selectable

Allows you to select the format before

formatting.

Bright Bright lighting.

Dark Low lighting.

Display Off Turns off the lighting.

Automatically displays information on the

screen when the recorder is turned on, etc.

Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is

pressed.

DVD1 Select this if the default Command Mode

conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD2 Select this if the default Command Mode

conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD3

The default Command Mode of the recorder.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc :

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Selectable

Bright

DVD3

SETUP

100

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to restart Easy Setup mode for basic setup.

Select “Easy Setup” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Displays” (page 91).

Easy Setup

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Easy Setup” in the Setup

Display.

2 Press </, to select “Start,” then press ENTER.

3 Follow the Easy Setup explanation from step 5 on

page 22.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

SETUP

101

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Additional

Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using

the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the

problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cords are damaged.

, The Setup Display appears. Press RETURN to turn off the

display.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 16).

, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “VCR”) so

that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

, If the picture output signal from your recorder passes

through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected

to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection

signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture

quality. If you still experience this problem even when you

connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting

your recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input.

, You have set the recorder to progressive format (the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV

cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, press the

PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel until the

progressive indicator turns off.

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format

(480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the

recorder to progressive format. In this case, press the

PROGRESSIVE button so that the PROGRESSIVE

indicator turns off and the recorder is set to normal

(interlace) format.

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” in Settings Setup

(page 92).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT SELECT button,

or select a channel of any TV program using the CH +/–

buttons.

• Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 101

• Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers

appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . .page 104

• Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 105

• About i.LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 106

• Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 107

• Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 108

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102

Troubleshooting

TV program pictures are distorted.

, Reorient the TV antenna.

, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual).

, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.

, Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, Switch the input selector to TV.

, Connect the antenna cable correctly (page 16).

The picture from equipment connected to the

recorder’s input jack does not fill the screen.

, If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN 1 jack, select

“L1” in the front panel display by pressing CH +/– or INPUT

SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select

“L2” in the front panel display by pressing CH +/– or INPUT

SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN 3 jack, select

“L3” in the front panel display by pressing CH +/– or INPUT

SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is

usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV”

in the front panel display by pressing CH +/– or INPUT

SELECT.

The playback picture or TV program from the

equipment connected through the recorder is

distorted.

, If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or

tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV,

the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could

affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in

question and connect it directly to your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen, even

though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in

Video Setup.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

, Re-connect all connections securely.

, The connecting cord is damaged.

, Check the connections to the amplifier input.

, The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect.

, The recorder is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.

, The recorder is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL

OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio

Setup settings (page 95).

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “On” (page 95).

Sound is noisy.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come

from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks (page 50).

The sound volume is low

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in

Audio Setup to “TV Mode” (page 96).

, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “Off” (page 95).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded.

, Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available for all

programs. A program you are recording does not have a

second audio program.

, You have set “Tuner Audio” in Audio Settings to “Main”

(page 95). Select “SAP” to record alternate audio programs.

Playback

The disc does not play.

, No disc is inserted.

, A blank disc is inserted.

, The disc is upside down.

Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up.

, The disc is not correctly inserted.

, The recorder cannot play certain discs (such as a CD-ROM)

(page 50).

, The region code on the DVD VIDEO does not match the

recorder (page 49).

, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Remove the

disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour

until the moisture evaporates (page 2).

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the recorder

cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 73).

The disc does not start playback from the

beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 53). During stop, select

“Reset Resume” in the TOOLS menu, then press ENTER.

, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu

automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first

inserted.

The recorder starts playing the disc

automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the recorder

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-

motion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of

the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied

with the disc.

103

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

The language for the sound track cannot be

changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO,

DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, or DVD-RW being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for

the sound track.

, Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or

turned off.

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles.

, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being

played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “ANGLE” does

not appear on the TV screen (page 59).

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.

, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

The channel cannot be changed from the

channel you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you

press the z REC button.

, An unused DVD-RW was inserted. It takes a while for the

recorder to automatically format a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Nothing was recorded even though you set the

timer setting correctly.

, There was a power failure during recording.

, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure

that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 93).

, The channel was disabled after the timer recording is set.

(See “Manual Set” on page 92.)

, Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and

connect it again.

, The program contains copy protection signals that restricts

copying.

, The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was

set later or has priority (page 43).

Recording does not stop immediately after you

press the x REC STOP button.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data

before recording can stop.

Recording does not stop after you press x

STOP.

, Press x REC STOP.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start

from the beginning.

, There was a power failure during recording. If the power

recovers during the time a timer recording is set, the recorder

resumes recording.

Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset

the clock (page 93).

, The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was

set later or has priority (page 43).

, Disc space was not enough.

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be

erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

Recording from the equipment with a

timer

Nothing was recorded even though you set the

Synchro-Rec setting correctly.

, You forgot to turn off the connected equipment. Turn off the

connected equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-Rec

standby mode (page 47).

, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-Recording standby

mode. Press SYNCHRO REC to have the recorder stand by

for recording. Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator

lights up on the front panel (page 47).

, The recorder is connected to the TV output jack of the

connected equipment.

Synchro-Recording does not complete.

, The timer setting for the connected equipment overlapped

the recorder’s timer setting (page 47).

, There was a power failure during the recording.

The recorder automatically starts recording

when the satellite receiver is turned on.

, The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn off the

satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro-Rec function

(page 47).

Display

The clock has stopped.

, Set the clock again (page 93).

, The clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more

than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 93).

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space or there are more than

99 titles in the disc. Insert a recordable disc.

, There is no recordable disc inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

, If you make a recording that is less than three minutes long,

the recording mode indication shown during playback may

not match the recording mode you selected during recording.

Note that the actual recording mode will always match the

mode you selected, not the indication during playback.

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104

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

Remote commander

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak.

, There are obstacles between the remote and the recorder.

, The remote is too far from the recorder.

, There are no batteries in the remote.

, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default

setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code

(page 26).

, Turn on the recorder.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the

recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the recorder and

remote. Set the same command mode (page 28).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

, The same command mode is set for both the equipment and

recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder

(page 28).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate

abnormally, unplug the recorder and then plug it in again.

Nothing appears in the front panel display.

, “Dimmer” in Options Setup is set to “Display Off”

(page 99).

Five numbers or letters are displayed on the

front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated (see the table on

page 104).

The disc tray does not open when you press the

Z OPEN/CLOSE button.

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you

have recorded or edited a disc. This is because the recorder

is adding disc data to the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY

LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service

facility.

“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel

display.

, The recorder’s recovery function was activated when the

recorder was turned on because the power was turned off or

failed during recording. Leave the recorder on until

“RECOVERY” disappears from the front panel display.

Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is

off.

, When the recorder’s clock is being adjusted, operational

noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard, even when the

power is off. This is not malfunction.

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers

appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder

from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)

with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears on the front

panel display. In this case, check the following table.

First three characters

of the service number

Cause and/or corrective action

C 13 The disc is dirty.

, Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 3).

C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.

, Re-insert the disc correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has

performed the self-diagnosis function.

, Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility and give

the five-character service number.

Example: E 61 10

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Specifications

Additional Information

Specifications

System

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Format

NTSC

Channel coverage

VHF: 2 to 13

UHF: 14 to 69

CATV: A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to

W+84

Video reception

Frequency synthesizer system

Audio reception

Split carrier system

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/

UHF

Timer

Clock: Quartz locked

Timer indication: 12-hour cycle

(digital)

Power back-up duration: 1 hour

Video recording format

MPEG Video

Audio recording format/applicable bit

rate

Dolby Digital/2 ch, 256 kbps

Audio characteristics (Playback)

Frequency response

DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 4 Hz to 44 kHz

(±1.0 dB)/DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 4 Hz

to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 4 Hz to 20

kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio)

DVD: 115 dB (LINE OUT (AUDIO

L/R) 2 jacks only)

Harmonic distortion

DVD: 0.002 %

Dynamic range

DVD: 110 dB/CD: 100 dB

Wow and flutter

DVD: Less than detected value

(0.001% W PEAK)

Audio characteristics (Recording/

Playback)

Frequency response

DVD (Dolby Digital 48 kHz):

10 Hz-20 kHz (±1.0 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio

DVD: 96 dB

Harmonic distortion

DVD: 0.004 %

Dynamic range

DVD: 96 dB

The signals from LINE OUT (AUDIO

L/R) jack are measured. When you play

PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz

sampling frequency, the output signals

from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack are converted to 48

kHz sampling frequency.

Inputs and outputs

LINE OUT 1/2

(AUDIO)

Phono jack

Output level: 2 Vrms

Load impedance: 10 kilohms

(VIDEO)

Phono jack

Output level: 1.0 Vp-p

(S VIDEO)

4-pin mini DIN

Output level: Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286

Vp-p (NTSC)

LINE IN 1/2/3

(AUDIO)

Phono jack

Input level: 2 Vrms

Input impedance:

more than 22 kilohms

(VIDEO)

Phono jack

Input level: 1.0 Vp-p

(S VIDEO)

4-pin mini DIN

Input level: Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286

Vp-p (NTSC)

DV IN

4-pin

i.LINK S100

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Optical output jack

Output level: –18 dBm (wave

length: 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

Phono jack

Output level: 0.5 Vp-p

Load impedance: 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

B, PR)

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

B, PR:

interlace*=0.648 Vp-p, progressive

or interlace**=0.7 Vp-p

* Component Black Level is On

** Component Black Level is Off

CONTROL S IN

Mini jack

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

43 W

Dimensions (approx.)

430 × 89 × 381 mm

(17 × 3

/8 × 15 in.) (width/height/

depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

5.6 kg (11.16 lb)

Operating temperature

5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF)

Operating humidity

25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

Audio/video cord (1)

Power cord (1)

Antenna cable (1)

Remote commander (remote) (1)

Size AA(R6) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to

change without notice.

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About i.LINK

The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-compliant DV IN

jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video,

digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment

having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single

i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data

transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or

more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this

recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are

possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is

connected to but also with other devices via the directly

connected equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies

according to the characteristics and specifications of the

equipment to be connected, and that operations and data

transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected

equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder

by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this

recorder to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK

jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be

connected.

About the Name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus

proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many

corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment.

Three maximum baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction

manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK

jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not

indicated such as this unit is “S100.”

When units are connected to equipment having a different

maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the

indicated baud rate.

* What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be

sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps

means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

i.LINK functions on this recorder

For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to

other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 75.

The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-SD signals. It

cannot output signals. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV

signals from equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video

camera with an i.LINK jack.

For further precautions, see the notes on page 75.

For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also

see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK Cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Glossary

Additional Information

Glossary

Chapter (page 55)

Sections of a picture or a music feature

that are smaller than titles. A title is

composed of several chapters.

Depending on the disc, no chapters may

be recorded.

CPRM (page 35)

CPRM (Content Protection for

Recordable Media) is a coding

technology that protects copyrights for

images.

Dolby Digital (page 96)

Digital audio compression technology

developed by Dolby Laboratories. This

technology conforms to multi-channel

surround sound. The rear channel is

stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer

channel in this format. Dolby Digital

provides the same discrete channels of

high quality digital audio found in

“Dolby Digital” theater surround sound

systems. Good channel separation is

realized because all of the channel data is

recorded discretely and little

deterioration occurs because all channel

data processing is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

(page 96)

Audio signal processing technology that

Dolby Laboratories developed for

surround sound. When the input signal

contains a surround component, the Pro

Logic process outputs the front, center

and rear signals. The rear channel is

monaural.

DTS (page 96)

Digital audio compression technology

that Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

developed. This technology conforms to

multi-channel surround sound. The rear

channel is stereo and there is a discrete

subwoofer channel in this format. DTS

provides the same discrete channels of

high quality digital audio.

Good channel separation is realized

because all of the channel data is

recorded discretely and little

deterioration occurs because all channel

data processing is digital.

DVD VIDEO (page 49)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of

moving pictures even though its

diameter is the same as a CD.

The data capacity of a single-layer and

single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),

which is 7 times that of a CD. The data

capacity of a double-layer and single-

sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and

double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and

double-layer and double-sided DVD is

17GB.

The picture data uses the MPEG 2

format, one of the worldwide standards

of digital compression technology. The

picture data is compressed to about 1/40

(average) of its original size. The DVD

also uses a variable rate coding

technology that changes the data to be

allocated according to the status of the

picture. Audio information is recorded in

a multi-channel format, such as Dolby

Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more

real audio presence.

Furthermore, various advanced

functions such as the multi-angle,

multilingual, and Parental Control

functions are provided with the DVD.

DVD-R (page 35)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the

same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents

can be recorded only once to a DVD-R,

and will have the same format as a DVD

VIDEO.

DVD-RW (page 35)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and

rewritable disc that is the same size as a

DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two

different modes: VR mode and Video

mode. DVDs created in Video mode

have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,

while discs created in VR (Video

Recording) mode allow the contents to

be programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 35)

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable

and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a

recording format that is comparable to

the DVD VIDEO format.

Film based software, Video based

software (page 51)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or

Video based software. Film based DVDs

contain the same images (24 frames per

second) that are shown at movie theaters.

Video based DVDs, such as television

dramas or sit-coms, display images at 30

frames (or 60 fields) per second.

Index (page 57)

A number that divides a track into

sections to easily locate the point you

want on a CD. Depending on the disc, no

index may be recorded.

Interlace format (page 51)

Interlace format shows every other line

of an image as a single “field” and is the

standard method for displaying images

on television. The even number field

shows the even numbered lines of an

image, and the odd numbered field

shows the odd numbered lines of an

image.

Progressive format (page 51)

Compared to the Interlace format that

alternately shows every other line of an

image (field) to create one frame, the

Progressive format shows the entire

image at once as a single frame. This

means that while the Interlace format can

show 30 frames/60 fields in one second,

the Progressive format can show 60

frames in one second. The overall

picture quality increases and still images,

text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.

Title (page 55)

The longest section of a picture or music

feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video

software, or the entire album in audio

software.

Track (page 55)

Sections of a music feature on a CD (the

length of a song).

108

Language Code List

Language Code

List

For details, see pages 57, 60, 94.

The language spellings conform to the

ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language

1027 Afar

1028 Abkhazian

1032 Afrikaans

1039 Amharic

1044 Arabic

1045 Assamese

1051 Aymara

1052 Azerbaijani

1053 Bashkir

1057 Byelorussian

1059 Bulgarian

1060 Bihari

1061 Bislama

1066 Bengali; Bangla

1067 Tibetan

1070 Breton

1079 Catalan

1093 Corsican

1097 Czech

1103 Welsh

1105 Danish

1109 German

1130 Bhutani

1142 Greek

1144 English

1145 Esperanto

1149 Spanish

1150 Estonian

1151 Basque

1157 Persian

1165 Finnish

1166 Fiji

1171 Faroese

1174 French

1181 Frisian

1183 Irish

1186 Scots Gaelic

1194 Galician

1196 Guarani

1203 Gujarati

1209 Hausa

1217 Hindi

1226 Croatian

1229 Hungarian

1233 Armenian

1235 Interlingua

1239 Interlingue

1245 Inupiak

1248 Indonesian

1253 Icelandic

1254 Italian

1257 Hebrew

1261 Japanese

1269 Yiddish

1283 Javanese

1287 Georgian

1297 Kazakh

1298 Greenlandic

1299 Cambodian

1300 Kannada

1301 Korean

1305 Kashmiri

1307 Kurdish

1311 Kirghiz

1313 Latin

1326 Lingala

1327 Laothian

1332 Lithuanian

1334 Latvian; Lettish

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori

1349 Macedonian

1350 Malayalam

1352 Mongolian

1353 Moldavian

1356 Marathi

1357 Malay

1358 Maltese

1363 Burmese

1365 Nauru

1369 Nepali

1376 Dutch

1379 Norwegian

1393 Occitan

1403 (Afan)Oromo

1408 Oriya

1417 Punjabi

1428 Polish

1435 Pashto; Pushto

1436 Portuguese

1463 Quechua

1481 Rhaeto-Romance

1482 Kirundi

1483 Romanian

1489 Russian

1491 Kinyarwanda

1495 Sanskrit

1498 Sindhi

1501 Sangho

Code Language

1502 Serbo-Croatian

1503 Singhalese

1505 Slovak

1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan

1508 Shona

1509 Somali

1511 Albanian

1512 Serbian

1513 Siswati

1514 Sesotho

1515 Sundanese

1516 Swedish

1517 Swahili

1521 Tamil

1525 Telugu

1527 Tajik

1528 Thai

1529 Tigrinya

1531 Turkmen

1532 Tagalog

1534 Setswana

1535 Tonga

1538 Turkish

1539 Tsonga

1540 Tatar

1543 Twi

1557 Ukrainian

1564 Urdu

1572 Uzbek

1581 Vietnamese

1587 Volapük

1613 Wolof

1632 Xhosa

1665 Yoruba

1684 Chinese

1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

Code Language

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Index

Additional Information

Index

Words in quotations appear in the on-

screen displays.

Numerics

16:9 23, 94

4:3 Letter Box

23, 94

4:3 Pan Scan

23, 94

“A-B Erase” 66

“Add to Edit List”

Adjusting

playback picture/sound

recording picture

Advanced Program Edit

AFT

Angle

Area code

“Audio”

Audio

“Audio ATT”

“Audio DRC”

“Audio Filter”

“Auto Chapter”

“Auto Clock Set”

23, 93

“Auto Display”

“Auto Stereo”

Batteries 22

“Cable” 92

Chapter

40, 107

Chapter mark

“Clock”

“Combine Titles”

“Command Mode”

28, 99

“Component Black Level”

Connecting

the antenna cable

the audio cords

the video cords

Copy Control Signals

Copy Dubbing

Copy-Free

Copy-Never

Copy-Once

CPRM

“Create Playlist”

“Digital Out” 96

Digital video camera

“Dimmer”

Disc Info.

Disc Map

“Disc Name”

Disc space

Display

front panel display

14, 57

On-screen display

Setup Display

“Divide Title”

Dolby Digital

21, 24, 57, 96, 107

“Downmix”

DTS

24, 57, 96, 107

Dubbing

Copy Dubbing

One Touch Dub

78, 98

Program Edit

DV/D8 Edit List

Create a Playlist 85

Erase

Preview

Re-edit

Rename

“DVD Menu”

DVD VIDEO

49, 107

DVD+RW

35, 107

DVD-R

35, 107

DVD-RW

35, 107

“Easy Setup” 100

Easy Setup

Editing

DV Edit

Playlist Edit

“Erase”

“Erase All”

“Erase Titles”

“Extend Rec. Time”

“Factory Setup” 99

Film based software

51, 107

“Finalize Disc”

Finalizing

“Format Disc”

Formatting

Front panel display

14, 57

Handling discs 3

Index 107

INSTANT REPLAY

INSTANT SEARCH

INTERLACE

Interlace format

51, 107

Jog Stick 52

“Language” 94

“Line1 Input”

“Line3 Input”

DVD’s menu

Top menu

“Move Title”

One Touch Dub 78, 98

On-screen display

Setup Display 91

Sub-menu

System Menu

TOOLS menu

Original

32, 63

“OSD” language

94, 23

Page mode 32

Parental Control

51, 97

“Pause Mode”

PCM

Playback

fast forward/fast reverse

Freeze Frame

playable discs

Replay

Resume Play

selecting a recorded title

Slow-motion play

Playlist

32, 63

Pro Logic

21, 107

Program Edit

PROGRESSIVE

Progressive format

51, 107

“Progressive Mode”

Protection

disc 72

title

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

back cover

Quick Timer

Rec Mode Adjust 41

Recording

picture adjustment

recordable discs

recording format

recording mode

while watching another programme

RECOVERY

104

Region code

Remote

22, 26

Resume Play

“Play From Start”

“Reset Resume”

SAP (Second Audio Program) 39

Scene List

69, 77

Searching

fast forward/fast reverse 52

locating the beginning of the title/

chapter/track 52

Setting the VCR Plus+ channels

25, 93

Setup Display

Sort

Stereo programs

Sub-menu

Subtitle

60, 94

Surround

Synchro Rec

System Menu

31, 91

,continued

110

Index

Timer List 42

Timer recording

check/change/cancel 42

manual setting

Rec Mode Adjust

Synchro Rec

VCR Plus+ system

Title

107

Title List

32, 53, 67

Sort

Thumbnail

Zoom

“Title Name”

TOOLS menu

Track

107

Troubleshooting

101

“Tuner Audio”

“Tuner Preset”

23, 92

“TV Type”

23, 94

TV Virtual Surround (TVS)

Dynamic

Night

Standard

Wide

VCR Plus+ 44

Video based software

51, 107

Video mode

VR (Video Recording) mode

36, 63

Zoom 54

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Printed on 100% recycled paper using

VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-

free vegetable oil based ink.

Quick Guide to DVD Disc

Types

Refer to the following when selecting a disc (DVD-RW,

DVD+RW, or DVD-R) and a recording format (VR mode or

Video mode for DVD-RW discs). Each disc can record for up to

six hours.

DVD-RWs (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR

compatible.

Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and “Rec Screen Size” is

set to 16:9.

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

You will need another blank DVD-RW.

For certain DVD equipment, finalization may be required.

Note

For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the

explanations inside the manual.

: Most suitable.

: Can be used.

: Some functions are limited.

: Cannot be used.

Record TV programs

Reuse by deleting unwanted contents

Edit recorded contents

Edit/Record from connected equipment

Copy discs for distribution

Play on other DVD equipment

You want to...

Features

Recording

Rewritable? Yes Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes No No No

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes No No No

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes No No No

No Yes No

Yes

No Yes Yes Yes

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)

Yes No No NoCan create chapters wherever you like (manual)

Yes Yes No Yes

Can record 16:9 size pictures

Can record Copy-Once programs

Editing

Can perform basic edit functions

Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)

DV editing

One Touch Dub

Program Edit

Advanced Program Edit

Auto Scene Chaptering

Compatibility with other DVD equipment

Finalization required?

Can generate a Title Menu (DVD Menu)

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