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SERVICE MANUAL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER/

DVD RECORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

RMT-D240A

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI-

CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL

ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

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RDR-VX525

US Model

DX-13A MECHANISM

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[VCR section]

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM

system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1

inches/s)

EP: 11.12 mm/s (

inches/s)

LP: 16.67 mm/s (

inches/s),

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 2 min (with T-120 tape)

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs in total (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than

47 kilohms

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

−18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

COAXIAL, phono jack

Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

, P

)

Phono jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

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General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

31 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 30 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage temperature

−20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

Dimensions including projecting parts

and controls (w/h/d)

Approx. 430 × 82 × 332 mm

(Approx. 17 × 3 1/

× 131/

inches)

Mass

Approx. 4.7 kg (Approx. 10.4 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Audio/video cord (1)

Set top box controller (1)

HDMI cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

S VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

SET TOP BOX CONTROL

Mini jack

HDMI

HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector

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WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER

EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS

NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION,

BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE

THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE

OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED

LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE

OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH

SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS

SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS

PUBLISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye

hazard.

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

1.5 k

Ω

0.15 µFAC

voltmeter

(0.75 V)

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

Earth Ground

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground

and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having

a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).

Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

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

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

instruments.

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

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

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

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

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

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

passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital

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

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered

connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes

and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors,

that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to

the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs

of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend

their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the

replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

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

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs,

screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check

leakage as described below.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-

free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.

(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with

the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

ordinary solder.

Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be

applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.

Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to

about 350°C.

Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the

heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

•Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than

ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such

as on IC pins, etc.

•Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may

also be added to ordinary solder.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions

1Safety Precautions ······························································ 5

2Servicing Precautions ························································ 7

3ESD Precautions ································································· 8

4Handling the Optical Pick-up ············································· 9

5Reset operation after IC104 was replaced ························ 10

1. General

Hookups and Settings ······················································1-2

Quick Guide to Disc Types··············································1-6

DVD Playback ·································································1-8

DVD Recording ·····························································1-10

DVD Editing ··································································1-13

VCR Playback ·······························································1-16

VCR Recording ·····························································1-18

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) ···········································1-20

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) ······························1-21

Settings and Adjustments ··············································1-22

Additional Information ··················································1-25

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB ····························································2-1

2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal ·····················································2-1

2-1-2 Botton Cover Removal ···················································2-1

2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal············································2-1

2-1-4 Function PCB Removal ··················································2-1

2-1-5 Chassis Removal ····························································2-2

2-1-6 VCR Main PCB Removal ··············································2-2

2-2 Circuit Board Locations ·················································2-3

2-3 VCR Deck Parts Locations ············································2-4

2-3-1 Top View ········································································2-4

2-3-2 Bottom View···································································2-6

2-4 VCR DECK····································································2-7

2-4-1 Ass’y Holder Cassette Removal ·····································2-7

2-4-2 Ass’y Lever Arm Removal ·············································2-7

2-4-3 Lever FL Door Removal ················································2-8

2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ·······················2-8

2-4-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal···········································2-9

2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal ························································2-9

2-4-7 Ass’y Motor Loading Removal ····································2-10

2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ························2-10

2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Removal ··································2-11

2-4-10 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Assembly ·································2-11

2-4-11 Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal·······2-12

2-4-12 Ass’y Lever Tension, Ass’y Band Brake Removal ······2-12

2-4-13 Ass’y Lever Brake S, T Removal ·································2-13

2-4-14 Ass’y Gear Idle Removal ·············································2-13

2-4-15 Disk S, T Reel Removal ···············································2-14

2-4-16 Ass’y Holder Clutch Removal ·····································2-14

2-4-17 Ass’y Lever Up Down, Ass’y Gear Center Removal ···2-15

2-4-18 Guide Cassette Door Removal ·····································2-15

2-4-19 Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal ········································2-16

2-4-20 Ass’y Lever #9 Guide Removal ···································2-16

2-4-21 FE Head Removal ························································2-17

2-4-22 Ass’y ACE Head Removal ···········································2-17

2-4-23 Ass’y Slider S, T Removal ···········································2-18

2-4-24 Plate Ground Deck, Ass’y Cylinder Removal ··············2-18

2-4-25 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal ····························2-19

2-4-26 Ass’y Motor Capstan Removal ····································2-19

2-4-27 Ass’y Post #8 Guide Removal ·····································2-20

2-4-28 Ass’y Level Head Cleaner Removal ····························2-20

2-4-29 How to Eject the Cassette Tape ····································2-20

2-5 The Table of Cleaning, Lubrication and

Replacement Time about Principal Parts ·····················2-21

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

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 DVD Main PCB ······························································4-3

4-2 VCR Main PCB ······························································· 4-7

4-3 Function PCB ································································4-11

4-4 Front Jack PCB······························································4-13

4-5 DV Jack PCB ·································································4-15

5. Schematic Diagrams

5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) ··············································5-3

5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB) ·················································5-5

5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB) ··················································5-7

5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB) ····················································5-9

5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) ················································5-11

5-6 MPEG Decoder (DVD Main PCB) ·······························5-13

5-7 A/V Decoder (DVD Main PCB) ···································5-15

5-8 In Out (DVD Main PCB) ··············································5-17

5-9 DV & HDMI (DVD Main PCB) ···································5-19

5-10 Front Timer (Front Jack PCB) ·······································5-21

5-11 Function (Function PCB) ··············································5-23

6. Alignment and Adjustments

6-1 VCR Adjustment ·····························································6-1

6-1-1 Reference ·········································································6-1

6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ··································6-3

6-2 VCR Mechanical Adjustment ··········································6-4

6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations ·········6-4

6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment ·································6-5

6-2-3 Reel Torque ···································································6-10

7. Troubleshooting ·················································7-1

8. Repair Parts List

8-1 Exploded Views ·······························································8-2

8-1-1 Cabinet Assembly ····························································8-2

8-1-2 VCR Deck Section (Top Side) ········································8-3

8-1-3 VCR Deck Section (Bottom Side)···································8-4

8-2 Electrical Parts List ·························································8-5

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1) Before returning an instrument to the customer, always make a

safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited

to, the following items:

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

been defeated during servicing.

(1)Protective shields are provided to protect both the technician

and the customer. Correctly replace all missing protective

shields, including any removed for servicing convenience.

(2)When reinstalling the chassis and/or other assembly in the

cabinet, be sure to put back in place all protective devices,

including, but not limited to, nonmetallic control knobs,

insulating fish papers, adjustment and compartment covers/

shields, and isolation resistor/capacitor networks. Do not operate

this instrument or permit it to be operated without all protective

devices correctly installed and functioning.

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

or children might be able to insert their fingers and contact a

hazardous voltage. Such openings include, but are not limited

to, excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots, and an improperly

fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back cover.

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

reassembled, plug the AC line cord directly into a 120V AC

outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.)

Use a leakage current tester or a metering system that complies

with American National Standards institute (ANSI) C101.1

Leakage Current for Appliances and Underwriters Laboratories

(UL) 1270 (40.7). With the instrument’s AC switch first in the

ON position and then in the OFF position, measure from a known

earth ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed

metal parts of the instrument (antennas, handle brackets, metal

cabinets, screwheads, metallic overlays, control shafts, etc.),

especially any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical return

path to the chassis.

Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Reverse the

instrument power cord plug in the outlet and repeat the test. See

Fig. 1.

Any measurements not within the limits specified herein indicate

a potential shock hazard that must be eliminated before returning

the instrument to the customer.

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

supply cord and connect a jumper wire between the two prongs

of the plug. (2) Turn on the power switch of the instrument. (3)

Measure the resistance with an ohmmeter between the jumpered

AC plug and all exposed metallic cabinet parts on the instrument,

such as screwheads, antenna, control shafts, handle brackets,

etc. When an exposed metallic part has a return path to the

chassis, the reading should be between 1 and 5.2 megohm. When

there is no return path to the chassis, the reading must be infinite.

If the reading is not within the limits specified, there is the

possibility of a shock hazard, and the instrument must be repared

and rechecked before it is returned to the customer. See Fig. 2.

DEVICE

UNDER

TEST

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

LEAKAGE

CURRENT

TESTER

EARTH

GROUND

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED

(USING AC ADAPTER

PLUG AS REQUIRED)

2-WIRE CORD

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

2) Read and comply with all caution and safety related notes on or

inside the cabinet, or on the chassis.

3) Design Alteration Warning-Do not alter or add to the mechanical

or electrical design of this instrument. Design alterations and

additions, including but not limited to, circuit modifications and

the addition of items such as auxiliary audio output connections,

might alter the safety characteristics of this instrument and create

a hazard to the user. Any design alterations or additions will

make you, the servicer, responsible for personal injury or

property damage resulting therefrom.

4) Observe original lead dress. Take extra care to assure correct

lead dress in the following areas:

(1) near sharp edges, (2) near thermally hot parts (be sure that

leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts), (3) the

AC supply, (4) high voltage, and (5) antenna wiring. Always

inspect in all areas for pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring,

Do not change spacing between a component and the printed-

circuit board. Check the AC power cord for damage.

5) Components, parts, and/or wiring that appear to have overheated

or that are otherwise damaged should be replaced with

components, parts and/ or wiring that meet original

specifications.

Additionally, determine the cause of overheating and/or damage

and, if necessary, take corrective action to remove any potential

safety hazard.

Antenna

Terminal

Exposed

Metal Part

ohm ohmmeter

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6) Product Safety Notice-Some electrical and mechanical parts

have special safety-related characteristics which are often not

evident from visual inspection, nor can the protection they give

necessarily be obtained by replacing them with components rated

for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Parts that have special safety

characteristics are identified by shading, an ( ) or a ( ) on

schematics and parts lists. Use of a substitute replacement that

does not have the same safety characteristics as the

recommended replacement part might create shock, fire and/or

other hazards. Product safety is under review continuously and

new instructions are issued whenever appropriate.

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: Before servicing units covered by this service manual

and its supplements, read and follow the Safety Precautions section

of this manual.

Note: If unforseen circumstances create conflict between the

following servicing precautions and any of the safety precautions,

always follow the safety precautions. Remember: Safety First.

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

(1) a. Always unplug the instrument’s AC power cord from the AC

power source before (1) re-moving or reinstalling any

component, circuit board, module or any other instrument

assembly, (2) disconnecting any instrument electrical plug or

other electrical connection, (3) connecting a test substitute in

parallel with an electrolytic capacitor in the instrument.

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

which instruments covered by this service manual might be

equipped.

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

electrical assemblies unless all solid-state device heat sinks

are correctly installed.

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

instrument chassis ground before connecting the test

instrument positive lead. Always remove the test instrument

ground lead last.

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

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

chassis or components. When servicing, follow the printed or

indicated service precautions and service materials.

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

resistance and dielectric strength.

When replacing components, use components which have the

same ratings. Components identified by shading, by ( ) or by

() in the circuit diagram are important for safety or for the

characteristics of the unit. Always replace them with the exact

replacement components.

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

components are raised above the printed wiring board for safety.

The internal wiring is sometimes clamped to prevent contact

with heating components. Install such elements as they were.

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

components, and wiring have been installed correctly and that

the portion around the serviced part has not been damaged and

so on. Further, check the insulation between the blades of the

attachment plug and accessible conductive parts.

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

Disconnect the attachment plug from the AC outlet and turn the

power ON. Connect the insulation resistance meter (500V) to the

blades of the attachment plug. The insulation resistance between

each blade of the attachment plug and accessible conductive parts

(see note) should be more than 1 Megohm.

Note: Accessible conductive parts include metal panels, input

terminals, earphone jacks, etc.

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily

by static electricity.

Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive

Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated

circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip

components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce

the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic

charge on your body by touching a known earth ground.

Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available

discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for

potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under

test.

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as

aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or

exposure of the assembly.

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

ESD devices.

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

removal devices not classified as “anti-static” can generate

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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

package until immediately before your are ready to install it.

(Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads

electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil

or comparable conductive materials).

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

leads of a replacement ESD device, touch the protective material

to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be

installed.

CAUTION: Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit,

and observe all other safety precautions.

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

replacement ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as

the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of

your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity

sufficient to damage an ESD device).

— 9 —

4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic

breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and

your body.

The following method is recommended.

(1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The black sheet

used for wrapping repair parts.)

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

grounded to the sheet.

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

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

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

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

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

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

grounded to the table.

Fig.3

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

Up ASS’Y, before replacing the Pick-Up. (The short terminal is

shorted when the Pick-Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.)

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

THE UNIT

WRIST-STRAP

FOR GROUNDING

1M CONDUCTIVE SHEET

— 10 —

5 Reset operation after IC104 was replaced

Be sure to perform the reset by the method described below, if the

IC104 (FLASH MEMORY) used on the DVD Main board was

replaced.

Resetting method

1. Enter the Adjustment mode, and press two times the “1” button

on the remote commander.

(For an entering method of Adjustment mode, see 6-1. VCR

Adjustment.)

The tray will automatically open and the version information

will be displayed on the TV screen.

2. Turn the power off.

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1. GENERAL This section is extracted from instruction manual.

(3-096-487-11)

RDR-VX525

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 on-screen display illustrations used in this manual

may not match the graphics displayed on your TV

screen.

•The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to

discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not

apply to discs that are created on other recorders and

played back on this recorder.

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

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs

in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs

in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

video mode

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs

Functions available for DVD-RAMs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

format

Functions available for music CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

format

Functions available for DATA CDs

(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs

containing MP3* audio tracks or

JPEG image files)

Functions available for DATA

DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/

DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs

containing MP3* audio tracks or

JPEG image files)

Functions available for VHS

VIDEOs

+RW

RWVR

RWVideo

RVR

RVideo

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Quick access to recorded titles -

Title List

Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc

and select a title for playback or editing.

Creating your own program - Playlist

Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add

scenes as you like without changing the original

contents.

One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing

Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN

jack and press the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc.

Operation restrictions

*1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.

*2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

*3 Only for timer recording. You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time.

10:10 AM

LINE 1

08:00 PM

May/02/2007

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

LINE 1 01:29:03

LINE 1 00:31:23

LINE 1 01:59:00

LINE 1 00:58:56

Title List (Original)

Original

Playlist

ONE-TOUCH

DUBBING

Control

Dubbing

Current Operation

Possible Simultaneous Operations

VCR

Playback VCR

Recording DVD

Playback DVD

Recording

Playing a VHS tape*1 —No No Yes

Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes*3

Playing a DVD*2 No Yes — No

Recording on a DVD Yes Yes*3 No —

How to Use the On-Screen

Menus

The following three displays are mainly used to

operate this recorder. Once you become familiar

with the basic operations, you will find the

recorder easy to use.

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press

SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of

the recorder’s main functions, such as timer

recording and setup.

Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

A “Title List”

Displays the list of the disc contents,

including the recording information and

movie thumbnail image, which allows you to

select a title to play or edit.

B “Timer”

Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or

VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the

timer recordings you set.

C “Edit”

Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized

DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)

only).

D “Dubbing”

Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and

vice versa, and also dub from a DV/D8 format

tape to a disc.

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, protect, format, or finalize a

disc, or erase all titles on the disc. Also,

displays the disc information.

F “Setup”

Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the

recorder to suit your preferences.

M/m/</,,

ENTER

SYSTEM

OPTIONSORETURN

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Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

10:10 AM

01 LINE 1 >01:29:03

02 LINE 1 >00:31:23

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

LINE

08:00 PM

May/02/2007

No. Title Length Edit

Title List (Original)

1/4

What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?

This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and

VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible.

Recording and timer recording

Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape,

either manually or using the timer. You need to

connect a tuner such as a cable box to this

recorder.

Easy selection between DVD and

VCR

Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select

the media format you want to use.

One Touch Dubbing - DVD y VHS

Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and

VHS tape with the simple press of a button.

Note that copy-protected signals will not be

recorded.

Control your cable box or satellite

receiver - Set top box control

Connect the supplied set top box controller to have

the recorder change the channel of your cable box

or satellite receiver (page 12).

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DVD

VIDEO

DVD

103

CH 103!

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Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select an item

from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List

menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays

options applicable only to the selected item. The

displayed options differ depending on the

situation and disc type.

Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

Example: The Title List menu

OPTIONS

The OPTIONS menu appears when you press

OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/

track, check the playing and remaining time, or

change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The

displayed options differ depending on the media

type.

Press M/m to select an option, press </, to

select the desired item, and press ENTER.

Example: When you press OPTIONS while a

DVD VIDEO is playing.

Selectable options

Selectable options on the System Menu differ

depending on the media type, disc condition, and

operating status.

Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.

*1 Unfinalized disc only

*2 With a disc inserted

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Notes

•The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD

recording.

•The System Menu does not appear when recording on

a DVD, or dubbing from VHS tape to a DVD.

•You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the

System Menu turned on.

Title List (Original) 10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 >01:29:03

02 LINE 1 >00:31:23

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

LINE 1

May/02/2007

08:00 PM

1/4

Play

Title Erase

Chapter Erase

Protect

Title Name

A·B Erase

Divide Title

Options for the selected item

1/4

1/1

00:00:25

Title

Chapter

Time

Remain

Audio

Angle

00:01:30

Subtitle

2/2 ENG

1/1

ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)

DVD

VIDEO

Type Selectable option

+RW

RWVR *1

RWVideo

+R*1 *1

RVR *1 *1

RVideo

*1 *1

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the

settings of the recorder.

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•See the instructions supplied with the components to be

connected.

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

have a video input jack.

•Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each

component before connecting. Do not connect the

power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power

Cord” on page 20.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Audio/video cord

(phono plug u 3 y phono plug u 3) (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Set top box controller (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

•HDMI cord (1)

Step 2: Connecting the

Cable Box/Satellite

Receiver (Tuner)

This recorder does not include a TV tuner.

To record TV programs on this recorder, you need

to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/

video output jacks.

If you have been using your VCR connected to an

antenna, connect this recorder to your VCR using

an audio/video cord. In this way, you will be able

to record TV programs.

You cannot record on this recorder if you have:

–a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/

video outputs.

–cable with no cable box.

–antenna only (no cable TV).

In the cases above, contact your cable service or

satellite service company to see if they can

provide you with a compatible cable box or

satellite receiver.

Using the cable box/satellite

receiver control function

This function allows the recorder to control a

cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set

top box controller. You can also use the recorder’s

remote control to change channels on the cable

box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/

satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on.

To use the cable box/satellite receiver control

function, you need to:

–Check the brand code of your cable box/satellite

receiver. See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Brand Code” (page 121).

–Connect the set top box controller (page 13).

–Set the brand code number and the recorder’s

input that is connected to the cable box/satellite

receiver (page 23).

After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver

control, check that the recorder can correctly

control the cable box or satellite receiver

(page 26).

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller

Connect the LINE IN jacks using an audio/video cord.

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable

box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function

(pages 51 and 80).

To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input

jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.

About AV path through

This recorder automatically sends the input signal from the LINE 1 IN jacks to the LINE OUT VIDEO/

AUDIO jacks without turning itself on.

When you connect a cable box or satellite receiver to the LINE 1 IN jacks and your TV to the LINE OUT

(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you can watch programs from a cable box or satellite receiver on

the TV even when the recorder is turned off.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

ANT IN

AUDIO

OUT VIDEO

OUT

TO TV

VIDEO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

Set top box

controller

(supplied) Cable box/

satellite receiver

Antenna cable

(not supplied)

Wall

to antenna input

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

to SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

to LINE 1 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

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Notes

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

•AV path through function does not work for:

–Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks.

–Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks.

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Hookups and Settings

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.

To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug.

When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 96.

Notes

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

•During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output

DVD video signals only.

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

unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

INPUT

RLVIDEO

INPUT

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

S video cord

(not supplied)

TV or projector

(red) (white) (yellow)

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

to S VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

to LINE OUT

(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

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If your TV has an HDMI input jack

Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (supplied). You will enjoy high quality

picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals

through the HDMI OUT jack.

Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.

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

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

Licensing LLC.

Notes

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

•During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will output

DVD video signals only.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

TV or

projector

HDMI cord (supplied)

to HDMI OUT

: Signal flow

VCR-DVD recorder

to HDMI input

Hookups and Settings

If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect 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 set

“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 97).

When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

Note

During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

will output DVD video signals only.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

: Signal flow

TV or projector

(red) (white) (green)

Component video cord

(not supplied)

(red)(blue)

(red)

(green)

(blue)

to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT

(AUDIO L/R)

VCR-DVD recorder

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).

This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

: Signal flow

AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(white) Audio cord

(not supplied) (white)

(red)

VCR-DVD recorder to AUDIO OUT (L/R)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

to coaxial or

optical digital

input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

AV amplifier (receiver)

with a decoder

HDMI cord

(supplied) or

to HDMI OUT

to HDMI input

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Hookups and Settings

A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s

(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.

You can enjoy the surround function that creates

virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select

“Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in

“Surround” of “Audio” setup (page 99).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Note

Make sure that your listening position is between and at

an equal distance from your speakers, and that the

speakers are located in similar surroundings.

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier

(receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder

and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the

surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS

(5.1ch).

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Dolby Laboratories.

*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS,

Inc.

zHints

•For correct speaker location, see the operating

instructions supplied with the connected components.

•During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jacks can also output digital audio signals.

Notes

•During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals

only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO.

•After you have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”

in Easy Setup (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud

noise will come from your speakers.

•With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot

use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

•When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a

DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by

pressing AUDIO.

•When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier

(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one

of the following:

–Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with

an HDMI cord.

–Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord,

SVIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

Virtual speaker

Step 5: Connecting the

Power Cord

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 only after the front panel display lights up

and the recorder enters standby mode.

If you connect additional equipment to this

recorder (page 27), be sure to connect the power

cord only after all connections are complete.

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

to AC outlet <

Hookups and Settings

Step 6: Preparing the

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied

remote.

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the

3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings

inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close

the battery cover properly. When using the

remote, point it at the remote sensor on the

recorder.

Notes

•If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD

recorder or player, change the command mode number

for this recorder (page 22).

•Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage

and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands

should leakage occur. Observe the following:

–Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers.

–Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.

–If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries.

–If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

•Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the

front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or

lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the

remote.

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

six months.

•Do not 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.

Controlling a Sony TV with the

remote

You can use this remote to operate your Sony TV.

Note

Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below

may not work for the TV.

The remote performs the following:

Press To

TV "/1 Turn your TV on or off

TV VOL +/– Adjust the volume of your

TV CH +/– Select the channel on your

TV INPUT Switch your TV’s input

source

TV DIGITAL/

ANALOG Select the broadcast on

your TV that can switch

between digital and analog

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TV VOL +/– TV INPUT

TV CH +/–

TV DIGITAL/

ANALOG

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If you have a Sony DVD player or

more than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other

Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command

mode number for this recorder and the supplied

remote to one that differs from the other Sony

DVD recorder or player, after you have completed

“Step 7: Easy Setup.”

The default command mode setting for this

recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

1Check that Easy Setup (page 23) has been

finished. If Easy Setup has not been

finished, first perform Easy Setup.

2Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

5Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

6Select a command mode (“DVD 1,” “DVD

2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

7Set the command mode for the remote so it

matches the command mode for the

recorder you set above.

Follow the steps below to set the command

mode on the remote.

AHold down ENTER.

BWhile holding down ENTER, enter the

command mode code number using the

number buttons.

CHold down both the number buttons and

ENTER at the same time for more than

three seconds.

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M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

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Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Setup

No Disc

Command Mode Code number

DVD1 number button 1

DVD2 number button 2

DVD3 number button 3

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

: DVD 3

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

No Disc

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

: DVD1 No

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

No Disc

DVD 1

DVD 2

DVD 3

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Hookups and Settings

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To check the command mode for the recorder

Press x(stop) on the recorder when the recorder

is turned off. The command mode for the recorder

appears in the front panel display.

Step 7: Easy Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum

number of basic adjustments for using the

recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it

will appear each time you turn on your recorder.

Settings are made in the following order.

1Turn on the TV.

2Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

If the command mode for the recorder has not

been changed, set the command mode for the

remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the

command mode for the remote is changed to

DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate

this recorder.

OSD Language Setup

Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup

Clock Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

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ORETURN

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Number

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3Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on

your TV screen.

“Initial setting 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” in the “Setup” display to run Easy

Setup (page 104).

4Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the language

used in the on-screen display appears.

5Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for cable box/satellite

receiver control appears.

6Select whether or not you use the cable

box/satellite receiver control, and press

ENTER.

If you want to use the cable box/satellite

receiver control (page 12), select “Yes.”

If not, select “No,” then go to step 10.

7Press the number buttons to enter the

brand code of your cable box/satellite

receiver.

See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand

Code” (page 121).

•To re-enter the code number, select

“Cancel” and return to step 6.

8Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Select the recorder’s audio/video input

(“Line1” or “Line2”) that is connected to

the cable box/satellite receiver, and press

ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

10Press M/m to set the month and press ,.

Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM

in the same way, then press ENTER. The day

of the week is set automatically.

The setup display for selecting the picture size

of the connected TV appears.

English

Français

Español

Easy Setup

Select the screen language.

No Disc

Do you want to control

your set top box with this recorder?

(Changes to the current setting will

erase all timer settings.)

Yes

Easy Setup

No Disc

Easy Setup

No Disc

OK Cancel

Enter the brand code of

your set top box.

Select the input line that you

connected the set top box to.

Line1

Line2

Easy Setup

No Disc

Hour Min

AM/PM

Month

Set the time and date manually.

Day Year

00 AM12 :

01 01 2007 Mon

No Disc Easy Setup

12:00 AM

Hookups and Settings

Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs

with a wide screen mode.

“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.

Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands

on the upper and lower sections of the screen.

“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.

Automatically displays “wide screen”

pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the

sections that do not fit.

For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on

page 96.

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of

Dolby Digital signal appears.

Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you

want to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”

Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of

DTS signal appears.

Select whether or not you want to send a

DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),

and press ENTER.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS

decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and

setup operations are complete.

If you use the cable box/satellite receiver

control, check that the control works correctly

(page 26).

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

zHint

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

in the “Setup” display (page 104).

Note

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

clock accurately.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

10:10 AM

No Disc

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Easy Setup

Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

No Disc

Off

Easy Setup

DTS

10:10 AM

No Disc

Finish

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

10:10 AM

No Disc

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Checking the cable box/satellite

receiver control setting

1Turn on the recorder and the cable box/

satellite receiver.

2Point the recorder’s remote at the recorder

(not at the cable box/satellite receiver).

3Press CH +/– and check that the channel

changes on the cable box/satellite receiver

window.

4Press the number buttons and check that

the channel changes on the cable box/

satellite receiver window.

If you cannot get the recorder to control your

cable box/satellite receiver

Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in

“Features” setup (page 101).

Check the connection and place the set top box

controller near the cable box/satellite receiver

(page 12).

If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not

operate with this recorder, contact your cable or

satellite company to see if they can provide you

with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

To fix the set top box controller to your cable

box/satellite receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box

controller controls your cable box or satellite

receiver, affix it in place.

1Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the

set top box controller.

Remove the backings on the double-sided

tape.

2Affix it so that the set top box controller is

near the remote control sensor on your cable

box/satellite receiver.

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Hookups and Settings

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar

recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the

connected equipment.

If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 51 and

80). In this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13).

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an

Svideo jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/

video cord. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.

You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

zHints

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

(mono) jack.

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

(pages 54 and 83).

S VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO

(MONO)

DV IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

LINE 2 IN

L AUDIO R

OUTPUT

Other VCR, etc.

S video cord

(not supplied) Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

,continued

Notes

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

•Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD

VIDEOs to this recorder.

•Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output

jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.

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

Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,

watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

VCRVCR-DVD recorder TV

VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV

Line input 1

Line input 2

Hookups and Settings

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Usable disc versions (as of December 2006)

•8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

with CPRM*1)

•16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

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

with CPRM)

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

discs*6

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”

and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.

Disc Type Disc

Logo

Icon used

in this

manual

Formatting

(new discs) Compatibility with other

DVD players (finalizing)

DVD+RW Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+RW

compatible players

(automatically finalized)

DVD-

mode Format in VR mode*2

(page 47)

Playable only on VR mode

compatible players (finalization

unnecessary) (page 88)

Video

mode Format in Video

mode*2 (page 47)

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 88)

DVD+R

Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+R compatible

players (finalization necessary)

(page 88)

DVD+R DL

DVD-

mode

Format in VR mode

using the “Disc Setting”

display (page 67)

Playable only on DVD-R VR

mode compatible players

(finalization necessary)

(page 88)

Video

mode

Automatically

formatted in Video

mode

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 88)

+RW

RWVR

RWVideo

RVR

RVideo

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

*1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is

a coding technology that protects copyrights for

images.

*2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted

according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in

“Features” setup (page 101).

*3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the

last title.

*4 Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.

*5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

*6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see

the instructions supplied with the discs.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite

(page 67)

Auto

Chapter

(page 49)

Change

Title

Name

(page 60)

Erase

Title/

Chapter

(page 57)

A-B

Erase

(page 58)

Divide

Title

(page 59)

Playlist

(page 61)

Yes Yes YesYes/No

*3 Yes Yes No

Yes Yes YesYes/Yes

*4 Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes YesYes/No

*3 No No No

No Yes Yes Yes/No*5 No No No

No Yes Yes Yes/Yes*5 Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes Yes/No*5 No No No

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12 cm/8 cm discs

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

•DVD-RAMs

Disc Type

12 cm 8 cm

Playback Recording Playback Recording

DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-R

VR mode Yes Yes — —

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Playable Discs

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

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

defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization).

Discs that cannot be played

•CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not

recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do

not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image

files.

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD

Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio

tracks or JPEG image files.

•DVD Audio discs

•HD layer on Super Audio CDs

•DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(see page 34)

•A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM

Disc Type Disc Logo Icon Used

in This

Manual Characteristics

DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented

DVD-RAM —DVD-RAMs recorded by another recording

device. 12 cm discs without cartridges, or

removable from their cartridges can be played.

VIDEO CD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD

format (with PBC function)

CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

format that can be purchased

DATA CD

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or

similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG

format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/

Level 2

DATA DVD —DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/

DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to

Universal Disk Format (UDF)

8 cm DVD+RW/

DVD-RW/DVD-R

——

8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs

recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images

recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be

played.)

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

,continued 34

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software

producers. Since this recorder plays DVD

VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc

contents the software producers designed, some

playback features may not be available. Also, see

the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which

mates DVD recorded material on one side with

digital audio material on the other side.

However, since the audio material side does not

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,

playback on this product is not guaranteed.

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, a

message will appear on the TV screen to indicate

that the disc is not playable. Depending on the

DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be

labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is

prohibited by area restrictions.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with

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.

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

Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other

equipment

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-

Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this

recorder due to the recording quality or physical

condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the

recording device and authoring software. The disc

will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.

For more information, see the operating

instructions for the recording device.

Notes

•You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same

DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s

format, reformat the disc (page 67). Note that a disc’s

contents will be erased after reformatting.

•You cannot shorten the time required for recording

even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on

the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.

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

printed on their packaging.

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

mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded

on other equipment.

•You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW

recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on

such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD

menu.

•If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this

recorder, the data may be erased.

ALL

NO.

RDR-VX525

Region code

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DVD Playback

Playing Discs

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

4Press H PLAY.

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

zHints

•You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3

audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 41 or 42).

•If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD,

playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

•When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R,

DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from

the Title List menu (page 39).

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

disc from the cartridge.

Notes

•To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this

recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment

first.

•For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.

Using the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized

DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or

DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s

menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD CD

RWVR

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DATA DVD

DATA CD

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ZOPEN/

HPLAY

DVD

TOP MENU

Playback side facing down

+RW +R

DVD

RWVideo

RVideo

Playback Options

Button Operation Disc

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

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the main or sub sound.

: Selects the audio source.

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. .

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are

recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel

display.

REPLAY/

ADVANCE •Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when

pressed during playback.

•Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed

during pause mode.

.PREV/

NEXT >•Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/

chapter/scene/track and starts playback when

pressed during playback.

•Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/

scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three

seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.

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XPAUSE

AUDIO

.PREV

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

xSTOP

SUBTITLE

HPLAY

M/m/</,,

ENTER

Number buttons

O RETURN

> NEXT

ANGLE

RWVR

RVR

DVD

VCD

DVD

VCD

RWVR

RVR

DVD

+RW

RWVR

RWVideo

DVD

RVR

RVideo

RAM

DVD Playback

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

zHints

•You can change playback options, such as subtitle,

audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu

(page 11).

•During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/

M buttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT

buttons work the same way (page 36). Hold the buttons

down during playback to fast forward or fast reverse. In

pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds

are available, depending on the duration of the press.

•See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 120 for

the meaning of the language abbreviation.

Notes

•If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA

DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not

start until you press H PLAY or X PAUSE.

•Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio

(page 38).

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise

will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To

avoid possible damage to the audio system, the

consumer should take proper 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.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

DTS audio signals are output only through the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or

OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set

“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the

“Setup” display (page 98).

If you connect the recorder to audio equipment

without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On”

in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may

come out from the speakers, which might disturb

your ears or cause damage to the speakers.

(fast reverse/fast

forward)

Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed

during playback.

Search speed changes with each press:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 Tt FF1*1

FR2*2 TT tt FF2*2

FR3*3 TTT ttt FF3*3

All discs

*1 FF1 with sound

(Scan Audio) is

available for DVDs

with Dolby Digital

soundtracks.

*2 FR2 and FF2 are not

available for MP3.

*3 FR3 and FF3 are only

available for DVDs

and VIDEO CDs.

(slow) Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

Playback speed changes with each press:

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

TT tt

TTT ttt

*Playback direction

only

XPAUSE Pauses playback.

If you pause playback for more than five minutes,

playback starts automatically.

All discs

Button Operation Disc

VCD

+RW

RWVR

RWVideo

DVD

RVR

RVideo

RAM

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Playing quickly with sound (Scan

Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

only)

You can play quickly with dialog or sound during

FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital

soundtracks. Simply press M during playback.

zHint

To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of

“Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” display (page 99).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC

functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your

TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions, a menu appears.

Select an item using the number buttons and press

ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu

(press HPLAY when “Press SELECT”

appears).

Operations differ depending on the disc. See the

instructions supplied with the disc.

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the

PBC functions, press MENU again to display

“Menu:On.”

Resuming playback from the point

where you stopped the disc (Resume

Play)

Press HPLAY again after stopping a disc to

resume playback from the same point.

To start from the beginning, press xSTOP twice,

and press HPLAY.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared

when:

–you open the disc tray.

–you play another title.

–you switch the Title List menu to original or

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

mode)/DVD-RAM only).

–you edit the title after stopping playback.

–you make a recording.

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental

Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears

asking whether you want to override the

restriction.

1Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password

appears.

2Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons.

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental

(DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 103.

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so

that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold

down x (stop) on the recorder for more than ten

seconds. The recorder turns off and “CHILD

LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The

indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The

recorder will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the

recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from

the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked

and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the recorder is

locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the

recorder is unlocked.

Note

The recorder will be unlocked when:

–you stop timer recording by pressing x.

–you insert a tape.

VCD

DVD

1-9

DVD Playback

Playing a Title From the

Title List

The Title List menu displays the program titles on

the disc.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Place a disc on the disc tray.

3Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

ADisc type:

Displays a disc type.

Also displays the title type (original or

Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode),

DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs.

BMovie thumbnail image

CTitle information:

Displays the title number, title name,

recording date, and recording mode.

“” indicates a protected title, while

“” indicates unprotected.

DClock

4Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the

disc.

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

and DVD-Rs (VR mode)

You can switch the Title List to show an original

or Playlist.

While the Title List menu is turned on, press

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select

either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”

For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR

mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 56.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

zHint

You can also switch the Title List of DVD-RAMs to

show an original or Playlist.

Notes

•The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video

mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have

been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or

MENU (page 35).

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

DVD recorders.

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

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ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

DVD

M/m/</,,

ENTER

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01 LINE 1 >01:29:03

02 LINE 1 >00:31:23

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

LINE

08:00 PM

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No. Title Length Edit

Title List (Original)

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Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track, etc.

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and

VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks

are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select

the title or track by entering its number. You can

also search for a scene using the time code.

1Press OPTIONS during playback.

The OPTIONS menu appears.

2Select a search method.

“Title” (for DVDs)

“Chapter” (for DVDs)

“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function

off)

“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC

function off): Searches for a starting point

using the time code.

Press

to select the number of

the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or

press the number buttons to enter the time

code.

For example: “Time”

To find a scene at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 20

seconds, enter “20520.”

If you make a mistake, wait a moment until

the display returns to the elapsed playing time

display, then select another number.

4Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected

point.

To turn off the display, press OPTIONS.

Notes

•Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the

OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or

enter the time code for a playback point.

•When playing a Playlist title, you may not be able to

search for a scene using the time code.

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M/m/</,,

ENTER

Number

buttons

DVD Playback

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

and JPEG Image Files

You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/

CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/

DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that

contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

Playing MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or

DATA DVDs.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image

files, the display for selecting a media type

appears. When you select “Mix,” you can

enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing only MP3 audio tracks, the

“Music” display appears. Go to step 4.

3Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

4Select an album, and press ENTER.

5Select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

When a track or album is being played, the

title is shown in a box.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

To pause playback

Press X PAUSE.

To restart playback, press H PLAY or X

PAUSE.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG

image files

Press xSTOP, and press TOP MENU.

zHint

When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the

album finishes, the recorder stops.

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M/m/</,,

ENTER

./>

DVD

TOP MENU

xSTOP

OPTIONS

X PAUSE

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Photo

Music

Mix

Press ENTER :

Music menu for this disc.

Stop 00:00:00

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

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Playing JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or

DATA DVDs.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image

files, the display for selecting a media type

appears. When you select “Mix,” you can

enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing only JPEG image files, the

“Photo” display appears. Go to step 4.

3Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

4Select a folder, and press ENTER.

To display the previous or next page, press

./>.

5Select an image file, and press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed over the

entire screen.

To display the previous or next image, press

./>.

The following menu icons appear in the upper

part of the screen.

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

: Starts the slide show (page 42).

: Rotates the image (page 42).

: Zooms the image (page 42).

Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu

icons.

To play the slide show

1Press </, to select “,” and press

ENTER.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

“”: Slow

“”: Normal

“”: Fast

2Press </, to select the desired play speed,

and press ENTER.

The slide show starts from the selected image.

To stop playing, press x STOP.

To rotate the selected image

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the image turns

clockwise by 90°.

To zoom in an image

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the magnification

changes as follows:

2ut 4ut 2ut normal

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG

image files

Press xSTOP, and press TOP MENU.

zHint

You can also start the slide show by pressing H PLAY

in step 5 above.

Notes

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

the screen while zooming.

•Slide show can play in only one direction.

•You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

•If you select “ ” in the rotated image display,

the images in the “Photo” display will not be

rotated.

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Photo

Music

Press ENTER :

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

Slideshow

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DVD Playback

Enjoying a slide show with sound

When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and

JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with

sound.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing

both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image

files.

The display for selecting a media type

appears.

3Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

4Select an album, and press ENTER.

5Select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track, and

the display asks for confirmation.

6Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

7Select the folder you want to view, and

press ENTER.

8Press H PLAY to start the slide show.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

9Press </, to select the slide show

speed, and press ENTER.

The slide show starts with sound.

To stop the slide show

Press x STOP.

zHints

•When playing JPEG images, you can also use the on-

screen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image

files” (page 42).

•The slide show is played repeatedly until MP3

playback stops.

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG

image files

MP3 is audio compression technology that

satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.

JPEG is image compression technology.

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-

Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/

DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs)

recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and

JPEG format.

However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs

whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2

or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk

Format (UDF).

See the instructions supplied with the disc drives

and the recording software (not supplied) for

details on the recording format.

Note

The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs

or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the

recorder can play

The recorder can play the following tracks and

files:

–MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) audio tracks.

–MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3.”

–JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or

“.JPG.”

zHints

•If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the

file names, the files will be played in that order.

•Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start

playback, it is recommended that you create albums

with no more than two trees.

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Music

Press ENTER :

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

,continued 44

Notes

•Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played

on this recorder depending on file format.

•Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can

be played back.

•Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or

track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

•The recorder will play any data with the extension

“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing

such data may generate a loud noise which could

damage your speaker system.

•The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

•The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks

within a single album. The recorder may not recognize

some discs depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

•The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the

following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz.

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

•If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not

in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the

format is not supported.

•Depending on the disc or the size of image files,

playback may take some time to start.

•The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files

within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize

some discs depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

•Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files

are not supported.

•The image size that the recorder can display is limited

to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.

•JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file

format are not supported.

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

for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology Industries

Association).

Displaying the Playing Time

and Play Information

You can check disc information, such as playing

time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.

Press DISPLAY.

The information display appears.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

Disc and tape information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

◆DVD

APlaying status

BPlaying time

CRecording mode

DRemaining disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during

playback*1)

EInput source*2

FDate and time

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Original

DVD Playback

*1 Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play

activated (page 38).

*2 Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR

mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs.

Viewing information on the front

panel display

You can view the information on the front panel

display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the disc type or

playing status.

Example: When playing a DVD

Example: When a DVD is stopped

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current title

Current title number and current chapter

number

Clock

Current title and chapter number

Remaining disc space

Input source

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record on various disc types.

Select the disc type according to your needs

(page 30).

•Check that the disc has enough available space

for the recording (page 44). For DVD+RWs or

DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by

erasing titles (page 57).

•Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner

such as a cable box or satellite receiver

(page 12). See also the tuner’s instruction

manual.

zHint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other

equipment, finalize the disc (page 88).

Notes

•Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder

turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a

recording has finished.

•This recorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this

recorder has eight different recording modes.

Select a recording mode according to the time and

picture quality you need. For example, if picture

quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high

quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP”

can be a possible choice.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the

recording modes.

Recording mode and recording time

The following table is an approximate guide for

the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB).

zHint

The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL

(Double Layer) discs is as follows:

HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes

HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes

SP: 3 hours 37 minutes

LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes

ESP: 5 hours 25 minutes

LP: 7 hours 14 minutes

EP: 10 hours 51 minutes

SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes

Notes

•When in a recording mode other than HQ, the recorder

compresses the audio/video data before recording.

Since the compression rate needs to decrease for fast-

moving images or if picture noise is present, recorded

data size increases, and available recording time

becomes shorter. When recording such pictures, a

recording mode offering longer recording time is

recommended.

•Situations below may cause inaccuracies with the

recording time.

–Recording fast-moving or images containing picture

noise.

–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

•Since the recording mode for recorded titles is

calculated after sampling the recorded data during

playback, it may be displayed differently from the

mode you selected when recording. However, the

actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected

mode.

I want to record with the

best possible picture

quality, so I’ll select HQ.

Recording mode Approximate

recording time

(minute)

HQ (High quality) 60

HSP R90

SP (Standard mode) 120

LSP r150

ESP r180

LP r240

EP r360

SLP (Long duration) 480

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DVD Recording

Recording main and sub sounds

You can record the different soundtracks on a

DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) from

equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2

IN jacks. When playing the disc, you can select

main or sub sound by pressing the AUDIO button.

Set “Line Audio Input” in “Audio” setup to

“Main/Sub” in the Setup Display (page 100).

When recording on other discs, select either sound

track with the connected equipment before

recording.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded

on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy

guard signal is detected.

*The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 30).

Formatting a new disc

New, unformatted discs are automatically

formatted when first inserted in the recorder.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a

recording format (VR mode or Video mode)

according to your needs (page 30).

•Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted

according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW”

in “Features” setup (page 101).

•Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in

Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the

recording format using the “Disc Setting”

display (page 67).

Notes

•You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same

DVD-RW or DVD-R.

•You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by

reformatting (page 67).

•You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-

Rs.

•The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode

unless you first format the discs in VR mode.

DVD Recording From

Connected Equipment

Without the Timer

You can record TV programs on the recorder

through the connected cable box/satellite receiver.

1Turn on the recorder and the connected

cable box/satellite receiver.

2Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

4Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused discs are automatically formatted. For

the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format

(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a

new disc” on page 47.

Copy control

signals Recordable discs

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

Copy-Never None

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5Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select

the channel or input source you want to

record.

•When using the cable box/satellite receiver

control, select the channel by pressing

CH +/– on this recorder’s remote. The

recorder’s input is switched to the connected

input (LINE1 or LINE2). You can also use

the number buttons.

•When not using the cable box/satellite

receiver control, select the connected input

(LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and

then select the channel on the cable box/

satellite receiver’s side.

6Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as

follows:

For details about the recording mode, see

page 46.

7Press zREC.

Recording starts.

Recording continues until you stop the

recording or the disc is full.

Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned

on and do not change the channel you are

recording.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

To pause recording

Press XPAUSE.

To restart recording, press XPAUSE again.

To watch a VHS tape while recording

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape,

then press HPLAY.

zHints

•To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other

equipment, finalize the disc (page 88).

•You can turn off the TV during recording.

Notes

•Recording may not start immediately after zREC is

pressed.

•You cannot change the recording mode during

recording or recording pause.

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

recording may be erased.

•You cannot change the input source during recording.

Recording using the Quick Timer

(One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute

increments.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press zREC repeatedly to set the

duration.

Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,

up to eight hours*.

“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining

recording time appears in the front panel

display.

When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the

recorder stops recording and turns off.

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

discs.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press zREC repeatedly until the counter appears

in the front panel display. The recorder returns to

normal recording mode.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

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

(Normal

recording)

DVD Recording

Checking the disc status while

recording

You can check the recording information such as

recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The information display appears.

Press the button repeatedly to change the display

(page 44).

ADisc type

BRecording status

CRecording time

DRecording mode

ERemaining disc space

FInput source

zHint

You can view the information also in the front panel

display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the

display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during

One-touch Timer Recording.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording

(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at

5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select

the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in

“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup”

display (page 100).

If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”

DVD Timer Recording From

Connected Equipment

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs

together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up

to one month in advance.

Note that the maximum continuous recording time

for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this

time will not be recorded.

If you record from connected equipment that has a

timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec

function (page 51).

Note

Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just

before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the

accurate recording of a program.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

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3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused discs are automatically formatted. For

the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format

(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a

new disc” on page 47.

4Press TIMER.

5Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A“Media”: Select “DVD.”

B“Date”: Sets the date using M.

To record the same program every day or

the same day every week, press m.

The item changes as follows:

Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)

y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y

Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun

(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)

y … y Sat (every Saturday) y

1month later y … y Today

C“Start”: Sets the start time.

D“End”: Sets the stop time.

E“Ch”: Selects the channel or input

source.

•When using the cable box/satellite

receiver control, select the channel.

•When not using the cable box/satellite

receiver control, select the input, LINE1

or LINE2. Select the channel on the

connected cable box/satellite receiver’s

side before the timer recording starts.

F“Mode”: Selects the recording mode

(page 46).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

(page 51), select “AUTO.”

If you make a mistake, select the item and

change the setting.

6Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 53) appears.

The c indicator lights up in the front panel

display, and the recorder is ready to start

recording.

•If the c indicator flashes in the front panel

display, check that a recordable disc is

inserted and that there is enough disc space

for the recording.

•If timer settings overlap, a message appears.

To change or cancel a timer recording, select

“Edit” from the Timer List (page 53).

7Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

There is no need to turn off the recorder before

the timer recording starts.

Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned

on and do not change the channel selected on

the cable box/satellite receiver until the

recorder finishes the timer recording.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

If timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the first

program has finished. If the programs start at the

same time, the program listed first in the menu has

priority. If the end time of one setting and the start

time of another timer setting is the same, the

beginning of the program that starts later will be

cut.

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

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

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10:10 AM

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Timer – Standard

No.01

:PM

DVD

Today 09 00 10 00 Line1 SP

12 3 4 56

Media Date Start End Ch Mode

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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DVD Recording

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings

(Timer List)” on page 53.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

If the remaining disc space is not enough for the

current recording, the recorder automatically

adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for

“Mode” when setting the timer.

zHints

•You can play the recorded program by selecting the

program title in the Title List menu.

•When the start time and the channel or input source to

be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting

differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc

and the VHS tape.

•You can also turn on the timer programming menu

from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to

select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the program may not be

recorded if another recording is underway, or other

prioritized timer setting overlaps.

•Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”

flashes in the front panel display.

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer

recording finishes, even if the recording started with

the recorder turned on.

•The recorder does not record programs with Copy-

Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few

seconds.

Recording From Connected

Equipment With a Timer

(Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record

programs from connected equipment that has a

timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect

the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear

of the recorder (page 13).

When the connected equipment turns on, the

recorder starts recording a program from the LINE

1 IN jacks.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Insert a recordable disc.

3Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to

“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”

display (page 100).

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REC

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4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as

follows:

For details about the recording mode, see

page 46.

5Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

6Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

7Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears.

8Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

9Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER.

Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

Set the timer on the connected equipment

to the time you want to record, and turn it

off.

Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on

the front panel and the recorder stands by for

Synchro-Rec.

The recorder starts recording when a signal is

received from the connected equipment.

When the connected equipment turns off, the

recording stops and the recorder turns off.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

To cancel a Synchro-Rec function

Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder

turns off.

If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-

Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC

indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording

and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the program is a

Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first

has priority. The recorder starts recording the

second program about ten seconds after the first

program has finished. If the end time of one

setting and the start time of another timer setting is

the same, the beginning of the program that starts

later will be cut.

Notes

•The recorder starts recording only after detecting the

video signal from the connected equipment. The

beginning of the program may not be recorded

regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on

or off.

•To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec

standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing

SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be

sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO

REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.

•The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some

tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating

instructions.

•After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the

Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC

indicator turns off.

•If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the

recorder will turn off when the recording ends.

•The recorder does not record programs with Copy-

Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few

seconds.

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

DVD Recording

Changing or Canceling DVD

Timer Settings (Timer List)

You can change or cancel timer settings using the

Timer List menu.

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.

Timer information displays the recording

date, time, recording mode, etc.

If there are more than six timer settings, press

m to display the next page.

4Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.

Select an item using </, and adjust using

M/m. Press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.

Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked

for confirmation.

6Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the program may not be

recorded if another recording is underway, or other

prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see

page 50.

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Timer List

No. Media Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Line1

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

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

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

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Timer List

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Edit

rase

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

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10:10 AM

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Timer – Standard

No.01

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DVD

04/15 09 00 10 00 Line1 SP

Media Date Start End Ch Mode

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

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•You cannot change the timer settings for a recording

currently underway.

•The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and

VCR timer settings.

Recording From Another

VCR or Similar Device

You can record from a connected VCR or similar

device. For connection details, see “Connecting

Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27.

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the

equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK

jack). To record from a digital video camera

connected to the DV IN jack, see page 90.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Insert a recordable disc.

3Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input

source according to the connection you

made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

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4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as

follows:

For details about the recording mode, see

page 46.

5Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to

“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”

display (page 100).

6Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

7Press zREC on this recorder and the

pause or play button on the connected

equipment at the same time.

Recording starts.

To stop recording, press xSTOP on this

recorder.

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

•The recorder does not record programs with Copy-

Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few

seconds.

•During recording or recording pause, you cannot

change the recording mode.

•You cannot change the input source during recording.

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DVD Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for

various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc

type in the front panel display, and select the

option available for your disc (page 30).

Notes

•You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc

or a timer recording starts while editing.

•You cannot edit recordings on DVD-RWs (Video

mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded

on other DVD equipment.

Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs

(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs

(Video mode)

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode

titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot

undo any edits you make. The edit functions

available for Video mode titles are:

–Renaming a title (page 60).

–Erasing a title (page 57).

–Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 57).

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

(DVD+RWs only) (page 58).

–Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 59).

Notes

•Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on

the disc (except for DVD+RWs).

•If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s

control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/

DVD-Rs (VR mode)

You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you

have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and

DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original

recording (called the “original”), or the playback

information created from the original (called a

“Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and

offers different merits, read the following and

select the one that better suits your needs.

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you

plan to retain an unaltered original recording,

create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit

functions available for original titles are:

–Renaming a title (page 60).

–Erasing a title (page 57).

–Erasing a chapter (page 58).

–Setting protection against erasure (page 57).

–Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 58).

–Dividing a title (page 59).

To create and edit Playlist titles

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. Since the original titles

are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.

If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that

Playlist is also erased.

Example: You have recorded the final few

matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW

(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the

goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want

to keep the original recording.

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In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a

Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene

order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a

Playlist” on page 63.

The advanced edit functions available for Playlist

titles are:

–Renaming a title (page 60).

–Erasing a title (page 57).

–Erasing a chapter (page 58).

–Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 58).

–Editing a Playlist scene (page 63).

–Dividing a title (page 59).

–Combining titles (page 64).

zHint

You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.

While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST repeatedly.

Notes

•You cannot protect Playlist titles.

•If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s

control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

•You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized

disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW

(VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 88).

Editing a Title

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note

that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW

(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without

changing the original recordings, create a Playlist

title (page 61).

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List

(Original),” if necessary.

3Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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4Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can select from the following:

“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select

“OK” when asked for confirmation.

“Chapter Erase”*1: Allows you to select a

chapter in the title and erase it (see below).

“Protect”*2: Protects the title. Select “On”

when the Protection display appears. “ ”

appears for the protected title. To cancel the

protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to

“.”

“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title

(page 60).

“A-B Erase”*2: Erases a section of the title

(see below).

“Divide Title”*2: Divides a title into two

(page 59).

*1 DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode)

only

*2 DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), and DVD-R

(VR mode) only

About freeing up disc space

Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes:

–frees up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR mode).

–frees up disc space on a DVD+RW/DVD-RW

(Video mode) only when you erase the last title

or chapter.

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

DL/DVD-R.

zHint

You can also rename a disc (page 67).

Notes

•When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or

DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc.

You cannot edit a finalized disc.

•You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from

a protected title.

•If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that

Playlist is also erased.

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

You can select a chapter within a title and erase it.

Note that erasing chapters from original titles

cannot be undone.

1Press TITLE LIST.

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

4Select the chapter you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter,

press ENTER. When playback finishes or

when you press O RETURN, the display

returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”

5Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected chapter is erased from the title.

To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.

zHint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title

(page 63).

Note

If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist

is also erased.

Erasing a section of a title

(A-B Erase)

You can select a section (scene) within a title and

erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original

titles cannot be undone.

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1Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List

(Original),” if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting point A and B appears.

“Start” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the start point of the

section to be erased (point A).

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>,xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point. “End” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the end point of the section

(point B).

“Erase” is selected.

To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or

“End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.

6Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

7Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased.

To continue, repeat from step 4.

To finish, select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

zHints

•A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased.

The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters

on either side of the mark.

•You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 63).

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.

•The start and end points of a title may be different from

what you have set.

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

if a scene was erased.

•If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that

Playlist is also erased.

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing

original titles cannot be undone.

1Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List

(Original),” if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point

appears.

“Point” is selected.

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4Press ENTER at the point where you want to

divide the title.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>,xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“Divide” is selected.

5Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

To reset the dividing point, select “No” and

press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.

6Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title.

To use the same name as before, select “No”

and press ENTER to finish.

7Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

8Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete

renaming.

The divided title appears in the Title List with

the new name.

zHints

•You can also divide a Playlist title (page 63).

•If the dividing point is set too close to the beginning of

the title, the title cannot be divided.

Changing the Name of a

Title

You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters.

Since the displayed number of characters is

limited, their appearance in menus such as Title

List may be different. When the display for

entering characters appears, follow the steps

below.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List

(Original),” if necessary.

3Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

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Input row

Character paletteSetting buttons

Cursor

DVD Editing

5Select the character you want to enter

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

The selected character appears in the input

row.

You can only enter characters and symbols

that are displayed.

•To change the cursor position, select the

input row using M, and press </,.

•To erase a character, select either of the

following setting buttons and press ENTER.

“Backspace”: Erases the character to the left

of the cursor.

“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor

position.

“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input

row.

•To insert a space, move the cursor to the

desired position, select “Space,” and press

ENTER.

•To insert a character, move the cursor to the

desired position, select the character, and

press ENTER.

6Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining

characters.

To return to the Title List without renaming

the title, press ORETURN.

7Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

zHint

You can also rename a disc (page 67). Follow steps 5 to

7 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.

Creating a Playlist

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing

the original recordings (see “Edit options for

DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on

page 56). You can create a Playlist title by

combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original

titles.

Notes

•If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that

Playlist is also erased.

•You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized

disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW

(VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 88).

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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3Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The display for creating a Playlist appears.

“Start” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>,xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

6Press ENTER at the end point.

“Make” is selected.

To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or

“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.

7Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To

continue, repeat from step 5.

8When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

Playing a Playlist title

1Press TITLE LIST.

2Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Playlist” Title List.

3Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

zHint

When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points

will become chapter marks, and each scene will become

a chapter.

Notes

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

•The start and end points in a title may be different from

what you have set.

10:10 AM

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Edit Playlist

Edit

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

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Editing a Playlist

You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them,

without changing the actual recordings.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

3Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

5Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

6Select an option, and press ENTER.

Select from the following options. For details,

see the pages in parentheses.

“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK”

when asked for confirmation.

“Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select

chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 58).

“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title

(page 60).

“A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in

the title to erase (page 58).

“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in

the Playlist title. Go to step 7.

“Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a

desired point (page 59).

“Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine

two titles into one (page 64).

7Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.

The display for editing scenes appears.

“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene.

Starts playback of the selected scene when

you press ENTER. The display returns to the

“Edit Scene” display when the playback

finishes or when you press O RETURN.

“Erase”: Erases a scene (page 64).

“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and

end point of a scene (page 64).

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Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

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Edit Playlist

Edit

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“Move”: Allows you to change scene order

(page 65).

“Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before

a selected scene (page 65).

“Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene

(page 66).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

zHint

The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

Note

You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized

disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW

(VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 88).

Combining two titles into one

(Combine Titles)

You can select a Playlist title and combine it with

another Playlist title.

1Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63) to select a Playlist title.

The sub-menu appears.

2Select “Combine Titles,” and press

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

3Select a Playlist title to be combined.

4Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title.

To use the same name as before, select “No”

and press ENTER to finish.

6Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

7Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete

renaming.

The two Playlist titles become one Playlist

title with the new name.

Erasing a scene (Erase)

You can erase a selected scene.

1Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2Select the scene you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

3Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected scene is erased.

To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Modifying a scene (Modify)

You can change the start and end point of the

selected scene.

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1Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2Select the scene you want to modify, and

press ENTER.

3Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>,xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the end point.

“Change” is selected.

To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or

“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scene”

display.

The re-selected section is captured as a scene.

To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

The start and end point of a scene may be different from

what you have set.

Moving a scene (Move)

You can change the scene order within the Playlist

title.

1Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2Select the scene you want to move, and

press ENTER.

3Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

4Select a new location using </,, and

press ENTER.

The selected scene moves to the new location.

To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Adding a scene (Add)

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

1Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2Select the location where you want to add,

and press ENTER.

A new scene will be added before the selected

scene.

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Start

End

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Scene No.01

00:00:10

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

Playlist No. 01

Change

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End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

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End

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Playlist No.01

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Modify

Move

Add

Copy

Edit Scene 10:10 AM

Scene No.03 / 03

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

Playlist No.01

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3Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>,xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the end point.

“Add” is selected.

To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or

“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scene”

display.

The selected section is added before the scene

selected in step 2.

To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

The start and end point of a scene may be different from

what you have set.

Copying a scene (Copy)

You can copy and add a selected scene.

1Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2Select the scene you want to copy, and

press ENTER.

3Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.

4Select a location to copy to using </,

and press ENTER.

The scene is copied to the selected location.

To copy other scenes, repeat from step 2.

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Playlist No. 01

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DVD Editing

Formatting/Renaming/

Protecting a Disc

The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the

disc information or change the disc name.

Depending on the disc type, you can also format or

set protection.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

3Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

4Select an option, and press ENTER.

A“Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a

disc.

For details on how to enter characters,

see page 60.

B“Disc Protect” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs

(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):

Protects all titles on the disc when

“Protected” is selected. To cancel the

protection, select “Not Protected.”

C“Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all

contents of the disc, including protected

titles, and makes a blank disc (except

DVD-Rs).

For DVD-RWs, select a recording

format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”)

according to your needs.

To format unused DVD-Rs in VR

mode, select “VR Mode” and then

“OK.”

D“Disc Finalize”: Finalizes a disc. See

page 88 for details.

E“Disc Information”: Displays the

following information.

•Disc name

•Disc type (and recording format for a

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

mode))

•Total number of titles

•Protect setting

•The oldest and most recent recording

date

•The total available recording time in

each recording mode

F“Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):

Erases all titles on the disc (except

protected titles). Select “OK” when

asked for confirmation.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs

(VR mode), Playlist titles created with

protected titles are also erased.

+RW

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Disc Setting 10:10 AM

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Disc Format : VR Mode

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Disc Information

Erase All Titles

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

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Disc Information

Disc Name

Media

Title No.

Protected

Date

Remainder

Disc 1

DVD-RW VR ModeFormat

Original 6 / Playlist 1

Not Protected

4/05/2007 ~ 4/30/2007

HQ : 0H 57M

LSP : 2H 23M

EP : 5H 46M

HSP : 1H 26M

ESP : 2H 52M

SLP : 7H 40M

SP : 1H 55M

LP : 3H 50M

4.4/4.7GB

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To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

zHints

•You can set protection for individual titles (page 57).

•By reformatting, you can change the recording format

on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video

mode) that have been finalized.

Notes

•You can label a disc using up to 32 characters;

however, the name may not display on other DVD

equipment.

•You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode)

disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.

•You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same

DVD-RW or DVD-R.

•You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-

Rs.

•The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode

unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 47).

VCR Playback

Playing a VHS Tape

1Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2Insert a tape.

Playback starts automatically if you insert a

tape with its safety tab removed.

3Press HPLAY.

The front panel display shows the playing

time.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind

automatically.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

To eject the tape

Press ZOPEN/CLOSE.

To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind

Shut Off)

Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power

will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until

it reaches the end.

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find

later. The counter in the front panel display resets

to “0:00:00.”

To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see

page 72.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press

DISPLAY.

Notes

•During playback, the VCR automatically detects the

recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording

mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings

made on other equipment will play, but picture quality

is not guaranteed.

•The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is

reinserted.

•The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion

with no recording.

•The counter resets to “0:00:00” after ten hours, and

starts recounting.

•When playback does not start even if you insert a tape

with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” –

“Auto Play” of “Features” to “On” in the “Setup”

display (page 101).

•If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD

playback stops.

•The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will

play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the

format, but picture quality will be lower than usual S-

VHS. Image may be unclear if playback options such

as slow-motion, etc., are used.

•Playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP (3x) mode is

not guaranteed.

•The VCR is not compatible with the PAL or SECAM

color system. Only NTSC tapes can be played.

•For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.

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CLEAR

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ZOPEN/

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Adjusting the picture (tracking)

You can manually adjust tracking if the recording

quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s

automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears

during the automatic tracking).

Press TRACKING +/–.

The tracking meter appears.

Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the

distortion disappears.

To resume automatic tracking

Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – on the

recorder at the same time for more than ten

seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.

Tracking

Tracking meter

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VCR Playback

Playback Options

*1 Can be pressed up to four times to forward about

two minutes.

*2 For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP

mode.

To resume normal playback, press HPLAY.

Notes

•The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.

•The picture may show noise during high-speed reverse

play.

Button Operation

(fast reverse/fast

forward)

•Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode.

When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture.

•Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.

When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until

you release the button.

(slow) Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

ADVANCE • Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.

•Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.*1

REPLAY Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.*2

.PREV/

NEXT >Press during playback. Playback speed changes with each press:

–×7

–×5

–×3

PAUSE

SLOW

yPLAY y

×2

×3

×5

×7

XPAUSE Pauses playback.

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

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REPLAY/ ADVANCE

.PREV HPLAY

Searching Using Various

Functions

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an

index signal at the point where each recording

begins.

You can easily find a specific point using various

search functions.

Note

During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search

functions.

1Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2Press OPTIONS.

3Select a search method from the OPTIONS

menu, and press ENTER.

“Go To Zero”: Searches for the 0:00:00 point

on the tape counter.

To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press CLEAR.

“End Search”: Searches for the beginning of a

blank space. If no blank space is found, the

tape will reach the end.

“Forward Intro Scan”/“Reverse Intro Scan”:

Searches for an index mark and plays back for

about five seconds at that point.

Press H PLAY to view that program. If you

do not press H PLAY, the VCR

automatically searches for the next index

mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.

Notes

•The VCR may not recognize the end of a blank space

depending on its length.

•No index signal is marked if you pause a recording and

then keep recording the same program. To mark an

index, press x STOP or change the input source once

during recording pause.

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ENTER

HPLAY

VIDEO

OPTIONS

CLEAR

ENTER Enter

Go To Zero

End Search

Forward Intro Scan

Reverse Intro Scan

Move

0:00:00

Go to Zero

0:00:13

End search

–0:00:01

Scan and play

VCR Playback

Displaying the Playing Time

and Play Information

You can check playback information, such as

elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc.,

on the TV screen.

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The information display appears.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

Tape and disc information/date and time

Tape information only

No display

APlaying status

BTime counter (elapsed time)

CRecording mode

DRemaining tape length

EInput source

FDate and time

Viewing information on the front

panel display

You can view the information on the front panel

display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the status.

Example: When playing a tape

Example: When a tape is in stop mode

Clock

Elapsed time

Remaining tape length

Input source

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Elapsed time

Remaining tape length

Clock

Selecting the Sound During

Playback

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.

*No indicator appears in the front panel display when

you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.

Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along

with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto

the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Notes

•To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V

connections.

•When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound

is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting.

To listen to On-screen

display Front panel

display

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO

Left channel Left STEREO

Right channel Right STEREO

Monaural

sound on the

normal audio

track

Mono STEREO*

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Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track

(main track)

Monaural sound

Stereo sound

(left/right channels)

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VCR Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS

format.

•Check that the tape is longer than the recording

time (page 73).

•Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner

such as a cable box or satellite receiver

(page 12). See also the tuner’s instruction

manual.

Notes

•Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder

turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be turned

off. The recorder automatically turns off after a

recording has finished.

•This recorder has the copy guard function. Programs

that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be

correctly recorded on the VCR.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety

tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,

cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Recording mode

“EP” (Extended Play) and “SP” (Standard Play) is

available for recording mode (tape speed). “EP”

provides recording time three times as long as

“SP.” However, “SP” produces better picture and

audio quality.

Maximum recording time

Notes

•Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be

played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.

•Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in

EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other

VHS video decks with EP mode.

Tape Length SP EP

T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs

T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs

T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs

Safety tab

VCR Recording From

Connected Equipment

Without the Timer

You can record TV programs on the recorder

through the connected cable box/satellite receiver.

1Turn on the recorder and the connected

cable box/satellite receiver.

2Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

3Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

4Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select

the channel or input source you want to

record.

•When using the cable box/satellite receiver

control, select the channel by pressing

CH +/– on this recorder’s remote. The

recorder’s input is switched to the connected

input (LINE1 or LINE2). You can also use

the number buttons.

•When not using the cable box/satellite

receiver control, select the connected input

(LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and

then select the channel on the cable box/

satellite receiver’s side.

5Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”

For details about the recording mode, see

page 75.

6Press zREC.

“REC” appears in the front panel display, and

recording starts.

Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned

on and do not change the channel you are

recording.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP.

To pause recording

Press XPAUSE.

To restart recording, press XPAUSE again.

If you pause recording for more than five minutes,

recording stops automatically.

To watch a DVD while recording

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a

disc, and press HPLAY.

zHints

•Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not

be recorded on the tape.

•You can turn off the TV during recording.

Notes

•You cannot change the recording mode or input source

while recording.

•If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape

is ejected when you press zREC.

Recording using the Quick Timer

(One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute

increments.

1Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2Press zREC repeatedly to set the

duration.

Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,

up to six hours.

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HPLAY

XPAUSE

xSTOP

zREC

VIDEO

CH +/–

DVD

INPUT

DISPLAY

0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00

(Normal

recording)

VCR Recording

“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining

recording time appears in the front panel

display.

When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the

recorder stops recording and turns off.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press zREC repeatedly until the counter appears

in the front panel display. The recorder returns to

normal recording mode.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

Checking the remaining tape length

You can check recording information, such as

remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.

Press DISPLAY while recording.

The information display appears.

Press the button repeatedly to change the display

(page 73).

ARecording status

BTime counter

CRecording mode

DRemaining tape length

EInput source

To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR

Function” – “Tape Length” of “Features” in the

“Setup” display correctly (page 101).

zHint

You can view the information also in the front panel

display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the

display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during

One-touch Timer Recording.

Notes

•The remaining tape length may not be indicated

accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes

recorded in LP mode.

•After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for

the remaining tape length to appear.

Record

0:30:00

Rem 01:30

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VCR Timer Recording From

Connected Equipment

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs

together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up

to one month in advance.

If you record from connected equipment that has a

timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec

function (page 80).

Note

Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just

before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the

accurate recording of a program.

1Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press TIMER.

4Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A“Media”: Select “VCR.”

B“Date”: Sets the date using M.

To record the same program every day or

the same day every week, press m.

The item changes as follows:

Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)

y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y

Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun

(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)

y … y Sat (every Saturday) y

1month later y … y Today

C“Start”: Sets the start time.

D“End”: Sets the stop time.

E“Ch”: Selects the channel or input

source.

•When using the cable box/satellite

receiver control, select the channel.

•When not using the cable box/satellite

receiver control, select the input, LINE1

or LINE2. Select the channel on the

connected cable box/satellite receiver’s

side before the timer recording starts.

F“Mode”: Selects the recording mode;

“SP” or “EP.” To use the Rec Mode

Adjust function (page 79), select

“AUTO.”

If you make a mistake, select the item and

change the setting.

5Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 81) appears. The

c indicator lights up in the front panel

display, and the recorder is ready to start

recording.

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xSTOP

VIDEO

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Media Date Start End Ch Mode

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VCR Recording

•If the c indicator flashes in the front panel

display, check that a tape with its safety tab

in place is inserted.

•If timer settings overlap, a message appears.

To change or cancel a timer recording, select

“Edit” from the Timer List (page 81).

6Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

There is no need to turn off the recorder before

the timer recording starts.

Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned

on and do not change the channel selected on

the cable box/satellite receiver until the

recorder finishes the timer recording.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

If timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the first

program has finished. If the programs start at the

same time, the program listed first in the menu has

priority. If the end time of one setting and the start

time of another timer setting is the same, the

beginning of the program that starts later will be

cut.

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings

(Timer List)” on page 81.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

If the remaining tape length is too short for the

current recording, the VCR automatically changes

the recording mode from SP to EP.

When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in

“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting

is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -

“Tape Length” of “Features” in the “Setup”

display (page 101)).

zHints

•When the start time and the channel or input source to

be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting

differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc

and the VHS tape.

•You can also turn on the Timer programming menu

from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to

select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the program may not be

recorded if another recording is underway, or other

prioritized timer setting overlaps.

•You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab

removed.

•Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”

flashes in the front panel display.

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer

recording finishes, even if the recording started with

the recorder turned on.

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

Program 1

Program 2

Program 1

will be cut off

Program 2

Recording From Connected

Equipment With a Timer

(Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record

programs from connected equipment that has a

timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect

the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear

of the recorder (page 13).

When the connected equipment turns on, the

recorder starts recording a program from the LINE

1 IN jacks.

1Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”

4Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

5Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

6Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears.

7Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

8Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.

9Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

Set the timer on the connected equipment

to the time of the program you want to

record, and turn it off.

Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on

the front panel and the recorder stands by for

Synchro-Rec.

The recorder starts recording when a signal is

received from the connected equipment.

When the connected equipment turns off, the

recording stops and the recorder turns off.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

To cancel Synchro-Rec function

Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder

turns off.

If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-

Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC

indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording

and another timer 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.

If the end time of one setting and the start time of

another timer setting is the same, the beginning of

the program that starts later will be cut.

SYNCHRO

REC

xSTOP

REC MODE

SYSTEM

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

VCR Recording

Notes

•The recorder starts recording only after detecting the

video signal from the connected equipment. The

beginning of the program may not be recorded

regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on

or off.

•To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec

standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing

SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be

sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO

REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.

•The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some

tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating

instructions.

•After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the

Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC

indicator turns off.

•You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab

removed.

•If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the

recorder will turn off when the recording ends.

Changing or Canceling VCR

Timer Settings (Timer List)

You can change or cancel timer settings using the

Timer List menu.

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.

Timer information displays the recording

date, time, recording mode, etc.

If there are more than six timer settings, press

m to display the next page.

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Timer List

No. Media Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

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4Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.

Select an item using </, and adjust using

M/m. Press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.

Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked

for confirmation.

6Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the program may not be

recorded if another recording is underway, or other

prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see

page 79.

•You cannot change the timer settings for a recording

currently underway.

•The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and

VCR timer settings.

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10:10 AM

Timer List

No. Media Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

rase

Edit

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

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

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

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

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10:10 AM

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.01

:PM

VCR

04/15 09 00 10 00 Line1 SP

Media Date Start End Ch Mode

01 VHS 4/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

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

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

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10:10 AM

Timer List

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Do you want to erase “No.01”?

OK Cancel

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VCR Recording

Recording From Another

VCR or Similar Device

You can record from a connected VCR or similar

device. For connection details, see “Connecting

Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27.

1Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input

source (LINE1 or LINE2) according to the

connection you made.

4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”

5Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

6Press zREC on this recorder and the

pause or play button on the connected

equipment at the same time.

Recording starts.

To stop recording, press xSTOP on this

recorder.

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

•You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab

removed.

•During recording or recording pause, you cannot

change the recording mode.

•You cannot change the input source during recording.

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zREC

xSTOP

REC MODE

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to

a DVD

You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc.

Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings

on the VCR.

◆How titles and chapters are created

The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape

and automatically divides them into titles as they

are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further

divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute

intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter”

setting of “Features” in the “Setup” display.

1Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.

To select the recording mode, press REC

MODE repeatedly (see page 46).

2Insert a source VHS tape.

3Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

4Start playing the VHS tape, and then press

x STOP or X PAUSE at the point where

you want to start dubbing.

To select VCR sound, press AUDIO during

playback (see page 74).

5Press T VIDEO on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

To stop dubbing

Press xSTOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop dubbing.

To play discs recorded with this recorder on

other DVD equipment

Finalize the disc (see page 88).

To dub using the on-screen menu

1After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.

2Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and

press ENTER.

3Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

4Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

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xSTOP

SYSTEM

DVD VIDEO

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HPLAY

AUDIO

TVIDEO

Dubbing 10:10 AM

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Dubbing 10:10 AM

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

VIDEO --> DVD

DVD --> VIDEO

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

5Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

zHints

•A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc

is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time

discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the

recording is stopped.

•When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape

counter value may differ slightly from the DVD

recording time.

•VCR playback sound is output during dubbing.

Notes

•Dubbing cannot be made when:

–using a non-recordable DVD.

–using VHS software with copy guard functions.

•Dubbing stops when:

–the VHS tape reaches the end and stops.

–the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped.

–the disc remaining time runs out.

•The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information

display are not displayed during dubbing.

•Copyrights

–Recordings made from VHS tapes and other

copyrighted material are solely for individual

enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited

under copyright law.

–Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

Dubbing From a DVD to a

VHS Tape

You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape.

Note that when you record copy-protected

software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted

when you play back the tape.

You can also select titles or scenes and dub them

all at once. See “Dubbing selected titles and scenes

(Program Dubbing)” on page 86.

Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings

on the DVD recorder.

1Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its

safety tab in place.

To select the recording mode, SP or EP, press

REC MODE repeatedly (see page 75).

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AUDIO

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

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2Insert a source disc.

3Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

4Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a

title.

5Start playing the DVD, and then press x

STOP or X PAUSE at the point where you

want to start dubbing.

To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,

press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback

(see page 36).

6Press DVD t on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

To stop dubbing

Press xSTOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop dubbing.

To dub using the on-screen menu

1After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU.

2Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and

press ENTER.

3Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

4Select “DVD t VIDEO,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

If the disc’s menu appears when DVD

playback finishes, press xSTOP to stop

dubbing. Otherwise the disc’s menu is

recorded until the tape reaches its end.

zHints

•The brightness of the playback picture may differ from

normal DVD playback picture.

•The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the

VHS tape counter value.

•The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the

dubbed sound.

Notes

•Dubbing stops when:

–the DVD is played back to the end and stops.

–the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.

–the tape remaining time runs out.

•The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information

display are not displayed during dubbing.

•Copyrights

–Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted

material are solely for individual enjoyment, and

other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright

law.

–Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

Dubbing selected titles and scenes

(Program Dubbing)

You can select titles or scenes from a DVD, and

dub the contents to a VHS tape all at once.

1Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its

safety tab in place.

To select the recording mode, SP or EP, press

REC MODE repeatedly (see page 75).

2Press DVD and insert a source disc.

To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,

press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback

(see page 36).

3Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

4Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing 10:10 AM

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Dubbing 10:10 AM

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

VIDEO --> DVD

DVD --> VIDEO

Dubbing 10:10 AM

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

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Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

5Select “Program Dubbing,” and press

ENTER.

6Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press

ENTER.

If you have performed Program Dubbing

before, the display asks for confirmation. To

continue, select “Yes” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

7Select the title you want to dub, and press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

To dub the entire title, select “Title Dubbing”

and press ENTER. The Program Dubbing List

appears with the selected title. Go to step 13.

To select a scene to dub, go to step 8.

8Select “Scene Dubbing,” and press

ENTER.

The display for setting a scene appears.

“Start” is selected.

9Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>,xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

Press ENTER at the end point.

“Make” is selected.

To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or

“End” and repeat from step 9 or 10.

Press ENTER.

To continue, repeat from step 9.

Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

The Program Dubbing List appears with the

selected scene.

Select an option and press ENTER, if

necessary.

To add other titles or scenes, select “Addition”

and press ENTER, and repeat from step 7.

To cancel the selected title or scene, select

“Erase” and press ENTER. When asked for

confirmation, select “OK” and press ENTER.

To view the selected title or scene, select

“Check” and press ENTER.

To cancel dubbing, press O RETURN.

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

Program Dubbing 10:10 AM

Create Dubbing List

Program Dubbing List

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Create Dubbing List 10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 00:05:04

02 LINE 1 00:00:51

May/02/2007

03:25 PM

1/2

LINE

Scene Dubbing 10:10 AM

Scene No.01

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

Dubbing List No. 01

Make

Finish

Start

End

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

00:00:07

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

00:00:10

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

Dubbing List No. 01

Make

Finish

Start

End

Scene Dubbing

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Program Dubbing List 10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 00:05:04

May/02/2007

03:25 PM

Addition

Check

Dubbing

Erase

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To stop dubbing

Press x STOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop dubbing.

zHints

•The brightness of the playback picture may differ from

normal DVD playback picture.

•The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the

VHS tape counter value.

•The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the

dubbed sound.

Notes

•Dubbing stops when:

–the DVD is played back to the end and stops.

–the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.

–the tape remaining time runs out.

•The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information

display are not displayed during dubbing.

•Copyrights

–Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted

material are solely for individual enjoyment, and

other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright

law.

–Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

•Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is

erased.

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing

a Disc for Playback on

Other Equipment)

Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs

recorded with this recorder on other DVD

equipment.

When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video

mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD

menu will be automatically created, which can be

displayed on other DVD equipment.

Before finalizing, check the differences between

the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. If you want

to record on it again, reformat the disc

(page 67). Note however, that

reformatting a disc erases all its

contents.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a

disc on VR format compatible equipment.

Even if your other DVD equipment is

VR format compatible, you may need to

finalize the disc, especially if the

recording time is short. After finalizing,

you cannot edit or record on the disc. If

you want to edit or record on it again,

unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 67).

Note however, that reformatting a disc

erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

on equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or

record on the disc. If you want to edit or

record on it again, unfinalize or reformat

the disc (page 67). Note however, that

reformatting a disc erases all its

contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

on equipment other than this recorder.

The finalized discs can be played on

other VR mode compatible players.

After finalizing, you cannot further edit

or record on the disc.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

on equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot further edit

or record on the disc.

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Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Insert a disc.

3Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

4Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

5Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation again.

7Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR

mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc

by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 6 above.

zHints

•You can check whether the disc has been finalized or

not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 6 above, the

disc has already been finalized.

•To check the disc information, select “Disc

Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press

ENTER. See page 67 for details.

Notes

•Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,

or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the

discs are finalized.

•The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was

recorded on another recorder.

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Disc Setting 10:10 AM

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Disc Format : VR Mode

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Disc Information

Erase All Titles

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

UnfinalizeFinalize

Disc will be finalized.

Do you want to continue ?

CancelOK

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Before DV/D8 Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video

camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If

you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see

“Recording From Another VCR or Similar

Device” on page 54.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the

i.LINK standard. You can connect any other

equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and

record digital signals.

Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital

Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move

on to the section on dubbing. For more

information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on

page 113.

zHint

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

(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing

unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs

(VR mode).

Connecting a Digital Video

Camera to 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/D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward

because the DVD 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/D8 Edit”

functions of this recorder.

See the instruction manual supplied with the

digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes

•The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output

signals.

•You cannot use the DV IN jack when:

–your digital video camera does not work with this

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and

follow the instructions of “Recording From Another

VCR or Similar Device” on page 54.

–the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not

connect a MICROMV format digital video camera

even if it has an i.LINK jack.

–the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

Hookups

DV IN

VCR-DVD recorder

to DV IN

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable

(not supplied)

to DV output

Digital video camera

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DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Dubbing From a DV/D8

Format Tape to a DVD

You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc.

The recorder controls the digital video camera.

You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion,

and stop the tape to select the scenes using the on-

screen menu.

To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8

format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 93.

◆How titles and chapters are created

The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,

and the title is then divided into chapters at either

5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD

Auto Chapter” setting of “Features” in the “Setup”

display.

1Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused discs are automatically formatted. For

the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format

(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a

new disc” on page 47.

4Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into

your digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, your digital

video camera must be set to video playback

mode.

5Press INPUT repeatedly to select “DV.”

6Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see

page 46.

7Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

8Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

9Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

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Recording side facing down

10:10 AM

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Setup

No Disc

Audio 10:10 AM

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Audio (HDMI)

Scan Audio

Surround

DV/D8 Audio Input

Line Audio Input

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: Auto

: On

: Off

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

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Select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press

ENTER.

“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.

Normally select this when dubbing a DV

format tape.

“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.

“Mix”: Records original and additional

sounds.

Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added

a second audio channel when recording with

your digital video camera. For the details, see

page 100.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

Press ORETURN twice.

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Select “DV/D8 Dubbing,” and press

ENTER.

Select “DV/D8 Simple Dubbing,” and

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed

instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the

digital video camera is correctly connected

and its power turned on, and that its mode is

set for dubbing.

Find the dubbing start point on the tape,

and stop or pause playback.

Press </, to select m,x,X,y,H, or

M on the TV screen and press ENTER to

find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.

Press , to select z on the TV screen, and

press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

To stop recording

Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

To turn off the display for DV/D8 dubbing

Press INPUT.

zHint

If “DV Camera Mode” appears on the screen, you can use

z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly

on the recorder.

Notes

•If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,

finalize the disc (page 88).

•You cannot connect more than one piece of digital

video equipment to the recorder.

•You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV/

D8 format tape onto the disc.

•If you record from a DV/D8 format tape with a

soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling

frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound,

or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back

the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

•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.

•Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling

mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).

Audio 10:10 AM

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Audio (HDMI)

Scan Audio

Surround

DV/D8 Audio Input

Line Audio Input

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: Auto

: On

: Off

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Stereo 1

Stereo 2

Mix

Dubbing 10:10 AM

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing 10:10 AM

DV/D8 Simple Dubbing

DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

DV Tape Mode

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape

to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)

You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8

format tape onto a disc with a single press of the

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder

controls the digital video camera for the whole

process, and completes the recording.

1Follow steps 1 to 11 of “Dubbing From a

DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD” (page 91),

and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the

display.

2Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the

recorder.

The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital

video camera and then starts recording the

tape contents from the beginning.

When playback of the tape stops, One Touch

Dubbing ends automatically.

To stop recording

Press x (stop).

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

zHint

You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you

select “DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing” and press ENTER

in step 15 of “Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a

DVD” on page 91. Follow the instructions appearing on

the TV screen.

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

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.

The setup displays are used in the following way.

Note

Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the

setup display settings, and not all of the functions

described may work.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

The “Setup” display appears.

3Select “Clock Set,” “Video,” “Audio,”

“Features,” “Options,” or “Easy Setup,”

and press ENTER.

The selected setup display appears.

Example: “Video” setup

4Select the item you want to set up, and

press ENTER.

Available options for the item appear.

Example: “TV Type”

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Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

10:10 AM

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Setup

No Disc

Video 10:10 AM

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Video (HDMI)

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: 4:3 Letter Box

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Video 10:10 AM

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Video (HDMI)

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: 4:3 Letter Box

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

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Settings and Adjustments

Some items display a dialog box that requires

additional settings.

Example: When “Parental” in “Options”

setup is selected.

5Select an option, and press ENTER.

The currently selected option is displayed

next to the setup item.

Example: When “16:9” is set.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Clock Setting (Clock Set)

The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock

settings for the recorder.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Clock Set,” and press ENTER.

The clock setting display appears.

4Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.

Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM

in sequence. Press </, to select the item to

be set, then press M/m to set the item. The day

of the week is set automatically.

5Press ENTER to start the clock.

10:10 AM

Create the password.

Create the password

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Video 10:10 AM

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Video (HDMI)

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: 16:9

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

2007 Mon01 01

10 : 10 AM

10:10 AM

Clock Set

Set the time and date manually.

Hour Min

AM/PM

Month Day Year

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Video Settings (Video)

The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items

related to the image, such as size and color.

Choose the settings according to the type of TV,

tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Video,” and press ENTER.

The “Video” setup appears with the following

options. 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.

HDMI Resolution

Selects the type of video signals output from the

HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”

(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the

highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the

picture is not clear, unnatural or not to your

satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc

and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also

to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/

projector, etc.

The setting is effective only when you connect a

HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.

Video (HDMI)

Selects the type of output from the HDMI OUT

jack.

The setting is effective only when you connect a

HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.

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.

Video 10:10 AM

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Video (HDMI)

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: 4:3 Letter Box

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Auto Normally, select this.

1920×1080i Sends 1920×1080i video signals.

1280×720P Sends 1280×720p video signals.

720×480P Sends 720×480p video signals.

Y Cb Cr Normally, select this when

connecting to an HDMI device.

RGB Gives brighter colors and deeper

black. Select this if colors are

weak.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

Settings and Adjustments

Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video

signals output from the LINE OUT jacks

(page 15).

This setting is not effective when the recorder

outputs progressive signals.

Picture Control

Selects the picture control for the video signals

output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15).

You can adjust the video signal of DVD or

VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the

recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.

Select the setting that best suits the program you

are watching.

zHint

When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is

recommended.

Progressive

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format

signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction

and high quality image.

Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT jacks (page 17).

Notes

•If you select progressive signals when you connect the

recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in

progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.

In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.” Or, press DVD

in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder, and then

hold down XPAUSE on the recorder for five seconds

or more.

•When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the

“Progressive” setting is set to “On.”

On Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture

appears too dark.

Off Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

by increasing the picture contrast

and the color.

Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture

than “Dynamic 1” by further

increasing the picture contrast

and the color.

Standard Displays a standard picture

(function turned off).

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

and black colors become richer,

and the color contrast is

increased.

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

increasing the black level.

Personal Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”

“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/

</,.

On Sets the recorder to output

progressive signals.

Off Outputs video signals in interlace

format.

Audio Settings (Audio)

The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound

according to the playback and connection

conditions.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

The “Audio” setup appears with the following

options. The default settings are underlined.

Digital Out

The following setup items switch the method of

outputting audio signals when you connect a

component such as an amplifier (receiver) to the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

For connection details, see “Connecting to Your

AV Amplifier (Receiver)” on page 18.

Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital” or

“DTS.”

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.

Note

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not

compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals

will be automatically output, even when “Dolby Digital”

is selected.

◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

Note

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not

compatible with DTS signals, no signal will be output,

regardless of the “DTS” setting.

Audio 10:10 AM

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Audio (HDMI)

Scan Audio

Surround

DV/D8 Audio Input

Line Audio Input

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: Auto

: On

: Off

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

10:10 AM

Dolby Digital

DTS

Digital Out

: 4:3 Letter Box

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

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 or not by making

adjustments to the

“Downmix” item in “Audio”

setup (page 99).

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.

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Settings and Adjustments

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 “A Connecting to audio L/R

jacks” on page 19. This function affects the output

of the following jacks:

–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks

–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when “Dolby

Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 98).

To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn

off the surround settings of this recorder

(page 99).

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) jacks

–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when

“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 98).

Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)

Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT

jack.

Scan Audio (DVDs only)

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Surround

Turns on the surround function to create virtual

rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate

front speakers (page 19).

Notes

•When the playback signal does not contain a signal for

the surround speakers, the surround effects will be

difficult to hear.

•When you select one of the surround modes, turn off

the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier

(receiver).

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.

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.

Auto Normally, select this.

Outputs audio signals

according to the “Dolby

Digital” or “DTS” settings

(page 98).

PCM Converts Dolby Digital or

DTS to PCM.

On Outputs audio signals during

FF1 fast-forward of a DVD

disc with Dolby Digital

soundtracks.

Off No sound is output during

FF1 fast-forward.

Off No surround effect

Surround1 Creates one set of virtual

surround speakers

Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual

surround speakers

Surround3 Creates three sets of virtual

surround speakers

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DV/D8 Audio Input

Note

Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second

audio channel when recording with your digital video

camera.

Line Audio Input

When recording from equipment connected to the

LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks to a DVD disc in

this recorder, select line input audio.

zHint

When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR

mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track

with the connected equipment before recording.

Recording, Set Top Box

Control, and VCR Settings

(Features)

The “Features” setup allows you to make various

settings for recording, playback, and the set top

box control function.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears with the

following options. The default settings are

underlined.

DVD Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into

chapters by inserting chapter markings at

specified intervals. The markings are inserted

while the recording is being made.

Note

Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the

recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an

approximate chapter interval.

Stereo 1 Records original sound only.

Normally select this when

dubbing a DV format tape.

Stereo 2 Records additional audio

only.

Mix Records both original and

additional sounds.

Stereo Records stereo sound only.

Main/Sub Records the two different

soundtracks on DVD-RWs

(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR

mode). You can select either

soundtrack when playing

back the disc.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

5 Min Inserts chapter marks at

approximately 5 minute

intervals.

15 Min Inserts chapter marks at

approximately 15 minute

intervals.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

10:10 AM

DVD Auto Chapter

Format DVD-RW

VCR Function

Synchro Recording

Set Top Box Control

Features

: 5 Min

: VR

: to DVD

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Settings and Adjustments

Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)

Selects the recording format for an unused DVD-

RW, when first inserted.

VCR Function

Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto

Play,” or “Auto Repeat.”

◆ Tape Length

◆ Auto Play

◆ Auto Repeat

Synchro Recording

Set Top Box Control

You can control your cable box/satellite receiver

using the supplied set top box controller. See

“Step 7: Easy Setup” for details. Press ENTER,

and select “On” or “Off.”

When “Set Top Box Control” is set to “On,” you

can make the following settings. Note that when

you change “Set Top Box Control” to “On” or

“Off,” all timer recording settings will be

canceled.

◆ Brand Code

See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code”

(page 121) for the brand code for your cable box

or satellite receiver, and enter the code using the

number buttons and ENTER.

◆ Connections

Selects the connection you used for your cable box

or satellite receiver. Select the connection from

“Line1” or “Line2.”

◆ Ch. Digit lock

Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for

your cable box or satellite receiver.

VR Automatically formats the disc in

VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

T120 For T-120 or shorter length tapes.

T160 For T-160 length tapes.

T180 For T-180 or longer length tapes.

On Starts playback automatically,

when you insert a tape with its

safety tab removed.

Off Turns off the function. You need

to press HPLAY to start

playback, even if you insert a tape

with its safety tab removed.

On Plays back a tape repeatedly. The

VCR rewinds the tape to the

beginning and restarts playback

automatically.

Off Turns off the function.

to DVD Sets the recorder to record

programs from connected

equipment that has a timer

function (such as a satellite tuner)

to a DVD disc.

to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record

programs from connected

equipment that has a timer

function (such as a satellite tuner)

to a VHS tape.

On Turns on the cable box/satellite

receiver control function. See

“Using the cable box/satellite

receiver control function”

(page 12).

Off Turns off the cable box/satellite

receiver control function. Select

this if you do not want to use the

supplied set top box controller.

Off Select this when your cable box or

satellite receiver only accepts a

three or more digit channel

number. Normally select this.

Lock to

2 digits Select this only when your cable

box or satellite receiver only

accepts a two digit channel

number.

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◆ Mode for SET button

Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2” if your cable box or

satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER

button or a SET button etc., after entering the

channel number. If “Mode 1” does not work, try

“Mode 2.” If your cable box or satellite receiver

does not respond to either setting, contact the

manufacturer of the cable box or satellite receiver.

Language, Parental Control

Settings/Factory Settings

(Options)

The “Options” setup allows you to set up other

operational settings.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

The “Options” setup appears with the

following options. The default settings are

underlined.

Language

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆ Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the soundtrack.

When you select “Original,” the language given

priority in the disc is selected.

◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on

the disc.

When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language

changes according to the language you selected

for the soundtrack. See page 120 for an

explanation of the language abbreviations.

Note

If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or

“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of

the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

Off No code is sent when SET is

pressed. Normally select this.

Mode 1 Sends the channel number you

entered.

Mode 2 Sends the channel number you

entered.

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

: DVD 3

10:10 AM

Options

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

1-25

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Settings and Adjustments

Parental (DVD VIDEOs 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.

1After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and

press ENTER.

•If you have not entered a password, the

display for registering a new password

appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number

buttons.

The display for confirming the password

appears.

Re-enter the password.

•When you have already registered a

password, the display for entering the

password appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number

buttons.

2Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Rating Level” are

displayed.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

3Select the level, and press ENTER.

The Parental setting is complete.

•To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set

“Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.

•To change the password, select “Change

Password” in step 2, and press ENTER. When

the display for registering a password appears,

enter a new four-digit password using the

number buttons.

zHint

If you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and re-

enter.

Notes

•If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” of

“Options” in the “Setup” display.

•Playback of discs without the Parental Control function

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.

Front Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

10:10 AM

Create the password.

Create the password

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

10:10 AM

Confirm the password.

Create the password

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

10:10 AM

Enter your password.

Enter your password

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Auto Adjusts to low lighting when

power is off.

Bright Maintains bright lighting

when power is off.

Dimmer Maintains low lighting

regardless of whether power

is on or off.

Off Turns off the lighting when

power is off. Maintains the

lighting when power is on.

Rating Level

Change Password

: On: Level 8 (Adults)

10:10 AM

Parental

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Dubbing

Off

Level 8 (Adults)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

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Command Mode

Changes the command mode of this recorder if

other DVD equipment is assigned the same

command mode. Be sure to match the command

mode of the supplied remote to the setting made

here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD

player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on

page 22.

Factory Setting

Allows you to return the setup settings to their

default settings. Note that all of your previous

settings will be lost.

1After step 3 on page 102, select “Factory

Setting,” and press ENTER.

2Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The setup settings return to their default

settings.

3Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

The power automatically turns off and then on

again, and the recorder is reset to the factory

settings.

When the “Easy Setup” display appears,

follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 23) from step 4.

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the Easy Setup program.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

5Follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 23) from step 5.

DVD 1 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts

with other DVD equipment.

DVD 2 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts

with other DVD equipment.

DVD 3 The default command mode

of the recorder.

10:10 AM

Easy Setup

Follow the guide to make initial settings.

Before you start,

Check that you have made all necessary connections.

Start Cancel

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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 all connecting cords securely.

,The connecting cords are damaged.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 12).

,Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to

“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorder

appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and

switch the input selector on your TV so that the

signal from the recorder appears on the TV

screen.

,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

even though your TV cannot accept the

progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive”

to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 97), or press

DVD in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder

and then hold down X PAUSE on the recorder

for five seconds or more.

,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, set “Progressive” to “Off” in

“Video” setup (page 97), or press DVD in stop

mode to operate the DVD recorder and then hold

down X PAUSE on the recorder for five seconds

or more.

There is no picture or the picture noise appears

when connected to the DV IN jack.

,Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off

and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the

i.LINK cable again.

There is no picture or the picture noise appears

when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

,Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off

and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the

HDMI cord again.

,If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,

changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the

“Video” setup may solve the problem (page 96).

Connect the TV and the recorder using a video

jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the

TV’s input to the connected video input so that

you can see the on-screen displays. Change the

“HDMI Resolution” setting in the “Video” setup,

and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the

picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and

try other options.

,The recorder is connected to an input device that

is not HDCP compliant (page 16).

The channel on the cable box/satellite receiver

has been changed.

,The set top box controller is connected and “Set

Top Box Control” is set to “On.” Check the “Set

Top Box Control” settings in “Features” setup

(page 101).

The picture from equipment connected to the

recorder’s input jack does not appear on the

screen.

,If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN

jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by

pressing INPUT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN

jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display

by pressing INPUT.

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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.

,Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup to fit the aspect

ratio of your TV (page 96).

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.

,Re-connect all connections securely.

,The connecting cord is damaged.

,The input source setting on the amplifier or the

connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

,The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,

slow motion, or pause mode.

,If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup

settings (page 98).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

,Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off

and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the

HDMI cord again.

,The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI

device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).

,The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT

jack does not conform to the audio signal format.

Sound is noisy.

,When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise

will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or

AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 37).

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 “Wide

Range” (page 99).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or

played.

,If you have connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio

track for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR

mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” in

“Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 98).

,When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs

(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set “Line

Audio Input” in “Audio” setup to “Stereo.”

DVD Playback

The disc does not play.

,The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the

labeled side facing up.

,The disc is not correctly inserted.

,Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on

for about half an hour until the moisture

evaporates.

,If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not

finalized (page 88).

The disc does not start playback from the

beginning.

,Resume play was activated (page 38).

,You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or

DVD menu automatically appears on the TV

screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to

start playback.

The recorder starts playing the disc

automatically.

,The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically.

,If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

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Additional Information

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.

,While the recorder is reading disc information,

playback operations will not work.

The language for the soundtrack cannot be

changed.

,Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc

being played.

,The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the soundtrack.

,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 subtitles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The angles cannot be changed.

,Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

,You are trying to change the angles when “ ”

does not appear in the front panel display

(page 36).

,The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.

,Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s

menu.

,The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played.

,The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/

Level 2.

,The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3.”

,The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it

has the extension “.MP3.”

,The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

,The recorder cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

,When playing a disc containing JPEG image

files, “Photo” is selected (page 41).

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

,The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format

that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.

,The JPEG image file does not have the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

,The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it

has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”

,The length or width of the image is more than

4,720 dots.

,When playing a disc containing MP3 audio

tracks, “Music” is selected (page 42).

The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG

image folder/file is not correctly displayed.

,The recorder can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as

asterisks.

DVD 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

zREC is pressed.

,Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from

the front panel display.

Nothing was recorded even though the timer

setting is set correctly.

,There was a power failure during recording.

,Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC

outlet, and connect it again.

,The program contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

,The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the

first program has finished. If the programs start

at the same time, the program listed first in the

menu has priority (page 50).

,There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.

,There is not enough disc space for the recording.

,The connected cable box/satellite receiver was

turned off.

,The set top box controller was incorrectly

connected (page 12).

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,The settings in “Set Top Box Control” in

“Features” setup have been changed (page 101).

Recording does not stop immediately after

xSTOP is pressed.

,It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input

disc data before recording can stop.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start

from the beginning.

,There was a power failure during recording.

,The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a

power failure that lasted for more than 30

minutes. Reset the clock (page 95).

,The channel or input changed from the one you

are recording.

,The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the

first program has finished. If the programs start

at the same time, the program listed first in the

menu has priority (page 50).

,There is not enough disc space for the recording.

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is

set.

,Insert a recordable disc (page 30).

,The disc does not have any space for recording.

,The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

,The disc is protected (page 67).

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after

Synchro-Recording is set.

,Insert a recordable disc (page 30).

,Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.

,The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

,The disc is protected (page 67).

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.

VCR Playback

The playback picture does not appear on the TV

screen.

Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.

If a monitor is used, set it to video input.

The picture is not clear.

,Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–

button.

,The video heads are dirty (see page 111). Clean

the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning

cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not

available in your area, have the heads cleaned at

your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee

will be charged). Do not use a commercially

available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may

damage the video heads.

,The video heads may have to be replaced.

Consult your local Sony dealer for more

information.

,The tape is defective.

The picture rolls vertically during picture

search.

,Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or

monitor.

The picture has no sound.

,The tape is defective.

,Check the audio cord connection.

A tape cannot be inserted.

,Check that a tape is not already in the tape

compartment.

VCR Recording

The channel cannot be changed from the one

you are recording.

,Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

No TV program appears on the TV screen.

Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.

If a monitor is used, set it to video input.

The tape starts playing as soon as it is

inserted.

,The safety tab has been removed. To record on

this tape, cover the tab hole.

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The tape is ejected when zREC is pressed.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

Nothing happens when zREC is pressed.

,Make sure the tape is not at its end.

VCR Timer recording

The timer does not operate.

,Check that the clock is correctly set.

,Make sure a tape has been inserted.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

,Make sure the tape is not at its end.

,Make sure a program has been set for timer

recording.

,Make sure the timer settings are set for a future

time.

,Check that the cable box is turned on.

,“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the

recorder is disconnected from the wall outlet for

more than 30 minutes. Reset the clock and timer.

,Turn the power off and unplug the AC power

cord.

,The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the

first program has finished. If the programs start

at the same time, the program listed first in the

menu has priority (page 79).

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is

set.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after

Synchro-Recording is set.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

Display

Menus or displays do not appear on the

screen.

,While the recorder is reading disc information,

the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or

information display will not appear.

“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.

,Set the clock again (page 95).

The c indicator is flashing.

,The disc does not have any space for recording.

,Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety

tab in place inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

,Since the recording mode for recorded titles is

calculated after sampling the recorded data

during playback, it may be displayed differently

from the mode you selected when recording.

However, the actual recording itself is correctly

made in the selected mode.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

,Batteries are weak.

,The remote is too far from the recorder.

,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 22).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

,The same command mode is set for both the

Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command

mode for the recorder (page 22).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

,Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the

recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY

DVD” appears in the front panel display.

,When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and

wait until the clock appears in the front panel

display. Then, unplug the recorder and after

leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

The disc tray does not open after you press

ZOPEN/CLOSE.

,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.

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“Cannot record because of high temperature.”

appears on the TV screen.

,Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is

not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait

until the clock appears in the front panel display,

and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the

recorder off for a while, then re-connect the

power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.

“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel

display.

,The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 38).

Control by AV mouse is not possible.

,Some satellite receivers may not support AV

mouse.

The Set Top Box Control function does not

work.

,Turn on the recorder.

Notes About This Recorder

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, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners

(including wet or spray types). These may

cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts

may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

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 disc/lens cleaners, or

anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•Do not use the following discs.

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Additional Information

–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.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video

heads

When the video heads are dirty, the picture is

distorted or the tape cannot be played.

Clean the video heads using a Sony video head

cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not

available in your area, have the heads cleaned at

your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee

will be charged). Do not use a commercially

available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may

damage the video heads.

Specifications

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[VCR section]

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (13/8inches/s)

EP: 11.12 mm/s (7/16 inches/s)

LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s),

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 2 min (with T-120 tape)

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs in total (max.)

initial

contamination terminal

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Additional Information

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 pieces of 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 90.

The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-

SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack

will not accept MICROMV signals from

equipment such as a MICROMV digital video

camera with an i.LINK jack.

For further precautions, see the notes on page 90.

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/D8 dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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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.

AA (open/close) button (35, 47, 91)

B"/1 (on/standby) switch (23)

CDisc tray (35, 47, 91)

DDVD t button (85)

TVIDEO button (84)

ETape compartment (69, 76)

FA (eject) button (69)

GzREC (record) button (47, 76)

Hm/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons

(37)

IH (play) button (35, 69)

X (pause) button (36, 47, 71, 76)

x (stop) button (35, 47, 69, 76)

JSELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 47, 69,

76)

K (remote sensor) (21)

LFront panel display (45, 73)

MHDMI indicator (16)

NSYNCHRO REC indicator (51, 80)

OCHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons*1*2

(47, 70, 76)

PONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (93)

QDV IN jack (90)

RLINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L

(MONO)/R) jacks (27)

*1 The CHANNEL/TRACKING + button has a tactile

dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

*2 The CHANNEL +/– buttons are used for channel

selection when the set top box control is turned on

(page 12).

Open the

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Remote

For DVD functions

AZOPEN/CLOSE button (35, 47, 91)

BDVD button (35, 47)

CNumber buttons*1 (36)

SET button (102)

DANGLE button (36)

ETOP MENU button (35)

MENU button (35)

FDISPLAY button (44)

GM/m/</,/ENTER button (23)

HORETURN button (23)

I.PREV (previous)/> NEXT

buttons (36)

J REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons

(36)

Km/M (search) buttons (36)

LCLEAR button (103)

MXPAUSE button (47)

NzREC (record) button (47)

O?/1 (on/standby) switch (23)

PCH (channel) +/– button*1*2 (12, 47)

QINPUT button (47, 54, 91)

RTIME/TEXT button (45)

SAUDIO button*1 (36)

SUBTITLE button (36)

TSYSTEM MENU button (10)

TITLE LIST button (39, 57)

TIMER button (49)

UORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (39, 57)

VOPTIONS button (40)

WHPLAY button*1 (35)

XxSTOP button (35, 47)

YREC MODE button (47, 91)

ZSYNCHRO REC button (51)

wj TV buttons

•?/1 (on/standby) switch (21)

•INPUT button (21)

•CH (channel) +/– button*1 (21)

•VOL (volume) +/– button (21)

•DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21)

*1 Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and HPLAY buttons

have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

*2 The CH +/– button are used for channel selection

when the set top box control is turned on (page 12).

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For VCR functions AZOPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (69)

BNumber buttons*1 (76)

SET button (102)

CSYSTEM MENU button (10)

DDISPLAY button (73)

EORETURN button (23)

F.PREV (previous)/> NEXT

buttons (71)

G (search) buttons (71)

HCLEAR button (69)

IXPAUSE button (71, 76)

JzREC (record) button (76)

K?/1 (on/standby) switch (23)

LVIDEO button (69, 76)

MCH (channel)/TRACKING +/– button*1*2

(12, 70, 76)

NINPUT button (76)

OTIME/TEXT button (73)

PAUDIO button*1 (74)

QTIMER button (78)

RM/m/</,/ENTER button (23)

SOPTIONS button (72)

T REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons

(71)

UHPLAY button*1 (69)

VxSTOP button (69, 76)

WREC MODE button (76)

XSYNCHRO REC button (80)

YTV buttons

•?/1 (on/standby) switch (21)

•INPUT button (21)

•CH (channel) +/– button*1 (21)

•VOL (volume) +/– button (21)

•DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21)

*1 Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and HPLAY buttons

have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

*2 The CH +/– button are used for channel selection

when the set top box control is turned on (page 12).

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Front panel display

ADVD playing/recording status

BDisc type/recording format

CAudio signal indicators

DSTEREO indicator (74)

EVIDEO playing/recording status

FTape indicator

GTimer indicator

HDisplays the following (45, 73):

•Playing time/remaining time

•Current title/chapter/track/index number

•Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

•Channel

I (angle) indicator (36)

JDisc indicator

Rear panel

AAUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18)

BSET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (13)

CHDMI OUT jack (16)

DDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/

OPTICAL) jacks (18)

ECOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

jacks (17)

FS VIDEO OUT jack (15)

GLINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(13)

HLINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(15, 17)

DVD RW VR VCD VIDEO

STEREO

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

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Glossary

Chapter (page 40)

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.

Copy protection signals (page 47)

Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.

These signals are included in some software or TV

programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

Dolby Digital (page 98)

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.

DTS (page 98)

Digital audio compression technology by DTS,

Inc. 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+RW (page 30)

A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and

rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording

format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO

format.

DVD-RW (page 30)

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+R (page 30)

A DVD+R (read “plus 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-R (page 30)

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. The DVD-R 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 VIDEO (page 33)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving

pictures on a disc the same diameter 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 17 GB.

The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which

is a worldwide standard 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 on the DVD.

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Additional Information

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

(page 16)

HDMI is an interface that supports both video and

audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI

connection carries standard to high definition

video signals and multi-channel audio signals to

AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in

digital form without degradation.

The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-

bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy

protection technology that incorporates coding

technology for digital video signals.

Interlace format

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.

Original (page 56)

Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR

mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Erasing original

titles frees up disc space on DVD-RWs.

Playlist (page 56)

Playback information created from the actual

recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R

(VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as

they are, and contains only the information needed

to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very

little disc space.

Progressive format (page 97)

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 40)

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 40)

Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of

a song).

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DVD Audio/Subtitle

Language

When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of

the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated

as follows. See page 102 to change the audio track

or subtitle.

Abbreviation Language

ARA Arabic

BUL Bulgarian

CHI Chinese

CRO Croatian

CZE Czech

DAN Danish

DEU German

ENG English

ESP Spanish

FIN Finish

FRA French

GRE Greek

HUN Hungarian

IDN Indonesian

IND Hindi

ISL Icelandic

ITA Italian

IWR Hebrew

JPN Japanese

KOR Korean

MAL Malay

NLD Dutch

NOR Norwegian

POL Polish

POR Portuguese

RUS Russian

SVE Swedish

THA Thai

TUR Turkish

VIE Vietnamese

ZAF Afrikaans

Abbreviation Language

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Additional Information

Cable Box/Satellite

Receiver Brand Code

When you want to use the set top box control

function, find the brand code number of your cable

box/satellite receiver from the list and enter it in

step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23).

If more than one code number is listed, try

entering them one at a time until you find the one

that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.

Cable box brand Code number

3M 0033

ABC 0003, 0007, 0011, 0017,

0008, 0014, 0001, 0013,

0206, 0047, 0237, 0033

Accuphase 0003, 0007, 0013, 0047,

0001, 0011, 0017, 0014,

0206

Acorn 1102, 0237

Action 0237

Active 0237, 1102

Aim 0015

Allegro 0315, 0153

Amark 0008, 0277, 0144, 0056

American 0060

Americast 0899

Antronix 0207, 0022

Anvision 0211, 0111

Apache 0770

Arbatron 0014, 0011, 0003, 0476

Archer 0153, 0022, 0207, 0039,

0797, 0237, 0260

ASE 1080

Auna 1269

BBT 0267

BCC 0276

Belcor 0056, 0022

Bell & Howell 0014

Bell Atlantic 0641

Bell South 0899

Bestlink 0303

Betavue 0022

British Telecom 0003

BVS 0641

Cable Healthcare 0769, 0058

Cable Star 0056

Cabletenna 0022, 0039

Cableview 0022

Century 0153, 0618, 0008, 0315

Citation 0017

Citizen 0153, 0315, 0078, 0242

Clearmaster 0883

ClearMax 0883, 1247

Colour Voice 0031, 0025

Comband 0233, 0232

Comtec 0274

Comtronics 0060, 0040

Comtronics Eagle 0040, 0060

Contec 0019

Coolmax 0883

Curtis Mathes 0015, 0242

Dae Ryung Eagle 0008

Daeryung 0008, 0877, 0477, 0277,

1877

Diamond 0035

Digeo 1476

Digi 0637

Director 0476

Dumont 0637

Eagle Comtronics 0060, 0028

Eastern 0002, 0274, 0418

Electricord 0078

Emerson 0797, 0303, 0015, 0014

Everquest 0040, 0015

Focus 0400

Fosgate 0276

Fujitsu 0246

Funai 0248, 0019

FutureVision 0649

Cable box brand Code number

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Garrard 0153

Gateway 0764

GC Electronics0207, 0056, 0330, 0016,

0040, 0077, 0030

GE 0232, 0233, 0144, 0021

Gemini 0015, 0070, 0057, 0242,

0014, 0797, 0013, 0400

General Instrument 0476, 0011, 0014, 0098,

0810, 0024, 0003, 0015,

0276

GHZ 0078

Gibraltar 0003

Global 1327

GMI 0069, 0057, 0015, 0797

GoldStar 0144, 0040

Goodmind 0770, 0797

Gradiente1136

Hamlin 0020, 0009, 0034, 0259,

0015, 0273, 0206

Healthway Interactive 0058, 1020, 1015, 0769

Hitachi 0011, 0154, 0009, 0008,

0003, 0033, 0014, 0255

Houston Tracker 0011

Hwalin 0303

Hytek 0007

IBM 0670

IEEC 1018

Interbuy 0274

IPC Guest Services 0893

Jasco 0315, 0153, 0015

Jebsee 0014, 0400

Jerrold 0003, 0014, 0276, 0011,

0012, 0020, 0024, 0015,

0047, 0098, 0476, 0031,

0029, 0111, 0032, 0054,

0810, 0028

Kuang Yu 0024

Leon 0069, 0015

LG 0040, 0144

Linsay 0440

Macom 0033

Cable box brand Code number

Maestro 0812

Magnavox 0797, 0027, 0032, 0334,

0069

Millennium 0618, 0153

Memorex 0000

Mitsubishi 0003

Motorola 0476, 0276, 1476, 0810,

1376, 1254, 0400, 1106

Movie Time 0156, 0078, 0063, 0203

MS 0069, 0015, 1018, 0303

MultiVision 0012

Myrio 1117

NET 0274

Next Level 0764, 1316, 1315, 1314

Nexus 0770

Northcoast 0671, 0314

Nova Vision 0277, 0008

Novabeam 0277

Novaplex 0618, 0277, 0017, 0008

NSC 0156, 0070, 0203, 0063,

0400, 0012, 0618, 0022,

0637, 0010, 0044

Oak 0007, 0019, 0303, 0248,

0017

Omega 0015

Omniview 0371

Optimus 0021

Pace 0237

Pacific Bell 0843

Panasonic 0107, 0021, 0144, 0008,

0124, 0307, 0000, 0040

Panther 0637

Paragon 0000, 0525, 0008

Penney 0637, 0000

Philips 0025, 0031, 0290, 0027,

0030, 0153, 0060, 0242,

0028, 0334, 0211, 0029,

0259, 0307, 0652, 0013,

0069, 0649, 0255, 0305,

0032, 0111, 0317

Pioneer 0144, 0023, 0533, 1877,

0877, 0260

Cable box brand Code number

123

Additional Information

Popular Mechanics 0400

Prelude 0770

Prism 0012, 0013, 0059

Protelcon 0786

Pulsar 0000, 0040

Quasar 0000

Quest 0144, 0020

R Line 0040

RadioShack 0883, 0015, 0315, 0303,

0797

Rampage 0255

Ranger 1247

RCA 0021, 0060, 0797, 0047,

1256, 0843

Realistic 0207, 0153

Recoton 0153, 0400

Regal 0259, 0020, 0273, 0279,

0276

Regency 0002, 0020, 0682

Rembrandt 0070, 0153, 0040, 0022,

0011

RK 0304, 0306, 0479

Runco 0000

Samsung 0040, 0144, 0023, 0003,

0070, 0000

Sasktel 1737

Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0277, 0017, 0006,

0237, 0025, 0477, 0207,

0877, 0003, 0012, 0000,

0021, 1877

Seam 0510

Sears 0510

Sejin 1265

Siemens 0246

Sigma 0019

Signal 0040, 0015, 0011, 0035

Signature 0011

SkyCable 0112

Skygiant 1091

SL Marx 0040

Cable box brand Code number

Sony 1006

Spectradyne 0769, 0058

Spectravision 0058

Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144

Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155

Starcom 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,

0098, 0305

Stargate 0015, 0040, 0770, 0865,

0797, 0305, 0014

Starquest 0015

StarSight 0542, 0422

Stealth 0274

Stellar One 0807

Storm 1018, 0637

Suena Madritel 1230

Supercable 0276

Supermax 0883

Sylvania 0001

Tandy 0258

Tatung 0097

Teac 1018

Technics 0029

Teknika 0146

Teleavia 0040

TeleCaption 0221

Teleview 0063, 0040

Texscan 0001, 0096, 0010

TFC 0310

Thomson 1256

Timeless 0418, 0274, 0040

Tocom 0012, 0013, 0029, 0019,

0059, 0017

Torx 0003

Toshiba 0000

Trans PX 0303, 0276, 0153, 0315

Trinity 1248

Tristar 0883

TS 0255, 0024, 1018, 0003,

0303

Cable box brand Code number

,continued

1-30E

124

Tusa 0015

TV COMM 0035, 0019

TV Guide 1476

TV86 0063, 0040

Uniden 0022, 0225

Unika 0207, 0153, 0022

United Artists 0007

United Cable0003, 0014, 0011, 0276

Universal 0191, 0078, 0207, 0056,

0022, 0039, 0153, 0077,

0322, 0315

US Electronics 0276, 0008, 0003, 0017

V2 0883

Verizon 0246

Videoway 0250, 0000

VideoWorks 0124

Vidtech 0244

Viewmaster 0883, 0770

Viewstar 0258, 0289, 0060, 0063,

0211, 0027, 0111, 0030,

0121

Vision 0883

Visionetics 1264

Vortex View 0883

WaveMaster 0565

Wiso 0078

Zenith 0000, 0525, 0054, 0017,

0039, 0153, 0060, 0315,

0191, 0899

Zentek 0400

Cable box brand Code number Satellite receiver

brand Code number

AlphaStar 0772

Atlantic Telephone 1333

Bell ExpressVu 0775

Century 0856

Chaparral 0216

Crossdigital 1109

DirecTV 0749, 0566, 0392, 1749,

0099, 1109, 1076, 1442,

1856, 0247, 1142, 1639,

0724, 0639, 0819

Dish Network System 0775, 1005, 1170

Dishpro 0775, 1005

Echostar 0775, 1170, 1005

Expressvu 0775

Galaxis 0863

GE 0566

General Instrument 0361, 0869, 0627

GOI 0775

Gradiente 0856

Hitachi 0819, 0749

Houston Tracker 0775

HTS 0775

Hughes Network Systems 0749, 1749, 1442, 1142

Humax 1176, 1359, 1048, 0863,

0283

Innova 0099

Jerrold 0361, 0036, 0627

JVC 0775, 1170

Magnavox 0722, 0724

McIntosh 0869

Memorex 0724

Mitsubishi 0749

Motorola 0869

NEC 1270, 0496, 0499, 0507,

0508

Netsat 0099

Next Level 0869

Optimus 0724

Panasonic 0247, 0701

125

Additional Information

Paysat 0724

Philips 1076, 0099, 1142, 0724,

0722, 0749, 1442, 1749,

0856, 0775

Primestar 0361, 0627, 0869

Proscan 0392, 0566

QNS 1367

RadioShack 0869

RCA 0566, 0392, 0143, 0855

Samsung 1109, 1276

Sky 0856, 0099, 1856

Sony 0639, 1639

Star Choice 0869

Star Trak 0869, 0772

Thomson 0566, 0392

Tivo 1142, 1442

Toshiba 0790, 0749, 1749, 1285

UEC 1333, 1358

Uniden 0724, 0722

Video Cipher II Plus 0361

Zenith 0856, 1856

Satellite receiver

brand Code number

126

Index

Words in quotations appear in

the on-screen displays.

Numerics

16:9 25,96

4:3 Letter Box 25,96

4:3 Pan Scan 25,96

“A-B Erase” 58

“Add” 64,65

ADVANCE 36,71

ANGLE 36

AUDIO 36,74

“Audio” 102

“Audio (HDMI)” 99

Audio cords 18

“Audio DRC” 99

Audio settings 98

“Auto Play” 101

“Auto Repeat” 101

Batteries 21

“Black Level” 97

“Brand Code” 101

Cable box 13

Cable box brand 121

Cable box brand code 121

“Ch. Digit lock” 101

Changing or canceling timer

settings (Timer List) 53,81

Chapter 118

“Chapter Erase” 58

“Check” 63

Child Lock 38

Cleaning discs 110

Cleaning the video heads 111

CLEAR 69

Clock Set settings 95

“Combine Titles” 64

“Command Mode” 22,104

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connecting

the cable box/satellite

receiver 12

to your AV/amplifier

(receiver) 18

to your TV 15

“Connections” 101

Controlling a Sony TV with

the remote 21

“Copy” 66

Copy protection 47,118

Copy-Free 47

Copy-Never 47

Copy-Once 47

Counter 69

CPRM 30

“Create Dubbing List” 87

“Create Playlist” 62

Creating chapters 49

“Digital Out” 98

“Disc Finalize” 67,89

“Disc Format” 67

“Disc Information” 67

“Disc Menu” 102

“Disc Name” 67

“Disc Protect” 67

“Disc Setting” 67,89

Disc types 30

Display

front panel display 117

Setup Display 94

“Divide Title” 59,63

Dolby Digital 25,98,118

“Downmix” 99

DTS 25,37,98,118

“Dubbing” 84,86

“DV/D8 Audio Input” 92,

100

“DV/D8 Dubbing” 92

“DV/D8 One Touch

Dubbing” 93

“DV/D8 Simple Dubbing” 92

“DVD Auto Chapter” 100

DVD Editing 56

DVD VIDEO 33,118

DVD+R 30,118

DVD+R DL 30

DVD+RW 30,118

DVD-R 30,118

DVD-RAM 33

DVD-RW 30,118

Easy Setup 104

“Edit” 53,82

“Edit Playlist” 63

“Edit Scene” 63

Enter characters 60

EP mode 76

“Erase” 53,58,82

“Erase All Titles” 67

“Factory Setting” 104

Fast forward 37,71

Fast reverse 37,71

Feature settings 100

Finalizing 88

“Format DVD-RW” 101

Formatting 47,67

“Front Display” 103

Front panel 114

Front panel display 117

Handling discs 110

HDMI 16,119

“HDMI Resolution” 96

i.LINK 90,113

INPUT 48,76,91

Interlace format 119

JPEG image files 42

“Language” 102

Language abbreviation 120

LINE 1 IN 13

LINE 2 IN 27

127

“Line Audio Input” 51,55,

100

MENU 35

Top menu 35

“Mode for SET button” 102

“Modify” 64

“Move” 65

MP3 audio tracks 41

NEXT 36,71

Number buttons 40

One Touch Dubbing 93

On-screen display

OPTIONS menu 11

Setup Display 94

Sub-menu 11

System Menu 10

OPTIONS 11

Options settings 102

Original 39,119

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 39,

“OSD” language 24,102

“Parental” 103

Parental Control 38

Parts and controls 114

PAUSE 37,48,71,76

PBC 38

“Picture Control” 97

PLAY 35,69

Playable discs 33

Playback 35,69

JPEG image files 42

MP3 audio tracks 41

Resume Play 38

Slow-motion play 37,71

Playlist 39,61,119

Power cord 20

PREV 36,71

Program Dubbing 86

“Progressive” 97

Progressive format 119

“Protect” 58

Quick Timer 48,76

Rear panel 117

REC 48,76

REC MODE 48,76

Recording 46,75

recordable discs 30

recording format 30

recording mode 46

tape speed 75

Recording mode 46,75

Recording time 46,49

Region code 34

Remaining time 44,77

Remote 21,115

REPLAY 36,71

Resetting 104

Resume Play 38

Rotate 42

Safety tab 75

Satellite receiver 13

Satellite receiver brand code

124

“Scan Audio” 38,99

“Scene Dubbing” 87

Searching

for “Chapter” 40

for “Title” 40

for “Track” 40

Time Search 40

Set top box control 12,24,

101

Set top box controller 12,26

Settings 94

Setup Display 94

“Simple Dubbing” 86

Slide show 42,43

SP mode 76

STOP 35,48,69,76

Sub-menu 11

SUBTITLE 36

“Subtitle” 102

“Surround” 99

SYNCHRO REC 52,80

“Synchro Recording” 52,80,

101

System Menu 10

“Tape Length” 101

Tape speed 75

TIME/TEXT 45,73

TIMER 50,78

Timer List 53,81

Timer recording 49,78

change or cancel 53,81

Title 119

“Title Dubbing” 87

“Title Erase” 58,63

TITLE LIST 39,57

Title List 39

“Title Name” 58,63

TOP MENU 35

Track 119

TRACKING 70

Tracking adjustment 70

Troubleshooting 105

“TV Type” 96

“Unfinalize” 89

Unrecordable pictures 47

“VCR Function” 101

“Video (HDMI)” 96

VIDEO CD 33

Video mode 30

Video settings 96

VR mode 30

Zoom 42

2-1

RDR-VX525

2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

2-1 CABINET AND PCB

Fig. 2-1 Cabinet Top Removal

Fig. 2-2 Bottom Cover Removal

2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal

2-1-2 Bottom Cover Removal

2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal

Fig. 2-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal

2-1-4 Function PCB Removal

Fig. 2-4 Function PCB Removal

(Bottom View)

1REMOVE 8 SCREWS

2RELEASE 2 HOOKS

2 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

(Bottom View)

1 RELEASE 2 HOOKS

1REMOVE 1 SCREW

3Lift up the Cabinet Top

in the direction of arrow

2REMOVE

8 SCREWS

1REMOVE

1 SCREW

1 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

(Top View)

2-2

Fig. 2-5 Chassis Removal

2-1-5 Chassis Removal

2-1-6 VCR Main PCB Removal

Fig. 2-6 VCR Main PCB Removal

2REMOVE 4 SCREWS

5REMOVE 5 SCREWS

4REMOVE 6

SCREWS

1REMOVE 2 SCREWS

3REMOVE 4 SCREWS

DVD DECK

DVD MAIN PCB

VCR DECK

VCR MAIN PCB

FRONT JACK PCB

DV JACK PCB

FUNCTION PCB

SHIELD LOADER

1 REMOVE 4 SCREWS

2-3

Fig. 2-7 Circuit Board Locations

2-2 CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATIONS

VCR MAIN PCB

FUNCTION PCB

DVD MAIN PCB

DV JACK PCB

FRONT JACK PCB

2-4

2-3 VCR DECK PARTS LOCATIONS

2-3-1 Top View

Fig. 2-8 Top parts Location-1

1GEAR FL CAM

2ASS’Y MOTOR LOADING

3ASS’Y LEVER ARM

4ASS’Y HOLDER CASSETTE

5LEVER FL DOOR

6SLIDER FL DRIVE

3456

2-5

Fig. 2-9 Top Parts Location-2

1FE HEAD

2ASS’Y CYLINDER

3ASS’Y ACE HEAD

4ASS’Y LEVER UNIT PINCH

5ASS’Y LEVER #9 GUIDE

6ASS’Y LEVER TENSION

7ASS’Y BAND BRAKE

8DISK S REEL

9ASS’Y LEVER S BRAKE

0GEAR IDLE

qa LEVER IDLE

qs ASS’Y LEVER T BRAKE

qd DISK T REEL

6789 qa0qs qd

2-6

2-3-2 Bottom View

Fig. 2-10 Bottom Parts Location

1GEAR JOINT 1

2GEAR JOINT 2

3BRAKET GEAR

4ASS’Y MOTOR CAPSTAN

5ASS’Y LEVER T LOAD

6GEAR LOADING DRIVE

7ASS’Y LEVER S LOAD

8ASS’Y CLUTCH

9BELT PULLEY

0SLIDER CAM

123

4567

2-7

2-4 VCR DECK

2-4-1 Ass’y Holder Cassette Removal

1) Pull the Ass’y Holder Cassette 1 to the eject position.

2) Pull the Ass’y Holder Cassette 1 as grasping the Ass’y Holder

Cassette 1 and Lever Lock2 in the same time to release hooking

from Main Base until the Boss [A] of Ass’y Holder Cassette 1

is taken out from the Rail [B].

3) Lift the Ass’y Holder Cassette 1, in this time, you have to grasp

the Lever Lock 2 Continuously until the Ass’y Holder Cassette

1 is taken out completely.

Note: Be sure to insert Lever Lock 2 in the direction of “A” to

prevent separation and breakage of the Lever Lock 2 at

disassembling and reassembling.

Fig. 2-11 Ass’y Holder Cassette Removal

2-4-2 Ass’y Lever Arm Removal

1) Push the hole “A” in the direction of arrow “B” use the pin.(about

Dia. 2.5)

2) Pull out the Ass’y Lever Arm 1 from the Boss of Main Base.

3) Remove the Ass’y Lever Arm 1 in the direction of arrow “C”.

Fig. 2-12 Ass’y Lever Arm Removal

"A"

1 ASS'Y HOLDER

CASSETTEE

BOSS [A]

2 LEVER LOCK

RAIL [B]

HOLE "A"

1 ASS'Y LEVER ARM

"C"

"B"

2-8

2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal

1) Pull the Slider FL Drive 1 to the front direction.

2) Remove the Slider FL Drive 1 in the direction of arrow. (Refer

to Fig. 2-14)

3) Remove the Gear FL cam 2.

Note: When reinstalling be sure to reassemble Slider FL drive 1

after you insert the Boss of Lever ARM-R in Groove of Slider FL

drive 1.

Assembly: Align the Gear FL Cam 2 with the Gear worm wheel

Post as shown drawing.

(Refer to Timing point)

Fig. 2-14 Slider FL Drive Removal

Fig. 2-15 Gear FL Cam, Gear Worm

2-4-3 Lever FL Door Removal

1) Release the Lever FL Door 2 and Remove the Slider FL Drive

1 in the direction of arrow “A”.

Fig. 2-13 Lever FL Door Removal

"B" "C"

"A"

2LEVER FL DOOR

1SLIDER FL DRIVE

1 SLIDER FL DRIVE

2 GEAR FL CAM

2GEAR FL CAM

GEAR WORM WHEEL

POST

TIMING POINT

2-9

3CONNECTOR

W AFER

1 CABLE FLAT

2CONNECTOR W AFER

2-4-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal

1) Remove the Gear Worm Wheel 1.

Fig. 2-16 Gear Worm Wheel Removal

2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal

1) Remove the Drum connecting part of Cable Flat 1 from

Connector Wafer 2, 3.

Fig. 2-17 Cable Flat Removal

1GEAR WORM WHEEL

2-10

4 GEAR

JOINT 1

3 GEAR JOINT 2

1 SCREW

BRACKET GEAR

2-4-7 Ass’y Motor Loading Removal

1) Remove the Screw 1.

2) Remove the Ass’y Motor Loading 2.

Fig.2-18 Ass’y Motor Loading Removal

2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal

1) Remove the Screw 1.

2) Remove the Bracket Gear 2.

3) Remove the Gear Joint 2 3.

4) Remove the Gear Joint 1 4.

Assembly:

1) Be sure to align dot mark of Gear Joint 1 1 with dot mark of

Gear Joint 2 2 as shown Fig 2-20.

(Refer to Timing point 1)

2) Confirm the Timing Point 2 of the Gear Joint 2 2 and Slider

Cam 3.

Fig. 2-19 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 1, 2 Removal

Fig. 2-20 Gear Joint 1, 2 Assembly

2 ASS'Y MOTOR

1 SCREW

TIMING POINT 1 TIMING POINT 2

1 GEAR JOINT 1

2 GEAR JOINT 2

3 SLIDER CAM

2-11

2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Removal

1) Remove the Belt Pulley. (Refer to Fig. 2-38)

2) Remove the Gear Loading Drive 1 after releasing Hook [A] in

the direction arrow as shown in detail drawing.

3) Remove the Slider Cam 2.

4) Remove the Ass’y Lever Load S 3 & Ass’y Lever Load T 4.

Fig. 2-21 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever T, S Load Removal

2-4-10 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Assembly

1) When reinstalling, be sure to align dot of Ass’y Lever Load T

1 with dot of Ass’y Lever Load S 2 as shown in drawing,

(Refer to Timing Point 1).

2) Insert the Pin A, B, C, D into the Slider Cam 3 hole,

3) Be sure to align dot of Ass’y Lever Load T 1 and dot of Gear

Loading Drive 4, (Refer to Timing Point 2).

4) Aline dot of Gear Loading drive 4 with mark of Slider Cam 3

as shown in drawing (Refer to Timing Point 3).

Fig. 2-22 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Ass’y Lever Load S, T Assembly

2LEVER LOAD S

1LEVER LOAD T

PIN A PIN C PIN B

PIN D

3SLIDER CAM

TIMING POINT 2

TIMING POINT 1

TIMING POINT 3

4GEAR LOADING DRIVE

HOOK(A)

1 GEAR LOADING DRIVE

2 SLIDE CAM

4 ASS'Y LEVER LOAD T

3 ASS'Y LEVER

LOAD S

2-12

STOPPER"A"

3 ASS'Y BAND

BRAKE

2 ASS'Y LEVER

TENTION

1 SPRING TENTION

LEVER

MARK[B]

2-4-11 Lever Pinch Drive,

Lever Tension Drive Removal

1) Remove the Lever Pinch Drive 1, Lever Tension Drive 2.

Fig. 2-23 Lever Pinch Drive,

Lever Tension Drive Removal

2-4-12 Ass’y Lever Tension,

Ass’y Band Brake Removal

1) Remove the Ass’y Lever Brake S (Refer to Fig 2-25).

2) Remove the Spring Tension Lever 1.

3) Rotate stopper of Main Base in the direction of arrow “A”.

4) Lift the Ass’y Lever Tension 2 & Ass’y Band brake 3.

Note:

1) When replacing the Ass’y Lever Tension 2, be sure to apply

Grease on the post,

2) Take care not to touch stain on the felt side, and not to be folder

and broken Ass’y Band brake

3) After Ass’y Lever Tension seated, Rotate stopper of Main Base

to the Mark[B].

Fig. 2-24 Ass’y Lever Tension,

Ass’y Band Brake Removal

1 LEVER PINCH DRIVE

2 LEVER TENSION

DRIVE

2-13

2-4-13 Ass’y Lever Brake S, T Removal

1) Release the Hook [A] and the Hook [B], [C] in the direction of

arrow as shown in Fig 2-25.

2) Lift the Ass’y Lever S, T Brake 1, 2 with spring brake 3.

Assembly:

1) Assembly the Ass’y Lever S Brake 1 on the Main Base.

2) Assembly the Ass’y Lever T Brake 2 with spring brake 3.

Note: Take extreme care not to be folded and

transformed Spring Brake at removing or reinstalling.

Fig. 2-25 Ass’y Lever Brake S, T Removal

2-4-14 Ass’y Gear Idle Removal

1) Push the Lever Idle 1 in the direction of arrow “A”, “B”.

2) Lift the Lever Idle 1.

Assembly:

1) Apply oil in two Bosses of Lever Idle 1.

2) Assemble the Gear Idle 2 with the Lever Idle 1.

Note: When replacing the Gear Idle 2, be sure to add oil in the

boss of Lever Idle 1.

Fig. 2-26 Ass’y Gear Idle Removal

HOOK(A)

1 ASS'Y

LEVER S BRAKE

3 SPRING BRAKE

2 ASS'Y LEVER T

BRAKE

HOOK(B)

HOOK(C)

"A"

1 LEVER IDLE

2 GEAR IDLE

HOOK "C"

2 GEAR IDLE

"B"

2-14

2-4-15 Disk S, T Reel Removal

1) Lift the Disk S, T Reel 1, 2.

Fig. 2-27 Disk S, T Reel Removal

2-4-16 Ass’y Holder Clutch Removal

1) Remove the Washer Slit 1.

2) Lift the Ass’y Holder Clutch 2.

Note: When you reinstall Ass’y Holder Clutch.

1) Check the condition of spring as shown in detail A.

2) Don't push Ass’y Holder Clutch down with excessive force Just

insert Holder Clutch Ass’y into post center with dead force and

Rotate it smoothly.

Be sure to confirm that spring is in the slit of Ass’y Gear Center

as shown in detail B.

Fig. 2-28 Ass’y Holder Clutch Removal

1WASHER SLIT

2ASS

Y HOLDER CLUTCH

DETAIL A

<BAD> SPRING <GOOD>

<BAD>

SPRING

<GOOD>

DETAIL B

1 REEL S

2 REEL T

2-15

1 GUIDE CASSETTE DOOR

HOOK [A]

2-4-17 Ass’y Lever Up Down, Ass’y Gear

Center Removal

1) Remove the 2 hooks in the direction of arrow as shown Fig. 2-

29 and lift the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1.

2) Lift the Ass’y Gear Center 2.

Assembly:

1) Insert the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 in the rectangular holes on

Main Base as shown in Fig 2-30.

2) Lift the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 about 35°.

(Refer to Fig 2-30)

3) Insert Ring of the Ass’y Gear Center 2 in the Guide of the

Ass’y Lever Up Down 1.

4) Insert the Ass’y Gear Center 2 in the post on Main Base.

5) Push down the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 for locking of the Hook.

Note:

1) Take care not to separate and sentence does not mark sense.

2) Be sure to confirm that Ring of the Ass’y Gear Center 2 is in

the Guide of the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 after finishing

assembly of Ass’y Lever Up Down 1 and Ass’y Gear Center

Fig. 2-29 Ass’y Lever Up Down Removal

Fig. 2-30 Ass’y Lever Up Down Removal

2-4-18 Guide Cassette Door Removal

1) Lift the Hook [A].

2) Rotate the Guide Cassette Door 1 in the direction of arrow.

Note: After reinstalling the Guide Cassette Door 1 sure the Hook

[A].

Fig. 2-31 Guide Cassette Door Removal

1 ASS'Y LEVER UP DOWN

2 ASS'Y GEAR CENTER

MAIN BASE

ASS'Y LEVER UP DOWN

GUIDE

ASS'Y GEAR CENTER

RING

GEAR

POST

HOOK

2-16

"A"

"B"

2 ASS'Y LEVER #9 GUIDE

1 SPRING #9 GUIDE

2-4-19 Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal

1) Lift the Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch 1.

2) Remove the Plate Joint 2 from Lever Pinch Drive.

3) Remove the Spring Pinch Drive 3.

Note:

1) Take extreme care not to touch the grease on the Roller Pinch.

2) When reinstalling, be sure to apply grease on the post pinch

roller.

Fig. 2-32 Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal

2-4-20 Ass’y Lever #9 Guide Removal

1) Remove the Spring #9 Guide 1.

2) Lift the Ass’y Lever #9 Guide 2 in the direction of arrow “A”.

Note:

1) Take extreme care not to get grease on the tape Guide Post.

2) After reinstalling, check the bottom side of the Post #9 Guide to

the top side of Main Base.

Fig. 2-33 Ass’y Lever #9 Guide Removal

1 ASS'Y LEVER

UNIT PINCH

2 PLATE JOINT

3 SPRING PINCH

DRIVE

2-17

1 SCREW

2ASS'Y HEAD ACE

1 FE HEAD

2-4-21 FE Head Removal

1) Remove the FE Head 1 in the direction of arrow to lift up.

Fig. 2-34 FE Head Removal

2-4-22 Ass’y ACE Head Removal

1) Pull out the FPC from connector of Ass’y ACE Head 2.

2) Remove the screw 1.

3) Lift the Ass’y ACE Head 2.

Fig. 2-35 Ass’y ACE Head Removal

2-18

1 3 SCREWS

PLATE GROUND

DECK

3 ASS'Y CYLINDER

1 ASS'Y

SLIDER S

2 ASS'Y

SLIDER T

2-4-23 Ass’y Slider S, T Removal

1) Move the Ass’y Slider S, T 1, 2 to slot, and then lift it to

remove. (Refer to arrow)

Fig. 2-36 Ass’y Slider S, T Removal

2-4-24 Plate Ground Deck, Ass’y Cylinder Re-

moval

1) Remove the 3 Screws 1.

2) Lift the Plate Ground Deck 2.

3) Lift the Ass’y Cylinder 3.

Assembly:

1) Match the 3 holes in the bottom of Ass’y Cylinder 3 to the 3

holes of Main Base as attending not to drop or knock the Ass’y

Cylinder 3.

2) Tighten the 1 Screw 1.

3) Match the Plate Ground Deck 2 to the Hole of Base Main.

4) Tighten the other 2 Screws 1.

Note:

1) Take care not to touch the Ass’y Cylinder 3 and the tape guide

post at reinstalling.

2) When reinstalling, Don't push down too much on Screw Driver.

Fig. 2-37 Plate Ground Deck, Ass’y Cylinder Removal

2-19

2 BELT PULLEY

1 HOOK CAPSTAN

HOOK

2-4-25 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal

1) Remove the Hook Capstan 1 after realeasing Hook in the

direction arrow as shown in detail drawing.

2) Remove the Belt Pulley 2.

Note: Take extreme care not to get grease on Belt Pulley 2 at

assembling or reassembling.

Fig. 2-38 Belt Pulley Removal

2-4-26 Ass’y Motor Capstan Removal

1) Remove the 3 Screws 1.

2) Remove the Ass’y Motor Capstan 2.

Assembly:

1) Match the 3 holes of Ass’y Motor Capstan 2 to the 3 holes of

Main Base. Be careful not to drop or knock the Ass’y Motor

Capstan 2.

2) Tighten the 3 Screws 1 in the direction of arrow as shown detail

drawing.

Note: After tightening screws, check if there is gap between the

head of screws and the top side of Main Base. There should have no

gap between the head of screws and the top side of Main Base.

After reinstalling, adjusting the tape transport system again.

Fig. 2-39 Ass’y Motor Capstan Removal

2 ASS'Y MOTOR

CAPSTAN

1 3 SCREWS

2-20

1 ASS'Y POST #8 GUIDE

Fig. 2-40 Ass’y Post #8 Guide Removal

2-4-27 Ass’y Post #8 Guide Removal

1) Rotate the Ass’y Post #8 Guide 1 in the direction of arrow to

lift up.

2-4-28 Ass’y Level Head Cleaner Removal

1) Release the Hook 1.

2) Lift the Ass’y Lever Head Cleaner 2.

Fig. 2-41 Ass’y Lever Head Cleaner Removal

2-4-29 How to Eject the Cassette Tape

(If the tape is stuck in the unit)

1) Turn the Gear worm 1 clockwise with screw driver.(Refer to

arrow)

(Other method: Remove the Screw of Ass’y Motor Load,

Separate the Ass’y Motor Load)

Fig. 2-42

2) When Slider S,T are approched in the position of unloading,

rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screw driver

in the hole of frame's bottom in order to wind the unwinded

tape.

(Refer to Fig.2-43)

(If you rotate Gear Worm 1 continuously when tape is in state

of unwinding, you may cause a tape contamination by grease

and tape damage.

Be sure to wind the unwinded tape in the state of set horizently.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1 clockwise using screw driver again up to

the state of eject mode and then pick out the tape.(Refer to Fig.2-

42)

Fig. 2-43

FRAME

1HOOK

2ASS'Y LEVER HEAD CLEANER

1 GEAR WORM

2-21

1) The replacement time of parts is not life of parts.

2) The table 2-1 is that the VCR Set is in normal condition (normal temperature, normal humidity).

The checking period may be changed owing to the condition of use, runtime and environmental conditions.

3) Life of the Cylinder Ass’y is depend on the condition of use.

4) See exploded view for location of each parts.

∆ : Cleaning O : Check and replacement in necessary ◆ : Add Oil

*Parts Name Checking Period Remark

500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000

POST TENSION ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

SLANT POST S, T ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

#8 GUIDE SHAFT ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

CAPSTAN SHAFT ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

#9 GUIDE POST ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

#3 GUIDE POST ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

GUIDE ROLLER S, T ∆∆∆ OOOOOOO

CYLINDER ASS’Y ∆OOOOOOOOO

FE HEAD ∆∆∆ OOOOOOO

ACE HEAD ∆OOOOOOOOO

PINCH ROLLER ∆OOOOOOOOO

POST REEL S, T ◆◆◆◆◆

SLEEVE TENSION ◆◆◆◆◆

POST CENTER ◆◆◆◆◆

LEVER IDLE BOSS (2Point)

◆◆◆◆◆

CAPSTAN MOTOR PULLEY

∆∆∆∆∆OOOOO

BELT PULLEY O O O O O O O

HOLDER CLUTCH ASS’Y

∆OOOOOOOOO

GEAR CENTER ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

GEAR IDLE (2Point) O O O O O O O O O

LOADING MOTOR O O O O O O O O O

BAND BRAKE ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

BRAKE T ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

-Periodic time of applying oil

(Apply oil after cleaning)

- The excessive applying oil may

be the cause of malfunction.

-To clean the parts, use patch and

alcohol (solvent).

-After cleaning, use the video tape

after alcohol is gone away

completely.

-We recommend to use oil [EP-50]

or solvent.

-One or two drops of oil should be

applied after cleaning with

alcohol.

2-5 THE TABLE OF CLEANING, LUBRICATION AND REPLACEMENT TIME ABOUT PRINCIPAL

PARTS

2-222-22E

MEMO

RDR-VX525

3. Block Diagram

3-23-1

IC104

4MB FLASH

K8D3216UBM

(8bit)

16M DDR

(16bit)

DVD-Rewritable Drive

TS-P632A

VCR DECK

(DX-13A New Slim)

SUPER IN

LINE1 IN(REAR)

LINE2 IN(FRONT)

DV IN

IC103

EEPROM

24LC32

SAA7138

MTS

(BTSC)

DVD CODEC

MS9301

IC101

6CH AMP

LA73054

IEEE1394PHY

TSB41AB1

VCR MICOM

MN 101D10F

AV I-CHIP

LA71207

HI-FI

LA72670

Front Panel

VFD DRIVE, KEY CONTROL

PT6315

Key Input

Remocon

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

SUPER OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

DVD V IN

VIDEO DIGITAL DATA (TIU656)

AUDIO DIGITAL DATA (I

VCR VIDEO

VCR AUDIO

VIDEO

IEC958

VIDEO

DECORDER

MUX

Audio

ADC Audio

DAC

RF IC2

S3C80F9B

C DATA CLK

STB OUT

Notes:

Special key has been written in the IC103 (CPRM

key), and therefore the IC103 cannot be replaced.

If this IC is faulty, replace the board entirely.

3-4E

MEMO

4. PCB Diagrams

4-24-1

4-1 DVD Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3

4-2 VCR Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-7

4-3 Function PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-11

4-4 Front Jack PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-13

4-5 DV Jack PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15

RDR-VX525

4-1 DVD Main PCB

4-44-3

COMPONENT SIDE

4-64-5

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-84-7

4-2 VCR Main PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

4-104-9

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-124-11

4-3 Function PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

4-144-13

4-4 Front Jack PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-16E4-15

4-5 DV Jack PCB

COMPONENT SIDE COMPONENT SIDE

5. Schematic Diagrams

5-25-1

5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3

5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-5

5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7

5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-9

5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-11

5-6 MPEG Decoder (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-13

5-7 A/V Decoder (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-15

5-8 In Out (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17

5-9 DV & HDMI (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-19

5-10 Front Timer (Front Jack PCB)/DV Jack (DV Jack PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-21

5-11 Function (Function PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-23

RDR-VX525

Note

For schematic Diagram

- Resistors are in ohms, 1/8W unless otherwise noted.

Special note :

Most semiconductor devices are electrostatically sensitive and therefore require the special handling techniques described under the

“electrostatically sensitive (ES) devices” section of this service manual.

Important safety notices :

Components identified with the mark 0 have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components.

Use only the same type.

5-45-3

5-1 S.M.P.S. (VCR Main PCB)

5-65-5

5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB)

5-85-7

5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB)

5-105-9

5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB)

5-125-11

5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB)

5-145-13

5-6 MPEG Decoder (DVD Main PCB)

5-165-15

5-7 A/V Decoder (DVD Main PCB)

5-185-17

5-8 In Out (DVD Main PCB)

5-205-19

5-9 DV & HDMI (DVD Main PCB)

5-225-21

5-10 Front Timer (Front Jack PCB)/DV Jack (DV Jack PCB)

5-24E5-23

5-11 Function (Function PCB)

6-1

RDR-VX525

6. ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

6-1 VCR ADJUSTMENT

6-1-1 Reference

1) X-Point (Tracking center) adjustment, “Head switching adjustment” can be adjusted with remote control.

2) When replacing the VCR Main PCB Micom (IC601) and NVRAM (IC603A: EEPROM) be sure to adjust the “Head switching adjustment”.

3) When replacing the cylinder ass’y, be sure to adjust the “X-Point” and “Head switching adjustment”.

4) How to adjust.

- Intermittently short-circuit the Test Point on Function PCB with pincers to the adjustment mode.

- If the corresponding adjustment button is pressed, the adjustment is performed automatically.

- When the adjustment is completed, be sure to turn the power off.

6-1-1(a) Location of adjustment button of remote control

Fig. 6-1

X-Point (Tracking Center) Adjustment ;

Head Switching Adjustment ;

6-2

6-1-1(b) TEST location for adjustment mode setting

Fig. 6-2 Function PCB (Top View)

Short-Circuit for few seconds and release.

(Just one time)

6-3

6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment

1) Playback the alignment tape.

2) Intermittently short-circuit the two Test Points on Function PCB while setting the adjustment mode. (See Fig. 6-2)

3) Press the “1, 0” buttons ; remote control adjustment operates automatically. (See Fig. 6-1)

6-4

6-2 VCR MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations

The tape transport system has been adjusted precisely in the factory. Alignment is not necessary except for the

following :

1) Noise observed on the screen.

2) Tape damage.

3) Parts replacement in the tape transport system.

Lower flange height of tape guide is used as the reference for the transport adjustment.

To maintain the height of the tape guide and prevent damage, do not apply excessive force onto the main base.

Fig. 6-4 Tape Travel Diagram

POST TENSION

MAIN BASE

FE HEAD CYLINDER ASS'Y PINCH ROLLER

GUIDE ROLLER "S" GUIDE ROLLER "T"

#8 GUIDE POST #9 GUIDE POST

CAPSTAN SHAFT

ACE HEAD

#3 GUIDE POST

Fig. 6-3 Location of Tape Transport Adjustment

TENSION POST

#3 GUIDE POST

GUIDE ROLLER "S"

SUPPLY REEL DISK

FULL ERASE HEAD

TI LT SCREW

AZIMUTH SCREW

X-POSITION

ADJUS T SLIT

TAKE UP REEL DISK

CYLINDER ASS' Y

GUIDE ROLLER "T"

#8 GUIDE POST

#9 GUIDE POST

PINCH ROLLER

HIGH T SCREW

CAPSTAN

6-5

6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment

When parts are replaced, perform the required adjustments by referring to procedures for the tape transport

system. If there are any changes to the tape path, first run a T-120 tape and make sure excessive tape wrinkle does not occur at the tape guides.

◆ If tape wrinkle is observed at the guide roller S, T, turn the guide roller S, T until wrinkle disappears.

◆ If the tape wrinkle is still observed at the tape guide, perform the tilt adjustment of the ACE head.

(1) ACE Head Assembly Adjustment

a. ACE HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1) Run the alignment tape (Color bar) in the playback mode.

2) Observe surface of the audio head using a dental mirror.

3) Turn screw (C) clockwise or counterclockwise until the gap of lower tape edge and the lower edge of the control head is about 0.25mm.

(Refer to Fig. 6-5 and 6-6)

Fig. 6-5 Location of ACE Head Adjustment Screw

0 ~ 0 .25 mm

AUDIO HEAD

VIDEO HEAD

CONTROL HEAD

Fig. 6-6 ACE Head Height Adjustment

TI LT SCREW

SCREW (A)

SCREW (B)

SCREW (C)

SCREW (D)

AZIMUTH ADJUS T

X-POSITION

ADJUST SLIT

HIGHT SCREW

X-POSITION LOCKING

6-6

b. ACE HEAD TILT ADJUSTMENT

1) Playback a blank tape and observe the position of the tape at the lower flange of tape guide.

2) Confirm that there is no curl or wrinkle at the lower flange of tape guide as shown in Fig. 6-7 (B).

3) If a curl or wrinkle of the tape occurs, slightly turn the screw (A) tilt adjust on the ACE head ass’y.

4) Reconfirm the ACE head height.

(A) (B)

(BAD)

WRINKLE

(GOOD)

Fig. 6-7 Tape Guide Check

c. AUDIO AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT

1) Load alignment tape (Mono scope) and playback the 7KHz signal.

2) Connect channel-1 scope probe to audio output.

3) Adjust screw (B) to achieve maximum audio level. (See Fig. 6-5)

6-7

d. ACE HEAD POSITION (X-POINT) ADJUSTMENT

1) Playback the alignment tape (Color bar)

2) Intermittently short-circuit the two Test Points on Function Timer PCB. (See Fig. 6-2)

3) Press the “0, 5” remote control buttons, then adjustment is operates automatically. (See Fig. 6-1)

4) Connect the CH-1 probe to “Envelope” the CH-2 probe to “H’D switching pulse” and then trigger to CH-1.

5) Insert the (-) driver into the X-Point adjustment hole and adjust it so that envelope waveform is maximum.

Test point:TP2 (Audio Output)

TP3 (Envelope)

TP4 (H’D S/W -Trigger)

TP5 (Control Pulse)

Fig. 6-8 Location of Test point (VCR Main PCB-Top View)

iew)

AUDIO OUTPUT

CONTROL PULSE

HEAD SWITCHING

ENVELOPE

6-8

(2) Linearity adjustment (Guide roller S, T adjustment)

1) Playback the Mono Scope alignment tape (SP mode).

2) Observe the video envelope signal on an oscilloscope (triggered by the video switching pulse).

3) Make sure the video envelope waveform (at its minimum) meets the specification shown in Fig. 6-9.

If it does not, adjust as follows :

Note:

a=Maximum output of the video RF envelope.

b=Minimum output of the video RF envelope at the entrance side.

c=Minimum output of the video RF envelope at the center point.

d=Maximum output of the video RF envelope at the exit side.

4) If the section A in Fig. 6-10 does not meet the specification, adjust the guide roller S up or down.

5) If the section B in Fig. 6-10 does not meet the specification, adjust the guide roller T up or down.

a b c d

c,b,d/a 63%

bcd

Fig. 6-9 Envelope Waveform Adjustment

A B

H'D SWITCHING PULSE

ENVELOPE

Fig. 6-10 Adjustment Points

6-9

6) Play back the Mono Scope alignment tape (SP mode).

7) Connect an oscilloscope CH-1 to the “Envelope” and CH-2 to the “H’D SW Pulse” for triggering.

8) Turn the guide roller heads with a flat head ( ) driver to obtain a flat video RF envelope as shown in Fig. 6-11.

Fig. 6-11 Guide Roller S, T Height Adjustment

IDEAL ENVELOPE

S HEIGHT TOO HIGH S HEIGHT TOO LOW T HEIGHT TOO HIGH T HEIGHT TOO LOW

GUIDE ROLLER S GUIDE ROLLER T

Fig. 6-12 Video Envelope Rising when Operation mode Changes from RPS to Play Mode

ENTRANCE SIDE ENVELOPE

(3) Check Transitional Operation from RPS to Play

Check transition from RPS mode to play mode : Using a pre-recorded SP tape, make sure the entry side of envelope comes to an appropriate

steady state within 3 seconds (as shown in Fig. 6-12).

If the envelope waveform does not reach specified peak-to peak amplitude within 3 seconds, adjust as follows :

1) Make sure there is no gap between the supply roller lower flange and the tape.

If there is a gap, adjust the supply guide roller again.

2) Change operation mode from the RPS to the play mode (again) and make sure the entry side of envelope rises within 3 second.

6-10E

(4) Envelope Check

1) Make recordings on T-120 (E-120) and T-160 (E-180) tape.

Make sure the playback output envelope meets the specification as shown in Fig. 6-13.

2) Play back a self recorded tape (recording made on the unit using with T-120 (E-120).

The video envelope should meet the specification as shown in Fig. 6-13.

In SP mode, (A) should equal (B).

If the head gap is wide, upper cylinder should be checked.

Fig. 6-13 Envelope Input and Output Level

(5) Tape Wrinkle Check

1) Run the T-160 (E-180) tape in the playback, FPS, RPS and Pause modes and observe tape wrinkle at each guide.

2) If excessive tape wrinkle is observed, perform the following adjustments in Playback mode :

◆Tape wrinkle at the guide roller S, T section : Linearity adjustment.

◆Tape wrinkle at tape guide flange : ACE head assembly coarse adjustment.

6-2-3 Reel Torque

1) The rotation of the capstan motor causes the holder clutch ass’y to rotate through the belt pulley.

2) The spring wrap PLAY/REV of holder clutch ass’y drives the disk reel S, T through gear idler by rotation of gear center ass’y.

3) Brake is operated by slider cam at FF/REW mode.

4) Transportation of accurate driving force is done by gears. (Gear Center Ass’y)

Note: If the spec. does not meet the followings specifications, replace the holder clutch ass’y and then recheck.

< Table 6-1 >

MODE TORQUE g/cm GAUGE

PB 42 ± 11 Cassette Torquemeter

RPS 145 ± 30 Cassette Torquemeter

A B

7-1

RDR-VX525

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

No Power Detected

F1S01

BD01~04, ZD1S01~2

SHORT and OPEN

Check feedback IC1S01

Change short or opened parts

Change fuse

Check the voltage f RIS02,

RIS03, and DIS05

Replace Q1S01

Voltage at

Collector of

Q1S01

YES

Operation of

Q1S01

YES

7-2

Key Operation or

Remote Control Error

Voltage on the Function Display Ass’y?

Check RM701 (Remocon module)

and IC601 (Pin 5)

Check power of front connector

(CN704 Pin 12)

Check the circuit around the clock

Check the circuit around

IC601 reset

End

Key operation such

as STOP,PLAY,OPEN

Check the circuit around the swith.

check the condition of commmunication

with Main Micom

(IC601 83~86, VFD STB, CLOCK

DATA-IN,DATA-OUT)

YES

Check the circuit

around IC601 reset?

YES

XT601 14.318MHz

oscillation

Change IC701

YES

STOP,PLAY,OPEN

Key operation are

normal?

YES

7-3

PLAY MODE

INOPERATIVE

EE-VIDEO

INSERT THE CASETTE

TAPE RECORDED BY

ANOTHER VCR AND

PRESS PLAY BUTTON

PLAY

INDICATOR

IN THE DISPLAY

PRESS PLAY KEY

IN REMOTE

CONTROL

MECHANISM

OPERATION

SEE (PB VIDEO) AUDIO MISSING

IN PLAY MODE

SEE

(MECHANISM DOES NOT

OPERATE IN PLAY MODE)

CHECK PLAY Button

and Pattern

CHECK

IC601, XT601

SEE

(VIDEO MISSING IN EE MODE)

NO NO

YES

PB-VIDEO

SEE

VIDEO MISSING

IN PLAY MODE

YES

DOES NOT OPERATE

OR OPERATES

BUT STOP SOON

YES

(VCR Section)

7-4

LOAD A TAPE AND

PRESS PLAY BUTTON

TURN VCR POWER ON

MECHANISM DOESN'T

OPERATE IN PLAY MODE

TAPE LOADING

OPERATION

(LOAD)

IC601-59:HIGH

IC601-58:LOW

CYLINDER

ROTATION

SW 30Hz

IC601-23

CYL FG.PG

IC601-65

CHECK CYLINDER

CHECK

IC601

NO NO

YES

CHECK CN604

8pin 12V

(VCR Section)

7-5

CAPSTAN

ROTATION

(S.T REEL)

IC601-1.2

PROG.SW STATE

IC601-62, 63, 64

CHANGE IC601

CHECK

LOADING MOTOR

MECHANISM OR SW603

TAKE UP REEL SENSOR

SUPPLY REEL SENSOR

(PT601.PT602)

SEE

(CAPSTAN DOES NOT

ROTATE)

STOP MODE

YES

PULSE

YES

7-6

RECORD MODE

DOESN'T OPERATE

PLAY

OPERATION

LOAD VCR WITH A

BLANK TAPE AND

PRESS RECORD BUTTON

REC MODE SAFETY TAB

D-REC A (H)

IC601-30

SEE

(AUDIO MISSING IN

RECORD MODE)

CHANGE SW602

CHECK IC601

CHANGE TAPE

SEE

(PLAY MODE

DOESN'T OPERATE)

EJECT NO

YES

REC-VIDEO

SEE

(VIDEO MISSING IN

RECORD MODE)

YES

(VCR Section)

7-7

TURN THE VCR

POWER ON AND

INSERT A TAPE

PRESS EJECT BUTTON

CASSETTE LOADING

MECHANISM

DOES NOT OPERATE

TAPE DETECTED

CST IN MODE

IC601-87:HIGH(5V)

CHANGE IC601

CHECK

IC601

CHECK

DM B+ LINE

CHANGE IC610

NO NO

YES

IC601-59:LOW(0V)

IC601-58:HIGH(5V)

IC601-59:HIGH(5V)

IC601-58:LOW(0V)

CHECK

CASSETT LOADING

MECHANISM

YES

CN604 8pin 12V?

YES

(VCR Section)

7-8

PLACE VCR IN STOP MODE

CHANGE IC301

LINE 2 INPUT

VIDEO MISSING IN

EE MODE

IC301-26

VIDEO OUT

IC601-49, 50

VIDEO IN

YES

AVQ02-E

VIDEO OUT

YES

CHECK

IC601

IC301-53,54

VIDEO DATA/

CLOCK

YES

CHECK OSD PICTURE

CHECK AVIC1, AVQ02

CHECK LINE OUT and

C1721, AB03, R816

CHECK

R638, C623,

C622

IC601-50

SYNC IN

YES

(VCR Section)

7-9

VIDEO MISSING IN

RECORD MODE

IC301-21pin

VIDEO signal out?

NO DEFECT RECORD MODE

E-E mode and IC301-26pin

CHECK VIDEO signal out

YES

IC301-22pin

VIDEO signal out? CHECK C305

YES

IC301-14pin

CHECK REC FM signal? CHECK IC301-23pin Power

5Vp-p

YES

IC301-70pin

REC FM signal in? CHECK IC301-68pin Power

5Vp-p and R320

YES

IC301-73pin (SP)

IC301-66pin (SLP)

CHECK REC FM signal?

CHECK drum wafen and

VIDEO head

YES

(VCR Section)

7-10

VIDEO MISSING IN

PLAY MODE

VIDEO EE MODE

OPERATION

PLACE THE VCR PLAY MODE

CHANGE IC301 CHECK IC601

CHECK

VIDEO HEAD

CHECK

C305

CHECK

IC601-23

CHECK VIDEO

OUT LINE

SEE PAGE 7-8

(VIDEO MISSING IN EE MODE)

YES

YESYES

VIDEO FM

IC301-14

VIDEO

IC301-22

VIDEO

IC301-26

VIDEO

IC601-49, 47

VIDEO

AVIC1-9

NO H'D SW

IC301-57

YES

NO NO NO

CHECK AVIC1

(VCR Section)

7-11

COLOR MISSING IN

RECORD MODE

(VIDEO IN)

RECORD MODE

(VCR Section)

NOTE: XT301 - Always (3.579545MHz)

COLOR signal

IC301-46

COLOR KILLER

IC301 "60"(2V)

CHANGE

IC301

CHECK THE REC LINE

SEE PAGE 7-9

(VIDEO MISSING IN RECORD

MODE)

YES

CHECK XT301 CHANGE XT301

YES

CHANGE IC301

7-12

COLOR MISSING IN

PLAY MODE

FM-ENV

IC301-14

COLOR-MONITOR

IC301-46

COLOR-KILLER

IC301-"6"(2V)

SW 30HZ

IC301-57

CHANGE

IC301

CHECK IC301-48, 51

XT301

CHECK IC601

SEE PAGE 7-10

(VIDEO MISSING IN PLAY MODE)

YES

NOTE: XT301 - Always (3.579545MHz)

(VCR Section)

CHECK

IC301-26

7-13

OSD PICTURE

MISSING

CHECK IC601-37, 38pin

14.318MHz signal out

CHECK IC601-52,53pin

AFC signal out

CHANGE IC601

CHECK C618,C619

CHECK C626, R639

YES

(VCR Section)

7-14

SELECT LINE MODE

WITHOUT INPUT SIGNAL

BLUE MISSING IN

STOP MODE

CHANGE IC601

CHECK IC601-37, 38pin

14.318MHz out

CHECK IC601-52, 53pin

AFC signal

CHECK C626, R639

CHECK C618, C619

YES

CHECK IC601-50pin

SYNK signal

CHECK C622, R638

YES

(VCR Section)

7-15

(VCR Section)

VCR STOP MODE

AUDIO MISSING IN

L1/L2 MODE

CHECK

AVC42, 43, 44,

45&AVR47, 48, 49, 50

CHECK SIGNAL INPUT

AVIC1-122, 123,

125, 126 pin

CHECK

AVE07, AVE08

NO NO

YES

CHECK SIGNAL OUTPUT

OF IC501-1, 77 pin

CHECK

HIFI IC501

CHECK SIGNAL INPUT

OF IC501-9, 71 pin

CHECK SIGNAL OUTPUT

AVIC1-106, 107 pin

CHECK

AVIC1

CHECK

AVIC1

CHECK IC501-R523,

R524, R525, R526

CHECK IC501-R516,

R537, C543, C544

CHECK AVIC1-109,

110, 120, 121 pin

(VCR Section)

7-16

MISSING AUDIO

IC501-78, 80

AUDIO SIGNAL

IC501-26

AUDIO FM

CHECK CYLINDER

CHANGE

IC501

CHECK

C511, R506 CHANGE IC501

CHECK

AUDIO MISSING

IN L1/L2 MODE

AUDIO MISSING IN

REC MODE

MONO

HIFI

MONO

YES

IC501-9, 71

AUDIO SIGNAL

IC501-37, 38

CLK, DATA

CHECK

R523, R524, R525, R511

CHECK

R509, R510

YES

(VCR Section)

7-17

CHECK

Q304, Q305, C354

CHECK

R331, C353

CHANGE

IC301

IC301-76

AUDIO SIGNAL

IC501-4

AUDIO SIGNAL

IC301-53, 54, 55

CHECK (CLOCK, DATA)

CHECK

C336, R322, R348

YES

CHECK

IC301-58 AND CHANGE IC301

CHANGE IC501

IC301-10

AUDIO SIGNAL

IC301-9

AUDIO FM SIGNAL

IC301-7

MIX SIGNAL

(AUDIO+70KHz)

Q305

OSCILLATION

CHECK AUDIO MISSING

IN PB MODE

CHECK

PB MODE

CHECK

A/CE HEAD

MONO

7-18

CHECK "AUDIO

MISSING IN L1/L2 MODE"

PLACE THE VCR IN PB MODE

CHANGE

IC501

AUDIO MISSING

IN PB MODE

CHECK C349, R333 or

CHANGE IC301

CHECK ACE HEAD

C353, C348, R332

AND CHANGE IC301

AUDIO SELECT

IC501-24, 27

AUDIO FM(MIXED)

CHECK

IC501-29(A.H D SW)

CHANGE CYLINDER OR

IC501

HIFI

MONO

YES

IC301-3

AUDIO SIGNAL

YES

(VCR Section)

7-19

PLAY

NO SERVO LOCK

IC601-68

C-FG

IC601-76

CTL PULSE

CHECK

CTL PULSE AC

LEVEL (SP. SLP:

OVER 1Vp-p)

CHANGE

IC601

CHECK

A/CE HEAD

CHECK

CN604-1

YES

(VCR Section)

7-20

CAPSTAN DOES

NOT ROTATE

PLACE THE VCR

IN PLAY MODE

CN604-2

15V

CN604-3

AL 5V

CN604-9

3.2V

CN604-5

2.6V

CN601-33

OUTPUT(PWM)

IC601-35

OUTPUT(PWM)

CHECK

CAPSTAN MOTOR

CHECK

R615, C606, R671

CHECK R607

CHANGE

IC601

CHECK

IC601

CHECK

B+ IN THE POWER BLOCK

CHECK

5V AT AL5V LINE

IN THE POWER BLOCK

NO NO

YES

YES YES

(VCR Section)

7-21

DRUM DOES

NOT ROTATE

CN604-6

12V

CN604-3

CN604-12

2.5V

CHECK

CYLINDER MOTOR

CN601-34 PWM OUT

CHECK 5V LINE

CHECK

12V AT PC12V LINE

IN THE POWER BLOCK

YES

YES YES

CHANGE IC601

CHECK

R631, R617, R618, C609, C610

(VCR Section)

7-22

Power cable

(Pin #1: 5V, Pin #4 :12V)

CN03

Is the FFC cable

(between DVD main & Loader)

inserted correctly?

Change the main board

Check the power

Reinsert FFC cable correctly

Yes

Disc loading error

7-23

Check AVIC1

(Pin #109, 110)

Check AIC4 (Pin #1, 7)

Check peripheral parts of JK801

Check VCC of AVIC1 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(IC105 Pin # 1, 2, 14)

Check VCC and peripheral parts of AIC4.

Check applicatin of JACK 1

Check IC812 (Pin #3, 13) No

Yes

No Analog Audio Output

Check Audio input signal

1) Line 1 Audio input : AVIC1 Pin #122, 123

2) Line 2 Audio input :AVIC1 Pin #125, 126

3) VHS Play Audio input : AVIC1 Pin #120,

121, IC812 Pin #2,12

Check VCC and peripheral parts of IC812

7-24

Check the digital audio

setting

Proper vcc of DOL3

Check peripheral parts of optical

and coaxial output terminal

Refer to user manual

Checking

Check Vcc Line

Proper signal input on DOL4 No

Proper signal on DOL2 Replace DOL2

Yes

Skip setting check (hardware problem)

No digital audio out

Check MR53

7-25

Check audio

input signal

1) Line 1 Audio input: AVIC1 Pin #122, 123

2) Line 2 Audio input: AVIC1 Pin #125, 126

3) VHS PLAY Aduio input: AVIC1 Pin #120,121

& IC812 Pin #2, 12

Check VCC (3.3V, 1.8V) of

IC101A

Change DVD JACK Board

1. Check peripheral parts of

Clock oscillation

1) IC105 Pin #1, 2, 14

2. Check peripheral parts of AVIC1

1) Pin #98,#99,#100

2) Pin #102~#105

Check peripheral parts of

JACK1, JK801 and TUNER.

Check VCC line

No Check VCC line of AVIC1

and IC105

Yes

No audio on line input mode or

recorded disc playback

7-26

Check VC50 No Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(IC105 Pin #1, 2, 14)

Yes

CVBS output error

Check VCC and peripheral

parts of VIC 1

Check VIC 1 (Pin #2, 33)

Check IC811 (Pin #3, 4) Check peripheral parts of

IC811, AVIC1 (Pin #10) and AVQ01

Check peripheral parts of

and QV30

7-27

Check VC7, VC8 No Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(IC105 Pin #1, 2,14)

Yes

S-Video output error

Check VC1

(Pin # 6, 8, 28, 31)

Check VCC and peripheral parts of

VIC 1

Check peripheral parts of SJACK

7-28

Component output error

Check VC9. V10, V11 No Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(IC105 Pin #1, 2,14)

Yes

Check VIC 1

(Pin # 11, 14, 16, 21, 23, 25) Check VCC and peripheral parts of

VIC 1

Check peripheral parts of JACK1

7-29

Line1 CVBS Video Input Error

Check JK801

(Video input signal)

Check VCC of AVIC1 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(Pin #53, 54) of AVIC1

Yes

Check AVIC1

(Pin # 15)

Check VCC and peripheral parts of

AVIC1

Yes

Check AVIC1

(Pin #75, 76, 79 ~ 84)

Check peripheral parts of JK801

1. Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(IC105 Pin #1, 2, 14)

2. Refer to the “ CVBS output error”

7-30

Line2 CVBS Video Input Error

Check Front

JACK (Video input signal)

and CN02 (Pin #14)

Check VCC of AVIC1 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(Pin #53, 54) of AVIC1

Yes

Check AVIC1

(Pin # 16)

Check VCC and peripheral parts of

AVIC1

Yes

Check AVIC1

(Pin #75, 76, 79~84)

Check peripheral parts of Front Jack

and cable and connector of CN02

1. Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(IC105 Pin #1, 2, 14)

2. Refer to the “ CVBS output error”

7-31

Line2 S-Video Video Input Error

Check Front

JACK (SVideo input signal)

and CN02 (Pin #10,12)

1. Check VCC of AVIC1 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(Pin #53, 54) of AVIC1

Yes

Check AVIC1

(Pin # 28, 36)

Check VCC and peripheral parts of

AVIC1

Yes

Check AVIC1

(Pin #75, 76, 79 ~84)

Check peripheral parts of Front Jack

and cable and connector of CN02

1. Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral

parts of Clock oscillation

(IC105 Pin #1, 2, 14)

2. Refer to the “ CVBS output error”

7-32E

DV (Digital Video) Input Error

Check DV JACK

(J1J, J1M, J10) and CN02

(Pin #1, 2, 3, 4)

Check VCC and Clcok oscillation

(Pin #59, 60) of IC1301

Yes

Check IC1301

(Pin #34~37)

Check peripheral parts of CN02 and

IC1301

Yes

Check IC1301

(Pin #4 ~13)

Check peripheral parts of DV JACK

and cable and connector of CN02

1. Check Pin #19 of IC1301

2. Check Pin #6~13 of IC1301

3. Check peripheral parts of Clock

oscillation (IC105 Pin #1, 2, 14)

4. Check VCC of IC101

5. Refer to the “CVBS output errror”

8-1

RDR-VX525

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1 Exploded Views ----------------------------------------------------------------------8-2

8-1-1 Cabinet Assembly ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-2

8-1-2 VCR Deck Section (Top Side) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-3

8-1-3 VCR Deck Section (Bottom Side) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 8-4

8-2 Electrical Parts List ------------------------------------------------------------------8-5

8-2

8-1-1 Cabinet Assembly

8-1 EXPLODED VIEWS

NOTE:

•-XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may

have some differences from the original one.

•Items marked “*” are not stocked since they

are seldom required for routine service. Some

delay should be anticipated when ordering these

items.

•The mechanical parts with no reference number

in the exploded views are not supplied.

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks

19-885-113-50 ASSY CABINET FRONT

29-885-101-19 ASSY DECK

39-885-111-30 DOOR TRAY

79-885-069-88 SCREW-TAPTITE ZPC (WHT)

89-885-069-84 SCREW-TAPTITE BLK SWCH101

99-885-102-43 CABLE-FLAT;30V, 80C, 360MM, 40P

12 9-885-084-32 SCREW-TAPTITE

A001 9-885-112-11 REMOCON ASSY; RDR-VX555

C003 9-885-111-29 DOOR CASSETTE

C015 9-885-111-27 CABINET TOP

CN01B 9-885-112-93 CABLE-FLAT; 80MM, 30P, 1MM

CNJ02B 9-885-112-94 CABLE-FLAT; 200MM, 14P, 1.25MM

H001 9-885-111-31 ASSY LOADER; TS-P632A

P022 9-885-111-36 ASSY PWB MAIN DVD

0P025 1-824-674-11 POWER CORD EP2 SPT-2

W001 9-885-079-18 SCREW-TAPTITE

W202 9-885-069-85 SCREW-TAPTITE ZPC (YEL) SWR

W252 3-075-262-01 SCREW BH 4X12

C015

not supplied

W202

C003

W001

CNJ02B

CN01B

P025

A001

P022

W252

W202

H001

not

supplied

( )

Except for Assy Cylinder,

H/Cleaner lever Assy

The components identified by mark 0 or

dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

8-3

8-1-2 VCR Deck Section (Top Side)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks

T001 9-885-101-30 ASSY CYLINDER 6HD

T003 1-796-434-11 LOADING ASSY, MOTOR

T010 9-885-101-27 ASSY ACE HEAD

T015 9-885-101-25 ASSY UNIT PINCH

T019 9-885-101-23 REEL S

T020 9-885-101-22 REEL T

T021 9-885-112-31 LEVER IDLE

T023 9-885-101-21 ASSY LEVER TENSION

T024 3-067-782-01 SPRING-TENSION LEVER

T025 9-885-101-20 ASSY BAND BRAKE

T028

T020

T027

T019 T028

T024

T023

T025

T001

W016

T01

T077

T071

T003

W201

W015

T010

not supplied

T026

not supplied

T021

*T026 9-885-108-18 ASSY LEVER BRAKE S

T027 9-885-101-24 ASSY LEVER BRAKE T

T028 3-067-786-01 SPRING-BRAKE

T071 9-885-101-28 GUIDE CASSETTE DOOR

T077 9-885-101-18 ASSY HEAD CLEANER

W015 9-885-069-89 SCREW-MACHINE ZPC (YEL)

W016 9-885-069-90 SCREW-TAPTITE ZPC (YEL)

W201 9-885-069-81 SCREW-MACHINE ZPC (YEL)

8-4

8-1-3 VCR Deck Section (Bottom Side)

T046

T044

W019

W018

not supplied

not supplied not supplied

not

supplied

not supplied

not supplie

T044 9-885-101-26 MOTOR CAPSTAN

T046 3-067-790-01 BELT-PULLEY

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks

W018 9-885-069-87 SCREW-TAPTITE PH ZPC (YEL)

W019 9-885-069-82 SCREW-TAPTITE ZPC (YEL) SW

8-5

< DIODE >

AD1 9-885-070-27 DIODE DAN202K

AD2 9-885-070-27 DIODE DAN202K

*AZ1 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*AZ3 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*AZ50 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*AZ52 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*AZ55 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*AZ57 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*DOZ1 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

QD01 9-885-070-27 DIODE DAN202K

*VZ1 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*VZ3 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*VZ5 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*VZ7 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*VZ10 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*VZ50 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*VZ51 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

< IC >

AIC4 9-885-070-53 IC 4560 (OP AMP)

AVIC1 9-885-111-37 IC SAA7138HL (VIDEO DECODER)

CIC1 9-885-079-21 IC 74VHC125 (CMOS LOGIC)

IC102 9-885-111-38 IC K4H561638 (DRAM)

IC103 IC (CPRM key) (Refer to Note 1)

Note 1: Special key has been written in the IC103 (CPRM key), and

therefore the IC103 cannot be replaced.

If this IC is faulty, replace the board entirely.

Note 2: Perform the reset whenever the IC104 was replaced (See page

10).

IC104 9-885-111-39 IC ASSY-MEMORY (FLASH) (Refer to Note 2)

IC105 1-805-039-11 IC M74HCU04 (CMOS LOGIC)

IC811 9-885-036-96 IC BU4053BCFV (CMOS LOGIC)

IC812 9-885-036-96 IC BU4053BCFV (CMOS LOGIC)

IC813 9-885-106-72 IC (AUDIO PROCESSOR)

IC1301 9-885-070-64 IC TSB41AB1-PAP (DATA COMM/GEN)

9ICHD1 IC TDA9983 (VIDEO PROCESS)

VIC1 9-885-037-03 IC LA73054 (VIDEO)

NOTE:

•Due to standardization, replacements in the

parts list may be different from the parts

specified in the diagrams or the components

used on the set.

•-XX, and -X mean standardized parts, so they

may have some difference from the original one.

•RESISTORS

All resistors are in ohms.

METAL: metal-film resistor

METAL OXIDE: Metal Oxide-film resistor

F: nonflammable

•Not all of the parts are listed.

•Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are

seldom required for routine service. Some delay

should be anticipated when ordering these items.

•SEMICONDUCTORS

In each case, u: µ, for example:

uA...: µA... , uPA... , µPA... ,

uPB... , µPB... , uPC... , µPC... ,

uPD..., µPD...

•CAPACITORS:

uF: µF

•COILS

uH: µH

8-2 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks

When indicating parts by reference number,

please include the board name.

DV JACK

The components identified by mark 0 or

dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

DV JACK BOARD

*************

(This DV JACK BOARD is included in VCR

MAIN BOARD.)

< JACK >

J1J 9-885-084-29 JACK-IEEE1394 4P/1C (DV IN)

< CONNECTOR >

*J1M 9-885-108-67 JACK-IEEE1394 5P

DVD MAIN BOARD

***************

9-885-111-36 ASSY PWB MAIN DVD

< BEAD/CORE >

ABD1 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

ABD2 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

ABD3 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

AVR02 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

AVR03 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

AVR19 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

AVR40 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

DVR1 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

DVR2 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

DVR3 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

DVR4 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

HDR9 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

HDR10 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

MR08 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

MR18 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

R851 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

R852 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

REM1 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

REM2 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

REM3 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

REM4 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

RIS10 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

VR100 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

< CONNECTOR >

*HDJACK 9-885-108-17 CONNECTOR-HDMI (HDMI OUT)

DVD MAIN

The components identified by mark 9 contain

confidential information.

Strictly follow the instructions whenever the

components are repaired and/or replaced.

8-6

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks

DVD MAIN

< TRANSISTOR >

AQ1 9-885-070-34 TRANSISTOR

AQ2 9-885-070-37 TRANSISTOR KSR2103

AQ3 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

AQ4 9-885-070-34 TRANSISTOR

AQ5 9-885-070-37 TRANSISTOR KSR2103

AQ6 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

AVQ01 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

AVQ02 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

GTR01 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

GTR02 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

QMU1 9-885-070-34 TRANSISTOR

QMU2 9-885-070-37 TRANSISTOR KSR2103

QS01 9-885-070-29 TRANSISTOR KSA812

QS02 9-885-070-29 TRANSISTOR KSA812

QS03 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

QS04 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

QSS2 9-885-043-26 TRANSISTOR KSR1104

< FILTER >

DOL1 9-885-069-75 FILTER-EMI SMD

< VIBRATOR >

AVXT01 9-885-070-70 CRYSTAL-SMD (24.576MHz)

MXTAL019-885-067-37 CRYSTAL (27MHz)

X1301 9-885-070-70 CRYSTAL-SMD (24.576MHz)

FRONT JACK BOARD

*****************

(This FRONT JACK BOARD is included in VCR

MAIN BOARD.)

< CONNECTOR >

CNJ01 1-815-689-11 CONNECTOR FPC 7P

< DIODE >

*JZ01 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*JZ02 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*JZ03 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*JZ04 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*JZ06 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

*JZ08 9-885-102-51 DIODE CDS3C30GTH

< COIL/FERRITE BEAD >

RD701 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RD702 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RD703 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RD704 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RFR1 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RFR2 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RFR3 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

RFR4 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RFR5 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RFR6 9-885-083-84 BEAD-SMD 47ohm

RFR7 1-400-316-11 CORE-FERRITE BEAD 220ohm

< SWITCH >

SW1 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (POWER)

SW2 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (ONETOUCH DUB)

SW3 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (CH DOWN)

SW4 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (CH UP)

SW5 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (OPEN)

FUNCTION BOARD

***************

(This FUNCTION BOARD is included in VCR

MAIN BOARD.)

< DIODE >

D701 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D702 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D703 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D704 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D705 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D706 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D707 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D708 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D709 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

< COIL >

L701 1-400-074-11 INDUCTOR 100uH

< VFD DISPLAY >

DT701 9-885-070-01 VFD DISPLAY HNV-10SM40

< IC >

IC701 9-885-070-48 IC PT6315 (VFD)

< LED >

LD701 1-805-289-11 LED (COPY DVD -> VHS)

LD702 1-805-289-11 LED (COPY VHS -> DVD)

LD703 9-885-076-83 LED (SYNCHRO REC)

LD704 9-885-079-26 LED (HDMI)

< REMOCON MODULE >

RM701 9-885-069-95 MODULE REMOCON TSOP2240RF1

< SWITCH >

SW703 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (PAUSE)

SW705 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (VIDEO)

SW706 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (COPY DVD -> VHS)

SW707 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (PLAY)

SW708 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (DVD)

SW709 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (EJECT)

SW710 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (COPY VHS -> DVD)

SW711 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (REC)

SW713 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (FF)

SW715 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (REW)

SW716 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (STOP)

FRONT JACK FUNCTION

8-7

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks

VCR MAIN

VCR MAIN BOARD

***************

(DV JACK BOARD, FRONT JACK BOARD and

FUNCTION BOARD are included in this VCR MAIN BOARD.)

SC1S01 9-885-069-86 SCREW-TAPTITE ZPC (YEL) SWRC

SC1S33 9-885-069-86 SCREW-TAPTITE ZPC (YEL) SWRC

< CAPACITOR >

C319 1-100-020-11 CONDENSER 10000PF

C502 1-165-563-11 CONDENSER 0.1uF

C522 1-100-020-11 CONDENSER 10000PF

C635 1-100-020-11 CONDENSER 10000PF

C636 1-100-020-11 CONDENSER 10000PF

0C1S02 1-100-358-11 CONDENSER CERAMIC DISC 100PF

0C1S03 1-100-358-11 CONDENSER CERAMIC DISC 100PF

0C1S04 9-885-079-30 CONDENSER FILM 47nF

0C1S05 9-885-079-30 CONDENSER FILM 47nF

C1S07 1-165-990-11 CONDENSER 100PF

C1S08 1-165-574-11 CONDENSER FILM 10000PF

C1S12 1-165-574-11 CONDENSER FILM 10000PF

C1S39 1-165-999-11 CONDENSER FILM 0.1uF

< CONNECTOR >

CN02 1-815-689-11 CONNECTOR FPC 7P

CN301 1-815-685-11 CONNECTOR FPC 10P

CN303 1-815-688-11 CONNECTOR FPC 6PSN

< FLAT CABLE >

CN303B 9-885-069-80 CABLE-FLAT

< DIODE >

*BD01 9-885-103-76 DIODE SHL20K

*BD02 9-885-103-76 DIODE SHL20K

*BD03 9-885-103-76 DIODE SHL20K

*BD04 9-885-103-76 DIODE SHL20K

D601 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

*D604 9-885-103-77 DIODE 1N5819

D605 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

*D606 9-885-103-77 DIODE 1N5819

D1P102 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

*D1P106 9-885-103-77 DIODE 1N5819

*D1P107 9-885-103-77 DIODE 1N5819

D1S05 9-885-070-13 DIODE UF4007

D1S06 9-885-111-32 DIODE 1N4148

D1S07 9-885-070-16 DIODE F1T4

D1S30 9-885-076-80 DIODE MBRF10A0

D1S32 9-885-076-80 DIODE MBRF10A0

D1S33 9-885-076-80 DIODE MBRF10A0

D1S34 9-885-070-16 DIODE F1T4

D1S35 9-885-070-15 DIODE SHG2D

*D1S38 9-885-102-60 DIODE 1N5408

D1S40 9-885-070-16 DIODE F1T4

ZD1P03 9-885-070-21 DIODE MTZJ9

ZD1P05 9-885-070-18 DIODE UZP27B

ZD1P06 9-885-070-17 DIODE UZ5.6BM

ZD1S01 9-885-070-25 DIODE MTZJ4

ZD1S02 9-885-036-94 DIODE MTZJ20B

ZD1S03 8-719-109-93 DIODE RD6.2ESB2

< COIL/FERRITE BEAD >

BD1P01 1-400-086-11 FERRITE CORE

BD1S01 1-400-085-11 INDUCTOR 70uH

BD1S03 1-400-085-11 INDUCTOR 70uH

BD1S04 1-400-085-11 INDUCTOR 70uH

L02 1-424-828-11 COIL CHOKE 10uH

L03 1-424-828-11 COIL CHOKE 10uH

L301 1-400-085-11 INDUCTOR 70uH

L302 1-400-086-11 FERRITE CORE

L303 1-400-086-11 FERRITE CORE

L304 1-400-086-11 FERRITE CORE

L305 1-400-085-11 INDUCTOR 70uH

L306 9-885-070-66 INDUCTOR-RADIAL

L307 1-400-074-11 INDUCTOR 100uH

L501 1-400-086-11 FERRITE CORE

L502 1-400-086-11 FERRITE CORE

L601 1-400-082-11 INDUCTOR RA 100uH

L602 1-400-074-11 INDUCTOR 100uH

L603 1-400-074-11 INDUCTOR 100uH

L1P101 1-400-074-11 INDUCTOR 100uH

L1S30 9-885-070-00 COIL CHOKE DR CHOKE (8*6)

L1S31 9-885-070-00 COIL CHOKE DR CHOKE (8*6)

L1S32 1-424-828-11 COIL CHOKE 10uH

LT01 1-400-074-11 INDUCTOR 100uH

< FUSE >

0F1P01 1-576-729-11 FUSE-RADIAL LEAD (1A/50V)

0F1S01 1-576-526-11 FUSE (1.6A/250V)

< FUSE CLIP >

FC1S01 1-576-527-11 FUSE CLIP

FC1S02 1-576-527-11 FUSE CLIP

< IC/PHOTO COUPLER >

IC301 9-885-070-58 IC LA71207 (VIDEO PROCESS)

IC501 9-885-070-60 IC LA72670M (SIGNAL PROCESSOR)

IC601 9-885-111-33 IC MN101D10G-CH (MICOM)

IC1P01 9-885-070-56 IC G9105 (POSI. FIXED REG)

IC1P02 9-885-084-28 IC (SWITCH VOL. REG)

IC1P03 9-885-070-56 IC G9105 (POSI. FIXED REG)

IC1P04 9-885-102-61 IC KIA278R018PI (POSI. FIXED REG)

IC1P05 9-885-070-57 IC G9205 (POSI. FIXED REG)

*IC1P150 9-885-108-63 IC KIA278R000P5 (POSI. FIXED REG)

IC1S01 9-885-037-01 IC (PWM CONTROLLER)

0IC1S02 9-885-070-43 PHOTO-COUPLER

IC1S03 1-804-445-11 IC KA4318

IC603A 9-885-111-34 IC AT24C04N-10SU-2.7 (EEPROM)

IC6B1 1-804-773-11 IC (RESET)

ICT01 9-885-111-35 IC S3C80G9B21-SN99 (CBC)

< LINE FILTER >

0L1S01 1-424-831-11 LINE FILTER 20mH

0L1S02 1-424-830-11 LINE FILTER 30mH

< TRANSFORMER >

0PT01 9-885-102-62 TRANS SWITCHING EER3534

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with

mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

8-8

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks

< PHOTO INTERRUPTER >

PT601 9-885-106-66 PHOTO-INTERRUPTER (S-REEL)

PT602 9-885-106-66 PHOTO-INTERRUPTER (T-REEL)

< TRANSISTOR >

Q302 9-885-070-29 TRANSISTOR KSA812

Q303 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L

Q304 9-885-070-29 TRANSISTOR KSA812

Q305 9-885-070-33 TRANSISTOR KTC3203-Y

Q306 9-885-070-29 TRANSISTOR KSA812

Q307 9-885-070-33 TRANSISTOR KTC3203-Y

Q308 9-885-070-33 TRANSISTOR KTC3203-Y

Q601 9-885-043-26 TRANSISTOR KSR1104

Q1P103 9-885-070-38 FET FQP33N10

Q1P108 9-885-070-31 TRANSISTOR KSC2328A-Y

Q1PS01 9-885-070-32 TRANSISTOR KSC945

Q1PS02 9-885-070-33 TRANSISTOR KTC3203-Y

Q1PS03 9-885-070-36 TRANSISTOR KSR2001

Q1S01 9-885-036-95 FET

< REGISTOR >

R1S13 1-245-575-11 R-METAL OXIDE

< THERMISTOR >

0R1S04 9-885-101-36 THERMISTOR-NTC

< SWITCH >

SW602 9-885-101-37 SWITCH REC (REC SAFETY SW)

SW603 9-885-061-06 SWITCH MODE (MODE SW)

*SW604 9-885-104-29 SWITCH DETECTOR (SWITCH CASSETTE)

< VARISTOR >

VA1S01 9-885-070-65 VARISTOR

VA1S02 9-885-070-65 VARISTOR

*VA1S03 9-885-108-15 VARISTOR

< VIBRATOR >

XT01 1-795-604-11 RESONATOR CERAMIC (4.0MHz)

XT301 1-795-603-11 VIBRATOR CRYSTAL (3.6MHz)

XT601 9-885-070-67 CRYSTAL-UNIT (14.31818MHz)

XT602 1-795-332-11 VIBRATOR CRYSTAL (32.768kHz)

MISCELLANEOUS

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99-885-102-43 CABLE-FLAT;30V, 80C, 360MM, 40P

0P025 1-824-674-11 POWER CORD EP2 SPT-2

ACCESSORIES

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3-096-487-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

9-885-102-44 CBF CABLE-MONO PLUG TO LED

9-885-113-51 CBF SIGNAL

VCR MAIN

8-8E

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with

mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

— 158 —

RDR-VX525

Sony Corporation

Home Electronics Network Company

9-883-955-11

2007D0500-1

Published by Quality Assurance Dept.

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