Sony RDR HX900 User Manual Operating Instructions RDRHX900

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User Manual: Sony RDR-HX900 Operating Instructions

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WARNING
Precautions
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder
Quick Guide to Disc Types
Hookups and Settings
Guide to Displays
Recording
Playback
Editing
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information

2-187-189-11(2)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-HX900

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not

open the cabinet. Refer servicing

to qualified personnel only.

The AC power cord must be

changed only at a qualified

service shop only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard. As

the laser beam used in this DVD

recorder is harmful to eyes, do not

attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel

only.

This symbol is intended

to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage”

within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended

to alert the user to the

presence of important

operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at

the rear of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to them

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product.

Model No. RDR-HX900

Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or

modifications not expressly approved

in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are

registered trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The VCR

Plus+ system is manufactured under

license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

In the United States, TV GUIDE and

other related marks are registered

marks of Gemstar-TV Guide

International, Inc. and/or one of its

affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a

registered mark of Transcontinental

Inc., and is used under license by

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

The TV Guide On Screen system is

manufactured under license from

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

and/or one of its affiliates.

The TV Guide On Screen system is

protected by one or more of the

following issued United States patents

6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877;

6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073;

4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits set

out in the EMC Directive using a

connection cable shorter than 3

meters.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall

into the cabinet, unplug the recorder

and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any

further.

About the hard disk drive

The hard disk has a high storage

density, which enables long

recording durations and quick

access to the written data. However,

it can easily be damaged by shock,

vibration or dust, and should be kept

away from magnets. To avoid losing

important data, observe the

following precautions.

• Do not use the recorder in a place

subject to extreme changes in

temperature (temperature gradient

less than 10 °C/hour).

• Do not apply a strong shock to the

recorder.

• Do not place the recorder in a

location subject to mechanical

vibrations or in an unstable

location.

• Do not place the recorder on top of

a heat source, such as a VCR or

AV amplifier (receiver).

• Do not move the recorder with its

AC power cord connected.

• Do not move the recorder for one

minute after you have unplugged

the AC power cord. After one

minute, move the recorder without

shock or vibration.

• Do not disconnect the AC power

cord while the power is on.

• Do not attempt to change the hard

disk. This may result in a

malfunction.

Should the hard disk be damaged,

you cannot recover lost data. The

hard disk is only a temporary

storage space.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location

with adequate ventilation to

prevent heat build-up in the

recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft

surface such as a rug that might

block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a

confined space such as a bookshelf

or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a

location near heat sources, or in a

place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or mechanical

shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an

inclined position. It is designed to

be operated in a horizontal

position only.

• Keep the recorder and discs away

from equipment with strong

magnets, such as microwave

ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the

recorder.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not place objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, on the

apparatus.

On power sources

• The recorder is not disconnected

from the AC power source as long

as it is connected to the wall outlet,

even if the recorder itself has been

turned off.

• If you are not going to use the

recorder for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the recorder from the

wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord, grasp the plug itself;

never pull the cord.

• Before disconnecting the AC

power cord, check that the

recorder’s hard disk is not

operating (recording or dubbing)

on the front panel display.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making

the actual recording.

On compensation for lost

recordings

Sony is not liable and will not

compensate for any lost recordings

or relevant losses, including when

recordings are not made due to

reasons including recorder failure,

or when the contents of a recording

are lost or damaged as a result of

recorder failure or repair undertaken

to the recorder. Sony will not

restore, recover, or replicate the

recorded contents under any

circumstances.

Copyrights

• Television programs, films, video

tapes, discs, and other materials

may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording of such material may be

contrary to the provisions of the

recorder with cable television

transmission may require

authorization from the cable

television transmitter and/or

program owner.

• This product incorporates

that is protected by U.S. patents

and other intellectual property

rights. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision, and is

intended for home and other

limited viewing uses only unless

otherwise authorized by

Macrovision. Reverse engineering

or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard

function, programs received through

an external tuner (not supplied) may

contain copy protection signals

(copy guard function) and as such

may not be recordable, depending

on the type of signal.

If you have any questions or

problems concerning your recorder,

please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than

the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide

blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into

your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of

the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from

being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/

accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart

is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable

of holding a still video image or

on-screen display image on your

television screen indefinitely. If

you leave the still video image or

on-screen display image displayed

on your TV for an extended period

of time you risk permanent damage

to your television screen. Plasma

display panels and projection

televisions are especially

susceptible to this.

Table of Contents

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

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

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Guide to Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Using the TV Guide On Screen System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

How to Enter Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/Manual/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Recording From a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . . 101

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

About this manual

• In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the

HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

• 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.

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

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 during a

timer recording (page 14).

Easily search for programs with the TV Guide On Screen system – TV Guide

,The TV Guide On Screen system displays a

free television program listing. Search for

your favorite program alphabetically or by

category, such as movies or sports, and then

set the timer to record that program with

just the push of a button (page 46).

Quickly access recorded titles – Title List

,Display the Title List to see all of the titles

on the disc, including recording date,

channel, recording mode and thumbnail

image (page 37). The recorder will

automatically take program label

information from the TV Guide On Screen

data* and display it as the title name

(page 37).

* not available in some areas.

103 CH 103!

Promotional

Panel

Promotional

Panel

LISTINGS

8:05

PROMOTIONSSORT

ALPHABETICAL SPORTSMOVIES

All Fantasy

Action Horror

Adventure Musical

Animated Mystery

Biography Romance

Comedy Sci-Fi

Documentary Western

Drama War

Move down to select a subcategory for Movies.

Move right for Sports, left for ALPHABETICAL.

1.5/4.7GB

Sort

Date

Title

Number

My Movies

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

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

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

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

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

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

Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP

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

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

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

Title List

Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback

,If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

the HDD, you can watch a program from

the beginning while it is being recorded

(page 60).

Watch one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play

,If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

the HDD, you can watch a previously

recorded program while recording another

program on the same disc (page 60).

Copy a recorded title to and from the HDD – Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

,Create copies of your favorite titles for

safekeeping by dubbing them to a DVD, or

make a copy of your friend’s recordings by

dubbing them to the HDD (page 72).

Automatically dub DV/Digital8 tapes – DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)

,Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and automatically dub the

entire contents or just selected scenes to a

DVD disc (page 77).

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.

Recording

The game isn’t over

yet, but I’ll start

watching it from the

beginning now.

Recording

I think I’ll watch

yesterday’s golf game

now, even though I

am recording a movie.

Dubbing

Control

Dubbing

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Usable disc versions (as of May 2004)

• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1

with CPRM*1)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

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

are trademarks.

*1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is

a coding technology that protects copyrights for

images.

*2 Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”

*3 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Type Disc

Logo

Icon

used in

this

manual

Formatting

(new discs) Compatibility with other DVD

players (finalizing)

Hard disk

drive

(internal)

(Formatting

unnecessary) –

DVD+RW Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+RW

compatible players

(automatically finalized)

DVD-

mode

Format in VR mode

(page 40)

Playable only on VR mode

compatible players

(finalization unnecessary)

Video

mode Format in Video mode

(page 40)

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 40)

DVD+R Automatically

formatted

Playable on most DVD+R

compatible players (finalization

necessary) (page 40)

DVD-R Automatically

formatted

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 40)

HDD

+RW

RWVR

Video

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x)

• DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0)

• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible

• Dual layer discs

• 8 cm discs

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite

(page 45)

Auto

Chapter

(page 91)

Manual

Chapter

(page 68)

Record

16:9 sizes

(page 51)

Change

title name

(page 65)

Delete

title

(page 66)

A-B Erase

(page 66) Playlist

(page 68)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes *2Yes Yes No No

No Yes No No Yes Yes *3No No

No Yes No Yes *2Yes Yes *3No No

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Playable discs

Discs that cannot be played

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)

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

music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD

format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(page 11)

• A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM

zHint

This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs

as well.

Type Disc

Logo

Icon

used in

this

manual

Characteristics

DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

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

VIDEO CD format

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 containing MP3 audio tracks

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

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.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear

of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs

(playback only) labeled with identical region

codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this

recorder.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the

message “Playback prohibited by region code.”

will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the

DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be

labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is

prohibited by area restrictions.

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.

Notes

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

DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the

disc (page 40). Note that the 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-Rs or DVD-

RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on

other DVD equipment.

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

recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made

on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new

recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD

menu.

• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this

recorder, the data may be erased.

• 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.

ALL

RDR–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W NO.

0-000-000-00

XRegion code

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.

• Refer to 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.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

(1)

• Power cord (1)

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Set top box controller (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the

Antenna Cable and Set Top

Box Controller

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do

not connect the power cord until you reach “Step

5: Connecting the Power Cord” (page 21).

Using the cable box/satellite

receiver control function

The cable box/satellite receiver control function

can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the

recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver

via the supplied set top box controller. The

recorder controls channels on the cable box or

satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also

use the recorder’s remote control to change

channels on the cable box/satellite receiver

whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned

on, even if the recorder is turned off.

To use the cable box/satellite receiver control

function, you need to connect the set top box

controller and set the code number and output

channel (page 24). After setting up the cable box/

satellite receiver control, check that the recorder

can correctly control the cable box or satellite

receiver (page 28).

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV

system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of

the NEC that provides guidelines for proper

grounding and, in particular, specifies that the

cable ground shall be connected to the grounding

system of the building, as close to the point of

cable entry as practical.

Notes

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

cable), use an external antenna connector (not

supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF

antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to

connect the antenna to the recorder.

• If you have made hookup A or B and want to use the

TV Guide On Screen system, the cable box must be

turned on, the set top box controller must be connected,

and “Set Top Box Control” in Settings Setup must be

set to “On” (page 86) to download the TV Guide On

Screen data.

• If you are using the TV Guide On Screen system and

the recorder is receiving TV Guide On Screen data, you

may not be able to use the remote control to change

channels on the cable box when the recorder is off.

Wait until the recorder has finished receiving TV

Guide On Screen data.

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a

video/audio output A (page 13)

Cable box with an antenna output

only B (page 14)

Cable without cable box, or antenna

only (no cable TV) C (page 15)

Hookups and Settings

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

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

satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.

To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the

input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3). Note that satellite receiver

programs do not appear in the TV Guide On Screen system.

zHints

• If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack or component output jacks, you can use an S-video cord (not

supplied) or component video cord (not supplied) instead of the audio/video cord. When you connect using a

component video cord, connect the audio cords to the LINE IN jacks.

• If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 1 jack or a component video cord, set “Line1 Input” in Video Setup to

“S Video” or “Component” (page 89). If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 3 jack, set “Line3 Input” in

Video Setup to “S Video” (page 89).

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIORL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

~ AC IN

OUT

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

CONTROL S IN

G-LINK

ANT IN

RL S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

TO TV

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

Set top box

controller

(page 12)

to LINE IN

1 or 3

DVD recorder

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

Place the set top box controller

near the remote sensor on the

cable box/satellite receiver.

Cable box/

satellite receiver

Antenna cable

(supplied)

to antenna input

S-video cord (not

supplied)

to SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

Wall

Component video cord

(not supplied)

Note

Do not connect a hi-

definition tuner using the

component video cords. This

recorder only accepts

standard definition interlace

signals.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

,continued

B: Cable box with an antenna output only

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

satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.

To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna

output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIORL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

~ AC IN

OUT

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

CONTROL S IN

G-LINK

VHF/UHF

OUT

ANT IN

TO TV

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

to VHF/UHF IN

Wall

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF OUT

to antenna

input

Antenna cable

(supplied)

: Signal flow

to SET TOP

BOX

CONTROL

Set top box

controller

(supplied)

Cable box

Place the set top box controller

near the remote sensor on the

cable box/satellite receiver.

Hookups and Settings

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

Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using

a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.

With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIORL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

~ AC IN

OUT

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

CONTROL S IN

G-LINK

VHF/UHF

OUT

DVD recorder

to antenna input

to VHF/UHF IN

to VHF/UHF OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Wall

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Select one of the following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,

projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are

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

Note

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

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIORL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

~ AC IN

OUT

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

CONTROL S IN

G-LINK

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

CONTROL S

INPUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

Component video

cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S-video cord

(not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

(red) (blue)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

: Signal flow

to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2 to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2

DVD recorder

to CONTROL S IN

TV or other equipment with a

CONTROL S jack

Hookups and Settings

A Connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord

(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will

enjoy standard quality images.

Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE

button with this connection.

B Connecting to an S VIDEO input

jack

Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will

enjoy high quality images.

Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE

button with this connection.

C Connecting to component video

input jacks (Y, PB, PR)

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

press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send

progressive video signals. For details, see “Using

the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 18).

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV

screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 87.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack

on the recorder (page 29).

If your TV has a CONTROL S jack

You can control the recorder by pointing the

remote at your TV. This feature is convenient

when you place the recorder and the TV away

from each other.

After connecting the recorder to other equipment

in pattern A, B, or C above, connect the

CONTROL S IN jack to your TV’s CONTROL S

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

See the instructions supplied with the TV to be

connected. Note that your TV’s input will not

automatically switch to this recorder when you

play a disc.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

,continued

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the

remote, you can select the signal format in which

the recorder outputs video signals: Interlace or

Progressive.

Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C above), and press

PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. “PROGRESSIVE”

appears in the front panel display when the

recorder outputs progressive signals.

◆Progressive

Select this when:

– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks.

Note that the pictures will not be clear or no

picture will appear if you select progressive signal

output when either of the above conditions is not

met.

◆Interlace

Set to this position when:

– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,

– your TV is connected to jacks other than the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT

(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).

zHint

When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-

tune the signal according to the type of software you are

watching (page 88).

Notes

• Consumers should note that not all high definition

television sets are fully compatible with this product

and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.

In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it

is recommended that the user switch the connection to

the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions

regarding our TV set compatibility with this model

480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer

service center.

• TV Guide On Screen does not appear if you connect

your TV using the video or S-video jacks and press the

PROGRESSIVE button on the remote, even if your TV

accepts progressive signals.

Hookups and Settings

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,

or AV amplifier (receiver).

This will enable you to listen to sound.

zHint

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

Note

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.

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIORL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

~ AC IN

OUT

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

CONTROL S IN

G-LINK

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

AV amplifier (receiver)

with a decoder

(red)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or

OPTICAL)

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

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

DVD recorder

(white)

(yellow)*

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

to coaxial

digital input

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Center

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).

to optical

digital input

,continued

A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo

amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.

Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).

• Surround effect (page 56)

TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night

Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

Note

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.

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1

Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack,

use this connection.

Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not

supplied).

• Surround effect

Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in Easy

Setup (page 24). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise

will come from your speakers.

• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be

used with this connection.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R) Coaxial cord

Optical cord

Hookups and Settings

Step 5: Connecting the

Power Cord

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN

terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder

and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you

connect the power cord, you must wait for a

short while before operating the recorder. You

can operate the recorder only after the front panel

display lights up and the recorder enters standby

mode.

If you connect additional equipment to this

recorder (page 29), be sure to connect the power

cord only after all connections are complete.

Step 6: Preparing the

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied

remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by

matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the

markings inside the battery compartment. When

using the remote, point it at the remote sensor

on the recorder.

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD

recorder or player, change the command mode number

for this recorder (page 23).

• 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.

~ AC IN

to AC outlet

to AC IN

,continued

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to

control your TV.

If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier

(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to

control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume

(page 23).

Notes

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

to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with

some or all of the buttons below.

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

previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code

number may be reset to the default setting. Set the

appropriate code number again.

1Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

2Hold down [/1.

3Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TVs”

below) using the number buttons.

4Release [/1.

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

remote performs the following:

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try

entering them one at a time until you find the one

that works with your TV.

[/1Turns your TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of your

CH +/– Selects the channel on your

TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input

source

Number buttons and

SET Selects the channel on your

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TV/DVD

switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number

buttons, SET

TV/VIDEO

CH +/–

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

Gold Star/LG 03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 02, 03, 04, 08

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 06, 16

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Hookups and Settings

Controlling the volume of your AV

amplifier (receiver) with the remote

1Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

2Hold down [/1, and enter the

manufacturer code (see the table below)

for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the

number buttons.

3Release [/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV

amplifier’s volume.

If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide

the TV/DVD switch to TV.

zHint

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

TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above

and enter the code number 90 (default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers

(receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try

entering them one at a time until you find the one

that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

If you have a Sony DVD player or

more than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other

Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command

mode number for this recorder and the supplied

remote to one that differs from the other Sony

DVD recorder or player.

The default command mode setting for this

recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

Manufacturer Code number

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TV/DVD

switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number

buttons, SET

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

SYSTEM

M/m,

ENTER

COMMAND

MODE switch

O RETURN

,continued

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

5Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2,

or DVD3), and press ENTER.

6Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you

selected above.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

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.

Note that television program listings do not appear

in the TV Guide On Screen system as soon as you

complete Easy Setup.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Area Setup

Clock

Set Top Box Control

Language

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format DVD :

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Normal

DVD3

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format DVD :

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Normal

DVD3

SETUP

DVD1

DVD2

DVD3

Area Setup

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

You must leave the recorder turned off for at

least 24 hours to receive the TV Guide On

Screen data. If your recorder is connected to a

cable box, be sure to leave the cable box turned

on.

Hookups and Settings

1Turn on the TV.

2Press [/1.

The recorder turns on.

3Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on

your TV screen.

“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD

recorder will be made. You can change them

later using Setup. Before you start, check that

you have made all necessary connections.”

appears.

• If this message does not appear, select “Easy

Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu

to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Settings

and Adjustments” on page 83.

4Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for entering your area of

residence appears. This will enable you to use

the TV Guide On Screen system (page 33).

Enter your area of residence even if you do not

want to use the TV Guide On Screen system.

5Select a country, and press ENTER.

The display for entering your zip code

appears.

6Enter your zip code number.

Use M/m to select the number or letter (for

Canada) and </, to move the cursor.

7Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the language

used in the on-screen display appears.

8Select a language, and press ENTER.

The display for setting the clock appears.

If the clock data has already been received, go

to step 10.

9Enter the current date and time.

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

the day, year, hour, and minutes in the same

way. The day of the clock is set automatically.

10Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for cable box/satellite

receiver control appears.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

"/1

</M/m/,,

ENTER

O RETURN

CH +/–

Number

buttons

Area Setup 1/7

Select your country.

USA

Canada

EASY SETUP

Area Setup 1/7

Enter your zip code.

- - - - -

EASY SETUP

Language 2/7

Select the screen Language.

English

Français

EASY SETUP

Set the time and date manually.

2004//

112:Thu 00 AM1

Clock 3/7

EASY SETUP

Set Top Box Control 4/7

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

,continued

11Set the cable box/satellite receiver

control, and press ENTER.

If you want to use the cable box/satellite

receiver control (page 14), select “Yes.”

If you do not have a cable box, select “No,”

then go to step 15.

12Enter the brand code of your cable box/

satellite receiver.

See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand

Code” (page 112).

Use M/m to select the number and </, to

move the cursor.

13Press ENTER.

14Select the cable box output channel.

If you connect your cable box or satellite

receiver to the recorder’s audio/video input

(page 13), select “Line1,” “Line2,” or

“Line3,” then go to step 17.

If you connect the satellite receiver or cable

box to the recorder’s antenna input (page 14),

select “Ch2,” ‘Ch3,” or “Ch4” and press

ENTER, then go to step 17. See the

instructions supplied with your cable box to

confirm the cable box’s antenna output

channel.

15Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),

select “Antenna.”

If you use a cable connection without a cable

box, select “Cable.”

16Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts

searching for all of the receivable channels

and presets them.

To set the channels manually, see page 85.

After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup

Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the

connected TV appears.

17Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

“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.

Set Top Box Control 4/7

Enter the brand code of your set top box.

- - - -

EASY SETUP

Set Top Box Control 4/7

Select input line or Set Top Box's output channel.

Line1

Line2

Line3

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

EASY SETUP

Tuner Preset 5/7

Select the way in which you will receive channels.

Antenna

Cable

EASY SETUP

Tuner Preset 5/7

Searching for receivable channels.

Please wait. Ch45

EASY SETUP

TV Type 6/7

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

Hookups and Settings

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

with a wide screen mode.

For details, see “TV Type” on page 87.

18Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of

jack used to connect to your amplifier

(receiver) appears.

19Select the type of jack (if any) you are

using to connect to an amplifier (receiver),

and press ENTER.

If you did not connect an AV amplifier

(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 23.

If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)

using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE

OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 23.

If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)

using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,

select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”

20Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you

wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”

Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

21Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.

22Select whether or not you wish 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.”

23Press 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

(see below).

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

zHint

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

in the Setup Display (page 95).

Notes

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

the clock accurately.

• If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or

satellite receiver, set “Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in

Video Setup to “S Video” (page 89).

EASY SETUP

Audio Connection 7/7

Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?

Select the type of jack you are using.

Yes :

LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L)

Yes :

DIGITAL OUT

EASY SETUP

Audio Connection 7/7

Dolby Digital

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

You must leave the recorder turned off for

at least 24 hours to receive the TV Guide

On Screen data. If your recorder is

connected to a cable box, be sure to leave

the cable box turned on.

Audio Connection 7/7

DTS

Off

EASY SETUP

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

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Checking the cable box/satellite

receiver control setting

1Point the DVD recorder’s remote at the

recorder (not at the cable box/satellite

receiver).

2Press CH +/– and check that the channel

changes on the cable box/satellite receiver

window.

3Press the number buttons and check that

the channel changes on the cable box/

satellite receiver window.

Tune your cable box to channel 02. Then

using your DVD recorder’s remote, enter 09

to tune your cable box to channel 09. Did the

cable box change to channel 09? If the cable

box did not tune to channel 09, follow the

instructions below for getting your recorder to

control your cable box.

If you cannot get the recorder to control your

cable box/satellite receiver

Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in

Settings Setup (page 86). If more than one code

number is listed for your cable box/satellite

receiver, try entering them one at a time in step 12

of Easy Setup until you find the one that works

with your cable box/satellite receiver.

Check the connection and position of the set top

box controller (page 13).

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, fix it in place.

1Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.

2Attach it so that the set top box controller is

directly above the remote control sensor on

your cable box/satellite receiver.

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

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

device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/Digital8 output jack (i.LINK jack)

(page 77).

See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

To record on this recorder, see “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 53).

Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks

If the equipment has an S-video jack or component output jacks, you can use an S-video cord or

component video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIORL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

~ AC IN

OUT

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

CONTROL S IN

G-LINK

LINE OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S Video

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

VCR, etc.

DVD recorder

Audio/video cord

(not supplied) S-video cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

to LINE IN 1 or 3

Component video

cord (not supplied)

to COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

,continued

Notes

• When you connect using a component video cord, connect the audio cords to the LINE IN jacks.

• Do not connect a hi-definition tuner or similar device using the component video cords. This recorder only accepts

standard definition interlace signals.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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

an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

zHint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/

right channels (not supplied).

Notes

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

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

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

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

OUTPUT

S VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR, etc.

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

S-video

cord (not

supplied)

to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Hookups and Settings

• 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 DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch videotapes, watch

the tapes through a second Line input on your TV.

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

VCRDVD recorder TV

VCR DVD recorder TV

LINE IN 1

LINE IN 2

Guide to Displays

Using the On-Screen Menus

This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS

menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you

can perform most of the recorder’s operations.

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.

ATITLE LIST (page 37):

Turns on the Title List menu, which shows

recorded titles on the disc.

BTV GUIDE (page 46):

Allows you to set a new timer recording

setting using the TV Guide On Screen system.

CSCHEDULE (page 49):

Turns on the list menu, which allows you to

check, change, or cancel timer settings.

DDV/D8 EDIT (page 77):

Activates the DV Edit function, which allows

you to record and edit the contents of a DV/

Digital8 format tape.

EDUBBING (page 72):

Dubs titles from the HDD to a DVD and vice

versa. Select the dubbing direction before

dubbing.

FSETUP (page 83):

Turns on the Setup Display, which allows you

to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.

Note

The TV GUIDE option will not contain any listings until

the recorder receives the TV Guide On Screen data.

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

TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press

TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the

entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g.

audio settings during recording), or multiple items

on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The

displayed options differ depending on the

situation and disc type.

Select the option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

RWVR

Video

+RW

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

</M/m/,,

ENTER

SYSTEM

O RETURN

SYSTEM MENU

TITLE LIST

TV GUIDE

SCHEDULE

DV/D8 EDIT

DUBBING

SETUP

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

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

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

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

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

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

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

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

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

Wed

Fri

Sat

Fri

Tue

Thu

Sort

1.5/4.7GB

My Movies

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Date

Title

Number

Play

Play Beginning

Erase

Dubbing

Protect Title

Title Name

Set Thumbnail

A-B Erase

Options for the selected item

Guide to Displays

Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the

Title List menu is turned on.

Example 2: When you press TOOLS while a

DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Using the TV Guide On

Screen System

The TV Guide On Screen system automatically

displays a free television program list. This list

displays the program name, promotions and

related information for programs being broadcast

up to eight days in advance, and for a maximum of

120 channels. TV Guide On Screen data for the

television program listing is carried by local

broadcast stations and is received through your

antenna or cable box.

These are just a few of the ways to use the TV

Guide On Screen system.

– Search for a program by listing them according

to category, such as Movies or Sports, or in

alphabetical order.

– Once you have found the program you are

looking for, use the TV Guide On Screen system

to set the timer for recording (page 46).

– If you find a program that you want to watch in

the future, set it as a Favorite. You can later tune

in to that program directly by pressing the blue

button on the remote when the program begins

broadcasting.

For more information, see “Navigating the TV

Guide On Screen system” (page 34).

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

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

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

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

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

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

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

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

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

Wed

Fri

Sat

Fri

Tue

Thu

Sort

1.5/4.7GB

My Movies

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Date

Title

Number

TOOLS

Disc Info.

Erase Titles

Dub Selected Titles

Playlist

Options for the disc or menu

TOOLS

Stop

Disc Info.

Erase Title

Protect Title

Options for the disc or picture

Promotional

Panel

Promotional

Panel

LISTINGS

8:05

PROMOTIONSSORT

ALPHABETICAL SPORTSMOVIES

All Fantasy

Action Horror

Adventure Musical

Animated Mystery

Biography Romance

Comedy Sci-Fi

Documentary Western

Drama War

Move down to select a subcategory for Movies.

Move right for Sports, left for ALPHABETICAL.

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Troubleshooting guide

If you are having trouble displaying the television

program list, please check the following.

– This recorder downloads the TV Guide On

Screen data several times a day when the

recorder is turned off. Turn off the recorder

when you are not using it (for example, at night).

It may take up to 24 hours for your recorder to

start receiving program listings.

– When the recorder is connected to a cable box,

the cable box must be turned on, the set top box

controller must be connected, and “Set Top Box

Control” in the Settings setup must be set to

“On” (page 86) to download the TV Guide On

Screen data.

– Your area of residence and zip code must be set

correctly (page 85).

– The time must be set correctly. If the time is not

set, set it manually (page 86).

– The television program list is blank when TV

Guide On Screen data is being downloaded or a

satellite or terrestrial digital tuner is in use.

You may be asked to select a channel lineup the

first time you press [TV GUIDE]. Select one of the

available channel lineups. If the channel number

in the program listing does not match the

broadcast station, see “To match the channel

number with the broadcast station” (page 36).

Notes

• Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On Screen

system.

• The TV Guide On Screen system is not compatible

with satellite and terrestrial digital broadcasts.

• Your cable box’s channel may suddenly change even if

the recorder is turned off. This is because the set top

box control has changed the channel to receive the TV

Guide On Screen data.

Navigating the TV Guide On Screen

system

1Press [TV GUIDE].

TV Guide On Screen appears.

2Press </M/m/, to move the cursor

around the entire TV Guide On Screen

system, and press ENTER to make a

selection.

Example: LISTINGS

APicture in Guide: This shows the last

program you were watching. See “To lock

the Picture in Guide” (page 36) to prevent

the picture from changing when you move

the cursor.

BMain Menu Bar: Use </, to select one

of the following features and press ENTER.

“LISTINGS”: Shows the current programs

for the selected time slot.

“SORT”: Allows you to sort titles

alphabetically or by category (movies,

sports, children’s, educational, news,

variety, series).

(Info)

</M/m/,,

ENTER

EXIT PAGE +/–

[TV GUIDE]

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Number

buttons

Blue

button Green

button

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Promotional

Panel

Promotional

Panel

SCHEDULE

8:05

SORTLISTINGS

8:00PM

8:00 10:00 FAVORITES

TODAY

Doctors and Lawyers

Local News Sports

Today's News

The Urban Garden

Music Show Local News

Chemicals and Chemistry

World Soccer

High Places

The Law and You

8:30PM

RECORD INFO.

Teams from across the globe face off in a

yearly tournament to determine the best

soccer country in the world.

Guide to Displays

“PROMOTIONS”: Shows just promotions.

Select a promotion and press

the (info)

button

“SETUP”: Allows you to change the TV

Guide On Screen system settings and

channel lineup.

“MESSAGES”: Displays messages and

information such as the TV Guide ID

Number. To delete unwanted messages,

press the green button.

“SCHEDULE”: Displays either the

RECORD list or the FAVORITES list.

Press ENTER and use </, to switch

between the lists.

CTime Slot: Indicates the currently selected

time slot. Use </, to select a different

time slot.

DProgram Title: Gives the program title. The

program’s category is also indicated by

color: green (sports), purple (movies), blue

(children’s), teal (others).

EInfo. Box: Shows information about the

selected program and displays the

following icons.

“ ”indicates that the program is set to be

recorded.

“ ”indicates that the program is set as a

Favorite.

“ ”indicates that the program is in stereo.

“ ”indicates that the program is closed

captioned.

Press the (info) button repeatedly to

show extended information about the

program.

FAction Bar: Shows buttons that can be used

on the remote with the current selection.

For example, when a program is selected,

press blue to add the program to the

FAVORITES list, or green to add the

program to the RECORD list.

GChannel Logo: Shows the broadcast station

logo.

To select a program (Direct Tuning)

1Select “LISTINGS” in the Main Menu Bar

and press ENTER.

2Press M/m to select a program and press

ENTER.

The TV Guide On Screen system disappears

and the channel changes to the selected

program.

You can also use the number buttons (Direct

Dialing) to select a program. When

“LISTINGS” is selected, enter the channel

number of the program you want to watch

using the number buttons on the remote, then

press ENTER.

To find a program alphabetically or by

category

1Select “SORT” in the Main Menu Bar and

press ENTER.

2Press </, to select the main category.

To sort alphabetically, select

“ALPHABETICAL.”

3Press</M/m/, to select the sub-category

(or a letter if you are sorting alphabetically),

and press ENTER.

4Press M/m to select a program and press

ENTER.

To set a program as a “Favorite”

If you find a program that you want to watch in the

future, set it as a Favorite by pressing the blue

button. “ ” appears next to the program.

To customize the “Favorite” setting, press the

green button. The settings change as follows:

: Registers the program as a “Favorite.”

: Registers a regularly scheduled program as a

“Favorite.”

: Registers the program as a weekly “Favorite.”

: Temporarily turns off the “Favorite” setting.

To view the programs you have set a “Favorite,”

select “SCHEDULE” in the Main Menu Bar and

press ENTER. Then press </, to select

“FAVORITES.”

To watch a “Favorite” program

When you are watching TV, press the blue button

on the remote when the broadcasting time for that

program arrives. If more than one program is

registered as a “Favorite” in the same time slot,

press the blue button repeatedly to switch between

the programs.

To set a program for timer recording

See “Recording using the TV Guide On Screen

system (TV GUIDE)” (page 46).

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To lock the Picture in Guide

You can lock the Picture in Guide so that it does

not change when you move the cursor across other

titles.

Select the logo of the channel that you want to

lock from LISTINGS and press the blue button.

Press the blue button again to unlock the channel.

To customize the channel line-up

1Select “SETUP” in the Main Menu Bar and

press ENTER.

2Press M/m to select “Change channel display”

and press ENTER.

3Press M/m to select a channel and perform one

of the following.

◆To hide the channel

Press the green button.

◆To change the channel number

Enter the new channel number using the number

buttons.

◆To change the order of the channels

Select channel you want to move and press < to

highlight the channel logo. Press the blue button to

move the channel up, or press the green button to

move the channel down.

To match the channel number with the

broadcast station

If the channel number in the program listing does

not match the broadcast station, there may be more

than one channel lineup for your area. To change

the channel lineup, select “Change channel

lineup” from “SETUP” and press ENTER. Then

select a different channel lineup, if available.

To turn off the TV Guide On Screen system

Press [TV GUIDE] or EXIT on the remote.

zHints

• Press the PAGE +/– buttons to change the program list

by page.

• Each time you turn on the power, the TV Guide On

Screen system automatically appears on your TV

screen. To turn off this function, select “SETUP” from

the Main Menu Bar, and then select “Review options.”

Then select “Off” and press ENTER.

Notes

• Programs that contain copy protection signals do not

appear in the Picture in Guide.

• The Picture in Guide is locked during recording and the

lock indicator appears in the Picture in Guide window.

You cannot unlock the Picture in Guide during

recording.

• If you are watching programs through a set top box, the

Picture in Guide may not change as fast as you move

the cursor. In this case, lock the Picture in Guide

(page 36).

• When you turn on the recorder, the same channel that

you were watching last will automatically appear, even

if you should change the channel on your set top box

while the recorder’s power is off.

• The screen saver will not appear with the TV Guide On

Screen system. The TV Guide On Screen system will

simply turn off if no buttons are pressed for more than

five minutes.

Guide to Displays

Using the Title List

The titles of programs recorded on a disc are

displayed in the Title List.

1Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, press Z OPEN/CLOSE

and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z

again to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

2Press TITLE LIST.

To show the list in greater detail (zoom), press

ZOOM+.

Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR

mode)

ADisc type:

Displays a media type, HDD or DVD.

Also displays the title type (Original or

Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode).

BSort buttons:

Sorts the title order (see below).

CZooming indicator:

Shows the current zoom status.

DDisc name (DVD only) (page 40)

EDisc space (remainder/total)

FTitle information:

Displays the title number, title name, and

recording date.

z (red): Indicates that the title is currently

being recorded.

: Indicates that the title is currently being

dubbed.

: Indicates the protected title.

“NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly

recorded (not played back) (HDD only).

+RW

RWVR

Video

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

</M/m/,,

ENTER

CURSOR

MODE

Z OPEN/

ZOOM +/–

TITLE LIST

HDD DVD

With the recording side facing down

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

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

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

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

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

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

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

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

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

Wed

Fri

Sat

Fri

Tue

Thu

Sort

1.5/4.7GB

My Movies

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Date

Title

Number

1.5/4.7GB

Sort

Date

Title

Number

My Movies

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

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

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

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

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

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

Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP

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

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

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

“Zoomed” Title List

,continued

GScroll bar:

Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the

list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

HTitle’s thumbnail picture

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is

turned on. The display enters Page mode. Each

time you press M/m, the entire Title List changes

to the next/previous page of titles.

To return to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR

MODE again.

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

You can switch the Title List to show Original or

Playlist.

While the Title List menu is turned on, press

TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist,”

and press ENTER. “PLAYLIST” appears on the

front panel display when “Playlist” is selected.

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

mode)” (page 64).

To change the title order (Sort)

Press < while the Title List menu is turned on to

move the cursor to the Sort column. Press M/m to

select the item, and press ENTER.

To change a title thumbnail picture

(Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode) only)

You can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail

picture shown in the Title List menu.

1Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the

recorder, and press ZOOM+.

2Select a title whose thumbnail picture you

want to change, and press ENTER.

3Select “Set Thumbnail” from the sub-menu,

and press ENTER.

The selected title starts to play in the

background.

4While watching the playback picture, press

H PLAY, X PAUSE, or m/M to select

the scene you want to set for a thumbnail

picture, and press ENTER.

The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail

picture.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

zHint

After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title)

is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.

Notes

• The Title List may not appear for DVDs created on

other DVD recorders.

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

• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this

recorder.

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to

be displayed.

• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to

the first scene of the recording (title).

• After dubbing, the title thumbnail picture set on the

source recording is canceled.

Order Sorted

New

(HDD only) in order of when the titles were

recorded. The title that is recorded

most recently and not played back is

listed at the top.

Date in order of when the titles were

recorded. The title that is recorded

most recently is listed at the top.

Title in alphabetical order.

Number in order of recorded title number.

Guide to Displays

Using the “Disc Info”

Screen (disc settings)

With the Disc Information display, you can check

the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you

can perform operations such as formatting and

finalizing (page 40).

1Press HDD or DVD.

If you select a DVD, press Z OPEN/CLOSE

and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z

again to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

2Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

3Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.

Items in the display differ depending on the

disc type or recording format.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

A“Disc Name” (DVD only)

B“Media”: Disc type

C“Format”: Recording format type (HDD/

DVD-RW only)

D“Title no.”: Total number of titles

E“Protected”: Indicates whether protection is

set (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

F“Date”: Dates of when the oldest and the

most recent titles were recorded (DVD

only)

G“Continuous Rem. Time”/“Remainder”

(approximate)

• The longest continuous recording time in

each of the recording modes

• Disc space bar

• Remaining disc space/total disc space

HDisc setting buttons (page 40)

• “Disc Name”

•“Protect Disc”

• “Finalize”/“Unfinalize”

• “Erase All”

•“Format”

Available settings differ depending on the

disc type.

zHint

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

check free space and title location on the disc using the

Disc Map display (page 67).

Note

On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1

billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc

space.

+RW

RWVR

Video

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Z OPEN/

HDD DVD

</M/m/,,

ENTER

With the recording side facing down

Disc Information

DiscName Movie Close

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2

Protected Not Protected

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

HQ : 0H30M

LP : 1H30M HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M SP : 1H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

SLP : 3H00M

Remainder

Disc Name

Format

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

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Labeling, protecting, or formatting

a disc

You can execute options effective for the entire

disc using the Disc Information display.

1Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.

Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-

RW (VR mode).

3Select an option, and press ENTER.

“Disc Name” (DVD only): Labels a DVD.

Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name”

display (page 43).

“Protect Disc” (DVD-RW in VR mode only):

Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel the

protection, select “Don’t Protect.”

“Erase All” (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW

only): Erases all titles on the disc (except the

protected titles).

“Format” (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):

Erases all contents. For DVD-RWs, select a

recording format (VR or Video) according to

your needs.

zHints

• You can set protection for individual titles (page 65).

• By reformatting, you can change the recording format

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

mode) that have been finalized.

Note

You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD disc name.

The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on

other DVD equipment.

Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc

for playback on other equipment)

Finalizing is necessary when you play discs

recorded with this recorder on other DVD

equipment.

When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW

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

1Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

RWVR

Video

+RW

HDD

Disc Information

DiscName Close

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2

Protected Not Protected

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

HQ : 0H30M

LP : 1H30M HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M SP : 1H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

SLP : 3H00M

Remainder

Disc Name

Format

Erase All

Finalize

Protect Disc

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. However,

you may need to finalize the disc for

certain DVD equipment, or if the

recording time is short. You can edit or

record on the disc even after finalizing.

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. You can edit or

record on the disc even after finalizing.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or

record on the disc. If you want to record

on it again, reformat the disc (page 40).

However, all recorded contents will be

erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or

record on the disc.

RWVR

Video

+RW

RWVR

Video

Guide to Displays

3Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display shows the approximate time

required for finalizing and asks for

confirmation.

4Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

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

mode) that has been finalized with other DVD

equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the

disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 3 above.

zHint

You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.

If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 3 above, the disc

has already been finalized.

Notes

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

the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the

discs are finalized.

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

was recorded on another recorder.

Checking the Play

Information and Playing

Time

You can check the playing time and remaining

time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also,

you can check the disc name recorded on the

DVD/CD.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

The displays differ depending on the disc type or

playing status.

◆Display 1

Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO

Finalize

About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.

Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.

Do you want to finalize?

OK Cancel

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

RWVR

Video

+RW

HDD

TIME/TEXT

DISPLAY

Title/track information (Display 1)

Play mode/time information (Display 2)

(Display off)

Title 1

1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0Angle3(5)

,continued

ATitle number/name

(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without

PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with

PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs)

BAvailable functions for DVD VIDEOs

( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.)

CThe current selected function or audio

setting (appears only temporarily)

DThe current selected angle

Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

◆Display 2

Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)

ADisc type*2/format (page 8)

BTitle type (Original or Playlist) (page 64)

CPlay mode

DRecording mode (page 45)

EPlaying status bar*3

FTitle number (chapter number*1) (page 61)

(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without

PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with

PBC, track number (album number*1) for

DATA CDs)

GCD text (album name) appears when text is

recorded on a CD.

HPlaying time (remaining time*1)

*1Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

*2Displays Super VCDs as “SVCD”, DATA CDs as

“CD”.

*3Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, or DATA CDs.

zHints

• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track

selection option will not appear on the screen even if

the disc contains DTS tracks (page 90).

• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in

Options Setup (page 94), playback information

automatically appears when the recorder is turned on,

etc.

Notes

• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s

text, such as the disc name.

• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are

replaced with “*.”

Checking the playing/remaining

time

You can view the playing or remaining time

information displayed on the TV screen and the

front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the disc type or

playing status.

◆Front panel display

Example: When playing a DVD

Example: When dubbing a DVD

1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1

Rear (L/R)

Front (L/R) + Center LFE (Low Frequency

Effect)

0:00:45

T1SP

Original

DVD-RW

Movies

Playing time and number of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Remaining time of dubbing in progress

Guide to Displays

Example: When playing a CD

Notes

• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s

text, such as the disc name.

• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are

replaced with “*.”

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed

correctly.

How to Enter Characters

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

characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a

title or disc name, but the actual number of

characters displayed in the menus such as the Title

List will vary. When the display for entering

characters appears, follow the steps below.

1Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to

the right of the screen and select “A”

(upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or

“Symbol,” and press ENTER.

The characters of the selected type are

displayed.

2Press </M/m/, to select the character

you want to enter, and press ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top of

the display.

Example: Input Title Name

The type of characters will change according

to the language you select in Easy Setup.

Some languages allow you to enter an accent

mark.

Track playing time and the current track/index

number

Remaining time of the current track

Remaining time of the disc

CD text (when available)

Playing time of the disc

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Number

buttons, SET

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Cancel

Finish

Space

Clear All

Back

,. - 1

BA C 2

ED F 3

HG I 4

KJ L5

NM O 6

QP R S

UT V 8

XW Y Z

Input Title Name

,continued

To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an

accent followed by the letter.

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

To insert a space, select “Space.”

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

remaining characters.

To erase a character, move the cursor to the

right of the character at the input row. Select

“Back” and press ENTER.

To insert a character, move the cursor to the

right of the point where you want to insert the

character. Select the character and press

ENTER.

To erase all of the characters, select “Clear

All” and press ENTER.

4Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter

characters.

1In step 2 above, press the number buttons

repeatedly to select a character.

Example:

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

Press the number 3 button three times to enter

“F.”

2Press SET and select the next character.

3Select “Finish” and press ENTER.

Kids

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Space

Clear All

Back

,. - 1

BA C 2

ED F 3

HG I 4

KJ L5

NM O 6

QP R S

UT V 8

XW Y Z

Input Title Name

Cancel

Finish

Input row

Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs. Select

the disc type according to your needs (page 8).

• Check that the disc has enough available space

for the recording (page 39). For HDD,

DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up

disc space by erasing titles (page 67).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture

size if necessary (page 51).

zHint

Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not

the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder

without affecting the recording even after recording

starts.

Recording mode

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this

recorder has six 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 the High Quality

mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,

Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible

choice. Note that recording times in the following

table are approximate and the actual times may

differ. Note also that the maximum continuous

recording time for a single title is eight hours

(HDD), or six hours (DVD). Contents beyond this

time will not be recorded.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the

recording modes.

“HQ+” recording mode

“HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ

on the HDD. Set “HQ Setting” in Features Setup

to “HQ+” (page 93). Maximum recording time is

21 hours. “HQ” appears in the display.

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the

recording time.

– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program

or video source of low picture quality

– Recording on a disc that has already been edited

– Recording only a still picture or just sound

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP

programs.

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the

“STEREO” indicator lights up on the front panel

display. If there is noise in the stereo program, set

“Auto Stereo” in Audio Setup to “Off” (page 89).

The sound will be recorded in monaural but with

less noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received,

the “SAP” indicator lights up on the front panel

display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner

Audio” in Audio Setup to “SAP” (page 89).

I want to record with the

best possible picture

quality, so I’ll select HQ.

Recording mode Recording time (hour)

HDD DVD

HQ (High quality) 33 1

HSP R51 1.5

SP (Standard mode) 67 2

LP r103 3

EP r137 4

SLP (Long duration) 204 6

,continued

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded

on this recorder.

When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,

the recorder continues to record but only a blank,

gray colored screen will be recorded.

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment.

Note

Copy-Once programs can not be dubbed (page 73).

Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/

Manual/VCR Plus+)

There are three methods to set the timer – setting

the timer using the TV Guide On Screen system,

using VCR Plus+ and setting the timer manually.

Notes

• When the recorder is connected to a cable box and you

want to record using the TV Guide On Screen system,

do the following: Turn on the cable box, connect the set

top box controller, and set “Set Top Box Control” in the

Settings setup to “On.”

• 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.

Recording using the TV Guide On

Screen system (TV GUIDE)

You can use the TV Guide On Screen system to set

the timer to record a program up to eight days in

advance.

1Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, press Z OPEN/CLOSE

and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z

again to close the disc tray.

Copy control

signals Recordable discs

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

(Ver.1.1 with CPRM*)

Copy-Never None (a blank screen is

recorded)

+RW

RWVR

Video

HDD

RWVR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Green

button

[TV GUIDE]

Z OPEN/

HDD DVD

x REC STOP

Blue button

With the recording side facing down

Recording

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.

2Press [TV GUIDE].

3Press </M/m/, to select a program.

To search for a program alphabetically or by

category, select “SORT” in the Main Menu

Bar. See “Using the TV Guide On Screen

system” for more information about

navigating the TV Guide On Screen system

(page 33).

4 Press the green button.

appears next to the program. Each time you

press the blue button, the timer recording

changes as follows.

: the program is recorded once.

: the program is recorded on a regular basis.

: the program is recorded weekly.

: the timer recording is temporarily put on

hold without canceling the setting.

5Press [TV GUIDE].

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the

front panel display and the recorder is ready to

start recording. When recording from a cable

box, be sure to turn it on.

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

recorder before the timer recording starts.

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer

recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer

Settings” (page 49).

To stop recording during timer recording

Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

To adjust the recording quality

See step 3 of “Checking/Changing/Canceling

Timer Settings”(page 49).

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the

recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the

recording mode to enable the entire program to be

recorded. Set “Rec Mode Adjust” in Features

Setup to “On” (page 93).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

If there is not enough space for a timer recording,

the recorder automatically erases old titles

recorded on the HDD.

Set “Auto Title Erase” in Features Setup to “On”

(page 93). The oldest, played title is erased. The

protected titles are not erased.

If the timer settings overlap

If one or more timer settings overlap, appears

next to the program and the recording is

suspended. The timer recording resumes its

original status when the overlap condition no

longer exists. To change the timer settings, see

“Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings”

(page 49).

Notes

• Check to see that there is enough available space for the

recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 67). Note

that recordings made with the TV Guide On Screen

system require one extra minute of recording time.

• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer

recording. It does not function with Quick Timer

(page 51).

• You cannot adjust the recording quality or recording

destination once the recording starts.

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SORTLISTINGS

8:00PM

8:00 10:00 FAVORITES

8:30PM

RECORD INFO.

Doctors and Lawyers

Local News Sports

Today's News

The Urban Garden

Music Show Local News

Chemicals and Chemistry

World Soccer

TODAY

High Places

The Law and You

,continued

Setting the timer manually or using

the VCR Plus+ system (Manual/VCR

Plus+)

You can set the timer for a total of 30 programs.

1Press [TIMER].

2Press M/m to select an item.

“Date”: Press the number buttons to enter

month, day, and year.

“Start Time”/”End Time”: Press the number

buttons to enter the time. To change am/pm,

select “am” or “pm,” and press the blue

button.

“Channel”: If you are using the set top box

control, press the number buttons to enter the

channel. If not, select LINE 1, 2, or 3 using the

blue button, whichever your box is connected

to, and select the channel you want to record

on the set top box.

“Quality”: Press the blue button to change the

recording mode.

“Destination”: Press the blue button to switch

between HDD and DVD.

“PlusCode”: Press the number buttons. To

correct the number, press M/m and enter the

number again.

3Press ENTER.

To make another timer setting, select

“RECORD” and repeat from step 3.

4Press [TV GUIDE].

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the

front panel display and the recorder is ready to

start recording. When recording from a cable

box or satellite tuner, be sure to turn it on.

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

recorder before the timer recording starts.

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer

recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer

Settings” (page 49).

To stop recording during timer recording

Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the

recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the

recording mode to enable the entire program to be

recorded. Set “Rec Mode Adjust” in Features

Setup to “On” (page 93).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

If there is not enough space for a timer recording,

the recorder automatically erases old titles

recorded on the HDD.

Set “Auto Title Erase” in Features Setup to “On”

(page 93). The oldest, played title is erased. The

protected titles are not erased.

If the timer settings overlap

If one or more timer settings overlap, appears

next to the program and the recording is

suspended. The timer recording resumes its

original status when the overlap condition no

longer exists. To change the timer settings, see

“Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings”

(page 49).

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

M/m, ENTER

[TV GUIDE]

Number

buttons, SET

Green

button

[TIMER]

Blue button

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Date:

Start Time:

End Time:

Channel:

Quality:

Destination:

PlusCode:

7 / 7 / 04

0 : 00 pm

HDD

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RECORD

CANCEL

MESSAGES LISTINGS

Recording

Notes

• Check to see that there is enough available space for the

recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 67).

• To record a cable or satellite program without using

cable box/satellite box control, turn on the cable box or

satellite receiver and select the program you want to

record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver turned

on until the recorder finishes recording.

• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer

recording. It does not function with Quick Timer

(page 50).

• You cannot adjust the recording quality or recording

destination once the recording starts.

Checking/Changing/

Canceling Timer Settings

You can check, change or cancel timer settings

using the SCHEDULE list, even while a recording

is in progress.

1With the TV Guide On Screen system

turned off, press SCHEDULE.

The SCHEDULE list appears.

2Press M/m to select the program you want

to change, then press ENTER.

3Press M/m to select the item you want to

adjust.

“Start early by”: Press the number buttons to

start the recording by up to 99 minutes in

advance.

“End late by”: Press the number buttons to

extend the recording by up to 99 minutes.

“Quality”: Press the blue button to change the

recording mode.

“Destination”: Press the blue button to switch

between HDD and DVD.

4Press [TV GUIDE].

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Blue

button

[TV GUIDE]

Number

buttons

EXIT

SCHEDULE

Green button

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Start early by:

End late by:

Quality:

Destination:

00 minutes

HDD

RECORD

CANCEL

Enter the number of minutes that the show

should begin early and end late. Press the OK

key when all the information is correct. Press

the Green key to cancel.

MESSAGES LISTINGS

,continued

To change the recording frequency

Press SCHEDULE and select the program you

want to change. Then press the green button

repeatedly to change the recording frequency.

Programs set to be recorded “Daily” will only be

recorded from Monday through Friday.

To cancel the timer setting

Press SCHEDULE and select the program you

want to cancel. Then press the blue button.

To turn off the SCHEDULE list

Press EXIT.

If two or more timer settings overlap

The timer recording set last has priority over the

other settings and is recorded. All other

overlapped settings are suspended, even if the

setting only partially overlaps the setting with

priority. appears next to programs that are

suspended.

Example: You set the timer in order of A, and then

Note that if you modify setting A (for instance, if

you extend the recording time), then setting A

becomes the last timer recording you set and will

have priority over setting B.

If the end and start time of two timer settings

are the same

The end of program A or the beginning of program

B will be cut.

Recording Without the

Timer

1Press HDD or DVD to select a media.

When you selected DVD, insert a recordable

DVD.

2Press CH +/– to select the channel or input

source you want to record.

3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes on the TV screen as follows:

For more details about the recording mode,

see page 45.

4Press z REC.

Recording starts.

Recording continues until you stop the

recording or the disc is full.

7:00

9:00 11:00

will be suspended

will be recorded

7:00

9:00 10:00

+RW +R

RWVR

Video

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

z REC

REC MODE

x REC

STOP

X REC

PAUSE

CH +/–

TV/VIDEO

DVD

HDD

x REC

STOP

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

Recording

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote

control cover. Note that it may take a few seconds

for recording to stop.

To pause recording

Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote

control cover. To restart recording, press the

button again.

To watch another TV program while recording

Set your TV to the TV input using the TV/VIDEO

button.

zHint

If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can

turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to

leave it on.

Notes

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

recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while

recording or during recording pause.

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

recording may be erased.

• You cannot watch a TV program while recording

another TV program.

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute

increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute

increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

The time counter decreases minute by minute to

0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power

does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder

during recording, the recorder continues to record

until the time counter runs out.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears

in the front panel display. The recorder returns to

normal recording mode.

Adjusting the recording picture

quality and size

You can adjust the recording picture quality and

picture size.

1Before recording starts, press TOOLS and

select “Rec Settings.” Then press ENTER.

2Select the item you want to adjust, and

press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec NR

“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for

the desired recording time and picture quality.

For more information, see “Recording mode”

(page 45).

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

(normal

recording)

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

DISPLAY

</M/m/,,

ENTER

TOOLS

Rec. Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Rec Mode :

HDD Rec. Picture Size :

DVD Rec. Picture Size :

Rec NR :

Rec Video Equalizer

4 : 3

Off

Off 1 2 3

Rec NR

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“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture

Size”: Sets the picture size of the program to

be recorded.

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

• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide

mode).

• Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the

actual picture size.

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVD-

Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the

recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For

all other recording modes, the screen size is

fixed at “4:3.”

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

size is recorded regardless of the setting. For

example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the

disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “Rec

Screen Size” is set to “4:3.”

For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is

fixed at “4:3.”

“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise

contained in the video signal.

“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in

greater detail.

Press M/m to select the item you want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.

• Color: Makes the colors deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the color balance.

3Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and

press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined.

“Rec NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 3 (strong)

“Rec Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)

• Color: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)

• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

Notes

• If one program contains two picture sizes, the selected

size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be

recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.

• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the

image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting

in “TV Type” of Video Setup (page 87).

• Remnants of images may appear on your screen when

using “Rec NR.”

• You cannot use these settings for video signals from

the DV IN jack and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks.

Checking the disc status while

recording

You can check the recording information such as

recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY twice during recording.

The recording information appears.

ADisc type/format

BRecording status

CRecording mode

DRecording time

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording

(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at

6 or 15 minute intervals during recording. Select

the interval, “6Min” (default) or “15Min” in

“Auto Chapter” of Features Setup (page 91).

zHint

You can create chapters manually when playing DVD-

RWs (VR mode). For details, see page 68.

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DVD-RW

VIDEO

Recording

Recording From a VCR or

Similar Device

You can record from a connected VCR or similar

device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see

“Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” (page 29).

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the

equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

1Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD.

2Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection you

made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

* Does not appear when “Set Top Box Control” is

set to “On.”

3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

4Press TOOLS and select “Line Audio

Input.” Then press ENTER.

“Main/Sub”: Records two different sound

tracks when recording to the HDD or to a

DVD-RW (VR mode).

“Stereo” (default): Records stereo sound only.

Select this when recording to discs other than

the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode).

5Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to

record pause.

6Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

7At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on

this recorder and the pause or play button

on the connected equipment.

Recording starts.

To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this

recorder.

If you connect a digital video camera with a DV

IN jack

See “DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)”

(page 77) for an explanation of how to record from

the DV IN jack.

zHint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture

before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture

quality and size” (page 51).

Notes

• When recording a video game image, the screen may

not be clear.

• Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard

signal cannot be recorded. The recorder continues to

record, but a blank screen will be recorded.

+RW +R

RWVR

Video

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

X REC

PAUSE

x REC

STOP

REC MODE

INPUT

SELECT

DVD

HDD

L2L1 L3 DV

Channel

number

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

Playback

Playing

1Press HDD or DVD.

• If you select DVD, press Z OPEN/CLOSE

and place a DVD or CD on the disc tray.

Then press the button again to close the disc

tray.

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,

CD, or DATA CD, press H. Playback

starts.

2Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “Using the

Title List” (page 37).

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

3Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the

disc.

To use the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized

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

DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by

pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your

TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions, the menu appears.

Select an item using the number buttons and press

ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu

(press H PLAY when “Press SELECT” appears).

The PBC function of Super VCDs does not work

with this recorder. Super VCDs are played in

continuous play mode only.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To resume playback from the point where you

stopped the disc (Resume Play)

When you press H PLAY again after you stop

the disc, the recorder resumes playback from the

point where you pressed x STOP.

To start from the beginning, press TOOLS, select

“Play Beginning” and press ENTER. Playback

starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

RWVR

Video

+RW

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,,

ENTER

H PLAY

X PAUSE

Z OPEN/

Number

buttons

TOP MENU

TOOLS

x STOP

"/1

O RETURN

HDD DVD

With the playback side facing down

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

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

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

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

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

6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

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

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

9/15

9/17

9/25

10/15

10/19

10/26

10/28

Wed

Fri

Sat

Fri

Tue

Thu

Sort

1.5/4.7GB

My Movies

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Date

Title

Number

Playback

The point where you stopped playing is cleared

when:

– you open the disc tray (except for HDD).

– you play another title (except for HDD).

– you switch the Title List menu to Original or

Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only).

– you edit the title after stopping playback.

– you change the settings on the recorder.

– you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/

DATA CD only).

– you make a recording (except for HDD/DVD-

RWs in VR mode).

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do

you want temporarily change parental control to

*?” appears on your TV screen.

1Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password

appears.

2Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons.

3Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental

Control (DVD VIDEO only)” (page 92).

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from

ejecting the disc.

When the recorder is in standby mode, press

O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on the

remote.

“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

The Z OPEN/CLOSE button does not work while

the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN,

ENTER, and then {/1 on the remote again when

the recorder is in standby mode.

zHints

• You can also use the H PLAY button in step 3

(page 54) to start playback.

• Even if a timer recording starts during playback,

neither the recording nor playback will stop. See

page 60.

• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in Options Setup

(page 94), the Child Lock remains set.

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Playback options

Buttons Operations Discs

Z OPEN/CLOSE Stops play and opens the disc tray. All discs

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

Selects the language.

Selects the main or sub sound.

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.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Z OPEN/CLOSE

X PAUSE

AUDIO

m/M

./> PREV/NEXT

INSTANT REPLAY/

INSTANT ADVANCE

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

SUR

H PLAY

PROGRESSIVE

DVD

RWVR

HDD

CDVCD

DATA CD

RWVR

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

HDD

DVD

Playback

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

SUR (surround) Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed

repeatedly.

TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual

surround sound effects created from the front left and

right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the

front panel display for a few seconds.

“TVS OFF”: No surround effect

“TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear

speakers.

“TVS WIDE”: Creates five sets of virtual rear

speakers.

“TVS NIGHT”: Creates five sets of virtual rear

speakers. Effective at low volume.

“TVS STANDARD”: Creates three sets of virtual rear

speakers. Effective when you use two separate front

speakers.

* TVS was developed

by Sony to produce

home surround sound

with just a stereo TV.

This only works with

multichannel Dolby

Digital soundtracks.

PROGRESSIVE Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or

progressive format (page 18).

INSTANT

REPLAY/

INSTANT

ADVANCE

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

. PREV/

> NEXT Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/

chapter/scene/track. All discs

(fast reverse/fast

forward)

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed

during playback.

Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3* T T T t t t FF3*

When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast

reverse continues at the selected speed until you

release the button.

All discs

* FR3 and FF3 are only

available for the HDD

and DVDs.

(slow, freeze frame) Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one

second in pause mode.

Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in

pause mode.

* Playback direction

only

X PAUSE Pauses playback. All discs

Buttons Operations Discs

DVD

VCD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

HDD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

HDD

VCD

HDD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

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Notes

• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out” to “On”

and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio Setup.

• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for

the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult

to hear.

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

the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier

(receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and

at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the

speakers are located in similar surroundings.

• The TVS function cannot be used with discs recorded

on this recorder. Angles and subtitles also cannot be

changed.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will

be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid

possible damage to the audio system, the consumer

should take proper precautions when the analog stereo

jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification

system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an

external 5.1-channel decoder system must be

connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

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

when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 56).

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL

OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set

“DTS” to “On” in Audio Setup (page 90).

Adjusting the picture quality

1Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select “Video Settings,” and press

ENTER.

3Select an item, and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

“Y NR” (luminance noise reduction):

Reduces noise contained in the luminance

element of the video signal.

“C NR” (chroma noise reduction): Reduces

noise contained in the color element of the

video signal.

“BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces

“block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the

picture.

“DVE” (digital video enhancer): Sharpens the

outlines of the images.

“PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video

equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater

detail.

Select an item and press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast.

• Brightness: changes the overall brightness.

• Color: makes the colors deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the color balance.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD

RWVR

Video

HDD

Video Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Y NR :

C NR :

BNR :

DVE :

PB Video Equalizer

Off

Playback

4Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

The default settings are underlined.

“Y NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“C NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“BNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“DVE”*: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“PB Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)

• Color: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)

• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other items.

* “1” softens the outlines of the images. “2”

enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them more

than “2.”

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen become

blurred, set “BNR” to “Off.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the

above BNR, Y NR, or C NR effects may be hard to

discern. And, these functions may not work with some

screen sizes.

• When playing a disc recorded in SLP recording mode,

the BNR setting may have little effect.

• When using the DVE function, noise found in the disc

may become more apparent. In this case, it is

recommended that you use the BNR function with the

DVE function. If the condition still does not improve,

set the DVE level to “1” or “Off.”

Adjusting the sound quality

1Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select “Audio Settings,” and press

ENTER.

3Select an item, and press ENTER.

“Surround (TVS)” (DVD VIDEO only):

Selects one of the surround modes. For more

information, see “Playback options”

(page 56).

“Audio Filter” (all discs): Selects the digital

filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is

44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz

(Fs is above 96 kHz).

• Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency

range and spatial feeling.

• Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound.

* Sampling frequency of audio source. This

function only adjusts the output signals from the

LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks.

4Press </M/m/, to select the option,

and press ENTER.

Note

There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter

depending on the disc or playback environment.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD CD

RWVR

Video

HDD

Chasing Playback/

Simultaneous Rec and Play

You can view the beginning of a program while it

is being recorded. You can also play a title or

previously recorded program while recording.

Playing from the beginning of the

program you are recording

(Chasing Playback)

“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the

recorded part of a program while the recording is

being made. You do not need to wait until the

recording finishes.

1Press TOOLS while recording.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select “Chasing Playback,” and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the beginning of the

program you are recording.

When you fast forward to the point that you

are recording, Chasing Playback returns to

normal playback.

Notes

• For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not

work when recording:

– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.

– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

• The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few

seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant

replay/advance the recording.

Playing a previous recording while

making another (Simultaneous Rec

and Play)

“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view

a previously recorded program while recording

programs. Playback continues even if a timer

recording starts. Use this function as follows:

• While recording to the HDD:

Play another title on the HDD.

Play a previously recorded program on a DVD

by pressing DVD.

• While recording to a DVD:

Play a previously recorded program on the HDD

by pressing HDD.

• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR mode)*1:

Play another title on the same DVD-RW (VR

mode) disc.*2

*1Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not work

when you record:

– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.

– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

*2Picture noise may appear depending upon the

condition of the recording, or when playing a title

recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,

Super VCD, CD, or DATA CD while recording on

the HDD.

Example: Play another title on the HDD while

recording to the HDD.

1While recording, press TITLE LIST to

display the HDD Title List.

2Select the title you want to play, and press

ENTER.

3Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

Example: Play a DVD while recording to the

HDD.

1While recording, press DVD and insert the

DVD into the recorder.

2Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title

List.

TOOLS

M/m,

ENTER

TITLE LIST

DVD

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

RWVR

HDD

DVD

RWVR

Video

+RW

HDD

VCD CD

DATA CD

Playback

3Select the title you want to play, and press

ENTER.

4Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

Note

The DVD’s playback picture on your TV screen freezes

for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or

instant replay/advance during Simultaneous Rec and

Play.

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track, etc.

You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or

track. 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 TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select a search method, and press ENTER.

“Title Search” (for DVDs)

“Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs)

“Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs)

“Search” (for VIDEO CDs)

“Album Search” (for DATA CDs)

“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs): Searches

for a starting point by entering the time code.

The display for entering the number appears.

Example: Title Search

The number in parentheses indicates the total

number of titles, tracks, etc.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

RWVR

Video

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

M/m,

ENTER

Number

buttons, SET

CLEAR

Title : -- (21)

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3Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, track, time

code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search

To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20

seconds, enter “21020.”

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to

cancel the number, then select another

number.

4Press SET.

The recorder starts playback from the selected

number.

Note

“Title Search” is not applicable to the HDD.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs

(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

1Insert a DATA CD on the disc tray.

2Press H PLAY.

Playback starts from the first MP3 audio track

on the disc. Note that the playback order may

be different from the edited order. See

“Playback order of MP3 audio tracks.”

About MP3 audio tracks

MP3 is audio compression technology that

satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.

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

Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio

Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be

recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2

or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the

tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi

Session.

See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-

RW drives and the recording software (not

supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on Multi Session discs

If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first

session, the recorder will also play MP3 audio

tracks in other sessions. If audio tracks in Music

CD format are recorded in the first session, only

the first session will be played back.

DATA CD

H PLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Playback

Playback order of MP3 audio tracks

Albums containing MP3 audio tracks play in the

following order.

A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that

do not contain tracks (such as album E) are

skipped.

When you insert a DATA CD and press

H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played

sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-

albums/tracks contained within a currently

selected album take priority over the next album in

the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is

played before 5.)

zHints

• You can view the disc information while playing MP3

audio tracks (page 42).

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

track names when you store the tracks in a disc, the

tracks 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.

Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA

CD, the playback order may differ from the above

illustration.

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some

time.

• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs

created in the Packet Write format.

• The recorder will play any data with the extension

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

this data may generate a loud noise which could

damage your speaker system.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

• The playback order above may not be applicable if

there are more than a total of 999 albums and tracks in

the DATA CD.

• The recorder can recognize up to 499 albums (the

recorder will count just albums, including albums that

do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The recorder will not

play any albums beyond the first 499 albums. Of the

first 499 albums, the recorder will play no more than a

combined total of 999 albums and tracks.

• 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.

• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or

track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

Album MP3 audio track

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 8).

Note

You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc

or a timer recording starts while editing.

Edit options for the HDD and

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

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs

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:

– Setting protection against erasure (page 65).

– Labeling a title (page 65).

– Erasing a title (page 65).

– Erasing multiple titles (page 66).

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

and DVD+RWs only) (page 66).

– Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)

(DVD-RWs in Video mode and DVD+RWs

only) (page 67).

Notes

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

the disc (except for DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR

mode)).

• You cannot create a Playlist (see below).

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

control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you

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

editing either the original recording (called the

“original”), or the playback information created

from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each

is different in nature and offers different merits,

read the following and select the one that better

suits your needs.

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:

– Labeling a title (page 65).

– Setting protection against erasure (page 65).

– Erasing a title (page 65).

– Erasing multiple titles (page 66).

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

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.

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.

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a

Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene

order within the Playlist title (“Creating and

Editing a Playlist” on page 68).

Video

HDD

RWVR

Editing

The advanced edit functions available for Playlist

titles are:

– Labeling a title (page 65).

– Erasing a title (page 65).

– Erasing multiple titles (page 66).

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

– Rearranging the title order (page 70).

– Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 70).

– Combining multiple titles into one title

(page 71).

zHint

You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List

(Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original).

To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOLS while a Title

List is displayed, and select “Original” or “Playlist.”

Notes

• The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for

playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist

title, the original title cannot be erased.

• You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

Editing a Title

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note

that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW

(VR mode) without changing the original

recordings, create a Playlist title (page 68).

Note

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

mode), finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You

cannot edit a finalized disc.

1Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW in VR mode, press

TOOLS and select “Original” or “Playlist”

from the TOOLS menu to switch the Title

Lists, if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title.

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

when asked for confirmation. When the title is

protected, the display asks for confirmation.

To erase, select “Change,” and when the

Protection display appears, select “Off.”

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Video

+RW

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

TOOLS

TITLE LIST

CHAPTER

ERASE

CHAPTER

MARK

m/M

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“Protect Title”: Protects the title. Select “On”

when the Protection display appears. “ ”

appears next to the protected title. To cancel

the protection, select “Off.”

“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter

a title name (page 43).

“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s

thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List

(page 38).

“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (see

below).

zHints

• You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 66), or

erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 40).

• You can label or re-label DVDs (page 40).

Note

You cannot protect Playlist titles.

Erasing a section of a title

(A-B Erase)

You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase

it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be

undone.

1After step 2 of “Editing a Title,” select

“A-B Erase” and press ENTER.

The display for setting point A appears.

• When the title is protected, the display asks

for confirmation. To continue, select

“Change,” and when the protection display

appears, select “Off.”

2Select point A by pressing m/M, and

press ENTER.

The display for setting point B appears.

3Select point B by pressing m/M, and

press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset

either point A or B, select “Change A” or

“Change B,” and go to step 2 or 3.

4Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased, and the display asks

whether to erase another scene. To continue,

select “Yes,” and repeat from step 2. To finish,

select “No.”

zHint

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.

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.

• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly

different from the points you selected.

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

You can select and erase two or more titles at one

time using the TOOLS menu.

1Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

menu, and press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select “Erase Titles,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased

appears.

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+RW

HDD

A-B Erase (Set point A)

A 0:12:34

B : :

– – – – –

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

Playback point

A-B Erase (Set point B)

A 0:12:34

B 0:23:45

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

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HDD

Editing

3Select a title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to

the selected title. To clear the check mark,

press ENTER again. To clear all of check

marks, select “Reset All.”

• When the title is protected, the display asks

for confirmation. To continue, select

“Change,” and when the protection display

appears, select “Off.” To cancel, select

“Close.”

4Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you

want to erase.

5When you finish selecting titles, select

“OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of the titles to be erased appears for

confirmation. To change the selection, select

“Change,” and repeat from step 3.

6Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The titles are erased.

Erasing titles to open up disc space

(Disc Map)

When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW

(Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest

open space and records there. Before you start,

check the disc status by using Disc Map, and erase

titles to create a space large enough for the

recording.

1Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.

2Press TOOLS and select “Disc Map,” and

press ENTER.

The Disc Map appears. To check the open

space, select the space by pressing </,.

• When b or B appears on either side of the

screen, you can scroll sideways by pressing

</,.

3Select a title by pressing </,, and

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased

appears. To cancel the selection, press

ENTER again.

• When the title is protected, the display asks

for confirmation. To continue, select

“Change,” and when the protection display

appears, select “Off.” To cancel, select

“Close.”

4Repeat step 3 when erasing more titles.

5Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To change

the selection, select “Change.”

6Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected titles are erased, freeing up disc

space.

Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase. OK

Cancel

Reset All

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

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Disc Map

Empty Title

Erase Cancel

2.3GB

HQ: 0H30M

LP : 1H30M

HSP: 0H45M

EP: 2H00M

SP: 1H00M

SLP: 3H00M

Selected open space

Disc Map

Erase Cancel

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

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

Selected title

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Creating chapters manually

You can manually insert a chapter mark at any

point you like during playback or recording.

Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you

want to divide the title into chapters.

Each time you press the button, “Marking...”

appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and

right of the mark become separate chapters.

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the

chapter mark during playback.

Press ./> to search for a chapter number, and

while displaying the chapter containing the

chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER

ERASE.

The current chapter combines with the previous

chapter.

Notes

• If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter

marks can be added, you may not be able to record or

edit.

• When dubbing, any chapter marks you enter will be

erased.

Creating and Editing a

Playlist

Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without

changing the actual recordings. A Playlist title can

contain up to 50 scenes.

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

mode)” (page 64).

Note

Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you

will be unable to erase or edit the original titles.

1Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

menu, and press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

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Marking...

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

TOOLS

H PLAY

TITLE LIST

m/M

Editing

3Select the title you want to include in the

Playlist title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to

the selected title. To clear the check mark,

press ENTER again. To select all of the titles,

select “Select All.”

4Repeat step 3 to add more titles.

To go to the next page of titles, press m. To

clear all of the check marks, select “Reset

All.”

5Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of selected titles appears. To add

another title, select “Add Title.”

6Select one of the titles, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

“Capture”: Adds a section of the title to the

Playlist title as one scene.

“Capture All”: Adds the entire title to the

Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the

title, select “Scene List” and go to step 12.

“Check Scenes”: Allows you to check the

captured scene.

7Select “Capture,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the start point (IN)

appears. The title starts to play in the

background.

8Select the IN point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display for setting the end point (OUT)

appears, and the title continues to play in the

background.

9Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset the

IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or

“Change OUT” and repeat step 8 or 9. To view

the selected scene, select “Preview.”

10Select “OK,” and ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene,

and the display asks whether you want to

continue. To continue, select “More,” and

repeat the steps above. To capture a scene

from another title, select “New Title.”

11When you finish capturing scenes, select

“No more” and press ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all of the

selected scenes.

12Select the scene you want to edit, and

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

“Move”: Changes the scene order.

“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is

canceled.

“Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures of the

scenes.

“Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN

point, and repeat from step 8.

Create Playlist

Select the titles you want to capture. OK

Cancel

Select All

Reset All

Original

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

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

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

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Create Playlist - Selected Titles

Select a title to start capturing.

Cancel

Add Title

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Scene List

Capture (Set IN point) 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

OUT

- -

0:10:26

Capture (Set OUT point)

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

OUT

0:23:45

0:10:26

Scene List Total 0:33:28 Scenes 2

Quit

Add

Preview

5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

0:10:26 - 0:23:45

25ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

0:25:00 - 0:45:08

Total number of scenes

Total duration of

the selected scene

,continued

“Change OUT”: Allows you to change the

OUT point, and repeat from step 9.

To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to

step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in

the listed order, select “Preview.”

13When you finish editing the Scene List,

select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name

appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter”

(see page 43).

14Select “OK” to use the default name, and

press ENTER.

To play the Playlist title

Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned

on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER.

When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select

a title and press H PLAY.

zHint

When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points

will become chapter marks, and each scene will become

a chapter.

Note

The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.

Moving a Playlist title (Move Title)

You can change the Playlist title order within the

Title List (Playlist).

1Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Playlist) menu.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press

TOOLS and select “Playlist.”

2Select “Number” in the “Sort” column,

and press ENTER.

The titles are sorted in order of title number.

3Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4Select “Move Title,” and press ENTER.

5Select a new location for the title by

pressing M/m and press ENTER.

The title moves to the new location.

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)

1Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Playlist) menu.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press

TOOLS and select “Playlist.”

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point

appears. The title starts to play in the

background.

4Select the dividing point by pressing

m/M, and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To change

the dividing point, select “Change.”

5Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name

appears. To use the same title name as before,

select “No.”

6Select “Yes,” and press ENTER to enter a

new name.

Follow the explanations on page 43. After you

enter a new name, the title is divided in two.

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Move

Cancel

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

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

Where do you want to move this title?

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9/17

Wed

Fri

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Divide

0:12:34

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

Editing

Combining multiple Playlist titles

(Combine Titles)

1Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Playlist) menu.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press

TOOLS and select “Playlist.”

2Press TOOLS to select “Combine Titles,”

and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

3Select a title, and press ENTER.

A number indicating the order in which you

selected the title appears. To cancel the

selection, press ENTER again.

4Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you

want to combine.

To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset

All.”

5Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of titles to be combined appears. To

change the selection, select “Change” and go

to step 3.

6Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting a title name from

among the selected titles appears. To enter a

new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow the

explanations on page 43.

7Select a name, and press ENTER.

The titles are combined.

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Combine

Select the titles to combine.

Cancel

Reset All

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3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

4 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

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Combine

Combine the titles in the following order.

OK Change Cancel

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Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Before Dubbing

In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a

recorded title on the internal hard disk drive

(HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can

select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing –

see “Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub)” on

page 74), or multiple titles all at once (Multiple

Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing Multiple Titles

(Dub Selected Titles)” on page 75).

Before you start, read the following precautions,

which are common to both dubbing methods.

zHint

This section deals with dubbing to and from the internal

HDD. If you want to record from a digital video camera

connected to the DV IN jack, see “DV/Digital8 Dubbing

(DV t HDD/DVD)” on page 77. To record from

equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks, see

“Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 53).

Before you start…

• Select the disc type according to your needs

(page 8). This recorder can record on various

discs.

• Timer recordings do not start during dubbing.

Before you start, check the SCHEDULE list

(page 49) to see if there is a timer recording due

to start during dubbing.

• Chapter marks in the original recording do not

remain in the dubbed title. Chapter marks are

entered according to the “Auto Chapter” setting

in Features Setup (page 91).

• For a title whose aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) is

mixed:

– When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RW

(Video mode) or DVD-R, the picture size is

determined by the setting in “DVD Rec.

Picture Size” (page 51).

– When dubbed from HDD to DVD+RW or

DVD+R, the picture size is always 4:3.

– When dubbed from HDD to DVD-RW (VR

mode), the originally recorded picture size is

retained.

zHints

• You can dub a Playlist title on a DVD-RW (VR mode)

as an original title on the HDD.

• When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture size

and the sound types originally recorded are retained.

Notes

• The recorder may not function as described depending

on the disc status. Follow the instructions that appear on

the screen.

• When a message appears and indicates that the control

information is full, erase unnecessary titles (page 65).

• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD

recorded on other DVD equipment to the HDD.

• Thumbnails that you have set for the originally

recorded title (page 38) will not be retained in the

dubbed title.

About “Dub Mode”

With this recorder, the recording mode for

dubbing is displayed as “Dub Mode.” Two

dubbing methods are available: High-speed

Dubbing and Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing.

Read the following and select according to the

required time, disc space, and picture quality.

Dubbing at high-speed (High-speed Dubbing)

, ////

Allows you to dub what you have stored in the

HDD to a high-speed DVD (4x-speed

DVD+RWs/2x-speed DVD-RWs/8x-speed

DVD+Rs/8x-speed DVD-Rs, or slower versions

of each disc type), without changing the recording

mode. Dubbing speed is increased when the

recording mode of the original title is of a longer

recording mode (such as SLP).

Select “Fast” when selecting the “Dub Mode” in

“Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub)” (page 74) or

“Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)”

(page 75). The minimum required time is as

follows (approximate).

Example: When a 120 minute-title is dubbed to a

high-speed DVD-R in LP mode, dubbing becomes

12 times faster, and takes a minimum of 10

minutes. (120 minutes ÷ 12 = 10 minutes).

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+RW +R

HDD

+RW

RWVR

Video

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Note that speeds shown in the table are an

approximate of the maximum dubbing speed.

*1 Maximum recording speed of this recorder.

*2 When dubbing to DVD+Rs, the dubbing speed is

x1-speed.

Notes

• High-speed Dubbing is not available for the following

titles:

– Titles recorded in HQ+.

– Titles that contain both stereo or monaural audio

tracks (except DVD-RWs (VR mode)).

– Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3 and 16:9

etc.) (except DVD-RWs (VR mode)).

– Titles recorded in SLP (DVD+RW/DVD+R only).

• When dubbed to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/

DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R, erased pictures may

remain on the disc.

Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing

n ////

Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice

versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the

original recordings. For example, when you dub

an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you can

reduce the data size, saving more titles using less

space.

Select a mode different from the original recording

in “Dub Mode” in the steps of “Dubbing a Single

Title (Title Dub)” (page 74) or “Dubbing Multiple

Titles (Dub Selected Titles)” (page 75).

When an HQ or HQ+ title is converted to another

mode, the recorder automatically assigns an

appropriate bit rate, thus retaining the original

picture quality as much as possible (“Dynamic

VBR Dubbing”).

◆About “VBR”

VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is an effective method of

allocating a suitable bit amount per second. Fine

detail pictures or dynamically moving pictures are

assigned a larger amount, while static pictures are

assigned less, for optimum picture quality.

zHint

When you dub an edited title using the Rec Mode

Conversion Dubbing method, pauses between scenes are

smoothed out.

Note

The picture quality will not improve even if a title is

converted to a recording mode of better picture quality.

Dubbing restriction

Some DVD VIDEOs or TV programs contain

copy protection signals such as “Copy-Never” or

“Copy-Once.” You cannot record such contents on

this recorder (only a gray, blank screen will be

recorded). Be especially careful when dubbing on

a non-rewritable DVD such as a DVD-R.

* Version 1.1 CPRM-compatible DVD-RW (VR mode)

only (page 8).

Speed*1 x2.4-speed x2-speed x4-speed

Rec

mode

High-

speed

DVD+RW

High-

speed

DVD-RW

High-

speed

DVD+R/

DVD-R

HQ x2.4 x2 x4

HSP x3.6 x3 x6

SP x4.8 x4 x8

LP x7.2 x6 x12

EP x9.6 x8 x16

SLP x1 x12 x24*2

HDD

+RW

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Copy

protection

signals

Original

recording Dubbing

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never recorded in gray.

• Variable bit rate (adopted

for this recorder)

Average distribution rate

• Fixed bit rate

Average distribution rate

More bits

are required

Wasted bits

HDD

RWVR

Video

+RW

RWVR

Video

+RW

HDD

RWVR *

recorded in gray.

Dubbing a Single Title (Title

Dub)

1Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to

or from.

2Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD.

3Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

menu.

4Select a title and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5Select “Dubbing” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting the dubbing mode

appears.

ASize of the title (approximate).

BDirection of dubbing.

CAvailable space on the disc to be

dubbed (approximate).

DInformation about the title to be

dubbed.

EDubbing mode and the space that

remains after dubbing (approximate).

6Select “Dub Mode.”

7Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m.

* Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available

for the title (page 72).

8Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

To automatically adjust the dubbing mode

(Auto Dub Mode)

The recorder adjusts the dubbing mode in order to

fit a title on the disc. If there is insufficient disc

space in the selected dubbing mode, the following

display appears after step 8.

Select “Auto Dub Mode” and press ENTER to

start dubbing. To manually select another dubbing

mode, select “Reset,” and go to step 7.

To stop dubbing

Press TOOLS to turn on the TOOLS menu. Or,

while the Title List menu is displayed, press

ENTER to display the sub-menu. Select “Stop

Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for

confirmation, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

zHints

• If disc space is still insufficient for the selected dubbing

mode, erase unnecessary parts of the title, or free up

disc space by erasing titles on the disc (page 65).

• You can turn off the recorder without affecting the

dubbing. Press "/1 during dubbing.

• You can start Title Dubbing by selecting “DUBBING”

from the System Menu.

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HDD

HDD DVD

TITLE LIST

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

CancelSP 2.0GB

Dub Mode

Start

2.0GB 2.6GB

Title Dub

This title will be dubbed. Set the dub mode.

1 World Cup Final Rec Mode : SP

Fast* t HQ t HSP t SP

SLP T EP T LP

Fast* t HQ t HSP t SP

SLP T EP T LP

Reset CancelAuto Dub Mode

Title Dub

There is not enough memory for the dubbing,

Select "Auto Dub Mode" or adjust the mode.

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Dubbing Multiple Titles

(Dub Selected Titles)

1Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to

or from.

2Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD.

3Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

menu.

4Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

5Select “Dub Selected Titles,” and press

ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

6Select titles in the order you want to dub,

and press ENTER.

The titles are numbered in the selected order.

To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

7Repeat step 6 to select all of the titles you

want to dub.

To make adjustments for each of the titles,

select “Settings” (see “Adjusting the settings

for each title” below). To cancel all of the

selections, select “Reset,” and go to step 6.

8Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

Adjusting the settings for each title

You can make detailed settings for each of the

selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing.

1In step 7 of “Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub

Selected Titles)” (page 75), select

“Settings” and press ENTER.

The following display for making the

adjustments appears. To re-select titles, select

“Change,” and go to step 6 of “Dubbing

Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)” above.

To have the recorder adjust the dubbing mode

so all of the selected titles fit in, select “Auto

mode.”

ATotal size of the selected titles.

BDirection of dubbing.

CAvailable space on the disc to be

dubbed (approximate).

DInformation about the title to be dubbed

(title name, original recording mode,

dubbing mode, and data size after

dubbing).

EOrder of dubbing.

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HDD

HDD DVD

TITLE LIST

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0.0GB 4.6GBDub Selected Titles

Select title(s) in the order you want to dub them.

Cancel

Reset

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World Tour – Asia 2

World Cup Final

World Tour – Asia 3

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Settings

Dub Selected Titles

Start

Cancel

Auto mode

Change

World Tour – Asia 1

Rec Mode: SP Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB

World Tour – Asia 2

Rec Mode: SP Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB

World Tour – Asia 3

Rec Mode: SP Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB

World Cup Final

Rec Mode: SP Dub Mode: Fast 1.2GB

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Adjust the settings for the dubbing here.

,continued

2Select the title which you want to adjust,

and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

“Dub Mode”: Selects the dubbing mode for

each title (see page 72).

“Change Order”: Moves the title to change the

dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new

location, and press ENTER.

“Cancel”: Cancels the title selection. The title

is excluded from dubbing.

3Select an option, and press ENTER.

4When you finish making adjustments,

select “Start,” and press ENTER.

To automatically adjust the dubbing mode

(Auto Dub Mode)

The recorder adjusts the dubbing mode so all of

the titles fit in. The same dubbing mode is set for

all of the titles. If disc space is insufficient for the

selected dubbing mode, the following display

appears after step 8 of “Dubbing Multiple Titles

(Dub Selected Titles)” (page 75).

Select “Auto Dub Mode” and press ENTER. If

you have selected only one title, select “OK.”

To stop dubbing

Press TOOLS to turn on the TOOLS menu. Select

“Stop Dubbing” and press ENTER. When asked

for confirmation, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

zHints

• You can turn off the recorder without affecting the

dubbing. Press "/1 during dubbing.

• You can start Multiple Title Dubbing by selecting

“DUBBING” from the System Menu.

Change CancelAuto Dub Mode

Dub Selected Titles

There is not enough memory. Select

"Auto Dub Mode" or change the selection.

DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)

DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV

HDD/DVD)

Before DV/Digital8 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 a VCR or Similar Device” on

page 53.

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 “Preparing for

recording using the DV IN jack,” and then move

on to the section on dubbing. For more

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

(page 103).

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 HDD.

Preparing for recording using the DV

IN jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV

IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a

DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is

straightforward because the recorder will fast

forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not

need to operate your digital video camera. Do the

following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of

this recorder.

See 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 a

VCR or Similar Device” (page 53).

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

connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera

even if it has an i.LINK jack.

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

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

finalize the disc (page 40).

Hookups

DVD recorder

To DV IN

i.LINK cable

(not supplied)

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

REC MODE

Z OPEN/

INPUT

SELECT

DVD

HDD

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1Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, press Z OPEN/CLOSE

and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z

again to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts

automatically.

2Insert the source DV/Digital8 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.

3Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

repeatedly to select “DV.”

The front panel display changes as follows:

* Does not appear when “Set Top Box Control” is

set to “On.”

4Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly

to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

For details about the recording mode, see

page 45.

5Press TOOLS on the remote to select “DV/

D8 Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then,

select the setting for the audio input.

“Stereo1” (default): Records original sound

only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV

format tape.

“Mix”: Records both stereo 1 and 2.

“Stereo2”: Records additional audio only.

Select “Mix” or “Stereo2” only if you have

added a second audio channel when recording

with your digital video camera.

You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of

the dubbing methods on the following pages.

zHints

• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The

recorder completes dubbing even after being turned

off.

• You can adjust the settings for the recording picture

before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture

quality and size” (page 51).

Notes

• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital

video equipment to the recorder.

• You cannot control the recorder using another device

or another recorder of the same model.

• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the

cassette memory onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape with a

sound track that is recorded in multiple sampling

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

an unnatural sound will be output when playing back

the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• In order to use this recorder’s Auto Scene Chaptering

function (pages 79, 80), be sure to correctly set the

clock on your digital video camera before shooting.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if

the picture size of the source image changes, or if there

is nothing recorded on the tape.

With the recording side facing down

L2L1 L3 DV

Channel*

number

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)

Recording an Entire DV/

Digital8 Format Tape (One

Touch Dubbing)

You can record the entire contents of a DV/

Digital8 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.

◆How chapters are created

The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,

and the title is divided into chapters. For the HDD

and a DVD-RW (VR mode), every shooting on the

tape becomes a chapter on the disc (Auto Scene

Chaptering function). For other discs, the recorder

divides the title in either 6 or 15-minute intervals,

according to the setting in “Auto Chapter” in

Features Setup.

Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page 77), and press

ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote.

The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts

recording the tape contents.

When the recording is finished, the recorder

rewinds the tape in the digital video camera.

To stop during recording

Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

zHints

• If you set “Finalize Disc” to “Auto” in Features Setup

(page 93), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW(VR

mode)) will automatically be finalized after recording

is finished.

• You can play back a previously recorded title on the

HDD while One Touch Dubbing is in progress.

Notes

• When a blank space between the recordings on the tape

continues for more than five minutes, One Touch

Dubbing ends automatically.

• The recorder records a blank for five minutes before it

stops dubbing. To stop the blank recording, press x

REC STOP.

RWVR

Video

+RW

HDD

ONE TOUCH

DUBBING

x REC STOP

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Program Edit

You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format

tape, and then automatically record selected

scenes to a disc of your choice.

To use this function, you will do the following:

Using the recorder’s remote control, fast forward

or rewind the tape to select the scenes. At this

point, the selected scenes are not copied to the

disc. The recorder only remembers the IN and

OUT points of the scenes that you selected for

dubbing. You can also reset, erase, or change the

order of the scenes.

After you have selected the scenes, the recorder

will fast forward and rewind the tape

automatically and record the scenes to a disc of

your choice.

◆How chapters are created

The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,

and the title is divided into chapters. For a DVD-

RW (VR mode) and the HDD, every shooting on

the tape and each selected scene becomes a

chapter on the disc (Auto Scene Chaptering

function). For other discs, the recorder divides the

title in either 6 or 15-minute intervals, according

to the setting in “Auto Chapter” in Features Setup.

1Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for

recording using the DV IN jack” (page 77),

and press SYSTEM MENU.

2Select “DV/D8 EDIT,” and press ENTER.

The display asks if you want to start selecting

scenes.

• If you have previously saved a program, the

display asks if you want to edit an existing

program or to create a new program. To

resume editing the existing program, select

“Saved Data,” and go to step 6.

3Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of

the scene) appears.

The scene starts to play in the background.

Connect your digital video camera and

prepare for recording

Select and edit the scenes you want to dub

Dub the selected scenes to a disc

RWVR

Video

+RW

HDD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

m/M

x REC

STOP

SYSTEM

Scenes Selection

Do you want to select a scene?

Start Cancel

Select scene (Set IN point)

OUT

- -

0:00:30

Controlling...

DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)

4Select the IN point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display for setting the OUT point (end of

the scene) appears. The scene starts to play in

the background from the IN point.

5Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display asks if you want to add the

selected scene to the Scene List menu. To

preview the scene, select “Preview.” To reset

either the IN or OUT point, select “Change

IN” or “Change OUT,” and repeat from step

6Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

A new Scene List menu appears with the

selected scene.

AThumbnail picture

BTime information

CTotal duration of the program

DTotal number of scenes

7When you finish adding scenes, select the

scene you want to edit, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

“Move”: Changes the scene order. Follow the

explanations on the screen to change the order

by pressing M/m and ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked for

confirmation, select “OK.”

“Preview”: Plays the selected scene.

“Change IN”: Changes the start of the scene.

Repeat from step 4.

“Change OUT”: Changes the end of the scene.

Repeat from step 5.

8When you finish editing the Scene List,

select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name

appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,”

and follow the explanations on page 43.

9Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The default title name is fixed, and the display

asks if you want to start recording. To change

the disc media, select “Media” and press M/m.

To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub

Mode” and press M/m.

Select scene (Set OUT point)

OUT

0:00:52

0:00:30

Controlling...

Scenes Selection

Do you want to capture the scene

between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

SCENE LIST

Total 0:00:22 Scenes 1

Quit

Add

0:00:30-0:00:52

Duration 0:00:22

Title Name

Enter the title name.

OK Enter

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM

Data capacity required for the dubbing.

Cancel

Start

DV / D8 Dubbing

2.6GB

Change the dubbing mode if necessary.

Select "Start" to start dubbing.

DVD

Media Dub Mode

SP 0.8GB

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10Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents

as programmed.

• If the recording does not fit due to the

dubbing mode you selected, the display asks

if you want to continue. To change the

dubbing mode, select “Reset” and repeat

from step 9. To have the recorder adjust the

dubbing mode, select “Auto Dub Mode.”

• If there is not enough disc space even after

changing the dubbing mode, the display

asks if you want to record halfway. To

continue, select “OK.”

To stop during recording

Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

Notes

• The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the

tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks

between the recordings on the tape. In this case, see

“Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 53).

• The start and end points of a program may be different

from what you have set if the source DV/Digital8

format tape is in any of the following conditions:

– Recording mode was changed during the recording.

– There is a blank space in the recorded portion of the

tape.

• If you set the beginning of the tape as the IN point and

the end point as the OUT point, the IN and OUT points

may change slightly during dubbing.

• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

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 in 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 “Settings,” “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”

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,,

ENTER

SYSTEM

SYSTEM MENU

TITLE LIST

TV GUIDE

SCHEDULE

DV/D8 EDIT

DUBBING

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Area Setup

Clock

Set Top Box Control

Language

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level

Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level

Progressive Mode :

Screen Saver :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box

Auto

Off

Auto

Video

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level

Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level

Progressive Mode :

Screen Saver :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box

Auto

Off

Auto

Video

SETUP

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

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Some items display a dialog box that provides

further detailed settings.

Example: The following dialog box appears

when “Parental Control” in Features Setup is

selected.

In this case, see “Parental Control” in

“Recording and Parental Control Settings

(Features)” (page 92).

5Select an option, and press ENTER.

The currently selected option is displayed

next to the setup item.

Example: when “16:9” is set.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

Antenna Reception and

Language Settings

(Settings)

The Settings Setup helps you to make tuner, clock,

and language settings for the recorder.

Select “Settings” in the Setup Display. To use the

display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 83).

Tuner Preset

Notes

• You cannot presets channels for the connected cable

box or satellite receiver.

• You cannot select “Tuner Preset” when you set “Set

Top Box Control” to “On.”

Auto Preset

Automatically presets the receivable channels.

The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13,

UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV

channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you

preset the receivable channels in your area using

automatic presetting methods.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the

Setup Display.

2Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.

Features - Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level

Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level

Progressive Mode :

Screen Saver :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

16 : 9

Auto

Off

Auto

Video

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

Area Setup

Clock

Set Top Box Control

Language

Settings - Tuner Preset

Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Settings and Adjustments

3Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.

4Select an option, and press ENTER.

5Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.

All receivable channels are preset in

numerical sequence.

Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manually.

If some channels could not be set using the Auto

Preset or Easy Setup function, you can set them

manually.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the

Setup Display.

2Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.

4Select the channel you want to preset using

the number buttons and the SET button.

To disable a channel, select the channel using

CH +/–.

5Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.

“Add”: Presets the channel.

“Erase”: Disables the channel.

6Select “Add” to preset the channel, and press

ENTER.

7Select “AFT” and press ENTER.

“On”: Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning

function. Normally, select this.

“Off”: Allows you to adjust the picture

manually.

8Select “On” to turn on AFT, and press

ENTER.

To preset or disable another channel, repeat

from step 3.

• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not

work effectively, select “Off” in step 7 and

press ENTER. When the fine tuning bar

appears, press </, to obtain a clearer

picture, and press ENTER.

9To preset or disable another channel, repeat

steps 4 to 8.

Area Setup

Sets up your area and zip code number. You need

to set this correctly to use the TV Guide On Screen

system.

Settings - Tuner Preset

Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Antenna

Cable

Settings - Tuner Preset - Auto Preset

Searching for receivable channels.

Please Wait.

Ch 23

Settings - Tuner Preset

Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Settings - Tuner Preset

Ch1

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Antenna

Cable

Settings - Tuner Preset

Ch34

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Erase

Channel to be preset/disabled

Settings - Tuner Preset

Ch34

Antenna / Cable :

Auto Preset

Manual Set :

AFT :

Cable

Add

Off

Fine Tuning Ch34

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1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the

Setup Display.

2Select “Area Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “USA/Canada,” and press ENTER.

4Select your country, and press ENTER.

5Select “Zip Code,” and press ENTER.

6Enter your zip code number using the </M/

m/, buttons, and press ENTER.

7Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Clock

Manual Clock Set

Sets the clock manually.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the

Setup Display.

2Select “Clock,” and press ENTER.

3Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.

Set the day, year, hour, and minutes in

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

set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The

day of the week is set automatically.

4Press ENTER to start the clock.

zHint

To change the numbers in step 3, press < to return to the

item to be changed, and select the numbers by pressing

M/m.

Note

If the clock data is received automatically, “Clock”

cannot be selected from “Settings” in the Setup Display.

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.

Set Top Box Control

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 of the timer recording settings will be

canceled.

◆Brand Code

See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code”

(page 112) for the brand code for your cable box

or satellite receiver, and enter the code using the

number buttons and ENTER.

◆Connection

Selects the connection you used for your cable box

or satellite receiver. When the cable box or

satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s

LINE IN jacks, select the connection from

“Line1,” “Line2,” or “Line3.” When the cable box

or satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s

VHF/UHF IN jack, select the output channel,

“Ch2,” “Ch3,” or “Ch4.”

◆Ch. digit lock

Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for

your cable box or satellite receiver.

Settings - Area Setup

USA / Canada :

Zip Code

USA

-----

Enter your zip code.

- - - - -

Area Setup - Zip code

Cancel

Settings - Clock - Present Time

Set the time and date manually.

2004//

112:Thu 00 AM1

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.

Settings and Adjustments

◆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

OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

Audio (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track.

When you select “Original,” the language given

priority in the disc is selected.

Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on

the disc.

When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle

language changes according to the language you

selected for the sound track.

zHint

If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or

“Audio,” select and enter a language code from

“Language Code List” (page 111) using the number

buttons.

Note

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

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

the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will 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 DVD 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).

Lock to

two digits Select this only when your cable

box or satellite receiver only

accepts a two digit channel

number.

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.

16:9 Select this when connecting to a

wide-screen TV or TV with a

wide mode function.

4:3 Letter

Box Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide

picture with bands on the upper

and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 Pan

Scan Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. Automatically

displays a wide picture on the

entire screen and cuts off the

portions that do not fit.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type :

Pause Mode :

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level

Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level

Progressive Mode :

Screen Saver :

Line1 Input :

Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box

Auto

Off

Auto

Video

SETUP

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Note

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected

automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

Pause Mode (DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video

signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT jacks (page 17).

This setting is not effective when the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front

panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the NTSC

video signals input from the COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks (page 13). This setting is

available when “Line1 Input” is set to

“Component” (page 89).

Progressive Mode

DVD software can be divided into two types: film

based software and video based software. Video

based software is derived from TV, such as

dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30

frames/60 fields per second. Film based software

is derived from film and displays images at 24

frames per second. Some DVD software contains

both Video and Film.

In order for these images to appear natural on your

screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode, the

progressive video signal needs to be converted to

match the type of DVD software that you are

watching.

You can fine-tune the progressive 480p video

signals that are output when you press

PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRESSIVE” lights up).

Note that you must connect to a progressive

format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks (page 17).

Auto The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is output

with no jitter. Normally select this

position.

Frame The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically, is

output in high resolution.

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.

Normally, select this.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

On Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture

appears too bright.

Off Sets the black level of the input

signals to the standard level.

Normally, select this.

Auto Automatically detects the

software type (Film-based or

Video-based) and selects the

appropriate conversion mode.

Normally select this position.

Video Fixes the conversion mode to the

mode for Video-based software.

Settings and Adjustments

Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears when you do not

use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an

on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is

displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver

image helps prevent your display device from

becoming damaged (ghosting).

Line1 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the

LINE IN 1 jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Line3 Input

Selects the method of inputting video signals for

the LINE IN 3 jack on the rear panel of the

recorder. The pictures will not be clear if this

setting does not match the type of video input

signal.

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.

Auto Stereo

This function is effective only when “Tuner

Audio” is set to “Main.”

Tuner Audio

Selects the sound to be recorded.

Note

If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded

regardless of the setting.

On Turns on the screen saver

function.

Off Turns off the function.

Video Inputs video signals.

S Video Inputs S video signals.

Component Inputs component-video signals.

Video Inputs video signals.

S Video Inputs S-video signals. On Receives stereo programs.

Normally select this.

Off Select this to reduce noise.

The sound changes to

monaural.

Main Records only the main

sound.

SAP Records only the SAP

(Second Audio Program)

sound.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Stereo :

Tuner Audio :

Audio ATT :

Audio DRC :

Downmix :

Digital Out :

Dolby Digital :

DTS :

Main

Off

Standard

Dolby Surround

D-PCM

Off

SETUP

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Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to

“On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level.

This function affects the output of the following

jacks:

– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs

only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned

down when playing a DVD that conforms to

“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the

following jacks:

– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two

channels when you play a DVD which has rear

sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby

Digital format. For details on the rear signal

components, see “Checking the Play Information

and Playing Time” (page 41). This function

affects the output of the following jacks:

– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks

– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”

Digital Out

Selects if audio signals are output via the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.

◆To set the digital output signal

The following setup items switch the method of

outputting audio signals when you connect a

component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a

digital input jack.

For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio

Cords” (page 19).

Select “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” after setting

“Digital Out” to “On.”

On Select this when the

playback sound from the

speakers is distorted.

Off Normally select this

position.

Standard Normally select this

position.

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear

even if you turn the volume

down.

Wide

Range Gives you the feeling of

being at a live performance.

Dolby

Surround Normally select this

position.

Multi-channel audio signals

are output to two channels

for enjoying surround

sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals

are downmixed to two

channels for use with your

stereo.

On Normally select this

position. When you select

“On,” see “To set the digital

output signal” for further

settings.

Off The influence of the digital

circuit upon the analog

circuit is minimal.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Stereo :

Tuner Audio :

Audio ATT :

Audio DRC :

Downmix :

Digital Out :

Dolby Digital :

DTS :

Main

Off

Standard

Dolby Surround

D-PCM

Off

SETUP

Settings and Adjustments

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 (HDD/DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

Recording and Parental

Control Settings (Features)

The Features Setup allows you to adjust recording

and parental control settings.

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.

Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into

chapters by inserting chapter markings at a

specified interval. The markings are inserted while

the recording is being made.

Notes

• Depending upon the size of the recording being made,

the actual interval may vary from the interval selected

in “Auto Chapter.” The selected interval should only be

used as an approximation to create chapters.

• This function is not available when dubbing DV/

Digital8 format tapes to HDD and DVD-RWs (VR

mode). Chapter marks are automatically entered where

the recordings start on the tape (pages 79, 80).

D-PCM Select this when the recorder

is connected to an audio

component lacking a built-in

Dolby Digital decoder. You

can select whether the

signals conform to Dolby

Surround (Pro Logic) or not

by making adjustments to

the “Downmix” item in

Audio Setup (page 90).

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.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

6Min Inserts chapter marks at

approximately 6-minute

intervals.

15Min Inserts chapter marks at

approximately 15-minute

intervals.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Chapter :

Parental Control

One Touch Dubbing

HQ Setting :

Auto Title Erase :

Rec Mode Adjust :

6 Min

Off

SETUP

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Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited

according to a predetermined level, such as the age

of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced

with different scenes.

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

and press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a password, the

display for registering a new password

appears.

• When you have already registered a

password, the display for entering the

password appears.

2Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons, then select “OK” and press

ENTER.

3Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER.

The selection items for “Standard” are

displayed.

4Select a geographic area as the playback

limitation level, and press ENTER.

The area is selected.

• When you select “Others,” press the number

buttons to select and enter an area code in

the table (see below). Then select “OK” and

press ENTER.

5Select “Level,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Level” are displayed.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

Discs rated higher than the selected level will

be restricted.

6Select the level, and press ENTER.

The Parental Control setting is complete.

To cancel the Parental Control setting for the

disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6.

To change the password, select “Password” in

step 3, and press ENTER. When the display

for registering a password appears, enter a

new four-digit password using the number

buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Notes

• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by

selecting “Parental Control” under “Factory Setup” in

Options Setup (page 94).

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental

Control function, playback cannot be limited on this

recorder.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the

Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this

case, enter your password, then change the level.

Features - Parental Control

Enter a new password.

Cancel

Features - Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

Features - Parental Control

Level :

Standard :

Password

Off

USA

Features - Parental Control

Level :

Standard :

Password

Off

Others

USA

Others

Features - Parental Control

Level :

Standard :

Password

Off

Others

Off

Settings and Adjustments

◆Area code One Touch Dubbing

Displays the following options for the One Touch

Dub function.

◆Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except

DVD-RW in VR mode)

Selects whether or not to finalize the disc

automatically following One Touch Dubbing

(page 79).

HQ Setting (HDD only)

Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the

HDD (page 45).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

Rec Mode Adjust

Standard Code number

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

Korea 2304

Malaysia 2363

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United Kingdom 2184

Auto Automatically finalizes the

disc following One Touch

Dubbing.

Manual Allows you to finalize the

disc manually.

HQ+ Records in higher quality

(approximate 15 Mbps).

HQ Records in the standard HQ

mode.

On Automatically erases old

titles recorded on the HDD

(page 47).

Off Turns off the function.

On Automatically adjusts the

recording mode to enable the

entire program to be

recorded (page 47).

Off Turns off the function.

Disc and Remote 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.

Format DVD (DVD-RW only)

The recorder automatically starts formatting in

VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected

below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is

inserted.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Auto Display

Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if

other DVD equipment is assigned the same

Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command

Mode switch on the remote to the setting made

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

player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on

page 23.

Factory Setup

Allows you to select the setup settings by group,

and return them to their default settings. Note that

all of your previous settings will be lost.

1After step 3 above, select “Factory Setup,”

and press , or ENTER.

The display for selecting a group of settings

appears.

2Select the group of settings you want to return

to default from “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,”

“Features,” “Options,” “Parental Control,”

and “All,” and press , or ENTER.

3Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The selected settings return to their default

settings.

4Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

VR Automatically formats the

disc in VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the

disc in Video mode.

Normal Bright lighting.

Power

Save Low lighting. Turns off the

lighting when the power is

off.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format DVD :

Dimmer :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Normal

DVD3

SETUP

On Automatically displays

information on the screen

when the recorder is turned

on, etc.

Off Displays information only

when DISPLAY is pressed.

DVD1 Select this if the default

Command Mode conflicts

with other DVD equipment.

DVD2 Select this if the default

Command Mode conflicts

with other DVD equipment.

DVD3 The default Command Mode

of the recorder.

Settings and Adjustments

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.

4Press ENTER.

5Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

6Follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 24) from step 5.

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

SETUP

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

“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder

appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

,If the picture output signal from your recorder

passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if

you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO

player, the copy-protection signal applied to

some DVD programs could affect picture

quality. If you still experience this problem even

when you connect your recorder directly to your

TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s

S VIDEO input.

,You have set the recorder to progressive format

(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even

though your TV cannot accept the progressive

signal. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE until

the progressive indicator turns off.

,Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

format (480p) signals, the image may be affected

when you set the recorder to progressive format.

In this case, press PROGRESSIVE so that the

PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the

recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.

,Noise may sometimes appear in pictures

recorded on the HDD, which is due to the

characteristics of HDD, and is not a malfunction.

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

,Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” in

Settings Setup (page 84).

,Select the correct source using the INPUT

SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV

program using the CH +/– buttons.

TV program pictures are distorted.

,Reorient the TV antenna.

,Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction

manual).

,Place the recorder and TV farther apart.

,Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables

farther apart.

,The RF cable is connected to the VHF/UHF

OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to

the VHF/UHF IN jack.

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 Settings Setup

(page 86).

TV channels cannot be changed.

,The channel is disabled (page 85).

,A timer recording started, which changed the

channels.

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 IN 1

jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by

pressing CH +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN

jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by

pressing CH +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN 3

jack, select “L3” in the front panel display by

pressing CH +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack,

(this is usually for a digital video camera

connection), select “DV” in the front panel

display by pressing CH +/– or INPUT SELECT.

,When the equipment is connected to the

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks using a

component video cord, set “Line1 Input” in

Video Setup to “Component” (page 89).

Additional Information

,When an S video cable is connected to the

recorder’s LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 3 jack, set

“Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in Video Setup to

“S Video” (page 89).

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 in accordance

with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 87).

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 title is fixed.

TV Guide On Screen

TV Guide On Screen does not appear.

,1Even if you complete Easy Setup, TV program

listings do not appear until the recorder receives

the TV Guide On Screen data. 2Turn off the

recorder, but do not unplug it. 3Wait for 24

hours. It may take several days for the recorder to

receive the TV Guide On Screen data for all

channels.

,The area and/or zip code is incorrect. Correctly

set your area of residence and zip code in “Area

Setup” of the Settings Setup (page 85).

,When the recorder is connected to a cable box,

the cable box must be turned on and “Set Top

Box Control” in Settings Setup must be set to

“On” (page 86) to download the TV Guide On

Screen data.

,The cable box/satellite receiver brand code is

incorrect (page 112).

,The TV Guide On Screen data may not be

available in some areas.

,TV Guide On Screen does not appear if you

connect your TV using the video or S-video jacks

and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the

remote, even if your TV accepts progressive

signals.

,The “Time Lock” function on your cable box is

activated. Set this function to off.

The channel number in the program listing

does not match the broadcast station.

,There may be more than one channel lineup for

your area. To change the channel lineup, select

“Change channel lineup” from “SETUP” in the

Main Menu Bar of TV Guide On Screen

(page 36).

Program listings for some channels is

missing.

,It may take several days for the recorded to

receive all of the TV Guide On Screen data.

,Channels, such as satellite channels, are not

displayed by the TV Guide On Screen system.

,All of the TV Guide On Screen data could not be

received because the reception is poor.

The program listing is not up to date.

,The recorder was in use during the time that the

TV Guide On Screen data was scheduled to be

downloaded.

,All of the TV Guide On Screen data could not be

received because the reception is poor.

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 OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jacks, check the Audio Setup settings (page 89).

Sound distortion occurs.

,Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “On”

(page 90).

Sound is noisy.

,When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO

L/R) 1/2 jacks (page 58).

The sound volume is low.

,The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

,continued

The sound volume may improve if you set

“Audio DRC” in Audio Setup to “TV Mode”

(page 90).

,Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “Off”

(page 90).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or

played.

,Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available

for all programs. The program you are recording

does not have a second audio program.

,You have set “Tuner Audio” in Audio Settings to

“Main” (page 89). Select “SAP” to record

alternate audio programs.

,When recording from connected equipment, set

“Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to “Main/

Sub” (page 53).

,If you have connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

and want to change the audio track for a DVD-

RW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby

Digital” in Audio Setup to “D-PCM” (page 90).

Playback

The recorder does not play any type of disc

(except HDD).

,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 40).

The disc does not start playback from the

beginning.

,Resume play was activated (page 54).

,You have inserted a DVD 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 DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-

motion Play cannot be performed.

,Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to

do some of the operations above. See the

instruction manual supplied with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be

changed.

,Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

,The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

,Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or

turned off.

,Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO.

,The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the

subtitles.

,Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

,The 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 on the TV screen (page 56).

,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 does not play.

,The MP3 audio track is not recorded in a format

that the recorder can play (page 62).

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

The channel cannot be changed from the

channel you are recording.

,Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Additional Information

Recording does not start immediately after you

press zREC.

,Operate the recorder only after “LOAD”,

“FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears

from the front panel display.

Nothing was recorded even though you set the

timer setting correctly.

,There was a power failure during recording.

,The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a

power failure that lasted for more than one hour.

Reset the clock (page 86).

,The channel was hidden after the timer recording

was set. (See “To customize the channel line-up”

on page 36.)

,Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC

outlet, and connect it again.

,The program contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

,The timer setting overlapped another setting that

was set later.

,There is no DVD inside the recorder.

,There is not enough HDD or DVD disc space for

the recording.

,The set top box was turned off.

,The set top box controller was incorrectly

connected (page 13).

,The settings in “Set Top Box Control” in Settings

Setup have been changed (page 86).

,A separate recording was in the process of being

made without the use of the timer (page 50).

,The recorder was in the process of dubbing

(HDDyDVD).

,The recorder was in the process of DV/Digital8

Dubbing.

Recording does not stop immediately after you

press x REC STOP.

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

disc data before recording can stop.

Recording does not stop after you press x

STOP.

,Open the remote’s cover and press x REC

STOP.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start

from the beginning.

,There was a power failure during recording.

Should the power failure continue for more than

one hour, reset the clock (page 86).

,There is not enough HDD or DVD disc space for

the recording.

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.

,“Auto Title Erase” in Features Setup is set to

“On” (page 93).

Display

The clock has stopped.

,Set the clock again (page 86).

,The clock stopped due to a power failure that

lasted for more than one hour. Reset the clock

(page 86).

The clock is wrong.

,Set the clock again (page 86). If you cannot

select “Clock” from “Settings” in the Setup

Display, wait until the clock data is received and

the clock is automatically adjusted.

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

,The disc does not have enough space.

,Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

,When the recording or dubbing is less than three

minutes, the recording mode indication may be

displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself

is correctly made in the selected recording mode.

The clock does not appear in the front panel

display.

,“Dimmer” in Options Setup is set to “Power

Save” (page 94).

Remote control

The remote does not function.

,Batteries are weak.

,The remote is too far from the recorder.

,The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the

default setting when you replaced the batteries.

Reset the code (page 21).

,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 23).

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100

,Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 22).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

,The same command mode is set for both the

equipment and recorder. Set a different

command mode for the recorder (page 23).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

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

recorder for more than ten seconds until

“WELCOME” 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.

Dubbing or DV/Digital8 Dubbing does not start.

,A timer recording is in progress.

Five numbers or letters are displayed on the

front panel display.

,The self-diagnosis function was activated (see

the table on page 101).

The disc tray does not open after you press Z

OPEN/CLOSE.

,It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to

open after you have recorded or edited a DVD.

This is because the recorder is adding disc data to

the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY

LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

,Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel

display.

,The recorder’s recovery function was activated

when the recorder was turned on because the

power was turned off or failed during recording.

Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY”

disappears from the front panel display.

“HDD ERROR” appears in the front panel

display.

,The hard disk error occurred. Press down @/1 on

the recorder for ten seconds to restart the

recorder. If this does not resolve the problem,

format the recorder’s HDD by pressing down the

HDD button on the recorder for more than ten

seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front

panel display. Note that all the contents recorded

on the HDD will be erased.

“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel

display.

,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.

Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder

is off.

,While the recorder is adjusting the clock or

downloading the TV Guide On Screen data,

operational noises (such as the internal fan) may

be heard, even when the power is off. This is not

a malfunction.

The disc tray does not open and you cannot

remove the disc after you press Z OPEN/

CLOSE.

,Turn off the recorder, Once the clock appears in

the front panel display, disconnect the AC power

cord. Connect it again while pressing down A on

the recorder, and release the button when the disc

tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder

pressed for about ten seconds until

“WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.

“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

,The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 55).

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Additional Information

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers

appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to

prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five-

character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a

combination of a letter and four numbers appears

on the front panel display. In this case, check the

following table.

Notes About This Recorder

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to

a warm location, or is placed in a very damp

room, moisture may condense on the lenses

inside the recorder. Should this occur, the

recorder may not operate properly. In this case,

remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on

for about half an hour until the moisture

evaporates.

• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.

If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

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.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• It may be necessary to access data stored on the

hard disk for testing purposes; there is no

intention to copy or store the data, titles or any

other information.

• If replacement or initialization (format) is

required, the hard disk will be formatted at our

discretion. In this case, please note that all of the

contents recorded there will be erased (including

any data found to violate copyright law).

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning

disc. It may cause a malfunction.

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.

First three

characters of the

service number

Cause and/or

corrective action

C 13 There is a problem with

the HDD.

,Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony

service facility.

The DVD is dirty.

,Clean the disc with a

soft cloth.

C 31 The DVD/CD is not

inserted correctly.

,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number) To prevent a malfunction,

the recorder has

performed the self-

diagnosis function.

,Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony

service facility and

give the five-

character service

number.

Example: E 61 10

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• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car

parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may

rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the

disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners, or anti-static

spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs.

– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).

– A disc with a label or sticker on it.

– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser

Channel coverage:

NTSC

VHF: 2 to 13/UHF: 14 to 69/CATV: A-8 to

A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Video reception: Frequency synthesizer

system

Audio reception: Split carrier system

Antenna: 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/

UHF

Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:

12-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up

duration: 1 hour

Video recording format: MPEG Video

Audio recording format/applicable bit rate:

Dolby Digital, 2 ch/256 kbps

When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz

sampling frequency, the output signals from the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

Inputs

(Jack name: Jack type/input level/input

impedance)

LINE IN 1/2/3

(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22

kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p

(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C:

0.286 Vp-p

DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100

COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, PB, PR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB/PR:

interlace*=0.648 Vp-p, interlace**=0.7

Vp-p

* “Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level” is “On”

** “Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level” is “Off”

CONTROL S IN: Mini jack

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Additional Information

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/output level/output

impedance)

LINE OUT 1/2

(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p

(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C:

0.286 Vp-p

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):

Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length:

660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):

Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR:

interlace*=0.648 Vp-p, progressive or

interlace**=0.7 Vp-p

* “Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level” is “On”

** “Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level” is “Off”

SET TOP BOX CONTROL:

Mini jack

General

Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption: 54 W

Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 89 × 346 mm

(17 × 3 5/8 × 13 5/8 in.) (width/height/depth)

incl. projecting parts

Hard disk drive capacity: 160 GB

Mass (approx.): 5.9 kg (13.01 lb)

Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC

(41 ºF to 95 ºF)

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories:

Audio/video cord (1)

Power cord (1)

Antenna cable (1)

Set top box controller (1)

Remote commander (remote) (1)

Size AA(R6) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to change

without notice.

About i.LINK

The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-

compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the

i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling

digital video, digital audio and other data in two

directions between equipment having the i.LINK

jack, and for controlling other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected

by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are

operations and data transactions with various

digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-

compatible equipment are connected to this

recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data

transactions are possible with not only the

equipment that this recorder is connected to but

also with other devices via the directly connected

equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation

sometimes varies according to the characteristics

and specifications of the equipment to be

connected, and that operations and data

transactions are sometimes not possible on some

connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected

to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting

cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-

compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks

(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment

to be connected.

About the name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data

transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a

trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard

standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers.

,continued

104

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 77.

The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-

SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack

will not accept MICRO MV signals from

equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video

camera with an i.LINK jack.

For further precautions, see the notes on page 77.

For details on precautions when connecting this

recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the

equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during

DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Additional Information

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or

similar names.

A@/1 (on/standby) button (24)

BFront panel display (42, 108)

CDisc tray (46)

DTIMER REC indicator (46)

E (remote sensor) (21)

FA (open/close) button (46)

GH (play) button (54)

X (pause) button (54)

x (stop) button (54)

HTV GUIDE button (34, 46)

Iz REC button (50)

X REC PAUSE button (50)

x REC STOP button (50)

J</M/m/,/ENTER button (32)

KSYSTEM MENU button (32)

TOOLS button (32)

LO RETURN button (32)

M./> (previous/next) buttons (56)

NCHANNEL +/– buttons (50)

OREC MODE button (45)

PINPUT SELECT button (53, 77)

QDVD button/indicator (37)

HDD button/indicator (37)

RLINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/

R) jacks (30)

S DV IN jack (77)

,continued

106

Remote

Buttons on the remote have the same function as

the buttons on the recorder if they have the same

or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next

to them can be used with your TV when the TV/

DVD switch is set to TV.

ATV/DVD switch (22)

BZ OPEN/CLOSE button (46)

CHDD button (37)

DVD button (37)

DNumber buttons (22, 48, 61)

SET/z button (22, 48, 61)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

ECLEAR button (61)

FAUDIO button (56)*

SUBTITLE button (56)

G[TV GUIDE] button (34, 47)

SCHEDULE button (49)

Blue button (34)

Green button (34)

(info) button (34)

[TIMER] button (48)

HSYSTEM MENU button (32)

TITLE LIST button (37, 54, 65)

TOOLS button (32)

ICURSOR MODE button (37)

JO RETURN/EXIT button (32, 34)

KTOP MENU button (54)

L. PREV (previous)/> NEXT

buttons (56)

Mz REC button (50)

X REC PAUSE button (50)

x REC STOP button (50)

NREC MODE button (45)

OINPUT SELECT button (53, 77)

PANGLE button (56)

SUR (surround) button (56)

QPROGRESSIVE button (18)

RONE TOUCH DUBBING button (79)

S[/1 (on/standby) button (24)

TTV/VIDEO button (22)

UCH (channel) +/– buttons (22)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

VVOL (volume) +/– buttons (22)

W</M/m/,/ENTER button (32)

XZOOM/PAGE +/– buttons (34, 37)

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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Additional Information

Y INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT

ADVANCE buttons (56)

ZMENU button (54)

wj m/M (search) buttons (56)

wk H PLAY button (54)

The button has a tactile dot.*

X PAUSE button (54)

x STOP button (54)

wl CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (68)

e; DISPLAY button (41, 52)

TIME/TEXT button (42)

ea COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3)

(23)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the

recorder.

,continued

108

Front panel display

AHDD/DVD indicators

Displays the selected media and the

playing/recording/dubbing status.

BDisc type*/recording format

* Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”

C (angle) indicator (56)

DPLAYLIST indicator (38)

EAudio signal indicators (41)

FSTEREO indicator (45)

GSAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

(45)

HDisplays the following (42):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/index number

• Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

• Channel

IPROGRESSIVE indicator (18)

zHint

You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer” to “Power Save” in Options

Setup (page 94).

Rear panel

AVHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (14)

BSET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (13, 14)

CLINE IN (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) 1/3 jacks

(13, 29)

DLINE IN (S VIDEO) 1/3 jacks (13, 29)

ECOMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, PB, PR) jack

(13, 29)

FDIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

jacks (20)

GLINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) 1/2

jacks (16, 20)

HLINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (16)

ICOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

jacks (16)

JAC IN terminal (21)

KCONTROL S IN jack (16)

LG-LINK jack (for service use only)

HDD DVD DVD RW

PLAYLIST

VCDVR

STEREO

SAP

PROGRESSIVE

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIORL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIORL

~ AC IN

OUT

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

CONTROL S IN

G-LINK

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Additional Information

Glossary

Chapter (page 61)

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 46)

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 90)

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 90)

Digital audio compression technology by Digital

Theater Systems, 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 8)

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 8)

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 8)

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 8)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size

as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only

once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format

as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD VIDEO (page 8)

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.

,continued

110

Hard disk drive (page 8)

A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system

that consists of disks and drive. Disks are flat,

circular, rigid plates coated with a thin magnetic

media. Magnetic heads record data on the rapidly

spinning disks, and this enables the speedy and

efficient reading and writing of data.

Interlace format (page 18)

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 64)

Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR

mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.

Playlist (page 64)

Playback information created from the actual

recordings on a DVD-RW (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 18)

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 61)

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 61)

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

a song).

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Additional Information

Language Code List

For details, see page 87.

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar

1028 Abkhazian

1032 Afrikaans

1039 Amharic

1044 Arabic

1045 Assamese

1051 Aymara

1052 Azerbaijani

1053 Bashkir

1057 Byelorussian

1059 Bulgarian

1060 Bihari

1061 Bislama

1066 Bengali;

Bangla

1067 Tibetan

1070 Breton

1079 Catalan

1093 Corsican

1097 Czech

1103 Welsh

1105 Danish

1109 German

1130 Bhutani

1142 Greek

1144 English

1145 Esperanto

1149 Spanish

1150 Estonian

1151 Basque

1157 Persian

1165 Finnish

1166 Fiji

1171 Faroese

1174 French

1181 Frisian

1183 Irish

1186 Scots Gaelic

1194 Galician

1196 Guarani

1203 Gujarati

1209 Hausa

1217 Hindi

1226 Croatian

1229 Hungarian

1233 Armenian

1235 Interlingua

1239 Interlingue

1245 Inupiak

1248 Indonesian

1253 Icelandic

1254 Italian

1257 Hebrew

1261 Japanese

1269 Yiddish

1283 Javanese

1287 Georgian

1297 Kazakh

1298 Greenlandic

1299 Cambodian

1300 Kannada

1301 Korean

1305 Kashmiri

1307 Kurdish

1311 Kirghiz

1313 Latin

1326 Lingala

1327 Laothian

1332 Lithuanian

1334 Latvian;

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori

1349 Macedonian

1350 Malayalam

1352 Mongolian

1353 Moldavian

1356 Marathi

1357 Malay

1358 Maltese

1363 Burmese

1365 Nauru

1369 Nepali

1376 Dutch

1379 Norwegian

1393 Occitan

1403 (Afan)Oromo

1408 Oriya

1417 Punjabi

1428 Polish

1435 Pashto;

Pushto

1436 Portuguese

1463 Quechua

1481 Rhaeto-

Romance

1482 Kirundi

1483 Romanian

1489 Russian

1491 Kinyarwanda

1495 Sanskrit

1498 Sindhi

1501 Sangho

1502 Serbo-

Croatian

1503 Singhalese

1505 Slovak

1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan

1508 Shona

1509 Somali

1511 Albanian

1512 Serbian

1513 Siswati

1514 Sesotho

1515 Sundanese

1516 Swedish

1517 Swahili

1521 Tamil

1525 Telugu

1527 Tajik

1528 Thai

1529 Tigrinya

1531 Turkmen

1532 Tagalog

1534 Setswana

1535 Tonga

1538 Turkish

1539 Tsonga

1540 Tatar

1543 Twi

1557 Ukrainian

1564 Urdu

1572 Uzbek

1581 Vietnamese

1587 Volapük

1613 Wolof

1632 Xhosa

1665 Yoruba

1684 Chinese

1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

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Cable Box/Satellite

Receiver Brand Code

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, 0011, 0017, 0008,

0014, 0001, 0013, 0206,

0047, 0237, 0033

Accuphase 0003, 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

Funai 0248, 0019

FutureVision 0649

Garrard 0153

Gateway 0764

GC Electronics 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016,

0040, 0077, 0030

Cable box brand Code number

113

Additional Information

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

Gradiente 1136

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

IBM 0670

IEEC 1018

Interbuy 0274

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

Maestro 0812

Magnavox 0797, 0027, 0032, 0334,

0069

Millennium 0618, 0153

Memorex 0000

Mitsubishi 0003

Cable box brand Code number

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 0019, 0303, 0248, 0017

Omega 0015

Omniview 0371

Optimus 0021

Pace 0008, 0237, 0277, 0477,

0877, 1877

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

Popular Mechanics 0400

Prelude 0770

Prism 0012, 0013, 0059

Protelcon 0786

Pulsar 0000, 0040

Cable box brand Code number

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114

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, 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

Sigma 0019

Signal 0040, 0015, 0011, 0035

Signature 0011

SkyCable 0112

Skygiant 1091

SL Marx 0040

Sony 1006, 1506, 1606

Spectradyne 0769, 0058

Spectravision 0058

Sprucer 0021, 0307, 0010, 0144

Standard Components 0203, 0096, 0155

Starcom 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,

0098, 0305

Cable box brand Code number

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

Tusa 0015

TV COMM 0035, 0019

TV Guide 1476

TV86 0063, 0040

Uniden 0022

Unika 0207, 0153, 0022

Cable box brand Code number

115

Additional Information

United Cable 0003, 0014, 0011, 0276

Universal 0191, 0078, 0207, 0056,

0022, 0039, 0153, 0077,

0322, 0315

US Electronics 0276, 0008, 0003, 0017

V2 0883

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

Netsat 0099

Next Level 0869

Optimus 0724

Panasonic 0247, 0701

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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

117

Index

Words in quotations appear in

the on-screen displays.

Numerics

16:9 27, 87

4:3 Letter Box 26, 87

4:3 Pan Scan 26, 87

“A-B Erase” 66

Adjusting

playback picture 58

playback sound 59

recording picture 51

“AFT” 85

Album 63

Album number 42

“Album Search” 61

ANGLE 56

Antenna 15

Area code 93

“Area Setup” 24, 85

AUDIO 56

“Audio” 87

“Audio ATT” 90

Audio cord 19

“Audio DRC” 90

“Audio Filter” 59

Audio settings 89

“Auto Chapter” 91

“Auto Display” 94

“Auto Stereo” 89

“Auto Title Erase” 47, 93

Batteries 21

“BNR” 58

“Brand Code” 86

“Brightness” 52, 58

“C NR” 58

Cable box 13, 14

Cable box brand 112

Cable box/satellite receiver

brand code 112

“Capture” 69

“Capture All” 69

CD 10

“Ch. digit lock” 86

“Change IN” 69, 81

“Change OUT” 70, 81

Chapter 52, 109

CHAPTER ERASE 68

CHAPTER MARK 68

Chapter number 42

“Chapter Search” 61

Chasing Playback 60

“Check Scenes” 69

Child Lock 55

Cleaning discs 101

CLEAR 62

“Clock” 86

“Color” 52, 58

“Combine Titles” 71

“Command Mode” 24, 94

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

13, 29

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connecting

the antenna cable 12

the audio cords 19

the video cords 16

“Connection” 86

“Contrast” 52, 58

CONTROL S 17

Controlling TVs with the

remote 22

Copy protection 46, 109

Copy-Free 46

Copy-Never 46

Copy-Once 46

CPRM 8

Creating chapters 68

Cursor mode 38

DATA CD 10

“Digital Out” 90

Digital video camera 77

“Dimmer” 94

“Disc Info” 39

“Disc Map” 67

“Disc Name” 40

Disc settings 39, 94

Disc space 39

Disc types 8

Display

front panel display 108

On-screen display 32

Setup Display 83

“Divide Title” 70

Dolby Digital 27, 91, 109

“Downmix” 90

DTS 27, 58, 91, 109

“Dub Mode” 72, 81

Dubbing 72

“Dub Mode” 72

High-speed Dubbing 72

Rec Mode Conversion

Dubbing 73

“Settings” 75

“DV Audio Input” 78

“DV EDIT” 80

DV IN 77

DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77

One Touch Dubbing 79,

Program Edit 80

“DVD Menu” 87

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” 52

DVD VIDEO 10, 109

DVD+R 8, 109

DVD+RW 8, 109

DVD’s Menu 54

DVD-R 8, 109

DVD-RW 8, 109

“DVE” 58

Easy Setup 24, 95

Editing 64

DV Edit 77

Enter characters 43

“Erase” 69, 81

“Erase All” 40

“Erase Titles” 66

,continued

118

“Factory Setup” 94

Fast forward 57

Fast reverse 57

“Features” 91

“Finalize” 41

“Finalize Disc” 93

Finalizing 40

“Format” 40

“Format DVD” 94

Formatting 40

Freeze frame 57

Front panel 105

Front panel display 42, 108

GB 39

Handling discs 101

Hard disk drive 2, 8, 110

“HDD Rec. Picture Size” 52

“HQ Setting” 93

“Hue” 52, 58

i.LINK 103

INPUT SELECT 78

INSTANT ADVANCE 57

INSTANT REPLAY 57

Interlace format 110

Labeling 40

“Language” 87

Language code 111

LINE 2 IN 30

“Line Audio Input” 53

LINE IN 1 29

LINE IN 3 29

“Line1 Input” 89

“Line3 Input” 89

“LISTINGS” 34

“Main/Sub” 53

Manual Clock Set 86

MENU 54

DVD’s Menu 54

Top menu 54

“MESSAGES” 35

“Mix” 78

“Mode for SET button” 87

“Move” 69, 81

“Move Title” 70

MP3 audio tracks 62

NEXT 57

Number buttons 44, 62

One Touch Dubbing 79, 93

On-screen display

Setup Display 83

Sub-menu 32

System Menu 32

TOOLS menu 32

On-Screen Menus 32

“Options” 94

Original 38, 64, 110

“OSD” language 87, 25

Page mode 38

Parental Control 55, 92

Parental control settings 91

Parts and controls 105

“Pause Mode” 88

“PB Video Equalizer” 58

PBC 54

“Play Beginning” 54

Play mode 42

Playable discs 10

Playback 54

Freeze Frame 56

Resume Play 54

Slow-motion play 56

Playback picture quality 58

Playing status bar 42

Playlist 38, 64, 68, 110

Power cord 21

PREV 57

“Preview” 81

Program Edit 80

PROGRESSIVE 18, 57

Progressive format 110

“Progressive Mode” 88

“PROMOTIONS” 35

“Protect Disc” 40

“Protect Title” 66

Quick guide to disc types 8

Quick Timer 51

Rear panel 108

REC 50

“Rec Mode” 51

“Rec Mode Adjust” 47, 93

“Rec NR” 52

REC PAUSE 51

“Rec Settings” 51

REC STOP 51, 79

“Rec Video Equalizer” 52

Recording 45, 91

picture adjustment 51

recordable discs 8

recording format 8

while watching another

program 51

Recording mode 42, 45, 52

Recording picture quality 51

Recording picture size 51

Recording time 45, 52

RECOVERY 100

Region code 11

Remaining time 42

Remote 21, 106

Resetting 95

Resume Play 54

119

S VIDEO 17

SAP (Second Audio Program)

Satellite receiver 13

Scene List 81

“SCHEDULE” 35

“Screen Saver” 89

“Search” 61

Searching 61

Self-diagnosis function 101

SET 44, 62

“Set Thumbnail” 66

“Set Top Box Control” 86

Set top box controller 12, 28

Settings 83

“SETUP” 35

Setup Display 83

Simultaneous Rec and Play 60

“SORT” 34

Sort 38

Sound quality 59

“Stereo” 53

Stereo 45

Stereo programs 45

“Stereo1” 78

“Stereo2” 78

STOP 54

Sub-menu 32

SUBTITLE 56

“Subtitle” 87

SUR (surround) 57

System Menu 32, 83

Thumbnail picture 38

“Time Search” 61

TIME/TEXT 42

Timer recording 46

check/change/cancel 49

manual setting 48

Rec Mode Adjust 47, 48

VCR Plus+ 48

Title 37, 110

TITLE LIST 54

Title List 37

Sort 38

Thumbnail 38

Zoom 37

“Title Name” 66

Title number 42

“Title Search” 61

TOOLS 32

TOP MENU 54

Track 110

Track number 42

“Track Search” 61

Troubleshooting 96

“Tuner Audio” 89

Tuner Preset 26, 84

TV Guide On Screen system

33, 46

“TV Type” 87

TV Virtual Surround 57

TV/DVD 22

TV/VIDEO 51

TVS 57

“Unfinalize” 41

Unrecordable pictures 46

Usable discs 8, 10

VCR Plus+ 48

VIDEO CD 10

Video cord 16

Video input 17

Video mode 8

“Video settings” 87

VR mode 8

“Y NR” 58

“Y/Pb/Pr In Black Level” 88

“Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level” 88

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