Sony Rdr Gx315 Users Manual

RDR-GX315 Operating Instructions RDRGX315

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WARNING
Precautions
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder
How to Use the On-Screen Menus
Hookups and Settings
Quick Guide to Disc Types
Playback
Recording
Editing
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information

2-637-174-12(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX315

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-GX315

Serial No.______________

For customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for

Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer

Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:

Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,

Ontario, M2H 3R6

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose

this apparatus 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.

This appliance is classified as a

CLASS 1 LASER product. The

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

MARKING is located on the rear

exterior.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard. As

the laser beam used in this DVD

recorder is harmful to eyes, do not

attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel

only.

This symbol is intended

to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage”

within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended

to alert the user to the

presence of important

operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG

TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall

into the cabinet, unplug the recorder

and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any

further.

On power sources

• Operate the recorder only on

120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• The recorder is not disconnected

from the AC power source as long

as it is connected to the wall outlet,

even if the recorder itself has been

turned off.

• If you are not going to use the

recorder for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the recorder from the

wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord, grasp the plug itself;

never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location

with adequate ventilation to

prevent heat build-up in the

recorder.

• 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.

• 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.

• When you move the recorder, take

out any discs. If you do not, the

disc may be damaged.

On recording

• Contents of the recording cannot

be compensated for if the

recording or playback is not made

due to a malfunction of the

recorder, disc, etc.

• Make trial recordings before

making the actual recording.

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.

,continued

About this manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the

remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if

they have the same or similar names as those on the

remote.

• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual

may not match the graphics displayed on your TV

screen.

• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to

discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not

apply to discs that are created on other recorders and

played back on this recorder.

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

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs

in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs

in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

format

Functions available for music CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

format

Functions available for DATA CDs

(CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3*

audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for DATA

DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing

MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Table of Contents

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

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

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to Use the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

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

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 6: Preparing the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

12 cm/8 cm Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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

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

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . 67

,continued

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Recording Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

,Display the Title List to view all titles on a

disc and select a title for playback or editing

(page 37).

Creating your own program – Playlist

,Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode), then erase, move or add scenes as

you like without changing the original

contents (page 61).

One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing

,Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH

DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format

tape over to a disc (page 69).

Title List

10:10 AM

CH 23

08:00 PM

May/02/2005

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

CH 23 01:29:03

CH 66 00:31:23

CH 95 01:59:00

CH 97 00:58:56

Title List (Original)

Original

Playlist

Control

Dubbing

Progressive playback

,If your TV is compatible with progressive

signals, you can enjoy accurate color

reproduction and high quality images in

Progressive mode (page 77).

Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files

,You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on

your TV screen. First, take pictures with a

digital camera and save them in JPEG

format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or

DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/

DVD+R/DVD-R) on a PC. Then play the

disc on this recorder (page 41).

You can also play MP3 audio files on this

recorder (page 40).

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 28.

Shoot Save

Play!

How to Use the On-Screen

Menus

The following three displays are mainly used to

operate this recorder. Once you become familiar

with the basic operations, you will find the

recorder easy to use.

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press

SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of

the recorder’s main functions, such as timer

recording and setup.

Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

A “Title List”

Displays the list of the disc contents,

including the recording information and

movie thumbnail image, which allows you to

select a title to play or edit.

B “Timer”

Used to set a new timer recording, as well as

change or cancel the timer recordings you set.

C “Edit”

Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized

DVD-RWs (VR mode) only).

D “DV/D8 Dubbing”

Used to dub from a DV/D8 format tape to a

disc.

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.

F “Setup”

Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the

recorder to suit your preferences.

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

M/m/</,,

ENTER

SYSTEM

TOOLSORETURN

Title List (Original) 10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

08:00 PM

May/02/2005

No. Title Length Edit

Title List (Original)

1/4

Title List (Original) 10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

CH 23

May/02/2005

08:00 PM

1/4

Play

Title Erase

Chapter Erase

Protect

Title Name

A·B Erase

Divide Title

Options for the selected item

TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press

TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track,

check the playing and remaining time, or change

audio and repeat settings. The displayed options

differ depending on the media type.

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

select the desired item, and press ENTER.

Example: When you press TOOLS while a

DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

Selectable options

Selectable options on the System Menu differ

depending on the media type, disc condition, and

operating status.

Example: When a disc is stopped.

* Unfinalized disc only

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Note

The System Menu does not appear when recording on a

DVD.

1/4

1/1

00:00:25

Title

Chapter

Time

Repeat

Remain

Audio

Off

00:01:30

ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)

Type Selectable option

+RW

RWVR *

Video

+R**

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the

settings of the recorder.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• See the instructions supplied with the components to be

connected.

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

have a video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each

component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord

(phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the

Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do

not connect the power cord until you reach

“Connecting the Power Cord” on page 19.

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 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 14)

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) to the input jack

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

ANT IN

S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT VIDEO

OUT

TO TV

to LINE 1 IN

DVD recorder

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

: Signal flow

Cable box/satellite receiver

Wall

,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).

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.

ANT IN

TO TV

to VHF/UHF IN

Wall

DVD recorder

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Cable box

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

Wall

Hookups and Settings

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder.

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

When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 76.

Notes

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

• 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.

AUDIO

INPUT

R L VIDEO

INPUT

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

TV or projector

(red)

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

to LINE OUT1

(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

(white) (yellow)

(yellow)(white)(red)

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)

S video cord

(not supplied)

,continued

If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three

video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and

high quality images.

If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set

“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 77). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights

up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.

When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

AUDIO LR

INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PBPRY

(red) (blue) (green)

(green) (blue) (red)

Component video cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

TV or projector

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)(red)

(white)

to LINE OUT1

(AUDIO L/R)

to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

(red)

Hookups and Settings

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

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

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

AUDIO

INPUT

AV amplifier (receiver)

with a decoder

(red)

Audio cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

DVD recorder

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Center

to optical

digital input

to coaxial

digital input

AV amplifier (receiver)

,continued

A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s

(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.

You can enjoy the surround function that creates

virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select

from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3”

of the surround effects (page 33).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier

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

and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the

surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS

(5.1ch).

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Dolby Laboratories.

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

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

zHint

For correct speaker location, see the operating

instructions supplied with the connected components.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”

in Easy Setup (page 22). Otherwise, no sound or a loud

noise will come from your speakers.

• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot

use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

• The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2

channels or more.

• When outputting from the DIGITAL OUT jacks, you

cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR

mode) by pressing AUDIO.

Virtual speaker

Hookups and Settings

Step 5: Connecting the

Power Cord

Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC

outlet. After you connect the power cord, you

must wait for a short while before

operating the recorder. You can operate the

recorder only after the front panel display lights up

and the recorder enters standby mode.

If you connect additional equipment to this

recorder (page 26), 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 24).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage

and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands

should leakage occur. Observe the following:

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

batteries of different manufacturers.

– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.

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

period of time, remove the batteries.

– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the

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

lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the

remote.

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

six months.

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

place.

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

particularly when replacing the batteries.

to AC outlet

,continued

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to

control your TV.

If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier

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

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

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

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.

Press To

"/1 Turn your TV on or off

TV/DVD switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number

buttons,

SET

TV/VIDEO

CH +/–

WIDE MODE

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

your TV

CH +/– Select the channel on

your TV

TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

source

Number buttons and

SET

Select the channel on a

Sony TV

WIDE MODE Switch to or from the

wide mode of a Sony

wide-screen TV

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

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17

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

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).

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

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

Manufacturer Code number

TV/DVD switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number

buttons

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

Step 7: Easy Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum

number of basic adjustments for using the

recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it

will appear each time you turn on your recorder.

Settings are made in the following order.

1Turn on the TV.

2Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

3Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on

your TV screen.

“Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD

recorder will be made. You can change them

later using setup.” appears.

• If this message does not appear, select “Easy

Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy

Setup (page 83).

4Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the language

used in the on-screen display appears.

5Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

6Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

The recorder will automatically search for a

channel that carries a time signal when you

turn off the recorder after finishing Easy

Setup.

• If broadcasters in your area are not sending

time signals, select “Manual,” and press

ENTER. Press M/m to set the month and

press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes,

and AM/PM in the same way. The day of the

week is set automatically.

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

"/1

English

Français

Español

Easy Setup

Select the screen language.

No Disc

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look

for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto

Manual

Easy Setup

No Disc

Hookups and Settings

7Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

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

select “Antenna.”

For all other connections, select “Cable.”

8Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts

searching for all of the receivable channels

and presets them.

To set the channels manually, see page 75.

After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup

display for selecting the picture size of the

connected TV appears.

9Select 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.

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

with a wide screen mode.

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

page 76.

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of

Dolby Digital signal appears.

Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you

want to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”

Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of

DTS signal appears.

Select whether or not you want to send a

DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),

and press ENTER.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS

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

Select the way in which you will receive

channels.

Antenna

Cable

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable channels. 25

Please wait.

Easy Setup

No Disc

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

10:10 AM

No Disc

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Easy Setup

Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

No Disc

Off

Easy Setup

DTS

10:10 AM

No Disc

,continued

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and

setup operations are complete.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

zHint

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

in the “Setup” display (page 83).

Note

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

clock accurately.

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 DVD 3.

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

Finish

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

10:10 AM

No Disc

SYSTEM

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

COMMAND

MODE switch

ORETURN

Setup 10:10 AM

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

No Disc

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

: DVD 3

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

No Disc

Hookups and Settings

4Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

5Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”

“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

6Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you

selected above.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Note

If the command mode does not match, the recorder’s

command mode appears on the front panel display when

you operate the remote. Set the remote’s command mode

to one that matches the recorder’s.

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

: DVD1 No

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

No Disc

DVD 1

DVD 2

DVD 3

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. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected

equipment.

To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on

page 50. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec

function.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar 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 (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord.

You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

Notes

• You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this DVD recorder.

• Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S video cord.

CHANNEL +

S VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

S VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

S VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

VCR, etc.

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

S video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Hookups and Settings

Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a VCR or similar device.

zHint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L

(MONO) jack.

Notes

• 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.

• 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 video tapes,

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

• If the recorder’s power cord is disconnected, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

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

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR, etc.

DVD recorder

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

to LINE 1 IN

VCRDVD recorder TV

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 1

Line input 2

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Usable disc versions (as of May 2005)

• 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

with CPRM*1)

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

with CPRM)

• 8×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 8×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

• 2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

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

and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.

Disc Type Disc

Logo

Icon used

in this

manual

Formatting

(new discs)

Compatibility with other

DVD players (finalizing)

DVD+RW Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+RW

compatible players

(automatically finalized)

DVD-

mode

Format in VR mode*2

(page 66)

Playable only on VR mode

compatible players (finalization

unnecessary) (page 67)

Video

mode

Format in Video

mode*2 (page 66)

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 67)

DVD+R

Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+R compatible

players (finalization necessary)

(page 67)

DVD+R DL

DVD-R Automatically

formatted

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 67)

+RW

RWVR

Video

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)

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

• 8 cm discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

• DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)

•DVD-Rs with CPRM

*1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is

a coding technology that protects copyrights for

images.

*2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted

according to the setting of “Format DVD” in

“Features” setup (page 81).

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

last title.

*4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite

(page 66)

Auto

Chapter

(page 48)

Manual

Chapter

(page 59)

Change

Title

Name

(page 60)

Erase

Title/

Chapter

(page 56)

A-B

Erase

(page 57)

Divide

Title

(page 58)

Playlist

(page 61)

YesYesYesYesYes

*3/No No Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3/No No No No

No Yes No Yes Yes*4/No No No No

12 cm/8 cm Discs

Playable Discs

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

* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

Operation

DVD+RW

DVD-RW

DVD+R DVD-R

VR mode Video mode

12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm

Playback Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — Yes Yes

Recording Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes — Yes No

Disc 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

format (with PBC function)

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

format that can be purchased

DATA CD

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

device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format

that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

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

MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF

8 cm DVD+RW/

DVD-RW/

DVD-R

——

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

recorded with a DVD video camera

(Still images recorded with a DVD video camera

cannot be played.)

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Discs that cannot be played

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

music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or

Video CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

•CD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video

Recording format)

•DVD-Rs with CPRM

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(see page 31)

• A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software

producers. Since this recorder plays DVD

VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc

contents the software producers designed, some

playback features may not be available. Also, see

the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which

mates DVD recorded material on one side with

digital audio material on the other side.

However, since the audio material side does not

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,

playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear

of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs

(playback only) labeled with identical region

codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this

recorder.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a

message will appear on the TV screen to indicate

that the disc is not playable. Depending on the

DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be

labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is

prohibited by area restrictions.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with

marketed by some record companies. Please be

aware that among those discs, there are some that

do not conform to the CD standard and may not be

playable by this product.

Notes

• 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.

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

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

disc (page 66). 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-RWs (Video

mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on

other DVD equipment.

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

recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on

such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD

menu.

• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this

recorder, the data may be erased.

ALL

No.

RDR-GX315

XRegion code

Playback

Playing Discs

1Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

3Press H PLAY.

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

zHints

• You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3

tracks or JPEG files (page 40, 41).

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

playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

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

DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List

menu (page 37).

Note

To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this

recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment

first.

Using the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized

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

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

pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD CD

RWVR

Video

DATA DVD

DATA CD

xSTOP

ZOPEN/

HPLAY

TOP MENU

Playback side facing down

+RW +R

DVD

Video

Playback

Playback Options

Button Operation Disc

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

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the audio source.

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. .

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

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

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

display.

ZOOM Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode

when pressed repeatedly.

Magnification changes as follows:

normal t ×2 t ×4 t normal

The zoom function may not work depending on the

DVD.

To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 42.

ZOPEN/CLOSE

XPAUSE

AUDIO

.PREV

REPLAY/

ADVANCE

xSTOP

SUBTITLE SUR

ZOOM

REPEAT

HPLAY

M/m/</,,

ENTER

Number buttons

O RETURN

> NEXT

ANGLE

DVD

VCD

DVD

VCD

DVD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD

,continued

SUR

(surround)

Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by

using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers

from a stereo TV or two front speakers (page 18).

Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.

“Off”: No surround effect.

“Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround

speakers.

“Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround

speakers.

“Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround

speakers.

This feature is effective when you use two separate

front speakers.

All discs

REPLAY/

ADVANCE

• Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when

pressed during playback.

• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed

during pause mode.

.PREV/

NEXT >

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

chapter/scene/track and starts playback when

pressed during playback.

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

scene/track when .PREV is pressed within

three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/

track.

All discs

(fast reverse/fast

forward)

Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed

during playback.

Search speed changes with each press:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1*1

FR2*2 T T t t FF2*2

FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3*3

All discs

*1 FF1 with sound

(Scan Audio) is

available for DVDs

with Dolby Digital

soundtracks.

*2 FR2 and FF2 are not

available for MP3.

*3 FR3 and FF3 are only

available for DVDs

and VIDEO CDs.

(slow)

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

Playback speed changes with each press:

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

T t

T T t t

T T T t t t

* Playback direction

only

XPAUSE Pauses playback.

If you pause playback for more than five minutes,

playback starts automatically.

All discs

Button Operation Disc

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

Playback

To resume normal playback, press HPLAY.

zHints

• You can change playback options, such as subtitle,

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

(page 11).

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

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

buttons work the same way (page 34). Hold the buttons

down during playback to fast forward or fast reverse. In

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

are available, depending on the duration of the press.

• See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 96 for

the meaning of the language abbreviation.

Notes

• You cannot use the repeat play function with VIDEO

CDs while the PBC function is on (page 36).

• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for

the surround speakers, the surround effects will be

difficult to hear.

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

the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier

(receiver).

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

DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not

start until you press H PLAY or X PAUSE.

• 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.

• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio

(page 36).

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise

will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To

avoid possible damage to the audio system, the

consumer should take proper precautions when

the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are

connected to an amplification system. To enjoy

DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external

5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to

the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

DTS audio signals are output only through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set

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

“Setup” display (page 78).

REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed.

Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.

To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off” and press ENTER.

Press O RETURN to turn off the display.

When playing a DVD

“Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter.

“Title”: Repeats the current title on a disc.

“A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion

(page 36).

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)

“Track”: Repeats the current track.

“Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.

“A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion

(page 36).

* With PBC function off

Selects the item to be repeated when pressed

repeatedly. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off.”

When playing a CD

“Track”: Repeats the current track.

“Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

“File”: Repeats the current track.

“Folder”: Repeats the current album.

Button Operation Disc

VCD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

,continued

Playing quickly with sound (Scan

Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

only)

You can play quickly with dialog or sound during

FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital

soundtracks. Simply press M during playback.

zHint

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

“Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” display (page 79).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC

functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your

TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions, a menu appears.

Select an item using the number buttons and press

ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu

(press HPLAY when “Press SELECT”

appears).

Operations differ depending on the disc. See the

instructions supplied with the disc.

To cancel PBC Playback

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

PBC functions, press MENU again to display

“Menu:On.”

Resuming playback from the point

where you stopped the disc (Resume

Play)

Press HPLAY again after stopping a disc to

resume playback from the same point.

To start from the beginning, press xSTOP twice,

and press HPLAY.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared

when:

– you open the disc tray.

– you play another title.

– you switch the Title List menu to Original or

Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode) only).

– you edit the title after stopping playback.

– you make a recording.

Repeating a specific portion

(Repeat A-B Play)

1During playback, press REPEAT.

2Select “A” using M/m.

3Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of

the portion to be played repeatedly.

“A-” appears.

4Continue playing or press m/M to locate

the ending point (point B), and press ENTER.

Repeat A-B Play starts.

To return to normal playback, press REPEAT to

select “Off,” and press ENTER. Press O

RETURN to turn off the display.

* Only with PBC function off.

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental

Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears

asking whether you want to override the

restriction.

1Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password

appears.

2Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons.

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental

(DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 82.

VCD

+RW +R

VCD

RWVR

Video

DVD

Playback

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so

that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

With the recorder turned on, hold down "/1 on

the recorder. The recorder turns off and “CHILD

LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The

indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The

recorder will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the recorder, hold down "/1 on the

recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from

the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked

and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the recorder is

locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the

recorder is unlocked.

Note

The recorder will be unlocked when you stop timer

recording by pressing x.

Playing a Title From the

Title List

The Title List menu displays the program titles on

the disc.

1Place a disc on the disc tray.

2Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

ATitle type (DVD-RWs (VR mode)

only):

Displays the title type, “Title List

(Original)” or “Playlist.”

BMovie thumbnail image

CTitle information:

Displays the title number, title name,

recording date, and recording mode.

“ ” indicates a protected title, while

“ ” indicates unprotected.

DClock

"/1 x

+RW

RWVR

Video

TITLE LIST

TOP MENU

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

M/m/</,,

ENTER

10:10 AM

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

08:00 PM

May/02/2005

No. Title Length Edit

Title List (Original)

1/4

,continued

3Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the

disc.

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

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select

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

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

mode)” on page 55.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

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

mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that have been finalized.

To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32).

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

DVD recorders.

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

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track, etc.

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and

VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks

are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select

the title or track by entering its number. You can

also search for a scene using the time code.

1Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2Select a search method.

“Title” (for DVDs)

“Chapter” (for DVDs)

“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function

off)

“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs): Searches

for a starting point using the time code.

Press

to select the number of

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

press the number buttons to enter the time

code.

For example: “Time”

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

seconds, enter “21020.”

If you make a mistake, wait a moment until

the display returns to the elapsed playing time

display, then select another number.

4Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected

point.

To turn off the display, press TOOLS.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD

RWVR

Video

TOOLS

M/m/</,,

ENTER

Number

buttons

Playback

Note

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

TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter

the time code for a playback point.

Bookmarking a favorite scene

(Bookmark)

You can have the recorder store specific portions

of a disc in memory and play them immediately

whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to ten

bookmarks per disc can be set.

During playback, press MARKER at a favorite

scene.

The bookmark is set.

To play from bookmarks

1During playback, press SEARCH.

2Press </, to select a bookmark, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected bookmark.

To erase bookmarks

1During playback, press SEARCH.

2Press </, to select the bookmark to be

erased.

3Press CLEAR.

Note

When you eject the disc, the bookmark information is

cleared.

+RW +R

DVD

RWVR

Video

CLEAR

MARKER

M/m/</,,

ENTER

01 02 03 04 05 -- -- -- -- -- N:5

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs

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

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

1Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image

files, the display for selecting a media type

appears.

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing only MP3 audio files, the “Music”

display appears. Go to step 3.

2Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

3Select an album, and press ENTER.

4Select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

When a track or album is being played, the

title is shown in a box.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

To pause playback

Press X PAUSE.

To restart playback, press H PLAY or X

PAUSE.

To play repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback.

“Off”: Does not play repeatedly.

“File”: Repeats the current track.

“Folder”: Repeats the current album.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG

image files

Press xSTOP, and press TOP MENU.

About MP3 audio tracks

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs)

or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1

Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must

be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level

2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal

Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize

the tracks (or files).

DATA CD

DATA DVD

REPEAT

M/m/</,,

ENTER

xSTOP

ORETURN

TOP MENU

X PAUSE

HPLAY

10:10 AM

Photo

Music

Press ENTER :

Music menu for the CD

Stop 00:00:00

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

MP3_001

0/9

10:10 AM

Music

Repeat:Off Surround:Off

Playback

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

RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording

software (not supplied) for details on the recording

format.

zHints

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start

playback, it is recommended that you create albums

with no more than two trees.

• When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the

album finishes, the recorder stops.

Notes

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

or DATA DVDs 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

such data may generate a loud noise which could

damage your speaker system.

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

be played back.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks

within a single album. The recorder may not recognize

some discs depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the

following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz.

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or

track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

Playing JPEG Image Files

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs

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

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

1Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image

files, the display for selecting a media type

appears.

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD

containing only JPEG files, the “Photo”

display appears. Go to step 3.

DATA CD

DATA DVD

HPLAY

ORETURN

M/m/</,,

ENTER

./>

TOP MENU

xSTOP

TOOLS

10:10 AM

Photo

Music

Press ENTER :

Music menu for the CD

,continued

2Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

3Select a folder, and press ENTER.

To display the previous or next page, press

./>.

4Select an image file, and press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed over the

entire screen.

To display the previous or next image, press

./>.

The following menu icons appear in the upper

part of the screen.

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

: Starts the slide show (page 42).

: Rotates the image (page 42).

: Zooms the image (page 42).

Press TOOLS to turn on/off the menu icons.

To play the slide show

1Press </, to select “ ,” and press

ENTER.

The “Slide Show Speed” menu appears.

“”: Slow

“”: Normal

“”: Fast

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

and press ENTER.

Slide show starts from the selected image. To

stop playing, press x STOP.

To rotate the selected image

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

Each time you press ENTER, the image turns

clockwise by 90°.

To zoom in an image

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

Each time you press ENTER, the magnification

changes as follows:

2× t 4× t 2× t normal

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG

image files

Press xSTOP, and press TOP MENU.

zHint

You can also start the slide show by pressing H PLAY

in step 4 above.

Notes

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

the screen while zooming.

• Slide show can play in only one direction.

• You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

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

the images in the “Photo” display will not be

rotated.

About JPEG image files

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs)

or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format.

However, the discs must be recorded according to

ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and

DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF)

for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files).

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

RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording

software (not supplied) for details on the recording

format.

zHint

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

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

Notes

• The recorder can only play the files with the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played

on this recorder depending on file format.

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

in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the

format is not supported.

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

be played back.

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

playback may take some time to start.

• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files

within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize

some discs depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

Slide Show

\\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

10:10 AM

Photo

Directory information

Playback

• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files

are not supported.

• The image size that the recorder can display is limited

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

Displaying the Playing Time

and Play Information

You can check disc information, such as playing

time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.

Press DISPLAY.

The information display appears.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

Disc information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

APlaying status

BPlaying time

CRecording mode

DVD

VCD CD

RWVR

Video

+RW

DATA CD

DATA DVD

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

Mon May 02. 2005 10:10 AM

Play

1:23:45

Rem 16:15

Original

,continued

DRemaining disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during

playback)

EChannel or input source*

FDate and time

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

mode).

Viewing information on the front

panel display

You can view the information on the front panel

display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the disc type or

playing status.

Example: When playing a DVD

Example: When a DVD is stopped

Example: When playing a CD

RW VR

VCDVD

SAP

SYNCHRO

PROGRESSIVE

REC

STEREO

RW VR

VCDVD

SAP

SYNCHRO

PROGRESSIVE

REC

STEREO

RW VR

VCDVD

SAP

SYNCHRO

PROGRESSIVE

REC

STEREO

Playing time of the current title

Current title number and current chapter

number

Clock

Current title and chapter number

Remaining disc space

Channel or input source

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs types.

Select the disc type according to your needs

(page 28).

• Check that the disc has enough available space

for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or

DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by

erasing titles (page 56).

zHint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other

equipment, finalize the disc (page 67).

Notes

• Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder

turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a

recording has finished.

• This recorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this

recorder has eight different recording modes.

Select a recording mode according to the time and

picture quality you need. For example, if picture

quality is your top priority, select the High Quality

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

Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a

possible choice. Note that the recording time in the

following table is an approximate guide.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the

recording modes.

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 in the front panel

display. If there is noise in the stereo program,

press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO”

indicator disappears from the TV screen. The

sound will be recorded in monaural but with less

noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator

lights up in the front panel display. To record only

SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to

“SAP” in the “Setup” display (page 78).

I want to record with the

best possible picture

quality, so I’ll select HQ.

Recording mode Recording time

(minute)

HQ (High quality) 60

HSP R90

SP (Standard mode) 120

LSP r150

LP r180

EP r240

SLP r360

SEP (Long duration) 480

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded

on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy

guard signal is detected.

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 29).

Recording Without the

Timer

1Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode

automatically. To format in Video mode, see

page 81.

3Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly

to select the channel or input source you

want to record.

Copy control

signals

Recordable discs

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Ver.1.1 with CPRM*

Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Copy-Never None

+RW

RWVR

Video

RWVR

+RW +R

RWVR

Video

REC MODE

XPAUSE

xSTOP

CH +/–

TV/VIDEO

zREC

ZOPEN/

HPLAY

DISPLAY

INPUT

SELECT

TV/DVD switch

Recording side facing down

Recording

4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as

follows:

For details about the recording mode, see

page 45.

5Press zREC.

Recording starts.

Recording continues until you stop the

recording or the disc is full.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

To pause recording

Press XPAUSE.

To restart recording, press XPAUSE again.

To watch another TV program while recording

1Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

2Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV

input.

3Select another channel on the TV.

zHints

• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other

equipment, finalize the disc (page 67).

• You can use the number buttons for channel selection.

Enter the channel number, and press SET.

• You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or

LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are

using a cable box or a satellite receiver, make sure to

leave it on.

Notes

• Recording may not start immediately after zREC is

pressed.

• You cannot change the recording mode during

recording or recording pause.

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

recording may be erased.

• You cannot change the channel or input source during

recording.

Recording using the Quick Timer

(One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute

increments.

Press zREC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,

up to eight hours (12 hours for DVD+R DL

(Double Layer) discs).

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

recording time appears in the front panel

display.

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

stops recording and turns off.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press zREC repeatedly until the counter appears

in the front panel display. The recorder returns to

normal recording mode.

To stop recording.

Press xSTOP twice.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

Checking the disc status while

recording

You can check the recording information such as

recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The information display appears.

Press the button repeatedly to change the display

(page 43).

ADisc type

BRecording status

HQ SPHSP LSP

SEP EPSLP LP

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

(normal

recording)

Record

0:00:03

Rem 02:28

CH 1

,continued

CRecording time

DRecording mode

ERemaining disc space

FChannel or input source

zHint

You can view the information also in the front panel

display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the

display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during

One-touch Timer Recording.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording

(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at

5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select

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

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

display (page 80).

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

zHint

You can create chapters manually when playing

DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59).

Timer Recording

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up

to one month in advance.

Note that the maximum continuous recording time

for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this

time will not be recorded.

Follow the steps below to set each timer recording

item.

Note

Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just

before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the

accurate recording of a program.

1Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

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ENTER

ZOPEN/

xSTOP

SYSTEM

TIMER

Recording side facing down

Recording

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode

automatically. To format in Video mode, see

page 81.

3Press TIMER.

4Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A“Date”: Sets the date using M.

To record the same program every day or

the same day every week, press m.

The item changes as follows:

Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)

y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y

Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun

(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)

y … y Sat (every Saturday) y

1 month later y … y Today

B“Start”: Sets the start time.

C“Stop”: Sets the stop time.

D“CH”: Selects the channel or input

source.

E“Mode”: Selects the recording mode

(page 45).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

(page 49), select “AUTO.”

If you make a mistake, select the item and

change the setting.

5Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 52) appears.

The c indicator lights up in the front panel

display, and the recorder is ready to start

recording.

If the c indicator flashes in the front panel

display, check that a recordable disc is

inserted and that there is enough disc space for

the recording.

There is no need to turn off the recorder before

the timer recording starts.

If timer settings overlap, a message appears.

To change or cancel a timer recording, select

“Edit” from the Timer List (page 52).

6Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

If timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the first

program has finished. If the programs start at the

same time, the program listed first in the menu has

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

time of another timer setting is the same, the

beginning of the program that starts later will be

cut.

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling Timer Settings

(Timer List)” on page 52.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

If the remainning disc space is not enough for the

current recording, the recorder automatically

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

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

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

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

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

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

10:10 AM

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Timer – Standard

No.1

:PM PM

Today 09 00 10 00 CH 8 SP

12 3 45

Date Start Stop CH Mode

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for

“Mode” when setting the timer.

zHints

• You can play the recorded program by selecting the

program title in the Title List menu.

• You can also turn on the timer programming menu

from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to

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

Notes

• To record a cable or satellite program, 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.

• Even when correctly set, the program may not be

recorded if another recording is underway, or other

prioritized timer setting overlaps.

• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”

flashes in the front panel display.

• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer

recording finishes, even if the recording started with

the recorder turned on.

• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-

Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few

seconds.

Recording From Connected

Equipment With a Timer

(Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record

programs from connected equipment that has a

timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect

the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear

of the recorder (page 27).

When the connected equipment turns on, the

recorder starts recording a program from the LINE

1 IN jacks.

1Insert a recordable disc.

2Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to

“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”

display (page 80).

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ENTER

SYNCHRO

REC

xSTOP

REC MODE

SYSTEM

Recording

3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as

follows:

For details about the recording mode, see

page 45.

Set the timer on the connected equipment

to the time you want to record, and turn it

off.

Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on

the front panel and the recorder stands by for

Synchro-Rec.

The recorder starts recording when a signal is

received from the connected equipment.

When the connected equipment turns off, the

recording stops and the recorder turns off.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

To cancel a Synchro-Rec standby

Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder

turns off.

If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-

Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC

indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording

and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the program is a

Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first

has priority. The recorder starts recording the

second program about ten seconds after the first

program has finished. If the end time of one

setting and the start time of another timer setting is

the same, the beginning of the program that starts

later will be cut.

Notes

• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the

video signal from the connected equipment. The

beginning of the program may not be recorded

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

or off.

• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec

standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing

SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be

sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO

REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.

• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some

tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating

instructions.

• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set

function does not work (page 75).

• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the

Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC

indicator turns off.

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

recorder will turn off when the recording ends.

• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-

Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few

seconds.

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Program 1

Program 2

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Changing or Canceling

Timer Settings (Timer List)

You can change or cancel timer settings using the

Timer List menu.

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.

Timer information displays the recording

date, time, recording mode, etc.

If there are more than six timer settings, press

m to display the next page.

4Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.

Select an item using </, and adjust using

M/m. Press ENTER.

“Del”: Erases the timer setting.

Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked

for confirmation.

6Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Notes

• Even when correctly set, the program may not be

recorded if another recording is underway, or other

prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see

page 49.

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ENTER

ORETURN

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

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

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

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

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

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

10:10 AM

Timer List

No Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

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

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

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

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

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

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

10:10 AM

Timer List

No Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

Edit

Del

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

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

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

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

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

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

10:10 AM

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Timer – Standard

No.1

:PM PM

04/15 09 00 10 00 CH 8 SP

Date Start Stop CH Mode

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

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

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

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

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

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

10:10 AM

No Date Start End Source Mode Edit

Timer List

Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?

OK Cancel

Recording

• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording

currently underway. Recording From Connected

Equipment Without a Timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar

device. For connection details, see “Connecting a

VCR or Similar Device” on page 26.

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the

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

jack).

1Insert a recordable disc.

2Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

an input source according to the

connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

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xSTOP

REC MODE

zREC

LINE2 DVLINE1

Channel

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3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as

follows:

For details about the recording mode, see

page 45.

4Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to

“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”

display (page 80).

5Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

6Press zREC on this recorder and the

pause or play button on the connected

equipment at the same time.

Recording starts.

To stop recording, press xSTOP on this

recorder.

If you connect a digital video camera with a DV

IN jack

See “Dubbing from a DV/D8 Format Tape to a

DVD” (page 70) for an explanation of how to

record from the DV IN jack.

Notes

• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-

Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few

seconds.

• During recording or recording pause, you cannot

change the recording mode.

• You cannot change the channel or input source during

recording.

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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 28).

Note

You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc

or a timer recording starts while editing.

Edit options for 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:

– Renaming a title (page 60).

– Erasing a title (page 56).

– Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 56).

– Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 58).

Notes

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

the disc (except for DVD+RWs).

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

control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

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:

– Renaming a title (page 60).

– Erasing a title (page 56).

– Erasing a chapter (page 57).

– Setting protection against erasure (page 56).

– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 57).

– Dividing a title (page 58).

To create and edit Playlist titles

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from

the original title for editing purposes. When you

create a Playlist, only the control information

necessary for playback, such as the playback

order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles

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

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

Playlist is also erased.

Example: You have recorded the final few

matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW

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

goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want

to keep the original recording.

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a

Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene

order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a

Playlist” on page 62.

The advanced edit functions available for Playlist

titles are:

– Renaming a title (page 60).

– Erasing a title (page 56).

– Erasing a chapter (page 57).

– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 57).

– Editing a Playlist scene (page 62).

– Dividing a title (page 58).

– Combining titles (page 63).

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zHint

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

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

PLAYLIST repeatedly.

Notes

• You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create or edit

Playlist titles on the disc.

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 61).

1Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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XPAUSE

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08:00 PM

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No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 01:29:03

02 CH 66 00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

1/4

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3Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can select from the following:

“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select

“OK” when asked for confirmation.

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

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

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

when the Protection display appears. “ ”

appears for the protected title. To cancel the

protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to

“.”

“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title

(page 60).

“A-B Erase”*1: Erases a section of the title

(see below).

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

(page 58).

*1 DVD-RWs (VR mode) only

*2 DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode) only

zHints

• You can also rename a disc (page 66).

• For a DVD+R or DVD-R, erasing titles does not free up

disc space. For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video

mode), you can free up space only by erasing the last

title.

Notes

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

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

You cannot edit a finalized disc.

• You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from

a protected title.

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

Playlist is also erased.

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

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

Note that erasing chapters from original titles

cannot be undone.

1Press TITLE LIST.

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

4Select the chapter you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter,

press ENTER. When playback finishes or

when you press O RETURN, the display

returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”

5Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected chapter is erased from the title.

To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.

zHint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title

(page 62).

Note

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

is also erased.

Erasing a section of a title

(A-B Erase)

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

erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original

titles cannot be undone.

1Press TITLE LIST.

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting point A and B appears.

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Chapter 1 / 3 Title No.01

Check

Erase

03 00:04:2002 00:00:1001 00:00:34

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“Start” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the start point of the

section to be erased (point A).

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point. “End” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the end point of the section

(point B).

“Erase” is selected.

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

“End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.

6Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

7Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased.

To continue, repeat from step 4.

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

zHints

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

The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters

on either side of the mark.

• You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 62).

Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the

point where you erase a section of a title.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

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

what you have set.

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

if a scene was erased.

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

Playlist is also erased.

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing

original titles cannot be undone.

1Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW(VR mode), press

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point

appears.

“Point” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the point where you want to

divide the title.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“Divide” is selected.

5Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

To reset the dividing point, select “No” and

press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.

A-B Erase 10:10 AM

Title No.01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:00

Start

End

Erase

Finish

00:00:07

Title No.1

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

A-B Erase 10:10 AM

Title No.01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

Start

End

Erase

Finish

00:00:10

Title No.1

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

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Title No.01

Point

Divide

00:00:07

Title No. 1

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

10:10 AM

Title No.01

00:00:10

Divide Title (Original)

Title No. 1

End 00:00:10

Start 00:00:00

Point

Divide

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Editing

6Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to use the same title

name as before.

To use the same name, select “Yes” and press

ENTER to finish.

7Select “No,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title.

8Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

9Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete

renaming.

The divided title appears in the Title List with

the new name.

zHint

You can also divide a Playlist title (page 62).

Creating chapters manually

You can manually insert a chapter mark at any

point you like during playback.

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 before and

after the mark become separate chapters.

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the

chapter mark during playback.

During playback, press CHAPTER MARK

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.

• You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected

titles or discs.

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MARK

CHAPTER

MARK ERASE

Marking...VR

Changing the Name of a

Title

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

Since the displayed number of characters is

limited, their appearance in menus such as Title

List may be different. When the display for

entering characters appears, follow the steps

below.

1Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

4Select the character you want to enter

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

The selected character appears in the input

row.

You can only enter characters and symbols

that are displayed.

• To change the cursor position, select the

input row using M, and press </,.

• To erase a character, select either of the

following setting buttons and press ENTER.

“Backspace”: Erases the character to the left

of the cursor.

“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor

position.

“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input

row.

• To insert a space, move the cursor to the

desired position, select “Space,” and press

ENTER.

• To insert a character, move the cursor to the

desired position, select the character, and

press ENTER.

5Repeat step 4 to enter the remaining

characters.

To return to the Title List without renaming

the title, press ORETURN.

6Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

zHint

You can also rename a disc (page 66). Follow steps 4 to

6 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.

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ORETURN

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

Title Name

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A B C D E

F G H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

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6 7 8 9 0

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Input row

Character paletteSetting buttons

Cursor

Editing

Creating a Playlist

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing

the original recordings (see “Edit options for

DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 55). You can

create a Playlist title by combining up to 99

sections (scenes) from original titles.

Notes

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

Playlist is also erased.

• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create Playlist

titles on the disc.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The display for creating a Playlist appears.

“Start” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the end point.

“Make” is selected.

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

“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To

continue, repeat from step 4.

7When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

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ENTER

SYSTEM

HPLAY

TITLE LIST

xSTOP

XPAUSE

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

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Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

Title List (Original)

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

Edit

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

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Scene No.01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:00

Start

End

Make

Finish

00:00:07

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

Playlist No. 01

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Finish

00:00:10

Create Playlist

Playlist No. 01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

Start

End

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Playing a Playlist title

1Press TITLE LIST.

2Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Playlist” Title List.

3Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

zHint

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

will become chapter marks, and each scene will become

a chapter.

Notes

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

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

what you have set.

Editing a Playlist

You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them,

without changing the actual recordings.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

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SYSTEM

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

HPLAY

xSTOP

XPAUSE

ORETURN

./>

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

Title List (Original)

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

Edit

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Editing

3Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

4Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5Select an option, and press ENTER.

Select from the following options. For details,

see the pages in parentheses.

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

when asked for confirmation.

“Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select

chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 57).

“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title

(page 60).

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

the title to erase (page 57).

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

the Playlist title. Go to step 6.

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

desired point (page 58).

“Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine

two titles into one (page 63).

6Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.

The display for editing scenes appears.

“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene.

Starts playback of the selected scene when

you press ENTER. The display returns to the

“Edit Scene” display when the playback

finishes or when you press O RETURN.

“Erase”: Erases a scene (page 64).

“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and

end point of a scene (page 64).

“Move”: Allows you to change scene order

(page 65).

“Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before

a selected scene (page 65).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

zHint

The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

Note

Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit Playlist titles

on the disc.

Combining two titles into one

(Combine Titles)

You can select a Playlist title and combine it with

another Playlist title.

1Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62) to select a Playlist title.

The sub-menu appears.

2Select “Combine Titles,” and press

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

3Select a Playlist title to be combined.

Playlist 10:10 AM

01 CH 32 >00:05:04

02 CH 96 >00:00:51

CH 32

03:25 PM

May/02/2005

No. Title Length Edit1/2

Edit Scene 10:10 AM

Scene No.1 / 3 Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

03 00:04:2002 00:00:1001 00:00:34

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Playlist 10:10 AM

CH 32

03:25 PM

May/02/2005

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 32 00:05:04

02 CH 96 00:00:51

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

1/4

Playlist 10:10 AM

CH 95

11:30 PM

May/15/2005

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 32 00:05:04

02 CH 96 00:00:51

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

3/4

,continued

4Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to use the same title

name as before.

To use the same name, select “Yes” and press

ENTER to finish.

6Select “No,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title.

7Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

8Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete

renaming.

The two Playlist titles become one Playlist

title with the new name.

Erasing a scene (Erase)

You can erase a selected scene.

1Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62).

2Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display

and press ENTER.

3Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected scene is erased.

To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Modifying a scene (Modify)

You can change the start and end point of the

selected scene.

1Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62).

2Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display

and press ENTER.

3Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the end point.

“Change” is selected.

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

“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scene”

display.

The re-selected section is captured as a scene.

To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

what you have set.

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Modify 10:10 AM

Change

Cancel

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

Scene No.01

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:00

Start

End

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Modify 10:10 AM

Scene No.01

00:00:10

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Playlist No. 01

Change

Cancel

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

Start

End

Editing

Moving a scene (Move)

You can change the scene order within the Playlist

title.

1Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62).

2Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display

and press ENTER.

3Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

4Select a new location using </,, and

press ENTER.

The selected scene moves to the new location.

To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Adding a scene (Add)

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

1Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 62).

2Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display,

and press ENTER.

3Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP, and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the end point.

“Add” is selected.

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

“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scene”

display.

The selected section is added before the

selected scene.

To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

what you have set.

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Edit Scene 10:10 AM

Scene No. 2 / 3

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

03 00:04:2002 00:00:1001 00:00:34

Playlist No.01

Edit Scene 10:10 AM

Scene No. 3 / 3

Check

Modify

Add

Erase

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

Playlist No.01

Move

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Add 10:10 AM

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

Scene No.01

Add

Cancel

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:00

Start

End

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Add 10:10 AM

Scene No.01

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

Add

Cancel

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

Start

End

May/02/2005 03:25 PM

Formatting/Renaming/

Protecting a Disc

The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the

disc information or change the disc name.

Depending on the disc type, you can also format or

set protection.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

3Select an option, and press ENTER.

A“Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a

disc.

For details on how to enter characters,

see page 60.

B“Disc Protect” (DVD-RWs (VR mode)

only): Protects all titles on the disc

when “Protected” is selected. To cancel

the protection, select “Not Protected.”

C“Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

RWs only): Erases all contents of the

disc, including protected titles, and

makes a blank disc.

For DVD-RWs, select a recording

format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”)

according to your needs.

D“Disc Finalize”: Finalizes a disc. See

page 67 for details.

E“Disc Information”: Displays the

following information.

• Disc name

• Disc type (and recording format for a

DVD-RW(VR mode))

• Total number of titles

• Protect setting

• The oldest and most recent recording

date

• The total available recording time in

each recording mode

F“Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

RWs only): Erases all titles on the disc

(except protected titles). Select “OK”

when asked for confirmation.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode), Playlist

titles created with protected titles are

also erased.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

zHints

• You can set protection for individual titles (page 56).

• 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 label a disc using up to 32 characters; however,

the name may not display on other DVD equipment.

+RW

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Video

SYSTEM

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

Disc Setting 10:10 AM

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Disc Format : VR Mode

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Disc Information

Erase All Titles

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Disc Information

Disc Name

Media

Title No.

Protected

Date

Remainder

Disc 1

DVD-RW VR ModeFormat

Original 6 / Playlist 1

Not Protected

04/05/2005 ~ 04/30/2005

HQ : 0H 57M

LSP : 2H 23M

SLP : 5H 46M

HSP : 1H 26M

LP : 2H 52M

SEP : 7H 40M

SP : 1H 55M

EP : 3H 50M

4.4/4.7GB

Editing

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing

a Disc for Playback on

Other Equipment)

Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs

recorded with this recorder on other DVD

equipment.

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

mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, 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

1Insert a disc.

2Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

3Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

4Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation again.

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. If you want

to record on it again, reformat the disc

(page 66). Note however, that

reformatting a disc erases all its

contents.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a

disc on VR format compatible equipment.

Even if your other DVD equipment is

VR format compatible, you may need to

finalize the disc, especially if the

recording time is short. After finalizing,

you cannot edit or record on the disc. If

you want to edit or record on it again,

unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 66).

Note however, that reformatting a disc

erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

on equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or

record on the disc. If you want to edit or

record on it again, unfinalize or reformat

the disc (page 66). Note however, that

reformatting a disc erases all its

contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

on equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot further edit

or record on the disc.

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+RW

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Video

SYSTEM

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

Disc Setting 10:10 AM

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Disc Format : VR Mode

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Disc Information

Erase All Titles

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

UnfinalizeFinalize

Disc will be finalized.

Do you want to continue ?

CancelOK

,continued

6Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

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

mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc

by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 5 above.

zHints

• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or

not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 5 above, the

disc has already been finalized.

• To check the disc information, select “Disc

Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press

ENTER. See page 66 for details.

Notes

• A finalized disc may not play, depending on the

condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD

equipment.

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

recorded on another recorder.

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Before DV/D8 Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video

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

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

“Recording From Connected Equipment With a

Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 50.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the

i.LINK standard. You can connect any other

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

record digital signals.

Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital

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

on to the section on dubbing. For more

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

page 90.

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).

Connecting a Digital Video

Camera to the DV IN Jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV

IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a

DV/D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward

because the DVD recorder will fast forward and

rewind the tape for you – you do not need to

operate your digital video camera. Do the

following to start using the “DV/D8 Edit”

functions of this recorder.

See the instruction manual supplied with the

digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes

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

signals.

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:

– your digital video camera does not work with this

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and

follow the instructions of “Recording From

Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on 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.

Hookups

CHANNEL +

S VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

i.LINK cable

(not supplied)

To DV IN

DVD recorder

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

Dubbing From a DV/D8

Format Tape to a DVD

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

The recorder controls the digital video camera.

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

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

screen menu.

To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8

format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 72.

◆How titles and chapters are created

The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,

and the title is then divided into chapters at either

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

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

display.

1Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode

automatically. To format in Video mode, see

page 81.

3Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into

your digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, your digital

video camera must be set to video playback

mode.

4Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

“DV.”

5Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see

page 45.

6Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

7Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

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Video

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REC MODE

INPUT

SELECT

ZOPEN/

SYSTEM

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

CH +/–

Recording side facing down

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

8Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.

“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.

Normally select this when dubbing a DV

format tape.

“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.

“Mix”: Records original and additional

sounds.

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

a second audio channel when recording with

your digital video camera. For the details, see

page 80.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

Press ORETURN twice.

Select “DV/D8 Dubbing,” and press

ENTER.

Select “DV/D8 Simple Dubbing,” and

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

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

instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the

digital video camera is correctly connected

and its power turned on, and that its mode is

set for dubbing.

Find the dubbing start point on the tape,

and stop or pause playback.

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

M on the TV screen and press ENTER to

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

Press , to select z on the TV screen, and

press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

To stop during recording

Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

To turn off the display for DV/D8 dubbing

Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/–.

zHint

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

z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly

on the recorder.

Notes

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

finalize the disc (page 67).

• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital

video equipment to the recorder.

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

DV/D8 format tape onto the disc.

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

soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling

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

or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back

the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if

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

is nothing recorded on the tape.

• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling

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

Audio 10:10 AM

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

: Main

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Audio 10:10 AM

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

: Main

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Stereo 1

Stereo 2

Mix

DV/D8 Dubbing 10:10 AM

DV/D8 Simple Dubbing

DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

DV Tape Mode

,continued

Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape

to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)

You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8

format tape onto a disc with a single press of the

ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder

controls the digital video camera for the whole

process, and completes the recording.

Follow steps 1 to 10 of “Dubbing From a DV/D8

Format Tape to a DVD” (page 70), and press

ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote.

The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video

camera and then starts recording the tape contents

from the beginning.

When playback of the tape stops, One Touch

Dubbing ends automatically.

To stop during recording

Press x STOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

zHint

You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you

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

in step 13 of “Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a

DVD” on page 70. Follow the instructions appearing on

the TV screen.

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ONE TOUCH

DUBBING

x STOP

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

By using the setup displays, you can make various

adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as

well as select a language for the subtitles.

The setup displays are used in the following way.

Note

Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the

setup display settings, and not all of the functions

described may work.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

The “Setup” display appears.

3Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”

“Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options,”

or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

The selected setup display appears.

Example: “Video” setup

4Select the item you want to set up, and

press ENTER.

Available options for the item appear.

Example: “TV Type”

M/m/</,,

ENTER

SYSTEM

ORETURN

10:10 AM

Title List (Original)

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Video 10:10 AM

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: Standard

: Off

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

Video

: Composite

: Off

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

,continued

Some items display a dialog box that requires

additional settings.

Example: When “Parental” in “Options”

setup is selected.

5Select an option, and press ENTER.

The currently selected option is displayed

next to the setup item.

Example: When “16:9” is set.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Antenna Reception Setting

(Tuner Preset)

The “Tuner Preset” setup allows you to make

tuner settings for the recorder.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.

The “Tuner Preset” setup appears with the

following options.

Note

You cannot preset channels for a connected cable box or

satellite receiver.

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.

1Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.

“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

2Select an option, and press ENTER.

3Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Create the password.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Video 10:10 AM

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: Standard

: Off

: 16:9

: On

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Manual Set

: Cable

Tuner Preset

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Manual Set

: Antenna

Tuner Preset

DV/D8 Dubbing

Antenna

Cable

Settings and Adjustments

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.

1Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.

“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

2Select an option, and press ENTER.

3Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.

4Select the channel you want to preset/disable

using M/m or CH +/–, and press ENTER.

5Select “Add” or “Erase” using </,, and

press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Exit” and press

ENTER.

6To preset or disable another channel, repeat

steps 4 and 5.

Clock Setting (Clock Set)

The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock

settings for the recorder.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Clock Set,” and press ENTER.

The “Clock Set” setup appears with the

following options.

Auto (Auto Clock Set)

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel

in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

1Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

2Select “Clock Set CH,” “Time Zone,” or

“Daylight Saving” and press ENTER.

3Adjust these settings by pressing M/m and

ENTER.

◆Clock Set CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal

using M/m.

Use this option if you know of a channel that

carries a time signal. Most PBS member

stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest

response, select your local PBS station. Leave

the setting at “Auto” to have the recorder

10:10 AM

Auto Preset

Searching for receivable channels: 3

Scanning... Please wait.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Stop

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Manual Set

: Antenna

Tuner Preset

DV/D8 Dubbing

Antenna

Cable

Select a channel: 69

EraseAdd

Exit

Clock Set 10:10 AM

Auto

Manual

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Auto 10:10 AM

Clock Set CH

Time Zone

Daylight Saving

: Auto

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

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automatically search for a channel that carries

a time signal.

◆Time Zone

Select the time zone for your area, or select

“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set

your time zone.

The options are:

Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central

y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y

Hawaii y Auto

◆Daylight Saving

Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or select

“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set

the daylight saving time.

Manual

If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock

correctly for your local area, set the clock

manually.

1Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.

2Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.

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

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

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

of the week is set automatically.

3Press ENTER to start the clock.

Video Settings (Video)

The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items

related to the image, such as size and color.

Choose the settings according to the type of TV,

tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Video,” and press ENTER.

The “Video” setup appears with the following

options. The default settings are underlined.

TV Type

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3

standard or wide).

Clock Set CH 10:10 AM

Select a Channel: Auto

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

2005

Sat

01 01

10 : 10 AM

10:10 AM

Clock Set

Set the time and date.

Hour Min

AM/PM

Month Day Year

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

16:9 Select this when connecting to a

wide-screen TV or TV with a

wide mode function.

4:3 Letter

Box

Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide

picture with bands on the upper

and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 Pan

Scan

Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV. Automatically

displays a wide picture on the

entire screen and cuts off the

portions that do not fit.

Video 10:10 AM

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: Standard

: Off

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Settings and Adjustments

Note

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

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

Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video

signals output from the LINE OUT 1 jacks

(page 15).

This setting is not effective when the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front

panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

Picture Control

You can adjust the video signal of DVD or

VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the

recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.

Select the setting that best suits the program you

are watching.

zHint

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

recommended.

Progressive

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format

signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction

and high quality image.

1Select “Progressive,” and press ENTER.

2Select “On,” and press ENTER.

3Follow the instructions appearing on the TV

screen.

1Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan

capable.

2Connect with Component Video Output

jacks (red/green/blue connections).

See “If your TV has component video input

jacks” on page 16.

3Select [OK] to test your video signal.

4If video signal appears OK, video

connection is complete.

4Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the

recorder lights up.

If picture is distorted, press ORETURN.

Check the connection (page 16).

On Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture

appears too dark.

Off Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

by increasing the picture contrast

and the color intensity.

Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture

than Dynamic 1 by further

increasing the picture contrast

and the color intensity.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

Standard Off

Displays a standard picture.

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

and black colors become richer,

and the color contrast is

increased.

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

increasing the black level.

Personal Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”

“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/

</,.

Video 10:10 AM

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: Standard

: Off

: 4:3 Pan Scan

: On

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

OK Cancel

Progressive Scan Output

1) Ensure your TV is (480P) progressive scan capable.

2) Connect with component video output jacks.

(red/green/blue connections)

3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.

4) If video signal appears OK,

video connection is complete.

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zHint

The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing

XPAUSE on the recorder continuously for five seconds

or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2.

Note

If you select progressive signals when you connect the

recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in

progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In

this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.”

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.

Tuner Audio

Selects the sound to be recorded.

Note

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

regardless of the setting.

Digital Out

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 to Your

AV Amplifier (Receiver)” on page 17.

Main Records only the main

sound.

SAP Records only the SAP

(Second Audio Program)

sound.

10:10 AM

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

: Main

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

Audio

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Settings and Adjustments

Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital Output”

or “DTS.”

If you connect a component that does not accept

the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no

sound) will come out from the speakers, and may

affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

• Dolby Digital Output (DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

• DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two

channels when you play a DVD which has rear

sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby

Digital format. For details on the rear signal

components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R

jacks” on page 18. 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 Output” is set to “D-PCM”

(page 78).

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 Output” is set to “D-

PCM” (page 78).

Scan Audio (DVDs only)

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

D-PCM Select this when the recorder

is connected to an audio

component lacking a built-in

Dolby Digital decoder. You

can select whether the

signals conform to Dolby

Surround or not by making

adjustments to the

“Downmix” item in “Audio”

setup (page 79).

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.

10:10 AM

Dolby Digital Output

DTS

Digital Out

: 4:3 Letter Box

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Dolby

Surround

Normally select this

position.

Multi-channel audio signals

are output to two channels

for enjoying surround

sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals

are downmixed to two

channels for use with your

stereo.

Standard Normally select this

position.

Wide

Range

Gives you the feeling of

being at a live performance.

On Outputs audio signals during

FF1 fast-forward of a DVD

disc with Dolby Digital

soundtracks.

Off No sound is output during

FF1 fast-forward.

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DV Audio Input

Note

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

audio channel when recording with your digital video

camera.

Line Audio Input

When recording from equipment connected to the

LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jack to a DVD disc in this

recorder, select line input audio.

zHint

Audio selected with the connected equipment is recorded

on a disc other than DVD-RWs(VR mode).

Recording Settings

(Features)

The “Features” setup allows you to adjust

recording 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.

DVD Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into

chapters by inserting chapter markings at

specified intervals. The markings are inserted

while the recording is being made.

Note

Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the

recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an

approximate chapter interval.

Stereo 1 Records original sound only.

Normally select this when

dubbing a DV format tape.

Stereo 2 Records additional audio

only.

Mix Records both original and

additional sounds.

Stereo Records stereo sound only.

Select this for discs other

than DVD-RWs (VR mode).

Main/Sub Records the two different

soundtracks on DVD-RWs

(VR mode). You can select

either soundtrack when

playing back the disc.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

5 Min Inserts chapter marks at

approximately 5 minute

intervals.

15 Min Inserts chapter marks at

approximately 15 minute

intervals.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

10:10 AM

DVD Auto Chapter

Format DVD

Features

: 5 Min

: VR

DV/D8 Dubbing

Settings and Adjustments

Format DVD (DVD-RWs only)

Selects the format for an unused DVD-RW, when

first inserted. Language, Parental Control

Settings/Factory Settings

(Options)

The “Options” setup allows you to set up other

operational settings.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

The “Options” setup appears with the

following options. The default settings are

underlined.

Language

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆ Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the soundtrack.

When you select “Original,” the language given

priority in the disc is selected.

◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on

the disc.

When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language

changes according to the language you selected

for the soundtrack. See page 96 for an explanation

of the language abbreviations.

Note

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

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

the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

VR Automatically formats the disc in

VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

: DVD 3

10:10 AM

Options

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

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Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited

according to a predetermined level, such as the age

of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced

with different scenes.

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

press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a password, the

display for registering a new password

appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number

buttons.

The display for confirming the password

appears.

Re-enter the password.

• When you have already registered a

password, the display for entering the

password appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number

buttons.

2Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Rating Level” are

displayed.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

3Select the level, and press ENTER.

The Parental setting is complete.

• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc,

set “Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.

• To change the password, select “Change

Password” in step 2, and press ENTER.

When the display for registering a password

appears, enter a new four-digit password

using the number buttons.

Notes

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

“Options” in the “Setup” display.

• Playback of discs without the Parental Control function

cannot be limited on this recorder.

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

Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this

case, enter your password, then change the level.

Front Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Command Mode

Changes the command mode of this recorder if

other DVD equipment is assigned the same

command mode. Be sure to match the

COMMAND MODE 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 24.

10:10 AM

Create the password.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Confirm the password.

Create the password.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

10:10 AM

Enter the password.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Auto Adjusts to low lighting when

power is off.

Bright Maintains bright lighting

when power is off.

Dimmer Maintains low lighting

regardless of whether power

is on or off.

Rating Level

Change Password

: Level 1 (Kids)

10:10 AM

Parental

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Title List

Timer

DV/D8 Dubbing

Off

Level 8 (Adults)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Settings and Adjustments

Factory Setting

Allows you to return the setup settings to their

default settings. Note that all of your previous

settings will be lost.

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

and press ENTER.

2Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The setup settings return to their default

settings.

3Press ENTER when "Finish" appears.

The power automatically turns off and then on

again, and the recorder is reset to the factory

settings.

When the “Easy Setup” display appears,

follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 22) from step 4.

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the Easy Setup program.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

5Follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 22) from step 5.

DVD 1 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts

with other DVD equipment.

DVD 2 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts

with other DVD equipment.

DVD 3 The default command mode

of the recorder.

10:10 AM

Easy Setup

Follow the guide to make initial settings.

Before you start,

check that you have made all necessary connections.

Start Cancel

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties

while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting

guide to help remedy the problem before

requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power does not turn on.

,Check that the AC power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

,Re-connect all connecting cords securely.

,The connecting cords are damaged.

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

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

“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorder

appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

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

switch the input selector on your TV so that the

signal from the recorder appears on the TV

screen.

,If the picture output signal from your recorder

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

you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO

player, the copy-protection signal applied to

some DVD programs could affect picture

quality. If you still experience this problem even

when you connect your recorder directly to your

TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s

S VIDEO input.

,You have set the recorder to progressive format

(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even

though your TV cannot accept the progressive

signal. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in

“Video” setup (page 77).

,Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

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

when you set the recorder to progressive format.

In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in

“Video” setup (page 77).

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

,Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup

(page 74).

,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.

TV channels cannot be changed.

,The channel is disabled (page 75).

,A timer recording started, which cause the

channels to change.

The picture from equipment connected to the

recorder’s input jack does not appear on the

screen.

,If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN

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

pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN

jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display

by pressing INPUT SELECT.

The playback picture or TV program from the

equipment connected through the recorder is

distorted.

,If the playback picture output from a DVD

player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder

before reaching your TV, the copy-protection

signal applied to some programs could affect

picture quality. Disconnect the playback

equipment in question and connect it directly to

your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

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

ratio of your TV (page 76).

The picture does not fill the screen, even

though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in

“Video” setup.

,The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

Additional Information

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) jack,

check the “Audio” setup settings (page 78).

Sound is noisy.

,When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise

will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/

2 jacks (page 35).

The sound volume is low.

,The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set

“Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “Wide

Range” (page 79).

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” setup to

“Main” (page 78). Select “SAP” to record

alternate audio programs.

,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 Output” in “Audio” setup to “D-PCM”

(page 78).

,When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs

(VR mode), set “Line Audio Input” in “Audio”

setup to “Stereo.”

Playback

The disc does not play.

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

labeled side facing up.

,The disc is not correctly inserted.

,Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on

for about half an hour until the moisture

evaporates.

,If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not

finalized (page 67).

The disc does not start playback from the

beginning.

,Resume play was activated (page 36).

,You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or

DVD menu automatically appears on the TV

screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to

start playback.

The recorder starts playing the disc

automatically.

,The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically.

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

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-

motion Play cannot be performed.

,Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do

some of the operations above. See the instruction

manual supplied with the disc.

,While the recorder is reading disc information,

playback operations will not work.

The language for the soundtrack cannot be

changed.

,Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc

being played.

,The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the soundtrack.

,Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

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The subtitle language cannot be changed or

turned off.

,Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO.

,The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the

subtitles.

,Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

,The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The angles cannot be changed.

,Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

,You are trying to change the angles when “ ”

does not appear in the front panel display

(page 33).

,The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.

,Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s

menu.

,The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played.

,The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/

Level 2.

,The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3.”

,The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it

has the extension “.MP3.”

,The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

,The recorder cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

,The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format

that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.

,The JPEG image file does not have the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

,The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it

has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”

,The length or width of the image is more than

4,720 dots.

The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG

image folder/file is not correctly displayed.

,The recorder can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as

asterisks.

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

The channel cannot be changed from the

channel you are recording.

,Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after

zREC is pressed.

,Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from

the front panel display.

Nothing was recorded even though the timer

setting is set correctly.

,There was a power failure during recording.

,Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC

outlet, and connect it again.

,The program contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

,The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the

first program has finished. If the programs start

at the same time, the program listed first in the

menu has priority (page 49).

,There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.

,There is not enough disc space for the recording.

Recording does not stop immediately after

xSTOP is pressed.

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

disc data before recording can stop.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start

from the beginning.

,There was a power failure during recording. If

the power recovers when there is a timer

recording, the recorder resumes recording.

The clock is automatically set by EDS, but it is

reset during a power failure when the EDS signal

cannot be received (page 75).

,The program that starts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the

first program has finished. If the programs start

at the same time, the program listed first in the

menu has priority (page 49).

,There is not enough disc space for the recording.

Additional Information

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is

set.

,Insert a recordable disc (page 28).

,Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.

,The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

,The disc is protected (page 66).

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after

Synchro-Recording is set.

,Insert a recordable disc (page 28).

,Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.

,The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

,The disc is protected (page 66).

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.

Display

Menus or displays do not appear on the

screen.

,While the recorder is reading disc information,

the System Menu, TOOLS menu, or information

display will not appear.

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

,Set the clock again (page 75).

The c indicator is flashing.

,The disc does not have enough space.

,Insert a recordable disc in place inside the

recorder.

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 19).

,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 24).

,Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 20).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

,The same command mode is set for both the

Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command

mode for the recorder (page 24).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

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

recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY

DVD” appears in the front panel display.

,When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and

wait until the clock appears in the front panel

display. Then, unplug the recorder and after

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

The disc tray does not open after you press

ZOPEN/CLOSE.

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

open after you have recorded or edited a disc.

This is because the recorder is adding disc data to

the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY

LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

,Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

“CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP.”

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.

“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel

display.

,The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 37).

Control by AV mouse is not possible.

,Some satellite receivers may not support AV

mouse.

Notes About This Recorder

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a

section with very low level inputs or no audio

signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged

when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft

cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent

solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,

scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or

benzine.

On cleaning discs

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.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat

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

parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may

rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the

disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or

anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs.

– 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.

Additional Information

Specifications

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[Tuner section]

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13

UHF 14 to 69

CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

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

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

COAXIAL, phono jack

Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

Phono jack

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

S VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

28 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

Dimensions including projecting parts

and controls (w/h/d)

Approx. 430 × 63 × 263 mm

(Approx. 17 × 2 1/2 × 10 3/8 inches)

Mass

Approx. 2.9 kg (Approx. 6.4 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Antenna cable (1)

Audio/video cord (1)

Design and specifications 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 pieces of equipment can be

connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data transactions

with various digital AV equipment. When two or

more i.LINK-compatible equipment are

connected to this recorder in a daisy chain,

operations and data transactions are possible with

not only the equipment that this recorder is

connected to but also with other devices via the

directly connected equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation

sometimes varies according to the characteristics

and specifications of the equipment to be

connected, and that operations and data

transactions are sometimes not possible on some

connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected

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

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

compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks

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

to be connected.

About the name “i.LINK”

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

transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a

trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard

standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers.

i.LINK baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to

the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are

defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in

the instruction manual of each equipment. It is

also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some

equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it

is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”

When units are connected to equipment having a

different maximum baud rate, the baud rate

sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

* What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of

data that can be sent or received in one second. For

example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100

megabits of data can be sent in one second.

i.LINK functions on this recorder

For details on how to dub when this recorder is

connected to other video equipment having DV

jacks, see page 69.

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 69.

For details on precautions when connecting this

recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the

equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

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

DV/D8 dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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 (22)

BFront panel display (44)

CDisc tray (32, 46, 70)

DA (open/close) button (32, 46, 70)

EH (play) button (32)

X (pause) button (33, 46)

x (stop) button (32, 46)

FzREC (record) button (46)

G (remote sensor) (19)

H./> (previous/next) buttons (35)

ICHANNEL +/– buttons* (20, 46)

JDV IN jack (69)

KLINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L

(MONO)/R) jacks (26)

* CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile

dot as a reference.

CHANNEL +

S VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

Open the

cover

,continued

Remote

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 (20)

BZOPEN/CLOSE button (32, 46, 70)

CNumber buttons* (20, 33)

SET button (20)

DCLEAR button (39)

EAUDIO button* (33)

SUBTITLE button (33)

FORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (37, 56)

GDISPLAY button (43)

TIME/TEXT button (44)

HTOP MENU button (32)

IM/m/</,/ENTER button (22)

JORETURN button (22)

K.PREV (previous)/> NEXT

buttons (33)

Lm/M (search) buttons (33)

MZOOM button (33)

NzREC (record) button (46)

OREC MODE button (46, 70)

PSYNCHRO REC button (50)

QANGLE button (33)

RREPEAT button (33)

SMARKER button (39)

TSEARCH button (39)

* Number 5 and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use

the tactile dot as a reference.

Slide the cover

Additional Information

U?/1 (on/standby) button (22)

VCH (channel) +/– buttons* (20, 46)

WVOL (volume) +/– buttons (20)

XTV/VIDEO button (20)

YINPUT SELECT button (46, 53, 70)

ZSUR (surround) button (33)

wj SYSTEM MENU button (10)

TITLE LIST button (37, 56)

TIMER button (48)

wk MENU button (32)

wl TOOLS button (38)

e; REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons

(33)

ea HPLAY button* (32)

es xSTOP button (32, 46)

ed XPAUSE button (46)

ef CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK

ERASE buttons (59)

eg WIDE MODE button (20)

eh ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (72)

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

(24)

*CH + and HPLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the

tactile dot as a reference.

Slide the cover

,continued

Front panel display

APlaying/recording status

BTimer indicator

CDisc type/recording format

D (angle) indicator (33)

EAudio signal indicators

FSTEREO indicator (45)

GSAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

(45)

HDisplays the following (44):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/index number

• Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

• Channel

IPROGRESSIVE indicator (16, 77)

JSYNCHRO REC indicator (50)

Rear panel

ALINE OUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(15, 16)

BDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

jacks (17)

CLINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R) jacks (17)

DLINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack (15)

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

(27)

FCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

jacks (16)

GVHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (14)

RW VR

VCDVD

SAP

SYNCHRO

PROGRESSIVE

REC

STEREO

Additional Information

Glossary

Chapter (page 38)

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 78)

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 78)

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 28)

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 28)

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 28)

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 28)

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 30)

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

Interlace format

Interlace format shows every other line of an

image as a single “field” and is the standard

method for displaying images on television. The

even number field shows the even numbered lines

of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the

odd numbered lines of an image.

Original (page 55)

Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR

mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.

Playlist (page 55)

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 77)

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 38)

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 38)

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

a song).

DVD Audio/Subtitle

Language

When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of

the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated

as follows. See page 81 to change the audio track

or subtitle.

Abbreviation Language

ARA Arabic

BUL Bulgarian

CHI Chinese

CRO Croatian

CZE Czech

DAN Danish

DEU German

ENG English

ESP Spanish

FIN Finish

FRA French

GRE Greek

HUN Hungarian

IDN Indonesian

IND Hindi

ISL Icelandic

ITA Italian

IWR Hebrew

JPN Japanese

KOR Korean

MAL Malay

NLD Dutch

NOR Norwegian

POL Polish

POR Portuguese

RUS Russian

SVE Swedish

THA Thai

Additional Information

TUR Turkish

VIE Vietnamese

ZAF Afrikaans

Abbreviation Language

Index

Words in quotations appear in

the on-screen displays.

Numerics

16:9 23, 76

4:3 Letter Box 23, 76

4:3 Pan Scan 23, 76

“A-B Erase” 57

“Add” 63, 65

ADVANCE 34

ANGLE 33

Antenna 14

AUDIO 33

“Audio” 81

Audio cords 17

“Audio DRC” 79

Audio settings 78

Auto Clock Set 75

“Auto Preset” 74

Batteries 19

“Black Level” 77

Bookmark 39

Cable box 13, 14

Changing or Canceling Timer

Settings (Timer List) 52

Chapter 95

“Chapter Erase” 57

CHAPTER MARK 59

CHAPTER MARK ERASE

“Check” 63

Child Lock 37

Cleaning discs 88

“Clock Set CH” 75

Clock Set settings 75

“Combine Titles” 63

“Command Mode” 25, 82

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connecting

the antenna cable 12

to your AV/amplifier

(receiver) 17

to your TV 15

Controlling TVs with the

remote 20

Copy protection 46, 95

Copy-Free 46

Copy-Never 46

Copy-Once 46

CPRM 28

“Create Playlist” 61

Creating chapters 48, 59

“Daylight Saving” 76

“Del” 52

“Digital Out” 78

“Disc Finalize” 66, 67

“Disc Format” 66

“Disc Information” 66

“Disc Menu” 81

“Disc Name” 66

“Disc Protect” 66

“Disc Setting” 66

Disc types 28

Display

front panel display 94

Setup Display 73

“Divide Title” 58, 63

Dolby Digital 23, 79, 95

“Downmix” 79

DTS 23, 35, 79, 95

“DV Audio Input” 71, 80

“DV/D8 Dubbing” 71

“DV/D8 One Touch

Dubbing” 72

“DVD Auto Chapter” 80

DVD VIDEO 30, 95

DVD+R 28, 95

DVD+R DL 28

DVD+RW 28, 95

DVD-R 28, 95

DVD-RW 28, 95

Easy Setup 83

“Edit” 52

“Edit Playlist” 63

“Edit Scene” 63

Editing 55

Enter characters 60

“Erase” 57

“Erase All Titles” 66

“Factory Setting” 83

Fast forward 34

Fast reverse 34

Feature settings 80

Finalizing 67

“Format DVD” 81

“Front Display” 82

Front panel 91

Front panel display 94

Handling discs 88

i.LINK 69, 90

INPUT SELECT 46, 70

Interlace format 96

JPEG image files 41

“Language” 81

Language Abbreviation 96

LINE 1 IN 27

LINE 2 IN 26

“Line Audio Input” 50, 54,

Manual Clock Set 76

“Manual Set” 75

MARKER 39

MENU 32

Top menu 32

“Modify” 63

“Move” 63

MP3 audio tracks 40

NEXT 34

Number buttons 20, 38

One Touch Dubbing 72

On-screen display

Setup Display 73

Sub-menu 10

System Menu 10

TOOLS menu 11

Options settings 81

Original 38, 96

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 38,

“OSD” language 22, 81

“Parental” 82

Parental Control 36

Parts and controls 91

PAUSE 34, 47

PBC 36

“Picture control” 77

PLAY 32

Playable discs 30

Playback 32

MP3 audio tracks 40

Repeat Play 35

Resume Play 36

Slow-motion play 33

Playlist 38, 61, 96

Power cord 19

PREV 34

“Progressive” 77

Progressive format 96

“Protect” 57

Quick Timer 47

Rear panel 94

REC 47

REC MODE 47

Recording 45

recordable discs 28

recording format 28

recording mode 45

while watching another

program 47

Recording mode 45

Recording time 45, 48

Region code 31

Remote 19, 92

REPEAT 35

Repeat A-B Play 36

REPLAY 34

Resetting 83

Resume Play 36

Rotate 42

SAP (Second Audio Program)

Satellite receiver 13

“Scan Audio” 36, 79

Searching

for “Chapter” 38

for “Title” 38

for “Track” 38

Time Search 38

Settings 73

Setup Display 73

Stereo programs 45

STOP 32, 47

Sub-menu 10

SUBTITLE 33

“Subtitle” 81

SURROUND 34

SYNCHRO REC 51

System Menu 10

“Time Zone” 76

TIME/TEXT 44

TIMER 49

Timer List 52

Timer recording 48

change or cancel 52

Title 96

“Title Erase” 57, 63

TITLE LIST 37, 56

Title List 37

“Title Name” 57, 63

TOOLS 11

TOP MENU 32

Track 96

Troubleshooting 84

“Tuner Audio” 78

Tuner Preset 23

Tuner Preset settings 74

“TV Type” 76

TV/DVD 20

TV/VIDEO 47

“Unfinalize” 68

Unrecordable pictures 46

VIDEO CD 30

Video mode 28

Video settings 76

VR mode 28

ZOOM 33

Zoom 42

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