Sony Rdr Vx500 Users Manual

RDR-VX500 Operating Instructions (RDRVX500) RDRVX500revision

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WARNING
Precautions
Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder
Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types
Recordable and playable VHS tapes
Hookups and Settings
Basic Operation
DVD Recording
Playing Discs
VCR Recording
Playing VHS Tapes
DVD Editing
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)
- Dubbing from a Video to a DVD
- Dubbing from a DVD to a Video
DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information

2-186-506-12(1)

Video Cassette Recorder/

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-VX500

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-VX500

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 prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not

open the cabinet. Refer servicing

to qualified personnel only.

The AC power cord must be

changed only at a qualified

service shop only.

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 VCR-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.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are

registered trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The VCR

Plus+ system is manufactured under

license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

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,

moisture may condense inside the

recorder and cause damage to the

video head, tape, and the optical

block. When you first install the

recorder, or when you move it

from a cold to a warm location,

wait for about three hours before

operating the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft

surface such as a rug that might

block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a

confined space such as a bookshelf

or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a

location near heat sources, or in a

place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or mechanical

shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an

inclined position. It is designed to

be operated in a horizontal

position only.

• Keep the recorder, discs, and

cassettes away from equipment

with strong magnets, such as

microwave ovens, or large

loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the

recorder.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not place objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, on the

apparatus.

On 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.

Hookups and Settings __________

Basic Operation _______________

DVD Recording________________

Playing Discs _________________

VCR Recording________________

Playing VHS Tapes_____________

DVD Editing __________________

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)________

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) _______

Settings and Adjustments _______

Additional Information__________

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.

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, Super

VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or

Super VCD 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 VHS VIDEOs

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Table of Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Recordable and playable VHS tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording a Program to a DVD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recording a Program to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

DVD Recording without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

VCR Recording without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playing VHS Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Selecting the sound during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Dubbing from a Video to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Dubbing from a DVD to a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder

What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?

,This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck. It allows recording to DVD+RWs,

DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. In addition, you can also enjoy playback and

editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes.

Operation restrictions

*1 When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops.

*2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

Current operation

Possible simultaneous operations

VHS DVD

Playback Recording Playback Recording

Playing a VHS tape —No Yes*1 Yes*1

Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes

Playing a DVD disc Yes*2 Yes*2 —No

Recording on a DVD disc Yes Yes No —

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

,Display the Title List to see all of the titles

on the disc, including the recording date,

channel, recording mode, recording time

and movie thumbnail image (page 42).

Creating your own program – Playlist

,Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode), then erase, move and add scenes at

will to create your own, original program

(page 84).

One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD

,This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape

to DVD and from DVD to VHS tape with a

single deck (page 89).

* Note that when playing back and recording a DVD or

VHS tape that includes a copy protect signal, the copy

protect function will prevent normal recording.

Simple dubbing of DV tapes – DV Edit

,Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and simply dub the entire

contents or just selected scenes to a DVD

disc (page 93).

A list of recordable and playable DVD discs is on page 10.

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

Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

Title List

Original

Playlist

Dubbing

Control

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Usable disc versions (as of June 2004)

• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

with CPRM*1)

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

with CPRM)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

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

are trademarks.

*1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is

a coding technology that protects copyrights for

images.

*2 Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode

automatically.

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

last title.

*4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Type Disc

Logo

Icon used

in this

manual

Formatting

(new discs) Compatibility with other

DVD players (finalizing)

DVD+RW Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+RW

compatible players

(automatically finalized)

DVD-

mode Format in VR mode*2

(page 43)

Playable only on VR mode

compatible players (finalization

unnecessary) (page 44)

Video

mode Format in Video

mode*2 (page 43)

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 44)

DVD+R Automatically

formatted

Playable on DVD+R compatible

players (finalization necessary)

(page 44)

DVD-R Automatically

formatted

Playable on most DVD players

(finalization necessary)

(page 44)

+RW

RWVR

Video

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)

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

• Double layer discs

• 8 cm discs

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite

(page 48)

Auto

Chapter

(page 104)

Manual

Chapter

(page 84)

Change

title name

(page 82)

Erase title

(page 82) A-B Erase

(page 83) Playlist

(page 84)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3 No No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3 No No

No Yes No Yes Yes*4 No No

,continued

12 cm/8 cm discs

Playable discs

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

defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

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

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(see page 13)

• A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM

zHint

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

as well.

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

Recording Yes — Yes No Yes No Yes — Yes No

Type Disc Logo Icon used

in this

manual Characteristics

DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented

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

Super VIDEO CD format (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

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software

producers. Since this recorder plays DVD

VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc

contents the software producers designed, some

playback features may not be available. Also, see

the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear

of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs

(playback only) labeled with identical region

codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this

recorder.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the

message “Please check the Regional code of this

disc.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on

the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may

be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO

is prohibited by area restrictions.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with

marketed by some record companies. Please be

aware that among those discs, there are some that

do not conform to the CD standard and may not be

playable by this product.

Notes

• 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 43). Note that the disc’s contents will be

erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for recording

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

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

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

printed on their packaging.

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVD-

RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on

other DVD equipment.

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

recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made

on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new

recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD

menu.

• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this

recorder, the data may be erased.

ALL

NO.

RDR-VX500

Region code

Recordable and playable

VHS tapes

This VCR uses the VHS system.

Recording

This VCR records using the VHS system.

zHint

If you do not want recorded contents to be erased, break

off the erasure prevention tab. To record again on a tape

that has had the erasure prevention tab removed, cover

the hole with cellophane tape, etc.

Notes

• This VCR cannot record using the S-VHS system.

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

played back on standard mode only VHS decks.

• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in

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

VHS decks with 3× mode.

Playback

The VCR automatically identifies the recording

system and recording mode (SP (standard) or EP

(3×)) of recorded tapes during playback.

Notes

• You cannot play back foreign video software that uses

non-NTSC color TV systems (PAL, SECAM).

• When playing back tapes recorded using the S-VHS

system, the playback image may be disturbed.

Safety tab

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the

settings of the recorder.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components

to be connected.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each

component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord

(pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• 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 26.

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 16)

Cable box with an antenna output

only B (page 17)

Cable without cable box, or antenna

only (no cable TV) C (page 17)

,continued

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).

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AU DIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

ANT IN

RL S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT VIDEO

OUT

TO TV

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

to LINE 1 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

: Signal flow

Cable box/satellite receiver

Wall

Hookups and Settings

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.

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AU DIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

ANT IN

TO TV

to VHF/UHF IN

Wall

VCR-DVD recorder

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Cable box

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AU DIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

Wall

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

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

Note

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

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AU DIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

OUT

Antenna cable

(supplied)

: Signal flow

VCR-DVD recorder

TV or projector

(red) Audio/video cord

(supplied)

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

(white)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

Hookups and Settings

A Connecting to audio/video input

jacks

If your TV, monitor, projector, or other equipment

has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get

better picture and sound if you connect the

recorder using this connection.

B Connecting to an antenna input

jack

If your TV does not have audio/video (A/V) input

jack, connect the recorder to a TV using an

antenna cable.

Setting the RF Output channel

When connecting the recorder to the TV using

only the antenna cable, you must set the RF

Output channel in the “Tuner Preset” so that the

TV can receive the correct signal from the

recorder.

1Press "/1 to turn on the recorder.

2Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until “TV”

disappears from the front panel display.

3Turn on your TV and set it to the channel 3.

When using channel 4 to receive the recorder

signal, see “3, 4 Ch Out” on page 98.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

TV/VIDEO

"/1

,continued

If your TV has an S video input jack

Connect an S video cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using this

connection.

Notes

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

• When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the S VIDEO OUT even if you switch the output to

VIDEO.

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AU DIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

AUDIO

INPUT

LRS VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

S VIDEO OUT

S video cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

VCR-DVD recorder

TV or projector

to S VIDEO OUT

(white) (red)

Audio cord

(not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

Hookups and Settings

If your TV has component video input jacks

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

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

high quality images.

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

“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 101). The PROGRESSIVE indicator

lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.

Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using this

connection.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 100.

zHint

Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AU DIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO

INPUT

(red)

(blue)

(green)

(green) (blue) (red)

Component video cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

VCR-DVD recorder

TV or projector

Audio cord

(not supplied)

(white) (red)

(white)

(red)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

,continued

Notes

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause

artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that

the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set

compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.

• When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT even if you switch the

output to VIDEO.

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).

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

zHints

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

• Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a VHS tape.

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AU DIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

AV amplifier (receiver)

with a decoder

(red)

AV amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

VCR-DVD recorder

(white)

(yellow)*

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

to coaxial

digital input

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Center

to optical

digital input

,continued

Notes

• 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.

• When recording a DVD, the DVD audio signal is output to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT even if you switch the output

to VIDEO.

Hookups and Settings

A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo

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

Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).

• Surround effect (page 60)

Surround1

Surround2

Surround3

Note

Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE

IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause

unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

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

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

use this connection.

Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not

supplied).

• Surround effect

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

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”

in Easy Setup (page 30). Otherwise, no sound or a loud

noise will come from your speakers.

• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be

used when you connect using a coaxial or optical

digital cord.

• This recorder does not support Linear PCM playback

with 2 channels or more.

• When outputting the sound of a DVD-RW (VR Mode)

disc recorded in two languages from the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack, the sound cannot be switched with

the AUDIO button.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

: Virtual speaker

Coaxial cord

Optical cord

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 34), 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

Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette

Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode

number for this recorder (page 29).

• 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.

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

S VIDEO OUT

to AC outlet

Hookups and Settings

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to

control your TV.

If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier

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

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

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·VIDEO switch to TV.

2Hold down "/1.

3Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

below) using the number buttons.

4Release "/1.

When the TV/DVD·VIDEO 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

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

your TV

TV/DVD·VIDEO

switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number

buttons,

SET TV/VIDEO

CH +/–

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

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

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

,continued

Controlling the volume of your AV

amplifier (receiver) with the remote

1Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO.

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·VIDEO switch to TV.

zHint

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

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO, 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).

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

Manufacturer Code number

TV/DVD·VIDEO

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

Hookups and Settings

If you have a Sony DVD Player/Video

Cassette Recorder or Video

Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other

Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or

Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the

command mode number for this recorder and the

supplied remote to one that differs from the other

Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or

Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder.

The default command mode setting for this

recorder and the supplied remote is DVD

COMBO3.

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

5Select the command mode (“Mode1,”

“Mode2,” or “Mode3”), 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.

SYSTEM

MENU M/m,

ENTER

COMMAND

MODE switch

ORETURN

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Setup 10:10 AM

Title List

Easy Setup

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

Options

: Auto

: Mode3

Title List

10:10 AM

: Auto

: DVD1 No

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

Options

Title List

Mode1

Mode2

Mode3

10:10 AM

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.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using

only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF

Output channel” on page 19.

“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 107).

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.

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

M/m/,,

ENTER

ORETURN

"/1

Select the screen language.

Easy Setup

English

Français

Español

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look

for a time signal when you turn it off.

Easy Setup

Auto

Manual

Hookups and Settings

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 yet

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.

7Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

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

select “Antenna.”

If you use a cable connection without a cable

box, select “Cable.”

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 98.

After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup

display for selecting the aspect ratio 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 100.

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 the way in which you will receive

channels.

Easy Setup

Antenna

Cable

Easy Setup

Searching for receivable channels. 25

Please wait.

Select your TV screen type.

Easy Setup

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

10:10 AM

Dolby Digital

Easy Setup

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

DTS

Easy Setup

Off

10:10 AM

,continued

Select whether or not you want to send a

DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),

and press ENTER.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS

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

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and

setup operations are complete.

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 107).

Note

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

clock accurately.

Setting Up the VCR Plus+®

System

Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the

TV channel number (the number you turn to on

your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the

guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that

channel in your TV program guide).

To find the guide channel numbers, look at the

“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for

your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers.

Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the

guide channel number with the TV channel

number. For example, if HBO is listed in the

Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the

recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate

these numbers using the following procedure.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

Easy Setup is finished.

Easy Setup

Finish

10:10 AM

M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

SYSTEM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

10:10 AM

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Hookups and Settings

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Guide Channel Setup,” and press

ENTER.

The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide

channels assigned in the program guide and

the lower row shows TV channels or cable

box or satellite receiver out put channels.

5Select the channel number that does not

match the guide channel using </,.

6Enter the TV channel number using M/m.

If you made Hookup A (page 16) or Hookup

C (page 17) enter the actual channel number

on your TV (and the recorder).

If you made Hookup B (page 17) enter the

cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or

4ch). See the instructions supplied with your

cable box to confirm the cable box’s output

channel.

7Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each guide

channel number that does not match the TV

channel number.

8Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Setup

Title List

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Setup

Setting

Edit

Timer

List

Antenna/Cable TV

Auto Preset

Channel Add/Delete

3,4 Ch Out

Guide Channel Setup

: Cable TV

: 3CH

Tuner Preset

Title list

10:10 AM

Enter actual receiving channel

Guide Channel Setup

[ Guide CH ]

1 2 3 4 5 6

[ TV CH ]

1 2 3 4 5 6

Setup

Setting

Edit

Timer

List

Antenna/Cable TV

Auto Preset

Channel Add/Delete

3,4 Ch Out

Guide Channel Setup

: Cable TV

: 3CH

Tuner Preset

Title list

10:10 AM

Enter actual receiving channel

[ Guide CH ]

[ TV CH ]

Guide Channel Setup

33 34 35 36 37 38

Setup

Setting

Edit

Timer

List

Antenna/Cable TV

Auto Preset

Channel Add/Delete

3,4 Ch Out

Guide Channel Setup

: Cable TV

: 3CH

Tuner Preset

Title list

10:10 AM

Enter actual receiving channel

Guide Channel Setup

[ Guide CH ]

[ TV CH ] 534 35 36 37 38

33 34 35 36 37 38

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect other 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 53 and page 72. 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 other 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 instead of an audio/video cord.

You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

Note

You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to a disc in this

recorder.

S VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO

(MONO)

DV IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

LINE 2 IN

L AUDIO R

OUTPUT

Other VCR, etc.

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

S video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Hookups and Settings

Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a second VCR or similar device.

zHint

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

right channels (not supplied).

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AU DIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

Other VCR, etc.

VCR-DVD recorder

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

to LINE 1 IN

,continued

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• If you disconnect the recorder’s power cord, 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.

VCRVCR-DVD recorder TV

VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV

LINE 1 IN

LINE 2 IN

Basic Operation

Playing a DVD Disc or VHS

Tape

Playing a DVD disc

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 the

TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using

only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF

Output channel” on page 19.

4Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to control the

DVD recorder.

5Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

6Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Playback starts automatically depending on

the disc.

7Press HPLAY.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

Playing a VHS tape

DVD

RWVR

Video

+RW

DVD

ZOPEN/

TV/DVD·VIDEO

switch

"/1

xSTOPHPLAY

With the playback side facing down

HPLAY

TV/DVD·VIDEO

switch

"/1

xSTOP

VIDEO

,continued

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 the

TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using

only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF

Output channel” on page 19.

4Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control

the VCR.

5Insert a tape.

The VCR starts playing automatically if you

insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

6Press HPLAY.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

Recording a Program to a

DVD Disc

The following explains how to record a current

TV program to a DVD disc.

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 the

TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using

only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF

Output channel” on page 19.

4Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to control the

DVD recorder.

RWVR

Video

+RW

zREC

TV/DVD·VIDEO

switch

"/1

xSTOP

ZOPEN/

CH +/–

DVD

REC MODE

INPUT

SELECT

Basic Operation

5Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

6Press 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 43.

7Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the

channel or input source you want to record.

8Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes on the TV screen as follows:

For more details about the recording mode,

see page 47.

9Press zREC.

“REC” appears in the front panel display and

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.

zHint

This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc

type according to your needs (page 10).

Recording a Program to a

VHS Tape

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 the

TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using

only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF

Output channel” on page 19.

4Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control

the VCR.

5Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

6Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the

channel or input source you want to record.

With the playback side facing down

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

zREC

TV/DVD·VIDEO

switch

"/1

xSTOP

CH +/–

VIDEO

REC MODE

INPUT

SELECT

,continued

7Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording

time three times as long as “SP” (Standard

Play). However, “SP” produces better picture

and audio quality.

8Press zREC.

“REC” appears in the front panel display and

recording starts.

Recording continues until you stop the

recording or the tape reaches the end.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP.

Using the On-Screen Menus

This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS

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

can perform most of the recorder’s operations.

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press

SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of

the recorder’s main functions, such as timer

recording and setup.

Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

A“Title List” (page 42):

Press ENTER to display the “Title List”

menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc.

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

RWVR

Video

+RW

M/m,

ENTER

SYSTEM

MENU TOOLS

ORETURN

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

10:10 AM

Basic Operation

B“Timer” (pages 50, 69):

Allows you to set a new timer recording

setting.

You can also display the Timer List menu,

which allows you to check, change, or cancel

timer settings.

C“Edit” (page 81):

Allows you to create and edit a Playlist

(DVD-RW in VR mode only), record a DV

format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc

to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to a

DVD disc.

D“Disc Setting” (page 43):

Allows you to format or finalize a DVD.

E“Setup” (page 96):

Turns on the “Setup” display, which allows

you to set up the recorder to suit your

preferences.

Selectable options

The options that can be selected differ according

to the media.

In addition, the options that can be selected also

differ according to the operating mode and the

disc condition.

Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is in stop

mode.

* Unfinalized disc only

Notes

• The System Menu is not displayed when recording

DVD and dubbing a VHS tape to a disc.

• When the System Menu is displayed, DVD and

VIDEO buttons are not available.

Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select an item

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

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

options applicable only to the selected item. The

displayed options differ depending on the

situation and disc type.

Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

Example: The Title List menu

TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press

TOOLS, and displays options. 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.

Select the option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

Example: When you press TOOLS while a

DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

Note

The TOOLS menu may not be displayed during DVD

recording.

Type Selectable options

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Title List(Original)

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

Play

Erase

Protect

Title Name

A·B Erase

CH 23

Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

10:10 AM

Options for the selected item

Title 1/4

1/1

00:00:25

Chapter

Time

Audio

OFF

00:01:30

Repeat

Remain

Adjust Enter

ENTER

ENG Dolby 5.1 (1/3)

Using the Title List

The titles of programs recorded on a disc are

displayed in the Title List.

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

4Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

ATitle type (DVD-RW in 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 the protected title.

DClock

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 81.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

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

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

To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 57).

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

DVD recorders.

• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an

“*.”

• When playback of the Title List movie thumbnail

image for the selected title finishes, the thumbnail

image display stops at the last image of the movie

thumbnail image.

+RW

RWVR

Video

TITLE LIST

ZOPEN/

TOP MENU

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

DVD

With the recording side facing down

Title List(Original)

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

10:10 AM

Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

Basic Operation

Using the DVD Disc Setting

Displays

With the “Disc Setting” display, you can perform

operations such as formatting and finalizing

(page 44).

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

4Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

5Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

6Select an option, and press ENTER.

A“Disc Name”:

Labels a disc. Enter the disc name in the

“Disc Name” display (page 46).

B“Disc Protect” (DVD-RW in VR mode

only):

Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel

the protection, select “Not protected.”

C“Disc Format” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW

only):

Erases all contents of the disc to make 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 (page 44).

E“Erase All Titles” (DVD-RW/

DVD+RW only):

Erases all titles on the disc (except the

protected titles) and Playlists created with

protected titles.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

+RW

RWVR

Video

ZOPEN/

SYSTEM

DVD

M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

With the recording side facing down

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Disc Setting

Title List

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Disc Format : VR Mode

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Erase All Titles

10:10 AM

continued

zHints

• You can set protection for individual titles (page 82).

• By reformatting, you can change the recording format

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

mode) that have been finalized.

Note

You can enter up to 32 characters for a disc name. The

disc name may not appear when the disc is played on

other DVD equipment.

Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc

for playback on other equipment)

Finalizing is necessary when you play discs

recorded with this recorder on other DVD

equipment.

When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW

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

will be automatically created, which can be

displayed on other DVD equipment.

Before finalizing, check the differences between

the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

1Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Using the DVD Disc

Setting Displays” on page 43 to select

“Disc Finalize” in the “Disc Setting”

display.

The display for confirmation appears.

2Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display for confirmation appears again.

3Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

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

mode) that has been finalized with other DVD

equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the

disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 2 above.

zHint

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

If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 2 above, the disc

has already been finalized.

Notes

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

the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the

discs are finalized.

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

was recorded on another recorder.

Discs are automatically finalized when

stopped recording. If you want to record

on it again, reformat the disc (page 43).

However, after reformatting the disc, all

recorded contents will be erased.

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 43).

However, after reformatting the disc, all

recorded contents will be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or

record on the disc. If you want to edit or

record on it again, unfinalize or reformat

the disc (page 43). However, after

reformatting the disc, all recorded

contents will be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or

record on the disc.

RWVR

Video

+RW

RWVR

Video

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

Finalize Unfinalize

Basic Operation

Checking the Play

Information and Playing

Time

You can check the playing time and remaining

time of the current title, chapter, or track.

Press DISPLAY.

The information display appears.

The display disappears after a short time.

◆DVD

APlay mode

BPlaying time

CRecording mode

DRemaining time

ECurrent channel*

* Title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RW in VR

mode

◆VHS

FPlay mode

GTime counter

HRecording mode

IRemaining time

JCurrent channel

KDate and time

Note

The information display may not be displayed during

DVD recording.

Checking the playing/remaining

time

You can view the playing or time information

displayed on the TV screen and the front panel

display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the media type

or playing status.

◆Front panel display

Example: When playing a DVD

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

Example: When playing a VHS tape

Playing time

Remaining time

Clock

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

RWVR

Video

+RW

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

Play

1:23:45

Rem 16:15

Original

Stop

0:30:00

Rem 01:30

CH 110

Mon Nov 01. 2004 10:10 AM qa

Playing time of the current title

Current title number and current chapter

number

Clock

Changing the Name of a

Recorded Program (Title

Input)

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

characters. You can enter up to 32 characters for a

title or disc name, but the actual number of

characters displayed in the menus such as the Title

List will vary. When the display for entering

characters appears, follow the steps below.

1Select the character you want to enter

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

The selected character appears at the top of

the display.

Example: Disc Name

You can only enter characters and symbols

that are displayed.

To insert a space, select “Space.”

2Repeat step 1 to enter the remaining

characters.

To erase a character, move the cursor to the

right of the character at the input row. Select

“Backspace” and press ENTER.

To erase the character at the position of the

cursor, select “Delete” and press ENTER.

To insert a character, move the cursor to the

right of the point where you want to insert the

character. Select the character and press

ENTER.

To erase all of the characters, select “Clear”

and press ENTER.

3Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, press ORETURN.

RWVR

Video

+RW

M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

Disc Name

K _

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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f g h i j

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p q r s t

u v w x y

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

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Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

10:10 AM

Disc Name

Kids _

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

a b c d e

f g h i j

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1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = •

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Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

10:10 AM

Input row

DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs. Select

the disc type according to your needs (page 10).

• Check that the disc has enough available space

for the recording (page 50). For DVD-RWs, you

can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 82).

zHint

Timer recordings will start regardless of whether or not

the recorder is turned on. You cannot turn off the

recorder during a timer recording. The recorder

automatically turns off after the timer recording finishes.

Notes

• This recorder records at x1 speed.

• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD

recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different

programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this

recorder has six different recording modes.

Select a recording mode according to the time and

picture quality you need. For example, if picture

quality is your top priority, select the High Quality

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

Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible

choice. Note that 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 (Second Audio Program) 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 102).

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

LP r180

EP r240

SLP (Long duration) 360

,continued

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded

on this recorder.

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment.

Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected.

DVD Recording without the

Timer

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode

automatically.

To format in Video mode, see page 43.

4Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT 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

VIDEO

DVD

DISPLAY

INPUT

SELECT

TV/DVD·VIDEO

switch

With the recording side facing down

DVD Recording

5Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes on the TV screen as follows:

For more details about the recording mode,

see page 47.

6Press 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·VIDEO switch to TV.

2Press TV/VIDEO to switch to the TV’s

antenna input.

3Select another channel on the TV.

To watch a VHS tape while recording

Press VIDEO to control the VCR, insert a tape,

then press HPLAY.

Recording using the Quick Timer

(One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute

increments.

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press zREC repeatedly to set the

duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute

increments. The maximum duration is six

hours.

“OTR” (One-touch Timer Recording) and the

remaining recording time are displayed in the

front panel display while recording.

The time counter decreases minute by minute

to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording

(power 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.

zHint

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

turn off the TV. When using a cable box or satellite

receiver, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• After pressing zREC, it may take a short while to

start recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while

recording or during recording pause.

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

recording may be erased.

• You cannot change the channel or input source of the

recorder using CH +/– or INPUT SELECT while

recording another TV program.

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recording)

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Checking the disc status while

recording

You can check the recording information such as

recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording information appears.

ADisc type

BRecording status

CRecording time

DRecording mode

ERemaining recording time

FCurrent channel

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the display.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording

(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at

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 104).

To cancel “DVD Auto Chapter” setting, select

“Off.”

zHint

You can create chapters manually when playing

DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode). For details, see

page 84.

DVD Timer Recording

(Standard/VCR Plus+)

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs

together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR

Timer Recording, up to one month in advance.

There are two methods to set the timer: the

standard method and VCR Plus+ method.

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

program manually.

• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number

designated for each TV program (page 52).

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.

Setting the timer manually

(Standard)

Record

0:00:03

Rem 02:28

CH 1

+RW +R

RWVR

Video

M/m/</,,

ENTER

ZOPEN/

[TIMER]

xSTOP

SYSTEM

DVD

DVD Recording

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode

automatically.

To format in Video mode, see page 43.

4Press [TIMER].

If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu

appears, press < to switch the display to

“Standard.”

5Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A“RecTo”:

Select “DVD.”

B“Date”:

Sets the date using M.

To record the same program every day or

the same day every week, press m.

The item changes as follows:

Today y 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

C“Start”:

Sets the start time.

D“Stop”:

Sets the stop time.

E“CH”:

Selects the channel or input source.

F“Mode”:

Selects the recording mode (page 47).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function,

select “Auto.” For details, see “To use the

Rec Mode Adjust function” on page 52.

If you make a mistake, select the item and

change the setting.

6Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 55) 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 the timer settings overlap, the message

“These timer settings overlap.” appears. To

confirm, change, or cancel timer recording,

see “Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD

Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 55.

7Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

If the 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.

With the recording side facing down

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode

No.1

:PM

DVD

11/30 02 40 03 0505 CH 100 SP

12 3 4 56

VCR Plus+

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

,continued

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer

Settings (Timer List)” on page 55.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

When you are recording a program in the Auto

mode and there is not enough available disc space

for the recording, the recorder automatically

adjust the recording mode to enable the entire

program to be recorded.

zHints

• You can play the recorded program by selecting the

program title in the Title List menu.

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

be recorded are the same but the “RecTo” setting

differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc

and the VHS tape.

• You can also display the Timer programming menu as

follows:

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Timer – Standard,” and press ENTER.

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 if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be

made while recording a program that has priority.

• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”

flashes in the front panel display.

• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with

the recorder power on, the recorder power is

automatically turned off when the timer recording

finishes.

• If you attempt to make a timer recording of a copy

protected broadcast, a black screen is recorded.

Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+ system

The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies

setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number

listed in the TV program guide. The date, time,

and channel of that program are set automatically.

Before you start, check that the TV and guide

channels are correctly set in “Guide Channel

Setup” of “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display

(page 98).

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Insert a recordable disc.

3Press VCR Plus+.

If the Timer programming (Standard) menu

appears, press < to switch the display to

“VCR Plus+.”

4Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-

enter the correct number.

M/m/</,,

ENTER

VCR Plus+

Number

buttons

xSTOP

CLEAR

DVD

SYSTEM

Setup

Edit

Timer

Set VCR Plus+ Code number. [0~9]

Title List

Disc Setting

Standard

10:10 AM

Timer – VCR Plus+

DVD Recording

5Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, channel, and

recording mode appear.

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.

6Select “RecTo” using </, and select

“DVD” using M/m, and press ENTER.

If you want to change other settings, press </

, to select the item and press M/m to change

the setting.

7Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 51.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer

Settings (Timer List)” on page 55.

zHint

You can also display the Timer programming menu as

follows:

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Timer – VCR Plus+,” and press ENTER.

Notes

• When the PlusCode number is incorrect, “Invalid

code” appears on the TV screen.

• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”

flashes in the front panel display.

• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with

the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically

turned off when the timer recording finishes.

• If you attempt to make a timer recording of a copy

protected broadcast, a black screen is recorded.

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 of the

recorder (page 35).

When the connected equipment turns on, the

recorder starts recording a program from the LINE

1 IN jacks.

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Insert a recordable disc.

3Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to

“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”

display (page 103).

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Timer – Standard

RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode

No.1

:PM

DVD

11/15 9 00 11 00 CH 83 LP

VCR Plus+

+RW +R

RWVR

Video

M/m,

ENTER

SYNCHRO

REC

xSTOP

REC MODE

SYSTEM

DVD

continued

4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes on the TV screen as follows:

For more details about the recording mode,

see page 47.

5Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

6Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

7Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears.

8Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

9Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER.

Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

Set the timer on the connected equipment

to the time of the program you want to

record, and turn it off.

Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on

the front panel. The recorder is ready to start

Synchro-Recording.

The recorder automatically starts recording

when it receives an input signal from the

connected equipment. The recorder stops

recording when the connected equipment

turns off.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

To cancel Synchro Rec function

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC

indicator on the recorder turns off.

If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-

Recording, the Synchro-Recording stops, the

SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off and the

recorder’s power turns off.

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.

• During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as

normal recording cannot be done.

• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is

standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-

Recording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to

turn off the connected equipment and press

SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording before

the timer recording starts.

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some

tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating

instructions.

• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-

Recording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 99) does

not work.

• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the

recorder’s clock correctly.

• When the recorder’s power is on, the recorder enters

the Synchro-Recording standby mode after a Synchro-

Recording has finished.

• Even if a Synchro-Recording is started in the condition

with the recorder power on, the recorder power is

automatically turned off when the Synchro-Recording

finishes.

• If you attempt to make a Synchro-Recording of a copy

protected broadcast, a black screen is recorded.

• When the recorder’s clock is not set correctly, the

Synchro-Recording starts approximately 2 minutes

after the set time.

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 switches to start

recording the second program around 10 seconds

after the first program has finished.

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Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

DVD Recording

Checking/Changing/

Canceling DVD Timer

Settings (Timer List)

You can check, 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.

4Select the timer setting you want to check/

change/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. Press ENTER.

To turn off the Timer List

Press ORETURN.

Note

Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made

while recording a program that has priority.

+RW +R

RWVR

Video

SYSTEM

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

Timer List

No RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

01 DVD 11/17 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 11/28 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Timer List

No RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

01 DVD 11/17 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

DVD 11/28 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1

02 Del

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Edit

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Timer – Standard

RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode

No.1

:PM

DVD

11/17 09 15 09 45 CH1 LP

VCR Plus+

Timer List

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Do you want to erase “No.01”?

No.1

OK Cancel

Recording from Connected

Equipment without a Timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar

device. To connect other VCR or similar device,

see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device”

on page 34.

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the

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

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Insert a recordable disc.

3Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection you

made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes on the TV screen as follows:

For more details about the recording mode,

see page 47.

5Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to

“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”

display (page 103).

6Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

7At the same time, press zREC on this

recorder and the pause or play button on

the connected equipment.

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 Format Tape to a DVD”

on page 94 for an explanation of how to record

from the DV IN jack.

Notes

•When recording a video game image, the screen may not

be clear.

•Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard

signal cannot be recorded. The recorder automatically

stops recording after a few seconds.

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RWVR

Video

INPUT

SELECT

zREC

xSTOP

REC MODE

DVD

LINE2 DVLINE1

program position

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Playing Discs

Playing

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,

CD, or DATA CD, press HPLAY. Playback

starts.

Playback starts automatically depending on

the disc.

4Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “Using the

Title List” on page 42.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

5Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

6Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the

disc.

To use the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized

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

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

pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your

TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions, the menu appears.

Select an item using the number buttons and press

ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu

(press HPLAY when “Press SELECT”

appears).

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU repeatedly until “Menu: Off”

appears.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

RWVR

Video

TITLE LIST

M/m,

ENTER

HPLAY

ZOPEN/

xSTOP

DVD

Number

buttons

TOP MENU

m/M

REPEAT

"/1 x

With the playback side facing down

Title List(Original)

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

10:10 AM

Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

,continued

To resume playback from the point where you

stopped the disc (Resume Play)

When you press HPLAY again after you stop

the disc, the recorder resumes playback from the

point where you pressed xSTOP.

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 in VR mode only).

– you edit the title after stopping playback.

– you turn off the recorder.

– you make a recording.

To repeat a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play)

(DVD and VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)

only)

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-” lights up.

4Continue playing or press m/M to locate

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

Repeat A-B Play starts.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Your

selection exceeds the rating limit for this player.

Override the limit?” appears on your TV screen.

1Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password

appears.

2Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons.

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental

(DVD VIDEO only)” on page 105.

To lock the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so

that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

When the recorder is turned on, hold down "/1 on

the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” appears in the

front panel display. The recorder turns off and 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.

Notes

• When playing back a disc recorded by other equipment

on this recorder, be sure to finalize the disc with the

equipment used to record it.

• For details on the operation restrictions, see page 8.

• The recorder will be unlocked when:

– You stop timer recording by pressing x.

– You insert a tape.

– The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply

stops.

Playing Discs

Playback options

Buttons Operations Discs

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

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

Selects the 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 magnification t ×2 t ×4 t normal

magnification

The zoom function may not work depending on the

DVD.

To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 65.

ZOPEN/CLOSE

XPAUSE

AUDIO

.PREV/NEXT >

INSTANT REPLAY/

INSTANT ADVANCE

ANGLE

SUBTITLE SURROUND

SHUFFLE

ZOOM

REPEAT

TOOLS

HPLAY

M/m/</,,

ENTER

DVD

VCD

DVD

VCD

DVD

VCD

,continued

SURROUND 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.

Effective when you use two separate front speakers.

INSTANT

REPLAY/

INSTANT

ADVANCE

• Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene

when pressed in continuous play mode.

• Goes to the previous/next frame when pressed in

pause mode.

.PREV/

NEXT >• Goes to the beginning of the current/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 3

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

All discs

(fast reverse/fast

forward)

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed

during playback.

Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2*1 T T t t FF2*1

FR3*2 T T T t t t FF3*2

All discs

*1 FR2 and FF2 are not

available for MP3.

*2 FR3 and FF3 are only

available for DVDs

and VIDEO CDs.

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

The playback speed changes as follows:

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 5 minutes,

playback starts automatically.

All discs

SHUFFLE Plays in random order when pressed during playback. *

* with PBC function off

Buttons Operations Discs

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

VCD CD

DATA CD

Playing Discs

To resume normal playback, press HPLAY.

To playback quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

(DVD with Dolby Digital sound tracks only)

Set “Scan Audio” of “Audio” to “On” in the

“Setup” display (page 103).

You can then play quickly with dialog or sound

during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD disc with

Dolby Digital sound tracks.

zHint

You can select the audio/subtitle settings and the angle

using the TV screen. Press TOOLS during playback,

select “Audio,” “Subtitle,” or “Angle” using M/m, then

select the setting or angle using </,. Then press

ENTER.

Notes

• Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played

back.

• You cannot repeat play in the following cases:

– while in shuffle play

– VIDEO CDs with PBC function on.

• 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).

• 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.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will

be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible

damage to the audio system, the consumer should take

proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the

recorder are connected to an amplification system. To

enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-

channel decoder system must be connected to the digital

jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set

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

display (page 102).

REPEAT Selects the item to be repeated using M/m.

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 58).

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 58).

When playing a CD

• Track: repeats the current track.

• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• File: repeats the current track.

• Folder: repeats the current album.

To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT, and select

“Off.”

* with PBC function off

Buttons Operations Discs

DATA CD

VCD

+RW

RWVR

Video

DVD

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 by entering 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 bit until the

display returns to the elapsed playing time

display, then select another number.

4Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected

number.

Note

Depending on the disc, you cannot use the TOOLS menu

to search for a title, chapter, track, or start from a point by

entering the time code.

Setting and selecting a favorite

scene (Bookmark)

You can have the recorder store specific portions

of the disc in memory and play them immediately

whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to 10

bookmarks per disc.

You can play back from the bookmarked scene.

During playback, press SEARCH, and select the

bookmark using </,, then press ENTER.

To set a bookmark

During playback, press MARKER when you find

a scene to be bookmarked.

To reset the bookmark

During playback, press SEARCH, and select the

bookmark you want to reset using, then press </

,, then press CLEAR.

Note

When you eject the disc, the bookmark information is

cleared.

+RW +R

DVD

VCD

RWVR

Video

TOOLS

M/m/</,,

ENTER

Number

buttons

+RW +R

DVD

RWVR

Video

CLEAR

MARKER

</,,

ENTER

Playing Discs

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs

(CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Place a DATA CD on the disc tray.

When you load a DATA CD which contains

MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the

display for selecting a media type appears.

If you load a DATA CD which contains only

MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears.

Then you can skip step 3.

3Select “Music,” then press ENTER.

4Select the desired directory, then press

ENTER.

5Select the desired track, then press

ENTER.

The selected track starts playing.

When a track or album is being played, the

title is shown in a box.

To stop play

Press xSTOP.

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 return to the display for selecting a media

type

Press xSTOP, then press TOP MENU.

About MP3 audio tracks

MP3 is audio compression technology that

satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.

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

recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.

However, the discs must be recorded according to

ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the

recorder to recognize the tracks. You can also play

discs recorded in Multi Session.

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

RW drives and the recording software (not

supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on Multi Session discs

If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first

session, the recorder will also play MP3 audio

tracks in other sessions. If audio tracks in Music

CD format are recorded in the first session, only

the first session will be played back.

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.

DATA CD

REPEAT

M/m,

ENTER

xSTOP

ORETURN

DVD

TOP MENU

Photo

Music

Press ENTER :

Music Menu for this CD

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Notes

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

created in the Packet Write format.

• The recorder will play any data with the extension

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

this data may generate a loud noise which could

damage your speaker system.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 files within

a single folder. 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).

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Place a DATA CD on the disc tray.

When you load a DATA CD which contains

MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the

display for selecting a media type appears.

If you load a DATA CD which contains only

JPEG files, the screen shown in step 3

appears. Skip to step 4.

DATA CD

HPLAY

ORETURN M/m/</,,

ENTER

./>

DVD

TOP MENU

xSTOP

TOOLS

10:10 AM

Photo

Music

Press ENTER :

Music Menu for this CD

Playing Discs

3Select “Photo,” then press ENTER.

4Press ./> to select the next/

previous album page, then press M/m/</

, to select an image.

To display the selected image

1Press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed over the

entire screen.

2To display the next/previous image, press

./>.

To play the Slide show

1Press HPLAY.

You can also play the Slide show using

the menu on the selected image.

For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show”

on page 65.

2Press </, to select the desired playing

speed on the “Slide Show Speed” menu,

then press ENTER.

Slide show starts from the selected image.

To rotate the selected image

1Press M/m/</, to select an image in the

“Index” display, then press ENTER.

2Press </, to select “ ,” then press

ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the image turns

clockwise by 90°.

To zoom in an image

1Press M/m/</, to select an image in the

“Index” display, then press ENTER.

2Press </, to select “ ,” then press

ENTER.

3Press ENTER repeatedly to change the

magnification. Each time you press ENTER,

the magnification changes as shown below.

2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification

To enjoy the Slide show

1Press M/m/</, to select an image in the

“Index” display, then press ENTER.

2Press </, to select “ ,” then press

ENTER.

The “Slide Show Speed” menu appears.

“”: Slow

“”: Normal

“”: Fast

3Press </, to select the desired play speed,

then press ENTER.

Slide show starts.

To turn on/off the menu in the single image

display

Press TOOLS to turn off the menu.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To return to the display for selecting a media

type

Press xSTOP, then press TOP MENU.

Notes

• Slide show can play in only one direction.

• You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide

show.

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

the images in the “Index” display will not be rotated.

Slide Show

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10:10 AM

Photo

Directory information

,continued

About JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on CD-Rs or CD-

RWs. However, the discs must be recorded

according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 for the

player to recognize the files.

You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or

recording software (not supplied) for details on the

recording format.

To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an

JPEG image file is located in the first session.

Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the

later sessions, can also be played back. When

audio tracks and images in music CD format or

video CD format are recorded in the first session,

only the first session will be played back.

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 system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this

system depending on file format.

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

in JPEG format, “Unsupported Format” will appear.

• 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 files within

a single folder. The recorder may not recognize some

discs depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files

are not supported.

• The image size that can be displayed is limited. You

can display the following images;

width 32 – 7,680 pixels by height 32 – 8,192 pixels.

VCR Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

Check that the tape is longer than the recording

time.

zHint

Timer recordings will start regardless of whether or not

the recorder is turned on. You cannot turn off the

recorder during a timer recording. The recorder

automatically turns off after the timer recording finishes.

Note

This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD

recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different

programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.

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 (Second Audio Program) 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 102).

VCR Recording without the

Timer

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select

the channel or input source you want to

record.

4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording

time three times as long as “SP” (Standard

Play). However, “SP” produces better picture

and audio quality.

5Press zREC.

“REC” appears in the front panel display and

recording starts.

REC MODE

HPLAY XPAUSE

xSTOP

zREC

VIDEO

TV/VIDEO

CH +/–

DVD

SET

INPUT

SELECT

TV/DVD·VIDEO

switch

DISPLAY

,continued

To stop recording

Press xSTOP.

To pause recording

Press XPAUSE.

To restart recording, press XPAUSE again.

If you pause recording for more than 5 minutes,

recording stops automatically.

To watch another TV program while recording

1Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

2Press TV/VIDEO to switch to the TV’s

antenna input.

3Select another channel on the TV.

To watch a DVD while recording

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, insert a

disc, then press HPLAY.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety

tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,

cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

zHints

• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons.

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.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating

information about the tape, but the information will not

be recorded on the tape.

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

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

to leave it on.

Notes

• You cannot change the channel or input source of the

recorder using CH +/– or INPUT SELECT while

recording another TV program.

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

is ejected when you press zREC.

Recording using the Quick Timer

(One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute

increments.

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Press zREC repeatedly to set the

duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute

increments. The maximum duration is six

hours.

“OTR” (One-touch Timer Recording) and the

remaining recording time are displayed in the

front panel display while recording.

The time counter decreases minute by minute

to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording

(power 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.

zHint

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

turn off the TV. When using a cable box or satellite

receiver, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• You cannot change the recording mode while

recording.

• You cannot watch a TV program while recording

another TV program.

Safety tab

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

(normal

recording)

VCR Recording

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY.

APlay mode

BTime counter

CRecording mode

DRemaining time

ECurrent channel

To check the remaining time of a tape, set “VCR

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

“Setup” display correctly (page 104).

Maximum recording time

Notes

• The remaining tape length may not be indicated

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

recorded in LP mode.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate

and display the remaining tape length after you press

DISPLAY.

VCR Timer Recording

(Standard/VCR Plus+)

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs

together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR

Timer Recording, up to one month in advance.

There are two methods to set the timer: the

standard method and VCR Plus+ method.

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

program manually.

• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number

designated for each TV program (page 71).

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.

Setting the timer manually

(Standard)

Tape Length SP EP

T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs

T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs

T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs

Stop

0:30:00

Rem 01:30

CH 110

M/m/</,,

ENTER

SYSTEM

[TIMER]

xSTOP

VIDEO

,continued

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press [TIMER].

If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu

appears, press < to switch the display to

“Standard.”

4Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A“RecTo”:

Select “VCR.”

B“Date”:

Sets the date using M.

To record the same program every day or

the same day every week, press m.

The item changes as follows:

Today y 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

C“Start”:

Sets the start time.

D“Stop”:

Sets the stop time.

E“CH”:

Selects the channel or input source.

F“Mode”:

Selects the recording mode; “SP” or

“EP.” To use the Auto Tape Speed

function, select “Auto.” For details, see

“To use the Auto Tape Speed function”

on page 71.

If you make a mistake, select the item and

change the setting.

5Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 74) 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 tape with its

safety tab in place is inserted.

If the timer settings overlap, a message

appears. To confirm, change, or cancel timer

recording, see “Checking/Changing/

Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)”

on page 74.

6Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

If the 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.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer

Settings (Timer List)” on page 74.

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode

No.1

:PM

DVD

11/30 02 40 03 0505 CH 100 SP

12 3 4 56

VCR Plus+

Timer – Standard

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

Program 1

Program 2

Program 1

will be cut off

Program 2

VCR Recording

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

When you are recording a program in the Auto

mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than

the recording time, the tape speed is automatically

changed to EP mode. Note that some noise will

appear on the picture when the tape speed is

changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select

“SP.” To operate this function, set “VCR

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

“Setup” display correctly (page 104).

zHints

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

be recorded are the same but the “RecTo” setting

differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc

and the VHS tape.

• You can also display the Timer programming menu as

follows:

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Timer – Standard,” and press ENTER.

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 if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be

made while recording a program that has priority.

• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab

removed.

• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”

flashes in the front panel display.

• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with

the recorder power on, the recorder power is

automatically turned off when the timer recording

finishes.

Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+ system

The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies

setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number

listed in the TV program guide. The date, time,

and channel of that program are set automatically.

Before you start, check that the TV and guide

channels are correctly set in “Guide Channel

Setup” of “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display

(page 98).

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press VCR Plus+.

If the Timer programming (Standard) menu

appears, press < to switch the display to

“VCR Plus+.”

4Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-

enter the correct number.

M/m/</,,

ENTER

Number

buttons

xSTOP

CLEAR

VIDEO

VCR Plus+

SYSTEM

Setup

Edit

Timer

Timer – VCR Plus+

Set VCR Plus+ Code number. [0~9]

Title List

Disc Setting

Standard

10:10 AM

continued

5Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, channel, and

recording mode appear.

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 tape with its

safety tab in place is inserted.

6Select “RecTo” using </, and select

“VCR” using M/m, and press ENTER.

If you want to change other settings, press </

, to select the item and press M/m to change

the setting.

7Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 70.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer

Settings (Timer List)” on page 74.

zHint

You can also display the Timer programming menu as

follows:

1Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Timer – VCR Plus+,” and press ENTER.

Notes

• When the PlusCode number is incorrect, “Invalid

code” appears on the TV screen.

• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”

flashes in the front panel display.

• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab

removed.

• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with

the recorder power on, the recorder power is

automatically turned off when the timer recording

finishes.

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 of the

recorder (page 35).

When the connected equipment turns on, the

recorder starts recording a program from the LINE

1 IN jacks.

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording

time three times as long as “SP” (Standard

Play). However, “SP” produces better picture

and audio quality.

Timer

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode

No.1

:PM

DVD

11/15 09 00 11 00 CH83 LP

VCR Plus+

Timer – Standard

SYNCHRO

REC

xSTOP

REC MODE

SYSTEM

MENU M/m,

ENTER

VIDEO

VCR Recording

4Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

5Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

6Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears.

7Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

8Select “to Video,” and press ENTER.

9Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

Set the timer on the connected equipment

to the time of the program you want to

record, and turn it off.

Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on

the front panel. The recorder is ready to start

Synchro-Recording.

The recorder automatically starts recording

when it receives an input signal from the

connected equipment. The recorder stops

recording when the connected equipment

turns off.

To stop recording

Press xSTOP twice.

To cancel Synchro Rec function

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC

indicator on the recorder turns off.

If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-

Recording, the Synchro-Recording stops, the

SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off and the

recorder’s power turns off.

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.

• During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as

normal recording cannot be done.

• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is

standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-

Recording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to

turn off the connected equipment and press

SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording before

the timer recording starts.

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some

tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating

instructions.

• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-

Recording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 99) does

not work.

• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the

recorder’s clock correctly.

• When the recorder’s power is on, the recorder enters

the Synchro-Recording standby mode after a Synchro-

Recording has finished.

• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab

removed.

• Even if a Synchro-Recording is started in the condition

with the recorder power on, the recorder power is

automatically turned off when the Synchro-Recording

finishes.

• When the recorder’s clock is not set correctly, the

Synchro-Recording starts approximately 2 minutes

after the set time.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording

and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the program is a

Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first

has priority and the second program starts

recording only after the first program has finished.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Checking/Changing/

Canceling VCR Timer

Settings (Timer List)

You can check, 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.

4Select the timer setting you want to check/

change/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. Press ENTER.

To turn off the Timer List

Press ORETURN.

zHint

While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for

the current recording.

Note

Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made

while recording a program that has priority.

SYSTEM

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

ORETURN

Timer List

No RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

01 VCR 11/17 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 VCR 11/28 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Timer List

No RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

01 VCR 11/17 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

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

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

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

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

02 VCR 11/28 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1

10:10 AM

Edit

Del

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Timer – Standard

RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode

No.1

:PM

VCR

11/17 09 15 09 45 CH1 LP

VCR Plus+

Timer List

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Do you want to erase “No.01”?

No.1

OK Cancel

VCR Recording

Recording from Connected

Equipment without a Timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar

device. To connect other VCR or similar device,

see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device”

on page 34.

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection you

made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

4Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording

time three times as long as “SP” (Standard

Play). However, “SP” produces better picture

and audio quality.

5Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

6At the same time, press zREC on this

recorder and the pause or play button on

the connected equipment.

Recording starts.

To stop recording, press xSTOP on this

recorder.

Notes

• When recording a video game image, the screen may

not be clear.

• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab

removed.

INPUT

SELECT

VIDEO

zREC

xSTOP

REC MODE

LINE2LINE1

program position

Playing VHS Tapes

Playing

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Insert a tape.

The VCR starts playing automatically if you

insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

3Press HPLAY.

The display window shows the playback time.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind

automatically.

To stop playback

Press xSTOP.

To eject the tape

Press ZOPEN/CLOSE.

To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind

Shut Off)

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

will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until

it reaches the end.

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you

want to find later. The counter in the front panel

display resets to “0:00:00.” To search for the

counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see

“Searching for the counter 0:00:00 point” on

page 79.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press

DISPLAY.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs can be

played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot

be guaranteed.

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

reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion

with no recording.

• When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the front

panel display returns to “0:00:00” and the count starts

over again.

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

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

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

display (page 104).

• Stop disc playback while playing back a video.

• The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes. The VCR will

automatically identify the type of tape inserted in the

VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are

played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be

visible on screen; there may also be picture distortion

while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while

utilizing other special playback modes. The VCR will

not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.

• For details on the operation restrictions, see page 8.

xSTOP

"/1

DISPLAY

CLEAR

HPLAY

ZOPEN/

VIDEO

TRACKING +/–

Playing VHS Tapes

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the

tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur

if the recording is in poor condition. In this case,

manually adjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– to adjust the picture.

The tracking meter appears.

Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the

distortion disappears.

To resume automatic tracking adjustment

Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – at the

same time.

Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.

Tracking

Tracking meter

,continued

Playback option

*1 You can press INSTANT ADVANCE up to 4 time. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total.

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

To resume normal playback, press HPLAY.

Notes

• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.

• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

Buttons Operations

(fast reverse/fast

forward)

• Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during stop.

When you press and hold down the button during fast reverse/fast forward, you can

view the picture.

• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.

When you press and hold down the button during playback, playing at high speed

continues until you release the button.

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

INSTANT

ADVANCE • Plays frame by frame when pressed in pause mode.

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

INSTANT

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

.PREV/

NEXT >Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during playback.

Search speed changes as follows:

–×7 y –×5 y –×3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7

XPAUSE Pauses playback.

If you pause playback for more than 5 minutes, playback starts automatically.

XPAUSE

.PREV/NEXT >

INSTANT REPLAY/

INSTANT ADVANCE

HPLAY

Playing VHS Tapes

Searching Using Various

Functions

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an

index signal at the point where each recording

begins.

You can easily find a specific point using various

search functions.

Note

You cannot use these search functions during DVD

recording.

Searching for the counter 0:00:00

point

To mark a point on the tape that you want to find

later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.”

The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds

to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter.

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

3Select “Go To Zero,” and press ENTER.

The VCR starts searching and automatically

stops at the 0:00:00 point.

Searching for a blank space of the

tape

The VCR automatically searches for the

beginning of a blank space. You can easily find a

point you can start recording from.

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

3Select “End Search,” and press ENTER.

The VCR starts searching and automatically

stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no

blank space is found, the VCR reaches the

end.

Note

The VCR may be unable to recognize the end of a blank

space depending on the length of that blank space.

M/m,

ENTER

TOOLS

HPLAY

VIDEO

ENTER Enter

Go To Zero

End Search

Forward Intro Scan

Reverse Intro Scan

Move

0:00:00

Go to Zero

ENTER Enter

Go To Zero

End Search

Forward Intro Scan

Reverse Intro Scan

Move

0:00:13

End search

,continued

Searching using the index function

(Scan and Play)

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an

index signal at the point where each recording

begins. Use these signals as references to find a

specific recording.

1Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

2Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

3Select “Forward Intro Scan” to scan

ahead, or “Reverse Intro Scan” to scan

backwards.

The VCR searches and then plays back for

about five seconds.

4Press HPLAY to view that program.

If you do not press HPLAY, the VCR

automatically searches for the next index

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

Note

Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and

then released to start the recording, no index mark will be

inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is

changed while VCR is put in pause.

Selecting the sound during

playback

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.

Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along

with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto

the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Notes

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

connections.

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

is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting.

ENTER Enter

Go To Zero

End Search

Forward Intro Scan

Reverse Intro Scan

Move

–0:00:01

Scan and play

To listen to On-screen

display Front panel

display

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO

Left channel Left STEREO

Right channel Right STEREO

Monaural

sound on the

normal audio

track

Mono No indicator

AUDIO

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track

(main track)

Monaural sound

Stereo sound

(left/right channels)

DVD Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for

various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc

type in the front panel display, and select the

option available for your disc (page 10).

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:

– Setting protection against erasure (page 82).

– Labeling a title (page 82).

– Erasing a title (page 82).

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:

– Labeling a title (page 82).

– Setting protection against erasure (page 82).

– Erasing a title (page 82).

– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 83).

To create and edit Playlist titles

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from

the original title for editing purposes. When you

create a Playlist, only the control information

necessary for playback, such as the playback

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

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

Example: You have recorded the final few

matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW

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

goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want

to keep the original recording.

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a

Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene

order within the Playlist title (“Creating a Playlist”

on page 84).

Video

+RW

RWVR

,continued

The advanced edit functions available for Playlist

titles are:

– Labeling a title (page 82).

– Erasing a title (page 82).

– Editing a Playlist scene (page 86).

zHint

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

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

To switch the two Title Lists, press TITLE LIST, and

press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST.

Notes

• You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

Editing a Title

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note

that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW

(VR mode) without changing the original

recordings, create a Playlist title (page 84).

Note

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

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

cannot edit a finalized disc.

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW in VR mode, press

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch the “Title

List(Original),” if necessary.

3Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

RWVR

Video

+RW

M/m,

ENTER

TITLE LIST

HPLAY

xSTOP

XPAUSE

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

CHAPTER

MARK

./>

MARK ERASE

DVD Editing

4Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title.

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

when asked for confirmation.

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

the Protection display appears. “ ” appears

next to the protected title. To cancel the

protection, select “Off.”

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

a title name (page 46).

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

below).

zHint

You can label or re-label DVDs (page 43).

Note

You cannot protect Playlist titles.

Erasing a section of a title

(A-B Erase)

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

it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be

undone.

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press TITLE LIST.

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch the

“Title List(Original),” if necessary.

3Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting points A and B

appears.

“Start” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the starting point of the

portion to be erased (point A).

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP and XPAUSE to find

the point of the portion to be erased.

“End” is selected.

6Press ENTER at the ending point of the

portion to be erased (point B).

“Erase” is selected.

7Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

8Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased. To continue, repeat from

step 5. To finish, select “Finish.”

zHint

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

chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on

either side of the mark.

Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the

point where you erase a section of a title.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

• 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.

RWVR

A-B Erase 10:10 AM

Title No.01

Start

End

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

Erase

Finish

CH 6

Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

A-B Erase 10:10 AM

Title No.01

Start

End

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Erase

Finish

CH 6

Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

,continued

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 mark...”

appears on the screen and the scenes before and

after of the mark become separate chapters.

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the

chapter mark during playback.

During playback, press 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 the chapter marks of the titles

of protected discs or protected titles.

Creating a Playlist

You can add a section of the title to the Playlist

title as one scene without changing the actual

recordings. A Playlist title can contain up to 99

scenes.

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

mode)” on page 81.

Note

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

is also erased.

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

RWVR

+RW

Making mark...VR

RWVR

M/m,

ENTER

SYSTEM

HPLAY

TITLE LIST

xSTOP

XPAUSE

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

./>

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DVD Editing

3Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

5Press ENTER at the starting point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

6Press ENTER at the ending point.

“Make” is selected.

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

“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.

7Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To

continue, repeat the steps above.

8When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

To play the Playlist title

1Press TITLE LIST.

2Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Playlist.”

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 the edited scene is played.

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

what you have set.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

Edit

Title List

10:10 AM

Create Playlist 10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

Make

Finish

Playlist No. 01

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

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Make

Finish

Create Playlist

Playlist No. 01

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

Editing a Playlist

You can edit a scene of the Playlist titles.

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

3Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting Playlist titles

appears.

5Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

6Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title.

“Erase”: Erases the selected Playlist title.

Select “OK” when asked for confirmation.

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

a Playlist title name (page 46).

“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit without

changing the actual recordings (see below).

“Title List”: Switches to the “Title

List(Original).”

7Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all of the

selected scenes.

“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and

end point of the selected scene. See

“Modifying a scene (Modify)” on page 87.

“Move”: Changes the scene order. See

“Moving a scene (Move)” on page 87.

“Add”: Allows you to add more scenes before

the selected scene. See “Adding a scene

(Add)” on page 88.

“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is

canceled. See “Erasing a scene (Erase)” on

page 88.

RWVR

SYSTEM

DVD

M/m/</,,

ENTER

HPLAY

xSTOP

XPAUSE

ORETURN

./>

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

Edit

Title List

10:10 AM

Playlist

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 32 >00:05:04

02 CH 96 >00:00:51

CH 32

10:10 AM

Nov/27/2004

03:25 PM

Edit Scene 10:10 AM

Playlist No.01Scene No.1 / 1

Play

Modify

Move

Add

Erase

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

DVD Editing

Modifying a scene (Modify)

You can change the start and end point of the

selected scene.

1After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

2Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

3Press ENTER at the starting point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the ending point.

“Change” is selected.

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

“End” and repeat step 3 or 4.

5Press ENTER.

The display returns to “Edit Scene” display.

The re-selected section is captured as a scene.

To modify other scenes, press ORETURN,

and repeat from step 1.

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Note

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

what you have set.

Moving a scene (Move)

You can change the scene order within the Playlist

title.

1After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

2Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

3Select a new location using </,.

4Press ENTER.

The selected scene moves to the new location.

To move other scenes press ORETURN,

and repeat from step 1.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

RWVR

Modify 10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

Change

Cancel

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Playlist No. 01

Modify 10:10 AM

Start

End

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Cancel

Scene No.01

Change

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Playlist No. 01

RWVR

Edit Scene 10:10 AM

Playlist No.01Scene No. 2 / 3

Play

Modify

Add

Erase

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

Edit Scene 10:10 AM

Playlist No.01Scene No. 3 / 3

Play

Modify

Add

Erase

02 00:04:20 03 00:00:10

01 00:00:34 Move

,continued

Adding a scene (Add)

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

1After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

2Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

3Press ENTER at the starting point.

You can use HPLAY, ,

./>, xSTOP and XPAUSE to find

the point.

“End” is selected.

4Press ENTER at the ending point.

“Add” is selected.

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

“End” and repeat step 3 or 4.

5Press ENTER.

The display returns to “Edit Scene” display.

The selected section is captured as a scene and

added before the selected scene.

To add other scenes, press ORETURN, and

repeat from step 1.

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Note

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

what you have set.

Erasing a scene (Erase)

You can erase a selected scene.

1After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

2Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

3Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected scene is erased.

To erase other scenes, press ORETURN,

and repeat from step 1.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

RWVR

Add 10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

Add

Cancel

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Playlist No. 01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00 Cancel

Scene No.01

Add

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Playlist No. 01

RWVR

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing from a Video to a

DVD

You can record (dub) VHS tape video and audio to

a disc. The audio switching and audio settings

must be made for both the VHS tape and the disc.

Using the TVIDEO button on the

recorder

1Insert a recordable disc.

2Insert a source tape.

3Press TVIDEO on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

Using the TV screen

1Insert a recordable disc.

2Insert a source tape.

3Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

4Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

5Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

6Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

RWVR

Video

+RW

M/m,

ENTER

REC MODE

xSTOP

SYSTEM

DVD

AUDIO

VIDEO

XPAUSE

HPLAY

TVIDEO

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

Edit

Title List

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

Edit

Title List

10:10 AM

Video --> DVD

DVD --> Video

,continued

7Select “Video t DVD,” and press ENTER.

The display for confirmation appears.

8Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

To select the recording mode

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, then

press REC MODE repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes on the TV screen as follows:

For more details about the recording mode, see

page 47.

To select the sound

1After step 2 above, press VIDEO to control

the VCR.

2Press HPLAY.

3Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the sound

you want.

For details, see page 80.

4Press XPAUSE.

5Follow the instructions above from step 3.

To stop dubbing

Press xSTOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop dubbing.

To play discs recorded with this recorder on

other DVD equipment

Finalize the disc. For details, see page 44.

zHints

• A black screen is recorded at the end of the dubbed disc,

but this is not a malfunction. When dubbing stops, there

may be some time difference between the tape and the

disc. In this case, a black (no signal) screen is recorded.

• You can switch the playback tape audio while dubbing.

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

counter value may differ slightly from the DVD

recording time.

• The audio output is the VHS playback audio.

Notes

• Dubbing is not possible in the following cases.

– When a non-recordable DVD is set.

– When using VHS software with copy guard

functions.

• Dubbing stops in the following cases.

– When the VHS tape is played back to the end and

stops.

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

– When the disc remaining time runs out.

• The System menu, TOOLS menu, and information

display are not displayed during dubbing.

• Copyrights

– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other

copyrighted material are solely for individual

enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited

under copyright law.

– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

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Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing from a DVD to a

Video

You can record (dub) DVD video and audio to a

VHS tape. However, note that when you record

copy-protected software to a tape, the video may

appear disrupted when you play back the tape.

Using the DVD t button on the

recorder

1Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

2Insert a source disc.

3Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

4Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select

a title.

5Start playing, and press xSTOP or

XPAUSE.

6Press DVD t on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

Using the TV screen

1Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

2Insert a source disc.

3Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

4Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select

a title.

5Start playing, and press xSTOP or

XPAUSE.

6Press SYSTEM MENU.

7Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

RWVR

Video

+RW

DVD

M/m,

ENTER

xSTOP

REC MODE

SYSTEM

VIDEO

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

XPAUSE

DVD

TITLE LIST

DVD t

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

Edit

Title List

10:10 AM

,continued

8Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

9Select “DVD t Video,” and press ENTER.

The display for confirmation appears.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

The disc’s menu may appear depending on the

disc when playback of a disc finishes. In this

case, press xSTOP to stop dubbing,

otherwise the disc’s menu is recorded until the

tape reaches its end.

To select the tape speed

Press VIDEO to control the VCR, then press REC

MODE repeatedly to select “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording time

three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play).

However, “SP” produces better picture and audio

quality.

To select the sound or language

After step 5 above, press AUDIO repeatedly to

select the sound you want, or press SUBTITLE

repeatedly to select the language you want. For

details, see page 59.

To stop dubbing

Press xSTOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop dubbing.

zHints

• You can switch the playback DVD audio while

dubbing.

• The brightness of the playback video may differ from

that during normal DVD playback.

• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the

VHS tape counter value.

• The audio being played back (main audio, sub audio,

etc.) is the dubbed audio.

Notes

• Dubbing is not possible when “Video” of “Progressive”

is set to “On” in the “Setup” display.

• Dubbing stops in the following cases.

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

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

– When the tape remaining time runs out.

• The System menu, TOOLS menu, and information

display are not displayed during dubbing.

• Copyrights

– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted

material are solely for individual enjoyment, and

other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright

law.

– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

Edit

Title List

10:10 AM

Video --> DVD

DVD --> Video

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Before DV 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 53.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the

i.LINK standard. You can connect any other

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

record digital signals.

Follow the instructions in “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 115.

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).

Note

When selecting DV input, lines appear on the screen.

This is not a malfunction. Connect a digital video camera

and display an image. These lines disappears.

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

format tape. Operation is straightforward because

the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape

for you – you do not need to operate your digital

video camera. Do the following to start using the

“DV Edit” functions of this recorder.

See the instruction manual supplied with the

digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes

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

signals.

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:

– your digital video camera does not work with this

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and

follow the instructions of “Recording from

Connected Equipment without a Timer” on page 56.

– 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.

• 16:9 images are recorded in 4:3 size.

DV IN

i.LINK cable

(not supplied)

To DV IN

VCR-DVD recorder

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

Dubbing from a DV Format

Tape to a DVD

You can record a DV 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

recorder’s remote control.

◆How chapters are created

The recorder divides the title in either 5 or 15-

minute intervals, according to the setting in “DVD

Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup (page 104).

1Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

2Press ZOPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

3Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front

panel display.

Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode

automatically.

To format in Video mode, see page 43.

4Insert the source DV format tape into your

digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, your digital

video camera must be set to video playback

mode.

5Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

“DV.”

6Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes on the TV screen as follows:

For more details about the recording mode,

see page 47.

7Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

8Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

RWVR

Video

+RW

REC MODE

INPUT

SELECT

ZOPEN/

SYSTEM

MENU M/m,

ENTER

ORETURN

DVD CH +/–

With the recording side facing down

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Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Setup

Title List

Easy Setup

Timer

10:10 AM

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

9Select “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.

Select “Stereo 2” if you have added a second

audio channel when recording with your

digital video camera.

Select “Stereo 1” or “Stereo 2,” and press

ENTER.

Press ORETURN twice.

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Select “DV Edit,” and press ENTER.

The display for recording and “DV Tape

Mode” appear.

If “DV Tape Mode” does not appear, check

the connection to your digital video camera.

Select z on the TV screen, and press

ENTER.

Starts recording the tape contents.

You can use m,x,X,y,H,M, and z

on the TV screen to search the point you want

to start recording.

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 recording

Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/–.

Notes

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

finalize the disc (page 44).

• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital

video equipment to the recorder.

• You cannot control the recorder using another device or

another recorder of the same model.

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

cassette memory onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV format tape with a sound track

that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies

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

unnatural sound will be output when playing back the

sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• 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).

• 16:9 images are recorded in 4:3 size.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

Audio

: Normal

: Standard

: On

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

Title list

: Main

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

Audio

: Normal

: Standard

: On

Title list

: Main

10:10 AM

Stereo 1

Stereo 2

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

Edit

Title List

10:10 AM

DV Tape Mode

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

By using the setup displays, you can make various

adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as

well as select a language for the subtitles.

The setup displays are used in the following way.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the

setup display settings, and not all of the functions

described may work.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Title List(Original)

Title List

10:10 AM

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Setup

Title List

Easy Setup

Timer

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

Video

: Standard

: Off

Title list

: 4:3 Pan Scan

: On

Timer

10:10 AM

Timer

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

Video

: Composite

: Off

Title list

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

10:10 AM

Settings and Adjustments

Some items display a dialog box that provides

further detailed settings.

Example: The following dialog box appears

when “Parental” in “Options” setup is

selected.

In this case, see “Parental” in “Language,

Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings

(Options)” on page 105.

5Select an option, and press ENTER.

The currently selected option is displayed

next to the setup item.

Example: when “16:9” is set.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Antenna Reception Setting

(Tuner Preset)

The “Tuner Preset” setup helps you to make tuner,

setting for the recorder.

Select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display. To

use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” on

page 96.

Note

You cannot presets channels for the 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.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset”

in the “Setup” display.

2Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.

“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

3Select an option, and press ENTER.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Enter the password.

Enter Password

Title list

Timer

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

Video

: Standard

: Off

Title list

: 16:9

: On

Timer

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Setup

Title List

Easy Setup

Timer

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Manual Set

3,4 Ch Out

Guide Channel Setup

Tuner Preset

: 3CH

Title list

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

Antenna

Cable

Timer

10:10 AM

,continued

4Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.

All receivable channels are preset in

numerical sequence.

Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manually.

If some channels could not be set using the Auto

Preset or Easy Setup function, you can set them

manually.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset”

in the “Setup” display.

2Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.

“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

3Select an option, and press ENTER.

4Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.

5Select the channel you want to preset/disable

using M/m or CH +/–, and press ENTER.

6Select “Add” or “Erase” using </,, and

press ENTER.

7To preset or disable another channel, repeat

steps 5 and 6.

3, 4 Ch Out

Set the RF output channel so that the TV can

receive the correct signal from the recorder.

For details, see page 19.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset”

in the “Setup” display.

2Select “3, 4 Ch Out,” and press ENTER.

“3CH”: when using channel 3 to receive the

recorder signal.

“4CH”: when using channel 4 to receive the

recorder signal.

3Select “3CH” or “4CH,” and press ENTER.

The confirmation messages will be displayed

for a while.

Guide Channel Setup

Sets up the guide channel number assigned to each

channel.

You need to set this correctly to make timer

recordings with the VCR Plus+ function. For

details, see page 32.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Searching for receivable channels: 3

Scanning... Please wait.

Auto Preset

Title list

Stop

Timer

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Manual Set

3,4 Ch Out

Guide Channel Setup

Tuner Preset

: 3CH

Title list

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

Antenna

Cable

Timer

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Select a channel:

Manual Set

Title list

Add Erase

Timer

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Manual Set

3,4 Ch Out

Guide Channel Setup

Tuner Preset

: 3 CH

Title list

: Cable

3CH

4CH

10:10 AM

Settings and Adjustments

Clock Setting (Clock Set)

The “Clock Set” setup helps you to make clock

setting for the recorder.

Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display. To use

the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” on

page 96.

Auto (Auto Clock Set)

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel

in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Clock Set” in

the “Setup” display.

2Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Clock Set CH,” “Time Zone,” or

“Daylight Saving” and press ENTER.

4Adjust 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

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.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Clock Set” in

the “Setup” display.

2Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.

3Press 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 numbers. The

day of the week is set automatically.

4Press ENTER to start the clock.

zHint

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

item to be changed, and select the numbers by pressing

M/m.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Clock Set CH

Time Zone

Daylight Saving

Auto

Title list

: Auto

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Select a channel:

Clock Set CH

Title list

Auto

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Hour Min

AM/PM

Month Day Year

Clock Set

Title list

00 AM12 :

01 01 2004 THU

10:10 AM

100

Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will adjust items related to the

image, such as size and color.

Choose the settings according to the type of TV,

tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Video,” and press ENTER.

The “Video” setup appears with the following

options. The default settings are underlined.

TV Type

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

standard or wide).

Note

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

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

Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video

signals output from the LINE OUT jacks

(page 18).

This setting is not effective when the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front

panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

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.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

TV Type

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

Video

: Standard

: Off

Title list

: 4:3 Pan Scan

: Off

10:10 AM

On Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture

appears too dark.

Off Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

Normally, select this.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

101

Settings and Adjustments

Picture control

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or

VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the

player 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.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Video Settings

(Video)” on page 100.

2Select “Progressive,” and press ENTER.

3Select “On,” and press ENTER.

4Follow 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 21.

3Select [OK] to test your video signal.

4If video signal appears OK, video

connection is complete.

5Press ENTER.

The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the

recorder lights up.

If picture is distorted, press ORETURN.

Check the connection (page 21).

zHint

The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing

XPAUSE on the recorder continuously for 5 seconds or

more, or selecting “Off” in step 3.

Note

If you select progressive signal 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.”

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.

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

Adjust Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”

“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/

</,.

102

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 23.

Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital” or

“DTS.”

If you connect a component that does not accept

the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no

sound) will come out from the speakers, and may

affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

• Dolby Digital Output (DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

Main Records only the main

sound.

SAP Records only the SAP

(Second Audio Program)

sound.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Tuner Audio

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

Audio

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

Title list

: Main

10:10 AM

D-PCM Select this when the recorder

is connected to an audio

component lacking a built-in

Dolby Digital decoder. You

can select whether the

signals conform to Dolby

Surround (Pro Logic) or not

by making adjustments to

the “Downmix” item in

“Audio” setup (page 103).

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.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Dolby Digital Output

DTS

Digital Out

Title list

: 4:3 Letter Box

: On

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

103

Settings and Adjustments

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two

channels when you play a DVD which has rear

sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby

Digital format. For details on the rear signal

components, see “Checking the Play Information

and Playing Time” on page 45. This function

affects the output of the following jacks:

– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks

– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital Output”

is set to “D-PCM” (page 102).

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs

only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned

down when playing a DVD that conforms to

“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the

following jacks:

– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks

– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital

Output” is set to “D-PCM” (page 102).

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Note

Select “Stereo 2” 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.

Dolby

Surround Normally select this

position.

Multi-channel audio signals

are output to two channels

for enjoying surround

sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals

are downmixed to two

channels for use with your

stereo.

Standard Normally select this

position.

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear

even if you turn the volume

down.

On Outputs audio signal during

FF1 fast-forward of a DVD

disc with Dolby Digital

sound tracks.

Off No sound is output during

FF1 fast-forward.

Stereo 1 Records original sound only.

Normally select this when

dubbing a DV format tape.

Stereo 2 Records additional audio

only.

Stereo Records stereo sound only.

Select this for discs other

than DVD-RWs (VR mode).

Main/Sub Records the two different

sound tracks on DVD-RWs

(VR mode). You can select

either sound track when

playing back the disc.

104

Recording and VCR Settings

(Features)

The “Features” setup allows you to change the

tape length, auto play and auto repeat 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 a

specified interval. The markings are inserted while

the recording is being made.

Note

Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the

actual interval may vary from the interval selected in

“DVD Auto Chapter.” The selected interval should only

be used as an approximation to create chapters.

VCR Function

Press ENTER, and select “Tape Length,” “Auto

Play,” and “Auto Repeat.”

◆ Tape Length

◆ Auto Play

◆ Auto Repeat

Synchro Recording

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

Timer

DVD Auto Chapter

VCR Function

Synchro Recording

Features

: to DVD

Title list

: 5 min

10:10 AM

T-120 When using a T-120 or shorter

length tape.

T-160 When using a T-160 length tape.

T-180 When using a T-180 or longer

length tape.

On To start playback automatically,

when you insert a tape with its

safety tab removed.

Off To turn off Auto play. You need

to press HPLAY to start

playback, even if you insert a tape

with its safety tab removed.

On To play back a tape repeatedly.

The VCR rewinds a tape to the

beginning and restarts playback

automatically.

Off To turn off Auto repeat.

to DVD Sets the recorder to record

programs from connected

equipment that has a timer

function (such as a satellite tuner)

to a DVD disc.

to Video Sets the recorder to record

programs from connected

equipment that has a timer

function (such as a satellite tuner)

to a VHS tape.

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Settings and Adjustments

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 VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track.

When you select “Original,” the language given

priority in the disc is selected.

◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on

the disc.

When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language

changes according to the language you selected

for the sound track.

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.

Parental (DVD VIDEO only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited

according to a predetermined level, such as the age

of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced

with different scenes.

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

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

Options

: Auto

: Mode3

Title list

10:10 AM Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Create the password.

Parental

Title list

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Confirm the password.

Parental

Title list

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Enter the password.

Parental

Title list

10:10 AM

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2Select “Password,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Password” are

displayed.

3Select “On,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.

The selection items for “Rating Level” are

displayed.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

5Select the level, and press ENTER.

The Parental setting is complete.

• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc,

set “Password” to “Off” in step 3.

• To change the password, select “Change

Password” in step 5, 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.

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental

Control function, playback cannot be limited on this

recorder.

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

Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this

case, enter your password, then change the level.

Front Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Command Mode

Changes the command mode of the recorder if

other DVD equipment is assigned the same

command mode. Be sure to match the

COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the

setting made here. For details, see “If you have a

Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or

Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder” on

page 29.

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 "/1 to turn off the recorder, and press

"/1 again to turn it on.

The “Easy Setup” display appears. Follow the

instructions for Easy Setup (page 30) from

step 5.

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Password

Rating Level

Change Password

Parental

Title list

: On

: Level 1 (Kids)

10:10 AM

Setup

Disc Setting

Edit

Timer

Password

Rating Level

Change Password

Parental

Title list

: On: Level 8 (Adults)

10:10 AM

Level 8 (Adults)

Level 7

Level 6

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1 (Kids)

Auto Adjusts automatically.

Bright Bright lighting.

Dimmer Low lighting. Turns off the

lighting when the power is

off.

Mode1 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts

with other DVD equipment.

Mode2 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts

with other DVD equipment.

Mode3 The default command mode

of the recorder.

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Settings and Adjustments

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the Easy Setup program.

1Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

3Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

4Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

5Follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 30) from step 5.

Follow the guide to make initial setting.

Easy Setup

Start Cancel

10:10 AM

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties

while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting

guide to help remedy the problem before

requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power does not turn on.

,Check that the AC power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

,Re-connect all connecting cords securely.

,The connecting cords are damaged.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 15).

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

“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder

appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 15) 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 101).

,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 101).

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

,Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup

(page 97).

,Select the correct source using the INPUT

SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV

program using the CH +/– buttons.

TV program pictures are distorted.

,Reorient the TV antenna.

,Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction

manual).

,Place the recorder and TV farther apart.

,Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables

farther apart.

,The RF cable is connected to the VHF/UHF

OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to

the VHF/UHF IN jack.

TV channels cannot be changed.

,The channel is disabled (page 98).

,A timer recording started, which changed the

channels.

The picture from equipment connected to the

recorder’s input jack does not appear on the

screen.

,If the equipment is connected to the LINE 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 in accordance

with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 100).

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Additional Information

The picture does not fill the screen, even

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

“Video” setup.

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

Sound

There is no sound.

,Re-connect all connections securely.

,The connecting cord is damaged.

,The input source setting on the amplifier or the

connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

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

slow motion, or pause mode.

,If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jacks, check the “Audio” setup

settings (page 102).

Sound is noisy.

,When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/

R) jacks (page 61).

The sound volume is low

,The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set

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

(page 103).

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 102). Select “SAP” to record

alternate audio programs.

,If you have connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio

track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) during

playback, set “Dolby Digital” in “Audio” setup

to “D-PCM” (page 102).

DVD Playback

The disc does not play.

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

labeled side facing up.

,The disc is not correctly inserted.

,Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on

for about half an hour until the moisture

evaporates.

,If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not

finalized (page 44).

The disc does not start playback from the

beginning.

,Resume play was activated (page 58).

,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.

The language for the sound track cannot be

changed.

,Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc

being played.

,The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

,Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

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110

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 59).

,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 player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO

format.

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

,The DATA CD is not recorded in 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.”

,Length or width of the image is more than

4,720 dots.

The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG

image album/file is not correctly displayed.

,The player can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as

asterisks.

DVD Recording/Timer recording/

Editing

The channel cannot be changed from the

channel you are recording.

,Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you

press zREC.

,Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from

the front panel display.

Nothing was recorded even though you set the

timer setting 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 51).

,There is no DVD inside the recorder.

,There is not enough disc space for the recording.

Recording does not stop immediately after you

press xSTOP.

,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 99).

,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 51).

,Disc space was not enough.

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Additional Information

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is

set.

,Insert a recordable disc (page 10).

,Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.

,You cannot record on a disc that already has 99

or more titles created.

,You cannot record on a protected disc (page 43).

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after

Synchro-Recording is set.

,Insert a recordable disc (page 10).

,Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.

,You cannot record on a disc that already has 99

or more titles created.

,You cannot record on a protected disc (page 43).

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.

VHS Playback

The playback picture does not appear on the TV

screen.

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

If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

The picture is not clear.

,Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/–

buttons.

,The video heads are dirty (see page 113). Clean

the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning

cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not

available in your area, have the heads cleaned at

your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee

will be charged). Do not use a commercially

available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may

damage the video heads.

,The video heads may have to be replaced.

Consult your local Sony dealer for more

information.

The picture rolls vertically during picture

search.

,Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or

monitor.

The picture has no sound.

,The tape is defective.

,If you made A/V connections, check the audio

cord connection.

VHS Recording

The channel cannot be changed from the

channel you are recording.

,Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

A TV program does not appear on the TV

screen.

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

If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

Select the correct source with the CH +/– or

INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel number

when recording TV programs; select “LINE1” or

“LINE2” when recording from other equipment.

TV reception is poor.

,Adjust the TV antenna.

The tape starts playing as soon as it is

inserted.

,The safety tab has been removed. To record on

this tape, cover the tab hole.

The tape is ejected when you press zREC.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

Nothing happens when you press zREC.

,Make sure the tape is not at its end.

VHS Timer recording

The timer does not operate.

,Check that the clock is set.

,Make sure a tape has been inserted.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

,Make sure the tape is not at its end.

,Make sure a program has been set for timer

recording.

,Make sure your timer settings are past the current

time.

,Check that the cable box is turned on.

,The clock stops if the VCR-DVD recorder is

disconnected from the wall outlet for more than

one minute. Reset the clock and timer.

,Turn the power off and unplug the AC power

cord.

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112

,The timer recording will not be activated if the

recorder is on at the preset time.

,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 70).

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is

set.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after

Synchro-Recording is set.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

VHS Others

A tape cannot be inserted.

,Check that a tape is not already in the tape

compartment.

Display

The clock has stopped.

,Set the clock again (page 99).

The c indicator is flashing.

,The disc does not have enough space.

,Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety

tab 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 26).

,Turn on the recorder.

,The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on

the recorder.

,Different command modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command

mode (page 29).

,Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO (page 27).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

,The same command mode is set for both the

Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or

Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder and

recorder. Set a different command mode for the

recorder (page 29).

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 58).

Control by AV mouse is not possible.

,Some satellite receivers may not support AV

mouse.

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Additional Information

Notes About This Recorder

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to

a warm location, or is placed in a very damp

room, moisture may condense on the lenses

inside the recorder. Should this occur, the

recorder may not operate properly. In this case,

remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on

for about half an hour until the moisture

evaporates.

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

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

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a

section with very low level inputs or no audio

signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged

when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft

cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent

solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,

scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or

benzine.

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 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.

On cleaning the VCR mechanism

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry,

soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a

mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of

solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video

heads

initial

contamination terminal

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Specifications

System

DVD recorder section

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

VCR section

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

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

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

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

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

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

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)

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 in total (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)

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

sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

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

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

COAXIAL, phono jack

Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, 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

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Additional Information

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

42 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 × 85 × 334 mm

(Approx. 17 × 3.4 × 131/4 inches)

Mass

Approx. 5.9 kg (Approx. 13.0 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.

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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 93.

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 93.

For details on precautions when connecting this

recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the

equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

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

DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Additional Information

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

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

similar names.

A"/1 (on/standby) button (30)

BDisc tray (37, 48, 57)

CA (open/close) button (37, 48, 57)

DDVD t button (91)

TVIDEO button (89)

ETape compartment (37, 67, 76)

FA (eject) button (76)

GzREC (record) button (38, 39, 48, 67)

Hm/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons

(59, 78)

IH (play) button (37, 57, 76)*

X (pause) button (48, 59, 67, 78)

x (stop) button (37, 48, 57, 67, 76, 89)

JSELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (37)

K (remote sensor) (26)

LFront panel display (45, 121)

MSYNCHRO REC indicator (53, 72)

NPROGRESSIVE indicator (21, 100)

OCHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons* (38,

39, 48, 67, 77)

PDV IN jack (93)

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

R) jacks (34)

*H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile dot. Use

the tactile dot as a reference.

,continued

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Remote for DVD

Buttons on the remote have the same function as

the buttons on the recorder if they have the same

or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next

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

DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV.

ATV/DVD·VIDEO switch (27)

BZOPEN/CLOSE button (37, 48, 57, 94)

CDVD button (37)

DNumber buttons (27, 52, 62)*

SET button (27)

ECLEAR button (52, 62)

FAUDIO button (59)*

SUBTITLE button (59)

GVCR Plus+ button (52)

HDISPLAY button (45, 50)

TIME/TEXT button (45)

IORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (42, 82)

JM/m/</,/ENTER button (30)

KORETURN button (30)

LTOP MENU button (57)

Mm/M (search) buttons (59)

N.PREV (previous)/NEXT >

buttons (59)

OREC MODE button (38, 48, 94)

P[TIMER] button (50)

QMARKER button (62)

RSEARCH button (62)

SSHUFFLE button (59)

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

the tactile dot as a reference.

Slide the cover.

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T?/1 (on/standby) button (30)

UCH +/– (channel) buttons* (38, 48)

VVOL (volume) +/– buttons (27)

WTV/VIDEO button (27)

XINPUT SELECT button (38, 48, 94)

YSURROUND button (59)

ZSYSTEM MENU button (40)

TITLE LIST button (42, 57, 82)

TOOLS button (41)

wj ZOOM button (59)

wk ANGLE button (59)

wl INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT

ADVANCE buttons (59)

e; MENU button (57)

ea HPLAY button* (37, 57, 83)

XPAUSE button (48, 59, 83)

xSTOP button (37, 48, 57, 83, 89)

es zREC (record) button (38, 48)

ed REPEAT button (59)

ef SYNCHRO REC button (53)

eg CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (84)

eh COMMAND MODE switch (DVD

COMBO 1, 2, 3) (29)

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

tactile dot as a reference.

Slide the cover.

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Remote for VIDEO

Buttons on the remote have the same function as

the buttons on the recorder if they have the same

or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next

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

DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV.

ATV/DVD·VIDEO switch (27)

BZOPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (76)

CNumber buttons (27, 71)*

SET button (27, 67)

DCLEAR button (71, 76)

EAUDIO button (80)*

FVCR Plus+ button (71)

GDISPLAY button (45, 69, 76)

TIME/TEXT button (45)

HSYSTEM MENU button (40)

IORETURN button (30)

Jm/M (search) buttons (78)

K.PREV (previous)/NEXT >

buttons (78)

LREC MODE button (39, 67)

M[TIMER] button (69)

N?/1 (on/standby) button (30)

OVIDEO button (37)

PCH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*

(39, 67, 77)

QVOL (volume) +/– buttons (27)

RTV/VIDEO button (27)

SINPUT SELECT button (39, 67)

TTOOLS button (41)

UM/m/</,/ENTER button (30)

V INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT

ADVANCE buttons (78)

WHPLAY button* (37, 76)

XPAUSE button (67, 78)

xSTOP button (37, 67, 76)

XzREC (record) button (39, 67)

YSYNCHRO REC button (72)

ZCOMMAND MODE switch (DVD

COMBO 1, 2, 3) (29)

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

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

Slide the cover.

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Front panel display

ADVD Playing/recording status

BDisc type*/recording format

CAudio signal indicators

DTV indicator

ESTEREO indicator (47, 67)

FSAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

(47)

GVIDEO Playing/recording status

HTape indicator

ITimer indicator

JDisplays the following (45):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/index number

• Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

• Channel

K (angle) indicator (59)

LDisc indicator

Rear panel

AS VIDEO OUT jack (20)

BDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/

OPTICAL) jacks (25)

CAUDIO OUT L/R jacks (25)

DCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

jacks (21)

ELINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks

(18, 23)

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

(35)

GVHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (15)

DVD RW VR VCD TV SAP VIDEO

STEREO

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDI O

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

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Glossary

Chapter (page 62)

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 48)

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 102)

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 102)

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 10)

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 10)

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 10)

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 10)

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 10)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving

pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.

The data capacity of a single-layer and single-

sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7

times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-

layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-

layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and

double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.

The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which

is a worldwide standard of digital compression

technology. The picture data is compressed to

about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD

also uses a variable rate coding technology that

changes the data to be allocated according to the

status of the picture. Audio information is

recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby

Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio

presence.

Furthermore, various advanced functions such as

the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental

Control functions are provided on the DVD.

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Additional Information

Interlace format (page 101)

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 81)

Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR

mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.

Playlist (page 81)

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 101)

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 62)

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 62)

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

a song).

DVD Audio/Subtitle

Language

Abbreviation Language

ARA Arabic

BUL Bulgarian

CHI Chinese

CRO Croatian

CZE Czech

DAN Danish

DEU German

ENG English

ESP Spanish

FIN Finish

FRA French

GRE Greek

HUN Hungarian

IDN Indonesian

IND Hindi

ISL Icelandic

ITA Italian

IWR Hebrew

JPN Japanese

KOR Korean

MAL Malay

NLD Dutch

NOR Norwegian

POL Polish

POR Portuguese

RUS Russian

SVE Swedish

THA Thai

TUR Turkish

VIE Vietnamese

ZAF Afrikaans

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Index

Words in quotations appear in

the on-screen displays.

Numerics

16:9 31,100

“3, 4 Ch Out” 19,98

4:3 Letter Box 31,100

4:3 Pan Scan 31,100

“A-B Erase” 83

“Add” 86,88

ANGLE 59

Antenna 17

AUDIO 59,80

“Audio” 105

Audio cords 23

“Audio DRC” 103

Audio settings 102

Auto Clock Set 99

“Auto Play” 104

“Auto Preset” 97

“Auto Repeat” 104

Batteries 26

“Black Level” 100

Bookmark 62

Cable box 16,17

Chapter 122

CHAPTER ERASE 84

CHAPTER MARK 84

Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings (Timer List) 55,

Child Lock 58

Cleaning discs 113

Cleaning the video heads 111

CLEAR 52,62,71,76

“Clock Set CH” 99

Clock Set settings 99

“Command Mode” 29,106

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connecting

the antenna cable 15

to your AV/amplifier

(receiver) 23

to your TV 18

Controlling TVs with the

remote 27

Copy protection 48,122

Copy-Free 48

Copy-Never 48

Copy-Once 48

Counter 76

CPRM 10

“Create Playlist” 85

Creating chapters 50,84

“Daylight Saving” 99

“Del” 55,74

“Digital Out” 102

“Disc Finalize” 44

“Disc Format” 43

“Disc Menu” 105

“Disc Name” 43

“Disc Protect” 43

Disc settings 43

Disc types 10

Display

front panel display 121

On-screen display 40

Setup Display 96

Dolby Digital 31,102,122

“Downmix” 103

DTS 32,61,102,122

“Dubbing” 89,92

“DV Audio Input” 95,103

“DV Edit” 95

“DVD Auto Chapter” 104

DVD Editing 81

DVD VIDEO 122

DVD+R 10

DVD+RW 122

DVD-R 122

DVD-RW 122

Easy Setup 107

“Edit” 55,74

“Edit Playlist” 86

“Edit Scene” 86

Enter characters 46

EP mode 67

“Erase” 83,86

“Erase All Titles” 43

“Factory Setting” 106

Fast forward 60,78

Fast reverse 60,78

Feature settings 104

Finalizing 44

Formatting 43

“Front Display” 106

Front panel 117

Front panel display 45,121

“Guide Channel Setup” 33,

Handling discs 113

INPUT SELECT 48,67,94

INSTANT ADVANCE 60,

INSTANT REPLAY 60,78

Interlace format 123

JPEG image files 64

“Language” 105

Language code 123

LINE 1 IN 35

LINE 2 IN 34

“Line Audio Input” 53,56

125

Manual Clock Set 99

“Manual Set” 98

MARKER 62

MENU 57

Top menu 57

“Modify” 86

“Move” 86

MP3 audio tracks 63

NEXT 60,78

Number buttons 27,52, 62,

On-screen display

Setup Display 96

Sub-menu 41

System Menu 40

TOOLS menu 41

On-Screen Menus 40

Options settings 105

Original 42,123

ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 42,

“OSD” language 30,105

“Parental” 105

Parental Control 58

Parts and controls 117

PAUSE 49,60,68,78

PBC 57

“Picture control” 101

PLAY 57,76

Play mode 45

Playable discs 12

Playback 57,76

MP3 audio tracks 63

Repeat Play 61

Resume Play 58

Shuffle Play 60

Slow-motion play 59

Playlist 42,84,123

Power cord 26

PREV 60,78

“Progressive” 101

Progressive format 123

“Protect” 83

Quick Timer 49,68

Rear panel 121

REC 49,67

REC MODE 49,67

Recording 47,67

recordable discs 10

recording format 10

recording mode 47

tape speed 67

while watching another

program 49,

Recording mode 47

Recording time 47,50

Region code 13

Remaining time 69

Remote 26,118

REPEAT 61

Repeat A-B Play 58

Resetting 107

Resume Play 58

Rotate 65

Safety tab 68

SAP (Second Audio Program)

47,67

Satellite receiver 16

“Scan Audio” 61,103

SEARCH 62

Searching

for a blank space 79

for “Chapter” 62

for the counter 0 point 79

for “Title” 62

for “Track” 62

Scan and Play 80

Time Search 62

Setting the VCR Plus+

channels 32

Settings 96

Setup Display 96

SHUFFLE 60

Slide show 65

SP mode 67

Stereo programs 47,67

STOP 49,57,68,76

Sub-menu 41

SUBTITLE 59

“Subtitle” 105

SURROUND 60

SYNCHRO REC 54,73

“Synchro Recording” 54,73,

104

System Menu 40

“Tape Length” 104

Tape speed 67

“Time Zone” 99

TIME/TEXT 45

TIMER 51,70

Timer List 55,74

Timer recording 50,69

check/change/cancel 55,

manual setting 50,69

VCR Plus+ system 52,

Title 123

TITLE LIST 42,57,82

Title List 42

“Title Name” 83,86

TOOLS 41

TOP MENU 57

Track 123

TRACKING 77

Tracking adjustment 77

Troubleshooting 108

“Tuner Audio” 102

Tuner Preset 31

Tuner Preset settings 97

“TV Type” 100

TV/DVD·VIDEO 27

TV/VIDEO 49,68

126

“Unfinalize” 44

Unrecordable pictures 48

“VCR Function” 104

VCR Plus+ 32, 52, 71

Video mode 10

Video settings 100

VR mode 10

ZOOM 59

Zoom 65

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