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© 2005 Sony Corporation
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GXD310
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Important
Information
Should you experience a problem with
this recorder, please refer to the trouble
shooting section on page 88.
If you are unable to rectify the problem,
contact the Sony Customer Information
Centre on
08705 111 999
(Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm)
Please ensure you have the
following information available
before calling the helpline:
Notes:
You can check the signal strength
and signal quality using the menu
system of this recorder.
Page 75 explains how to display the
main menu on screen, and page 78
explains how to obtain the signal
strength display.
The serial number and the model
number are located on the rear of the
recorder.
This recorder is only designed for use
in the United Kingdom.
Compliance with digital terrestrial
TV broadcast standards in other
countries is not guaranteed.
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 mains lead must only be changed
at a qualified service shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the laser
protective housing inisde the
enclosure.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with or mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service
station.
Precautions
This unit operates on 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
Date of purchase:
Serial number:
Model number:
Post code:
Detailed fault
description:
Signal strength
and signal
quality:
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Precautions
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set out
in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter than 3 metres.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains) 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 (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
Place the recorder in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up in the recorder.
Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might block
the ventilation holes.
Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf or
similar unit.
Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to be
operated in a horizontal position
only.
Keep the recorder and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave ovens,
or large loudspeakers.
Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
On recording
Note that the contents of the
recording cannot be compensated for
under any and all conditions,
including conditions that may arise
due to a malfunction of this unit.
Make trial recordings before making
the actual recording.
Copyrights
Television programmes, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials may
be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programmes 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.
About this manual
In this manual “disc” is used as a
general reference for the DVDs, or
CDs unless otherwise specified by
the text or illustrations.
Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the remote. You can
also use the controls on the recorder
if they have the same or similar
names as those on the remote.
The on-screen display illustrations
used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
The explanations regarding DVDs in
this manual refer to DVDs created on
this recorder. The explanations do
not apply to DVDs that are created
on other recorders and played back
on this recorder.
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.
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Table of Contents
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the PROGRESSIVE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Controlling TVs with the remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote. . . . . . . . . 20
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to the LINE 3 jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Checking the disc status while recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Checking the playing/remaining time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder
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Guide to Digital Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Viewing a list of available channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Viewing programmes related to a specific category.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Displaying the programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Viewing a digital text service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting digital text from other channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting a favourite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Moving to a different favourite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Watching or listening to a favourite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Timer Recording (Standard/EPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting the timer manually (Standard). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording TV programmes using the EPG application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using the Quick Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting the recording picture quality and size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Creating chapters in a title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (EPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recording from connected equipment without a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjusting the picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Adjusting the sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording
(Chasing Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)61
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Searching by title number or time code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Selecting an MP3 album or track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Selecting a JPEG album or image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs . . . . . . . . 68
Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Erasing all titles on the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Creating chapters manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Moving a Playlist title (Change Order) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Clock and Language Settings (Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Digital TV settings (DTV Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Parental Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Technical Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Parental Control (Password) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Digital TV Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder
Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages
Quick access to recorded titles
– Title List
,
“3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on
page 29
Play the beginning of a title
while it is being recorded
– Chasing Playback
,
“Playing from the beginning of the programme you are
recording (Chasing Playback)” on page 61
Watching one title while
recording another
– Simultaneous Rec and Play
,
“Playing a previous recording while making another
(Simultaneous Rec and Play)” on page 61
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
R
-
R
-
RWVR
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
R
-
R
VCD
CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD
Editing Compatible media and reference pages
Creating your own programme
– Playlist
,
“Creating and Editing a Playlist” on page 71
-
RWVR
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
8
Quick Guide to Disc Types
Usable disc versions (as of March 2005)
8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
with CPRM
*1
)
16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1)
2.4x-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
and “DVD-R” are trademarks.
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
*2
This logo applies to 4x and 6x speed DVD-RW discs.
Recordable and playable discs
Type Disc Logo
Icon used in
this manual
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other DVD
players (finalising)
DVD+RW
Automatically
formatted in +VR
mode
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalised)
DVD-
RW
VR
mode
Format in VR mode
(page 26)
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalisation
unnecessary)
Video
mode
Format in Video mode
(page 26)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
(page 36)
DVD+R
Automatically
formatted
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
(page 36)
DVD+R DL
DVD-R
Automatically
formatted
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
(page 36)
+
RW
*2
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
R
-
R
9
Discs that cannot be recorded on
8 cm discs
DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)
*3
Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ.
*4
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
Recording Features Editing Features
Rewrite
(page 45)
Auto
Chapter
(page 83)
Manual
Chapter
(page 71)
Record
16:9 sizes
(page 50)
Change
title name
(page 68)
Delete
title
(page 70)
A-B Erase
(page 69)
Playlist
(page 71)
Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes No Yes
*3
Yes Yes No No
No Yes No No Yes Yes
*4
No No
No Yes No Yes
*3
Yes Yes
*4
No No
,continued
10
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.
Discs that cannot be played
•PHOTO CDs
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not
recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do
not contain MP3 or JPEG files
Data part of CD-Extras
DVD-ROMs that do not contain JPEG files or
are not in DVD Video format
DVD Audio discs
DVD-RAMs
HD layer on Super Audio CDs
DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
(page 11)
DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video
Recording format)
Playable discs
Type Disc Logo
Icon used
in this
manual
Characteristics
DVD VIDEO
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented
VIDEO CD
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO
CD/Super VIDEO CD format
CD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased
DATA DVD
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files
DATA CD
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3
audio tracks or JPEG image files
8 cm DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-R
——
8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R
recorded with a DVD video camera.
(Still images recorded with a DVD video
camera cannot be played.)
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
11
Maximum recordable number of titles
* The maximum length for each title is eight hours.
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) labelled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this
recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by region code.”
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
b 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 finalised. 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 26). Note that the disc’s contents will be
erased after reformatting.
You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs.
It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, 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.
You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs
(Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that are made on
other DVD equipment.
If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
You may not be able to record on some recordable
discs, depending on the disc.
Disc Number of titles*
DVD-RW/DVD-R 99
DVD+RW/DVD+R 49
DVD+R DL 49
ALL
RDR–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
12
Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.
b Notes
Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)
Mains lead (1)
Aerial cable (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
13
Hookups and Settings
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach
“Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 18.
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the
recorder.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial
cable.
AERIAL
~ AC IN
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/
C
B
Y
P
R/
C
R
LINE
2
OUT
LINE
4
IN
LINE 1
-
TV
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
LINE 3
AERIAL
IN
OUT
DVD recorder
TV
to AERIAL OUT
to AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
14
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.
A Connecting to a SCART input jack
When you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in “Easy Setup” (page 22), use a SCART cord that
conforms to the selected signal.
B Connecting to a video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
D Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and set
“Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 79). Then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” on page 16.
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
INPUT
S VIDEO
PR/CR
PB/CB
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AERIAL
~ AC IN
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/
C
B
Y
P
R/
C
R
LINE
2
OUT
LINE
4
IN
LINE 1
-
TV
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
LINE 3
C
B
D
A
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(red) (blue)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
: Signal flow
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)
SCART cord (not supplied)
To i LINE 1 – TV
DVD recorder
TV
15
Hookups and Settings
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the picture size, see page 79.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3 jack on the
recorder (page 23).
b Notes
Do not connect more than one type of video cord
between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the
connections B and C.
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you start playback. If
necessary, press t TV/VIDEO to return the input to
the TV.
For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a
SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your
TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.
If you connect this recorder to a TV with
SMARTLINK, set “Line1 Output” to “Video” in “Easy
Setup.”
If the connected TV (or other connected
equipment such as a set top box) complies with
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link
*3
,
MEGALOGIC
*1
, EASYLINK
*2
,
CINEMALINK
*2
, Q-Link
*3
, EURO VIEW
LINK
*4
, or T-V LINK
*5
, this recorder
automatically runs the SMARTLINK function
after you complete the connection pattern A on
page 14 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up
when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on
your TV (page 28).
One Touch Play
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback
with one touch of the H (play) button
(page 57).
One Touch Menu
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV
to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title
List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST
button (page 57).
One Touch Timer
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV
to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer
programming menu with one touch of the
[TIMER] button (page 47).
Automatic Power Off
The recorder will turn off automatically if the
recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.
One Touch EPG
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV
to the recorder’s channel, and display the
Electronic Programme Guide screen with one
touch of the (GUIDE) button on the remote
(page 38).
EPG Title Download
The recorder will automatically download and
set the title of the programme being recorded
from LINE 1 according to the title name
displayed in the EPG of the connected TV or
STB..
*1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig
Corporation.
*2
“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks
of Philips Corporation.
*3
“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation.
*4
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba
Corporation.
*5
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
z Hint
SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment
having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and
Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV or other
equipment.
b Notes
The SMARTLINK features are available only when
“Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.
The SMARTLINK features are not available for
devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3
jack.
The SMARTLINK features are not available when
“Power Save” is set to “On” (page 86).
Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
About the SMARTLINK features
(for SCART connections only)
,continued
16
By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can
select the signal format in which the recorder
outputs video signals: interlace or progressive.
1 Connect the recorder using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern
D on page 14).
2 Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to
“On” (page 79).
3 Press the PROGRESSIVE button.
“PROGRESSIVE” appears in the front panel
display when the recorder outputs progressive
signals.
Progressive
Select this when:
your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
the TV is connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select progressive signal
output when either of the above conditions is not
met.
Interlace
Set to this position when:
your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
your TV is connected to jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE 2
OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO)).
z Hint
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are
watching (page 80).
Using the PROGRESSIVE button
17
Hookups and Settings
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,
or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
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. You can
enjoy the following surround effects (page 60).
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night
B Connecting to a digital audio input jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
*1
Digital, DTS
*2
, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input
jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch)
surround effects.
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 14).
AERIAL
~ AC IN
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/
C
B
Y
P
R/
C
R
LINE
2
OUT
LINE
4
IN
LINE 1
-
TV
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
LINE 3
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
LINE
2
OUT
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
B
A
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
(red)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
: Signal flow
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Rear (L)
DVD recorder
(white)
(yellow)*
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
[Speakers]
to coaxial
digital input
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
or
Centre
to optical
digital input
,continued
18
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected components.
b Notes
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the
LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This
will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s
speakers.
In the connection A, do not connect the LINE IN (R-
AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to
your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This
will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s
speakers.
In the connection B, after you have completed the
connection, make the appropriate settings under
“Audio Connection” in “Easy Setup” (page 22).
Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from
your speakers.
With the connection B, the surround sound effects of
this recorder cannot be used.
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Step 5: Connecting the
Mains Lead
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN
terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder
and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains.
After you connect the mains lead, you must wait
for a short while before operating the
recorder. You can operate the recorder once the
front panel display lights up and the recorder
enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the mains
lead after all connections are complete.
~ AC IN
to mains
to AC IN
1
2
19
Hookups and Settings
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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.
b Notes
If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, change the command mode number
for this recorder (page 21).
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.
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your
TV.
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.
b 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.
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2 Hold down [/1.
3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
“Code numbers of controllable TVs”
below) using the number buttons.
Controlling TVs with the remote
123
456
789
0
TV/DVD switch
[/1
2 +/–
Number
buttons, SET,
-/--
t TV/DVD
PROG +/–
,continued
20
4 Release [/1.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the
remote performs the following:
* If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s
programme position, press -/-- followed by the
number buttons for two-digit numbers.
To operate the t TV/DVD button
(for SCART connections only)
When the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, the
t TV/DVD button switches between the
recorder and the last input source selected on the
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using
this button.
When you connect the recorder to the TV via the
SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to
the recorder automatically when you start
playback. To watch another source, press the
t TV/DVD button to switch the TV’s input
source.
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.
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
2 Hold down [/1, and enter the
manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
3 Release [/1.
The 2 (volume) +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD switch to TV.
z Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above
and enter the code number 90 (default).
Buttons Operations
[/1 Turns your TV on or off
2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of
your TV
PROG +/– Selects the programme
position on your TV
t TV/DVD Switches your TV’s
input source
Number buttons
and SET, -/--*
Selects the programme
position on your TV
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 01 (default)
Aiwa 01 (default)
Grundig 11
Hitachi 23, 24, 72
Loewe 06, 45
Nokia 15, 16, 69, 73
Panasonic 17, 49
Philips 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72
Saba 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
Samsung 06, 22, 23, 71, 72
Sanyo 25
Sharp 29
Telefunken 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
Thomson 12, 13, 43, 74, 75
Toshiba 38
LG 06
JVC 33
Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the
remote
Manufacturer Code number
123
456
789
0
TV/DVD
switch
[/1
2 +/–
Number buttons
21
Hookups and Settings
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2,
or DVD3), and press ENTER.
6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
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
If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder
123
456
789
0
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m,
ENTER
COMMAND
MODE
switch
O RETURN
Check that the command mode switch on the
remote is set to the default setting of DVD3
before you try to change the command mode for
the recorder. If the command mode for the remote
is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you may be
unable to operate this recorder.
SETUP
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Clock
Language
SETUP
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Format DVD-RW :
Dimmer :
Power Save :
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
VR
Normal
Off
On
DVD3
SETUP
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Format DVD-RW :
Dimmer :
Power Save :
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
VR
Normal
Off
On
DVD3
DVD1
DVD3
DVD2
,continued
22
Step 7: Easy Setup
Make the basic adjustments by following the on-
screen instructions in “Easy Setup.
1 Turn on the recorder and switch the input
selector on your TV so that the signal from
the recorder appears on your TV screen.
The message about the initial settings appears.
If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu
to run “Easy Setup” function (“Settings and
Adjustments” on page 74).
2 Press ENTER.
Follow the on-screen instructions to make the
following settings.
Auto Tune
The recorder will automatically capture and
store the available TV and Radio channels.
Clock
The recorder will automatically search for a
clock signal. If a clock signal cannot be found,
set the clock manually using
</M/m/,, and
press ENTER.
TV Type
If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.”
If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3
Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan”
(stretch to fit). This will determine how
“wide-screen” images are displayed on your
TV.
Component Out
If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jack, select “On.”
Line1 Output
To output video signals, select “Video.”
To output S video signals, select “S Video.”
To output RGB signals, select “RGB.”
Select “Video” to enjoy the SMARTLINK
features.
If you set “Component Out” to “On,” you
cannot select “RGB.”
Audio Connection
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT” and set the
digital output signal (page 82).
3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
“Easy Setup” is finished.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
z Hints
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio
decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 82).
If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page 87).
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ENTER
O RETURN
PROG +/–
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Hookups and Settings
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device
to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 55.
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3 jack of this recorder.
b Notes
Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3 jack.
When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the t TV/
VIDEO button on the remote.
If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.
Connecting to the LINE 3 jack
AERIAL
~ AC IN
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/
C
B
Y
P
R/
C
R
LINE
2
OUT
LINE
4
IN
LINE 1
-
TV
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
LINE 3
TV
DVD recorder
to i LINE 1 – TV
VCR
to i LINE 3
SCART cord (not supplied)
to SCART input
VCRDVD recorder TV
VCR DVD recorder TV
Line input 1
Line input 2
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Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 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.
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect only the L (MONO) and VIDEO input jacks
on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.
b 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.
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks
AERIAL
~ AC IN
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/
C
B
Y
P
R/
C
R
LINE
2
OUT
LINE
4
IN
LINE 1
-
TV
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
LINE 3
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
AUDIO
LR
VIDEO
VCR, etc.
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE 2 IN
DVD recorder (front)
: Signal flow
(rear)
to LINE 4 IN
VCR, etc.
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Hookups and Settings
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3 jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains
lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the
LINE 3 jack, and set “Line3 Input” of “Scart
Setting” to “Video/RGB” in “Video” setup
(page 80). Note that this connection and setup
disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to
use the SMARTLINK function with a compatible
set top box, see the instructions supplied with the
set top box.
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function
This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-
Recording function. See “Recording from
connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)”
on page 54.
Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video”
setup (page 80) according to the specifications of
your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s
instructions for more information.
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to
connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE
3 jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting”
according to the specifications of the VCR
SCART jack on your satellite tuner.
b Notes
Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners.
For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
tuner.
AERIAL
~ AC IN
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/
C
B
Y
P
R/
C
R
LINE
2
OUT
LINE
4
IN
LINE 1
-
TV
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
LINE 3
TV
to SCART input
SCART cord
(not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
to i LINE 1 – TV to i LINE 3
DVD recorder
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Seven Basic Operations
— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder
1. Inserting and Formatting
a DVD Disc (Disc Info)
1 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on
the disc tray.
2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.
New discs are automatically formatted when
inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-format
a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank
disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording
format (VR mode or Video mode) according to
your needs (page 8).
1 Insert a disc.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
2 Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
The TOOLS menu displays options
applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc
protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings
during recording), or multiple items on a list
menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
Inserting a Disc
+
R
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
DATA DVD
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With the recording/playing side facing down
Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info)
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
RW
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</M/m/,,
ENTER
Close
Play
Record
Rec Settings
Disc Info
Options for the disc or picture
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3 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu
until “Disc Info” is selected, and press
ENTER.
Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is
inserted.
1 “Disc Name”
2 “Media”: Disc type
3 “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-
RW only)
4
“On”/“Off”: Indicates whether
protection is set (DVD-RW in VR mode
only)
5 “Title no.”: Total number of titles
6 “Date”: Dates of when the oldest and the
most recent titles were recorded
7 “Continuous Rem. Time”/“Remainder”
(approximate)
The remaining recording time in each of the
recording modes
Disc space bar
Remaining disc space/total disc space
8 Disc setting buttons
“Disc Name(page 35)
“Protect Disc” (page 35)
“Finalise”/“Unfinalise” (page 36)
“Erase All” (page 70)
“Format”
Available settings differ depending on the
disc type.
4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
For DVD-RWs, select “VR” or “Video,” and
press ENTER.
All contents on the disc are erased.
z Hints
By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have
been finalised.
For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can
check free space and title location on the disc using the
Disc Map display (page 70).
b Note
On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1
billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc
space.
Format
Disc Name
Disc Information
DiscName Movie
Media DVD-RW Format VR
Title no. 2
Date Off
13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005
HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M
LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M
SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M
2. 3 / 4. 7
Remainder
Close
Erase All
Finalise
Protect Disc
Original 3 / Playlist
GB
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2. Recording a Programme
This section introduces the basic operation to
record the current TV programme to a disc
(DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer
recordings, see page 45.
1 Insert a recordable DVD.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position or input source you want to
record.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display on
the TV screen changes as follows:
For more details about the recording mode,
see page 45.
4 Press z REC.
Recording starts.
Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of
continuous recording or when the DVD is full.
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote
control cover.
Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to
stop recording.
To pause recording
Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote
control cover.
To restart recording, press the button again.
To watch another TV programme while
recording
If your TV is connected to the LINE 1 – TV jack,
set your TV to the TV input using the t TV/
DVD button and select the programme you want
to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE
OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set
the TV to TV input using the t TV/DVD button
(page 19).
TV Direct Rec
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can
easily record what you are watching on your TV.
When the TV is turned on or in standby mode,
press
z REC. The recorder automatically turns on
and starts recording what you are watching on the
TV.
z Hint
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV.
b Notes
If “TV” appears in the front panel display, you cannot
turn off the TV or change the programme position
during TV Direct Rec. To turn off the function, set “TV
Direct Rec” to “Off” in “Features” setup (page 83).
After pressing
z REC, it may take a short while to
start recording.
You cannot change the recording mode while
recording or during recording pause.
If there is a power failure, the programme you are
recording may be erased.
To use the TV Direct Rec function, you must first set
the recorder’s clock correctly.
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
-
R
+
R
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REC MODE
x REC STOP
z REC
t TV/DVD
X REC PAUSE
DISPLAY
HQ SPHSP
LSP
SEP EPSLP
LP
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You can check the recording information such as
recording time or disc type.
Press DISPLAY twice during recording.
The recording information appears.
A Disc type/format
B Recording status
C Recording mode
D Recording time
Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
3. Playing the Recorded
Programme (Title List)
To play a recorded title, select the title from the
Title List.
1 Insert a DVD.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
Playback starts automatically depending on
the disc.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
To show the extended Title List, press
TOOLS to select “Display List,” and press
ENTER.
Checking the disc status while
recording
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
-
R
+
R
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H/X/x
M/m,
ENTER
TITLE LIST
/
m/M
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Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example:
DVD-RW in VR mode)
Extended Title List
A Disc type:
Displays the title type (Original or Playlist)
for DVD-RWs (VR mode).
B Disc space (remainder/total)
C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name, and
recording date. Title size is shown in the
Thumbnail title list.
z (red): Indicates that the title is currently
being recorded.
: Indicates the protected title.
D Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the
list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.
E Title’s thumbnail picture
The still images for each title are displayed.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
The sub-menu displays options applicable
only to selected item. The displayed options
differ depending on the model, situation, and
disc type.
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
To stop playback
Press x.
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
Press / while the list display is turned on.
Each time you press / , the entire Title List
changes to the previous/next page of titles.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show Original or
Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
TOOLS to select either “Original” or “Playlist,”
and press ENTER.
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
mode)” on page 67.
To change the title order (Sort)
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
TOOLS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m to select
the item, and press ENTER.
12
11
10
9
AAB
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
GB4.3 / 4.7
World Sports
Mystery
Tr av e l
28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP GB0.9
DEF
AAB
GHI
Tennis
26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP
25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP
19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP
Wed
Tu e
Wed
Fri
GB0.3
GB0.8
GB0.6
m
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
Tennis 28.10
26.10
25.10
19.10
17.10
15.10
14.10
13.10
Fri
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
Thu
Fri
Sat
Mon
Wed
Tu e
Wed
Weather
News
Nature
Family
World Sports
Mystery
Tr av e l
4.3 / 4.7GB
Order Sorted
By Date in order of when the titles were
recorded. The title that is recorded
most recently is listed at the top.
By Title in alphabetical order.
By Number in order of recorded title number.
GB4.3 / 4.7
World Sports
Mystery
Tr av e l
Tennis
Wed
Tu e
Wed
Fri
AAB
12
11
10
9
(0H30M) LSP GB0.9
DEF
AAB
GHI
(0H30M) SEP
(1H00M) SLP
(1H00M) SEP
GB0.3
GB0.8
GB0.6
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
Close
Set Thumbnail
A-B Erase
Delete Chapter
Visual Search
Title Name
Protect
Erase
Play Beginning
Play
28.10. 2005 13:00
26.10. 2005 20:00
25.10. 2005 9:00
19.10. 2005 20:00
Sub-menu
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To change a title thumbnail picture
(Thumbnail) (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail
picture shown in the Title List menu.
1 Press TITLE LIST in stop mode.
2 Select a title whose thumbnail picture you
want to change, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Set Thumbnail,” and press ENTER.
The selected title starts to play in the
background.
4 While watching the playback picture, press
H, X, or m/M to select the scene you
want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press
ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail
picture.
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
z Hints
After recording, the first scene of the recording (the
title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.
You can select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu.
b Notes
The title names may not appear for DVDs created on
other DVD recorders.
The letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with
*
.”
It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to
be displayed.
After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to
the first scene of the recording (title).
4. Displaying the Playing
Time and Play Information
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also,
you can check the disc name recorded on the
DVD/CD.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Display 1 t Display 2 t Display off
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
Display 1
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
A Title number/name
(Shows either track number, track name,
scene number, or file name for CDs, VIDEO
CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)
+
R
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
DATA DVD
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DISPLAY
Title
2/0
Angle
1
3(5)
1 : DolbyDigitalEnglish
,continued
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B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs
( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.),
or playback data for DATA DVDs and
DATA CDs
C The current selected function or audio
setting (appears only temporarily)
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
D The current selected angle
Display 2
Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)
A Disc type
*1
/format (page 8)
B Title type (
only appears for Playlists)
(page 67)
C Play mode
D Recording mode (page 45)
E Playing status bar
*2
F Title number (chapter number
*3
) (page 62)
(Shows either track number, scene number,
album number
*3
, or file number for CDs,
VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)
G Album name appears for CDs with CD text,
DATA DVDs or DATA CDs when you
press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
H Playing time (remaining time
*3
)
*1
Displays Super VIDEO CDs as “SVCD,” DATA CDs
as “CD” and DATA DVDs as “DVD.”
*2
Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, and
DATA CDs.
*3
Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
z Hints
If “DTS” is set to “Off” in “Audio” setup, the DTS
track selection option will not appear on the screen
even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 82).
When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in
“Options” setup (page 86), playback information
automatically appears when the recorder is turned on,
etc.
b Note
The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are
replaced with “*.”
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 disc type or
playing status.
Front panel display
Example: When playing a DVD
3/2.11 : English DolbyDigital
R
ear
(L/R)
Front (L/R) + Centre LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Checking the playing/remaining
time
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the current
chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
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Example: When playing a VIDEO CD
Example: When playing a CD
Track playing time and the current track/index number
m
Remaining time of the current track
m
Playing time of the disc
m
Remaining time of the disc
m
CD text (when available)
Example: When playing an MP3 audio track
Playing time and number of the current track
m
Current album number
Example: When viewing a JPEG image
Current file number and total number of files in the
current album
m
Current album number and total number of albums
b Notes
The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s
text, such as the disc name.
The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are
replaced with “*.”
Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed
correctly.
5. Changing the Name of a
Recorded Programme
You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering
characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a
title or disc name, but the actual number of
characters displayed in the menus such as the Title
List will vary. The steps below explain how to
change the name of the recorded programme.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears.
4 Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to
the right of the screen and select “A
(upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or
“Symbol,” and press ENTER.
The characters of the selected type are
displayed.
Playing time and number of the current
scene or track
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ENTER
Number
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TITLE LIST
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34
5 Press </M/m/, to select the character
you want to enter, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears at the top of
the display.
Example: Input Title Name
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the
remaining characters.
To erase a character, move the cursor to the
right of the character at the input row. Select
“Back” and press ENTER.
To insert a character, move the cursor to the
right of the point where you want to insert the
character. Select the character and press
ENTER.
To erase all of the characters, select “Clear
All” and press ENTER.
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.
To use the number buttons
You can also use the number buttons to enter
characters.
1 In step 5 above, press a number button
repeatedly to select a character.
Example:
Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”
Press the number 3 button three times to enter
“F.”
2 Press SET and select the next character.
3 Select “Finish” and press ENTER.
z Hints
You can erase all displayed characters by pressing and
holding CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.
You can switch between “A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-
case), or “Symbol” even if you press INPUT SELECT.
"A"
Cancel
Finish
Space
Clear All
Back
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Input Title Name
Symbol
"a"
Cancel
Finish
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Input Title Name
-
c
f
"A"
Symbol
"a"
Space
Clear All
Back
Input row
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6. Labelling and Protecting
a Disc
You can execute options effective for the entire
disc using the Disc Information display.
1 Insert a disc.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-
RW (VR mode).
3 Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER.
Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name”
display (page 33).
b Note
You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name.
The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on
other DVD equipment.
1 Insert a disc.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.
To cancel the protection
Select “Don’t Protect” in step 4.
z Hint
You can set protection for individual titles (page 68).
Labelling a disc
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</M/m/,,
ENTER
+
RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
-
R
+
R
Off
Format
Disc Name
Disc Information
DiscName
Media DVD-RW Format VR
Title no. / Playlist 2
2. 3 / 4. 7
Close
Erase All
Finalise
HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M
LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M
SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M
Remainder
Date
13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005
Original 3
GB
Protect Disc
Protecting a disc
-
RWVR
Off
Format
Disc Name
Disc Information
DiscName
Media DVD-RW Format VR
Title no. / Playlist 2
2. 3 / 4. 7
Close
Erase All
Finalise
HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M
LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M
SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M
Remainder
Date
13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005
Original 3
GB
Protect Disc
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7. Playing the Disc on Other
DVD Equipment (Finalise)
Finalising is necessary when you play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalise 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 finalising, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
1 Insert a disc.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
3 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.
The display shows the approximate time
required for finalising and asks for
confirmation.
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalising the disc.
z Hint
You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not.
If you cannot select “Finalise” in step 3 above, the disc
has already been finalised.
b Notes
Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or
the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalised.
The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc if it
was recorded on another recorder.
Discs are automatically finalised when
removed from the recorder. However,
you may need to finalise the disc for
certain DVD equipment, or if the
recording time is short. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalising.
Finalising 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
finalise the disc, especially if the
recording time is short. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalising.
Finalising is necessary when playing on
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalising, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to record
on it again, unfinalise or reformat the
disc (page 26). However, if you reformat
the disc, all recorded contents will be
erased.
Finalising is necessary when playing on
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalising, you cannot edit or
record on the disc.
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ENTER
Finalise
About xx min. is needed for finalise this disc.
OK Cancel
This operation cannot be aborted.
Do you still wish to proceed?
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Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder
For DVD-RWs (Video mode)
DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalised
to prohibit additional recording or editing can be
unfinalised to allow further recording or editing.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalised with other DVD
equipment, “This disc was finalised. Unfinalise
it.” may appear.
b Note
The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalised on another recorder.
1 Insert a disc.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts unfinalising the disc.
Unfinalising may take several minutes.
Unfinalising a disc
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Guide to Digital Services
b
Note
Digital Services availability depends on the broadcaster.
Digital Services are not instantly available when the
recorder is first turned on.
EPG (Electronic Programme
Guide)
The EPG provides a quick and easy way to:
View a complete list of all available channels.
View a channel list related to a chosen category.
Set a programme to be recorded (page 48).
1 Press the button to display the EPG.
This display consists of an information box
and a ten channel programme list covering a
two hour period.
Example of EPG Display:
A Indicates the TV or Radio mode. The Radio
mode is indicated by a Radio icon
B Indicates the Local Channel Number and
the Channel name of the programme that is
currently highlighted in the list
C Indicates the currently highlighted
programme and allows you to move around
the list
D Channel name
E Indicates the currently viewed programme
F Indicates if a timer recording is associated
with the event (page 48)
G Coloured Control buttons
H Truncated programme title in case the name
is too long to be displayed in the cell
I Event bar (e.g. Indicates a timer recording
has been set during this time)
J Time slot
K Icon tray. Depending on the channel and
programme settings some icons may appear
in the display:
: Either the channel or the programme is
locked (page 75)
: Timer event icons (page 49)
L Indicates the current time and date
Viewing a list of available
channels
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Coloured
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/
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EFF News
Channel J
HGF
NCE 5
DDE News
Live from Prague
No Event Information
No Event Information
Opening...
John's...
EFF
News
Weather
No Event Information
City
DDE News
Foreign Markets - Mor...
Hobbies and Interests
Family
Houses
DDE News
No Event...
Fabulous...
EFF
News
Tennis
NCE News
Drive in ...
No Event...
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040 DDE NEWS 15
10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00
All Programmes
Thu 27 Oct 10:32
Category 30 min View + 24H
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Guide to Digital Services
2 Press the </M/m/, buttons or enter a
channel number using the number buttons
to move around the list.
If you press the , button after highlighting
the last programme on the right, the schedule
for the next two hours is displayed (depending
on availability from the broadcaster).
3 Press the GREEN button to toggle the
display between the 2 hours schedule
viewing (half hour time slots) and the 30
minutes schedule viewing (15 minutes
time slots).
4 Press the / buttons to display the
previous/next ten channels.
5 Press the BLUE/YELLOW buttons to view
the next or previous 24 hours programme
schedule.
6 Select a programme you wish to view.
Once highlighted, press the ENTER button.
The full screen dialog appears with the
description of the programme displayed in the
information box.
7 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER
to view the programme.
z Hint
The time range can be moved up to 8 days from the
current time.
This feature allows you to search for programmes
related to a particular topic.
For example, if you select ‘News’ from the
category pop-up list, then only programmes
related to News will be shown in the EPG.
b Note
The category of each programme is determined by the
broadcaster.
1 Press the button to display the EPG.
2 Press the RED button. The category pop-up
list appears.
3 Press the M/m buttons to highlight the
category you want, then press the ENTER
button.
The chosen category is displayed in a title bar
at the top of the EPG display and only
programmes related to that category will be
shown in the list.
DDE NEWS 15
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EFF News
Channel J
HGF
NCE 5
DDE News
Live from Prague
No Event Information
No Event Information
Opening...
John's...
EFF
News
Weather
No Event Information
City
DDE News
Foreign Markets - Mor...
Hobbies and Interests
Family
Houses
DDE News
No Event...
Fabulous...
EFF
News
Tennis
NCE News
Drive in ...
No Event...
Thu 27 Oct
040 DDE NEWS 15
10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00
All Programmes
Thu 27 Oct 10:32
Category 30 min View + 24H
Viewing programmes related to a
specific category.
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O RETURN
/
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EFF News
Channel J
HGF
NCE 5
DDE News
Live from Prague
No Event Information
No Event Information
Opening...
John's...
EFF
News
Weather
No Event Information
City
DDE News
Foreign Markets - Mor...
Hobbies and Interests
Family
Houses
DDE News
No Event...
Fabulous...
EFF
News
Tennis
NCE News
Drive in ...
No Event...
Thu 27 Oct
040 DDE NEWS 15
10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00
All Programmes
Thu 27 Oct 10:32
Back
All Programmes
Favourite List 1
Favourite List 2
Favourite List 3
Favourite List 4
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Some examples of category types are as
follows:
All Programmes: This gives a complete
channel list.
Favourite List 1: Displays the favourite
channels you have stored in the Favourite list
1 folder (page 42).
Films: Displays movies available for viewing.
News: Displays all news channels.
Entertainment: Displays all entertainment
channels.
Sports: Displays all sports channels.
Kids: Displays all children’s channels.
Music: Displays all music channels.
4 Press the M/m buttons to highlight a
current time broadcasted programme you
wish to view, then press the ENTER button.
The sub menu appears with the description of
the programme displayed in the information
box.
5 Select “View Channel,”and press ENTER
to view the programme.
To scroll the Category display by page (Page
mode)
Press / while the Category display is
turned on to change to the previous/next Category
page.
z Hint
In Step 4 above, the EPG application also allows you to
set a timer recording, see page 48 for more details.
Programme information
The programme information display provides a
quick and easy way to:
View descriptions of the programmes being
broadcast now and next on the current channel.
View descriptions of the programmes being
broadcast now and next on the other channels.
Switch between TV and RADIO channels.
1 Press the button to display the
programme information screen.
The Information display appears showing a
description of the current programme on view.
2 Press the </, buttons to toggle the
display between a description of the
current programme and the next
programme on that channel.
Displaying the programme
information
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ENTER
Number
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O RETURN
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TV/RADIO
/
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EFF News
Channel J
040
051
001
005
007
012
023
032
Information
Thu 27 Oct 10:32
001 DDE NEWS 15 Current Event
DDE News 10:30-11:00
News with reports from Britain an arround the world.
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Guide to Digital Services
3 Press the M/m buttons or enter a channel
number using the number buttons to
display programme information on other
channels.
4 Press the TV/RADIO button to switch
between the TV and Radio channels
5 When viewing information for the currently
highlighted channel, press the ENTER
button to exit the information display and
view the programme.
To scroll the Information display by page
(Page mode)
Press / while the Information display is
turned on to change to the previous/next page.
z Hint
Press while the Information screen is turned on to
toggle only the channels registered in the latest displayed
Favourite List, see “Moving to a different favourite list”
on page 43.
Viewing a digital text
service
Many digital TV channels broadcast information
via their text service. This digital service includes
high quality digital text and graphics along with
advanced navigation options. Additionally, this
recorder has access to dedicated text channels
transmitted by the broadcasters.
b Note
The appearance, content and navigation methods of all
digital text services are decided by the broadcaster.
1 Select a dedicated channel that is
broadcasting digital text.
If you do not know the number of a dedicated
digital text channel, you can use the
‘Electronic Programme Guide’ by pressing
the button to find one (page 38).
2 Once the text page is displayed (this may
take some time), follow the on-screen
instructions to obtain your required
selection.
On some pages the TV programme may also
be displayed on the text screen. On-screen
instructions will inform you how to change
the displayed programme.
Selecting digital text from
dedicated digital teletext
channels
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ENTER
Coloured
control
buttons
PROG +/–
Number
buttons, SET
CLEAR
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42
3 If you are instructed to press ‘OK’ or
‘Select’ when viewing the text pages,
press the ENTER button.
4 When you have finished viewing the text
service, follow the on screen instructions,
or press the PROG +/- button to exit.
Digital text services may also be available on
other digital channels. This is sometimes indicated
by a small symbol on your TV screen,
superimposed on the programme you are
watching.
1 Select a channel.
2 Press the (Text) button or RED button or
the button indicated on screen by the
broadcaster.
3 Once the text information is displayed, you
can access required information by using
the </M/m/, buttons, the coloured
buttons and/or the numbered buttons on
the remote control.
If you are instructed to press ‘OK’ or ‘Select’
when viewing the text pages, press the
ENTER button on your remote control.
4 When you have finished viewing the text
service displays, follow the on screen
instructions, or press the PROG +/- button
to exit.
Favourites
The Favourite application gives you the option to:
Store your favourite channels into one of four
TV or four Radio lists.
Add or delete channels to the Favourites List.
Quickly display a favourite channel on screen.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu Display appears.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER.
Selecting digital text from other
channels
Setting a favourite list
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MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Coloured
control
buttons
Number
buttons, SET
O RETURN
CLEAR
TV/RADIO
SETUP
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Favourites
Parental Lock
Tuning
Technical information
43
Guide to Digital Services
4 Select “Favourites,” and press ENTER
The DTV Settings- Favourites List 1 display
appears.
This display shows all the TV or Radio
channels available to you.
5 Press the TV/RADIO button to display
either your favourite TV or favourite Radio
channels at any time.
The Radio mode is indicated by the presence
of a Radio icon in the Favourite List panel.
6 Press the M/m buttons or enter a channel
number to highlight a channel you want to
add as a favourite, then press the ENTER
button.
If you do not wish to choose from one of the
five channels in the display, press the RED or
GREEN button to view the previous or next
five channels available.
Deleting a favourite channel
A channel selected as a favourite is identified by
an icon
next to the programme number.
In Step 6 above press the M/m buttons to highlight
the channel you want to delete from your
Favourite List, then press ENTER: the icon
next to the programme number disappears.
z Hints
Press the BLUE button to view the list showing only
your favourite channels.
Press the BLUE button once again when you wish to
return to the previous favourite channel setting display.
1 While a Favourite List is displayed, press
repeatedly the YELLOW button on the
remote control until the favourite list you
want to view is displayed.
2 To add a channel to this new list, press the
M/m buttons to highlight the channel you
wish to add and press the ENTER button.
3 When you have stored all your favourite
channels, press the RETURN button
repeatedly to come back to normal
operation.
1 While in normal operation mode, press
the button on the remote control.
A Favourite List display appears.
Favourites List 1
Page Up Page Down Next List Show Fav
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
Favourites List 1
Page Up Page Down Next List Show Fav
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
Moving to a different favourite list
Watching or listening to a
favourite channel
Favourites List 3
Page Up Page Down Next List Show Fav
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
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Each favourite list is represented by a
coloured button.
2 Press the TV/RADIO button to display
either your favourite TV or favourite Radio
channels at any time.
The Radio mode is indicated by the presence
of a Radio icon in the Favourite List panel.
3 Press the coloured button on the remote
control that represents the desired list to
be displayed.
4 Press the M/m button to highlight the
channel you wish to view or listen to, then
press the ENTER button.
To scroll the Favourite List display by page
(Page mode)
Press / while the Favourite List display is
turned on to change to the previous/next page.
z Hint
If you wish, the currently viewed channel can be added
to the favourite list. Simply press the coloured button
indicated in the display to add it to the list.
Index
The Index application is an easy way to display a
scrollable list of all the tuned channels, including
your favourites channel lists, and allows one of
these to be selected.
1 While in normal operation mode, press the
ENTER button on the remote control.
The Index display appears.
2
Press the TV/RADIO button to display either
the TV or the Radio channels at any time.
The Radio mode is indicated by the presence
of a Radio icon in the Index panel.
3 Press the coloured buttons on the remote
control if you wish to display your
Favourites Lists.
4 Press the M/m buttons to highlight the
desired channel, then press the ENTER
button to exit the index menu and view the
selected channel.
To scroll the Index display by page (Page mode)
Press / while the Index display is turned
on to change to the previous/next page.
NCE
Live from Prague
J9
No Event Information
CMY
Opening
AAC
News
NCE 1
Weather
001
003
010
022
025
10:12 - 12:00
09:35 - 10:45
10:00 - 11:00
10:10 - 10:50
10:30 - 10:37
040 DDE NEWS 15
Favourite List 1
Thu 27 Oct 10:32
Add to List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
CMY
Opening
010 10:00 - 11:00
Indicates the currently viewed channel
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/
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Live from Prague
J9
No Event Information
CMY
Opening
AAC
News
NCE 1
Weather
001
003
010
022
025
10:12 - 12:00
09:35 - 10:45
10:00 - 11:00
10:10 - 10:50
10:30 - 10:37
040 DDE NEWS 15
Channel List
Thu 27 Oct 10:32
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
CMY
Opening
010 10:00 - 11:00
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Timer Recording
Timer Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
This recorder can record on various discs. Select
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
Check that the disc has enough available space
for the recording (page 26). For DVD+RWs, and
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
erasing titles (page 70).
Adjust the recording picture quality and picture
size if necessary (page 50).
z Hint
Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder
without affecting the recording even after recording
starts.
b Notes
If any digital teletext is operated while recording, it’s
contents will be recorded on the disc.
If the subtitles are displayed while recording, they will
be recorded on the disc.
To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment,
finalise the disc (page 36).
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has eight different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a
possible choice. Note that recording times in the
following table are approximate and the actual
times may differ. Note also that the maximum
continuous recording time for a single title is eight
hours. Contents beyond this time will not be
recorded.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer).
b Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a
programme or video source of low picture quality
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder.
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,
the recorder continues to record but only a blank,
grey coloured screen will be recorded.
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
compatible equipment (page 8).
Recording mode
Recording
mode
Recording time (hours)
DVD DVD+R DL*
HQ (High quality) 1 1 hr.48 min.
HSP R 1hr.30min. 2hr.42min.
SP (Standard mode) 2 3 hr.37 min.
LSP r 2hr.30min. 4hr.31min.
LP r 35hr.25min.
EP r 47hr.14min.
SLP r 6 10 hr.51 min.
SEP (Long
duration)
8 14 hr.28 min.
Unrecordable pictures
Copy control
signals
Recordable discs
Copy-Free
Copy-Once (CPRM*)
Copy-Never None (a blank screen is
recorded)
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Timer Recording (Standard/
EPG)
You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes
up to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and EPG method.
Standard: Set the date, time, and programme
position of the programme manually.
EPG: Set a programme to be recorded based on
the information provided by the EPG (Electronic
Programme Guide) (page 48). This method
allows you to set the timer up to 8 days from the
current time (depending on programme
availability from the broadcaster).
1 Press [TIMER].
2 Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
“Date”: Sets the date.
The item changes as follows:
Today y Tomorrow y …… y Thu
28.10 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday)
y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat
(Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to
Saturday) y Today
“Start”: Sets the start time.
“Stop”: Sets the stop time.
“Source”: Selects the input source as follows:
TV y Line (External input) y Radio y
TV
“Prog.”: Selects the TV/Radio programme
position or input line.
“Mode”: Selects the recording mode
(page 45).
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The Timer List (page 52) appears. The
TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front
panel and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the
recorder before the timer recording starts.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
Rec Mode Adjust
If there is not enough available disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the
recording mode to enable the entire programme to
be recorded. This function is normally set to “On.”
To cancel this function, press TOOLS while the
Timer List is displayed. Select “Rec Mode
Adjust” and press ENTER. Select “Off” and press
ENTER.
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
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TOOLS
Timer - Standard
Set the timer manually.
Cancel
OK
Details
Date
To day
Source ModeProg.Start
:
Stop
:
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Timer Recording
If the timer settings overlap
Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.
To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The
programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished (page 53).
To cancel the overlapped setting, select “Cancel.”
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer
Settings (Timer List)” on page 52.
To extend the recording duration time while
recording
1 Press TOOLS during recording to select
“Extend Rec,” and press ENTER.
2 Press M/m to select the duration time.
You can set the duration in increments of 10
minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
3 Select “OK” and press ENTER.
One Touch Timer
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can
easily display the timer programming menu.
When the TV is turned on or in standby mode,
press [TIMER]. The recorder automatically turns
on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder.
The Timer programming menu appears.
z Hint
You can play the recorded programme by selecting the
programme title in the Title List.
b Notes
If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on
the screen, change the disc, or make available space for
the recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 70).
Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the
timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be
made.
To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
function (page 54).
Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it
overlaps with a programme that has priority. “ ” will
appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List.
Check the priority order of the settings.
Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a programme that has priority.
The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer
recording. It does not function with Quick Timer or
Synchro Rec.
Timer
These timer settings overlap.
Wed 21:00-22:00 AAB SP
Wed
29.10
29.10 20:30-22:00 DEF SP
OK Cancel
Do you want to continue?
Extend Rec. Time
Set the timer extend function.
Wed
OK
Cancel
Extend Time
Off
Mode:SP
28.9 10:00-11:30 AAB
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The EPG application is a feature that simplifies
setting the timer. Just select the programme you
wish to record in the EPG display. The date, time,
and channel of that programme are set
automatically.
1 Insert a recordable disc.
2 Press the button to display the EPG.
3 Press the </M/m/, buttons or enter a
channel number using the number buttons
to move around the list.
To know more about the navigation options in
the EPG application, see page 38.
4 Select a current time TV/radio broadcast or
a future programme you wish to record.
Once highlighted, press the ENTER button.
The sub menu appears with the description of
the programme displayed in the information
box.
In case is displayed: Indicates that the
programme is age limited (page 75).
5 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
The Timer setting confirmation display
appears
“Modify,” allows you to adjust the timer
setting, see page 52.
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
In case of a current TV/radio broadcast timer
setting, your recorder will immediately start
recording.
In case of a future programme timer setting,
you can see that an event bar and a new icon
appears in the EPG display indicating that a
timer event is associated to that programme.
Your recorder will automatically begin
recording when the programme starts.
Recording TV programmes using
the EPG application
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Channel J
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Live from Prague
No Event Information
No Event Information
Opening...
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EFF
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Timer Recording
Some examples of timer event icon types
are as follows:
(red): Indicates the programme is set as
timer and whole programme can be recorded.
(grey): Indicates the programme is set as
timer but only a part of the programme can be
recorded. (e.g. because of timer setting
overlap).
(red): Indicates the programme is now
recording.
To scroll the EPG display by page (Page mode)
Press / while the EPG display is turned on
to display the previous/next ten channels.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
If the timer settings overlap
See page 47.
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer
Settings (EPG)” (page 51).
z Hint
The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer
method (page 46).
b Notes
It is not possible to extend the recording duration time
of the timer recording set using the EPG application
timer setting.
This recorder is featured with an EPG timer auto extend
functionality that allows EPG timer recordings to be
made in case of broadcast early start (before the
scheduled start time) or broadcast late finishing (after
the scheduled end time).
The EPG programme start and end time are determined
by the broadcaster.
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30-minute
increments. The maximum duration is six hours.
The time counter decreases minute by minute to
0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power
does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder
during recording, the recorder continues to record
until the time counter runs out.
Note that the Quick Timer function does not work
if “TV Direct Rec” is set to “On” in “Features”
setup (page 83).
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
Using the Quick Timer function
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00
(normal recording)
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You can adjust the recording picture quality and
picture size.
1 Before recording starts, press TOOLS to
select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.
2 Select the item you want to adjust, and
press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
Example: Rec NR
“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for
the desired recording time and picture quality.
For more information, see “Recording mode”
on page 45.
“Line Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size
of the programme to be recorded.
4:3: Sets the picture size to 4:3.
16:9 (default): Sets the picture size to 16:9
(wide mode).
This function works with DVD-Rs and DVD-
RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode
is set to HQ, HSP, SP
, or LSP. For all other
recording modes, the screen size is fixed at
“4:3.”
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture
size is recorded regardless of the setting. For
example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the
disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “Line
Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.
For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is
fixed at “4:3.”
“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise
contained in the video signal.
“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
Press M/m to select the item you want to
adjust, then press ENTER.
Contrast: Changes the contrast.
Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.
Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.
3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and
press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
“Rec NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 (strong)
“Rec Video Equalizer”:
Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0
~ 3 (strong)
Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)
Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0
~ 3 (deep)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.
b Notes
If one programme contains two picture sizes, the
selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal
cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.
Remnants of images may appear on your screen when
using “Rec NR.”
Adjusting the recording picture
quality and size
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The recorder can automatically divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks
during recording. To disable this function, set
“Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off”
(page 83).
When recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode)
The recorder detects changes in the picture and
sound and automatically inserts chapter marks.
You can also insert and erase chapter marks
manually (page 71).
When recording on other recordable discs
Chapter marks are inserted at approximately 6-
minute intervals during recording.
Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer Settings
(EPG)
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the EPG menu.
1 Press the button to display the EPG.
A timer setting can be identified thanks to the
event bar and the timer event icon displayed in
the EPG screen. For details, see page 48.
2 Press the </M/m/, buttons to select a
future timer event you want to check/
change/cancel. Once highlighted, press
the ENTER button.
The Event Action menu appears.
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3 Press the M/m buttons to select the
options. Once highlighted, press the
ENTER button.
The sub menu appears:
“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select
an item using </, and adjust using M/m.
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
b Note
If you set “Record every” to an other option than “Off”,
then your EPG timer recording will be converted into a
standard timer recording: the timer event icon disappears
from the EPG display.
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK”
and press ENTER.
“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped
settings.
Select “Close” to return to the EPG screen.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2
and 3 above.
Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer Settings
(Timer List)
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the Timer List.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER.
The Timer List appears.
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
: Indicates that the setting is overlapped by
another setting.
(green): Indicates the setting can be
recorded.
z
(red): Indicates the setting currently being
recorded.
a
(grey): Indicates that the setting cannot be
recorded in the selected recording mode.
When all of the timer settings do not fit on the
list, scroll bar appears.
To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.
Modify
Modify the timer setting.
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3 Select the timer setting you want to check/
change/cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Modify”: Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust using
M/m.
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped
settings.
Select “Close” to return to the Timer List.
“Info”: Displays the timer setting information
box along with the disc space required to
record the whole programme (according to the
selected recording mode).
Press O RETURN to come back to the
Timer List.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3
and 4 above.
When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished.
When the recordings start at the same time
The programme that is set last has priority. In this
example, timer setting B is set after A, so the first
part of timer setting A will not be recorded.
When the end time of one recording and the
start time of another are the same
After finishing the previous recording, the other
recording may be delayed.
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
Press / while the list display is turned on.
Each time you press
/ , the entire Timer
List changes to the previous/next page of timer
settings.
To turn off the Timer List
Press TIMER LIST or O RETURN.
z Hint
While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for
the current recording, but you can extend the recording
duration of the recording time (page 47).
b Notes
Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a programme that has priority.
Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it
overlaps with a programme that has priority. “ will
appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List.
Check the priority order of the settings.
Modify
Modify the timer setting.
OK
Cancel
Details
Date
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Source ModeProg.Start
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Recording From Connected
Equipment
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programmes from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 3 jack of the recorder
(page 25).
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3 jack.
1 Insert a recordable DVD.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
“L3” in the front panel display.
3 Select the line input audio when recording
a bilingual programme on the DVD-RWs
(VR mode).
Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,”
and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,
and press ENTER.
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
page 45.
5 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time of the programme you want to
record, and turn it off.
6 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 x REC STOP or SYNCHRO REC.
To cancel Synchro Rec
Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder
turns off.
b Notes
The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the programme 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 74) does
not work.
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equipment with a timer (Synchro
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If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording
and another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a
Synchro Rec programme, the programme that
starts first has priority and the second programme
starts recording only after the first programme has
finished.
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see
“Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on
page 23.
1 Insert a recordable DVD.
See “Inserting a Disc” (page 26).
2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input
source according to the connection you
made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
3 Select the line input audio when recording
a bilingual programme on the DVD-RWs
(VR mode).
Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,”
and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,”
and press ENTER.
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
page 45.
5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to
record pause.
6 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
7 At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on
this recorder and the pause or play button
on the connected equipment.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this
recorder.
z Hint
You can adjust the settings for the recording picture
before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture
quality and size” on page 50.
b Notes
When recording a video game image, the screen may
not be clear.
Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy
guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder
continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded.
Recording from connected
equipment without a timer
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Erasing and Editing
Erasing and Editing
Before Editing
This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc
type in the front panel display, and select the
option available for your disc (page 8).
b Notes
You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc
or a timer recording starts while editing.
DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be
edited on this recorder.
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you
have two options for DVD-RWs (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:
Labelling a title (page 68).
Setting protection against erasure (page 68).
Erasing a title (page 68).
Erasing multiple titles (page 70).
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 69).
Erasing all titles on the disc (page 70).
Erasing a chapter (page 69).
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 football tournament on a DVD-RW
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the
goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want
to keep the original recording.
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene
order within the Playlist title (“Creating and
Editing a Playlist” on page 71).
The advanced edit functions available for Playlist
titles are:
Labelling a title (page 68).
Erasing a title (page 68).
Erasing multiple titles (page 70).
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 69).
Rearranging the title order (page 72).
Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 73).
Combining multiple titles into one title
(page 72).
Erasing a chapter (page 69).
z Hint
You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List
(Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original).
To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOLS while a Title
List is displayed, and select “Original” orPlaylist.”
b Notes
The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for
playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist
title, the original title cannot be erased.
If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary
titles.
Edit options for DVD-RWs
(VR mode)
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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 68).
Labelling a title (page 68).
Erasing a title (page 68).
Erasing multiple titles (page 70).
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
(DVD+RWs only) (page 69).
Erasing all titles on the disc (page 70).
Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)
(DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode)
only) (page 70).
b Notes
When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing
before finalising the disc. You cannot edit a finalised
disc.
The available disc space does not increase even when
you erase titles for DVD+Rs and DVD-Rs.
If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary
titles.
Erasing and Editing a Title
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit the DVD-RWs
(VR mode) without changing the original
recordings, create a Playlist title (page 71).
1 Press TITLE LIST.
For DVD-RWs in VR mode, press TOOLS
and select “Original” or “Playlist” from the
TOOLS menu to switch the Title Lists, if
necessary.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select 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 33).
“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s
thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List
(page 31).
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
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“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title
(page 69).
“Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the
title while viewing thumbnails (see below).
z Hints
You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 70), or
erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 70).
You can automatically erase titles that have already
played.
You can label or re-label DVDs (page 35).
b Note
DVD-RW (VR mode) playlist titles cannot be protected.
Thumbnails are displayed for each chapter. You
can easily select and erase a section in a title.
Note that erasing a chapter cannot be undone.
1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a
Title,” select “Delete Chapter,” and press
ENTER.
2 Select a thumbnail of the chapter using
</,, and press ENTER.
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
To erase multiple chapters, repeat step 2.
To reset all selections, select “Reset All.”
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
4 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase
it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be
undone.
1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a
Title,” select “A-B Erase” and press
ENTER.
The display for setting point A appears.
To return to the beginning of the title, press
X and then press ..
2 Select point A by pressing m/M, and
press ENTER.
The display for setting point B appears.
3 Select point B by pressing m/M, and
press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
To reset either point A or B, select “Change
A” or “Change B,” and go to step 2 or 3.
To preview the title without scenes to be
erased, select “Preview” (except for
DVD+RWs).
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased, and the display asks
whether to erase another scene.
To continue, select “Yes,” and repeat from
step 2.
To finish, select “No.”
z Hint
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.
Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)
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b Notes
Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you erase a section of a title.
Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly
different from the points you selected.
You can select and erase more than one title at one
time using the TOOLS menu.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Press TOOLS to select “Erase Titles,” and
press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles to be erased
appears.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box next to
the selected title.
To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
To clear all of check marks, select “Reset
All.”
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you
want to erase.
5 When you finish selecting titles, select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
The list of the titles to be erased appears for
confirmation.
To change the selection, select “Change,
and repeat from step 3.
6 Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The titles are erased.
1 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
2 Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
All titles on the disc are erased (except the
protected titles).
When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW
(Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest
open space and records there. Before you start,
check the disc status by using Disc Map, and erase
titles to create a space large enough for the
recording.
1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.
2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Map,” and
press ENTER.
The “Disc Map” display appears.
To check the open space, select the space by
pressing </,.
•When
b or B appears on either side of the
screen, you can scroll sideways by pressing
</,.
Erasing multiple titles (Erase
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Select the titles to erase.
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3 Select a title by pressing </,, and
press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles to be erased
appears.
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
To erase more titles, repeat step 3.
4 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected titles are erased, freeing up disc
space.
To change the selection, select “Change.”
You can manually insert a chapter mark at any
point you like during playback or recording.
Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you
want to divide the title into chapters.
Each time you press the button, “Marking...”
appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and
right of the mark become separate chapters.
To erase chapter marks
You can combine two chapters by erasing the
chapter mark during playback.
Press
./> to search for a chapter number, and
while displaying the chapter containing the
chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER
MARK ERASE.
The current chapter combines with the previous
chapter.
b Note
To insert a chapter mark manually during recording, set
“Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off.”
Creating and Editing a
Playlist
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without
changing the actual recordings. You can create up
to 97 Playlist titles.
b Note
Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you
will be unable to erase or edit the original titles.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Press TOOLS to select “Create Playlist,”
and press ENTER.
3 Select the title you want to include in the
Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
“Capture”: Adds a section of the title to the
Playlist title as one scene.
“Capture All”: Adds the entire title to the
Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the
title, go to step 8.
4 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the start point (IN)
appears. The title starts to play in the
background.
To return to the beginning of the title, press
X and then press ..
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5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,
and press ENTER.
The display for setting the end point (OUT)
appears, and the title continues to play in the
background.
6 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,
and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
To reset the IN or OUT point, select “Change
IN” or “Change OUT” and repeat step 5 or 6.
To view the selected scene, select “Preview.
7 Select “OK,” and ENTER.
The Scene List menu appears with all of the
selected scenes.
To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to
step 3.
To preview all of the captured scenes in the
listed order, select “Preview.
8 Select the scene you want to re-edit, and
press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
“Move”: Changes the scene order.
“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is
cancelled.
“Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures of the
scenes.
“Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN
point, and repeat from step 5.
“Change OUT”: Allows you to change the
OUT point, and repeat from step 6.
9 When you finish editing the Scene List,
select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering the title name
appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter”
(page 33).
10
Select “OK” to use the default name, and
press ENTER.
To play the Playlist title
Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned
on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER.
When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select
a title and press
H.
z Hint
When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become
a chapter.
b Note
The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.
You can change the Playlist title order within the
Title List (Playlist).
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
(Playlist) menu.
If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press
TOOLS and select “Playlist.
2 Select the title you want to move, and
press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER.
4 Select a new location for the title by
pressing M/m, and press ENTER.
The title moves to the new location.
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
(Playlist) menu.
If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press
TOOLS and select “Playlist.
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Total number of scenes
Total duration of
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Total duration of
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Combining multiple Playlist titles
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2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and
press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A number indicating the order in which you
selected the title appears.
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you
want to combine.
To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset
All.”
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The list of titles to be combined appears.
To change the selection, select “Change” and
go to step 3.
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting a title name from
among the selected titles appears.
To enter a new name, select “Enter Text,” and
follow the explanations on page 33.
To change the selection, select “Change” and
go to step 3.
7 Select a name, and press ENTER.
The titles are combined.
b Note
When the number of chapters in the title to be combined
exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined
into a single chapter.
You can divide a Playlist title.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Press TOOLS and select “Playlist” from the
TOOLS menu to switch the Title Lists, if
necessary.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point
appears. The title starts to play in the
background.
To return to the beginning of the title, press
X and then press ..
4 Select the dividing point by pressing m/
M, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
To change the dividing point, select
“Change.”
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering the title name
appears.
To use the same title name as before, select
“No.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER to enter a
new name.
Follow the explanations on page 33. After you
enter a new name, the title is divided in two.
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3 Cruising 25. 9
2 Journey 17. 9
1 Vacation 15. 9
Combine
Select the titles to combine.
Cancel
Reset All
OK
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3 Cruising 25. 9
Combine
Combine the titles in the following order.
OK Change Cancel
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Playing
1 Insert a disc.
See “Inserting a Disc” (page 26).
If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or
CD, press H. Playback starts.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing
the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on
page 29.
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
3 Select the title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
To use the DVD’s Menu
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by
pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your
TV screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the menu appears.
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu
(press
H when “Press SELECT” appears).
The PBC function of Super VIDEO CDs does not
work with this recorder. Super VIDEO CDs are
played in continuous play mode only.
To stop playback
Press x.
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To resume playback from the point where you
stopped (Resume Play)
When you press H again after you stop
playback, the recorder resumes playback from the
point where you pressed
x.
To start from the beginning, press TOOLS to
select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the title/
track/scene.
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 change the settings on the recorder.
you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/
DATA DVD/DATA CD only).
you make a recording (except for DVD-RWs in
VR mode).
you switch between JPEG and MP3.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do
you want temporarily change parental control to
*?” appears on your TV screen.
1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2 Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons.
3 Press ENTER to select “OK.”
The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 83.
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from
ejecting the disc.
When the recorder is turned on, hold down x until
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
The Z (open/close) button does not work while
the Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until
“UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display
when the recorder is turned on.
One Touch Play
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can
easily start playing.
Press H. The recorder and your TV
automatically turn on and the TV’s input is
switched to the recorder. Playback starts
automatically.
One Touch Menu
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can
easily display the Title List.
Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your TV
automatically turn on and the TV’s input is
switched to the recorder. The Title List appears.
z Hints
You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 56) to
start playback.
Even if you select “Factory Setup” in “Options” setup
(page 86), the Child Lock remains set.
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To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 56.
To resume normal playback, press H.
Playback options
Buttons
Operations
(audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
: Selects the language.
: Selects the main or sub sound.
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
(subtitle) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
(angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “
appears in the front panel display.
PROGRESSIVE Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or progressive format
(page 16).
/ (instant replay/
instant advance)
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
. (previous)/
> (next)
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/track.
(fast reverse/fast forward)
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
fast reverse fast forward
m1 T t 1M
m2 T T t t 2M
m3 T T T t t t 3M
*
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the
selected speed until you release the button.
* m3 and 3M are only available for DVDs.
(slow, freeze frame)
* Playback direction only
Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode.
Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.
X (pause) Pauses playback.
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b Notes
Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles
recorded on this recorder.
96 kHz PCM audio and DTS audio do not have
surround effects.
The surround effects do not work while performing
playback quickly with sound.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will
be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the analogue
stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an
amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital
Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder
system must be connected to the digital jack of the
recorder.
Set the sound to “Stereo” using the (audio)
button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD
(page 58).
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL
OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set
“DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup (page 82).
1 Press TOOLS during playback to select
“Video Settings,” and press ENTER.
2 Select an item, and press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
“Y NR” (luminance noise reduction):
Reduces noise contained in the luminance
element of the video signal.
“C NR” (chroma noise reduction): Reduces
noise contained in the colour element of the
video signal.
“BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the
picture.
“MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces
the faint noise appearing around the outlines
of the images. The noise reduction effects are
automatically adjusted within each setting
range according to the video bit rate and other
factors.
“DVE” (digital video enhancer): Sharpens the
outlines of the images.
“PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video
equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater
detail.
Select an item and press ENTER.
Contrast: changes the contrast.
Brightness: changes the overall brightness.
Colour: makes the colours deeper or lighter.
Hue: changes the colour balance.
Adjusting the picture quality
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3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and
press ENTER.
The default settings are underlined.
Y NR: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)
C NR: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)
BNR: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)
“MNR”: (weak) Off 1
2 3 (strong)
DVE*: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)
PB Video Equalizer”:
Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)
Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)
Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0
~ 3 (deep)
Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0
~ 3 (green)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.
* “1” softens the outlines of the images. “2”
enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them more
than “2.”
b Notes
If the outlines of the images on your screen become
blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”
Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the
above BNR, MNR, Y NR, or C NR effects may be hard
to discern. And, these functions may not work with
some screen sizes.
When using the DVE function, noise found in the title
may become more apparent. In this case, it is
recommended that you use the BNR function with the
DVE function. If the condition still does not improve,
set the DVE level to “1” or “Off.”
1 Press TOOLS during playback to select
“Audio Settings,” and press ENTER.
2 Select an item, and press ENTER.
“Surround” (TVS): Selects one of the
surround modes.
TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy
virtual surround sound effects created from
the front left and right speakers. The selected
setting is displayed in the front panel display
for a few seconds.
Off: No surround effect
Dynamic: Creates one set of virtual rear
speakers.
Wide: Creates five sets of virtual rear
speakers.
Night: Creates five sets of virtual rear
speakers. Effective at low volume.
Standard: Creates three sets of virtual rear
speakers. Effective when you use two
separate front speakers.
*TVS was developed by Sony to produce home
surround sound with just a stereo TV.
“Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to
reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1
kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is
above 96 kHz).
Sharp(default): Provides a wide frequency
range and spatial feeling.
Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound.
“AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this
function delays the audio for synchronization
with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger
numbers indicate a longer audio delay for
synchronization with the video. When
dubbing to a VCR or other video recording
equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0
ms (default).
* Sampling frequency of audio source. This
function only adjusts the output signals from the
LINE 1 – TV, LINE 3, or LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO
L/R).
3 Press </M/m/, to select the option,
and press ENTER.
b Notes
There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter
depending on the disc or playback environment.
To enjoy the surround TVS modes, set “Digital Out” to
“On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” and “MPEG”
to “PCM” in “Audio” setup.
The volume may be reduced when surround effects are
set.
When the playback signal does not contain a signal for
the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult
to hear.
In addition, the surround effects may also be difficult to
hear depending on the title being played and the
environment where the recorder is being used.
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.
When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to
listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to
“MPEG” in “Audio” setup, no sound will come from
your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.
The surround effects do not work while performing
playback quickly with sound.
Adjusting the sound quality
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“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the
recorded part of a programme while the recording
is being made. You do not need to wait until the
recording finishes.
Press TOOLS while recording to select
“Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
programme you are recording.
When you fast forward to the point that you are
recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal
playback.
b Notes
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not
work when recording:
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few
seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant
replay/advance the recording.
Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more
after recording starts.
Even if you fast forward the recorded programme,
there will always be a time difference of about one
minute or more between the recorded programme and
the current TV broadcast.
You can play a previously recorded program while
recording another on the same disc. Playback
continues even if the recording is a timer
recording.
1 While recording, press TITLE LIST.
The Title List appears.
2 Select the title you want to play, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Play”, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
b Notes
This function does not work when recording:
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW (digital video disc-
rewritable, minus RW).
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
When playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP
recording mode, picture noise may appear depending
upon the condition of the recording.
Picture noise may appear depending upon the condition
of the recording, or when playing a title recorded in the
HQ or HSP recording mode. The picture freezes for a
few seconds when you use fast forward/fast reverse or
instant replay/advance.
Playing from the beginning of the
programme you are recording
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Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can
search for the desired scene visually.
1 Press TOOLS during playback to select
“Visual Search,” and press ENTER.
2 Select a scene using </,, and press
ENTER.
Playback of the selected scene is started.
You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or
track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual
numbers, select the title or track by entering its
number. You can also search for a scene using the
time code.
1 Press TOOLS during playback to select a
search method, and press ENTER.
“Title Search” (for DVDs)
“Chapter Search” (for DVDs)
“Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs)
“Search” (for VIDEO CDs)
“Album Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA
CDs)
“Time Search” (for DVDs): Searches for a
starting point by entering the time code.
“File Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs)
The display for entering the number appears.
Example: Title Search
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, tracks, etc.
2 Press the number buttons to select the
number of the title, chapter, track, time
code, etc., you want.
For example: Time Search
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20
seconds, enter “21020.”
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number, then select another
number.
3 Press SET.
The recorder starts playback from the selected
number.
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Playing MP3 Audio Tracks
or JPEG Image Files
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs
(DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs).
1 Insert a disc.
See “Inserting a Disc” on page 26.
2 Press H.
For MP3 discs, playback starts from the first
MP3 audio track on the disc.
For JPEG files, a slideshow of the pictures on
the disc begins.
If the DATA CD contains both MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files, playback starts
from the JPEG image files the first time H is
pressed.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
The album list appears.
To change the page, press / .
2 Select an album, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “View Album,” and press ENTER.
The track list appears.
To change the page, press
/ .
4 Select a track, and press ENTER.
“Play”: Plays the track.
“Play Beginning”: Plays the beginning of the
track.
“Track Data”: Shows data about the track
such as artist and album name.
To stop playback
Press x.
To fast review or forward a track
Press m/M during playback.
To go to the previous or next MP3 audio track
Press . or > during playback. If you
repeatedly press . or >, you will go to the
previous or next album.
To go to the previous or next album
Press / during playback.
z Hint
Press the (audio) button
to switch between stereo
or monaural audio tracks.
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Selecting an MP3 album or track
TITLE LIST
Music Album
Pop music
Dance
Jazz
Pop music
Classic
Classic
Jazz
Pop music
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Samba
Live
My heart
Opera
Symphony
Piano
The Best
Paradise
1 01 Holiday
2 02 Lonely
3 03 Candy
4 04 Rainy day
5 05 Station
6 06 Magic
7 07 Moon
8 08 Butterfly
8 The Best
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1 Press TITLE LIST.
The album list appears.
To change the page, press / .
2 Select an album, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “View Album,” and press ENTER.
The image list appears.
To change the page, press
/ .
4 Select an image, and press ENTER.
“View Image”: Shows the image on the entire
screen.
“Slideshow”: Shows the images in the album
as a slideshow.
“Image Data”: Shows data about when the
picture was taken.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press x.
To view the previous or next picture
Press ./> while the picture is displayed.
To rotate a picture
Press TOOLS while the image is displayed to
select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press
ENTER.
To change the slideshow speed
Press TOOLS while the album list or image list is
displayed to select “Slideshow Speed,” and press
ENTER. Then select the speed from “Fast
(quick), “Normal,” and “Slow.”
To go to the previous or next album
Press / while the JPEG image is displayed.
z Hints
If you are playing a DATA CD that has both MP3 and
JPEG files, you can switch between photo and music
albums by using the </, buttons when the album
list is displayed.
You can rotate a JPEG image by using the </,
buttons when the image is displayed.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show information about
the JPEG album or image on your TV screen. Then
press TIME/TEXT to toggle between the current
selected image number and album number.
b Notes
If the DVD disc, such as a disc from a DVD video
camera, contains both video and JPEG images, only the
video can be played back.
Some JPEG files, especially files of three million
pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow interval.
Rotated JPEG images will not be saved when you press
x or switch to another folder.
Images larger than 720 × 480 will be reduced to 720 ×
480 when displayed.
Images larger than 4 mega bytes cannot be displayed.
Progressive JPEG images cannot be displayed.
When you attempt to play a broken file or a file that
does not satisfy the play conditions, appears but
the recorder cannot play the file.
Selecting a JPEG album or image
TITLE LIST
Photo Album
ROOT
Summer2 Aquarium
1 Flowers
Summer
Summer
Winter
Winter
Summer6 Zoo
8 Party
7 Consert
Summer3 Festival
5 Tennis match
4 Hiking
TITLE LIST
6 Zoo
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5
9
2
6
10
3
7
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Playback
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3)
format audio tracks and JPEG image files on
DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or
JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
DATA CDs discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the
recorder to recognize the MP3 tracks. DATA
DVDs must be recorded in Universal Disc Format
(UDF). You can also play discs recorded in
MultiSession.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-
RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording
software (not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
Note on MultiSession/Border discs
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session/border, the recorder
will also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files in other sessions/borders. If audio tracks and
images in Music CD format or Video CD format
are recorded in the first session/border, only the
first session/border will be played back.
b Note
The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs/
DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
The recorder can play the following tracks and
files:
MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3,”
“.mp3,” or “Mp3.”
JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG,
“.jpg,” “.JPG,” “.Jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.Jpeg.”
JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards
for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
b Notes
The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” “.mp3,” “Mp3,” “.JPEG,” “.jpg,” “.JPG,”
“.Jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.Jpeg” even if they are not in MP3
or JPEG format. Playing these data may generate a loud
noise which could damage your speaker system.
The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
Some files cannot be played.
The letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with
“*.”
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files that the recorder can play
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Albums play in the following order:
Structure of disc contents
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and
press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are
played sequentially, from 1 through 7.
For JPEG image file, press
to go to the next
album. (For instance, when you want to go from
1
to
2.)
Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within
a currently selected album take priority over the
next album in the same tree. (Example: C
contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you
press TITLE LIST and the list of album names
appears (page 32), the album names are arranged
in the following order: A t B t C t D t
F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or
files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.
z Hints
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in
a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.
Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
b Notes
Depending on the software you use to create the DATA
DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the above illustration.
No more than a total of 199 individual folders can be
played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files
are counted as well.)
No more than a total of 999 folders and files can be
played. (Files other than JPEG/MP3 files, and folders
that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as
well.)
No more than 200 folders and files can be recognized
in a single folder. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/
MP3 files are counted as well.)
Proceeding to the next or another album may take some
time.
This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 160
kbps.
About playback order of albums,
tracks, and files
ROOT
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
Album
MP3 audio track/
JPEG image file
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Settings and Adjustments
Clock and Language
Settings (Settings)
The “Settings” setup helps you to make clock and
language settings for the recorder.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.
The Settings display appears with the
following options.
Normally the clock is set automatically thanks to
the time and date information broadcasted by the
local network package.
If the recorder does not receive a time signal from
any service, you may set the clock manually.
Therefore, please proceed as follows.
To set the clock manually
1 After step 3 above, select “Clock,” and press
ENTER.
2 Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.
3 Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in
sequence. Press </, to select the item to be
set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The
day of the week is set automatically.
To change the numbers, press < to return to
the item to be changed, and press M/m.
4 Press ENTER to start the clock.
5 Press the O button to come back to the
Settings display.
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
Audio
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language given
priority in the disc (DVD VIDEO only) or
broadcasted by a digital channel is selected.
Subtitle
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc (DVD VIDEO only) or broadcasted by a
digital channel (when available).
When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle
language changes according to the language you
selected for the sound track.
z Hint
If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio,” select and enter a language code from
“Language Code List” on page 102 using the number
buttons.
b Note
If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
Clock
SETUP
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Clock
Language
Settings - Clock
Present Time : Sat 1. 1. 2005 0:00
Clock - Present Time
Set the time and date manually.
0 00:
1 2005
Sat 1
Language
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Settings and Adjustments
Digital TV settings
(DTV Settings)
The DTV Settings Setup enables you to take full
advantage of Digital TV Broadcasting services
such as favourites channels setting or to prevent
children’s viewing unsuitable channels and
programmes.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press ENTER.
The DTV Settings Setup Display appears with
the following options.
The Favourite Display allows you to store and
organize your favourite channels into one of four
TV or four Radio lists.
Please refer to page 42 for detailed Favourites
Channels settings.
The Parental Lock Display enables you to lock
certain channels you consider unsuitable and to set
an age limit so that any programme classed above
that age by the broadcaster is restricted.
1 After step 3 above, select “Parental Lock,”
and press ENTER.
When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
If you have not yet registered a password,
the display for registering a new password
appears.
2 Enter your four-digit password using the M/m
buttons or the number buttons, then select
“OK” and press ENTER.
The Parental Lock menu appears
b Note
If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by
selecting “Password” under “Factory Setup” in Options
Setup (page 86).
To lock channels
1 Once the Parental Lock menu displayed,
select “Lock Channels,” and press ENTER.
The DTV Settings- Lock Channels display
appears.
This display shows all the TV channels
available to you.
2 Press the M/m buttons or enter a channel
number to highlight a channel you want to
lock, then press the ENTER button.
A locked channel is identified by the icon
next to the programme number
Favourites
Parental Lock
SETUP
Favourites
Parental Lock
Tuning
Technical information
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
DTV Settings - Parental Lock
Enter a new password.
OK
Cancel
DTV Settings - Parental Lock
Lock Channels
Set Age Limit
Lock Channels
Page Up Page Down Show Locked
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
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If you do not wish to lock one of the five
channels in the display, press the RED or
GREEN button to view the previous or next
five channels available.
3 Press the O button to come back to the
Parental Lock menu.
To unlock channels
1 In Step 2 above press the M/m buttons to
highlight the channel you want to unlock, then
press ENTER: the icon next to the
programme number disappears.
2 Press the O button to come back to the
Parental Lock menu.
z Hints
Press the BLUE button to view the list showing only
the locked channels.
Press the BLUE button once again when you wish to
return to the previous channel list display.
Press / while the Lock Channels display is
turned on to change to the previous/next page.
To set the Age Limit
1 Once the Parental Lock menu displayed,
select “Set Age Limit,” and press ENTER.
2 Press the M/m buttons to set the desired age
limit and press ENTER.
b Notes
To operate correctly, this feature relies on the
broadcaster sending the correct age classification for
each programme.
If you select the Parental Lock channel activated, “This
channel has been locked” appears on the gray screen
and it is recorded.
The Tuning Display allows you to tune your
recorder automatically or to hide unused or
unwanted programmes and also change the order
of the programmes on display. During these
procedures you may be requested to enter your
password. Refer to page 75 for information.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Digital TV settings
(DTV Settings)” on page 75, then select
“Tuning,” and press ENTER.
The DTV Settings - Tuning menu appears.
Auto Tune
This option enables you to capture and store
automatically all available channels.
1 Once the DTV Settings - Tuning menu
displayed, select “Auto Tune,” and press
ENTER.
The Auto Tune Start Display appears.
2 Select “Yes” in the menu option and press
ENTER.
The Auto Tune display appears showing a
tuning progress bar and the number of
channels found.
Lock Channels
Page Up Page Down Show Locked
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
Set Age Limit
An event will be locked when it is rated as
unsuitable for children below the following age:
Age:
Tuning
Tuning
Auto Tune
Programme Hide
Programme Sort
Auto Tune
Do you want to start auto tuning ?
Ye s N o
Auto Tune
Number of channels found:
Searching ...
32
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Settings and Adjustments
When Auto Tune has ended, a completion
display appears indicating the number of TV
and Radio channels that have been found and
stored.
3 Press the ENTER button to remove the
display and view the first channel captured.
Programme Hide
This option allows you to hide (disable) unused or
unwanted channels.
The hidden programmes will be skipped when you
press PROG +/– and will not appear in the EPG
applications.
1 Once the DTV Settings - Tuning menu
displayed, select “Programme Hide,” and
press ENTER.
The DTV Settings- Programme Hide display
appears showing all the TV or Radio channels
available to you.
2 Press the TV/RADIO button to display either
the TV or Radio channels.
The Radio mode is indicated by the presence
of a Radio icon in the display.
3 Press the M/m buttons or enter a channel
number to highlight a channel you want to
hide, then press the ENTER button.
If you do not wish to choose from one of the
five channels in the display, press the RED or
GREEN button to view the previous or next
five channels available.
4 Once you have hidden the unwanted channels
as desired, press the
O button repeatedly to
return to the main menu.
Restoration of hidden programmes
Hidden channels are identified by an icon
next
to the programme number.
In Step 3 above press the M/m buttons to highlight
the channel you want to restore, then press
ENTER: the icon next to the programme
number disappears.
z Hints
Press the BLUE button to view the list showing only
the hidden channels.
Press the BLUE button once again when you wish to
return to the standard programme hide display.
Programme Sort
This option allows you to change the channel
order in the on-screen programme list.
1 Once the DTV Settings - Tuning menu
displayed, select “Programme Sort,” and
press ENTER.
The Programme Sort Display appears
showing the list of all tuned channels.
2 Press the M/m buttons or enter a programme
number to highlight the channel you wish to
move, then press the ENTER button.
A tick icon appears next to the selected
programme number and a Swap option
appears in the display.
If you do not wish to choose from one of the
five channels in the display, press the RED or
Auto Tune
Tuning has sucessfully completed
Number of channels found:
50
Number of Radio Channels:
20
Number of TV Channels:
30
Programme Hide
Page Up Page Down Show Hidden
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
Programme Hide
Page Up Page Down Show Hidden
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
Programme Sort
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
Page Up Page Down
Programme Sort
Swap
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
Page Up Page Down
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GREEN button to view the previous or next
five channels available.
3 Press the M/m buttons to highlight the
programme number you wish your selected
channel to appear on.
4 Press the BLUE button to swap channel
position. Your selected channel appears on the
programme number selected in step 3.
5 Repeat this procedure to move other channels.
6 Once you have moved all channels as desired,
press the
O button repeatedly to return to the
main menu.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Digital TV settings
(DTV Settings)” on page 75, then select
“Technical Information,” and press ENTER.
The DTV Settings - Technical Information
menu appears.
Manufacturer Information
This information screen shows you the current
version of software installed in your recorder.
1 Once the DTV Settings - Technical
Information displayed, select “Manufacturer
Information,” and press ENTER.
2 After viewing the information displayed,
press the
O button to come back to the
Technical Information menu.
Signal Strength
This information screen shows the signal strength
of the broadcast you are watching.
1 Select “Signal Strength,” in the DTV Settings
- Technical Information display and press
ENTER.
The Signal Strength display appears with the
selected channel on view in the background.
The Signal Strength display coloured bars
correspondences are as follows:
2 Press the PROG +/– buttons to check the
signal strength of the other tuned channels.
3 After viewing the information displayed,
press the
O button to come back to the
Technical Information menu.
Digital Software Upgrade
Periodically Sony will issue upgrades for the
software that was initially installed in your
recorder. These upgrades will automatically be
received and enabled. If desired, you can disable
this option as follows:
1 Select “Digital Software Upgrade,” in the
DTV Settings - Technical Information display
and press ENTER.
The Digital Software Upgrade menu option
appears
2 Press the M/m buttons to highlight “Off,” and
press ENTER.
b Notes
Sony recommend that you always leave this option set
to “On”.
To receive the upgrade, the unit must be powered on
and watching a BBC channel. It will take up 30 minutes
to upgrade the unit. The new software will be available
once the unit has been placed into standby, and then
back to normal operating mode.
Technical Information
Programme Sort
Swap
Service
DDE News
AAC
NCE 5
Channel J
Digital Teletext
Programme
001
002
003
004
005
Page Up Page Down
Technical Information
Manufacturer Information
Signal Strength
Digital Software Upgrade : On
Signal Strength
Signal Strength Good
Signal Quality Average
Good: (Green) Average: (Yellow) Poor: (Red)
Technical Information
Manufacturer Information
Signal Strength
Digital Software Upgrade : On
On
Off
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Settings and Adjustments
Video Settings (Video)
Video settings will adjust items related to the
image, such as size and colour.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV or
tuner connected to the DVD recorder.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.
The “Video” setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
TV Type
Sets the picture size when playing back a title
recorded from 16:9 size video (page 50) or a 16:9
size commercial DVD video.
Select the playback picture size according to the
type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode
TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).
b Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
Pause Mode (DVDs only)
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.
Component Out
Selects whether or not to output video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
b Notes
When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot
set “Component Out” to “On.”
When you connect the recorder to a monitor or
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this
case, the picture may not appear.
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
TV Type :
Pause Mode :
Component Out :
Progressive Mode :
Scart Setting
Line4 Input :
16 : 9
Auto
Off
Auto
Video
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Auto The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally select this
position.
Frame The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.
On Outputs the component video
signals. Select this when you want
to view progressive signals.
Off
Outputs no signals.
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
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Progressive Mode
DVD software can be divided into two types: film
based software and video based software. Video
based software is derived from TV, such as
dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30
frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.
Film based software is derived from film and
displays images at 24 frames per second. Some
DVD software contains both Video and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your
screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (50
or 60 frames per second), the progressive video
signal needs to be converted to match the type of
DVD software that you are watching.
You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p
video signal that is output when you press
PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRESSIVE” lights up).
Note that you must connect to a progressive
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks (page 14).
Scart Setting
Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals
from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the
recorder. Select an option for each of the items
below according to the combination of jacks and
methods that you are going to use.
Line1 Output
Selects a method of outputting video signals for
the LINE 1 – TV jack.
b Notes
If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no
picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S
Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with
your TV.
You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out
above is set to “On.”
SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is
selected.
Line3 Input
Selects a method of inputting video signals for the
LINE 3 jack. The picture will not be clear if this
setting does not match the type of video input
signal.
Line3 Output
Selects a method of outputting video signals for
the LINE 3 jack.
Line4 Input
Selects a method of inputting video signals for the
LINE 4 IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
Auto Automatically detects the software
type (Film-based or Video-based)
and selects the appropriate
conversion mode. Normally select
this position.
Video Fixes the conversion mode to the
mode for Video-based software.
RGB Outputs RGB signals.
Video
Outputs video signals.
S Video Outputs S-video signals.
Video/
RGB
Inputs video signals or RGB
signals.
S Video Inputs S-video signals.
Video
Outputs video signals.
S Video Outputs S-video signals.
Video
Inputs video signals.
S Video Inputs S-video signals.
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Settings and Adjustments
Audio Settings (Audio)
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
The “Audio” setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Audio ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to
“On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level.
This function affects the output of the following
jacks:
LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
LINE 1 – TV jack
–LINE 3 jack
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 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
LINE 1 – TV jack
–LINE 3 jack
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 82).
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 “4. Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information” on page 31. This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
LINE 1 – TV jack
–LINE 3 jack
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 82).
Audio Connection
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 “Step 4: Connecting
the Audio Cords” on page 17.
Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “Digital Out”
to “On.
If you connect a component that does not accept
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come out from the speakers, and may
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
1 Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,” and
press ENTER.
On Select this when the playback
sound from the speakers is
distorted.
Off
Normally select this position.
SETUP
OffAudio ATT :
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Audio Connection
Downmix :
Audio DRC :
Dolby Surround
Standard
Standard Normally select this position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
Wide
Range
Gives you the feeling of being at a
live performance.
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
Normal Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
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2
Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “On,” and press ENTER.
4 Set the digital output signal.
Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
MPEG (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
b Notes
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” setting has no effect when audio
signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-
L) jacks. If the sampling frequency is 96kHz, signals
are simply converted to 96kHz analog signals and
output.
When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and
set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “Audio” setup, no sound
will come from your speakers if you select one of the
Surround TVS modes.
On Normally select this position.
Off The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analogue circuit is
minimal.
D-PCM
Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder. The surround effects of
output signals are determined by
the “Downmix” setting item in
“Audio” setup.
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
PCM
Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
without a built-in MPEG decoder.
If you play MPEG audio sound
tracks, the recorder outputs stereo
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
MPEG Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
with a built-in MPEG decoder.
Audio - Audio Connection
Digital Out : On
Dolby Digital :
48kHz/96kHz PCM : 48kHz/16bit
DTS :
MPEG : PCM
Off
D-PCM
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.
48kHz/
16bit
The DVD video audio signal is
converted to 48kHz/16bit and
output.
96kHz/
24bit
All signals containing 96kHz/
24bit are output without
conversion. However, the signals
are output at 48kHz/16bit if
copyright-protected signals are
contained.
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Settings and Adjustments
Recording and Parental
Control Settings (Features)
The “Features” setup allows you to adjust
recording and parental control settings.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
TV Direct Rec (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD+R/
DVD-R only)
Auto Chapter
Selects whether to automatically divide a
recording (a title) into chapters during recording.
b Note
The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending
on the amount of information contained in the video to
be recorded.
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the age
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.
1 Select “Parental Control” in “Features,” and
press ENTER.
If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
2 Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, then select “OK” and press
ENTER.
3 Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER.
The selection items for “Standard” are
displayed.
4 Select a geographic area as the playback
limitation level, and press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “Others,” press the number
buttons to select and enter an area code in
On Allows you to easily record what
you are watching on the TV using
SMARTLINK.
Off Turns off the TV Direct Rec
function.
On
For a DVD-RW (VR mode), the
recorder detects changes in the
picture and sound and
automatically inserts chapter
marks.
For other recordable discs, the
recorder inserts chapter marks at
approximately 6-minute intervals.
Off No chapter mark is inserted.
TV Direct Rec :
SETUP
On
On
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Screen Saver
Colour System
Parental Control
Auto Chapter :
On
PA L
Features - Parental Control
Enter a new password.
OK
Cancel
Features - Parental Control
OK
Cancel
Enter your password.
Features - Parental Control
Level : Off
Standard : USA
Features - Parental Control
Level : Off
Standard : USA
USA
Others
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the table (page 102). Then select “OK” and
press ENTER.
5 Select “Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Level” are displayed.
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
Discs rated higher than the selected level will
be restricted.
6 Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is complete.
To cancel the Parental Control setting for the
disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6.
To change the password, you will have to set
it in the Password Setup Display (page 85).
b Notes
If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by
selecting “Parental Control” of “Factory Setup” in
“Options” setup (page 86).
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.
Colour System
Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO
CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs).
Screen Saver
The screen saver image appears when you do not
use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an
on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is
displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver
image helps prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting).
PAL Plays a disc in PAL colour system.
NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour
system.
Features - Parental Control
Level :
Standard :
Off
8
7
6
5
4
On Turns on the screen saver function.
Off Turns off the function.
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Settings and Adjustments
Parental Control
(Password)
This “Password” Setup allow you to set or to
modify the password that gives access to Parental
Control settings.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Password,” and press ENTER.
The Password Setup Display appears
If you have not yet set a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
If you wish to change your password, first
enter your current password using the number
buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for registering a new password
appears.
4 Enter your new four-digit password using
the number buttons, then select “OK” and
press ENTER.
b
Note
If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by
selecting “Parental Control” of “Factory Setup” in
“Options” setup (page 86).
Disc and Remote Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
The “Options” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only)
The recorder automatically starts formatting in
VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected
below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is
inserted.
Dimmer
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
b Note
When “Power Save” in “Options” setup is set to “On,”
the front panel display is turned off during standby
regardless of this setting.
Password
Enter a new password.
OK
Cancel
Password
OK
Cancel
Enter your password.
VR Automatically formats the disc in
VR mode.
Video Automatically formats the disc in
Video mode.
Normal
Bright lighting.
Power
Save
Low lighting. Turns off the
lighting when the power is off.
SETUP
Format DVD-RW : VR
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
Auto Display :
Power Save :
Dimmer :
DVD3
On
Off
Normal
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Power Save
Selects whether this recorder is in power save
mode when the power is turned off (standby).
b Notes
Power Save mode does not function when a Synchro
Recording is set, even when “Power Save” is set to
“On
.
The SMARTLINK features are not available when
“Power Save” is set to “On
.
The (Electronic Programme Guide) button located
on the front panel is invalid when “Power Save” is set
to “On” and the recorder is turned to off.
Auto Display
Command Mode
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if
other DVD equipment is assigned the same
Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command
Mode switch on the remote to the setting made
here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD
player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on
page 21.
Factory Setup
Allows you to select the setup settings by group,
and return them to their default settings. Note that
all of your previous settings will be lost.
1 Select “Factory Setup” in “Options,” and
press , or ENTER.
The display for selecting a group of settings
appears.
2 Select the group of settings you want to return
to default from “Settings,” “DTV Settings,”
“Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Password,”
“Options,” and “All,” and press , or
ENTER.
3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The selected settings return to their default
settings.
4 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
On Sets to power save mode. The
front panel display is off when the
recorder is in standby.
Off Does not set to power save mode.
Normally, select this.
On
Automatically displays
information on the screen when
the recorder is turned on, etc.
Off Displays information only when
DISPLAY is pressed.
DVD1 Select this if the default Command
Mode conflicts with other DVD
equipment.
DVD2 Select this if the default Command
Mode conflicts with other DVD
equipment.
DVD3
The default Command Mode of
the recorder.
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Settings and Adjustments
Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Select “Start.”
6 Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup
(page 22) from step 2.
SETUP
Easy Setup
Settings
DTV Settings
Video
Audio
Features
Password
Options
Easy Setup
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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,
contact the Sony Customer Information Centre on
08705 111 999
(Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm)
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
The channel is not found or stored or missed.
, Make sure that your aerial is properly connected
to the recorder.
, Confirm with your dealer that you are in an area
that can receive a digital signal.
, Check your aerial installation.
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 13).
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder
appears on the TV screen.
, Check that “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup is set
to the appropriate item that conforms to your
system (page 80).
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set
“Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On
(page 79).
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.
, A scrambled channel is selected.
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the video
and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where the layers switch.
Picture noise appears.
, If the picture output signal from your recorder
passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if
you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO
player, the copy-protection signal applied to
some DVD programmes could affect picture
quality. If you still experience this problem even
when you connect your recorder directly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S
VIDEO input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE until
the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be
affected when you set the recorder to progressive
format. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE so
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and
the recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.
, You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the video
and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where the layers switch.
TV programme reception does not fill the
screen.
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.
Picture break up
, Signal strength low.
, Check aerial installation.
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient or upgrade the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables
farther apart.
, The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT
jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the
AERIAL IN jack.
TV channels cannot be changed.
, The channel is hidden (page 77).
, A timer recording started, which changed the
channels.
, The Parental Lock is activated (page 75).
Power
Tuner
Picture
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Additional Information
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 – TV
jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN
jacks, select “L4” in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3 jack,
select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing
PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
, When an S video cable is connected to the
recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input” in
“Video” setup to “S Video” (page 80).
The playback picture or TV programme 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 programmes 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 screen size of your TV (page 79).
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the picture size is set in “TV Type” in
“Video” setup.
, The picture size of the title is fixed.
The picture is black and white.
, Check that “Line1 Output” of “Scart Setting” in
“Video” setup is set to the appropriate item that
conforms to your system (page 80).
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use
one that is fully wired (21 pins).
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jacks, check the “Audio Connection” settings in
“Audio” setup (page 81).
, A scrambled channel is selected.
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “On”
(page 81).
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R-
AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 1 TV jack, or LINE 3
jack (page 59).
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 81).
, Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “Off”
(page 81).
, One of the Surround TVS effects is selected
(page 60).
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to
“Bilingual” (page 55).
, Any discs other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)
cannot be used for recording both main and sub
sounds.
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks
and want to change the audio track for a DVD-
RW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby
Digital” of “Audio Connection” in “Audio”
setup to “D-PCM” (page 82).
Sound break up
, Signal strength low.
, Check aerial installation.
Sound
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The recorder does not play any type of disc.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labelled 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
finalised (page 36).
The recorder does not start playback from the
beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 57).
, You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
The recorder starts playing automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
Playback stops automatically.
, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-
motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
do some of the operations above. See the
instruction manual supplied with the disc.
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
subtitles.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when
does not appear on the TV screen (page 58).
, 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 tracks do not play.
, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a
format that the recorder can play (page 65).
The JPEG image files do not play.
, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a
format that the recorder can play (page 65).
, Progressive JPEG images cannot be played.
The programme position cannot be changed
from the programme position you are
recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Recording does not start immediately after you
press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”
“FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears
from the front panel display.
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a
power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour.
Reset the clock (page 74).
, The channel was hidden after the timer recording
was set. See “Programme Hide” on page 77.
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and
connect it again.
, The programme contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
Playback
Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
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Additional Information
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting
(page 53).
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, A scrambled channel is selected.
, The Channel activated Parental Lock is selected.
Recording does not stop immediately after you
press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
Recording does not stop after you press x.
, Open the remote’s cover and press x REC
STOP.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording. If
the power recovers when there is a timer
recording, the recorder resumes recording.
Should the power failure continue for more than
1 hour, reset the clock (page 74).
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting
(page 53).
, Disc space was not enough.
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
Synchro-Rec setting correctly.
, You forgot to turn off the connected equipment.
Turn off the connected equipment and set the
recorder to Synchro-Rec standby mode
(page 54).
, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-
Recording standby mode. Press SYNCHRO
REC to have the recorder stand by for recording.
Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights
up on the front panel (page 54).
, The recorder is connected to the TV output jack
of the connected equipment.
Synchro-Recording does not complete.
, The timer setting for the connected equipment
overlapped the recorder’s timer setting
(page 55).
, There was a power failure during the recording.
The recorder automatically starts recording
when the satellite receiver is turned on.
, The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn
off the satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro-
Rec function (page 54).
The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 74).
, The clock stopped due to a power failure that
lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock
(page 74).
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, When the recording is less than three minutes,
the recording mode indication may be displayed
incorrectly. The actual recording itself is
correctly made in the selected recording mode.
, After playing titles recorded in SLP and SEP
mode, the recording mode indication may
change depending on the recorded programme.
The clock does not appear in the front panel
display.
, Dimmer” in “Options” setup is set to “Power
Save” (page 85).
, The “Power Save” in “Options” setup was set to
“On,” and the recorder is in standby (page 86).
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
Reset the code (page 19).
, Turn on the recorder.
Recording from the equipment
with a timer
Display
Remote control
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, 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 21). The default command mode
setting for this recorder and the supplied remote
is DVD3.
, Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 20).
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
equipment and recorder. Set a different
command mode for the recorder (page 21).
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
Five numbers or letters are displayed in the
front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated (see
the table on page 93).
The disc tray does not open after you press Z
(open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a DVD.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY
LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder’s recovery function was activated
when the recorder was turned on because the
power was turned off or failed during recording.
Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY”
disappears from the front panel display.
“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel
display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is
not blocked. Then, immediately disconnect the
mains lead. Leave the recorder off for a while,
then re-connect the mains lead, and press [/1 on
the recorder.
The Parental Lock does not work.
, Check the Parental Lock options settings
(page 75).
Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder
is off.
, While the recorder is updating the EPG
information, operational noises (such as the
internal fan) may be heard, even when the power
is off. This is not a malfunction.
The disc tray does not open and you cannot
remove the disc after you press Z (open/
close).
, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears in
the front panel display, disconnect the mains
lead. (If the recorder does not turn off or if the
clock does not appear in the front panel display,
disconnect the mains lead anyway.) Connect the
mains lead again while pressing down A on the
recorder, and release the button when the disc
tray opens. Then, keep
[/1 on the recorder
pressed for about ten seconds until
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
(page 57).
Others
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Additional Information
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers
appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five-
character service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a
combination of a letter and four numbers appears
in the front panel display. In this case, check the
following table.
Notes About This Recorder
On operation
If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the recorder. Should this occur, the
recorder may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
When you move the recorder, take out any discs.
If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
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.
First three
characters of
the service
number
Cause and/or corrective
action
C 13 The DVD is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth.
C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)
To prevent a malfunction, the
recorder has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and
give the five-character
service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the centre out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or
anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not use the following discs.
A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
A disc with a label or sticker on it.
A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Transmission standards: DVB-T
Channel coverage: UHF channels B21 - B69
The above channel coverage merely ensures the
channel reception within these ranges. It does not
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all
circumstances.
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Video recording format: MPEG Video
Audio recording format/applicable bit
rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than
22 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 3: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB IN
S-Video OUT (downstream)
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/
–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p,
P
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
General
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/
60 Hz
Power consumption: 35 W
Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 75 × 328 mm
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
Supplied accessories:
Audio/video cord (1)
Mains lead (1)
Aerial cable (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
Compatible colour systems
This recorder is designed to record using the PAL
colour system and play back using the PAL or
NTSC colour systems.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with
your TV when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV.
A TV/DVD switch (19)
B Z (open/close) button (26)
C [/1 (on/standby) button (22)
D t TV/VIDEO, TV/DVD button (19)
E PROG (programme) +/– buttons (28)
The + button has a tactile dot*.
F Number buttons (48, 62)
SET button (48)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
G CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (48)
H 2 (volume) +/– buttons (19)
I Text button (42)
J TV/RADIO button (42)
K (audio) button (58)
The button has a tactile dot*.
L [TIMER] button (46)
M Coloured multimedia applications &
interactive services control buttons (38)
N SYSTEM MENU button (21, 74)
TITLE LIST button (29, 56, 63, 68)
GUIDE (Electronic Programme Guide)
button (38, 48)
O </M/m/,/ENTER button (22)
P INFO button (40)
Q Favourite button (43)
R TOOLS button (26)
S O RETURN button (52)
T (instant replay)/ (instant advance)
buttons (29, 63)
U TOP MENU button (56)
V MENU button (56)
W mc / CM (search) buttons
(58)
X ./> (previous/next) buttons (58)
Remote
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
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Y H (play) button (56)
X (pause) button (58)
x (stop) button (56)
The H button has a tactile dot*.
Z z REC button (28)
X REC PAUSE button (28)
x REC STOP button (28)
wj CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK
ERASE buttons (71)
wk REC MODE button (28)
wl SYNCHRO REC button (54)
e; (subtitle) button (58)
ea DISPLAY button
(31)
TIME/TEXT button (31)
es (angle) button (58)
ed INPUT SELECT button (55)
ef COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3)
(21)
eg PROGRESSIVE button (16)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
recorder.
A [/1 (on/standby) button (22)
B Front panel display (32, 98)
C Disc tray (26)
D A (open/close) button (26)
E TIMER REC indicator (46)
SYNCHRO REC indicator (54)
F (remote sensor) (19)
G H (play) button (56)
X (pause) button (58)
x (stop) button (56)
H z REC button (28)
X REC PAUSE button (28)
x REC STOP button (28)
I SYSTEM MENU button (21)
TOOLS button (26)
J </M/m/,/ENTER button (22)
K O RETURN button (22)
L GUIDE (Electronic Programme Guide)
button (38)
M ./> (previous/next) buttons (58)
N PROGRAM +/– buttons (28)
The + button has a tactile dot*.
O REC MODE button (45)
INPUT SELECT button (55)
P LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/L(MONO)
AUDIO R) jacks (24)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
recorder.
Front panel
,continued
98
A Playing/recording status
B Disc type*/recording format
C Audio signal indicators (31)
D TV indicator (28)
E Displays the following (32):
Playing time/remaining time
Current title/chapter/track/index number
Recording time/recording mode
•Clock
Programme position
TV Direct Rec indication
(28): “TV”
appears in the right most two digits.
F (angle) indicator (58)
G SMARTLINK indicator (15)
H PROGRESSIVE indicator (16)
* Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”
z Hint
You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer” to “Power Save” in
“Options” setup (page 85).
Front panel display
DVD RW VCD
TV
VR
PROGRESSIVE
SMARTLINK
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Additional Information
A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13)
B LINE 1 – TV jack (14)
C LINE 3 jack (23)
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B/CB,
P
R/CR) jacks (14)
E AC IN terminal (18)
F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14)
G LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks
(14, 17)
H LINE 4 IN (S VIDEO) jack (24)
I LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks
(24)
J DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
jacks (17)
Rear panel
AERIAL
~ AC IN
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/
C
B
Y
P
R/
C
R
LINE
2
OUT
LINE
4
IN
LINE 1
-
TV
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
LINE 3
100
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 45)
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.
These signals are included in some software or TV
programmes and restrict recording on this
recorder.
Dolby Digital (page 82)
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 82)
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+R (page 8)
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can
be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have
the same format as a DVD VIDEO.
DVD+RW (page 8)
A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
DVD-R (page 8)
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format
as a DVD VIDEO.
DVD-RW (page 8)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-
RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video
mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the
same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs
created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the
contents to be programmed or edited.
DVD 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.
EPG (page 38)
The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide
showing programmes which can be displayed on a
conventional television (via the Digital Terrestrial
Television tuner included in this recorder) as the
now and next programmes or the television
schedule for a day or more at a time.
Interlace format (page 16)
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
101
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of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the
odd numbered lines of an image.
MPEG Audio (page 82)
International standard coding system used to
compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/
IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to
7.1-channel surround.
Original (page 67)
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR
mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.
Playlist (page 67)
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 16)
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 25-30 frames/
50-60 fields in one second, the Progressive format
can show 50/60 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/VIDEO CD
(the length of a song).
,continued
102
Language Code List
For details, see page 74.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Area Code
For details, see page 83.
Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2501 Singapore
2149 Spain
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volap k
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1703
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
Not specified
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Digital TV Channel List
London & South East
Bluebell Hill 59 24 27 45 42 39
Crystal Palace 25 22 32 28 34 29
Dover 686155585760
Heathfield 34 29 48 47 54 51
Oxford 34 68 51 52 48 29
South -West
Beacon Hill 52 61 58 54 56 64
Caradon Hill 34 31 48 21 24 27
Huntshaw Cross 54 58 61 64 53 57
Redruth 39 42 45 49 43 50
Stockland Hill 22 28 25 32 30 34
Channel Islands
Fremont Point No Digital Transmission
South
Hannington 50 43 40 46 44 41
Midhurst 56 65 62 59 64 60
Rowridge 23 28 30 32 26 33
W
est
Mendip 59 55 62 65 56 67
East
Sandy Heath 42 45 43 67 40 46
Sudbury 49 68 48 39 54 50
Tacolneston 63 60 53 58 61 64
Midlands (West)
Ridge Hill 53 57 60 63 42 45
Sutton Coldfield 41 44 47 51 52 55
The Wrekin A 21 31 24 27 53 57
Midlands (East)
Waltham 49 23 26 33 45 42
Northern Ireland
Brougher Mountain 30 34 23 26 29 33
Divis 29 33 23 26 48 34
Limavady 67 58 53 57 60 63
North
Belmont 30 48 68 66 60 57
Emley Moor 52 40 43 46 50 49
North-West
Winter Hill 56 66 68 67 60 63
North-East
Bilsdale 34 21 31 24 27 42
Caldbeck 25 23 26 39 45 42
Chatton 40 50 43 46 47 51
Pontop Pike 48 55 59 62 65 53
Scotland
Angus 68 66 59 62 56 65
Black Hill 41 47 44 51 55 65
Sandale No Digital Transmission
Bressay
Craigkelly 33 29 23 26 42 39
21 24 27 31 66 68
Darvel 22 25 32 28 30 34
Durris 30 34 52 51 41 44
Eitshal 34 30 22 25 28 32
Keelylang Hill 48 52 41 44 47 51
Knock More 34 30 53 57 60 56
Rosemarkie 47 51 41 44 46 50
Rumster Forest 28 22 25 32 62 59
Selkirk 53 57 60 63 66 56
W
ales
Blaenplwyf 28 22 25 32 29 33
Carmel 55 65 59 62 68 66
Llanddona 50 54 58 61 64 46
Moel-y-Parc 54 58 61 64 30 34
Presely 47 51 39 42 45 49
Wenvoe 30 34 40 50 43 46
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nly the main transmitters are listed. For further details or updates refer to the web site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/transmitters/tv_trans/index.shtml
MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC ITV&C4 SDN MuxB MuxC MuxD
9
3
44
41
40
25
24
23
43
42
39
33
37
34
45
38
31
32
35
30
28
49
27
48
46
50
47
51
21
20
19
5
7
6
8
10
11
15
14
12
13
1
4
2
29
22
18
17
16
26
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
wf
wg
wh
wj
wk
wl
e;
ea
es
ed
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eg
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ej
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r;
ra
rs
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rf
rg
rh
rj
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Index
Words in quotations appear in
the on-screen displays.
Numerics
16:9 22, 79
4:3 Letter Box
22, 79
4:3 Pan Scan
22, 79
“48kHz/96kHz PCM”
82
A
“A-B Erase” 69
Adjusting
playback picture 59
playback sound
60
recording picture
50
Aerial
13
Album
32, 66
Album number
32
“Album Search”
62
Angle
58
Area code
102
Audio
58, 81
“Audio Connection
22
Audio cord
17
“Audio DRC”
81
“Audio Filter”
60
“Audio”
74
“Audio Settings”
60
“Auto Chapter”
83
“Auto Display”
86
Auto Tune
22, 76
“AV SYNC”
60
B
Batteries 19
“Bilingual”
54, 55
“BNR”
59
“Brightness
50, 59
C
“C NR” 59
“Capture All”
71
“Capture”
71
CD
10
“Change IN”
72
“Change OUT”
72
Chapter
32, 51, 71, 100
CHAPTER MARK
71
CHAPTER MARK ERASE
71
Chapter number
32
“Chapter Search”
62
Chasing Playback
61
“Check Overlap
52, 53
Checking/changing/cancel-
ling timer settings (Timer
List)
52
Child Lock
57
Cleaning discs
93
Clock
22, 74
“Colour
50, 59
“Colour System”
84
Colour systems
95
“Combine”
72
“Command Mode”
21, 86
“Component Out
79
Component video input
14
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
14
Connecting
14
the aerial cable
13
the audio cords
17
the video cords
14
“Contrast
50, 59
Controlling TVs with the
remote 19
Copy control signals
45
Copy protection
100
Copy-Free
45
Copy-Never
45
Copy-Once
45
CPRM
8
“Create Playlist
71
Creating chapters
71
D
DATA CD 10
“Digital Out”
82
Digital Services
Digital Text viewing 41
EPG
38
Favourites
42
Index
44
Programme information
40
Digital Software Upgrade
78
“Dimmer”
85
“Disc Info”
26, 35, 70
Disc Map
70
Disc Settings
26, 35, 70, 85
Disc space
27
Disc types
8
Display
front panel display 32,
98
Dolby Digital
17, 82, 100
“Downmix”
81
DTS
82, 100
“DVD Menu”
74
DVD VIDEO
10, 100
DVD+R
8, 100
DVD+RW
8, 100
DVD-R
8, 100
DVD-RW
8, 100
DVD-RWs (Video mode)
68
“DVE”
59
E
Easy Setup 22, 87
Editing
67, 71
Enter characters
33
EPG
Viewing a list of
available channels
38
Viewing programmes
related to a specific
category.
39
“Erase All”
70
“Erase”
53, 68, 72
“Erase Titles”
70
“Extend Rec
47
105
F
“Factory Setup” 86
Favourites
Deleting a channel from
the Favourites List
43
Moving to a different
favourite list 43
Setting a favourite list
42
Watching or listening to
a favourite channel 43
“Features”
83
“File Search”
62
“Finalise”
36
Finalising
36
“Format DVD-RW”
85
“Format”
26
Formatting
26
Freeze Frame
58
Front panel
97
Front panel display
32, 98
G
GB 27
H
Handling discs 93
“Hue”
59
I
Index 44
INPUT SELECT
55
Interlace
101
Interlace format
101
J
JPEG image files 63
L
Labelling 35
Language
74
LINE 2 IN
24
LINE 3
23
LINE 4 IN
24
“Line Audio Input”
54, 55
“Line Rec. Picture Size”
50
“Line1 Output”
80
“Line3 Input”
80
“Line3 Output”
80
“Line4 Input”
80
M
Mains Lead 18
Manual Clock Set
74
Manufacturer Information
78
MENU
56
Menu
DVD’s Menu 56
Top menu
56
“MNR”
59
“Modify”
53
“Move”
72
MP3 audio tracks
63
MPEG
82, 101
N
Number buttons 34
O
One Touch Menu 57
One Touch Play
57
One Touch Timer
47
“Options”
85
Original
30, 67, 101
P
Page mode 30
Parental Control
57, 83
Parental Lock
75
Parts and controls
96
“Password”
85
“Pause Mode”
79
“PB Video Equalizer”
59
PBC
56
Picture quality
50, 59
Picture size
50
“Play Beginning”
57
Play mode
32
Playable discs
10
Playback
10, 32, 56, 58
fast forward
58
fast reverse
58
freeze frame
58
instant advance
58
instant replay
58
JPEG image files
63
MP3 audio tracks
63
resume play
57
slow-motion play
58
Playing status bar
32
Playlist
30, 67, 71, 101
“Power Save”
86
“Present Time”
74
“Preview
72
Programme Hide
77
Programme information
40
Programme Sort
77
Progressive
16, 101
“Progressive Mode”
80
“Protect Disc”
35
“Protect”
68
Protection
disc 35
title
68
Q
Quick guide to disc types 8
Quick Timer
49
R
Rear panel 99
REC
28
Rec Mode Adjust
46
“Rec Mode”
50
“Rec NR”
50
REC PAUSE
28
“Rec Settings”
50
“Rec Video Equalizer”
50
Recordable discs
8
Recording
54, 83
picture adjustment
50
recording format
8
recording mode
29, 45
recording time
29
while watching another
programme 28
RECOVERY
92
Region code
11
Remaining time
32
Remote
19, 96
Resetting the recorder
87
Resume Play
57
“RGB
22, 80
,continued
106
S
S VIDEO 14
“S Video”
22, 80
“Scart Setting”
80
Scene List
72
Screen Saver
84
“Search”
62
Searching
fast reverse/fast forward
58
locating the beginning of
the title/chapter/track
58
search mode
62
visual search
62
SET
20, 34
“Set Thumbnail”
68
Signal Strength
78
Simultaneous Rec and Play
61
Slow-motion play
58
SMARTLINK
15
Sort
30
Sound quality
60
Subtitle
58, 74
Super VIDEO CD
10
Surround
60
Synchro Rec
54
T
Technical Information 78
Thumbnail picture
31
“Time Search”
62
TIME/TEXT
32
TIMER
46
Timer List
52
Timer recording
check/change/cancel 51,
52
EPG timer setting
48
manual setting
46
Rec Mode Adjust
46
Synchro Rec
54
Title
32, 101
TITLE LIST
56
Title List
29, 56
Sort
30
Thumbnail
31
“Title Name”
68
Title number
32
“Title Search”
62
TOP MENU
56
Track
101
“Track Search”
62
Troubleshooting
88
“TV Direct Rec”
28, 83
“TV Type”
22, 79
TV/DVD switch
19
TV/VIDEO
28
TVS (TV Virtual Surround)
60
U
“Unfinalise” 37
Unfinalising
37
Usable discs
8, 10
V
VIDEO CD 10
Video cord
14
“Video”
22, 80, 79
Video input
14
Video mode
8
“Video Settings”
59
Visual Search
62
VR mode
8, 67
Y
“Y NR” 59
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