Sony DAR-RD100 Manual

Sony Home Cinema System DAR-RD100

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2-631-916-12(1)
© 2005 Sony Corporation
DVD Recorder
Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
DAR-RD100
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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 rear
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
This 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, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And do not place lighted candles
on the apparatus.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
Do not throw away the
battery with general
house waste, dispose
of it correctly as
chemical waste.
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 city
office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the system
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
When disconnecting the mains
leads, do not touch the metallic part
of the jacks or plugs.
Do not put any object into the holes
on the set (fan ventilation holes,
jacks, etc.). Electric shock may
result.
On power sources
• The system is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the system
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
system for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the system from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Do not disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead) while the system
is in use.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent
heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods
of time, the cabinet becomes hot to
the touch. This is not a
malfunction. However, touching
the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the system in a confined
space where ventilation is poor as
this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation holes
for the cooling fan by putting
anything on the system. The
system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation
holes are blocked, the system can
overheat and malfunction.
• Do not place the system on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not install the system in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
CAUT ION CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE T O THE BEAM.
UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
KLASSE 3B
SYNLIG
OG USYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLI NG NÅR DEKSEL ÅPENS.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERST RÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD. STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.
KURSSI 3B NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN AVAT TAESSA OLET ALTTI INA
LASERÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VAR O!
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• Do not place the system in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the system in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the system and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
system.
• Do not put objects in front of the
speakers as they may fall over
when loud sound is output.
• If the system is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the
DVD Recorder Home Theatre
System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the
system, or when you move it from
a cold to a warm location, wait for
about 30 minutes before operating
the system.
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.
• This system incorporates with
Dolby*1 Digital and Dolby Pro
Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS*2
Digital Surround System.
*1 Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
*2 Manufactured under license from
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder or other
unit(s) if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
remote.
• Enclosed in brackets are the option
names and messages that appear
on the screen. Those displayed in
the front panel displays are
enclosed in quotation marks.
• The on-screen display illustrations
used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs
in this manual refer to discs
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to discs
that are created on other recorders
and played back on this recorder.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system 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
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder/Home Theatre System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 8: Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DVD Recorder Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Inserting and Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recording a TV Programme on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Viewing Recorded TV Programmes (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Checking the Playback Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme (Title Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Timer Recording (Standard and VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Playing DVDs and VIDEO CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
DVD Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Erasing and Editing Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Editing a Title by Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Dubbing From a DV/Digital8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Channel and Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
TV and Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Speaker Surround Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Checking the Status Information on the Centre Unit Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Selecting the Sound Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume (“AUDIO DRC”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (“A/V SYNC”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Enjoying Stereo or Bilingual Broadcasts (“DUAL MONO”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Speaker System Set-Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Using the AMP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Basic Speaker Settings (“SP SETUP”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Speaker Level Settings (“LEVEL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Additional Speaker Settings (“CUSTOMIZE”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Enjoying the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Using the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Operating Other Equipment With the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Returning the Speaker System and Recorder to Their Default Settings . . . . . . . . . 100
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Notes About This System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder/Home Theatre System
Quick access to recorded titles – Title List
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles
on the disc, including recording date, title
length, and thumbnail image (page 33).
Creating your own programme – Playlist
, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR
mode), then delete, move and add scenes at
will to create your own, original
programme (page 63).
Dubbing of DV/Digital8 tapes – DV Dubbing
, Connect your digital video camera to the
DV IN jack and dub the entire contents or
just selected scenes to a DVD disc
(page 70).
Title List
Title List
Origina l
DVD- RW
2:45:00
Free
SLP
Tit le 1
1/7
07/12 0:45:00
Tit le 2
09/12 1:00:00
Tit le 3
10/12 0:15:00
Tit le 4
13/12 0:10:00
Tit le 5
16/12 0:10:00
Tit le 6
19/12 0:25:00
Original
Playlist
Control
Dubbing
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Progressive PAL playback
, If your TV is compatible with progressive
signals, you can enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images in
Progressive mode.
Playing JPEG image files
, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on
your TV screen. First, take pictures with a
digital camera and save them in JPEG
format to a CD-R/CD-RW on a PC. Then
play the CD-R/CD-RW on this recorder
(page 61).
Listening multi channel sound with the speakers
, You can enjoy any commercially available
DVD VIDEO with the dynamic sound from
the 5.1ch speakers. The system has Sound
Field settings that simulate various acoustic
characteristics, allowing you to listen to TV
sound with the surround speakers, or full
5.1ch speakers (page 85).
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
Shoot Save
Play!
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Usable disc versions (as of February 2005)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
with CPRM*1)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”
are trademarks.
*1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
*2 To free up disc space, erase the last title on the disc.
*3 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
Type Disc
Logo
Icon
used in
this
manual
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with
other DVD players
(finalizing)
DVD+RW Automatically
formatted
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
DVD-
RW
VR
mode
Automatically
formatted in VR mode
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players
(finalization unnecessary)
Video
mode
Manually reformat in
Video mode (page 31)
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 39)
DVD+R Automatically
formatted
Playable on most DVD+R
compatible players (finalization
necessary) (page 39)
DVD-R Automatically
formatted
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 39)
+RW
-
RWVR
-
RW
Video
+R
-
R
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Discs that cannot be recorded on
• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
• Double layer discs
• 8 cm discs
Recording Features Editing Features
Rewrite
(page 41)
Record
16:9 sizes
(page 82)
Auto
chapter
(page 82)
Erase title
(page 65)
A-B Erase
(page 65)
Manual
chapter
(page 68)
Erase
chapter/
Hide
chapter
(page 67)
Playlist
(page 63)
Yes No Yes Yes *2No Yes No/Yes No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/No Yes
Yes No Yes Yes *2No No No/No No
No No Yes Yes *3No Yes No/Yes No
No No Yes Yes *3No No No/No No
,continued
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Playable discs
Notes about CDs
• The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format
conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its
extended format, Joliet
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
• When playing DTS surround sound on a CD,
you can hear the sound from this speaker system
only. The audio signals are not output from the
LINE output jacks on the recorder.
Discs that cannot be played
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
the format, listed above
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD+R DL (double layer) discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
(page 11)
zHint
This recorder can play 8 cm CDs and finalized 8 cm
DVDs.
Type Disc
Logo
Icon
used in
this
manual
Characteristics
DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
VIDEO CD VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super
VIDEO CD format
CD Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can
be purchased
DATA CD CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG image files
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
11
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.
Notes
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
disc (page 31). 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-RWs (Video
mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
ALL
Region code
RDR–XXXX
XXV XXHz XXW
X
12
Hookups and Settings
Overview
Complete the following steps to start using this
DVD recorder/home theatre system.
Steps 1 to 4 are for the speaker system; steps 5 and
6 for the recorder. After finishing all of the
hookups, connect the mains leads in step 7, and
start setting up the system in “Step 8: Initial
Setup.”
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be
connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a 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.
In DVD carton box:
• DVD recorder (1)
• TV aerial cable (1)
In main carton box:
• Active subwoofer (1)
• Centre unit (1)
• Speakers (4)
• AM loop aerial (1)
• FM wire aerial (1)
• Speaker cords (short × 2, long × 2)
• Optical digital cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Foot pads*
• Operating Instructions (1)
• Hookup Guide (card) (1)
* Attach the pads to the bottom of the speakers.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the recorder and the speaker
system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6
(size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and ends #
on the batteries to the markings inside the
compartment.
Point the remote at (remote sensor) on the
recorder. Or, point it at on the centre unit when
operating the speaker system.
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, change the command mode number
for this recorder (page 99).
• If you are using a non Sony TV, set the code number
for the TV’s manufacturer (page 98).
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
m
Step 1: Unpacking (page 12)
m
Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System (page 14)
m
Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials (page 17)
m
m
Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder (page 20)
m
Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads (page 23)
Step 8: Initial Setup (page 28)
Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and
Recorder (page 18)
m
Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial (page 19)
13
Hookups and Settings
– 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 sensors (marked on the
recorder and the centre unit) to strong light, such as
direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The system may
not respond to the remote.
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Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System
Connect the system components using the supplied cords as marked A and B below.
Notes
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied
with this system.
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker
stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers
on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.)
floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
AERIAL
SYST EM CONT ROL
DVD
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
AMFM
75 COAXIAL
SPEAKERS
FRONT R FRONT L SURR LSURR R CENTER
A
B
Front speaker (L)
Colour label
Front speaker (R)
Subwoofer
Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L)
Centre unit
to SPEAKER jacks on the bottom side
to SYSTEM
CONTROL
System cord
Speaker cord
15
Hookups and Settings
A Wiring the speakers
Connect the supplied speakers to the SPEAKER
jacks on the bottom side of the subwoofer using
the speaker cords.
Use the speaker cord whose tube is the same
colour as the jack label on the connecting speaker.
Notes
• Cover the floor with a cloth when connecting.
• Be sure to match the polarity of the speaker cord and
the terminal on the component; 3 to 3 (grey), # to #
(black). If reversed, the sound will lack bass and may
be distorted.
Notes on speaker cord treatment
• Do not insert the speaker cord insulation in the
speaker terminals. Bend the stripped cord at the
end of the insulation before connecting.
• To prevent short-circuiting of the speakers,
make sure the stripped speaker cord does not
touch the other stripped speaker cord or the
terminal.
Example:
After connecting the system components and the
mains leads, you can check for a speaker short-
circuit using the test tone (page 94). If the test tone
is not output, or is output from a speaker other than
indicated in the centre unit display, check the
speaker connection.
B Connecting the subwoofer and
the centre unit
Connect the system cord of the centre unit to the
SYSTEM CONTROL jack of the subwoofer,
then, connect the speaker cord to the CENTER
SPEAKER jack. Insert the plugs fully until they
click.
Note
If the system cord is disconnected while the power is on,
the speaker system enters standby mode (page 101).
Colour tube
Grey
Black
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
Too much insulation is
removed. Stripped cords are
touching each other.
Stripped cords are touching
the other speaker terminals.
AERIAL
SYST EM CONT ROL
DVD
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
AM
FM
75 COAXIAL
O
NTROL
to SYSTEM CONTROL
,continued
16
Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the
centre unit up to 1.6 m closer ( ) and the B
surround speakers up to 4.6 m closer (C) to the
listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 m
(A) from the listening position.
Note
Do not place the centre unit and surround speakers
farther away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
Note on subwoofer placement
If the subwoofer is placed too close to a CRT TV
or projector, magnetic leakage may interfere with
the video signals and cause colour irregularity.
Should this happen, turn off the TV or the
projector, wait for 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn
it on again. If the problem persists, try the
following:
– Place the subwoofer at least 0.3 m away from the
TV or the projector.
– Remove any magnetic object near the subwoofer
(healthcare devices, toys, etc.). Magnetic latches
on TV stands may also cause the problem.
To install the speakers on a wall
1Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable
for the hole on the back of each speaker.
2Fasten the screws to the wall.
The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.
3Hang the speakers on the screws.
4mm
30mm
4.6mm
10mm
Hole on the back of the speaker
5 to 7 mm
Hole on the back of the speaker
4.6 mm
10 mm
17
Hookups and Settings
Notes
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and
strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile,
attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to
the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical, flat wall
where reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall
material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused
by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
Step 3: Connecting the FM/
AM Aerials
zHints
• When connecting the AM loop aerial, cord (A) or cord
(B) can be connected to either terminal.
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial
cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an
outdoor FM aerial as shown below.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop aerial away
from the system and other equipment.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial.
• After connecting the FM wire aerial, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
AERIAL
AM
FM
75 COAXIAL
AM loop aerial
(supplied)
Subwoofer
FM wire aerial (supplied)
A
B
AERIAL
AM
FM
75 COAXIAL
Outdoor FM aerial
(not supplied)
Subwoofer
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Step 4: Connecting the Speaker System and Recorder
Connect the DVD (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack of the subwoofer to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack of the recorder using the supplied optical digital cord.
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1
-
TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPE G/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONEN T
VIDEO OUT
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
SELE CT
RGB
COMPO-
NE N T
OPT ICAL
S VIDEO
LINE 2 OUT
PCM/DTS/MPE G/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AERIAL
SYST EM CONT ROL
DVD
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
AM
FM
75 COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DVD
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
Optical
digital cord
(supplied)
DVD recorder
to DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL)
Subwoofer
to DVD (DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL)
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Hookups and Settings
Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial
Connect the TV aerial cable following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach
“Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads” (page 23).
1Disconnect the TV aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the recorder.
2Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied TV aerial
cable.
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECOD ER
DIGITAL O UT
LINE 1
-
T V
CO AXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
LIN E 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LIN E 4 IN
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
S VIDEO
LIN E 2 OUT
DIGITAL O UT
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NEN T
OPTICAL
AERIAL
IN
OUT
DVD recorder
TV
to AERIAL OUT
to AERIAL IN
TV aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder
Connect the video cord to view pictures. Select one of following patterns A through D according to the
input jack on your TV monitor or projector.
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1
-
TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPE G/
DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM/DTS/MPE G/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONEN T
VIDEO OUT
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LINE 4 I N
L
AUDI O
VIDEO
R
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
SELE CT
RGB
COMPO-
NE N T
OPT ICAL
S VIDEO
LINE 2 OUT
CD
B
AVideo cord
(not supplied)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
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
(S VIDEO)
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)
VIDEO OUT
SELECT switch
DVD recorder
TV
SCART
cord (not
supplied)
to i
LINE1-TV
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Hookups and Settings
A Connecting to a SCART input jack
Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure of a firm
connection to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Set the VIDEO OUT
SELECT switch on the rear panel to “RGB.”
B Connecting to a video input jack
Connect using a video cord (not supplied) to the
yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
C Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied) to
the LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy
high quality images.
D Connecting to component video
input jacks (PB B R R /C , P /C , Y)
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images.
Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear
panel to “COMPONENT.”
If your TV accepts progressive 625p format
signals, you must use this connection and set
[Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On]
(see page 78). The PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up on the recorder.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 77.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER
jack on the recorder (page 24).
Notes
• Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.
In the case of 625 progressive scan picture problems, it
is recommended that the user switch the connection to
the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model
625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer
service centre.
• 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 turn the recorder on.
If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the
input to TV.
Green
Red
Blue
Green
Red
Blue
,continued
22
Connecting the audio cords
If you use your TV’s speakers for listening to sound, connect the LINE 2 OUT jacks of the recorder to
the audio input jacks of your TV.
zHint
You can connect an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL) jack. Make the appropriate settings under
[Audio] setup (page 79). All the surround effects of the
system cannot be used.
Notes
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the
LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This
will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s
speakers.
• Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE
2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio output
jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise
to come from your TV’s speakers.
To use the recorder’s surround function
With the audio connection above, you can enjoy
virtual surround sound effects created from the left
and right speakers.
Press SUR on the remote to turn on the function.
[SUR ON] appears on the TV screen
To turn off the function, press SUR again.
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1
-
TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPE G/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONEN T
VIDEO OUT
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
SELE CT
RGB
COMPO-
NE N T
OPT ICAL
S VIDEO
LINE 2 OUT
PCM/DTS/MPE G/
DOLBY DIGITAL
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
(red)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
(white) (white)
(red)
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Hookups and Settings
Step 7: Connecting the
Mains Leads
Plug the recorder, subwoofer, and TV mains leads
(power cords) into the mains.
Check that the " 1/ indicator on the centre unit
lights up when the subwoofer mains lead is
connected.
After you connect the recorder mains lead, you
must wait 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, go to “Connecting the Recorder to Other
Equipment” (page 24) before connecting the
mains leads.
After all connections are complete, follow the
steps of “Step 8: Initial Setup” (page 28).
To turn the recorder on and off
Press DVD [/1.
When you turn off the recorder, the recorder enters
standby mode.
To turn the speaker system on and off
Press AMP [/1.
When you turn off the speaker system, the speaker
system enters standby mode and the [ 1/ indicator
on the centre unit display lights up in red.
to mains
DVD recorder
Subwoofer
to mains
FUNCTION VOLUMEVOLUME
" 1/ indicator
Centre unit
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Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment
Connect other equipment (VCR, satellite tuner, PAY-TV decoder, etc.) to the LINE IN jacks of the
recorder.
Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting them.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 71).
See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 49). To listen to the sound
of other equipment through the speaker system, see “Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker
System” (page 90).
Connecting a VCR or similar device
To connect to the LINE 3 jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.
Notes
• Pictures containing copy protection signals, which a prohibit 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 (“Line input 2” below).
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD
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.
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1
-
TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPE G/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONEN T
VIDEO OUT
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
SELE CT
RGB
COMPO-
NE N T
OPT ICAL
S VIDEO
LINE 2 OUT
PCM/DTS/MPE G/
DOLBY DIGITAL
TV
DVD recorder
to SCART input
to i
LINE1-TV
VCR
to i LINE
3/DECODER
SCART cord
(not supplied)
VCRDVD recorder TV
VCR DVD recorder TV
Line input 1
Line input 2
25
Hookups and Settings
To connect to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you
are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video
cord instead of a video cord.
zHint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
AUDIO
L R
VIDEO
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECOD ER
DIGITAL O UT
LINE 1
-
T V
CO AXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
LIN E 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LIN E 4 IN
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
S VIDEO
LIN E 2 OUT
DIGITAL O UT
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NEN T
OPTICAL
VCR, etc.
Audio cord
(not
supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder (front)
: Signal flow
(rear)
to LINE 4 IN
VCR, etc.
Video cord
(not supplied)
,continued
26
Connecting to a satellite or digital tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the
recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
z Hint
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
Notes
• If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the
tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER
jack.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
tuner.
• When the recorder is turned off, the LINE 3/
DECODER jack does not accept 16:9 screen size
signals.
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1
-
TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NENT
OPTICAL
S VIDEO
LINE 2 OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
TV
to SCART input
SCART cord (not
supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
to i
LINE1-TV
to i LINE
3/DECODER DVD recorder
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Hookups and Settings
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the
recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the
Setup Display. See “[Channel Settings]” in [Settings] Setup (page 75).
z Hint
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
Notes
• To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes
from the LINE 1-TV jack, set [Line1 Decoder] in
[Settings] Setup to [On] (page 78).
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
decoder.
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1
-
TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NENT
OPTICAL
S VIDEO
LINE 2 OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
TV
Aerial cable
(supplied)
SCART cord (not
supplied) PAY-TV/Canal
Plus decoder
to AERIAL
OUT
to i LINE
3/DECODER DVD recorder
to AERIAL IN
to SCART input
SCART cord (not
supplied)
to i
LINE1-
TV
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Step 8: Initial Setup
Use the Setup Displays and AMP menu to make
the initial settings for using the system. Complete
the initial setup in the following order.
Follow the steps from “1. Tuner and channel
setup” to “5. Basic speaker setup” below.
1. Tuner and channel setup
1Turn on the TV.
2Press DVD [ 1/ to turn on the recorder.
3Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
4While the recorder is in stop mode, set the
AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press SET
UP.
The Setup Display appears, which allows you
to make adjustments to the recorder. For
details about the Setup Display, see page 74.
5Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.
The recorder automatically starts searching
for all the receivable channels and presets
them.
To manually set, disable, or fine-tune the
channels, see “[Channel Settings]” in
[Settings] Setup (page 75).
6Press < to return to the Setup Display,
and follow the steps of “2. OSD language
setup” (see below).
If you do not want to change the on-screen
display language, go to “3. Clock setup”
(page 29).
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2. OSD language setup
1Press M m/ to select [Language]
(language), and press ,.
[Language] Setup appears.
2Press M m/ to select [OSD] (on-screen
display), and press ,.
3Press M m/ to select a language, and press
ENTER.
The on-screen language changes to the
selected language.
4Press < to return to the Setup Display,
and follow the steps of “3. Clock setup”
(see below).
3. Clock setup
1Press M m/ to select [Settings], and
press ,.
[Settings] Setup appears.
2Press M m/ to select [Clock], and check
that the clock is correctly set.
If incorrect, set the clock manually (page 77).
Or, the timer recording does not work
properly.
3Follow the steps of “4. TV type setup” (see
below).
4. TV type setup
1Press M m/ to select [TV Aspect], and press
,.
2Press M m/ to select the aspect ratio of the
connected TV, and press ENTER.
[4:3]: For a standard 4:3 screen TV without a
wide screen mode. Select [Display Mode] in
[Settings] Setup.
[16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or standard TV
with a wide screen mode.
3Press SET UP to turn off the Setup Display,
and follow the steps of “5. Basic speaker
setup” (page 29).
If you connect a TV that accepts progressive
625p format signals to the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks
Set [Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On]
(page 78).
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You can make other adjustments using the Setup
Displays, such as picture, sound, and subtitle languages.
(See “DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu” on page 74.)
5. Basic speaker setup
You can reflect the current speaker positions on
the system. Enter the speaker distance from your
listening position using the AMP menu on the
centre unit display. For details about the AMP
menu, see page 91; about speaker placement, see
page 16.
1Press AMP [ 1/ to turn on the speaker
system.
If “FM” or “AM” appears on the centre unit
display, press DVD on the remote to display
“DVD.”
Español
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OSD
Language
Menu
Audio
English
Deutsch
Italiano
Subtitle
Auto Adjust On
Auto Adjust Off
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Year
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Time
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Date 12 / 04
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Channel Settings
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TV Aspect
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2Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP, point the
remote at the centre unit, and press AMP
MENU.
The AMP menu appears.
3Press M m/ to select “SP SETUP” (speaker
setup), and press ENTER or ,.
Example:
4Press M m/ to select “SURR SP” (surround
speaker), and press ENTER or ,.
5Press M m/ to select the setting for the
position.
If unsure about the position, see ““SURR SP”
(surround speaker)” on page 92.
6Press < to return to the previous layer.
7Press M m/ to select “FRONT DIST” (front
speaker distance), and press ENTER or
,.
8Press M m/ to set the front speaker
distance from the listening position.
The display changes in 0.2 m increments,
from 1.0 to 7.0 m. Enter the shorter distance if
the two speaker distances differ.
Example: When entering 5.8 m for the front
left and right speakers.
9Press < to return to the previous layer.
10Repeat steps 7 to 9 to set “CEN DIST”
(centre speaker distance) and “SURR
DIST” (surround speaker distance).
11Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP
menu.
To better adjust the speaker system
You can change the speaker level etc. See
“Speaker Level Settings (“LEVEL”)” (page 93).
Basic hookups and settings are complete.
You are ready to start using the system.
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DVD Recorder Basics
Inserting and Formatting a
Disc
When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will
ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below
to format the disc. You can also reformat a
DVD+RW or DVD-RW to create a blank disc.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press DVD &/ .1
The recorder turns on.
3Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on the
TV screen.
4Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD.
5Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on
the disc tray.
6Press Z (open/close) to close the disc
tray.
After “LOADING” disappears from the front
panel display, the display asks for
confirmation.
7Press < to select [OK] and press ENTER.
The recorder starts formatting the disc.
The display shows the approximate time
required.
8Press ENTER when [OK] appears.
• For a DVD-RW, the recorder automatically
formats in VR mode. To format in Video
mode, see “Reformatting a disc” below.
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For a formatted disc, you can use the disc after
“LOADING” disappears from the front panel display in
step 6 above.
Reformatting a disc
You can erase all contents of a disc to create a
blank disc. To format a new DVD-RW in Video
mode, reformat the disc.
1Insert a disc.
2Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
3Select [Disc Info] and press ,.
4Select [Format DVD] and press ,.
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5While [Start] is selected, press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
• For DVD-RWs, select a recording format
(VR mode or Video mode) and press
ENTER.
6Select [OK] and press ENTER.
Formatting starts.
Recording a TV Programme
on a Disc
This section introduces the basic operation to
record the current TV programme on a disc.
For details about recording, see page 41.
1Insert a disc.
For details on how to insert and format a new
disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”
(page 31).
2Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position you want to record.
3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
For details about the recording mode, see
page 41.
4Press z REC.
Recording starts and “z” (red) appears in the
front panel display.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
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To stop recording
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for
recording to stop.
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This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc
type according to your needs (page 8).
Viewing Recorded TV
Programmes (Title List)
The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are
displayed in the Title List, which also displays
disc information, such as disc name, remaining
time, etc. Follow the steps below to play the
recorded programme.
You can also edit individual titles from the Title
List (page 64).
1Insert a disc.
2Press AMP "/1 to turn on the speaker
system when you use it.
If “FM” or “AM” appears on the centre unit
display, press DVD on the remote to display
“DVD.”
3Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TITLE LIST.
The Title List menu appears with the contents
of the disc.
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Example: Title List (Original) on a DVD-RW
(VR mode)
A Title type (DVD-RW (VR mode) only):
Displays the title type, original or Playlist.
B Disc name (page 38):
Displays the disc type. If it is a VR mode disc,
“VR” appears in the front panel display.
C Disc space bar/remaining time:
Press REC MODE repeatedly to show the
remaining time in each of the recording
modes.
D Title’s thumbnail picture
Press < ,/ to select the previous/next title.
If more than six titles are listed, press M m/ to
display titles on the previous/next pages row
by row.
E Title information:
Displays the title name, recording date, and
recording time.
Press DISPLAY to show detailed information
for the selected title (not available for a
Playlist title).
4Select a title and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears with options
applicable to the selected title. The options
displayed differ depending on the situation
and disc type.
• If you want to turn off the sub-menu and
re-select other title, press O RETURN.
5Select [Play] and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
Each time you press TITLE LIST, you can switch
the Title List to show original or Playlist.
“PLAYLIST” appears in the front panel display
when “Playlist” is selected.
For details, see “Edits for Playlist titles” (page 63).
To change a title thumbnail picture
You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail
picture shown in the Title List menu.
1Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want
to change.
2Press PICTURE MARK at the scene you want
to set for a thumbnail picture.
A thumbnail mark appears on the screen and
the scene is set for the title’s thumbnail
picture.
To stop playback
Press x.
To turn off the Title List
Press O RETURN.
Chapter List
When you select [Chapter List] from the sub-
menu for a title, the Chapter List menu appears
with the title contents displayed as chapters.
You can play or edit individual chapters from the
sub-menu, which appears when you select a
chapter and press ENTER.
A Title information
B Chapter’s thumbnail picture
Title List
Original
DVD-RW
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07/12 0:45:00
Title 2
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Title 3
10/12 0:15:00
Title 4
13/12 0:10:00
Title 5
16/12 0:10:00
Title 6
19/12 0:25:00
Options for the selected title
Title List
Original
DVD-RW
2:45:00
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Play
Title 1
1/7
07/12 0:45:00
Chapter List
Erase
Edit
Playlist
Title 2
09/12 1:00:00
Title 3
10/12 0:15:00
Title 4
13/12 0:10:00
Title 5
16/12 0:10:00
Title 6
19/12 0:25:00
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Press < ,/ to select the previous/next
chapter. If more than six chapters are listed,
press M m/ to display chapters on the previous/
next pages row by row.
To return to the Title List
Select a chapter and press ENTER. Select [Title
List] from the sub-menu and press ENTER.
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After recording, the first scene of the recording (title) is
automatically set as the thumbnail picture.
Notes
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
• Letters that cannot be displayed appear as corrupt
characters.
• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this
recorder.
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to
be displayed.
• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to
the first scene of the recording (title).
• Title thumbnails are set at a point approximate to where
the PICTURE MARK button is pressed, and the result
may be slightly different from the intended one.
Checking the Playback
Information and Playing
Time
You can check the playback information and
remaining time displayed on the TV screen or the
front panel display of the recorder.
Checking the playback information
in the on-screen display
Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
DISPLAY to show various playback information
on the TV screen.
The items displayed differ depending on the disc
type or playing status. To turn off the on-screen
display, press DISPLAY again.
You can select an item by pressing M m/ and
change or select the setting by pressing < ,/ .
For details about each item, see the pages in
parentheses.
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[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total
number of titles (or tracks) (56)
[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number
of chapters (56)
[Time]: Elapsed playing time (56) (also displays
remaining time when TIME is pressed)
[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO
only) or audio channel (53)
[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (53)
[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles
(53)
[Sound]: Selected sound mode (53)
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When using the speaker system, you can check the audio
surround information on the centre unit display
(page 84).
Note
If no button is pressed for ten seconds, the playback
information display will turn off.
Checking the playing time and
remaining time
You can view the playing or remaining time
information displayed on the TV screen and the
front panel display. The same information
displayed in the front panel display is shown on
the TV screen.
Press TIME repeatedly.
The items displayed differ depending on the disc
type or playing status.
◆Front panel display of the recorder
Example: When playing a DVD
Example: When playing a CD
Notes
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed
correctly.
• If you create a Playlist title longer than “13:15:21,” the
display is reset to “0:00:00” and restarts counting.
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Remaining time of the current title
Track playing time and the current track
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Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the disc
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Changing the Name of a
Recorded Programme (Title
Input)
The titles recorded on a disc are named
sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], …) by default.
You can rename titles using the display for
entering characters, which also appears for
renaming a disc or station.
Up to 21 characters can be entered for a title or
disc name and 5 characters for a station name, but
the actual number of characters displayed in
menus such as the Title List will vary.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.
For details about the Title List, see page 33.
2Select a title and press ENTER.
3Select [Edit] from the sub-menu and press
ENTER.
Edit options for the selected title appear.
4Select [Title Name] and press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears.
The default title name is displayed in the input
row.
• Press < ,/ to move between the setting
buttons. To move between the setting
buttons, character palette, and character type
box on the display, press M m/ .
• To move the cursor to the left or right within
the input row, select [b] or [B] and press
ENTER.
• To erase a character, move the cursor to the
right of the character in the input row. Select
[Erase] and press ENTER.
5Move to the character type box and press
< ,/ to select a character type.
You can select [Upper Case], [Lower Case],
or [Symbol].
The character palette switches according to
the character type you select.
6Move to the character palette, press </
M m ,/ / to select the character, and press
ENTER.
The selected character appears in the input
row.
• To enter a letter with an accent mark, select
the letter followed by an accent.
Example: Select “a” and then “ ` ” to enter
“à.”
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Character palette
Input row
Setting buttons
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A B C D E F G H I J
K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z
Upper Case
Title 1
Finish Cancel Space Erase
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• To insert a space, select [Space] and press
ENTER.
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the
right of the position where you want to insert
the character. Select the character from the
character palette and press ENTER.
7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the
remaining characters.
• If you want to return to the Title List without
renaming the title, select [Cancel] and press
ENTER.
8Select [Finish] and press ENTER.
To use the number buttons
You can also use the number buttons to enter
characters.
1Select the row containing the character to be
input and press a number button.
Example: To input “MT”
Select the “K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T” row.
Press the number 3 button, followed by the
number 0 button.
2Select [Finish] and press ENTER.
Labelling and Protecting a
Disc
Labelling a disc
A disc is automatically labelled as its disc type.
You can change the disc name (up to 21 characters).
1Insert a disc.
2Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
3Select [Disc Info] and press ,.
4Select [Disc Name] and press ,.
01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I J
K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z
Upper Case
Space Erase
ABC
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5While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears.
To enter characters, see page 37.
Note
Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is
finalized, you cannot change the disc name.
Protecting a Disc
You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent
accidental recording, editing, or erasing.
1Insert a disc.
2Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
3Select [Disc Info] and press ,.
4Select [Protect] and press ,.
5Select [On] and press ENTER.
To cancel the protection
Repeat the steps above, and select [Off] and press
ENTER in step 5.
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For DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs, you can set protection for
individual titles (page 66).
Playing a DVD on Other
Equipment (Finalize)
Finalizing is necessary when you play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu
will be automatically created, which can be
displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
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Disc Info
Finalize
Disc Name
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On
Discs are automatically finalized when
removed from the recorder. However,
you may need to finalize the disc for
certain DVD equipment, or if the
recording time is short. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing
a disc on VR format compatible
equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
recording time is short. After finalizing,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize the disc.
Finalizing is necessary when playing on
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to edit or
record on it again, unfinalize the disc.
Finalizing is necessary when playing on
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc.
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1Insert a disc.
2Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
3Select [Disc Info] and press ,.
4Select [Finalize] and press ,.
5Select [Finalize] and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
6Select [OK] and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
Approximate remaining time for finalizing
appears on the screen. Some discs may require
more time than is indicated.
7Press ENTER when [OK] appears.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that
has been finalized (a message appears), unfinalize
the disc by selecting [Unfinalize] in step 5 above.
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You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.
If you cannot select [Finalize] in step 5 above, the disc
has already been finalized.
Notes
• The time required for finalizing depends on the disc
type, recording time, or the number of titles recorded
on the disc.
• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or
the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it
was recorded on another recorder.
• If the recording time is short, the disc may not be
playable on some DVD players.
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Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder.
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,
the recorder stops recording.
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
compatible equipment.
Timer Recording (Standard
and VIDEO Plus+)
You can set the timer for a total of seven
programmes, up to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme
position of the programme manually.
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
designated for each TV programme (page 44).
Notes
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is
turned on.
• While recording, you cannot set additional timer
recordings.
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
Copy control
signals
Recordable discs
Copy-Free
Copy-Once
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Recording
1Press Z (open/close), and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
2Press Z (open/close) to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the
front panel display.
For details on how to insert and format a new
disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”
(page 31).
3Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TIMER.
• If the Timer List or [Video Plus +] menu
appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch
the display to [Timer Standard].
4Press < ,/ to select an item and press
M m/ to adjust the setting.
[PR]: Selects the programme position or input
source.
[Date]: Sets the date up to one month in
advance.
[Start]: Sets the start time.
[Stop]: Sets the stop time.
[Mode]: Selects the recording mode
(page 41). If you select [AT], you can use the
Rec Mode Adjust function. See “Rec Mode
Adjust” on page 44.
[Repeat]: Selects a repeat option from
[Today], [Mon-Fri], and [Weekly].
[PDC/VPS]: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See
“About the PDC/VPS function” below.
• If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
5Press ENTER.
The Timer List appears with the timer setting
you made.
To make another timer setting, press TIMER
to return to the [Timer Standard] menu and
repeat steps 4 and 5.
6Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer
List.
7Press DVD ' 1/ to set your recorder to
standby mode.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the
front panel and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for
the recorder to stop recording.
About the PDC/VPS function
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV
programmes in some broadcast systems. These
signals ensure that timer recordings are made
regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or
broadcast interruptions.
◆To use the PDC/VPS function
Set [PDC/VPS] to [On] in step 4 above. [*]
appears next to the [Start] time of the timer setting
in the Timer List.
When you turn on this function, the recorder starts
scanning the channel before the timer recording
starts. If you are watching TV when scanning
starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If
you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner.
Labelled side facing up
100 Min Free
19:2012/4 Tue12
PR Date Start Stop Mode Repeat PDC/VPS
Timer Standard
19:50 TodaySP Off
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Start
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Length
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Rec. OK
Check
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Rec Mode Adjust
If there is not enough available disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically selects the
recording mode that will record the entire
programme. To use this function, select [AT] for
the recording mode and set [PDC/VPS] to [Off].
If timer settings overlap
If timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear
in the Timer List. For details, see “When timer
settings overlap” (page 46).
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer
Settings (Timer List)” (page 46).
z Hints
• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the
programme title in the Title List menu.
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press DVD '/1 to turn on the recorder. Press DVD '/
1 again to set the recorder to standby mode before the
timer recording starts.
Notes
• 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.
• The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer
recording to be made.
• 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. [Dup.
Date] will appear for the overlapped setting in the
Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings
(page 46).
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer
recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does
not function with Quick Timer (page 48).
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC/VPS function.
• If the TIMER REC indicator flashes on the front panel,
check that a recordable disc is inserted correctly and
available recording time on the disc is enough.
Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+ system
The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that
simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the
PlusCode number listed in the TV programme
guide. The date, time, and channel of that
programme are set automatically.
Check that the channels are correctly set in
[Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup (page 75).
1Insert a recordable disc.
2Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TIMER twice.
• If the Timer List or [Timer Standard] menu
appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch
the display to [Video Plust +].
3Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
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Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer Settings
(Timer List)
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the Timer List menu.
Changing the timer settings
The Timer List can contain up to seven timer
settings. You can select a timer setting and modify
it before the recording starts.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TIMER repeatedly to turn on the Timer List.
All the timer settings are listed. You can check
information such as the recording date, time,
recording mode, etc.
• [Rec. OK] indicates that the timer recording
will be made as you set. If the timer settings
overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear.
• [*] next to the [Start] time indicates that
[PDC/VPS] is set to [On] (page 43).
2Select a timer setting and press ENTER.
The programme position, date, start and stop
times, recording mode, repeat option, and
PDC/VPS setting for the selected timer setting
appear.
3Press < ,/ to select an item and press
M m/ to change the setting.
• If you want to return to the Timer List
without changing, press TIMER.
4Press ENTER.
The information for the selected timer setting
is updated.
Cancelling the timer settings
1After step 1 above, select a timer setting
and press CLEAR.
The display asks for confirmation.
2Select [OK] and press ENTER.
The selected timer setting is deleted from the
Timer List.
• If you want to cancel the deletion, select
[Cancel] and press ENTER in step 2.
To turn off the Timer List
Press O RETURN.
When timer settings overlap
If a timer setting overlaps with another timer
setting (i.e., [Dup. Date] appears in the Timer
List), the programme that starts first has priority
and the second programme starts recording only
after the first programme has finished.
◆When recordings start at the same time
The programme that is set first has priority. In this
example, timer setting A is set after B, so the first
part of timer setting A will not be recorded.
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Start
30
Length
SP
Mode
Rec. OK
13/4 Wed12 20:00 30 SP Dup. Date
13/4 Wed10 20:15 15 SP Dup. Date
Check
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7: 00 8:00
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Recording
◆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.
Notes
• While recording, you cannot change the timer setting
for the current recording.
• When [PDC/VPS] is set to [On] for one or more timer
recordings, the start times may change in the event of a
broadcast delay or early start.
• 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. [Dup.
Date] will appear for the overlapped setting in the
Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.
Recording Without the
Timer
1Insert a recordable disc.
2Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select
the programme position or input source
you want to record.
3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
For details about the recording mode, see
page 41.
4Press z REC.
Recording starts and “z” (red) appears in the
front panel display.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
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To stop recording
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for
recording to stop.
To pause recording
Press X. 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 2 OUT
or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV
to TV input using the t TV/DVD button
(page 98).
z Hint
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to
leave it on.
Notes
• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start
recording.
• You cannot change the recording mode while
recording or during recording pause.
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are
recording may be erased.
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme
while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programme.
Using the Quick Timer function
You can set the recorder to record in 10-minute
increments.
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Recording starts after the first press. The Quick
Timer starts from the second press, and then each
additional press increases the recording time by 10
minutes within the available free space on the disc.
The remaining recording time appears
momentarily on the TV screen.
The time counter in the front panel display
decreases to 0:00 (or when the disc is full), then
the recorder stops recording (power turns off).
To check the Quick Timer
Press z REC once while recording. The
remaining recording time and other recording
information (programme position, recording
mode, etc.) appear momentarily on the TV screen.
To cancel or stop the Quick Timer
To return the recorder to normal recording mode,
press z REC twice while recording. [Continue]
appears momentarily on the TV screen.
To stop recording, press x. Note that it may take
a few seconds for recording to stop.
To extend the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly while recording. After
the recorder returns to normal recording mode, the
recording time extends by 10 minutes (up to the
capacity of the disc).
Checking the disc status while
recording
You can check recording information such as
recording time or recording mode, etc.
Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
DISPLAY during recording.
Recording information appears on the TV screen.
A Elapsed recording time
B Programme position or input source
C Recording status bar
D Audio channel
E Recording mode
F Available recording time for the disc
Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
z Hint
While recording, you can check the recording time and
other information, such as disc type/format, title/chapter
10M 20M 30M
Continue
0:19:55
SP 1H 40M Free
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Recording
number, etc., shown in the front panel display
(page 111).
Creating chapters in a title
The recorder automatically divides a recording (a
title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5,
10, or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select
the interval, [5Min], [10Min], or [15Min] for
[Auto Chapter] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 82).
z Hint
You can create chapters manually when playing a
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R
(page 68).
Overwriting a recorded title
You can use the Title List to make a new recording
over a title previously recorded on the disc. For
details about the Title List, see page 33.
1Insert a DVD+RW.
2Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD.
3Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select
a programme position or input source.
4Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.
5Press < M m ,/ / / to select the title you
want to overwrite.
6Press z REC.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for
recording to stop.
z Hint
If you erase a title from a DVD+RW, it appears as
[Erased title] in the Title List. However, this will not
increase the remaining time on the disc. You can select
[Erased title] from the Title List and make a new
recording on top of it (page 65).
Notes
• A protected title cannot be overwritten (page 66).
• If the selected title is shorter than the new recording, or
less than ten seconds, the recorder automatically
overwrites the next title in the Title List. If you do not
want a title to be overwritten, protect the title (page 66).
Recording From Connected
Equipment
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see
“Connecting a VCR or similar device” (page 24).
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the
equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).
1Insert a recordable disc.
2Press INPUT SELECT to select an input
source according to the connection you
made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
3Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
The recording mode changes as follows:
4Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
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5Press z REC on this recorder and the
pause or play button on the connected
equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.
If you connect a digital video camera with a DV
IN jack
See “DV Dubbing” (page 70) for an explanation
of how to record from the DV IN jack.
Notes
• When recording a video game image, the screen may
not be clear.
• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy
guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder
automatically stops recording after a few seconds.
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Playback
Playback
Playing DVDs and VIDEO
CDs
1Turn on the TV and set it to video input.
2Press AMP ' 1/ to turn on the speaker
system.
If “FM” or “AM” appears on the centre unit
display, press DVD on the remote to display
“DVD.”
3Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on
the disc tray.
4Press Z (open/close) to close the disc
tray.
If you inserted a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
press H. Playback starts automatically
depending on the disc.
5Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TITLE LIST.
For details about the Title List, see “Viewing
Recorded TV Programmes (Title List)” (page
33).
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
6Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
7Select [Play], and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
To select a chapter from the Chapter List
(DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), and DVD+R
only)
1Select [Chapter List] from the sub-menu in
step 7 above.
The Chapter List of the selected title appears.
For details about the Chapter List, see
page 34.
2Select the chapter and press ENTER.
3Select [Play] from the sub-menu, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected chapter.
To use the DVD’s Menu
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by
pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your
TV screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the menu appears.
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu
(press H when “Press SELECT” appears).
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TITLE LIST
DVD
TITLE LIST
AMP/DVD switch
Playback side facing down
Title List
Original
DVD-RW
2:45:00
Free
SLP
Title 1
1/7
07/12 0:45:00
Title 2
09/12 1:00:00
Title 3
10/12 0:15:00
Title 4
13/12 0:10:00
Title 5
16/12 0:10:00
Title 6
19/12 0:25:00
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To save the power in standby mode
Press AMP "/1 and/or DVD "/1 while the
system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press
the button once.
To stop playback
Press x.
To resume playback from the point where you
stopped the disc (Resume Play)
The recorder stores the point where you stopped
the disc even if the disc is removed or the recorder
turns off.
Press x once to stop playback. When you play the
disc next time, the recorder resumes playback
from the point where you stopped the disc.
To start from the beginning, press x twice.
Playback starts from the beginning of the title/
track/scene.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you play another title.
– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you change the settings on the recorder.
– you make a recording.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message
[Playback limited by Parental Control.] and the
display for entering your password appear on the
TV screen.
1Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons.
2Press SET to select [OK].
The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
Control Settings” (page 81).
z Hints
• To play without PBC functions, set [PBC] to [Off] in
[Settings] Setup (page 78). VIDEO CDs are played in
continuous play mode only.
• You can also use the H button in step 7 (page 51) to
start playback.
• To play a title including hidden chapters on a
DVD+RW or DVD+R, select [Full Play] in step 7
(page 51). For details about hidden chapters, see
page 68.
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Playback options
Buttons Operations Discs
Z (open/close) Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs
X (pause) Pauses playback. All discs
. (previous)/
> (next)
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/
chapter/scene/track.
All discs
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly
pressed during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
fast reverse fast forward
FR1 T t FF1
FR2 T T t t FF2
FR3 T T T t t t FF3
FR4* 1
T T T T t t t t FF4* 1
All discs
*1FR4 and FF4 are not
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To resume normal playback, press H.
Notes
• If appears, the operation is not available on the disc.
• When playing the discs recorded on this recorder,
angles and subtitles cannot be changed.
• For a Super VCD, you cannot select audio track 2 if one
is recorded on the disc.
• When playing DVD-RWs (VR mode), surround effect
may be lost in some Sound Field settings.
To enlarge a video image (Zoom)
Press ZOOM repeatedly while viewing the picture
as follows:
× ×2 size t 4 size t normal size
You can move the image using < M m ,/ / / .
To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.
(slow)
Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in
pause mode.
Playback speed changes as follows:
reverse slow*2 forward slow
SR1 T t SF1
SR2 T T t t SF2
SR3 T T T t t t SF3
SR4 T T T T t t t t SF4* 2
All discs
*2 SR1-SR4 and SF4
are not available for
VIDEO CDs.
/ (instant
replay/instant
advance)
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
will advance the image frame by frame in pause
mode.
(audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc
when pressed repeatedly.
: Selects the language.
:
Selects one of the recorded audio tracks.
All discs
SUR (Surround) Switches the Surround effect on ([SUR ON]) or off
([SUR OFF]) when pressed during playback.
Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects
created from the front left and right speakers.
This function is for equipment connected to the LINE
output jacks.
All discs
(subtitle) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
(angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
“ ” appears briefly at the scene where the angle to
be changed.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel
display.
MUTING Mutes the sound when using the speaker system. To
cancel, press MUTING again or 2 +.
All discs
Buttons Operations Discs
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RWVR
-
RW
Video
+RW
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R
+R
DVD
DVD
VCD
+RW
-
RW
Video
+R
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DVD
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Note
The zoom function may not work depending on the disc.
To play repeatedly
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be
repeated.
[Chapter]: Repeats the current chapter. (DVD
only)
[Title]: Repeats the current title. (DVD only)
[Track]: Repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD
only)
[All]: Repeats all the tracks on the disc. (VIDEO
CD only)
[Off]: Does not play repeatedly.
Notes
• For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to
[Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 78).
• If you press . >/ (previous/next), x (stop), or
(instant replay) during Repeat Play, Repeat Play
is cancelled.
To repeat a specific portion (A-B)
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter,
or track repeatedly.
1During playback, when you find the starting
point (point A) of the portion to be repeated,
press A-B.
[A-] appears on the TV screen.
2When you reach the ending point (point B),
press A-B again.
[A-B] appears and the recorder starts
repeating this specific portion.
To return to normal playback, press A-B to
select [Off].
Note
A-B Repeat Play may not work properly with some
Super VCDs.
To play in random order (VIDEO CD or Karaoke
DVD only)
Press RANDOM during playback. [RANDOM]
appears on the TV screen.
To return to normal playback, press RANDOM
again.
z Hint
To play another title in random order, press . >/ .
Note
For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off]
in [Settings] Setup (page 78).
To watch TV in the sub picture during playback
(Picture-in-Picture)
You can view a TV programme in the sub picture
while playing a disc.
Press (Picture-in-Picture) during playback to
turn on the sub picture on the TV screen.
To change the programme position or input source
for the sub picture, press PROG +/– or INPUT
SELECT.
To change the sub picture position, press < ,/ .
Each press moves the sub picture clockwise or
counterclockwise.
To turn off the sub picture, press again.
z Hint
If you watch TV in full screen, press x to stop playback.
Notes on the recorder’s surround function
• The SUR button on the remote works for LINE
1- TV jack, LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jack,
and LINE 3/DECODER jack output only. To
enjoy the surround effects of the speaker system,
see page 85.
• The function may not work with some discs.
• When you turn on this function, 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.
Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise
will be heard from the LINE output stereo jacks.
To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the
consumer should take proper precautions when
the LINE output stereo jacks of the recorder are
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy
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DTS Digital Surround™ playback, the supplied
speaker system must be connected to the digital
optical jack of the recorder.
Note on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL OUT jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set
[DTS] to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 79).
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
VIDEO CD by track. As titles and tracks are
assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the
title or track by entering its number. You can also
search for a scene using the time code.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
DISPLAY during playback.
The on-screen display appears.
2Select a search item, and press ENTER.
• Title (for DVDs)
• Chapter (for DVDs)
• Track (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function
off)
• Time (searches for the starting point of
entered time code)
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DISPLAY
CLEAR SEARCH
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AMP/DVD
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3Press the number buttons to select the
number of the title, chapter, time code,
etc., you want.
For example: Time search
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20
seconds, enter “21020” and press SET.
If you enter the wrong number, press CLEAR
to cancel the number, then select another
number.
The recorder starts playback from the selected
number or scene.
zHint
You can also search for the item using < ,/ in step 3
above. Press ENTER to start playback.
Bookmarking a favourite scene
You can have the recorder store specific portions
of the disc in memory and play immediately
whenever you want. Up to nine bookmarks can be
set.
To set a bookmark
During playback, press BOOKMARK when you
find a scene to be bookmarked.
The bookmark number appears on the TV screen.
To search for a bookmarked scene
1Press SEARCH MODE.
The bookmark search display appears.
2Press < ,/ or the number buttons to select
the bookmark number.
Playback starts from the bookmarked scene
you selected.
3Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.
To erase a bookmark
1Press SEARCH MODE to turn on the
bookmark search display.
2Press < ,/ or the number buttons to select
the bookmark number you want to erase, and
press CLEAR.
3Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.
Playing Music CDs and MP3
Audio Tracks
The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details
about MP3 audio tracks, see “About MP3 audio
tracks” (page 60).
1Press AMP ' 1/ to turn on the speaker
system.
If “FM” or “AM” appears on the centre unit
display, press DVD to display “DVD.”
• When you use the list menu displayed on the
TV screen, turn on the TV and set it to video
input. You can easily select a track from the
list.
2Insert a disc.
The list menu appears on the TV screen.
Example: DATA CDs
Playback starts automatically depending on
the disc.When selecting a track, go to step 3.
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switch
Program
List
00:00:00
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
MY FAVOURITE SONG
R&B
JAZZ
CLASSIC
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSA NOVA
MP3
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Playback
To resume normal playback, press H.
To cancel the Random, Repeat, or A-B Repeat
function, press the button again to turn off the
indicator.
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the order
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on
the disc. Up to 99 tracks for CDs and 256 tracks
for DATA CDs can be programmed. The
programme is cleared when the disc is removed.
1Insert a disc.
The list menu appears.
Example: DATA CDs
When selecting a track on a music CD, go to
step 3.
2Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select an
album, and press ENTER.
3Select the track you want to programme.
4Press PROGRAM, or press , to select
[ ] (programme) and press ENTER.
The selected track is displayed on [Program]
list.
SUR
(Surround)
Switches the Surround effect on
([SUR ON]) or off when
pressed during playback.
Surround lets you enjoy virtual
surround sound effects created
from the front left and right
speakers. This function is for
equipment connected to the
LINE output jacks. (See the
notes on Surround effect on
page 55.)
MUTING Mutes the sound when using the
speaker system. To cancel,
press MUTING again or 2 +.
RANDOM Plays tracks in random order
when pressed. [Random]
appears.
REPEAT Selects the item to be repeated
when pressed repeatedly during
playback.
[TRACK]: Repeats the current
track.
[ALL]: Repeats all the tracks on
the disc (CD) or album (DATA
CD).
A-B
(A-B Repeat)
Selects a specific portion to be
repeated when pressed during
playback.
Press A-B to find the starting
point (point A) of the portion.
[A] appears.
Press A-B again to reach the
ending point (point B). [A-B]
appears.
Buttons Operations
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Program
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00:00:00
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
MY FAVOURITE SONG
R&B
JAZZ
CLASSIC
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSA NOVA
MP3
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5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more tracks to
the list.
To add all the tracks on the disc, select [ ]
(programme all) and press ENTER.
6Select the track you want to start playing in
[Program] list.
7Press H or ENTER to start Programme
Play.
The tracks in the list are played in the
programmed order.
Playback stops after all the tracks in the list
are played.
To erase a track from the [Program] list
1Select the track from [Program] list.
2Press CLEAR, or select [ ] (erase) and press
ENTER.
To erase all the tracks in the list, select [ ]
(erase all) and press ENTER.
To repeat the programme
During Programme Play, press REPEAT to select
the item to be repeated.
[TRACK]: Repeats the current track.
[ALL]: Repeats all the tracks on the list.
No display: Does not play repeatedly.
To stop playback during Programme Play
Press x.
About MP3 audio tracks
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be
recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2,
or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the
tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-
RW drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
zHints
• Playback stops when all the MP3 audio tracks within
the album are played.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
Notes
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs
created in the Packet Write format.
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise which could
damage your speaker system.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• The recorder can recognize up to a total number of 999
albums and tracks in a DATA CD. The recorder may
not recognize some discs depending on the recording
device used for recording or the disc condition.
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the
following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz.
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be
used for album or track names.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
Program
List
MP3
00:00:00 003/009
1-Waltz for Debby.mp3
2-My Romance.mp3
3-Milestones.mp3
4-My Funny Valentine.mp3
5-Autumn Leave s.mp3
6-All Blues.mp3
7-In A Silent Way.mp3
2-My Romance.mp3
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Playback
Playing JPEG Image Files
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about JPEG image
files, see “About JPEG image files” (page 62).
1Insert a DATA CD.
The list menu appears on the TV screen.
When the disc contains both MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG image files, you can switch
between lists. Press TOP MENU. Press </
, to select [JPEG] on the top of the menu
and press ENTER.
2Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select a
folder, and press ENTER.
The list of files within the folder appears.
To return to the folder list, select [ ] and
press ENTER.
3Select the file you want to view.
The selected image is displayed in the preview
window.
• If you set a slide show speed mode ( )
other than [X] (off), the slide show starts
from the selected file. See “Enjoying a slide
show” below.
4Press H or ENTER.
The selected image is displayed in full screen.
To rotate a image
Press M m/ while viewing the image. Each press
rotates the image clockwise or counterclockwise
by 90 degrees.
To view the previous or next image
Press . >/ or < ,/ .
To return to the list menu
Press x.
zHints
• Press M m/ to go to the next/previous page of the list.
• Press O RETURN repeatedly to turn off the list menu.
To turn on the list menu, press MENU.
Enjoying a slide show
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD
successively as a slide show.
1Select the folder you want to view, and
press ENTER.
2Press , to select [ ] (slide show).
3Press m to select [ ] (play speed).
4Press < ,/ to select a playing speed,
>>> (fast), >> (normal), or > (slow), and
press ENTER.
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Preview
List
JPEG Folder 1
JPEG Folder 2
JPEG Folder 3
JPEG Folder 4
JPEG Folder 5
JPEG Folder 6
JPEG Folder 7
JPEG Folder 8
Folder : JPEG Folder 1/
JPEG
Preview
List
1-Image file1.jpg
2-Image file2.jpg
3-Image file3.jpg
4-Image file4.jpg
5-Image file5.jpg
6-Image file6.jpg
7-Image file7.jpg
JPEG Folder 1
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5Select a file and press H or ENTER.
Slide show starts from the selected image file.
To pause playback, press X.
To stop the slide show and return to the list
menu, press x or O RETURN.
About JPEG image files
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in JPEG format. However,
the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660
Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet format for the recorder
to recognize the files.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
zHints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
files, the files will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create folders
with no more than two trees.
Notes
• The recorder can only play files with the extension
“.JPG.”
• The recorder can recognize up to a total number of 999
folders and files in a disc. The recorder may not
recognize some discs depending on the recording
device used for recording or the disc condition.
• Depending on the disc or the size of image files,
playback may take some time to start.
• The image size that the recorder can display is limited
to 8192 × 7680 pixels.
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files
are not supported.
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DVD Edit
DVD Edit
Before Editing
This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc and title types. Before you edit, check
these types and select an available option.
Notes
• You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc
while editing.
• Finish editing and recording before finalizing. No more
editing or recording can be made on a finalized disc.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
Edits for Video mode titles/original
titles
For Video mode titles on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs, and original
titles on DVD-RWs (VR mode), the recorder edits
actual recordings on the disc. You cannot undo
any edits you make, and the original contents will
be consequently lost.
zHint
When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can keep the
original contents by editing a Playlist (see “Edits for
Playlist titles” below).
To free up disc space (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (VR
mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode) only)
You can utilize disc capacity by erasing Video
mode or original titles. The effect differs
depending on the disc type and location of the title,
as follows.
Note
For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode), the disc’s
available capacity may not display correctly. The
recorder displays only the available capacity after the last
title on the disc.
Edits for Playlist titles
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can edit a Playlist
while retaining original titles (actual recordings on
the disc). 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.
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RW
Video
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+RW
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Disc type To open up disc space
DVD+RW Erase the last title on the disc. You
can erase and overwrite titles other
than the last one; however, the
display will not show the resulting
capacity increase. Erased titles are
shown as deleted in the Title List
menu.
DVD-RW
(VR mode)
Erase original titles anywhere on
the disc.
DVD-RW
(Video mode)
Erase the last title on the disc.
DVD+R/
DVD-R
You cannot increase the disc
capacity, as they are non-
rewritable.
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In this case, you can select a title or chapter and
create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the
scene order within the Playlist title (page 69).
zHint
For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the disc’s
Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the original titles
in Title List (Original). Press TITLE LIST repeatedly to
switch the two Title List menus.
List of edit options
Select from the following options and refer to the
pages in parentheses. Title type and disc type that
the option can be applied are indicated in each
section.
– Labelling a title (page 65).
– Erasing a title (page 65).
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 65).
– Protecting a title (page 66).
– Dividing a title (page 66).
– Erasing a chapter (page 67).
– Combining chapters (page 67).
– Hiding a chapter (page 68).
– Creating chapters manually (page 68).
– Creating a Playlist title (page 68).
– Adding contents to an existing Playlist title
(page 69).
– Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title
(page 69).
Note
When selecting a title for editing, always note the above
differences between the Video mode/original title edit
and Playlist title edit.
Erasing and Editing Titles
This section explains the basic edit functions
common to Video mode titles, original titles, and
Playlist titles.
Note that editing on Video mode and original titles
is irreversible as they are the actual recordings on
the disc. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR
mode) while retaining the original contents, create
and edit a Playlist (page 68).
Note
If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title,
the edits may affect the derived Playlist title.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.
The Title List menu appears and displays the
disc contents.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press
TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title
List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if
necessary.
Example: Title List (Original)
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2Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears with options available
for the selected title.
[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List
menu, which displays the title contents by
chapter (see “Editing a Title by Chapter” on
page 67).
[Erase]: Erases the title (page 65). For effects
on disc capacity, see page 63.
[Protect]: Protects the title from erasure or
alteration (page 66).
[Edit]: Displays the following options.
[Title Name]: Allows you to label the
title (page 65).
[Divide]: Divides the title in two
(page 66).
[A-B Erase]: Erases a section of the title
(page 65).
[Playlist]: Allows you to create a new Playlist
title, or add contents to an existing Playlist
title (see “Editing a Playlist” on page 68).
3Select an edit option, and press ENTER.
The selected option is applied to the title. See
the pages in parentheses for the procedure.
Labelling a title
1Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.
2Select [Title Name], and press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears.
You can enter up to 21 characters. Follow the
explanations of “Changing the Name of a
Recorded Programme (Title Input)”
(page 37).
zHint
You can label or re-label DVDs (page 38).
Erasing a title
1Select [Erase] in step 3 of “Erasing and
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
2Select [OK], and press ENTER.
The title is erased.
zHints
• When you want to erase all titles, reformat the disc
(page 31).
• After deleting a title on a DVD+RW, the title name is
displayed as deleted in the Title List menu. You can
select it to record over.
Erasing a section of a title (A-B
Erase)
1Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.
2Select [A-B Erase], and press ENTER.
The following display appears.
3Press H, and search for the scene you
want to erase by pressing x, X, and m/
M.
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Title 1
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Set Point B
Set Point A
Cancel
OK
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4Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be
erased (point A).
5Press ENTER at the end of the scene
(point B).
To reset either point A or B, select [Cancel]
and repeat from step 3.
6Select [OK], and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
If you do not want to erase the scene, select
[Cancel] and press ENTER.
7Select [OK], and press ENTER.
The scene is erased.
Notes
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you erase the scene.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
• The erased section may be slightly different from the
points you selected.
• A chapter mark will not be made at the A–B erase point.
Protecting a title from erasure or
alteration
Select [Protect] in step 3 of “Erasing and
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.
The title is protected and [ ] (locked) appears in
the Title List menu.
To cancel the protection, select [Protect] again.
Dividing a title
1Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.
2Select [Divide], and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point
appears.
3Press H, and search for the point you
want to divide by pressing x, X, and m/
M.
4Press ENTER at the dividing point.
To reset the point, select [Cancel] and repeat
from step 3.
5Select [OK], and press ENTER.
The title is divided in two. If you want to
rename the title, see page 65.
If you do not want to divide the title, select
[Cancel] and press ENTER.
Thumbnail of point A
Tit le 1
07/12 0:45:00
00:15:00
00:15:00Point A
Set Point B
Set Point A
Cancel
OK
Title Edit
A-B Erase
Thumbnail of point B
Tit le 1
07/12 0:45:00
00:15:20
00:15:00Point A
Set Point B
Set Point A
Cancel
OK
00:15:20Point B
Title Edit
A-B Erase
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Tit le 2
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00:00:00
Divide
Cancel
OK
00:00:04#01
Title Edit
Divide
Current playback point
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DVD Edit
Editing a Title by Chapter
You can make detailed editing to a title by using
the Chapter List menu that displays title contents
by chapter.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press
TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title
List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if
necessary.
2Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.
The Chapter List menu appears with contents
of the selected title (displayed as chapters).
Example: Chapter List (Original)
4Select a chapter, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears with options available
for the selected chapter.
[Title List]: Displays the Title List menu (see
“Erasing and Editing Titles” on page 64).
[Erase]: Erases the chapter (page 67).
[Edit]: Displays the following options.
[Combine]: Combines two chapters into
one (page 67).
[Hide/Show]: Hides the chapter/Shows
the hidden chapter (page 68).
[Move]: Allows you to change the
chapter order within the title. Follow the
same instructions in step 6 of
“Rearranging chapters within a Playlist
title” (page 69).
5Select an edit option, and press ENTER.
The selected option is applied to the chapter.
See the pages in parentheses for the procedure.
Erasing a chapter
1Select [Erase] in step 5 of “Editing a Title
by Chapter,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
2Select [OK], and press ENTER.
The chapter is erased.
Combining chapters
1Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by
Chapter,” and press ENTER.
2Select [Combine] and press ENTER.
The selected chapter is combined with the
next chapter in the Title List.
Note
If the next chapter on the DVD+RW or DVD+R is
hidden, show the chapter in the Title List before
combining. See “Hiding a chapter” (page 68).
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Hiding a chapter
You can skip playing chapters without deleting
from the disc.
1Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by
Chapter,” and press ENTER.
2Select [Hide], and press ENTER.
The chapter is displayed shaded in the Chapter
List menu.
To play a title including hidden chapters
Select [Full Play] in step 3 of “Editing a Title by
Chapter,” and press ENTER.
To show the chapter
Repeat the steps above and select [Show] in step 2.
Notes
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you hide the chapter.
• On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will
play without being skipped.
Creating chapters manually
You can create chapters within a title by inserting
chapter marks at the desired points.
During playback, press CHAPTER MARK where
you want to divide the title into chapters.
The following display appears at the dividing
point. Title contents before and after this scene
become separate chapters.
zHint
You can combine two chapters into one (page 67).
Note
If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter
marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit.
Editing a Playlist
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without
changing the actual recordings.
This section explains edit options available only
for Playlist titles. Edits explained in the previous
sections are also applicable if so indicated.
Notes
• If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title,
the results may affect the derived Playlist title.
• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.
Creating a Playlist title
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
(Original).
Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List
(Playlist) appears.
2Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
[Playlist]: Displays Playlist title names in the
Title List (Playlist) menu.
[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List
(Original) menu. When you want to add an
original chapter as a Playlist title, select this
and press ENTER. After the Chapter List
(Original) menu appears, select the chapter
and press ENTER, and then go to step 3.
3Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.
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4Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER.
The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as
a new Playlist title.
To create more Playlist titles, press TITLE
LIST and repeat the steps above.
Adding contents to an existing
Playlist title
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
(Original).
Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List
(Playlist) appears.
2Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
[Playlist]: Displays Playlist title names in the
Title List (Playlist) menu.
[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List
(Original) menu. When you want to add an
original chapter to a Playlist title, select this
and press ENTER. After the Chapter List
(Original) menu appears, select the chapter
and press ENTER, and then go to step 3.
3Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.
The disc’s Playlist title names appear (if any).
4Select a Playlist title name, and press
ENTER.
The contents of original title selected in step 2
are added to the Playlist title. If you want to
rename the title, see page 65. You can enter up
to 21 characters.
Rearranging chapters within a
Playlist title
You can move chapters in a Playlist title to create
a different playback order.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
(Playlist).
Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List
(Original) appears.
2Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.
The Chapter List menu appears with the title
contents.
4Select a chapter, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears with options available
for the selected chapter. For details, see
“Editing a Title by Chapter” (page 67).
5Select [Edit] and press ENTER.
6Select [Move], and press ENTER.
7Select a new location in the Chapter List,
and press ENTER.
The chapter moves to the new location.
To change the scene order more, repeat the
steps above.
If you want to rename the title, see page 65.
.
Note
Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where the chapters change.
New Playlist
Select a Playlist
Title 1
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DV Dubbing
Connecting a Digital Video
Camera to the DV IN Jack
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a
DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is
straightforward because the recorder will fast
forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not
need to operate your digital video camera. Do the
following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of
this recorder.
See also the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera before connecting.
Notes
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your digital video camera does not work with this
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack
and follow the instructions of “Recording From
Connected Equipment” (page 49).
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not
connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
finalize the disc (page 39).
Hookups
Dubbing From a DV/Digital8
Format Tape to a DVD
You can record a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a
disc. The recorder controls the digital video
camera. You can fast forward, rewind, and stop
the tape to select a scene using the recorder’s
remote control.
◆How chapters are created
The dubbed contents become one title, and the title
is divided into chapters. The recorder divides the
title into chapters according to the setting in [Rec
Setting] Setup (5, 10, or 15-minute intervals, or
does not divide at all) (page 82).
1Press Z (open/close), and place a
recordable disc on the tray.
Make sure that the disc has enough free space
to record the contents of your tape.
DVD recorder
to DV IN
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
DV output
Digital video camera
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Xx
z REC
O RETURN
SET UP
H
m M/
AMP/DVD
switch
Labelled side facing up
,continued
72
2Press Z (open/close) to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the
front panel display.
For details on how to insert and format a new
disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”
(page 31).
3Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape
into your digital video camera.
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital
video camera must be turned on and set to
video playback mode.
4Press INPUT SELECT on the remote
repeatedly to select “DV.”
The selected input changes as follows:
5Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly
to select the recording mode.
The recording mode changes as follows:
For details about the recording modes, see
page 41.
6Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, and press
SET UP on the remote.
The Setup Display appears.
7Select [Rec Setting], and press ,.
8Select [DV Audio Input], and press ,.
[Stereo 1] (default): Records original sound
only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV
format tape.
[Stereo 2]: Records additional sound only.
Select this only if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your
digital video camera.
9Select an option, and press ENTER.
10Press O RETURN to turn off the Setup
Display.
11Press H to start playing the DV/Digital8
format tape.
The playback picture appears on the screen.
12While watching the screen, search for the
point you want to start recording by
pressing m M/ .
13When you find the point you want, press
X.
14Press z REC.
Playback starts from the selected point, and
the recorder starts recording.
To stop recording
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for
the recorder to stop recording.
Notes
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
finalize the disc (page 39).
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital
video equipment to the recorder.
• You cannot control the recorder using another device
or another recorder of the same model.
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the
cassette memory onto the disc.
• When dubbing from a DV/Digital8 format tape by way
of the DV IN jack, the recorder starts recording about
five seconds after the tape starts playing.
• If you dub a DV/Digital8 format tape that has been
edited on a PC using the DV IN jack, any audio
recorded on the Stereo 2 track may only be recorded as
noise.
• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape with a
sound track that is recorded in multiple sampling
frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or
an unnatural sound will be output when playing back
the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there
is nothing recorded on the tape.
• When dubbing from the DV IN jack, pictures are
recorded only in 4:3 size regardless of the [Rec Aspect
Ratio] setting in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 82). You
can select the picture size for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
only.
• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling
mode (e.g.48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).
• The video or sound may drop out during the recording
of start/stop points on the tape.
LINE1 LINE2
LINE4 LINE3DV
TV programme
position
HQ SP EP SLP
Stereo 2
Rec Mode Set
Rec Setting
Rec Aspect Ratio
DV Audio Input
Auto Chapter
Stereo 1
73
DV Dubbing
• If there is a blank space for one second or more on the
tape, DV dubbing ends automatically.
74
DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu
Using the Setup Displays
By using the Setup Displays, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and
sound, as well as select a language for the
subtitles.
The Setup Display consists of several levels to set
up options. To select the next level, press ,. To
select a previous level, press <.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the
Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions
described may work.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD.
2Press SET UP while the recorder is in stop
mode.
The Setup Display appears.
For details about [Disc Info] Setup, see “DVD
Recorder Basics” (page 31).
3Press M m/ to select the option you want to
set up, and press ,.
4Press M m/ to select the item you want to
set up, and press ,.
Available options for the item appear.
Example: [TV Aspect]
123
4 6
789
0
5
< M m ,/ / / ,
ENTER
SET UP
AMP/DVD
switch
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Auto Preset
Setup options:
[Settings], [Language], [Audio], [Parental
Control], [Rec Setting], [Disc Info]
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
StartAuto Preset
4:3
16:9
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Auto Preset
75
DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu
5Press M m/ to select the item you want to
set up, and press ENTER to conform.
Some items require additional settings.
To turn off the Setup Display
Press SET UP.
Channel and Clock Settings
The [Settings] Setup helps you to make tuner,
clock, and channel settings for the recorder.
Select [Settings] in the Setup Display. To use
the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page
74).
[Auto Preset]
Presets all receivable channels automatically.
Select your country. Then select [Start] and press
ENTER.
[Channel Settings]
Presets channels manually.
If some channels could not be set using the Auto
Preset function, you can set them manually.
If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the
wrong tuner system may have been preset during
[Auto Preset]. Set the correct tuner system
manually in the steps below.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select
[Channel Settings] and press ,.
4:3
16:9
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Auto Preset
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Start
Auto Preset
Setting
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Auto Preset
,continued
76
2Press ENTER while [Setting] is selected.
The Channel List menu appears.
3Press M m/ to select the programme position
you want to set, and press ENTER.
4Select an option from the sub-menu, and press
ENTER.
[Channel Settings]: Sets the channel
manually. See “To set the channels manually”
below.
[Station Name]: Changes the station name.
The display for entering characters appears.
To enter characters, see page 37.
[Move]: Sorts the programme positions on the
Channel List. Press M m/ to move the selected
programme position to a new location.
[Erase]: Disables a programme position you
do not need.
[Decoder On/Off]: Sets the channels for the
decoder. You need this setting to watch or
record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.
Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the
display. Press ENTER again to turn off the
setting.
[NICAM/Standard]: Sets the channels for the
NICAM broadcast. Normally, [NICAM] is lit
on the display. If the sound from NICAM
broadcast is not clear, press ENTER so
[NICAM] disappears.
Note
Be sure to correctly select the programme position you
want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme
position by mistake, you need to reset that channel
manually.
◆To set the channels manually
When you select [Channel Settings] in step 4
above, the display for setting channels appears.
1Press < ,/ to select the item and press M/ m
to change the setting.
[PR] indicates the selected programme
position.
[Seek]: Searches for a channel automatically.
Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a
channel.
[Ch.]: Changes the channel number.
[Fine]: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a
clearer picture.
2Select [OK] and press ENTER.
The setting is stored and the display returns to
the Channel List.
To preset other channels, follow from step 3
of the Channel List setting (page 75).
◆Receivable channels
PR-01
01
PR
C 12
Ch.
C 23
C 7
C 27
C 17
C 33
C 34
C 47
C 10
0
Fine Station
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
NICAM
AWB1
AWB2
DTV
CH2
LHTV
CSN
PTGLE
PSG
TV2
PR-01
01
PR
C 12
Ch.
C 23
C 7
C 27
C 17
C 33
C 34
C 47
C 10
0
Fine Station
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
NICAM
Channel Settings
Station Name
Move
Erase
Decoder On/Off
NICAM/Standard
AWB1
AWB2
DTV
CH2
LHTV
CSN
PTGLE
PSG
TV2
TV system Channel coverage
BG (West European
Countries, except
those listed below)
Colour system: PAL
E2 - E12 VHF
Italia A – H VHF
E21 – E69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
DK (East European
Countries)
Colour system: PAL
R1 – R12 VHF
R21 – R69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
I (Great Britain/
Ireland)
Colour system: PAL
Ireland A – J VHF
South Africa 4 – 13 VHF
B21 – B69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
OK
C 2
1
PR Seek Ch. Fine
0
77
DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu
[Clock]
◆[Auto Adjust]
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
1Select [Clock] and press ,.
2Select [Auto Adjust On] and press ENTER.
z Hint
If you select [Auto Adjust On], the Auto Clock Set
function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.
◆To set the clock manually
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, set the clock
manually.
1Select [Clock] and press ,.
2Press ,.
3Press 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.
To change the numbers, press < to return to
the item to be changed, and press M m/ .
4Press ENTER to start the clock.
TV and Video Settings
These settings will adjust items related to the
image, such as size.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,
tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.
Select [Settings] in the Setup Display. To use
the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page
74). The default settings are underlined.
[TV Aspect]
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
[Display Mode]
Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen
when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect].
L (France)
Colour system:
SECAM
F2 – F10 VHF
F21 – F69 UHF
B – Q CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
TV system Channel coverage
Auto Adjust On
Auto Adjust Off
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Year
2005
Time
12 : 00
Date 12 / 04
Auto Preset
Auto Adjust On
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Year
2005
Time
12 : 00
Date 12 04
Auto Adjust Off
Auto Preset
[ 4:3 ] Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV. When you select
[4:3], set [Display Mode] below.
[ 16:9 ] Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or TV with a
wide mode function.
[ Letter
Box ]
Displays a wide picture with
bands on the upper and lower
portions of the screen.
[ Pan
Scan ]
Automatically displays a wide
picture on the entire screen and
cuts off the portions that do not
fit.
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
StartAuto Preset
,continued
78
Note
Depending on the disc, [Letter Box] may be selected
automatically instead of [Pan Scan] or vice versa.
[Line1 Decoder]
Sets the LINE 1-TV jack for inputting encoded
video signals.
[Progressive Mode] (Viewing in Progressive
format)
Selects whether the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks output progressive signals.
Notes
• You cannot select [On] if the VIDEO OUT SELECT
switch on the rear panel is set to “RGB.” Make sure that
it is set to “COMPONENT” (page 21).
• When set to [On], pictures appear on a progressive
compatible TV or monitor. Signals are only sent to the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in progressive
mode. To cancel the setting, remove the disc and close
the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the
recorder for five seconds.
• If your TV does not accept progressive signals,
[Progressive Mode] will be set to [Off] automatically
after a few seconds.
[PBC] (Playback Control)
Turns the PBC function on or off when playing
VIDEO CDs.
[ Off ] Inputs the signals from the LINE
1-TV jack. Normally select this.
[ On ] The signal input from the LINE 1-
TV jack is output to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack for decoding.
The decoded signal is then input
back through the LINE 3/
DECODER jack so you can
record or view PAY-TV/Canal
Plus programmes. In this case,
select “LINE 1” by pressing
INPUT SELECT.
[ Off ] Select this when your TV is not
compatible with progressive
signals, or, the TV is connected to
jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
[ On ] Select this when your TV accepts
progressive 625p format signals,
and, the TV is connected to the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks. You will enjoy accurate
colour reproduction and high
quality image.
[16:9]
[4:3 Letter Box]
[4:3 Pan Scan]
[ Off ] The PBC function is not
activated. VIDEO CDs with PBC
will be played the same way as
audio CDs.
[ On ] The PBC function is activated
when playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC.
79
DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu
Language Settings
The [Language] Setup allows you to select a
language for the recorder’s display and discs.
Select [Language] in the Setup Display. To use
the display, see “Using the Setup Displays”
(page 74).
The default settings are underlined.
[OSD] (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
[Menu] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
[Audio] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
[Subtitle] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
Note
If you select a language in [Menu], [Subtitle], or [Audio]
that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the
recorded languages will be automatically selected.
Audio Settings
The [Audio] Setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select [Audio] in the Setup Display. To use the
display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 74).
Underlined below are the default settings
optimized for the best surround effect with the
supplied speaker system.
[Dolby Digital] (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal when
using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
Note
If [D-PCM] is selected, surround effect will be lost in
some Sound Field settings.
[DTS] (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals when
using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
[ Original ] Selects the language given
priority in the disc.
[ Other ] The display for entering a
language code appears. Press the
number buttons to enter a four-
digit code number from
“Language Code List” (page 116)
and press ENTER.
Español
Português
OSD
Language
Menu
Audio
English
Deutsch
Italiano
Subtitle
[ D-PCM ] Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
without a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
[ Dolby
Digital ]
Select this when the recorder is
connected to the speaker system.
[ Off ] Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
without a built-in DTS decoder.
[ On ] Select this when the recorder is
connected to the speaker system.
Dolby Digital
Audio
DTS
MPEG
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
Sampling Freq.
Audio DRC
Vocal
,continued
80
Note
If [Off] is selected, no sound will be heard from the
supplied speakers when playing a DTS soundtrack on a
DVD.
[MPEG] (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal when using
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
Note
The supplied speaker system does not accept MPEG
audio signals. If [Bitstream] is selected, no sound will be
output from the speakers.
[Sampling Freq.] (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
Note
If [96kHz] is selected, surround effect will be lost in
some Sound Field settings.
[Audio DRC] (Dynamic Range Control) (Dolby
Digital 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 (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
only when [Dolby Digital] is set to [D-PCM]
(page 79).
Note
For the output from the speaker system, use the “AUDIO
DRC” setting under “CUSTOMIZE” in the AMP menu
(page 87).
About the Audio DRC function
The Audio DRC function works differently
depending on the audio settings.
*1 Dolby Digital DVD only. Works for both analogue
and digital outputs.
*2 Dolby Digital DVD only. Speaker sound output only.
*3 Two channels.
*4 Multi channels.
[ PCM ] Select this when the recorder is
connected to the speaker system.
If you play MPEG audio sound
tracks, the recorder outputs stereo
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
[ Bitstream ]
Select this when the recorder is
connected to an audio component
with a built-in MPEG decoder.
[ 48kHz ] The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted to
48 kHz/16 bit.
[ 96kHz ] All types of signals, including
96 kHz/24 bit, are output in their
original format.
[ Off ] Normally select this.
[ On ] Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
RECORDER
[Audio] Setup:
SPEAKER
AMP menu: Audio
DRC
effect:
[Dolby
Digital]
[Audio
DRC]
“AUDIO
DRC”
[D-PCM]*3
[Off]
“DRC OFF” No
“DRC MAX”
or
“DRC STD”
No
[On]
“DRC OFF” Yes*1
“DRC MAX”
or
“DRC STD”
Yes*1
[Dolby
Digital]*4
[Off]
“DRC OFF” No
“DRC MAX”
or
“DRC STD”
Yes*2
[On]
“DRC OFF” No
“DRC MAX”
or
“DRC STD”
Yes*2
81
DVD Recorder Set-Up Menu
[Vocal] (Karaoke DVD only)
Mixes karaoke channels into normal stereo.
This function is effective for multi-channel
karaoke DVDs only.
Parental Control Settings
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.
Select [Parental Control] in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays”
(page 74).
[Set Password]
Sets or changes the password for [Parental
Control].
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select [Set
Password], and press ,.
If you have not entered a password, the
display for entering a new password appears.
Enter a four-digit password using the number
buttons and press ENTER. Enter the password
again to confirm, and press ENTER while
[OK] is selected.
The password is stored.
• If you make a mistake, press < repeatedly
to delete numbers one by one, then re-enter
it.
2To change the password, press ENTER while
[Change] is selected.
[Erase]: Erases the password. Enter the
registered password and press ENTER.
3Enter the registered password and press
ENTER.
4Enter a new four-digit password and press
ENTER.
5Enter the password again to confirm and press
ENTER.
[ Off ] Does not mix karaoke channels
into normal stereo. You can turn
off the guide vocal on a multi-
channel DVD.
[ On ] Mixes karaoke channels into
normal stereo.
Set Password
Parental Control
Parental Control
Area Code
Change
DeleteNew Password
OK
,continued
82
z Hint
If you forget your password, clear the password and
registered a new password.
Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Enter the six-
digit number 210499 using the number buttons. Select
[OK] and press ENTER. The registered password is
cleared.
[Parental Control]
Selects the limitation level.
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select
[Parental Control], and press ,.
The display asks for the password.
2Enter the four-digit password using the
number buttons and press ENTER.
3Select the level and press ENTER.
The lower the level, the stricter the limitation.
If you select [No Limit], the Parental Control
function does not activate.
[Area Code]
Selects a code for a geographic area as the
playback limitation level. See “Area Code List”
(page 117).
1Set the AMP/DVD switch to DVD, select
[Area Code], and press ,.
2Enter the four-digit password using the
number buttons and press ENTER.
3Press M m/ to enter the first character of the
area and press ,.
4Press M m/ to enter the second character and
press ENTER.
Notes
• 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.
Recording Settings
The [Rec Setting] Setup allows you to adjust the
recording picture quality and size.
Select [Rec Setting] in the Setup Display. To
use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays”
(page 74). The default settings are underlined.
[Rec Mode Set]
Selects one of the following recording modes: HQ
(High Quality), SP (Standard Play), EP (Extended
Play), SLP (Super Long Play).
[Rec Aspect Ratio] (DVD-RW (VR mode) only)
Selects the picture size of the programme to be
recorded.
When recording on discs other than DVD-RWs
(VR mode), the screen size is fixed to 4:3.
[DV Audio Input]
Selects the stereo track when recording from a
digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack
on the front panel.
[Auto Chapter]
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at a
specified interval. The markings are inserted while
the recording is being made.
Level 6
Level 5
Set Password
Parental Control
Parental Control
Area Code
No Limit
Level 8 (Adult)
Level 7
Level 2
Level 1 (Kids)
Level 4
Level 3
[ 4:3 ] Sets the picture size to 4:3.
[ 16:9 ] Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide
mode).
[ Stereo 1 ] Records original sound at the time
of shooting. Normally select this
when dubbing a DV/Digital8
format tape.
[ Stereo 2 ] Records only additional sound
over-dubbed after shooting.
[ Off ] No chapter mark is inserted.
SLP
Rec Mode Set
Rec Setting
Rec Aspect Ratio
DV Audio Input
HQ
SP
EP
Auto Chapter

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