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This unit is designed and manufactured to support the
region management information that is recorded on a
DVD disc. If the region number written on the DVD disc
does not correspond to the region number of this unit,
this unit cannot play that disc.
• The region number of this unit is “2”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video discs marked with la-

bels containing “2” or “ALL”.

• Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited

by the manufacturer, or some operation methods or
functions of the DVD-Video may be different from the
description in this manual.

• If you attempt an operation that is prohibited by ei-

ther the disc or the unit, a “ ” mark will appear on
the TV monitor. For operations prohibited by the disc,
see the information that came with the disc.

• When the menu screen or the operation guide ap-

pears during disc playback, follow the displayed in-
formation.

The discs listed below cannot be played back in gen-
eral. Even if one of these can be played back, it may
not be played back correctly. If a disc is played back by
mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the speak-
ers or may damage the hearing of those in hearing
range. Do not playback the discs listed below.

CDG, Photo-CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA,
SACD, PD, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW,
DVD audio, etc.

The following DVD-Video discs may not be played
back on this unit:
• DVD-Video that do not have the region number “2”

or “ALL”.

• SECAM DVD-Video.
• Prohibited or business-use DVD-Video.

CD-R/CD-RWs cannot be played back for the fol-
lowing reasons.
• Compatibility of the disc and this unit.
• Compatibility of the disc and the recorder used.
• Unfinalised discs.

Do not playback the following discs. Playback of
these discs may cause a failure.
• Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed.
• Discs that have sticky areas left by adhesive tape.
• Special-shaped discs.

* This unit is designed to playback music Compact Discs (CD) that

conform to the CD standard. CDs that contain (copy-restriction) sig-
nals to protect copyrights cannot be played back.

Be sure to hold the disc by its edges. Do not touch the
surface of the disc.
Take the disc carefully from its case.

• Do not scratch the disc.
• Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc.
• Do not stick labels or adhesive tapes on the disc.
• Do not drop or bend the disc.

• Store the disc in the case to avoid any risk of

scratches, dirt or damage.

• Do not leave the disc exposed to direct sunlight or in

hot or humid places.

Wipe the disc with a clean, dry cloth from the centre
outward toward the edges.
• Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion around the

centre.

• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such
as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label
surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot guar-
antee playback. Even if such a disc can be played back,
we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality.
The DVD logo is a registered trademark.

Media type

Logo mark

DVD-Video

DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1

Ver.1.1 CPRM support
Ver.1.2 CPRM support

DVD-R Ver.2.0

Video CD/SVCD

Audio CD*

CD-R/CD-RW

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To record video with this unit, use the discs below:

This unit has two modes for formatting discs for record-
ing: VR mode and Video mode.
When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the
automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For
the disc format setting in this step, see page 23.)

• This mode can be used for DVD-RW.
• In this mode, the discs can be recorded and edited

repeatedly.

• The disc recorded in this mode can be played back

with other DVD-RW-compatible players.

• When a Ver.1.1 and later CPRM disc is used, you

can record a “Copy Once” program (see page 49).

• This mode can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW

(Ver.1.1 and later).

• When you finalise the disc after recording, the disc

recorded with this unit can be played back with other
DVD players.

• Recording, editing or playback of an unfinalised disc

can be done only with this unit. However, there are
some limitation to editing operations.

• In this mode, you cannot record a “Copy Once” pro-

gram (see page 49).

• When you record a TV program of a bilingual broad-

cast, only one of the audio modes can be recorded.
You have to select it.

The usable format depends on the media type as shown
in the below table.

• The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000

times.

• Only the VR mode can be used for Ver.1.0 discs.
• With Ver.1.1 and later discs, you can record by se-

lecting the VR mode or Video mode.

• When you record in the VR mode, you can repeat-

edly record and erase. By erasing unnecessary titles,
you effectively increase remaining time.

• When you record in the Video mode, you can record

until the disc becomes full.

• When you use the Video mode, you can newly record

on the disc by formatting the disc. However, if the
disc is formatted, all the recorded contents will be
erased.

• You can record on the disc only in the Video mode.
• You can record until the disc becomes full.
• Finalising the discs allows playback on other DVD

players. However, the finalised discs can no longer
be recorded.

• Discs can be recorded to repeatedly until they are

finalised.

NOTES:
• There are some players that cannot playback discs

that were recorded with this unit. We cannot guaran-
tee the playback with other units.

• This unit cannot record on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs

that are 8 cm in diameter.

• This unit cannot record on CD-R or CD-RW.

Media type

Format

DVD-RW
(Ver.1.0)

DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1 and
 later)

DVD-R
(Ver.2.0 and later)

Available functions

VR mode

VR mode

Video mode

Video mode

Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)

Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)

Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)

Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)

Media type

Logo mark

DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1

Ver.1.1 CPRM support

Ver.1.2 CPRM support

DVD-R Ver.2.0

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CHAPTER 1

TITLE1

TITLE2

DVD DISC

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 1

A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and
smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”.
A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A num-
ber is allotted to each partition and these numbers are
called “title numbers”, “chapter numbers” or “track num-
bers”.

One-time recording is set to 1 title (1 chapter). How-
ever, if you stop recording temporarily or erase scenes
by editing, the chapter will automatically be partitioned.
The interval between chapters can be specified. (See
page 27.)

One-time recording is set to 1 title. In recording, chap-
ters are set automatically. The interval between chap-
ters can be specified. (See page 27.)

NOTES:
• The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some

discs may not record the numbers.

• Recording on DVD-R/RW in the Video mode is a new

standard approved at the 2000 DVD forum. Confor-
mity to this standard varies with each DVD player
manufacturer. Some models of DVD player or DVD-
ROM drive, therefore, will not playback recorded vid-
eos.

A disc recorded in this unit can be finalised. The disc
can be played back in other players that can playback
DVD-RW and DVD-R.
For more information on finalisation, see “FINALISE”
in “Setting the disc” (page 23).

Even if a disc recorded in the VR mode is finalised, you
can record or edit by cancelling the finalisation. (See
“UNDO FINALISE” on page 23.)
When you playback the disc with another player, make
sure that the DVD player supports DVD-RW and bears
the following mark.

When a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalised, it
cannot be recorded onto any more. Therefore, before
finalisation, be sure to perform all desired recording.
After finalisation, a title list that can be used by the DVD
player is automatically created.

NOTES:
• The finalisation process may require from a few min-

utes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type and the
amount of free space on the disc.

• A DVD-RW Ver.1.1 recorded in the Video mode can-

not be recorded or edited after finalisation, but if you
format the disc by erasing all the content, you can
again record on this disc.

• A finalised disc may not play because of the condi-

tion of the DVD or the compatibility with the player
used for playback.

• Some players may not playback the discs recorded

with this unit. We cannot guarantee the playback us-
ing other players.

TRACK  1

TRACK  2

TRACK  3

TRACK  4

TRACK  5

Audio-CD

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OPERATE button

AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO

IN (AV3) jacks

EJECT button

DVD S-VIDEO IN (AV3) jack

VCR/DVD button

OPEN/CLOSE button

PLAY button

STOP button

FF (Fast Forward) button

REW (Rewind) button

REC/OTR button

CHANNEL 

/

 buttons

Disc tray

Cassette Loading Slot

VCR indicator

DVD indicator

Display window

AC power cord

DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack

DVD AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks

DECODER/EXTERNAL Scart socket (AV2)

TV Scart socket (AV1)

RF IN jack

RF OUT jack

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