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Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
2
Hold down
[/1, and enter the
manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
3
Release
[/1.
The
2 (volume) +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD switch to TV.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD switch to TV.
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Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above
and enter the code number 90 (default).
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above
and enter the code number 90 (default).
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)
(receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder
more than one Sony DVD recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is “MODE3.”
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is “MODE3.”
1
Turn off the recorder.
2
Press down
x (stop) on the recorder until
“MODE” appears in the front panel
display.
display.
3
While keeping
x (stop) pressed,
repeatedly press
./> on the
recorder to select the command mode
(MODE1, 2, or 3).
(MODE1, 2, or 3).
4
Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
78, 79, 80, 91
Denon
84, 85, 86
Kenwood
92, 93
Onkyo
81, 82, 83
Pioneer
99
Sansui
87
Technics
97, 98
Yamaha
94, 95, 96
TV/DVD
switch
switch
"
/
1
2
+/–
Number
buttons
buttons
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
x
.
/
>
COMMAND
MODE switch
MODE switch
Front panel display
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Step 7: Initial Setup
Use the Setup Displays to make the initial settings
for using the recorder. Complete the initial setup
in the following order.
for using the recorder. Complete the initial setup
in the following order.
Follow the steps from “Presetting channels” to
“Additional settings” below.
“Additional settings” below.
Presetting channels
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press
[/1.
3
Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
4
Press SET UP.
The Setup Display appears, which allows you
to make adjustments to the recorder. For
details about the Setup Display, see page 69.
to make adjustments to the recorder. For
details about the Setup Display, see page 69.
5
Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.
The recorder automatically starts searching
for all of the receivable channels and presets
them.
for all of the receivable channels and presets
them.
To manually set, disable, or fine-tune the
channels, see “[Channel Settings]” in
[Settings] Setup (page 70).
channels, see “[Channel Settings]” in
[Settings] Setup (page 70).
6
Press
< to return to the Setup Display,
and follow the steps of “Selecting a
language for the on-screen display” (see
below).
language for the on-screen display” (see
below).
If you do not want to change the on-screen
display language, go to “Setting the clock”
(page 22).
display language, go to “Setting the clock”
(page 22).
Selecting a language for the on-
screen display
screen display
1
Press
M/m to select [Language]
(language), and press
,.
[Language] Setup appears.
2
Press
M/m to select [OSD] (on-screen
display), and press
,.
m
m
m
OSD Language Setup
Tuner and Channel Setup
Clock Setup
TV Type Setup
m
Audio and Video connection Setup (if necessary)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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/
1
<
/
M
/
m
/
,
,
ENTER
SET UP
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Start
Auto Preset
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Stop
Searching
11%
Auto Preset
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3
Press
M/m to select a language, and press
ENTER.
The on-screen language changes to the
selected language.
selected language.
4
Press
< to return to the Setup Display,
and follow the steps of “Setting the clock”
(see below).
(see below).
Setting the clock
1
Press
M/m to select [Settings], and
press
,.
[Settings] Setup appears.
2
Press
M/m to select [Clock], and check
that the clock is correctly set.
If incorrect, set the clock manually (page 72).
Or, the timer recording does not work
properly.
Or, the timer recording does not work
properly.
3
Follow the steps of “Setting the aspect
ratio for the connected TV” (see below).
ratio for the connected TV” (see below).
Setting the aspect ratio for the
connected TV
connected TV
1
Press
M/m to select [TV Aspect], and press
,.
2
Press
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.
wide screen mode. Select [Display Mode] in
[Settings] Setup.
[16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or standard TV
with a wide screen mode.
3
Press SET UP to turn off the Setup Display.
See “Additional settings” below and make
other adjustments accordingly.
other adjustments accordingly.
Additional settings
Depending on the connected equipment, the
following adjustments may be necessary.
◆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 73).
◆If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) with a
Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio decoder
Make necessary settings in [Audio] Setup
(page 74).
following adjustments may be necessary.
◆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 73).
◆If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) with a
Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio decoder
Make necessary settings in [Audio] Setup
(page 74).
You can make other adjustments using the Setup
Displays, such as picture, sound, and subtitle
languages. (See “Settings and Adjustments” on
page 69.)
Displays, such as picture, sound, and subtitle
languages. (See “Settings and Adjustments” on
page 69.)
Español
Português
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 2005
Time 12 : 00
Date 12 / 04
Auto Preset
4:3
16:9
Settings
Channel Settings
Clock
TV Aspect
Display Mode
Line1 Decoder
Progressive Mode
PBC
Factory Setup
Auto Preset
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device
to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66).
See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 45).
to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66).
See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 45).
Connecting 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 that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
• 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.
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
• 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/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/CB
PR/CR
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
DOLBY DIGITAL
TV
DVD recorder
to SCART input
to
i
LINE1-TV
VCR
to
i
LINE
3/DECODER
SCART cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
Line input 1
Line input 2
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Connecting 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.
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.
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Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
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
• 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 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1 - TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/CB
PR/CR
Y
LINE 2 OUT
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
LINE 4 IN
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
S VIDEO
LINE 2 OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
RGB
COMPO-
NENT
OPTICAL
VCR, etc.
Audio cord
(not
supplied)
(not
supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to LINE 2 IN
DVD recorder (front)
: Signal flow
(rear)
to LINE 4 IN
VCR, etc.
Video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
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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.
recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
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Hint
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
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.
jack.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
tuner.
tuner.
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1 - TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/CB
PR/CR
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
DOLBY DIGITAL
TV
to SCART input
SCART cord (not
supplied)
supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
to
i
LINE1-TV
to
i
LINE
3/DECODER
DVD recorder
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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 70).
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 70).
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Hint
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
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 73).
[Settings] Setup to [On] (page 73).
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
decoder.
decoder.
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3 / DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
LINE 1 - TV
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/CB
PR/CR
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
DOLBY DIGITAL
TV
Aerial cable
(supplied)
(supplied)
SCART cord (not
supplied)
supplied)
PAY-TV/Canal
Plus decoder
Plus decoder
to AERIAL
OUT
OUT
to
i
LINE
3/DECODER
DVD recorder
to AERIAL IN
to SCART input
SCART cord (not
supplied)
supplied)
to
i
LINE1-
TV
TV
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Basic Operation
Inserting and Formatting a
Disc
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.
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.
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press
&
/
1
.
The recorder turns on.
3
Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on the
TV screen.
the signal from the recorder appears on the
TV screen.
4
Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
5
Press
Z (open/close), and place a disc on
the disc tray.
6
Press
Z (open/close) to close the disc
tray.
After “LOADING” disappears from the front
panel display, the display asks for
confirmation.
panel display, the display asks for
confirmation.
7
Press
< to select [OK] and press ENTER.
The recorder starts formatting the disc.
The display shows the approximate time
required.
The display shows the approximate time
required.
8
Press 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.
mode, see “Reformatting a disc” below.
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Hint
For a formatted disc, you can use the disc after
“LOADING” disappears from the front panel display in
step 6 above.
“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.
blank disc. To format a new DVD-RW in Video
mode, reformat the disc.
1
Insert a disc.
2
Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
3
Select
[Disc Info] and press
,.
4
Select [Format DVD] and press
,.
5
While [Start] is selected, press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
• For DVD-RWs, select a recording format
• For DVD-RWs, select a recording format
(VR mode or Video mode) and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
6
Select [OK] and press ENTER.
Formatting starts.
+
R
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
TV/DVD switch
"
/
1
Z
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
<
/
M
/
m
/
,
,
ENTER
SET UP
Labelled side facing up
+
RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
Format DVD
Disc Info
Finalize
Disc Name
Protect
Start
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Recording a Programme to
a Disc
a Disc
This section introduces the basic operation to
record the current TV programme to a disc.
For details about recording, see page 37.
record the current TV programme to a disc.
For details about recording, see page 37.
1
Insert a disc.
For details on how to insert and format a new
disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”
(page 27).
disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”
(page 27).
2
Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position you want to record.
position you want to record.
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
changes on the TV screen as follows:
For details about the recording mode, see
page 37.
page 37.
4
Press
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.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
To stop recording
Press
x. Note that it may take a few seconds for
recording to stop.
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Hint
This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc
type according to your needs (page 8).
type according to your needs (page 8).
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
+
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
PROG +/–
REC MODE
x
z
z
REC
HQ
SP
EP
SLP
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Viewing the Recorded
Programme (Title List)
Programme (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 60).
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 60).
1
Insert a disc.
2
Press TITLE LIST.
The Title List menu appears with the contents
of the disc.
of the disc.
Example: Title List (Original) on a DVD-RW
(VR mode)
(VR mode)
A Title type (DVD-RW (VR mode) only):
Displays the title type, original or Playlist.
B Disc name (page 34):
Displays the disc type. If it is a VR mode disc,
“VR” appears in the front panel display.
“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.
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.
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).
recording time.
Press DISPLAY to show detailed information
for the selected title (not available for a
Playlist title).
3
Select 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.
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.
4
Select [Play] and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
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 59).
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 59).
+
RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
-
R
+
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TITLE LIST
<
/
M
/
m
/
,
,
ENTER
O
RETURN
DISPLAY
PICTURE
MARK
MARK
REC MODE
x
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
09/12 1:00:00
Title 3
10/12 0:15:00
10/12 0:15:00
Title 4
13/12 0:10:00
13/12 0:10:00
Title 5
16/12 0:10:00
16/12 0:10:00
Title 6
19/12 0:25:00
19/12 0:25:00
Options for the selected title
Title List
Original
DVD-RW
2:45:00
Free
SLP
Play
Title 1
1/7
07/12 0:45:00
Chapter List
Erase
Edit
Playlist
Title 2
09/12 1:00:00
09/12 1:00:00
Title 3
10/12 0:15:00
10/12 0:15:00
Title 4
13/12 0:10:00
13/12 0:10:00
Title 5
16/12 0:10:00
16/12 0:10:00
Title 6
19/12 0:25:00
19/12 0:25:00
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To change a title thumbnail picture
You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail
picture shown in the Title List menu.
picture shown in the Title List menu.
1
Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want
to change.
to change.
2
Press 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 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.
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
B Chapter’s thumbnail picture
Press
</, to select the previous/next
chapter. If more than six chapters are listed,
press
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.
List] from the sub-menu and press ENTER.
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Hint
After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title)
is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.
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).
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Checking the Playback
Information and Playing
Time
Information and Playing
Time
You can check the playback information and
remaining time displayed on the TV screen or the
front panel display.
remaining time displayed on the TV screen or the
front panel display.
Using the on-screen display
Press DISPLAY to show various playback
information on the TV screen.
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
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.
parentheses.
[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total
number of titles (or tracks) (52)
[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number
of chapters (52)
number of titles (or tracks) (52)
[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number
of chapters (52)
[Time]: Elapsed playing time (52) (also displays
remaining time when TIME is pressed)
[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO
only) or audio channel (49)
[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (49)
[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles
(49)
[Sound]: Selected sound mode (49)
remaining time when TIME is pressed)
[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO
only) or audio channel (49)
[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (49)
[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles
(49)
[Sound]: Selected sound mode (49)
Note
If no button is pressed for ten seconds, the playback
information display will turn off.
information display will turn off.
Checking the playing time and
remaining time
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.
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.
type or playing status.
◆Front panel display
Example: When playing a DVD
Example: When playing a DVD
Example: When playing a CD
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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
Playing time of the disc
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Note
Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed
correctly.
correctly.
Changing the Name of a
Recorded Programme (Title
Input)
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.
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.
1
Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.
For details about the Title List, see page 29.
2
Select a title and press ENTER.
3
Select [Edit] from the sub-menu and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
Edit options for the selected title appear.
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Select [Title Name] and press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears.
The default title name is displayed in the input
row.
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
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.
[Erase] and press ENTER.
5
Move to the character type box and press
</, to select a character type.
</, to select a character type.
You can select [Upper Case], [Lower Case],
or [Symbol].
or [Symbol].
The character palette switches according to
the character type you select.
the character type you select.
6
Move to the character palette, press
</
M/m/, to select the character, and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The selected character appears in the input
row.
row.
• To enter a letter with an accent mark, select
the letter followed by an accent.
Example: Select “a” and then “ ` ” to enter
“à.”
Example: Select “a” and then “ ` ” to enter
“à.”
• 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.
the character. Select the character from the
character palette and press ENTER.
7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the
remaining characters.
remaining characters.
• If you want to return to the Title List without
renaming the title, select [Cancel] and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
8
Select [Finish] and press ENTER.
To use the number buttons
You can also use the number buttons to enter
characters.
characters.
1
Select the row containing the character to be
input and press a number button.
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.
Select the “K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T” row.
Press the number 3 button, followed by the
number 0 button.
2
Select [Finish] and press ENTER.
Character type box
Character palette
Input row
Setting buttons
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Title 1
Finish
Cancel
Space
Erase
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Erase
Finish
Cancel
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Cancel
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Labelling and Protecting a
Disc
Disc
Labelling a disc
A disc is automatically labelled as its disc type.
You can change the disc name (up to 21 characters).
You can change the disc name (up to 21 characters).
1
Insert a disc.
2
Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
3
Select
[Disc Info] and press
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4
Select [Disc Name] and press
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5
While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears.
To enter characters, see page 32.
To enter characters, see page 32.
Note
Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is
finalized, you cannot change the disc name.
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.
accidental recording, editing, or erasing.
1
Insert a disc.
2
Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
3
Select
[Disc
Info] and press
,.
4
Select [Protect] and press
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5
Select [On] and press ENTER.
To cancel the protection
Repeat the steps above, and select [Off] and press
ENTER in step 5.
ENTER in step 5.
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For DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs, you can set protection for
individual titles (page 62).
individual titles (page 62).
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Disc Name
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Playing a DVD on Other
Equipment (Finalize)
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.
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
1
Insert a disc.
2
Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.
3
Select
[Disc Info] and press
,.
4
Select [Finalize] and press
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5
Select [Finalize] and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
6
Select [OK] and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
The display shows the approximate time
required.
The display shows the approximate time
required.
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Press 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.
has been finalized (a message appears), unfinalize
the disc by selecting [Unfinalize] in step 5 above.
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.
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.
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.
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.
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc.
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