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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.
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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.
z
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
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R
+
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PROG +/–
REC MODE
x
z
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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).
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RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
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TITLE LIST
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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.
z
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).
-RW
VR
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RW
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1/5
Title 1
07/12 Tue
07/12 Tue
0:45:00
Chapter List
Original
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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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TIME
DISPLAY
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ENTER
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DVD
VCD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
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1/7
1/23
00:00:30
1 ENG
5.1CH
1 ENG
1/1
SUR OFF
Title
D
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DVD
VCD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
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RW
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R
DATA CD
CD
TITLE
CHP
TITLE
CHP
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Track playing time and the current track
number
number
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.
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
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RW
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Number
buttons
buttons
TITLE LIST
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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
0
1
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
Title 1
Finish
Cancel
Space
Erase
0
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2
3
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5
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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
A
Space
Erase
Finish
Cancel
0
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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J
K
L
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P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Upper Case
Space
Erase
ABC
Finish
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
,.
4
Select [Disc Name] and press
,.
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
,.
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.
z
Hint
For DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs, you can set protection for
individual titles (page 62).
individual titles (page 62).
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SET UP
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RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
-
R
+
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Format DVD
Disc Info
Finalize
Disc Name
Protect
Edit
-RW
VR
+
RW
+
R
Format DVD
Disc Info
Finalize
Disc Name
Protect
Off
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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
,.
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.
7
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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-RW
VR
-RW
Video
-
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-RW
VR
-RW
Video
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Format DVD
Disc Info
Finalize
Disc Name
Protect
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Hint
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.
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.
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.
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it
was recorded on another recorder.
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Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
• Use the Title List to check the available
recording time for the disc (page 29). For
DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles
to free up disc space (page 59).
DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles
to free up disc space (page 59).
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Hints
• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+RW or
DVD+R. For other recordable discs, 99 titles.
• When using a DVD+RW, you can overwrite a
previously recorded title (page 45).
• You can select the picture size to be recorded on DVD-
RWs (VR mode). Select [4:3] or [16:9] for [Rec Aspect
Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).
Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).
Recording mode
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has four different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible
choice.
recorder has four different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible
choice.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
recording modes.
Note that the recording time in the following table
is an approximate guide.
is an approximate guide.
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a
recording time.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a
programme or video source of low picture quality.
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited.
– Recording only a still picture or just sound.
– Recording only a still picture or just sound.
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
programmes
This recorder can receive and record stereo and
bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON
system or the NICAM system.
Before you start recording bilingual programmes,
press the
bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON
system or the NICAM system.
Before you start recording bilingual programmes,
press the
(audio) button repeatedly to select
the audio channel (Main+Sub, Main, or Sub). The
selected channel is displayed on the TV screen and
applied to the recording. For timer recordings,
“Main+Sub” is automatically selected. Note that
you cannot switch the audio channel while
recording.
selected channel is displayed on the TV screen and
applied to the recording. For timer recordings,
“Main+Sub” is automatically selected. Note that
you cannot switch the audio channel while
recording.
ZWEITON (German stereo) system
When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based
programme is received, “ST” or “BIL” appears in
the front panel display.
programme is received, “ST” or “BIL” appears in
the front panel display.
NICAM system
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based
programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the
front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
[NICAM/Standard] of [Channel Settings] in
[Settings] Setup to on (default). If the sound is not
clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set
[NICAM/Standard] to off (see “[Channel
Settings]” on page 70).
programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the
front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
[NICAM/Standard] of [Channel Settings] in
[Settings] Setup to on (default). If the sound is not
clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set
[NICAM/Standard] to off (see “[Channel
Settings]” on page 70).
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When playing on other DVD equipment, you may not be
able to switch between the main and sub sounds for
bilingual programmes. Select either “Main” or “Sub”
before you start recording if you plan to play the disc on
other DVD equipment.
able to switch between the main and sub sounds for
bilingual programmes. Select either “Main” or “Sub”
before you start recording if you plan to play the disc on
other DVD equipment.
Recording mode
Recording time
(minute)
(minute)
HQ (High quality)
60
SP (Standard mode)
R 120
EP
r 240
SLP (Long duration)
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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.
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/
VIDEO Plus+)
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
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 40).
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)
(Standard)
Copy control
signals
signals
Recordable discs
Copy-Free
Copy-Once
Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with
CPRM*
CPRM*
Copy-Never
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1
Press
Z (open/close), and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
2
Press
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 27).
front panel display.
For details on how to insert and format a new
disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc”
(page 27).
3
Press TIMER.
• If the Timer List or [Video Plus +] menu
appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch
the display to [Timer Standard].
the display to [Timer Standard].
4
Press
</, 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 37). If you select [AT], you can use the
Rec Mode Adjust function. See “Rec Mode
Adjust” on page 40.
[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
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 37). If you select [AT], you can use the
Rec Mode Adjust function. See “Rec Mode
Adjust” on page 40.
[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.
5
Press ENTER.
The Timer List appears with the timer setting
you made.
you made.
To make another timer setting, press TIMER
to return to the [Timer Standard] menu and
repeat steps 4 and 5.
to return to the [Timer Standard] menu and
repeat steps 4 and 5.
6
Press
O RETURN to turn off the Timer
List.
7
Press
'/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.
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.
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.
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
19:20
12/4 Tue
12
PR
Date
Start
Stop
Mode
Repeat
PDC/VPS
Timer Standard
19:50
Today
SP
Off
SP
12/4 Tue
Date
12
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Timer List
19:20
Start
30
Length
SP
Mode
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].
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 the timer settings overlap
If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will
appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When
the timer settings overlap” (page 42).
appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When
the timer settings overlap” (page 42).
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer
Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).
Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).
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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
'/1 to turn on the recorder. Press '/1 again to
set the recorder to standby mode before the timer
recording starts.
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.
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 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 42).
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 42).
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a programme that has priority.
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer
recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does
not function with Quick Timer (page 44).
not function with Quick Timer (page 44).
• 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.
available recording time on the disc is enough.
Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+ system
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 70).
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 70).
1
Insert a recordable disc.
2
Press TIMER twice.
• If the Timer List or [Timer Standard] menu
appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch
the display to [Video Plus +].
the display to [Video Plus +].
3
Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
PlusCode number.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
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4
Press
, to move to [Repeat], and press
M/m to select a repeat option.
You can select [Today], [Mon-Fri], or
[Weekly].
[Weekly].
5
Press ENTER.
The programme position, date, start and stop
times, recording mode, repeat option, and
PDC/VPS setting (page 39) appear.
times, recording mode, repeat option, and
PDC/VPS setting (page 39) appear.
Press
</, to select an item and press M/m
to change the setting, if necessary.
6
Press ENTER.
The Timer List appears with the timer setting
you made.
you made.
To make another timer setting, press TIMER
to return to the [Video Plus +] menu and
repeat from step 3 to 6.
to return to the [Video Plus +] menu and
repeat from step 3 to 6.
7
Press
O RETURN to turn off the Timer
List.
8
Press
'/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.
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.
If the timer settings overlap
If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will
appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When
the timer settings overlap” (page 42).
appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When
the timer settings overlap” (page 42).
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer
Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).
Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).
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Hints
• The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this
timer method (page 40).
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press
'/1 to turn on the recorder. Press '/1 again to
set the recorder to standby mode before the timer
recording starts.
recording starts.
Notes
• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the
timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be
made.
made.
• The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer
recording to be made.
• 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 42).
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 42).
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a programme that has priority.
• 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.
available recording time on the disc is enough.
100 Min Free
19:20
12/4 Tue
12
PR
Date
Start
Stop
Mode
Repeat
PDC/VPS
Timer Standard
19:50
Today
SP
Off
SP
12/4 Tue
Date
12
PR
Timer List
19:20
Start
30
Length
SP
Mode
Rec. OK
Check
: PDC/VPS
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Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer Settings
(Timer List)
Cancelling Timer Settings
(Timer List)
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the Timer List menu.
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.
settings. You can select a timer setting and modify
it before the recording starts.
1
Press TIMER repeatedly to turn on the
Timer List.
Timer List.
All the timer settings are listed. You can check
information such as the recording date, time,
recording mode, etc.
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.
overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear.
• [*] next to the [Start] time indicates that
[PDC/VPS] is set to [On] (page 39).
2
Select 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.
times, recording mode, repeat option, and
PDC/VPS setting for the selected timer setting
appear.
3
Press
</, 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.
4
Press ENTER.
The information for the selected timer setting
is updated.
is updated.
Cancelling the timer settings
1
After step 1 above, select a timer setting
and press CLEAR.
and press CLEAR.
The display asks for confirmation.
2
Select [OK] and press ENTER.
The selected timer setting is deleted from the
Timer List.
• If you want to cancel the deletion, select
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 the 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.
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 the 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.
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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12/4 Tue
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Timer List
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Length
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Rec. OK
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Dup. Date
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◆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.
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.
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.
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
Timer
1
Insert a recordable disc.
2
Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select
the programme position or input source
you want to record.
the programme position or input source
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.
7:00
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9:00
10:00
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