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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
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Date
Start
Stop
Mode
Repeat
PDC/VPS
Timer Standard
19:50
Today
SP
Off
SP
12/4 Tue
Date
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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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Length
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Rec. OK
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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
8:00
9:00
10:00
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REC MODE
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TV/DVD
TITLE LIST
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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
recording
If your TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, set
your TV to the TV input using the 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
your TV to the TV input using the 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/video) button
(page 19).
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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.
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.
programme.
Using the Quick Timer function
You can set the recorder to record in 10-minute
increments.
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.
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).
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.
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
press
z
REC twice while recording. [Continue]
appears momentarily on the TV screen.
To stop recording, press
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).
recording time extends by 10 minutes (up to the
capacity of the disc).
Checking status while recording
You can check recording information such as
recording time or recording mode, etc.
recording time or recording mode, etc.
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
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.
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Hint
While recording, you can check the recording time and
other information, such as disc type/format, title/chapter
number, etc., shown in the front panel display (page 88).
other information, such as disc type/format, title/chapter
number, etc., shown in the front panel display (page 88).
10M
20M
30M
Continue
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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 77).
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 77).
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Hint
You can create chapters manually when playing a
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R
(page 64).
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R
(page 64).
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 29.
over a title previously recorded on the disc. For
details about the Title List, see page 29.
1
Insert a DVD+RW.
2
Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select
a programme position or input source.
a programme position or input source.
3
Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.
4
Press
</M/m/, to select the title you
want to overwrite.
5
Press
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 61).
[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 61).
Notes
• A protected title cannot be overwritten (page 62).
• If the selected title is shorter than the new recording, or
• 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 62).
overwrites the next title in the Title List. If you do not
want a title to be overwritten, protect the title (page 62).
Recording From Connected
Equipment
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 23).
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the
equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).
device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see
“Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” (page 23).
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the
equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).
1
Insert a recordable disc.
2
Press INPUT SELECT to select an input
source according to the connection you
made.
source according to the connection you
made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
recording mode.
The recording mode changes as follows:
4
Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
equipment and set to playback pause.
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SELECT
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LINE1
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LINE3
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5
Press
z REC on this recorder and the
pause or play button on the connected
equipment at the same time.
equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press
To stop recording, press
x on this recorder.
If you connect a digital video camera with a DV
IN jack
IN jack
See “DV Dubbing” (page 66) for an explanation
of how to record from the DV IN jack.
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.
automatically stops recording after a few seconds.
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Playback
Playing DVDs and VIDEO
CDs
CDs
1
Press
Z (open/close), and place a disc on
the disc tray.
2
Press
Z (open/close) to close the disc
tray.
If you inserted a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
press
press
H. Playback starts automatically
depending on the disc.
3
Press TITLE LIST.
For details about the Title List, see “Viewing
the Recorded Programme (Title List)” (page
29).
the Recorded Programme (Title List)” (page
29).
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
4
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
5
Select [Play], and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
disc.
To select a chapter from the Chapter List
(DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), and DVD+R
only)
(DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), and DVD+R
only)
1
Select [Chapter List] from the sub-menu in
step 5 above.
The Chapter List of the selected title appears.
For details about the Chapter List, see
page 30.
step 5 above.
The Chapter List of the selected title appears.
For details about the Chapter List, see
page 30.
2
Select the chapter and press ENTER.
3
Select [Play] from the sub-menu, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected chapter.
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.
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
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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Number
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Playback side facing down
Title List
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DVD-RW
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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
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To stop playback
Press
x.
To resume playback from the point where you
stopped the disc (Resume Play)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
[Playback limited by Parental Control.] and the
display for entering your password appear on the
TV screen.
1
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons.
number buttons.
2
Press ENTER to select [OK].
The recorder starts playback.
The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
Control Settings” (page 76).
Control Settings” (page 76).
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Hints
• To play without PBC functions, set [PBC] to [Off] in
[Settings] Setup (page 73). VIDEO CDs are played in
continuous play mode only.
continuous play mode only.
• You can also use the
H button in step 4 (page 47) to
start playback.
• To play a title including hidden chapters on a
DVD+RW or DVD+R, select [Full Play] in step 5
(page 47). For details about hidden chapters, see
page 64.
(page 47). For details about hidden chapters, see
page 64.
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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.
chapter/scene/track.
All discs
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
forward)
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly
pressed during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
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*
T T T T t t t t FF4*
All discs
* FR4 and FF4 are not
available for VIDEO
CDs.
CDs.
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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.
To enlarge a video image (Zoom)
Press ZOOM repeatedly while viewing the picture
as follows:
u2 size
as follows:
u2 size
t u4 size t normal size
You can move the image using
</M/m/,.
To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.
Note
The zoom function may not work depending on the disc.
(slow)
Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in
pause mode.
Playback speed changes as follows:
pause mode.
Playback speed changes as follows:
reverse slow**
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**
All discs
** SR1-SR4 and SF4
are not available for
VIDEO CDs.
VIDEO CDs.
/
(instant
replay/instant
advance)
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.
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.
([SUR OFF]) when pressed during playback.
Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects
created from the front left and right speakers.
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, “
recorded on the disc, “
” appears in the front panel
display.
Buttons
Operations
Discs
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
+
R
DVD
DVD
VCD
+
RW
-RW
Video
+
R
-
R
-RW
VR
DVD
DVD
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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.
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.
Note
For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off]
in [Settings] Setup (page 73).
in [Settings] Setup (page 73).
To repeat a specific portion (A-B)
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter,
or track repeatedly.
or track repeatedly.
1
During playback, when you find the starting
point (point A) of the portion to be repeated,
press A-B.
[A-] appears on the TV screen.
point (point A) of the portion to be repeated,
press A-B.
[A-] appears on the TV screen.
2
When 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].
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].
To play in random order (VIDEO CD or Karaoke
DVD only)
DVD only)
Press RANDOM during playback. [RANDOM]
appears on the TV screen.
To return to normal playback, press RANDOM
again.
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 73).
in [Settings] Setup (page 73).
To watch TV in the sub picture during playback
(Picture-in-Picture)
(Picture-in-Picture)
You can view a TV programme in the sub picture
while playing a disc.
Press
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
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
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 Surround effect
• The function may not work with some discs.
• When you turn on this function, turn off the surround
• 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.
speakers are located in similar surroundings.
• The function does not work if you connect to an
amplifier using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
OPTICAL) jack.
Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will
be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo
jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification
system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected
to the digital jack of the recorder.
be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo
jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification
system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected
to the digital jack of the recorder.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL
OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set [DTS]
to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 74).
OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set [DTS]
to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 74).
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Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
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.
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.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The on-screen display appears.
2
Select a search item, and press ENTER.
• Title (for DVDs)
• Chapter (for DVDs)
• Track (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function
• Chapter (for DVDs)
• Track (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function
off)
• Time (searches for the starting point of
entered time code)
3
Press the number buttons to select the
number of the title, chapter, time code,
etc., you want.
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.
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.
number or scene.
z
Hint
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.
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.
find a scene to be bookmarked.
The bookmark number appears on the TV screen.
To search for a bookmarked scene
1
Press SEARCH MODE.
The bookmark search display appears.
The bookmark search display appears.
2
Press
</, or the number buttons to select
the bookmark number.
Playback starts from the bookmarked scene
you selected.
Playback starts from the bookmarked scene
you selected.
3
Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.
DVD
VCD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
+
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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BOOKMARK
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,
ENTER
Number
buttons,
SET
buttons,
SET
DISPLAY
CLEAR
SEARCH
MODE
MODE
1/7
1/23
00:00:30
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5.1CH
1 ENG
1/1
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To erase the bookmark
1
Press SEARCH MODE to turn on the
bookmark search display.
bookmark search display.
2
Press
</, or the number buttons to select
the bookmark number you want to erase, and
press CLEAR.
press CLEAR.
3
Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.
Playing Music CDs and MP3
Audio Tracks
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 56).
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details
about MP3 audio tracks, see “About MP3 audio
tracks” (page 56).
1
Insert a disc.
The list menu appears on the TV screen.
Example: DATA CDs
Example: DATA CDs
Some CDs automatically start playing from
the beginning. When selecting a track, go to
step 3.
the beginning. When selecting a track, go to
step 3.
2
Select an album and press ENTER.
The list of tracks within the album appears.
To return to the album list, select [
To return to the album list, select [
] and
press ENTER.
3
Select a track and press
H or ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
DATA CD
CD
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2
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4
5
6
7
8
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M
/
m
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ENTER
x
TOP MENU
O
RETURN
MENU
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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To stop playback
Press
x.
When you start playback the next time, the
recorder resumes playback from the point where
you stopped the track.
Press
recorder resumes playback from the point where
you stopped the track.
Press
x twice to play from the beginning of the
disc/track.
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Hints
• For CDs, you can also select the track number by
pressing the number buttons in step 3 above.
• Press
M/m to go to the next/previous page of the list.
• If you press
O RETURN, playback stops and the list
menu disappears. To turn on the list menu again, press
MENU.
MENU.
• When the disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and
JPEG image files, you can switch between lists. Press
TOP MENU, then press
TOP MENU, then press
</, to select [MP3] or
[JPEG] on the top of the menu, and press ENTER.
Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will
be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo
jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification
system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected
to the digital jack of the recorder.
be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo
jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification
system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected
to the digital jack of the recorder.
Playback options
Buttons
Operations
Z (open/
close)
close)
Stops playing and opens the
disc tray.
disc tray.
X (pause)
Pauses playback.
./>
(previous/
next)
(previous/
next)
Goes to the beginning of the
previous/next track.
previous/next track.
m/M
(fast reverse/
fast forward)
(not available
for DATA
CDs)
(fast reverse/
fast forward)
(not available
for DATA
CDs)
Fast reverses/fast forwards the
disc when repeatedly pressed
during playback.
Search speed changes as
follows:
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
SUR
(Surround)
(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. (See the notes on
Surround effect on page 51.)
([SUR ON]) or off when
pressed during playback.
Surround lets you enjoy virtual
surround sound effects created
from the front left and right
speakers. (See the notes on
Surround effect on page 51.)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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REPEAT
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To resume normal playback, press
H.
To cancel the Surround, Random, Repeat, or A-B
Repeat function, press the button again to turn off
the indicator.
Repeat function, press the button again to turn off
the indicator.
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
(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.
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.
1
Insert a disc.
The list menu appears.
Example: DATA CDs
Example: DATA CDs
When selecting a track on a music CD, go to
step 3.
step 3.
2
Select an album and press ENTER.
3
Select the track you want to programme.
4
Press PROGRAM, or press
, to select
[
] (programme) and press ENTER.
The selected track is displayed on [Program]
list.
list.
RANDOM
Plays tracks in random order
when pressed. [Random]
appears.
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).
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)
(A-B Repeat)
Selects a specific portion to be
repeated when pressed during
playback.
Press the button to find the
starting point (point A) of the
portion. [A] appears.
Press the button again to reach
the ending point (point B). [A-
B] appears.
repeated when pressed during
playback.
Press the button to find the
starting point (point A) of the
portion. [A] appears.
Press the button again to reach
the ending point (point B). [A-
B] appears.
Buttons
Operations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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H
<
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M
/
m
/
,
,
ENTER
REPEAT
PROGRAM
CLEAR
x
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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