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TOOLS
The TOOLS menu appears when you press
TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the
entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g.
audio settings during recording), or multiple items
on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
Select the option by pressing
TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the
entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g.
audio settings during recording), or multiple items
on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
Select the option by pressing
M/m and ENTER.
Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the
Title List menu is turned on.
Title List menu is turned on.
Example 2: When you press TOOLS while a
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.
To return to the previous display
Press
Press
O RETURN.
Using the Title List
The titles of programs recorded on a disc are
displayed in the Title List.
displayed in the Title List.
1
Press
Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
2
Press
Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
3
Press TITLE LIST.
To show the list in greater detail (zoom), press
ZOOM+.
To show the list in greater detail (zoom), press
ZOOM+.
1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM
2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM
3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM
4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM
7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM
8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM
9/15
9/17
9/25
9/25
10/15
10/19
10/26
10/28
Wed
Fri
Sat
Sat
Fri
Tue
Tue
Thu
Sort
1.5/4.7GB
My Movies
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
Date
Title
Number
TOOLS
Close
Disc Info.
Erase Titles
Playlist
Create Playlist
Options for the disc or menu
TOOLS
Close
Stop
Disc Info.
Erase Title
Protect Title
Options for the disc or picture
+
RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
-
R
+
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TOOLS
</M/m/,,
ENTER
</M/m/,,
ENTER
CURSOR
MODE
MODE
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
CLOSE
ZOOM +/–
TITLE LIST
With the recording side facing down
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Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR
mode)
mode)
m
A Title type (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Displays the title type, Original or Playlist.
B Sort buttons:
Sorts the title order (see below).
C Zooming indicator:
Shows the current zoom status.
D Disc name (page 35)
E Disc space (remainder/total)
F Title information:
E Disc space (remainder/total)
F Title information:
Displays the title number, title name, and
recording date.
“
recording date.
“
z” (red) indicates that the title is currently
being recorded.
“
“
” indicates the protected title.
G Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the
list. To view the hidden titles, press
list. To view the hidden titles, press
M/m.
H Title’s thumbnail picture
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is
turned on. The display enters Page mode. Each
time you press
Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is
turned on. The display enters Page mode. Each
time you press
M/m, the entire Title List changes
to the next/previous page of titles.
To return to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR
MODE again.
To return to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR
MODE again.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show Original or
Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist,”
and press ENTER. “PLAYLIST” appears on the
front panel display when “Playlist” is selected.
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
mode)” (page 61).
You can switch the Title List to show Original or
Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist,”
and press ENTER. “PLAYLIST” appears on the
front panel display when “Playlist” is selected.
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
mode)” (page 61).
To change the title order (Sort)
Press
Press
< while the Title List menu is turned on to
move the cursor to the Sort column. Press
M/m to
select the item, and press ENTER.
To change a title thumbnail picture
(Thumbnail) (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
You can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail
picture shown in the Title List menu.
(Thumbnail) (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
You can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail
picture shown in the Title List menu.
1
Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the
recorder, and press ZOOM+.
recorder, and press ZOOM+.
2
Select a title whose thumbnail picture you
want to change, and press ENTER.
want to change, and press ENTER.
3
Select “Set Thumbnail” from the sub-menu,
and press ENTER.
The selected title starts to play in the
background.
and press ENTER.
The selected title starts to play in the
background.
4
While watching the playback picture, press
H PLAY, X PAUSE, or m/M to select
the scene you want to set for a thumbnail
picture, and press ENTER.
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail
picture.
H PLAY, X PAUSE, or m/M to select
the scene you want to set for a thumbnail
picture, and press ENTER.
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail
picture.
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
Press TITLE LIST.
1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM
2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM
3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM
4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM
7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM
8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM
9/15
9/17
9/25
9/25
10/15
10/19
10/26
10/28
Wed
Fri
Sat
Sat
Fri
Tue
Tue
Thu
Sort
1.5/4.7GB
My Movies
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
Date
Title
Number
1.5/4.7GB
Sort
Date
Title
Number
My Movies
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL
1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Wed 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M)SP
2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Fri 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M)SLP
3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM
Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP
4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM
Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP
2ch
5ch
12ch
3ch
“Zoomed” Title List
Order
Sorted
Date
in order of when the titles were
recorded. The title that is recorded
most recently is listed at the top.
recorded. The title that is recorded
most recently is listed at the top.
Title
in alphabetical order.
Number
in order of recorded title number.
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z Hint
After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title)
is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.
After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title)
is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.
Notes
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an
“*”.
• 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).
Using the “Disc Info”
Screen (disc settings)
Screen (disc settings)
With the Disc Information display, you can check
the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you
can perform operations such as formatting and
finalizing (page 35).
the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you
can perform operations such as formatting and
finalizing (page 35).
1
Press
Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
2
Press
Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
3
Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
The TOOLS menu appears.
4
Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.
Items in the display differ depending on the
disc type or recording format.
Items in the display differ depending on the
disc type or recording format.
+
RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
-
R
+
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TOOLS
</M/m/,,
ENTER
ENTER
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
CLOSE
With the recording side facing down
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Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
A “Disc Name”
B “Media”: Disc type
C “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-
B “Media”: Disc type
C “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-
RW only)
D “Title no.”: Total number of titles
E “Protected”: Indicates whether protection is
E “Protected”: Indicates whether protection is
set (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
F “Date”: Dates of when the oldest and the
most recent titles were recorded
G “Continuous Rem. Time”/“Remainder”
(approximate)
• The longest continuous recording time in
• The longest continuous recording time in
each of the recording modes
• Disc space bar
• Remaining disc space/total disc space
• Remaining disc space/total disc space
H Disc setting buttons (page 35)
• “Disc Name”
• “Protect Disc”
• “Finalize”/“Unfinalize”
• “Erase All”
• “Format”
• “Protect Disc”
• “Finalize”/“Unfinalize”
• “Erase All”
• “Format”
Available settings differ depending on the disc
type.
type.
z Hint
For DVD-RWs (Video mode) and DVD+RWs, you can
check free space and title location on the disc using the
Disc Map display (page 64).
For DVD-RWs (Video mode) and DVD+RWs, you can
check free space and title location on the disc using the
Disc Map display (page 64).
Note
On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1
billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc
space.
billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc
space.
Labeling, protecting, or formatting
a disc
a disc
You can execute options effective for the entire
disc using the Disc Information display.
disc using the Disc Information display.
1
Press TOOLS while the disc is in the
recorder.
The TOOLS menu appears.
recorder.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2
Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.
Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-
RW (VR mode).
Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-
RW (VR mode).
3
Select an option, and press ENTER.
“Disc Name”: Labels a disc. Enter the disc
name in the “Input Disc Name” display
(page 39).
“Protect Disc” (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel the
protection, select “Don’t Protect.”
“Erase All” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except the
protected titles).
“Format” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only):
Erases all contents of the disc to make a blank
disc. For DVD-RWs, select a recording
format (VR or Video) according to your
needs.
“Disc Name”: Labels a disc. Enter the disc
name in the “Input Disc Name” display
(page 39).
“Protect Disc” (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel the
protection, select “Don’t Protect.”
“Erase All” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except the
protected titles).
“Format” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only):
Erases all contents of the disc to make a blank
disc. For DVD-RWs, select a recording
format (VR or Video) according to your
needs.
z Hints
• You can set protection for individual titles (page 62).
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
• You can set protection for individual titles (page 62).
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalized.
mode) that have been finalized.
Note
You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name. The
disc name may not appear when the disc is played on
other DVD equipment.
disc name may not appear when the disc is played on
other DVD equipment.
Disc Information
DiscName Movie
Close
Media
DVD-RW
Format
VR
Title no.
Original 3 / Playlist 2
Protected
Not Protected
Date
9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003
HQ : 0H30M
LP : 1H30M
LP : 1H30M
HSP : 0H45M
EP : 2H00M
SP : 1H00M
2. 3 / 4. 7GB
SLP : 3H00M
Remainder
Disc Name
Format
Erase All
Finalize
Protect Disc
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
+
R
Disc Information
DiscName
Close
Media
DVD-RW
Format
VR
Title no.
Original 3 / Playlist 2
Protected
Not Protected
Date
9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003
HQ : 0H30M
LP : 1H30M
LP : 1H30M
HSP : 0H45M
EP : 2H00M
SP : 1H00M
2. 3 / 4. 7GB
SLP : 3H00M
Remainder
Disc Name
Format
Erase All
Finalize
Protect Disc
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Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc
for playback on other equipment)
for playback on other equipment)
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
Press TOOLS while the disc is in the
recorder.
The TOOLS menu appears.
recorder.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2
Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.
The Disc Information display appears.
The Disc Information display appears.
3
Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display shows the approximate time
required for finalizing and asks for
confirmation.
The display shows the approximate time
required for finalizing and asks for
confirmation.
4
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized with other DVD
equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the
disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 3 above.
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized with other DVD
equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the
disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 3 above.
z Hint
You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.
If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 3 above, the disc
has already been finalized.
You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.
If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 3 above, the disc
has already been finalized.
Notes
• 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.
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. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
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. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
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 record
on it again, reformat the disc (page 35).
However, all recorded contents will be
erased.
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to record
on it again, reformat the disc (page 35).
However, all recorded contents will be
erased.
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.
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
+
R
+
RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
-
R
+
R
Finalize
About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.
Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.
Do you want to finalize?
Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.
Do you want to finalize?
OK
Cancel
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Checking the Play
Information and Playing
Time
Information and Playing
Time
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also,
you can check the disc name recorded on the disc.
time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also,
you can check the disc name recorded on the disc.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
playing status.
◆ Display 1
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
A Title number/name
(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without
PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with
PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs)
PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with
PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs)
B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs
(
angle/
audio/
subtitle, etc.)
C The current selected function or audio
setting (appears only temporarily)
D The current selected angle
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
◆ Display 2
Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)
Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)
A Disc type*
2
/format (page 8)
B Title type (Original or Playlist) (page 61)
C Play mode
D Recording mode (page 40)
E Playing status bar*
C Play mode
D Recording mode (page 40)
E Playing status bar*
3
F Title number (chapter number*
1
) (page 58)
(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without
PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with
PBC, track number (album number*
PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with
PBC, track number (album number*
1
) for
DATA CDs)
G CD text (album name) appears when text is
recorded on a CD.
H Playing time (remaining time*
1
)
*
1
Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
*
2
Displays Super VCDs as “SVCD”, DATA CDs as
“CD”.
“CD”.
*
3
Does not appear with VCDs, or DATA CDs.
+
R
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
RW
-
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TIME/TEXT
DISPLAY
Title/track information (Display 1)
Play mode/time information (Display 2)
(Display off)
m
m
Title 1
1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0
Angle3(5)
1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R) + Center
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Effect)
0:00:45
T1
SP
Original
DVD-RW
VR
Movies
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z Hints
• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track
• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track
selection option will not appear on the screen even if
the disc contains DTS tracks (page 77).
the disc contains DTS tracks (page 77).
• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in
Options Setup (page 80), playback information
automatically appears when the recorder is turned on,
etc.
automatically appears when the recorder is turned on,
etc.
Notes
• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s
text, such as the disc name.
• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are
replaced with “*.”
Checking the playing/remaining
time
time
You can view the playing or time information
displayed on the TV screen and the front panel
display.
displayed on the TV screen and the front panel
display.
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
◆Front panel display
Example: When playing a DVD
Example: When playing a DVD
Example: When playing a CD
Notes
• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s
text, such as the disc name.
• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are
replaced with “*.”
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed
correctly.
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
Track playing time and the current track/index
number
number
Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the disc
CD text (when available)
Playing time of the disc
m
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m
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How to Enter Characters
You can label a title, disc, or program by entering
characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a
title or disc name, but the actual number of
characters displayed in the menus such as the Title
List will vary. When the display for entering
characters appears, follow the steps below.
characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a
title or disc name, but the actual number of
characters displayed in the menus such as the Title
List will vary. When the display for entering
characters appears, follow the steps below.
1
Press
</M/m/, to move the cursor to
the right of the screen and select “A”
(upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or
“Symbol,” and press ENTER.
The characters of the selected type are
displayed.
(upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or
“Symbol,” and press ENTER.
The characters of the selected type are
displayed.
2
Press
</M/m/, to select the character
you want to enter, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears at the top of
the display.
The selected character appears at the top of
the display.
Example: Input Title Name
The type of characters will change according
to the language you select in Easy Setup.
Some languages allow you to enter an accent
mark.
to the language you select in Easy Setup.
Some languages allow you to enter an accent
mark.
To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an
accent followed by the letter.
Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.”
accent followed by the letter.
Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.”
To insert a space, select “Space.”
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
remaining characters.
remaining characters.
To erase a character, move the cursor to the
right of the character at the input row. Select
“Back” and press ENTER.
right of the character at the input row. Select
“Back” and press ENTER.
To insert a character, move the cursor to the
right of the point where you want to insert the
character. Select the character and press
ENTER.
right of the point where you want to insert the
character. Select the character and press
ENTER.
To erase all of the characters, select “Clear
All” and press ENTER.
All” and press ENTER.
4
Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”
To use the number buttons
You can also use the number buttons to enter
characters.
You can also use the number buttons to enter
characters.
1
In step 2 above, press the number buttons
repeatedly to select a character.
Example:
Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”
Press the number 3 button three times to enter
“F.”
repeatedly to select a character.
Example:
Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”
Press the number 3 button three times to enter
“F.”
2
Press SET and select the next character.
3
Select “Finish” and press ENTER.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
</M/m/,,
ENTER
ENTER
Number
buttons, SET
buttons, SET
K
"A"
"a"
Symbol
Cancel
Finish
Space
Clear All
Back
,
.
-
1
B
A
C
2
E
D
F
3
H
G
I
4
K
J
L
5
1
2
3
4
5
N
M
O
6
Q
P
R
S
U
T
V
8
X
W
Y
Z
7
9
0
6
7
8
9
0
Input Title Name
Kids
"A"
"a"
Symbol
Space
Clear All
Back
,
.
-
1
B
A
C
2
E
D
F
3
H
G
I
4
K
J
L
5
1
2
3
4
5
N
M
O
6
Q
P
R
S
U
T
V
8
X
W
Y
Z
7
9
0
6
7
8
9
0
Input Title Name
Cancel
Finish
Input row
1-10
40
Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
• Check that the disc has enough available space
for the recording (page 34). For DVD+RWs and
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
erasing titles (page 64).
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
erasing titles (page 64).
• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture
size if necessary (page 48).
z Hint
Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder
without affecting the recording even after recording
starts.
Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder
without affecting the recording even after recording
starts.
Recording mode
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has six 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. Note that the recording time in the
following table is an approximate guide.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
recorder has six 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. Note that the recording time in the
following table is an approximate guide.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program
recording time.
– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program
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 a stereo/SAP program
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
programs.
Stereo programs
When a stereo program is received, the
“STEREO” indicator lights up on the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program, set
“Auto Stereo” in Audio Setup to “Off” (page 76).
The sound will be recorded in monaural but with
less noise.
When a stereo program is received, the
“STEREO” indicator lights up on the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program, set
“Auto Stereo” in Audio Setup to “Off” (page 76).
The sound will be recorded in monaural but with
less noise.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received,
the “SAP” indicator lights up on the front panel
display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner
Audio” in Audio Setup to “SAP” (page 76).
When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received,
the “SAP” indicator lights up on the front panel
display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner
Audio” in Audio Setup to “SAP” (page 76).
z Hint
You can select the audio (main or SAP) while recording
bilingual programs using the AUDIO button. This does
not affect the recorded sound.
You can select the audio (main or SAP) while recording
bilingual programs using the AUDIO button. This does
not affect the recorded sound.
Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder.
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,
the recorder continues to record but only a blank,
grey colored screen will be recorded.
on this recorder.
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,
the recorder continues to record but only a blank,
grey colored screen will be recorded.
I want to record with the
best possible picture
quality, so I’ll select HQ.
best possible picture
quality, so I’ll select HQ.
Recording mode
Recording time
(minute)
(minute)
HQ (High quality)
60
HSP
R
90
SP (Standard mode)
120
LP
r
180
EP
r
240
SLP (Long duration)
360
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* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
compatible equipment.
Timer Recording (Standard/
VCR Plus+)
VCR Plus+)
You can set the timer for a total of 30 programs, up
to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VCR Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the
to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VCR Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the
program manually.
• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
designated for each TV program (page 43).
Note
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
(Standard)
Copy control
signals
signals
Recordable discs
Copy-Free
Copy-Once
Ver.1.1 with
CPRM*
Copy-Never
None (a blank screen is
recorded)
recorded)
+
RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+
R
-
R
-RW
VR
+
RW
+
R
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
-
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
</M/m/,,
ENTER
ENTER
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
CLOSE
[TIMER]
TOOLS
x REC
STOP
STOP
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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 “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.
3
Press
[TIMER].
If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu
appears, press
appears, press
< to switch the display to
“Standard.”
4
Select an item using
</, and adjust
using
M/m.
“Date”: Sets the date.
The item changes as follows.
Today
The item changes as follows.
Today
y Tomorrow y …… y Tue 10/
28 (1 month later)
y Sun (every Sunday)
y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday)
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday)
y Mon-Sat
(Monday to Saturday)
y Sun-Sat (Sunday to
Saturday)
y Today
“Start”: Sets the start time.
“Stop”: Sets the stop time.
“CH”: Selects the channel or input source.
“Stop”: Sets the stop time.
“CH”: Selects the channel or input source.
◆When using the cable box/satellite box
control
Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and
enter the channel number.
Example: When selecting 215ch
Select 2 and press
control
Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and
enter the channel number.
Example: When selecting 215ch
Select 2 and press
, for the next digit. Select
1 and press
,. Then select 5.
“Mode”: Selects the recording mode
(page 40).
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
(page 40).
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
5
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 44) appears. The
TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front
panel and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the
recorder before the timer recording starts.
The Timer List menu (page 44) appears. The
TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front
panel and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the
recorder before the timer recording starts.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote’s cover and press
Open the remote’s cover and press
x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
recorder to stop recording.
Rec Mode Adjust
If there is not enough available disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the
recording mode to enable the entire program to be
recorded. This function is normally set to “On.”
If there is not enough available disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the
recording mode to enable the entire program to be
recorded. This function is normally set to “On.”
To cancel this function, press TOOLS while the
Timer List is displayed. Select “Rec Mode
Adjust” and press ENTER. Select “Off” and press
ENTER.
Timer List is displayed. Select “Rec Mode
Adjust” and press ENTER. Select “Off” and press
ENTER.
If the timer settings overlap
Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.
Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.
To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The
program at the top of the list has priority over the
rest of the programs.
To cancel the overlapped timer setting, select
“Cancel.”
program at the top of the list has priority over the
rest of the programs.
To cancel the overlapped timer setting, select
“Cancel.”
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer
Settings (Timer List)” (page 44).
See “Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer
Settings (Timer List)” (page 44).
With the recording side facing down
Timer - Standard
Set the timer manually.
Date
VCR Plus+
Today
Start
CH
Mode
Stop
Cancel
:
:
OK
Timer
These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue?
OK
Cancel
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
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To extend the recording duration time while
recording
recording
1
Press TOOLS during recording.
The TOOLS menu appears.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2
Select “Extend Rec Time,” and press ENTER.
3
Press
M/m to select the duration time.
You can set the duration in increments of 10
minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
4
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
z Hint
You can play the recorded program by selecting the
program title in the Title List menu.
You can play the recorded program by selecting the
program title in the Title List menu.
Notes
• If “The disc is full or nearly full” appears on the screen,
change the disc, or make available space for the
recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 64).
recording (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 64).
• To record a cable or satellite program without using
cable box/satellite box control, turn on the cable box or
satellite receiver and select the program you want to
record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver turned
on until the recorder finishes recording.
satellite receiver and select the program you want to
record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver turned
on until the recorder finishes recording.
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
program, the timer recording cannot be made if it
overlaps with a program that has priority. The
overlaps with a program that has priority. The
mark
will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer
List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 44).
List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 44).
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a program that has priority.
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer
recording. It does not function with Quick Timer
(page 47).
(page 47).
Recording TV programs using the
VCR Plus+ system
VCR Plus+ system
The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies
setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number
listed in the TV program guide. The date, time,
and channel of that program are set automatically.
Before you start, check that the TV and guide
channels are correctly set in “Set VCR Plus+
Channels” in “Settings” (page 71).
setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number
listed in the TV program guide. The date, time,
and channel of that program are set automatically.
Before you start, check that the TV and guide
channels are correctly set in “Set VCR Plus+
Channels” in “Settings” (page 71).
1
Insert a recordable disc.
2
Press
[TIMER].
If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press
appears, press
< to switch the display to
“VCR Plus+.”
3
Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number, and press SET.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
PlusCode number, and press SET.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
Extend Rec. Time
Set the timer extend function.
Tue 9/28 10:00AM - 11:30AM 3ch SP
OK
Cancel
Extend Time
Off
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
</M/m/,,
ENTER
ENTER
[TIMER]
Number
buttons, SET
buttons, SET
x REC
STOP
STOP
CLEAR
Timer - VCR Plus+
Set the timer by entering the PlusCode.
Standard
PlusCode
Cancel
OK
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44
4
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The date, start and stop times, channel, and
recording mode appear.
The date, start and stop times, channel, and
recording mode appear.
If you want to change the setting, press
</
, to select the item and press M/m to change
the setting.
the setting.
To re-enter the PlusCode number, select
“Change.”
“Change.”
5
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the
front panel, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the
front panel, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote’s cover and press
Open the remote’s cover and press
x
REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
recorder to stop recording.
If the timer settings overlap
See page 41.
See page 41.
To extend the recording duration time while
recording
See page 41.
recording
See page 41.
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer
Settings (Timer List)” (page 44).
See “Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer
Settings (Timer List)” (page 44).
z Hint
The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer
method (page 41).
The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer
method (page 41).
Checking/Changing/
Canceling Timer Settings
(Timer List)
Canceling Timer Settings
(Timer List)
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the Timer List menu.
using the Timer List menu.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER.
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
“
date, time, recording mode, etc.
“
❐
”: Indicates that the setting is overlapped
by another setting.
“
“
a
” (green): Indicates that the setting is fully
recordable.
“
“
z
” (red): Indicates the setting currently
being recorded.
“
“
z
” (grey): Indicates that the setting cannot
be recorded in the selected recording mode.
3
Select the timer setting you want to check/
change/cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
change/cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Timer - VCR Plus+
Is the following timer setting correct? To modify,
adjust each item or re-enter the PlusCode.
adjust each item or re-enter the PlusCode.
OK
Cancel
Change
Date
Mon 6/28
AM
AM
Start
CH
Mode
Stop
:
:
10 00
11 30
107
HQ
+
RW
+
R
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
-
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
ENTER
O RETURN
Mon 10/25 8:30PM - 9:30PM 4ch
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch
Sat 10/30 4:00PM - 5:00PM 125ch
HQ
SP
SLP
SLP
10:30 PM
TIMER LIST
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4
Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select
an item using
ENTER.
“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select
an item using
</, and adjust using M/m.
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK”
and press ENTER.
and press ENTER.
“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped
settings.
The timer setting set most recently is listed at
the top and has priority over the other settings.
You may not be able to record a program of
lower priority.
settings.
The timer setting set most recently is listed at
the top and has priority over the other settings.
You may not be able to record a program of
lower priority.
To change the priority of a program, press
</
, to select “Change.” For details, see
“Changing the priority of overlapped
settings” (page 46).
“Changing the priority of overlapped
settings” (page 46).
Select “Close” to return to the Timer List.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3
and 4 above.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3
and 4 above.
To turn off the Timer List
Press
Press
O RETURN.
z Hint
While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for
the current recording, but you can extend the recording
duration of the recording time (page 41).
While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for
the current recording, but you can extend the recording
duration of the recording time (page 41).
Notes
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a program that has priority.
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
program, the timer recording cannot be made if it
overlaps with a program that has priority. “
overlaps with a program that has priority. “
” will
appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List.
Check the priority order of the settings.
Check the priority order of the settings.
Modify
Modify the timer setting.
OK
Cancel
Date
Mon-Sat
PM
PM
Start
CH
Mode
Stop
:
:
10 00
10 15
25
SP
Erase
Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
OK
Cancel
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
Check Overlap
These timer settings overlap.
Change
Close
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Changing the priority of overlapped
settings
settings
If the timer settings overlap, the program that was
set last has priority and will be recorded. A timer
recording of lower priority may be canceled, start
from the middle or stop midway through the
program.
You can change the priority of a program if
necessary.
set last has priority and will be recorded. A timer
recording of lower priority may be canceled, start
from the middle or stop midway through the
program.
You can change the priority of a program if
necessary.
When the timer settings overlap
The program set last has priority.
The program set last has priority.
Example: You set the timer in order of A, B, and
C (setting C has first priority)
C (setting C has first priority)
If you give setting B priority over setting C, all of
program B will be recorded and program C is
recorded only after program B has ended.
program B will be recorded and program C is
recorded only after program B has ended.
If the end time of one recording and the start
time of another are the same
The end of program A will be cut.
time of another are the same
The end of program A will be cut.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER.
3
Select an overlapped timer setting, and
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
indicates that the timer setting is
overlapped by another timer setting.
4
Select “Check Overlap,” and press ENTER.
5
Select “Change,” and press ENTER.
6
Press
M/m to change the timer setting’s
priority, and press ENTER.
The setting moves to its new location in the
list. A timer setting higher up in the list has
higher priority.
To return to the Timer List, select “Cancel.”
The setting moves to its new location in the
list. A timer setting higher up in the list has
higher priority.
To return to the Timer List, select “Cancel.”
z Hint
You can change the priority of a timer setting while
recording.
You can change the priority of a timer setting while
recording.
7:00
7:00
9:00
10:30
A
9:00
11:00
A
B
C
C
10:30
B
will be cut off
Actual recording
7:00
9:00
11:00
A
B
C
7:00
9:00
10:00
A
B
Mon 10/25 8:30PM - 9:30PM 4ch
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch
Sat 10/30 4:00PM - 5:00PM 125ch
TIMER LIST
HQ
SP
SLP
SLP
10:30 PM
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
Check Overlap
These timer settings overlap.
Change
Close
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
Where do you want to move this timer setting?
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
Change priority
Cancel
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Recording Without the
Timer
Timer
1
Insert a recordable disc.
2
Press CH +/– to select the channel or input
source you want to record.
source you want to record.
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
For more details about the recording mode,
see page 40.
see page 40.
4
Press
z REC.
Recording starts.
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
Press
x REC STOP located beneath the remote
control cover. Note that it may take a few seconds
for recording to stop.
for recording to stop.
To pause recording
Press
Press
X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote
control cover. To restart recording, press the
button again.
button again.
To watch another TV program while recording
Set your TV to the TV input using the TV/VIDEO
button.
Set your TV to the TV input using the TV/VIDEO
button.
Using the Quick Timer function
You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute
increments.
increments.
Press
z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute
increments. The maximum duration is six hours.
increments. The maximum duration is six hours.
The time counter decreases minute by minute to
0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power
does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder
during recording, the recorder continues to record
until the time counter runs out.
0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power
does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder
during recording, the recorder continues to record
until the time counter runs out.
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press
Press
z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
normal recording mode.
z Hint
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to
leave it on.
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV. When using a cable box, 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 program you are
recording may be erased.
• You cannot watch a TV program while recording
another TV program.
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+
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
z REC
REC MODE
x REC
STOP
STOP
X REC
PAUSE
PAUSE
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ENTER
ENTER
CH +/–
TV/VIDEO
HQ
SP
LP
EP
HSP
SLP
0:30
1:00
5:30
6:00
(normal
recording)
recording)
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