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... available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available...
... available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available...
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... to the DV IN Jack 93 Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD 94 Settings and Adjustments 96 Using the Setup Displays 96 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 97 Clock Setting (Clock Set 99 Video Settings (Video 100 Audio Settings (Audio 102 Recording and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings...
... to the DV IN Jack 93 Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD 94 Settings and Adjustments 96 Using the Setup Displays 96 Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 97 Clock Setting (Clock Set 99 Video Settings (Video 100 Audio Settings (Audio 102 Recording and VCR Settings (Features 104 Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings...
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Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 43) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary...
Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 43) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary...
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...• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with PBC function) Music CDs or CD-Rs...or similar device in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as movies that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 * A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). 12 cm/8 cm discs...
...• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with PBC function) Music CDs or CD-Rs...or similar device in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM z Hint This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as movies that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2 * A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization). 12 cm/8 cm discs...
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..., you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. RDR-VX500 NO. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with high-speed discs. To change the disc's format, reformat the disc (page 43). will rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data...
..., you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. RDR-VX500 NO. Also, see the operating instructions for recording even with high-speed discs. To change the disc's format, reformat the disc (page 43). will rewrite the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data...
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...connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT ...COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format...
...connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of "Video" to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT ...COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE 1 IN R Y R L PB AUDIO AUDIO L OPTICAL PR VHF/UHF IN OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format...
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...the playback side facing down 6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display and recording starts. To format in VR mode automatically. Each time you stop the recording or the disc is full. INPUT SELECT x STOP For more details ...the TV using only the antenna cable, see page 47. 9 Press z REC. Recording continues until "LOAD" disappears from the recorder appears on the TV. 2 Press "/1. Note that the signal from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in Video mode, see page 43. 7 Press CH +/- "REC" appears in...
...the playback side facing down 6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to control the VCR. 5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in the front panel display and recording starts. To format in VR mode automatically. Each time you stop the recording or the disc is full. INPUT SELECT x STOP For more details ...the TV using only the antenna cable, see page 47. 9 Press z REC. Recording continues until "LOAD" disappears from the recorder appears on the TV. 2 Press "/1. Note that the signal from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in Video mode, see page 43. 7 Press CH +/- "REC" appears in...
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.... The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. B "Timer" (pages 50, 69): Allows you to format or finalize a DVD. D "Disc Setting" (page 43): Allows you to set up the recorder to the media. Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is playing. Type Selectable options +RW -RWVR -RWVideo... in stop mode. You can also display the Timer List menu, which allows you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is in VR mode only), record a DV format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to check, change audio and repeat settings. ...
.... The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. B "Timer" (pages 50, 69): Allows you to format or finalize a DVD. D "Disc Setting" (page 43): Allows you to set up the recorder to the media. Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is playing. Type Selectable options +RW -RWVR -RWVideo... in stop mode. You can also display the Timer List menu, which allows you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is in VR mode only), record a DV format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to check, change audio and repeat settings. ...
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Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Basic Operation Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R With the "Disc Setting" display, you can perform operations such as formatting and finalizing (page 44).
Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Basic Operation Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R With the "Disc Setting" display, you can perform operations such as formatting and finalizing (page 44).
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...). However, after reformatting the disc, all recorded contents will be erased. The display for individual titles (page 82). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on another recorder. To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode) If you want to... finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is VR format compatible, you cannot edit or record on other DVD equipment. z Hints • ...
...). However, after reformatting the disc, all recorded contents will be erased. The display for individual titles (page 82). • By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on another recorder. To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode) If you want to... finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is VR format compatible, you cannot edit or record on other DVD equipment. z Hints • ...
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... played only on CPRM compatible equipment. DISPLAY INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO H PLAY REC MODE X PAUSE x STOP z REC 1 Press DVD to record. 48 Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in Video mode, see page 43. 4 Press CH +/- To format in VR mode automatically. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. or INPUT SELECT to select...
... played only on CPRM compatible equipment. DISPLAY INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO H PLAY REC MODE X PAUSE x STOP z REC 1 Press DVD to record. 48 Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in Video mode, see page 43. 4 Press CH +/- To format in VR mode automatically. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. or INPUT SELECT to select...
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... control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. 1 Press DVD to "Standard." 5 Select an item using With the recording side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in Video mode, see page 43. 4 Press [TIMER]. To format in VR mode automatically. Timer - VCR -P-/l-u- PM...
... control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. 1 Press DVD to "Standard." 5 Select an item using With the recording side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in Video mode, see page 43. 4 Press [TIMER]. To format in VR mode automatically. Timer - VCR -P-/l-u- PM...
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...be clear. • Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can record from a DV Format Tape to a DVD" on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). Use...LP EP SLP For more details about the recording mode, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on the connected equipment. To connect other VCR or similar device, see page 47. 5 Select the line input audio. The recorder automatically stops recording after a few seconds. 56 Set "Line...
...be clear. • Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can record from a DV Format Tape to a DVD" on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). Use...LP EP SLP For more details about the recording mode, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on the connected equipment. To connect other VCR or similar device, see page 47. 5 Select the line input audio. The recorder automatically stops recording after a few seconds. 56 Set "Line...
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...Select "Music," then press ENTER. File: repeats the current track. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in a box. Note on the recording format. To stop play repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback. However, the discs must be played back. You can also play MP3... the first session, the recorder will be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for selecting a media type Press x STOP, then press TOP MENU. To return to the display for the recorder to control the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). 4 Select...
...Select "Music," then press ENTER. File: repeats the current track. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in a box. Note on the recording format. To stop play repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback. However, the discs must be played back. You can also play MP3... the first session, the recorder will be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for selecting a media type Press x STOP, then press TOP MENU. To return to the display for the recorder to control the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs). 4 Select...
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... MENU H PLAY M/m/ x STOP 1 Press DVD to step 4. 64 Playing JPEG Image Files DATA CD You can recognize up to audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The recorder can play JPEG image files on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies...
... MENU H PLAY M/m/ x STOP 1 Press DVD to step 4. 64 Playing JPEG Image Files DATA CD You can recognize up to audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The recorder can play JPEG image files on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies...
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...CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for the player to recognize the files. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play JPEG image files on the recording format. width 32 - 7,680 pixels by height 32 - 8,192 pixels. 66 Notes • The system can play discs recorded in Multi Session. ...to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 for details on CD-Rs or CDRWs. Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the first session, only the first session will appear. • Depending on file format. • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of image files, ...
...CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for the player to recognize the files. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play JPEG image files on the recording format. width 32 - 7,680 pixels by height 32 - 8,192 pixels. 66 Notes • The system can play discs recorded in Multi Session. ...to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 for details on CD-Rs or CDRWs. Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the first session, only the first session will appear. • Depending on file format. • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of image files, ...
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...LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on page 115. VCR-DVD recorder DV DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 93 Connect the camera to the DV IN Jack You can ... This is for you plan to do not need to dub by way of "Recording from a DV format tape. It will fast forward and rewind the tape for input only. See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. To record from Connected Equipment with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the...
...LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on page 115. VCR-DVD recorder DV DV IN To DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow 93 Connect the camera to the DV IN Jack You can ... This is for you plan to do not need to dub by way of "Recording from a DV format tape. It will fast forward and rewind the tape for input only. See the instruction manual supplied with this recorder. To record from Connected Equipment with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the...
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...recording side facing down 94 Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD CH +/- Dubbing from the front panel display. To format in "Features" setup (page 104). You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN INPUT SELECT M/m, ENTER REC MODE 1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable... disc on the TV screen as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP For more details about the recording mode, see page 43. 4 Insert the source DV format tape into your digital ...
...recording side facing down 94 Z OPEN/ CLOSE DVD CH +/- Dubbing from the front panel display. To format in "Features" setup (page 104). You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN INPUT SELECT M/m, ENTER REC MODE 1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a recordable... disc on the TV screen as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP For more details about the recording mode, see page 43. 4 Insert the source DV format tape into your digital ...
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... the point you want to play the disc on the TV screen, and press ENTER. Notes • If you record from a DV format tape with your digital video camera. Audio Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC...record date, time, or the contents of the source image changes, or if there is recorded in 4:3 size. To stop recording. "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. The display for recording Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/-. DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) 95 9 Select "Audio," and press ENTER. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format ...
... the point you want to play the disc on the TV screen, and press ENTER. Notes • If you record from a DV format tape with your digital video camera. Audio Title list Timer Edit Disc Setting Setup Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC...record date, time, or the contents of the source image changes, or if there is recorded in 4:3 size. To stop recording. "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. The display for recording Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/-. DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) 95 9 Select "Audio," and press ENTER. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format ...
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Picture control You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Select the setting that best suits the program you want. Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture than Dynamic 1 ...
Picture control You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quality you are watching. Select the setting that best suits the program you want. Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture than Dynamic 1 ...