Operating Instructions
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...this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Meaning Functions 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... (CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which ...
...this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD Meaning Functions 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... (CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which ...
Operating Instructions
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... Sound During Playback 72 VCR Recording 73 Before Recording 73 VCR Recording Without the Timer 74 VCR Timer Recording 76 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 78 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 81 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 82 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 82 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 83 Finalizing a Disc...
... Sound During Playback 72 VCR Recording 73 Before Recording 73 VCR Recording Without the Timer 74 VCR Timer Recording 76 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 78 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 79 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 81 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 82 Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD 82 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 83 Finalizing a Disc...
Operating Instructions
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... Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > VIDEO DVD 8 This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. What is also possible. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to view all titles...
... Edit 01:29:03 > 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > VIDEO DVD 8 This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. What is also possible. DVD VIDEO Easy selection between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to view all titles...
Operating Instructions
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... Dubbing - control Playlist dubbing Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be...
... Dubbing - control Playlist dubbing Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents. No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be...
Operating Instructions
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SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
Operating Instructions
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You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Press M/m to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type. TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS.
You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Press M/m to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type. TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS.
Operating Instructions
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... the same time. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT...) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...
... the same time. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to the LINE OUT...) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...
Operating Instructions
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...OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 96). When using a component ... supplied) of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. You will output DVD video signals only. 16 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT...
...OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 96). When using a component ... supplied) of "Video" to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. You will output DVD video signals only. 16 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT...
Operating Instructions
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...; After you cannot use the virtual surround effects of Dolby Laboratories. 18 Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your AV ...with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from Dolby Laboratories. A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of Digital...
...; After you cannot use the virtual surround effects of Dolby Laboratories. 18 Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your AV ...with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from Dolby Laboratories. A Connecting to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -R DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can play a disc recorded with MP3 tracks or JPEG files (page...
... 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -R DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, you can play a disc recorded with MP3 tracks or JPEG files (page...
Operating Instructions
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... the VCR. The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at the same time. If recording time is noise in the front panel display. You cannot record different programs to your needs (page 28). • Check that has already been edited - Select the disc type according to a DVD and a VHS tape at ×1 speed...
... the VCR. The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at the same time. If recording time is noise in the front panel display. You cannot record different programs to your needs (page 28). • Check that has already been edited - Select the disc type according to a DVD and a VHS tape at ×1 speed...
Operating Instructions
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... set the duration. DVD Recording • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining recording time appears in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the TV to stop recording. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape...
... set the duration. DVD Recording • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up , and the remaining recording time appears in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the TV to stop recording. 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to operate the VCR, insert a tape...
Operating Instructions
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... 27). z Hints • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu. • When the start time and the channel or input source to be recorded if another recording is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can set , the program may... not be recorded are the same but the "RecTo" setting differs, the program is underway, or other ...
... 27). z Hints • You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu. • When the start time and the channel or input source to be recorded if another recording is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can set , the program may... not be recorded are the same but the "RecTo" setting differs, the program is underway, or other ...
Operating Instructions
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...., are used. • Playback of "Features" to find later. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. Image may be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 70. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where...
...., are used. • Playback of "Features" to find later. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. Image may be played. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 70. To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point where...
Operating Instructions
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... VHS video decks with SP mode only. • Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on the VCR. The recorder automatically turns off . Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. Stereo programs When a stereo program is available for both the DVD recorder...
... VHS video decks with SP mode only. • Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on the VCR. The recorder automatically turns off . Recording a stereo/SAP program The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. Stereo programs When a stereo program is available for both the DVD recorder...
Operating Instructions
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Follow the steps below to one month in advance. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set the timer for a total of a program. VIDEO SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ VCR Timer Recording You can set each timer recording items. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording.
Follow the steps below to one month in advance. This may prevent the accurate recording of 12 programs together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to set the timer for a total of a program. VIDEO SYSTEM MENU TIMER M/m/ VCR Timer Recording You can set each timer recording items. Note Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just before or during a timer recording.
Operating Instructions
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...time and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the "RecTo" setting differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on until the recorder finishes recording. • Even when correctly set, the ...program may not be cut . 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 Program 1 Notes • To record a cable or satellite program, turn off To change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling VCR...
...time and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the "RecTo" setting differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape. • You can also turn on until the recorder finishes recording. • Even when correctly set, the ...program may not be cut . 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 Program 1 Notes • To record a cable or satellite program, turn off To change or cancel timer recording See "Changing or Canceling VCR...
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"Edit": Changes the timer setting. Timer List 10:10 AM No RecTo 01 VCR 02 VCR 03 --04 --05 --06 --- Date 04/15 04/30 Start Stop CH Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 Edit 09:15PM...--- --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- • You cannot change or cancel, and press ENTER. Select an item using 4 Select the timer setting you want to change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. 5 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.
"Edit": Changes the timer setting. Timer List 10:10 AM No RecTo 01 VCR 02 VCR 03 --04 --05 --06 --- Date 04/15 04/30 Start Stop CH Mode Edit 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 Edit 09:15PM...--- --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- --:-- --:-- ---- --- • You cannot change or cancel, and press ENTER. Select an item using 4 Select the timer setting you want to change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. 5 Select one of the options, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.
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... ENTER. These titles are dubbed to a disc. DVD VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM MENU X PAUSE REC MODE M/m/ DVD DVD --> VIDEO 4 Select "VIDEO t DVD," and press ENTER. Dubbing starts. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into titles...
... ENTER. These titles are dubbed to a disc. DVD VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM MENU X PAUSE REC MODE M/m/ DVD DVD --> VIDEO 4 Select "VIDEO t DVD," and press ENTER. Dubbing starts. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. ◆How titles and chapters are created The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into titles...
Quick Start Guide
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...or satellite receiver. • If you connected your cable box to the VCR-DVD recorder's antenna input jack, select channel 2, 3 or 4, whichever channel is flashing, so be patient! When recording to a VHS tape. 2 Press CH+/- To stop recording, press STOP. The Title List menu appears. Title List ...point you want to the Line 1 input of the VCR-DVD recorder, press INPUT SELECT until "LINE1" appears in the front panel display. Copy a VHS tape to a DVD or a DVD to a VHS tape See "Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD," or "Dubbing From a DVD to a DVD disc: HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, LP, EP,...
...or satellite receiver. • If you connected your cable box to the VCR-DVD recorder's antenna input jack, select channel 2, 3 or 4, whichever channel is flashing, so be patient! When recording to a VHS tape. 2 Press CH+/- To stop recording, press STOP. The Title List menu appears. Title List ...point you want to the Line 1 input of the VCR-DVD recorder, press INPUT SELECT until "LINE1" appears in the front panel display. Copy a VHS tape to a DVD or a DVD to a VHS tape See "Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD," or "Dubbing From a DVD to a DVD disc: HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, LP, EP,...