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... 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 (Preparing...
... 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 (Preparing...
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How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 66) Playable only on VR...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 66) Playable only on VR...
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.... • You cannot shorten the time required for the recording device. • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. RDR-VX515 NO. This system is not guaranteed. Please be aware that among those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video...on the other equipment. Recently, various music discs encoded with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. The disc will also play if it has not been correctly finalized. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will not play on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to protect copyrights. For more information, see...
.... • You cannot shorten the time required for the recording device. • You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. RDR-VX515 NO. This system is not guaranteed. Please be aware that among those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video...on the other equipment. Recently, various music discs encoded with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. The disc will also play if it has not been correctly finalized. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will not play on this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to protect copyrights. For more information, see...
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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 disc tray. 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 display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD to close the disc tray. Wait...
... 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. 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 display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD to close the disc tray. Wait...
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... and press ENTER. M/m/ Playback starts from the selected title on page 55. For details, see "Edit options for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Searching for a scene using the time code. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32). • The Title ...List may not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the disc. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that cannot ...
... and press ENTER. M/m/ Playback starts from the selected title on page 55. For details, see "Edit options for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. Searching for a scene using the time code. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32). • The Title ...List may not appear for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the disc. About the Title List for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that cannot ...
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...; This recorder shares a single tuner for the recording (page 43). DVD Recording DVD Recording Before Recording Before you need. z Hint To play a disc recorded with less noise. The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at the same time. For example, if picture quality is your priority, Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can record on other equipment, finalize the...
...; This recorder shares a single tuner for the recording (page 43). DVD Recording DVD Recording Before Recording Before you need. z Hint To play a disc recorded with less noise. The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at the same time. For example, if picture quality is your priority, Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can record on other equipment, finalize the...
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...recording Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. To watch another TV program while recording 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to stop recording. Note that it may be erased. Press DISPLAY during recording...., finalize the disc (page 86). • You can set the duration. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until you stop recording. Recording continues until the counter appears in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the recorder to...
...recording Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H PLAY. To watch another TV program while recording 1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to stop recording. Note that it may be erased. Press DISPLAY during recording...., finalize the disc (page 86). • You can set the duration. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until you stop recording. Recording continues until the counter appears in 30-minute increments. 1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the recorder to...
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...created from the original title for your needs. See "Editing a Playlist" on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Before you have recorded the final few matches of a title (A-B Erase) (page 57). - Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 58). Erasing a section of Playlist titles created from the original... edit functions. The advanced edit functions available for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs +RW -RWVideo +R -R You can compile highlight scenes as the playback order, is finalized, you also want to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). ...
...created from the original title for your needs. See "Editing a Playlist" on a DVD-RW (VR mode). Before you have recorded the final few matches of a title (A-B Erase) (page 57). - Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 58). Erasing a section of Playlist titles created from the original... edit functions. The advanced edit functions available for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs +RW -RWVideo +R -R You can compile highlight scenes as the playback order, is finalized, you also want to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). ...
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Note that the disc's control information is full, erase unnecessary titles. • Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create or edit Playlist titles on , press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly. DVD ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TITLE LIST O RETURN ./> X PAUSE M/m/ 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > ... protect Playlist titles. • If a message appears and indicates that editing is turned on the disc. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 61). Editing a Title +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section explains the basic edit...
Note that the disc's control information is full, erase unnecessary titles. • Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create or edit Playlist titles on , press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly. DVD ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST TITLE LIST O RETURN ./> X PAUSE M/m/ 00:31:23 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > ... protect Playlist titles. • If a message appears and indicates that editing is turned on the disc. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 61). Editing a Title +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R This section explains the basic edit...
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... changes to rename the title (page 60). "Title Name": Allows you to " ." Notes • When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to "Chapter Erase (Original)." 5 Select "Erase," and press ENTER. The sub-...it . Erasing a section of the title (see below ). "Protect"*2: Protects the title. " " appears for confirmation. You cannot edit a finalized disc. • You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from original titles cannot be undone. 1 Press TITLE LIST. The display for ...
... changes to rename the title (page 60). "Title Name": Allows you to " ." Notes • When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to "Chapter Erase (Original)." 5 Select "Erase," and press ENTER. The sub-...it . Erasing a section of the title (see below ). "Protect"*2: Protects the title. " " appears for confirmation. You cannot edit a finalized disc. • You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from original titles cannot be undone. 1 Press TITLE LIST. The display for ...
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...scenes) from step 5. 8 When you to edit without changing the original recordings (see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the disc. You can create a Playlist title by combining up to find the point. DVD Editing Creating a Playlist -RWVR Playlist titles allow you finish capturing scenes,... select "Finish" and press ENTER. ,continued 61 "Make" is finalized, you cannot create Playlist titles on page 55). Notes • If...
...scenes) from step 5. 8 When you to edit without changing the original recordings (see "Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)" on the disc. You can create a Playlist title by combining up to find the point. DVD Editing Creating a Playlist -RWVR Playlist titles allow you finish capturing scenes,... select "Finish" and press ENTER. ,continued 61 "Make" is finalized, you cannot create Playlist titles on page 55). Notes • If...
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... 03 CH 95 04 CH 97 10:10 AM Length Edit 00:05:04 > 00:00:51 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > ,continued 63 DVD Editing 4 Select "Edit Playlist," and press ENTER. Title 01 CH 32 02 CH 96 10:10 AM Length Edit 00:05:04 > 00:00:51... 95 May/15/2005 11:30 PM No. "Title Erase": Erases the title. "Divide Title": Divides the title in parentheses. The next title below is finalized, you press ENTER. "Edit Scene": Allows you to re-edit scenes in the Playlist title to erase (page 57).
... 03 CH 95 04 CH 97 10:10 AM Length Edit 00:05:04 > 00:00:51 > 01:59:00 > 00:58:56 > ,continued 63 DVD Editing 4 Select "Edit Playlist," and press ENTER. Title 01 CH 32 02 CH 96 10:10 AM Length Edit 00:05:04 > 00:00:51... 95 May/15/2005 11:30 PM No. "Title Erase": Erases the title. "Divide Title": Divides the title in parentheses. The next title below is finalized, you press ENTER. "Edit Scene": Allows you to re-edit scenes in the Playlist title to erase (page 57).
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DVD SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The "Disc Setting" display allows you can also format or set protection. Depending on the disc type, you to check the disc information or change the disc name.
DVD SYSTEM MENU O RETURN M/m/ Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The "Disc Setting" display allows you can also format or set protection. Depending on the disc type, you to check the disc information or change the disc name.
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... From a VHS Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. 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... as they are then further divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of...
... From a VHS Tape to a DVD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. 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... as they are then further divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD Auto Chapter" setting of...
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... display are solely for the recorder to play discs recorded with this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot further edit or record on other than this recorder on the disc. 86 Notes • Dubbing cannot be displayed on it may need to the end and stops. - After finalizing, you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created...
... display are solely for the recorder to play discs recorded with this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot further edit or record on other than this recorder on the disc. 86 Notes • Dubbing cannot be displayed on it may need to the end and stops. - After finalizing, you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created...
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Do you want to continue ? OK Cancel SYSTEM MENU M/m/ DVD Disc will be finalized.
Do you want to continue ? OK Cancel SYSTEM MENU M/m/ DVD Disc will be finalized.
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... : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1 : Stereo 2 Mix "Stereo 1": Records original sound only. Select "Stereo 2" or "Mix" if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. "Mix": Records original and additional sounds. For the details, see page 99. 11 Select an option, and... press ENTER. 12 Press O RETURN twice. 13 Select "Dubbing," and press ENTER. Press "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. 10 Select "DV Audio Input," and press ENTER. DV Tape Mode If "DV" or "DV Camera Mode" is displayed instead of...
... : Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1 : Stereo 2 Mix "Stereo 1": Records original sound only. Select "Stereo 2" or "Mix" if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. "Mix": Records original and additional sounds. For the details, see page 99. 11 Select an option, and... press ENTER. 12 Press O RETURN twice. 13 Select "Dubbing," and press ENTER. Press "Stereo 2": Records additional audio only. 10 Select "DV Audio Input," and press ENTER. DV Tape Mode If "DV" or "DV Camera Mode" is displayed instead of...
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...disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode. , If the audio signal does not come from the beginning. , Resume play was not finalized (page 86). The ...language for the soundtrack cannot be able to do some DVDs.
...disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode. , If the audio signal does not come from the beginning. , Resume play was not finalized (page 86). The ...language for the soundtrack cannot be able to do some DVDs.
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... DVD+R 28, 117 DVD+R DL 28 DVD+RW 28, 117 DVD-R 28, 117 DVD-RW 28, 117 E Easy Setup 102 "Edit" 52, 80 "Edit Playlist" 63 "Edit Scene" 63 Enter characters 60 EP mode 74 "Erase" 57 "Erase All Titles" 66 F "Factory Setting" 102 Fast forward 34, 69 Fast reverse 34, 69 Feature settings 99 Finalizing... 86 "Format DVD" 100 "Front Display" 101 Front panel 112 Front panel display 116 H Handling discs 108 I i.LINK 88, 110 INPUT SELECT 46, 74, 89 Interlace format...
... DVD+R 28, 117 DVD+R DL 28 DVD+RW 28, 117 DVD-R 28, 117 DVD-RW 28, 117 E Easy Setup 102 "Edit" 52, 80 "Edit Playlist" 63 "Edit Scene" 63 Enter characters 60 EP mode 74 "Erase" 57 "Erase All Titles" 66 F "Factory Setting" 102 Fast forward 34, 69 Fast reverse 34, 69 Feature settings 99 Finalizing... 86 "Format DVD" 100 "Front Display" 101 Front panel 112 Front panel display 116 H Handling discs 108 I i.LINK 88, 110 INPUT SELECT 46, 74, 89 Interlace format...