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...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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD...CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a...
...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 -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD...CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a...
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... 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 41 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 43 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 48 Before Recording 48 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling...
... 36 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 41 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 43 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 48 Before Recording 48 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling...
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... AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. You can search for the selected item TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when...
... AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. You can search for the selected item TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when...
Operating Instructions
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AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/... coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on...
AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/... coaxial digital input B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 18 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on...
Operating Instructions
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...tracks or JPEG files, or are not in DVD Video format. • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a DVD video camera cannot be played. Characteristics Discs such as movies that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/ Level 2 DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD...CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - Quick Guide to UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in a color system...
...tracks or JPEG files, or are not in DVD Video format. • DVD Audio discs • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • DVD VIDEOs with a DVD video camera cannot be played. Characteristics Discs such as movies that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/ Level 2 DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD...CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - Quick Guide to UDF 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a different region code (see page 34) • A disc recorded in a color system...
Operating Instructions
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...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. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the cartridge. Notes • To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode),...DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 43 or 44). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select...
...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. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the cartridge. Notes • To play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode),...DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 43 or 44). • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select...
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... Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. To zoom in the front panel display. All discs Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the DVD. Magnification changes as follows: normal t ×2 t ×4 t normal The zoom function may not work depending on the disc when pressed repeatedly. PREV ZOOM ANGLE REPEAT ...
... Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. To zoom in the front panel display. All discs Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the DVD. Magnification changes as follows: normal t ×2 t ×4 t normal The zoom function may not work depending on the disc when pressed repeatedly. PREV ZOOM ANGLE REPEAT ...
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...frame when pressed during pause mode. +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM • Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. Search speed changes with sound (Scan Audio) ...is effective when you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to the beginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback. "Off": No surround effect. Playback speed changes with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T...
...frame when pressed during pause mode. +RW +R DVD -RWVR -RWVideo -RVR -RVideo RAM • Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track. Search speed changes with sound (Scan Audio) ...is effective when you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to the beginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback. "Off": No surround effect. Playback speed changes with each press: fast reverse FR1 T FR2*2 T T...
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... the surround speakers, the surround effects will be repeated when pressed. When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) "File": Repeats the current track. "Folder": Repeats the current album. In pause mode, you select one of the recorder. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be repeated...
... the surround speakers, the surround effects will be repeated when pressed. When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) "File": Repeats the current track. "Folder": Repeats the current album. In pause mode, you select one of the recorder. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be repeated...
Operating Instructions
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... code. Searching for discs created on , press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to show an original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. The sub-menu appears. 5 Select "Play," and press ENTER. To view a title, press TOP MENU... or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can switch the Title List to select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." Playback starts from the selected ...
... code. Searching for discs created on , press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to show an original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. The sub-menu appears. 5 Select "Play," and press ENTER. To view a title, press TOP MENU... or MENU (page 35). • The Title List may not appear for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD You can switch the Title List to select either "Title List (Original)" or "Playlist." Playback starts from the selected ...
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To erase bookmarks 1 During playback, press SEARCH. 2 Press Note Depending on the disc, you want (Bookmark). Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM You can be able to use the TOOLS menu to ten bookmarks per disc can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you may not be set. Up to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point.
To erase bookmarks 1 During playback, press SEARCH. 2 Press Note Depending on the disc, you want (Bookmark). Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM You can be able to use the TOOLS menu to ten bookmarks per disc can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you may not be set. Up to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point.
Operating Instructions
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... you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the "Music" display appears. To play repeatedly. DVD Playback Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files DATA CD DATA DVD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. The...
... you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the "Music" display appears. To play repeatedly. DVD Playback Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files DATA CD DATA DVD You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray. The...
Operating Instructions
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...the upper part of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops. To play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to turn on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for ... Playing JPEG image files You can enjoy a slide show with sound (page 45). Press TOOLS to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on /off the menu icons. To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU. z Hint When playback of the screen. :...
...the upper part of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops. To play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1 Press DVD to turn on the disc tray. When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for ... Playing JPEG image files You can enjoy a slide show with sound (page 45). Press TOOLS to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on /off the menu icons. To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU. z Hint When playback of the screen. :...
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... : Music menu for confirmation. 6 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. The "Slideshow Speed" menu appears. 9 Press Playback starts from the selected track, and the display asks for this disc. 3 Select "Mix," and press ENTER. The "Music" display appears. 4 Select an album, and press ENTER. 5... appears. The "Photo" display appears. 7 Select the folder you can enjoy a slide show with sound. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you want to view, and press ENTER. 8 Press H PLAY to start the slide show ...
... : Music menu for confirmation. 6 Select "Yes," and press ENTER. The "Slideshow Speed" menu appears. 9 Press Playback starts from the selected track, and the display asks for this disc. 3 Select "Mix," and press ENTER. The "Music" display appears. 4 Select an album, and press ENTER. 5... appears. The "Photo" display appears. 7 Select the folder you can enjoy a slide show with sound. 1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you want to view, and press ENTER. 8 Press H PLAY to start the slide show ...
Operating Instructions
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... supported. • The image size that conform to audio tracks in MP3 format. Notes • Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format. • Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back. • Only alphabet and numbers... Play Information +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD You can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks within a single folder. Playing such data may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics ...
... supported. • The image size that conform to audio tracks in MP3 format. Notes • Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format. • Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back. • Only alphabet and numbers... Play Information +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD You can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks within a single folder. Playing such data may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics ...
Operating Instructions
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...Date and time *1 Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 39). *2 Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the disc type or playing status. Press TIME.../TEXT repeatedly. DVD Playback D Remaining disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current track m Current track number m Clock 47 The ...
...Date and time *1 Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 39). *2 Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs. Viewing information on the front panel display You can view the information on the disc type or playing status. Press TIME.../TEXT repeatedly. DVD Playback D Remaining disc space (in stop mode) Remaining time of the current track m Current track number m Clock 47 The ...
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...be lower than usual SVHS. The front panel display shows the playing time. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. H PLAY x STOP 1 Press VIDEO to find later. To stop playback Press x... VCR Playback Playing Z OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR DISPLAY "/1 VIDEO TRACKING +/- To eject the tape Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The counter in the front panel display resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in EP (3x) mode is not guaranteed. • The...
...be lower than usual SVHS. The front panel display shows the playing time. Notes • During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording mode (SP or EP) from the tape. H PLAY x STOP 1 Press VIDEO to find later. To stop playback Press x... VCR Playback Playing Z OPEN/ CLOSE CLEAR DISPLAY "/1 VIDEO TRACKING +/- To eject the tape Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The counter in the front panel display resets to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops. • The VCR does not record in EP (3x) mode is not guaranteed. • The...
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The tracking meter appears. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 73 VCR Playback Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Press TRACKING +/- on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. repeatedly until the distortion disappears. Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - Press TRACKING +/-.
The tracking meter appears. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it. 73 VCR Playback Adjusting the picture (tracking) You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR's automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking). Press TRACKING +/- on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. repeatedly until the distortion disappears. Tracking Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking Press TRACKING + and TRACKING - Press TRACKING +/-.
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... the edge of the AUDIO setting. Hi-fi audio is recorded on the normal audio track Mono STEREO* * No indicator appears in the front panel display when you play a tape without Hi-fi recording. Monaural sound is heard in monaural regardless of the tape. VCR Playback ...stereo, you must use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along with the picture. Normal audio track Monaural sound Hi-fi audio track (main track) Stereo sound (left/right channels) 77 To listen to On-screen display Front...
... the edge of the AUDIO setting. Hi-fi audio is recorded on the normal audio track Mono STEREO* * No indicator appears in the front panel display when you play a tape without Hi-fi recording. Monaural sound is heard in monaural regardless of the tape. VCR Playback ...stereo, you must use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along with the picture. Normal audio track Monaural sound Hi-fi audio track (main track) Stereo sound (left/right channels) 77 To listen to On-screen display Front...
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...(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) during playback, set "Dolby Digital" in "Audio" setup to "D-PCM" (page 102). , When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set "Line Audio Input" in "... changed. , Multilingual tracks are recording does not have a second audio program. , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on your DVD. Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , If you are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing...
...(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) during playback, set "Dolby Digital" in "Audio" setup to "D-PCM" (page 102). , When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set "Line Audio Input" in "... changed. , Multilingual tracks are recording does not have a second audio program. , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on your DVD. Select "SAP" to record alternate audio programs. , If you are not recorded on the disc being played. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing...