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...Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing... Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing 57 Before Editing 57 Editing a Title 58 Changing the Name of a Title 61 Creating a Playlist 62 ...
...Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 20 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing... Equipment 51 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 53 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 54 Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device 56 DVD Editing 57 Before Editing 57 Editing a Title 58 Changing the Name of a Title 61 Creating a Playlist 62 ...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 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 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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... Format in Video mode*2 (page 48) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 66)*7 DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 66)*7 DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in VR mode Playable only on... DVD-R VR using the "Disc Setting" mode compatible players display (page 64) (finalization necessary) (page 66) Automatically formatted in...
... Format in Video mode*2 (page 48) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 66)*7 DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 66)*7 DVDR VR mode Video mode -RVR -RVideo Format in VR mode Playable only on... DVD-R VR using the "Disc Setting" mode compatible players display (page 64) (finalization necessary) (page 66) Automatically formatted in...
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...+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. *7 For DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode), and DVD+Rs, the Auto Finalize function is available (page 67). 31US
...+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. *7 For DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode), and DVD+Rs, the Auto Finalize function is available (page 67). 31US
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... other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other side. To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the disc (page 64). RDR-XXXX NO. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two... the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the unit and will also play if it has not been correctly finalized. X Region code Music discs encoded with identical region codes. If you use discs with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. For more information, see the instructions...
... other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other side. To change the DVD-RW's format, reformat the disc (page 64). RDR-XXXX NO. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two... the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the unit and will also play if it has not been correctly finalized. X Region code Music discs encoded with identical region codes. If you use discs with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs. For more information, see the instructions...
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... equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD... DVD-RAM, you can select the title from the Title List menu (page 38). • When using a DVD-RAM with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray.
... equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU. 1 Press DVD... DVD-RAM, you can select the title from the Title List menu (page 38). • When using a DVD-RAM with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray.
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... on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene. Searching for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." Playback starts from the selected title on page 57. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page...
... on the disc, select the title or track by track or scene. Searching for discs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that have been finalized. As titles and tracks are replaced with "*." Playback starts from the selected title on page 57. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page...
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... hours 14 minutes EP: 10 hours 51 minutes SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes Notes • When in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ...want to "On" in a recording mode other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Note that you cannot further record or edit on a finalized disc. • If you set "Auto Finalize" to record with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. When recording such ...
... hours 14 minutes EP: 10 hours 51 minutes SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes Notes • When in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ...want to "On" in a recording mode other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Note that you cannot further record or edit on a finalized disc. • If you set "Auto Finalize" to record with poor reception, or a program or video source of VCRs, this recorder on various disc types. When recording such ...
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...on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. Recording starts. For details, see "Formatting a new disc" on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). To stop the recording or the disc is switched to close the disc tray. DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without... the recorder and the connected cable box/satellite receiver. 2 Press DVD to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for the recorder to select the recording mode. on and do not change the channel you stop recording Press x STOP. Recording continues...
...on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver. Recording starts. For details, see "Formatting a new disc" on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). To stop the recording or the disc is switched to close the disc tray. DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without... the recorder and the connected cable box/satellite receiver. 2 Press DVD to "On" in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for the recorder to select the recording mode. on and do not change the channel you stop recording Press x STOP. Recording continues...
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...), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after recording. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you can set "Auto Finalize" to one month in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and...
...), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after recording. Contents beyond this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you can set "Auto Finalize" to one month in the "Features" setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for a total of a program. • To play a disc recorded with DVD and...
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... 123 456 789 0 M/m/ • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. When the connected equipment turns on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks.
... 123 456 789 0 M/m/ • You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway. • The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings. When the connected equipment turns on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Connect the equipment to automatically record programs from the LINE 1 IN jacks.
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... select "LINE2." 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Never signals. For connection details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). The front panel display changes as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about... be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with this recorder on page 27. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. If you set "Auto Finalize" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 102). 6 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to...
... select "LINE2." 4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. Never signals. For connection details, see "Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device" on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). The front panel display changes as follows: HQ HSP SP LSP SLP EP LP ESP For details about... be recorded clearly. • The recorder does not record programs with this recorder on page 27. To record from a connected VCR or similar device. If you set "Auto Finalize" to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 102). 6 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to...
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...To create Playlist titles A Playlist is also erased. Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 60). Notes • Once the disc is finalized, you also want to retain an unaltered original recording, create a Playlist (see below). DVD Editing DVD Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit... - Erasing a chapter (page 59). - Example: You have two options for Video mode titles are left unaltered. Before you have recorded the final few matches of Playlist titles created from the original (called a "Playlist"). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you plan to...
...To create Playlist titles A Playlist is also erased. Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 60). Notes • Once the disc is finalized, you also want to retain an unaltered original recording, create a Playlist (see below). DVD Editing DVD Editing Before Editing This recorder offers various edit... - Erasing a chapter (page 59). - Example: You have two options for Video mode titles are left unaltered. Before you have recorded the final few matches of Playlist titles created from the original (called a "Playlist"). Notes • You may lose the edited contents if you plan to...
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.... Note that the disc's control information is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly. • You can switch the Title List to edit or record on a finalized disc. The sub-menu appears. z Hints • You can rename or erase a Playlist title (page 64). While the Title List menu is full, erase unnecessary...
.... Note that the disc's control information is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly. • You can switch the Title List to edit or record on a finalized disc. The sub-menu appears. z Hints • You can rename or erase a Playlist title (page 64). While the Title List menu is full, erase unnecessary...
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... title. frees up disc space on a DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD-R. Notes • When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase) -RWVR -RVR You can select a section (scene) within a title and erase it (see below ). When playback finishes or when... up disc space Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes: - Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title List (Original)," if necessary. ,continued 59US You cannot edit a finalized disc. • You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from step 4.
... title. frees up disc space on a DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD-R. Notes • When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase) -RWVR -RVR You can select a section (scene) within a title and erase it (see below ). When playback finishes or when... up disc space Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes: - Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the "Title List (Original)," if necessary. ,continued 59US You cannot edit a finalized disc. • You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from step 4.
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Depending on the disc type, you to rename the title (page 61). The sub-menu appears. 4 Select an option, and press ENTER. Select "OK" when asked for confirmation. Renaming and erasing a Playlist title 1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to check the disc information or change the disc name. Playlist 1/2 No. T LINE 1 May/02/2008 03:25 PM 3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. "Title Name": Allows you can also format or set protection. Select from the following options. "Title Erase": Erases the title. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/...
Depending on the disc type, you to rename the title (page 61). The sub-menu appears. 4 Select an option, and press ENTER. Select "OK" when asked for confirmation. Renaming and erasing a Playlist title 1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to check the disc information or change the disc name. Playlist 1/2 No. T LINE 1 May/02/2008 03:25 PM 3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. "Title Name": Allows you can also format or set protection. Select from the following options. "Title Erase": Erases the title. DVD SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/...
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To cancel the protection, select "Not Protected." Notes • You can change the recording format on used DVDRs. • The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in VR mode, select "VR Mode" ... titles are also erased. 65US C "Disc Format" (DVD+RWs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all titles on the disc when "Protected" is selected. D "Disc Finalize": Finalizes a disc. E "Disc Information": Displays the following information. • Disc name • Disc type (and recording format for confirmation. See page 66 for individual titles...
To cancel the protection, select "Not Protected." Notes • You can change the recording format on used DVDRs. • The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in VR mode, select "VR Mode" ... titles are also erased. 65US C "Disc Format" (DVD+RWs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all titles on the disc when "Protected" is selected. D "Disc Finalize": Finalizes a disc. E "Disc Information": Displays the following information. • Disc name • Disc type (and recording format for confirmation. See page 66 for individual titles...
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...the disc types in order to edit or record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 64). After finalizing, you cannot further record or edit on a finalized disc. Even if your other DVD equipment. When you want to play on equipment other than this recorder. Note ...however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents. The finalized discs can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. If you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created,...
...the disc types in order to edit or record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 64). After finalizing, you cannot further record or edit on a finalized disc. Even if your other DVD equipment. When you want to play on equipment other than this recorder. Note ...however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents. The finalized discs can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing. If you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created,...
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... full during recording. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. Notes • Depending on this function, set "Auto Finalize" to finalize a disc. • A disc once finalized cannot be recorded or edited. • DVD-Rs (Vidoe mode)/DVD+Rs cannot be unfinalized. • For discs where...Timer Recording (page 50) or SynchroRecording (page 54). Do you stop recording by selecting "Unfinalize" in step 6 above , the disc has already been finalized. • To check the disc information, select "Disc Information" in the "Features" setup (page 103). z Hints • You can check ...
... full during recording. To turn off the display Press SYSTEM MENU. Notes • Depending on this function, set "Auto Finalize" to finalize a disc. • A disc once finalized cannot be recorded or edited. • DVD-Rs (Vidoe mode)/DVD+Rs cannot be unfinalized. • For discs where...Timer Recording (page 50) or SynchroRecording (page 54). Do you stop recording by selecting "Unfinalize" in step 6 above , the disc has already been finalized. • To check the disc information, select "Disc Information" in the "Features" setup (page 103). z Hints • You can check ...