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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set ... for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 61 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks 62 Editing 64 Before Editing 64 Editing a Title 65 Creating and Editing a Playlist 68 Dubbing (HDD y DVD 72 Before Dubbing 72 Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub 74 Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles 75 4
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 2 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder 6 Quick Guide to Disc Types 8 Hookups and Settings 12 Hooking Up the Recorder 12 Step 1: Unpacking 12 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set ... for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc 61 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks 62 Editing 64 Before Editing 64 Editing a Title 65 Creating and Editing a Playlist 68 Dubbing (HDD y DVD 72 Before Dubbing 72 Dubbing a Single Title (Title Dub 74 Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles 75 4
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... apply to discs created on this recorder. 5 DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD 77 Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77 Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (One... manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Instructions in this manual refer to discs...the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used as "HDD," and "disc" is used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. ...
... apply to discs created on this recorder. 5 DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD 77 Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77 Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (One... manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Instructions in this manual refer to discs...the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used as "HDD," and "disc" is used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. ...
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...the same disc (page 60). Simultaneous Rec and Play , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or the HDD, you can watch yesterday's golf game now, even though I 'll start watching it from the HDD - Dubbing (HDD y DVD) , Create copies of your favorite titles for safekeeping by dubbing them to... a DVD, or make a copy of your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and automatically dub the entire ...
...the same disc (page 60). Simultaneous Rec and Play , If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or the HDD, you can watch yesterday's golf game now, even though I 'll start watching it from the HDD - Dubbing (HDD y DVD) , Create copies of your favorite titles for safekeeping by dubbing them to... a DVD, or make a copy of your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and automatically dub the entire ...
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... Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) (Formatting HDD unnecessary) - +RW Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode -RWVR (page 40...
... Types Recordable and playable discs Type Disc Logo Hard disk drive (internal) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD-R Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) (Formatting HDD unnecessary) - +RW Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode -RWVR (page 40...
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By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder's operations. 123 456 789 0 SYSTEM MENU O RETURN TOOLS Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu.
By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder's operations. 123 456 789 0 SYSTEM MENU O RETURN TOOLS Guide to Displays Using the On-Screen Menus HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu.
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Guide to Displays Using the Title List Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List. Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 CURSOR MODE DVD TOOLS
Guide to Displays Using the Title List Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List. Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD TITLE LIST 123 456 789 0 CURSOR MODE DVD TOOLS
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...the scene you want to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR MODE again. Title in order of recorded title number. To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode) only) You can switch the Title List to change, and press ENTER. 3 Select "Set Thumbnail" from the sub-menu, and ... List Press TITLE LIST. The title that is recorded most recently is selected. Notes • The Title List may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that is recorded most recently and not played back is canceled. While the Title List menu is automatically set ...
...the scene you want to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR MODE again. Title in order of recorded title number. To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode) only) You can switch the Title List to change, and press ENTER. 3 Select "Set Thumbnail" from the sub-menu, and ... List Press TITLE LIST. The title that is recorded most recently is selected. Notes • The Title List may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that is recorded most recently and not played back is canceled. While the Title List menu is automatically set ...
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... (VR mode) Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Guide to Displays Using the "Disc Info" Screen (disc settings) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R With the Disc Information display, you can check the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you can perform operations such as ... HQ : 0H30M Remainder LP : 1H30M HSP : 0H45M EP : 2H00M SP : 1H00M SLP : 3H00M 2. 3 / 4. 7GB Close Disc Name Protect Disc Finalize Erase All Format Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD TOOLS
... (VR mode) Disc Information DiscName Movie Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Guide to Displays Using the "Disc Info" Screen (disc settings) HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R With the Disc Information display, you can check the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you can perform operations such as ... HQ : 0H30M Remainder LP : 1H30M HSP : 0H45M EP : 2H00M SP : 1H00M SLP : 3H00M 2. 3 / 4. 7GB Close Disc Name Protect Disc Finalize Erase All Format Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD TOOLS
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...an option, and press ENTER. "Erase All" (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): Erases all titles on it again, reformat the disc (page 40). When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be displayed on other DVD equipment. However, you play discs recorded with this recorder...name. You can edit or record on the disc (except the protected titles). Enter the disc name in the recorder. "Format" (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): Erases all recorded contents will be automatically created, which can be erased. Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback ...
...an option, and press ENTER. "Erase All" (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): Erases all titles on it again, reformat the disc (page 40). When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be displayed on other DVD equipment. However, you play discs recorded with this recorder...name. You can edit or record on the disc (except the protected titles). Enter the disc name in the recorder. "Format" (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): Erases all recorded contents will be automatically created, which can be erased. Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback ...
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...type according to "Off" (page 89). Recording mode HQ (High quality) HSP R SP (Standard mode) LP r EP r SLP (Long duration) Recording time (hour) HDD DVD 33 1 51 1.5 67 2 103 3 137 4 204 6 "HQ+" recording mode "HQ+" records pictures in monaural but with poor reception, or a program or video... to your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). Contents beyond this recorder has six different recording modes. For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can be recorded in higher quality than HQ on . Recording Recording Before Recording Before you need.
...type according to "Off" (page 89). Recording mode HQ (High quality) HSP R SP (Standard mode) LP r EP r SLP (Long duration) Recording time (hour) HDD DVD 33 1 51 1.5 67 2 103 3 137 4 204 6 "HQ+" recording mode "HQ+" records pictures in monaural but with poor reception, or a program or video... to your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). Contents beyond this recorder has six different recording modes. For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can be recorded in higher quality than HQ on . Recording Recording Before Recording Before you need.
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... INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See "DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)" (page 77) for the recording picture before recording. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP 53 Then press ENTER.... Select this when recording to discs other than the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode). 5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to record pause. 6 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to...
... INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connection you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack See "DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)" (page 77) for the recording picture before recording. The front panel display changes as follows: HQ HSP SP LP EP SLP 53 Then press ENTER.... Select this when recording to discs other than the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode). 5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to record pause. 6 Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to...
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.... To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on the remote. The display for HDD/DVD- The point where you stopped playing is in standby mode. you play a restricted DVD, the message "Do you want temporarily change parental control to start playback. • Even if a timer recording... in Options Setup (page 94), the Child Lock remains set . you open the disc tray (except for HDD). - RWs in the front panel display. To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you select "Factory Setup" in VR mode only). - To register or change the settings on your ...
.... To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on the remote. The display for HDD/DVD- The point where you stopped playing is in standby mode. you play a restricted DVD, the message "Do you want temporarily change parental control to start playback. • Even if a timer recording... in Options Setup (page 94), the Child Lock remains set . you open the disc tray (except for HDD). - RWs in the front panel display. To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you select "Factory Setup" in VR mode only). - To register or change the settings on your ...
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... Search" (for CDs/DATA CDs) "Search" (for VIDEO CDs) "Album Search" (for DATA CDs) "Time Search" (for HDD/DVDs): Searches for a starting point by title, chapter, scene or track. HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD You can also search for a few seconds when you want to play, and press ENTER. 4 Select...
... Search" (for CDs/DATA CDs) "Search" (for VIDEO CDs) "Album Search" (for DATA CDs) "Time Search" (for HDD/DVDs): Searches for a starting point by title, chapter, scene or track. HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD You can also search for a few seconds when you want to play, and press ENTER. 4 Select...
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... original title is of a longer recording mode (such as described depending on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to your needs (page 8). see "DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)" on various discs. • Timer recordings do not remain in the dubbed title. Before you start during...) or "Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)" (page 75). Select "Fast" when selecting the "Dub Mode" in the HDD to both dubbing methods. Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R In this recorder, the recording mode for the originally recorded title (page 38) will not ...
... original title is of a longer recording mode (such as described depending on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to your needs (page 8). see "DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)" on various discs. • Timer recordings do not remain in the dubbed title. Before you start during...) or "Dubbing Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)" (page 75). Select "Fast" when selecting the "Dub Mode" in the HDD to both dubbing methods. Dubbing (HDD y DVD) Before Dubbing HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R In this recorder, the recording mode for the originally recorded title (page 38) will not ...
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... more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" on page 53. you want to play the disc on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or HDD. z Hint If you want to dub by way of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). - See the instruction ...cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD TOOLS M/m, ENTER REC MODE INPUT SELECT ,continued 77 DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the ...
... more information about i.LINK, see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" on page 53. you want to play the disc on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or HDD. z Hint If you want to dub by way of "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device" (page 53). - See the instruction ...cable (not supplied) DV output Digital video camera : Signal flow Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD TOOLS M/m, ENTER REC MODE INPUT SELECT ,continued 77 DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the ...
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... TOUCH DUBBING button. ONE TOUCH DUBBING x REC STOP DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) Follow steps 1 to the setting in "Auto Chapter" in Features Setup. Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 ...Disc" to stop recording. When the recording is in Features Setup (page 93), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW(VR mode)) will automatically be finalized after recording is finished. • You can record the entire contents...the DV IN jack" (page 77), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote. For the HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode), every shooting on the tape becomes a chapter on the tape continues for more...
... TOUCH DUBBING button. ONE TOUCH DUBBING x REC STOP DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) Follow steps 1 to the setting in "Auto Chapter" in Features Setup. Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 ...Disc" to stop recording. When the recording is in Features Setup (page 93), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW(VR mode)) will automatically be finalized after recording is finished. • You can record the entire contents...the DV IN jack" (page 77), and press ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote. For the HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode), every shooting on the tape becomes a chapter on the tape continues for more...
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...Time information C Total duration of the program D Total number of the scene. The sub-menu appears. Follow the explanations on page 43. Media DVD Dub Mode SP 0.8GB Start Cancel Data capacity required for setting the OUT point (end of the scene. When asked for entering the title ... m/M, and press ENTER. "Change IN": Changes the start dubbing. A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene. DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) 4 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. To change the disc media, select "Media" and press M/m. OK Preview Cancel Change IN...
...Time information C Total duration of the program D Total number of the scene. The sub-menu appears. Follow the explanations on page 43. Media DVD Dub Mode SP 0.8GB Start Cancel Data capacity required for setting the OUT point (end of the scene. When asked for entering the title ... m/M, and press ENTER. "Change IN": Changes the start dubbing. A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene. DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) 4 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER. To change the disc media, select "Media" and press M/m. OK Preview Cancel Change IN...
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... recorder is being made, the actual interval may affect your ears or cause speaker damage. • Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of the recording being made. The Features Setup appears with a built-in DTS decoder. ...) will come out from the speakers, and may vary from the interval selected in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to an audio component with the following options. On Select this when the recorder is...be used as an approximation to create chapters. • This function is connected to HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode).
... recorder is being made, the actual interval may affect your ears or cause speaker damage. • Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of the recording being made. The Features Setup appears with a built-in DTS decoder. ...) will come out from the speakers, and may vary from the interval selected in Dolby Digital decoder. • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to an audio component with the following options. On Select this when the recorder is...be used as an approximation to create chapters. • This function is connected to HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode).
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Front panel display HDD PROGRESSIVE DVD DVD RW PLAYLIST V CD VR STEREO SAP CH A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status. Rear panel VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO IN LINE IN R ...
Front panel display HDD PROGRESSIVE DVD DVD RW PLAYLIST V CD VR STEREO SAP CH A HDD/DVD indicators Displays the selected media and the playing/recording/dubbing status. Rear panel VHF/UHF IN SET TOP BOX CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO IN LINE IN R ...
Quick Start Guide
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If you make the minimum number of basic adjustments to operate the DVD recorder will be made. Start If "Initial settings necessary to use the recorder. Follow the steps below to make a mistake, press RETURN O. 1 Turn on your ... from the recorder appears on your TV screen, select "Easy Setup" from "SETUP" in the System Menu. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will be made. does not appear on your TV screen. EASY SETUP Settings-Area Setup 1/7 Select your country. EASY SETUP Initial settings necessary to...
If you make the minimum number of basic adjustments to operate the DVD recorder will be made. Start If "Initial settings necessary to use the recorder. Follow the steps below to make a mistake, press RETURN O. 1 Turn on your ... from the recorder appears on your TV screen, select "Easy Setup" from "SETUP" in the System Menu. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will be made. does not appear on your TV screen. EASY SETUP Settings-Area Setup 1/7 Select your country. EASY SETUP Initial settings necessary to...