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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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...unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Instructions in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD 77 Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77 Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing 79 Program Edit 80 Settings and Adjustments 83 Using...111 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 112 Index 117 About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is used as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the ...
...unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Instructions in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD 77 Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing 77 Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing 79 Program Edit 80 Settings and Adjustments 83 Using...111 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code 112 Index 117 About this manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as "HDD," and "disc" is used as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the ...
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... 8. 7 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 beginning now. Dubbing (HDD y DVD) , Create copies of your favorite titles for safekeeping by dubbing them... to the HDD (page 72). Dubbing Automatically dub DV/Digital8 tapes - DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) , Connect your friend's recordings by dubbing them to a DVD, or make a copy of ...
... 8. 7 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 beginning now. Dubbing (HDD y DVD) , Create copies of your favorite titles for safekeeping by dubbing them... to the HDD (page 72). Dubbing Automatically dub DV/Digital8 tapes - DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) , Connect your friend's recordings by dubbing them to a DVD, or make a copy of ...
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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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...previous page of titles. The selected title starts to play in order of when the titles were (HDD only) recorded. Notes • The Title List may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." • Title thumbnail pictures... a favorite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in order of the recording (the title) is selected. To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode) only) You can switch the Title List to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. z Hint After recording, the first...
...previous page of titles. The selected title starts to play in order of when the titles were (HDD only) recorded. Notes • The Title List may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders. • Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with "*." • Title thumbnail pictures... a favorite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in order of the recording (the title) is selected. To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode) only) You can switch the Title List to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. z Hint After recording, the first...
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...Disc Name Protect Disc Finalize Erase All Format Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD TOOLS Also, you can perform operations such as formatting and finalizing (page 40). Example: DVD-RW (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,...
...Disc Name Protect Disc Finalize Erase All Format Z OPEN/ CLOSE HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD TOOLS Also, you can perform operations such as formatting and finalizing (page 40). Example: DVD-RW (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,...
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...'t Protect." "Erase All" (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): Erases all titles on any equipment other DVD equipment. However, you may need to record on other DVD equipment. You can be displayed on other DVD equipment. The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select "Disc Info.," and press ENTER. "Disc Name" (DVD only): Labels a DVD. "Format" (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): Erases all...
...'t Protect." "Erase All" (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): Erases all titles on any equipment other DVD equipment. However, you may need to record on other DVD equipment. You can be displayed on other DVD equipment. The TOOLS menu appears. 2 Select "Disc Info.," and press ENTER. "Disc Name" (DVD only): Labels a DVD. "Format" (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): Erases all...
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...below may differ. Recording a program with less noise. If recording time is eight hours (HDD), or six hours (DVD). 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 ...if necessary (page 51). To record only SAP sound, set "Auto Stereo" in Features Setup to switch the recording modes. For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you need. Select a recording mode according to your needs (page 8). • Check that recording times in the following ...
...below may differ. Recording a program with less noise. If recording time is eight hours (HDD), or six hours (DVD). 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 ...if necessary (page 51). To record only SAP sound, set "Auto Stereo" in Features Setup to switch the recording modes. For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you need. Select a recording mode according to your needs (page 8). • Check that recording times in the following ...
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...number L1 L2 L3 DV 4 Press TOOLS and select "Line Audio Input." HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD TOOLS M/m, ENTER REC MODE INPUT SELECT X REC PAUSE x REC STOP 1 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD. 2 Press 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 recorder continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded. "Stereo" (default...
...number L1 L2 L3 DV 4 Press TOOLS and select "Line Audio Input." HDD 123 456 789 0 DVD TOOLS M/m, ENTER REC MODE INPUT SELECT X REC PAUSE x REC STOP 1 Press HDD or DVD. If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD. 2 Press 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 recorder continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded. "Stereo" (default...
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you change the settings on the recorder. - you edit the title after stopping playback. - To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play another title (except for HDD/DVD- The display for HDD). - To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on the remote again when the ...Hints • You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc. you want temporarily change the password, see "Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)" (page 92). appears on the remote. The Z OPEN/CLOSE button does not work while the Child Lock is cleared when: - ...
you change the settings on the recorder. - you edit the title after stopping playback. - To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control) If you play another title (except for HDD/DVD- The display for HDD). - To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on the remote again when the ...Hints • You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc. you want temporarily change the password, see "Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)" (page 92). appears on the remote. The Z OPEN/CLOSE button does not work while the Child Lock is cleared when: - ...
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HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD You can also search for entering the number appears. As...from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. "Title Search" (for DVDs) "Chapter Search" (for HDD/DVDs) "Track Search" (for CDs/DATA CDs) "Search" (for VIDEO CDs) "Album Search" (for DATA CDs) "Time Search" (for HDD/DVDs): Searches for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. Searching for a ... SET CLEAR 123 456 789 0 TOOLS M/m, ENTER 1 Press TOOLS during Simultaneous Rec and Play. Note The DVD's playback picture on the disc, select the title or track by title, chapter, scene or track.
HDD +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R DVD VCD CD DATA CD You can also search for entering the number appears. As...from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. "Title Search" (for DVDs) "Chapter Search" (for HDD/DVDs) "Track Search" (for CDs/DATA CDs) "Search" (for VIDEO CDs) "Album Search" (for DATA CDs) "Time Search" (for HDD/DVDs): Searches for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc. Searching for a ... SET CLEAR 123 456 789 0 TOOLS M/m, ENTER 1 Press TOOLS during Simultaneous Rec and Play. Note The DVD's playback picture on the disc, select the title or track by title, chapter, scene or track.
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... to both dubbing methods. Example: When a 120 minute-title is of 10 minutes. (120 minutes ÷ 12 = 10 minutes). 72 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 be retained in... "DVD Rec. see "DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)" on page 77. If you want to record from a DVD to the HDD. • Thumbnails that you have set for dubbing is mixed: - When dubbed from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD recorded on the screen. • When a ...
... to both dubbing methods. Example: When a 120 minute-title is of 10 minutes. (120 minutes ÷ 12 = 10 minutes). 72 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 be retained in... "DVD Rec. see "DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)" on page 77. If you want to record from a DVD to the HDD. • Thumbnails that you have set for dubbing is mixed: - When dubbed from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD recorded on the screen. • When a ...
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...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 If you want to play the disc on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or HDD. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will not output signals. • ...and rewind the tape for recording using the DV IN jack You can connect any other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 40). 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 DV...
...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 If you want to play the disc on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or HDD. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will not output signals. • ...and rewind the tape for recording using the DV IN jack You can connect any other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 40). 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 DV...
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... the recordings on the disc (Auto Scene Chaptering function). The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. For the HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode), every shooting on the tape becomes a chapter on the tape continues for more than five minutes, One Touch Dubbing ... is in the digital video camera. 79 ONE TOUCH DUBBING x REC STOP DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) Follow steps 1 to "Auto" in Features Setup (page 93), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW(VR mode)) will automatically be finalized after recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in progress....
... the recordings on the disc (Auto Scene Chaptering function). The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. For the HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode), every shooting on the tape becomes a chapter on the tape continues for more than five minutes, One Touch Dubbing ... is in the digital video camera. 79 ONE TOUCH DUBBING x REC STOP DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) Follow steps 1 to "Auto" in Features Setup (page 93), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW(VR mode)) will automatically be finalized after recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in progress....
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... 4. DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM OK Enter 9 Select "OK," and press ENTER. To change the disc media, select "Media" and press M/m. Media DVD Dub Mode SP 0.8GB Start Cancel Data capacity required for entering the title name appears. The display for confirmation, select "OK." IN 0:00:30 OUT... appears with the selected scene. When asked for setting the OUT point (end of the scene. Repeat from the IN point. DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) 4 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.
... 4. DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM OK Enter 9 Select "OK," and press ENTER. To change the disc media, select "Media" and press M/m. Media DVD Dub Mode SP 0.8GB Start Cancel Data capacity required for entering the title name appears. The display for confirmation, select "OK." IN 0:00:30 OUT... appears with the selected scene. When asked for setting the OUT point (end of the scene. Repeat from the IN point. DV/Digital8 Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD) 4 Select the IN point by pressing m/M, and press ENTER.
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...made , the actual interval may vary from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage. • Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is in Dolby Digital decoder. SETUP Settings Video... DTS decoder. Off Select this when the recorder is being made . The default settings are inserted while the recording is connected to HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode). Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6-minute intervals. Chapter marks are automatically entered where the recordings start on the tape...
...made , the actual interval may vary from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage. • Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. Dolby Digital Select this when the recorder is in Dolby Digital decoder. SETUP Settings Video... DTS decoder. Off Select this when the recorder is being made . The default settings are inserted while the recording is connected to HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode). Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6-minute intervals. Chapter marks are automatically entered where the recordings start on the tape...
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... off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting "Dimmer" to "Power Save" in Options Setup (page 94). 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.
... off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting "Dimmer" to "Power Save" in Options Setup (page 94). 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.
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...the recorder. Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the System Menu. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will be made . EASY SETUP Settings-Area Setup 1/7 Select your TV screen, select "Easy Setup" from the recorder appears on your TV screen. You...the input selector on your TV so that you turn on your country. If you make the minimum number of basic adjustments to operate the DVD recorder will be made . Start If "Initial settings necessary to select your recorder for the first time. You can change them ...
...the recorder. Before you start, check that the signal from "SETUP" in the System Menu. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Press M/m to operate the DVD recorder will be made . EASY SETUP Settings-Area Setup 1/7 Select your TV screen, select "Easy Setup" from the recorder appears on your TV screen. You...the input selector on your TV so that you turn on your country. If you make the minimum number of basic adjustments to operate the DVD recorder will be made . Start If "Initial settings necessary to select your recorder for the first time. You can change them ...