DVD VIDEO RECORDER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD VIDEO RECORDER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Before You Start
Accessories Supplied
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on pages 2 to 4 before installing or operating the unit.
Precautions
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear and the bottom of the unit.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ???dangerous voltage??? within the product???s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK
MECHANISM.
Power Supply
The power supply is connected and the unit is live when the mains cable is plugged into a 
, 50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press
[STANDBY/ON 
/I].
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.
Caution
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
KLASSE 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER
???This unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
???The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is embossed on the rear cover.
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7.Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.
8.Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that the timer recording mode is off.
9.This product is in
10.Do not place any combustible objects on the device. (Candles, etc.)
11.Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
Installation Location
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
???Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.
???Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.
???Do not place heavy objects on the unit or remote control.
???Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.
???Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.
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Attention:
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Business users)
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock
and Fire
???Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.
???Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
???If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an authorized service centre for servicing.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to allow the inside to dry.
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
???Exhausted batteries do not belong in the dustbin.
???You can dispose of them at a collection point for exhausted batteries or special waste.
???Contact your council for details.
For Customer Use:
Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No. located at the back of the unit and enter the information below. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. _____________________
Serial No. _____________________
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About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby??? and the
Dolby Digital Recording
???Dolby?? Digital Recording enables consumers to record
Note: This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.
???DTS??? and ???DTS Digital Out??? are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Maintenance
CLEANING THE UNIT
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use solutions containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.
DISC HANDLING
Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the disc surfaces.
Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not in use.
SERVICING
If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
If the unit does not perform correctly even though you have referred to ???Troubleshooting??? and the relevant sections in the Instruction Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an authorized service centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
???Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
???Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV programme reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in the unit
may need to be cleaned.
1.Please visit your local Audio / Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2.If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.
Note:
???Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.
???Clean video heads only when problems occur.
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Back Playing
EditingDiscs
the Changing
Others Functions VCR Menu Setting
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Features
This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.
Recording
The unit is compatible with
Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.
Recording up to 8 programmes:
You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.
You can set your required recording time easily. Every time [DVD/VCR REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is finished.
Dubbing mode:
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be available only if the DVD disc and the videotape are not copy protected.
Left channel stereo recording:
The unit can record monaural sound from the Left channel as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and Right channels) automatically. (This function is not available for input source of AV3 jacks on the front panel.)
DVD mode
REC MONITOR:
You can confirm the picture and sound recording quality for the recording speed you have currently set.
Automatic Chapter marker setting:
Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setting menu before starting to record.
Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):
The unit creates title menus automatically when finalising discs.
Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.
Automatic finalising (Video mode):
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc space if you set this in the Setting menu.
Playback
DVD mode
Theatre surround sound:
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy
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Quick search:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.
Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):
You can play back titles using either the Original list or a Playlist.
VCR mode
Quick search for what you want to watch:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index or Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.
Editing
DVD mode
Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):
You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (Playlist only)
Making your own Playlist (VR mode):
While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist. Edit title names
Set thumbnail pictures
Set / clear chapter markers Divide / combine titles Delete parts of titles
Protecting titles (VR mode):
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect function is useful when set to ???ON??? in the Original list.
Compatibility
VPS / PDC:
This system assures that the TV programme you wish to record using timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end even if the actual broadcasting time differs.
SHOWVIEW?? system:
You can set timer recording using the SHOWVIEW system by just entering the SHOWVIEW programming number from a TV guide magazine.
DVD mode
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regular DVD player:
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with
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Guide to the Instruction Manual
Symbols Used in the Instruction
Manual
To show what recording mode or disc type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.
Symbol Description
*There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.
Button Names Described in the
Instruction Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
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*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.
1 STANDBY/ON 
/I button
??? Press to turn on or off the unit.
*???
??? shows electrical power standby and ???I??? shows ON.
2Cassette compartment (VCR)
???Insert a tape here.
3Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE O button* (DVD)
???Press to open or close the disc tray.
4VCR/DVD button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to select the component you wish to operate.
5Disc tray (DVD)
???Place a disc here when open.
6AUDIO input jacks (AV3) (DVD/VCR)
???Use to connect external equipment with standard Audio cables.
7VIDEO input jack (AV3) (DVD/VCR)
???Use to connect external equipment with a standard Video cable.
8
???Use to connect the
9DVD REC I button (DVD)
???Press once to start a recording.
???Press repeatedly to start a
10DVD PLAY P button* (DVD)
???Press to start or resume a playback.
11DVD STOP S button* (DVD)
???Press to stop a playback or recording.
???Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.
12DVD light (DVD)
???Lights up when the DVD output mode is selected.
14DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the setting menu.
15PR(OGRAMME) +/- buttons (DVD/VCR)
???Press up or down to change the channel.
16Display (DVD/VCR)
???Refer to ???Front Panel Display Guide??? on page 16.
17Remote control sensor
???Receives signals from your remote control so you can control the unit from a distance.
18VCR REC I button (VCR)
???Press once to start a recording.
???Press repeatedly to start a
19VCR PLAY P button* (VCR)
???Press to start a playback of a video tape.
20VCR STOP/EJECT S/O button (VCR)
???Press to remove the tape from the unit.
???Press to stop the tape motion.
???Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in VCR.
21VCR F.FWD f button* (VCR)
???Press to rapidly advance the video tape.
???Press to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search)
???Press to turn the unit on when the video tape is inserted and start rapidly advancing the tape.
22VCR REW r button* (VCR)
???Press to rewind the video tape.
???Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)
???Press to turn the unit on when the video tape is inserted and start rewinding the tape.
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13VCR light (VCR)
???Lights up when the VCR output mode is selected.
Button names described in the Instruction Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
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Rear Panel
1
1Mains cable
???Connect to a standard AC outlet.
2AV2 (DECODER) (DVD/VCR)
???Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other Audio- Video equipment. Use a commercially available Scart cable.
3AV1 (TV) (DVD/VCR)
???Connect to the Scart jack on your TV. Use the supplied Scart cable.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6
???Connect to the
7ANTENNA IN (DVD/VCR)
???Connect to an antenna or a cable.
8ANTENNA OUT (DVD/VCR)
???Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box or direct broadcast system. Use the supplied RF cable.
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4COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (DVD)
???Connect to an amplifier with digital input jacks such as a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder. Use a commercially available Coaxial cable.
5AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD)
???Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV. Use commercially available Audio cables.
Note
???Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
???This unit does not have an RF modulator.
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Remote Control
*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons when the remote control is in DVD mode.
1OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT O button* (DVD/ VCR)
???Press to open or close the disc tray.
???Press to remove the tape from the unit.
2ON SCREEN button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to display the
3VCR button
???Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (See page 12.)
???Press to select the VCR output mode.
4Number buttons (DVD/VCR)
???Press to select channel numbers.
???Press to select a title / chapter / track on the display.
???Press to enter values for settings in the setting menu.
???Press to enter the number in the Index or Time search in VCR mode.
???Press to enter the characters in edit function.
5CLEAR button (DVD/VCR)
DVD mode
???Press to clear the password once entered.
???Press to cancel the programming for a disc.
???Press to clear the selecting marker number in the marker setup mode.
???Press to clear the programme once entered in the timer recording setting mode.
VCR mode
??? Press to reset the tape counter.
6PROG/SHOWVIEW button (DVD/VCR)
???In stop mode, press to set timer recording using the SHOWVIEW system.
???Press to display the timer programme setting menu while the SHOWVIEW programming input display appears.
7TOP MENU button (DVD)
???Press to display the top menu.
8ENTER button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to confirm or select menu items.
9Cursor U / D / L / P buttons (DVD/VCR)
???Press to select items or settings.
10
(CM SKIP) button (DVD)
???During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. (See page 42.)
11DVD REC I button
???Press once to start a recording.
???Press repeatedly to start a
???Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 12.)
12DUBBING button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR) duplication which you set in the setting menu.
13VCR REC I button
???Press once to start a recording.
???Press repeatedly to start a
???Press to activate the remote control in VCR mode. (See page 12.)
14REC SPEED button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to switch the recording speed.
15REC MONITOR button (DVD)
???Press to check the video and audio quality before attempting to record and during recording.
16STANDBY/ON 
/I button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to turn on or off the unit.
*???
??? shows electrical power standby and ???I??? shows ON.
17SET UP button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to display the setting menu in stop mode.
18DVD button
???Press to activate the remote control in DVD mode. (See page 12.)
???Press to select the DVD output mode.
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19REPEAT button (DVD)
???Press to select the repeat mode.
20ZOOM button (DVD)
???During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen.
21PR(OGRAMME) +/- buttons (DVD/VCR)
DVD mode
???Press to change the channel up or down.
VCR mode
???Press to change the channel up or down.
???Press to adjust the tracking during playback or in slow motion of the tape.
???While playback is in still mode, you can adjust the vertically blurred picture.
22AUDIO button (DVD/VCR)
DVD mode
???When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to change the audio out setting to ???Main,??? ???Sub??? and ???Main / Sub.???
???Press to change the bilingual audio source of an external equipment to ???Main,??? ???Sub??? and ???Main / Sub.??? (Available only when the ???External input Audio??? in the DVD setup menu is set to ???Bilingual??? in advance.)
???Press to display the audio menu during playback.
???Press to select the sound mode.
VCR mode
???During playback of a
???When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to change the audio out setting to ???Main,??? ???Sub??? and ???Main / Sub.???
???Press to change the bilingual audio source of an external equipment to ???Main,??? ???Sub??? and ???Main / Sub.??? (Available only when the ???External input Audio??? in the DVD setup menu is set to ???Bilingual??? in advance.)
23 TIMER 
button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to set the unit in the
24MENU/LIST button (DVD)
???Press to display the Disc menu during playback.
???Press to change the Original and Playlist on the TV screen. (VR mode only)
25RETURN button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.
26B (SKIP) button (DVD)
???During playback, press to skip to the previous chapter or track.
???When playback is paused, press to play reverse step by step.
F (SKIP) button (DVD)
???During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track.
???When playback is paused, press to advance step by step.
27PLAY P button* (DVD/VCR)
??? Press to start or resume a playback.
28SLOW 
/REV r button (DVD/VCR)
DVD mode
???During playback, press to reverse fast.
???When playback is paused, press to reverse slowly.
VCR mode
???Press to rewind the video tape.
???Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode.
SLOW 
/FWD f button (DVD/VCR)
DVD mode
???During playback, press to forward fast.
???When playback is paused, press to forward slowly.
VCR mode
???Press to rapidly advance the video tape.
???Press to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback.
29PAUSE p button (DVD/VCR)
???Press to pause a playback or recording.
30STOP S button* (DVD/VCR)
???Press to stop a playback or recording.
31VCR SLOW 
button (VCR)
???During playback, press to view the videotape in slow motion.
32VCR SEARCH button (VCR)
???Press to call up the Index or Time search menu.
33VCR SYSTEM button (VCR)
???Press to change the video colour system.
Button names described in the Instruction Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
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Caution
???Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.
???Do not mix new and old batteries together.
???Do not use different kinds of batteries together.
???Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications inside the battery compartment.
???Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used for a month or more.
???When disposing used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or the public instructions for environmental protection that apply in your country or area.
???Do not recharge,
About the Remote Control
???Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the unit.
???Use within the operating range and angle as shown.
???Remote control operation may become unreliable if the remote control sensor of the unit is being exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.
???Remote controls for different devices can interfere with each other. Be careful when using remote controls for other equipment located close to the unit.
???Replace the batteries when the operating range of the remote control reduces.
VCR / DVD Recorder Switching
Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate with [VCR/DVD] on the front panel.
VCR/DVD
VCR
DVD
DVD light
VCR light
VCR mode
Press [VCR] on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR light is lit.)
DVD mode
Press [DVD] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD light is lit.)
???Pressing only [VCR/DVD] on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control. You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control.
???Press [VCR/DVD] to select the DVD mode or the VCR mode.
???You cannot switch to the mode (DVD or VCR) that is in the
???If the media is available, you can start recording by pressing [DVD REC I] or [VCR REC I] on the remote control even if another equipment (DVD or VCR) is selected. In this case, the mode of the remote control will be automatically switched to the appropriate component.
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Guide to
Display Menu
DVD mode
Press [DVD] first.
With a disc inserted into the unit, press
[ON SCREEN] to display the
This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed items vary depending on the actual mode.
1 Disc type and format mode
In some descriptions in this manual, only one type of disc is indicated as an example.
2Position number and audio status of the programme
3Title number, chapter number and the time lapse of disc playback
4Each icon means:
: Search
: Audio
: Subtitle
: Angle (except VR mode)
: Repeat
: Marker
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
5Recording mode and remaining time
6Status of the current disc
This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed items are depending on the actual mode.
1Current time
2Position number
3Audio status of the receiving broadcast or external equipment
4Audio status of the currently playing back video tape
5Tape counter
6Recording or playing back speed
7Status of the current tape
While in the VCR mode, the
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Setting Menus
Press [SET UP] in stop mode to display ???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu.??? Choose either ???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER] to change between the menus.
???Easy Setting Menu??? and ???Advanced Setting Menu??? are available from the Setting Menu. The ???Easy Setting Menu??? consists of the settings frequently needed, while the ???Advanced Setting Menu??? consists of all the settings available. You can set the items marked with 
in the ???Easy Setting Menu.???
The unit remembers which setting menu you used last time and recalls it when you press [SET UP] in stop mode next time, even if power is switched off.
(i.e., if you use the ???Easy Setting Menu??? and then turn the unit off, the ???Easy Setting Menu??? will appear next time you turn on the unit and press [SET UP] in stop mode.)
Easy Setting Menu:
You can make the settings of the basic items as follows.
5
Timer Programming
6
Auto Finalise
7
Disc
Advanced Setting Menu
1OSD Language:
Select the OSD language.
2Clock:
Set the unit clock.
3 Channel:
Set up auto tuning or manual tuning.
4
Select the
5Timer Programming:
Programme a timer recording.
6Auto Finalise:
Set Auto Finalise to ???ON??? or ???OFF.???
7 Disc / CD Playback Mode:
???Disc??? is available only when a
Advanced Setting Menu:
You can make all the settings available as follows.
Advanced Setting Menu
Playback
Recording
Display
Select Video
Clock
Channel
Disc
Easy Setting Menu
1 Playback:
Set up the unit to play back a disc.
2 Recording:
Set up the unit to record to a disc or a tape.
3 Display:
Set up the OSD format and the front panel display of the unit.
4 Select Video:
Choose an external input to record from other video equipment to a disc or a tape.
5 Clock:
Set the unit clock.
6 Channel:
Set up and adjust channels.
7 Disc / CD Playback Mode:
???Disc??? is available only when a
Disc
Title List
Format
Finalise
Disc
Playlist
Original
Format
Finalise
Disc Protect OFF
ON
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CD, MP3, JPEG & Video CD
CD Playback Mode
This is an example screen for explanation. Some items will be displayed in grey depending on the inserted disc.
1Title List / Playlist / Original:
Display the titles recorded on the disc.
2Format
Erase all of the recorded content on the disc.
???It is not possible to recover erased content. Make sure before you format a disc.
???It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video mode with this unit on other DVD recorders. If you use the disc on other DVD recorders, reformat the disc using that DVD recorder.
3 Finalise:
Finalise a disc containing recorded titles.
4 Disc Protect (VR mode only):
Protect a disc from accidental
5 Random Play:
Activate the random playback feature.
6Program Play (except MP3 / JPEG files):
Activate the programmed playback feature.
7PBC (Video CD only):
Turn the PBC function ???ON??? or ???OFF.???
8 Slide Show (JPEG files only):
Select the display time.
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Front Panel Display Guide
5
1Current status of the unit
p : Appears when a disc or a tape playback is paused.
Appears also during step by step playback.
P : Appears when playing back a disc or a tape.
p P : Appears during slow forward or slow reverse playback.
: Appears when the timer programming or
Flashes when all the timer programmes are finished.
Flashes when there is an error in programming.
REC: Appears when recording.
Flashes when recording being paused.
REPEAT:
Appears during repeat playback (only for
disc playback.)
: Appears when a tape is in the unit.
2Disc type and Current status of the unit
CD: Appears when an Audio CD or a disc containing MP3 / JPEG files is inserted into the unit.
VCD: Appears when a Video CD is inserted into the unit.
DVD: Appears when a DVD is inserted into the unit, or during the timer recording. Appears when DVD is in the
Flashes when there is an error in programming.
DVD R:
Appears when a
DVD RW:
Appears when a
VCR: Appears when the timer recording is proceeding in VCR.
Appears when VCR is in the timer- standby mode.
Flashes when there is an error in programming.
VCR???DVD:
Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process.
VCR???DVD:
Appears during DVD to VCR duplication process.
3Recording speed
???Selected recording speed appears during recording or in stop mode.
???Recording speed appears during VCR playback.
4Title / Track and Chapter mark
: Title / track number
: Chapter number
5Displays the following
???Playing back time / remaining time
???Current title / chapter / track number
???Recording time
???Clock
???Channel number
???VCR tape counter
???
Display Messages
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Scart cable (supplied)
To Aerial jack
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
Antenna
Cable
Signal
or
RF cable (supplied)
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Connections
Connecting to a TV
Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment.
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3 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of this unit to the analogue Audio input jacks of your TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.
AUDIO IN
Before installation, plug off your TV and this unit.
Using the Scart jack
1 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANTENNA IN jack of this unit.
2 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV. Use the supplied RF cable.
3 Connect AV1 (TV) Scart jack of this unit to the Scart jack of your TV. Use the supplied Scart cable or a commercially available Scart / RCA cable.
Note
???If your TV does not have a Scart jack, use commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart / RCA cable to connect. Use only AV1 (TV) or AV2 (DECODER) jack for the VCR output signals of this unit.
Using the
If your TV has an
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
2 Connect
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Note for a TV with no
???This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV cannot be used.
Connecting to External Equipment
This unit has three input terminals, AV1 or AV2 on the rear panel and AV3 on the front panel. Be sure that all the units are off before making connections.
Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other
AV output jack (Scart)
Scart cable (supplied)
AV2 (Rear)
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Recording from a camcorder or other
If no
Change the setup when using
AV3 (Front)
DUBBING
OUT OUT
Digital Audio for Better Sound Quality (Only for DVD)
Connecting a Dolby Digital??? decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder
???Connecting
???After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set ???Dolby Digital??? to ???Stream??? in the audio menu. (See page 61.)
???After connecting to a DTS decoder, set ???DTS??? to ???ON??? in the audio menu. (See page 61.)
???After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set ???MPEG??? to ???Stream??? in the audio menu. (See page 61.)
Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck
???The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded using an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound.
???If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set ???Dolby Digital??? to ???PCM??? in the audio menu. Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and damage speakers.
???Set ???Dolby Digital,??? and ???MPEG??? to ???PCM??? and set ???DTS??? to ???OFF??? in the audio menu for connecting to an MD or DAT deck.
???You can use AUDIO OUT jacks for the connection of your audio system.
After You Have Completed
Digital audio input jack
COAXIAL
Coaxial cable (not supplied)
Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder, etc.
DVD
Connections
Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual of your TV.
???Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the Audio/ Video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the effects of the copy protection system.
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The connections illustrated above are optional for better sound.
1 For clear digital sound quality, use the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to connect your digital audio equipment.
If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
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Selecting the
(OSD) Language 
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 If you select ???Advanced Setting Menu,??? proceed to step 3.
If you select ???Easy Setting Menu,??? proceed to step 4.
3 Select ???Display??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???OSD Language??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select the appropriate OSD language using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Channel Setting
Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be performed in two ways.
Auto Tuning 
Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you can receive in your area.
1 Press [STANDBY/ON 
/I] to turn on the unit.
2 Turn the TV on and select the input to which the unit is connected.
3 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
4 Select ???Channel??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select ???Auto Tuning??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The unit will start storing channels available in your area.
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Started Getting
Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using [PR
To select a channel
You can select a channel using [PR
To cancel auto tuning
Press [RETURN] or [SET UP] during scanning.
???The selection will be affected by how you receive TV channels in your local area.
???If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning, some channels not yet tuned may not be received.
???You cannot change the channel when either VCR or DVD is in any recording mode (normal recording,
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Manual Tuning 
Manually tune each channel.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???Channel??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Position??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select the position number you wish to use using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN].
You can select position numbers 01 to 99.
6 Select ???Channel??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
7 Press [Cursor U / D] to start scanning.
???The tuner will begin to search up or down automatically. When a channel is found, the unit will stop searching and the picture will appear on the TV screen.
???You can select a desired channel number using [the Number buttons]. Refer to the following Channel Plan table and press the three digits to select the channel number.
(To select channel 4, press [0] first and then press [0] and [4]. Or press [4] and then ?????? ??? 4??? appears and wait for 2 seconds.)
???If this is the channel you want, press [RETURN].
Channel Plan
This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.
???If ???Skip??? is set to ???ON,??? select ???Skip??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select ???OFF??? using [Cursor U / D], then press
[RETURN].
???If you want to decode scrambled signals, select ???Decoder??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select ???ON??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN].
???To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7.
8 After completion, press [SET UP] to exit.
To Select a Channel
Notes on using the Number buttons:
???Enter channel numbers as a
???You can select the external input mode ???AV1,??? ???AV2??? or ???AV3.???
???To select ???AV1,??? press [0], [0], [1].
???To select ???AV2,??? press [0], [0], [2].
???To select ???AV3,??? press [0], [0], [3].
To Skip a Preset Channel
You can set the unit to skip channels you can no longer receive or seldom watch when you access channels using [PR
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in ???Manual Tuning.???
2 Select ???Position??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select the position number you wish to skip using [the Number buttons] or [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN].
4 Select ???Skip??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select ???ON??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [RETURN].
??? To skip another channel, repeat steps 2 to 5.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Move
You can replace two channels.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Channel??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Move??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select the position number of which you want to change the channel using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
You cannot select a position number where ?????? ???
6 Move the channel to another position number using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
??? To move another channel, repeat steps 5 to 6.
7 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Setting the Clock
Auto Clock Setting
Channel Tuning must be set before setting Auto Clock.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Clock??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Advanced Setting Menu
Playback
Recording
Display
Select Video
Clock
Channel
Disc
Easy Setting Menu
4 Select ???Auto Clock Setting??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select ???ON??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The current time will be set automatically.
The Auto clock function is activated.
This unit will search for the time only when the power is off. Leave the unit off for several minutes to give it time to set the clock.
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Manual Clock Setting 
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???Clock??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 If you select ???Advanced Setting Menu,??? proceed to step 4.
If you select ???Easy Setting Menu,??? proceed to step 5.
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6 Enter the date (day / month / year) using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].
Press [Cursor P] to move the cursor to the next field. If you wish to go back to the previous field, press [Cursor L].
7 Enter the time (hours / minutes) using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The clock will start.
???Although seconds are not displayed, they will be counted from zero.
8 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Note
???Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 30 seconds when the ???Auto Clock Setting??? is ???OFF.???
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Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the format of the programme you are playing back with the unit and that of your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide screen TV.)
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Playback??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???TV Aspect??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select the desired option using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
If you have a standard TV:
???Select ???4:3 Letter Box??? for a full width picture with black bars at the top and bottom.
???Select ???4:3 Pan & Scan??? for a full height picture with both sides trimmed.
If you have a wide screen TV:
??? Select ???16:9 Wide.???
Recording
Information on DVD Recording
Type of Discs
This unit can record on
It is possible to record on
Logo Attributes
??? 8 cm / 12 cm,
???Max. recording time (SEP mode, approx.):
600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm)
180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)
If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable
If you want to save recordings without any alteration, use a
???Discs that should be used with this recorder:
???Discs that were tested and proven as compatible with this recorder:
Maxell
MITSUBISHI
Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode
Video mode is the same recording format as used on the
VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording format for
DVD players bearing the 
logo are capable
of playing back
Recording Speed
You can select a recording speed from 6 options. The recording time will vary depending on the recording speed you select as follows.
???This table is intended for a standard new single- sided 12 cm disc. The recording times are estimates and actual recording time may differ.
???The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the recording time gets longer.
Restrictions on Recording
You cannot record
If
You can only record
When recording a TV broadcast or an external input, you can display copy control information on the screen.
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of
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Recording
Information on Copy Control
Some satellite broadcasts include
Recordable
Not Recordable
Note
???This unit cannot record on
???
???If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, it may not be played back because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)
???Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additional information using other DVD recorders.
???It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video mode with this unit on other DVD recorders. If you use the disc on other DVD recorders, reformat the disc using that DVD recorder.
???Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.
Making Discs Playable in Other DVD
Players (Finalise)
After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it back in other players. (See page 36.)
You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.
After finalising
???After
-A title menu is created automatically.
-Undo finalising is not possible.
-Additional recording or editing is not possible.
???After
-A title menu is created automatically.
-Undo finalising is possible. (See page 36.)
-Additional recording or editing is possible if you undo finalise. (See page 36.)
???After
-A title menu is not created.
-Undo finalising is possible. (See page 36.)
-Additional recording or editing is possible even without undo finalising.
Usable Discs
?????????: Most suitable, ??????: Can be used,
???: Some functions are limited,
*You can only play back
???For details of the above functions and restrictions, see the further explanations in this Instruction Manual.
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Formatting a Disc
Choosing the Recording Format of a
Blank 
When inserting a blank disc, the unit automatically starts to initialise the disc. You can also manually format a
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 If you select ???Advanced Setting Menu,??? proceed to step 3.
If you select ???Easy Setting Menu,??? proceed to step 4.
3 Select ???Recording??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select
5 Select ???Video mode??? or ???VR mode??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Video mode
VR mode
Video mode
DVD Player Compatibility mode.
VR mode
Editing possibility mode.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Note
???The recording format setting is effective only for
???You cannot mix two formats on one
???If a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc is inserted, the error message (???Disc Error???) will appear.
???A Playlist is created automatically during recording on a
Setting Auto Chapter
The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 10 minutes by default) during recording. Using the Auto Chapter menu, you can set this function off or change the time period.
5 If you wish to set ???Auto Chapter??? off, select ???OFF??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
OFF
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
If you wish to change the time period for Auto Chapter, select the required time period using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Reformatting a Disc Manually 
If you are using a
Note
???When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc are erased.
Note
???It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video mode with this unit on other DVD recorders. If you use the disc on other DVD recorders, reformat the disc using that DVD recorder.
???You cannot cancel formatting once it has started.
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Selecting the Sound Mode
This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.
You can switch between modes by pressing [AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as follows.
??? During reception of bilingual broadcasts
Setting External Input Audio
When the external input audio is a bilingual broadcast, or when copying a video tape to a DVD disc, you can choose ???Stereo??? or ???Bilingual??? to record on a DVD.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Recording??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???External input Audio??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select ???Stereo??? or ???Bilingual??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Stereo
Bilingual
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
???If you select ???Stereo???:
The audio will be recorded as ???stereo audio.???
???If you select ???Bilingual???:
The audio will be recorded as ???bilingual audio??? (see next section for more detail).
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio
Video
You can select either ???Main??? or ???Sub??? audio to record a bilingual broadcast in Video mode.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Recording??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Bilingual Recording Audio??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select ???Main??? or ???Sub??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
???If you are recording onto a VR mode disc, both ???Main??? and ???Sub??? will be recorded regardless of your setting here. And when you play back, you can choose either audio format or a combination of both as your playback audio.
Basic Recording
Follow the steps below to record a TV programme.
1 Turn on the unit and insert a recordable disc.
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. This operation may take a few moments to complete.
2 Press [DVD].
3 Select the recording speed using [REC SPEED]. (See page 23.)
Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See page 25.)
4 Select the desired channel to record using [PR
5 Press [DVD REC I] to start recording.
The ??? mark will be displayed for 5 seconds.
To pause the recording, press [PAUSE p]. Press
[DVD REC I], or press [PAUSE p] again to restart the recording.
6 Press [STOP S] to stop the recording.
This operation may take a few moments to complete.
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Recording
Checking the Recording Picture and
Sound Quality
Before recording on a DVD, you can confirm the quality of the picture and sound with the recording speed you selected.
1 Make sure that the unit is in STOP or REC mode and a DVD is inserted correctly.
2 Press [REC MONITOR].
The TV will display the programme and output the sound you are about to record in the quality of the picture and sound (determined by the recording speed) you selected.
???If you want to change the recording speed (to improve the recording quality), press
[REC SPEED] repeatedly.
The recording speed is changed each time you press the button.
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SP 
LP 
EP 
SLP 
SEP
???You cannot change the recording speed during recording.
3 Press [REC MONITOR] again to exit.
???If you press [REC MONITOR] while receiving the bilingual broadcast, the sound to be recorded will be output.
This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are recording onto has enough space remaining for the time you set.
1 Turn on the unit and insert a recordable disc.
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.
2 Press [DVD].
3 Select the recording speed using [REC SPEED]. (See page 23.)
Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See page 25.)
4 Select the desired channel to record using [PR
5 Press [DVD REC I] repeatedly until the desired recording time (30 minutes to 8 hours) appears on the TV screen.
0:30
(Normal Recording) 1:00
8:00 7:30
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Timer Recording 
You can set the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also available.
???Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer programming.
???You can select the timer programming list by pressing [PROG] twice. In this case, continue from step 5.
Insert a recordable disc or a tape with a record tab.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 If you select ???Advanced Setting Menu,??? proceed to step 3.
If you select ???Easy Setting Menu,??? proceed to step 4.
3 Select ???Recording??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Timer Programming??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The Timer Programming list will appear.
5 Select a programme that is not set using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Date Start End CH DVDVCR Speed PDCVPS
1.- - -
2.- - -
3.- - -
4.- - -
5.- - -
6.- - -
7.- - -
8.- - -
6 Enter the date using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].
Each time you press [Cursor D] at the current date, the timer recording mode will change as follows.
e.g., 1st January
01/01
Daily
31/01
7 Enter the time to start and to end using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].
8 Select the channel number to record using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].
To record from external input, select ???AV1,??? ???AV2??? or ???AV3.???
9 Select the recording media (???DVD??? or ???VCR???) using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].
10 Select the recording speed using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P]. (Refer to ???Recording Speed??? on
page 23 for DVD or page 64 for VCR.)
11 Select VPS / PDC ???ON??? or ???OFF??? using [Cursor U / D]. (See page 31.)
12 Press [ENTER] when all information required is entered.
Your programme setting is stored.
???To set another programme, repeat steps 5 to 12.
???To exit, press [SET UP] or [PROG].
???If the recording times of two or more programmes overlap, ???Overlap??? and overlapped programme numbers are displayed. (See pages 30 and 32.)
2.- - -
3.- - -
4.- - -
5.- - -
6.- - -
7.- - -
8.- - -
13 Press [TIMER 
].
The 
icon will appear on the front panel display and the unit enters to the
???If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear after step 4. Continue from step 5 in ???Manual Clock Setting??? on page 22 before programming the timer.
???Press [Cursor L / P] to move the cursor in the timer programming menu.
???If a basic recording or
DVD) is about to begin, the unit automatically switches to the programmed channel for timer recording 2 minutes before the programmed starting time, and the recording in progress (for VCR) will be cancelled UNLESS their recording channels are the same. If their recording channels are the same, the timer recording will start without cancelling the recording currently in progress. In this case, the recording of the same channel will be made on both DVD and VCR.
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Recording
???Cancel the
[TIMER 
] before operation for either DVD or VCR. When finished operating, press [TIMER 
] to resume the
If VPS / PDC is ???ON???:
???In the
If VPS / PDC is ???OFF???:
???In the
Checking, Cancelling, or Correcting the Timer Programming Information
In the following example, No. 5 timer programming overlaps on No. 1 and No. 6 timer programmes. In such a case, you should correct the programme time to clear the overlap.
1 Press [TIMER 
] so that the 
icon disappears from the front panel display.
2 Press [PROG] twice.
Timer programming list will appear.
3 Check the information on the list you will need.
4 To clear the timer programming, select the desired programme using [Cursor U / D], then press [CLEAR].
To correct the timer programming
1)Select the desired programme using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
2)Correct the timer programming using
[Cursor U / D / L / P].
3)Press [ENTER] again.
To check the timer programming in progress
Press [PROG].
???If a timer recording is proceeding, that programme is highlighted in red. In such a case, you cannot select any other programmes.
???When you check the timer programming in progress by pressing [PROG] during operations of the component (DVD or VCR) which is not currently used for the timer recording, the programme will not be highlighted. In this case, you cannot select other programmings.
To Stop the Timer Recording in
Progress
On the front panel of the unit, press [DVD STOP S] to stop the disc recording or [VCR STOP/EJECT S/O] to stop the tape recording.
??? [STOP S] on the remote control is not effective.
If the Timer Programming Did Not
Complete Correctly
The error number appears on the timer programming list.
2.- - -
3.- - -
4.- - -
5.- - -
6.- - -
7.- - -
8.- - -
The error programme will be displayed in grey with an asterisk and have an error number.
The error numbers indicate:
???Cannot record because of the NTSC / PAL- 60 signal is received.
E29: Disc protected
E30: Disc full
E31: Already recorded 99 titles (Video mode)
E32: Already recorded 99 titles (VR mode)
E33: Already recorded 999 chapters
E34: No space for Control Information
E35: PCA (Power Calibration Area) full
E36: Already finalised Video format disc E40:???There are some unrecorded parts due the
overlapped timer programmes. ???Recording did not start at the start time. ???There is no tape in the cassette compartment.
???Tape recording reaches to the tape end during timer recording.
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E41: Power failure
E42: No disc
The error programme will be deleted once you check the error in the programme list, or once you cancel the
Press [CLEAR] to erase the selected programme.
VPS (Video Programme System)
/ PDC (Programme Delivery
Control)
The Video Programme System (VPS) or Programme Delivery Control (PDC) assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for timer recording are recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to a delayed start or extension of the programme duration. Furthermore, if a programme is interrupted, the recording will also be interrupted automatically and resumed when the programme starts again.
If the VPS / PDC signal drops out because the broadcast signal is weak, or if a broadcasting station does not transmit a regular VPS / PDC signal, the timer recording is performed in normal mode (without VPS / PDC) even if it was programmed for VPS / PDC. If the starting time of the VPS / PDC timer recording is between 0:00 and 3:59 on a given day, the VPS / PDC function will operate from 20:00 on the previous day to 4:00 on the given day. If the starting time of the VPS / PDC timer recording is between 4:00 and 23:59 on a given day, the VPS / PDC function will operate from 0:00 on the day to 4:00 on the given day. This means that if the relevant programme is broadcasted within this period, it is recorded correctly. If the timer is not programmed correctly, the incorrect timer setting stays in effect unless you cancel it. To cancel an incorrect timer setting, refer to ???Checking, Cancelling, or Correcting the Timer Programming Information??? on page 30.
Timer Recording Using
the SHOWVIEW?? System
You can programme the timer using the SHOWVIEW programming numbers that are printed in your local TV guide magazine.
1 In stop mode, press [the SHOWVIEW button].
???If the Timer Programming list is full, the Timer Programming mode is activated instead of the SHOWVIEW programming mode.
???Press [the SHOWVIEW button] again in the SHOWVIEW programming mode to switch to the Timer Programming mode.
2 Set the SHOWVIEW programming number of the programme you want to record using [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].
ShowView System
Please enter a ShowView No.
- - - - - - - - -
3 Select the desired recording pattern using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Weekly: To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel every week.
4 Select a recording channel using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].
2.- - -
3.- - -
4.- - -
5.- - -
6.- - -
7.- - -
8.- - -
???If your local channel information is programmed in the unit???s memory, your local channel number appears automatically.
???If your local channel information is not programmed in the unit???s memory, ???P???
???If you select the channel number using [Cursor U / D], it is stored in the unit???s memory.
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Recording
5 Select the recording media (???DVD??? or ???VCR???) using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].
6 Select a recording speed using [Cursor U / D], then press [Cursor P].
7 Select VPS / PDC ???ON??? or ???OFF??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. (See page 31.)
The 
icon will appear on the front panel display and the unit enters to the
Note
???If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear after step 1. Continue from step 5 in ???Manual Clock Setting??? before programming the timer. (See page 22.)
???If the SHOWVIEW programming number is not available, ???Code Error??? is displayed and the number will clear when you press [ENTER] in step 2.
???If the SHOWVIEW programming number previously set overlaps with the one you entered and the channel is different, ???Overlap??? is displayed but the timer programming will be cleared when you press [ENTER] in step 3.
???If you enter the same SHOWVIEW programming number and the recording pattern which you have already entered, the previously set programme will be overwritten.
???If you enter the same SHOWVIEW programming number but a different recording pattern, it will be saved as a new programme and added to the timer programming list.
???Code Error??? is displayed if:
???A past time is entered for start and end times.
???The SHOWVIEW programming number cannot be decoded.
???Overlap??? is displayed if:
???There is an overlap with a timer recording setting in different channels.
Hints for Timer Recording
???If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost.
???If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray, the DVD indicator on the front panel display will flash and timer recording will not occur. Insert a recordable disc.
???If there is no tape or a tape with a record tab is not in the cassette compartment, the VCR indicator on the front panel display flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable tape.
???When all timer recordings are complete, the 
icon flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc,
press [TIMER 
], and then press [PLAY P] or
[OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT O].
???The timer recording cannot be performed in DVD and VCR at the same time. If you set two programmings with the same channel and time both in DVD and VCR, the programming that has priority will be recorded.
???You cannot make any DVD operation during DVD timer recording.
???You cannot make any VCR operation during VCR timer recording.
???If the Start and End times are same, the length of the recording will be set for 24 hours. If the disc
becomes full during recording, the unit will turn itself
off. To continue recording, press [TIMER 
] to cancel the 
] again.
???If two or more programmes overlap, ???Overlap??? and the overlapped programme number will appear on the display.
???If the Start time is earlier and the End time is later
than the current time, the recording will start immediately after you press [TIMER 
].
???If a videotape ends during timer recording, the unit will automatically stop, eject the videotape, and turn itself off. To continue recording, insert a recordable tape.
Priority of overlapped settings
The unit records programmes according to priority if timer programmes overlap.
If the starting time is same:
???The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has priority.
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
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If programming has been made at the end of the programming (PROG. 1) currently being recorded:
???The timer programming set first (PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 3 will not be recorded.
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
If the recording time is partially overlapped:
???The timer programming with the earlier start time (PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 1 will start after PROG. 2 recording is complete.
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
If the recording time entirely overlaps:
???The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not recorded.
Note for DVD recording
???If the recording time of two programmes overlap, or the End time of a programme and the Start time of another is same, the first 30 seconds (at the most) of the subsequent programme are cut off.
If the End time of the programme currently being recorded and the Start time of the subsequent programme are same:
???If PROG. 1 is a DVD recorded programme, the beginning of PROG. 2 may be cut off.
The first 30 seconds
(at the most) are cut off.*
*If the cut off time exceeds 1 minute, the error number ???E40??? will appear in the timer programming list.
Settings for External Equipment
Connection to External Equipment
Connect the external equipment using either the input jacks, AV1, AV2 (Rear) or AV3 (Front). However, for AV3 jacks, you have to select
Use commercially available Scart,
???If you want to use VIDEO input jack (Composite), select ???Video In.???
???If you want to use
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Recording
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Recording from External Equipment
Before recording from external equipment, see page 17 for connection instructions.
1 Turn the TV and the unit on, and select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.
2 When you want to record to the disc: Press [DVD].
Press [OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT O] to open the disc tray, then place the disc to record on.
Press [OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT O] again to close the disc tray.
When you want to record to a tape: Press [VCR].
Insert the tape with a record tab into the cassette compartment.
3 Select the input terminal to which the external equipment is connected. (AV1, AV2 or AV3)
To use the input jacks on the back of the unit, select the ???AV1??? or ???AV2??? position by pressing [0], [0], [1] or [0], [0], [2] on the remote control or using [PR
To use the input jacks on the front of this unit, select ???AV3??? position by pressing [0], [0], [3] on the remote control or using [PR
4 Select a recording speed using [REC SPEED]. (Refer to ???Recording Speed???
on page 23 for DVD or page 64 for VCR.)
5 For disc:
Press [DVD REC I] on the unit to start recording.
For tape:
Press [VCR REC I] on the unit to start recording.
6 Press the PLAY button on the external recording component.
7 For disc:
Press [DVD STOPS] on the unit to stop recording.
For tape:
Press [VCR STOP/EJECT S/O] on the unit to stop recording.
Note
???During recording, if a signal other than PAL is detected (such as NTSC), recording is paused.
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Dubbing Mode
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be available only if the DVD disc or the tape is not copy protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the recording on the
Note for recording to a tape:
???The tape???s record tab is intact.
???The videotape is long enough to record the DVD disc.
Note for recording to a disc:
???The DVD disc is satisfied with the recording status. See pages 23 and 24.
Insert a disc and a tape with a record tab.
1
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
It has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Recording??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Dubbing Mode??? using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
Option window will appear.
VCR to DVD
5 Select ???VCR???DVD??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
6 Press [SET UP] to exit the setting menu.
7 Press [DVD].
Make sure to select a recording speed using [REC SPEED]. (See page 23.)
8 Press [VCR].
9 Press [VCR PLAY P] on the unit, and then press [PAUSE p] at the point you wish to start recording.
10 Press [DUBBING].
VCR to DVD duplication will start.
11 Press [STOP S] to stop the recording.
Note For VCR to DVD duplication:
???After starting VCR to DVD duplication, the picture may be distorted because of the auto tracking function. This is not a malfunction. Be advised to play back the tape until the picture is stabilized, then set the starting point which you wish to start recording, and start VCR to DVD duplication.
???If the playback sound mode of VCR is set to ???STEREO,??? ???LEFT??? or ???RIGHT,??? the sound mode upon dubbing is automatically switched to ???STEREO.??? If the playback sound mode is set to ???MONO,??? the sound mode upon dubbing is also ???MONO.???
???If you set ???External input Audio??? to ???Stereo,??? the sound is recorded in ???Stereo??? (both Video mode and VR mode.)
???While in video mode, if you set ???External input Audio??? to ???Bilingual,??? ???Bilingual Recording Audio??? mode is recorded.
While in VR mode, if you set ???External input Audio??? to ???Bilingual,??? bilingual audio is recorded.
???The main and sub audio will be simultaneously recorded (VR mode.) You can select audio modes during playback.
DVD to VCR
Select ???DVD???VCR??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
VCR
DVD
DVD
VCR
11 Press [STOP S] to stop the recording.
???When you turn off the unit after setting the Dubbing Mode to DVD???VCR, the setting will be set to VCR???DVD automatically.
???Dubbing Mode is available only if the tape or disc is not copy protected.
???You cannot change the output mode during VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR duplication.
Setting a Disc to Protect 
VR
To prevent accidental
Insert a recordable disc.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???Disc??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select ???Disc Protect OFF ??? ON??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The disc is protected.
???The Disc Protect setting is available only when a disc recorded in VR mode is inserted.
???You can select only ???Disc Protect ON ??? OFF??? when a protected disc is inserted.
To cancel the disc protect:
???Select ???Disc Protect ON ??? OFF??? at step 3, then select ???Yes.???
???If you insert a disc protected with this unit, ???Disc Protect ON ??? OFF??? will appear instead of ???OFF ??? ON.???
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Finalising Discs 
You will need to finalise discs to play them back in other players.
Finalising may take from several minutes up to an hour. (A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 15 minutes. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to 60 minutes.)
A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalisation. Do not unplug the mains cable during finalisation.
Insert a recordable disc before finalising.
To cancel finalising
At step 4, press [STOP S], select ???Yes,??? then press [ENTER]. Finalising is cancelled and the unit switches to stop mode.
Do you want to cancel ?
Yes No
If 
appears when [STOP S] is pressed, you cannot cancel finalising because the finalising has already reached at a critical point in its process.
If ???No??? is selected and [ENTER] or [RETURN] is pressed, finalising is continued.
You cannot cancel finalising a
5 Finalising is complete.
Auto Finalise 
Video
You can finalise discs automatically when the disc space runs out if you set this in the Setting menu.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Recording??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Auto Finalise??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DVD
Video mode 10 minutes
Main
Stereo
VCR
DVD
5
6 Select ???ON??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
7 Press [SET UP] to exit.
???Auto finalise function is not available for discs formatted in VR mode.
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Playing Back Discs
Information on Playing Back DVDs
Read the following information before you play back a DVD.
Playable Discs
You can play back all the discs listed on the right. Before attempting to play back a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Colour Systems as described in this section. Discs that bear any of the logos shown below will be played back correctly in this unit. Other disc types are not guaranteed to be played back.
DVD+RW*
Colour Systems
DVDs are recorded using different colour systems throughout the world. The most common colour system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU countries, is PAL.
This unit uses the PAL system. However, it is also possible to play back DVDs using other colour systems, such as NTSC.
DVD+R*
Back Playing
Region Codes
This unit has been designed to play back DVDs within Region Two (2.) This unit can play back DVD discs labelled with the following region codes only:
2 ALL
You cannot play back DVDs that are labelled for other regions. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play back the DVD in this unit. The number inside the globe refers to region of the world.
A DVD labelled for a specific region can only be played back in the unit with the same region code.
VCD (VIDEO CD)
DIGITAL VIDEO
*There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.
is a trademark of DVD Format / Logo Licensing Corporation.
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Basic Playback
Hint for DVD Playback
The contents of a DVD are generally divided into titles. Titles are sometimes further subdivided into chapters.
8 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.
To eject the disc, press
[OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT O] to open the disc tray, then remove the disc. Press
[OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT O] to close the disc tray before turning off the unit.
Playing Back a
DVD+RW / DVD+R Disc
4 Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide.
Disc tray guide
5 Press [OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT O] to close the disc tray.
6 Press [TOP MENU] to display the title menu.
You can switch between the ???Original??? and ???Playlist??? in the VR mode using [MENU/LIST].
7 Select the desired title using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
Playback will start.
Playing Back a
Video CD
CD 
VCD
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in ???Playing Back a
2 Press [PLAY P] to start playback.
Playback will start.
If you are playing back a
See pages 39 - 40 for details.
3 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.
Playing Back an MP3 /JPEG
MP3 
JPEG
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in ???Playing Back a
The file list will appear.
???If you are in the stop mode, press [TOP MENU] to display the file list.
File List
disc name
folder name 1 folder name 2 folder name 3 folder name 4 1 file name 1 2 file name 2 3 file name 1 4 file name 2
1/2
To exit the menu, press [TOP MENU].
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2 Press [Cursor U / D] to select the desired folder (group) or file (track), then press [ENTER].
If a file is selected:
Playback will start.
If a folder is selected:
The files in the folder will appear.
Press [Cursor U / D] to select the track or folder you want, then press [ENTER].
???Press [PLAY P], [ENTER] or [Cursor P] to move to any lower folders.
???Press [Cursor L] or [RETURN] to move back to the folder above.
???Press [STOP S] to return to the first item.
Hints for MP3 / JPEG files:
???Folders are known as Groups, files are known as Tracks.
???Folders are shown with the 
icon.
???MP3 files are shown with the 
icon. Playback will start from the selected track and continue with each one after.
???JPEG files are shown with the 
icon.
???The unit can recognize up to 255 groups (or folders) and up to 255 tracks.
???The name of each folder and file can be displayed using up to 29 characters. Unrecognisable characters are replaced with asterisks.
???Unplayable groups and tracks may be displayed depending on the recording conditions.
???For MP3 file recorded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR), the unit may not display the actual elapsed time.
???If there are no files in the folder, ???No Files??? is displayed.
???High resolution or
???It is not possible to play back progressive JPEGs (JPEG files saved in progressive format) on this unit.
???It is not possible to play back JPEG files of 2.2 MB or more.
It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications:
[MP3]
???Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
???Constant Bit Rate: 112 kbps to 320 kbps.
[JPEG] Size of picture
???MP3 files cannot be recorded as digital sound using an MD or DAT deck.
???Files with extensions other than ???.mp3 (MP3)??? or ???.jpg / .jpeg (JPEG)??? will not be listed in the File List.
???Some folders or tracks listed in the File List may be unplayable due to their recording status.
???The File List displays only up to 8 folder and file names.
Playing Back Discs Using the Disc
Menu
A DVD contains a disc menu, which lists the contents and enables you to customize playback. The menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, and chapter selection. Usually this information appears automatically when you start playback, but sometimes you need to press [MENU/LIST] to display the menu.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Press [MENU/LIST].
If the feature is not available, 
may appear on the TV screen.
2 Select an item using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
Repeat this step until all the features you want are set up or to start playing back the disc from the menu. The following operations are available.
[MENU/LIST] button:
Displays the DVD menu, which will vary among discs, and may be same with the Title menu.
[Cursor U / D / L / P] buttons:
Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.
[ENTER] button:
Selects the currently highlighted menu option.
[the Number buttons]:
Selects a numbered menu option (available on certain discs.)
3 Press [MENU/LIST] to exit the disc menu.
???Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information accompanying the disc for details.
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Discs Back Playing
Playing Back a Disc Using the Title
Menu
Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available on the DVD. You can start playing back such discs at a specific title.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Press [TOP MENU].
The title menu will appear.
If the feature is not available, 
may appear on the TV screen.
2 Select a desired item using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
The disc will start playing back at the title you selected. The following operations are available.
[TOP MENU] button:
Displays the DVD title menu which will vary between discs.
[Cursor U / D / L / P] buttons:
Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.
[ENTER] button:
Selects the currently highlighted menu option.
[the Number buttons]:
Selects a numbered menu option (available on certain discs.)
3 Press [TOP MENU] to exit.
Note
???[TOP MENU] will not be available for some DVDs.
???Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information accompanying the disc for details.
PBC Function for Video CDs
VCD
This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of the Video CD standard playback control (PBC) function. This enables you to play back interactive software using menu screens. Refer to the information accompanying the Video CD.
Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can still enjoy playback of pictures and music from the CD.
Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): ???PBC ON??? will appear on the screen and ???Pbc??? will appear on the front panel display when playing back a Video CD with the PBC function.
VCD
(PBC OFF)
Playing Back a Video CD Using the
Title Menu
VCD
1 When playing back a Video CD with the PBC function, the title menu will appear automatically.
2 Press [the Number buttons] to select the desired title.
Playback will start at the selected title.
3 Press [RETURN] to go back to the title menu.
???While the
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Cancelling and Recalling the PBC
Function 
VCD
Insert a Video CD.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???CD Playback Mode??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select ???PBC (Video CD only)??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
CD Playback Mode
4 Select ???OFF??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
To recall the PBC function, select ???ON??? in step 4 above.
Note
???The default setting of ???PBC (Video CD only)??? is ???ON.???
Special Playback
Resume Playback
You can resume playback from the point where you stopped it before.
1 During playback, press [STOP S].
The resume message will appear.
2 Press [PLAY P].
In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which you stopped it before. Even if you turn off the unit, you can resume playback at the same point after turning back on the unit.
To cancel the resume playback and start playing back the disc from the beginning:
Press [STOP S] twice while playback is stopped.
DVD+RW
DVD+R
CD 
VCD 
MP3
1 During playback, press [FWD f] or [REV r].
Each time you press [FWD f] or [REV r], the approximate speed will change as follows.
To output sound from DVDs during fast forward at x1.5 speed, set ???Fast Forward with Audio??? to ???ON??? for the ???Playback??? setting in ???Advanced Setting Menu.???
Fast forward or fast reverse playback across titles (for DVDs) or tracks (for MP3) is not possible.
???For Audio CDs, approximate speed is fixed at x8 with sound.
???For Video CDs, approximate forward speeds are x1.5, x8 and x16, and approximate reverse speeds are x2, x8 and x16.
???For MP3 files, approximate speed is fixed at x16.
???To return to playback at normal speed, press
[PLAY P].
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???Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons as follows.
Forward (Approx. Speed): x1.5:
x20: 
x40: 
Reverse (Approx. Speed): x5: 
x20: 
x40: 
Skipping TV Commercials During
Playback
To enjoy recorded programmes without any interruptions, press [
].
1 During playback, press [
].
Normal playback will start 
]. Each time you press [
], the start point will move another 30 seconds forward and playback resume automatically.
You can press [
] up to 6 times (180 seconds.)
Pause
DVD+RW
DVD+R
CD 
VCD 
MP3
JPEG
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p].
Playback will pause with the sound muted.
2 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.
For JPEG files, playback will start from the beginning of the track.
Step by Step Playback
DVD+RW
DVD+R
VCD
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p].
2 Press [B / F] repeatedly.
Each time you press [F], playback will go forward one frame (or step) at a time with the sound muted.
To go backward one frame (or step), press
[B].
Press and hold [F] to continue going forward. To continue going backward, press and hold
[B].
3 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.
???Only step by step forward is available when playing back Video CDs.
Slow Forward / Slow Reverse
Playback
DVD+RW
DVD+R
VCD
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p], then press [SLOW 
] or [SLOW 
].
Each time you press [SLOW 
] or [SLOW 
], the approximate speed change as follows. (The sound will remain muted.)
To return to normal playback, press [PLAY P].
???Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons as follows.
Forward (Approx. Speed):
x1 / 16: 
x1 / 8: 
x1 / 2: 
Reverse (Approx. Speed): x1 / 16: 
x1 / 8:
x1 / 4:
???Only slow forward is available when playing back Video CDs.
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Zoom
DVD+RW
DVD+R
VCD 
JPEG
1 During playback, press [ZOOM].
1.2
1.5 
2.0
Four options are available, x1.0, x1.2, x1.5 and x2.0. These are displayed excluding the current zoom rate.
???You can also select the zoom function by pressing
[ON SCREEN]. In this case, press [ON SCREEN]
first, select the 
icon using [Cursor L / P], and then press [ENTER].
2 Select the desired zoom factor to zoom using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The zoom area is displayed.
3 Select the desired zoom position using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
Zoom playback will start.
???To exit the zoom menu, press [ZOOM] at step 1.
???To cancel the zoom function, select x1.0 using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Note
???If selecting a smaller factor than that currently selected, the zoom area is not displayed.
???You cannot slide the zoomed picture on some JPEG files.
Marker Setup
DVD+RW
DVD+R
CD 
VCD
(PBC OFF)
You can assign a specific point on a disc to return later.
1 During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
2 Select the 
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
Marker setup menu for
Marker setup menu for Audio CD mode
3 Select the desired marker number using [Cursor U / D]. When the disc reaches the desired point, press [ENTER].
The title (track) number and the time are displayed.
4 To return to the marker later, select the desired marker number using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
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Discs Back Playing
Search
Title / Chapter Search
DVD+RW DVD+R
Using [B / F] buttons
1 During playback, press [F] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next.
The unit moves to the next title or chapter one after the other.
To go back to the previous title or chapter, press [B] repeatedly.
Using the [ON SCREEN] button
1 During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
2 Select the 
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
for the title number is highlighted.
Searching for a Title:
3 Enter the desired title number to search for using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].
Title search will start.
???Total number of chapters and playback time of the selected title are also displayed.
Searching for a Chapter:
3 Press [Cursor L / P] to highlight the number displayed in the right side of the 
icon.
4 Enter the desired chapter number to search for using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].
Chapter search will start.
???The title number and playback time of the selected chapter are also displayed.
Track Search
CD 
VCD 
MP3 
JPEG
(PBC OFF)
Using [B / F] buttons
1 During playback, press [F] to skip the current track and move to the next.
The unit moves to the next track one after the other.
To go back to the previous track, press [B] repeatedly. The unit moves backward one track at a time.
Using the [ON SCREEN] button
1 During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
2 Select the 
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
for the track number is highlighted.
3 Enter the desired track number to search for using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].
Track search will start.
Direct Search
CD
You can search the desired track directly.
Using [the Number buttons]
1 During playback, if the display menu is not displayed, press [the Number buttons] to enter the desired track number.
???During Random playback or Programme playback, you cannot search the desired track directly.
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Time Search
DVD+RW
DVD+R
CD 
VCD
(PBC OFF)
1 During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
2 Select the 
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
for the title or track number is highlighted.
3 Press [Cursor L / P] to highlight 
.
4 Enter the desired time to search for using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].
Time search will start.
???For Video CDs, you can perform the time search function in stop mode without turning PBC off manually.
Note
???During Random playback or Programme playback, you cannot search the desired time.
???The title number and chapter number of the setting time are also displayed.
???Time search function is available only in the same track or title.
???If the time search is not available, ???
Repeat / Random / Programme
Playback / Slide Show
Repeat Playback
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
The Repeat mode menu will appear.
???You can directly access this menu by pressing
[REPEAT] also.
3 Select the desired option to repeat using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
All:
The current disc will be played back repeatedly.
The
When pressing [ENTER] while
???Press [ENTER] again to decide the starting point (A).
???Press [ENTER] after setting point (A) to select the ending point (B).
Track:
The current track will be played back repeatedly. (CD, Video CD, MP3 and JPEG only)
Group:
The current group will be played back repeatedly. (MP3 and JPEG only)
???To cancel the repeat playback, select ???OFF??? at step 3. The repeat setting is also cancelled when you stop playback.
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Note
???You can only set
???You cannot select ???Group??? during the random playback of MP3 files.
???For Video CDs with PBC function, repeat playback does not work while the PBC function is on.
Random Playback 
CD 
VCD 
MP3 
JPEG
(PBC OFF)
You can use this function to play back a disc randomly instead of in the recorded order.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???CD Playback Mode??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The CD Playback Mode menu will appear.
3 Select ???Random Play??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Random playback will start.
???To cancel random playback, press [STOP S] twice during random playback. ???Playmode OFF??? appears on the screen.
???For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting will switch to off automatically during random playback.
Note
???During random playback, if you forward the track to the end, the playback speed of the next track will be normal.
???During random playback, you cannot use the search function except for the search with [B / F].
By pressing [B], you can return only to the beginning of the current track.
Programme Playback 
CD VCD
(PBC OFF)
You can programme the disc to play back in your desired order.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in ???Random Playback.???
2 Select ???Program Play??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Program Play
--
--
--
--
--
Total 0:00:00
3 Select the desired track using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER] or [Cursor P].
4 Press [PLAY P] to start programme playback.
Slide Show 
JPEG
You can select the display time between 5 seconds and 10 seconds.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in ???Random Playback.???
2 Select ???Slide Show??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select the display time using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
???
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Selecting the Format of Audio
and Video
You can select the format of audio and video to suit the content of the disc you are playing back.
Switching Audio Soundtrack
VR
When playing back a
When playing back
When playing back Audio CDs, Video CDs or MP3 files, you can switch among the left, the right channel, and stereo.
1 During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
Press [AUDIO] during playback, and follow from step 3.
3 Select a desired audio soundtrack or audio channel using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
With a
Audio soundtrack will switch.
Example:
English ??? Spanish ??? French
With a
Audio channel menu will appear.
Follow the step 4.
With an Audio CD, Video CD, or MP3 files: The Audio channel will switch.
Example:
STEREO ???
4 Select the desired audio channel using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The Audio channel will switch.
Note
With some discs it is only possible to change the soundtrack from the disc menu. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU/LIST] to display the disc menu.
Switching Subtitles
VR
Many
1 During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
2 Select the 
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
3 Select the desired subtitle language using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Subtitles are displayed in the selected language. If you select ???OFF,??? subtitles will disappear.
??? With some discs it is only possible to change the subtitle language from the disc menu. Press
[TOP MENU] or [MENU/LIST] to display the disc menu.
??? If a
menu at step 2, refer to the ???Language Code??? on
page 71.Playing BackDiscs
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Switching Camera Angles
Some
1 During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
The angle icon appears when a switching camera angle is available. (Available only when the angle icon appears in bottom right on the TV screen.)
2 Select the 
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
The angle will switch each time you press
[ENTER].
???Even when the 
icon is not displayed, you can select the angle if the currently played back title has at least two
Discs Back Playing
Reducing Block Noise
DVD+RW
DVD+R
VCD
1 During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
2 Select the 
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
The Noise Reduction menu will appear.
3 Select the desired option using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
This function reduces noise in the playback picture. When playing back discs recorded in long time modes such as SLP or SEP, select ???Type 1??? or ???Type 2.??? ???Type 2??? is more effective.
When playing back discs with a little noise, such as
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Editing
Disc Editing
You can edit a disc recorded using the PAL system. It is not possible to edit discs recorded using the NTSC system.
Guide to a Title List
The title list enables you to check the titles recorded on a disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from the screen and easily edit the titles as you wish. The items on the title list are as follows.
Original
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Protect
1To select a title recorded on the disc for editing, move the cursor to the title and press [ENTER].
2If the title is protected, the Protect icon will appear.
???It is not possible to protect a title on the Playlist.
3Arrow icons mean the title list includes a next or previous page. Press [Cursor L / P] in the direction of the icon you wish to follow.
4Available title editing menu items vary depending on the disc and format types.
5You can edit the title and details as you wish.
6Time status bar of the recording.
???After editing, playback starts from this point.
7The selected title from the title list thumbnails.
???The selected title is played back automatically.
8Playback status of the current disc.
Editing Discs in Video Mode
You can edit the following disc items in Video mode.
Insert a recordable disc.
Deleting Titles 
Video
You can delete titles you do not want to keep.
In Video mode, recordable disc space of
In finalised
??? It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.
Press [DVD] first.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???Disc??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select ???Title List??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Disc
Title List
Format
Finalise
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4 Select the desired title using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
2 Select ???Edit Title Name??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
A window for entering the title name will appear.
You cannot select ???Chapter Mark??? when a
6 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The title is deleted.
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Editing Titles 
Video
You can edit the title names from this menu.
The title names you edit will appear on the title list.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in ???Deleting Titles.???
Guide to Editing Title Names
Step 1: Select the desired character set using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Step 2: Using the list below as a guide, press
[the Number buttons] repeatedly until the
desired letter appears.
???Characters set will be changed to the ???@!???? automatically if you press [1] after you selected the ???ABC??? or ???abc??? mode.
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Note
???To delete letters, press [CLEAR] repeatedly. Press and hold [CLEAR] to delete all letters.
???To move on to the next set of letters, press
[Cursor P].
???You can enter up to 30 letters.
???Unrecognisable characters will be replaced with asterisks (*). If you delete them, adjoining characters may change to asterisks (*) or other.
Setting or Clearing Chapter Markers
Video
You can add chapter markers to a title. After a title is marked with chapters, you can use the chapter search feature.
You can specify the interval of chapter markers for titles last more than 5 minutes.
Press [DVD] first.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???Disc??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select ???Title List??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired title using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
5 Select ???Chapter Mark??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
6 Select the desired interval using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Chapter markers are added.
If you select ???OFF??? at step 6, all the chapter markers are erased.
8 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
???You cannot select a chapter marker interval that exceeds the length of a title.
???The length of chapters may deviate slightly from the one specified at the step 6.
???A chapter marker may be delayed depending on the recording content.
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Editing Discs in VR Mode
For discs in VR mode, you can edit from the ???Original??? menu or the ???Playlist??? menu that you create from the original.
Editing original titles Original
You can perform the following operations on the original titles.
???Deleting Titles (See this page.)
???Protecting Titles (See page 53.)
???Releasing Titles from Protecting (See page 53.)
Editing playlists Playlist
You can create a Playlist from original titles, and edit it to your preference without losing the original titles. You can perform the following operations on the Playlist.
???Deleting Titles (See page 54.)
???Deleting Parts of Titles (Scene Delete) (See page 54.)
???Editing Titles (See page 55.)
???Setting or Clearing Chapter Markers (See page 55.)
???Setting Pictures as Thumbnails (See page 56.)
???Dividing a Title (See page 56.)
???Combining Titles (See page 57.)
???Adding Titles to a Playlist (See page 57.)
???Deleting a Playlist (See page 57.)
Note
???After editing, titles will not remain as recorded originally. If you want to keep the original as it is, edit the Playlist to your preference.
Editing
Original Editing Original Titles
in VR Mode
Insert a recordable disc before editing.
Original Deleting Titles 
VR
When a title is deleted from an original list in VR mode, the available recording time on the disc will increase.
??? It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.
Press [DVD] first.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???Disc??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select ???Original??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Disc
Playlist
Original
Format
Finalise
Disc Protect OFF 
ON
The title is deleted.
7 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
???When you delete the original title, the corresponding part of the playlist will also be deleted.
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Original Protecting Titles 
VR
To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the titles, you can protect them in the original menu.
Press [DVD] first.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???Disc??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select ???Original??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired title using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
To protect a whole disc
Select ???Disc Protect??? from the Disc menu, then select ???Yes.??? Refer to ???Setting a Disc to Protect??? on page 35.
???The protected title is marked with a key icon in the original list.
Original Releasing Titles from
Protecting 
VR
You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
??? Original Protecting Titles.??? 2 Press [ENTER].
Original - Protect
3 Press [ENTER] again.
The key icon will disappear from the title in the original list.
4 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Editing
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Playlist Editing the Playlist in
VR Mode
Note
???When you play back the disc of which the playlist is edited, select ???Playlist??? in the title menu.
Insert a recordable disc before editing.
Playlist Deleting Titles 
VR
In VR mode, even when a title is deleted from the Playlist, the original title will remain in the Original list. The recordable disc space to record will not increase.
Press [DVD] first.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
???Easy Setting Menu??? or ???Advanced Setting Menu??? will appear.
2 Select ???Disc??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select ???Playlist??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired title using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
The title is deleted.
7 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
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Playlist Deleting Parts of Titles
(Scene Delete) 
VR
You can delete a specific part of a title.
Even when a title is deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain.
The available recording time on the disc will not increase.
Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] again to move to the end point, and press [ENTER].
Playlist- Scene Delete
3 Start
End
Preview
Delete
The cursor will move to ???Preview.??? You can check the preview by pressing [ENTER].
The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the total and the elapsed time of the title, and the area selected for deletion is indicated in red during the preview.
4 Select ???Delete??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The part of the title is deleted.
6 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
???You cannot select ???Scene Delete??? if the number of chapter markers in the Original or Playlist is more than 900.
???The recordable disc space will not increase after deleting parts of titles.
Playlist Editing Titles 
VR
You can edit the title names from this menu. The names you edit will appear on the title list.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
??? Playlist Deleting Titles.???
2 Select ???Edit Title Name??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 To enter the title name, refer to ???Guide to Editing Title Names??? on page 50.
When you finish entering the title name, press
[ENTER].
4 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The name you edited becomes the title.
5 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Playlist Setting or Clearing Chapter Markers 
VR
You can add chapter markers to a title. After a title is marked with chapters, you can use the chapter search feature.
You can set a chapter marker anywhere you want. You cannot set more than 999 chapter markers in the Playlist.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
??? Playlist Deleting Titles.???
2 Select ???Chapter Mark??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the point where you will create a new chapter marker.
Or, use [B / F] to find a chapter marker that you wish to delete.
4 Select ???Add??? or ???Delete??? accordingly using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
You cannot delete the first chapter of a title.
5 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Playlist - Chapter Mark - Add
3 Yes
No
Chapter 2/ 2
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A chapter marker is added.
Adding a chapter marker:
If you select ???Add??? at step 4, a new chapter marker is created at the point you specified.
Deleting a chapter marker:
If you select ???Delete??? at step 4, the chapter marker you selected is deleted.
6 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
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Editing
Playlist Setting Pictures as
Thumbnails 
VR
You can set a picture as a thumbnail for each title. This helps you to remember the content of the title without having to play it back. The first picture of the title is selected as the default.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
??? Playlist Deleting Titles.???
2 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the picture you want to set as a thumbnail, then press [ENTER].
3 Select ???Index Picture??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The picture is set as the thumbnail.
3 Yes
No
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5 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Note
???If a picture selected as a thumbnail is deleted by deleting a part of a title, the default picture is selected.
Playlist Dividing a Title 
VR
You can divide a title into two new titles.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
??? Playlist Deleting Titles.???
2 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the point where you wish to divide the title.
3 Select ???Title Dividing??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The title is divided into two new titles with the same title names.
The thumbnail you set is reset to the first picture of each title.
3 Yes
No
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5 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
???If a disc contains the maximum number of recordings (99), you cannot divide any titles.
???You cannot divide the titles if the total number of the chapters have already reached 999.
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Playlist Combining Titles 
VR
You can combine two titles into a single title.
Press [DVD] first.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
??? Playlist Deleting Titles.???
2
3 Select another title to combine using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
The two titles will combine into a single title.
Wait for a moment.
5 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Note
???You cannot select the same title twice and combine it into a single title.
???If either one of the two original titles is deleted, the combined new title is also deleted.
Playlist Adding Titles to a Playlist
VR
You can add a title to the Playlist as you wish.
You can add up to 99 titles to a Playlist (as long as the total number of the Playlist does not exceed 999 chapters.)
Press [DVD] first.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in
??? Playlist Deleting Titles.???
2 Select ???Add New Title??? using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
Playlist
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
3 Select the desired title using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER].
4 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
???To delete a title from the Playlist, refer to ???Deleting Titles??? on page 54.
???To delete the Playlist, refer to ???Deleting a Playlist??? on this page.
Playlist Deleting a Playlist 
VR
A Playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed.
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
3 Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
The Playlist is deleted.
4 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
???Deleting a Playlist will not increase the available recording time on the disc.
???When the disc contains 99 titles or more, or 999 chapters or more, ???Add New Title??? cannot be selected.
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Changing the Setting Menu
Menu Setting the Changing
Tour of the Setting Menu
The following table shows the items you can set and their default settings.
Use the table as a reference for efficient operation.
Note
???Changes you make to the Setting menu remain even after power to the unit is switched off or the disc tray is opened or closed.
???[SET UP] will not function when the unit is turned on by pressing [STANDBY/ON 
/I] during either the DVD or the VCR
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Language Setting
1
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Playback??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired item using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Disc Menu Language (Default: English)
Set the Disc Menu language.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Audio Language (Default: Original)
Set the Audio language.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
If ???Original??? is selected, the audio language is the default of the inserted disc.
Subtitle Language (Default: OFF)
Set the Subtitle language.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
If ???Other??? is selected, enter the appropriate
Refer to the ???Language Code??? on page 71.
Code Input 4 
7 
4
When you finish entering the code, press [ENTER].
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Display Setting
1
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Display??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired item using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
OSD Language (Default: English)
Set the OSD language.
See page 19 for details.
FL Dimmer (Default: Auto)
Set the front panel display brightness.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Audio Setting
Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your audio equipment.
This will only affect DVDs playback.
1
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Playback??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired item using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
???The Dynamic Range Control function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
Digital Out
Set the digital audio output.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Proceed with either of the following steps.
PCM sampling (Default: 48kHz)
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
48kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with 96 kHz PCM, select ???48kHz.??? Sound recorded at 96 kHz is down sampled to 48 kHz.
96kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with 96 kHz PCM, select ???96kHz.??? Sound is sampled at 96 kHz.
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When playing back a disc with copyright protection:
???Even if you select ???96kHz,??? the sound is down sampled to 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital conversion (Default: Stream)
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
PCM: Converts the Dolby Digital into PCM (2 channel.)
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with Dolby Digital, set to ???PCM.???
Stream: Outputs Dolby Digital signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with Dolby Digital, set to ???Stream.???
When playing back a
???If the audio source on a disc is in Dolby Digital format, set ???Dolby Digital??? to ???PCM??? so that you can switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R), or a combination of both (L / R) using your amplifier / decoder.
Settings for MPEG (Default: PCM)
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
PCM: Converts MPEG into PCM.
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with MPEG, set to ???PCM.???
Stream: Outputs MPEG Audio signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with MPEG, set to ???Stream.???
Settings for DTS (Default: ON)
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
ON: Outputs DTS signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with DTS, set to ???ON.???
OFF: No DTS signal is output.
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible with DTS, set to ???OFF.???
Dynamic Range Control (Default: ON)
Set to ???ON??? to make the dynamic range narrower.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
The Dynamic Range Control function is effective only with analogue audio connection.
Fast Forward with Audio (Default: ON)
Set to ???ON??? to output the sound during DVD playback at x1.5 fast forward.
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Some
1
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Playback??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Parental Lock??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Parental level
All: All parental locks are cancelled.
8: DVD software of any grade (adult / general / children) can be played back.
7 to 2: Only DVD software intended for general use and children can be played back.
1:Only DVD softwares intended for children can be played back.
A password is not yet set
Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then enter a new password using [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
If you select ???No,??? proceed to Step 5.
A password is already set
Enter the current password using [the Number buttons].
Menu Setting the Changing
Note
???The parental lock function may not be available on some discs.
???It may be difficult to determine if some DVDs support the parental lock function. Be sure to confirm that the parental lock function operates in the way that you have set.
???Record the password in case you forget it.
Parental Lock (Default: All)
Set the parental lock level.
Change the parental lock level using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Proceed with either of the following steps.
All 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Change the password.
Parental LockDVD
Change Password?
Yes
No
Select ???Yes??? using [Cursor U / D], then enter a new password using [the Number buttons], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
If you press [ENTER] without entering a password, you can set up without a password.
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Note
???Press [CLEAR] to erase numbers entered incorrectly.
???If you forget your password or you want to clear all settings in Parental Lock, enter [4], [7], [3], [7] using [the Number buttons] at the option window. Your password is cleared and parental levels are set to ???All.???
Changing Video Out System
Setting TV System
1
2 Select ???Advanced Setting Menu??? using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select ???Playback??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select ???Video Out??? using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5
6 Select the desired system setting using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
PAL
Auto
PAL: Outputs a modified PAL signal for viewing discs recorded with the NTSC system on a PAL system TV.
Auto: Changes the video system (PAL / NTSC) automatically according to the format of the inserted disc.
7 Press [SET UP] to exit.
???With discs recorded using the PAL system, a PAL signal is output for viewing on a PAL system TV.
???Discs recorded with the PAL system cannot be viewed on an NTSC system TV.
???With discs recorded using the NTSC system, an NTSC signal is output for viewing on an NTSC or Multi system TV.
???With discs recorded using the NTSC system, select PAL to view on a PAL system TV.
Menu Setting the Changing
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VCR Functions
Playback
1 Press [STANDBY/ON 
/I] to turn on the unit.
To play back a tape, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.
2 Press [VCR].
3 Insert a prerecorded tape, then press [PLAY P] to begin playback.
4 During playback, press [PAUSE p].
Playback will be paused and sound will be muted.
5 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.
6 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.
7 Press [VCR STOP/EJECT S/O] on the unit to eject the tape.
Note
???When a tape without record tab is inserted, the unit will start playback automatically.
???Tracking will be automatically adjusted upon playback. To adjust the tracking manually, press
[PR
Functions VCR
Recording and
Recording (OTR)
Basic Recording
Before recording, make sure:
???The desired channel is selected by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
???There is a tape with a record tab in the unit.
???The desired recording speed is selected in SP (standard play) or LP (long play) mode by pressing [REC SPEED] on the remote control.
??? Refer to page 29 for instructions on timer recording.
1 Turn on the unit and insert a recordable tape.
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.
2 Press [VCR].
3 Select the recording speed using [REC SPEED].
???The desired recording speed is selected in SP (standard play) or LP (long play) mode by pressing [REC SPEED].
4 Select the desired channel to record using [PR
5 Press [VCR REC I] to start recording.
To temporarily stop recording or to resume it, press [PAUSE p]. After the unit has been in pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head from damage.
6 Press [STOP S] when the recording is completed.
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Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
Record tab
This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [VCR REC I].
1 Turn on the unit and insert a recordable tape.
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.
2 Press [VCR].
3 Select the recording speed using [REC SPEED]. (See page 64.)
4 Select the desired channel to record using [PR
5 Press [VCR REC I] repeatedly until the desired recording time (30 minutes to 8 hours) appears on the TV screen.
0:30
(Normal Recording) 1:00
8:00 7:30
Note
???If VCR
???You cannot use the pause function during
???When 
] to cancel the
Search
Index Search
1 Press [VCR].
2 Press [VCR SEARCH] so that the index search menu appears.
3 Enter the number of recordings you wish to skip using [the Number buttons] within 30 seconds.
4 Press [FWD f] or [REV r] to start index search.
If you want to go in the forward direction, press
[FWD f].
If you want to go in the reverse direction, press
[REV r].
After index search, the VCR will play back the tape automatically.
???This function is not available during recording.
???Every time a tape is recorded, an index mark is written on the tape.
Time Search
This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point.
1 Press [VCR].
2 Press [VCR SEARCH] repeatedly so that the time search menu appears.
3 Enter your desired time to skip using [the Number buttons] within 30 seconds.
4 Press [FWD f] or [REV r] to start time search.
If you want to go in the forward direction, press
[FWD f].
If you want to go in the reverse direction, press
[REV r].
After time search, the unit will play back the tape automatically.
???This function is not available during recording.
???Press [STOP S] to stop the search.
???If the tape reaches the end during a Search, this unit will cancel the search and rewind the tape.
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Other Operations
Press [VCR] first.
To cue or review picture during playback (Picture Search):
Press [FWD f] or [REV r] during playback. Press it again and the unit will search in super high speed.
To freeze the picture on TV screen during playback (Still mode):
Press [PAUSE p]. Each time you press the button, the picture will be forwarded frame by frame.
If the picture begins to vibrate vertically during the still mode, stabilize the picture by pressing the
[PR
If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on your TV, if equipped.
Counter Reset:
Press [CLEAR].
To play back in slow motion:
Press [VCR SLOW 
] during playback or the still mode. Use [FWD f] or [REV r] to adjust the speed.
If the noise bars appear on the TV screen, you can reduce it by pressing [PR
Note
???Still / Slow / Pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape and the video head.
???To return to play back from the Picture Search / Still / Slow mode, press [PLAY P].
Changing the Video Colour
System
Different countries use different television colour systems.
This unit will distinguish the video colour system (MESECAM or PAL) automatically according to the format of a prerecorded video tape during playback or the input signal from the tuner or external devices.
To change the video colour system manually, press
[VCR SYSTEM].
Each time you press [VCR SYSTEM], the TV screen will change as follows.
AUTO 
MESECAM 
PAL
Note
???If the playback picture on the TV screen is black and white, change the video colour system manually.
???When you change the video colour system manually, be sure to change it before recording. If you select the wrong video colour system for recording, the colour of the picture may be deteriorated.
This unit will record and playback
Selecting the Sound Mode
You can select each mode by pressing [AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as following.
??? During reception of bilingual broadcasts
???If you play back
???If the stereo signal becomes weak, the broadcast is automatically recorded in monaural.
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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment by you may eliminate the problem and restore correct operation.
???There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.
???The remote control is too far from the unit.
???There are no batteries in the remote control.
???The unit is not turned on.
???The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
???Press [DVD] or [VCR], whichever you need. Then, try again.
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Playback image freezes for a moment.
???During the playback of a two layered disc, the picture may freeze for a moment while playback switches from the first to the second layer. This is not a malfunction.
The unit does not play back the disc from the beginning.
???Resume playback is activated. (See page 41.) Press [STOP S] twice.
???You have inserted a disc whose title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted.
The unit starts playing back the disc automatically.
??? The
The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
???Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
???The
???Try changing the subtitles using the
???Repairing??? appears on the display.
???If a power failure occurs or the mains cable is unplugged during recording, finalising, formatting or editing (even after ???Wait for a moment.??? message disappeared), a repairing process will begin automatically when the unit is turned on next time.It may take several minutes up to about four hours.
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*If the above remedies do not solve the problem, please call the service centre for help.
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???Delete unnecessary titles. (See pages 49 and 52.)
???Release the finalising for the disc. (See page 36.)
*If you are still having trouble with the unit after checking all the Troubleshooting points, write down the error code and the error description and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.
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Language Code
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Glossary
Analogue audio
An electrical signal that directly represents sound. In contrast, digital audio can also be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio.
Aspect ratio
The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (i.e., the screen is almost square.)
Widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as its height.)
Chapter
Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on a DVD disc is usually divided into chapters. See also Title.
CM SKIP
This unit can skip TV commercials during 
] is pressed, the start point will be set forward 30 seconds and playback resume automatically. (You can press [
] up to 6 times.)
CPRM
(Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of
Digital audio
An indirect representation of sound using numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44 or 100 times a second for CD audio) by an
Dolby Digital
A system developed by Dolby Laboratories that compresses digital sound. It works with stereo (2ch) or
DTS
(Digital Theater System)
DTS is a
Finalise
To make DVDs that have been recorded playable in DVD players. It is possible to finalise
JPEG
(Joint Photographic Experts
Group)
JPEG is a method of compressing still image files. You can copy JPEG files on
MP3
(MPEG Audio Layer 3)
MP3 is a method of compressing files. You can copy MP3 files on CD- RW / R discs from a computer and play back the files on this unit.
PBC (Video CD only) (Playback Control)
This function enables you to play back interactive software using a menu screen. See also Title.
PCM
(Pulse Code Modulation)
PCM is a format that converts audio into digital data. It is mainly used for Audio CDs and DAT. This unit can play back sounds as realistic as possible by converting even compressed Dolby Digital and MPEG audio to PCM.
Playlist
From this list you can play back contents of a disc in your desired order or in sequence. It is also possible to directly search for a specific scene.
Region code
Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play back discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions.)
Sampling frequency
The rate at which sound is measured by a specified interval to turn it into digital audio data. The number of samples in one second is defined as the sampling frequency. The higher the rate is, the better the possible sound quality.
Video is output as the individual signals of colour(C) and luminance(Y), so a
Title
(DVD)
A collection of chapters on a DVD. See also chapter.
(Video CD)
The contents of a Video CD. When playing back a Video CD with the PBC function, the title menu will appear automatically.
Track
Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide the contents of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter. See also Chapter.
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Specifications
General
Recording
Tuner
Receivable channels
Note
??? The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
Declaration of Conformity
This product complies with the requirement of the directives
We declare that the following product:
DVD Video Recorder & Video Cassette Recorder, Model
EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020: 2002+A1:2003,
EN60065: 1998
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