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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 DVD-RW discs, which are
recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are
recordable only once.
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.
One-touch timer recording:
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.)
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
Theatre surround sound:
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a
decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you
can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs
recorded with the surround sound system.
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.
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
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.
S
HOWVIEW
®
system:
You can set timer recording using the S
HOWVIEW
system by just entering the S
HOWVIEW programming
number from a TV guide magazine.
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 DVD-Video playback. You will need to
finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back
in other DVD players.
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on DVD-RW / R discs that was approved by
the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is
optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices
and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives
and other DVD playback devices available that
cannot play back DVD-RW / R discs recorded in the
DVD-Video Format.
DVD mode VCR mode
DVD mode
DVD mode
VCR mode
DVD mode
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