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Recording Playing discs EditingBefore you start
Connections
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Changing the
Setup menu VCR functions Others
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Before you start
Recording
DVD mode
VCR mode
This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which
is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is
available for recording once. You can choose either one
for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/R
discs, these discs are formatted with DVD+VR mode.
Up to 8 program recording:
You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs,
with in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program
recordings are also available.
One-touch Timer Recording:
You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time
[RECORD I], [DVD REC I] or [VCR REC I] is pressed
during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30
minutes up to 8 hours. The unit will automatically turn off
when the recording time you set is reached.
Dubbing mode:
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a vid-
eotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only
if the DVD disc or a videotape is not copy protected.
You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is
removed.
Left channel stereo recording:
This unit can record the sound of the Left channel mon-
aural input as Left and Right channels automatically.
DVD mode
Automatic Chapter mark setting:
Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set in
the Setup menu before attempting to record.
Automatic Title list making:
The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.
Automatic finalizing (DVD+R, DVD-RW/R only):
The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all
Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space.
Play
DVD mode
Theater surround sound in your home:
When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder
which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you are allowed
to experience the theater surround sound from discs
with surround sound system.
Quick search for what you want to watch:
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.
Virtual Surround System:
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting
2 channel stereo system.
Playing back on MP3 disc:
You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on
CD-RW/R.
VCR mode
Quick search for what you want to watch:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using
the Index search/Time search functions. An index mark
will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings
you make. For Time search function, you can go to
a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact
amount of time you wish to skip.
Editing
DVD mode
Deleting titles:
You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.
Putting names on titles:
You can put your favorite names on titles.
Setting/Clearing chapter marks:
You can set/clear chapter marks on titles.
This unit not only plays DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and
edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.
Hiding unwanted chapters:
To keep others from playing back some chapters without
permission, you can hide chapters.
Setting pictures for thumbnails:
You can change pictures for thumbnails.
Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):
You can divide a title into two or more.
Putting name on disc:
You can put your favorite disc name.
Compatibility
DVD mode
Available for playing discs on a regular DVD player:
Recorded discs can be played on regular DVD players,
including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-
Video playback. You will need to finalize the discs
recorded on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs to play in
other DVD players.
Others
Progressive Scan system
Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive
scan system provides less flickering and images in
higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.
Symbol in this Owner’s Manual
To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the
following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.
*DVD-RW (VR mode) disc is not played in this unit.
Features
Symbol Description
DVD-V
DVD-V
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
+VR
DVD+RDVD+R
DVD+
RW
DVD+
RW
DVD-R
DVD-R
Video
+VR
CD
CD
MP3
MP3
Available to DVD-Video discs
Available to DVD+RW
discs
Available to DVD+R discs
Available to DVD+R DL discs
Available to Video CDs
Available to DVD-RW discs formatted
with DVD+VR mode
Available to DVD-R discs formatted
with DVD+VR mode
Available to DVD-RW discs
(Video mode, Finalized)
Available to DVD-R discs
(Video mode, Finalized)
Available to Audio CDs
Available to CD-RW/R discs with MP3
files
VCR
VCR
Available to VHS tapes
Use only tapes marked with
this unit.
First:
(Press:)
First:
(Press:)
Indicates that you need to select the VCR
mode by pressing [VCR] on the remote
control before proceeding next step.
Indicates that you need to select the DVD
mode by pressing [DVD] on the remote
control before proceeding next step.
DVD
VCR
Video CD
Video CD
DVD+RDVD+R
DL