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Getting started
Easy DVD recording
The following will help you to understand easily how to record on DVD discs.
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.
Step 1: Choose a disc type.
There are several types of recordable DVD
discs to choose from. Choose a recordable
DVD disc type based on your playback /
recording / editing needs. See “DVD disc
types” at the bottom of this page for more
information on the differences among
various compatible media.
This unit can record on the following
type of discs.
For example, when you want to record
repeatedly on the same disc or when
you want to edit the disc after record-
ing, select the rewritable DVD-RW
type disc.
When you want to save recordings
without any alteration, a non-rewri-
table DVD-R can be your choice.
Step 2:
Insert a blank disc.
ZOOM
REC MODE
VCR
RAPID PLAY
DVD
CM SKIP
SETUP
T-SET
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
TIMER PROG.
DUBBING
OPERATE
ZOOM
REC MODE
VCR
RAPID PLAY
DVD
CM SKIP
SETUP
T-SET
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
TIMER PROG.
DUBBING
OPERATE
Remote Control
Open the disc tray.
Insert a recordable
disc you wish to
record.
Format the disc
Insert the disc in the unit.
Then, format the disc from
the Setup menu. Video
format (Video mode) or
Video recording format
(VR mode) will be available
depending on the inserted
disc type.
Formatting is only neces-
sary to prepare the disc
for recording. Details are
on pages 26-28.
When you format a disc,
the entire contents on that
disc will be erased.
• The unit automatically
starts formatting when
an unused disc is
inserted.
DVD disc types
DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video
You want to
Record TV programmes
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit the contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
Playback on other DVD equipment
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DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video
Features
Recording
Rewritable Yes Yes
Can create chapters at xed intervals (Automatically) Yes Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (Manually) Yes No
Can record 16:9 size pictures Yes Yes
Can record Copy-Once programmes Yes No
Editing
Can perform basic editing functions Yes Yes
Can perform advanced editing functions (Playlist edit) Yes No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.
DVD-R Video
DVD-R Video
: Most suitable. : Can be used. : Some functions are limited. : Cannot be used.
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Turn on the unit.
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This operation
may take a while
to be recognised.
or
Note
For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the
explanations inside this Operation Manual.
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ZOOM
REC MODE
VCR
RAPID PLAY
DVD
CM SKIP
SETUP
T-SET
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
TIMER PROG.
DUBBING
OPERATE
Close the disc tray.
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ZOOM
REC MODE
VCR
RAPID PLAY
DVD
CM SKIP
SETUP
T-SET
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
TIMER PROG.
DUBBING
OPERATE
Select the DVD
mode.
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