JVC DVD Recorder DR M70SEK User Manual

DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
DR-M70SEK  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
ON SCREEN SET UP  
REPEAT  
ZOOM  
PR  
CLEAR  
PROG  
AUDIO  
SHOWVIEW/  
VIDEO Plus+  
TOP MENU  
MENU/LIST  
RETURN  
ENTER  
SLOW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
REC  
SPEED  
MONITOR  
PR  
/ I STANDBY/ON  
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S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO  
R
REC SPEED  
INSTRUCTIONS  
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered  
trademarks of Gemstar Development  
Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is  
manufactured under license from  
Gemstar Development Corporation.  
LPT1081-001A EN  
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8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure  
that the timer recording mode is off.  
9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off  
while the mains cable is connected.  
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.  
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 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.  
Information for Users on  
Disposal of Old Equipment  
[European Union]  
This symbol indicates that the electrical  
and electronic equipment should not be  
disposed as general household waste at  
its end-of-life. Instead, the product should  
be handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment for  
proper treatment, recovery and recycling  
in accordance with your national  
legislation.  
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.  
By disposing of this product correctly, you  
will help to conserve natural resources  
Attention:  
This symbol is  
only valid in the  
European Union.  
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.  
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.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect  
disposal of this waste, in accordance with  
national legislation.  
About Copyright  
(Business users)  
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.  
If you wish to dispose of this product,  
please visit our web page  
information about the take-back of the  
product.  
[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.  
Manufactured under licence from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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.  
Dolby Digital Recording  
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to  
record high-quality video with stereo sound on  
recordable DVD discs. The technology, when  
utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves  
recordable disc space, allowing for higher video  
resolution or extended recording time on each  
DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording  
will play back on all DVD-Video players.”  
Note: This is true when the players are compatible  
with actual recordable DVD discs.  
• 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. _____________________  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Connection to Power  
Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of  
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on  
the rating plate.  
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.  
Mains Cord  
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable  
plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a  
nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If  
the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not  
be used until a replacement available from the  
appliance manufacturer is obtained.  
It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse  
cover corresponds with the rating marking on the  
base of the plug.  
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.  
If the plug has to be changed because it is not  
suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it  
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted  
following the wiring instructions below. The plug  
removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into  
a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.  
For your own safety read the following instructions  
carefully before attempting to connect this unit to  
mains.  
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.  
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE  
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.  
Important  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this  
appliance may not correspond with the coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,  
proceed as follows:-  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or  
coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected  
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or  
coloured red.  
No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of  
the plug.  
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse  
must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3  
or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or  
Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.  
Mains Supply:220 - 240 V 50 Hz - AC only  
Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked  
with the letter “E” or by the symbol  
green or green and yellow.  
or coloured  
FUSE  
BROWN  
(Live)  
BLUE  
(Neutral)  
CORD GRIP  
OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE  
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Table of contents  
Before you start...................................... 2  
Precautions ........................................................... 2  
Features................................................................ 6  
Guide to the Instruction Manual ........................... 7  
Functional overview .............................................. 8  
Installing batteries in the remote control ............ 11  
Guide to On Screen Displays.............................. 12  
Front Panel Display Guide .................................. 14  
Editing ...................................................45  
Disc editing ......................................................... 45  
Editing discs in Video mode ............................... 45  
Editing discs in VR mode .................................... 48  
Editing Original titles in VR mode ....................... 48  
Editing the Playlist in VR mode .......................... 50  
Changing the Setting menu.................54  
Tour of the Setting menu..................................... 54  
Language setting ................................................ 55  
Display setting .................................................... 56  
Audio setting ....................................................... 56  
DVD-Videos Parental lock level .......................... 58  
Changing Video Out system ............................... 59  
Getting Started ..................................... 15  
Connections ....................................................... 15  
Channel setting .................................................. 17  
Setting the clock ................................................. 19  
Selecting the TV aspect ratio ............................. 19  
Recording ............................................. 20  
Information on DVD recording ............................ 20  
Formatting a disc ................................................ 22  
Selecting the Sound mode ................................. 23  
Basic recording .................................................. 24  
One-touch timer recording (OTR) ...................... 25  
Timer recording ................................................. 26  
Others....................................................60  
Troubleshooting .................................................. 60  
Language code ................................................... 63  
Glossary .............................................................. 64  
Specifications ..................................................... 65  
Declaration of Conformity ................................... 65  
Timer recording using  
the VIDEO Plus+® system ................................. 28  
Settings for external equipment ......................... 30  
Setting a disc to protect ..................................... 31  
Finalising discs .................................................. 31  
Playing back discs............................... 33  
Information on playing back DVDs ..................... 33  
Basic playback ................................................... 34  
PBC function for Video CDs................................ 36  
Special playback ................................................ 37  
Search................................................................. 40  
Repeat / Random / Program playback /  
Slide Show ......................................................... 41  
Selecting the format of audio and video ............. 43  
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Editing  
Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):  
You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your  
recordings for easy editing. (Playlist only)  
Features  
Along with playing back CDs and recording, editing,  
and playing back DVDs, this unit offers you the  
following features.  
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  
Recording  
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are  
recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are  
recordable only once.  
Divide / combine titles  
Delete parts of titles  
Recording up to 8 programmes :  
Protecting titles (VR mode):  
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.  
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the  
protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the  
Original list.  
One-touch timer recording:  
You can set your required recording time easily. Every  
time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the  
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 4  
hours. The recording automatically stops when the  
recording time you set is finished.  
Compatibility  
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.  
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.  
* 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.  
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.  
VIDEO Plus+® system:  
Automatic finalising (Video mode):  
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the  
disc space if you set this in the Setting menu.  
You can set timer recording using the VIDEO Plus+  
system by just entering the PlusCode number from a  
TV guide magazine.  
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 rear  
panel.)  
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.  
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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  
Available for DVD-Videos  
DVD-V  
Video  
DVD-RW  
Available for DVD-RW discs in  
Video mode  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Available for DVD-RW discs in VR mode  
Available for DVD-R discs in Video mode  
Available for DVD+RW discs*  
Available for DVD+R discs*  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD  
Available for Audio CDs  
Available for Video CDs  
VCD  
Available for CD-RW / R discs with  
MP3 files  
MP3  
Available for CD-RW / R discs with JPEG  
files  
JPEG  
* 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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Functional overview  
Front panel  
1
2
3* 4 5 6 7* 8* 9  
PR  
STANDBY/ON  
/ I  
_
_
S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO  
R
REC SPEED  
15  
1413 1211 10  
*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.  
1
2
Disc tray  
• Place a disc here when open.  
9
STANDBY/ON y/I button  
• Press to turn on or off the unit.  
• If timer programming is set, press to switch the  
unit to timer-standby mode.  
Display  
• Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on  
page 14.  
10 AUDIO input jacks (AV4)  
• Use to connect external equipment with  
standard Audio cables.  
3
4
5
OPEN/CLOSE O button*  
• Press to open or close the disc tray.  
11 VIDEO input jack (AV4)  
• Use to connect external equipment with a  
standard Video cable.  
PR(OGRAMME) +/ buttons  
• Press up or down to change the channel.  
-
12 S-VIDEO input jack (AV4)  
REV r button  
• During playback, press to skip to the previous  
chapter or track.  
• Use to connect the S-Video output of external  
equipment with an S-Video cable.  
• During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds  
to fast reverse.  
13 REC I button  
• When playback is paused, press repeatedly to  
slow reverse.  
• Press once to start recording.  
• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer  
recording.  
6
FWD f button  
• During playback, press to skip to the next  
14 REC SPEED button  
chapter or track.  
• Press to switch the recording speed.  
• During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds  
to fast forward.  
• When playback is paused, press repeatedly to  
slow forward.  
15 Remote control sensor  
• Receives signals from your remote control so  
you can control the unit from a distance.  
7
8
STOP S button*  
• Press to stop playback or recording.  
• Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.  
PLAY P button*  
• Press to start or resume playback.  
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  
AUDIO IN  
(AV3)  
ANALOG  
S
-
VIDEO  
(AV3)  
AUDIO OUT  
IN  
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
OUT IN  
AV2 (DECODER)  
AV1 (TV)  
OUT  
R
R
COAXIAL  
ANTENNA  
1 2  
3 4  
5 6 7 8 9  
10  
1
2
ANTENNA IN  
• Connect to an antenna or a cable.  
7
AUDIO IN (AV3) jacks  
• Connect to the audio output jacks on your VCR,  
camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment.  
Use commercially available Audio cables.  
ANTENNA OUT  
• Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box  
or direct broadcast system. Use the supplied RF  
cable.  
8
9
ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks  
• Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV.  
Use commercially available Audio cables.  
3
AV2 (DECODER)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
• Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other  
Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially  
available Scart cable.  
PCM/BITSTREAM (COAXIAL) jack  
• Connect to an amplifier with digital input jacks  
such as a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS  
decoder. Use a commercially available Coaxial  
cable.  
4
5
6
AV1 (TV)  
• Connect to the Scart jack on your TV. Use a  
commercially available Scart cable.  
10 Mains cable  
S-VIDEO OUT jack  
• Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV.  
Use a commercially available S-Video cable.  
• Connect to a standard AC outlet.  
S-VIDEO IN (AV3) jack  
• Connect to the S-Video output jack on your  
VCR, camcorder or other equipment. Use a  
commercially available S-Video cable.  
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  
5
PROG/VIDEO Plus+ button  
• Press once to display the VIDEO Plus+ setting  
window.  
OPEN/  
• Press twice to display the Timer Programming  
list.  
CLOSE  
ON SCREEN SET UP  
1*  
2
13  
14  
6
7
8
9
TOP MENU button  
• Press to display the top menu.  
REPEAT  
ZOOM  
PR  
15  
16  
3
ENTER button  
• Press to confirm or select menu items.  
CLEAR  
PROG  
AUDIO  
17  
18  
Cursor U / D / L / P buttons  
• Press to select items or settings.  
4
5
SHOWVIEW/  
VIDEO Plus+  
(CM SKIP) button  
• During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. (See  
page 38.)  
6
7
8
19  
TOP MENU  
MENU/LIST  
RETURN  
ENTER  
10 REC I button  
20  
21  
22*  
9
• Press once to start a recording.  
• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer  
recording.  
SLOW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
23  
REC  
PAUSE  
11 REC SPEED button  
24  
10  
REC  
REC  
MONITOR  
• Press to switch the recording speed.  
25*  
SPEED  
11  
12  
12 REC MONITOR button  
• Press to check the video and audio quality  
before attempting to record and during  
recording.  
13 STANDBY/ON y/I button  
• Press to turn on or off the unit.  
• If timer programming is set, press to switch the  
unit to the timer-standby mode.  
14 SET UP button  
*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these  
buttons.  
• Press to display the setting menu in stop mode.  
15 REPEAT button  
1
2
3
OPEN/CLOSE O button*  
• Press to open or close the disc tray.  
• Press to select the repeat mode.  
16 ZOOM button  
ON SCREEN button  
• Press to display the on-screen display.  
• During playback, press to enlarge the picture on  
the screen.  
Number buttons  
17 PR(OGRAMME) +/ buttons  
-
• Press to select channel numbers.  
• Press to select a title / chapter / track on the  
display.  
• Press up and down to change the channel.  
18 AUDIO button  
• Press to enter values for settings in the setting  
menu.  
• Press to enter the characters in edit function.  
• If you receive bilingual broadcast, or set  
“External input Audio” to “Bilingual,” press to  
change the AUDIO OUT setting to “Main,” “Sub”  
and “Main / Sub.”  
• Press to display the audio menu during  
playback.  
4
CLEAR button  
• 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 program once entered in the  
timer recording setting mode.  
• Press to select the sound mode.  
19 MENU/LIST button  
• Press to display the Disc menu during playback.  
• Press to change the Original and Playlist on the  
TV screen. (VR mode only)  
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20 RETURN button  
• Press to return to the previously displayed menu  
Installing batteries in the remote  
control  
Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the  
remote control, carefully match with the polarity  
indicated inside the battery compartment.  
screen.  
21 B (SKIP) button  
• During playback, press to skip to the previous  
chapter or track.  
• When playback is paused, press to play reverse  
step by step.  
1
2
3
F (SKIP) button  
• During playback, press to skip to the next  
chapter or track.  
• When playback is paused, press to advance  
step by step.  
22 PLAY P button*  
Caution  
• Press to start or resume playback.  
• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such  
as leakage and bursting.  
23 SLOW  
/REV r button  
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.  
• During playback, press to reverse fast.  
• When playback is paused, press to reverse  
slowly.  
• 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.  
SLOW  
/FWD f button  
• During playback, press to forward fast.  
• When playback is paused, press to forward  
slowly.  
• 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.  
24 PAUSE p button  
• Press to pause playback or recording.  
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or  
disassemble batteries.  
25 STOP S button*  
• Press to stop playing back or recording.  
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.  
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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• 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.  
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Setting menus  
Guide to On Screen Displays  
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.  
DISPLAY menu  
With a disc inserted into the unit, press  
[ON SCREEN] to display the on screen display. The  
menu shows information about what is recorded on  
the disc.  
“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  
1
1
1
0:00:00  
DVD-RW  
3
4
marked with  
in the “Easy Setting Menu.”  
Video mode  
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.)  
P22  
Main  
2
SP  
1:35  
6
5
Easy Setting Menu:  
You can make the settings of the basic items as  
follows.  
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  
Easy Setting Menu  
disc is indicated as an example.  
Clock  
Channel  
DVD-RW Recording Format  
Timer Programming  
Auto Finalise  
Video mode  
2
3
4
Position number and audio status of the  
programme.  
Disc  
Title number, chapter number and the  
time lapse of disc playback.  
Advanced Setting Menu  
Each icon means:  
: Search  
1
Clock:  
: Audio  
Set the unit clock.  
: Subtitle  
2
Channel:  
: Angle (except VR mode)  
: Repeat  
Set up auto tuning or manual tuning.  
: Marker  
3
DVD-RW Recording Format:  
Select the DVD-RW recording format between Video  
mode and VR mode.  
: Noise Reduction  
: Zoom  
4
Timer Programming:  
5
6
Recording mode and remaining time.  
Status of the current disc.  
Programme a timer recording.  
5
Auto Finalise:  
Set Auto Finalise to “ON” or “OFF”.  
6
Disc / CD Playback Mode:  
“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is  
inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially  
available), a new DVD-R disc or a finalised DVD-R  
disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.”  
“CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio  
CD, Video CD or a CD-RW / R disc containing MP3 /  
JPEG files is inserted into the unit.  
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CD, MP3, JPEG & Video CD  
Advanced Setting Menu:  
You can make all the settings available as follows.  
CD Playback Mode  
Random Play  
Advanced Setting Menu  
Program Play  
PBC(Video CD only)  
ON  
Playback  
Recording  
Display  
Slide Show  
5 sec.  
Select Video  
Clock  
Channel  
Disc  
Easy Setting Menu  
This is an example screen for explanation. Some  
items will be displayed in grey depending on the  
inserted disc.  
1
Playback:  
Set up the unit to play back a disc.  
1
Title List / Playlist / Original:  
2
Recording:  
Display the titles recorded on the disc.  
Set up the unit to record to a disc.  
2
Format (DVD-RW only):  
3
Display:  
Erase all of the recorded content on the disc.  
• It is not possible to recover erased content. Make  
sure before you format a disc.  
Set up the screen and the front panel display of the  
unit.  
• It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video  
mode with this unit on other DVD recorder. When  
you use a disc with other DVD recorder, format a  
disc using that DVD recorder.  
4
Select Video:  
Choose an external input to record from other video  
equipment to DVDs.  
3
Finalise:  
5
Clock:  
Finalise a disc containing recorded titles.  
Set the unit clock.  
4
Disc Protect (VR mode only):  
6
Channel:  
Protect a disc from accidental over-recording, editing  
or erasing.  
Set up and adjust channels.  
7
Disc / CD Playback Mode:  
5
Random Play:  
“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is  
inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially  
available), a new DVD-R disc or the finalised DVD-R  
disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.”  
“CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio  
CD, Video CD or a CD-RW / R disc containing MP3 /  
JPEG files is inserted into the unit.  
Activate the random playback feature.  
6
Program Play (except MP3 / JPEG files):  
Activate the programmed playback feature.  
7
PBC (Video CD only):  
Turn the PBC function “ON” or “OFF”.  
DVD-R & DVD-RW (Video mode)  
8
Slide Show (JPEG files only):  
Disc  
Select the display time.  
Title List  
Format  
Finalise  
DVD-RW (VR mode)  
Disc  
Playlist  
Original  
Format  
Finalise  
Disc Protect OFF ON  
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Front Panel Display Guide  
4
2
1
3
5
DVD: Appears when a DVD is inserted into the  
unit, or during the recording.  
DVD R:  
Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted  
into the unit.  
DVD RW:  
1
Current status of the unit  
p :  
Appears when disc playback is paused.  
Appears also during step by step  
playback.  
P :  
Appears when playing back a disc.  
p P : Appears during slow forward or slow  
Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted  
into the unit.  
reverse playback.  
:
Appears when the timer programming or  
one-touch timer recording (OTR) is set  
and is operating.  
3
Recording speed  
Flashes when all the timer programmes  
are finished.  
• Selected recording speed appears.  
Flashes when there is an error in  
programming.  
REC: Appears when recording.  
Flashes when recording being paused.  
REPEAT:  
Appears during repeat playback.  
Disc type and Current status of the unit  
4
5
Title / Track and Chapter mark  
:
Title / track number  
:
Chapter number  
Displays the following  
• Playing back time / remaining time  
• Current title / chapter / track number  
• Recording time  
• Clock  
• Channel number  
2
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  
• One-touch timer recording (OTR) remaining  
time  
the unit.  
Display messages  
The unit is turned  
on.  
The disc tray is  
closing.  
The unit is turned  
off.  
A disc is inserted  
into the unit.  
The disc tray is  
open.  
Data is being  
recorded on a disc.  
The PBC function  
of the Video CD is  
activated.  
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Getting Started  
To Aerial jack  
Antenna  
Cable  
Signal  
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)  
3
or  
Scart/RCA cable  
(not supplied)  
or  
or  
3
3
2
RF cable  
(supplied)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
Scart adaptor  
(not supplied)  
AUDIO IN  
(AV3)  
L
ANALOG  
VIDEO  
(AV3)  
UT IN  
AUDIO OUT  
IN  
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
1
AV2 (DECODE)  
AV1 (TV)  
OUT  
RF cable  
R
R
COAXIAL  
ANTENNA  
(not supplied)  
3 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT  
jacks of this unit to the analogue  
Audio input jacks of your TV. Use a  
commercially available Audio cable.  
Connections  
Connecting to a TV  
Connect the unit to a TV after considering the  
capabilities of your existing equipment.  
S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN  
R
L
S-Videocable  
(not supplied)  
Audio cable  
(not supplied)  
Before installation, plug off your TV and this  
unit.  
Using the Scart jack  
AUDIO IN ANALOG  
S
-
VIDEO  
1 Connect the antenna or cable to the  
AUDIO OUT  
(AV3)  
IN  
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
OUT IN (AV3)  
AV2 (DECODER)  
OUT  
ANTENNA IN jack of this unit.  
R
R
COAXIAL  
AV1 (TV)  
ANTENNA  
2 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of  
this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV.  
Use the supplied RF cable.  
Note for a TV with no S-Video input jacks or  
Scart jack:  
• This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV  
cannot be used.  
3 Connect AV1 (TV) Scart jack of this  
unit to the Scart jack of your TV. Use  
a commercially available Scart cable  
or Scart / RCA cable.  
Connecting to external equipment  
This unit has four input terminals, AV1, AV2 or AV3 on  
the rear panel and AV4 on the front panel. Be sure  
that all the units are off before making connections.  
Note  
• If your TV does not have a Scart jack, use  
commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart / RCA  
cable to connect.  
Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other  
Audio-Video equipment with a Scart output  
jack (AV2)  
Using the S-VIDEO OUT jack and the  
ANALOG AUDIO OUT jack  
If your TV has an S-Video input jack, use S-Video and  
Audio cables to connect.  
AV output jack  
(Scart)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above.  
2 Connect S-VIDEO OUT jack of this  
unit to the S-Video input jack of your  
TV. Use a commercially available  
S-Video cable.  
AV2 (Rear)  
AUDIO IN ANALOG  
S
-
VIDEO  
AUDIO OUT  
(AV3)  
IN  
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
OUT IN (AV3)  
AV2 (DECODER)  
AV1 (TV)  
OUT  
R
R
COAXIAL  
ANTENNA  
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Recording from a camcorder or other  
Audio-Video equipment with no Scart output  
jack (AV3 or AV4)  
If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to  
VIDEO input jack on the front panel using an RCA  
Video cable.  
Connecting a Dolby Digital™ decoder, DTS  
decoder or MPEG decoder  
• Connecting multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder  
allows you to enjoy the 5.1ch Dolby Digital surround  
system as well as DTS decoder, 5.1 channel  
surround system.  
• After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set  
“Dolby Digital” to “Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See  
page 57.)  
• After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to  
“ON” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 57.)  
• After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to  
“Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 57.)  
Change the setup when using S-VIDEO input jack.  
(See page 30.)  
AV3 (Rear)  
AV4 (Front)  
PR  
/ I STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO IN  
(AV3)  
L
ANALOG  
S
-
VIDEO  
(AV3)  
AUDIO OUT  
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
_
_
OUT IN  
S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO  
R
REC SPEED  
R
COAXIAL  
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.  
S-Video  
cable (not  
supplied)  
Audio  
cable  
(not  
Audio cable  
(not supplied)  
S-Video  
cable (not  
supplied)  
supplied)  
S-VIDEO AUDIO  
OUT OUT  
S-VIDEO AUDIO  
OUT OUT  
You can use ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks for the  
connection of your audio system.  
Digital audio for better sound quality  
Dolby Digital decoder,  
Digital audio  
DTS decoder or  
input jack  
After you have completed  
connections  
MPEG decoder, etc.  
COAXIAL  
Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate  
external input channel. For details, refer to the  
Instruction Manual of your TV.  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
Note  
• 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.  
Coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO IN  
(AV3)  
L
ANALOG  
S
-
VIDEO  
(AV3)  
AUDIO OUT  
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
OUT IN  
R
R
COAXIAL  
The connections illustrated above are  
optional for better sound.  
1 For clear digital sound quality, use  
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM/  
BITSTREAM (COAXIAL) 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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Manual tuning  
Channel setting  
Manually tune each channel.  
Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be  
performed in two ways.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
Auto tuning  
Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you  
can receive in your area.  
2 Select “Channel” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Manual Tuning” using  
1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to turn on  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
the unit.  
Manual Tuning  
2 Turn the TV on and select the input  
to which the unit is connected.  
Position  
Channel  
P01  
12  
3 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
Decoder  
Skip  
OFF  
ON  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
4 Select “Channel” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
4 Select “Position” using  
5 Select “Auto Tuning” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
The unit will start storing channels available in  
your area.  
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  
Auto Tuning Now  
[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.  
Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.  
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.  
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
You can select only the channels memorized in  
this unit by using [PR +/-].  
(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].  
To select a channel  
You can select a channel using [PR +/  
enter the channel using [the Number buttons] on the  
-
], or directly  
remote control.  
Channel Plan  
To cancel auto tuning  
Press [RETURN] or [SET UP] during scanning.  
Ch. Indication  
01 - 10  
TV Channel  
IRA - IRJ, GAP  
E21 - E69  
Note  
21 - 69  
• 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.  
• Sorting of TV channels from P01 to P06 will be  
performed automatically as follows.  
74 - 78  
X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2  
S1 - S20, GAP  
S21 - S41  
80 - 99, 100  
121 - 141  
This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar  
frequency bands.  
P01: BBC1  
P04: CH4  
P02: BBC2  
P05: CH5  
P03: ITV  
P06: SKY NEWS  
* If you are using a satellite receiver, turn it on and  
select SKY NEWS before commencing tuning.  
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• If “Skip” is set to “ON,” select “Skip” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select  
“OFF” using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[RETURN].  
Move  
You can replace two channels.  
• 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].  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7.  
8 After completion, press [SET UP] to  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
exit.  
3 Select “Channel” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
To select a channel  
4 Select “Move” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Notes on using the Number buttons:  
• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for  
the quickest result. For example, to select channel  
6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6  
will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select  
channels 1 to 99.  
• You can select the external input mode “AV1”,  
“AV2”, “AV3” or “AV4.”  
To select “AV1,” press [0], [0], [1].  
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  
“– – –” appears next to the number, because  
“Skip” is set to “ON” for that position number.  
To select “AV2,” press [0], [0], [2].  
To select “AV3,” press [0], [0], [3].  
To select “AV4,” press [0], [0], [4].  
6 Move the channel to another  
position number using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
To move another channel, repeat steps 5 to 6.  
To skip a Preset channel  
You can set the unit to skip channels you can no  
longer receive or seldom watch when you access  
7 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
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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Setting the clock  
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).  
Clock Setting  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
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.  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
3 Select “Playback” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
4 Press [ENTER].  
4 Select “TV Aspect” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
5 Press [ENTER] again.  
The default date will appear.  
Playback  
TV Aspect  
16:9 Wide  
All  
Clock Setting  
Parental Lock  
Disc Menu Language  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Digital Out  
English  
Original  
OFF  
01 / 01/ 2005(SAT)  
0: 00  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
Video Out  
ON  
ON  
6 Enter the date (day / month / year)  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[Cursor P].  
5 Select the desired option using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
TV Aspect  
Press [Cursor P] to move the cursor to the next  
field. If you wish to go back to the previous field,  
press [Cursor L].  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan & Scan  
16:9 Wide  
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.  
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
Note  
Hint  
• Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a  
power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than  
30 seconds.  
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.”  
This unit will automatically switch a compatible  
widescreen TV into widescreen mode when playing  
back the discs recorded in Video mode with this unit.  
To play back 4:3 recordings on a 16:9 TV, please  
select 4:3 mode on your TV.  
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Recording  
Disc type  
Disc format  
Functions  
Information on DVD recording  
Video mode  
Video  
Playing back,  
Limited recording,  
Limited editing  
DVD-RW  
Type of discs  
This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. You  
can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you  
can record and erase many times.  
VR mode  
VR  
Playing back,  
Recording, Original /  
Playlist editing  
DVD-RW  
It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode.  
DVD-RW can record in the format you select from  
Video mode or VR mode.  
Video mode  
Playing back,  
Limited recording,  
Limited editing  
DVD-R  
Logo  
Attributes  
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.  
• 8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer  
disc  
• Max. recording time (SEP mode,  
approx.):  
600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm)  
180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)  
Recording speed  
Recording time  
Video /  
Sound  
Quality  
Front  
TV  
Panel  
12 cm  
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 DVD-RW type disc.  
If you want to save recordings without any alteration,  
use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.  
screen  
Display  
XP  
SP  
XP  
SP  
60 min  
120 min  
240 min  
360 min  
480 min  
600 min  
18 min Excellent  
36 min Very good  
72 min Good  
LP  
LP  
• Discs that should be used with this recorder:  
DVD-R: 4x or 8x  
DVD-RW: 2x or 4x  
• Discs that were tested and proven as compatible  
with this recorder:  
Maxell DVD-R  
EP  
EP  
108 min Average  
144 min Low  
SLP  
SEP  
SLP  
SEP  
180 min Low  
TDK DVD-RW 2x  
MITSUBISHI DVD-R 8x  
JVC DVD-RW 4x  
• 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.  
Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode  
Video mode is the same recording format as used on  
the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local  
shops, so you can play back the discs recorded in this  
format in most DVD players. You will need to finalise  
such discs (see page 31) before playing them back in  
other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can record  
additional materials or edit discs recorded in Video  
mode with this unit.  
VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording  
format for DVD-RW discs. You can record and edit  
material repeatedly. It is impossible to record  
additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode  
and already recorded in another video system other  
than PAL, such as NTSC.  
Restrictions on recording  
You cannot record copy-protected video using this  
unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and  
some satellite broadcasts.  
If copy-protected material is detected, recording will  
pause or stop automatically and an error message  
appears on the screen.  
You can only record “copy-once only” video using a  
DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for  
Recordable Media (CPRM).  
When recording a TV broadcast or an external input,  
you can display copy control information on the  
screen.  
DVD players bearing the  
logo are capable  
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the  
protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes.  
This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you  
can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but  
you cannot then make a copy of those recordings.  
CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD  
players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.  
of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR  
mode.  
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Information on copy control  
Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected  
information. If you wish to record them, refer to the  
following.  
Making discs playable in other DVD  
players (Finalise)  
After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it  
back in other players. (See page 31.)  
Copy- Copy- Copy-  
Disc type / format  
You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.  
free  
once prohibited  
ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2  
After finalising  
VR  
DVD-RW  
ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible  
• After DVD-R discs are finalised:  
- A title menu is created automatically.  
- Undo finalising is not possible.  
- Additional recording or editing is not possible.  
ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2  
Video  
DVD-RW  
ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible  
ver.2.0  
DVD-R  
• After DVD-RW (Video mode) discs are finalised:  
- A title menu is created automatically.  
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 31.)  
- Additional recording or editing is possible if you  
undo finalise. (See page 31.)  
Recordable  
Not Recordable  
Note  
• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.  
• DVD-RW / R and CD-RW / R discs recorded on a  
personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may  
not be played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or  
if there is condensation on the player’s lens.  
• 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.)  
• After DVD-RW (VR mode) discs are finalised:  
- A title menu is not created.  
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 31.)  
- Additional recording or editing is possible even  
without undo finalising.  
Usable discs  
✬✬✬: Most suitable, ✬✬: Can be used,  
: Some functions are limited, —: Cannot be used.  
DVD-RW  
• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot  
record additional information using other DVD  
recorders.  
• It is not possible to use a DVD-RW (Video mode)  
disc formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder  
unless the content of the disc was also recorded  
with this unit.  
• 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.  
Applications  
DVD-R  
VR  
VIDEO  
Record TV programmes  
✬✬✬  
✬✬✬  
✬✬  
Reuse by deleting the current  
contents  
✬✬✬  
✬✬✬  
✬✬✬  
✬✬*  
✬✬  
Edit the contents  
Edit / Record from external  
equipment  
✬✬✬  
✬✬✬  
✬✬✬  
✬✬✬  
✬✬✬  
✬✬✬  
Copy discs for distribution  
Playback on other DVD  
equipment  
✬✬*  
Features  
Rewritable  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Can create chapters at fixed  
intervals (auto)  
Yes  
Can create chapters wherever  
you like (manual)  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
Can record 16:9 size pictures  
Can record Copy-Once  
programmes  
Can perform basic editing  
functions  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Can perform advanced editing  
functions (Playlist edit)  
*You can only play back DVD-RW disc recorded in  
VR mode on VR-compatible discs.  
Note  
• For details of the above functions and restrictions,  
see the further explanations in this Instruction  
Manual.  
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Setting Auto Chapter  
Formatting a disc  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
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.  
Choosing the recording format of a  
blank DVD-RW disc  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
When inserting a blank disc, the unit automatically  
starts to initialise the disc. You can also manually  
format a DVD-RW disc once it has been used. After  
formatting, you can record on the disc with the  
recording format selected in the Setting menu.  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
3 Select “Recording” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
2 If you select “Advanced Setting  
Menu,” proceed to step 3.  
If you select “Easy Setting Menu,”  
proceed to step 4.  
4 Select “Auto Chapter” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Recording  
3 Select “Recording” using  
DVD-RW Recording Format  
Auto Chapter  
Video mode  
10 minutes  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Timer Programming  
Auto Finalise  
4 Select “DVD-RW Recording Format”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External input Audio  
Main  
Stereo  
5 Select “Video mode” or “VR mode”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
5 If you wish to set “Auto Chapter” off,  
select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
DVD-RW Recording Format  
Video mode  
VR mode  
Auto Chapter  
OFF  
Video mode  
DVD Player Compatibility mode.  
VR mode  
5 minutes  
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
60 minutes  
Editing possibility mode.  
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
Note  
• The recording format setting is effective only for  
DVD-RW discs. You cannot change the recording  
format for a DVD-R disc. DVD-R discs are always in  
Video mode.  
• You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc.  
If you insert a disc that has been recorded before,  
the recording format cannot be changed even if you  
change it in the Setting menu.  
• 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 DVD-RW disc in VR mode.  
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  
Selecting the Sound mode  
This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the  
disc by performing “Format.” By default it will be in  
Video mode. You can change this to VR mode using  
the Setting menu.  
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  
Note  
Display on the  
TV screen  
Mode  
Main  
Sub  
Audio output  
• When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc  
are erased.  
Main audio from both  
speakers  
Main  
Insert a recordable disc.  
Sub audio from both  
speakers  
Sub  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
• Main audio from the left  
speaker  
• Sub audio from the  
right speaker  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
Main / Sub  
Main / Sub  
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Setting External input audio  
3 Select “Format” using  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
DVD-R  
When the external input audio is a bilingual  
broadcast, you can choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to  
record on a DVD.  
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Format  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
Yes  
No  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Are you sure?  
Yes  
No  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
3 Select “Recording” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
A popup window will appear and prompt you to  
confirm.  
If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.  
4 Select “External input Audio” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Recording  
5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
DVD-RW Recording Format  
Auto Chapter  
Video mode  
10 minutes  
then press [ENTER].  
Formatting will start.  
If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.  
Timer Programming  
Auto Finalise  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External input Audio  
Main  
6 Formatting is complete.  
Stereo  
100% is indicated.  
Note  
• It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video  
mode with this unit on other DVD recorder. When  
you use a disc with other DVD recorder, format a  
disc using that DVD recorder.  
5 Select “Stereo” or “Bilingual” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
• You cannot cancel formatting once it has started.  
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External input Audio  
Basic recording  
Stereo  
Bilingual  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
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.  
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
2 Select the recording speed using  
[REC SPEED]. (See page 20.)  
Hint  
• If you select “Stereo”:  
The audio will be recorded as “stereo audio.”  
Make sure that the recording format is set to the  
desired mode. (See page 22.)  
• If you select “Bilingual”:  
The audio will be recorded as “bilingual audio”  
(see next section for more detail).  
3 Select the desired channel to record  
using [PR +/-] or [the Number  
buttons].  
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio  
Video  
4 Press [REC I] to start recording.  
The mark will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
You can select either “Main” or “Sub” audio to record a  
bilingual broadcast in Video mode.  
To pause the recording, press [PAUSE p]. Press  
[REC I] to restart the recording.  
5 Press [STOP S] to stop the  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
recording.  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
This operation may take a few moments to  
complete.  
Hint  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
You can change the channel while in the REC pause  
mode.  
3 Select “Recording” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Note  
4 Select “Bilingual Recording Audio”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
• Recording starts immediately and continues until the  
disc is full or you stop recording.  
• If the clock is not set, the date and time space next  
to title names in the Original or Playlist will be blank.  
You cannot mix two formats on DVD-RW discs. If  
you insert a previously recorded disc, changing the  
recording format is not possible even if you change  
it in the Setting menu.  
5 Select “Main” or “Sub” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
You cannot change the recording speed while in the  
REC or REC pause mode.  
• It is possible to record video only in the PAL system.  
Main  
Sub  
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
Note  
• 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.  
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3 Select the desired channel to record  
Checking the recording picture and  
sound quality  
using [PR +/-] or [the Number  
buttons].  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
4 Press [REC I] repeatedly until the  
desired recording time (30 minutes  
to 4 hours) appears on the TV  
screen.  
DVD-R  
Before recording on a DVD, you can confirm the  
quality of the picture and sound with the recording  
speed you selected.  
One-touch timer recording will start.  
1 Make sure that the unit is in STOP or  
REC mode and a DVD is inserted  
correctly.  
0:30  
OFF  
1:00  
(Normal Recording)  
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.  
4:00  
3:30  
To change the recording length during one-  
touch timer recording, press [REC I]  
repeatedly until the desired length appears.  
To cancel one-touch timer recording within the  
specified time, press [STOP S].  
• 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.  
Hint  
• The remaining recording time will appear on the TV  
screen during one-touch timer recording. Press  
[ON SCREEN] to see it on the TV screen.  
• The remaining recording time will be displayed on  
the front panel display during one-touch timer  
recording.  
XP  
SP  
LP  
EP  
SLP  
SEP  
• You cannot change the recording speed during  
recording.  
• Unlike timer recording, you can perform the  
following operations during one-touch timer  
recording.  
3 Press [REC MONITOR] again to exit.  
Hint  
- Turn off the power.  
- Use [REC I] or [STOP S].  
• If you press [REC MONITOR] while receiving the  
bilingual broadcast, the sound to be recorded will be  
output.  
Note  
You cannot use the pause function during one-touch  
timer recording.  
• The unit will be turned off automatically under the  
following conditions.  
- No space remains on the disc.  
One-touch timer recording  
(OTR)  
- If a power failure occurs.  
• When an OTR finishes, the unit automatically turns  
itself off. If there is any timer recording in standby,  
the unit automatically switches to the timer-standby  
mode. Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to cancel the  
timer-standby mode to use the unit continuously.  
Video  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
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 Select the recording speed using  
[REC SPEED]. (See page 20.)  
Make sure that the recording format is set to the  
desired mode. (See page 22.)  
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7 Enter the time to start and to end  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[Cursor P].  
Timer recording  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
8 Select the channel number to record  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[Cursor P].  
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.  
To record from external input, select “AV1,” “AV2,”  
“AV3” or “AV4”.  
• You can select the timer programming list by  
pressing [PROG] twice. In this case, continue from  
step 5.  
9 Select the recording speed using  
[Cursor U / D], then press  
[Cursor P]. (See page 20.)  
Insert a recordable disc.  
10 Press [ENTER] when all information  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
required is entered.  
Your programme setting is stored.  
2 If you select “Advanced Setting  
Menu,” proceed to step 3.  
If you select “Easy Setting Menu,”  
proceed to step 4.  
To set another programme, repeat steps 5 to 10.  
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  
27 and 29.)  
3 Select “Recording” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Timer Programming  
4 Select “Timer Programming” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
The Timer Programming list will appear.  
Date  
Start  
End  
CH  
Speed  
XP  
1.  
01/01  
12:00  
13:00  
P01  
2. - - -  
3. - - -  
4. - - -  
5. - - -  
6. - - -  
7. - - -  
8. - - -  
5 Select a programme that is not set  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Timer Programming  
Date Start  
End CH  
Speed  
11 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I].  
icon will appear on the front panel display  
1. - - -  
2. - - -  
3. - - -  
4. - - -  
5. - - -  
6. - - -  
7. - - -  
8. - - -  
The  
and the unit enters to the timer-standby mode.  
Note  
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting  
window will appear after step 4. Continue from step  
5 in “Clock Setting” on page 19 before programming  
the timer.  
• Press [Cursor L / P] to move the cursor in the timer  
programming menu.  
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  
M-F (Mon.-Fri.)  
W-SAT  
W-FRI  
W-SUN  
31/01  
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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.  
If the timer programming did not  
complete correctly  
The error number appears on the timer programming  
list.  
Timer Programming  
Date  
01/01  
- - -  
Start  
End  
CH  
Speed  
E1  
Timer Programming  
12:00  
13:00  
AV3  
.  
Date  
Start  
End  
CH  
Speed  
XP  
01/01  
12:00  
13:00  
AV3  
3. - - -  
1.  
2. - - -  
3. - - -  
4. - - -  
5. 01/01  
.
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
.
Overlap  
.
No.1 6  
14:00  
21:00  
.
12:30  
13:45  
P02  
P12  
SP  
6.  
.
01/01  
SEP  
7. - - -  
8. - - -  
The error programme will be displayed in grey  
with an asterisk and have an error number.  
1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] so that the  
icon disappears from the front  
panel display.  
The error numbers indicate:  
E1–E22, E37–E39: Recording error  
E23–E24: Unrecordable disc  
E25:•Copy prohibited programme  
•Cannot record because of the NTSC / PAL-  
60 signal is received.  
E26–E28: Copy prohibited programme  
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.  
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].  
•Recording did not start at the start time.  
E41: Power failure  
E42: No disc  
3) Press [ENTER] again.  
The error programme will be deleted once you  
check the error in the programme list, or once you  
cancel the timer-standby mode and re-enter it.  
5 Press [PROG] to exit.  
6 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to return to  
Press [CLEAR] to erase the selected  
programme.  
the timer-standby mode.  
To check the timer programming in progress  
Press [PROG].  
Note  
• If a timer recording is proceeding, that programme is  
highlighted in red. In such a case, you cannot select  
any other programmes.  
To stop the timer recording in  
progress  
Press [STOP S] on the front panel of the  
unit.  
Note  
[STOP S] on the remote control is not effective.  
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4 Select a recording channel using  
[Cursor U / D], then press  
[Cursor P].  
Timer recording using  
the VIDEO Plus+® system  
Timer Programming  
You can programme the timer using the PlusCode  
numbers that are printed in your local TV guide  
magazine.  
Date  
Start  
7:30  
End  
CH  
Speed  
LP  
1.  
Daily  
14:15  
P08  
2. - - -  
3. - - -  
4. - - -  
5. - - -  
6. - - -  
7. - - -  
8. - - -  
1 In stop mode, press  
[the VIDEO Plus+ button].  
• If the Timer Programming list is full, the Timer  
Programming mode is activated instead of the  
VIDEO Plus+ programming mode.  
• Press [the VIDEO Plus+ button] again in the  
VIDEO Plus+ programming mode to switch to  
the Timer Programming mode.  
• 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– –” may  
appear.  
• If you select the channel number using  
[Cursor U / D], it is stored in the unit’s  
memory.  
2 Set the PlusCode number of the  
programme you want to record using  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
VIDEO Plus+ System  
5 Select a recording speed using  
[Cursor U / D], then press  
[Cursor P].  
Please enter a PlusCode No.  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6 Press [SET UP] or  
[the VIDEO Plus+ button] to exit.  
7 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I].  
The  
icon will appear on the front panel display  
and the unit enters to the timer-standby mode.  
3 Select the desired recording pattern  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Note  
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting  
window will appear after step 1. Continue from step  
5 in “Clock Setting” before programming the timer.  
(See page 19.)  
• If the PlusCode number is not available, “Code  
Error” is displayed and the number will clear when  
you press [ENTER] in step 2.  
• If the PlusCode 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 PlusCode number and the  
recording pattern which you have already entered,  
the previously set programme will be overwritten.  
• If you enter the same PlusCode number but a  
different recording pattern, it will be saved as a new  
programme and added to the timer programming  
list.  
VIDEO Plus+ System  
Once  
Daily  
M-F  
Weekly  
Once: To record a TV programme once, as you  
set.  
Daily: To record a TV programme at the same  
time on the same channel everyday.  
M-F: To record a TV programme at the same time  
on the same channel from Monday through  
Friday.  
Weekly: To record a TV programme at the same  
time on the same channel every week.  
“Code Error” is displayed if:  
• A past time is entered for start and end times.  
• The PlusCode number cannot be decoded.  
“Overlap” is displayed if:  
• There is an overlap with a timer recording  
setting in different channels.  
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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.  
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.  
PROG. 1  
• If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray,  
PROG. 2  
the  
icon will flash and timer recording will not  
Actual  
recording  
occur. Insert a recordable disc.  
PROG. 2  
PROG. 1  
• When all timer recordings are complete, the  
icon flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc,  
press [STANDBY/ON y/I], and then press  
[PLAY P] or [OPEN/CLOSE O].  
• During timer recording or timer-standby mode (  
icon appears on the front panel display), no  
operations on the unit are available. To make  
operations available, cancel the timer recording or  
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.  
If the recording time entirely overlaps:  
• The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not  
recorded.  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
timer-standby mode (  
icon disappears).  
Actual  
recording  
To cancel the timer-standby mode, press  
[STANDBY/ON y/I].  
PROG. 2  
• 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.  
• If two or more programmes overlap, “Overlap” and  
the overlapped programme number will appear on  
the display.  
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 the Start time is earlier and the End time is later  
than the current time, the recording will start  
immediately after you turn the power off.  
• If PROG. 1 is a DVD recorded programme, the  
beginning of PROG. 2 may be cut off.  
Priority of overlapped settings  
The unit records programmes according to priority if  
timer programmes overlap.  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
If the starting time is same:  
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has  
priority.  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
The first 30 seconds  
(at the most) are cut off.*  
PROG. 2  
PROG. 1  
recording  
will start  
after  
PROG. 1  
* If the cut off time exceeds 1 minute, the error  
number “E40” will appear in the timer programming  
list.  
PROG. 2  
recordingis  
completed.  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.  
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.  
PROG. 2  
recording  
PROG. 1  
will start  
after  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
PROG. 3  
recordingis  
completed.  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.  
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Recording from external equipment  
Settings for external equipment  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
Before recording from external equipment, see page  
15 for connection instructions.  
Connection to external equipment  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
1 Turn the TV and the unit on, and  
select the input of the TV to which  
the unit is connected.  
DVD-R  
Connect the external equipment using either the input  
jacks, AV1, AV2, AV3 (Rear) or AV4 (Front). However,  
for AV4 jacks, you have to select S-VIDEO input or  
VIDEO input jacks depending on the connected  
devices.  
2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to open the  
disc tray, then place the disc to  
record on.  
Use commercially available Scart, S-Video or Video  
cable and an Audio cable for this connection.  
3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the  
disc tray.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
4 Select the input terminal to which the  
external equipment is connected.  
(AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4)  
To use the input jacks on the back of the unit,  
select the “AV1,” “AV2,” or “AV3” position by  
pressing [0], [0], [1] or [0], [0], [2] or [0], [0], [3]  
on the remote control or using [PR +/-].  
To use the input jacks on the front of this unit,  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
3 Select “Select Video” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
select “AV4” position by pressing [0], [0], [4] on  
the remote control or using [PR +/-].  
4 Press [ENTER].  
5 Select the input jack type to be used  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
5 Select a recording speed using  
[REC SPEED]. (See page 20.)  
6 Press [REC I] on the unit to start  
recording.  
AV4 (Front)  
7 Press the PLAY button on the  
Video In  
external recording component.  
S-Video In  
8 Press [STOP S] on the unit to stop  
recording.  
Note  
• During recording, if a signal other than PAL is  
detected (such as NTSC), recording is paused.  
• If you want to use VIDEO input jack (Composite),  
select “Video In”.  
• If you want to use S-VIDEO input jack, select  
“S-Video In”.  
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
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Setting a disc to protect  
VR  
Finalising discs  
Video VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
To prevent accidental over-recording, editing or  
erasing of recordings, you can protect them using the  
Setting menu.  
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.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],  
Insert a recordable disc before  
finalising.  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Disc Protect OFF ON”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],  
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
then press [ENTER].  
The disc is protected.  
3 Select “Finalise” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Note  
• 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.  
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Finalising will start.  
Finalise  
To cancel the disc protect:  
• Select “Disc Protect ON OFF” at step 3, then  
select “Yes.”  
Yes  
No  
• If you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc  
Protect ON OFF” will appear instead of “OFF →  
ON”.  
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To cancel finalising (DVD-RW only):  
Auto finalise  
Video  
At step 4, press [STOP S], select “Yes,” then  
press [ENTER]. Finalising is cancelled and the  
unit switches to stop mode.  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
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].  
Do you want to cancel ?  
Yes No  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
Finalising  
10%  
3 Select “Recording” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
If  
appears when [STOP S] is pressed, you  
cannot cancel finalising because the finalising has  
already reached at a critical point in its process.  
4 Select “Auto Finalise” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
If “No” is selected and [ENTER] or [RETURN] is  
pressed, finalising is continued.  
Recording  
DVD-RW Recording Format  
Auto Chapter  
Video mode  
10 minutes  
You cannot cancel finalising a DVD-R disc once it  
has started.  
Timer Programming  
Auto Finalise  
5 Finalising is complete.  
Hint  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
Main  
External input Audio  
Stereo  
• Finalising a disc in Video mode automatically  
creates a title menu.  
• You can use the unit to record or edit a disc  
recorded in VR mode even after it is finalised. After  
you finalise a disc recorded in Video mode, you  
cannot edit or record anything else on that disc.  
To reverse the finalisation of the disc, select “Undo  
Finalise” at step 3.  
5 Press [ENTER].  
6 Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Note  
7 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
• If you insert a DVD-RW disc finalised with this unit,  
“Undo Finalise” will appear instead of “Finalise”.  
• DO NOT power off during finalising. This may result  
in a malfunction.  
Note  
• Auto finalise function is not available for discs  
formatted in VR mode.  
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Playing back discs  
.
Disc  
Logo  
Information on playing back  
DVD-Video  
DVDs  
Read the following information before you play back a  
DVD.  
DVD-RW  
(VIDEO/VR mode)  
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-R  
(VIDEO mode)  
DVD+RW*  
DVD+R*  
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.  
CD-DA  
(AUDIO CD)  
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:  
VCD  
(VIDEO CD)  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
2
CD-RW  
(CD-DA FORMAT,  
ALL  
MP3, JPEG files)  
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.  
CD-R  
(CD-DA FORMAT,  
MP3, JPEG files)  
A DVD labelled for a specific region can only be  
played back in the unit with the same region code.  
* 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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7 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.  
To eject the disc, press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to  
open the disc tray, then remove the disc. Press  
[OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the disc tray before  
turning off the unit.  
Basic playback  
Hint for DVD playback  
The contents of a DVD are generally divided into  
titles. Titles are sometimes further subdivided into  
chapters.  
Hint  
• For DVD-R (Video mode) and DVD-RW (Video  
mode) discs that are already finalised, a title list will  
be displayed instead of thumbnails.  
• If you insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode and it  
has a Playlist, the Playlist is displayed.  
Start Rec.  
Stop/Start  
Stop Rec.  
You can resume playback from where you stopped  
playing back the disc (Resume playback).  
See page 37 for details.  
Title 1  
Title 2  
• This unit will automatically switch a compatible  
widescreen TV into widescreen mode when playing  
back the discs recorded in Video mode with this unit.  
To play back 4:3 recordings on a 16:9 TV, please  
select 4:3 mode on your TV.  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2  
Note  
• Some discs may start playback automatically.  
Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R /  
DVD+RW / DVD+R disc  
Playing back a DVD-Video / CD /  
Video CD  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
DVD-V  
CD  
VCD  
1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to turn on  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing back  
a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW /  
DVD+R disc.”  
the unit.  
To play back a DVD, turn on the TV and be sure  
to select the input to which the unit is connected.  
2 Press [PLAY P] to start playback.  
2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to open the  
Playback will start.  
disc tray.  
If you are playing back a DVD-Video or a Video  
CD, a menu may appear.  
See pages 35 - 36 for details.  
3 Place the disc on the disc tray with  
its label facing up. Be sure to align  
the disc with the disc tray guide.  
3 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.  
Playing back an MP3 /JPEG  
MP3  
JPEG  
Disc tray  
guide  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing back  
a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW /  
DVD+R disc.”  
The file list will appear.  
4 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the  
disc tray.  
File List  
5 Press [TOP MENU] to display the title  
disc name  
menu.  
folder name 1  
folder name 2  
folder name 3  
folder name 4  
You can switch between the “Original” and  
“Playlist” in the VR mode using [MENU/LIST].  
1
2
3
4
file name 1  
file name 2  
file name 1  
file name 2  
6 Select the desired title using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
1/2  
Playback will start.  
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].  
Note  
• 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.  
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.  
Playing back discs using the disc menu  
DVD-V  
• Press [STOP S] to return to the first item.  
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.  
Hints for MP3 / JPEG files:  
• Folders are known as Groups, files are known  
as Tracks.  
• Folders are shown with the  
• MP3 files are shown with the  
icon.  
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.  
1 Press [MENU/LIST].  
If the feature is not available,  
the TV screen.  
may appear on  
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.  
• If there are no files in the folder, “No Files” is  
displayed.  
• High resolution or large-size JPEG files take a  
few moments to be displayed.  
• It is not possible to play back progressive  
JPEGs (JPEG files saved in progressive format)  
on this unit.  
[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:  
• It is not possible to play back JPEG files of 2.2  
MB or more.  
Selects the currently highlighted menu option.  
[the Number buttons]:  
Selects a numbered menu option (available on  
certain discs).  
It is recommended that files to be played back in  
this unit are recorded under the following  
specifications:  
3 Press [MENU/LIST] to exit the disc  
menu.  
[MP3]  
• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.  
• Constant Bit Rate: 112 kbps to 320 kbps.  
Note  
• Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information  
accompanying the disc for details.  
[JPEG] Size of picture  
• Upper limit: 6300 x 5100 dots  
• Lower limit: 32 x 32 dots  
• Capacity limit: less than 2.2 MB  
Hint  
• During JPEG playback, press [Cursor P] or  
[Cursor L] to rotate a picture 90 degrees clockwise  
or counterclockwise respectively. (Not available  
when the display menu appears.)  
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Playing back a disc using the title menu  
PBC function for Video CDs  
DVD-V  
VCD  
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.  
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  
1 Press [TOP MENU].  
accompanying the Video CD.  
The title menu will appear.  
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” will appear on the  
screen and display when playing back a Video CD  
with the PBC function.  
If the feature is not available,  
the TV screen.  
may appear on  
2 Select a desired item using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
Hint  
• When playing back Video CDs with the PBC  
function, “Pbc” is displayed instead of the playing  
back time and current track indications on the front  
panel display.  
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.  
Note  
• Some operations cannot be performed unless the  
function is cancelled either automatically or  
intentionally by you.  
[Cursor U / D / L / P] buttons:  
Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.  
• Operations that are not available when the PBC  
function is set to “ON” are indicated by the following  
symbol in this manual:  
[ENTER] button:  
Selects the currently highlighted menu option.  
[the Number buttons]:  
Selects a numbered menu option (available on  
certain discs).  
VCD  
(PBC OFF)  
3 Press [TOP MENU] to exit.  
Note  
Playing back a Video CD using the  
title menu  
[TOP MENU] will not be available for some DVDs.  
• Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information  
accompanying the disc for details.  
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.  
Note  
• While the on-screen display appears, you cannot  
perform steps 2 and 3.  
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Cancelling and Recalling the PBC  
function  
Special playback  
Insert a Video CD.  
Resume playback  
Video  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD+RW  
JPEG  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
VCD MP3  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
DVD+R  
CD  
(PBC OFF)  
2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
You can resume playback from the point where you  
stopped it before.  
3 Select “PBC (Video CD only)” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
1 During playback, press [STOP S].  
The resume message will appear.  
CD Playback Mode  
2 Press [PLAY P].  
Random Play  
Program Play  
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.  
PBC(Video CD only)  
Slide Show  
ON  
5 sec.  
To cancel the resume playback and start playing  
back the disc from the beginning:  
Press [STOP S] twice while playback is stopped.  
Note  
4 Select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D],  
• For Video CDs, if you turn PBC on using the setting  
menu, the resume function is cancelled.  
• For MP3 and JPEG files, playback will resume from  
the beginning of the track at which playback was  
stopped.  
then press [ENTER].  
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
To recall the PBC function, select “ON” in step 4  
above.  
Fast forward / Fast reverse  
Note  
• The default setting of “PBC (Video CD only)” is  
“ON.”  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
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.  
Normal  
speed  
playback  
x40  
x20  
x5  
x1.5  
x20  
x40  
• 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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Hint  
Step by step playback  
Video  
• Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons  
as follows.  
VR  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
Forward (Approx. Speed):  
x1.5:  
x20:  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCD  
x40:  
Reverse (Approx. Speed):  
x5:  
x20:  
x40:  
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.  
Skipping TV commercials during  
playback  
To go backward one frame (or step), press  
[B].  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Press and hold [F] to continue going forward.  
To continue going backward, press and hold  
[B].  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
To enjoy recorded programmes without any  
interruptions, press [ ].  
3 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.  
Note  
1 During playback, press [ ].  
Normal playback will start 30-second advanced  
• Only step by step forward is available when playing  
back Video CDs.  
point from the point at which you press [  
Each time you press [ ], the start point will  
].  
move another 30 seconds forward and playback  
resume automatically.  
Slow forward / Slow reverse playback  
You can press [  
] up to 6 times (180 seconds).  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
Pause  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCD  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD+RW  
JPEG  
DVD-R  
VCD MP3  
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p],  
DVD+R  
CD  
then press [SLOW ] or [SLOW ].  
Each time you press [SLOW  
] or [SLOW  
],  
the approximate speed change as follows. (The  
sound will remain muted.)  
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p].  
Playback will pause with the sound muted.  
2 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.  
Pause  
x
1
/4  
x
1
/8  
x
1
/
1
6
x
1
/
1
6
x
1
/8  
x1  
/2  
For JPEG files, playback will start from the  
beginning of the track.  
To return to normal playback, press [PLAY P].  
Hint  
• 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:  
Note  
• Only slow forward is available when playing back  
Video CDs.  
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Zoom  
Marker Setup  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
JPEG  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
VCD  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCD  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD  
(PBC OFF)  
1 During playback, press [ZOOM].  
You can assign a specific point on a disc to return  
later.  
1
1
0:00:00  
DVD-Video  
1.2  
1.5  
2.0  
1 During playback, press  
[ON SCREEN].  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
Four options are available, x1.0, x1.2, x1.5 and  
x2.0. These are displayed excluding the current  
zoom rate.  
Marker setup menu for DVD-Video mode  
1
1
0:00:00  
DVD-Video  
Hint  
• 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].  
Marker setup menu for Audio CD mode  
1
0:00:00  
Audio CD  
The zoom area is displayed.  
3 Select the desired zoom position  
using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then  
press [ENTER].  
Zoom playback will start.  
3 Select the desired marker number  
using [Cursor U / D]. When the disc  
reaches the desired point, press  
[ENTER].  
Hint  
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].  
The title (track) number and the time are  
displayed.  
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.  
4 To return to the marker later, select  
the desired marker number using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Hint  
To clear a marker, select the marker number you  
wish to clear, then press [CLEAR].  
You can mark up to 6 points.  
Note  
• All markers are erased when you perform the  
following operations.  
- Open the disc tray.  
- Turn off the power.  
- Record on a recordable disc.  
- Change the mode between Original and Playlist.  
(VR mode)  
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Track search  
Search  
MP3  
CD  
VCD  
(PBC OFF)  
JPEG  
Title / Chapter search  
Video  
Using [B / F] buttons  
VR  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
1 During playback, press [F] to skip  
the current track and move to the  
next.  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
Using [B / F] buttons  
The unit moves to the next track one after the  
other.  
1 During playback, press [F] to skip  
the current title or chapter and move  
to the next.  
To go back to the previous track, press [B]  
repeatedly. The unit moves backward one track at  
a time.  
The unit moves to the next title or chapter one  
after the other.  
Using the [ON SCREEN] button  
1 During playback, press  
To go back to the previous title or chapter, press  
[B] repeatedly.  
[ON SCREEN].  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
Using the [ON SCREEN] button  
1 During playback, press  
for the track number is highlighted.  
[ON SCREEN].  
3 Enter the desired track number to  
search for using [Cursor U / D] or  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
for the title number is highlighted.  
Track search will start.  
Searching for a Title:  
Hint  
3 Enter the desired title number to  
search for using [Cursor U / D] or  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
• For Video CDs, you can perform the track search  
function in stop mode without turning PBC off  
manually.  
Title search will start.  
Note  
• During Random playback or Program playback, you  
cannot search the desired track.  
Hint  
Total number of chapters and playback time of the  
selected title are also displayed.  
Direct Search  
Searching for a Chapter:  
CD  
3 Press [Cursor L / P] to highlight the  
You can search the desired track directly.  
number displayed in the right side of  
Using [the Number buttons]  
the  
icon.  
1 During playback, if the display menu  
is not displayed, press [the Number  
buttons] to enter the desired track  
number.  
4 Enter the desired chapter number to  
search for using [Cursor U / D] or  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
Chapter search will start.  
Note  
• During Random playback or Program playback, you  
cannot search the desired track directly.  
Hint  
• The title number and playback time of the selected  
chapter are also displayed.  
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Time search  
Repeat / Random / Program  
playback / Slide Show  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
VCD  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD  
(PBC OFF)  
Repeat playback  
Video  
1 During playback, press  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD+RW  
JPEG  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
VCD MP3  
[ON SCREEN].  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
DVD+R  
CD  
(PBC OFF)  
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.  
.
1 During playback, press  
[ON SCREEN].  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
The Repeat mode menu will appear.  
You can directly access this menu by pressing  
[REPEAT] also.  
Hint  
• For Video CDs, you can perform the time search  
function in stop mode without turning PBC off  
manually.  
3 Select the desired option to repeat  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Note  
The selected repeat playback will start.  
The following operations are available.  
• During Random playback or Program 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, – –:– –:– – / – –:–  
–:– – (or 0:00:00 / 0:00:00) is displayed.  
Title:  
The current title will be played back repeatedly.  
(DVD only)  
Chapter:  
The current chapter will be played back  
repeatedly.  
(DVD only)  
All:  
The current disc will be played back repeatedly.  
(DVD-RW (VR mode), CD, Video CD, MP3 and  
JPEG only)  
A-B:  
The A-B point will be played back repeatedly.  
(DVD, CD and Video CD only)  
When pressing [ENTER] while A-B is highlighted,  
A-B repeat is set.  
• 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)  
Hint  
To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” at step  
3. The repeat setting is also cancelled when you  
stop playback.  
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2 Select “Program Play” using  
Note  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
• You can only set A-B repeat playback within the  
current title (for DVDs) or current track (for Audio  
CDs and Video CDs).  
Program Play  
• 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.  
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CD  
VCD  
(PBC OFF)  
MP3  
JPEG  
3 Select the desired track using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]  
or [Cursor P].  
You can use this function to play back a disc randomly  
instead of in the recorded order.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
4 Press [PLAY P] to start program  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
playback.  
Hint  
2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
The CD Playback Mode menu will appear.  
To erase tracks you selected, press [CLEAR].  
You can make up to 50 track settings.  
To cancel program playback, press [STOP S] twice  
during program playback. “Playmode OFF” appears  
on the screen.  
3 Select “Random Play” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Random playback will start.  
You may also select the desired track using  
[the Number buttons] at step 3.  
• For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting  
will switch to off automatically during program  
playback.  
Hint  
To cancel random playback, press [STOP S] twice  
during random playback. “Playmode OFF” appears  
on the screen.  
Note  
• For Video CDs, if you select random playback with  
the PBC function on, the PBC function will be turned  
off automatically and random playback starts.  
• During programme playback, if you forward the track  
to the end, the playback speed of the next track will  
be normal.  
• During programme playback, you cannot use the  
search function except for the search with  
[B / F].  
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.  
Slide Show  
JPEG  
You can select the display time between 5 seconds  
and 10 seconds.  
Program playback  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random  
CD  
VCD  
(PBC OFF)  
playback.”  
2 Select “Slide Show” using  
You can programme the disc to play back in your  
desired order.  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random  
3 Select the display time using  
playback”.  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Note  
• Large-size JPEG files take a few moments to be  
displayed.  
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Switching subtitles  
VR  
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.  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
Many DVD-Videos have subtitles in one or more  
languages. The languages available are usually  
printed on the disc case. You can switch subtitle  
languages at any time during playback.  
Switching audio soundtrack  
VR  
1 During playback, press  
[ON SCREEN].  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
CD  
VCD  
MP3  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
When playing back a DVD-Videos recorded with two  
or more soundtracks (often in different languages),  
you can switch among them during playback.  
When playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR  
mode, you can switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R)  
or a combination of both (L / R).  
When playing back Audio CDs, Video CDs or MP3  
files, you can switch among the left, the right channel,  
and stereo.  
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.  
Note  
1 During playback, press  
• 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 4-digit language code appears in the subtitle  
menu at step 2, refer to the “Language code” on  
page 63.  
[ON SCREEN].  
Press [AUDIO] during playback, and follow from  
step 3.  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
3 Select a desired audio soundtrack or  
audio channel using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
With a DVD-Video:  
Audio soundtrack will switch.  
Example:  
English Spanish French  
With a DVD-RW in VR mode:  
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 L-ch R-ch  
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.  
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Switching camera angles  
Reducing block noise  
Video  
VR  
DVD-V  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
Some DVD-Videos feature scenes shot from two or  
more angles. The disc case is usually marked with an  
angle icon if the disc has multi-angle scenes.  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCD  
1 During playback, press  
1 During playback, press  
[ON SCREEN].  
[ON SCREEN].  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
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.)  
The Noise Reduction menu will appear.  
2 Select the  
icon using  
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].  
3 Select the desired option using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
The angle will switch each time you 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.  
Hint  
• Even when the  
icon is not displayed, you can  
When playing back discs with a little noise, such as  
DVD-Videos, select “OFF.”  
select the angle if the currently played back title has  
at least two multi-angle scenes.  
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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.  
Editing discs in Video mode  
You can edit the following disc items in Video mode.  
• Deleting titles (See below.)  
• Editing titles (See page 46.)  
• Setting or clearing chapter markers (See page 47.)  
Guide to a title list  
Note  
• After a disc is finalised, editing the disc or recording  
on the disc is not possible (except DVD-RW discs in  
VR mode).  
• A Playlist is not available for DVD-R or DVD-RW  
discs in Video mode.  
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  
• It is not possible to edit a disc recorded in another  
video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.  
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2
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Deleting titles  
Video  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
You can delete titles you do not want to keep.  
In Video mode, recordable disc space of DVD-RW  
disc will increase when the last title on the title list is  
deleted. However, deleting the title will not change  
recordable disc space for DVD-R disc.  
In finalised DVD-R or DVD-RW (in Video mode) discs,  
you cannot select the title list because it cannot be  
edited once finalised.  
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1
2
Original  
Title Delete  
Protect  
1
Note  
• It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
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will appear.  
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2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],  
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6
5
4
then press [ENTER].  
1
2
To select a title recorded on the disc for editing,  
move the cursor to the title and press [ENTER].  
If the title is protected, the Protect icon will  
appear.  
3 Select “Title List” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Disc  
• It is not possible to protect a title on the Playlist.  
Arrow 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.  
Available title editing menu items vary depending  
on the disc and format types.  
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4
Title List  
Format  
Finalise  
5
6
You can edit the title and details as you wish.  
Time status bar of the recording.  
• After editing, playback starts from this point.  
The selected title from the title list thumbnails.  
• The selected title is played back automatically.  
Playback status of the current disc.  
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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.  
3 To enter the title name, refer to  
“Guide to editing title names” on this  
page.  
Title List  
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a
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B
b
2
!
C
c
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@
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5 Select “Title Delete” using  
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Title List  
When you finish entering the title name, press  
[ENTER].  
Title Delete  
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Edit Title Name  
Chapter Mark  
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
The name you edited becomes the title.  
5 Press [SET UP].  
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It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
You cannot select “Chapter Mark” when a DVD-R  
disc is inserted into the unit. For DVD-RW discs in  
Video mode, you cannot select the chapter mark  
of the title which is less than 5 minutes.  
Guide to editing title names  
Step 1: Select the desired character set using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
6 Select “Yes” 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.  
The title is deleted.  
Select  
Title List -  
Title Delete  
ABC  
abc  
123  
@ ! ?  
Press  
Yes  
No  
<space>  
<space>  
0
<space>  
6
! ” # $ % & ’ ( )  
1
+ , - . / : ; < = >  
*
? @ [ ] ^ _ { | }  
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ABC  
DEF  
abc  
def  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
7 Press [SET UP].  
GHI  
ghi  
Writing on the disc starts.  
JKL  
jkl  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
MNO  
PQRS  
TUV  
mno  
pqrs  
tuv  
Editing titles  
Video  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
WXYZ  
wxyz  
You can edit the title names from this menu.  
• Characters set will be changed to the “@!?”  
automatically if you press [1] after you selected the  
“ABC” or “abc” mode.  
The title names you edit will appear on the title list.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Deleting  
titles”.  
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7 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
Note  
then press [ENTER].  
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].  
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Title List Chapter Mark 5 minutes  
Yes  
No  
6
• 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.  
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Setting or clearing chapter markers  
1:00:59  
Chapter markers are added.  
If you select “OFF” at step 6, all the chapter  
markers are erased.  
Video  
DVD-RW  
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.  
8 Press [SET UP].  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
Note  
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.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
• A chapter marker may be delayed depending on the  
recording content.  
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].  
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Title List Chapter Mark  
OFF  
5 minutes  
6
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
60 minutes  
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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.  
Original Editing Original titles  
in VR mode  
Insert a recordable disc before editing.  
Editing original titles Original  
You can perform the following operations on the  
Deleting titles  
Original  
VR  
original titles.  
DVD-RW  
• Deleting titles (See this page.)  
• Protecting titles (See page 49.)  
• Releasing titles from protecting (See page 49.)  
When a title is deleted from an original list in VR  
mode, the available recording time on the disc will  
increase.  
Note  
Editing playlists Playlist  
• It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.  
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.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
• Deleting titles (See page 50.)  
• Deleting parts of titles (Scene Delete) (See page  
50.)  
• Editing titles (See page 51.)  
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• Setting or clearing chapter markers (See page 51.)  
• Setting pictures as thumbnails (See page 52.)  
• Dividing a title (See page 52.)  
3 Select “Original” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
• Combining titles (See page 53.)  
• Adding titles to a Playlist (See page 53.)  
• Deleting a Playlist (See page 53.)  
Disc  
Playlist  
Original  
Format  
Note  
Finalise  
• 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.  
Disc Protect OFF ON  
4 Select the desired title using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
5 Select “Title Delete” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Original  
Title Delete  
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Protect  
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6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
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.  
Note  
• When you delete the original title, the corresponding  
part of the playlist will also be deleted.  
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Protecting titles  
Releasing titles from  
Original  
Original  
VR  
DVD-RW  
protecting  
VR  
To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the  
titles, you can protect them in the original menu.  
DVD-RW  
You can cancel the title protection feature after it is  
applied.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
Original Protecting titles.”  
2 Press [ENTER].  
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
-
Original Protect  
3 Select “Original” using  
ON OFF  
3
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
4 Select the desired title using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
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[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
3 Press [ENTER] again.  
Original  
The key icon will disappear from the title in the  
original list.  
Title Delete  
3
Protect  
4 Press [SET UP].  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
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6 Press [ENTER] again.  
-
Original Protect  
OFF ON  
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Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
To protect a whole disc (DVD-RW VR mode  
only):  
Select “Disc Protect” from the Disc menu, then  
select “Yes.” Refer to “Setting a disc to protect” on  
page 31.  
Hint  
• The protected title is marked with a key icon in the  
original list.  
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Deleting parts of titles  
(Scene Delete)  
VR  
Playlist  
Playlist Editing the Playlist in  
VR mode  
DVD-RW  
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.  
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.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in  
Playlist Deleting titles.”  
Deleting titles  
Playlist  
VR  
DVD-RW  
2 Select “Scene Delete” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
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.  
3 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],  
[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the  
start point, then press [ENTER].  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
-
Playlist Scene Delete  
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”  
will appear.  
Start  
3
End  
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],  
Preview  
Delete  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Playlist” using  
Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],  
[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] again to  
move to the end point, and press  
[ENTER].  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
4 Select the desired title using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
-
Playlist Scene Delete  
5 Select “Title Delete” using  
Start  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
3
End  
Preview  
Delete  
Playlist  
Title Delete  
3
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.  
Scene Delete  
Edit Title Name  
Chapter Mark  
Index Picture  
Title Dividing  
Title Combining  
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4 Select “Delete” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
The title is deleted.  
The part of the title is deleted.  
7 Press [SET UP].  
6 Press [SET UP].  
Writing on the disc starts.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
Note  
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.  
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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.  
Editing titles  
Playlist  
VR  
DVD-RW  
You can edit the title names from this menu.  
The names you edit will appear on the title list.  
Or, use [B / F] to find a chapter  
marker that you wish to delete.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in  
Playlist Deleting titles.”  
4 Select “Add” or “Delete” accordingly  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
2 Select “Edit Title Name” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
-
Playlist Chapter Mark  
3 To enter the title name, refer to  
“Guide to editing title names” on  
page 46.  
Add  
Delete  
3
Chapter  
2/  
2
-
Playlist Edit Title Name  
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You cannot delete the first chapter of a title.  
5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
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Playlist Chapter Mark Add  
When you finish entering the title name, press  
[ENTER].  
Yes  
No  
3
Chapter  
2/  
2
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
The name you edited becomes the title.  
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Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
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.  
Setting or clearing chapter  
Playlist  
markers  
VR  
Deleting a chapter marker:  
If you select “Delete” at step 4, the chapter marker  
you selected is deleted.  
DVD-RW  
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.  
6
Press [SET UP].  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in  
Playlist Deleting titles.”  
2 Select “Chapter Mark” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
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Setting pictures as  
thumbnails  
VR  
Dividing a title  
Playlist  
Playlist  
VR  
DVD-RW  
You can divide a title into two new titles.  
DVD-RW  
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.  
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.  
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  
3 Select “Title Dividing” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
thumbnail, then press [ENTER].  
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Index Picture” using  
The title is divided into two new titles with the  
same title names.  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
The thumbnail you set is reset to the first picture  
of each title.  
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
The picture is set as the thumbnail.  
Playlist  
Title Dividing  
Playlist  
Index Picture  
Yes  
No  
3
Yes  
No  
3
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5 Press [SET UP].  
5 Press [SET UP].  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
Note  
• 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.  
Note  
• If a picture selected as a thumbnail is deleted by  
deleting a part of a title, the default picture is  
selected.  
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3 Select the desired title using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
Combining titles  
Playlist  
VR  
DVD-RW  
You can combine two titles into a single title.  
4 Press [SET UP].  
Writing on the disc starts.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in  
Playlist Deleting titles.”  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
Hint  
2 Select “Title Combining” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
To delete a title from the Playlist, refer to “Deleting  
titles” on page 50.  
To delete the Playlist, refer to “Deleting a Playlist” on  
this page.  
3 Select another title to combine using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
Playlist Deleting a Playlist  
VR  
DVD-RW  
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor L / P],  
then press [ENTER].  
A Playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed.  
The two titles will combine into a single title.  
Playlist  
Playlist  
Title Combining  
2
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in  
Playlist Deleting titles.”  
Add New  
Title  
Delete  
Playlist  
3
2
1
1
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Yes  
No  
2 Select “Delete Playlist” using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
Wait for a moment.  
5 Press [SET UP].  
Playlist  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.  
3
2
1
Note  
• You cannot select the same title twice and combine  
it into a single title.  
Add New  
Title  
• If either one of the two original titles is deleted, the  
combined new title is also deleted.  
Delete  
Playlist  
Adding titles to a Playlist  
Playlist  
VR  
DVD-RW  
3 Select “Yes” using [Cursor L / P],  
then press [ENTER].  
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).  
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.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in  
Playlist Deleting titles.”  
Note  
• 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.  
2 Select “Add New Title” using  
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press  
[ENTER].  
Playlist  
3
2
1
Add New  
Title  
Delete  
Playlist  
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Changing the Setting menu  
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.  
Setting menu  
Menu items  
Default  
Function  
Language setting  
page 55  
Disc Menu Language  
English  
Sets the disc menu language.  
Sets the audio language.  
Sets the subtitle language.  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
FL Dimmer  
Original  
OFF  
Display setting  
page 56  
Auto  
Sets the front display  
brightness.  
Screen Saver  
Digital Out  
10 minutes  
48 kHz  
Sets the idling time before the screen  
saver starts.  
Audio setting  
pages 56-57  
PCM  
Sets whether sound recorded  
at 96 kHz is down sampled to  
48 kHz or not.  
Dolby Digital Stream  
Sets the digital audio output  
signal specification.  
MPEG  
DTS  
PCM  
ON  
ON  
ON  
All  
Sets the digital audio output  
signal specification.  
Sets whether DTS signal is  
output or not.  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
Parental Lock  
Compresses the sound volume  
range.  
Outputs sound during fast  
forward playback.  
Parental setting  
pages 58-59  
Sets the DVD parental control level.  
• Change password  
Video Out  
Sets and changes the password.  
Sets the TV system.  
Output setting  
page 59  
TV System  
PAL  
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.  
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If “Other” is selected, enter the  
appropriate 4-digit code using  
[the Number buttons].  
Language setting  
Refer to the language code table on page 63.  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
Subtitle Language  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Code Input  
4
7
4
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
3 Select “Playback” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
When you finish entering the code,  
press [ENTER].  
4 Select the desired item using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
Hint  
Disc Menu Language (Default: English)  
Set the Disc Menu language.  
You can also change or switch off the subtitles on a  
DVD from the disc menu if it is available.  
• Press [CLEAR] or [Cursor L] to erase numbers  
entered incorrectly.  
Playback  
TV Aspect  
Disc Menu Language  
16:9 Wide  
All  
English  
Other  
Parental Lock  
Disc Menu Language  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Digital Out  
English  
Original  
OFF  
Note  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
Video Out  
ON  
ON  
You can only select the languages supported by the  
inserted disc.  
• The Audio Language setting may not be available  
for some discs.  
Select a setting using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Your setting is activated.  
Audio Language (Default: Original)  
Set the Audio language.  
Playback  
TV Aspect  
Audio Language  
Original  
English  
Other  
16:9 Wide  
All  
Parental Lock  
Disc Menu Language  
English  
Original  
OFF  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Digital Out  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
Video Out  
ON  
ON  
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.  
Playback  
TV Aspect  
Subtitle Language  
16:9 Wide  
All  
OFF  
Parental Lock  
English  
English  
Original  
OFF  
Other  
Disc Menu Language  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Digital Out  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
Video Out  
ON  
ON  
Select a setting using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Your setting is activated.  
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Display setting  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Audio setting  
Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your audio  
equipment.  
This will only affect DVDs playback.  
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 “Display” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
4 Select the desired item using  
3 Select “Playback” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
FL Dimmer (Default: Auto)  
Set the front panel display brightness.  
4 Select the desired item using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Display  
FL Dimmer  
Auto  
Note  
Auto  
FL Dimmer  
Screen Saver  
10 minutes  
Bright  
Dark  
• 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].  
You can choose one from “Auto”, “Bright” and  
“Dark.”  
Playback  
TV Aspect  
Digital Out  
PCM  
48kHz  
Stream  
PCM  
16:9 Wide  
All  
Parental Lock  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG  
Disc Menu Language  
English  
Original  
OFF  
DTS  
ON  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Digital Out  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
Video Out  
ON  
ON  
If “Auto” is selected, the display gets dark when  
the power is off.  
Screen Saver (Default: 10 minutes)  
Select a setting using  
Set the screen saver time delay.  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Proceed with either of the following steps.  
Display  
Screen Saver  
Auto  
FL Dimmer  
OFF  
Screen Saver  
10 minutes  
5 minutes  
PCM sampling (Default: 48kHz)  
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
Digital Out - PCM  
48kHz  
96kHz  
Select a setting using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Your setting is activated.  
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
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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Note  
Settings for DTS (Default: ON)  
When playing back a disc with copyright protection:  
• Even if you select “96kHz,” the sound is down  
sampled to 48 kHz.  
Digital Out - DTS  
ON  
Dolby Digital conversion (Default: Stream)  
OFF  
Digital Out - Dolby Digital  
PCM  
Stream  
Select a setting using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Your setting is activated.  
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.”  
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”.  
Dynamic Range Control (Default: ON)  
Set to “ON” to make the dynamic range narrower.  
Playback  
TV Aspect  
Dynamic Range Control  
16:9 Wide  
All  
ON  
Parental Lock  
OFF  
Disc Menu Language  
English  
Original  
OFF  
Hint  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
When playing back a DVD-RW disc recorded in VR  
mode:  
Digital Out  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
ON  
ON  
• 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.  
Video Out  
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.  
Settings for MPEG (Default: PCM)  
Digital Out - MPEG  
Fast Forward with Audio (Default: ON)  
PCM  
Set to “ON” to output the sound during DVD playback  
at x1.5 fast forward.  
Stream  
Playback  
TV Aspect  
Fast Forward with Audio  
16:9 Wide  
All  
ON  
Parental Lock  
OFF  
Disc Menu Language  
English  
Original  
OFF  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Digital Out  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
ON  
ON  
Select a setting using  
Video Out  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Your setting is activated.  
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.”  
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.  
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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.  
DVD-Videos Parental lock level  
Some DVD-Videos feature a Parental Lock function.  
If the rating of the inserted disc exceeds the level you  
set, playback will stop. You must enter a password  
before the disc will be played back. This feature  
prevents your children from viewing inappropriate  
material.  
A password is not yet set  
Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then enter a new password using  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].  
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Your setting is activated.  
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.  
If you select “No”, proceed to Step 5.  
3 Select “Playback” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
A password is already set  
4 Select “Parental Lock” using  
Enter the current password using  
[the Number buttons].  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Playback  
Parental Lock  
TV Aspect  
16:9 Wide  
Parental Lock  
All  
Disc Menu Language  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Digital Out  
English  
Original  
OFF  
Password Input  
Dynamic Range Control  
Fast Forward with Audio  
Video Out  
ON  
ON  
Note  
Change the password.  
• The parental lock function may not be available on  
some discs.  
Parental Lock  
• 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.  
Change Password?  
Yes  
No  
• 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.  
Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],  
then enter a new password using  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
Parental Lock  
All  
Your setting is activated.  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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.  
Changing Video Out system  
• 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.”  
Setting TV system  
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 “Video Out” using  
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].  
5 Press [ENTER].  
6 Select the desired system setting  
using [Cursor U / D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Video Out - TV System  
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.  
Note  
• 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.  
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Others  
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.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Power  
The power does not turn on.  
• Check the mains cable is connected securely.  
• Check building circuit the breaker (in case of power failure) .  
Picture  
There is no picture.  
• Check signal cables are connected securely.  
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.  
• If the setting menu display appears, press [SET UP] or [RETURN] to turn off  
the display.  
• Check connections to your TV. (See page 15.)  
• Switch the input selector on your TV (to “AV1,” for example) until a picture  
appears on the screen.  
Picture noise appears.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
• If the unit is connected to your TV via a VCR, or if it is connected to a  
combination TV / VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some  
DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem  
even when you connect the unit directly to your TV, try connecting the unit to  
your TV’s S-VIDEO input.  
TV programme picture does not fill  
the screen.  
• Set channels with “Auto Tuning” from the screen menu. (See page 17.)  
• Select the channel of a TV program using [PR +/-].  
TV programme pictures are  
distorted.  
• Adjust the direction of the TV antenna.  
• Adjust the picture (see the TV instruction manual).  
• Place the antenna and the TV farther apart.  
• Separate any bunched antenna cables and the TV.  
TV channel cannot be changed.  
The playback picture is distorted.  
• Switch the TV input.  
• Check if the antenna cable is connected correctly. (See page 15.)  
• Do not bring equipment that may cause electrical interference, such as a  
cellular phone, near the unit.  
The playback picture is distorted  
when playing back 4:3 recordings.  
• Select 4:3 mode on your TV.  
The playback picture or TV  
programme from equipment  
connected through the unit is  
distorted.  
• If a DVD player, VCR or tuner is connected to your TV via the unit, the copy-  
protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality.  
Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your  
TV.  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
• Check if all cables are connected securely.  
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.  
• Check the connections to the amplifier input.  
• Check if the input source setting on the amplifier is correct.  
• Check if the recorder is in Pause mode or in Slow-motion Playback mode.  
• Check if the recorder is in Fast Forward or Fast Reverse mode.  
• If the audio signal is not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL)  
jack, check the Audio setting. (See page 56.)  
Sound is noisy.  
Remote control  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
The remote control does not  
function.  
• Batteries are exhausted.  
• 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.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
Playback  
The unit does not play back the disc. • No disc is inserted.  
• A blank disc is inserted.  
• The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.  
• The disc is not correctly inserted.  
• The unit cannot play back certain discs (such as a CD-ROM). (See page 33.)  
• The region codes on the DVD-Video and the unit are not matched. (See page  
33.)  
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the unit  
turned on for about two hours until the moisture evaporates. (See page 3.)  
• The unit cannot play back the disc if it was recorded on another recorder and  
not finalised. (See page 31.)  
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 37.) 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 DVD-Video features an auto playback function.  
Some functions such as Stop,  
Search, or Slow-motion Playback  
cannot be performed.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of those  
operations. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.  
The language for the sound track  
cannot be changed.  
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD-Video, DVD-R, or DVD-RW  
being played back.  
• The DVD-Video prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.  
• Try changing the language using the DVD-Video menu.  
The subtitle language cannot be  
changed or turned off.  
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD-Video.  
• The DVD-Video prohibits changing the subtitles.  
• Try changing the subtitles using the DVD-Video menu.  
Angles cannot be changed.  
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD-Video being played back.  
• You can change the angle only if the disc contains multi-angle scene. Angles  
can be changed only when the multi-angle scene appears on the screen.  
• The DVD-Video prohibits changing angles.  
• Try changing the angle using the DVD-Video menu.  
Recording / Timer recording / Editing  
The channel cannot be changed  
• Set the TV input to “TV.”  
from the channel you are recording.  
Recording does not start  
immediately after pressing [REC I].  
• An unused DVD-R or DVD-RW was inserted. It takes a while for the unit to  
automatically format a DVD-RW.  
Nothing was recorded even though  
you set the timer setting correctly.  
• There was a power failure during recording.  
• The unit’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more  
than 30 seconds.  
• Reset the clock. (See page 19.)  
• Unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet and plug it in again.  
• The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.  
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has  
priority.  
Recording does not stop  
immediately after you press  
[STOP S].  
• It will take a few seconds for the unit to send data to disc before recording can  
stop.  
Timer recording is not complete or  
did not start from the beginning.  
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has  
priority. (See page 29.)  
• There was not enough disc space.  
Timer recording is not possible.  
• Make sure  
icon appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not, press  
[STANDBY/ON y/I].  
Others  
The unit does not operate correctly.  
• If static electricity or anything else causes the unit to operate abnormally,  
unplug the mains cable and plug it in again.  
The disc tray does not open when  
you press [OPEN/CLOSE O].  
• It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or  
edited a disc.  
• This is because the unit is sending data to the disc.  
“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.  
*If the above remedies do not solve the problem, please call the service centre for help.  
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Error message  
Cause  
Solution  
Disc Error  
• An unplayable disc is inserted in the unit.  
• The disc is upside down.  
• Insert a standard disc shown in “Playable  
discs.” (See page 33.)  
• Insert the disc with the labelled side facing  
up.  
— Please eject the disc. —  
Playback feature may not be  
available on this Disc.  
Region Error  
• Playback is not authorized in the region of  
the DVD-Video that you inserted in the  
unit.  
• Insert a DVD-Video with region codes 2 or  
ALL.  
— Please eject the disc. —  
Playback is not authorized in  
your region.  
Parental Lock On  
The current selected parental  
level prohibits playback.  
• The current selected parental level in the  
setting menu prohibits playback.  
• Check the Parental Lock setting. (See  
page 58.)  
Recording Error  
This programme is not allowed  
to be recorded.  
• The recording function encountered a  
copy prohibited programme.  
• Original source is in NTSC system.  
• You cannot record copy prohibited  
programmes.  
• This unit cannot record an NTSC signal.  
Recording Error  
This programme is not  
recordable in Video mode.  
• You are trying to record a copy-once  
programme onto a DVD-RW disc in Video  
mode.  
• Set “DVD-RW Recording Format” to “VR  
mode.” (See page 22.)  
Recording Error  
Cannot record on this disc.  
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is  
unrecordable, or the disc status does not  
satisfy recording requirements.  
• The disc is dirty.  
• Insert a recordable disc, and ensure the  
disc status satisfies the recording  
requirements. (See page 20.)  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
• Replace the disc.  
• The disc is damaged.  
Recording Error  
This programme is not allowed  
to be recorded on this disc.  
• You are trying to record a copy-once  
programme onto a DVD-RW disc that is  
not compatible with CPRM.  
• Insert a ver. 1.1 or ver. 1.2 DVD-RW disc  
(compatible with CPRM.)  
Recording Error  
This disc is protected and not  
recordable.  
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is  
set as protected in the Disc Setting Menu.  
• Remove the disc protect setting in the Disc  
Setting menu. (See page 31.)  
Recording Error  
Disc is full.  
• You are trying to record onto a disc that  
has no space for recording.  
• Insert a recordable disc with enough  
recording space.  
(No area for new recording)  
• Delete unnecessary titles from an original  
list. (See page 48.)  
Recording Error  
You cannot record more than 99  
titles on one disc.  
• You are trying to record onto a disc on  
which the number of recorded titles has  
reached the maximum (99).  
• Delete unnecessary titles. (See pages 45  
and 48.)  
(The maximum is 99)  
Recording Error  
• You are trying to record onto a disc on  
which the number of recorded chapters  
has reached the maximum (999).  
• This unit cannot delete the chapter  
markers in the original list. To delete  
unnecessary chapter markers, use other  
DVD recorders.  
You cannot record more than  
999 chapters on one disc.  
(The maximum is 999)  
• Delete unnecessary titles from an original  
list. (See page 48.)  
Recording Error  
You cannot record on this disc as  
Control Information is full.  
• This disc has no space to write Control  
Information when recording or deleting  
contents.  
• Delete unnecessary titles. (See pages 45  
and 48.)  
• When editing has been repeatedly  
performed, the control information area  
may become full even though the  
recording area has enough space.  
Recording Error  
You cannot record on this disc as  
Power Calibration Area is full.  
• When recordings are performed  
repeatedly onto an unstable disc, this area  
may become full.  
• Insert a new disc.  
• Every time you insert a disc for recording,  
part of the disc's working area will be used.  
• If you repeat this frequently, it will be used  
up quicker and you may not be able to  
record full 99 titles.  
Recording Error  
This disc is already finalised.  
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is  
already finalised.  
• Release the finalising for the disc. (See  
page 31.)  
*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  
Language  
Code  
4748  
4747  
4752  
6563  
4759  
4764  
5471  
4765  
4771  
4772  
4847  
5167  
4860  
5072  
4854  
4855  
4864  
4853  
5971  
4851  
5759  
4947  
7254  
4961  
5464  
4965  
5047  
6058  
5160  
5161  
5166  
5261  
5256  
5255  
Language  
Code  
5264  
5271  
5358  
5747  
5051  
5158  
5758  
5360  
5367  
5447  
5569  
5455  
5467  
5565  
5560  
5547  
5551  
5557  
5347  
5566  
5647  
5669  
5760  
5765  
5757  
6469  
5771  
6460  
5761  
5767  
5861  
5847  
5868  
5860  
Language  
Code  
5866  
5957  
5953  
5965  
5958  
5966  
5955  
5964  
5961  
5960  
6047  
6051  
6061  
6149  
6164  
6159  
6247  
6265  
5247  
6258  
6266  
6367  
6459  
6461  
6467  
6559  
6553  
6547  
5350  
6564  
6554  
6566  
6660  
6560  
Language  
Code  
6550  
6555  
6565  
6557  
6558  
6561  
5165  
6567  
6569  
6568  
6658  
6653  
6647  
6666  
6651  
6654  
4861  
6655  
6661  
6665  
6664  
6657  
6669  
6757  
6764  
6772  
6855  
6861  
4971  
6961  
7054  
5655  
7161  
7267  
Abkhazian  
French  
Lithuanian  
Sindhi  
Afar  
Frisian  
Macedonian  
Malagasy  
Malay  
Singhalese  
Siswat  
Slovak  
Slovenian  
Somali  
Spanish  
Sundanese  
Swahili  
Swedish  
Tagalog  
Tajik  
Afrikaans  
Albanian  
Amharic  
Arabic  
Galician  
Georgian  
German  
Greek  
Malayalam  
Maltese  
Armenian  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Greenlandic  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Maori  
Marathi  
Moldavian  
Mongolian  
Nauru  
Hebrew  
Hindi  
Basque  
Bengali;Bangla  
Bhutani  
Bihari  
Nepali  
Hungarian  
Icelandic  
Indonesian  
Interlingua  
Interlingue  
Inupiak  
Norwegian  
Occitan  
Tamil  
Tatar  
Oriya  
Telugu  
Thai  
Bislama  
Breton  
(Afan) Oromo  
Panjabi  
Tibetan  
Tigrinya  
Tonga  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Byelorussian  
Cambodian  
Catalan  
Chinese  
Corsican  
Croatian  
Czech  
Pashto; Pushto  
Persian  
Irish  
Italian  
Polish  
Tsonga  
Turkish  
Turkmen  
Twi  
Japanese  
Javanese  
Kannada  
Kashmiri  
Kazakh  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
Romanian  
Russian  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
Kinyarwanda  
Kirghiz  
Samoan  
Uzbek  
Danish  
Sangho  
Vietnamese  
Volapuk  
Welsh  
Dutch  
Kirundi  
Sanskrit  
English  
Korean  
Scots Gaelic  
Serbian  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Faroese  
Fiji  
Kurdish  
Wolof  
Laothian  
Latin  
Serbo-Croatian  
Sesotho  
Xhosa  
Yiddish  
Yoruba  
Zulu  
Latvian; Lettish  
Lingala  
Setswana  
Shona  
Finnish  
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Glossary  
Analogue audio  
DTS  
Region code  
(Digital Theater System)  
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.  
Regions associate discs and  
players with particular areas of the  
DTS is a Multi-channel surround  
sound system, but it is different from world. This unit will only play back  
Dolby Digital. Both formats were  
developed by Digital Theater  
System, Inc.  
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).  
Aspect ratio  
Finalise  
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).  
To make DVDs that have been  
recorded playable in DVD players. It  
is possible to finalise DVD-R / DVD-  
RW discs with this unit.  
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.  
JPEG  
(Joint Photographic Experts  
Group)  
Chapter  
Just as a book is split up into  
several chapters, a title on a DVD  
JPEG is a method of compressing  
still image files. You can copy JPEG  
disc is usually divided into chapters. files on CD-RW / R discs from a  
S-Video output  
See also Title.  
computer and play back the files on  
this unit.  
Video is output as the individual  
signals of colour(C) and  
CM SKIP  
MP3  
luminance(Y), so a higher-quality  
picture will be displayed.  
This unit can skip TV commercials  
during DVD-Video playback. Once  
(MPEG Audio Layer 3)  
[
] is pressed, the start point will  
MP3 is a method of compressing  
files. You can copy MP3 files on CD-  
RW / R discs from a computer and  
Title  
be set forward 30 seconds and  
playback resume automatically.  
(DVD)  
(You can press [  
] up to 6 times.) play back the files on this unit.  
A collection of chapters on a DVD.  
See also chapter.  
CPRM  
PBC (Video CD only)  
(Content Protection for  
Recordable Media)  
(Playback Control)  
(Video CD)  
The contents of a Video CD. When  
playing back a Video CD with the  
PBC function, the title menu will  
appear automatically.  
This function enables you to play  
back interactive software using a  
menu screen. See also Title.  
CPRM is a scrambling copy  
protection system for the protection  
of “copy-once” broadcast  
programmes (e.g. some satellite  
broadcasts).  
PCM  
Track  
(Pulse Code Modulation)  
Audio CDs and Video CDs use  
tracks to divide the contents of a  
disc. The DVD equivalent is called a  
chapter. See also Chapter.  
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  
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 analogue-to-  
digital converter, generating a  
stream of numbers. On playback, a  
digital-to-analogue converter  
generates an analogue signal  
based on these numbers. See also  
Sampling frequency and Analogue  
audio.  
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.  
Dolby Digital  
A system developed by Dolby  
Laboratories that compresses  
digital sound. It works with stereo  
(2ch) or multi-channel audio.  
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Specifications  
General  
System  
DVD-Video, DVD-RW / R, DVD+RW / R, CD-DA, CD-RW / R  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Weight  
220–240 V ± 10%, 50 Hz ± 0.5%  
25 W (standby: 5.0 W)  
2.4 kg  
Dimensions (width x height x depth)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
TV format  
435 x 66 x 244 mm  
5°C to 40°C  
Less than 80% (no condensation)  
PAL - I  
Recording  
Recording format  
Video Recording format (DVD-RW only),  
Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R)  
Recordable discs  
DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable  
Video recording format  
Sampling frequency  
Compression format  
13.5 MHz  
MPEG  
Audio recording format  
Sampling frequency  
Compression format  
48 kHz  
Dolby Digital  
Tuner  
Receivable channels  
IRA-E69  
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  
EMC-Directive:  
Low Voltage Directive:  
CE Marking:  
89 / 336 / EEC  
73 / 23 / EEC  
93 / 68 / EEC  
We declare that the following product:  
DVD Video Recorder, Model DR-M70SEK  
is in compliance with following Regulations.  
EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020: 2002+A1:2003,  
EN61000-3-2: 2000, EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001  
EN60065: 1998  
EN60825-1 Edition 1.2: 2001  
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E6851BD/1VMN21166*****  
0805MNH-FN-FN  
EK  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
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