Features

This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape formats in ease of operation.

ºWatch a program while you are record-

ing it

Chasing play

You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it (➡ page 28).

Simultaneous rec and play

You can record a program while watching one you recorded previ- ously (➡ page 28).

Time Slip

You can jump back 30 seconds to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the Time Slip button (can be set between 1 minute and 360 minutes: ➡ page 29).

ºMaximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

³Using a double-sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a maximum of 12 hours.

³When using a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1 hour recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2 hours with the regular SP mode, 4 hours with the long LP mode, and 6 hours with the extra long EP mode.

³There is also the FR (flexible recording) mode you can use with timer recording to fit recordings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.

ºThe Top Window shows you most of the

features you can use (➡ page 30)

The top window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform.

ºMake your own DVD-Video

³This unit records to DVD-R following the DVD-Video specifications so you can make your own DVD-Video (➡ page 7).

³The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” which allows high quality recordings.

ºExceptional picture and sound quality

when recording

³Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings.

³As well as being able to play DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and video CDs. This means your recorder will be the center of your home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD play.

Getting the most from the versatility of

DVD-RAM and DVD-R

ºFast access to the program you want to

watch (➡ page 56)

Use the direct navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.

ºEdit scenes freely (➡ page 65) [RAM]

Use play lists to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to play in any order you like. Pick out scenes from a music or sports show and create a collection of your favorite scenes, or take the images you have shot with a video camera and edit them into a movie of your own creation.

Symbols used in these operating

instructions

ºTop window

is used to indicate operations you can access from TOP the top window, such as the direct navigator and

play list screen.

º Troubleshooting			started
!? is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.
º Discs you can use			Getting
The features you can use with the different types of discs are
indicated as follows.
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Audio		Video
	CDs	CDs

For your reference

³[DVD-R]indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized (➡ pages 55 and 96) and can still be recorded on.

³DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

Operation

These operating instructions describe operations mainly us- ing the remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation described can also be performed with the main unit.

Displays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual displays depend on the disc and the operations you are performing.

VCR Plusi and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plusi system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and 4,706,121

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are reg-
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istered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.		5
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