Features

This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and cassette tape but also offers features for you to record on DVD/cassette tape and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

DVD mode VCR mode

This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW/+RW which is recordable repeatedly and DVD-R/+R which accept the additional recordings until the disc becomes full but not overwritable. Also, this unit allows you to record to the cassette tape.

Up to 12 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs, within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording (OTR):

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD to a cassette tape or copy a cassette tape to a DVD. This function will be possible only if the DVD or a cassette tape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a cassette tape when its erase-protection tab is removed.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel monaural input as left and right channels automatically.

Automatic chapter mark setting:

DVD mode

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before attempting to record.

Automatic title menu making:

The unit creates title menu automatically when finalizing discs.

Automatic playlist making:

The unit creates a playlist automatically after recording VR mode DVD-RW.

Automatic title finalizing:

For video mode DVD-RW/-R and DVD+R recording, you can finalize discs automatically after finishing all timer recordings or at the end of the disc space if you set this in the main menu.

Playback

Theater surround sound in your home:

DVD mode

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter/track or time.

Virtual surround system:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your existing 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files:

You can enjoy MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.

DivX® files can also be recorded on DVD-RW/-R and DVD+RW/+R.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

VCR mode

You can go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the index search/time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For time search function, you can go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

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Editing

Deleting titles:

DVD mode

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Setting or clearing chapter marks:

You can set or clear chapter marks on titles.

Hiding chapters:

To keep others from playing back some chapters without permission, you can hide chapters.

Deleting parts of titles:

You can delete a specific part of a title.

Dividing or combining titles:

You can divide or combine a title.

Editing title names:

You can change the title name you prefer.

Compatibility

DVD mode

Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player: Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+RW/+R are playable on other units without finalization in most cases, it is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the performance.

Others

Progressive scan system

DVD mode

VCR mode

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.