VCR mode

Before you start

Features

This unit not only plays DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

Before you

Recording

DVD mode

 

VCR mode

This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is available for recording once. You can choose either one for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/R discs, these discs will automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode.

Up to 8 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, with in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [RECORD], [DVD REC] or [VCR REC] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours for DVD, and 8 hours for VCR. The unit will automatically turn off when the recording time you set is reached.

You can set/clear chapter marks on titles.

Hiding unwanted chapters:

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

Setting pictures for thumbnails:

You can change pictures for thumbnails.

Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):

You can divide a title into two or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put your favorite disc name.

Compatibility

DVD mode

Available for playing discs on a regular DVD player:

Recorded discs can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD- Video playback. You will need to finalize the discs recorded on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs to play in other DVD players.

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Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a vid- eotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or a videotape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is removed.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the Left channel mon- aural input as Left and Right channels automatically.

DVD mode

Automatic Chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set in the Setup menu before attempting to record.

Automatic Title list making:

The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.

Automatic finalizing (DVD+R, DVD-RW/R only):

The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space.

Play

DVD mode

Theater surround sound in your home:

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

Quick search for what you want to watch:

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

Virtual Surround System:

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

Playing back on MP3/WMA disc:

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

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index search/Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. For Time search function, you can go to

a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD mode

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Putting names on titles:

You can put your favorite names on titles.

Setting / Clearing chapter marks:

Others

Progressive Scan system

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

Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual

To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. *DVD-RW (VR mode) disc is not played in this unit.

Symbol

Description

 

DVD-V

Refers to DVD-Video discs

DVD+RW

Refers to DVD+RW discs

DVD+R

Refers to DVD+R discs

DL

Refers to DVD+R DL discs

DVD+R

+VR

Refers to DVD-RW discs recorded

DVD-RW

with DVD+VR mode

+VR

Refers to DVD-R discs recorded

DVD-R

with DVD+VR mode

Video

Refers to DVD-RW discs

DVD-RW

(Video mode, Finalized)

Video

Refers to DVD-R discs

DVD-R

(Video mode, Finalized)

CD

Refers to Audio CDs

 

 

WMA

Refers to CD-R/RW discs with WMA

files

 

MP3

Refers to CD-RW/R discs with MP3

files

 

Video CD

Refers to Video CDs

 

Refers to VHS tapes

VCR

Use only

tapes marked with

 

this unit.

 

Indicates that you need to select the DVD

First: DVD mode by pressing [DVD ] on the remote

(Press:)

control before proceeding next step.

First:

 

Indicates that you need to select the VCR

VCR

mode by pressing [VCR ] on the remote

(Press:)

 

 

control before proceeding next step.

 

 

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