IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1)Read these instructions.
2)Keep these instructions.
3)Heed all warnings.
4)Follow all instructions.
5)Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)Clean only with dry cloth.
7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic- ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac- turer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
Getting started
Features
This unit allows recording of high quality video on
∫Exceptional sound and picture quality when
recording
≥Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings.
≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and allows high quality recordings.
∫Fast access to the program you want to watch
(➜page 17) [RAM]
Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.
∫Make your own DVD-Video
≥Finalizing a
≥In addition to
∫Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM
≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB
≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record- ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.
∫Editing your recording [RAM]
≥You can divide programs (➜page 32).
≥Use play lists (➜page 28) to select your favorite scenes and rear- range them to play in any order you like.
∫MP3 disc play (➜page 21)
You can also play MP3 files recorded on
∫Progressive Scan
By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro- gressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality pic- ture rendered by the progressive scan function.
∫The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the
features you can use (➜page 23)
The FUNCTIONS 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.
∫Watch a program while you are recording it
(➜page 22) [RAM]
Chasing play
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record a program while watching one you recorded previously.
Time Slip
You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the time slip button.
≥During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the scene you wish to view.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
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