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Introduction

Overview of Functions

Video and audio signals from this DVD recorder’s input terminals can be recorded to DVD-R/DVD-RW (video mode
only) or DVD+R/DVD+RW (compliance with video mode). (XPage28)
The types of signals that can be used are as follows.
Video: Composite video, YC separate, or DV signals (including audio)
Audio: Analog audio or DV signals (including video)
Playback images that were recorded to an unfinalized DVD by the DVD recorder can be captured and recorded to an
identical DVD as JPEG files. (XPage43)
Video from the DVD recorder’s input terminals can be captured and recorded to a CD-R/RW as JPEG files.
(XPage44)
A wide range of recording methods are supported. The appropriate method is to be selected in accordance with the
intended mode of use.
•The REC, PAUSE, and STOP buttons on the front panel can be used for standard operations. (XPage39)
•Recording can be operated via the external switch that is connected to the foot switch terminal. (XPage40)
The title and chapter menus can be created either automatically or manually. (XPage47)
Five different patterns have been provided as display styles for the title and chapter menus. Each of these patterns is character-
ized by different thumbnail characteristics (i.e., number, position, and size) and background images displayed on the title and
chapter menu screens.
When a display style is selected during the recording of content to a DVD, this DVD recorder will automatically create the title
and chapter menus in accordance with this style.
The DVD MENU screen can be used to modify the thumbnail and background display characteristics of each of the display
styles.
In addition, the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen and the CHAPTER MENU EDIT screen can be used to modify the display style and
thumbnail images for chapter menus, and also to input chapter names and comments. The input of names or comments is car-
ried out using a keyboard connected to one o f the recorder’s USB terminals.
The TITLE MENU EDIT screen can be used to modify the display style for the title menu and to enter title names.
This DVD recorder can be used to play discs that it has created. (XPage57)
•Once a disc has been finalized, it can also be played on other DVD players.