Q&A

Preparations

Which discs are unplayable?Can I use cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAMs?

See AAbout DiscsB [ P12].

Can I replace the HDD on my own?

No. This unit’s HDD contains software required for operations, and will not function if replaced with a commercially available HDD.

My television is not equipped with video inputs, is there other methods of connection?

Use an RF converter sold separately. For details on connection, refer to the instruction manual of the RF converter.

Setup

The HDD is functioning although the unit is not on.

The HDD functions in the following instances even if the unit is off.

0While receiving programme listing data.

0While HDD is being optimised.

The fan is functioning although the unit is not on.

The fan spins in the following instances even if the unit is off.

0While receiving programme listing data.

0During VPS/PDC recording standby.

0When Setup Menu AL-2 SELECTB = ADECODERB

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Can I watch programmes via the external receiver even though the unit is not on?

Yes, this unit outputs signals from the [L-2 IN/DECODER] terminal to the [L-1 IN/OUT] terminal even if it is off. See AInput/Output SettingB [ P34]

However, this function is not available during programme listing data downloading. In such cases, it is recommended that the external receiver be connected directly to the TV.

Recording

The time of the clock seems to deviate.

See AClock SettingB [ P35].

Can I record simultaneously on the HDD and DVD?

No.

If I record to full capacity on the disc, will the old recordings be erased?

It will not be erased. Recording will stop.

Can I switch the channel while recording is paused?

Yes, on the DVD deck. However, it is not possible to switch to DV input. Switching is not possible during DV input recording.

Cannot activate pause while HDD is recording.

Unable to pause recording on the HDD. If PAUSE is pressed while HDD is recording., it will enter into Live Memory Playback’s pause mode. However, record pause is possible during external input recording. (By pressing REC and PAUSE on the remote control simultaneously.)

Cannot switch between the main and sub audio after recording a bilingual programme onto the DVD-R disc.

DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) recording will be recorded in the sound as set. Setup Menu AVIDEO MODE RECORDING AUDIOB [ P100] N

When recording movies and other bilingual programmes, the use of DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR mode) discs is recommended.

What happens to the chapter (mark) during recording?

 

HDD, DVD-RAM,

DVD-RW/-R

 

DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)

(Video mode)

 

 

 

During

Inserted when switched

Automatically

from monaural or

inserted

recording

bilingual broadcast to

approximately

 

stereo broadcast.

every 5 minutes.

 

 

 

During

Marks will be copied.

Marks will be

dubbing

copied.

 

 

 

 

0Chapters (marks) will not be copied for play list dubbing. Each scene becomes a chapter.

0For dubbings to the DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs, up to 99 marks per title are copied.

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