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Features

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

Recording

The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are recordable only once.

Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

DVD mode VCR mode

Recording up to 8 programmes:

You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.

One-touch timer recording:

You can set your required recording time easily. Every time [DVD/VCR 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 finished.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be available only if the DVD disc and the videotape are not copy protected.

Left channel stereo recording:

The unit can record monaural sound from the Left channel as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and Right channels) automatically. (This function is not available for input source of AV3 jacks on the front panel.)

DVD mode

REC MONITOR:

You can confirm the picture and sound recording quality for the recording speed you have currently set.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setting menu before starting to record.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode): The unit creates title menus automatically when finalising discs.

Automatic Playlist making (VR mode): The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.

Automatic finalising (Video mode):

You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc space if you set this in the Setting menu.

Playback

DVD mode

Theatre surround sound:

When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs recorded with the surround sound system.

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Quick search:

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.

Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode): You can play back titles using either the Original list or a Playlist.

VCR mode

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index or 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 tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD mode

Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):

You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (Playlist only)

Making your own Playlist (VR mode):

While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist. Edit title names

Set thumbnail pictures

Set / clear chapter markers Divide / combine titles Delete parts of titles

Protecting titles (VR mode):

To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the Original list.

Compatibility

DVD mode VCR mode

VPS / PDC:

This system assures that the TV programme you wish to record using timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end even if the actual broadcasting time differs.

SHOWVIEW® system:

You can set timer recording using the SHOWVIEW system by just entering the SHOWVIEW programming number from a TV guide magazine.

DVD mode

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regular DVD player:

Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back in other DVD players.

*DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW / R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives and other DVD playback devices available that cannot play back DVD-RW / R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.