Features

This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that.

The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is availa- ble for recording once. You can choose either one for your convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/DVD-R, 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 (OTR):

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [RECORD] or [REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached or the disc is full.

Automatic chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before attempting to record.

Automatic title list making:

The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel mon- aural input as left and right channels automatically (the input from the E2 only).

Playback

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experi- ence the theater surround sound from discs with sur- round 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 existing 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back on MP3 files:

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

Editing

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:

You can set / clear chapter marks on titles.

Hiding 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 2 or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put your favorite disc name.

Compatibility

Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player:

Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+R are playable on other units without finalization in most cases, it

is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the performance. For DVD-RW/DVD-R, you need to finalize the recorded discs to play on other DVD players.

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/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible recording format are not playable.

*DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (see page 73).

*DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit.