Getting started
Precautions
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
∫Precautions for installation
≥The unit should not be installed or operated near large magnets or electromagnetic devices. Such devices can damage
≥Do not place any heavy objects atop the unit, and do not install it in a confined space. Please allow for adequate air circulation.
≥The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed to operate in the horizontal position.
∫Important
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of
∫For your safety
Do not remove outer cover.
Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may seriously damage it.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
∫Conserve the environment
See “Power Save” of page 43.
∫Cautions before you operate this unit
Avoid:
≥Humidity and dust.
≥Extreme heat such as direct sunlight. ≥Magnets or electromagnetic objects. ≥Touching internal parts of the unit.
≥Water or some other liquid.
≥Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during lightning storms.)
≥Anything heavy on the unit.
≥Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.
≥Using a cell phone near the unit because it may cause noise affecting the picture and sound.
Do:
≥Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth.
≥Install the unit in a horizontal position.
≥Keep the unit, TV and other equipment switched off until all connections are finished.
About descriptions in these operating instructions
≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as (l ±±).
≥The explanations concerning discs are indicated by [DVD], and those concerning video are indicated by [VHS].
Useful features
You can enjoy both DVD and VHS with the unit.
This DVD Recorder can record images and sounds in high quality to rapid random access capable DVD media. This has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.
ªDVD
Progressive output (l 15, 18)
If you connect the unit with a progressive
Finalize (l 29)
This function enables you to play recorded
Instant play (l 31)
There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator guides you to the beginning of a previously recorded video immediately.
Quick view (l 19)
This function allows you to watch news, information and other programmes in a short time.
Chasing play (l 25)
There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its beginning.
Instant recording (l 23)
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins recording right away.
Simultaneous recording and play (l 25)
With this function, you can play a previously recorded video programme while recording another programme.
Time slip (l 20, 25)
This function enables you to jump to the scene you specify during play and also while recording.
ªCommon
One touch transfer (dub) (l 57, 60)
This function can copy video from VHS to DVD and vice versa.
Parallel recording with twin tuner
The twin tuner lets you record two TV programmes simultaneously— one onto a DVD disc and the other onto a tape.
Getting started
∫Notes on these instructions
≥Company names, product names and all other names in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.
≥These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the remote control.
≥The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen.
∫Displays
The displays shown in these instructions are examples. Actual displays depend on discs.
≥In certain circumstances, icons will be displayed in grey and will not respond if clicked on. This means that the function represented by the icon is disabled.
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