Features

 

This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD

 

and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media

 

 

with fast random access. This media also out performs

 

past tape formats in ease of operation.

 

∫ Maximum 52 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive) (➜page 19)

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same functions are available with HDD as with DVD-RAM and edit-

 

This model is installed with a high capacity 40 GB hard disk capable

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of recording a maximum of 52 hours (6 hours continuously). The

∫ DV Automatic Recording (➜ page 31)

 

ing/recording of visual data from hard disk to DVD-RAM/R is easy-

 

to-perform.

 

Simply connect a digital video camera using a single cable and you

 

can organize your DV tapes into play lists on the HDD or DVD-RAM.

 

(You cannot connect a personal computer to the unit.)

 

∫ Auto Renewal Recording (➜ page 36)

 

If you record a program onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every

 

week using timer recording, the unit will record the new program

 

over the old one.

 

∫ Relief Recording (➜ page 35)

 

When timer recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-R, the unit will compare

 

the remaining space on the disc and the time necessary for record-

 

ing. If space is insufficient the unit will record the program to HDD

 

instead (there is no relief recording function the other way, i.e. from

 

HDD to DVD-RAM or DVD-R).

∫Enjoy still pictures (JPEG) (➜pages 25 and 46–49)

≥It is possible to display still pictures (➜ page 9) taken with a digital camera either in a list or one by one.

≥It is possible to save still pictures from a PC card onto DVD-RAM (also onto HDD).

≥You may alter the print settings (DPOF) for still pictures from a PC card.

∫Watch a program while you are recording it

(➜ page 21) [HDD] [RAM]

Chasing play

You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.

Simultaneous rec and play

You can record a program while watching one you recorded previ- ously.

Time Slip

≥You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the time slip button (can be set between 1 minute and 999 minutes with HDD, 1 minute and 360 minutes with DVD-RAM in units of one minute.)

≥During playback, it is possible to jump an amount of time (specified by you) to the scene you wish to view.

Explanatory notes

Symbols used in these operating instructions

∫Troubleshooting

!? is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.

∫Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows.

 

 

[HDD]

[RAM]

[DVD-R]

[DVD-V]

[CD]

[VCD]

 

 

 

Hard Disk

DVD-RAM DVD-R

DVD-Video

Audio CD Video CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For your reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

≥[DVD-R]

indicates

DVD-R that

have not

yet been

finalized

 

 

(➜ page 38). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same

 

 

features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

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≥Functions that can use the PC card (➜ page 9) are indicated by

 

 

[CARD].

 

 

 

 

 

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∫Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).

≥When using a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1 hour recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2 hours with the regular SP mode, 4 hours with the long LP mode, and 6 hours with the extra long EP mode.

≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record- ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc (➜ page 19).

∫Make your own DVD-Video

≥Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an origi-

nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards (➜ page 8).

≥In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This means that this unit has the potential to play a central role in your home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD playback.

∫Exceptional sound and picture quality when

recording

≥Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher quality.

≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and allows high quality recordings.

∫Progressive Scan

By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a progressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality picture rendered by the progressive scan function.

∫Fast access to the program you want to watch

(➜ page 26) [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.

∫Editing your recording [HDD] [RAM]

≥It is possible to divide up a recorded program (➜ page 40).

≥Use play lists (➜ page 27) to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to play in any order you like.

∫The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the

features you can use (➜ page 53)

The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform.

Operation

≥These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the remote control.

≥The explanations herein are given on the basis that the connecting up (➜ pages 11 and 55-59) and settings have already been carried out as prescribed in this manual.

Displays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual displays depend on the disc or card and the operations you are per- forming.

Should the AC power supply cord come loose by accident or for any other reason the power supply is cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the contents of the HDD or disc may be lost.