Chapter 1
Before you start
Features
Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings using
Playback function
•A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound
•Playback the scene you want to see immediately
As DVDÕs do not require rewinding like video tapes, you can get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. A variety of search functions allow you to find the scene you wish to watch.
• Title menu VR mode Video mode
As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu, you can find the title you want to play back quickly.
¥The title list appears on finalized
• MP3/WMA/JPEG playback CD
MP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you can display JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them as a slide show.
•Progressive scan
This unit supports the progressive scanning system. If your TV is equipped with component video input jacks which support the progressive video input, you can enjoy high quality picture.
Recording function
• | Timer recording VR mode Video mode | VCR |
You can program the recorder to record up to 8 programs, up to a month in advance, using the
VCR Plus+¨ system*1 for easy programming if you want. As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.
*1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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•One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
VR mode Video mode | VCR |
The
Edit function
•Editing recorded material without changing the
original titles VR mode
You can create a playlist based on the original titles. The playlist wonÕt affect the original titles. If you erase the playlist, the original titles remain. It is recommended to create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles from being erased accidentally.
• Chapter mark VR mode
You can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) the original title. This function is useful when searching for the scene you wish to watch that you have marked with the Chapter mark function.
• Erasing scenes VR mode
You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created playlist or the original titles.
• | Combining titles VR mode |
You can combine several original titles or playlists to a separate playlist.
Dubbing function
•Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a tape
VR mode Video mode | VCR |
With just this one unit, you can dub however you like, from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.
¥Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting to copy a Òcopy guardedÓ video tape or disc.
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