Before you start

Features

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.

Recording up to 8 programmes: VCR MODE DVD MODE

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 end time easily. Every time [VCR REC/OTR I] or [DVD REC/OTR I] is pressed during basic recording, the recording end 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.)

Automatic Chapter marks setting:DVD MODE

Chapter marks will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setup 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 Setup 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.

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.

Virtual Surround System:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back on DivX® file:

The unit performs a DivX® file purchased through the official site of DivX® Video which is called DivX® Video-On-Demand (VOD) services, and recorded it on the DVD-RW/-R or CD-RW/-R.

Playing back on MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files:

You can enjoy MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.

Quick search for what you want to watch: VCR MODE

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

Delete titles:

If the title is no longer you need, you can delete it from the disc. This is a useful method if you want to increase the capacity of DVD-RW discs.

Editing title names:

You can change the title name you prefer.

Add or delete chapter marks (DVD-RW only):

You can easily add chapter marks for easy editing.

Choose the picture for thumbnails (VR mode only): You can select a picture for thumbnail at a point you like.

A scene delete from a title (VR mode only):

If the title has many commercials or the part you don't want, you can erase them from the title.

Making your own Playlist (VR mode, Playlist only):

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

Divide title / Combine titles / Add titles / Erase all titles

Protecting titles (VR mode, Original only):

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

Compatibility

DVD MODE

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regu- lar 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.

Official DivX® Certified product

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 ) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

Symbols used in this Operation Manual

To show what recording mode or media type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.

Symbol Description

Description refers to VHS tapes

Use only cassettes marked VHS ( PAL ).

Description refers to DVD-RW in Video mode

Description refers to DVD-RW in VR mode

Description refers to DVD-R in Video mode

Description refers to DVD-Video discs

*Description refers to DVD+RW discs

*Description refers to DVD+R discs

Description refers to DVD-RAM discs

Description refers to Audio CDs

Description refers to Video CDs

Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with MP3 files

Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with JPEG files, including Kodak Picture CD files

Description refers to DVD-RW/-R and CD-RW/-R discs with DivX® files

* There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.

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