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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.
FeaturesBefore you start
Symbol Description
*Description refers to DVD+RW discs
*Description refers to DVD+R discs
Description refers to Audio CDs
Description refers to Video CDs
Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with
MP3 les
Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with
JPEG les, including Kodak Picture CD les
Description refers to DVD-RW/-R and
CD-RW/-R discs with DivX® les
Description refers to DVD-Video discs
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-RAM discs
Description refers to VHS tapes
Use only cassettes marked VHS ( ).
PAL
* There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.