Features

This recorder can play DVDs or CDs, record on DVD-Rs, DVD- RWs or DVD+RWs, and by using a variety of editing functions, you can enjoy editing recorded programmes and other images.

RecordingDual RW compatible (page 35)

The recorder is compatible with rewritable disc types, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, and the write-once type, DVD-R. These available disc types accommodate a wide range of uses, such as recording programmes and creating personal video libraries. These discs can be played back on a wide variety of other DVD equipment.

DVD-RW DVD-R

DVD+RW

Various recording/timer recording functions (page 35)

In addition to the usual recording functions, such as Timer Recording, VIDEO Plus+, and PDC/VPS, Synchro Rec allows synchronized recording with a set top box or similar device. The recorder also automatically searches for available blank space on the disc after you press the Rec button. No searching is required on your part — a feature possible only with a DVD recorder.

Adjustments for both recording and playback picture (page 46, 61)

The recorder allows you to adjust the picture quality of input sources, such as a VCR, which can then be recorded on a DVD. For instance, if you want to create an archive of your VHS tapes, you can adjust the recording picture quality to compensate for the quality of the tapes. Various picture quality adjustments are also available for DVD-Video software playback.

Automatic naming of programme titles using Teletext* (page 84)

When recording programmes using this recorder, the recorder automatically takes programme label information from the Teletext service and stores it as the title name. If there is no Teletext service or if you want to change the title name, you can enter the title manually. Titles are useful when searching for a title on a disc, or for checking the name of the title currently being played.

* not available in some areas

Playback

Easy playback with the Title List menu (page 54)

The recorder will display all of the titles you recorded on a disc in a list display, called the “Title List.” By selecting a title from the Title List menu, you can easily start playing or editing the disc. Moreover, you can have the recorder show the title’s contents using thumbnail images.

Title List

-RW.VR

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB

Sort

1

AAB

13:00-14:00

AAB

 

 

 

 

Date

Mon 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M)

SP

Number

2

DEF

20:00-21:00

 

 

DEF

Title

Wed 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M)

 

SLP

 

3

AAB

9:00-9:30

AAB

 

 

 

 

 

Thu 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M)

EP

 

4

GHI

20:00-20:30

GHI

 

 

 

 

 

Thu 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M)

SLP

TV Virtual Surround Settings, “TVS” (page 59)

Using only your TV’s stereo speakers, the recorder is capable of reproducing dynamic surround sound from DVD-Video software’s multi-channel audio signals. There are four surround modes to choose from.

Editing a discPlaylist edit (DVD-RW in VR mode only) (page 68)

You can edit not only the recorded original title, but also perform advanced edit functions by creating a Playlist on the same disc. Since a Playlist does not require much disc space, you can create numerous Playlist titles. A Playlist edit can be redone as many times as you like, as the original title remains unchanged.

Chapter Marking function (page 68)

On DVD-RWs in VR mode, you can manually insert chapter marks to divide a title into chapters which will enable you to quickly find specific scenes for playback or editing. For other disc types and recording formats, the recorder automatically creates chapter marks at specified intervals while recording.

Quick Search function (page 53)

The remote has a Jog Stick for the recorder’s main operations. You can search forward or backwards, or play at various speeds by using just your thumb. The feature helps you find scenes easily, which is especially useful for both playback and editing.

Search

Jog Stick

Slow motion

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