“Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

•Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

•Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound. “AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this function delays the audio for synchronization with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger numbers indicate a longer audio delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0 ms (default).

* Sampling frequency of audio source. This function only adjusts the output signals from the LINE 1 – TV, LINE 3/DECODER, or LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R).

3 Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER.

bNote

There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter depending on the disc or playback environment.

Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)

You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV.

1 While viewing a TV broadcast with this recorder, press X.

The picture pauses. You can pause the picture for up to three hours.

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2 Press X or H again to resume watching the programme.

bNotes

•Paused titles are not saved to the HDD.

•This function is cancelled when:

–x (stop) is pressed.

–PROG +/– is pressed.

–DVD is pressed.

–Z (open/close) is pressed.

–TITLE LIST is pressed.

–INPUT SELECT is pressed.

–the recorder is turned off.

–a timer recording or Synchro Recording is started.

–the PDC/VPS function is “On” and channel scan is started.

–DV dubbing or regular dubbing is started.

•It may take a few seconds to resume playback of the paused programme.

•Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback)

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“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

Press TOOLS while recording to select “Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the beginning of the programme you are recording.

When you fast forward to the point that you are recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal playback.

bNotes

•For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording:

–on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.

–in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

•The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording.

•Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more after recording starts.

•Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

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