VCR mode
DVD mode

Before you start

Features

This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

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Recording

DVD mode VCR mode

 

This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for one-time recording only. Also, this unit allows you to record to the videotape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

Recording up to 8 programs:

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can easily set recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC/OTR] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The unit will automatically turn off when it reached to the recording time you set.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or a videotape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is removed.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the Left channel monaural sound as Left and Right channel sound automatically.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

You can mark each title of recording with chapter markers as you set in the Setup menu before recording.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):

The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc.

Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):

A Playlist will be prepared from an Original title, so that you can edit titles on a Playlist as you prefer. An Original title is kept as it is.

Automatic finalizing (Video mode):

The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space.

Playback

 

DVD mode

Theater quality sound at your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder

Editing

DVD mode

 

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Making your own Playlist (VR mode):

With the original remains as it is, you can edit titles on Various playlist as you prefer.

Putting names on titles. Setting pictures for thumbnails. Setting/clearing chapter markers. Dividing / Combining titles.

Deleting parts of titles, etc.

Protecting titles (VR mode):

You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing, with protect function.

Compatibility

DVD mode

 

Playback of discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode):

Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*. You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play them back on 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 or other DVD playback devices that do not play back DVD-RW/R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

Others

Progressive Scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and higher resolution images than the traditional scanning system does.

Symbol in this Owner’s Manual

The availability of many functions of this unit depends on the disc type or the recording mode.

To specify disc type or recording mode for each function, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each function.

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which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theater-quality sound environment.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using title, chapter or time search functions.

Start Playback from Original and Playlist (VR mode):

You can play back titles from either an Original title or Playlist.

Virtual Surround System:

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

Playing back on MP3 / WMA disc:

You can enjoy MP3 / WMA files which are recorded on CD-RW/R.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index search/Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

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DVD-V

Video

DVD-RW

VR

DVD-RW

DVD-R

CD

MP3

WMA

VCR

First: DVD

(Press:)

First: VCR

(Press:)

Description

Available to DVD-Video discs

Available to DVD-RW in Video mode

Available to DVD-RW in VR mode

Available to DVD-R discs

Available to Audio CDs

Available to CD-RW/R discs with MP3 files

Available to CD-RW/R discs with WMA files

Available to VHS tapes

Use only tapes marked with this unit.

Indicates that you need to select the DVD mode by pressing [DVD] on the remote control before proceeding next step.

Indicates that you need to select the VCR mode by pressing [VCR] on the remote control before proceeding next step.

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