Features

This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that.

The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW/+RW which are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which accept the additional recordings until the disc becomes full but not overwritable. You can choose either one for your convenience.

Up to 12 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs, with in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording (OTR):

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The record- ing automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached.

DV dubbing:

This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to DVD.

Automatic chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before attempting to record.

Automatic title menu making:

The unit creates title menu automatically when finalizing discs.

Automatic playlist making (VR mode DVD-RW):

The unit creates a playlist automatically after recording.

Automatic title finalizing (Video mode DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R):

You can finalize discs automatically after finishing all timer recordings or at the end of the disc space if you set this in the main menu.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel monaural input as left and right channels automatically (the input from the L2 jacks only).

Playback

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

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/track or time.

Virtual surround system:

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

Dividing or combining titles:

You can divide or combine a title.

Editing title names:

You can change the title name you prefer.

Compatibility

Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player: Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+RW/+R are playable on other units without finalization in most cases, it is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the performance.

Others

Progressive scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when connecting this unit to a display device with an HDMI-compatible port.

Line through output

When an external device, such as cable/satellite box is connected to L1(Rear) jacks of this unit, the signal from the external device can be output even when the power of the unit is off.

Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual

To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.

*DVD-R recorded in VR format or non compatible recording format are not playable.