Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO OWNER’S MANUAL Playback D-R1SU Recording DVD VIDEO RECORDER Editing 3 ABLE BOX ONTROL Library OPERATIONS Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.
Introduction Table of Contents Locating by entering the number .................... 66 Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Index to Parts and Controls ............................. Front panel and top panel ...................................... Rear Panel ...........................................................
Introduction Library 112 112 113 113 114 Recording Using Library data ........................................... Basic operation of the Library system .................. Checking remaining space on discs ..................... Searching for a disc ............................................ Maintenance of Library data ................................ Function Setup 118 122 125 127 128 129 131 Playback Customizing the Function Settings ............... DVD Player Settings ..............................
Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.
Introduction About this product Introduction Digital AV equipment Recording This recorder is operated by sophisticated software and is different from other conventional AV equipment. Within the recorder, a DVD-RAM/R/RW drive is installed. The hardware and software work by way of an operating system (OS), which requires some time to start up after turning on the power. Also, some commands, such as erasing recorded contents may take time to execute.
Introduction Compatible discs There are many types and formats in discs. Confirm the compatibility of selected disc to insure proper performance. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as below. In such a case please contact the sales agency of the disc. For recording / playback Disc Mark Specification Single sided 4.
Introduction Disc Mark DVD video disc • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) • Region number 1 or ALL • Color system: NTSC The region number of this DVD recorder is 1. If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1 or ALL , disc playback will not be allowed by the recorder. DVD-RW • 12cm (43/4 in.
Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it using the disc-format function of the recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity.
On DVD-R discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Mark Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) 2 Recording conditions Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. Even if the disc is labeled as CPRM compatible, this recorder can only be used to record copy-free material. Panasonic LM-RF120 (4.7GB/120 min.).
Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) Structure of disc contents On handling discs Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. Do not touch the playback side of the disc. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
Introduction Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category. This will help you choose discs. DVD-R disc Suitable for repeat use of the disc, and data storage for video library. Copy once contents can be recorded using a compatible disc. Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly.
Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel and top panel 1 ON/STANDBY 2 3 4 TIMESLIP INPUT SELECT CHANNEL 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ON/STANDBY ON/ST ANDBY TIMESLIP INPUT SELECT CHANNEL 13 DV 14 INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L 15 20 R 16 17 1 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode. 2 TIMESLIP button page 63, 64 Selects the time slip mode.
Introduction Recording Playback Editing á Media indicator É TIMESLIP indicator à Disc tray page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. Lights up in the time slip mode. page 12 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Ö DV input connector page 110 Use this when recording from a digital video device such as a digital video camera. Ü INPUT 2 jacks page 20 Loads a disc into the disc drive. â Front panel display page 18 ä Operational status indicator Indicates the operational status of the recorder.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 VHF/UHF COMPONENT OUTPUT Y PB PR RF IN (FROM ANT.
Introduction Recording Playback Editing Ä DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/COAXIAL jack page 21, 22, 23 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with a coaxial digital audio input jack.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote control MENU button*1 page 20, 21 OPEN/CLOSE button ON/STANDBY button page 62 TOP MENU button page 72 ANGLE button SUBTITLE button page 73 TIMESLIP button page 63, 64 OPEN/CLOSE page 20, 21 RETURN button*2 TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL buttons page 20, 33 CHANNEL AUDIO button page 75 TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP INSTANT SKIP button REC MENU REC MENU button page 40 LIBRARY SL
Introduction Under the lid page 34 page 47 VCR Plus+ EXTEND button Recording REC MODE button VCR Plus+ button EXTEND REC MODE page 44, 46 TV CODE T.SEARCH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 Playback 1 page 44 TV CODE button in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” CLEAR Number buttons page 48, 69 DELETE SETUP SETUP button page 120 T.SEARCH button CLEAR button DELETE button page 69 page 69 page 50 Editing To open the lid, pull up the upper side.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P 16 15 14 13 1 PBC indicator page Illuminates when PBC function is “On” ( 126) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 2 Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. 3 Angle icon page 72 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 4 TRK (Track) indicator Illuminates when a track number is displayed.
Introduction Dimming the display Recording Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/ dimmed/off). Switching the display Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast. Å Analog output level indicator Displays the current time, elapsed time, remaining time, starting time of programmed recording, chapter number or message, etc. Ñ Picture quality mode indicator page 135 The current picture quality mode lights up.
Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder. Check disc compatibility beforehand ( and use a proper playable disc. Turning the power on (This owner’s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.
Others Note • Turning the power off also unlocks the disc tray. Function setup The “Unloading” icon appears at the top right corner of the screen, and the ON/STANDBY indicator turns red, then the power turns off. You can lock the disc tray. Press and hold on the front panel or PAUSE on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds. To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than about 3 seconds.
Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) If a message appears The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI (Graphical User Interface) applications to assist your operation of most functions such as customizing of setting, playback or recording. Refer to the operation guide on the bottom on each GUI. This will indicate proper button selection for desired action. The recorder will display messages related to operational status.
Status display To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode. Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder. Opening a Quick Menu Introduction Quick Menu operation Status display Recording e.g. 1) Press the QUICK MENU button. The following menu (“Quick Menu”) appears.
Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons System software update service These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing.
Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual. DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc DVD-R : DVD-R disc VCD : VIDEO CD Recording CD : Audio CD Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc Before recording Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted.
Recording Before recording Please be sure to read this critical background information prior to making a recording. Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc whenever you want, without selecting an available tape and confirming a point to start a recording from. Further, if you use DVD-RAM discs, you can collect necessary scenes and store them in it to make your own video library.
Library Programmed recording and operational status The recorder gives priority to programmed recordings in every operating mode. Even if the recorder is playing, recording or editing, or even in standby mode, at a starting time of a programmed recording the recorder will make itself ready or stop those operations and start the recording. Editing Note • You can also check the capacity of the disc by selecting “Disc Budget Calculation” from the Quick Menu on the REC MENU ( page 45).
Recording Before recording (Continued) Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary. A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The recorder may display a message to request you to do so.) e.g. Quick Menu e.g. When you use a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time.
1) During stop, press the SETUP button. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Management Settings” then press the ENTER button. Recording DVD Format Management Settings Entire disc contents excluding library data will be erased if disc is formatted. Proceed? Start Genre Setting Eco. Mode DVD-RAM Physical Format Software Version DVD Drive Software Cancel Introduction 4) Press the / buttons to select “Start,” then press the ENTER button.
Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters Indicates the end of the first line on the CONTENT MENU. e.g. CONTENT Title Information MENU Cursor An entered character will appear here. Indicates the limit of characters displayable on the CONTENT MENU. Chapter 003 The character being selected appears. Language English Spanish French Germany Italian etc...
Introduction Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters Recording • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “Clear All” by pressing the / / / buttons, then press the ENTER button. Alternatively, open the lid of the remote control and press the CLEAR button.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording a TV program To record a TV program currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation • Load a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc into the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the program. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected. • If you record on a DVD-R or a DVD-RW disc, set “DVD Video Compatibility” ( DVD-R/RW recording, “Off” setting is regarded as “SAP.
DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO e.g. To select channel 6. CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE Press the number buttons to select a channel to record. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU 0 0 0 1 2 CONTENT MENU / ) are also available. Playback The CHANNEL buttons ( SK IP OW SL 6 To select channel 12. (Press in series.
Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP V-REMOTE REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK OW 6 Press ENTER. The menu disappears. IP SL LIBRARY (Continued) ENTER E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER US T PAUSE REC STOP RE TU PI C PLAY QUICK MENU 7 Press REC. Recording starts. REC Selecting the recording mode Before recording, you can select the setting of picture and sound quality. During stop mode, press the REC MODE button.
Press the STOP button. During recording, press the PAUSE button. To resume recording, press it again. Note • Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. To play a title recorded on a DVD-RAM disc while recording another on it (Recorded Title Play) DVD-RAM During recording, you can play a title recorded on the same disc. 1) During recording, press the PAUSE button. Recording pauses. 1) While recording on a DVD-RAM disc, press the CONTENT MENU button.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording an external source You can record programs from connected equipment on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. A: Using the input jacks on the rear of the recorder Connect according to A or B. • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack. INPUT1 (L-1) Video cable Audio cable To video output To audio jack output jack White Red Yellow INPUT3 (L-3) Rear of the recorder External equipment VHF/UHF COMPONENT OUTPUT Y PB PR RF IN (FROM ANT.
DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L-1,” “L-2,” or “L-3” appears on the front panel display. Recording TOP MENU Introduction 1 OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. TIMESLIP V-REMOTE REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU L-1: To record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT 1 jacks on the rear panel. L-2: To record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT 2 jacks on the front panel.
Recording Recording an external source (Continued) Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad condition may produce noises in playback. These noises may be detected as copy protection signals, resulting in stop of recording on this recorder. Play a source in usual mode.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Programing a recording (REC MENU) 1 TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop, press REC MENU. The REC MENU appears. CHANNEL REC MENU TIMESLIP V-REMOTE SK IP SL 21:00 7/8 (Tu) Timer Programing 1/ 1 Exec CH Date Start End Media Mode Rate Audio Disc MENU ––– –––––– –– : –– –– : –– DVD SP 4.6 D/M1 Playback CONTENT MENU OW 2 Press ENTER. “CH” is ready for setting.
Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Notes • The disc tray does not close automatically, even when the recording start time comes. Set the recorder loaded an available DVD-RAM/R/RW disc beforehand. • When there are little time before a programmed recording starts, you may not be able to start another recording. • DVD-RAM disc playback pauses when a programmed recording starts. • Confirm the “DVD Video Compatibility” setting.
Introduction Suggestions for the picture quality setting Playback Setting the details for every timer program Recording • For normal recording or when you cannot decide which mode to choose. Select “SP.” • When you do not have to preserve the recorded content longer. Select “LP.” Inferior to “SP” in picture quality, but it can record longer. • To record a high picture quality Select “Manual” to set a desired bit rate.
Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) High Rate Save Use this feature when you want to save space while using the best picture quality rate for recording. You can normally use 9.2 Mbps for recording and reduce the rate temporarily for the portion where the high rate is not required if the picture is fairly constant. Off : This feature is disabled and the normal recording is performed. On : This feature is enabled.
If a prior TV program extends beyond its scheduled time and into one that you programmed, you can shift the programmed start and end time of the recording. 21:00 21:54 1) Press the REC MENU button. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press the / buttons to select a timer program you want to delete. 3) Press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. Time Shift 20 minutes extend 21:20 Deleting a timer program Recording e.g.
Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Remaining volume 1) Press the REC MENU button. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press the / buttons to select “Disc Budget Calculation” then press the ENTER button. The Disc Budget Calculation menu appears. 4) Press the / buttons to select a timer program, then press the ENTER button or press the ADJUST button.
Introduction Delaying the end time of a programmed recording while executing it Recording While executing a programmed recording, open the lid of the remote control and press the EXTEND button. The first press displays the programmed end time (in the front panel display). Each time you press the button, it is delayed 10 minutes, up to 60 minutes. Playback Notes • Pressing a button except EXTEND in the above procedure will set the currently selected delay.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R VCR Plus+ Recording You can program a recording simply by entering the corresponding PlusCode® numbers. Preparation • Make sure that “Time & Date Setting”, “TV/CATV”, “Channel Setting” and “Guide Channel Setting” are set correctly page 28, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). ( • Load a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc in the recorder. – Load a disc which has space available to record the program. – Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected.
TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Select an item by pressing / , then press ADJUST ( / ) to set the item, if necessary. For details about items, see CHANNEL INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU FR AM SL IP CH E SE AM AR FR DJ US US T Press ENTER.
Recording Others The disc on which you write the reservation data is called “Reservation Disc.” A Reservation Disc may contain only one reservation. To delete the information of a Reservation Disc If you lose a Reservation Disc, delete the information of the Reservation Disc. Press the QUICK MENU button to select the program of which data you want to delete, and press the QUICK MENU button. Select “Program Record Unlock” and then “Cancel Selecting List.
DVD-RAM DVD-RW Introduction To delete recorded content To protect recorded content DVD-RAM DVD-R ENTER / / / You can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original). Recording Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded page 53) to contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( select a title.
Recording Others (Continued) Technical Information About recording time The recording time of a typical VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) is determined by the length of a video tape and recording speed (SP, LP, etc.). Video tapes with various recording times are available in the market. On the other hand, the recording time of a DVD-RAM/ R/RW depends on the bit rate (Mbps: amount of data transmitted per second), which can be varied in MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group2) compression technology.
Playback Play your favorite contents.
Playback Information on playback The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedure to play the disc.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The following CONTENT MENU (Title List) appears. CHANNEL CONTENT MENU e.g.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) To stop playback Press the STOP button. STOP To pause playback (still playback) Notes • Depending on the status or the contents, playback may not start from the location last stopped, but instead another location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or title. • Depending on the disc, there may be a slight difference between the location the recorder memorized and the actual location where playback starts. Press the PAUSE button.
1) After step 1 on page 53, press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. You can play all original titles in a DVD-RAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on the CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one video tape. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Special Playback Mode”, then press the ENTER button. 1) During stop, press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press the / buttons to select “Intro Scan”, then press the ENTER button.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a selected title 1) At step 2 on page 53, select a title (chapter) then press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Title Information”, then press the ENTER button. Detailed information of a selected title (chapter) appears. CONTENT Title Information MENU Title 006 3 CH 2003 7/11(Fr) 10 : 00 Media : DVD Mode : LP Rate : 2.
Changing the order of the titles 1) Press the CONTENT MENU button. The CONTENT MENU appears. You can change the order or sort the titles by genre. 1) Press the CONTENT MENU button. The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. e.g. MENU Disc Information 007A − SPORTS SPECIALS DVD-RAM VR mode 4 Playlist Titles 0 Original Titles Disc Status Disc Lock Finalize ?DVD-Video Mode? ??? Elapsed Time (h:m) 1:51 Time Remain (h:m) (?Curtent?) S P 4.6Mbps / D/M1: 1) MN 6.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Jumping to a specified page 1) Press the CONTENT MENU button. The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press the / buttons to select “Appointed Page Jump”, then press the ENTER button. 4) Enter the page number you want by pressing the ADJUST, / or the number buttons. e.g. Appointed Page Jump Page Number – – – To clear the number, press the CLEAR button. 5) Press the ENTER button.
Playback DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing a DVD video disc Preparation Introduction You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs in the same manner. page 53. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on • Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to. page 20.) • Load a disc you want to play.
Playback Playing a DVD video disc (Continued) Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Resume Play) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can resume playback from the location where you stopped. If you press the PLAY button after stopping playback, playback resumes from the location you have stopped. If you stop playback by pressing the STOP button twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled.
Playback DVD-RAM Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP. CHANNEL TIMESLIP Recording 1 OPEN/CLOSE Introduction This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later, more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on a DVD-RAM disc. The current picture pauses.
Playback Introduction DVD-RAM Playing a TV program currently being recorded You can begin playback from the beginning of a program currently being recorded. You will find this function of great advantage on long programs, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing at various speeds INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU 1 CD : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback SK OW VCD During normal playback, press PICTURE SEARCH. PI C TU RE E DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER /A US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes. During fast forward playback at “ ” speed, sound is reproduced. (Not available on VIDEO CD and audio CD.
Playback Playing at various speeds (Continued) Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK OW IP SL LIBRARY 1 DVD-RAM DVD-RW : Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. : Playback starts from the beginning of the current chapter or track. When you press twice, playback starts from the beginning of the previous chapter or track. IP CH E SE AM AR FR US T PAUSE STOP CD Playback starts from the selected chapter or track.
E JU ST PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 1 VCD During playback, press PAUSE. Recording /A D SE AM AR FR CH DVD-RAM DVD-RW Introduction Playing frame by frame A still picture is displayed. PAUSE QUICK MENU REC 2 Press FRAME ( / ). FR : Playback direction : Opposite direction AM E /A DJ US T Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures) REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK OW 1 Press PLAY. The first still picture on a disc is displayed.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Locating by entering the number Locating by entering the number of a desired section Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SK If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. e.g. T.SEARCH IP OW SL 1 Press T.SEARCH.
Introduction Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP V-REMOTE REC MENU 1 Press T.SEARCH. T.SEARCH CONTENT MENU US T PI C T PAUSE STOP UR E PLAY QUICK MENU REC 2 Press the number buttons and / to enter the desired time location on the disc. Editing E DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER /A Title 001 Time 00 : 00 : 00 IP SL Search SK OW Playback You may have to press repeatedly, depending on the disc.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Using the graphic remote control (Virtual Remote) A graphics based on-screen remote control enables direct playback, without manipulating many multiple buttons. 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback, press V-REMOTE. The Virtual Remote appears. CHANNEL V-REMOTE TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP e.g.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback) Introduction During playback, you can watch a TV broadcast in the sub window. (P in P : Picture in Picture) TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback, press P in P. Recording 1 OPEN/CLOSE A sub window (program on the air or on the recording) appears. CHANNEL P in P e.g.
Playback DVD-VIDEO Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. CHANNEL ANGLE TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU e.g.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selecting Subtitles Introduction You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO The current subtitle setting appears. CHANNEL SUBTITLE TIMESLIP V-REMOTE REC MENU 1 –– Off Subtitle Status off CONTENT MENU E SE AM AR FR CH ENTER PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY 2 Press to select “Status,” then press ADJUST to select “On.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU A zoom scope appears. ZOOM e.g. EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SK OW IP SL 1 Press ZOOM. E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER US RE TU PI C PLAY T PAUSE STOP 2 Select a zoom point and magnification level. : Raises the magnification level.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selecting the Sound Introduction You can select a preferred language and a sound format. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO The current audio setting appears. CHANNEL AUDIO TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP V-REMOTE REC MENU The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list of languages and their page 136) abbreviations.
Playback Selecting the Sound (Continued) Recorded sounds According to your setting of “SAP” on the setup menu screen, ( page 126), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below. Set “SAP” to “On” or “Off” appropriately.
page 126) • Do not select a connection or setting indicated as “Noise” in the above list. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Function setup Virtual Surround playback is possible ( Library * “DVD video disc” above does not include DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Checking the current status and settings You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press DISPLAY. CHANNEL DISPLAY e.g. while playing a DVD-RAM disc TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP V-REMOTE REC MENU Elapsed time of a title/ Elapsed time of a chapter EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SK OW Title No./ Chapter No.
Introduction Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. CH E DJ SE AM AR FR /A US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY 1 Recording ENTER During playback or recording, press TIME BAR. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) TIME BAR QUICK MENU REC e.g.
Playback Functions in a Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. page 23 on how to operate the Quick Menu. See To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can repeat a desired section. 1) During playback, press the QUICK MENU button. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Special Playback Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Special Playback Mode The sub menu appears.
DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can select 30 titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in favorite order. (To play contents in a DVD-RAM disc in favorite order, page make a playlist. For details, see “Editing” on 82.) 2) Press the / buttons to select “Special Playback Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Memory list : If you select this and press the ENTER button, the following display appears. Perform the steps below. Memory repeat : (in memory playback mode) To repeat a current memory playback.
Playback Functions in a Quick Menu (Continued) To display the current bit rate DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 1) During playback, press the QUICK MENU button. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Bit Rate”, then press the ENTER button. Bit rate Note • To turn off the bit rate display, select this item again. To check information on a title DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 1) During playback, press the QUICK MENU button. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Title Information”, then press the ENTER button.
Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes.
Editing Before Editing This section describes information for editing of contents recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. Be sure to read before performing any editing. Basic steps of editing Creating chapters ➔ Programming a Playlist ➔ Dub (Copy) the Playlist (this will create an Original title of the desired scenes) Editing is executed by a title and a chapter. Titles and chapters are classified into “Original” and “Playlist.” First, specify a desired scene by dividing a title (Original) into chapters.
Chapter 2 Chapter 3 3 Tuesday Wednesday 1 Thursday Friday 2 Chapter (Playlist) 1 Chapter (Playlist) 2 Editing You can create a part from the Original as many times as you want and you can make different titles with the same parts by changing the combination or order. For parts, you can use not only chapters like in the example, but also titles (Original) and other Playlist. Chapter 1 Monday Playback A new part is not created copying the source chapter (Original).
Editing Before Editing (Continued) Make the compiled chapters into a title (Original). (Dubbing) If you just want to play the compiled chapters in desired order, you only play the Playlist. If you want to delete a title (Original) which contains unnecessary chapters, be sure to dub (copy) the Playlist and make it into a title (Original).
Editing DVD-RAM Creating Chapters To create chapters in a title, insert a chapter mark. Use the frame advance and pause to locate a point where you want to divide, then press the CHP DIVIDE button. You can insert a chapter mark also while recording, by pressing the PAUSE button to pause the recording or by pressing the CHP DIVIDE button. The point divides the chapter (into two). You can create multiple chapters by repeating the above operation.
Editing Creating Chapters (Continued) (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 4 Press / to select “Chapter Function”, then press ENTER. The Submenu appears.
DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. Recording TOP MENU Introduction 7 OPEN/CLOSE The picture pauses. CHANNEL PAUSE EDIT Chapter Create MENU TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU CONTENT MENU CH AR E SE AM T STOP TU PI C PLAY 8 Press / / / press ENTER.
Editing Creating Chapters (Continued) Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce page 89) the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( • The EDIT MENU Chapter Create can also be viewed by selecting “Chapter Editing” from the EDIT MENU Main Menu. EDIT Main Menu DVD MENU Chapter Editing Source Chapters can be divided on frame basis. Chapters can be merged and assigned names.
1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 85 to 86, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Create display. 3) Press the QUICK MENU button. e.g. EDIT MENU Chapter Create Quick Menu DVD Fishing Guide Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Divide Merge With Following Cptr Location 00:00:21:24F To create new chapter, select Merge All Chapters desired start point via remote. Auto Chapter Create To set, press enter.
Editing DVD-RAM Playlist Editing (Collecting desired scenes) Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop, playback or recording, press EDIT MENU. The EDIT MENU Main Menu appears. CHANNEL EDIT MENU TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU 2 SK OW IP SL LIBRARY Press / e.g. ENTER to select “Playlist Editing”.
Introduction TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO / / to select a title or chapter as EDIT Playlist Editing ENTER DVD MENU Source:Title Original Object :Title Playlist button. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU Title: ENTER Total time: Start A E /A US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY 5 Press ENTER. A cursor appears, indicating the point where the selected item will be inserted.
Editing Playlist Editing (Continued) (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 6 Press / to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press the ENTER button.
Introduction Canceling selection of a part Correcting a Playlist 1) From the EDIT MENU Playlist Editing, press the / / / buttons to select a part to cancel. You can add or delete parts to correct a Playlist. 3) Press the / buttons to select “Cancel Selected”, then press the ENTER button. The part you have selected is canceled. 2) Press the QUICK MENU button. 3) Press the / buttons to select “Playlist Reediting” and then press the ENTER button. The EDIT MENU Playlist Editing appears.
Editing Playlist Editing (Continued) Making a Playlist of recorded contents of which starting times are the same This will help to sort serials. 1) From the CONTENT MENU Title List, press the QUICK MENU button. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Edit Function”, then press the ENTER button. 3) Press the / buttons to select the item. “XXXXX” To sort out programs recorded on the same time of the same day of the week to make a Playlist.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Creating Thumbnails (Changing the picture on the CONTENT MENU) Introduction You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on the CONTENT MENU. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU Title List appears. CHANNEL CONTENT MENU e.g.
Editing Creating Thumbnails (Continued) (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 4 Press / to select “Create Thumbnail” (or “Create CHP Thumbnail” if selected a chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. The Content Menu Create Thumbnail display appears. e.g.
Introduction Recording Notes • You cannot create thumbnails of chapters in a title that contains a still picture. • If you create a chapter thumbnail, and then shift the page 88) or record or edit the disc on chapter mark ( other devices, the chapter thumbnail may return to the top of the chapter.
Editing DVD-RAM High Speed Library Dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) This section explains how to copy a title or chapter recorded on a DVD-RAM disc within the same disc at high speed (high speed: in a shorter time than actual playing time of the title or chapter). Follow this procedure when you reproduce a title (Original) from a title (Playlist). 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU Title List appears.
DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REC MENU ENTER EDIT MENU Press ENTER. E SE AM AR FR CH ENTER T PAUSE STOP QUICK MENU REC You can set the recorder to turn off automatically when the job finishes. (1) During the operation, press the QUICK MENU button. (2) Press the / buttons to select “Auto Power Off”. (3) Press the ENTER button. Library REMAIN ENTER RE TU PI C PLAY Copying starts. The job progress is displayed on the screen and the front panel display.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Delete Selected Items (Deleting specified parts together) This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles, or unnecessary chapters. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The EDIT MENU Main Menu appears.
SK OW IP SL CONTENT MENU CH E DJ SE AM AR FR /A US T PAUSE STOP Following steps 4 to 6 on page 91, 92, assemble the items to delete. Recording ENTER 4 5 Introduction LIBRARY Press repeatedly to select “Start”, then press ENTER. RE TU PI C PLAY Playback ENTER The recorder begins the deletion process. To cancel deleting, press the / buttons to select “No”, then press the ENTER button. QUICK MENU REC When the process is finished, the EDIT MENU Main Menu returns.
Editing DVD-RAM Combine Original Titles (Combine two titles into one) Use this feature to combine two titles into one. The second title is deleted and the second title is added to the end of the first title. 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The EDIT MENU Main Menu appears.
DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press the ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the cursor. e.g. EDIT Combine ORG MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY Title DVD Playback SK OW Object : DVD ENTER A E US T PAUSE STOP TV You cannot select the same title.
Editing DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video finalizing process The recorder processes recorded data in a DVD-R/RW disc so that it can be played on other compatible devices. Important • You cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process. However, the disabled rewritability of a DVD-RW disc can be restored by canceling the process of the disc. ( page 107) On DVD-R discs, canceling of the DVDVideo finalizing process is not available.
DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press ENTER INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU to select. When “Create Menu” is set to “None”: “Start Play” and “After play one title” are automatically omitted. 5 Press / ENTER. to select “Next”, then press Playback SK IP SL CONTENT MENU OW Information on data to be processed appears. ENTER CH ENTER e.g. EDIT DVD–Video Finalizing (Disc Information) MENU E SE AM AR FR US RE T PAUSE STOP TU PI C PLAY Disc Name F1 GP Vol.
Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 7 Press / / / to select the menu color of titles, then press ENTER. A display of menu color selection for chapters appears. TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP ENTER REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK OW 8 IP SL LIBRARY E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER Press / / / to select the theme of chapter menus.
Introduction Recording Notes • DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder may not be recognized on other devices unless you execute DVDVideo finalizing process to them. • You can record onto a DVD-R disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity, unless you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process to it. Deleting of recorded titles is also possible, however, the disc space cannot be restored. • You can record onto a DVD-RW disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DV Recording (Recording from a digital video camera) You can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal to record from it. Preparation • Connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal on the front panel. ON/STANDBY ON/ST ANDBY DV TIMESLIP INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L INPUT SELECT CHANNEL R DV terminal 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The EDIT MENU Main Menu appears.
DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press ENTER INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU / to make the settings. 5 / / to select “Next”, then press Details on the recording appears. E /A US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY ENTER e.g. EDIT MENU DV Recording Editing DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER Press / ENTER. Playback To change the picture and sound rates: 1) Press the / buttons to select “Change” then press the ENTER button.
Editing DV Recording (Recording from a digital video camera) (Continued) Notes • The DV terminal of this recorder supports only input from a DV format digital video camera. It cannot output to a connected device. Some models of DV format digital video cameras may be not compatible. • At step 5, you can enlarge a thumbnail by selecting “Full Display”, then pressing the ENTER button.
Library data To facilitate your collecting.
Recording DVD-RAM Using Library data The recorder has a database called “Library”. This database provides a list of numbers, names and remaining spaces of all registered DVD-RAM discs. On this list, you will easily find a desired or available disc. You can utilize Library data as follows. • To check or change information of disc. • To check the remaining space of a DVD-RAM disc. Basic operation of the Library system 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press LIBRARY.
Introduction Checking remaining space on discs Searching for a disc 1) Press the LIBRARY button. 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc and press the LIBRARY button. 3) Press the / buttons to select “Appointed Page Jump”, then press the ENTER button. 3) Press the / buttons to select “AV Record Quality” then press the ENTER button. e.g. 001 002 7/24 (Th) 19:25 1/ 4 AV Record Quality 4.6 D /M1 Current default data rate : SP S P 4.
Recording Library Management (Continued) Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library Management system automatically. However, in the following cases, you must maintain and create data manually. Registering a disc manually 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc that contains information you want to add. 2) Press the LIBRARY button. • When you want to add information about a title, (for example when you use a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another device, etc.
Introduction Forced deletion of disc numbers A number of an inactive disc can be deleted from the Library Management, so that it can be assigned to a new disc. 1) Press the LIBRARY button. Recording 2) Press the QUICK MENU button. 3) Press the / buttons to select “Library Management”, then press the ENTER button. Playback 4) Press the / buttons to select “Del Disc No. From Library”, then press the ENTER button. 5) Press the ADJUST button to select a number to delete, then press the ENTER button.
Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference.
Function Setup DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. 1 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL During stop, press SETUP. The following setup display appears.
Details Page DVD Player Settings DVD Disc Menu Language To select a preferred language for disc menus. 122 To select a preferred language for the sound track. 122 To select a preferred language for subtitles. 122 To turn on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late-hour playback. 123 To turn on or off the vocal output during DVD KARAOKE disc playback. 123 DVD-VIDEO DVD Parental Lock To turn the parental lock function on or off.
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) Setting Details Page Display Settings TV Shape DVD-RAM DVD-RW To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. 127 To turn on or deactivate the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. 127 DVD-R DVD-VIDEO To select the transparency of the GUI relative to background pictures.
Details Page DVD Recorder Operation AV Record Quality 129 To make further setting setting when you cannot adjust the image quality with “Custom Picture Setting” of the “Picture/ Audio Settings”. 129 To adjust the level of recorded sound. 129 To set the aspect ratio during DVD-R/RW recording. 130 To set the audio during DVD-R/RW recording. 130 To set whether or not chapters are to be automatically created at a specified interval during DVD-R/RW recording.
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) DVD Player Settings DVD Disc Menu Language DVD-VIDEO English: DVD Player Settings DVD Disc Menu Language English DVD Audio Language English DVD Subtitle Language Spanish To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language from the Language Code List ( page 139). Spanish: To display disc menus in Spanish. SETUP Others: To make a further language choice.
Introduction DVD Parental Lock 4) Press the ENTER button. DVD Dynamic Range Control DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Turns on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late-hour playback. Off: The DVD Dynamic Range Control does not function. The DVD Dynamic Range Control functions. Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO Off: On: Select this to activate the Parental Lock function or to change the setting. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) – 3) below.
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) Country/Area AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA CHINA HONG KONG DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NORWAY PHILIPPINES RUSSIAN FEDERATION SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES Code AU BE CA CN HK DK FI FR DE ID IT JP MY NL NO PH RU SG ES SE CH TW TH GB US 3) Select the desired limitation level by pressing the / buttons, and then press the ENTER button.
Introduction Picture/Audio Settings Pause/Still DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Brightness (0) Darker ⇔ Brighter (7) Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Contrast (–7) Lower ⇔ Higher (0) Black Level Color DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW Recording Auto: 2) Press the / buttons to select adjustable items, and then press the / buttons to select each parameter.
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) Play DNR DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. Press the / buttons to select an item then select “On” or “Off” using the / buttons. DNR: Not activated. On: Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback. Mosquito NR: Select this when a 2ch digital stereo amplifier is connected to this recorder.
Introduction Display Settings TV Shape DVD-RAM DVD-RW Background DVD-R DVD-VIDEO DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects a screen color when receiving no video signals such as selecting a non-broadcasting channel. For details on this setting, see “TV shape setting” page 42, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). ( Off: No color. Recording Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Black: Black is displayed.
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) Operational Settings Operation Beep DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Instant Replay Interval VCD CD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Turn on or off a confirmation beeper announcing when a command is received. Sets how far back is replayed when the INSTANT REPLAY button is pressed. Off: 5 sec. : 10 sec. : 30 sec. : 5 min. Turns off the beep sound. On: Title Thumbnail Point Turns on the beep sound.
Introduction DVD Recorder Operation AV Record Quality Picture Record Mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R e.g. Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of TV broadcasts or other external input. (Only use this setting when you cannot adjust the brightness satisfactorily with the Custom Picture Setting in Page 125) of this the Picture/Audio Settings ( recorder.) Recording You can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording.
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) Aspect Ratio (Video Mode) DVD-RW DVD-Video: CHP Create DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc. To set whether chapters are to be automatically created at a selected interval during DVD-R/RW recording. 4:3: Off: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3. 16:9: 5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min. Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9. Note • When “Mode” on “AV Record Quality” is set to “1.
Introduction Management Settings Genre Setting DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Setting of picture and sound quality for recording 1) Press the / buttons to select a position in the “Current Genre List” you want to change, then press the ENTER button. A list of genres appears. button. 2) Press the / buttons to select a genre, then press the ENTER button.
Others Troubleshooting Language Code List Specification
Others Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Power Playback The power is not turned on. A DVD or CD does not play. • The AC power cord is not connected securely. → Connect the AC power cord securely. • The format of the recorded data does not correspond to this unit, or the region number is neither “1” nor “ALL”. → Check the disc. • A defective or dirty disc is inside.
Introduction Recording Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • The disc is protected from deleting data. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of page 8). “PROTECT” ( • The free area of the disc is not sufficient. page 49) or prepare a → Delete unwanted data ( new disc. • The disc is not initialized. page 28). → Initialize the disc ( • The disc may be damaged, dirty, and scratched. → Complete the physical format on the disc page 29). ( • The physical format on the disc is not completed.
Others Troubleshooting (Continued) Remote control The remote control does not work. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. → Replace all the batteries in the remote control page 12, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). ( • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this unit. → Point the emitter of the remote control at the receptor of this unit. • The receptor of this unit is located too far away from the remote control.
Others Error Codes on the display window Error detected in the physical format. ERR-04 Failure detected in reading/recording of Library data. ERR-2E Error detected in encoding or creating of menu ERR-2F Overflow of the menu size detected. ERR-30 Exceeded maximum number of menus detected. ERR-31 Recovery of writing executed, depending on conformity of disc and drive. ERR-32 No compatibility of disc format detected. ERR-33 Write-protection information on a disc detected.
Others Recording duration Sound rate Picture quality rate 1.4 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.8 7.0 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8 9.0 9.
Others Language Code List Introduction Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation 139 Others Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Kirundi Rumanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sango Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tongan Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapük Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu Function setup PT QU RM RN RO
Others Specification ■ Power requirement during operation 29W ■ Power requirement at standby 2.6W or below (Eco mode: off) 0.7W or below (Eco mode: on) ■ Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz ■ Mass 4.2kg ■ External dimension Width 430 x Height 78 x Depth 325mm ■ Incoming channels TV: 2-69CH, CATV:1-125CH ■ Antenna input/output terminal VHF/UHF: 75Ω, F Connector ■ Demodulation input/output terminal 0.
Introduction ■ Remote control Wireless remote control (SE-R0105) ■ Operating conditions Recording Temperature: 41°F ~ 95°F (5°C ~ 35°C), Position: Horizontal ■ Clock display 24 hour digital display ■ Clock accuracy Playback Quartz (monthly deviation: approximately ±30 seconds) • The design and specifications may change without prior notice. • The Illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”), Toshiba Hawaii (“THI”) and Toshiba Canada Limited (“TCL”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
How to Obtain Warranty Service In the Continental United States contact: In Canada contact: Consumer Electronics Group 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R 8H2 (905)-470-5400 Consumer Electronics Group 22171 Fraserwood Way Richmond, B.C.
