DV-HR300U - DVD Recorder SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DVD Recorder with Hard Disc
Brand	Sharp
Model	DV-HR300U
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 430 x 59 x 323 mm (16-15/16 x 2-21/64 x 12-23/32 inches)
Weight	Approx. 5.0 kg (11.1 lbs)
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption (Normal)	40 W
Power Consumption (Standby)	0.7 W
HDD Capacity	80 GB
Recording Media (Recordable)	DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1/CPRM compatible), DVD-R (Ver. 2.0)
Recording Formats	VR mode (DVD-RW), Video mode (DVD-R/RW)
Max Recording Time (HDD, FINE mode)	Approx. 20 hours
Max Recording Time (HDD, EP mode)	Approx. 100 hours
Playable Discs	DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, Video CD, CD-R/RW (MP3)
Key Feature 1	Easy Recording Guide with schedule grid
Key Feature 2	Time Shift Viewing, Chasing Playback, Simultaneous Recording/Playback
Key Feature 3	High Speed Dubbing (up to 12x) and Rate Conversion Dubbing
Key Feature 4	Comprehensive editing: Play List, Chapter Edit, Erase Scene, Edit Undo
Cleaning Instructions	Unplug before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Safety Notes	Do not remove covers. No user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions - DV-HR300U SHARP

How do I set the clock automatically?

During EZ Set Up, the clock is set automatically via the tuner. You can also use Auto Clock Setting in the menu under Clock Setting.

Can I record a program while watching a previously recorded one?

Yes, using Simultaneous Recording/Playback. You can play back from the HDD or DVD while recording to the HDD (or from HDD while recording to DVD).

What is Time Shift Viewing?

Press the TIME SHIFT button to pause live TV. The program continues recording to the HDD, and you can resume watching from where you paused.

How do I dub from HDD to DVD?

Use the DUBBING button. Select titles, choose dubbing mode (High Speed, Rate Conversion, or Exact), and start. For high speed, use compatible discs (DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2x or DVD-R Ver. 2.0/4x).

Can I edit recordings on the HDD?

Yes, you can edit by creating Play Lists, dividing chapters, erasing scenes, and renaming titles. Use the FUNCTION MENU and select Edit. Only titles on HDD or VR mode DVD-RW can be edited.

Why can't I record a certain program?

The program may contain a copy protection signal (e.g., Copy Never). Also check that the disc is not full, protected, or incompatible. For Copy Once programs, use a CPRM-compatible DVD-RW in VR mode.

How do I finalize a disc for playback on other players?

Go to INITIALIZE/FINALIZE in the menu and select Finalize. This is needed for Video mode discs. For VR mode, finalization may be required for some players but allows continued recording.

What types of discs can I play?

You can play DVD-Video (region 1), DVD-R/RW (finalized), Audio CD, Video CD, and CD-R/RW with MP3 files. Discs must be NTSC format.

How do I clean the recorder?

Unplug the unit. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the cabinet. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol sprays, or solvents like benzene or thinner.

What should I do if the display shows 'CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO HDD ERROR'?

This indicates a HDD problem. First, try initializing the HDD (erases all data). If persists, contact a Sharp Authorized Service Center. You can still watch live broadcasts.

USER MANUAL DV-HR300U SHARP

Front view of a gray electronic device with control buttons and a central display (no visible text or symbols)

! IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTE

EZ SET UP (AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP)

4 EZ SET UP complete. EZ SET UP completo.

For future reference, record the model and serial number (located on the rear of the product) in the space provided.

Model No.: DV-HR300U

Serial No.: ____

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

"WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment."

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

THIS UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS UNIT IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these Instructions for later use.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Transportation – A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with either a two-wire polarized plug (one plug blade bigger than the other) or a three-wire grounded plug (a third pin for grounding). The two-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet. The three-wire grounded plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet. If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not modify the plug. To do so will void the safety feature.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See diagram below.

1. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

2. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

3. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

6. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

1. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

2. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

3. Heat - This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .... 3

Features 6

Accessories 7

Precautions about Using This Product ..... 8

About Hard Disc (HDD) 10

Recording Format 10

Unrecordable Material 10

Hard Disc Operation (Recording/Playback/Time Shift Recording) 10

Initialization 10

CPRM (control) Information 10

About DVD 11

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder ... 11

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Recorder ..... 11

Types of Discs for Recording 12

Recording Formats 13

Recording Time 13

Disc Remaining Time 13

Using the Proper Disc 14

Time display for Recording and Playback

(Video mode only) 14

Unrecordable Material 14

Initialization and Finalization .... 15

Initialization (Formatting) 15

Allowing Discs to Be Played Back

with Other DVD Players (Finalization) 15

About the Contents of the Disc 15

Title, Chapter and Track 15

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case 16

The Icons Used in This Operation Manual 16

Important Information 17

Disc Precautions 17

Copyright 17

Cautions Regarding Recording 17

Major Components.... 18

Main Unit (Front) 18

Front Panel Display 18

Main Unit (Rear) 18

Remote Control Unit 19

Loading the Batteries 20

Operating a TV Using the Remote Control (Universal

Remote Control) 21

Setting the Remote Control Code 21

Basic Connection 22

Easy Connection 22

Using Other Types of Video Output 23

CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections ..... 24

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (1) ..... 24

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (2) ..... 25

EZ Set Up 26

Turning the Power On 26

Connection Guide 27

Selecting the On-screen Display Language 27

Selecting the TV Terminal 27

Selecting the TV Screen Aspect Ratio 27

Advanced Setting 28

Completing the Initial Setting 28

About START MENU.... 29

About START MENU 29

Basic START MENU Operation 29

Clock Setting 30

Auto Clock Setting 30

Manual Clock Setting 31

Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (DST) Adjustment...... 31

Channel Setting 32

Channel Setting 32

Adding/Erasing Channel Memory 32

Display Information.... 33

Content of TV Screen Display 33

Checking the Channel 33

Checking Remaining Time of HDD and

Number of Titles 33

Checking Remaining Time of DVD and

Number of Titles 34

Switching Front Panel Display 34

Preparation to Operate This Recorder ..... 35

Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback ..... 36

Time Shift Viewing 37

Chasing Playback 37

Recording to HDD 38

Direct Recording to HDD 39

Setting the Record End Time during Direct Recording

(Simple Recording Timer) 39

Recording to DVD 40

Loading Disc 40

Direct Recording to DVD 40

Setting Recording Mode (HDD/DVD) ..... 42

HDD Recording Mode and Recording Time 42

DVD-R/RW Recording Mode and Recording Time ..... 42

Setting the Manual Recording Mode (MN) 42

Timer Recording 43

Easy Recording Guide 43

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+® System 45

Timer Recording by Specifying Date,

Time and Channel 47

Favorite Program Timer Recording 49

Timer Program Detail Setting 51

Confirm, Change and Cancel a Timer Program .... 54

Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast

(AV AUTO REC) 55

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver, etc. 55

Recording with AV AUTO REC 55

To Cancel the AV AUTO REC Function 56

Dubbing (HDD/DVD) 57

Dubbing Method and Dubbing Types 57

Limitation during Dubbing 57

Timer Dubbing/Dubbing Immediately (HDD↔DVD)

High Speed Dubbing (HDD >DVD) 59

Dubbing Titles Recorded as Favorite Program .... 61

Eliminating Problems (Recording, Timer

Recording, Dubbing).... 62

HDD Playback 64

Playback 64

Playback from REC LIST 65

Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback) .. 66

Viewing Favorite Programs 66

Other Types of Playback 67

DVD/CD Playback 69

Loading Disc 69

DVD-R/RW Playback 69

DVD Video Playback 70

Audio CD/Video CD Playback 70

Other Types of Playback 71

Playback by Selecting with the Menu in the DVD ..... 73

MP3 File Playback 74

To Play Another File (music title) during Playback ..... 74

To Skip the File during Playback 74

Settings During Playback 75

Function Control 75

Simultaneous Recording/Playback

Function 7

Viewing the Program Being Recorded from the Beginning while Recording to HDD (Chasing Playback) 77

DVD/CD Playback during HDD Recording (Simultaneous Recording/Playback) 77

Playing Back a Title on the HDD during DVD Recording (Simultaneous Recording/Playback) 77

Viewing Another Program Recorded on HDD while Recording to HDD (Simultaneous Recording/Playback) 77

Function Menu.... 78

How to Use the FUNCTION MENU 78

Editing (HDD/DVD) 79

About Editing 79

Editing Procedure 79

Switching between Original and Play List (Play Lists can be created only for HDD or VR mode) 80

Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) ...... 81

Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title (ERASE SCENE)....81

Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) 83

Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) 84

Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) 85

Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS) 86

Disabling Title Edit and Erase (TITLE PROTECT) ..... 86

Erasing All Titles 87

Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter) 87

Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) 88

Creating a Play List 88

Adding a Scene from an Original to a Play List (ADD SCENE) 89

Changing the Title Sequence (MOVE TITLE) 91

Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE) ..... 92

Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) 92

Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) 92

Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) 92

Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS) 92

Enjoying High Quality Sounds.... 93

Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analog Connection .... 93

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel) and DTS Audio with a

Digital Connection 93

Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Digital Connection ..... 94

Recording from External Equipment...... 95

Recording from a Digital Camcorder Using i.LINK .... 95 Recording from a Camcorder (VCR) Using an Analog Connection .... 97

Function Setting 98

Basic Operation for REC FUNCTION Setting 99

Basic Operation for VIEW/PLAY SETTING 101

Basic Operation for ADJUSTMENT Setting .... 105 Initialization .... 106

Finalization 106

Basic Operation for INITIALIZE/FINALIZE 107

Troubleshooting ....108

Service Information (For the U.S.) 110

On-screen Error Messages .... 111

Glossary 114

Specifications 117

1 A new timer recording system: "Easy Recording Guide"

- The Recorder is equipped with a high-capacity hard disc, so you'll have more chances than ever before for timer recording, and the new timer recording system makes this even easier. A schedule grid of times and channels is displayed on the screen, and by simply designating cells in the grid with the remote control, timer programming becomes as easy as circling your favorite shows in the newspaper. You can also see at a glance which time slots are already programmed, and avoid any overlap.

2 High-capacity hard disc lets you record and view series and your favorite programs\*1

• For trendy dramas, series and other shows you want to watch and record, without missing a week, use the “Serial Program Timer” feature.
  For news and information programs which you watch everyday and don't need to store, set "Overwrite Program Timer".
• Recorded programs can be viewed by simply calling them up with the remote control, so there is no need to search through a lot of programs. Programs recorded with "Serial Program Timer" can be batch dubbed onto DVD ^2 , so you can easily save your favorite dramas on DVD.

^1 This function is only available with hard disc.

^2 Up to 5 titles can be dubbed in a batch.

3 DVD-R/RW recording/playback with outstanding compatibility

- This Recorder is compatible with digital recording on rewritable DVD-RW discs and one-time recordable DVD-R discs. It has two recording formats: "VR (Video Recording) mode" which has a wealth of editing functions, and "Video mode" which can be played back with existing DVD players. This lets you enjoy recording and dubbing to suit your purpose.

4 High picture quality design (Used in all hard disc and DVD modes)

①Progressive scanning playback

High-quality, high-density video with no jagged contours and no flicker.

②VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recording

Constantly maintains optimal high picture quality by varying the bit rate (amount of video data) for each scene depending on the video content (e.g. whether movement is fast or slow).

5 A variety of hard disc DVD dubbing functions

①High speed dubbing ^*3

Enables high speed dubbing from hard disc to DVD so you can enjoy creating your own video library.

^3 For high speed dubbing, use discs conforming to DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2× or DVD-R Ver. 2.0/4×.

②Rate conversion dubbing

The mode can be selected from 32 levels just like recording mode. This enables recording at the optimal picture quality, given the remaining empty space on the disc.

③Exact dubbing

This automatically adjusts to the optimal record mode so that the material is dubbed exactly into the remaining area on the disc.

The time normally required for a program of an hour on High Speed Dubbing to a double speed compatible disc

Recording Mode	Speed	Time Required
FINE	Approx. 2×	Approx. 30 min
SP	Approx. 4×	Approx. 15 min
LP	Approx. 8×	Approx. 7.5 min
EP	Approx. 12×	Approx. 5 min

6 "Time Shift Viewing", "Chasing Playback" and "Simultaneous Recording/Playback" —functions you can only get with a hard disc

①Time shift viewing

While you are watching a program, the phone rings.... At times like this, you can pause the program being broadcast by pressing a button, and then watch the rest of the program at your leisure after you finish your phone call. You can also switch to the current broadcast scene just by pressing

■STOP/LIVE button.

②Chasing playback

You return home earlier than expected while timer recording is in progress.... At times like this, you don't have to wait for recording to end. You can immediately view the program from the beginning.

③Simultaneous recording/playback

Even while recording to the hard disc, you can enjoy playback of a DVD, or programs already recorded on hard disc. You don't have to wait for recording to finish.

7 Comprehensive editing functions

(Only titles recorded on the hard disc or in VR mode on DVD-RW can be edited.)

①Play list edit

This lets you gather only the needed parts (i.e. a "Play List") from a recorded original video (title). You can rearrange scenes and combine them with other scenes, or rearrange titles. This is convenient when you want to dub and save only the necessary scenes and titles.

② Chapter edit

This lets you divide a title into chapter units during recording/playback or using the edit screen. After dividing, a list of recordings (thumbnails) can be displayed in chapter units, so you can copy, erase or dub to the play list in chapter units.

③Erase scene

This lets you erase unnecessary scenes. This is convenient when you want to cut out the commercials in a recorded program before dubbing.

④ Batch erasing of titles/chapters

Titles and chapters which become unnecessary after editing can be batch erased by selecting them from the list of recordings (thumbnails).

⑤ Edit undo function\*4

If you mistakenly erase data during editing, this function lets you restore it to its immediately preceding state, just like "Undo" on a PC, so you can edit worry-free.

*4 Edit undo can only be used once. It only works when "UNDO" is assigned to a colored button (green) displayed on the screen.

8 Simple operation and user-friendly design using a new remote control

① START MENU

Press START MENU button on the remote control, and display the list of main functions on the screen. After that, you can operate by using the Cursor buttons and SET/ENTER button on the remote control, so this Recorder can be used easily even by a person who is unfamiliar with operation.

②Colored buttons

The remote control has colored buttons with four different colors. Functions are displayed in four different colors on the screen, and the Recorder can be operated by directly designating these functions.

③Luminous buttons

Luminous buttons are used for key control buttons on the remote control so they are easy to see in the dark.

9 Digital connection (i.LINK) with a digital video/audio source equipment

- The DV IN terminal allows you to capture, edit and store material from a digital camcorder equipped with a DV terminal.

10 MP3 file playback

- This Recorder allows you to playback MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW.

11 VCR Plus+\*5 System

- The VCR Plus+ System allows you to program your Recorder for timer recording simply by inputting the PlusCode Programming number. The PlusCode numbers are listed in most newspapers, television guides, and local CATV listings. Simply by inputting this PlusCode number, you can program your Recorder for timer recording, eliminating the need to input program start time, stop time, channel, date and other information which is necessary for ordinary timer programming.

^*5 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Accessories

Remote control unit (RRMCGA198WJSA)

Two "AAA" size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) for the remote control unit

Video/audio cable (QCNW-B557WJPZ)

Round coaxial cable (QCNW-B656WJPZ)

Precautions about Using This Product

Do not use at locations at high temperature.

- If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car with the windows shut), this may cause deformation of the cabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not to allow the area around the Recorder or discs to reach a high temperature.

• Do not place the Recorder on any equipment which gets hot.
• Do not place at a location which is exposed to direct sunlight, or near a heater. Be careful because doing so will have an adverse effect on the cabinet and components.

Do not remove the cabinets.

- Do not remove the Recorder cabinets. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the Recorder. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, please contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center.

Do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the back of the Recorder.

• When setting up the Recorder, do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the rear of the Recorder. This will interfere with the cooling fan and cause malfunction. Be especially careful of this point when housing the Recorder in a TV stand or AV rack.
• Do not use the Recorder on carpets, or on a bed or sofa, or wrap the Recorder in cloth or other material. This will interfere with the cooling fan and cause malfunction.

Avoid dust and smoke.

- Do not place the Recorder at a location which is unstable, subject to heavy vibration or where there is a lot of dust or tobacco smoke. Doing so may cause malfunction or accidents.

Set up the Recorder so it is horizontal.

- Do not stand the Recorder up vertically or place it upside down. Doing so will cause malfunction.

Do not place objects on the Recorder.

• Do not place any objects, such as vases or lighted candles on the top of the Recorder.
• Set up at a location where there is adequate space above the Recorder
• Do not place a TV or other heavy object on the Recorder. Doing so may result in problems like noise appearing on the screen, or deformation of the cabinet.

Keep away from magnetic objects.

- Keep the Recorder away from strong magnetic objects.

Handle the Recorder carefully.

- Do not drop the Recorder, or subject it to strong impact or vibration. Doing so will cause malfunction. Be careful when carrying or moving the Recorder.

No fingers or other objects inside

- Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

When moving or shipping the Recorder

- Remove the disc before wrapping the Recorder. In case you will not be using the Recorder for a while, remove the disc, and turn off the power.

When using the Recorder during rain or snow

- If you use the Recorder during rain or snow, be careful not to allow it to get wet.

Dew formation

- Dew may form on the surface of and inside the Recorder if you suddenly carry it from a cold location to a warm location, or use it in a cold room where heating has just been turned on (i.e. on a winter morning). If dew forms, let the Recorder sit with the power off until the dew disappears. Using the Recorder with dew formation present may cause malfunction.(See page 17.)

Upkeep of cabinet

- The cabinet surface employs a lot of plastic. Do not wipe these surfaces with benzene or thinner because this may cause deterioration or paint peeling.

Illustration of three items: bottles, a spray can, and a device with a prohibition symbol (no text or labels)

• Do not apply volatile liquids like insecticide to the cabinet. Also, do not allow long-term contact with materials like rubber, vinyl products or synthetic leather. Doing so may cause problems like paint peeling.
• Do not affix stickers or tape to the Recorder. Doing so may cause cabinet discoloration or damage.
• If the cabinet or front panel display gets dirty, gently wipe it off with soft cloth like flannel. If it is extremely dirty, soak a cloth in neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well, wipe, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Using powerful cleaners may cause discoloration, deterioration or paint peeling. We recommend testing any cleaners at an inconspicuous location on the Recorder.

Electromagnetic interference

- If you use a mobile phone or other electronic equipment near the Recorder, video may be disturbed or become noisy during playback or recording due to electromagnetic interference.

Antenna

• To avoid the effects of radio interference, set up the antenna at a location away from busy roads, electric wires for train, electric transmission lines and neon signs. This is effective for preventing electric shock accidents in the unlikely event that antenna falls down.
• Do not make the antenna line unnecessarily long, or bundle it. Be careful because doing so will cause the picture to be unstable.
• The antenna is exposed to the weather, so be careful to periodically check and replace it. This will ensure a beautiful picture. Antennas are particularly susceptible to damage at locations with heavy smoke and soot, and locations exposed to sea breeze.

Hard disc (HDD)

• This Recorder records programs onto a hard disc (HDD). The hard disc is equipped with a safety mechanism to protect data from impact, vibration and dust. However, to prevent loss of recorded data, you should be particularly careful of the following points:
• Do not subject the Recorder to any impact.
• Do not use at a location which is unstable or subject to vibration.
• Do not move the Recorder while the power is on.
• Do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet during recording or playback. First turn power "OFF", and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
• Do not use at a location with abrupt temperature variation (variation of more than 50^ [10°C] per hour).
• The Recorder will malfunction if used at a cold location (41°F [5°C] or less) or an extremely hot location (95°F 35°C] or higher).
• If you carry the Recorder from a cold location to a warm location, let the Recorder sit for a while before using it.

- In the unlikely event that the hard disc (HDD) malfunctions for some reason, you cannot replace it by yourself. If you disassemble the Recorder you will void the warranty. Please contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center. We cannot provide compensation for data content if data is lost or not recorded.

Connected equipment

- Read carefully the "Precautions for Use" in the operation manual for any equipment connected to the Recorder.

Power conservation

- When you are finished using the Recorder, conserve power by turning power off. If you go on a trip, or otherwise will not use the Recorder for a long time, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to ensure safety.

If you do not use the Recorder for a long time

- Failure to use the Recorder for a long time may cause problems, so turn on power and operate the Recorder from time to time.

Requests regarding setup

- Do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the back of the Recorder. Doing so will interfere with heat radiation and cause malfunction.

Notes about use

• The Recorder and cabinet may become a little hot, depending on the use environment when using this Recorder. This is not a malfunction.
• When unplugging the power cord (to move the Recorder, etc.), first turn off power (STANDBY indicator on the front of the Recorder lights up red) to protect the hard disc (HDD).
• When power is turned on, the fan will rotate to cool the Recorder.
• Immediately after plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, or after recovery from a power failure, the unit may fail to operate for more than ten seconds because the Recorder is performing system adjustment.

Notes about this operation manual

• In this operation manual, the terms "the Recorder", "this Recorder" or "your Recorder" refer to the "DV-HR300U DVD Recorder with Hard Disc".
• The screen displays and Recorder illustrations given in this operation manual are for explanatory purposes, and may differ somewhat from the actual screen and Recorder.

About Hard Disc (HDD)

This Recorder has a built in hard disc (abbreviated "HDD") for recording and playback. Beware of the following points when setting up and using the Recorder. Failure to observe precautions may cause damage to the HDD itself or its content, failure of the disc to operate, or recording of noise.

• Do not subject to any vibration or impact.
• Do not place at a cramped location which might block the cooling fan or ventilation port on the back of the Recorder.
• Do not place at a location with severe temperature variation.
  →If the Recorder is set up at a location with severe temperature variation, dew may form on and inside the Recorder. If the Recorder is used with internal dew formation present, this may cause HDD damage or malfunction. We recommend keeping variation in room temperature within 50°F (10°C) per hour.
• Do not place at a location with high humidity.
• Place the Recorder horizontally, never at an incline.
• When the power is on, do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, turn off the breaker for the area where the Recorder is set up, or move the Recorder.
  →When moving the Recorder, first turn off the power and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

Recording Format

■ HDD recording is done using the variable bit rate format for more efficient recording. The following phenomena may occur.

With the variable bit rate format, the remaining amount which can be recorded may increase or decrease relative to the display of the remaining amount of HDD space.

- When the display indicates that the remaining amount of HDD space is low, first delete unnecessary programs, and then record with an extra margin in the amount of remaining space.

- Even if you delete a program, the remaining amount may not increase by the amount of deleted time. When recording new video, record with an extra margin in the amount of remaining space.

- With this Recorder, part of the HDD capacity is used as a system management area.

Unrecordable Material

• This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard function that prevents recording of video software or broadcast programs that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and so forth.
• In the case a copy guard signal is contained in a source video that occurs partway through recording, recording is paused at that point. Recording resumes when the copy guard signal is no longer present, while no recordings will be made for the part where the copy prevention signal is present.

In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss of recorded video or audio content due to a HDD malfunction, please be aware beforehand that Sharp will bear no responsibility to compensate for the content which could not be recorded or edited, for the loss of recorded or edited video, or for other related direct or indirect damages.

■ If a power failure occurs

• The content being recorded or timer recorded will be damaged if power failure occurs.
• The content being played back may be damaged.

■ For Important recording

- If the HDD malfunctions, the content recorded on the HDD may be lost. If you wish to save content permanently, we recommend copying or moving the content to DVD-RW or DVD-R.

NOTE

- If a message indicating a HDD error is displayed (such as "CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO ERROR.") and the HDD has malfunctioned, you cannot replace the HDD by yourself. If you disassemble the Recorder, the warranty will become void. Also, recovery of data is impossible. If playback is possible, re-record the recorded content onto a DVD-R/RW disc, and contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center.

Hard Disc Operation (Recording / Playback / Time Shift Recording)

- If the Recorder is used in a cold location (a location at low temperature), the drive will only allow live viewing after power is turned on until the HDD is ready. During this time, the Recorder will not allow Time Shift Viewing, recording, display of recording lists or playback of recorded programs. Please wait until the HDD is ready.

Initialization

- Initialization erases all video recorded on the HDD. Be sure to dub important recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs before initializing.

CPRM (control) Information

- There are 3 types of copy control signals: "Copy Freely", "Copy Once" and "Copy Never". "Copy Never" programs cannot be recorded on HDD. When a "Copy Once" enabled program is copied from HDD to DVD-RW, the video is not copied — it is moved from the HDD to the DVD-RW (i.e. the content recorded on the HDD is erased).

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder

• The following discs can be played back and recorded with this Recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for CDs).
• Since this Recorder is compatible with the NTSC format, use discs that contain the letters "NTSC" on the disc or package.
• Use discs that are compatible with standards as indicated by the presence of the following logo marks on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs are able to be played back.

Discs For Recording and Playback

Disc Type		Recording Format	Contents	Disc Size
DVD-RWDVDRW	•Ver.1.1•Ver.1.1(CPRM compatible) ^1 •Ver.1.1/2 × (CPRM compatible) ^1	VR modeVideo mode	Audio + Video(Movic)	12 cm (5'),single-sided/double-sided,single layer disc8 cm (3'), single-sided, single layer disc ^2
DVD-RDVR47	•Ver.2.0•Ver.2.0/4× ^3	Video mode

"Copy Once" broadcasts and other programs that can be recorded only once can be recorded.

^2 DVD-R/RW 8 cm (3") single-sided, single-layer discs can only be used for recording in the Video mode. Some discs of this type may not be able to be recorded.

^3 Not compatible with 4× high speed dubbing. When high speed dubbing is used, the system will switch to 2× .

Discs for Playback (Playback Only)

Disc Type		Recording Format	Contents	Disc Size
DVD Video Region number DVD VIDEO*	Region number	Video mode	Audio + Video (Movie)	12 cm (5")8 cm (3")
DVD+R/DVD+RW		Video mode (finalized disc only)	Audio + Video (Movie)	12 cm (5")
Video CD DISC DIGITAL VIDEO		Video CD	Audio + Video (Movie)	12 cm (5")8 cm (3")
Audio CD *4 DISC DIGITAL AUDIO		Audio CD (CD-DA)	Audio
CD-R/CD-RW DISC DIGITAL AUDIO		Audio CD (CD-DA)	Audio
		MP3 file
		Video CD	Audio + Video (Movie)

^4 This Recorder has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Recorder.

• DVD video players and discs have region numbers, which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. The region number for this product is 1. (Discs marked ALL will play in any player.)
• DVD Video operations and functions may be different from the explanations in this manual and some operations may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's setting.
• If "CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION." or "THIS OPERATION IS PROHIBITED BY THE DISC." is displayed, either the disc or Recorder is prohibiting the function. Read the disc's manual along with this manual.
• If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed.

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Recorder

■ The following discs are unable to be played back or are not played back properly on this Recorder. If such a disc is mistakenly played back, the speakers may be damaged due to the large volume. Never attempt to play back such discs.

CDG, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio

■ Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.

• Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will cause a fault.
  ■ The following DVD video discs cannot be played.

- Discs not containing "1" or "ALL" for the region number (discs sold outside the authorized marketing area). ^5

• Discs recorded in PAL format. ^6

• Discs produced illegally.

• Discs recorded for commercial use.

*5 The region number for this product is 1.

^6 This Recorder is compatible with the NTSC format. Make sure to check the format of the disc before purchasing.

■ The following DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW discs cannot be played.

• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back.
- Discs may not be played back depending on the recorder used for recording.

■ The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.

- Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with this Recorder.

- This Recorder has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards.

■ The following CD-R/RW discs cannot be played.

• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back.
  • Non-finalized discs cannot be played back.
• Discs recorded in a format other than a Video CD/Audio CD and MP3 file format ^7 cannot be played back.
  • Discs may not be played back depending on their recording status or the status of the disc itself.
• Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility with this Recorder or the recorder used for recording.

\*7 About MP3 file format

MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio layer 3 file format. "MP3 files" have ".mp3" as extensions. (Some files that have ".mp3" extensions or files that have not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.)

● Playing MP3 discs

• Some MP3 files are not played in the order they were recorded.
• The maximum number of layers which can be recognized, including files and folders, is 8.
• The multi-session discs cannot be played.
• It is recommended to record data at a lower speed as data recorded at fast speed can produce noise and may not be able to be played.
• The more folders there are, the longer the reading time.
• Depending on the folder tree, reading MP3 files can take time.
• Folder or track (file) names are limited to 8 characters. Folder or track (file) names that go over 8 characters will be abbreviated. (Certain letters or symbols in folder names or title name may not be displayed.)
• The playing time may not be correctly displayed during MP3 file playback.

● The following files cannot be played on this Recorder.

• Discs that have more than 257 folders or 1,000 files.
- When both Audio CD format and MP3 files format are recorded on a disc. (The disc is recognized to be an Audio CD and only tracks in the Audio CD format are played back.)

Types of Discs for Recording

• DVD-RW and DVD-R discs can be recorded with this Recorder. The recording format that can be selected may vary according to the disc version and type of disc.
• Make sure to use a disc that has the words "For Video" or "For Recording" on the disc or disc jacket for recording and playback with this Recorder.

Disc Type	Recording Format
	VR mode	Video mode
DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 (CPRM) DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2× (CPRM)	×	×
DVD-R Ver. 2.0 DVD-R Ver. 2.0/4×	—	×

DVD-RW Discs

• DVD-RW discs are available in Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 (CPRM compatible) or Ver. 1.1/2 × (CPRM compatible).
• When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it can be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also allows the recording time to be increased.
• When a disc has been recorded in the Video mode, additional recording is possible until the disc is full. The recording time does not increase even if titles are erased, but if the disc is initialized (see pages 15 and 106) full recording time is possible.
  ^8 Recording time can only be increased when the last title is erased (titles cannot be erased after a disc has been finalized).

DVD-R Discs

• DVD-R discs can only be recorded in the Video mode.
• Although additional recordings can be made until the disc is full, disc space does not increase even if titles are erased (because erasure here refers only to making the titles not visible).
• Although these discs can be played back with other DVD players once they have been finalized, the discs can no longer be recorded or erased after they have been finalized.
• Discs can be additionally recorded and edited with this Recorder only until they are finalized.

Recording Formats

• There are two recording formats available with this Recorder: the VR mode and the Video mode.
• The recording format that can be selected may differ depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Types of Discs for Recording (page 12).
• Recording in the VR mode and Video mode cannot be mixed on one disc.

VR (Video Recording) Mode

The VR mode is the basic DVD-RW recording format, and lets you enjoy the various editing functions available with this Recorder.

• When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it can be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also allows the recording time to be increased.
• Recorded discs can only be played back with DVD-RW compatible DVD players ^9 .

• "Copy Once" programs can also be recorded ^10 .

• Although there are some cases in which the disc must be finalized, the disc can be recorded and erased after it has been finalized.

• DVD-RW compatible DVD players have the following indication.

RW

DVD players with this indication have the function of being able to play back DVD-RW discs recorded in the VR mode with a DVD recorder.

^*10 When using a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 disc (CPRM compatible). Recorded programs cannot be played back with other DVD players (including DVD-RW players) or DVD recorders not compatible with CPRM.

Video Mode

This recording format is compatible with commercially available DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.

• Discs recorded in the Video mode cannot be recorded repeatedly or their content overwritten.
• When recording in the Video mode, discs can be played back, additionally recorded and edited only with this Recorder until they are finalized. Editing functions are limited.
• Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played back with other DVD players by finalizing them after recording. (However, this does not guarantee that these discs can be played back on all DVD players.)
• Recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs using the Video mode employ a new standard approved by the DVD Forum in 2000, and compatibility with this standard is left to the discretion of the respective DVD player manufacturer. Consequently, there are some models of DVD players and DVD-ROM drives that are unable to play back DVD-R/RW discs.
• "Copy Once" programs cannot be recorded.

Recording Time

- The recording mode that can be set varies according to the recording format. Refer to the table below for the applicable recording mode.

Recording Mode	Recordable Time	Description
FINE	About 60 minutes	When you want to record high-quality images.
SP	About 120 minutes	This is the standard recording mode.
LP	About 240 minutes	When you want to record for a long period of time with slightly lower image quality.
EP	About 360 minutes	When you want to place priority on recording time.

• Recordable time is based on the recording time when using a 4.7 GB disc. Since recording capacity varies according to the recorded material, there may be cases where there is much more disc space remaining on the disc when recording is completed.

• Refer to page 42 about the recordable times when you choose "MN" (manual) Recording mode.
  * Since recording to DVD is performed using VBR (variable bit rate, refer to the section on VBR Control on page 116) with the exception of some recording modes, recording time varies according to the material to be recorded.

• Recordable time may be shorter than that indicated above in the case of recording material of poor image quality such as broadcasts from televisions with poor reception.

• This does not guarantee the length of recording time. Actual recording time may be shorter than that indicated above depending on image quality and other aspects.
• The total of recording time and remaining time may not always agree with the recordable time of the recording mode.
• Block-like images may become conspicuous during scenes containing rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital image compression technology.

Disc Remaining Time

● VR mode

• Additional recordings can be made as long as there is available space on the disc. (Additional recordings can also be made after the disc is finalized.)
• Erasing unnecessary recordings lets you increase the remaining time on the disc. (The disc can also be erased after it has been finalized.)
• When a Play List (see page 88) is created, disc space will not increase even if portions of titles or titles of Play List are erased.

Video mode

• Additional recordings can be made with this Recorder provided there is available space on the disc until the disc is finalized.
• In case you record on a DVD-RW disc, recordable time will increase if you erase the last recorded title unless you finalize the DVD-RW disc.
• In case you record on a DVD-R disc, recordable time will not increase even if you erase titles (see page 87). (The erase function only hides the title, it does not actually erase it. It does not actually delete the recorded contents.)

Using the Proper Disc

Select the disc and recording format to be used according to the objective of the recording. Select the disc and recording format by referring to the table below.

Objective	Disc Used	Recording Format
When you want to play back a recorded disc with a DVD player or DVD Video compatible PCWhen not re-recording a recorded disc (when making a permanent recording or when you do not want the recording to be erased)	Recordable DVD-R disc R4.7	Video mode recording +finalization
When you want to play back a recorded disc with a DVD player or DVD Video compatible PCWhen you want to repeatedly record and erase a recorded disc	Recordable DVD-RW disc Ver. 1.1 or Ver. 1.1 (CPRM compatible)RW	Video mode recording +finalization
When you want to edit a disc recorded with this RecorderWhen playing back with a DVD-RW compatible player with the following indicationRWCOMPATIBLEWhen you want to repeatedly record and erase a recorded disc	Recordable DVD-RW disc Ver. 1.1 or Ver. 1.1 (CPRM compatible)RW	VR mode recording +(finalization)
When you want to record a “Copy Once” satellite broadcast, etc.	Recordable DVD-RW disc Ver. 1.1 (CPRM compatible)[DVDRW]	VR mode recording

Time display for Recording and

Playback (Video mode only)

- With this Recorder, the displayed record/playback time is about 0.1% shorter than the actual recording time. In video like TV broadcasts, video is sent at a rate of about 29.9 frames per second. For convenience, this Recorder calculates using a value of 30 frames per second. (If, for example, you record one hour, the time display on the Recorder will be: 60 minutes × 0.999 = 59.94 minutes = 59 mins. 56 secs.)

Unrecordable Material

● This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard function that prevents recording of video software or broadcast programs that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and so forth.

Example:

- DVD videos

- PPV (pay-per-view) broadcasts

● The proper image may not be obtained in the case a copy guard signal is contained in the images input from equipment connected to the external input jacks (LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2, LINE IN 3 or DV IN) of this Recorder.

Example:

- Images not output at proper brightness

- Incorrect output of picture size and other data Connect such equipment directly to your TV without going through this Recorder.

- In the case a copy guard signal is contained in a source video that occurs part way through recording, recording is paused at that point. Recording resumes when the copy guard signal is no longer present, while no recordings will be made for the part where the copy prevention signal is present.

Initialization and Finalization

Initialization (Formatting)

Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 106 for details about Initialization.)

When an unused DVD-RW disc is placed in the Recorder immediately after the disc has been purchased, the Recorder is set to automatically begin initializing in the VR mode. The settings can also be changed so that discs are initialized in the Video mode (page 106).

When using a DVD-RW disc in the Video mode without changing this setting, initialize the disc in the Video mode after first completing initialization in the VR mode (page 106).

• Initialization causes the entire previously recorded contents of the disc to be erased.
• It takes about 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds for initialization to be completed.

Allowing Discs to Be Played Back with Other DVD Players (Finalization)

Discs must always be finalized in order to play them back with another DVD player after having been recorded in the Video mode. (See page 106 for details about Finalization)

Finalize discs on which all recordings have been completed so that they can be viewed with another DVD player or a DVD Video compatible PC. Discs that are not finalized may not be able to be played back with other DVD players or DVD Video compatible PCs. (However, this does not guarantee that finalized discs can be played back on all DVD players or DVD Video compatible PCs.)

• Finalizing a DVD-R disc prevents all recording and editing of that disc.
• Although DVD-RW discs can be re-recorded by initializing even after they have been recorded in the Video mode and finalized, all previously recorded contents are erased.
• Finalization is required if a disc recorded in the VR mode cannot be played back with a DVD-RW compatible player. (Discs formatted in the VR mode can be recorded and edited even after finalization.)
• Finalization takes from several minutes to about an hour. (Processing takes longer if there is considerable available space on the disc.)

The following operations may cause malfunction.

• Operating discs recorded or edited by this Recorder in a DVD recorder or PC's DVD drive manufactured by other manufacturers.
  • Using the discs in above situation again with this Recorder.
• Operating discs recorded or edited by a DVD recorder or PC's DVD drive made by other manufacturers than the one for this Recorder.

About the Contents of the Disc

Title, Chapter and Track

• DVDs are divided into "Titles" and "Chapters". If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate "Title". "Chapters", on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles. (See Example 1.)
• Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into "Tracks". You can think of a "Track" as one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.)

Recording on a DVD-R/RW disc

• One recording is treated as one title and the chapters will be inserted automatically every 10 minutes. You can choose the chapter interval from the following: 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or off (page 98).
  • Each title, chapter and track will be numbered in order. Title, chapter and track may not be numbered in some discs.

Recording on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode

- When you pause during recording or erase the scene using edit function, chapter marks will be inserted automatically. You can also insert chapter marks at your favorite scenes (page 85).

Recording in Video mode

- You cannot insert chapter marks at your favorite scenes.

Example 1: DVD

graph TD
    A["DVD"] --> B["Title 1"]
    A --> C["Title 2"]
    B --> D["Chapter 1"]
    B --> E["Chapter 2"]
    B --> F["Chapter 3"]
    C --> G["Chapter 1 Chapter 2"]

Example 2: Video CD or Audio CD

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case

When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc case usually contains various information about the contents of the disc.

1. English
2. Chinese

1. English
2. Chinese

1 Audio tracks and audio formats

DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original track.

This section also details the audio format of each soundtrack—Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.

Dolby Digital

A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the Recorder is connected to a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel processor or amplifier.

DTS

DTS is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels and provides accurate sound field positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.)

Linear PCM

Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs.

The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (On DVD discs, sound is recorded at between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits.)

2 Subtitle languages

This indicates the kind of subtitles.

3 Screen aspect ratio

Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.

4 Camera angle

Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.).

5 Region code

This indicates the region code (playable region number).

The Icons Used in This Operation Manual

HDD

Indicates the functions that can be performed for the hard disc.

DVD VIDEO

Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD Video discs.

DVD-RW

DVD-RW VIDEO MODE

Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD-RW discs.

VR MODE:

- Indicates that the function will operate when recording in VR mode or playing back a disc recorded in VR mode.

VIDEO MODE:

- Indicates that the function will operate when recording in Video mode or playing back a disc recorded in Video mode.

DVD-R

Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD-R discs.

VIDEO CD

Indicates the functions that can be performed for Video CDs.

AUDIO CD

Indicates the functions that can be performed for Audio CDs.

CD-R

Indicates the functions that can be performed for CD-R discs in MP3 format.

CD-RW

Indicates the functions that can be performed for CD-RW discs in MP3 format.

Important Information

Disc Precautions

Be Careful of Scratches and Dust

- DVD-R and DVD-RW discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be recorded, or important data recorded may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place.

Proper Disc Storage

Place the disc in the center of the disc case and store the case and disc upright.
Avoid storing discs in locations subject to direct sunlight, next to heating appliances or in locations of high humidity.
Do not drop discs or subject them to strong vibrations or impacts.
Avoid storing discs in locations where there are large amounts of dust or locations where mold tends to grow easily.

Handling Precautions

- If the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge.

Three-step illustration showing hand holding circular objects with a prohibition symbol (no text or labels)

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
• Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.
• If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the Recorder may decide that the disc is incompatible and eject the disc tray, or it may fail to play the disc correctly. Wipe any soiling off the playing surface with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the Pick Up Lens

• Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The use of these discs can damage the lens.
• Request cleaning of the lens to the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center.

Warning of Dew Formation

- Dew may form on pick up lens or disc in the following conditions:

• Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
  • In a steamy or very humid room.
• When the Recorder is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one.

When dew forms:

It becomes difficult for the Recorder to read the signals on the disc and prevents the Recorder from operating properly.

To remove dew:

Take out the disc and leave the recorder with the power off until the dew disappears. Using the recorder with dew formation may cause malfunction.

Copyright

• It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property right owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer® N-2-2™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.
  • The DVD logo is a registered trademark.
• i.LINK refers to the IEEE 1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.
  • is a trademark.
• VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

“Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484,5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247,5,606,618, 5,610,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080 or 5,960,037.”

Cautions Regarding Recording

● Always Make Sure to Test Record First

- Make a test recording with a DVD-RW disc first before making any important recordings to confirm whether or not the recorded material is recorded properly.

● Compensation for Recordings

- In the event a recording is unable to be made due to a problem with this Recorder or a disc, or due to an external factor such as a power failure or condensation of moisture and so forth, the manufacturer is not responsible for compensation for unrecorded contents or incidental damages.

Major Components

Main Unit (Front)

1 POWER (p. 26)
2 STANDBY indicator (p. 26)
3 TIMER indicator (p. 44)
4 CHANNEL ▼/▲
5 PLAY/REC indicators (for HDD) (pp. 39, 64)
6 PLAY/REC indicators (for DVD) (pp. 41, 69)

7 Disc tray (p. 40)
8 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 40)
9 RESET (p. 110)
10 LINE IN 3 (p. 97)
• AUDIO Input jacks
• VIDEO Input jack
- S-VIDEO Input jack
11 DV IN terminal (p. 95)

12 ● REC (pp. 39, 41)
13 REC STOP (pp. 39, 41)
14 REC PAUSE (pp. 39, 41)
15 HDD (p. 35)
16 DVD (p. 35)
17▶ PLAY (pp. 64, 70)
18 ■ STOP/LIVE (pp. 64, 69)
19 || STILL/PAUSE (pp. 67, 71)

Front Panel Display

1 Chapter indicator (p. 34)
2 Disc Remaining Time indicator (p. 34)
3 Title indicator (p. 34)
4 Dubbing indicator (p. 60)
5 Recording Mode indicator (p. 39)
6 AV AUTO REC indicator (p. 55)
7 Information Display (p. 34)
8 Tamper Proof indicator (p. 38)
9 Simple Recording Timer indicator (p. 39)

Main Unit (Rear)

1 PASS THROUGH jack (p. 22)
2 IN FROM ANTENNA jack (antenna or cable input) (p. 22)
3 COMPONENT Video Output jacks (p. 23)

4 LINE IN 1 (AUTO REC) (p. 55)

• AUDIO Input jacks
• VIDEO Input jack
• S-VIDEO Input jack

5 LINE IN 2

• AUDIO Input jacks
• VIDEO Input jack
• S-VIDEO Input jack

6 LINE OUT 1 (p. 22)

• AUDIO Output jacks
• VIDEO Output jack
• S-VIDEO Output jack

7 LINE OUT 2 (p. 93)

• AUDIO Output jacks
• VIDEO Output jack
• S-VIDEO Output jack

8 DIGITAL AUDIO Output COAXIAL jack (p. 93)
9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL terminal (p. 93)

Remote Control Unit

NOTE

- Buttons marked with “*” are made of luminous rubber for easy visibility even in the dark. (The degree of brightness will decrease as time passes.)

1 POWER (p. 26)

2 ▲ OPEN/CLOSE (p. 40)

3 Number buttons (pp. 21, 45)

4 CH DISPLAY (p. 33)

5 TIME SHIFT (p. 37)

6* START MENU (p. 29)

7* HDD (p. 35)

8* REC LIST/DVD TITLE (pp. 65, 73)

9* Cursor buttons (▲/▼/◄/►) (pp. 27, 29)

10*EXIT (p. 29)

11 COLOR BUTTON (pp. 43, 65) Blue (A), Red (B), Green (C), Yellow (D)

12*◀REV (pp. 37, 67, 71)

13* || STILL/PAUSE (pp. 37, 67, 71)

14* ■ STOP/LIVE (pp. 37, 64, 70)

16 ● REC (pp. 39, 41)

17 REC STOP (pp. 39, 41)

18 TV CONTROL buttons (p. 21)

19 CH ▼ /▲

20 DIRECT (p. 66)

21 VCR PLUS+ (p. 45)

22 ERASE (p. 45)

23 DUBBING (p. 59)

24 P IN P (p. 77)

25 INPUT/← Repeat (pp. 68, 71, 96)

26* DVD (p. 35)

27* ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST / DVD MENU (pp. 65, 73, 80)

28* SET/ENTER (pp. 27, 29)

29* RETURN (p. 29)

Loading the Batteries

1 While pressing down, slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Diagram of a mobile phone interior showing a black arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

2 Load the batteries. Load the two "AAA" size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote control unit. Make sure that the battery poles ⊕ and ⊖ are positioned as indicated.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with mounting holes and internal channels (no text or symbols)

3 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

Diagram of a mobile phone's internal panel showing an active button with an arrow (no text or symbols)

NOTE

• Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or excessive humidity.
• The remote control unit may not function if the Recorder's remote sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix different brands.
• Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control unit for an extended period of time.

Operating range of remote control

Operating a TV Using the Remote Control (Universal Remote Control)

The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of 21 different types of TVs. To enter the Manufacturer's Code for your TV, follow the instructions below.

There is no guarantee that the universal remote control will function with your TV.

Setting the Manufacturer's Code

1 Press POWER and CH ▲ of TV CONTROL simultaneously.

2 Enter the 2-digit Manufacturer's Code with the Number buttons (Ex. 02-“0”, “2”) within 10 seconds after releasing POWER and CH ▲ of TV CONTROL.

3 Point the remote control unit towards the TV and then press POWER of TV CONTROL.

- If the TV turns on/off, setup was successful. If not, repeat the procedure using another code.

See the list below for the Manufacturer's Code and the buttons which work with each brand.

Buttons on the Remote		POWERCH ▲▼VOL ⊕ ⊖	INPUT
Brand	Code
EMERSON	19	×	×
FISHER	17	×	×
FUNAI	06	×	×
GE	07, 09	×	—
GOLDSTAR	18	×	—
HITACHI	15	×	×
JVC	16	×	×
MAGNAVOX	0911		—
MITSUBISHI	14	×	×
PANASONIC	13, 21	×	×
PIONEER	03	×	×
RCA	07, 09	×	—
SAMSUNG	20	×	×
SANYO	17	×	×
SHARP	0102
SONY	10	×	×
TECHNOL ACE	04	×	×
TOSHIBA	12	×	×
ZENITH	0508

NOTE

• If the batteries in the remote control unit are changed, the code settings must be re-entered.
• Some brands have more than one code listed above, due to changes in the codes. In such cases, try another code to find the code that operates your TV.

Setting the Remote Control Code

• Two types of remote control codes operate this Recorder: RC-1 and RC-2. If you operate this Recorder by remote control along with another SHARP DVD recorder or DVD player placed next to it simultaneously, switching the remote control code (both the Recorder and remote control) to one of the signals (RC-1 or RC-2) will let you operate only with this Recorder.
• Make sure to set the Recorder and remote control to the same remote code. You can not operate the Recorder if they are not set to the same code.

Setting the Remote Control Code of the Remote

Example: Setting the code to "RC-2".

1 Press and hold POWER and 2 together for more than 5 seconds.
2 Press POWER of this Recorder to see if you can turn it on/off.
- If you cannot, go to step 3.

NOTE

- The remote control code of the remote becomes "RC-1" when you change the batteries.

Setting the Remote Control Code of the Recorder

3 Press POWER to turn off the Recorder.
4 Press and hold CHANNEL▼ and ▲ on the Recorder together for more than 5 seconds.

- Each time this operation is performed, the code of the Recorder toggles between "RC-1" and "RC-2". The front panel display changes as the code changes.

- Press POWER on the remote control to see if you can turn on/off the Recorder.

If remote control does not work

Press POWER on the remote control and check the front panel display (RC-1 or RC-2). Set the remote control code according to the display and press POWER to see if you can turn on/off the Recorder.

Basic Connection

Easy Connection

The following connection is the basic connection to watch or record TV programs. To use a cable box or satellite receiver, see "CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections" on pages 24 and 25.

! Important!

• Be sure to turn off and unplug from the AC outlet this Recorder and all equipment before connecting the cables.
• This Recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. The playback picture from this Recorder will not appear correctly on your TV when you connect this Recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this Recorder) using video/audio cables.

graph TD
    A["Video/audio cable (supplied)"] -->|4| B["TV"]
    B -->|5| C["VCR"]
    C -->|2| D["The Recorder"]
    D -->|1| E["Antenna cable (commercially available)"]
    D -->|1| F["To IN FROM ANTENNA"]
    D -->|1| G["To antenna/CATV wall outlet"]
    D -->|1| H["To antenna input jack"]
    C -->|3| I["Coaxial cable (commercially available)"]
    I --> J["To antenna input jack"]
    I --> K["To antenna output jack"]
    C --> L["Video/audio cable (commercially available)"]
    L --> M["To video/audio input jacks"]
    L --> N["To video/audio output jacks"]
    L --> O["Video/audio cable (commercially available)"]

1 Connect the TV antenna cable to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the rear of this Recorder.

2 Connect the PASS THROUGH jack on the rear of this Recorder to the antenna input jack on your VCR using the supplied coaxial cable.

NOTE

• If you connect this Recorder directly to your TV, skip the next step.
  3 Connect the antenna output jack on your VCR to antenna input jack on your TV using a coaxial cable.
  4 Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO Output jacks on this Recorder to the video/audio input jacks on your TV using the supplied video/audio cable.

Be sure that the colors of the jacks and plugs match up when connecting the cable.

NOTE

• To connect using S-video or component cables, see "Using Other Types of Video Output" on page 23.
5 Connect the video/audio output jacks on your VCR to the video/audio input jacks on your TV using a video/audio cable.

Important!

- When using this connection, set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF" (see page 102).

After the connection

Plug in the power cords of the TV and VCR. Then go to "EZ Set Up" (see page 26).

Using Other Types of Video Output

In order to view clearer DVD images, it is recommended that you use a commercially available S-video or component video cable when connecting your TV to the video output.

Connecting Using an S-VIDEO Output

Connect the S-VIDEO Output jack on this Recorder to the S-video input jack on your TV using an S-video cable (commercially available).

Important!

- When using this connection, set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF" (see page 102).

After the connection

Plug in the power cord of the TV. Then go to "EZ Set Up" (see page 26).

Connecting Using the COMPONENT Video Output

Connect the COMPONENT OUT jacks on this Recorder to the component input jacks on your TV using a component video cable (commercially available).

! Important!

- When using this connection: If your TV is compatible with progressive-scan component video, set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON" (see page 102). If not, set it to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF".

After the connection

Plug in the power cord of the TV. Then go to "EZ Set Up" (see page 26).

CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (1)

The following connection is the connection to a cable box or satellite receiver when receiving only a few scrambled channels. When many or all the channels are scrambled, see the connection on page 25.

Using this connection, you can:

• Record unscrambled CATV signals by selecting them on this Recorder.
• Record scrambled CATV signals by selecting them on the cable box or satellite receiver and selecting the input used on the Recorder.
• Record a channel while you watch another.
• Record using the "AV AUTO REC" function (see page 55) when LINE IN 1 is used for cable box/satellite receiver connection.

graph TD
    A["To video/audio input jacks"] --> B["Video/audio cable (supplied)"]
    B --> C["TV"]
    C --> D["Coaxial cable (commercially available)"]
    D --> E["Cable box/Satellite receiver"]
    E --> F["To antenna output jack"]
    F --> G["Video/audio cable (commercially available)"]
    G --> H["Coaxial cable (supplied)"]
    H --> I["To antenna input jack"]
    I --> J["The Recorder"]
    J --> K["To IN 1 (AUTO REC) VIDEO/AUDIO jacks"]
    J --> L["To VIDEO/AUDIO Output jacks"]
    J --> M["To antenna/CATV wall outlet"]
    M --> N["Antenna cable (commercially available)"]
    N --> O["To IN FROM ANTENNA"]
    O --> P["To antenna audio output jacks"]

1 Connect the TV antenna/ CATV cable and coaxial cables as shown on the left.

You can watch TV channels.

2 Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO Output jacks on this Recorder to the video/audio input jacks on your TV using the supplied video/audio cable.

You can watch video played back on the Recorder.

3 Connect the IN 1 (AUTO REC) VIDEO/AUDIO jacks on this Recorder to the video/audio output jacks on your cable box or satellite receiver using a video/audio cable.

You can record scrambled CATV channels when using a cable box or satellite receiver for decoding.

NOTE

• These are standard video connections. You can use S-video or component connections if they are available.

! Important!

• Connect this Recorder directly to your TV and not via the cable box, satellite receiver, or a VCR.
• When using this connection, set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF" (see page 102).

After the connection

Plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box/satellite receiver. Then go to "EZ Set Up" (see page 26).

Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (2)

The following connection is the connection to a cable box or satellite receiver when many or all the channels received are scrambled.

Using this connection, you can:

- Record any CATV signals by selecting them on the cable box or satellite receiver.

- Record using the "AV AUTO REC" function (see page 55) when LINE IN 1 is used for cable box/satellite receiver connection.

NOTE

- With this connection, you cannot record a channel while you watch another.

graph TD
    A["TV"] --> B["To antenna input jack"]
    A --> C["Coaxial cable (commercially available)"]
    A --> D["To PASS THROUGH"]
    A --> E["Video/audio cable (supplied)"]
    A --> F["To video/audio output jacks"]
    A --> G["To video/audio audio jacks"]
    A --> H["To video/audio output jacks"]
    A --> I["To video/audio audio cable (commercially available)"]
    A --> J["To video/audio output jacks"]
    A --> K["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> L["To video/audio output jacks"]
    A --> M["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> N["To video/audio output jacks"]
    A --> O["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> P["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> Q["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> R["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> S["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> T["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> U["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> V["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> W["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> X["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> Y["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> Z["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AA["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AB["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AC["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AD["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AE["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AF["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AG["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AH["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AI["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AJ["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AK["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AL["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AM["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AN["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AO["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AP["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AQ["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AR["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AS["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AT["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AU["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AV["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AW["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AX["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AY["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> AZ["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BA["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BB["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BC["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BD["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BE["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BF["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BG["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BH["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BI["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BJ["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BK["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BL["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BM["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BN["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BO["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BP["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BQ["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BR["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BS["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BT["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BU["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BV["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BW["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BX["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BY["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> BZ["To video/audio audio output jacks"]
    A --> CA["TO IN 1 (AUTO REC) VIDEO/AUDIO jacks"]
    A --> CB["Video/audio cable (commercially available)"]
    A --> CC["Coaxial cable (commercially available)"]

1 Connect the TV antenna/ CATV cable and coaxial cables as shown on the left. You can watch TV channels.

2 Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO Output jacks on this Recorder to the video/audio input jacks on your TV using the supplied video/audio cable.

You can watch video played back on the Recorder.

3 Connect the IN 1 (AUTO REC) VIDEO/AUDIO jacks on this Recorder to the video/audio output jacks on your cable box or satellite receiver using a video/audio cable.

You can record scrambled CATV channels.

NOTE

• These are standard video connections. You can use S-video or component connections if they are available.

! Important!

• Connect this Recorder directly to your TV and not via the cable box, satellite receiver, or a VCR.
• When using this connection, set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF" (see page 102).

After the connection

Plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box/satellite receiver. Then go to "EZ Set Up" (see page 26).

! Important! (Caution during EZ Set Up):

- Do not press POWER on the Recorder or remote control.

The EZ Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when the antenna cable is connected to the rear of the Recorder and the power plug is then connected to an AC outlet.

! Important!

When using a cable box:
- See "CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections" on pages 24 and 25.
- Leave power on the cable box turned on and select a channel that carries EDS signals.

1 Make sure that the antenna cable is connected. For connection configuration, refer to "Basic Connection" on page 22.
2 Connect the power plug of the Recorder to an AC outlet.
3 The tuner channels and clock will automatically be set.

- This Recorder can monitor and use time-signals (EDS signals), which are provided by some TV stations, to automatically adjust the clock. This Recorder automatically searches EDS signals, but if you are in a hurry to use timer recording or know the channel of the EDS signal carrier in your area, follow the procedure in "Auto Clock Setting" (page 30) or "Manual Clock Setting" (page 31).

During Auto Channel Setting During Auto Clock Setting EZ Set Up complete

- Channel number is increasing.

NOTE

• If power is supplied to the Recorder before the cable is connected, EZ Set Up will not be able to preset the channels into memory. If this occurs, press RESET inside the front door of the Recorder (see page 18). The EZ Set Up function will work again.
• If the power is turned on during EZ Set Up, Auto Channel Setting will be interrupted and the tuner channels will not be preset.
  • Auto Clock Setting may take several minutes.
• If Auto Clock Setting is not completed within 30 minutes, there may be no channels with EDS signals. In this case, set the clock manually. (See "Manual Clock Setting" on page 31.)
• If the antenna signal is weak, the Auto Clock Setting function may not operate.
• During initial channel setting, the channels are set into the AIR channel setting. To watch CATV channels, select "CATV" on the "CHANNEL PRESET" screen. (See "Channel Setting" on page 32.)

Turning the Power On

After finishing EZ Set Up, press POWER on the remote control or Recorder to turn on the power of Recorder.

• When you turn on power, the HDD button and DVD button on the front of Recorder will blink. If either the HDD or DVD button is blinking, system processing is in progress, so wait until the button lights up.
• When the Recorder power is turned on for the first time after purchase, following EZ Set Up, the OSD LANGUAGE Select screen is displayed and the Connection Guide function will then operate. Follow the procedure shown on pages 27 and 28. From the second time on, the OSD LANGUAGE Select screen will not appear after EZ Set Up.

To Turn the Power Off

Press POWER on the remote control or Recorder to turn off power.

- The HDD or DVD button on the front of Recorder will go out, and the STANDBY indicator will light up.

- If you press POWER again immediately after turning off, the Recorder may not turn on. If this happens, wait a while and then turn on power again.

About the Power Supply

• Do not unplug the power cord immediately after you plug it into the AC outlet (less than about 15 seconds after plugging in). In very rare cases, this may cause the memory to revert to its initial state, and all timer programs will be erased. If this happens, EZ Set Up will be performed automatically. If you pull out the power plug while power is on, it will take a while for the hard disc to get ready when you turn on power the next time. During this time you can only view live broadcasts.
• If you turn on power in a low-temperature environment, only live broadcast viewing is possible until the hard disc (HDD) reaches its operating temperature.

Connection Guide

Before using the Recorder, use the Connection Guide function for easy initial settings regarding TV connection, on-screen language, etc.

Preparation

• Turn on the power of TV.
• Switch TV input to the AV input used to connect to the Recorder.

1 Press and hold CONNECTION GUIDE for more than 2 seconds.

Selecting the On-screen Display Language

2 Press ▲/▼ to select the language you want to use.

NOTE

- You can change On-Screen Display Language afterward using the Connection Guide function.

3 Press SET/ENTER.

- The "START TV SET UP" screen with "OK" button is displayed.

4 Press SET/ENTER.

- The "SELECT TV TERMINAL" Select screen is displayed.

NOTE

- Press RETURN to go back to the preceding screen during the setting procedure.

Selecting the TV Terminal

5 Press ▲ / ▼ to select the type of video input terminal on the connected TV.

6 Press SET/ENTER.

- The "SELECT TV MODE" screen is displayed.

Selecting the TV Screen Aspect Ratio

7 Press ▲ / ▼ to select the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV.

8 Press SET/ENTER.

- The "ADVANCED SETTINGS" Confirmation screen is displayed.

9 Press ◀/▶ to select "YES" or "NO", then press SET/ENTER.

- When "YES" is selected The "ADVANCED SETTINGS" screen is displayed. Proceed to step 10.

- When "NO" is selected The "INITIAL SETTING COMPLETE" screen with "OK" button is displayed. Proceed to step 17.

Advanced Setting

10 Press ▲ / ▼ to select "PRO-GRESSIVE OUT", then press SET/ENTER.

- The "SETS PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT" screen is displayed.

11 Press ◀/▶ to select "PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON" or "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF", then press SET/ENTER.

- The display returns to the "IMAGE/ SOUND SET LIST/ADV SET" screen.

12 Press ▲ / ▼ to select "DD OUTPUT LEVEL", then press SET/ENTER.

- The "DOLBY DIGITAL OUTPUT LEVEL SETTING" screen is displayed.

13 Press ◀/▶ to select "NO" or "YES", then press SET/ENTER.

- The display returns to the "IMAGE/ SOUND SET LIST/ADV SET" screen.

14 Press ▲ / ▼ to select "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT", then press SET/ENTER.

- The "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" screen is displayed.

15 Press ▲ / ▼ to select "PCM" or "Dolby Digital", then press SET/ENTER.

- The display returns to the "IMAGE/ SOUND SET LIST/ADV SET" screen.

16 Press ▲ / ▼ to select "AD-VANCED SET COMPLETE", then press SET/ENTER.

- The "INITIAL SETTING COMPLETE" screen with "OK" button is displayed. - For details of Function Setting, see p.102 and 103.

NOTE Press RETURN to go back to the preceding screen during the setting procedure.

Completing the Initial Setting

17 Press SET/ENTER to end the initial setting procedure.

About START MENU

About START MENU

With this Recorder, you can call up functions like Playback, Edit and Other Settings from the START MENU.

For details on operation procedures, see the page explaining each option.

1 REC LIST

Playing back with REC LIST... page 65

Calling up various functions... page 65

2 EDIT/ERASE

Editing with the Original Title List/Play List... page 81

Erasing all recorded titles... page 87

Erasing selected titles... page 87

Protecting titles from erasure... page 86

3 DUBBING

High speed dubbing... page 59

Rate conversion dubbing... page 59

4 TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK

Programming with Easy Recording Guide... page 43

Timer recording with VCR Plus+®... page 45

Timer recording by designating date and time... page 47

Timer recording favorite programs... page 49

Checking/Changing timer settings... page 54

5 INITIALIZE/FINALIZE

DVD/HDD initialization... page 106

DVD finalization... page 106

6 OTHER SETTINGS

Recording function setting... page 98

Viewing/Play setting... page 100

Adjustment... page 102

7 INFORMATION... page 38

Basic START MENU Operation

1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select an option.

Example: When "OTHER SETTINGS" is selected

3 Press SET/ENTER to enter the selected option.

- The screen for the selected option will appear.

- Operate using ▲▲▼▼► and SET/ENTER.

4 Press START MENU or EXIT to quit the START MENU.

- The "START MENU" screen will close, and the screen will return to normal.

NOTE

- If you perform no operation, the "START MENU" screen will disappear after about 1 minute.

• This operation will not work at the following times:

During playback, during Time Shift Viewing, during display of the REC LIST, and at the erase screen.

- If you make a mistake in operation and want to start over, press RETURN to go back to the preceding screen.

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

(If you know a channel that carries EDS signals)

! Important!

When using a cable box:
- See "CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections" on pages 24 and 25.
- Leave power on the cable box turned on and select a channel that carries EDS signals.

1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen.

8 Press SET/ENTER to select "TIME ZONE".
9 Press ◀ /▶ to select the desired time zone.

- If you want the Recorder to use the time zone from which broadcasts with EDS signals are received, choose "AUTO". If broadcasts with EDS signals are received from a different time zone than the one in which you live, be sure to select your time zone.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "OTHER SETTINGS", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press ◀/▶ to select "ADJUSTMENT".

10 Press SET/ENTER, then EXIT.
11 Press POWER to turn off the Recorder.

- The Auto Clock Setting function will automatically set the clock.

SAT 152/21

NOTE

• If the EDS CH SET mode is set to "MANUAL" in step 6 and a channel that does not carry EDS signals is selected in step 7, the Auto Clock Setting function will not operate.
• In step 7, the number of selectable channels depends on the mode setting on the "CHANNEL PRESET" screen. See the table below.

AIR/CATV	Selectable channels
AIR	02 ↔ 03 ↔ 04 ...... 68 ↔ 69 ↔ 02
CATV	01 ↔ 02 ↔ 03 ...... 124 ↔ 125 ↔ 01

- As you press ◀ /▶ in step 9, the TIME ZONE choices change as follows.

ATLANTICA AUTO EASTERN CENTRAL ALASKA PACIFIC MOUNTAINHAWAI

- If you press RETURN, START MENU or EXIT before pressing SET/ENTER in step 10, the data will not be stored.

4 Press ▲/▼ to select "CLOCK SETTING", then press SET/ENTER.
5 Press ▲/▼ to select "AUTO SETTING", then press SET/ENTER.

6 Press ▲/▼ to set EDS CH SET mode to "MANUAL".

- If you do not know which channel carries EDS signals, then select "AUTO".

7 Press ◀/▶ to select a channel that carries EDS signals.

• The number of channels that can be selected depends on the mode setting on the "CHANNEL PRESET" screen. See NOTE.
  When using a cable box:
• Input the output channel (02, 03, or 04) of the cable box.

Manual Clock Setting

1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen.
2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "OTHER SETTINGS", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press ◀/▶ to select "ADJUSTMENT".
4 Press ▲/▼ to select "CLOCK SETTING", then press SET/ENTER.
5 Press ▲/▼ to select "MANUAL SETTING", then press SET/ENTER.

Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (DST) Adjustment

This Recorder is equipped with an internal Automatic Daylight Saving-Time Adjustment function. In spring (first Sunday in April) and autumn (last Sunday in October), the time is adjusted as shown below. This function has been preset to "ON" at the factory. Sel the DST mode in the "CLOCK SETTING" screen.

Spring

Programmed timer recording set within this time frame (2:00 AM to 3:00 AM) will not be carried out.

First Sunday in April (DST is ON)

Autumn

Because there will be two time frames from 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM, a timer program set between these time frames will be influenced by the time change.

Last Sunday in October (DST is ON)

6 Press ◀ /▶ to select "TIME" and press ▲/▼ to set time.
7 Select and set "DATE", "YEAR" and "DST" in the same manner as in step 6.

- See "Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (DST) Adjustment".

Example: Dec. 25, 2004, DST: ON

8 If the data is correct, press ▶ to select "SET", then press SET/ENTER to complete clock setting. Press EXIT to return to normal screen.

• The screen returns to normal.

NOTE

- If you press RETURN, START MENU or EXIT before pressing SET/ENTER in step 8, the data will not be stored.

NOTE

- If the timer recording program is affected by the DST time change, check your TV listing and find out when it reflects the time change. Some TV listings will indicate the time change in the same manner as is programmed in this Recorder while others do not show the time change until the next morning. In that case, when programming a timer recording, use the "CLOCK SETTING" screen to set the DST mode to OFF so the time change will not be carried out.

Channel Setting

Channel Setting

This Recorder can receive a maximum of 181 channels as shown below by presetting the channels into memory.

(VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CATV: 1 to 125)

1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "OTHER SETTINGS", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ◀/▶ to select "ADJUSTMENT".

4 Press ▲/▼ to select "CHANNEL PRESET", then press SET/ENTER.

5 Press ◀/▶ to select "AIR" or "CATV", then press SET/ENTER.

Example: AIR

- To watch CATV after EZ Set Up, select "CATV", then press SET/ENTER.

6 Press ◀/▶ to select "AUTO", then press SET/ENTER.

7 Auto Channel Preset will start.

- The channel display will count up, and, when finished, the screen returns to normal.

NOTE

• If the power is interrupted for more than 1 hour, AIR/CATV selection must be set again.
• Auto Channel Preset will be interrupted if START MENU is pressed before the screen returns to normal.

Adding/Erasing Channel Memory

Use this function to manually add or erase channels to/from the memory.

1 Select the channel to be added with the Number buttons, or the channel to be erased with the CH ▲/▼ or Number buttons.
2 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen.
3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select AT 152/21"OTHER SETTINGS", then press SET/ENTER.
4 Press ◀/▶ to select "ADJUSTMENT".
5 Press ▲/▼ to select "CHANNEL PRESET", then press SET/ENTER.
6 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "MANUAL", then press SET/ENTER.

7 Press ◀/▶ to select "ADD" if you want to add the channel memory, or "ERASE" if you want to erase the channel memory.

[ADD]

[ERASE]

8 Press EXIT to return to normal screen.

Display Information

Content of TV Screen Display

When the power is turned on or the channel is switched.

① Channel currently selected
② Audio type
Stereo: STEREO
③ Audio selected by AUDIO button
④ SAP signal reception
⑤ SAP mode display

Monitor Output when Receiving a Stereo or SAP Broadcast

When receiving a stereo or SAP broadcast, press AUDIO to change the audio output mode to select Monitor Output. See the table of SAP on page 99 for details.

NOTE

- When the signal is weak (hard to hear) in a stereo broadcast, press AUDIO to turn off "L R" display on the TV screen and change the audio output mode to MONO.

Checking the Channel

Press CH DISPLAY while viewing a live program (HDD/DVD stopping) or recording (HDD/DVD recording).

- Channel information is displayed.

• Each time you press CH DISPLAY, the channel information display is turned on/off.
- The channel information display will automatically turn off in 1 minute.

Checking Remaining Time of HDD and Number of Titles

When HDD button on the front of the Recorder is lit (HDD mode)

Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or HDD.

- The HDD information screen is displayed.

① Original title playback/Play List play-back indicator
② Mode display
- Playback:
- Recording
- Stop:
③ Recording mode and remaining (recordable) time
④ Current title number/Total number of titles
⑤ Current chapter number/Total number of chapters
⑥ Counter
⑦ Repeat Playback indicator

Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or HDD again.

- The screen changes to the counter display.

Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or HDD once again.

• Display is turned off.

NOTE

• The HDD information screen (step 1) will automatically disappear in 1 minute.
• The counter display (step 2) will not disappear automatically. Press ON
  SCREEN (under the cover) or HDD to turn it off.

Checking Remaining Time of DVD and Number of Titles

When DVD button on the front of the Recorder is lit (DVD mode)

1 Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or DVD.

• The DVD information screen is displayed.

① Disc type, recording format, original title playback/Play List playback indicators

② Mode display

- Playback:

- Recording:

- Stop:

③ Recording mode and remaining (recordable) time

- "FINALIZED" indicator when a finalized disc is played back.

④ Current title number/Total number of titles

- Total number of titles (Stop mode) - Title number currently played back (Playback mode)

• Title number currently recorded (Recording mode)

⑤ Current chapter number/Total number of chapters

• Total number of chapters (Stop mode)

- Chapter number currently played back (Playback mode)

- Chapter number currently recorded (Recording mode)

⑥ Counter

⑦ Repeat Playback indicator

2 Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or DVD again.

- The screen changes to the counter display.

3 Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or DVD again.

- Display is turned off.

NOTE

- The DVD information screen (step 1) will automatically disappear in 1 minute.

- The counter display (step 2) will not disappear automatically. Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or DVD to turn it off.

Switching Front Panel Display

Front view of a computer interface with buttons and a central display (no visible text or symbols)

Front panel display

2 Press DISPLAY (under the cover).

- Remaining time display (when watching TV)

- Current title number and chapter number (during playback)

• Channel currently recorded (during recording)

3 Press DISPLAY (under the cover) again.

- The screen returns to the display in step 1.

Preparation to Operate This Recorder

1 Turn on the power of TV.

2 Switch TV input to the AV input used to connect to the Recorder.

3 Press to turn the Recorder on.

• TV broadcast will be displayed.

4 Operating HDD Press HDD

- The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up, and HDD operation is enabled.

Operating DVD Press DVD

- The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up, and DVD operation is enabled.

Recording and Playback

• Refer to pages 38 to 77 for details about recording and playback.

NOTE

- After turning on power, both the HDD and DVD buttons on the front of the Recorder will blink for a moment while the Recorder is getting ready. Perform this operation after the HDD button lights up.

Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback

With this Recorder, you can enjoy Time Shift Viewing and Chasing Playback—distinctive features of a HDD.

① Time Shift Viewing

While you are watching a program, the phone rings.... At times like this, you can pause the program by pressing a button and watch the rest later.

NOTE

• Some programs may not allow you to time shift view due to copyright of the programs.
• Programs recorded for Time Shift Viewing will be erased automatically if Time Shift Viewing is canceled.

Time Shift Viewing (Pause)

You can pause during sudden phone call or when you want to take a note. In such cases press TIME SHIFT to pause. Press ▶ PLAY to watch the rest of the program.

graph TD
    A["Pause scene"] --> B["Time shift recording"]
    B --> C["Current scene (live)"]
    D["Press TIME SHIFT."] --> E["Press PLAY."]

Press ■ STOP/LIVE to return to the current (live) broadcast. (Time shift recording stops at this point. Recorded programs will be erased automatically.)

NOTE

• When remaining capacity of HDD during Time Shift Viewing is gone, Time Shift Viewing will be canceled. The current (live) broadcast will be displayed and the recorded programs will be erased. You cannot view the recorded part of the program.
• A message will be displayed 5 minutes before timer recording (or timer dubbing) starts. If you are time shift viewing, it will stop 3 minutes later.

② Chasing Playback

You return home earlier than expected while timer recording is in progress.... At times like this, you can watch the program from the beginning without having to wait for the recording to finish.

Chasing Playback (Pause→Play)

Press ▶ PLAY during recording or timer recording to watch the recorded program from the beginning.

graph TD
    A["Recording continues Recording"] --> B["Playback from beginning"]
    B --> C["Press ► PLAY."]
    D["Current scene (live)"] --> A

Playback starts from the beginning of the program. (Recording continues)

Fast Reverse/Forward Playback

If you press ◀◀ REV or ▶▶ FWD during Time Shift Viewing or Chasing Playback, Fast Reverse/Forward Playback starts.

If you press ◀◀ REV (or ▶▶ FWD) again, the speed of Fast Reverse/Forward Playback changes as shown below. (You cannot listen to audio during Fast Reverse/Forward Playback.)

graph LR
    A["(Approx. 2×)"] --> B["(Approx. 8×)"]
    B --> C["(Approx. 32×)"]
    C --> D["(Approx. 8×)"]

NOTE

• If you perform Fast Forward Playback during Time Shift Viewing or Chasing Playback, the Recorder will automatically switch to the playback screen when Fast Forward Playback reaches about 30 seconds before the live broadcast. The timing that goes automatically back to playback mode will slightly differ depending on the speed of Fast Forward and Recording Mode.
• When the unit automatically goes back to normal Playback during 📄, you can still view the program in Fast Forward Playback up to the point of the live broadcast by performing or .

Time Shift Viewing

HDD

1 Press TIME SHIFT while viewing a program.

• Pause screen will be displayed in a few seconds.
• Press ■ STOP/LIVE to return to current (live) broadcast.

2 Press ▶ PLAY.

• Playback starts from the position you paused.
  Play icon
• Press || STILL/PAUSE to pause playback (Still Playback).
  To cancel Still Playback, press
  STILL/PAUSE or PLAY

3 Press ◀REV or ▶FWD during Time Shift Viewing.

• Each time you press the buttons, the Fast Reverse/Forward Playback speed changes as shown below.

Example: When ▶▶ FWD is pressed once

- Press ▶PLAY to return to the normal playback speed.

4 Press ■STOP/LIVE to return to the current (live) broadcast.

- Time Shift Viewing will be canceled, and the automatically recorded content will be erased.

NOTE

- Time shift viewing will stop in the following cases.

- TIME SHIFT or ■ STOP/LIVE is pressed.

• HDD remaining capacity is gone.

- The broadcast whose recording is prohibited is received.

Chasing Playback

HDD

1 Press ▶ PLAY during recording.

- Playback starts from the beginning of the program being recorded. (Chasing Playback)

- Press || STILL/PAUSE to pause playback (Still Playback). To cancel Still Playback, press

STILL/PAUSE or PLAY.

2 Press ◀REV or ▶FWD during Chasing Playback.

• Each time you press the buttons, the Fast Reverse/Forward Playback speed changes as shown below.

graph LR
    A["(Approx. 2×)"] --> B["(Approx. 32×)"]
    B --> C["(Approx. 8×)"]

Example: When ▶▶ FWD is pressed once

- Press ▶ PLAY to return to the normal playback speed.

3 Press ■STOP/LIVE to return to the live broadcast which is being recorded.

Recording to HDD

This section explains recording on the hard disc (HDD). (For information on recording to DVD, see page 40.)

Confirming Remaining Time for Recording

To confirm on TV screen

- Press ON SCREEN (under the cover).

To confirm on front display panel

- Press DISPLAY (under the cover).

Confirming Remaining Time

This display means that you can record 20 hours more in FINE mode.

• During live program viewing or HDD playback, remaining time of recording in the selected recording mode will be displayed.
• During HDD recording, remaining time of recording in the currently selected recording mode will be displayed.

Guide to Recordable Length of Time

Recording Mode

Recording mode	FINE	SP	LP	EP
Recording time	20 hr	33 hr	67 hr	100 hr

• Remaining time for recording differs according to the recording mode.
• Recordable time might be less than above figures depending on the program to be recorded.
• MN (manual) recording mode setting allows you to select the picture quality from among 32 levels on the "MANUAL REC. MODE" screen (page 42).

Monitoring a Program Being Recorded while Playing Back a Disc (page 77)

• Picture in picture

This lets you monitor a program being recorded, while playing back a disc, using the Simultaneous Recording/Playback function. (This will not work during progressive scanning playback.)

Dubbing (page 57)

• Titles recorded on HDD can be saved by dubbing them to DVD-R/RW. (You can also dub from DVD-R/RW to HDD.)
• You can batch dub up to 5 programs.
• You can timer program dubbing so that the recording takes place at a time when you don't use the Recorder.

Recording Programs to HDD for High Speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD-R/RW in Video Mode (page 52)

• High Speed Dubbing Priority

Normally, recording onto HDD is done using own format, but recording can also be done using a format for high speed dubbing onto DVDs formatted in Video mode. To perform high speed dubbing onto a DVD in Video mode, set "HI SP DUB PRIORITY" to "YES" and then record. (See page 52.)

Favorite Program Timer Recording (page 49)

- You can set "Overwrite Program Timer" to periodically and automatically record a news report, etc., or "Serial Program Timer" to automatically record an entire series (e.g. drama series) you wish to save.

Chasing Playback (page 37)

- This lets you playback and watch a program from the beginning while it is being recorded on HDD.

Simultaneous Recording/Playback (page 77)

- This lets you playback and watch a program recorded on HDD, or a DVD or CD, while recording another program on HDD.

Cutting out Commercials (pages 81, 92)

- After recording is finished, you can cut out commercials and other unnecessary scenes by calling up the Erase Scene function. (Commercials cannot be cut out automatically during recording.)

Tamper Proof

• You can set Tamper Proof to prevent operations by mistake during recording or timer recording.
  ① Press and hold TAMPER PROOF (ON SCREEN and DISPLAY together) for more than 2 seconds.
  ② Each time you perform this operation, the function is activated or deactivated.
• If you try to operate the Recorder while Tamper Proof is set, "C" links in the front display panel and tells you that Tamper Proof is set.

Information

- When there is a report message (e.g. when a timer recording was not successfully performed), the Recorder displays an on-screen message telling that there is a report message. Check the report message by selecting "INFORMATION" on the START MENU.

Direct Recording to HDD

HDD

Explained below is the standard procedure for recording the program being viewed onto HDD.

• A maximum of 12 hours can be recorded onto HDD in one direct recording session.
• A maximum of 199 programs can be recorded (saved) onto HDD.

NOTE

• The content being recorded will not be recorded if power failure occurs or if power cord is accidentally unplugged.
  * Also direct recording to a DVD-R/RW is possible (page 40).

Preparation for Direct Recording

- When you record SAP broadcast, set "SAP SETTING" to "ON" (see page 98).

1 Press HDD to select HDD mode.

• The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.
• HDD mode is selected automatically when the power is turned on.

2 Press the Number buttons or CH▲/▼ to select the channel to be recorded.

3 Press REC MODE to select the recording mode.

- The recording mode changes as shown below each time the button is pressed.

FINE SP LP-EP MN××→

- Recording mode set by selecting "MN××" is the recording mode set on the "MANUAL REC. MODE" screen (page 42).

4 Press ● REC during broadcast viewing.

• Recording begins and REC icon displays in TV screen.
• REC indicator (for HDD) on the front of Recorder is lit red during recording.
• REC icon

5 Press REC PAUSE to pause recording.

• Record Pause does not work during Chasing Playback.
• During pause, the REC indicator (for HDD) on the front of the Recorder blinks.

REC PAUSE icon

||

6 Press REC PAUSE to resume recording.

7 Press REC STOP to stop recording.

- "DATA IS BEING RECORDED TO DISC" displays on TV screen and recording stops.

○

NOTE

• You cannot record programs whose recording is prohibited.
• Timer recording cannot be performed during direct recording. To perform timer recording, stop direct recording before the preset time for timer recording.

Inserting Chapter Marks Manually during Recording

Press CHAPTER MARK (under the cover).

• "RECORDED CHAPTER MARK." is displayed and chapter mark will be inserted.
• You cannot insert chapter marks during Simultaneous Recording/Playback.

Setting the Record End Time during Direct Recording (Simple Recording Timer)

HDD

1 Press ● REC on the remote control during recording.

- The "SET STOP Timer" screen is displayed.

2 Press ▲/▼ to set the end time.

• The end time can be set in units of 15 minutes.
  • Total recording time cannot exceed 12 hours so the end time has to be set accordingly.
• Press EXIT to stop setting midway through.
• The end time can be set in units of 15 minutes.
• Total recording time cannot exceed 12 hours so the end time has to be set accordingly.
• Press EXIT to stop setting midway through.

3 Press SET/ENTER.

- The record end time is set, and the clock mark lights up on the front display panel.

Recording to DVD

This section explains recording on the DVD (For information on recording to HDD, see page 38.)

Checking Remaining Time and Other Information

Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) during DVD playback or recording.

- Disc capacity and the number of recorded titles, etc. are displayed. It is recommended to confirm before recording.

Disc capacity Number of titles Number of chapters

- "REMAIN 0hr 0min" or nothing will be displayed when an unrecordable disc is set.

NOTE

- Disc remaining time display is approximate measure of disc capacity. There may be space left in disc capacity after recording. (Remaining time during recording and after recording might not be the same.)

Simultaneous Recording/Playback (page 77)

- HDD playback is possible while recording or timer recording to DVD.

Dubbing (page 57)

- Dubbing titles recorded on DVD to HDD or titles recorded on HDD to DVD-R/RW are possible.

- Exact Dubbing: Automatically selects the appropriate recording mode according to the remaining capacity of DVD when dubbing titles recorded on HDD to DVD.

Not Enough Disc Capacity

• Exact Recording (page 98)

Exact recording functions when the selected recording mode is not appropriate to fit the program to the disc when you timer record. (Will not function during timer dubbing.)

• Alternate Recording (page 104)

Alternate recording functions when you forget to load a DVD for timer recording. It automatically timer records the program to HDD.

Cutting TV Commercials (page 81)

- You can cut unwanted scenes like TV commercials by using the ERASE SCENE function after the recording. (Cannot cut TV commercials automatically.)

- You cannot cut scenes when you record programs by Video mode to DVD-RW or DVD-R.

Tamper Proof

• You can set Tamper Proof to prevent operations by mistake during recording or timer recording.
  ① Press and hold TAMPER PROOF (ON SCREEN and DISPLAY together) for more than 2 seconds.
  ② Each time you perform this operation, the function is activated or deactivated.
• If you try to operate the Recorder while Tamper Proof is set, "○" blinks in the front display panel and tells you that Tamper Proof is set.

Loading Disc

1 Press POWER to turn the power on.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the Recorder to open the disc tray.

OPEN/CLOSE

3 Load disc on the disc tray.

Illustration of a hand pressing down on a circular object into a rectangular container (no text or symbols)

• Insert the disc with the label face up.
  • In case of disc recorded on both sides, face the side you want to record down.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Direct Recording to DVD

DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VR MODE VIDEO MODE

Explained below is the standard procedure for recording the program being viewed onto DVD.

• You can create a maximum of 99 original titles.
• Record in VR mode when you want to edit later. Edit functions will be limited when you record in Video mode.

Preparation for Direct Recording

- When you record SAP broadcast, set "SAP SETTING" to "ON" (see page 98).

1 Press DVD to select DVD mode.

• The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.
• When the power is turned on, HDD mode is selected automatically.

2 Set a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc.

• When a new DVD-RW disc not initialized yet is set, VR mode initializing starts automatically. When initializing is over, you can start recording.
• When you want to re-initialize in Video mode, select "DVD VIDEO MODE INIT." screen (page 106).
• When you want to initialize in Video mode from the beginning, select AUTO INITIALIZE screen (page 106).

3 Press Number buttons or CHANNEL ▲/▼ to select the channel to record.

4 Press REC MODE to select the desired recording mode.

• The recording mode changes as shown below each time the button is pressed.
  FINE SP LP-EP MN××→
• Recording mode set when "MN××" is selected is the recording mode set on the "MANUAL REC. MODE" screen (page 42).

5 Press ● REC.

• Recording begins and REC icon is displayed.
• The REC indicator (for DVD) on the front of the Recorder is lit red during recording.

6 Press REC PAUSE to pause recording.

||

• Pause will not function during timer recording.
• The REC indicator (for DVD) on the front of the Recorder blinks during Recording Pause mode.

7 Press REC PAUSE to resume recording.

8 Press REC STOP to stop recording.

- "DATA IS BEING RECORDED TO DISC." displays on TV screen and recording stops.

0

- Stop recording first when you take out the disc.

NOTE

• Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) to confirm remaining time of DVD or check the counter display during recording.
• You cannot record programs which prohibit recording.
• Recording either stops or pauses automatically in the following cases.
  —Program which prohibits recording is on air.
  —Unable to continue recording for some reason.

- Timer recording cannot be performed during direct recording. To perform timer recording, stop direct recording before the preset time for timer recording.

You may not be able to record on disc edited by other recorder.

• If a disc edited by other DVD recorder has more than 999 chapter marks, it cannot be edited (or recorded) with this Recorder.
• If a disc edited by other DVD recorder has added or erased scenes 51 times or more per title or the disc is protected, it cannot be edited (or recorded) with this Recorder.

About Recording to DVD in Video Mode

• In case you are recording to DVD in Video mode and recording stops due to power failure etc., recorded contents a few minutes before the stop may not be recorded.
• For details on limitation during recording in Video mode, see page 58 too.

Inserting Chapter Marks Manually during Recording

Press CHAPTER MARK (under the cover).

• "RECORDED CHAPTER MARK." displays and chapter mark is recorded.
• You can only record chapter marks manually when recording to DVD-RW (VR mode).
• You cannot record chapter marks manually when recording to DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD-R, or during Simultaneous Recording/Playback.

Setting Record End Time during Direct Recording

- You can set record end time during direct recording to DVD. For details see "Setting the Record End Time during Direct Recording (Simple Recording Timer)" on page 39.

Setting Recording Mode (HDD/DVD)

HDD Recording Mode and Recording Time

HDD

Recording Recording Mode Time (approx.)

EP

MN1 100 Hr

MN2 96 Hr

MN3 91 Hr

MN4 87 Hr

MN5 83 Hr

MN6 79 Hr

MN7 75 Hr

MN8 71 Hr

LP

MN9 67 Hr

MN10 64 Hr

MN11 61 Hr

MN12 58 Hr

MN13 55 Hr

MN14 53 Hr

MN15 50 Hr

MN16 47 Hr

Recording Recording Mode Time (approx.)

MN17 44 Hr

MN18 42 Hr

MN19 39 Hr

MN20 36 Hr

SP

MN21 33 Hr

MN22 32 Hr

MN23 30 Hr

MN24 29 Hr

MN25 28 Hr

MN26 26 Hr

MN27 25 Hr

MN28 24 Hr

MN29 23 Hr

MN30 22 Hr

MN31 21 Hr

FINE

MN32 20 Hr

DVD-R/RW Recording Mode and Recording Time

DVD-RWVR MODE		DVD-RWVIDEO MODE	DVD-R
Recording RecordingMode Time (approx.)		Recording RecordingMode Time (approx.)
MN1 360 Min	EP	MN1 360 Min
MN2 345 Min		MN2 345 Min
MN3 330 Min		MN3 330 Min
MN4 315 Min		MN4 315 Min
MN5 300 Min		MN5 300 Min
MN6 285 Min		MN6 285 Min
MN7 270 Min		MN7 270 Min
MN8 255 Min		MN8 255 Min
MN9 240 Min	LP	MN9 240 Min
MN10 230 Min		MN10 230 Min
MN11 220 Min		MN11 220 Min
MN12 210 Min		MN12 210 Min
MN13 200 Min		MN13 200 Min
MN14 190 Min		MN14 190 Min
MN15 180 Min		MN15 180 Min
MN16 170 Min		MN16 170 Min
MN17 160 Min		MN17 160 Min
MN18 150 Min		MN18 150 Min
MN19 140 Min		MN19 140 Min
MN20 130 Min		MN20 130 Min
MN21 120 Min	SP	MN21 120 Min
MN22 110 Min		MN22 110 Min
MN23 105 Min		MN23 105 Min
MN24 100 Min		MN24 100 Min
MN25 95 Min		MN25 95 Min
MN26 90 Min		MN26 90 Min
MN27 85 Min		MN27 85 Min
MN28 80 Min		MN28 80 Min
MN29 75 Min		MN29 75 Min
MN30 70 Min		MN30 70 Min
MN31 65 Min		MN31 65 Min
MN32 60 Min	FINE	MN32 60 Min

- HDD recording time is approximate measure. DVD recording time is approximate measure using 4.7GB disc.

- This does not guarantee the length of recording time. Actual recording time may be shorter than that indicated at left depending on image quality and other aspects.

NOTE

- Higher recording mode means higher picture quality and lower recording mode means longer recording time.

- Picture quality of recorded content changes distinctively if the recording mode changes from the recording modes right below the bold lines in left chart and recording modes right above the bold lines. The positions of the bold lines differ among HDD, DVD-RW (VR Mode) and DVD-R/RW (Video Mode).

- With MN22-32, VBR recording has a large effect, so the actual recording time will be longer.

Setting the Manual Recording Mode (MN)

HDD

DVD-RW

VR MODE

DVD-RW

VIDEO MODE

DVD-R

。

You can set the manual recording mode which is used when you select "MN XX" with REC MODE.

1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "OTHER SETTINGS", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ◀/▶ to select "REC. FUNCTION".

4 Press ▲/▼ to select "MANUAL REC. MODE", then press SET/ENTER.

5 Press ◀ /▶ to select the desired recording mode, then press SET/ENTER.

• Refer to table on left column.

NOTE

When playing back a DVD-R/RW disc (Video Mode) recorded with the recorder using a DVD player.

- When you playback a disc recorded with the manual mode of the recorder using a DVD player, it may not be able to playback depending on the model (some particular modes cannot be played back).

Timer Recording

Easy Recording Guide

The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD.

• This lets you set the timer recording schedule for the next 7 days simply by filling in the pertinent blocks in the on-screen time schedule.
• You can set timer recording for up to a maximum of 32 programs. (This includes Favorite Program Recording, Timer Dubbing, VCR Plus+ and Timer Recording.)

Preparation to Use Easy Recording Guide

① Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
② Preset the channels.
③ When you record SAP broadcast, set "SAP SETTING" to "ON" (see page 98).
④ When recording from an external equipment such as a CATV box or satellite receiver, turn on the power of the external equipment.

1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ▲ / ▼ to select "EASY REC. GUIDE", then press SET/ENTER.

- The "EASY REC. GUIDE" screen (time schedule) is displayed.

- If you press Yellow (D) (TIMER LIST), you can check and change timer settings which have already been made. To make a change, choose the timer program you want to change with ▲▼▼nd press SET/ENTER, and then perform step 4 (page 47) to step 15 (page 48).

To set a timer program for a day other than the current day (within a week)

① Press Green (C) (DATE/TIME Select). ② Press ◀ /▶ to select the date.

- If you select a date and press SET/ENTER, only date will be set, and previous screen appears.

③ Press Yellow (D) (TIME), then press ◀ /▶ to select the time, and press SET/ENTER.

- Proceed to step 4.

4 Press ▲/▼ to select the channel.

• The channel can be selected as follows.
  TV channels LINE IN 1 (EXT.1)
  LINE IN 3 (EXT.3) ← LINE IN 2 (EXT.2)

5 Press ◀/▶ to select the start time, then press SET/ENTER.

• The start time can be selected in 15 minute units. If the desired 15 minute time frame will start within 3 minutes, that time frame cannot be selected.
  Example: If you select 10:30 at 10:28, the start time will switch to 10:45.

- You cannot select a time frame which is already scheduled.

6 Press ◀/▶ to select the stop time, then press SET/ENTER.

- The stop time can be set in 15 minute units (up to a maximum of 12 hours in the future).

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Press ▲ / ▼ to select the recording disc (“HDD” or “DVD”), then press SET/ENTER.

- You cannot select "DVD" to record more than 6 hours.

• Press ◀▶ to select the item you want to correct such as the start/stop time, then press ▲▼▼ to correct. (For details refer to page 46.)
• If you complete timer recording setting less than 3 minutes before it starts, timer recording start time column will stay as selected. Reset the timer recording start time at least 3 minutes after the present time.

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① Press ◀/▶ to select "REC. MODE", then press SET/ ENTER.
② Press ▲ / ▼ to select the recording mode, then press SET/ENTER.
- If there is not enough empty space (time), a message is displayed. Select the recording mode again.

When "MANUAL SETTING (MN)" is selected:

- Select the recording mode with ◀/▶, then press SET/ENTER. (The recording mode can be selected from 32 levels.)

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Confirm the setting of timer program, press ◀ to select "COMPLETE", then press SET/ENTER.

• "TIMER PROGRAM LIST" screen is displayed.
• The TIMER indicator on the front of the Recorder lights up and timer programming is completed.

- Select "ADVANCED" to input (or change) the title name of program, etc. (For details refer to page 51.)

10

Confirm the programs on the list and then press SET/ENTER.

- The "TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK" screen is displayed. If you continue timer programming using Easy Recording Guide, repeat from step 3.

11

Press START MENU or EXIT to complete EASY REC. GUIDE timer setting.

- Timer recording will function even after you turn the power off.

NOTE

• When you set DVD as recording media, timer recording will not start during disc playback. If "ALTERNATE RECORDING" (page 104) is set to "YES", the program will be timer recorded to HDD.
• Timer recording will not start during dubbing.
• When the power is off while recording timer is set, front display panel will light up once timer recording starts. If you want to turn off the light, set "LCD BACKLIGHT REC." (page 104) to "YES". You can also turn off the light by pressing BACK LIGHT on the remote control (under the cover) for more than 2 seconds.

Convenient Functions When Recording to DVD

Exact Recording (page 98)

- If you set EXACT RECORDING to "YES", the Recorder will automatically adjust the recording mode of timer recording so the recorded programs will fit into one disc.

Alternate Recording (page 104)

• You can record timer programs to HDD automatically when Exact Recording cannot fit the programs into one disc.
• Alternate Recording will also function when you forgot to insert the disc for recording.

To check, change or cancel timer settings

• See page 54.

To stop recording while timer recording is in progress

- If you press REC STOP, "TIMER RECORDING IS IN PROGRESS, IF YOU PRESS THE REC. STOP BUTTON ONCE MORE, TIMER RECORDING CANCELS AND RECORDING STOPS." will appear on the screen. Even that message goes out of the screen, pressing REC STOP one more time will stop the recording.

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+® System

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The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD.

• The VCR Plus+ ^ System allows you to program your Recorder for timer recording simply by inputting the PlusCode number.
• The PlusCode numbers are listed in most newspapers, television guides, and local CATV listings. Simply by inputting this PlusCode number, you can program your Recorder for timer recording, eliminating the need to input program start time, stop time, channel, date and other information usually necessary for timer recording.
• Up to 32 timer programs can be stored. (This includes Easy Recording Guide, Favorite Program, Timer Dubbing, and Timer Program.)

Preparation to Use VCR Plus+ System

① Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
② Preset the channels.
③ When you record SAP broadcast, set "SAP SETTING" to "ON" (see page 98).
④ When recording from an external equipment such as a CATV box or satellite receiver, turn on the power of the external equipment.

1 Press VCR PLUS+ (button) to display the VCR Plus+ Setting screen.

- If you press VCR PLUS+ (button) when the clock has not been set, the "CLOCK SETTING" screen will appear.

2 Press Number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

- Press ERASE if you make a mistake in the Plus Code number. Or Press ◀ /

▶ to select "ERASE", then press SET/ENTER. Each time you press the button, one digit will be erased.
- Press VCR PLUS+ (button) to cancel the entire number.

3 Press ◀/▶ to select "SET", then press SET/ENTER.

- The timer recording details such as date, start time, end time, channel and the recording disc will be displayed.

4 ① Press ◀/▶ to select the recording disc selection column.

② Press ▲ / ▼ to select the recording disc (“HDD” or “DVD”), then press SET/ENTER.

• You cannot select "DVD" to record more than 6 hours.
• When recording a program on a channel for the first time, be sure to enter the correct channel number in step 4, otherwise the PlusCode number will not be successfully decoded.

• Press ◀▶ to select the item you want to correct such as the start/stop time, then press ▲▼▼ to correct. (For details refer to page 46.)
• If you complete timer recording setting less than 3 minutes before it starts, timer recording start time column will stay as selected. Reset the timer recording start time at least 3 minutes after the present time.

5 ① Press ◀/▶ to select "REC. MODE", then press SET/ ENTER.

② Press ▲ / ▼ to select the recording mode, then press SET/ENTER.

- If there is not enough empty space (time), a message is displayed. Select the recording mode again.

When "MANUAL SETTING (MN)" is selected:

- Select the recording mode with ◀/▶, then press SET/ENTER. (The recording mode can be selected from 32 levels.)

6 Confirm the setting of timer program, press ◀ to select "COMPLETE", then press SET/ENTER.

• "TIMER PROGRAM LIST" screen is displayed.
  • The TIMER indicator on the front of

the Recorder lights up and timer programming is completed.

- Select "ADVANCED" to input (or change) the title name of program, etc. (For details refer to page 51.)

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7 Confirm the programs on the list and then press SET/ENTER.

- Timer Setting will be completed and "TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK" screen will appear. To continue timer recording with VCR Plus+, select VCR Plus+, press SET/ENTER and follow the same procedure from step 2.

NOTE

Timer Recording from an External Equipment (e.g. CATV box) using VCR Plus+ System

- Press ◀ in step 4 to select "AIR/CATV", then press ▲▼▼ to select "EXT.". Next, press ◀ to select "CH", then press ▲▼▼ to select the input used for external equipment connection (L1/L2/L3), and then press SET/ENTER.

Blue (A) (DAILY):

Red (B) (WEEKLY):

To Correct Date In Step 4

- Press ◀ to select the date, then press ▲▲▼▼ to correct.

To Correct Time in Step 4

- Press ◀/▶ to select hour or minute, then press ▲▲▼▼ to correct.

To Set Daily and Weekly Timer Program

- Press Blue (A) or Red (B) in step 4. Each time you press the button, setting changes as shown below:

To Change Title Name, etc.

• If you want to change the title name, etc., press ▶ to select "ADVANCED" then press SET/ENTER. For details refer to page 51.
• A message will be displayed when two or more timer programs overlap.
• If an error message is displayed, confirm the PlusCode number and input the correct number.
• When you set DVD as recording media, timer recording will not start during disc playback. If "ALTERNATE RECORDING" is set to "YES", the program will be timer recorded to HDD.
• Timer recording will not start during dubbing.
• When the power is off while recording timer is set, front display panel will light up once timer recording starts. If you want to turn off the light, set "LCD BACKLIGHT REC." (page 104) to "YES".

You can also turn off the light, by pressing BACK LIGHT on the remote control (under the cover) for more than 2 seconds.

Convenient Functions When Recording to DVD

Exact Recording (page 98)

- If you set EXACT RECORDING to "YES", the Recorder will automatically adjust the recording mode of timer recording so the recorded programs will fit on one disc.

Alternate Recording (page 104)

• You can record timer programs to HDD automatically when Exact Recording cannot fit the programs on one disc.
• Alternate Recording will also function when you forgot to insert the disc for recording.

To check, change or cancel timer settings

• See page 54.

To stop recording while timer recording is in progress

- If you press REC STOP, "TIMER RECORDING IS IN PROGRESS, IF YOU PRESS THE REC. STOP BUTTON ONCE MORE, TIMER RECORDING CANCELS AND RECORDING STOPS." will appear on the screen. Even that message goes out of the screen, pressing REC STOP one more time will stop the recording.

Timer Recording by Specifying Date, Time and Channel

The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD.

• You can timer record up to 32 programs scheduled within a year, including Favorite Programs and programs set by Timer Dubbing, VCR Plus+ System, and Easy Recording Guide.
• You can consecutively record up to 12 hours to HDD.

Preparation for Timer Recording

① Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
② Preset the channels.
③ When you record SAP broadcast, set "SAP SETTING" to "ON" (see page 98).
④ When recording from an external equipment such as a CATV box or satellite receiver, turn on the power of the external equipment.

Example: Recording a TV program in the FINE mode: the TV program is on channel 123 starting at 9:05 AM and stopping at 10:35 AM on December 26.

1 Press START MENU to display the START MENU screen.
2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press ▲/▼ to select "TIMER PROGRAM", then press SET/ENTER.

4 Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired month/day (DATE), then press ▶.

Example: December 26

To Set Daily or Weekly Timer Program

- Press Blue (A) or Red (B). Each time you press the button, setting changes as shown below:

5 Press ▲/▼ to set the recording start time (hour), then press ▶.

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6 Press ▲ / ▼ to set the recording start time (minute), then press SET/ENTER.

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7 Set the recording stop time (hour and minute) in the same manner as steps 5 and 6, then press ▶.

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8 Press ▲/▼ to select the desired input source (AIR/CATV or EXT.), then press ▶.

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9 Press ▲/▼ to select the desired channel (input) number, then press ▶.

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10 Press ▲/▼ to select the recording disc ("HDD" or "DVD"), then press SET/ENTER.

- You cannot select "DVD" to record more than 6 hours.

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- When you select "ADVANCED" see page 51.

12 Press ▲/▼ to select the recording mode, then press SET/ENTER.

- If there is not enough empty space (time), a message is displayed. Select the recording mode again.

When "MANUAL SETTING (MN)" is selected:

- Select the recording mode with ◀/▶, then press SET/ENTER. (The recording mode can be selected from 32 levels.)

13 Confirm the setting of timer program, press ◀ to select "COMPLETE", then press SET/ENTER.

- "TIMER PROGRAM LIST" screen is displayed.

- The TIMER indicator on the front of the Recorder lights up and timer programming is completed.

14 Confirm the programs on the list and then press SET/ENTER.

- Program that has just been set is selected.

• The screen in step 3 is displayed.

- If you want to timer record more programs, repeat from step 3.

15 Press EXIT to complete timer setting.

- Timer recording will function even after you turn the power off.

NOTE

To Correct Date In Step 4

- Press ◀ to select the date, then press ▲▲▼ to correct.

To Correct Time in Step 5, 6, 7

- Press ◀ to select hour or minute, then press ▲▼ to correct.

To Set Daily and Weekly Timer Program

- Press Blue (A) or Red (B) in step 4. Each time you press the button, setting changes as shown below:

Blue (A) (DAILY):

Red (B) (WEEKLY):

To Change Title Name, etc.

- If you want to change the title name, etc., press ▶ to select "ADVANCED" then press SET/ENTER. For details refer to page 51.

- A message will be displayed when two or more timer programs overlap.

- A message will be displayed if previously set timer programs total 32. Select "NO" and press SET/ENTER. Then, cancel unnecessary timer programs.

- When you set DVD as recording media, timer recording will not start during disc playback. If "ALTERNATE RECORDING" is set to "YES", the program will be timer recorded to HDD.

- Timer recording will not start during dubbing.

- When the power is off while recording timer is set, front display panel will light up once timer recording starts. If you want to turn off the light, set "LCD BACKLIGHT REC." (page 104) to "YES".

You can also turn off the light by pressing BACK LIGHT on the remote control (under the cover) for more than 2 seconds.

Convenient Functions When Recording to DVD

Exact Recording (page 98)

- If you set EXACT RECORDING to "YES", the Recorder will automatically adjust the recording mode of timer recording so the recorded programs will fit on one disc.

Alternate Recording (page 104)

- You can record timer programs to HDD automatically when Exact Recording cannot fit the programs on one disc.

- Alternate Recording will also function when you forgot to insert the disc for recording.

To check, change or cancel timer settings

• See page 54.

To stop recording while timer recording is in progress

- If you press REC STOP, "TIMER RECORDING IS IN PROGRESS, IF YOU PRESS THE REC. STOP BUTTON ONCE MORE, TIMER RECORDING CANCELS AND RECORDING STOPS." will appear on the screen. Even that message goes out of the screen, pressing REC STOP one more time will stop the recording.

Favorite Program Timer Recording

HDD

If you register weekly drama and serial programs to the Recorder, you can automatically record to HDD. (Favorite Program Timer Recording)

- There are two ways to register the favorite programs.

Overwrite Program Timer

- This function allows you to additionally record a program every time it is on the air. It is convenient when you want to store a serial drama, feature program, etc.

Serial Program Timer

• This function adds and records the most recent favorite programs every time. Convenient to record serial drama and programs as a series.
• You can register up to 3 programs each to Overwrite Program and Serial Program by setting Favorite Program.
  • Refer to page 66 on how to view.
• Recorded programs can be recorded (dubbed) to DVD. Refer to page 61 on how to dub.

1 Press HDD to select HDD mode.

- HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

2 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen.

3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK", then press SET/ENTER.

4 Press ▲/▼ to select "FAVORITE PROGRAM", then press SET/ENTER.

5 Press ▲/▼ to select "OVERWRITE PROGRAM TIMER" or "SERIAL PROGRAM TIMER", then press SET/ENTER.

6 Press ▲/▼ to select "PROGR. 1", "PROGR. 2" or "PROGR. 3", then press SET/ENTER.

- Select a column displayed as "NOT REGISTERED".

7 Press ▲/▼ to select setting, then press SET/ENTER to move to next setting item.

- Press ▲▼▼ to set as following:

Recording Date

Recording Start/Stop Time:

7 PM Set the hour of start/stop time. 00 Set the minute of start/stop time.

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Input Source

Channel

Select the channel.

Colored Buttons

Press Blue (A) to set "DAILY". Each time you press the button, the setting toggles as shown below:

Press Red (B) to set "WEEKLY". Each time you press the button, the setting toggles as shown below:

• After setting the channel, press SET/ENTER to move to step 8.

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① Press ◀/▶ to select "REC. MODE", then press SET/ ENTER.
② Press ▲/▼ to select recording mode, then press SET/ENTER.

- If there is not enough empty space (time), a message is displayed. Select the recording mode again.

When "MANUAL SETTING (MN)" is selected:

- Select the recording mode with ◀ /▶, then press SET/ENTER. (The recording mode can be selected from 32 levels.)

9

Press ◀/▶ to select "COMPLETE", then press SET/ENTER.

- Refer to page 51 when you select "ADVANCED".

10

Press SET/ENTER.

- One favorite program is registered and the screen in step 4 will be displayed.

Changing the Content of Register

• You can change date, channel, registered name and recording mode.
  1 Press FAVORITE PROG. LIST (under the cover).
  2 Press Green (C) to select "OVERWRITTEN PROGRAM" or "SERIAL PROGRAM".
  3 Select the program for which you wish to change its content.
  4 Press Blue (A) (CHNG REG).
  5 Change the content of register in next screen.

• Change of date and channel can be done in page 49, step 7.
• Change of registered name can be done in pages 51 and 52, steps 1-6.
• Change of recording mode can be done in page 50, step 8.

Canceling the Register

ADVANCED

Press FAVORITE PROG. LIST (under the cover).

2 Press Green (C) to select "OVERWRITTEN PROGRAM" or "SERIAL PROGRAM".
3 Select the program you wish to cancel.
4 Press Red (B) (CNCL REG).

Timer Program Detail Setting

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- Select "ADVANCED" during timer programming to set the following:

Register and Change Program Name (page 51)

- You can input capital letters, small letters, numerals, symbols and space up to 64 characters.

High Speed Dubbing Priority (page 52)

- You can high speed dub programs timer recorded on HDD to DVD in Video mode if you set "HI SP DUB PRIORITY".

Favorite Program Registration (page 53)

- You can register favorite programs timer recorded by Easy Recording Guide, VCR Plus+ and Timer Program.

- You can call up Timer Program Detail Setting screen in next step.

"EASY REC. GUIDE"

- Select "ADVANCED" in step 9 on page 44.

"VCR Plus+"

- Select "ADVANCED" in step 6 on page 45.

"TIMER PROGRAM"

- Select "ADVANCED" in step 13 page 48.

Changing and Registering Program Name (Input Characters)

1 When you set a timer program, select "ADVANCED" in screen below, then press SET/ENTER.

2 Press ▲/▼ to select "REG/CHNG PROG NAME", then press SET/ENTER.

Input Character Screen

3 Change title name

① Press Red (B) or Green (C) to select the character to change.

• When you want to insert characters, move the cursor to the position you want to insert by pressing Red (B) or Green (C).
  ② Press Blue (A) to erase the character to change.

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4 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the character to input, then press SET/ENTER.

• Inputs character in input field.
• To switch between capital and small letters, select "CAPS" or "small", then press SET/ENTER.

5 Input title letters by repeating step 4.

• Press Blue (A) (BACK SPACE) to erase text to the left of the cursor, a character at a time.
• Press Red (B) (BACK) to move the cursor back one space.
• Press Green (C) (FORWARD) to move the cursor forward one space.
• Press Yellow (D) (SPACE) to input a space.
  • The maximum number of characters you can input is 64.

6 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "End", then press SET/ENTER.

• The screen in step 2 on page 51 is displayed.

NOTE

- You can change the title name using the Edit feature (page 83) by the same sequence of operations.

Recording to Prepare for Dubbing to DVD in Video Mode

1 When you set a timer program, select "ADVANCED", then press SET/ENTER.

2 Press ▲/▼ to select "HI SP DUB PRIORITY", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ◀/▶ to select "YES", then press SET/ENTER.

4 Press ▲/▼ to select "SETTING COMPLETE", then press SET/ENTER.

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is displayed. Press SET/ENTER.

• The screen in step 1 is displayed.

NOTE

• You cannot edit frame by frame the program recorded using High Speed Dubbing Priority.
• To edit frame by frame after recording, display REC LIST, press Yellow (D) (FUNC MENU), and cancel High Speed Dubbing Priority using the Function Menu. You cannot set "HI SP DUB PRIORITY" to the program again once you cancel.

Registering as Favorite Program

1 When you set a timer program, select "ADVANCED", then press SET/ENTER.

2 Press ▲/▼ to select "FAVORITE PROGRAMS", then press SET/ENTER.

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3 Press ▲ / ▼ to select favorite program register, then press SET/ENTER.

• REGISTER OVERWRITE PROGRAM
• REGISTER AS SERIAL REC
  • DON'T REGISTER
  If you select "DON'T REGISTER", the screen in step 2 is displayed without registration.

4 Set the interval of registered timer recording.

- Press ▲▼▼▶ to select from either "WEEKLY", "DAILY", "MO-FRI" or "MO-SAT", then press SET/ENTER.

5 Press ▲/▼ to select "SETTING COMPLETE", then press SET/ENTER.

• Confirmation screen with "OK" button is displayed. Press SET/ENTER.
  • The screen in step 1 is displayed.

Confirm, Change and Cancel a Timer Program

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The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD.

• You can confirm, change and cancel the content of timer programs set by "EASY REC. GUIDE", "VCR Plus+", "TIMER PROGRAM" and "TIMER DUBBING".
• The Timer Program List shows all timer programs set.

Confirming

1 Press START MENU to display START MENU.
2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press ▲/▼ to select "TIMER PROGRAM LIST", then press SET/ENTER.

• The Timer Program List screen appears.

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■ Press STRAT MENU or EXIT to complete only the confirmation.
■ Press |◀◀ /▶▶| to switch to next (or previous) page.
■ Proceed to step 4 if you want to confirm the content of a timer program in detail or change its content.
■ Press one of the Colored buttons to select timer programming screen to add a timer program.

• EASY REC. GUIDE.... Blue (A)
• VCR Plus+.... Red (B)
• TIMER PROGRAMMING.... Green (C)

Confirming the Content of a Timer Program in Detail or Change Its Content

4 Press ▲/▼ to select the program to change, then press SET/ENTER.

5 Press ◀/▶ to select "CHANGE", then press SET/ENTER.

• CANCEL: The confirmation screen appears.
• CHANGE: The Timer Program screen appears.
• EXIT: The screen in step 4 appears

6 Change the content of timer program by following the steps on pages 47 and 48.

Canceling a Timer Program

1 Press ▲/▼ to select timer program to cancel on the Timer Program List screen, then press SET/ENTER.

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2 Press ◀/▶ to select "CANCEL", then press SET/ENTER.

• The confirmation screen appears.

3 Press ◀/▶ to select "YES", then press SET/ENTER.

- Selected timer program is canceled, and the screen returns to Timer Program List (step 1).

Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (AV AUTO REC)

HDD

When connected to a satellite receiver, etc. with a timer recording function, this Recorder can be used to automatically record the timer program. (Refer to the operation manual of the satellite receiver, etc. for instructions on how to set the timer program.)

Example: Use of AV AUTO REC Function

graph TD
    A["Satellite receiver, etc."] --> B["Set Timer program"]
    B --> C["This Recorder"]
    C --> D["Set AV AUTO REC function"]
    D --> E["Recording begins"]
    E --> F["Recording ends"]
    F --> G["Recording begins"]
    G --> H["Recording ends"]
    H --> I["Power ON"]
    H --> J["Power OFF"]
    H --> K["Power ON"]
    H --> L["Power OFF"]

! Important!

• The AV AUTO REC function only operates when used with a satellite receiver, etc. with timer recording functions.
• The AV AUTO REC function will only operate when the satellite receiver, etc. is connected to the LINE IN 1 (AUTO REC) jacks on the rear of the Recorder.
• AV AUTO REC function is a function to record to HDD. You cannot use this function to record to DVD.
• Recording mode is set to FINE when recorded using AV AUTO REC. You cannot choose any other recording mode.

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver, etc.

To use the AV AUTO REC function, connect the satellite receiver, etc. to the LINE IN 1 (AV AUTO REC) jacks on the rear of the Recorder.

Recording with AV AUTO REC

1 Set up the satellite receiver, etc.

- Set the recording timer on the satellite receiver, etc. for the program you wish to record. (Refer to the operation manual of the satellite receiver, etc. for instructions on how to set the program timer.)

2 Turn off the satellite receiver, etc.

3 ① Press HDD to select HDD mode.

- HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

① Press INPUT to select "L1" (LINE IN 1 [AV AUTO REC]).

4 Select external audio.

- Set "EXTERNAL AUDIO" of "REC. FUNCTION" to "STEREO" or "DUAL MONO" (page 98).

- Set "DUAL MONO REC. SET" of "REC. FUNCTION" to either "L CH" or "R CH" when you set "HI SP DUB PRIORITY" to "YES" (page 98).

5 Press POWER to turn off the Recorder.

6 Press and hold AV AUTO REC (under the cover) for more than two seconds.

• External automatic recording function switches on or off every time you operate this function.
• "AUTO REC" is displayed on the front display panel (page 18).
• Recording automatically starts and stops when the Recorder receives a signal from satellite receiver, etc. at start time and stop time.

NOTE

• When recording PPV (pay-per-view) programs of satellite broadcasts, always make sure to set the satellite receiver, etc. to "Record". Certain programs may not be recorded or require additional charges for recording.
• Use AV AUTO REC in combination with a satellite receiver, etc. equipped with a timer recording function.
• Since the power of this Recorder is switched on after the video signal from a satellite receiver, etc. has been received, the start of a program may not be recorded.
• When using AV AUTO REC function, it is recommended that you set the timer recording start time a little earlier than usual.

To Cancel the AV AUTO REC Function

Before Recording

Press POWER.

- The Recorder is turned on and the AV AUTO REC function will be canceled with the "AUTO REC" indicator on the front display panel turned off.

During Recording

Press REC STOP.

- The "AUTO REC" indicator will be turned off.

- Timer recording is given priority when timer recording and AV AUTO REC times overlap.

Dubbing (HDD/DVD)

Dubbing Method and Dubbing Types

You can dub from HDD to DVD and DVD to HDD. It is recommended to dub important programs recorded on HDD to DVD for safe keeping.

• Can dub up to five titles (programs) in one session.
• Cannot dub programs that are not recorded properly.

Dubbing Method

TIMER DUBBING

Can set to dub during times the Recorder is not used like at midnight.

DUB NOW

Start dubbing immediately.

Dubbing Types

High Speed Dubbing

• Copy titles recorded to HDD without any change of image quality and recording length. This Recorder can perform high speed dubbing with no loss of image quality of data so there is no degradation.
• Time to dub varies according to the recording mode of title (program) to dub or type of disc you use.
• When a blank 2X speed compatible disc is initialized with other DVD recorder, dubbing may be done at 1X speed even if high speed dubbing is selected.

Example: Approximate time it takes to dub when you dub program 1 hour long

Required time	Recording Mode of Source Title
	FINE SP	LP EP
Using a 2×-speed compatible disc	Approx. 30 min	Approx. 15 min	Approx. 7.5 min	Approx. 5 min
Using a 1×-speed compatible disc	Approx. 60 min	Approx. 30 min	Approx. 15 min	Approx. 10 min

• Even if DVD-R is compatible to 4X speed dubbing the Recorder will handle as disc compatible to 2X speed dubbing.
• If you perform high-speed dubbing of a "Copy Once" program, dubbing will not be done at 2X-speed, even if you use a 2X-speed compatible disc.

Rate Conversion Dubbing (Constant Speed)

• Plays back titles of HDD and dubs to DVD-R/RW or plays back titles of DVD-R/RW and dubs to HDD.
• Selects picture quality (recording mode) for dubbing. You can select among 32 levels of recording modes so it is convenient when you want to fit the programs into one disc.
• You can select among 32 levels of recording mode by using Manual setting but picture quality will not exceed the quality of original.
• Time to dub is about the same as time required to record the title in the beginning.

NOTE

• You cannot operate other functions while dubbing. —Timer programming will not start while dubbing. —You cannot record to HDD or playback titles on HDD while dubbing.
• Exact recording will not operate along with TIMER DUBBING.

Limitation during Dubbing

Stopping the Dubbing in the Middle

• When dubbing "Copy Once" enabled program from HDD to DVD-RW (CPRM compatible) is stopped in the middle, the part that was dubbed will be erased from HDD. If you restart the dubbing, you can dub the remaining part as a different title but overlap between title dubbed before and after the stop might be off.

Dubbing Titles Including "Copy Once" Enabled Program

• When dubbing titles including "Copy Once", enabled program on HDD to DVD-RW, use DVD-RW (VR mode) Ver. 1.1 CPRM compatible disc.
• "Copy Once" enabled program recorded to HDD will move (recorded program will be erased after the move) to DVD-RW. (You cannot dub in Video mode even if you use DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 CPRM compatible disc.)

NOTE

• Even if you select "HIGH SPEED DUBBING", you may not be able to increase the speed of dubbing from 1× depending on titles you want to dub and type of disc.
• When title on HDD that includes "Copy Once" enabled title is divided into several chapters, you can add all the chapters to dubbing list by adding one of the chapters to dubbing list.

Dubbing Direction and Dubbing Speed

Dubbing Direction\Dubbing Speed	Constant Speed (Rate Conversion Dubbing)	High Speed (High Speed Dubbing)
HDD >DVD-RW (VR mode)	*1 ×	*1 ×
HDD >DVD-R/RW (VIDEO mode)	×	△
DVD-R/RW→HDD	*2 ×—

× Can dub.
— Cannot dub.
△ Can High Speed Dub the recorded title if it is recorded using "HI SP DUB PRIORITY".
*1 Can just move the original title if that title is "Copy Once" enabled.
*2 Cannot dub "Copy Once" enabled title.

Title Name and Chapter Mark Copied during Dubbing

• Title name and chapter mark are as follows:

Rate Conversion Dubbing	Title Name	Chapter Mark
HDD•→DVD (VR mode)	×	×
HDD→DVD (Video mode)	×	*1 —
DVD (VIDEO mode)→HDD	*2 ×	—

High Speed Dubbing	Title Name	Chapter Mark
HDD→DVD (VR mode)	×	×
HDD→DVD (VIDEO mode)	×	*3 ×

× Can dub.

— Cannot dub.

*1 Chapter mark of the dubbed title will not be copied when you dub from HDD to DVD-R/RW (Video mode) using rate conversion dubbing function. The chapters will be inserted according to the setting of auto chapter (either "10 min", "15 min", or "30 min").
*2 You cannot dub from a finalized DVD-R/RW (Video mode) to HDD.
*3 During dubbing from HDD to DVD-R/RW (Video mode) maximum chapter marks that could be dubbed using high speed dubbing is 99 per title.
- Thumbnail will not be dubbed.

High Speed Dubbing

Limitations on High Speed Dubbing when Dubbing from HDD to DVD (Video Mode)

• Dubbing timer needs at least same amount of time it took to record original title even in case of high speed dubbing. You cannot timer record at same time you set dubbing timer. (Example: If you set 2 hours of high speed dubbing from 2 AM, you cannot set other timer recording during 2-4 AM.)
• During high speed dubbing, you cannot monitor the program being dubbed on the TV screen.
• If you stop high speed dubbing in the middle of process the recorded title might be erased.
• You cannot high speed dub from a play list.

"HIGH SPEED DUBBING PRIORITY" (pages 52, 103)

• This function enables high-speed dubbing in both Video mode and VR mode.
• If a title is recorded with "HI SP DB PRIORITY" set to "NO", you cannot perform high-speed dubbing in Video mode. Use "RATE CONVERSION DUBBING" (page 59). (This setting is unnecessary when performing high speed dubbing into VR mode.)
• Cancel "HIGH SPEED DUBBING PRIORITY" when you want to edit frames of programs recorded to HDD using "HIGH SPEED DUBBING PRIORITY". You can edit the frames after the cancellation.
• You cannot set "HIGH SPEED DUBBING PRIORITY" again to the program that canceled "HIGH SPEED DUBBING PRIORITY" once.

• You cannot record 16:9 and 4:3 screen size images in one title.

• The Recorder continues to dub the title in same screen size when it started dubbing even in case the screen size of title changed in the middle.

• When you record a program with SAP broadcast with "HI SP DUB PRIORITY" set to "YES", either "MAIN" or "SAP" audio is recorded according to the selected SAP mode. See page 99 for details.
• When recording 16:9 size image in LP, EP, or MN1-17 recording modes, the image will be recorded as 4:3 (squeezed).

Rate Conversion Dubbing

Limitation of Rate Conversion Dubbing

• "DOLBY VIRTUAL SURROUND" (page 76) will be set to "OFF" when rate conversion dubbing is used.
• "DD OUTPUT LEVEL" (page 103) is set to "NO" when rate conversion dubbing is used.
• The image might look longer vertically when you dub 16:9 image from HDD to DVD-R/RW (Video mode) using rate conversion dubbing. In such case, adjust TV setting to correct the playback image.
• Chapter marks might shift slightly when dubbed using rate conversion dubbing.

Dubbing from HDD to DVD

Limitation when Dubbing from HDD to DVD-R/RW (Video Mode)

You cannot dub from HDD to DVD-R/RW in following cases:

• Total number of titles in DVD-R/RW reached 99 or total number of chapters reached 999.
• HDD or DVD-R/RW is either recording or playing back.

Dubbing from DVD to HDD

You cannot dub from DVD-R/RW to HDD in following cases:

• Not enough HDD capacity. (When there is not enough capacity in HDD, the Recorder will continue the dubbing until there is no more capacity.)
• Total number of titles in HDD reached 199 or total number of chapters reached 999.
• HDD or DVD-R/RW is either recording or playing back.
• When you try to do this, dubbing will be suspended. When you dub a title that has both "Copy Once" and "Copy Freely" enabled programs, only the "Copy Freely" enabled program will be dubbed.
• You cannot dub a "Copy Once" enabled program recorded on a DVD-RW to the HDD.

Dubbing from DVD to HDD

• You can only dub programs of DVD-R/RW (VR mode) to HDD. You cannot dub a disc that used another recorder.
• You cannot dub a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) disc recorded with this Recorder after it has been finalized. If you cancel the finalization in DVD-RW (Video mode) disc, you can dub programs.

Timer Dubbing/Dubbing Immediately (HDD↔DVD) High Speed Dubbing (HDD→DVD)

HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VR MODE VIDEO MODE

- You can choose titles and chapters as the unit to dub.

1 When dubbing from HDD to DVD

Load a recordable disc onto the disc tray, then press HDD.

• Load the disc formatted in either VR mode or Video mode.
• The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

When dubbing from DVD to HDD

Load a disc that recorded the title you want to dub, then press DVD.

- The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

2 Press DUBBING.

• You can select "DUBBING" in Start Menu to dub.
• Screen of step 4 will display when you dub from DVD to HDD.

3 Press ▲/▼ to select "HIGH SPEED DUBBING" or "RATE CONVERSION DUBBING", then press SET/ENTER.

• Screen of step 5 will display when you select "HIGH SPEED DUBBING". Dubbing from HDD to DVD
• When the DVD-R/RW is in Video mode, if a title has been recorded with HI SP DUB PRIORITY setting set to "NO", then select "RATE CONVERSION DUBBING".

4 Press ▲/▼ to select the recording mode (picture quality), then press SET/ENTER.

- You cannot select "EXACT DUBBING" when you dub from DVD to HDD.

When "MANUAL SETTING (MN)" is selected:

- Set picture quality with ◀/▶, then press SET/ENTER. (Picture quality can be selected from 32 levels.)

Selecting Exact Dubbing

• Select Exact Dubbing when there are multiple titles (up to 5) you want to dub and you know you cannot fit all into one disc. The Recorder will select the appropriate recording mode and fit all titles into one disc (maximum 6 hours).
• You cannot set recording mode to each titles when you select exact dubbing.
• You cannot dub titles in higher quality than the original.
• The Recorder will lower the recording mode when there is not enough capacity in the disc to dub compared to the length of all the titles (programs). Be aware that original "Copy Once" enabled program will be erased after dubbing.

5 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title to dub, then press SET/ENTER.

• Setting toggles between "dubbing" and "dubbing canceled" each time you press SET/ENTER.
• Select more titles when you want to dub multiple titles. (You can dub up to 5 titles at once.)

Dubbing mark displays to selected titles. Numbers will be assigned in order of selection and dubbing will start according to the numbers assigned.

6 Press Yellow (D) (NEXT STEP).

7 Press ◀/▶ to select "DUB NOW" or "TIMER DUBBING", then press SET/ENTER.

- If you have selected "DUB NOW", go to step 10②.

Continued on Next Page ▶▶▶

① Press ▲/▼ to input start time (hour), then press SET/ENTER. ② Press ▲/▼ to input start time (minute), then press SET/ENTER

Press ▲/▼ to set "AUTOMATIC FINALIZE" to "YES" or "NO" in case you are dubbing to DVD. Then press SET/ENTER.

• If you select "YES", the Recorder will automatically finalize the disc. The finalized disc can be played back in other DVD players.
• For details of finalizing, refer to page 106.

① Press ◀/▶ to select "OK" or "CANCEL", then press SET/ENTER.

② Press SET/ENTER at the confirmation screen.

- Timer Dubbing is set. If you select "DUB NOW" in step 7, dubbing starts immediately.

To Stop Dubbing

Press DUBBING

- You can also stop dubbing by pressing ■STOP/LIVE or REC STOP.

NOTE

• Message will display if timer recording and timer dubbing overlap. Cancel overlapping timer recording and set it again.
• If you set "AUTOMATIC FINALIZE" to "YES" for timer dubbing from HDD to DVD, finalization may take anywhere from a few minutes to one hour extra after dubbing.
• A title which is recorded as an overwrite program will always be shown at the end of the list.
  If there are more than one overwrite program, they will be shown in the order of timer recording. Note that even if you select "SORT" in the title name list, the display order will not change.
• When timer dubbing from DVD to HDD is set, taking out the disc will cancel the timer dubbing.

Canceling Timer Dubbing

- You can cancel timer dubbing by selecting "TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK" in START MENU (page 54).

NOTE

Limitation of Timer Dubbing

• You can only set one timer dubbing at a time. You cannot set multiple dubbing at same time.
• You cannot set timer dubbing when you set 32 timer recordings in total (including Easy Rec Guide, VCR Plus+, Timer Program). In such case cancel timer recording by selecting "TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK" (page 54).
• "EXACT RECORDING" (page 98) will not work for timer dubbing.
• After setting timer dubbing (dubbing on standby or in the middle of timer dubbing), you cannot perform operations such as erasing, initialization and editing.
• When timer dubbing has been set, you cannot dub a "Copy Once" enabled program until the timer dubbing is completed.
• If any overwrite program is recorded while timer dubbing for an overwrite program is on standby, it may not be dubbed properly.

Dubbing Titles Recorded to HDD to Multiple DVDs

• Operate Edit (page 88) to create Play List and dub Play List as a unit. (Example: Dubbing programs more than 6 hours long like a Christmas special in recording mode you set.) If the original is dubbed as is using a recording mode other than "EXACT DUBBING", the title will be dubbed (moved) until the disc is full. (For a "Copy Once" enabled program, the dubbed part will be erased automatically from the HDD.) Take out the dubbed disc and load a new one to continue dubbing.
• In case you want to divide and dub a "Copy Once" enabled program to several discs, stop dubbing manually and reload the disc.

Front Panel Display during Dubbing

• PLAY indicator of media of original source and REC indicator of media to dub light up during dubbing.
• Front display panel shows dubbing movement in orange during dubbing.

Example: Dubbing a program from HDD to DVD.

Dubbing indicator

Dubbing Titles Recorded as Favorite Program

HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VR MODE VIDEO MODE

You can dub HDD recorded favorite programs to DVD and keep in a safe place.

Dubbing SERIAL Program

1 Press FAVORITE PROG. LIST (under the cover).
2 Press Green (C) (SERIAL PROGRAM).
3 Press ▲/▼ to select program name to dub, then press SET/ENTER.

4 ① Press Green (C) (DUBBING). ② Press ▲/▼ to select title to dub, then press SET/ENTER.

- You can select titles continuously. - The Recorder will dub in order of selection.

5 Press Yellow (D) (NEXT STEP).

6 Press ▲/▼ to select "HIGH SPEED DUBBING" or "RATE CONVERSION DUBBING", then press SET/ENTER.

- Refer to steps 4 and 7-10 on pages 59 and 60 for details about operations in steps 7-10 below.

7 Press ▲/▼ to select the recording mode (picture quality), then press SET/ENTER.

- When you select High Speed Dubbing, you cannot select recording mode. Go to step 8.

8 Press ◀/▶ to select "DUB NOW" or "TIMER DUBBING", then press SET/ENTER.

- If you have selected "DUB NOW", go to step 11.

9 ① Press ▲/▼ to input start time (hour), then press SET/ENTER. ② Press ▲/▼ to input start time (minute), then press SET/ENTER.

10 Press ▲/▼ to set "AUTOMATIC FINALIZE" to "YES" or "NO" in case you are dubbing to DVD. Then press SET/ENTER.
11 Press ◀/▶ to select "OK", then press SET/ENTER, and then press SET/ENTER one more in confirmation screen.

Eliminating problems (Recording, Timer Recording, Dubbing)

When You Cannot Record

Problem Suggested Solution
No disc in the Recorder.Unrecordable disc is loaded.	Load recordable DVD.
Not enough disc capacity.Recorder cannot identify the disc.	Load recordable DVD with enough capacity.
Disc is protected.	Cancel disc protection or change to new recordable DVD for recording.
Not enough HDD capacity.	Erase recorded programs you don’t want from HDD to create necessary capacity to record.
In the middle of dubbing.	You cannot record during dubbing. Stop dubbing before recording.

When You Cannot Dub

Problem Suggested Solution
• Title protection is set to copy once enabled title (program).	• You cannot dub Copy Once enabled title (program) that is title protected.
• No disc in the Recorder.• Unrecordable disc is loaded.	• Load recordable DVD.
• Not enough disc capacity.• Recorder cannot identify the disc.	• Load recordable DVD with enough capacity.
• Disc is protected.	• Cancel disc protection or change to new recordable DVD.
• Not enough HDD capacity.	• Erase recorded programs you don't want from HDD to create necessary capacity to record.
• In the middle of recording/playback.	• You cannot dub during recording/playback.
• Recorded “Copy Once” enabled title (program) to DVD.	• “Copy Once” enabled title (program) or title with signal that prohibits copying recorded to DVD cannot be dubbed to HDD.

When You Cannot High Speed Dub

Problem Suggested Solution
No disc in the Recorder.Unrecordable disc is loaded.	Load recordable DVD.
Not enough disc capacity.Recorder cannot identify the disc.	Load recordable DVD with enough capacity.
Disc is protected.	Cancel disc protection or change to new recordable DVD.
Trying to high speed dub from HDD to DVD in Video mode.	You cannot high speed dub from HDD to DVD in Video mode if “HI SP DUB PRIORITY” was not set to “YES” when the original title was recorded to HDD.
Cannot High Speed Dub although “HIGH SPEED DUBBING” is selected.	Use 2X-speed compatible disc.High speed dubbing of “Copy Once” enabled title will take longer than normal high speed dubbing.

When You Cannot Timer Record

Problem Suggested Solution
No disc in the Recorder.	Load recordable DVD.
Unrecordable disc is loaded.Not enough disc capacity.Recorder cannot identify the disc.	Load recordable DVD with enough capacity.
Disc is protected.	Cancel disc protection or change to new recordable DVD for recording.
Not enough HDD capacity.	Erase recorded programs you don't want from HDD to create necessary capacity to record.
Number of timer programs set has reached the limit.	Erase unnecessary timer programs.
Dubbing recorded title.	Timer recording does not work during dubbing. Stop dubbing before timer recording.
Playing back the DVD.	Stop playing back the DVD more than 3 minutes before timer recording starts. If you don't stop playback until timer recording start time, timer recording will not start.
In the middle of direct recording.	Timer recording does not function during direct recording. Stop direct recording before the preset start time for timer recording.

When You Cannot Timer Dub

Problem Suggested Solution
• In the middle of recording, timer recording, HDD playback, or disc playback.	• Timer dubbing does not work during recording, timer recording, HDD playback, and disc playback. Stop recording, timer recording, HDD playback, and DVD playback before timer dubbing.
• Title protection is set to “Copy Once” enabled title (program).	• You cannot timer dub title protected “Copy Once” enabled title (program).
• Recorded “Copy Once” enabled title (program) to DVD.	• “Copy Once” enabled title (program) or title with signal that prohibits copying recorded to DVD cannot be timer dubbed to HDD.
• No DVD in the Recorder.• Unrecordable disc is loaded.	• Load recordable DVD.
• Not enough disc capacity.• Recorder cannot identify the disc.	• Load recordable DVD with enough capacity.
• Disc is protected.	• Cancel disc protection or change to new recordable DVD.
• Playing back the DVD.	• Stop playing back the disc more than 3 minutes before timer dubbing starts. If you don’t stop playback until timer dubbing start time, timer dubbing will not start.
• In the middle of dubbing.	• Timer dubbing does not work during dubbing.

NOTE

- If you set multiple timers, and the programmed times overlap, or the end time of the previous timer is the same as the start time of the next timer, timer recording will begin after the preceding timer recording finishes. There will be a delay of up to 1 minute before the next timer recording begins.

HDD Playback

REC LIST: If you select the program you want to watch from the list of recorded programs (REC LIST) and press SET/ENTER, playback will begin.

NOTE

• To display the counter during playback, press ON SCREEN (page 33). To playback edited video:
• When playing back video which has been edited (for example, by making a play list), use Seamless Playback for smoother connection between scenes.
• For details on "SEAMLESS PLAYBACK" settings, see page 103.

Playback

HDD

1

Press HDD to select HDD mode.

• The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.
• HDD mode is selected automatically when the power is turned on.

NOTE

- To playback a play list created by editing, press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST. Each time this button is pressed, the setting will toggle between "ORIGINAL" (original titles) and "PLAY LIST".

2 Press ▶ PLAY.

• PLAY indicator (for HDD) on the front of Recorder is lit green during playback.
• To fast forward or fast reverse: Press ▶▶FWD or ◀◀REV during playback.

Each time these buttons are pressed, the speed cycles through the following settings: Press ▶ PLAY to return to normal playback.

3 Press ■STOP/LIVE to stop playback.

NOTE

• The final few seconds may not be played back, depending on how the recording was stopped.
• The end position of the program played back may be shifted slightly from the position where recording was stopped during recording.

Resume playback function

• If you press ▶PLAY again, playback will resume from the point where it was previously stopped.
• To playback from the beginning, press ■STOP/LIVE again and then press ▶PLAY.

Inserting Chapter Marks during Playback

• You can insert chapter marks by pressing CHAPTER MARK (under the cover). Chapter marks are inserted after the message "RECORDED CHAPTER MARK." appears.
• You cannot insert chapter marks during Simultaneous Recording/Playback.

Playback from REC LIST

HDD

1 Press HDD to select HDD mode.

• The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.
• HDD mode is selected automatically when the power is turned on.

2 Press REC LIST to display REC LIST (THUMBNAIL).

• The REC LIST can also be displayed from the START MENU (see page 29).
• To switch between Original Title List and Play List, press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST. Each time the button is pressed, "ORIGINAL" (original titles) or "PLAY LIST" is selected in turn.

ORIGINAL PLAY LIST

- If you press Blue (A) (TITLE LIST), you can switch to title list.

▼ TITLE LIST

- Press Blue (A) (THUMBNAIL) to switch from title list to thumbnail.

3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the program you want to watch.

Thumbnail screen: Press ▲ / ▼ to switch pages.

Title Name List screen: Press ▲ /▼ to select a title name.

4 Press SET/ENTER or ▶PLAY.

- Playback begins.

To Stop Playback

Press ■STOP/LIVE.

NOTE

• A title which is recorded as an overwrite program will always be shown at the end of the list.
  If there are more than one overwrite program, they will be shown in the order of timer recording. Note that even if you select "SORT" in the title name list, the display order will not change.

About REC LIST

When the REC LIST is displayed, you can use the following functions by pressing Blue (A) or Red (B) on the remote control.

• Switch between Thumbnail screen and Title Name List screen by pressing Blue (A).
• When Thumbnail screen is selected, switch between Title List and Chapter List by pressing Red (B).
  Chapters in selected title will be displayed in Chapter List.
• Sort the Title List in the "From New", "From Old" or "Title Name (alphabetical)" order. ① Press Red (B).
  ② Press ◀/▶ to select "FROM NEW", "FROM OLD" or "TITLE NAME", then press SET/ENTER.

Icons Displayed in Title Info Field of REC LIST

	NEW TITLEDisplays HDD only.(Will not display in case you playback,edit, or set Title Protection.)
	TITLE PROTECTION(HDD, DVD-RW [VR mode] only)
	OVERWRITTEN PROGRAM(HDD only)
	SERIAL PROGRAM(HDD only)
SAR-13-21	"Copy Once" enabled Program(Copy Restricted) (HDD only)
	HI SP DUB PRIORITY SETTING(HDD only)

Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback)

HDD

You can start playback from the title you want to see.

1 Press HDD to select HDD mode.

- The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

2 Press DIRECT while playback stops or during playback.

3 Press ▲ / ▼ to select the title number you want to see, then press SET/ENTER.

Title number currently selected

- Playback starts from the beginning of the selected title.

NOTE

- You can select the title number to play back by using Function Control screen (page 75).

Viewing Favorite Programs

HDD

When you play back "Favorite Programs" recorded on HDD, follow the operations below.

1 Press HDD to select HDD mode.

- The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

2 Press FAVORITE PROG. LIST (under the cover).

3 Press Green (C) to select "OVERWRITTEN PROGRAM" or "SERIAL PROGRAM".

4 Press ▲ / ▼ to select program you want to watch, then press SET/ENTER.

- When you select "OVERWRITTEN PROGRAM", playback of selected program starts.

5 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title you want to watch, then press SET/ENTER.

- Playback of "SERIAL PROGRAM" selected in Thumbnail starts.

NOTE

- Refer to pages 49 and 53 about the details of register and recording of Favorite Programs.

Other Types of Playback

HDD

- This section explains other types of HDD playback operations.

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)

Use to fast forward/reverse programs being played.

1 Press ▶▶FWD or ◀◀REV during playback. Example: When ▶▶FWD is pressed

- The search speed will cycle as follows each time you press the button.

2 Press ▶PLAY to cancel the search.

• Search will be canceled and play-back screen is displayed.
• You cannot fast forward or fast reverse from one title and continue to another title.
• When you fast forward or fast reverse to the end or beginning of the title, normal playback screen is displayed automatically.

Skipping to Next Chapter

You can skip the chapter using this function.

Press |◀◀ or ▶▶ during playback.

• Press ▶▶▶ to go to the start of the next chapter.
• Press ◀◀◀ once to return to the start of current chapter (track). If you press it again (within about 5 seconds), it will skip to the beginning of the previous chapter (track).
• This function does not work during Time Shift Viewing.

Slow Playback

This lets you play back video at slow speed.

1 Press SLOW during playback.

- The slow playback speed will cycle as follows each time you press the button.

2 Press ▶PLAY to return to normal playback.

- You cannot perform slow playback over a boundary between titles. At the end of the title, slow playback will be canceled and normal playback will be selected automatically.

Still Picture Playback/Frame Advance Playback

This feature enables still playback and frame advance playback.

1 Press I|STILL/PAUSE during playback.

• Playback pauses.
• PLAY indicator (for HDD) on the front of Recorder blinks during Still Picture Playback.

2 Press ▶▶ or ◀◀ to advance or reverse playback image frame by frame.

- Press ▶▶▶ to advance one frame. Press ◀◀◀ to reverse one frame.

3 Press ▶PLAY to return to normal playback.

Skip Search

This lets you skip about 30 seconds ahead. This is convenient when you want to skip commercials while viewing.

Press SKIP SEARCH during play-back.

• You can skip approximately 30 seconds forward each time you press the button.
• The maximum interval you can skip at one time is 120 seconds (4 button presses).
• Skip Search will not work during Time Shift Viewing.

Replay

This lets you skip about 10 seconds back. This is convenient for replaying a short scene you missed.

Press REPLAY during playback.

• Playback reverses approximately 10 seconds, then starts again.
• Replay will not work during Time Shift Viewing.

Switching Audio

You can change the audio output channel during HDD playback.

Each time AUDIO is pressed, the audio channels change.

- The way audio channels change differs depending on the sound recorded on HDD. See the table of SAP on page 99 for details.

NOTE

- When you play a program recorded in dual mono, and if you are listening to the Dolby Digital sound via the digital output jack, you cannot select the audio channel. Set "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" to "PCM" (see page 102, or if you want to change the audio channel, listen via the analog output jacks.

Zoom

You can magnify your favorite section.

Press ZOOM during playback.

• Each time you press this button, the zoom setting cycles in the following sequence: ZOOM: 1 (approx. 1.2×) → ZOOM: 2 (approx. 1.5×) → ZOOM: 3 (approx. 2.0×) → OFF: (No display).

- You can move the enlarged part with ▲▲▼▼▼▼. - Zoom will not work during Time Shift Viewing.

To return to the normal screen, press QZOOM a few times and cancel Zoom mode.

Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Play-back)

Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat.

Press (INPUT).

Press ◀/▶ to select the type of Repeat Playback.

• TITLE: Repeats the title currently playing back.
• CHAPTER: Repeats the chapter currently playing back.
• A-B: Repeats the specified scene of title or chapter.

- Press RETURN to cancel without setting the type of Repeat Playback.

Press SET/ENTER.

Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE)

Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback.

A-B Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part)

1 Press (INPUT) during playback.
2 Press ◀/▶ to select "A-B", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to start Repeat Playback.

- The start point of the part (A) will be memorized.

Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to end Repeat Playback.

- The end point of the part (B) will be memorized and the Repeat Playback for the specified part (A-B) starts.

Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback.

NOTE

- For A-B Repeat Playback, set the start and end points within the same title.

DVD/CD Playback

This section explains playback of DVD-R/RW discs recorded with this Recorder, commercially available DVD Video discs (like movies) and CDs.

• To playback a DVD-R/RW recorded with this Recorder, select the title to be played back, and then start playback.
• Display the list of initial images (thumbnails) for each title, and select a title. (REC LIST)

Loading Disc

1 Press POWER to turn the power on.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc on the disc tray.

Line drawing of a hand pressing down on a CD or DVD disc (no text or symbols)

• Insert the disc with the label face up.
• In case of disc recorded on both sides, face the side you want to view down.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

DVD-R/RW Playback

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1 Press DVD to select DVD mode.

• The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.
• HDD mode is selected automatically when the power is turned on.

2 Load the disc you want to play back.
3 Press REC LIST to display the REC LIST (thumbnail) screen.

• See page 65 for details on how to use the REC LIST.

- If the loaded disc has a play list and you press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST, the screen will switch to the play list (page 80).

4 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title (or chapter) you wish to view.

5 Press SET/ENTER.

• Playback will begin from the selected title (chapter).
• PLAY indicator (for DVD) on the front of Recorder is lit green during playback.

6 To stop playback, press ■STOP/LIVE.

To Record a Chapter Mark during Playback

Press CHAPTER MARK (under the cover).

• The message "RECORDED CHAPTER MARK." is displayed, and the chapter mark is recorded.
• Chapter marks can be set during playback only with DVD-RW (VR mode).
• Chapter marks cannot be set manually for DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD-R or during Simultaneous Recording/Playback.

NOTE

• If a title was set with another DVD recorder, and it contains characters which cannot be displayed with this Recorder, then "*****" is displayed (up to 64 characters max.).
• If you play back a play list on a disc recorded with another DVD recorder and 1 title is 12 hours or more in length, only 12 hours of that title will be played back.

Playback by Selecting Title

- To play back a disc recorded and finalized in Video mode, press DVD TITLE, display the "TITLE MENU" screen, and select a title to play back.

DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO MODE

1 Press DVD to select DVD mode.

• The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.
• HDD mode is selected automatically when the power is turned on.

2 Load a disc recorded in Video mode.
3 Press DVD TITLE.

- The "TITLE MENU" screen is displayed.

Continued on Next Page ▶▶▶

4 Press ▲/▼ to select the title.
5 Press SET/ENTER.

- Playback of the selected title will begin.

6 To stop playback, press ■STOP/LIVE.

NOTE

• If a disc recorded in Video mode has been finalized (pages 15, 106), a menu screen will be created automatically to enable playback with other DVD players. For that reason, the menu screen is different before and after finalization.
• If a title was set with another DVD recorder, and it contains characters which cannot be displayed with this Recorder, then “*****” is displayed (up to 64 characters max.).

If there is a timer program which is set to record on DVD:

• A message to that effect will be displayed 5 minutes prior to the start of the timer recording. If that happens, stop DVD playback and load the disc for recording.
• The timer recording will be canceled at the start time of the timer recording if DVD playback is still in progress.

Resume playback function

• If you press ▶PLAY next, playback will resume from the point where it stopped the previous time. To playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by pressing ■STOP/LIVE then press ▶PLAY. (Resume playback will be canceled when you open the disc tray, turn the power off, or switch to HDD.)

- Resume playback function does not work during video CD playback.

DVD Video Playback

DVD VIDEO

1 Press DVD and load a disc.

• The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.
• Playback may begin automatically, depending on the disc.

2 Press ▶ PLAY.

• Playback begins from the first title.
• The menu may be displayed first, depending on the disc. Perform playback operation by following the directions on the screen.
• To stop playback, press ■STOP/LIVE.

Audio CD/Video CD Playback

VIDEO CD AUDIO CD

Preparation

Press DVD and load a disc.

• The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

Playback from the beginning

1 Press ▶ PLAY.

- Playback begins from the first track.

2 To stop playback, press ■STOP/LIVE.

Playback by selecting the track

1 ① Press DIRECT.

① Select the track number to be played back using the Number buttons, then press SET/ENTER.

- Playback starts from the selected track.

Example: To select the 12th song (track), press 1, then 2.

- You can also select the track by pressing ▲▼▼

- DIRECT does not work when playing back a video CD with PBC on.

2 To stop playback, press ■STOP/LIVE.

Video CD (with PBC) Playback

- Some video CD discs have Playback Control (PBC) function which guides the playback by the menu displayed.

Video CD (with PBC)

If you press ▶PLAY after you load a disc, the menu displays. The functions of button changes in the following manner during the playback operation using the menu.

- becomes the "NEXT" button.

- becomes the "PREVIOUS" button. Select the track number to be played back from the menu using the Number buttons and play back the track.

Example: To select the 5th track, press 0, then 5.

(Operation method may differ depending on the disc. Refer to the manual of the video CD.)

Turning off PBC function when playing back a PBC compatible video CD

Playback begins from track 1 when ▶▶FWD is pressed before the menu is displayed after you load a disc. Playback will follow the track order like an audio CD.

* If you want to turn the PBC to "ON" when playing back the CD with PBC off, press

■STOP/LIVE twice and then press ▶PLAY to display the menu.

Other Types of Playback

- This section explains other types of DVD playback operations.

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)

Fast Forward/Reverse functions when

▶▶FWD or ◀◀REV is pressed during playback.

Example: When ▶▶FWD is pressed

- The search speed will cycle as follows each time you press the button. When playing back a DVD

When playing back a video CD or audio CD

Skipping to the Beginning of a Chapter (Track)

Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter or track) functions when ▶▶▶ or ◀◀◀ is pressed during playback.

Slow Playback

Slow Playback functions when ISLOW is pressed during playback.

Still Picture Playback/Frame Advance Playback

• Still Picture Playback functions when STILL/PAUSE is pressed during playback. (If you are playing back an audio CD, the CD will pause.)
• Frame Advance/Reverse Playback functions when ▶▶ or ◀◀ is pressed during Still Picture Playback.
• Frame Reverse Playback will not work with DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD-R, DVD Video and Video CD discs.
• PLAY indicator (for DVD) on the front of Recorder blinks during Still Picture Playback.

Skip Search

Playback skips 30 seconds ahead when SKIP SEARCH is pressed during playback.

Replay

Playback reverses 10 seconds when REPLAY is pressed during playback.

Playback by Selecting a Title (Track) Number (Direct Playback)

Press DIRECT, then select title (track) number to play back. See page 66 for details.

Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Play-back)

1 Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat.
2 Press (INPUT).
3 Press ◀/▶ to select the type of Repeat Playback.
• TITLE: Repeats the title currently playing back.
• CHAPTER: Repeats the chapter currently playing back.
- A-B: Repeats the specified scene of title or chapter.

- Press RETURN to cancel without setting the type of Repeat Playback.

4 Press SET/ENTER.

Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE)

5 Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback.

A-B Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part)

1 Press (INPUT) during playback.
2 Press ◀/▶ to select "A-B", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to start Repeat Playback.
- The start point of the part (A) will be memorized.

4

Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to end Repeat Playback.

- The end point of the part (B) will be memorized and the Repeat Playback for the specified part (A-B) starts.

5

Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback.

Function Control

You can do things like specify a title or chapter, and adjust settings for video and audio if you press FUNCTION (under the cover) during playback. (For details see page 75.)

Switching Audio

You can change the audio output channel using the AUDIO button (under the cover).

Each time AUDIO is pressed, the audio channels change as follows:

DVD VIDEO

The sound number which is currently played back will be displayed.

The sound you can select varies depending on the sound recorded on the disc. (page 99)

- When recording SAP broadcast or stereo, the way audio channel changes may differ depending on the recorded sound. See the table of SAP on page 99 for details.

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NOTE

- When you play a program recorded in dual mono, and if you are listening to the Dolby Digital sound via the digital output jack, you cannot select the audio channel. Set "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" to "PCM" (see page 102), or if you want to change the audio channel, listen via the analog output jacks.

Switching Subtitles

DVD VIDEO

If subtitles are provided in multiple languages, you can switch between them.

1

Press SUBTITLE (under the cover) during playback.

• The display indicates the subtitle number currently being played back, and the subtitles appear.
• “XX” is displayed if a disc has no subtitles.

2

Press ▲/▼ to select the subtitles you want to see.

• You can select by pressing SUB-TITLE.
• The display indicates the subtitle number currently being played back, and the subtitles appear.
• To hide the subtitles, press ◀▶ a few times and select "OFF". You can also select "OFF" by pressing SUBTITLE or ▲▼▼

Zoom

You can magnify your favorite section by pressing ZOOM during playback.

• Each time you press this button, the zoom setting cycles in the following sequence: ZOOM: 1 (approx. 1.2×) >ZOOM: 2 (approx. 1.5×) >ZOOM: 3 (approx. 2.0×)→OFF (No display)
• You can move the enlarged part with ▲▲▼▼▶.

Switching Angle

DVD VIDEO

If multiple angles are recorded, you can switch between them.

Press ANGLE (under the cover) during playback.

• The display indicates the angle number currently being played back. Each time you press this button, the angle switches.
• The angle can also be switched by pressing ▲▼▼
• "XX" is displayed if a disc is recorded with only one angle.

To return to the previous angle, press ANGLE (under the cover) a few times to select the original angle.

NOTE

- The following operations will not work when playing back an audio CD: Replay, Slow Playback, Frame Advance/Reverse

Display of functions

- The display for subtitle, angle or audio automatically disappears after 10 seconds. The display can also be hidden by pressing SET/ENTER.

Switching between functions

• You can switch subtitle, angle and audio at the Function Control screen (page 75).
• Operation for each function varies depending on the disc. See the manual for the disc.

Fast Forward/Reverse

• You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse over a boundary between titles. At the end or beginning of the title, Fast Forward/Fast Reverse will be canceled and normal playback will be selected automatically.
• Audio is not played back during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.
• Subtitles are not played back with DVD video discs and video CDs during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.
• Depending on the disc and the scene being played back, the Recorder may not operate at the speed listed in this manual when performing Fast Forward.

Slow Playback

- You cannot perform Slow Playback over a boundary between titles. At the end of the title, Slow Playback will be canceled and normal playback will be selected automatically.

Still Picture Playback/Frame Advance Playback

- The image may shift when using Frame Reverse operation with a disc (like a DVD video disc) other than a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Repeat Playback

• Repeat Playback will not work during PBC playback of a video CD with PBC (Play-back Control).
• Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc.
• A-B Repeat Playback may not work in multi-angle scenes.
• For A-B Repeat Playback, set the start and end points within the same title.

Playback by Selecting with the Menu in the DVD

DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO MODE

• This section explains how to play back a DVD video disc with a top menu or disc menu.
• Titles listed in the title menu, and a disc guide (for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu.

Playback by Selecting a Title from the Title Menu

1 Press DVD TITLE.

• The title menu screen is displayed.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title, then press SET/ENTER.

• The selected title is played back.

NOTE

• The procedure explained on this page is the basic operation procedure. Procedures vary depending on the DVD video disc, so operate by following the instructions in the DVD video disc manual, or the instructions displayed on the screen.
• A title menu is not displayed for a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) if it has not been finalized.

Title menu

• With some DVD discs, the title menu may be explained using the name "Top Menu". For the button explained as the top menu key, use DVD TITLE on the remote control.
• If no title menu is available, the title menu will not display even if DVD TITLE is pressed.

Using the Disc Menu

Example: Select "SUBTITLE LANGUAGE".

1 Press DVD MENU.

• The disc menu screen is displayed.

2 Press ▲/▼ to select "SUBTITLE LANGUAGE".

3 Press SET/ENTER.

- Screen to select subtitle language is displayed.

4 Press ▲/▼ to select the subtitle language.

5 Press SET/ENTER.

MP3 File Playback

NOTE

• When the DV input is selected, discs cannot be played back if "DV LINK" is set to "ON". You can enjoy other sounds by switching to other channels.
  • See page 12 for details about the MP3 file format.

1 Press DVD to select DVD mode.

2 Load an MP3 recorded CD-R or the CD-RW, then press DVD MENU.

3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the folder you want to play, then press SET/ENTER.

- The file (music title) in the folder is displayed on the file selection screen.

• Press RETURN to return to the folder selection screen.
• If you press ▶PLAY after selecting the folder, the playback screen is displayed, and the files in that folder will be played from the beginning repeatedly.

4 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the file (music title) you want to play and then press SET/ENTER.

- Playback will start from the selected file (music title).

5 Press ■STOP/LIVE to stop playback.

To Play Another File (music title) during Playback

1 Press ■STOP/LIVE to stop playback.
2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the file (music title) you want to play, then press SET/ENTER.
- The chosen file (music title) will be played.

To Skip the File during Playback

Press SKIP▶ on SKIP

• Press SKIP to skip forward.
• Press SKIP to skip backward.

While the MP3 disc is playing

• Time Search is disabled.
- Programmed Playback is disabled.
- It is possible to repeat one track by pressing (INPUT).
• Dolby Virtual Surround does not operate.

Settings During Playback

Function Control

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This lets you make various settings at once, like subtitle and angle setting, and title selection for Direct Playback. Depending on your preferences, you can adjust video and enjoy audio with a greater sense of presence. Operation is the same for HDD and DVD.

Function Control screen

① Playback status display

Shows the operation status and the drive or disc type.

② Setting items

Selects a title or chapter for playback, or performs video/audio settings.

③ Operation guide display

Provides help on how to operate with the remote control buttons.

④ Bit rate display

Displays the data rate of the video appearing on the TV screen.

Function Control Operation Procedure

1 Press FUNCTION (under the cover) during playback.

- The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.

2 Press ▲/▼ to select setting items, then press SET/ENTER.

- For a description of each setting item, see "Functions which can be set" (page 76).

3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to set, then press SET/ENTER.

- Operation may vary depending on the setting item. Operate by following the operation guide instructions on the screen.

4 Press RETURN or FUNCTION (under the cover) to close the Function Control screen.

NOTE

• If "XX" is displayed for an option like title number or subtitles, the disc has no titles or subtitles which can be selected.
• When you press DIRECT or SUBTITLE, the Function Control screen is closed.
• If you set to the Function Control screen during playback of a DVD video, it may be impossible to operate according to the instructions from the DVD video. In cases like this, operate again after canceling the Function Control screen.

Functions which can be set

Title Number (Direct Title Skip)

• Shows the title number being played back. You can skip to the start of the title.

Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

• Shows the chapter number being played back. You can skip to the start of the chapter.

Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)

- Shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the disc to the present. This lets you skip based on time. - Press ◀▶ to move to the field of Hour, Minute, Second, then press ▲▼▼ to set the time. Press SET/ENTER to start playback from that set time.

Subtitle Language

• Shows the currently selected subtitle language. If subtitles are provided in other languages, you can switch to your preferred language.

Angle Number

• Shows the currently selected angle number. If the video is recorded with multiple angles, you can switch the angle.

Audio

• Shows the currently selected type of audio. You can select the desired type of audio.

Digital Super Picture

• Emphasizes and enhances definition of details and contours in the video. This reduces noise and makes video easier to see.
• Press ▲▼▼ to select "ON" or "OFF", then press◀▶ to set the level. Then press SET/ENTER.
• There is one setting level on the "soft" side and 3 setting levels on the "sharp" side.
• If you want to enjoy a more defined picture (with detailed pictures), press ▶ while "ON" is displayed for Digital Super Picture. For old movies or videos with a lot of noise, you can reduce noise for an easier to see picture by pressing ◀ while "ON" is displayed for Digital Super Picture.

Digital Gamma

• If a video is dark and hard to see, you can brighten the dark parts for easier viewing by setting Digital Gamma Set this when watching discs with many dark scenes (i.e. movie and concert discs), and when viewing a disc in a bright room. This lets you see dark parts better and enjoy video with a greater sense of depth.
• Press ▲▼▼ to select "ON" or "OFF", then press◀▶ to set the level. Then press SET/ENTER.
• Digital Gamma can be set to three different levels.

Dolby Virtual Surround

• Lets you enjoy surround audio via analog connection with a stereo type (2ch) TV or audio equipment.
• Even if you use a digital connection, Dolby Virtual Surround will work in the following cases.
• When playing back linear PCM audio from a DVD.
• When playing back Dolby Digital audio while "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" (page 102) is set to "PCM".
• This Recorder uses a Spatializer System* for Dolby Digital Surround.
  * Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer® N-2-2™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.
• If audio recorded monaurally is played back with Dolby Virtual Surround ON, the audio level may decrease, making it hard to hear. If this happens, turn Dolby Virtual Surround OFF.
• Dolby Virtual Surround will not work in the following cases:
• While watching a TV broadcast or external input.
• Multi-karaoke audio from a karaoke disc, 96 kHz 24-bit linear PCM audio, or DTS audio.
• If you set Dolby Virtual Surround to "ON" and audio sounds abnormal during playback, set it to "OFF".
  • There are no level settings.

NOTE

• These functions cannot be used with all discs.

Simultaneous Recording/Playback Function

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VIDEO CD AUDIO CD

Plays back from HDD, DVD or CD while recording a program onto HDD.

Viewing the Program Being Recorded from the Beginning while Recording to HDD (Chasing Playback)

1 Press ▶PLAY during recording.

- The program being recorded will play back from the beginning.

2 Press ◀REV or ▶FWD during Chasing Playback.

• Each time you press the buttons, the Fast Reverse/Forward Playback speed changes as shown below.

→ (Approx. 2×) (Approx. 8×) (Approx. 32×)

Example: When ▶▶ FWD is pressed once

Fast Forward Playback 2X icon

- Press ▶ PLAY to return to the normal playback speed.

3 Press ■STOP/LIVE to return to the live broadcast which is being recorded.

• Press REC STOP to watch normal playback.
• For details on Chasing Playback, see pages 36 and 37.

DVD/CD Playback during HDD Recording (Simultaneous Recording/Playback)

1 Press DVD during HDD recording.

- The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

2 Load a DVD or CD, then press ▶PLAY.

- You can watch/listen to a DVD/CD while continuing recording to HDD.

Playing Back a Title on the HDD during DVD Recording (Simultaneous Recording/Playback)

1 Press HDD during DVD recording. • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up.

2 Play back the title in the HDD.

Viewing Another Program Recorded on HDD while Recording to HDD (Simultaneous Recording/Playback)

1 Press REC LIST during recording.

- The "REC LIST" (list of recorded programs) is displayed.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select program you want to watch, then press SET/ENTER.

- For details on program list operation, see page 65.

NOTE

• Recording to HDD continues even while playing back another program on the HDD or a DVD/CD.
• ■STOP/LIVE is the button for stopping playback. Recording will not stop. To stop recording, press REC STOP.
• You cannot play back a DVD-R/RW while recording to that same DVD-R/RW.
• You cannot start recording during playback from HDD, DVD or CD.
• During Simultaneous Record/Playback, the recording conditions may have an effect on playback, but recording will still be done correctly.

Checking the Program Being Recorded during Playback Using the Simultaneous Recording/Playback Function (Picture in Picture)

• Press P IN P on the remote control. A small picture is displayed on the playback screen, so you can check the program being recorded (or the program which is stopped).
• Picture in Picture will not work during Progressive Scanning Playback or audio CD playback.

Function Menu

How to Use the FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Allows you to call up "HI SP DUB PRIORITY" from REC LIST and cancel High Speed Dubbing Priority setting.

- The FUNCTION MENU can be called up during HDD playback.

1 Press REC LIST or select REC LIST in START MENU screen. • The REC LIST screen is displayed

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title you wish to cancel High Speed Dubbing Priority setting for.

3 Press YELLOW (D).

- The FUNCTION MÉNU is displayed with the cursor at "HI SP DUB PRIORITY".

4 Press SET/ENTER.

5 Press ◀/▶ to select "YES", then press SET/ENTER.

- Select "NO" if you do not wish to cancel High Speed Dubbing Priority setting.

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6 Press EXIT to quit FUNCTION MENU.

NOTE

- This feature cancels High Speed Dubbing Priority setting for the title recorded with "HI SP DUB PRIORITY" set to "YES". When this is canceled, limitations during editing are relaxed, but the original state cannot be restored.

Editing (HDD/DVD)

About Editing

Content that can be edited and editing operations vary according to the recording mode.

Recordings on HDD, or on DVD-RW in VR mode

You can do various types of editing with this Recorder alone. For example it is possible to create a compilation of your favorite videos by gathering your favorite scenes from recorded titles, moving scenes within a specified range, or erasing unnecessary scenes. You can edit original videos you have recorded into a Play List without changing the content of the original videos.

NOTE

- If disc protection is set for a DVD-RW, it cannot be edited.

ORIGINAL

- A recorded video (title) in as is form is called an ORIGINAL. A single recording (from record start to stop) forms a single title.

PLAY LIST

- A title created by editing based on originals is called a PLAY LIST. A play list can be remade any number of times.

graph TD
    A["Original"] --> B["Play List"]
    B --> C["Original"]
    C --> D["Play List"]

NOTE

- A Play List is a list which describes the playback sequence of originals, and it does not actually copy the originals. This makes it possible to perform editing while using only a little disc space.

Recordings on DVD-R/RW in Video mode

The following content can be edited.

- Input (change) title name (page 83)

- Erase title (page 87)

NOTE

- ERASE TITLE for a recording in Video mode will change settings so that the "erased" title cannot be seen in the "REC LIST", but this does not mean that the video is actually erased. (Free time on the disc will not increase. With a DVD-RW recorded in Video mode, free time on the disc will increase when the title recorded last is erased.)

- Editing is not possible if the disc has been finalized (page 106). With a DVD-RW, editing is possible again if finalization is canceled.

• Additional recording and editing can be done using only this Recorder until the disc is finalized.

Editing Procedure

Basic procedure for editing an original title recorded in VR mode

Load a disc.

Select the title to be edited, and edit.

• Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title (ERASE SCENE) (page 81).
• Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) (page 83).
• Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) (page 84).
• Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) (page 85).
  • Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS) (page 86).
• Disabling Title Edit and Erase (TITLE PROTECT) (page 86).
  • Erasing All Titles (page 87).
• Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter) (page 87).

Basic procedure for editing titles recorded in VR mode after making a Play List

Load a disc.

Create a Play List.

• Creating from Original Titles (page 88).
• Creating from Part of an Original (page 88)

Select and edit the created Play List.

• Erasing All Titles (page 87)
- Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter) (page 87).
- Adding a Scene from an Original to a Play List (ADD SCENE) (page 89).
- Changing the Title Sequence (MOVE TITLE) (page 91).
- Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE) (page 92).
- Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) (page 92).
- Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) (page 92).
- Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) (page 92).
• Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS) (page 92).

NOTE

Editing cannot be done in the following cases.

- Play Lists cannot be created for discs recorded in Video mode.

- Play Lists cannot be created for recordings on DVD-R.

- Finalized DVD-RWs (Video mode) cannot be edited. (Editing can be enabled by canceling finalization.)

- A Play List cannot be created from original titles/chapters containing a "Copy Once" enabled program which is recorded on HDD.

- After setting timer dubbing (i.e. timer dubbing is on standby), you cannot erase or edit the program being dubbed.

Edit Screen

- There is no frame display for titles recorded (dubbed) with high speed dubbing priority, or for titles recorded (dubbed) in Video mode.

Seamless Playback

This enables smooth playback at the transitions between edited video scenes. (However, a shift of about one second may arise at the transitions, and part of the scene may not appear.) (Page 103)

- Set this function by selecting: "START MENU" → "OTHER SETTINGS" → "ADJUSTMENT" → "OPTION" → "SEAMLESS PLAYBACK".

High Speed Dubbing Priority

If a title is recorded onto HDD using high speed dubbing priority, editing cannot be done at the frame level. To perform editing at the frame level, set "HI SP DUB PRIORITY" to "NO" (pages 52, 58, 103).

• Set this function by displaying "REC LIST" and then selecting in order of: "FUNCTION MENU" → "HI SP DUB PRIORITY".
• If you have recorded a title with HI SP DUB PRIORITY set to "YES", and you want to edit that title in frame units, cancel HI SP DUB PRIORITY (page 78). You cannot set "HI SP DUB PRIORITY" to the title again once you cancel.

NOTE

• When you perform editing like adding a chapter mark or erasing a scene, a slight discrepancy may arise between the edit screen and actually edited video.
• If you play back a disc edited at the frame level with another DVD recorder, there may be a shift in the start or end point, or the screen may show a different thumbnail.

Switching between Original and Play List

(Play Lists can be created only for HDD or VR mode)

Switching when the Recorder power is on

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST

Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST in the stopped state. Each time this button is pressed, the setting will toggle between ORIGINAL and PLAY LIST.

NOTE

- If recording is done while switched to play list, the system will automatically switch back to original.

Switching at the REC LIST

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST

Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST at the REC LIST. Each time this button is pressed, the setting will toggle between ORIGINAL and PLAY LIST.

NOTE

- A title which is recorded as an overwrite program will always be shown at the end of the list. If there are more than one overwrite program, they will be shown in the order of timer recording. Note that even if you select "SORT" in the title name list, the display order will not change.

Switching at Edit screen

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST

Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST at the EDIT screen. Each time this button is pressed, the setting will toggle between ORIGINAL and PLAY LIST.

NOTE

- If a Play List has not been created, the CREATE NEW screen appears.

Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD)

Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title (ERASE SCENE)

Selects a scene from an original video and erase it.

• To erase all titles, see page 87.
• To erase by title (or chapter), see page 87.

NOTE

- Scenes cannot be erased on DVD-R/RW (Video mode) discs.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Press START MENU to display START MENU screen.

2 Press ▲/▼/ ◀/▶ to select "EDIT/ERASE", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ▲/▼ to select "EDIT", then press SET/ENTER.

• The Original Edit Title List screen appears.

4 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title to edit, then press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU).

- Edit Menu Screen appears.

5 Press ▲/▼ to select "ERASE SCENE", then press SET/ENTER.

• The selected title is paused.

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6 Press ▶PLAY to start playback.

- Find the scene to be erased using ▶FWD, ◀REV, ||STILL/PAUSE, ◀◀, ▶▶, or ▶SLOW.

7 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene to be erased.

- The erase start point is set. (Title playback continues.)

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- If you fast reverse to a scene before the start point, the start point will be canceled.

- When the start point is set to near the beginning of a chapter, the beginning of the chapter will be selected as the start point. To make the original designated start point effective, set it again after combining up with the chapter just before. (page 86)

8 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the end of scene to be erased.

- The erase end point is set. (The title will pause.)

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- When the end point is set to near the end of a chapter, the end of the chapter will be selected as the end point. To make the original designated end point effective, set it again after combining up with the chapter just after. (page 86)

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Press Red (B) (CONFIRMING) to confirm the contents.

- The title is played back without the scene to be erased.

Press Yellow (D) (ERASE) to erase.

• Go to step 10
• Press RETURN to cancel scene erase.

10 Press ◀ to select "YES", then press SET/ENTER.

- Erase begins

When erase completes, the screen in step 5 appears.

• If "C (UNDO)" is displayed, you can undo edit by pressing Green (C).
• To quit scene erase, press RETURN Then the edit screen appears.

11 Press EXIT to exit from Edit mode.

NOTE

Selecting start and end points for scene erase

• You cannot set a range shorter than 3 seconds.
• Once you erase a section of an original, it is completely erased. It cannot be restored, so be very careful and confirm before erasing.
• Scenes can only be added and erased a maximum of 50 times per title.
• If scenes have been added 51 or more times to a disc using another DVD recorder. Editing (Recording) may not function.

Searching for the Start Point and End Point Scenes

The following playback operations are available when searching for the start point and end point scenes.

Playback

- If you press ▶PLAY, the currently paused title will be played back.

Skipping to the start of a chapter

- If the scene to be selected is in another title or chapter, first search for the title or chapter using ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀.

Searching for scenes in a chapter

- ◀REV and ▶FWD are convenient for searching for a scene in a chapter.

Pause

- When you reach a scene near the start point or end point, press ||STILL/PAUSE to pause. This will make it easier to find the scene. The start and end points may shift slightly.

Frame Advance/Reverse

- If you press ▶▶▶ after pause, the video will start Frame Advance Playback. If you press ◀◀◀, it will start Frame Reverse Playback.

Final selection of scene

- To select a scene more accurately, use slow playback starting a little before the scene to be selected. This will keep you from going beyond the scene. If you press ▶ SLOW after pausing, you can select a scene at your leisure during slow playback of the video.

Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME)

• When you record, a title name including the date, time and channel number is automatically created.
  You can freely change this title name.
• You can input up to a maximum of 64 characters.
  To input, perform the following steps in order: "Select characters to be changed" → "Delete unnecessary characters (characters to be changed)" → "Input new characters".

NOTE

• Title names cannot be changed in finalized Video mode discs.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Press START MENU.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "EDIT/ERASE", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ▲/▼ to select "EDIT", then press SET/ENTER.

Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title to edit, then press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU).

• Edit Menu screen appears.

① Press ▲/▼ to select "CHANGE TITLE NAME".

② Press SET/ENTER.

• Title Name Change screen appears.

Change Title Name.

- For information on how to input characters, see pages 51 and 52.

Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "END" and then press SET/ENTER After input is finished.

- The new title is set, and the screen in step 5 displays.

Press Green (C) (UNDO) to return to the previously set title.

- The title returns to original name. - Operate according to the instructions of the screen.

Press EXIT to quit editing.

- Edit mode will terminate.

Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

Changes the still frame picture displayed at the Thumbnail screen of the REC LIST to your favorite scene within the title.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Press START MENU.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "EDIT/ERASE", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ▲/▼ to select "EDIT", then press SET/ENTER.

• The Original Edit Title List Screen appears.

4 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title to edit, then press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU).

- Edit Menu screen appears.

5 ① Press ▲/▼ to select "CHANGE THUMBNAIL".

① Press SET/ENTER.

6 Press ▶ PLAY to start playback.

• Find the scene you want to use as a thumbnail using ▶FWD, ◀REV, ||STILL/PAUSE, ◀◀, ▶▶, or ▶SLOW.

7 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to use as a thumbnail.

- Playback is paused.

8 ① If this is the screen you want, select "YES" by pressing ◀/▶.

- If you select "NO", you can return to step 5 and select the scene again.

② Press SET/ENTER.

- The new Thumbnail screen is set, and the system returns to the screen in step 5.

Press Green (C) (UNDO) to return to the previously set 'thumbnail.

- Operate according to the instructions of the screen.

9 Press EXIT to quit Thumbnail edit.

- Edit mode will terminate.

Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER)

HDD DVD-RW

Divides a title into multiple chapters and make editing and dubbing of chapter as unit easier.

- You can set chapter divisions by pressing CHAPTER MARK (under the cover) during recording or playback.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Press START MENU.

2 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "EDIT/ERASE", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ▲/▼ to select "EDIT", then press SET/ENTER.

4 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title to edit, then press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU).

5 Press ▲/▼ to select "DIVIDE CHAPTER", then press SET/ENTER.

6 Press ▶PLAY to start playback.

- Find the scene to erase using ▶FWD, ◀REV, ||STILL/PAUSE, ◀◀, ▶▶, or ▶SLOW on the remote control.

7 Press SET/ENTER at the point where you want to divide.

8 Press ◀/▶ to select "YES", then press SET/ENTER.

• To continue dividing, repeat steps 5 to 7.

To cancel a chapter division, press Green (C) (UNDO).

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9 Press EXIT to quit editing.

- Edit mode will terminate.

NOTE

- Divide a chapter to make it 3 or more seconds. You cannot divide a chapter into a section which is less than 3 seconds.

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Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

Combines two adjacent chapters into a single chapter.

NOTE

- You cannot combine chapters automatically recorded when a scene was erased.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Select "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU screen, then press SET/ENTER.
2 Press ▲/▼ to select "EDIT", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title you wish to edit.
4 Press Red (B) (CHAPTER) to select Chapter Thumbnail screen.
5 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the chapter to combine, then press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU).

6 Press SET/ENTER.

7 Press ▲/▼ to select combine procedure you prefer, then press SET/ENTER.

• Select from: "COMBINE W/PREV", "COMBINE W/NEXT" or "DON'T COMBINE".
• If you select "COMBINE W/PREV" or "COMBINE W/NEXT", the two chapters will join, and Chapter Thumbnail screen is displayed.
• If you select "DON'T COMBINE", the previous screen displays.

8 Press EXIT to exit from Edit mode.

Disabling Title Edit and Erase (TITLE PROTECT)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

Disables edit and erase so you cannot mistakenly change or erase the content of a title.

Lets you safely save a disc for which editing is in progress.

• This operation will not work with Video mode discs.
• Titles created with Play List (page 88) cannot be protected.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Select "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU screen, then press SET/ENTER.
2 Press ▲/▼ to select "TITLE PROTECT/OFF", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select the title to protect, then press SET/ENTER.

• Each time the button is pressed, the setting toggles between "PROTECT" and "UNPROTECT".

- The protect mark is attached to protected titles. (The protect mark can be confirmed at either the "REC LIST" screen or "EDIT" screen.)

4 Press EXIT to exit from Edit mode.

To Cancel Title Protect

1 Select the title protected in step 3 above, and press SET/ENTER.

- Title protect is canceled, and the protect mark disappears.

NOTE

• If "DVD DISC PROTECTION" is set for a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, protection cannot be canceled for individual titles. Cancel "DVD DISC PROTECTION" (page 104).
  2 Press EXIT to exit from Edit mode.

Erasing All Titles

HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VR MODE VIDEO MODE

This erases the entire contents of a HDD or DVD-RW. (Except titles for which title protect has been set.)

You can erase the following:

• HDD (ORIGINAL):

Erases all titles recorded on the HDD. When originals are erased, play lists are also erased.

• HDD (PLAY LIST):

Erases all play lists created on the HDD. Even if play lists are erased, the original titles are not erased.

• DVD (ORIGINAL):

Erases all titles recorded on DVD. When originals are erased, play lists are also erased.

• DVD (PLAY LIST):

Erases all play lists created on DVD. Even if play lists are erased, the original titles are not erased.

NOTE

- When a Video mode disc is finalized, you can no longer erase all titles.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Select "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU screen, then press SET/ENTER.

2 Press ▲/▼ to select "ERASE ALL TITLES", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ▲/▼ to select what you want to erase, then press SET/ENTER.

4 Press ◀/▶ to select "YES", then press SET/ENTER.

- Carefully confirm before executing erase.

- If you select "NO" and enter, the screen in step 3 appears.

5 Press SET/ENTER.

- All titles (or play lists) are erased, and the screen in step 3 appears. To restore the erased content, press Green (C) (CNL ERSE). Operate according to the instructions on the screen. (Note: You can only undo once, to the state immediately before the last erase.)

6 Press EXIT to exit from Edit mode.

Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter)

HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R

Allows you to select titles to erase, and erase them in a batch.

- When erasing original titles:

If original titles are erased, those titles will also be erased from play lists.

- When erasing play lists:

Even if play lists are erased, the original titles will not be erased.

NOTE

• Up to a maximum of 20 titles (chapters) can be selected at one time.
• When a Video mode disc is finalized, you can no longer select and erase titles.
• You cannot erase chapters in DVD-R/RW discs (Video mode).

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Select "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU screen, then press SET/ENTER.
2 Press ▲/▼ to select "ERASE TITLES", then press SET/ENTER.
3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select titles to erase.

- If you press Red (B) (CHAPTER), the screen will switch to the chapter thumbnail display so you can select and erase chapters.

4 Press SET/ENTER.

- If there are other titles (chapters) you wish to erase, select with ▲▼▼▼ ▶ and press SET/ENTER.

5 Press Yellow (D) (ERASE).
6 Press ◀/▶ to select "YES".

- Once a title (chapter) has been erased, it cannot be restored. Carefully confirm before executing erase.

- If you select "NO" and enter, operate from step 4 again.

7 Press SET/ENTER.

- All selected titles (chapters) are erased.

- To cancel erase, press Green (C) (CNL ERSE).

- Operate according to the instructions on the screen.

8 Press EXIT to exit from Edit mode.

NOTE

- A title which is recorded as an overwrite program will always be shown at the end of the list. If there is more than one overwrite programs, they will be shown in the order of timer recording. Note that even if you select "SORT" in the title name list, the display order will not change.

Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD)

Creating a Play List

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

You can create a Play List by copying a title or chapter units from an original. Also you can select your favorite scenes from originals, and compile them into a Play List.

NOTE

• Operations like "COPY TITLE/CHAPTER" and "COPY SPECIFIED SCENE" do not actually copy the original titles. These operations merely write the information "make this original title a title in the play list". Therefore, you can edit without decreasing free space in the disc or touching the original titles.
• When creating a play list from original titles, the original title's thumbnail and chapter mark information are not copied.
• You cannot create a play list of "Copy Once" titles (program) recorded on HDD.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

Creating from Original Titles

Makes a single original title into a play list title.

1 Select "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU screen, then press SET/ENTER.

2 Press ▲/▼ to select "EDIT", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST to the PLAY LIST screen.

- The screen switches to the Play List Edit Screen.

- There still is no title at this point, so a "NEW" title frame with no image is displayed.

- To create a new Play List later, select the "NEW" title frame.

① Press ▲/▼ to select "COPY TITLE/CHAPTER".

② Press SET/ENTER.

- REC LIST (Thumbnail) screen of the original appears.

① Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select title to copy.

•To select a chapter, press Red (B) (CHAPTER).

② Press SET/ENTER.

•The selected title (chapter) becomes a Play List title.

Creating from Part of an Original

You can select a desired scene from an original title, and make it into a Play List title.

1 Perform steps 1-4 of "Creating from Original Titles" in the left column.

2 ① Press ▲/▼ to select "COPY SPECIFIED SCENE". ② Press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select title to copy, then press SET/ENTER.

• To select from a chapter, press Red (B) (CHAPTER) and select the chapter.

4 Press ▶PLAY to start playback.

• Find the scene to copy using ■ STILL/PAUSE, ▶ FWD, ◀ REW, ■◀◀ , ▶◀◀ , or ▶ SLOW.

5 Press SET/ENTER at the place where you want to start copying

4 Press SET/ENTER.

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- If you fast reverse to a scene prior to the start point, the start point will be canceled.

- When the start point is set to near the beginning of a chapter, the beginning of the chapter will be selected as the start point. To make the original designated start point effective, set it again after combining up with the chapter just before. (page 86)

- If you fast reverse to a scene prior to the start point, the start point will be canceled. - When the start point is set to near the beginning of a chapter, the beginning of the chapter will be selected as the start point. To make the original designated start point effective, set it again after combining up with the chapter just before. (page 86)

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Find the place where you want to end copying, then press SET/ENTER.

- If you press RETURN, you can reselect the start point.

- When the end point is set to near the end of a chapter, the end of the chapter will be selected as the end point. To make the original designated end point effective, set it again after linking up with the chapter just before. (page 86)

7

Press Red (B) (CONFIRMING) to confirm the content. Press Yellow (D) (CREATE) to execute copy. Go to step 8.

- You can reselect the end point by pressing RETURN.

8

① Press ◀/▶ to select "YES". ② Press SET/ENTER.

•One play list title is created.

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NOTE

Selecting start or end point to add a scene.

- You cannot set a range shorter than 3 seconds.

Adding a Scene from an Original to a Play List (ADD SCENE)

SAT HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

Adds video selected from an original to the end of play list titles.

NOTE

•The selected scene cannot be added if adding it will make the title longer than 12 hours.
- Scenes can be added as long as the length of the title after adding is less than the maximum of 12 hours.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Select "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU screen, then press SET/ENTER.
2 Press ▲/▼ to select "EDIT", then press SET/ENTER.
3 ① Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST to switch to Play List screen. ② Press ▲/▼/ ◀/▶ to select title to edit.
① Press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU).

4 Press ▲/▼ to select "ADD SCENE" then press SET/ENTER.

5 Adding a Title or Chapter

① Select "ADD CHAPTER/TITLE", then press SET/ENTER.
① Select a title (chapter) at the title (chapter) list, then press SET/ENTER. Go to step 9.

Specifying and Adding a Scene

- Select "SPECIFY SCENE TO ADD", then press SET/ENTER. Go to step 6.

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6 Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select title (chapter) to edit, then press SET/ENTER.

•The selected title (chapter) pauses.

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7 ① Press ▶ PLAY to start playback.

• Find the scene to add using ||STILL/PAUSE, ▶▶FWD, ◀◀REV, |◀◀, ▶▶|, or |SLOW.

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② Press SET/ENTER at the start point of the scene you want to add.

• If you fast reverse to a scene prior to the start point, the start point will be canceled.
• When the start point is set to near the beginning of a chapter, the beginning of the chapter will be selected as the start point. To make the original designated start point effective, set it again after combining up with the chapter just before. (page 86)

8 Press SET/ENTER at the end of the scene you want to add.

- Press RETURN to reselect the start point of the scene. You can press RETURN to reselect the end point even after it is already set.

- When the end point is set to near the end of a chapter, the end of the chapter will be selected as the end point. To make the original designated end point effective, set it again after combining up with the chapter just before. (page 86)

9 Press Red (B) (CONFIRMING) to confirm the content. Press Yellow (D) (ADD) to add.

- If you press Red (B) (CONFIRMING), you can test play the added scene, from the start point to the end point. It may take about one minute for the confirm screen to appear.

- Press Yellow (D) (ADD) to add.

10① Press ◀/▶ to select "YES". ② Press SET/ENTER.

•The scene is added after the selected title, and stored as a new title of the play list.

11 Press EXIT to exit from EDIT mode.

- A chapter mark is automatically set at the start point where the scene is added.

NOTE

• When adding a scene, select a scene which continues for at least 3 seconds. Scenes shorter than 3 seconds cannot be added.
• Scenes can only be added and erased a maximum of 50 times per title.
• If you press ◀◀ REV or ◀◀ and reverse beyond the start point after setting a start point, the start point will cancel.
• If scenes have been added or erased 51 or more times to a single title in a disc using another DVD recorder, Editing (Recording) may not function.

Changing the Title Sequence (MOVE TITLE)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

Freely changes the sequence of titles.

Before Starting Editing

- Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited.

1 Select "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU screen, then press SET/ENTER.

2 Press ▲/▼ to select "EDIT", then press SET/ENTER.

3 ① Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST to switch to Play List screen.

② Press ▲/▼/◀/▶ to select title to edit.

① Press Yellow (D) (EDIT MENU).

4 Press ▲ / ▼ to select "MOVE TITLE", then press SET/ENTER.

5 Press ▲/▼/◀/▶ to select the thumbnail to move the title to.

Selected title
Cursor on the thumbnail to move the selected title to

6 Press SET/ENTER.

• If a point prior to the selected title is selected as the destination, the title will move to the point immediately prior to the selected title.
• Press Green (C) (UNDO) to restore to the state before the movement. Operate according to the instructions on the screen.

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Example: If Title 3 is selected and the destination cursor is set to Title 1, Title 3 is moved to the spot in front of Title 1.

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Example: If Title 3 is selected and the destination cursor is set to Title 4, Title 3 is moved to the spot after Title 4.

7 Press EXIT to exit from EDIT mode.

Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

Selects and erases unnecessary scenes. Even if you erase a scene in a play list, this will not affect the original video.

1 Select "EDIT" at the "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU, then press SET/ENTER. •The Thumbnail screen appears.

2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST to display Play List (Thumbnail) screen.

3 Erase the scene using the same operation used for erasing an original scene (step 4 on page 81-step 11 on page 82).

Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

You can input up to 64 characters.

1 Select "EDIT" at the "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU, then press SET/ENTER.
•The Thumbnail screen appears.

2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST to display Play List (Thumbnail) screen.

3 Change or input the title name using the same operation used for changing or inputting an original title (steps 4 -7 on page 83).

Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

Changes the image of title displayed in REC LIST to a scene you like in the title.

1 Select "EDIT" at the "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU, then press SET/ENTER.
•The Thumbnail screen appears.

2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST to display Play List (Thumbnail) screen.

3 Change the thumbnail using the same operation used for changing an original thumbnail (steps 4-9 on page 84).

Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

Divides a title into multiple chapters. This makes editing and dubbing in chapter units more convenient.

1 Select "EDIT" at the "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU, then press SET/ENTER. •The Thumbnail screen appears.

2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST to display Play List (Thumbnail) screen.

3 Divide a title into chapters using the same operation used for chapter division of originals (steps 4 -9 on page 85).

Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS)

HDD DVD-RW VR MODE

This lets you combine two adjacent chapters into a single chapter.

1 Select "EDIT" at the "EDIT/ERASE" in START MENU, then press SET/ENTER.
•The Thumbnail screen appears.

2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST to display Play List (Thumbnail) screen.

3 Combine chapters using the same operation used for chapter combination of originals (steps 3-7, left column on page 86).

NOTE

- You cannot combine chapters automatically recorded when a scene was erased, or chapters recorded due to adding (with ADD SCENE).

Enjoying High Quality Sounds

Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analog Connection

NOTE

- When connecting audio equipment using analog connection, we recommend that you set "DD OUTPUT LEVEL" to "NO" (see page 103). If you set to "YES", audio may sound abnormal during disc playback.

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel) and DTS Audio with a Digital Connection

• Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS digital surround processor or a Dolby Digital/DTS digital surround amplifier to the Recorder's coaxial or optical DIGITAL AUDIO Output jack (terminal) provides richer, more powerful audio play.
• To enjoy DTS Digital Surround audio, select DTS audio at the disc menu during DVD playback, or select DTS audio using the AUDIO button (under the cover) of the remote control.

■ Connection to a processor or amplifier with an optical or coaxial digital input jack (terminal)

! Important!

- When using this connection, set "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" to "Dolby Digital" (see page 102).

NOTE

• To play a disc recorded with DTS, you need to use DTS processor or amplifier.
• This connection is not possible if the processor or amplifier to which you want to connect does not have an optical or coaxial digital input jack (terminal).
• Refer to the operation manual for the processor or amplifier for information about connecting to it.

Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Digital Connection

! Important!

- When using this connection, set "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" to "PCM" (see page 102).

Digital Connection to an MD Recorder to Record a CD

- When you are using a digital connection to record the contents of a CD to an MD, the track numbers of the CD may not match the track numbers recorded to the MD.

Digital Connection to an MD Recorder or Other Audio Equipment without a Dolby Digital Decoder

Audio CD or Video CD

- You can enjoy these discs by playing them back by the ordinary playback procedure. (The normal audio output is not played back for discs recorded with DTS.)

DVD Video Disc

- There is no audio signal generated for DVD video discs recorded with DTS. A processor or amplifier equipped with a DTS Surround decoder function is required to enjoy DTS audio.

Recording from External Equipment

Recording from a Digital Camcorder Using i.LINK

HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VR MODE VIDEO MODE

• When this Recorder is connected with a DV-format camcorder using a DV cable, you can record and edit with minimal deterioration of picture and sound quality using a digital signal.
• You can also display an operation panel for digital camcorder control on the screen, and operate using the buttons on the panel. This allows easy recording onto disc. Record after first performing "DV SETTING" (page 104) at the START MENU.
  * i.LINK is a function that lets you control other equipment by input and output of video, audio, data and control signals between equipment having an i.LINK terminal.
  * i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.
  * i.LINK i is a trademark.

NOTE

• The DV IN terminal of this Recorder only enables input of DV-format camcorders (DVC-SD signals). It is not compatible with satellite receivers or Digital VHS video recorders since they employ a different format.
• To connect the Recorder with a digital camcorder, set digital camcorder POWER to "PLAY (Video side)", and connect while in the stopped state. If the DV is connected when POWER is set to "RECORD (Camera side)", or when tape has been played back, the DV link will not work correctly.
• There are some digital camcorders which cannot be operated using the On-Screen Control Panel of this Recorder, even if you set "DV LINK" under "DV SETTING" to "ON". In cases like this, set "DV LINK" to "OFF". (page 104)
• When this Recorder is connected to a camcorder equipped with a DV terminal, the signal may not be input to this Recorder depending on the camcorder. When this happens, use an analog connection (page 97). (Use analog connection when using the VL-DC3U video camera made by Sharp.)
• The DV IN terminal is not compatible with connection to a PC.
• This Recorder cannot be controlled from other equipment connected to the DV IN terminal.
• Only one camcorder can be connected to this Recorder using the DV IN terminal.
• Connect this Recorder and the camcorder directly. The DV signal will not be input if the camcorder is connected to this Recorder through other equipment with a DV IN terminal.

Input of Video, Audio and Data Signals

● Date and time data as well as the contents of cassette memory cannot be recorded with this Recorder.
- Video and audio signals of protected material or "Copy Once" material cannot be recorded.
● Monaural audio cannot be input through the DV IN terminal.

Audio Mode

Digital camcorders typically have the following two audio modes.

16-bit (48 kHz)

Although this yields high sound quality, only one stereo audio signal can be processed.

12-bit (32 kHz)

Two stereo signals can be processed. In general, overdubbed audio is recorded in Stereo 2.

● This Recorder allows listening or recording of either Stereo 1 or Stereo 2 audio if the input audio is in the 12-bit audio mode.
● This Recorder is unable to process 44.1 kHz input audio signals.

Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the DV IN Terminal (i.LINK)

Refer to the user's manual provided with the camcorder for information on the procedure for connecting the camcorder with this Recorder.

Recording with This Recorder (DV Capture)

1 Press HDD or DVD to select the media to record to.

2 Select audio to be input from the digital camcorder.

- Before starting recording, check setting of "DV AUDIO INPUT" using "DV SETTING" (page 104).

3 Press INPUT to select "DV".

- The setting will cycle as follows each time you press the button.

4 Perform digital camcorder playback.

- Press ▲▼▼▶ to select the desired button on the On-screen Control Panel, then press SET/ENTER to operate.

Select ▶ on the On-screen Control Panel to start playback, then press SET/ENTER.

- If you press EXIT on the remote control, the On-screen Control Panel will disappear. To display it again, press ON SCREEN (under the cover).

5 Press ●REC when you reach the scene you want to start recording.

• The Recorder will start recording.

6 Press REC PAUSE when you want to pause recording.

- Press REC PAUSE again to cancel pause.

7 Press REC STOP when you want to stop (end) recording.

NOTE

• Material protected with a copy guard cannot be recorded.
• Date and time data as well as the contents of cassette memory cannot be recorded.
• There are some digital camcorders which cannot be operated using the On-screen Control Panel, even when "DV LINK" is set to "ON". In such cases, set it to "OFF". (See page 104.)

Important! Abnormal images may be recorded or the Recorder enters the Pause mode when any of the following occur during DV capture.

• When the connected equipment plays back a portion where nothing is recorded or video containing a copy guard signal.
• When the DV cable is disconnected or the camcorder power is turned off during DV capture.
• When playback from the camcorder is stopped.

Recording from a Camcorder (VCR) Using an Analog Connection

Material from a camcorder can be recorded with this Recorder using an analog connection. You can capture video by connecting a camcorder or VCR to the LINE IN 1, 2 or 3 jacks of this Recorder.

NOTE

• More vivid images can be viewed by connecting the S-VIDEO IN jack on this Recorder with the S-video Out jack on the camcorder using an S-video cable.
• Some camcorders may be required to be connected using a special cable.
• Refer to the operation manual provided with the camcorder for further information on the procedure for connecting the camcorder.
• Material protected with a copy guard cannot be recorded. It may be impossible to get the correct video, even if you just view without recording.
• Date and time as well as the contents of cassette memory cannot be recorded with this Recorder.
• If you input video from an external equipment to this Recorder, there will be a slight difference in image quality between the video viewed from the external equipment directly on the TV, and video viewed as external input to the Recorder.

Example:

To record by connecting a camcorder to the LINE IN 3 jacks.

1 Press HDD or DVD to select the media to record to.
2 Select audio to be input from the external equipment.

To record to HDD

- Switch audio of the external equipment to the audio you want to capture.

To record to DVD

- Select audio using "EXTERNAL AUDIO" (page 98). - Select "L CH" or "R CH" with "DUAL MONO REC. SET" (page 98) to record in Video mode.

3 Press INPUT to set the connection to external input channel (example: L3).

- The setting will cycle as follows each time you press the button.

$$ \begin{array}{c}\text {L1 (IN 1)} \rightarrow \text {L2 (IN 2)}\\text {TV channels} \leftarrow \text {DV (DV IN)} \leftarrow \text {L3 (IN 3)}\end{array} $$

4 Play back the camcorder or VCR.
5 Press ●REC when you reach the scene you want to start recording.

• The Recorder starts recording.

6 Press REC PAUSE when you want to pause recording.

- Press REC PAUSE again to cancel Pause mode.

7 Press REC STOP when you want to stop (end) recording.

Function Setting

Settings of This Recorder

This section explains various settings relating to recording and playback which can be used to get more out of the Recorder.

- For details about each setting, see the corresponding pages.

REC. FUNCTION → page 98

VIEW/PLAY SETTING → page 100

ADJUSTMENT → page 102

INITIALIZE/FINALIZE → page 106

REC. FUNCTION

AUTO CHAPTERThis sets the interval of automatic chapter setting during recording.Chapter marks set on a DVD-R/RW in Video mode cannot be combined by editing, so select an appropriate interval.	10 (10 min interval)15 (15 min interval)30 (30 min interval)-- (off)
EXACT RECORDINGThis function works when timer recording (Easy Recording Guide/VCR Plus+/Timer Program) onto DVD-R/RW. If disc capacity runs low, and the program cannot be recorded to the end, this function will automatically change the recording mode so the program will fit.(The recording mode set in above situation will have lower picture quality than the originally set recording mode.)If there is very little disc capacity left on the disc, the program may not fit even if Exact Recording is set.When recording in EP or MN1 mode, there is no lower recording mode, so Exact Recording will not work.	YESNO
REC. AUDIO FORMATPCM: If you record by setting the recording mode to “FINE” or “MN32”, you can record audio as PCM (uncompressed) audio which can be played back with 2ch audio equipment.* This will not work when recording with the recording mode set to anything other than “FINE” or “MN32”.* Recording is done with a recording mode whose image quality is slightly lower than FINE mode recorded with the “DD 2CH” setting.DD 2CH: Records audio as Dolby Digital 2ch audio.	PCMDD 2CH
EXTERNAL AUDIOThis selects audio to be input from an external equipment.STEREO: Recording standard stereo sound.DUAL MONO: Recording the sound that each channel carries as a separate sound.	STEREODUAL MONO
DUAL MONO REC. SETThis lets you select whether to record the left or right audio channel when recording an external source onto DVD-R/RW in Video mode.* This does not apply when recording from the DV IN terminal.	L CHR CH
MANUAL REC. MODEIf you set by selecting one of the 32 picture quality levels for “MN”, recording will be done at that picture quality when “MN” is selected using REC MODE on the remote control. For details, see page 42.	32 levels
SAP SETTINGIf you set this to “ON” while receiving a SAP (Separate Audio Program) broadcast, you can listen to and record the SAP audio. For details on ON/OFF setting, the audio you can listen to, and the audio you can record, see “About SAP” on page 99.	ONOFF

Basic Operation for REC FUNCTION Setting

This operation is available in both HDD mode and DVD mode.

Example: Setting "EXTERNAL AUDIO" under "REC. FUNCTION"

1 ① Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. ② Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "OTHER SETTINGS", then press SET/ENTER.

2 Press ◀/▶ to select "REC. FUNCTION".

3 Press ▲/▼ to select "EXTERNAL AUDIO", then press SET/ENTER.

4 Press ◀/▶ to select the option you want to set, then press SET/ENTER.

5 Press EXIT to exit from External Audio Setting.

About SAP

This Recorder can record stereo or SAP (Separate Audio Program) broadcasts, where available. If the broadcast is in stereo, the Recorder automatically records the stereo sound. If the broadcast is in SAP, you can record both the MAIN and the SAP sounds. If the broadcast is in stereo/SAP, you can record either the SAP sound by setting the SAP mode to "ON", or stereo sound by setting the SAP mode to "OFF".

SAP Broadcast

The monitor output listed in the table shows the audio output mode. The contents of audio recording are different between VR mode and Video mode. See the table below for details.

Broadcast Received/SAP ON or OFF	AUDIO Mode	Recording		AUDIO OUTPUT
		L	R	L	R
STEREO+SAP SAP OFF	MONO	L+R	L+R	L+R	L+R
	LR	L	R	L	R
STEREO+SAP SAP ON	MAIN	L+R	L+R	L+R	L+R
	SAP	L+R	SAP	SAP	SAP
STEREO SAP OFF	MONO	L+R	L+R	L+R	L+R
	LR	L	R	L	R
STEREO SAP ON	MONO	L+R	L+R	L+R	L+R
	LR	L	R	L	R
MONO+SAP SAP OFF	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO
	LR	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO
MONO+SAP SAP ON	MAIN	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO
	SAP	MONO	SAP	SAP	SAP
MONO SAP OFF	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO
	LR	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO
MONO SAP ON	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO
	LR	MONO	MONO	MONO	MONO

When recording to a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode, the SAP channel is recorded on this channel. When recording audio in the PCM format with the recording mode set to "FINE" or "MN32", audio is recorded in the same format as recorded to DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode.

- When a disc recorded in monaural audio is played back, monaural audio is played back even though "STEREO" is displayed on the screen.

VIEW/PLAY SETTING

PASSWORD SETTING	PASSWORDThis sets the password for setting or changing Parental Control.	4 digit number
DVD PLAY SETTING	PARENTAL CONTROLSThis lets you set Parental Control depending on disc content.Level 1: For most restricted viewing → Level 8: For adult viewing (The smaller the number, the greater the level of restriction.)When “PARENTAL CONTROL” is set to “OFF”, DVD discs can be played back regardless of the parental level.The parental level for USA is as follows.Level 7: NC-17 Level 6: R Level 4: PG13Level 3: PG Level 1: GThe parental level set up for Canada is prepared for future use. As for the set up of an appropriate level, please check the level when you purchase your DVD disc equipped with the parental control feature.Parental Control cannot be set if a password has not been set.	OFF, LEVEL 1-8COUNTRY CODE* Refer to the Country Code List below.
	DISC LANGUAGEThis lets you select the language for subtitle, audio and menu displayed on the screen.	SUBTITLEAUDIOMENU* Refer to the Language Code List below.

Country Code List

USA UK HOLLAND HONG KONG TAIWAN
CANADA ITALY NORWAY SINGAPORE PHILIPPINE
JAPAN SPAIN DENMARK THAILAND AUSTRALIA
GERMANY	SWISS	FINLAND	MALAYSIA	RUSSIA
FRANCE	SWEDEN	BELGIUM	INDONESIA	CHINA

Language Code List

AA	Afar	EU	Basque	KK	Kazakh	OM	Afan (Oromo)	SW	Swahili
AB	Abkhazian	FA	Persian	KL	Greenlandic	OR	Oriya	TA	Tamil
AF	Afrikaans	FI	Finnish	KM	Cambodian	PA	Panjabi	TE	Telugu
AM	Ameharic	FJ	Fiji	KN	Kannada	PL	Polish	TG	Tajik
AR	Arabic	FO	Faroese	KO	Korean	PS	Pashto, Pushto	TH	Thai
AS	Assamese	FR	French	KS	Kashmiri	PT	Portuguese	TI	Tigrinya
AY	Aymara	FY	Frisian	KU	Kurdish	QU	Quechua	TK	Turkmen
AZ	Azerbaijani	GA	Irish	KY	Kirghiz	RM	Rhaeto-Romance	TL	Tagalog
BA	Bashkir	GD	Scots Gaelic	LA	Latin	RN	Kirundi	TN	Setswana
BE	Byelorussian	GL	Galician	LN	Lingala	RO	Romanian	TO	Tonga
BG	Bulgarian	GN	Guarani	LO	Laothian	RU	Russian	TR	Turkish
BH	Bihari	GU	Gujarati	LT	Lithuanian	RW	Kinyarwanda	TS	Tsonga
BI	Bislama	HA	Hausa	LV	Latvian, Lettish	SA	Sanskrit	TT	Tatar
BN	Bengali, Bangla	HI	Hindi	MG	Malagasy	SD	Sindhi	TW	Twi
BO	Tibetan	HR	Croatian	MI	Maori	SG	Sangho	UK	Ukrainian
BR	Breton	HU	Hungarian	MK	Macedonian	SH	Serbo-Croatian	UR	Urdu
CA	Catalan	HY	Armenian	ML	Malayalam	SI	Singhalese	UZ	Uzbek
CO	Corsican	IA	Interlingua	MN	Mongolian	SK	Slovak	VI	Vietnamese
CS	Czech	IE	Interlingue	MO	Moldavian	SL	Slovenian	VO	Volapki
CY	Welsh	IK	Inupiak	MR	Marathi	SM	Samoan	WO	Wolof
DA	Danish	IN	Indonesian	MS	Malay	SN	Shona	XH	Xhosa
DE	German	IS	Icelandic	MT	Maltese	SO	Somali	YO	Yoruba
DZ	Bhutani	IT	Italian	MY	Burmese	SQ	Albanian	ZH	Chinese
EL	Greek	IW	Hebrew	NA	Nauru	SR	Serbian	ZU	Zulu
EN	English	JA	Japanese	NE	Nepali	SS	Siswat
EO	Esperanto	JI	Yiddish	NL	Dutch	ST	Sesotho
ES	Spanish	JW	Javanese	NO	Norwegian	SU	Sundanese
ET	Estonian	KA	Georgian	OC	Occitan	SV	Swedish

Basic Operation for VIEW/PLAY SETTING

This operation is available in both HDD mode and DVD mode.

Example: Setting "DVD PLAY SETTING" under "VIEW/PLAY SETTING"

1 ① Press START MENU to display START MENU screen. ② Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "OTHER SETTINGS", then press SET/ENTER.

2 Press ◀/▶ to select "VIEW/PLAY SETTING", then press SET/ENTER.

3 Press ▲ / ▼ to select "DVD PLAY SETTING", then press SET/ENTER.

4 Press ▲/▼ to select "PAREN-TAL CONTROL", then press SET/ENTER.

•The password input screen appears. It changes to the following screen after you input your password and press SET/ENTER.

5 Press ◀/▶ to select the desired parental control level, then press SET/ENTER.

6 Press ◀/▶ to select the country code, then press SET/ENTER.

7 Press EXIT to exit from Parental Control Setting screen.

Password Setting

① Select "PASSWORD SETTING" in step 3, then press SET/ENTER.
② Press ◀/▶ to select "YES", then press SET/ENTER.
③ Press Number buttons to input 4 digit password, then press SET/ENTER.
④ Press Number buttons to input password for confirmation, then press SET/ENTER.
⑤ Press SET/ENTER at the "OK" screen.

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NOTE

If you forget your password

- If you forget your password, and you wish to return the password to its initial state, press ■STOP/LIVE 4 times in a row at the Password Setting screen.

Disc Language Setting

- You can set subtitle language, audio language and menu language.

① Select "DISC LANGUAGE" in step 4, then press SET/ENTER.
② Press ◀/▶ to select subtitle language, then press SET/ENTER.
③ Press ◀/▶ to select audio language, then press SET/ENTER.
④ Press ◀/▶ to select menu language, then press SET/ENTER.

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ADJUSTMENT

CLOCK SETTING	AUTO SETTING/MANUAL SETTINGBefore timer programming, check that the clock is set correctly, and set it correctly if it is not. If the clock is not set correctly, you cannot perform setting for features like VCR Plus+ programming.Setting methods are slightly different from basic operation. See page 30.	AUTO SETTINGAUTOMANUALTIME ZONEMANUAL SETTIINGTIME: XX:XXDATE: Month/DayYEAR: XXXXDST: ON/OFF
VIDEO/AUDIO SET-TING	TV MODEIf you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and the screen size of the connected TV changes, you will have to change the "TV MODE" setting.You can set the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV, and adjust video output.Select "TV MODE" from "VIDEO/AUDIO SETTING".WIDE 16:9: Select this when connecting with a TV with a 16:9 screen aspect ratio.NORMAL 4:3: Select this when connecting with a TV with a 4:3 screen aspect ratio.LETTER BOX: If you connect with a TV whose screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and playback a DVD with 16:9 video, the video will be played back with black bands at the top and bottom, while maintaining the 16:9 ratio.PAN SCAN: If you connect with a TV whose screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and playback a DVD with 16:9 video, the video will be played back with the left and right sides of the image cut off to display in 4:3 screen aspect ratio.(This function works if the disc is labeled for 4:3PS.)	WIDE 16:9NORMAL 4:3LETTER BOXPAN SCAN
	CONNECTING TERMINALIf you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and you change the TV terminal to which you connect, you will have to change the "CONNECTING TERMINAL" setting.For details on connection with a TV, and connecting terminals, please see pages 22 to 25."PROGRESSIVE OUT" can be set when you have selected "COMPONENT".	VIDEO/S-VIDEOCOMPONENT
	PROGRESSIVE OUTIf you connect with the component terminal of a progressive compatible TV, playback of DVD video will be cleaner, with less flicker.If you connect with a TV which is not progressive compatible, select "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF"* If you connect with a TV which is not progressive compatible and set to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON", video playback from the DVD will not be output to the TV.	PROGRESSIVESCAN ONPROGRESSIVESCAN OFF
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTYou can set this to enjoy Dolby Digital Surround when connecting with digital input compatible device using digital cable.PCM: This setting is for when you digitally connect with 2ch audio device or an MD recorder. This changes Dolby Digital audio to PCM (uncompressed) output which can be played back with 2ch audio device.Dolby Digital: This setting is for when you digitally connect with audio device which is compatible with Dolby Digital (5.1ch). You can also enjoy DTS audio if you connect with an amplifier or other component which is compatible with DTS digital surround.	PCMDolby Digital

ADJUSTMENT

VIDEO/AUDIO SET-TING	DD OUTPUT LEVELThis lets you adjust the range between the loudest and softest sound (dynamic range), and play back at the average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear dialog.NO: This outputs recorded audio as is.YES*: This raises the average volume when playing back Dolby Digital audio so that the volume sounds the same as an audio CD. (If the audio sounds abnormal, set to “NO”.)* Lower the volume before setting. If you do not do so, the speaker may emit a loud sound, or excessive input may be applied to the speaker.	NOYES
	3D Y/C SEPARATIONThis setting enables cleaner viewing and recording of TV broadcasts, and video from equipment connected to external input jacks (terminals).YES: This enables recording with higher picture quality.(Normally this is set to “YES”.)NO: Set this to “NO” if the picture looks abnormal when receiving a weak broadcast signal, or when the picture is disturbed because you have connected VCR or game equipment to the external input terminals of the Re-corder.* This will not work with video input from the DV IN terminal or S-VIDEO jack (terminal).	YESNO
	DNR (DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION)This lets you reduce noise for an easier to view picture when noise in the played back image is bothering you. It is recommended to set this to “ON” when playing back video recorded in long play modes like LP mode or EP mode, and to “OFF” when playing back discs with little noise (like DVD video).	ONOFF
CHANNEL PRESET	SELECT RECEPTION TYPE FORMATThis sets the type of TV broadcast received (AIR or CATV).	AIRCATV
	SELECT CHANNEL PRESET METHODThis sets whether to perform channel setting automatically or manually.	AUTOMANUAL
OPTION SETTING	HI SP DUB PRIORITYTo perform high speed dubbing from the HDD to a DVD in Video mode, set this to “YES” before recording to the HDD.If you wish to edit in frame units, set this to “NO”. For details of “HIGH SPEED DUBBING PRIORITY”, refer to page 58.	YESNO
	SEAMLESS PLAYBACKThis setting is for smoother playback of the transitions between scenes when you have edited an original title or play list. (The transition point may shift about one second.)	YESNO

ADJUSTMENT

OPTION SETTING	ALTERNATE RECORDINGThis function is for switching recording to HDD when you originally set to record to DVD-R/RW but could not because of the disc situation. This function works in the following cases.*1 When there is not enough disc capacity left in DVD.2 When a disc which cannot record is loaded.3 When you forget to load a disc.4 When a disc is playing within 2 minutes prior to the start of timer recording.* In case 1, when the remaining capacity of HDD is less than that of DVD, the recording will continue on to DVD.	YESNO
	LCD BACKLIGHT REC.This sets whether to turn the LCD backlight on or off during timer recording.NO:This sets so that the LCD backlight remains lit, even during timer recording.YES:This lets you turn off the LCD backlight only when the power is off (standby state) and timer recording starts. It is convenient to set this, for example, when the light disturbs your sleep.	NOYES
	AUTO POWER OFFThis sets the Recorder so that power is automatically shut off if it is in stopped state for about 3 hours.	YESNO
	BLUE SCREENThis lets you set so that noise on the TV screen is automatically switched to a blue screen if you select a channel broadcast of which is finished, or a channel with no broadcast.	OFFON
	DV SETTINGThis lets you operate the connected digital camcorder from the Recorder when capturing video into the Recorder via a DV connection. You can also select the type of audio to be captured from the camcorder.DV LINKOFF:Select this when you cannot operate the camcorder properly with the On-screen Control Panel.ON:This lets you operate the camcorder using the On-screen Control Panel.DV AUDIO INPUTSTEREO 1*:This lets you capture audio you recorded with the camcorder.STEREO 2*:This lets you capture camcorder's audio you recorded using after recording.STEREO 1 + STEREO 2*:This lets you simultaneously capture audio from stereo 1 and audio from stereo 2.* When the connected digital camcorder's audio output is set to 16 bit, this setting will be invalid.	DV LINKOFFONDV AUDIO INPUTSTEREO 1STEREO 2STEREO 1+ STEREO 2
	DVD DISC PROTECTIONThis protects the disc so you do not mistakenly record on it or erase its content.	NOT PROTECTPROTECT

Basic Operation for ADJUSTMENT Setting

Example: Setting "VIDEO/AUDIO SETTING" under "ADJUSTMENT"

1

① Press START MENU to display START MENU screen.
② Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "OTHER SETTINGS", then press SET/ENTER.

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2

Press ◀/▶ to select "ADJUSTMENT".

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3

Press ▲/▼ to select the setting you want to set, then press SET/ENTER.

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4

① Press ▲/▼ to select the item you want to select, then press SET/ENTER.

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② Press ◀/▶ to select the desired option, then press SET/ENTER.

5

Press EXIT to exit.

Initialization

Before recording to DVD-RW, initialize the disc in VR mode or Video mode. You can also initialize the HDD. Initialize the HDD only after dubbing important recordings onto DVD-R/RW disc(s).

Finalization

Finalization is done so that a recorded DVD-R/RW disc can be played back with other recorders.

INITIALIZE

INITIALIZE	DVD VR MODE INIT.When recording with a DVD-RW in VR mode, initialize in VR mode before you start recording.(When you initialize, all of the recorded content of the disc is erased.Before initializing, check the content of the disc so that you do not erase any content you need.)You cannot initialize if “DVD DISC PROTECTION” is set to “PROTECT”. (page 104)	YESNO
	DVD VIDEO MODE INIT.When recording with a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, initialize in Video mode before you start recording.(When you initialize, all of the recorded content of the disc is erased.Before initializing, check the content of the disc so that you do not erase any content you need.)You cannot erase with DVD-R disc.	YESNO
	AUTO INITIALIZEThis sets the Recorder so it automatically initializes any unused DVD-RW discs which are loaded into the Recorder.You can initialize in either VR mode or Video mode.	VRVIDEO
	HDD INITIALIZEIf an HDD error message is displayed, or if you wish to return the HDD to the state it was in when the Recorder was purchased, initialize the HDD. All recorded video will be erased. (If you use the “ERASE ALL TITLES” function to erase the titles, protected titles will remain, but if you use the HDD initializing function, all titles will be erased.)Dub any important recordings to DVD-R/RW disc(s) before initializing the HDD.	YESNO

FINALIZE

DVD FINALIZE	DVD FINALIZESet this when you want to playback a VR mode or Video mode disc using another recorder capable of playback.If you finalize a recording on DVD-R disc, you will not be able to record any more on the disc.Finalization can take anywhere from a few minutes to one hour.During finalization, all types of operation are disabled (including turning off power and removing the disc).Do not unplug the power cord during finalization. Doing so may make the disc unusable.	YESNO
	UNDO DVD FINALIZEThis resets a finalized DVD-RW disc so you can record on it again.	YESNO

Basic Operation for INITIALIZE/FINALIZE

Example: Setting "DVD VR MODE INIT." (VR mode)

1

① Press START MENU to display START MENU screen.
② Press ▲/▼/◄/► to select "INITIALIZE/FINALIZE", then press SET/ENTER.

2

Press ▲/▼ to select "INITIALIZE" or "FINALIZE", then press SET/ENTER.

3

Press ▲/▼ to select "DVD VR MODE INIT.", then press SET/ENTER.

4

① Press ◀/▶ to select "YES", then press SET/ENTER.

- Initializing (or finalizing) will be executed.

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- Initializing (or finalizing) will be completed.

① Press SET/ENTER.

- Screen in step 2 appears.

5

Press EXIT to exit from INITIAL-IZE/FINALIZE screen.

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NOTE

- Finalization processing will take anywhere from a few minutes to about an hour. (Processing will take time if there is a lot of empty space or if there are many titles on the DVD disc.)

Troubleshooting

The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Recorder.

Perform the checks listed below before calling service.

Problem Suggested Solution

The Recorder power does not turn on.	• Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet?• If the power cord is plugged into the outlet, unplug it once, wait about one minute, and then plug it in again. Then turn power on.
The Recorder sounds like it is operating, even when power is turned off.	• This is the sound the Recorder makes during operation like timer recording.
The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc tray.	• Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).• Take out the disc and clean it.• Make sure that region number on the disc match the region number in this Recorder.• Make sure that the disc is playable.
No picture.	• Make sure that the cables are connected correctly.• Make sure that the connected TV or the AV amplifier is set to the correct input.• Take out the disc and clean it.• Make sure that region number on the disc match the region number in this Recorder.• If you set to “PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON”, non-broadcast video signals will not be output from terminals other than COMPONENT Output jacks.(Page 102)
The Recorder does not play a disc.	• Take out the disc and clean it.• Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).• Make sure that region number on the disc match the region number in this Recorder.• Remove the dew in the Recorder.• Check that the disc is recorded in NTSC format.• The Recorder cannot playback video which was not recorded normally.• Proper playback may be impossible due to the state of the disc recording, a scratched, warped or dirty disc, the state of the pick-up, or compatibility issues between this Recorder and the disc being used.
Settings have disappeared.	• If, while its power is on, the Recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) for more than about 1 hour, the settings will be lost. Make sure that you turn off the Recorder before unplugging the power cord.
Screen freezes and operation buttons do not work.	• Press ■STOP/LIVE and restart playback.• Turn off the power and turn on the power again.• If power does not go off, press the RESET button inside the front door of the Recorder.(Page 110)
The remote control does not work.	• Is the Tamper Proof function active?(Page 38)• Set the remote control and the Recorder to the same remote control code.(Page 21)• Use the remote control within its operating range.• Replace the batteries.
No sound or sound is distorted.	• If the volume of TV or amplifier is set to minimum, turn the volume up.• There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and fast reverse.• DVD audio recorded in DTS is only output from the DIGITAL AUDIO Output terminals. Connect a DTS-compatible digital amplifier or decoder to the DIGITAL AUDIO Output OPTICAL or COAXIAL terminal on this Recorder.• Check that the audio cable is connected correctly.• Check that the cable plugs are clean.• Take out the disc and clean it.• Audio may not be output depending on the audio recording status, such as when audio other than an audio signal or non-standard audio is recorded for the audio content of the disc.
The picture from external input is distorted.	• If the signal is copy-protected, you cannot connect via this Recorder. Connect the external equipment directly to your TV.
The screen is stretched vertically or horizontally.	• Set the TV mode according to the TV you are connecting.(Page 102)• If the above operation does not set the TV mode, set it using the functions of the connected TV.
A disc recorded using this Recorder cannot be played back on another DVD player.	• Check that the disc is finalized when the disc is in video mode.• Some players will not play even a finalized disc.• If the disc was recorded in VR mode, it can only be played back with an RW compatible player. (In some cases, the disc must be finalized.)

Problem Suggested Solution

The playback screen will be disturbed if DVD video is recorded to a VCR, or played back through a VCR.	This Recorder is compatible with the copy guard of analog copy protect system. Some discs contain a copy prohibiting signal. If you try to playback such a disc through a VCR, or record to a VCR and playback. copy guard will prevent normal playback.
TV operates incorrectly.	Some TVs with wireless remote control capability may operate incorrectly when using the remote control of this Recorder. Use such TV away from this Recorder.
Recording stops.	Recording may stop temporarily at parts where recording is impossible (due to scratches or disc fouling, etc.). When recording starts again, the starting part will be recorded as another title. If the disc is in a condition where recording is impossible, it is ejected.When the recording is interrupted, you might lose a few minutes of the recorded content immediately before the interrupted point.
You recorded, but nothing was recorded on disc.	If you record a channel with no broadcast (i.e. where the broadcast has ended), recording will be done with no video. Likewise, if you record a channel with poor reception, recording may be done with no video.Clean the disc.
Cannot record, or recording stops while in progress.	Check whether there is enough empty space on the disc being recorded to.Check whether the disc is protected.Check whether the number of original titles is 199 (for the HDD) or 99 (for a DVD-R/RW).Check whether you are trying to record video whose recording is prohibited.Check whether there was a power failure while waiting for (or during) timer recording.Clean the disc.Proper playback may be impossible due to a scratched, warped or dirty disc, the state of the pick-up, or compatibility issues between this Recorder and the disc being used.
When a digital camcorder is connected to the DV IN terminal, video from the camcorder does not appear, or there is no sound, or the system operates incorrectly.	Check connections.Turn off the power of both the Recorder and camcorder once, and then turn it on again.Reconnect DV cable.Try setting "DV LINK" to "OFF" using "DV SETTING" screen.(Page 104)Switch input audio using "DV SETTING" screen.(Page 104)
Cannot operate the digital camcorder connected to the DV IN terminal.	Set "DV LINK" to "ON" using "DV SETTING" screen. You can operate using the On-screen Control Panel.Operation may be impossible, depending on the connected camcorder.
Video is disturbed (looks abnormal) during external input or when receiving a broadcast with poor reception.	Use with "3D Y/C SEPARATION" set to "NO".(Page 103)
Erase and edit are impossible.	When the timer dubbing is on standby, you cannot edit the content being dubbed.
There is no video and no audio.	Is the power cord unplugged from the AC outlet?Is power in the "OFF" state?Does the broadcast have no video or audio?Has the Recorder been switched to external input?
There is just audio with no video.	Is the connection cable for video output connected properly?
Horizontally wide video appears vertically tail, or black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.	Is "TV MODE" set to match the connected TV.(Page 102)If you are using a wide TV, is the TV mode set to "WIDE 16:9"(Page 102)
Square noise (mosaic) appears on the screen.	Pictures in blocks may be conspicuous in scenes with rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital image compression technology.
Video stops.	Has the Recorder been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it at an unstable location? The Recorder will stop if it senses shock or vibration.The picture may be disturbed in very rare cases due to the characteristics of the HDD. This is not a malfunction.
Left and right channels of audio are reversed, or sound comes out of only one side.	Are left and right audio cables connected to the opposite terminal, or is one side disconnected?
If the message SET PROGRESSIVE SCAN TO "OFF" appears during Other Settings.	Correctly set "CONNECTING TERMINAL" at "VIDEO/AUDIO SETTING" in "ADJUSTMENT" (Page 102)
DVD disc does not play back automatically.	Has HDD been selected instead of DVD? Playback will start automatically by switching to DVD.Have you set a DVD video disc that has an automatic playback function?

Problem Suggested Solution

Timer recording was set, but not executed.	Was there a power failure while stancing by for timer recording?Is the HDD or DVD full? Erase unnecessary titles from the list.Were you performing clubbing?If you use the Recorder at a location with low temperature, the HDD may enter the preparation state. Set and leave power "ON" for a while before timer recording is performed.Is the power cord unplugged from the AC outlet?
The timer recorded content stops in the middle of recording.	Was the power plug unplugged, or was there a power failure, during timer recording?Is the HDD or DVD full? Erase unnecessary titles from the list.Recording will stop if a program whose recording is forbidden begins in the middle of recording.Clean the disc.If there is a power failure or other power problem during recording to DVD-R/RW, recording will stop in the middle. If there is a power failure or other power problem during recording to HDD, that program will be lost.
A timer recorded program is erased.	The recorded program will be overwritten automatically in "Overwritten Program" setting under "Favorite Program".
The REC LIST (THUMBNAIL or TITLE LIST) is not displayed.	The REC LIST cannot be displayed during Time Shift Viewing or Chasing Playback. Press the ■STOP/LIVE button, and return to live viewing.If you use the Recorder at a location with low temperature, the HDD may enter the preparation state. Please wait a while.There may be a problem with the HDD. Contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center.
When a CD is recorded to MD using digital connection, the CD and MD do not have the same track numbers.	If the interval between CD tracks is short, the track numbers on the recorded MD may differ from the CD.
The Recorder makes a sound even when there is no operation.	If you do not operate the Recorder for a certain time while power is ON, you will hear the sound of the HDD operating. This is not a malfunction.
The Recorder heats up during use.	When using this Recorder, the console cabinet may heat up, depending on the use environment. This is not a malfunction.
The Recorder makes a snapping sound when starting recording or playback.	The Recorder may sometimes make a snapping sound when starting recording or playback if you have not operated it for a while. This is the sound of the Recorder operating, and is not a malfunction.
A blinking “----” appears on the front display panel	The clock has not been set. Set the clock.

NOTE

• If this Recorder receives strong interference from strong external noise such as excessive static electricity, malfunction of power supply voltage caused by lightning during Recorder use or a wrong operation is sent to the Recorder, errors like the Recorder not accepting an operation may occur.
• Press RESET with a toothpick or other narrow rod-like object (nonmetal) when the Recorder does not operate properly even after the power has been turned off and then back on again.
• Since the clock, channel, timer recording programs and other data in memory are also reset when RESET has been pressed, they must be set again.
• EZ Set Up function starts automatically when RESET is pressed.
• When the problem persists even after pressing RESET, unplug the power cord and plug it again. If this does not solve the problem, contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center.
  RESET button

Service Information (For the U.S.)

For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277) or visit SHARP's website (http://www.sharpusa.com).

1. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a qualified service technician. (See CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY at the end of this manual.)
2. Be sure the service technician uses authorized replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorized parts may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.
3. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that this product is in safe operating order.

On-screen Error Messages

Messages Relating to DVD Discs and the HDD

- The following messages appear on the TV screen in case the disc you tried to playback is not appropriate or the operation is not correct.

Error message	Possible Error Suggested Solution
CANNOT PLAY BACK THIS DISC.	The disc cannot be played back with this Recorder.	Check the disc, and load it correctly.
THIS IS A NON-STANDARD DISC.	If you load a disc which cannot be played with this Recorder (i.e. a scratched disc), or if you load a disc upside down, this message will appear, and the disc tray will automatically pop out.
REGION CODE OF DISC IS WRONG.	Occurs if you load a DVD disc whose region number is not "ALL" or whose region number does not contain "1".
DISC IS NOT INSERTED.	Occurs if no disc is loaded in the disc tray.
CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION.	Occurs if operation is incorrect.	——
DISC IS PROTECTED.	Occurs if you attempt to record or edit a disc for which disc protection is set.Occurs if you attempt DV input of video which cannot be recorded, and attempt to record to a DVD.	Cancel disc protection, or reload a recordable disc.
COULD NOT REPAIR THE DISC.	If there is a power failure during DVD recording, the system automatically tries to recover data after power is restored. This error occurs if such recovery is impossible.	——
COULD NOT FINALIZE.	Occurs if the disc is scratched or dirty, etc.	Check the disc, and load it correctly.
THIS VIDEO IS COPY PROTECTED. RECORDING IS NOT POSSIBLE.	Occurs if video with a copy guard signal is input.	Cannot record.
CANNOT RECORD MORE.	Occurs if a title or chapter mark exceeds the recordable upper limit.Number of titles: HDD 199/DVD 99.Number of chapters: HDD 999/DVD 999	Erase unnecessary titles.Either erase unnecessary chapters, or combine chapters.
CANNOT RECORD ON THIS DISC.	Occurs if you load a disc which cannot be recorded to with this Recorder, or a disc which is scratched or dirty.	Reload an appropriate recording disc.
NO TAPE INSERTED IN DV CAMCORDER.	Occurs if you attempt operation when a tape has not been loaded in the digital camcorder linked via DV connection.	Load a tape into the digital camcorder.
CONNECTING TO DV CAMCORDER.	Occurs if the digital camcorder power goes off or the cable is pulled out while connecting to DV.	Check the power of digital camcorder or cable connection.
	Occurs if connection with the digital camcorder is broken.	System is performing reconnection processing. Wait about 30 seconds.
COULD NOT INITIALIZE.	Occurs if the disc is scratched or dirty, etc.	Check the disc, and load it correctly.
DISC IS FULL.CANNOT RECORD OR STORE.	Occurs if there is no empty space in the disc.	Load a disc with empty space.Erase unnecessary titles.
THIS VIDEO CANNOT BE RECORDED TO THIS DISC.	Occurs if you try to record a "Copy Once" broadcast onto a disc which is not compatible with CPRM.	Load a CPRM compatible disc (DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or higher) initialized in VR mode.
CAN'T DETECT CAMCORDER.	Occurs if you set to DV input without connecting a digital camcorder.Occurs if multiple digital camcorders are connected.	Connect a digital camcorder, and reset again to DV input.
SET THE DATE AND TIME.	Occurs if timer programming is done when the Recorder clock has not been set.	Set the clock and perform timer programming again.
RECORDING WAS STOPPED DUE TO FULL DISC.	Occurs when empty space in the disc runs out.	——
REPAIRING THE DISC.	Occurs when recording stops before disc information has been correctly written onto a DVD, due to a problem like a power failure.	Wait until DVD disc recovery is finished.
THIS IS A NON-STANDARD DISC. REMOVE IT.	Occurs if the loaded disc cannot be recorded to or played because it is a non-standard or scratched, etc.	Remove the disc.
THIS VIDEO CANNOT BE RECORDED TO THIS DISC. TIMER RECORDING COULD NOT START.	Occurs if you try to record "Copy Once" video onto DVD-R or non-CPRM compatible DVD-RW.	Record on CPRM compatible DVD-RW disc in VR mode.
LIVE BROADCAST RECORDING PROHIBITED. RECORDING STOPPED.	Occurs if a program begins during recording, and recording of the broadcast itself is forbidden due to copyright protection.	——
THIS VIDEO IS COPY PROTECTED. RECORDING IS NOT POSSIBLE.	Occurs if you attempt to record a program, and recording of the broadcast itself is forbidden due to copyright protection.	——
CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO HDD ERROR. CAN VIEW LIVE BROADCASTS ONLY. CONTACT THE NEAREST SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER.	Occurs when there is a problem with the HDD, and when you perform an operation which requires HDD operation, like special playback or recording.	Initialize the HDD once. If initializa-tion does not solve the problem, please contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center as soon as possible.
SYSTEM ERROR. POWER IS OFF.	If a problem occurs with the HDD while power is "ON", power is shut off automatically.	——
CHECKING HARD DISC. CAN ONLY VIEW LIVE BROADCAST UNTIL CONFIRMATION IS OVER.	Occurs if there is a power failure, or the power cord is unplugged and plugged in again while power is "ON".	It may take 1-2 minutes to check the HDD. During this time, you can only watch live broadcasts. Wait a while until the check is over.
THIS PROGRAM IS COPY PRO-TECTED. CANNOT VIEW TIME SHIFT.	Occurs if time shift viewing is impossible because recording of the broadcast itself is forbidden by copyright protection.	You can only view live broadcasts.

Messages during Special Playback

Error message	Possible Error Suggested Solution
CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO THE CONDITION OF HARD DISC.	Occurs if you perform operation like special playback when there is problem with the HDD.	The HDD must be repaired, so contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center as soon as possible.
HARD DISC IS NOT READY YET.CANNOT OPERATE.	Occurs if you perform operation requiring operation of the HDD (like special playback or recording) during HDD preparation.	You can only view live broadcasts until preparation is finished. Wait a while until operation is enabled. (If you use the Recorder at a cold location and the HDD temperature is low, HDD preparation may take some time.)

Messages during Dubbing

Error message	Possible Error Suggested Solution
CANNOT SELECT MORE. • Occurs if you	attempt to select 6 titles (chapters) at the screen for selecting titles or chapters to be dubbed.	• Dub 5 titles (or chapters) at a time.

Messages during Dubbing

Error message	Possible Error Suggested Solution
CANNOT HIGH SPEED DUB THIS TITLE.	Occurs if you attempt high-speed dubbing onto DVD in Video mode of a title for which "High Speed Dubbing Priority" has not been set, or if you attempt high speed dubbing of a title edited in frame units on the HDD.	Perform "Rate Conversion Dubbing".
TITLE PROTECTION IS SET.CANCEL TITLE PROTECTION BEFORE DUBBING.	Occurs when you attempt to dub a title containing a "Copy Once" part for which title protection has been set.	If a title contains a "Copy Once" part, you can only move the original. If title protection is set for a title, you cannot move it, so perform dubbing (movement) after cancel-ing title protection.
CANNOT DUB TO DISC DUE TO COPY PROTECTED PROGRAM.	Occurs if you attempt to dub a title containing a "Copy Once" part to DVD-R or a non-CPRM compatible DVD-RW.	Dub in VR mode to a CPRM-compatible DVD-RW.
TIMER PROGRAM EXCEEDS THE MAX.	Occurs when you attempt to set timer recording for more than the maximum number (32) of timer programs.	Set the dubbing timer after canceling the timer recording for one program.
CANNOT DUB TO THE DISC.	Occurs if an unrecordable disc is loaded (i.e. when the maximum number of titles or chapters is exceeded, when the disc is protected, when the disc is scratched or dirty, or when the disc is a ROM disc).	Replace with a recordable disc.
CANNOT DUB FROM THE DISC.	Occurs when a disc other than a DVD-R/RW is loaded.	Dub from a DVD-R/RW disc.
COPY PROTECTED PROGRAM WILL BE MOVED.	Occurs if you attempt to dub a title containing a "Copy Once" part.	Be careful because the dubbing source video is erased after dubbing.

Messages during Editing

Error message	Possible Error Suggested Solution
CANNOT SELECT MORE.	Occurs if you attempt to select more than 20 titles (chapters) when you perform Erase Selected Title.	Erase a maximum of 20 titles (chapters) at a time.
CANNOT SET THIS POSITION.	Occurs if you attempt to designate a range shorter than 3 seconds and edit.	Designate a range of 3 seconds or more. (If you designate a range of 3 seconds or more, you can designate in frame units.)
CHAPTER IS FULL. CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION.	Occurs if the editing result exceeds the upper limit of total number of chapters (999).	Edit after erasing unnecessary chapter marks by combining chapters.
CANNOT COMBINE THESE CHAP-TERS.	Occurs if you attempt to combine chapters which cannot be com-bined. (Chapters created when you erase a scene or chapter in a single title cannot be erased).	____

Other Message

Error message	Possible Error Suggested Solution
TURN OFF PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK.	Occurs if the Recorder is connected with the Video In or S-Video In jack of a TV, and PROGRESSIVE OUT is set to “PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON”.	Set PROGRESSIVE OUT to “PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF”.(Page 102)Correctly set “CONNECTING TERMINAL” at “VIDEO/AUDIO SETTING” in “ADJUSTMENT”.(Page 102)

Glossary

Alternate Recording	If you set to Exact Recording but the timer recording program will not fit into a single DVD-R/RW, the Recorder will automatically perform Alternate Recording to HDD. The Recorder will also perform Alternate Recording to HDD if you forget to load a DVD-R/RW.
Angle	Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, you can select the angle on Function Control Screen to view the scene from different angles.
AV AUTO REC	This function lets you record video from an external equipment in linkage with the timer programming of that device. This can be done by connecting with a receiver or other equipment with a timer programming function.
Chapter Number	These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A title is subdivided into many sections, each of which is numbered, and specific parts of video presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers.
Chasing Play-back	This function lets you playback and view a program while it is being recorded onto HDD.
Copy Guard	This function prevents copying. You cannot record software or broadcast programs marked by the copyright holder with a signal which limits copying.
Digital Gamma	Corrects for gradations in dark areas of images to make images clearer.
Digital Super Picture	Enhances the fine detail of the image and outlines of the objects it contains.
Disc Menu	This lets you select things like the subtitle language or overdub audio using a menu stored on the DVD video disc.
Dolby Digital (5.1 channel)	A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the product is connected to a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel processor or amplifier.
Dolby Digital Output Level	Setting that increases the average volume of Dolby Digital audio when playing a DVD.
Dolby Virtual Surround	This lets you enjoy Surround audio via analog connection with a stereo (2ch) TV or audio equipment.
DTS	This is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels and provides accurate sound field positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.)
Exact Dubbing	This function is used when dubbing from HDD to DVD. It automatically selects the recording mode according to the recording time of the title so that the recording will fit into a single disc.
Exact Record-ing	This function automatically changes the recording mode to prevent recordings from running out before they are finished due to a lack of available DVD disc space by comparing the available disc space and the time required for the timer recording.
EZ Set Up	Tuner channels and clock are automatically set for both Air and CATV channels.
Finalization	This is done to enable playback of discs (Video mode) recorded with this Recorder using other DVD-RW and DVD-R compatible DVD players. (We do not guarantee that playback will be possible with all DVD players.)The DVD players which can play back VR mode discs are those with an “RW” indication.
High Speed Dubbing Priority	This function lets you perform high speed dubbing to a DVD even in Video mode after recording, by setting High Speed Dubbing Priority to “YES” when recording to HDD.
Initialization	This allows you to use the HDD or a DVD-RW disc in this Recorder. If you initialize a disc, all of the programs recorded on it are erased.
Letter Box4-3 10	Screen size that cuts off the top and bottom of the image to allow playing of wide-screen (16:9) software on a connected 4:3 TV.
Linear PCM Sound	Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs.The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (On DVD discs, sound is recorded at between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits.)
MP3	One type of audio compression that uses MPEG1. This format compresses sound to about 1/10, without impairing the original sound quality.
Multi Angle	This is a feature of DVD video discs. In some discs, the same picture is shot from different angles, and these are stored in a single disc so you can enjoy playback from different angles. (This function can be enjoyed if the disc is recorded with multiple angles.)
Multi Audio	This is a feature of DVD video discs. This function makes it possible to record multiple different audio tracks for the same video, so you can enhance your enjoyment by switching audio. (You can enjoy this function with discs recorded with multiple audio tracks.)
Original	A video (title) recorded from a TV broadcast or external input is called an “Original”.
Pan Scan2-3 PS	Screen size that cuts off the sides of the image to allow playing of wide-screen (16:9) software on a connected 4:3 TV.
Parental Control	In some digital broadcasts and DVD video discs, a control level for disc viewing is set depending on the age of the viewer. With this Recorder, you can set the control level for viewing such broadcasts and discs.
Play List	A set of titles created by copying just the needed scenes from original titles is called a “Play List”. (The original titles remain as are.)
Playback Control (PBC)	This information is recorded on video CDs (version 2.0). This allows you to actively select the sections to be viewed or listened to, using a menu displayed on the TV.
Rate Conversion Dubbing	This function is used to select the picture quality of dubbed titles at the time of dubbing.
REC LIST	This is a list screen which lets you check the recorded programs (titles) in list form. You can select either Thumbnail or Title List as the REC LIST.
Region Number	Number identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a DVD.
Remote Control Code	This is the type of the remote control signal for operating the recorder. There are two types of remote control signal: “Remote Control No. 1” (RC-1) and “Remote Control No. 2” (RC-2).
Resume Play-back	If you stop playback while it is in progress, the Recorder stores the stop position in memory, and this function lets you playback from that stopping point.
Simultaneous Recording/Playback	This function lets you play back and view already recorded programs while you are recording. (However, you cannot play back from a DVD while recording to the DVD.)
Skip	This returns to the start of the chapter (or track) being played, or skips to the next chapter.(or track)
Subtitles	These are the printed lines appearing at the bottom of the screen which translate or transcribe the dialog. They are recorded on DVD discs.
Time Number	This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene quickly. (It may not work with some discs.)
Time Shift	This Recorder is designed so you can automatically record the program being viewed to the HDD by pressing the TIME SHIFT button. The automatically recorded program can be viewed using other types of playback.
Title Menu	In a DVD video disc, this is the menu for selecting things like the chapter to be played back and the subtitle language. In some DVD video discs, the title menu may be called the “Top Menu”.
Title Number	These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. When a disc contains two or more movies, these movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
Track Number	These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on video CDs and Audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.
VBR Control	VBR is the abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate control. This feature performs control by varying the bit rate (the amount of code transferred in a fixed period of time) by assigning a larger amount of code to complex video images such as sections containing rapid movement or sections containing sudden changes in color, and assigning a smaller amount of code in the opposite cases.
Video Mode	This is a recording format for making DVD R/RW discs playable with other commercially available DVD players. (We do not guarantee that playback will be possible with all DVD players.)
VR Mode	This recording format is the basic DVD-RW recording format, and lets you enjoy the various editing functions available with this Recorder.

Specifications

General

HDD capacity: 80 GB*

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption

(Normal): 40 W

Power consumption

(Standby): 0.7 W

Dimensions: .... Approx. 430 mm × 59 mm × 323

mm (W × H × D)

Approx. 16^15 / 16^× 2^21 / 64^ × 12^23 / 32^

Weight: Approx. 5.0 kg (11.1 lbs)

Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)

Storage temperature: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C)

Operating humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)

TV systems: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60

fields

Recording

Recordable disc media: ...... DVD-RW, DVD-R

Recording system (HDD): ...... Video: MPEG

Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)/Linear

PCM (FINE mode only)

Recording system (DVD-R/RW): ..... Video: DVD-Video Recording

(VR mode)

DVD-VIDEO (Video mode)

Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)/Linear

PCM (FINE mode only)

Recording time (Hard disc): ...... FINE (High picture quality):

Approx. 20 hours

SP (Standard): Approx. 33 hours

LP (2X): Approx. 67 hours

EP (3X): Approx. 100 hours

MN (Manual): 32 levels between

FINE and EP

(However, the maximum

continuous recording time is 12

hours.

Recording time

(With 4.7GB DVD-R/RW): ...... FINE (High picture quality):

Approx. 1 hour

SP (Standard): Approx. 2 hours

LP (2X): Approx. 4 hours

EP (3X): Approx. 6 hours

MN (Manual): 32 levels between

FINE and EP

Playback

Playable discs: DVD Video, DVD-R/RW, Audio

CD (CD-DA), Video CD, CD-R/

RW (CD-DA, Video CD format,

MP3 file format)

Tuner

Channel coverage: VHF 2-13

UHF 14-69

CATV 1-125

Timer

Programs: 32 programs/1 year

Clock: Quartz lock

(12-hour digital display)

Memory backup: .... Approx. 1 hour

Input/Output

VHF/UHF antenna input/

output terminal: 75Ω (F-shape connector)

Video input: Input 1, 2 (rear), 3 (front)

Input level: 1 Vp-p (75Ω)

Jacks: RCA jack

Video output:

Output level: 1 Vp-p (75Ω)

Jacks: RCA jack

S-Video input: Input 1, 2 (rear), 3 (front)

Y-Input level: 1 Vp-p (75Ω)

C-Input level: 0.286 Vp-p (75Ω)

Input level: 2 V rms (Input impedance: more

than 22 kΩ)

Jacks: RCA jack

Audio output: L/R

Output level: 2 V rms (Output impedance:

less than 1.5 kΩ)

Jack: RCA jack

Digital audio optical output:

Terminal: Square Optical terminal

Digital audio coaxial output:

Jack: RCA jack

DV input:

Terminal: 4 pin (i.LINK/IEEE 1394

standard)

LASER Specification

Wave length: DVD: 658 nm

CD: 784 nm

Laser power: DVD: 100 mW

CD: 225 mW

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* When referring to hard disc drive storage capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes.

Note

Line drawing of a hand pressing down on a CD or DVD disc (no text or symbols)

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(Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only)

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Model Specific Section
Your Product Model Number & Description:	DV-HR300U DVD RECORDER WITH HARD DISC(Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.)
Warranty Period for this Product:	One (1) year parts and ninety (90) days labor from date of purchase.
Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage (if any):	Non-rechargeable batteries.
Where to Obtain Service:	From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.
What to do to Obtain Service:	Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Prod-uct, be sure it is insured and packaged securely.

TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharpusa.com OR CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP.

SHARP®

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

SHARP CORPORATION

Osaka, Japan

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