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Unfinalizing a disc
- RW - RW
VR
Video
For DVD-RWs (Video mode)
DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalized
to prohibit additional recording or editing can be
unfinalized to allow further recording or editing.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized with other DVD
equipment, "The disc was finalized. Unfinalize
it." may appear.
b
Note
The recorder is not able to unfinalize DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalized on another recorder.
1
Insert a disc.
See "Inserting a Disc" on page 29.
2
Press TOOLS to select "Disc Info," and
press ENTER.
The "Disc Information" display appears.
3
Select "Unfinalize," and press ENTER.
The recorder starts unfinalizing the disc.
Unfinalizing may take several minutes.
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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.
The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) can record
both main and sub sounds. You can switch
between main and sub when playing the disc. For
the HDD, you can select the sound track before
recording. Select "Main," "Sub," or "Main+Sub"
in "HDD Bilingual Rec." of "Options" setup
(page 87).
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R,
or DVD-R can record only one sound track (main
or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the
Setup Display before recording starts. Set "DVD
Bilingual Rec." to "Main" (default) or "Sub" in
"Options" setup (page 87).
ZWEITON (German stereo) system
When a stereo based programme is received,
"Stereo" appears.
When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is
received, "Main," "Sub," or "Main/Sub" appears.
NICAM system
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based
programme is received, "NICAM" appears in the
front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
"Audio" of "Channel Setting" in "Settings" setup
to "NICAM" (default). If the sound is not clear
when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set "Audio"
to "Standard" (see "Channel Setting" on page 76).
z Hint
You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording
bilingual programmes using the (audio) button.
This does not affect the recorded sound.
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Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder.
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,
the recorder continues to record but only a blank,
grey coloured screen will be recorded.
Copy control Recordable discs
signals
Copy-Free
HDD + RW - RW
VR
+ -
- RW R R
Video
Copy-Once
HDD
(Ver.1.1 with CPRM*)
- RW
VR
Copy-Never None (a blank screen is
recorded)
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
compatible equipment (page 8).

Timer Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording...
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
• Check that the disc has enough available space
for the recording (page 29). For HDD,
DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up
disc space by erasing titles (page 68).
• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture
size if necessary (page 46).
z Hint
Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder
without affecting the recording even after recording
starts.
b
Note
To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment,
finalize the disc (page 39).
Recording mode
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has eight different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a
possible choice. Note that recording times in the
following table are approximate and the actual
times may differ. Note also that the maximum
continuous recording time for a single title is eight
hours. Contents beyond this time will not be
recorded.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
Timer Recording (Standard/
VIDEO Plus+)
HDD + RW - RW - RW + R
VR
Video
You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes
(8 programmes when using the PDC/VPS
function), up to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme
position of the programme manually.
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
designated for each TV programme (page 45).
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
[TIMER]
</M/m/,,
ENTER
TOOLS
x REC STOP
1
Press [TIMER].
Timer - Standard
OK
Set the timer manually.
Date Start Stop Prog. Media Mode Cancel
Today : :
PDC/VPS: On Update: Off
Details
VIDEO Plus+
• If the "Timer – VIDEO Plus+" display
appears, press < to switch the display to
"Standard".
1-10
Recording mode Recording time (hours)
HDD DVD*
HQ (High quality) 16 1
R 25
HSP 1 hr. 30 min.
SP (Standard mode) 33 2
r 42
LSP 2 hr. 30 min.
r 51
LP 3
r 68
EP 4
r 101
SLP 6
SEP (Long duration) 134 8
* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)
discs is as follows:
HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes
HSP: 2 hours 42 mimutes
SP: 3 hours 37 mimutes
LSP: 4 hours 31 mimutes
LP: 5 hours 25 mimutes
EP: 7 hours 14 mimutes
SLP: 10 hours 51 mimutes
SEP : 14 hours 28 mimutes
"HQ+" recording mode
"HQ+" records pictures in higher quality than HQ
on the HDD. Set "HQ Setting" in "Features" setup
to "HQ+" (page 86). Maximum recording time is
10 hours. "HQ" appears in the display.
b
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a
programme or video source of low picture quality
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
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Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
"Date": Sets the date.
The item changes as follows:
Today y Tomorrow y ...... y Thu
28.10 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday)
- R
y ...... y Sat (every Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat
(Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to
Saturday) y Today
"Start": Sets the start time.
"Stop": Sets the stop time.
"Prog.": Selects the programme position or
input source.
"Media": Selects the media, HDD or DVD.
"Mode": Selects the recording mode
(page 41).
• If you want to change the setting for the
PDC/VPS or Update functions, select
"Details" and press ENTER. Select an item
using </, and set using M/m.
"PDC/VPS": Sets the PDC/VPS function. See
"About the PDC/VPS function" below.
"Update" (HDD only): Automatically records
over a previously recorded programme that is
set to be recorded daily or weekly.
To return to the Timer programming menu,
select "Previous" and ENTER.
• If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
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Select "OK," and press ENTER.
The Timer List (page 47) appears. The
TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front
panel and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the
recorder before the timer recording starts.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote's cover and press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
About the PDC/VPS function
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV
programmes in some broadcast systems. These
signals ensure that timer recordings are made
regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or
broadcast interruptions.
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