Recording
Read this before recording on discRead this before recording on disc
This section explains things you mustTypes of discThe unauthorized recording, use,Images that cannot be recorded
know to record onto a disc. Read itYou can use DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.distribution, or revision of televisionSome DVD-Video and broadcasts contain copy-restriction signals to
before attempting to record.programs, videotapes, DVDs andprotect copyrights. There are 3 types of copy-restriction signals: Copy
DVD-RAM/-RW (VR mode)other materials, is prohibited underFree , Copy Never and Copy Once .
NOTE:" This mode involves mutiple editing functions.the Copyright Laws of the United
Should a power failure occur or" Various editing options using a created Playlist.States and other countries, and
should the AC cord plug be discon-may subject you to civil and/or Copy Free (unrestricted recording)
DVD-RW (Video mode)/-Rnected while recording, editing, ini-criminal liability.Land-based TV broadcasts and images you record yourself with a video
" Simple editing (renaming titles).camera allow unrestricted recording. There are no restrictions on re-
tializing, finalizing or any other func-
tion, the program being recorded willcording.
be lost or the disc may not be play-For more information on recording format, see Recording for-
able. Manufacturer can not guaran-mat (page 10).
tee against loss of program or disc Copy Never (recording prohibited)
should this occur. To start recordingRecording modes" Images that contain the recording prohibited signal cannot be re-
again, re-format the disc or use aThere are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and qualitycorded.
new disc and follow the instructionvary according to mode." If the recording prohibited signal appears halfway through an image
on recording.you are recording, recording is paused at that instant. When the re-
Recordingcording prohibited signal ends, recording resumes.
Recording timeQuality
mode" This unit incorporates a built-in copy guard. It cannot record soft-
XPApprox. 60 minCan record high quality images.ware or broadcasted programs that contain copy restriction signals Recording
SPApprox. 120 minCan record normal quality images.designed to protect copyright, etc.
Quality deteriorates slightly, but
NOTES:LPApprox. 240 minrecording time is longer.
Recording time can change for theRecording time is prioritized over Copy Once (one-time recordable)
following reasons.SLPApprox. 360 minquality.Programs (images) that contain the one-time recordable signal can be
" When image quality is poor as dur-recorded only in the VR mode using a DVD-RW disc that supports
ing poor TV reception." Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.CPRM Ver. 1.1 and Ver 1.2.
" When recording on a disc that has
been edited before.Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), re-
" When the video is followed with re-cording time varies according to the recorded content.
cordings of still images or just au-To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the me-
dio.dia information. (See page 35.)
Disc remaining time
VR mode
" Recording is possible as long as there is available space on the
disc. (Finalized discs can be recorded by cancelling the finalization,
see UNDO FINALIZE on page 28.)
" Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space on the disc. (Titles
can be erased from finalized discs by first undoing the finalization.
See UNDO FINALIZE on page 28.)
NOTE:Video mode
Because of characteristics peculiar" Up until the disc is finalized, recording is possible as long as there is
to digital video compression technol-available space on the disc. (Once the disc has been finalized, addi-
ogy, scenes with fast motion maytional recording and erasing are not possible.)
appear as a matrix of larger blocks." The remaining time cannot be increased, nor can recorded title be
overwritten.
The unauthorized recording, use,
" Titles cannot be erased nor can recorded titles be overwritten.
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs and
other materials, is prohibited under
the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and
may subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.
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Recording
Recording a TV programRecording a TV program
Preparation:
" Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.To stop recording
" Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit.Press STOP to stop recording.
You can record programs you " Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode. will appear on the screen for about 4
watch on TV onto video tapes orVCR modeseconds.
DVDs.1Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the re-00 : 00 : 00 SP
cording mode.NOTE:
The recording mode will appear on the TVWhen recording onto a DVD, even if STOP is pressed during record-
monitor and change every time RECDVD modeing, recording does not stop instantly. Recording may continue for as
MODE/SPEED is pressed.SPlong as 1 minute maximum.
VCR recording modes: SP/SLP
DVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/SLPTo stop recording temporarilyVCR mode
Press PAUSE/STILL to avoid recording
SP is the normal recording mode for video tapes. SLP offers 3unwanted material.
times the recording time as SP. For more information on DVD re- will appear on screen for about 4 sec-
cording modes, see page 52.onds.DVD mode
Press again to resume recording.
2Set the TV/CABLE option to the appropriate position (page 32).
TV- VHF/UHF channelsNOTES:
CABLE - CABLE TV channels" In video recording, the pause function will be released after 5 min- Recording
utes to prevent damaging the video tape. The unit will change to the
STOP mode.
3Press the numeric keys or CH / to select the channel to be" When recording onto a video tape, you can select a recording chan-
recorded.nel in the recording pause mode. (You cannot change a recording
channel in the DVD recording pause mode.)
TO SELECT Cable TV CHANNELS:
1-9Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.
Example: To select 2, Press 002 .Recording one program while watching another
10-12Press 0 first and then the remaining 2 digits in order
from left to right.While the unit is recording, press TV/VIDEO to select the TV position.
The TV will light up on the display window and recording will continue.
Example: Press 012 for 12 .CH 110Auto Rewind featureSelect the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV channel
13-99Press 2 digits in order.This VCR will automatically rewindselector.
Example: Press 22 for 22 .the tape when the tape has ended
100-125 Press the 3 digits in order.(except during OTR and TIMER
Example: Press 110 for 110 .REC). It will also eject the tape.NOTE:
NOTES:TO SELECT TV CHANNELS 1-12:NOTES:Some CABLE hookups do not permit viewing one channel while re-" If the disc space become full, thecording another. See pages 18, 19.
" When recording onto a DVD, itIf only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed, the corresponding channel will
recording is stopped and Disc is
takes some time from when yoube selected in 2 seconds.
full will appear on the screen.
press REC/OTR until recording" In the event of a power failure during
actually starts.VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELSDVD recording including OTR and
Press REC/OTR a little before yourTVCABLETIMER REC, the program can not
preferred starting point.VHFVHFbe recorded on the disc.When the power resumes, after the
With a video tape, recording starts2-132-13VCR/DVD is turned on, the set
almost at the same time you pressUHFSTD/HRC/IRCchecks the disc to repair the error
REC/OTR.14-6914-36 (A) (W)which is caused by a power
" If the erase prevention tab of video37-59 (AA) (WW)failure. This checking process may
tapes is removed, the tape will60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)require a few minutes to about 1hour according to disc condition.
eject when REC/OTR is pressed86-94 (86) (94)In this process SYSTEM ERROR
for recording.95-99 (A-5) (A-1)PLEASE WAIT DISC CHECKING
will appear on the screen.
The unauthorized recording, use,100-125 (100)(125)
distribution, or revision of television01 (5A)The unauthorized recording, use,
programs, videotapes, DVDs anddistribution, or revision of television
other materials, is prohibited under4Press REC/OTR.VCR modeprograms, videotapes, DVDs and
the Copyright Laws of the UnitedCH 110other materials, is prohibited under
States and other countries, and appears on the screen for about 4the Copyright Laws of the United
may subject you to civil and/orseconds and recording will start.DVD modeStates and other countries, andmay subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.criminal liability.
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