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Recording
Timer Recording
You can set the unit to record up to 12 programmes, 
up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme 
recordings are also available.
• Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer 
programming.
Insert a recordable disc or a tape with a 
record tab.
1In stop mode, press [TIMER PROG.].
“Timer Programming” list will appear.
2Select “New Programme” using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
• If there are 7 programmes or more, use 
[SKIP B / F] to turn the page.
3Enter the date using [U / D], then 
press [P].
Each time you press [D] at the current date, the 
timer recording date will change as follows.
e.g., 1st January
4Enter the time to start and to end 
using [U / D], then press [P].
5Select the channel number to record 
using [U / D], then press [P].
To record from the external input, select “AV1”, 
“AV2”, or “AV3”.
6Select the recording media (“DVD” 
or “VCR”) using [U / D], then press 
[P].
7Select the recording mode using 
[U / D], then press [P]. 
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 34 for DVD or 
page 85 for VCR.
8For DVB channel recording:
Select “STTL” to “ON” or “OFF” 
using [U / D].
If you set “STTL” to “ON”, subtitle will be recorded 
too.
• When analogue channel is selected, “PDC” will 
be displayed instead of “STTL”.
For analogue channel recording:
Select “PDC” to “ON” or “OFF” 
using [U / D].
Refer to “PDC (Programme Delivery Control)” on 
page 42.
• When DVB channel is selected, “STTL” will be 
displayed instead of “PDC”.
9Press [ENTER / OK] when all 
information required is entered. 
Your programme setting is stored.
• To set another programme, repeat the steps 2 to 
9.
• To exit, press [TIMER PROG.].
• When 2 or more programmes are overlapped, 
“Timer programme overlapped” appears, and 
the overlapped programme will be displayed in 
blue. To correct the timer Programme, Refer to 
“Checking, Cancelling or Correcting the Timer 
Programming Information” on page 42.
10Press [TIMER SET].
The   icon will appear on the front panel display 
and the unit enters to the timer-standby mode.
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Timer Programming
1/1 0:00 THU  06/12
Date
06/12
07/12Start
  7:00
  9:00End
  9:00
  9:30CH
901
902
New Programme
STTL
PDC
Daily
M-F (Mon.-Fri.)
01/01
31/01 W-SAT
W-FRI
W-SUN
Timer Programming
1/1 0:00 THU  06/12
New Program
Date
REC To ModePDC
StartEndCH01/01
DVD SP OFF
SP 2:00 --:-- --:-- 901 BBC1
Timer Programming
1/1 0:00 THU  06/12
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06/12
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  7:00
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Note
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting 
window will appear instead of the Timer 
Programming list. Continue from the step 4 in 
“Manual Clock Setting” on page 33 to set the clock, 
before programming the timer.
•Use [L / P] to move the cursor to the left and the 
right in the entry screen for the timer programming.
• If a basic recording or One-touch Timer Recording is 
in progress on one component (e.g. VCR) and the 
timer recording set for the other component (e.g. 
DVD) is about to begin, the unit automatically 
switches to the programmed channel for timer 
recording 2 minutes before the programmed starting 
time, and the recording in progress (for VCR) will be 
cancelled UNLESS their recording channels are the 
same. If their recording channels are the same, the 
timer recording will start without cancelling the 
recording currently in progress. In this case, the 
recording of the same channel will be made on both 
DVD and VCR.
• Cancel the timer-standby mode by pressing 
[TIMER SET] before operation for either DVD or 
VCR. When finished operating, press [TIMER SET] 
to resume the timer-standby mode.
• In the timer-standby mode, you can turn on the 
power and use the component (VCR or DVD) which 
is not currently timer-programmed.
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)
Programme Delivery Control (PDC) assures that the 
TV programmes you have programmed for timer 
recording are recorded exactly from beginning to end, 
even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the 
scheduled time due to a delayed start or extension of 
the programme duration. Furthermore, if a 
programme is interrupted, the recording will also be 
interrupted automatically and resumed when the 
programme starts again.
If the PDC signal drops out because the broadcast 
signal is weak, or if a broadcasting station does not 
transmit a regular PDC signal, the timer recording is 
performed in normal mode (without PDC) even if it 
was programmed for PDC. If the starting time of the 
PDC timer recording is between 0:00 and 3:59 on a 
given day, the PDC function will operate from 20:00 
on the previous day to 4:00 on the next day. If the 
starting time of the PDC timer recording is between 
4:00 and 23:59 on a given day, the PDC function will 
operate from 0:00 on the given day to 4:00 on the 
next day. This means that if the relevant programme 
is broadcasted within this period, it is recorded 
correctly. If the timer is not programmed correctly, the 
incorrect timer setting stays in effect unless you 
cancel it. To cancel an incorrect timer setting, refer to 
“Checking, Cancelling or Correcting the Timer 
Programming Information” on this page.
Note
• This feature is only available for analogue channels.
• If you have a timer programme with the EPG system 
(see page 44), this feature may not work.
Checking, Cancelling or Correcting 
the Timer Programming Information 
1Press [TIMER SET] so that the   
icon disappears from the front panel 
display.
2Press [TIMER PROG.].
“Timer Programming” list will appear.
3Check the information on the list you 
want to edit.
4A) To delete the timer programme:
1) Select the programme you want to delete using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
2) Select “Delete” using [U / D], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
Confirmation window will appear.
3) Select “Yes” using [U / D], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
B) To correct the timer programme:1) Select the programme you want to correct 
using [U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
2) Select “Programme Change” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
3) Correct the timer programme by using 
[U / D / L / P], then press [ENTER / OK].
5Press [TIMER PROG.] to exit.
6Press [TIMER SET] to return to the 
timer-standby mode.
To check the timer programming in progress.
Press [TIMER PROG.].
Note
• If a timer recording is proceeding, that programme is 
highlighted in red. In such a case, you cannot select 
any other programmes.
• When you check the timer programming in progress 
by pressing [TIMER PROG.] during operations of 
the component (DVD or VCR) which is not currently 
used for the timer recording, the programme will not 
be highlighted. In this case, you cannot select other 
programmings.
• If you delete or correct one of the series link timer 
recording programmes, all related programmes will 
be deleted or corrected.
• For series link timer recording programme, you can 
only correct the “REC To”, “Mode” and “STTL”.
Stop the Timer Recording in Progress
On the front panel of the unit, press 
[
S (STOP)] to stop the disc recording or 
[
O/S (EJECT / STOP)] to stop the tape 
recording.
Note 
•[STOP S] on the remote control is not effective.
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If the Timer Programming did not 
Complete Correctly
The error number appears on the Timer Programming 
list. 
The error programme will be displayed in grey 
with an error number.
The error numbers indicate:
E1–E22, 
E37–E39: Recording error
E23–E24: Unrecordable disc
E25/E51 : • Copy prohibited programme
• Cannot record because of the NTSC / 
PAL-60 signal is received.
E26–E28: Copy prohibited programme
E29 : Disc protected
E30 : Disc full
E31 : Already recorded 99 titles (Video 
mode)
E32 : Already recorded 99 titles (VR mode)
E33 : Already recorded 999 chapters
E34 : No space for Control Information
E35 : PCA (Power Calibration Area) full
E36 : Already finalised Video format disc
E40 : • There are some unrecorded parts due 
the overlapped timer programmes.
• Recording did not start at the start 
time.
• There is no tape in the cassette 
compartment.
• Tape recording reaches to the tape 
end during timer recording.
E41 : Power failure
E42 : No disc
E43 : Already 49 titles recorded (+VR mode)
E44 : Already 254 chapters recorded (+VR mode)E45 : Copy prohibited programme
E46 : It is impossible to record additionally on 
a disc recorded by other units when 
setting “Make Recording Compatible” 
to “OFF”. (+VR mode)
The error programme will be deleted once you 
check the error in the programme list, or once you 
cancel the timer-standby mode and re-enter it.
Hints for the Timer Recording
• If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for 
more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all 
timer settings will be lost.
• If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray  
(finalised DVD-RW/-R, finalised DVD+R, a fully 
recorded disc, etc.), the DVD on the front panel 
display will flash and the timer recording will not 
occur. Insert a recordable disc.
• If there is no tape or a tape with a record tab is not in 
the cassette compartment, the VCR on the front 
panel display will flash and the timer recording 
cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable 
tape.• When all timer recordings are complete, the    
icon flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc, 
press [TIMER SET], and then press [PLAY P] or 
[OPEN / CLOSE O].
• The timer recording cannot be performed in DVD 
and VCR at the same time. If you set two 
programmings with the same channel and time both 
in DVD and VCR, the programming that has priority 
will be recorded.
• You cannot make any DVD operation during DVD 
timer recording.
• You cannot make any VCR operation during VCR 
timer recording.
• Timer recording whose recording time exceeds 12 
hours cannot be made.
• When 2 or more programmes are overlapped, 
“Timer programme overlapped” appears, and the 
overlapped programme will be displayed in blue. To 
correct the timer programme refer to “Checking, 
Cancelling or Correcting the Timer Programming 
Information” on page 42.
• If the Start time is earlier and the End time is later 
than the current time, the recording will start 
immediately after you press [TIMER SET].
• If a videotape ends during the timer recording, the 
unit will automatically stop, eject the videotape, and 
turn itself off. To continue recording, insert a 
recordable tape.
Priority of overlapped settings
The unit records programmes according to priority if 
the timer programmes overlap.
If the starting time is same:
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has 
priority.
When the starting time and the ending time for 
each programmes are different:
• A programme that has earlier start time has priority.
If the recording time is partially overlapped:
• The timer programming with the earlier start time 
(PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 1 will start after 
PROG. 2 recording is complete.
Timer Programming
1/1 0:00 THU  06/12
E40Date
06/12Start7:00End9:00CH901New Programme
STTL
PDC
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
PROG. 1 PROG. 2
PROG. 2 
recording 
will start 
after 
PROG. 1 
recording i
scompleted.Actual 
recording
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
PROG. 1PROG. 3PROG. 2
PROG. 3Actual 
recording
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
PROG. 2  PROG. 1
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.
Actual 
recording
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• The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not 
recorded.
Note for DVD recording
• If the recording time of two programmes are 
overlapped, or the End time of a programme and the 
Start time of another is same, the first 2 minutes (at 
the longest) of the subsequent programme will be 
cut off.
If the End time of the programme currently being 
recorded and the Start time of the subsequent 
programme are same:
• If PROG. 1 is a DVD recorded programme, the 
beginning of PROG. 2 may be cut off.
* If the cut off time exceeds 3 minutes, the error 
number “E40” will appear in the Timer Programming 
list.
Timer Recording (EPG)
With EPG system, you can programme DVB channel 
recording much easier. You can only choose one 
programme and enter the selection.
1While viewing DVB channel, press 
[GUIDE]. 
List of DVB channels will be displayed.
e.g.) Daily mode
Press [RED] to switch between “Daily mode” and 
“Weekly mode”.
2Select a desired programme using 
[U / D / L / P], then press 
[ENTER / OK] or [BLUE].
3Set “REC To”, “Mode” and “STTL” 
using [U / D / L / P], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
PROG. 2
Actual 
recording
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
PROG. 2 PROG. 1Actual 
recording
The first 2 minutes 
(at the longest) will be cut off.*
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18/01/2008 (Friday)
D/W Series Extended Timer Daily mode
Date 18/01/2008
Time 10:30:56
1 ITV1
2 ITV2
3 ITV3
4 Channel
5 E4
6 More 410:25-11:10 news
12:00-13:00 show
13:00-13:30 musical
13:30-14:35 variety show
19:30-20:00 news
20:00-21:00 drama
10:25-11:10 The Montel 
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Series Link Timer Recording
With the EPG system, when you set a TV programme 
into the timer recording, you can also set for future 
episodes of that series to be recorded. It is also 
possible to set for the broadcaster to recommend 
related programmes to you.
1While viewing a DVB programme, 
press [GUIDE]. 
List of DVB programmes will be displayed.
2Select a desired programme using 
[U / D / L / P], then press [GREEN].
Other series of the TV programme and 
recommended programme related to the TV 
programme will be displayed in “Series list”.
3Press [BLUE] or [ENTER / OK].
• Use the scroll bar using [U / D], then press 
[YELLOW] to see more detailed information of 
the selected programme.
• If the programmes in “Series list” are already set 
for timer recording, “ ” or “ ” will be displayed.
• “ ” refers to recommended programme related 
to the TV programme.
4Set “REC To”, “Mode” and “STTL” 
using [U / D / L / P], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
• In “Timer Programming” list, “ ” will be 
displayed for the Series Link Timer Recording 
programmes.
Note
• If you delete or correct one of the series link timer 
recording programmes, all related programmes will 
be deleted or corrected.
Recording split programmes
Some TV programmes are split into 2 or more parts. 
With EPG system, when you set the first part of the 
split TV programme for the timer recording, whole 
parts will be set to the timer programme automatically.
Alternate instance recording
If a timer programming you set overlaps, this unit will 
search for same TV programme broadcasted in 
different time, and if this unit finds the programme, 
you will be asked whether to record the programme in 
different time instead.
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Extended Timer Series list
261 SIT 1  2008/04/01 12:05-12:07  News Updat
261 SIT 1  2008/04/01 12:10-12:11  Wheather
261 SIT 1  2008/04/01 12:05-12:07  News Updat
261 SIT 1  2008/04/01 12:10-12:11  Wheather Date 01/04/2008
12:05:15 Time
Timer Programming
1/1 01/04 SAT 12:07 LP  ( 0:03) Series (Part 2)
Date
01/04Start
 12:07End
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New Programme
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Satellite Link
You can set the unit to start recording whenever it 
detects the video scart control from the external tuner.
Preparing for the Satellite Link Timer Recording:
[Preparation of the external tuner]
• The external tuner should be equipped with 
some kind of timer function. Using timer function 
of the tuner, set it to be turned on when it comes 
to the time you want to start recording, and off 
when it comes to the time you want to finish 
recording. (Refer to the tuner’s manual on how 
to set the timer.)
• Make sure to turn off the external tuner when 
you finish setting.
[Preparation of this unit]
• Make sure to select the desired Recording 
mode beforehand.
1Press [SAT.LINK].
2Select the time, media or mode using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
3Set the desired start time using 
[U / D], then press [P].
• The hour can be selected among 0-23.
• Repeat this step to set the desired minutes.
4Select the recording media using 
[U / D], then press [P].
5Select the recording mode using 
[U / D].
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 34 for DVD or 
page 85 for VCR.
• If you want to edit the time, media or mode 
press [L], then press [U
 / D] to correct them.
6Press [ENTER / OK].
“To Standby Mode” is highlighted.
7Press [ENTER / OK] again.
In a second, the unit will be turned off 
automatically as it goes into the Satellite Link 
standby mode.
• Until the time you set in “Start”, the clock will 
appear on the front panel display.
• “Sat” will appear on the front panel display at the 
start time.
To cancel the Satellite Link function in the 
Satellite Link standby mode:
Press [TIMER SET] to turn on the unit.
To cancel the Satellite Link function while the 
Satellite Link Recording is in progress:
Press [S (STOP)] on the front panel of the unit.
Note
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting 
window will appear at  the step 1. Follow to the step 
4 in “Manual Clock Setting” on page 33.
• You cannot set the End time for the Satellite Link 
Timer Recording on this unit.
• Recording picture will be distorted if the copy 
protection signal is being detected during Satellite 
Link Timer Recording.
• When a regular Timer Recording and the Satellite 
Link Timer Recording are overlapped, the examples 
are given below.
AUD I O
OUT HDMI OUT
DVD
COAXIAL
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AV1(TV)ANTENNA
IN
OUT DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/CBPB/CB/CRPR
Scart cable (not supplied)External tuner 
(not supplied)
Satellite Link
To Standby Mode Start
0:00 DVDDVD
VCR
Mode
XP
Satellite Link
To Standby Mode Start
3:00 DVDDVD
VCR
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XP
Example 1
Example 2 Timer 
Recording
Satellite Link
Actual 
Recording
Timer 
Recording
Satellite Link
Actual 
Recording
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Settings for External Equipment
Video Colour System
When you record from external equipment or copy a 
videotape to a DVD disc, you can set the format Auto, 
PAL or SECAM.
1In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
2Select “Recording” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
3Select “Video Colour System” using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
4Select “Auto”, “PAL” or “SECAM” 
using [U / D], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
 Auto: The video colour system will be set 
automatically according to the recording 
material.
 PAL: The video colour system will be set to 
PA L .
 SECAM:The video colour system will be set 
SECAM.
5Press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
• During recording, when a signal other than PAL or 
SECAM is detected, an error message appears on 
the screen and recording will be paused. Recording 
will be resumed when a PAL or SECAM signal is 
detected.
Recording from External Equipment
Before recording from external equipment, see pages 
21 to 22 for connection instructions.
1Turn the TV and the unit on, and 
select the input of the TV to which 
the unit is connected.
Example 3
Timer 
Recording
Satellite Link
Actual 
Recording
HDMI
Reset AllGeneral Setting
Auto Chapter
Recording Audio Select (XP)Auto FinaliseAspect Ratio (Video Mode)Make Recording CompatibleBilingual Recording AudioExternal Input Audio
Video Colour System Playback
Display
Video
Clock
Channel
DivX Recording
Auto 
PA L  
SECAM Video Colour System
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2When you want to record to the disc: 
Press [DVD].
Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to open the 
disc tray, then place the disc to 
record on.
Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] again to 
close the disc tray.
When you want to record to a 
videotape: 
Press [VCR].
Insert the videotape with a record tab 
into the cassette compartment. 
3Select the input terminal to which the 
external equipment is connected. 
(AV1, AV2, or AV3)
To use the input jacks on the back of the unit, 
select the “AV1” or “AV2” position by pressing 
[INPUT SELECT ] on the remote control or 
using [PROG.  /  ].
To use the input jacks on the front of this unit, 
select “AV3” position by pressing 
[INPUT SELECT ] on the remote control or 
using [PROG.  /  ].
4Select a recording mode using 
[REC MODE]. 
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 34 for DVD or 
page 85 for VCR.
5Press [I REC] (DVD / VCR) on the 
unit to start recording.
6Press the PLAY button on the 
external equipment.
7For disc:
Press [S (STOP)] on the unit to stop 
recording.
For videotape:
Press [O/S (EJECT / STOP)] on the 
unit to stop recording. 
Note 
• During recording, recording will be paused when a 
signal other than PAL or SECAM is detected. (See 
“Video Colour System” on page 47 for details.)
• If the external equipment is connected to AV2, the 
picture of the external equipment will be output 
except during the DVD playback of this unit. Turn off 
the external equipment or press [DISPLAY] to 
output the picture of this unit.
• If you wish to make a recording from the DV input 
(AV4) on the front panel, see instructions for this 
starting on the following.
Information on DV Dubbing
This function helps you to copy the contents in the 
DVC (digital video camcorder) to DVD or VCR easily. 
(See page 86 for DVC to VCR dubbing.)
You can control basic operations of the DVC from the 
remote control of this unit if the DVC is in video mode.
Guide to DV and On-Screen Display
1Connect your DVC to the DV input 
jack on the front panel using a DV 
cable. (Use the DV cable that has 4-
pin input jack and is compliance with 
the IEEE 1394 standards.) 
2Press [INPUT SELECT  ] repeatedly 
to select the appropriate external 
input channel for DV input jack 
(AV4).
3Press [DISPLAY] to display the DVC 
information on the screen.
When the DVC is in video mode...
When the DVC is in camera mode...
The menu changes according to the mode of DVC.
Switch the mode on the DVC to video mode for the 
dubbing information.
DV
AB-1234
0:12:34
1/   1 1/   1
SP 2:00
-RWVRORG
2
3
1
4
TC
Control DVD
DV Audio Stereo1
Start Rec
DV
AB-1234
0:12:34
1/   1 1/   1
-RWVRORG
2:00
7
5
6
TC
SP
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1DV icon
2 Indicator of active device
• With “Control” highlighted, press [ENTER / OK] 
to display the available devices to control with 
the remote control of this unit. Select the device 
you want to operate using [U / D], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
- Select “DVD” to control this unit with the remote 
control of this unit.
- Select “DVC” to control your DVC with the 
remote control of this unit.
3 Recording audio mode
• “DV Audio” can be changed. With “DV Audio” 
selected, press [ENTER / OK] to display “DV 
Audio” menu. Select the audio you want to 
output using [U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
- Select “Stereo1” to copy the stereo sound.
- Select “Stereo2” to copy the sound that was 
added after the recording.
- Select “Mix” to copy the stereo1 and stereo2.
4 Command menu
• “Start Rec” or “Pause Rec” will appear.
5 External input channel
6 Product name of your DVC
• If the unit cannot recognise the input signal from 
the DVC or if it is the unknown product, “No 
Device” or “****” will appear instead.
7 Status of the current operation and the 
time counter
Each icon means (Available icons may vary 
depending on the DVC):
DVC to DVD Dubbing
Before recording from DVC, see pages 21 to 22 for 
connection instructions. (See page 86 for DVC to 
VCR dubbing.)
If you are copying to a disc, press [DVD] first.
1Select “DV” channel using 
[INPUT SELECT  ] or 
[PROG. 
 / ].
2Press [REC MODE] to select a 
recording mode. (See page 34.)
3Press [DISPLAY].
4With “Control” highlighted, press 
[ENTER / OK] to display the available 
devices to control with the remote 
control of this unit. Select “DVC” 
using [U / D], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
e.g.) DVC to DVD dubbing
Now you can operate your DVC with the remote 
control of this unit.
5Press [PLAY B] to start playing back 
the DVC, and find where you want to 
start dubbing. 
Press [STOP 
C] when it comes to the 
desired start point.
6Select “Start Rec” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
The dubbing will start. The following instructions are described with 
the operations using the remote control of this 
unit.
DVC is in stop mode.
DVC is in playback mode.
DVC is in pause mode.
DVC is fast forwarding. (standard speed)
DVC is fast forwarding. (faster than above)
DVC is fast forwarding. (faster than above)
DVC is slow forwarding. (standard speed)
DVC is slow forwarding. (faster than above)
DVC is slow forwarding. (faster than above)
DVC is fast forwarding. (without picture)
DVC is fast reversing. (without picture)
DVC is fast reversing. (standard speed)
DVC is fast reversing. (faster than above)
DVC is fast reversing. (faster than above)
DVC is in slow reverse playback.
DVC is in recording.
DVC is in recording pause mode.
Please also read the operating instructions of 
your DVC for more information.
Preparing for DV dubbing (DVC to DVD):
• Insert a recordable DVD.
• Make sure your DVC is in video mode.
DVD-RW DVD-RWVideoDVD-RW DVD-RWVRDVD-R DVD-RDVD-R DVD-RDDVD+RVD+RWWDVD+RW
DDVD+RVD+RDVD+R
AB- 1234
0:00:00DV
AB-1234
0:00:00DV
1/   1 1/   1
2:00
-RWVRORG
TC
Control DVD
DV Audio Stereo 1
Start Rec
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To stop dubbing;
1Select “Control” using [U / D], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
2Select “DVD” using 
[U / D], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
3Press [STOP C].
Note
• The tape will rewind a few seconds when you press 
[ENTER / OK] at step 6 so that the dubbing starts 
exactly where you press [PAUSE F] instead of 
[STOP 
C] at step 5.
• The unit does not send out the output signal to DVC.
• For the proper operation, connect DVC to the unit 
directly. Do not connect this unit and DVC via any 
other unit.
• Do not connect more than one DVC.
• The unit can only accept DVC. Other DV device 
such as cable/satellite box or D-VHS VCR cannot 
be recognised.
• If no video signal is detected from the DVC during 
DVC to DVD dubbing, the recording will be paused 
and “
I” will flash on the TV screen. The recording 
will resume when the unit detects the video signal 
again.
• When the DVC is in camera mode, refer to “Guide to 
DV and On-Screen Display” on pages 48 to 49.
• Date / time and cassette memory data will not be 
recorded.
• Pictures with a copy-guard signal cannot be 
recorded.
• A DV terminal is a terminal that can use the 
transmission mode conforming to the IEEE 1394 
standards called “Fire Wire”. It serves as the 
interface that connects the PC and peripheral device 
such as “i.Link” (registered trademark of SONY). It 
enables digital dubbing between DV devices with 
little degradation.
Dubbing Mode
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a 
videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be
available only if the DVD disc or the tape is not copy-
protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the 
recording on the DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R  disc or 
the videotape. See pages 39 and 85 to 86.
Note for recording to a videotape:
• The videotape’s record tab is intact.
• The videotape is long enough to record the DVD 
disc.
Note for recording to a disc:
• The DVD disc is satisfied with the recording status. 
See pages 34 to 35.
Insert a disc and a videotape with a 
record tab.
1In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
2Select “Recording” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
3Select “Dubbing Mode” using 
[U / D], then press [ENTER / OK].
Option window will appear.
4Select “VCR  DVD” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
5Press [SETUP] to exit.
6Press [VCR].
7Press [PLAY P], and then press 
[PAUSE p] where you want to start 
recording.
8Press [DVD].
Make sure to select a recording mode using 
[REC MODE]. (See page 34.)
VCR to DVD
DVD-RW DVD-RWVideoDVD-RW DVD-RWVRDVD-R DVD-RDVD-R DVD-RDDVD+RVD+RWWDVD+RW
DDVD+RVD+RDVD+RVCRVCRVCR
General Setting
Auto Chapter
Recording Audio Select (XP)Auto FinaliseAspect Ratio (Video mode)Dubbing ModeMake Recording CompatibleBilingual Recording AudioExternal Input Audio
Playback
Display
Video
Clock
Channel
DivX
HDMI
Reset All
RecordingDubbing Mode
VCR      DVD
DVD      VCR
Video Colour System
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