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You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. 
If you cannot select [Finalize] in step 5 above, the disc 
has already been finalized.
Notes
• The time required for finalizing depends on the disc 
type, recording time, or the number of titles recorded 
on the disc.
• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or 
the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the 
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it 
was recorded on another recorder.
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Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This  recorder can record on various discs. Select 
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
• Use  the  Title List to check the available 
recording time for the disc (page 29). For 
DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles 
to free up disc space (page 59).
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• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+RW or 
DVD+R. For other recordable discs, 99 titles.
• When using a DVD+RW, you can overwrite a 
previously recorded title (page 45).
• You can select the picture size to be recorded on DVD-
RWs (VR mode). Select [4:3] or [16:9] for [Rec Aspect 
Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).
Recording mode
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this 
recorder has four 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 Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible 
choice.  
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the 
recording modes.
Note that the recording time in the following table 
is an approximate guide.
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.
Recording stereo and bilingual 
programmes
This recorder can receive and record stereo and 
bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON 
system or the NICAM system.
Before you start recording bilingual programmes, 
press the 
 (audio) button repeatedly to select 
the audio channel (Main+Sub, Main, or Sub). The 
selected channel is displayed on the TV screen and 
applied to the recording. For timer recordings, 
“Main+Sub” is automatically selected. Note that 
you cannot switch the audio channel while 
recording.
ZWEITON (German stereo) system
When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based 
programme is received, “ST” or “BIL” appears in 
the front panel display.
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 
[NICAM/Standard] of [Channel Settings] in 
[Settings] Setup to on (default). If the sound is not 
clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set 
[NICAM/Standard] to off (see “[Channel 
Settings]” on page 70).
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When playing on other DVD equipment, you may not be 
able to switch between the main and sub sounds for 
bilingual programmes. Select either “Main” or “Sub” 
before you start recording if you plan to play the disc on 
other DVD equipment.
Recording mode
Recording time 
(minute)
HQ (High quality)
60
SP (Standard mode) 
R 120
EP
r 240
SLP (Long duration)
360
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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 stops recording.
* The  recorded disc can be played only on CPRM 
compatible equipment.
Timer Recording (Standard/
VIDEO Plus+)
You can set the timer for a total of seven 
programmes, 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 40).
Notes
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is 
turned on.
• While recording, you cannot set additional timer 
recordings.
Setting the timer manually 
(Standard)
Copy control 
signals 
Recordable discs
Copy-Free
Copy-Once
Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with 
CPRM*
Copy-Never
None
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-RW
VR
-RW
Video
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VR
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VR
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Video
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Press 
Z (open/close), and place a 
recordable disc on the disc tray.
2
Press 
Z (open/close) to close the disc 
tray.
Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the 
front panel display.
For details on how to insert and format a new 
disc, see “Inserting and Formatting a Disc” 
(page 27).
3
Press TIMER.
• If the Timer List or [Video Plus +] menu 
appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch 
the display to [Timer Standard].
4
Press 
</, to select an item and press 
M/m to adjust the setting.
[PR]: Selects the programme position or input 
source.
[Date]: Sets the date up to one month in 
advance.
[Start]: Sets the start time.
[Stop]: Sets the stop time.
[Mode]: Selects the recording mode 
(page 37). If you select [AT], you can use the 
Rec Mode Adjust function. See “Rec Mode 
Adjust” on page 40.
[Repeat]: Selects a repeat option from 
[Today], [Mon-Fri], and [Weekly].
[PDC/VPS]: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See 
“About the PDC/VPS function” below.
• If you make a mistake, select the item and 
change the setting.
5
Press ENTER.
The Timer List appears with the timer setting 
you made.
To make another timer setting, press TIMER 
to return to the [Timer Standard] menu and 
repeat steps 4 and 5.
6
Press 
O RETURN to turn off the Timer 
List.
7
Press 
'/1 to set your recorder to standby 
mode.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the 
front panel and the recorder is ready to start 
recording.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press 
x. 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.
To use the PDC/VPS function
Set [PDC/VPS] to [On] in step 4 above. [*] 
appears next to the [Start] time of the timer setting 
in the Timer List.
When you turn on this function, the recorder starts 
scanning the channel before the timer recording 
starts. If you are watching TV when scanning 
starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If 
you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner.
Labelled side facing up
100 Min Free
19:20
12/4 Tue
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PR
Date
Start
Stop
Mode
Repeat
PDC/VPS
Timer Standard
19:50
Today
SP
Off
SP
12/4 Tue
Date
12
PR
Timer List
19:20
Start
30
Length
SP
Mode
Rec. OK
Check
: PDC/VPS
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