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Recording
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Editing
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FEATURES
This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that.
The following features are offered with this unit.
This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is
rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is availa-
ble for recording once. You can choose either one for your
convenience. Even if you choose DVD-RW/DVD-R, these
discs will automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode.
Up to 8 program recording:
You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs,
with in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program
recordings are also available.
One-touch timer recording (OTR):
You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every
time
[RECORD]
or
[REC
I
]
is pressed during recording,
the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up
to 6 hours. The recording automatically stops when the
recording time you set is reached or the disc is full.
Automatic chapter mark setting:
Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before
attempting to record.
Automatic title list making:
The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.
Left channel stereo recording:
This unit can record the sound of the left channel mon-
aural input as left and right channels automatically (the
input from the E2 only).
Recording
Deleting titles:
You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.
Putting names on titles:
You can put your favorite names on titles.
Setting / clearing chapter marks:
You can set / clear chapter marks on titles.
Hiding chapters:
To keep others from playing back some chapters without
permission, you can hide chapters.
Setting pictures for thumbnails:
You can change pictures for thumbnails.
Editing
Theater surround sound in your home:
When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder
which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experi-
ence the theater surround sound from discs with sur-
round sound system.
Quick search for what you want to watch:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using the
search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by
title, chapter or time.
Virtual surround system:
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your existing
2 channel stereo system.
Playing back on MP3 files:
You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.
Playback
Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player:
Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD
players, including computer DVD drives compatible
with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+R are playable
on other units without finalization in most cases, it
is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the
performance. For DVD-RW/DVD-R, you need to finalize
the recorded discs to play on other DVD players.
Compatibility
Progressive scan system
Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive
scan system provides less flickering and images in higher
resolution than that of traditional television signals.
Others
Symbols Used in this Owner's Manual
To specify for what disc type each function is, we put
the following symbols at the beginning of each item to
operate.
* DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible
recording format are not playable.
* DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not
recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in
the disc (see page 73).
* DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not
recordable on this unit.
Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):
You can divide a title into 2 or more.
Putting name on disc:
You can put your favorite disc name.
Symbol
For Recording, Playing, and Editing
For Playback only
Description
Description refers to DVD+RW
Description refers to DVD+R
Description refers to audio CD
Description refers to video CD with PBC function
Description refers to video CD without PBC
function
Description refers to CD-RW/-R with MP3 files
Description refers to DVD-video
If you do not find any of the symbols listed above under the
function heading, the operation is applicable to all media.
Description refers to DVD-RW
Description refers to DVD-R