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Editing
[HDD] [RAM]
[-RW‹VR›] (Play only)
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “PLAYLISTS” 
and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
playlist.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t ➡ Step 5.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡38)
5Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
If you select “View Chapters”
6Press [3,4,2,1] to select the chapter.
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To  e d i t  ➡ Step 7.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡38)
7Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can go back to the Playlist View.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left)
§Multiple editing is possible.
[HDD] [RAM]
After performing steps 1–7 (➡ left)
≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and 
source chapters.
§Multiple editing is possible.
Editing and playing playlists/chapters
PLAYLISTS Playlist View
01
- - - - - -- - - -
Create10/27 Mon  0:30
HDDPlaylist View 
screen
Copy
Playlist Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
View ChaptersErase Playlist
Refer to “Playlist 
operations”.
PLAYLISTS Chapter View
01 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
HDD
0:53.01
Chapter 
View 
screen
Move Chapter
Create Chapter
Combine Chapters
Erase Chapter
View PlaylistsAdd Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”.
Playlist operations
Erase 
Playlist
§
[HDD] [RAM]Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and 
press [ENTER].
Once erased, the playlists are lost 
and cannot be restored. 
Make certain before proceeding.
Properties
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]Playlist information (e.g., length and 
date) is shown.
≥Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
Create
[HDD] [RAM]➡40, Creating playlists, Step 5–8
Copy§
[HDD] [RAM]Press [2,1] to select “Copy” and 
press [ENTER].
≥The copied playlist becomes the 
newest one in the playlist view 
screen.
Playlist 
Name
[HDD] [RAM]➡53, Entering text
Change 
Thumbnail
[HDD] [RAM]➡39, Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
Add 
Chapter➡40, Creating playlists, Step 5–7
Move 
Chapter
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
position to insert the chapter and 
press [ENTER].
Create 
Chapter➡39, Create Chapter
Combine 
Chapters➡39, Combine Chapters
Erase 
Chapter
§
➡39, Erase Chapter
The playlist itself is erased if you erase 
all the chapters in it.
Properties
No.
Chapters01
012Date
Length6/20/2002 Wed0:30.05
Dinosaur
ENTER
PLAYLISTS Move Chapter
01 10/27 Mon 0:30--- ---
--- --- ---
--- ---
--- --- ---001002
HDD
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Editing
Editing still pictures
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB 
(➡9).
Preparation
≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD] to select the drive.
≥[RAM] [SD] Release protection (➡50, Setting the protection).
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2[HDD] [RAM]
Press the “Green” button to select 
“Picture”.
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the still 
picture.
≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡35)
4Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
∫To edit still picture folders
In step 3 (➡ above)
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select the folder.
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ above)
3Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
After performing steps 1–4
§ Multiple editing is possible.
HDDHDDDV DDVDSDSD
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TVGUIDE
SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DVD/TV
POWERÍCHVOLUMETV/VIDEOINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
F Rec
SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
CREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfoSTATUSSTATUS
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
PA G E
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TIMESLIP
RETURN
HDD, DVD, SD
:, 9
; 
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
“Green”
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and 
press [ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
Setup Protection
Other View Erase Picture
Cancel ProtectionDPOF
below
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters 
➡38, Step 2
Folder NameSetup Protection
Cancel Protection
DPOFSelect Folder
Erase Entire Folder
To switch to another higher folder ➡35
Picture and folder operation
Erase Picture§
Erase Entire Folder§
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]
Press [2,1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before 
proceeding.
≥When erasing a folder, the files not containing still pictures will also be erased if they are inside the folder. 
(This does not apply to folders under the folder concerned.)
Folder Name
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]You can give names to still picture folders.
➡53, Entering text
≥Folder names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.
Setup Protection§
Cancel Protection§
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]If set, this will protect the still picture or folder from accidental erasure.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the still picture or folder is protected.
≥Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect a folder, the folder 
may be erased by another unit.
DPOF§
[SD]You can select a whole folder or individual pictures for printing and specify the 
number of prints to be made.Press [2,1] to select number of print (0 to 9) 
and press [ENTER].
The DPOF mark appears. (This appears on the still pictures inside a folder when you make the 
DPOF setting for the folder.)
To cancel the print setting
Set the number of print to “0”.
≥Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.
≥When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released.
≥Settings cannot be made for folders and files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no 
remaining space on the card.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR PicSD CARD
0001Folder     103__0002
00050006
DPOFSetup DPOF on the picture (JPEG).
The contents set with other units will be erased.
1Press ENTER to confirm.Number of prints
SELECT
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RQT8023
Transferring 
(Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit.
You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying.
∫Transferring (dubbing) direction
Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (➡21). 
∫Transferring (dubbing) mode
∫Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features
§1If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However, it does prevent 
against degradation of picture quality.)
§2[+R] Up to approx. 100 chapters
When transferring (dubbing) playlists to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.
∫Approximate transferring (dubbing) times (Max. speed)
(excludes time required to write data management information)
[Note]
≥When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.
≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.
Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R, etc.
To high speed transfer (dub) titles (or playlists created from those 
titles), set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” before recording to 
the HDD (➡22).
However, in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R using the high speed mode 
does not work.
≥Playlists created from titles using a variety of recording modes
≥Playlists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode
≥Playlists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and 
LPCM, etc.)
≥Titles that contain many erased segments.Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts that 
allow “One time only recording”
You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (➡68) compatible 
DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD.
≥Titles or playlists cannot be transferred (dubbed) from DVD-RAM to 
the HDD.
≥You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring 
(dubbing) list (➡44).
≥Titles will not be transferred (dubbed) if they are protected (➡39).
≥You cannot transfer (dub) playlists created from “One time only 
recording” titles.
≥Titles with recording limitations and playlists cannot be registered 
on the same transferring (dubbing) list. You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and playlists to an archive disc.
≥Transferring (dubbing) a playlist will create a title.When you want to re-edit finalized content on 
a DVD-R, etc.
≥When you want to play a transferred (dubbed) 
disc on other equipment, you must finalize the 
disc after transferring (dubbing) (➡52, 68).
§1Before recording to HDD, set “Rec. for High-
Speed Dubbing” to “On” (➡22).
§2DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R
§Finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R or DVD-Video on sale that are 
not copy-protected, etc.
High speed mode
Normal speed mode HDD RAM
High speed mode
HDDDVD-RW (DVD 
Video Recording format)
High speed mode§1
Normal speed mode HDDDVD-R, etc.
§2
Normal speed mode HDD
DV D-V
§
Transferring (dubbing) a title or a playlistTransferring (dubbing) multiple titles and playlists together
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) (➡44)Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list (➡44)
You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (➡below)
High speed Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)
FeaturesYou can transfer (dub) in a very short amount 
of time. You can transfer (dub) even faster if 
you use a high speed recording compatible 
disc.
You can record and play using the HDD while 
high speed transferring (dubbing).You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc.
For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4 
hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (➡21).
e.g., 1 hour TV drama
Only one episode using XP mode
4 episodes using LP mode
Transferring (dubbing) 
times➡ below, Approximate transferring (dubbing) 
timesThe same amount of time it takes to record the source
Picture qualityOriginal picture quality
Can change
§1
Are chapters/thumbnails 
maintained?Ye s§2No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return to 
the default position.)
Other operations while 
transferring (dubbing)You can record/play using the HDD. No
HDD
1
5k high speed 
recording compatible 
DVD-RAM8k high speed 
recording compatible 
DVD-R4k high speed 
recording compatible 
DVD-RW8k high speed 
recording compatible 
+R
Recording modeRecording time
XP
1 hourApprox. 12 min. Approx. 8.7 min. Approx. 15 min. Approx. 8.7 min.
SP Approx. 6 min. Approx. 3.8 min. Approx. 7.5 min. Approx. 3.8 min.
LP Approx. 3 min. Approx. 1.9 min. Approx. 3.8 min. Approx. 1.9 min.
EP (6H) Approx. 2 min. Approx. 1.3 min. Approx. 2.5 min. Approx. 1.3 min.
EP (8H) Approx. 1.5 min. Approx. 56 sec. Approx. 1.9 min. Approx. 56 sec.
XP
LP LP LP LP
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Transferring 
(Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists
Preparation
≥Insert a disc that you can use for recording (➡8).
≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.
[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
With one touch transfer (dubbing), the title currently being played is 
dubbed without any further setting.
≥
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Select the audio type for recording MTS broadcast 
from “Select MTS” (➡56).
1Play the title or playlist you want to 
transfer (dub).
2Press [DUBBING].
Selecting the DVD drive speed§
1 Press [3] to highlight “DVD Drive Speed”.
2 Press [2,1] to select “
Top Speed Mode” or “Silent Mode” 
and press [4].
≥Selecting “Silent Mode” means the noise generated by this 
unit is less than “Top Speed Mode”; however, the time 
required for transferring (dubbing) will double (approximately).
§Only when transferring (dubbing) to 5thigh speed recording 
compatible DVD-RAM, 8thigh speed recording compatible 
DV D - R  o r  8thigh speed recording compatible +R in High 
speed mode
3Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER]. 
A transfer (dubbing) complete message appears on the 
screen for a few seconds when transferring (dubbing) is 
completed.
≥The transfer (dubbing) speed and picture quality are set as 
follows.
The recording mode changes to FR mode if the remaining disc space 
is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated below.
[HDD] > [RAM]: High speed mode[HDD] > [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]:
∫To stop transferring (dubbing) ➡45
∫Recording and playing while transferring 
(dubbing) 
➡45
[HDD] ,-. [RAM]
[-RW‹VR›] > [HDD]
[HDD] > [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can order titles and playlists as desired for transfer (dubbing) to disc.
≥Select the audio type for recording MTS broadcasts from “Select 
MTS” (➡56) when:
–Transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) 
and +R.
–When “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡56) and you 
are transferring (dubbing) in XP mode.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “DUBBING” 
and press [ENTER].
≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4] 
several times (➡ 45, step 6).
3Set the transfer (dubbing) direction.
≥If you are not going to change the dubbing direction, press 
[4] (➡ step 4).
1
Press [3,4] to select “Dubbing Direction” and press 
[1].2Press [3,4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press [ENTER].5Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
The same drive as the transfer (dubbing) source cannot be 
selected.
6Press [2] to confirm.
4Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] 
(➡ step 5).
1Press [3,4] to select “Mode” and press [1].
2
Press [3,4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Video” and press [ENTER].4Press [3,4] to select “Recording Mode” and press 
[ENTER].
5Press [3,4] to select the mode and press [ENTER].6Press [2] to confirm.
5Register titles and playlists for 
transfer (dubbing).
 
≥If you are going to transfer (dub) a registered list without 
making any changes to it (➡ 45, step 6).
1Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and press [1].
2
Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and press [ENTER].3Press the “Blue” button to select “Video” or press the “Green” button to select “Playlists”.
One Touch Transfer (dubbing)
Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing setting
OnOff
High speed mode Same recording mode used as when 
recording the source title (XP–EP, FR).
≥Playlists are transferred (dubbed) in FR 
mode.
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TVGUIDE
SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DVD/TV
AUDIO
F Rec
SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
CREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfoSTATUSSTATUS
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
PA G E
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TIMESLIP
RETURN
:, 9
1
; 
SUB MENU
DUBBING
FUNCTIONS
STATUS
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
∫ 
“Green”“Blue” Numbered 
buttons
DUBBING
Dub in High Speed mode.
Do you want to continue?
Ye s N o
Transferring (dubbing) using the 
transferring (dubbing) list
DUBBING
HDD
DVD1
2
3Source
Destination Cancel All
Dubbing Direction
Mode
Create ListHDD > DVD
Video     High Speed
0
Page 01/01
DUBBING
Create a dubbing list.Dubbing list:       0MB Current Capacity: 4343MB
No.  Size
New Entry (Total=0)1
2
3Cancel All
Dubbing Direction
Mode
Create List
Start Dubbing
HDD > DVD
Video     High SpeedTitle Name( 0%)
ENTERSUB MENUS
HDD Create List007
10 10/10 Fri 
008 0:30(SP)
8  11/10 Sat- - -- - - - - - - - -
Playlists
Video
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(Dubbing)
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the titles or playlists and 
press [ENTER].
≥When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) or +R using high speed mode, only items 
indicated with “ ” can be registered.
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] 
(➡right, Multiple editing).
≥To show other pages (➡right)
≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list (➡right)
You can register a multiple number of titles and 
playlists on the transferring (dubbing) list by repeating 
steps 
2–4.≥You cannot start transferring (dubbing) when the value of 
the “Dubbing list” (➡right) exceeds 100 %. (Destination 
capacity is not sufficient.)
5Press [2] to confirm.
6Press [3,4] to select “Start 
Dubbing” and press [ENTER].
Selecting the DVD drive speed§
1Press [3] to highlight “DVD Drive Speed”.
2 Press [2,1] to select “Top Speed Mode” or “Silent Mode” 
and press [4].
≥Selecting “Silent Mode” means the noise generated by this 
unit is less than “Top Speed Mode”, however the time 
required for transferring (dubbing) will double (approximately).
§Only when transferring (dubbing) to 5thigh speed recording 
compatible DVD-RAM, 8thigh speed recording compatible 
DVD-R or 8thigh speed recording compatible +R in High 
speed mode
7Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER] to start transferring 
(dubbing).
Transferring (dubbing) list icons
∫To edit the transferring (dubbing) list
Select the item in step 5–4 (➡left column)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
Erase All:
Erase all items registered on the transferring (dubbing) list.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Add:
Add new items to the transferring (dubbing) list.
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the playlists or titles to be added and 
press [ENTER].
Erase:
Erase the selected items.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
You can also erase multiple items (➡above, Multiple editing).
Move:
Move selected items or change the order of items on the transferring 
(dubbing) list.
Press [3,4] to select the destination and press [ENTER].
To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) setting and lists
After performing steps 1–2 (➡44, right column)
1Press [3,4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].
2Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.
–When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or erased at the 
transfer (dubbing) source
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
open the tray, change the transfer (dubbing) direction, etc.
∫To stop transferring (dubbing)
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that 
point. However, in high speed mode, only titles that have 
completed transferring (dubbing) at the point stopped are 
transferred (dubbed). [Even if the title was not transferred 
(dubbed) to the DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, 
the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.]
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫Recording and playing while transferring 
(dubbing)
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed 
transferring (dubbing).
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.
≥To confirm the current progress
Press [STATUS].
[Note]
≥You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while transferring 
(dubbing).
≥Scheduled recordings executed while transferring (dubbing) are 
recorded to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.
≥You cannot play a playlist while transferring (dubbing) titles with 
“One time only recording” restriction (➡43).
To play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R on other 
players, it is necessary to finalize them after transfer (dubbing).
Transferring (dubbing) list icons and functions
Titles and playlists that can be transferred (dubbed) 
in high speed mode to DVD-R, etc. (➡22)
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
Titles erased from the HDD by “One time only 
recording” restriction after transferring (dubbing).
Title or playlist contains still picture(s)
≥Still picture(s) cannot be transferred (dubbed).
Data size of each registered item
Dubbing list:
Data size recorded to the transfer 
(dubbing) destination
≥When transferring (dubbing) at normal 
speed, the total data size will change 
according to the recording mode.
≥The total data size shown may be larger 
than the sum of the data sizes for each 
registered item, because of data 
management information being written to 
the transfer (dubbing) destination, etc.
To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
≥When you switch between the “Video” and “Playlists” tab, the 
check mark is cancelled.
No.  SizeTitle Name
Page 01/01Create a dubbing list.Dubbing list:       0MB Current Capacity: 4343MB
( 0%)
New Entry (Total=0)
Add
Move Erase Erase All
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Transferring 
(Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists
Refer to the control reference on page 44.
[DVD-V] > [HDD]You can transfer (dub) the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format) and +R etc to the HDD and re-edit.
While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred 
(dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.
Preparation
≥Insert the finalized disc (➡30).
≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
After performing steps 1–4 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD-
Video”) (➡44, right column)
5Set “Time Limit”.
≥If you are not going to change the setting (➡ step 6).
∫Setting the unit to transferring (dubbing) 
according to the set time
1Press [3,4] to select “Time Limit” and press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Time Limit” and press [ENTER].
≥Setting the unit to transferring (dubbing) all the content on the 
disc
3Press [3,4] to select “Off ” and press [ENTER].
4Press [2] to confirm.
≥Setting the transferring (dubbing) time
3Press [3,4] to select “On” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “Set time” and press [ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press 
[3,4] to set the recording time.
6Press [ENTER].
7Press [2] to confirm.
≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to 
include the operation time before play begins. 
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered 
buttons.
6Press [3,4] to select “Start 
Dubbing” and press [ENTER].
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start 
transferring (dubbing).
The disc top menu is displayed. 
≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “First Title” 
is selected from the “Playback will start with:” menu when 
finalizing the disc (➡52).
7When the top menu is displayed
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title 
you want to start transferring 
(dubbing), and press [ENTER].
While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are 
recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has 
finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is 
reached.)
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To stop transferring (dubbing)
Press [∫].
You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop 
transferring (dubbing).
≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point.
[Note]
≥The screen saver on the right is recorded at the 
beginning.
≥The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of 
transfer (dubbing) to the end.
≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does not 
display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.
≥Even if you transfer (dub) a high quality video/audio DVD, the 
original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.
Transferring (dubbing) a finalized 
DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) 
and +R
≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer 
(dubbing) are also recorded.
≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent 
illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).
≥The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio, 
Video CD, Audio CD and so on. 
DUBBING
Min.
Press ENTER to change the setting.1
2
3Hour
00 2 Cancel All
Dubbing Direction
Mode
Time Limit
Start Dubbing
DVD > HDD
DVD-Video     XP
ENTER
Set a few minutes longer
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Transferring 
(Dubbing)
Recording from a video cassette recorder
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
e.g., Connecting to the IN2 input terminals on the front
You can also connect to the IN1 or IN3 input terminals on 
the rear.
≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front.
§The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.Preparation
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
[Note]
When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound 
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
As long as the secondary audio that is recorded on the video 
cassette is not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.
1While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the 
input channel for the equipment you 
have connected.
2Press [REC MODE] to select the 
recording mode.
3Start play on the other equipment.
4When you want to start recording
Press [¥REC].Recording starts.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
≥Using Flexible Recording (➡22), you can save the content of a 
video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best 
possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
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TVGUIDE
SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DVD/TVDVD/TV
DVD POWER POWERTV
ÍCHVOLUMETV/VIDEOINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
F Rec
SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
CREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfoSTATUSSTATUS
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
PA G E
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TIMESLIP
HDD, DVD
; 
INPUT SELECT
∫ 
¥ REC 
REC MODE 
IN2IN2CHCHHDDDVD SD
S VIDEOS VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOL/MONOL/MONO-AUDIOAUDIO-R
OPEN/CLOSEOPEN/CLOSEDRIDRIVEVESELECT SELECT RECRECPOWER/x1. 3
L/MONO - AUDIO - R VIDEO  S VIDEO
Audio/Video cable 
S-Video cable§
Connect to Audio/Video output 
terminals.
Ye l l o w  W h i t e  R e d
This unit
Other video equipmentAlmost all videos and DVD software on sale have been 
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has 
been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
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Transferring 
(Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) still pictures
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] 
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB 
(➡9).
≥You cannot transfer (dub) still pictures recorded on CD.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “DUBBING” 
and press [ENTER].
≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4] 
several times (➡ step 6).
3Set the transfer (dubbing) direction.
≥If you are not going to change the dubbing direction, press 
[4] (➡ step 4).
1Press [3,4] to select “Dubbing Direction” and press 
[1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
4
Press [3,4] to select “Destination” and press [ENTER].5Press [3,4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
The same drive as the transfer (dubbing) source can be 
selected.
6Press [2] to confirm.
4Set the recording mode.
≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] 
(➡ step 5).
1Press [3,4] to select “Mode” and press [1].
2
Press [3,4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER].3Press [3,4] to select “Picture” and press [ENTER].“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”.
4Press [2] to confirm.
5Register still pictures for transfer 
(dubbing).
≥If you are going to transfer (dub) a registered list without 
making any changes to it (➡ step 6).You can register still pictures or still picture folders.
≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same 
list.
∫To register individual still pictures
1Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and press [ENTER].3Press [3,4,2,1] to select a still picture and press 
[ENTER].
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡49, 
Multiple editing)
≥To show other pages (➡49)
≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡49)
≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list (➡49)
You can register a multiple number of still pictures on 
the transferring (dubbing) list by repeating steps 2–3.4Press [2] to confirm.
∫To register on a folder by folder basis
1Press [3,4] to select “Create List” and press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select “New Entry” and press [ENTER].5Press [3,4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
≥To select a multiple number of items together, press 
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡49, 
Multiple editing).
≥To show other pages (➡49)
≥To switch to another higher folder (➡49)
≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list (➡49)
You can register a multiple number of folders on the 
transferring (dubbing) list by repeating steps 4–5.
6Press [2] to confirm.
6Press [3,4] to select “Start 
Dubbing” and press [ENTER].
≥For individual still pictures only
When specifying another folder as the transferring (dubbing) 
destination, select “Folder”.
7Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER] to start transferring 
(dubbing).
To stop transferring (dubbing)
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Transferring (dubbing) using the 
transferring (dubbing) list
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TVGUIDE
SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DVD/TV
AUDIO
F Rec
SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
CREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfoSTATUSSTATUS
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
PA G E
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TIMESLIP
RETURN
SD
: 9
; 
SUB MENU
FUNCTIONS
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
Numbered 
buttons
DUBBING
SD card
HDD1
2
3Source
Destination Cancel All
Dubbing Direction
Mode
Create ListSD card > HDD
Picture High Speed
0
DUBBINGCurrent Capacity: 4343MB
No.  Size1
2
3Cancel All
Picture
Dubbing Direction
Mode
Create ListPicture/Folder
Start Dubbing
SD card > HDD
Picture  High Speed
Title Name 
Page 01/01Create a dubbing list.
New Entry (Total=0)
ENTERSUB MENUS
DUBBINGCurrent Capacity: 4343MB
No.  Size1
2Cancel All
Picture
Dubbing Direction
ModePicture/FolderSD card > HDDTitle Name New Entry (Total=0)
Folder
Make a new folder and dub to it?New folder001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD----New folder
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Transferring 
(Dubbing)
∫To edit the transferring (dubbing) list
Select the item in step 5–3 (for a still picture) or 5–5 
(for a folder) (➡48, right column)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3,4] to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
Erase All:
Erase all items registered on the transferring (dubbing) list.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Add:
Add new items to the transferring (dubbing) list.
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the still picture or folder to be added 
and press [ENTER].
Erase:
Erase the selected items.
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
You can also erase multiple items (➡above, Multiple editing).
To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) settings and lists
After performing steps 1–2 (➡48, left column)
1 Press [3,4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.
–When a title or still picture has been recorded or erased at the 
transfer (dubbing) source
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
remove the card, open the tray, change the transfer (dubbing) 
direction, etc.
∫To select another folder
(➡9, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
If you want to switch to another higher folder (➡below)
2Press [3,4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
≥The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the 
same list.
To switch to another higher folder
≥Only when selecting the source folder
If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable,
While the screen on the right appears
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “Select 
Folder” and press [ENTER].
3Press [2,1] to select the 
higher folder and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [3,4] to select the 
desired folder and press 
[ENTER].
[SD] > [HDD] or [RAM]
Preparation
Press [SD] to select the source drive.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “COPY ALL 
PICTURES” and press [ENTER].
≥If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable, 
you can switch them using [2,1].
4Press [3,4] to select “Copy to” and 
press [2,1] to select the drive.
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Copy” 
and press [ENTER].
To stop transferring (dubbing)
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. To show other pages
Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
Add
Erase Erase All
Create List Select pictures        SD CARD
0001Folder103__DVD000200030004001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD---
\DCIM\@__DVD
004 103__DVD
001 100__DVD002 101__DVD003 102__DVD---
\DCIM\@__DVD
004 103__DVD
Select folder to access.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Select Folder
\DCIM
Transferring (dubbing) all the still 
pictures on a card—COPY ALL 
PICTURES
[Note]
≥When transferring (dubbing) the still pictures on a folder by 
folder basis (➡48) or card by card basis (➡above, COPY ALL 
PICTURES), files other than the still picture files inside the 
folder will also be transferred (dubbed). (This does not apply to 
the lower folders contained inside the folders.)
≥If still pictures are already contained inside the transfer 
(dubbing) destination folder, the new still pictures are recorded 
following the existing still pictures.
≥If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of 
files/folders to be transferred (dubbed) exceeds the maximum 
(➡35), transferring (dubbing) will stop partway through.
≥When a name has not been input for the transfer (dubbing) 
source folder, it is possible that this folder’s name will not be the 
same on the transfer (dubbing) destination. It is recommended 
that you input a folder name before transferring (dubbing) 
(➡42).
≥Print number setting (DPOF) is not transferred (dubbed).
≥The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the 
transfer (dubbing) list may not be the same at the transfer 
(dubbing) destination.
Copy All Pictures (JPEG)
Copy from
SD card
\DCIM
Copy to
HDD
\JPEG\DCIM001
Copy all pictures (JPEG) in the card
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Convenient 
functions
HDD, disc and card management
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]
≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB 
(➡9).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3,4] to select “DISC 
MANAGEMENT” or “CARD 
MANAGEMENT” and press [ENTER].
e.g., [RAM]
≥When HDD has been selected,“Format” and “Erase All 
Titles” are displayed.
≥When SD has been selected, “Format” only is displayed.[RAM]
Preparation
≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
After performing steps 1–3 (➡left)
4Press [3,4] to select “Disc 
Protection” and press [ENTER].
5Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-
protected.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge
≥With the write-protect tab in the protect position, 
play automatically starts when inserted in the 
unit.
[SD]
Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
You can provide a name for each disc.
Preparation
≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ above).
After performing steps 1–3 (➡left)
4Press [3,4] to select “Disc Name” 
and press [ENTER].
➡53, Entering text
≥The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.
≥With a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, the 
name is displayed on the Top Menu.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
Common procedures
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SCHEDULE
CHCHSUB MENUSUB MENU
TOPMENU
SDUBBINGDUBBING
DVD/TV
ÍCHVOLUMETV/VIDEOINPUT SELECT
AUDIO
F Rec
SETUP
CANCEL0VCR Plus+CM SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOPSTOPPA U S EPAUSEPLAY/x1.3
ENTERENTER
RETURNRETURN
CREATECREATECHAPTERCHAPTERInfoSTATUSSTATUS
RECRECREC MODEREC MODEERASEERASEDISPLAYDISPLAYPA G E
PA G E
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TIMESLIP
RETURN FUNCTIONS HDD, DVD, SD
3,4,2,1 
ENTER
DV DDisc Protection OffDVD-RAMFUNCTIONS
Schedule
Dubbing
TV GUIDEEPG
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SCHEDULE12
3VCR Plus+
Other Functions PlaybackENTERDUBBING
PLAYLISTSFLEXIBLE RECORDING
DISC MANAGEMENT
Return
SETUP
Cartridge Protection Off
DISC
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAMTitles 11
UsedFree
0 : 225:38 (EP)
Off
Disc Name
Erase All Titles
Format Disc
Disc Protection
ENTER
Setting the protection
Cartridge-protection
Providing a name for a disc
DISC
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAMTitles 11
UsedFree
0 : 225:38 (EP)
On
Disc Name
Erase All Titles
Format Disc
Disc Protection
ENTER
PROTECT
LOCK
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DV DDisc Protection OfDVD-RAMFUNCTIONS
DIRECT NAVIGATOR PlaybackPLAYLISTS
Cartridge Protecti Documentary
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