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After performing steps 1–4 (Ôpage 30)
* Multiple editing is possible.
After performing steps 1–6 (Ôpage 30)
* Multiple editing is possible.
Title operations
Delete Title*
      
  
Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
•Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
•        The available recording space does not increase when you delete titles.
•    Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does not 
increase if other titles are deleted.
Properties
      
   Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
Title Name
      
  You can give names to recorded titles.
Ôpage 39, Entering text
Set Protection*
Cancel Protection*
    If set, this will protect the title from accidental deletion. 
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
• When the title is protected, some items cannot be accessed.
Release the protection to access the inaccessible items.
Shorten Title
(Ô below, “For quicker 
editing”)You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.
1Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the 
section you want to delete.
2Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. 
Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to delete other sections. 
3Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. 
Change Thumbnail
      
  
(Ô below, “For quicker 
editing”)
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title View.
1Press [q] (PLAY) to start play. 
2Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a 
thumbnail is shown.
To change the thumbnail
Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER] at 
the point you want to use as the thumbnail.
3Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. 
Divide Title
(Ô below, “For quicker 
editing”)You can divide a title into two.
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.
2Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. 
3Press [w,q] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER]. 
To confirm the division point
Press [e,r] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10 
seconds before and after the division point.)
To change the division point
Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the 
point you want to divide.
Note
• The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (Ôpage 53) of the original title.
• Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out. Make certain using 
“Preview” function (Ôabove) before proceeding.
Chapter operations
Delete Chapter*Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. 
•Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
• To delete only the chapter division point, use “Combine Chapters” (Ô below). The recorded contents are not 
deleted.
Create Chapter
(Ô below, “For quicker 
editing”)Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
• Repeat this step to divide at other points.
2Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Combine ChaptersPress [w,q] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].
• The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.
For quicker editing
• Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (Ôpage 25) to find the desired point.
• To skip to the start or end of a title, press [u] (start) or [i] (end).
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
     DVD-RAM
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     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
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SSUB MENUSelectNo.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
***06 1.  1.  SUN
NextENTER
07
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08
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VideoPictureBA
***06Change
Change
Start play and select
the thumbnail position.
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Exit0:00.00
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
***06 1.  1.  SUN
NextENTER
07
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Next
VideoPictureBA
***06Preview
Divide
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Exit0:00.11
Divide
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     DVD-RAM
Page      02/02 Previous
***06 1.  1.  SUN
NextENTER
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Creating, editing and playing playlists
• The maximum number of items on a disc:
• If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the 
items entered will not be recorded.
Preparation
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
• Insert a disc (Ôpage 20).
• Release protection (Ôpage 40, Setting the protection). 
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and 
press [ENTER]. 
4Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Create” 
and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select the source title 
and press [r].
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip 
to step 7.
6Press [w,q] to select the chapter you 
want to add to a playlist and press 
[ENTER].
Press [e] to cancel.
• You can also create a new chapter from the source title. 
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press 
[ENTER] (Ôpage 31, “Create Chapter”). 
7Press [w,q] to select the position to 
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
•Press [e] to select other source titles.
• Repeat steps 5–7 to add other chapters.
8Press [RETURN].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times. You can arrange the chapters (Ôpage 30) to create a playlist. 
• Editing playlists doesn’t modify the recorded data. Playlists are 
not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.
• You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.
–Playlists: 99 
–Chapters in playlists:  Approximately 1000 
Depends on the state of recording.
SUB MENUFUNCTIONS e,r,w,q
ENTER
RETURN DRIVE
SELECT
Title
Chapter
ChapterChapter
Chapter ChapterTitle
Chapter Chapter
Playlist
RAM
Creating playlists
PlaybackRecordingDeleteCopyOther Functions
PlaylistsFlexible RecordingDV Camcorder Rec.SetupDVD Management
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection   Off
Disc Protection   OffDVD-RAM
ENTER
RETURN
SSUB MENU SelectNo.--09
PLAYLISTS
     DVD-RAMPlaylist View
Page      01/01 Previous
Create
NextENTER
RETURN
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ENTER
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SSUB MENUPress RETURN to exit.
PLAYLISTS
     DVD-RAMCreate
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in PlaylistPage      01/01----02
Page    001/001
Page    001/001001
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01
SSUB MENUPress RETURN to exit.
PLAYLISTS
     DVD-RAMCreate
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in Playlist----02Page      01/01
Page    001/001
Page    001/001
001
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002
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01
Press RETURN to exit.
PLAYLISTS
     DVD-RAMCreate
Source Title
Source Chapter
Chapters in Playlist----02Page      01/0108 8 10/30 Mon
Page    001/001
Page    001/001001
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 (play only)
1While stopped 
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and 
press [ENTER].
4Press [e,r,w,q] to select the playlist.
To start play Ô Press [ENTER].
To edit Ô Step 5
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ôpage 30)
5Press [SUB MENU], then [e,r] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
• If you select “Edit”, press [e,r] to select the operation and 
press [ENTER].
6Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.
To start play Ô Press [ENTER]. 
To edit Ô Step 7
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ôpage 30)
7Press [SUB MENU], then [e,r] to 
select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times. After performing steps 1–5 (Ôleft)
* Multiple editing is possible.
After performing steps 1–7 (Ôleft)
• Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and 
source chapters.
* Multiple editing is possible.
Editing and playing playlists/chapters
RAM
-RW(VR)
No.--09
10/30 Mon  0:30
PLAYLISTS
     DVD-RAMPlaylist View
Page      01/01 Previous
Create
NextPlay
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SSUB MENU Select
Copy
Playlist Name
Change Thumbnail
Create
Properties
Edit
View Chapters Delete Playlist
Refer to “Playlist 
operations” 
(Ôright).
If you select “View Chapters” (Ô Step 6)
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SSUB MENU Select
PLAYLISTS
     DVD-RAMChapter View
0:00.15 0:00.24
Move Chapter
Create Chapter
Combine Chapters
Delete Chapter
View PlaylistsAdd Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations” 
(Ôright).
• You can go back to the Playlist View. 
Playlist operations
Delete 
Playlist*Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press 
[ENTER].
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and 
cannot be restored.
Make certain before proceeding.
Properties
 Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is 
shown.
• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
Create Ôpage 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
Copy* 
Press [w,q] to select “Copy” and press 
[ENTER].
• The copied playlist becomes the newest one 
in the playlist view screen.
Playlist 
NameÔpage 39, Entering text
Change 
ThumbnailÔpage 31, Change Thumbnail
Chapter operations
Add 
ChapterÔpage 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
Move 
Chapter
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the position to 
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
Create 
ChapterÔpage 31, Create Chapter
Combine 
ChaptersÔpage 31, Combine Chapters
Delete 
Chapter*Ôpage 31, Delete Chapter
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the 
chapters in it.
RAM
RAM-RW(VR)
Properties
Number
Chapters:01
012Date:
Length:6/20/2004 Wed
0:30.05Dinosaur
ENTER
RAM
RAM
RAM
RAM
RAM
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     DVD-RAMMove Chapter
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Editing still pictures
 
• You can edit still pictures or albums.
• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(Ôpage 5).
• You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.
Preparation
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
• Insert a disc (Ôpage 20) or card (Ôpage 6).
• Release protection (Ôpage 40, Setting the protection).
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2
Press [B] to select “Picture”.
3Editing an album:
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the album to 
edit.
• When you want to create an album, go to step 3 without 
selecting an album and select “Create Album”.
Editing a still picture:
1Press [e,r,w,q] to select the 
album which contains the still 
picture to edit and press [ENTER].
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select the still 
pictures to edit.
4Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r] 
to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
If you have selected “Edit Album”, press [e,r] to select the 
operation and press [ENTER]. 
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen 
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 
nTo select a higher folder
While the Album View screen is displayed
(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)
1Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [e,r] to select “Select Root folder” and press [ENTER].
3Press [w,q] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].
e,r,w,q
ENTER
SUB MENUDIRECT
NAVIGATORu,i
h
RETURN DRIVE
SELECT
B
RAMSD
To show other pages
Press [e,r,w,q] to select Previous or Next and press 
[ENTER].
• You can also press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
Multiple editing
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.
RAM
NextPreviousNo.--09
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View
     DVD-RAM
Page      01/01 Previous
10/27/05
Photo:10/27/2005Total 4 10/27/05
101_DVDTotal 4
NextENTER
001002
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SSUB MENUSlideshowPress ENTER to go to
Picture View
VideoPictureBA
Start Slideshow
Slideshow settings
Add Picture
Create Album
Edit Album
Select Root folder
Album Name
Delete Album
Protection Setup
Cancel Protection
• To edit the album
(e.g., )
SD
To select a higher folder (Ôbelow)Refer to “Album and 
picture operations” 
(Ôpage 35). Refer to “Useful functions during still 
picture play” (Ôpage 27).
Delete Picture
Set Protection
Cancel Protection
Print Order (DPOF)
Album View
• To edit still pictures
(e.g., )
SD
You can go back to the Album View.Refer to “Album and 
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After performing steps 1–4 (Ôpage 34)
* Multiple editing is possible.
Note
• Scheduled recordings do not start when performing “Add Picture” or “Create Album”.
• You cannot perform “Add Picture” or “Create Album” to a higher folder.
Album and picture operations
Delete Album*
Delete Picture*
 
Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
•Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
• When deleting an album, files other than still picture files inside the album will also be deleted.
(This does not apply to albums under the album concerned.)
Album Name
 You can give names to albums (Ôpage 39, Entering text).
• Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.
Protection Setup*
Set Protection*
Cancel Protection*
 If set, this will protect the still picture or album from accidental deletion. 
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the still picture or album is protected.
• Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect an album, the album may 
be deleted by another unit.
Print Order 
(DPOF)*You can select individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to 
be made.
Press [w,q] to select number of print (0 to 9) and press 
[ENTER].
The DPOF mark appears. 
To cancel the print setting
Set the number of prints 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 files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space on 
the card.
Add Picture
Create Album
 
1Press [w,q] to select “Start” or “Yes” and press [ENTER].
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select the album which contains the still picture you want to 
add and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select the item and press [ENTER].
nIf “Select pictures to copy” is selected
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the picture and press [ENTER].
nIf “Copy all pictures” is selected
All the still pictures in the album will be copied.
4Press [w,q] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].
If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and go to step2.
5Only when you select “Create Album”
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].
• If “Yes” is selected, you can give a name to the album (Ôpage 39, Entering text).
• If “No” is selected, the recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there is 
no shooting date information, the album name will appear as “--/--/--”.)
RAMSD
RAMSD
RAMSD
Album Name 100_PANA--------
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View
     SD CARD
0001
SD
Print Order (DPOF)
Set Digital Print Order ( DPOF ) for the picture.
Settings made with other units will be changed.
Number of prints
Press ENTER to confirm.
ENTER
1
RAMSD
SlideshowNextPreviousNo.--09
Add Picture
     SD CARDStep
Select an album1234
Page      01/01 Previous
10/27/05
Photo:10/27/2005Total 4 10/27/05
100_PANATotal 4
NextENTER
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SSUB MENU
Add Picture
Which pictures to copy from the selected album ?
Select pictures to copyCopy all pictures
ENTER
Add Picture
Copying completed successfully.
Copy more pictures ?
NoYes
ENTER
Create Album
Enter album name manually ?
If you select No, the current date will
automatically be chosen as the album name.
NoYes
ENTER
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Copying still pictures
 
• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB 
(Ôpage 5).
• You cannot copy still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.
Preparation
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
• Insert a disc (Ôpage 20) or card (Ôpage 6).
• Release protection (Ôpage 40, Setting the protection).
Note
• When copying the still pictures on a folder by folder basis or using 
“Copy All Pictures (JPEG)” function (Ôright), files other than the 
still picture files inside the folder will also be copied. (This does not 
apply to the lower folders contained inside the folders.)
• If still pictures are already contained inside the copying 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 copied exceeds the maximum (Ôpage 27), copying 
will stop partway through.
• When a name has not been input for the copying source folder, it is 
possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the copying 
destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name before 
copying (Ôpage 35, Album Name).
• You cannot copy the information about the print number setting 
(DPOF) or the picture rotation.
• The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the 
copying list may not be the same at the copying destination.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Copy” and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select items and press 
[q] to make settings.
“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”. 
You cannot change “Mode” setting.
4Press [e,r] to select “Start Copying” 
and press [ENTER].
• For individual still pictures only
When specifying another folder as the 
copying destination, select “Folder” 
(Ôpage 37, “To select another folder”).
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER] to start copying.
nTo cancel all settings
1 Press [e,r] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The settings and lists may be canceled in the following situations.
– When a title or still picture has been recorded or deleted at the 
copying source.
– When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, 
remove the card, open the tray, change the copying direction, etc.
Preparation
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “Copy all 
Pictures” and press [ENTER].
4Press [w,q] to select “Copy” and 
press [ENTER] to start copying.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To stop copying partway
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. While stopped and SD card has 
been inserted, “SD Card 
Operations” screen (Ôright) is 
automatically displayed.
Press [e,r] to select “Copy 
pictures” and press [ENTER]. You 
can proceed to step 4 of “Copying 
all the still pictures on a card –
Copy All Pictures (JPEG)” (Ôright).
• To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
e,r,w,q
ENTER
SUB MENUu,i
h
RETURN DRIVE
SELECT
FUNCTIONS Numbered
buttons
RAMSD
SD
SD Card Operations
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
Go to Album View
Copy pictures
ENTER
Copying using the copying list
Copying all the still pictures on a card
–Copy All Pictures (JPEG)
SSUB MENUS
Copy
Start CopyingCancel All
Copying Direction
DVD SD card1
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3Create List o
Copying Direction
DVD SD card1
3Create List o
Refer to “Copying 
settings” 
(Ôpage 37).
New f
Do you want to cr
Folder
Copy All Pictures (JPEG)
Copy all pictures(JPEG) in the card.
CopyCancelENTER
Copy fromSD card
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After performing steps 1–3 (Ôpage 36, “Copying using the copying list”)
To show other pages
Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
• You can also press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
Multiple registration
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.
To select another folder
1 Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [e,r] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
To switch to the higher folder (Ôright)
You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.
• The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the 
same list.To switch to the higher folder 
While the Select Folders screen is displayed
1 Press [SUB MENU] and press [ENTER].
2Press [w,q] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].
You cannot register a folder with a different higher folder to the 
same list.
3Press [e,r] to select the desired folder and press [ENTER].
1 Press [e,r] to select the item and press [SUB 
MENU].
2 Press [e,r] to select the operation and press 
[ENTER].
* Multiple editing is possible.
Copying settings
Copying Direction1Press [e,r] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].
2Press [e,r] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “Destination” and press [ENTER].
4Press [e,r] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
The same drive as the copying source can be selected.
5Press [w] to confirm.
Create ListTo register individual still picturesTo register on a folder by folder basis
1Press [e,r] to select “New Entry” and press 
[ENTER].
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select a still picture and 
press [ENTER].
To select another folder (Ôbelow)
3Press [w] to confirm.1Press [e,r] to select “Picture/Folder” and 
press [ENTER].
2Press [e,r] to select “Folder” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “New Entry” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [e,r] to select the folder and press 
[ENTER].
To switch to the higher folder (Ôbelow)
5Press [w] to confirm.
SourceDVD
DestinationSD card
DVDSD card
Copy
Cancel AllDestination Capacity :  3757MB
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3
Create List
Copying DirectionPicture/Folder Picture
SD card DVD1Size No. Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)
Photo:10/27/20050001------------
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Create List
     SD CARDSelect PicturesFolder
101-0001
Copy
Cancel AllDestination Capacity :  3757MB
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3
Create List
Copying DirectionPicture/Folder Picture
SD card DVD1Size No. Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)
Copy
Cancel AllDestination Capacity :  3757MB
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3
Create List
Copying DirectionPicture/Folder Picture
SD card DVD1Size No. Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)PictureFolder
Copy
Cancel AllDestination Capacity :  3757MB
Mode
Picture High Speed2
3
Create List
Copying DirectionPicture/Folder Folder
SD card DVD1Size No. Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)
Photo:10/27/20050001------------
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Create List
     SD CARDSelect FoldersFolder
101-0001001 Photo:10/27/2005\DCIM\A_DVD
002 Photo:10/27/2005
003 100_PANA
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e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
To edit the copying list
Clear All
Add
RemoveClear All*Clear all items registered on the copying list.
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
AddAdd new items to the copying list.
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the still picture or 
folder to be added and press [ENTER].
RemoveRemove the selected item.
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
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Copying from a video cassette recorder
e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN 
terminals
You can also connect to the IN1 input terminal 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.
* The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO terminal.
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ôpage 18).
Preparation
• Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
• Insert a disc (Ôpage 20).
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
• Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
• To reduce noise in input from video cassette recorder, set “Line-in 
NR” to “On” (Ôpage 29).
• When recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal
Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel for DV 
Input” in the Setup menu (Ôpage 44).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), 
you can record audio/video recordings from a DV tape only.
     
 Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time 
chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is 
created automatically.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “DV Camcorder 
Rec.” and press [ENTER].
4Press [w,q] to select “Record” and 
press [ENTER].
Recording starts. 
When recording finishes 
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV 
camcorder recording.
To stop recording
Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].
Note
• Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can 
be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.
• If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers these are 
not guaranteed to work.
• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV 
equipment.
• The DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. 
(It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)
• The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
• Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be 
input properly.
• The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will 
not be recorded.
• You cannot record and play simultaneously.
         
Note
When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound 
received at the time of recording will be recorded. 
As long as 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.
e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select “IN2”.
2Start play on the other equipment. 
3When you want to start recording
Press [*REC].
Recording starts.
• Using Flexible Recording (Ôpage 21), you can record 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.
To skip unwanted parts 
Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [g].
DV camcorder recording
When “DV camcorder connection” screen is displayed
*RECINPUT 
SELECT
REC MODESUB MENUe,r,w,q
ENTER h g u,i CANCEL
RETURN Numbered
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CHIN2 DV  I N
Yellow White Red
S Video 
cable*Audio/video 
cable
Other video equipment
Connect to Audio/video 
output terminals. DV cable
(IEEE 1394,
4-pin) This unit
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DV camcorder connection
DV connection detected.
Start recording ?
CancelRecord to DVD
ENTER
Press [w,q] to select “Record 
to DVD” and press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 4.If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, 
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the 
unit off and back on.
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual 
recording (Ôbelow).
Manual recording
Almost all videos and DVD software on the market have been 
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been 
so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
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Entering text
Refer to the control reference on page 38.
           
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
* Scheduled recording
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select a character 
and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
• To erase a character
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the character in the name field 
and press [h].
• Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
2Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
3Press [ENTER].
• To enter a space
Press [CANCEL ] and press [ENTER].
3Press [g] (Set).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To  e n d  p a r t w a y
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
Delete Navigator
Refer to the control reference on page 38.
           
(You cannot delete items on finalized discs.)
• A title or a still picture cannot be restored once it is deleted.
Make certain before proceeding.
• You cannot delete while recording or copying.
•    If you delete a recorded title (or a still picture), the space 
deleted becomes available for recording.
•    Disc space increases only when the last recorded title 
is deleted.
•        Available space does not increase after 
deletion.
Preparation
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
•    Release protection (Ôpage 40, Setting the protection).
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Delete” and 
press [ENTER].
 To switch to the other view
Press [B] to select Album View.
Press [A] to select Title View.
3Deleting a title:
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and 
press [ENTER].
Deleting an album:
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the album 
and press [DELETE].
Deleting a still picture:
1Press [e,r,w,q] to select the album 
which contains the still picture to 
delete and press [ENTER].
 
2
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the still 
picture and press [ENTER].
 
You can confirm the titles or still pictures etc. that you have 
selected using the sub menu.
• Refer to sub menu operations for the “Title View” 
(Ôpage 30, step 4).
• Refer to sub menu operations for the “Picture View” or 
“Album View” (Ôpage 34, step 4).
4Press [w] to select “Delete” and press 
[ENTER].
The title, the album or the still picture is deleted.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
1While playing
Press [DELETE].
You cannot delete a still picture during a slideshow.
2Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and 
press [ENTER].
The title or the still picture is deleted.
Characters
  
  
 
Characters Characters
Title64 
(44*)Title 44Album of 
still pictures36
Playlist 64 Disc 40
Album of 
still pictures36
Disc 64
Title (scheduled recording) (Ôpage 22, step 3)
Title (Ôpage 30, step 4)
Playlist (Ôpage 33, step 5)
Disc
(Ôpage 40, “Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name”)
Album of still pictures (Ôpage 34, step 4)
nTo save frequently used phrasesYou can add frequently used phrases and recall them later.
Maximum number of saved phrases: 20
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20
After entering the phrase (Ôabove, steps 1, 2)
1 Press [i] while the phrase to be saved is shown in the name 
field.
2 Press [w] to select “Save” and press [ENTER].
• To cancel saving phrase
Press [RETURN].
nTo recall a saved phrase1 Press [u].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be recalled and press 
[ENTER].
nTo erase a saved phrase1 Press [u].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be erased and press 
[SUB MENU].
3 Press [ENTER].
4 Press [w] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [RETURN].
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12345
ABC a
DE F d
GH I
NOg
JKL j
M
m
67890
bc
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hi $#&
kl @
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Space
PQRS p
TUV t
WX Y Z wqrs ( )
uv { }-
xyz
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   .
   ,

:
;
1234567890
ENTER
Phrase SaveErasePhrase List
Set
Top Menu Preview
(Finalized Disc)Name field:
shows the text you 
have entered.      
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top 
Menu after finalization (Ôpage 41). When entering a title 
name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be 
previewed in “Top Menu Preview (Finalized Disc)” window.
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To show other pages
Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press 
[ENTER].
• You can also press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
Multiple deleting
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.
Deleting a title or a still picture during play
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10 10/27 Mon
07
8 10/27 Mon
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DVD and card Management
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [e,r] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [e,r] to select “DVD 
Management” or “Card Management” 
and press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
         
Preparation
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
•  Release protection (Ôbelow).
After performing steps 1–3 (Ôabove)
4Press [e,r] to select “Disc Name” 
and press [ENTER].
Ôpage 39, Entering text
• The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT 
window.
•          With a finalized discs the name 
is displayed on the Top Menu.
•  The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on 
other equipment.
Preparation
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)
4Press [e,r] to select “Disc 
Protection” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
 (with a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the protect position, 
play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.
Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.Preparation
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
• Release protection (Ôleft).
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)
4Press [e,r] to select “Delete All 
Titles” and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER]. 
6Press [w,q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when finished.
7Press [ENTER].
Note
•Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
• Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
• Still picture data (JPEG, TIFF) or computer data cannot be deleted.
• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
     
   (New disc only)
Preparation
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
•    Release protection (Ôleft).
Note
After performing steps 1–3 (Ôleft)
4Press [e,r] to select “Format Disc 
( DVD )” or “Format memory card” 
and press [ENTER].
5Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER]. 
6Press [w,q] to select “Start” and 
press [ENTER].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
•Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while 
formatting. This can render the disc or the card unusable. 
• Formatting normally takes a few minutes. However, it may 
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ( ).
7Press [ENTER].
Note
•      Formatting cannot be performed.
•    You can format only as DVD-Video format on this 
unit.
• When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not 
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
 To stop formatting
Press [RETURN]. 
• You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc 
must be reformatted if you do this.
Providing a disc with a name
–Disc Name
Setting the protection
–Disc Protection
Cartridge–protection
RETURN e,r,w,q
ENTERFUNCTIONS DRIVE
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DVD
MANEGEMENT      DVD-RAMTitles:
Used Time:11
0:22Free Time: 5:38(SP)DOCUMENTARYMy favorite 01/0201
Chapter 102Chapter 2
(DVD MANAGEMENT window) (DVD Top Menu window)
RAM
Disc Name
Disc Protection
Delete All TitlesOff
DVD
MANEGEMENT      DVD-RAMTitles:
Used Time:11
0:22Free Time: 5:38(SP)DOCUMENTARYThe lock symbol appears 
closed when the disc is write-
protected.
PROTECT
RAM
LOCKSD
Deleting all titles and playlists
–Delete All Titles
Deleting all contents of a disc or card
–Format
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), 
and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before 
proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format a disc or 
card even if you have set protection.
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