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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 66) Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 67) Format in Video mode*2 (page 66) Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67) DVD+R DVD+R DL Automatically +R formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 67) DVD-R Automatically -R formatted Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67) Usable disc versions (as of May 2005) • 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs • 2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 with CPRM*1) • 4×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2 with CPRM) • 8×-speed or slower DVD+Rs • 8×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0) • 2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," and "DVD-R" logos are trademarks. 28

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Precautions	2
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder	8
How to Use the On-Screen Menus	10
Hookups and Settings	12
Hooking Up the Recorder	12
Step 1: Unpacking	12
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable	12
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV	15
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)	17
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord	19
Step 6: Preparing the Remote	19
Step 7: Easy Setup	22
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device	26
Quick Guide to Disc Types	28
Recordable and Playable Discs	28
12 cm/8 cm Discs	30
Playable Discs	30
Playback	32
Playing Discs	32
Playback Options	33
Playing a Title From the Title List	37
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.	38
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks	40
Playing JPEG Image Files	41
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information	43
Recording	45
Before Recording	45
Recording Without the Timer	46
Timer Recording	48
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)	50
Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)	52
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer	53
Editing	55
Before Editing	55
Editing a Title	56
Changing the Name of a Title	60
Creating a Playlist	61
Editing a Playlist	62
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc	66
Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment)	67
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)	69
Before DV/D8 Dubbing	69
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack	69
Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD	70
Settings and Adjustments	73
Using the Setup Displays	73
Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)	74
Clock Setting (Clock Set)	75
Video Settings (Video)	76
Audio Settings (Audio)	78
Recording Settings (Features)	80
Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)	81
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)	83
Additional Information	84
Troubleshooting	84
Notes About This Recorder	88
Specifications	89
About i.LINK	90
Guide to Parts and Controls	91
Glossary	95
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language	96