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Features
The following features are available with this unit.
Recording
This unit allows you to record on the HDD, a
DVD-RW disc (rewritable) and a DVD-R disc (one-
time write) as well as a videotape. You can choose
any one for your convenience.
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
[
Page 33] (HDD/DVD) or [
Page 91] (VCR)
This feature allows you to start the recording right
away with just one-touch. And each press of
[REC]
(HDD/DVD/VCR) increases the recording time
by 15 minutes up to 4 hours.
Left Channel Stereo Recording
The unit can record monaural sound from the left
channel as pseudo stereo sound (same left and right
channels) automatically. (AV3 only)
Timer Programming up to 32 Programmes
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Pages 34-37]
You can programme the unit to record up to 32
programmes within a month period. Daily or weekly
repeating programmes can also be programmed.
250 GB Hard Disc
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Pages 25-28]
This unit is equipped with a 250 GB hard disc which
allows you to record up to 425 hours (with SLP
mode). The HDD operates just like a VR mode DVD-
RW disc.
Most of the functions which are available with a VR
mode DVD-RW disc can be performed on the HDD
too.
PDC
[
Page 36]
This system assures that the TV programme you wish
to record using Timer Recording will be recorded
exactly from the beginning to the end even if the
actual broadcasting time is shifted.
Automatic Chapter Marker
[
Page 30]
Each recorded title is automatically marked with
chapter marks.
Automatic DVD Menu Making
[
Page 48]
DVD Menus are made automatically when a Video
mode disc is finalised.
Automatic Finalise
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Page 49]
You can set the disc to be finalised automatically
when the disc space runs out.
Relay Recording
[
Page 35]
When you Timer Record to DVD, if the disc runs out
of the space, or if there is no recordable disc in the
unit, it automatically changes the recording media to
the HDD.
Dubbing
With this unit, you can enjoy bi-directional dubbing
with HDD, DVD or VCR.
Fast Dubbing
[
Page 39]
This feature offers you the dubbing speed of 32 times
the SLP mode dubbing at the maximum.
Just Dubbing
[
Page 45]
When dubbing from HDD to DVD, if you set the Rec
Mode to
“
Auto
”
, the Rec Mode will automatically be
adjusted so the titles will fit nicely in the remaining
space of the disc when there is not enough space in
the disc. When dubbing from DVD to HDD, the Rec
Mode will automatically be adjusted for the titles to fit
a 4.7 GB DVD.
Playback
Simultaneous Playback and Recording
[
Page 61]
You can play back a title while recording.
Theatre-quality Sound at Home
[
Page 16]
When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder
that is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can
experience a theatre-quality sound environment.
Variable Skip
[
Page 62]
You can skip forward a certain time, which is specified
in the Setup Menu in advance, with one-touch while
playback.
Variable Replay
[
Page 62]
You can skip back a certain time, which is specified in
the Setup Menu in advance, with one-touch while
playback.
Title Sorting
[
Page 53]
You can sort and display the titles by order of name or
date. You can also sort out the unplayed titles (HDD
only).
Time Shift Playback
[
Page 60]
You can play back a title being recorded from the
beginning while recording continues.
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