54RQT8858Copying from an external devicee.g., Connecting to the AV2 or DV input terminals on the frontYou can also connect to the AV1 input terminals on the rear.≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.If the audio output of the other equipment is monauralConnect to L/MONO on the AV2 input terminals at the front.§ The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than theVIDEO terminal.When recording from the unit’s DV terminal≥Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input”in the Setup menu (➡ 64).≥When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.About the aspect when recording a programme (➡ 7)[Note]≥If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, therecording will start and the copying will stop.≥If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, thenthe video quality will be degraded.[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]Preparation≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or VHS drive.≥Insert a disc or video cassette with enough remaining blank space(➡ 12).≥Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.≥Check the time on the unit is correct.≥To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “CopyNR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡ 43).≥When recording bilingual programmes (➡ 7, Selecting Audio forRecording)≥When the output signal from the external device is NTSC, changethe “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 69).[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]≥[RAM] Release protection (disc ➡ 58, cartridge ➡ 58).≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already havePAL signal recordings.1 While stoppedPress [INPUT SELECT] to select theinput channel for the equipment youhave connected.e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select “A2”.Follow the above step 1.2 Start play on the other equipment.3 When you want to start recordingPress [¥ REC].Recording starts.≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ 25), you can record the contentof a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc withthe best possible quality of recording without wasting discspace.Follow the above step 1.2 Press [1] (PLAY).≥Start playing the video cassette and find the recording startpoint.3 Press [;] and then press [¥ REC].≥Put the unit in recording standby mode.4 Start play on the external device.5 Press [;] at the point where you wantto start recording.To skip unwanted partsPress [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)To stop recordingPress [∫].STATUSREC MODERECMANUAL SKIPCREATECHAPTERFUNCTIONMENUDIRECTNAVIGATORGUIDERETURNPAUSESTOPSLOW/SEARCHCHSELECTINPUT0987654321CHAVTVDRIVESELECTVOLDELETEEXITOKOPTIONANALOGUECHG-CodeAUDIO DISPLAYTIME SLIP PROG/CHECKPLAYAAREW FFJET REW,,,OKINPUT SELECTREC MODERECFUNCTIONMENUDRIVESELECTS VIDEOIN 2 VIDEO /MONO AUDIO RLS VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO RLAV2 INDRIVE SELECT RECCHCHOPEN/CLOSEEJECTCOPYINGCOPYINGL/MONO - AUDIO- RVIDEOS VIDEOAV2 INAudio/VideocableS Videocable§Yellow White RedThis unitOther video equipmentConnect to Audio/Video output terminals.DV cable(IEEE 1394,4-pin)Manual recordingRecording to DVDRecording to VHSAlmost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treatedto prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been sotreated cannot be recorded using this unit.