Recording
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Can I record from a commercially
purchased video cassette or DVD?
Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.
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Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL, and +RW recorded
on the unit be played on other
equipment?
You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players after
finalising the disc on this unit.
+RW
It is not necessary to finalise +RW. To enable play on other DVD players,
please use “Create Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.
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In any case, ability to play a disc depends on the condition of the recording, the
quality of the disc, and the capability and format constraints of the DVD player.
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Can a digital audio signal from
the unit be recorded to other
equipment?
You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following via the Setup menu:
PCM Down Conversion: “On”
Dolby Digital: “PCM”
DTS: “PCM”
MPEG: “PCM”
However, only
As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz sampling
frequency.
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GUIDE Plus+
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Is it possible to programme a
recording, with a start and end
time that are different from the
GUIDE Plus+ system?
You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer
Recording menu. (Modification for start time or stop time is allowed up to
10 min.)
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Can I receive GUIDE Plus+
system data via a connected
satellite receiver or a Set Top Box?
No, only via the built-in tuner. To perform timer recordings with satellite
receivers or Set Top Boxes, please use the External Link feature or your unit’s
manual timer programming.
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What happens when I unplug my
unit from the household mains
socket?
The GUIDE Plus+ system data will not be updated. If the unit is disconnected
from the AC mains for a longer period of time, then the GUIDE Plus+ data is
lost. And if the unit is left unplugged for approximately 60 minutes, the clock
and timer recordings that have been set are lost.
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DVB-T
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Which aerial is suitable for
receiving digital terrestrial
broadcasts?
Any (terrestrial) roof aerial can be used. However, depending on the area
where you live, a new aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial
installer.
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Can this unit receive or record
High Definition (HD) broadcasts?
No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.• −
USB
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What can or cannot be done using
the USB port on this unit?
You can play DivX, MP3 or still picture (JPEG) files on a USB memory.
You can copy still pictures (JPEG) files on a USB memory to the HDD or DVD-RAM.
You can copy MP3 files on a USB memory to the HDD.
You can connect a video equipment and copy SD Video to the HDD or DVD-RAM.
Data on the HDD or a disc cannot be transferred to a USB memory.
Data on a USB memory cannot be edited or a USB memory cannot be
formatted on this unit.
Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.
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Music
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What will happen if I try to record
the same CD multiple times?
New album will be made following the existing album.• −
Can I transfer the music tracks from
HDD to the disc or USB memory?
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