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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 35 (HDD / DVD) or   Page 90 (VCR)]
This feature allows you to start the recording right 
away with just one-touch. And each press of 
[REC / OTR I] (HDD / DVD / VCR) increases the 
recording time by 30 minutes.
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
[  Pages 36-38]
You can programme the unit to record up to 32 
programmes within a one-month period. Daily or 
weekly repeating programmes can also be 
programmed.
Recording Monitor [  Page 32]
You can check how the actual recording picture and 
the sound will be in the selected Rec Mode before 
attempting to record.
Automatic Chapter Marker [  Page 32]
Each recorded title is automatically marked with 
chapter marks.
Automatic Playlist Making 
(VR mode discs and HDD only)
[  Page 70]
Playlists are automatically copied from the Original 
List, so that you can edit titles.
160 GB Hard Disc [  Pages 28-30]
This unit is equipped with a 160 GB hard disc which 
allows you to record up to 340 hours (with SEP 
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 37]
This system assures that the TV programme you wish 
to record using timer recording will be recorded 
exactly from beginning to end even if the actual 
broadcasting time differs.
Automatic DVD Menu Making (Video mode only)
[  Page 50]
DVD Menus are made automatically when a Video 
mode disc is finalised.
Automatic Finalise (Video mode only)
[  Page 50]
You can set the disc to be finalised automatically 
when a dubbing or One Touch Dubbing is completed.
Relay Recording [  Page 36]
During Timer Recording to a 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.
Maximum of x 20 HDD to VR mode DVD-RW disc 
dubbing speed (High Speed Dubbing)
[  Pages 44-46]
Up to 20 times high speed dubbing from HDD to VR 
mode DVD-RW disc is possible if you use the 
compatible disc.
Just Dubbing [  Page 44]
When dubbing from HDD to DVD, if you set the Rec 
Mode to “Auto”, this unit will automatically select the 
most suitable Rec Mode for the dubbing.
Playback
Simultaneous Playback and Recording
[
 Page 61]
You can play back a title while recording.
Theatre-quality Sound at Home [  Page 23]
When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder 
that is compatible with Dolby Digital, 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.
Time Shift Playback [  Page 61]
You can play back a title being recorded from the 
beginning while recording continues.
Series Search [  Page 66]
You can search for the group of titles made with the 
same Periodical Timer Recordings.
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