Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Checking the current status and settings HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RW (VR) (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-R (Video) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details 1 Press DISPLAY in the lid. The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. while playing a DVD-RAM disc Elapsed time of a title/ Elapsed time of a chapter Mode indicator Title No./ Chapter No. Status display e.g. Title 002: 00:10:29 Chapter 0005: 00:05:15 Title repeat DVD RAM Playback mode Operating disc 2 Press DISPLAY again. An expanded display appears. (Actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. Remaining time Title 002: -00:22:01 Chapter 0005: -00:00:07 Virtual surround Picture Quality Audio Quality Audio Audio Output Subtitle : : : : : : Title repeat DVD RAM Off 1 Stereo R Original Bitstream ­ ­ ­ Off Start 3 Press DISPLAY again to turn the display off. 76 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p075-080 76 3/27/06, 19:42 Introduction Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. 1 Start During playback or recording, press QUICK. Recording Playback 2 Press / to select "TimeBar", then press OK/ENTER. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. Playback Locator (Shows the current location.) Editing 00 : 00 : 00 Location 00 : 55 : 00:00F 01 : 30 : 00 Chapter division Elapsed time Total playing time of a current title (In the case of a VIDEO CD or audio CD, it shows the total playing time of the disc.) Function Setup e.g. Recording Locator (Shows the current location.) 00 : 00 : 00 Location 00 : 18 : 00 00 : 30 : 00 Others Elapsed time Elapsed recording time (per 30 minutes) (Recording end time if it comes within 30 minutes.) Note · Time display is an approximation. Changing the location of the time bar While the time bar is displayed, press The time bar shifts up and down. /. Turning off the time bar Press QUICK and select "TimeBar" again, then press OK/ENTER. 77 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p075-080 77 3/27/06, 19:42 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Functions in Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. page 23 on how to operate the Quick Menu. See To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) HDD DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-RW DVD-RW (VR) (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-R (Video) CD 2) Press OK/ENTER at the end of the segment (point B). The location of point B is memorized, and repeat playback begins between point A and B. You can repeat a desired section. 1) During playback, press QUICK. 2) Press / to select "Special playback mode", then press OK/ENTER. Track repeat To repeat the same track. Special playback mode The sub-menu appears. Select the next item by pressing the / buttons and the OK/ENTER button. Disc repeat To repeat the entire disc. Repeat all PL titles To repeat all playlist titles in a disc. Repeat all ORG titles To repeat all Original titles in a disc. Title repeat To repeat the same title. Chapter repeat To repeat the same chapter. Cancel repeat (in Repeat playback mode) To resume normal playback. Playback of the HDD, a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R/ RW disc (VR mode) stops. Notes · Some discs may not permit repeat operation. · You cannot use the repeat playback function in conjunction with the random playback function. · If you press the STOP button during repeat playback, this operation is canceled. · While you are performing repeat playback on the HDD, a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R/RW disc (VR mode), operations explained in page 56 may not be available. A-B repeat You can designate a portion in a title or track to repeat continuously. If you select "A-B repeat" and press the OK/ENTER button, the following display appears. Perform steps 1 and 2 below. e.g. AB repeat Set A To cancel the procedure, press the BACK/RETURN button. 1) Press OK/ENTER at the beginning of the segment (point A) you want to repeat. The location of point A is memorized. The display changes to "Set B". 78 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p075-080 78 3/27/06, 19:42 Introduction To check information on a title HDD DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-RW DVD-RW (VR) (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-R (Video) CD 1) During playback or stop, press QUICK. 2) Press / to select "Title information", then press OK/ENTER. Recording Title information To exit the Quick Menu HDD DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-RW DVD-RW (VR) (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-R (Video) CD Press QUICK again. or Press / to select "Exit", then press OK/ENTER. Playback Exit Editing Function Setup Others 79 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p075-080 79 3/27/06, 19:42 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p075-080 80 3/27/06, 19:42 Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Creating your own title Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW Other editing functions RD-85DT_Ope_E_p081-089 81 3/27/06, 19:43 Editing Creating your own title You can edit recorded contents. Note on deleting unnecessary scenes It is not recommended that you delete many chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a DVD-RAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space inside the HDD expands and recorded contents are stored in gaps between used locations. Operating this repeatedly makes a recording area inside the HDD broken down into small and complicated spaces. (It is called fragmentation.) Even normal operations may get slow. Moreover, available space may not be restored by deleting or the HDD may have protection disabling playback or recording. When you want to delete unnecessary parts from titles, collect necessary parts of chapters to make a playlist. Then copy the playlist and delete the original title or the playlist. For example, make a playlist and copy it to a DVD-RAM. Then delete original titles on the HDD. It can save time and effort and retain continuity in the HDD space. However, when moving a copy once program from the HDD to a DVD-RAM disc, delete unnecessary page 96). chapters from original titles. For details ( Running "All HDD titles delete" regularly prevents fragmentation from occurring. In addition, if you select and run "HDD format", all data on the HDD will be erased. Copy TV programs you want to save recorded on the HDD from the HDD to a DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW disc. Editing procedure 1: 2: 3: 4: Changing a name of a recorded title Dividing a recorded title into several chapters Collecting necessary scenes Dubbing to save To save in DVD-R/RW for distribution, see ( ( ( ( page 106. page 84) page 85) page 90) page 95) Other editing functions Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU Combining two titles (Original) into one ( ( page 114) page 116) 82 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p081-089 82 3/27/06, 19:43 Introduction Basic flow Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes an original title. Recording Playlist editing e.g. Title: The world of cats and dogs. Collect your favorite chapters to make them as one title. (Playlist) If an original title is deleted, a playlist will be also deleted because playlists are fictitious titles. e.g. Making a playlist by collecting scenes of cats from title 1 "The world of cats and dogs". Playback Title 1: "The world of cats and dogs" (Original) Chapter editing Divide the original title into chapters. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Editing Title 1: "The world of cats and dogs" (Original) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Playlist Editing Function Setup Divide chapters and create divisions of chapter Title 1: "Cat's world" (Playlist) A fictitious playlist title that is different from the original title is created. Others · You can play desired scenes from the top by "Chapter Divide". · Divide chapters to edit a playlist. Dubbing Copy the playlist and it becomes an original title. Using these editing functions to modify copyrighted content for any purpose other than your private viewing may be prohibited under the Copyright Laws, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. 83 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p081-089 83 3/27/06, 19:43 Editing Creating your own title -- 1: Changing a name of a recorded title (Continued) 1: Changing the name of a recorded title HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RW (VR) (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-R (Video) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD 1 Start Press HDD or DVD to select the drive. HDD: Contents in the HDD DVD: Contents in a loaded disc (Contents recorded on other devices or those in a finalized DVD-R/RW are not displayed.) 2 3 Press / / / to select a title. Press QUICK then select "Title Information" by pressing / from the Quick Menu, then press OK/ENTER. "CONTENT MENU Title Information" appears. e.g. CONTENT MENU Title Information (2:06:32) Title 006 3CH 2006 4/24(Mo) 10 : 00 2006/4/24 10:00 Ch:3 Media : Mode : Rate : Audio : DVD Mode : Saving : HDD LP Documentary(general) Chapter : 0001 (0:04:15) 2. 2 D/M1 On(I) Off 4 Press QUICK then select "Edit title name" or "Edit chapter name" by pressing / from the Quick Menu, then press OK/ENTER. The character entry screen appears. · To change a title name or chapter name, see the page 136. steps on 84 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p081-089 84 3/30/06, 11:48 Introduction 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RW (VR) (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-R (Video) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD A recording makes 1 title, which includes 1 chapter. By dividing it into several chapters, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or playback will be much easier. Recording Simple method To create chapters in a title, insert a chapter mark. Playback the content, locate a point where you want to divide, then press the CHP DIVIDE button. You can insert a chapter mark also while recording, by pressing the CHP DIVIDE button. (A chapter will also be placed in the recording when you pause.) The point divides the chapter (into two). You can create multiple chapters by repeating the above operation. Notes · Chapters cannot be created in the following modes: Dubbing / Fast-reverse, Fast-forward / Slow-motion · You cannot divide a title of a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) into chapters. It is possible to create chapters in a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) in the following ways. · By pressing the CHP DIVIDE button during recording at the desired points. · By selecting an option that inserts chapter marks automatically during recording at regular intervals. ( page 34) · Recording a programme onto the HDD to make chapter divisions on it, then dubbing the title to a DVD-R/RW (Video mode). Playback Precise method If you want to modify the chapter division, or want to place a chapter mark more precisely monitoring the frame counter, follow the procedures below. Editing 1 Start Press HDD or DVD to select the drive. HDD: Contents in the HDD DVD: Contents in a loaded disc (Contents recorded on other devices or those in a finalized DVD-R/RW are not displayed.) Function Setup 2 3 Press / e.g. / 01 / HDD : to select a title. Others 2 / 5 Page 02 HDD (VR) CONTENT Title Thumbnail MENU Cartoon (1:25:30) Sports (0:00:00) 03 Comedy (1:25:30) GARBAGE (0:00:00) 04 Drama (0:00:00) LOCK · The titles in a folder can be edited. Press QUICK. The Quick Menu appears. 85 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p081-089 85 3/27/06, 19:43 Editing Creating your own title -- 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters (Continued) 4 Press / to select "Edit function", then press OK/ENTER. The sub-menu appears. e.g. CONTENT Title List MENU Quick Menu 1 / 5 Page etc ... HDD (VR) 03 Natures Title information 001 Create thumbnail Summer Edit title name (0:53:45) Edit function Disc information 003 Folder function Singing birds 004 Move to bin (0:52:40) Title delete Exit Chapter editing 002 Cat dayAuto chapter create Save captured images show (0:29:50) Fishing lesson (0:54:30) Play List Country life (0:51:28) 005 Cruise (0:30:08) 006 5 Press / to select "Chapter editing", then press OK/ENTER. "EDIT MENU Chapter Editing" appears. e.g. EDIT MENU Chapter Editing Fishing Guide Original HDD (VR) Aspect Ratio 4:3 Divide Location 00:00:00:03F To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set, press enter. 00:00:00 Title:004 Chapter:0001 00:54:30 B 6 Press PLAY to start playback. Locate a scene where you want to insert a chapter mark. You can use the following buttons. SLOW/REV, FWD/SLOW, SKIP ( ADJUST, etc. or ), PAUSE, The locator shows the current position on the time bar. And the live video plays in the upper left. · To access other chapters: Press the / buttons to move to the thumbnail display, then press the / buttons to select a desired thumbnail. or ) To go to the next page, press the SKIP ( button. · You can confirm the first and last scenes of a chapter. Select a thumbnail and press the OK/ENTER button. 3 seconds of th ...