36 ENTo use this player as a recorderDubbing from other devices in MPEG2 format ispossible if the connected device is another samemodel of this unit. It is also possible to dub inMPEG2 format from a D-VHS VCR, if the sourcetape (D-VHS) has been originally dubbed from thisdigital HD player in MPEG2 format.● However, if signals on the D-VHS tape areoriginally from an ATSC tuner etc., dubbing from aD-VHS VCR in MPEG2 format is not possible.1 Perform step 1 to 4 of “To use this player as aplayer” ( pg. 35).2 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( pg. 28, 29)3 Turn on the video unit’s power.4 Insert the source cassette in the video unit.5 Insert the recording cassette in this player.6 Press and hold REC (7), then press 4/9 toengage the Record Pause mode.● The “ ” indication appears on thescreen.7 Press 4/9 again to start recording.● The indication rotates.8 Press 4/9 again to engage the Record-Pausemode.● The indication stops rotating.9 Repeat steps 7 – 8 for additional editing. Stop thevideo unit and player.NOTES:DV to DV dubbing● If a blank portion or disturbed image is playedback on the player during dubbing, unusualimages may be dubbed or the dubbing may stop.MPEG2 to MPEG2 dubbing● It is not possible to dub signals in MPEG2 formatfrom devices other than D-VHS VCRs or anothersame model of this player.● MPEG2 signals that are copy-guarded may not berecorded with this player.● When dubbing MPEG2 video to the player, imagemay not appear on the LCD monitor. However, therecording is performed properly.Notes on dubbing to a D-VHS VCRDubbing cannot be conducted properly whendubbing a tape which is recorded in both DV andHD (or SD) mode. In this case, perform thefollowing procedure.1) Disconnect the i.LINK cable.2) Reset the i.LINK device number on the D-VHSVCR.● For the operation, refer to the instructionmanual of the D-VHS VCR.3) Set “i.LINK OUT” to “SW” on this player.( pg. 28, 30)4) Set the i.LINK Output Select Switch on this playerto “DV” to output scenes recorded in DV mode,or “MPEG2” to output scenes recorded in HD orSD mode.5) Connect the i.LINK cable again.6) Start playback on this player, and then startrecording on the D-VHS VCR.Recording From The Middle Of A Tape1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 19)to find the spot at which you want to startrecording, then engage the Still Playback mode.( pg. 18)NOTES:● The time code cannot be reset.● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the timecode indication does not move smoothly.● The time code is displayed only when “TIMECODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 31)When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recordingi.LINK inTime code00:00:00Tape Alreadyrecorded scene Blank Newly recordedsceneTime code05:43:21 Time code00:00:00Recording startpoint Recording stoppoint Recording startpointTime code00:00:00Tape Alreadyrecorded scene Newscene Latest sceneTime code05:43:21 Time code05:44:00Recording startpoint Recording startpoint Recordingstart pointDUBBING (cont.)