Recommended recordable DVD discs
DVD-R Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Thats (8x, 16x) Verbatim (8x) DVD+R Mitsubishi (8x, 16x) Ricoh (8x, 16x) Verbatim (8x) DVD-RW Mitsubishi (4x) Verbatim (4x) JVC (4x) Victor (4x) Maxell (4x) DVD+RW Mitsubishi (4x) SONY (4x) Imation (4x) Maxell (4x) Ricoh (4x) DVD+R(DL) DVD-RAM Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x) Fujifilm (2x) Maxell (2.4x) Mitsubishi (3x) Maxell (5x) -
Note: If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.
Recordable and Playable Discs

Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
Notes: Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVDR/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVDR/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions. Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVDR/RW) may not be playable. DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorders lens. If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.) This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain preexisting conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback. Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or ALL. Notes on Regional Codes Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your units regional code or the disc cannot play. If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message Incorrect region code. Cant play back appears on the TV screen.
Availability of copying or moving feature
From HDD DISC To DISC HDD MP3/WMA No Yes JPEG No Yes DivX No Yes Audio CD No No Video CD No No Title*1 Yes Yes
*1 The title is recorded from this unit.
The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss. Do not move the recorder while it is on. Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface. Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan. Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid places, or in places that may be subject to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden changes in temperature can cause condensation to form inside the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure. While the recorder is switched on, do not unplug from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from the breaker switch. Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off. If you need to move the recorder, please follow the steps below: 1. After the message POWER OFF is shown in the display, wait at least two minutes. 2. Unplug from the wall socket. 3. Move the recorder. If theres a power failure while the recorder is on there is a chance that some data on the HDD will be lost. The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture. However, sometimes there will be no warning signs of HDD failure. If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material will be possible. In this case it will be necessary to replace the HDD unit.

ENTER ( ) - Acknowledges menu selection. - Displays information while viewing a TV program. PR/CH (+/-): Scans up or down through memorized channels. DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display. RETURN (O) Removes the menu. e TIMESHIFT: Activates pause live TV/playback (timeshift) for a live TV program. MARKER: Marks any point during playback. SEARCH: Displays Marker Search menu. SETUP: Accesses or removes the Setup menu. PIP: Selects PIP function on or off. ZOOM: Enlarges video image. TITLE: Displays the discs Title menu, if available. CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording. I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 15 seconds forward during playback. REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track, title, all. A-B: Repeat sequence. THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. TV/DVD: To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner. RESOLUTION (RH188H, RH199H only): Sets the output resolution for HDMI. VIDEO Plus+: To display the program menu for VIDEO Plus+ System programming.

Hookup and Settings

Rear Panel

a b c d e f g h i

n i AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. j RF. OUT Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor k S-VIDEO OUT Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. l EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO Connect to a TV with SCART jack. m VIDEO OUT SELECT Switch Select either COMPONENT or RGB signal of EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO terminal depending on how you connect the recorder to the TV. n COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
a AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. b HDMI Connector (Type A) (RH188H, RH199H only) HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video. c EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). d AV OUT 3 (VIDEO / AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video/audio inputs. e AV IN 3 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). f COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. g OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. h Cooling fan

Connecting to the Aerial

Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the recorder. Plug one end of the aerial cable into the TV socket on the recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.

Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle

[Original]Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Other] To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 55). If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR. [Off](for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
With the DVD format, you can hear a programs soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [ON] for this effect.
Set Vocal to [ON] only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into normal stereo sound.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings

Set Password

1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown Rating. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code then press ENTER. Input it again to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] then press ENTER. If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. 1. Select [Rating] option then press B. 2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created. If you have not yet entered a security code you are prompted to do so. Input a 4-digit code and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR. 3. Select a rating using the v / V buttons. [1] - [8]: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. [No Limit]: If you select [No Limit], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection. Note: If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played. Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc.
1. Display Setup menu then select an 1 level icon. 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the 6-digit number 210499. 3. Select [Yes] then press ENTER. The 4-digit password is cleared. Enter a new code.

Area Code

Enter the code of an area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See Area Codes, page 55.). 1. Select [Area Code] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown Rating. 3. Select the first character using the v / V buttons. 4. Shift the cursor using B buttons and select the second character using v / V buttons. 5. Press ENTER to confirm your area code selection. DivX Registration Code
We provide you the DivX VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. 1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [View] is selected and the registration code will appear. 3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from DivX VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on this unit. Note: All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD can only be played back on this unit.

Recording Settings

AV2 Recording
You can select the type of the signal when recording video input signal from the device connected to the EURO AV2 DECODER socket. [Auto] The video input signal will automatically follow the video signal received. [CVBS] Only for recording CVBS input signal. [RGB] Only for recording RGB input signal.

Disc Settings

Record Mode Set
You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality).

Disc Format

If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode. Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW/ DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below.

This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback.
This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled. Notes: Settings are stored in memory for use any time. This recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the recorder before commencing to play it.
On and off Press PIP to switch on the sub picture, press this button again to switch it off. Input mode selection for sub picture Press AV/INPUT to select the input mode for the sub picture. Each time this button is pressed, each input mode for the sub picture is displayed as shown below. Tuner AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Program selection for sub picture Use PR/CH (+/-) to change the program when sub pictures input is set to tuner. The selected program number is displayed on the TV screen. You can view the selected program by pressing STOP (x). Sub picture position change Press b / B repeatedly until desired position is achieved. The sub picture moves clockwise or counterclockwise. Zoom Sub picture Press ZOOM repeatedly to enlarge the sub picture, the magnification level increases up to three steps.
Last Condition Memory DVD
Playing a DivX Movie File
The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read DivX file requirement on right. 1. Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option. 2. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen.

Movie List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER. [Movie List] menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. [Play] Start playback the selected title. [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears. [Delete] Deletes the file(s) or folder(s) from the media. [Rename] Edits the file name. (page 33) [Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 34) [Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 34)

Clip Record HDD

You can edit during Timeshift to store the program on the HDD (Hard Disk Drive). 1. During Timeshift, use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the starting point. 2. Press REC at the starting point of the section you want to record. Progress of the edit is indicated in red on the Progress Bar.
Timeshift (Pause, Live TV/Playback) Operation HDD
You can store a program in the HDD storage cache temporarily. Press TIMESHIFT while watching a TV program. The Progress Bar display appears on the screen as shown below. The Progress Bar changes to timeshift icon after 5 seconds. 6. Press STOP to stop Timeshift. Confirm message will appear. 5 1. Indicates playback mode. 2. Indicates current Timeshift position. 3. Indicates Timeshift start time. 4. Indicates Timeshift elapsed time. 5. Indicates the time that is one hour from Timeshift start time. Tips: You can use trick play functions (Slow, Scan, etc.) during timeshift. Refer to Playback Operation on pages 24-27. You can edit the cached clip during Timeshift to retain the program on the HDD. Refer to Clip Record on the right. Notes: There is not free space on the HDD, the oldest timeshift section of the cache will be incrementally deleted. If no button is pressed for 6 hours, the Timeshift will stop automatically. 7. Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. Or, press STOP again. The current broadcast is displayed on the screen. Notes: Selected sections are recorded on the HDD. If you want to stop Clip recording, press the STOP button. If you press POWER to stop Clip recording, the program may not be recorded on the HDD. Clip records cannot be made for sections lasting less than 5 seconds. 3. Use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the ending point. 4. Press REC at the ending point of the section you want to record. Normal playback continues. 5. Repeat steps 1 and 4 to make several Clip Records of a program.
Jump to Start or End during Timeshift
1. Press ENTER during timeshift. The menu will appear. 2. Press b and playback starts from the very beginning of the timeshift. Press B and jumps to the very end of the timeshift then goes to pause mode.

To Exit the Timeshift

1. Press STOP to exit Timeshift function. Confirm message will appear. 2. Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. The current broadcast is displayed on the screen.

Canceling a Timer Recording
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts. Use v / V to select a program you want to erase on the Timer Recorder List. If you want to erase the program, press CLEAR.
2. Choose a media (TV HDD or TV DVD) to record using HOME menu. (see page 16). 3. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from. Tuner: Built-in tuner AV1: EURO AV1 AUDIO VIDEO mounted on back panel AV2: EURO A/V2 DECODER mounted on back panel AV3: AV IN 3 mounted on back panel AV4: AV IN 4 (VIDEO, AUDIO (L/R), S-VIDEO IN) mounted on front panel DV: DV IN mounted on front panel 4. Select the recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, or EP) 5. Press REC (z) once. Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the display window.) Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the disc is full. To record for a fixed length of time, see Instant Timer Recording on page 37. 6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording. Note: If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 51 for more details.
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress
After a timer recording has started, you can still cancel the program. Press POWER.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting
Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: There is no disc loaded and there is not free space on the HDD. A non-recordable disc is loaded and there is not free space on the HDD. [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON] in the Setup menu and there is not free space on the HDD. (see page 22). Power is turned on. There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+R, DVD+RW) recorded on the disc and there are already 255 titles recorded on the HDD. You cannot enter a timer program when: A recording is already underway. The time youre trying to set has already passed. There are already 16 timer programs set.

Recording from DV Input

Before DV dubbing
You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible. You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder. You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including two recorders). It may not always be possible to control the connected camcorder via the DV IN jack. Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set [DV Rec Audio] option to [Audio 1] or [Audio 2] as required (see page 21). Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or 48kHz (not 44.1kHz). Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if the source component pauses playback or plays an unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the source component, or the DV cable becomes disconnected.

Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist -RWVR RAM
You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a Playlist title even if it is already registered. 1. Choose a title or chapter on the Title List-Original menu or Chapter List-Original menu to put into the Playlist, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] from menu options then press ENTER.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional title or chapter on the Playlist. You can view the added chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.
3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER. The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist.
5. Press RETURN (O) to exit, or MENU/LIST to go back to the Title List-Original menu.
2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] option then press ENTER.
3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already registered to insert a title or chapter, then press ENTER.
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter
When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist. Note: It may not be possible to delete chapters that are less than 5 seconds long. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter or title you want to delete on the Title List or Chapter List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the menu. Example: Title List (HDD)

Deleting a Part

You can delete a part which you do not want in the title. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to delete on the Title List menu then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Select [Delete Part] option then press ENTER. Edit (Delete Part) menu appears on the TV screen. [Start Point] icon is highlighted. Example: Edit (Delete Part) (HDD)

3. Starts playback and use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the starting point. 4. Press ENTER at the starting point of the section you want to delete. End Point icon is highlighted. The part is indicated on the Progress Bar. 5. Use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the ending point. 6. Press ENTER at the ending point of the section you want to delete. You can cancel the selected point, use v / V to select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER. Tip: With HDD recordings, you can delete additional part. Select [Next Part] icon on the menu then press ENTER, then repeat steps 3-6. 7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press ENTER. The confirm message for deleting will appear. Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. The selected part is deleted from the title and Title List menu appears. Note: It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than 3 seconds long.
3. Press ENTER to confirm. The confirm message for deleting will appear. 4. Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. The selected chapter or title is deleted. After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is displayed. 5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the menu. 6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. Notes: When DVD+RW recording, the deleted titles name is changed to Deleted Title. If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the titles are combined into one. When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the last one on DVD+RW increases remaining recording time.

Naming a Title

You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Rename (Title Name)] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears.

Time Search

RAM +RW -R

HDD +R

You can select start point of the title. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the Title List menu then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Select [Time] option then press ENTER. [Search] menu appears on the TV screen. Example: Title List (HDD)
3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Use MENU/LIST button to change keyboard type. OK: Select to finish. Cancel: Cancels all entered characters. Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position. Delete: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. b / B: Moves cursor to left or right. Tip: Remote control buttons for entering a name PLAY (N): Inserts a space at the cursor position. X (PAUSE/STEP): Deletes the after character at the cursor position. x (STOP), CLEAR: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. / >: Moves cursor to left or right. Numbers (0-9): Enters the corresponding character at the cursor position. Tip: You can add the genre only for HDD title name. 4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen. 5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. Notes: Names can be up to 32 characters long. For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set. When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization.

Current picture

End time

Start time

Selected time

Selected point

3. Use b / B to find the point you want to start. The point increase 1 minute step. If you press and hold b / B then the point increase 5 minute step. 4. Press ENTER to start selected point.
Combining Two Titles Into One
HDD Use this function to combine two adjacent OriginalHDD titles into one. Notes: This function is not available if there is only one titles within the HDD. If there are more than 60 titles on the HDD, you cannot combine the titles. 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select the first title of the two titles you want to combine then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Combine] option then press ENTER.
This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title ListHDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily. 1. Choose any title on the Title List-HDD menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Sort] option then press ENTER. Sort options appears.
3. Use v/V to select [Date], [Title] or [Category] option then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the sorted menu is displayed.
Undoing/Redoing the Last Deletion -RWVR RAM
If you make a mistake while deleting, you can undo it. There is one level of undo (in other words, you can undo the last one deletion you made). Use v / V to select [Undo] option then press ENTER. It doesnt matter whether you are currently in the menu screen; the last deletion is undone.
3. Select the second title of the two titles you want to combine then press ENTER. Confirm message appears. 4. Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the updated menu is displayed.
Notes: You cant undo a recording. You cant undo anything after ejecting the disc from the recorder or switching the recorder into standby mode. You can still undo a deletion even after exiting the menu display. Tip: You can redo the last undo action using the [Redo] option.
Divide One Titles Into Two
HDD +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Divide] option. Example: Title List (HDD)
Combining Two Chapters Into One HDD -RWVR +RW +R RAM
Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title. 1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Use v / V to select [Combine] option. The combine indicator appears between the two chapters you want to combine.

One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD)
The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible. For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded. During HDD playback, press DUBBING to copy the current title to DVD. The on-screen display indicates that the title is being copied. Playback continues while copying. You cannot use the One Touch Copy function to copy a title if any part of the title is copy-once protected.
One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD)
One Touch Copy from DVD to HDD copies a single title to the HDD in real time. When you start copying, playback jumps back to the start of the title, then continues through to the end of the title, when recording automatically stops. The copy will be made in the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP) that is currently set. During DVD playback, press DUBBING to copy the current title to HDD. Playback starts again from the beginning of the current title. The on-screen display indicates that the title is being copied.
Notes: Video CD cannot be copied to HDD. The copying stops when then recorder detects a badly scratched or copy protected part. If some part of the title being copied is copyprotected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied. During Playlist titles playback, One Touch Copy is not available. Tip: To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).

Reference

Additional Information
Overwriting Recording +RW
To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-4, DV). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.
2. Press TITLE in play or stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x).
3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc)
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the other player to check what formats of discs it will play. Finalizing fixes the recordings and editings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVDROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to Finalize on page 22. Notes: Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD players. The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc is compatible on regular DVD players only after finalization. Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not compatible on regular DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.) How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc. DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to finalize.

Timer recording is not possible.
Clock in recorder is not set to correct time. Timer has been programmed incorrectly. Timer record indicator light does not appear after programming timer.
Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present.
TV is not Stereo-compatible. Broadcast program is not in stereo format. The recorder A/V Out jacks are not connected to TV A/V In jacks. The recorder Audio/Video Out is not selected for viewing at the TV. The recorders TV audio channel is set to mono.
The remote control does not work properly.
The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the recorder. The remote control is too far from the recorder. There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the recorder. The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.

Resetting the recorder

If you observe any of the following symptoms. The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off. The front panel display is not working. The recorder is not operating normally.
.you can reset the recorder as follows: Press and hold the POWER button for at least five seconds. This will force the unit to power off then turn the unit back on. Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in again.

Specifications

General
Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 35W 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot 4.1 kg 5C to 35C 5 % to 90 % PAL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1 color system PAL DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO HDD (RH188/RH188H: 160GB, RH199/RH199H: 250GB), DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer), DVD-RAM DVD (4.7GB): Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode) DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx. 3 hour (XP mode), 3 hours 40 minutes (SP mode), 7 hours 10 minutes (LP mode), 10 hours 30 minutes (EP mode) HDD (160GB/250GB): Approx. 42 hours/66 hours 30 minutes (XP mode), 82/129 hours (SP mode), 152/239 hours (LP mode), 226/356 hours (EP mode) 27MHz MPEG 2 (VBR support) 48kHz Dolby Digital DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz More than 100 dB (AUDIO OUT connector) Less than 0.008% (AUDIO OUT connector) More than 95 dB (AUDIO OUT connector) Aerial input, 75 ohms 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 / SCART x 2 2.0 Vrms more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2 / SCART x 2 (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , sync negative, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1 (C) 0.3 V (p-p) pin (IEEE 1394 standard) 1 Vp-p 75 , sync negative, RCA jack x 1 / SCART x 2 (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , sync negative, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1 (C) 0.3 V (p-p) 75 (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , sync negative, RCA jack x 1 (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 , RCA jack x pin (HDMI standard, Type A)