Panasonic Diga DMR-E65 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E65

GN

Region number supported by
this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.

≥The region number of this unit is “4”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels

containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

2

2

3

2 ALL

4 ALL

3

5

4

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.

Getting started

ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.

Y

RF IN

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(NTSC:480P/480I,
PAL:576P/576I)

PB

PR

RF OUT

(Inside of product)

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

S-VIDEO

AC IN

DANGER

CAUTION

ATTENTION

ADVARSEL

VARO !

VARNING

ADVARSEL

VORSICHT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

-

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

-

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

-

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

-

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

-

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

-

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

-

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

-

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

-

-

OUT

AV4 IN

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

S-VIDEO

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

Keep the small memory cards such as the SD
Memory Card out of reach of children. If
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

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Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Channel reception settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Set up to match your television

and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

To enjoy progressive video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 15

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using G-CODE® system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . 17

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-

only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . 26

On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Transfer (Dubbing)

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . 33

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Transferring (dubbing) still pictures . . . . . . . . . . 34

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 34
Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures of a card onto a

DVD-RAM—COPY ALL PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Convenient functions

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Providing a disc with a name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Erasing all titles and play lists—Erase all titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 37

Enabling DVD-R to be played on other equipment—Finalize . . 37

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Reference

Maintenance/Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . 44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

Getting started

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Creating, editing and playing play lists . . . . . . . . 30

Creating play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Play list operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Editing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Picture and folder operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

∏∏ ∏ ∏∏

1 Remote control

(EUR7721KE0)

1 AC mains lead

≥For use with this unit only. Do not

use it with other equipment.

1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video cable

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Useful features

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable DVD-RAM media. This has resulted in
many new features that out perform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.

Instant recording

You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By
pressing the recording button, the unit finds available
recording space and begins recording right away. There is no
need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.

SD/PC card slots, DV input terminal

This unit is equipped with interfaces that allow networking
with digital equipment.
≥The SD/PC card slots of this unit let you transfer (dub)

digital camera photographs from a card to DVD-RAM for
easy storage without using a computer.

≥The DV automatic recording function of this unit lets you

easily transfer (dub) digital images to the DVD-RAM by
connecting only a single DV cable.

Getting started

Instant play

There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct
Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded video
immediately.

The remote control

Chasing playback

There is no need to wait until
recording is complete. Without
stopping recording, you can play the
video currently being recorded from
its beginning.

Simultaneous Recording
and Playback

While recording, you can play
another video programme that was
recorded previously.

Time Slip

During play and also while recording,
you can jump to the scene you wish
to view by specifying the skip time.

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ page 11).

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

20˚

30˚

20˚

30˚

7 m directly in front of the unit

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by
such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are

≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

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Control reference guide

REC

PLAY

PLAY

REC

Remote control

Turn the unit on (➡ page 9)

Input select (AV3, AV4 or DV) (➡page 33)

Select channels and title numbers etc./

Enter numbers

Basic operations for recording and play

Cancel

DVD

TV

INPUT SELECT

AV

DRIVE SELECT

DVD

123

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU S E

VOLUME

CH

SD/PC

CH

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

Television operations (➡page 11)

Select drive (DVD, SD or PC)
(➡ page 14, 20, 25)

Channel select (➡ page 14)

CODE screen (➡ page 17)

Show G­Skip 30 seconds forward (➡page 21)

Show Top menu/Direct navigator (➡ page 20, 28)

Show sub menu (➡ page 28)

Show on-screen menu (➡ page 26)

Show timer recording programme screen

(➡ page 18)

Erase items (➡ page 22)

Programme recording standby/release

(➡ page 17, 18)

Manual tuning operation (➡ page 42)

Main unit

Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ page 9)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small
amount of power.

SD/PC card slots (➡ page 24)

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

AV3

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN DV IN

L/MONO

Connection for camcorder
etc. (➡ page 33)

Connection for digital
video (DV) camcorder
(➡ page 33)

Rear panel terminals (➡ page 7, 8)

Disc tray (➡page 14, 20)

R

Display (➡below)

ENTER

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

STATUS

CREATE

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TIME SLIP

REC

AUDI O

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIMER

F

A B C

DISPLAY

Select drive (➡ page 14, 20, 25)

Lights when the DVD, SD or

PC drive is selected

Open/close disc tray (➡page 14, 20)

Time Slip indicator (➡ page 15)

Skip the specified time/Display the television

image as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 15, 21)

Show FUNCTIONS window (➡page 35)

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 9, 21)

Return to previous screen
Show status messages (➡ page 27)
Skip the specified time/Display the television image
as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 15, 21)
Change recording mode (➡ page 14)
Start recording (➡ page 14)

Select audio (➡ page 22)
Create chapter (➡ page 22)

Stop (➡ page 14, 21)

Remote control signal sensor/
Start recording (➡ page 14)

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

SD PCDVD

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

REC

CH

/x1.3

Start play

(➡ page 20)

Skip/Slow/Search
(➡ page 21)

Channel select
(➡ page 14)

Getting started

The unit’s display

Card indicator

Recording mode

Timer recording indicator

SD PC

XP
SP
LP
EP

Recording

Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator

Main display section

Playback

DVD

R-AM

VCD

.MIX

REC

PLAY

Recording/Playback

Disc type

D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)
When lit: down-mixed audio is played.
When off: the disc prevents down-mixing

so only the two front channels
can be played.

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STEP

≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

1

Connection

∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals

Television

From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

This unit

Getting started

Other equipment

To AV4 input terminals (rear)

Video cassette recorder

From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

To AV3 or DV input terminals (front) (➡ page 33)

Amplifier

Camcorder

∫ Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder

Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright protection
systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.

≥When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the input terminals on

the television side, not the VCR side.

Television

This unit

VCR

Television

VCR

This unit

∫ When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This
unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(approx. 3 W).

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and
the unit.

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Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO
terminals and VCR

indicates included accessories.

indicates accessories not included.

are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.

4

1

When making this connection, ensure you
connect the audio cables to the corresponding

To household mains socket

(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

4

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

Cooling fan

Audio/Video cable

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Television’s
rear panel

AUDI O IN

R L

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

Red White Yellow

audio input terminals on the television.

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-Video
cable

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

AV4 I N

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more
vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal.
(Actual results depend on the television.)

RF coaxial cable

Video cable

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

VHF/UHF

RF IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(NTSC:480P/480I,

PAL:576P/576I)

2 13

Y

PB

PR

To the aerial

Splitter

Getting started

Aerial
cable

RF IN

RF OUT

Audio/Video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output and provide a purer picture than the
S-VIDEO OUT terminal (➡below).
≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

Use a splitter if
you also want
to connect the
aerial to your
VCR.

Red White Yellow

VCR’s rear panel

R L

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHF

RF IN

∫ Component video output

Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in
reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component
video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (➡page 46).

For progressive output (➡page 10)

∫ Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart

terminal

You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the
21-pin Scart cable.
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by
connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video
using RGB output on this unit.
To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)” from “AV1
Output” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 41).

RGB refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G),
and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses
them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for
transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

∫ Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the
21-pin Scart cable.
To input in RGB select “RGB (Not NTSC)” from “AV2 Input” in the
SETUP menu (➡ page 41).

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STEP

R - AUDIO -

R - AUDIO -

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AC IN

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OPTICAL

OUT

AV4 I N

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

1

Connection

Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on

DVD-Video

Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders
using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in
“Digital Audio Output” (➡page 41) after tuning is completed
(➡ page 9).
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to

DVD.

≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when

playing DVD-Audio.

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

OPTICAL IN

Red White

Getting started

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend this cable sharply.

Audio cable

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

This unit’s rear panel

Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

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STEP

2Channel reception settings

Í/ l

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

Í DVD

Numbered
buttons

3,4,2,1
ENTER

DVD

TV

INPUT SELECT

AV

DRIVE SELECT

DVD

123

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIMER

F

A B C

CH

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

ENTER

STATUS

REC MODEERASE

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

SD/PC

CH

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TIME SLIP

REC

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

SD PCDVD

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

CH

X CH W

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4] to select the country

REC

/x1.3

and press [ENTER].

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Auto-Setup

128

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.
RETURN: to abort

RETURN

Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting menu.

Clock

Time Date

0 : 00 : 00

1

. 1

.

No.

0 9

Please set clock manually.

CHANGE

SELECT

ENTER: store RETURN: leave

ENTER

RETURN

2004

Getting started

4 Press [2, 1] to select the item you

want to change.

This is a 24-hour clock.
The items change as follows:
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (➡ page 43).
(Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)

5 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

6 Press [ENTER] when you have

finished the settings.

The clock starts and the television displays the channel
being received.

Auto-Setup

When connecting to a television with the
corresponding terminal (➡page 7).

This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV
stations.

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.

The country setting menu appears on the television.

Country

Australia

New Zealand

Others

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ page 42)

∫ To restart Auto-Setup (➡page 43)

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.
When the unit is on and stopped

Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the
Country setting screen appears.

≥All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and

time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.

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STEP

3

Set up to match your television and remote control

DVD

TV

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

DVD

Numbered
buttons

CANCEL

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

3,4,2,1

Getting started

ENTER

SUB MENU

CH

AV

DRIVE SELECT

123

456

7809

-/--

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

PAU SE

PLAY/x1.3

ENTER

SD/PC

CH

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV operation
buttons

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

STATUS

TIME SLIP

TIMER

REC MODEERASE

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC

AUDIO

F

A B C

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect

and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Tun in g
Others
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection

≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television
≥4:3: 4:3 aspect television

[RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.
[DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan

≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style
(➡ page 46).

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

16:9

4:3 TV

4:3
Letterbox

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

& Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the
disc) (➡ page 46).

To enjoy progressive video

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ page 46).

Selecting television type and aspect

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

DVD

Playback

Recording

Dubbing
Edit

Setting

ENTER

RETURN

SD/PC

TIMER RECORDING

DUBBING

SETUP

No Disc

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Manual
Auto-Setup Restart

Tuning

Others
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and

press [ENTER].

Output becomes progressive.

[Note]

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube)

or a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is
progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some
flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (➡page 27).

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

if “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu is set to “RGB (without
component)”. Set this item to either “Video (with component)” or
“S-Video (with component)” (➡ page 41).

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S-

VIDEO OUT or AV1 terminal, output will be interlace irrespective
of the settings.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Television operation

SETUP

Disc

Tun in g

Remote Control

Others

Press “±” and “ENTER” together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote
control.

You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the
television channel and change the television volume.

Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í TV], enter the code
with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code

Panasonic/National 01, 02, 03, 04
GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16
HITACHI 08
JVC 07
MITSUBISHI 09, 10
NEC 13
PHILIPS 12
SAMSUNG 12, 17, 18
SANYO 14, 19
SHARP 11
SONY 05
TOSHIBA 06

Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.

When other Panasonic products
respond to this remote control

If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the
remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the
two must match).
Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “DVD 1”.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the code

(“DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and
press [ENTER].

Getting started

6 To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [ENTER], press and
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.

7 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

The unit’s remote
control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s
(➡ step 6).

[Note]

Executing “Shipping Condition” in the SETUP menu returns the
main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1
(➡ step 6).

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Disc and card information

Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type Logo Instructions

Re-writable discs

≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8Hour) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot

record or play continuously on two sides] (➡ page 15, Recording modes and

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

Indicated in these instructions with

[RAM]

DVD-R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Getting started

[DVD-R]

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not

guaranteed.

Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?

The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon
what you require.

(Y: Possible, t: Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable Yt
Edit Y§1

Play on other players

Recording both M 1 and M 2 of
bilingual broadcast

Recording broadcasts that allow
one copy

Recording 16:9 aspect picture Y§6

§2

Y

Y

§5

Y

approximate recording times).

≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)

(➡ page 15).

≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB)

are commercially available.

≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM

(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 46).

≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.
≥

You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡page 24, 34).

One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full)

≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8Hour) mode] (➡ page 15, Recording modes and

approximate recording times).

≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only)

(➡ page 37, 46).

≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.

§ 1 You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available

space does not increase after erasing.

§ 2 Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

§ 3 After finalizing the disc (➡page 37, 46).

§ 4 Only one is recorded (➡ page 41, Bilingual Audio Selection).

§ 5CPRM (➡ page 46) compatible discs only.

§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

§3

Y

§4

t

t

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Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type Logo Instructions

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

Video CD

[VCD]

Audio CD

[CD]

—

High fidelity music discs
≥Played on this unit in 2

channels.

High quality movie and music
discs

Recorded music and video
(including CD-R/RW)

Recorded music and audio
(including CD-R/RW)

CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡ page 23)

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which

have been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA,
MP3 and Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after
recording.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of the recording.

≥The producer of the material can control how discs are played. So

you may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 46,

Finalize)

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL”
≥DVD -RO M ≥DV D-R W ≥iR ≥iRW
≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD
≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc
≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

Cards useable on this unit

Type Instructions

SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard

SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
CompactFlash
SmartMedia

EMORYSTICK

M
xD-Picture Card
Microdrive

ATA Flash PC Card
Mobile hard disk

You can insert directly into the
SD card slot.

[SD]

You can insert into the PC
card slot using an adaptor
(TYPE II PC card adaptor).

[PC]

You can insert directly into the
PC card slot.

§

[PC]

≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc.

(➡ page 24, 34).

≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your

home printer or at a photo developing store (➡ page 32, 46).

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.
≥We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording (➡page 37, 46).
≥You may not be able to use the card if formatted on a computer.

§

Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1).

You can only play the recorded still pictures and transfer (dub) the data onto other
cards or DVD-RAM.

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit.
¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

Card

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.JPG
.TIF

.TIF

§

XXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX

¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢

XXXX

§

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM

DCIM¢¢¢

¢¢¢XXXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX
XXXX

(Higher folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

.JPG
.TIF

§

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000 etc).
≥If a folder name or filename has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or

edit the data.

Types of disc for the type of connected
TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this
table.

(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)

TV type Disc Yes/No

Multi-system TV

NTSC TV

PAL T V

§1

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ page 43), the picture may
be clearer.

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ page 43).

§3

If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals
the picture will not be shown correctly.

PA L Y

NTSC

PA L t

NTSC

PA L Y

NTSC

§3

Y

§1

Y

§2

Y

(PAL60)

Accessory discs

DVD-RAM

9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:

4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

DVD-R

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-RF120LE

LM-AD240LE
LM-AB120LE
LM-AF120LE

Getting started

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Recording television programmes

Time Slip indicator

215

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

DVD indicator

TIME SLIP

DVD

TV

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

INPUT SELECT

DVD

Numbered
buttons

CANCEL

Recording

CH

AV

DRIVE SELECT

123

456

7809

-/--

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

PAU SE

PLAY/x1.3

SD/PC

CH

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

∫

DISPLAY

ENTER

STATUS

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TIME SLIP

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1
ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

TIMER

REC MODEERASE

F TIMER

F

A B C

CREATE

CHAPTER

REC

AUDIO

4

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
≥

It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided
disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡page 46) protected material

onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.

≥It is not possible to record to a card.

REC

SD PCDVD

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

CH

∫1

3

1
3

;
1

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TIME SLIP

5

AUDIO

1 Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

/x1.3

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

Insert label-up.

Insert fully so it clicks into place.

Insert with the arrow facing in.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

DVD

SP

R-AM

To select with the numbered buttons:
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [-/--] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).

DVD

XP

Remaining time on the disc

≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the
SETUP menu (➡ page 41).

R-AM

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

DVD

XP

Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording.

≥[RAM] You can change the audio being received by pressing

[AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of
audio.)

R-AM

REC

When recording to DVD-R

≥When recording bilingual broadcasts, only the audio selected in

“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡page 41) is recorded (“M 1” or
“M 2”).

≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on

another playback source, the disc must first be finalized
(➡ page 37).

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∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.

[DVD-R]

It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

Press again to restart recording.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)

∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch

Recording

During recording

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording
time.

Each time you press the button:
30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.)

^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (min.) ,}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ page 17) or while

using Flexible Recording (➡ page 16).

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

Recording modes and approximate
recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.

DVD-RAM

Mode

XP (High quality) 121
SP (Normal) 242
LP (Long play) 484
EP (Extra long play)

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

8 (6

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

§

) 16 (12§)8 (6

XP

SP

LP

EP (6 Hour)

Picture quality

§

EP (8 Hour)

Recording time

§

When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6Hour)” in the
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hour)” than when
using “EP (8Hour)”.

(Unit: hour)

DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

§

)

Playing while you are recording

While recording to DVD-RAM you can view the title being recorded
from the beginning as well as play a recorded title.

[RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the title you are
recording—Chasing playback

Press [1](PLAY).

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title

and press [ENTER].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—
Time Slip

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

PLAY

0 min

REC

≥You will hear the playback audio.

Play starts from 30
seconds previous.

The image currently being
recorded

2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and

press [ENTER].

≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press

again to show the play and recording images.

Recording

[Note]

When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8Hour)” mode, play may
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
In this case use “EP (6Hour)” mode.

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8Hour) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc
space with the best possible recording quality.

≥You can set when programming timer recordings.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the

display.

XP
SP
LP
EP

∫ To stop play

Press [∫].

∫ To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops

Press [∫].

∫ To stop timer recording

Press [F TIMER].

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

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Recording television programmes

Refer to the control reference on page 14.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Flexible Recording

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR
mode.
e.g.,

Recorded

Programme to be recorded

Preparation

Recording

Select the channel to record.

Remain

45 minutes in
SP mode

60 minutes

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“FLEXIBLE REC” and press [ENTER].

FLEXIBLE REC

Recording in FR mode

Maximum rec. time

Set rec. time

3 Hour 00 Min.

3 Hour 00 Min.

Start Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the
recording time.

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

4 When you want to start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”
and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

Perfectly fit!

Recording rate

between SP and LP

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

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Remaining
time

16

DVD-RAM

REC 59

ARD

L R