Panasonic DIGA DMR-E85H Operating Instructions Manual

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.............. ................... DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E85H

VIDEO AUDIO

RAM

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.

Region number supported by this unit

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

eThe region number of this unit is "1".
eThe unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or

"ALL'.

Example:

_C7

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,

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

,_The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

an equiIateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"

within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of eIectric shock

to persons.

,_The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to aled the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the Iiterature accompanying the ap-

,pliance.

(Inside of product)

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
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.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmfu_ interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• lncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to periphera_ devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. FolIow the safety

listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions. 10)

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions. 11)

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth. 12)

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat. 13)

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 14)
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

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the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have faflen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 2

Useful features .................................. 3

Accessories .................................... 4

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

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

STEP 1 Connection .............................. 6

STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system . .10
STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote

control ................................ 12

HDD and disc information ........................ 14

Recording television programs ................... 16

Recording modes and approximate recording times ........ 17

Selecting audio to record ............................. 17

Playing while you are recording ........................ 17

Flexible Recording .................................. 18

Recording from a video cassette recorder ................ 18

Timer recording ................................ 19

Using the TV Guide On Screen system

to make timer recordings ............................ 19

Manually programming timer recordings ................. 20

Using VCR Plus+ system to make timer recordings ........ 21

Check, change or delete a program ..................... 22

Utilizing TV Guide On Screen system .............. 23

Playing discs .................................. 24

Operations during play............................... 25

Editingoperations during play......................... 26

Changing audio during play........................... 26

Using menus to play MP3 ........................ 27

Using on-screen menus and Status messages ...... 28

Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists .......... 35

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) ......................... 36

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list ... 36

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R ................. 37

FUNCTIONS window ........................... 38

Disc setting ................................... 38

Disc Name ........................................ 39

Disc Protection ..................................... 39

Format disc/Format .................................. 39

TOP MENU ........................................ 39

Select First play .................................... 39

Finalize ........................................... 39

Changing the unit's settings ..................... 40

Common procedures ................................ 40

Summary of settings ................................. 40

Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen

system is not used ............................ 43

Auto channel/clock settings ........................... 43

Channel captions ................................... 44

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

Maintenance .................................. 45

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

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

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

Product Service ............................... 48

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

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .............. 52

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ........... 53

Index ................................. Backcover

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Editing titles/chapters ........................... 30

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters ............... 30

Title operations .................................... 31

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

Creating, editing and playing play lists ............. 32

Creating play lists ................................... 32

Editing and playing play lists/chapters ................... 33

Play list operations .................................. 33

Chapter operations ................................. 33

Entering text ................................... 34

This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid

random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or DVD-RAM. 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.

TV Guide On Screen TMsystem
The TV Guide On Screen system provides a handy electronic

program guide (EPG) for checking what's on. Setting up to record a
broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired program from the
displayed list. You can also search for desired programs
alphabetically or by displaying only the programs in a certain
category.

eTV Guide On Screen is available in the continental United States.

In Canada, however, it is under development and may not function
properly.

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programmes to an internal

HDD that is able to record up to 213 hours when using EP (8 Hour)

mode.
You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programmes to

DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup disc.

Instant play

There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator

guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately.

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 program 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.

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Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to "Accessory Purchases" on page 52.
Only for Canada:To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

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Remote control

(EUR7721KG0)

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00006)

oFor use with tHs unit only. Do not use it with

other equipment.

[]

1 75 £2coaxial cable

(VJA1125)

[]

2 Batteries 1 Audio/video cable 1 IR Blaster

for remote control (K2KA6CA00001) (K2ZZ04C00001)

(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via tile Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

• Batteries

R6/LR6,AA,UM-3

• Use
Remote control signal sensor

• Insert so the poles (+ and ) match those in the remote control
eDo not use rechargeable type batteries.

eDo not mix old and new batteries.
eDo not use different types at the same time.

eDo not heat or expose to flame.
eDo not take apart or short circuit.
eDo not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
eDo 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.

7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes
(.., page 12, 13).

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

Turntheuniton(..,page

Inputselect(L1,L2orL3)

Selectchannels

Enternumbers

Basicoperationsforrecordingand

ShowTo[

(..,page24,30)

Showsubmenu(mpage

Showon-screenmenu(mpage28)

Showtimerrecordingschedule(mpage

Eraseitems(_page26)

ShowSETUPmenu(_ page11,

Changing

(mpage23)

Onetouchtransfer(dubbing)/"Blue"buttonfor

televisionprogramlist(..,page36,19)

,perations(..,page12)

(_page16,24)

(..*page16)

(..,page17,26)

,aminuteforward(_page25)

("Jpage21)

(_page38)

r,Frame-by-frame(..,page10,25)

__ Returntopreviousscreen

;play the television image

as a picture-in-picture (_ page 17, 25)

program Hst (.., page 19)
Change recording mode (.J page 16)
Start recording (_ page 16)
Show status messages (.., page 29)

list (.., page 26, 19)

program

(POWER VII) (..* page 10) Start play (.J page 24)

Start recording (.J page 16)

Remote control signal sensor

Stop (m page 16, 24)

Select drive (.., page

Open/close disc tray (m page

Display (-, below)
Connection for camcorder, etc.
(..* page 18)

Lights when the HDD or DVD

drive is selected

Rear panel terminals (.m page 7)

Time Slip indicator

(..* page 17)

as a pictureqn-picture (.., page 17, 25)

Channel select (.., page

Skip/Slow/Search (.J page 25)'

Recording mode Timer recording indicator

Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator

e.g.,

A anneI

Recording Playback

in display section Am

Recording/Playback 1

(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 1 Connection

• Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit's terminals
Television

Amplifier

t

To L3 input
terminals (rear)

From OUT1 or OUT2
terminals

J This unit

¢

From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

I

To L2 input
terminals (front)

Video casse_e recorder Camcorder

Cable TV box/satellite receiver

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

Tosave power, unplug it from the household AC outlet.This unit

consumesa small amount of power,even when it isturned off
(approx. 15W).

• 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.

@ to _) are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.

indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.

Connecting a cable TV box/sateIlite
receiver =* page 8

Cable TV

@ Outdoor

antenna

@ AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

@

_) Indoor

antenna

To the
antenna

Cooling fan //

Q 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.)

@ COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal 1

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output

1

(" page 46) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT
terminal.

oConnect to terminals of the same color.

• 75 £2 coaxial cable
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the
75 Q coaxial cable 1othe television. Make sure you connect one of

the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none of

these terminals, consult your local dealer.

• Refer to page 9 if the antenna connector doesn't match.

Red White Yellow O This unit

cable

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.

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eWhen connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to

the input terminals on the television side, not the VCR side.

STEP 1 Connection

• You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
eConsult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.
eThis unit is not compatible with TV Guide On Screen systems broadcast by satellite.

@ to @ are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.

Television

_) This unit

I Audio/video cable ÷ 75 £2coaxial

cable

(_ IR Blaste_

Insert the IR Blaster jack into
the G-LINK terminal.

The cable TV box is
controlled by an IR signal

transmitted through the IR
Blaster.

When selecting channels on
this unit, the corresponding

channels on the cable TV
box also change accordingly.

eMake sure to use the IR

Blaster (included). Only
use the included IR
Blaster.

_) Use L3 (not Lt).

@ Audio/video cable

@ Setting the IR Blaster

J beIow

d

÷ For more information on connections (J page 7)

• Should ! use the AUD!O/V!DEO OUT terminal or
the RF OUT terminal?

Ifyour cable TV box!satellite receiver has bothAUDIONIDEO OUT
terminals and RFOUT terminals, werecommend connecting the
AUDIO/VIDEOOUT terminal with the unit's L3 terminal Using this
connection provides better picture quality.
eThe S-VIDEOterminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

VIDEO terminal.

_) Cable TV box/

satellite receiver

@75 _ coaxial,

From antenna or

cable TV jack

I Setting the IR Blaster

Place the IR Blaster in front of tile signal sensor of the cable TV
box.

@ Read the cable TV box operating instructions regarding

positioning of the signal sensor.

_) If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to

secure the IR Blaster to a flat surface.

e.g. Television stand surface

_) Cable TV box

@ If you peel off the adhesive tape, the

surface may become damaged.
Once you have confirmed the cable TV

box is operating correctly, secure it by
attaching the adhesive tape.

• Connection to a stereo amplifier

• To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on

DVD-Video

Amplifier's rear panel

Audio cable --

To OUT1 or OUT2

cable

Do not bend sharply

when connecting.

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder
displaying these logo marks using an optical digital
audio cable and change the settings in "Digital Audio
Output" (m page 42).

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

• 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.

Amplifier's rear panel

Insert fully, with this

side facing up.

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This unit

I Other antenna connections to the unit

Use one of the following connections to suit tile antenna lead.

• If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use
the lead connection to minimize signal loss.

• A single twin lead

from the antenna 300-75 £3transformer

(Flat) Twin lead _
300 £3cable \_terminalT° this unit's RF IN

• A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin'able _j/VHF/UHF band mixer

__._, To this unit's RF IN

(Round) terminal
75 £3coaxial cable

• Two twin leads

from the antenna

_: _ VHF/UHF band mixer

(Flat) Twin lead ._._1 /

300 £3cable

300-75 £3tr iN terminal

I Other antenna connections from the unit to the ]television

1

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals

on your television. Refer to the television's operating instructions.

• A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal

VHF/UHF band separator VHF

UHF

75 £3 coaxial cabte

Television

• A twin lead terminal

)LI_ VHFvision°r

75-300 £3transformer UHF

75 £3 coax a cable _=

• Two twin lead terminals

VHF/UHF band separator VHF

UHF

75 £3 coaxial cable Television

• Multiple antenna terminals

• Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the television's
settings as necessary.

Split out __elevision

ANT I

STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system

POWER I_/I

SETUP--

ENTER

bu_ons

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing
[(_ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts
TV Guide On Screen system setup.

Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen
system, complete the setup. You cannot use timer
recording unless the setup is completed.

Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On Screen
system. Other languages cannot be displayed.

TV Guide On Screen system

This unit downloads a free television program list from a TV
station and displays the list on the television screen. The list
offers you many convenient functions such as timer recording
(.., page 19) and so on (_ page 23).
oThis unit is not compatible with TV Guide On Screen systems

broadcast by satelIite.

Downloading the television program list
oThe unit downloads the television program list only when tile

unit is turned off.

eWhen the unit is connected to a cable TV box, the cable TV

box must be turned on in order to download the television
program list.

• In order to cool the circuits used for downloading the television
program list, sometimes the cooling fan operates when the
unit is turned off. This is not a malfunction.

Preparation

eTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to

suit the connections to this unit.

eWhen using the cable TV box, check the following.

-Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly
(..* page 8).

-Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.

1 Press [_ DVD POWER].

2

Following the on-screen messages,
input the operating environment for

your television.

• Move the cursor using [A, V, _1, Ib] and press ]ENTER]

to confirm.

• Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers.

• Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen.

• Refer to the guidance on the bottom of the screen.

Set the following;

=Country (USA/Canada)

WhichcountrYis yourDVDRecorderlocatedIn?

Canada i

eZIP (Postal) code

Pleaseenterh'le5-digitzipc06ewherey0_rDVDRecorder
islocated:

O = = = =

• Cable service connected to this unit (Yes/No)
Doyouh_vecableserviceconnectedtothisDVDRecorder?

P

No

When "No" is selected _ right, "The set contents are displayed
together _'

• Cable TV box receiver connected to this unit (Yes/No)

Ifyou do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen system, select

"No" at this point.

laacableboxconnectedto th s DYDRecoede_?

NO

When "No" is selected _ right, "The set contents are displayed
together _'

If you are using a cable TV box, set the following:

eCable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3)

-If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit's L3 terminal,
select "L3".

-If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit's RF terminal,
seIect "Ch2", "Ch3" or "Ch4", according to the cable TV box
setting.

eCable TV box brand

(Select "Not Iisted" if you cannot find your cable TV box on the
list.)

elR signal code

Make sure your cable TV box is set to the channel that appears
on screen and press ]ENTER]. A test is performed.

Is your cable box now turned to channel 09?

(No )

-If the cabb TV box has changed to channel 09, select "Yes" and
press ]ENTER].

-If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select "No"
and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box
changes to channel 09.

• The set contents are displayed together

Zlpcode _11111(USA)
Cable -Yes

Cablebox-NO

-If the information is correct, select "Yes, end setup" and press
[ENTER].

-If the information is not correct, select "No, repeat setup
process" and press [ENTER] to start the setting again.

Once you confirm the input content, the following screen appears.

What would you ike to do now?

i

3 Press [ENTER].

A television reception screen or a blue background screen is
displayed.

If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen system
=* page 43, Auto channel/clock settings

4 Press [5 DVD POWER].

Leave the unit turned off until the unit downloads the television

program list. This may take up to a maximum of 24 hours.

eWhen the unit is connected to a cable TV box, the cable TV box

must be turned on in order 1o download the tebvision program
list.

eWhen the unit is connected to a cable TV box, note that the

television program list may not be downloaded correctly if you
change the channel of the cable TV box while the unit is turned

off.

If you find "There is no data for this screen" on the television when

you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet downloaded the program
list.

J To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting) J

Set the clock manually.
However, the program list is not displayed until the unit downloads
it. Timer program recording is only possible manually.

1 Press [SETUP].

2 Press [A, T] to select "Set Up" and

press [1_].

3 Press [A, _'] to select "Manual Clock

Setting" and press [ENTER].

4

5
6

Press [4, I_] to select the item you

want to change and press [A, _'] to

change the setting.
Press [ENTER].

The clock starts.

Press [SETUP].

eDST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF

If you select "ON", the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2
a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last
Sunday in October.

eTIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich

meantime (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time) - GMT 5
CST (Central Standard Time) - GMT 6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) - GMT 7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) - GMT 8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) - GMT 9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) - GMT 10

In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are
registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, inc. and/
or one of its affiliates, in Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered
mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by
Gemstar-TV Guide international, Inc. TV Guide On Screen,
G-LINK, VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered marks of

Gemstar-TV Guide international and/or one of its affiliates.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plus-}- systems are
manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide

International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY
LIABLE FOB THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV
GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL

GEMSTAB-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS,
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES
RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plus-}- systems are

protected by one or more issued United States patents such as
6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713;
4,751,578; 4,706,121; 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882;
6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173.

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

buttons

SETUF

bu_ons

A,T,<I,b-

ENTER
RETURN

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 [_ POWER TV], enter the
code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [O] ,,* [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic

National 01,02
QUASAR

FISHER 10
GE 05
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17
HITACHI 12

JVC 11

LG 15, 16, 17
MAGNAVOX 03

MITSUBISHI 13

PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05

SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19
SANYO 10

SHARP 06, 07
SONY 08

SYLVANIA 03
THOMSON 05
TOSHIBA 09
ZENITH 04

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.

You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive
output (m page 46).

I Press [SETUP].

2 Press [&, •1 to select "TV Screen"

and press [1_].

3 Press [&, •] to select "TV Type" and

press [ENTER].

4

* Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3 standard aspect 16:9 widescreen
television television

*480P/480h

Select "480P" if the television is compatible with
progressive output.

Press [&, •] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Changetheremotecontrolcodeonthemainunitandtheremote
control(thetwomustmatch)ifyouplaceother Panasoaic products

close together.
Use "1", the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 Press [SETUP].
2 Press [4,, T] to select "Set Up" and

press [1_].

3 Press [4,, T] to select "Remote

Control Code" and press [ENTER].

4 Press [4,, Y] to select the code (1, 2,

or 3) and press [ENTER].

5

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.

6 Press [ENTER].

• When the following indicator appears on the

unit's display

The unit's remote controI code

Change the code on the remote aontrot to match the main unit's
(.., step 5),

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN}.

Type Logo Instructions

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Hard disk drive (HDD)
e120 GB
indicated in these

instructions with

Temporary storage

eYou can record up to 213 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (.- page 17, Recording modes and

approximate recording times).
eYou can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (m page t 7).
eYou can record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording". You can transfer (dub)

a recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD.

("' page 46).

DVD-RAM

e4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

(5")

e28GS 8cm(3") RAM

" , RAM4.7

Re-writable discs for backup use

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

play continuously on two sides.] (.., page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording

times).
eYou can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (=* page 17).
eScratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and Iarge capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are

commercially available.
eYou can record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording" when using CPRM

(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (-- page 46). You cannot transfer

(dub) a recorded title.
eThis unit is compatible with 1x-3x recording speed discs.
eYou can transfer (dub) up to 24 x recording speed by using a high speed recording

compatible disc (.., page 35).

DVD-R

e4.7 GB, 12 cm (5")
el .4 GB, 8 cm (3") R

_] R4.7

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

eYou can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode].
eBy finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (-, page 39,

46).
eYou cannot record digital broadcasts that allow "One time only recording".
eThis unit is compatible with 1x-4x recording speed discs.
eYou can transfer (dub) up to 32 x recording speed by using a high speed recording

compatible disc (-. page 35).

eWe recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.

• Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences.Select based upon
what you require.

Disc type Logo Instructions

DVD-Audio _ High fidelity music discs

ePlayed on this unit in 2 channeIs.

I1Y_IZY±I

AUOIO

DVD-Video _. _ musicHighqualitYdiscsmovie and

VIDEO

Video CD r_=_ Recorded music and video (including

CD-R/RW)

[&liTN- "_ mEC

Audio CD _r]n=M_ Recorded audio and music

ItJlll_L_ (including CD-R/RW)

,OD_ mme._

CD-R and CD-RW with music

-- recorded in MP3 (.i, page 27)

(O:Possible, x :impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable © x
Edit © ÷1

Play on other players 0 2 O_.3
Recording both Main and SAP of O x _.4

MTS broadcast
Recording broadcasts that allow O _ x

one copy

Recording 16:9 aspect picture © ÷6

You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available
space does not increase after erasing.

Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.
3 After finalizing the disc (_ page 39, 46).
4 Only one is recorded (-, page 42, Select MTS).

CPRM (,.* page 46) compatible discs only.
6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

When "DVD-R High-Speed Recording" is set to "On" the restrictions
on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM.
Turn this setting "Off" if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is

not necessary when recording a programme (-. page 41).

• Protection _ (Cartridge discs)

With the write-protect tab in the protect position,
you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the
disc.

Play automatically starts when inserted in the
unit.

• This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). 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.

eThe 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.

e2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5")
e3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
eUnfinatized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (.* page 46, Finalize)
ePAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
eDVD-Video with a region number other than "1" or "ALl"
eDVD-ROM, DVD-RW, +R, +RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD,

CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.

• How to hold a disc
Do not touchthe recorded surface.

• If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

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eClean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K2OODCA1,

where available).

eDo not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

• Handling precautions

eDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

eDo not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

eDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
eDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
eDo not use the following discs:

-Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or IabeIs
(rented discs, etc).

-Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

-Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.

• Do not place in the following areas:

-In direct sunlight.

-In very dusty or humid areas.

-Near a heater.

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its
long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very
special device that is easily susceptible to damage.
As a basic rule, save important video content to a DVD disc as
backup.

• The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand

vibration/shock or dust

Dependingonthesetup environment and handling of the HDD some
content may become damaged and playand recording may no
longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the
unit to any vibration, shock, or removethe AC power plug from the
household AC outlet. Inthe eventof a powerfailure the content,
during recording or play,may be damaged.

• The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storagedevice for recorded content.

UsetheHDD asa temporary storage place for viewing once,editing,
or for saving to a DVDdisc.

• Immediately save (backup) all content as soon
as you feel there may be problem with the HDD

Ifthere is an irregularity within the HDD, strange sounds or problems
with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD
may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of
problem, save all content to the DVD disc.

Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is
unrecoverable.

• Setup precautions

eDo not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

ePlace the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to

vibration or impact.

eDo not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette _ _
recorder, etc. This unit

eDo not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

ePlace in an area where condensation does not occur.

Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a
cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

eOonditions where condensation may occur

-When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving
from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa,
or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air
directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD (warms during
operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on
the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD

heads, etc.

-When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.

-During the rainy season.

eln the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit

adjust to the room temperature and wait 2-3 hours until
condensation is gone.

• Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction or
breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,

etc. gets inside the unit.

• While operating

eDo not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The

HDD may become damaged.)

eDo not remove the AC power plug from the household AC

outlet, or flip the power breaker switch.

While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or

movement due to rotation is normal.

• When moving the unit

(_) Turn the unit off. (Wait until "BYE" disappears from the

display.)

@ Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.
(_) Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock.
(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating
for a short time.)

• HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression

system to vary recorded data segments to match video data
segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of

time and space remaining for recording.

If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, erase any unwanted

titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a

play list will not increase the amount of time.)

• When "HDD SLP (SLEEP)" appears in the display

The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to

extend the life of the HDD.

ePress [HDD] to activate.
eWhile in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away

because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.

elf there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode

after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When
not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.

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3 Press [^ v CH] to select the channel.

2 1,5

HDD, DVD indicator

L2 input termin, _ls

Time Slip

TIME SLIP 3

INPUTSELECT.

buffons

3

II

NAVIGATOR

-- STATUS

_ r_m rm_r_

elt is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD

drive simultaneously.

• It is not possibie to record continuously from one side of a double

4

To select with the numbered buttons:

TV Mode (Airwaves) CATV Mode (Cable)

e.g., 5: [O] -- [5] e.g., 5: [0] -- [0] -- [5]

15: [1]..,[5] 15: [0]--[1]m[5]

115: [1]--[1]--[5]

• Select the audio to record (.,* page 17).

Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

5

Remaining time { n the disc

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

Set "Audio for XP Recording" to "LPCM" in the SETUP

menu. (.J page 42)

Press [O REC] to start recording.

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on

disc. Data will not be overwritten.

• You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.

• You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but
once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any
recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.

• To stop recording

Press[I].

sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

• When using 8 cm (3") DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.

• You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.

• It is not possible to record CPRM (,- page 46) protected material
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.

Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.

ma'a

When continuously recording for long durations, titles are
automatically divided every 8 hours.

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

Preparation
Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on

the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list

-, page 23, Selecting the TV Guide On Screen system start up
pattern.

I Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the

recording drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

If you selected the DVD drive

Press [_ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

• Press tile button again to close the tray.

• If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD
indicator on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.

Insert fully so it clicks
into place.

• To pause recording

Press [I I].

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

• To specify a time to stop recording--One Touch

Recording

During recording
Press [O REC] to select the recording time.

Each time you pressthe button:

0:30 _ 1:00 _ 1:30 _ 2:00 _ 3:00 _ 4:00

¢ Counter (cancel) ( I

• This does notwork during timer recordings (,J page 19) or while
using Flexible Recording(,- page 18).

Off Timer

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(,- page 40, "Off Timer").

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Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may

become shorter than indicated.

(Unit: hour)

Mode

HDD

(t20GB)

XP (High quality) 26
SP (Normal) 52

LP (Long play) 104
EP (Extra long play) 213 (160 -*)

DVD-RAM

Single- Double-

sided sided

(4.7 GB) (9.4 GB)

1 2
2 4
4 8

8 (6_*) 16 (12_)

DVD-

R
(4.7
GB)

1
2
4

8 (6_*)

>,

E_

Recording time

When "Recording Time in EP Mode" is set to "EP (6H)" in the
SETUP menu.

The sound quality is better when using "EP (6H)" than when using
"EP (all)'.

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

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

eYou can set when transferring (dubbing) or programming timer

recordings.

oWhen recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted

to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.

eAII the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the

display.

Press [AUDIO].

Stereo: Main audio (stereo)

olf the broadcast is "Mono+ SAP", audio will be

monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP)

olf recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also

recorded.

Mono: Main audio (monaural)

oSelect "Mono" if reception is poor during a

stereo broadcast.

e.g., "Stereo" is selected
"((" appears when the unit is receiving the audio
type you selected.

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

_] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Press [&, _', <1, I_] 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 starts from 30
seconds previous.

The image currently being

recorded

• You will hear the playback audio.

Press [&, _'] to select the time and
press [ENTER].

ePress [TIME SLIP] to show the play images infull. Press

again to show the play and recording images.

• To stop play

Press[1].

• To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops

Press [i].

• To stop timer recording
Press [i], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.

eYoucan also press and hold [i] on the main unit for morethan 3

seconds to stop recording.

8

elf you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded

sound will also change.

W

_ (When recording sound in LPCM)
_ (When "DVD-R High-Speed Recording" is set to "On")

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in "Select

MTS" in the SETUP menu (-_ page 42).

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