Panasonic DMR-E30PP User Manual

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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 “1”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or

“ALL”.

Example:

ALL

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

Operating Instructions

Model No. DMR-E30

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.

[For\U.S.A.]

The warranty can be found on page 64.

[For\Canada]

The warranty can be found on page 65.

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

En las páginas 66 y 67 hay una guía de referencia rápida en español.

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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

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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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Accessories

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 contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). (Only for Canada)

[] 1 Remote control

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

(EUR7615KJ0)

[] 2 Batteries

for remote control

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 harmful 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. ≥Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit d ifferent

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 peripheral 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.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE T O BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE T O BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO!

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

[] 1 AC power supply cord

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(RJA0065-A)

(Inside of product)

[] 1 Audio/Video cable

(VJA0788)

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

(U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card

Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

[] 1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(VJA1013)

[] 1 DVD-RAM disc

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 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.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DMR-E30

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the car t, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified ser vice 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 fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

The heat can damage the unit.

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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.

DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK, BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT FROM THIS APPARATUS.

DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Features

Explanatory notes

This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape formats in ease of operation.

∫ Watch a program while you are recording it

(

➜page 28) [RAM]

Chasing play

You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.

Simultaneous rec and play

Getting started

You can record a program while watching one you recorded previously.

Time Slip

You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the time slip button (can be set between 1 minute and 360 minutes in units of one minute).

∫ Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD–RAM allows you to record a

maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).

≥When using a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1 hour

recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2 hours with the regular SP mode, 4 hours with the long LP mode, and 6 hours with the extra long EP mode.

≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record-

ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc (➜page 19).

∫ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the

features you can use (

The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform.

➜page 41)

∫ Make your own DVD-Video

≥This unit will record onto DVD-R in accordance with DVD video

standards and will yield your very own original DVD video upon finalization (➜page 8).

≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR”

which allows high quality recordings.

∫ Exceptional sound quality when recording

Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher quality.

∫ Wide ranging compatibility yielding unbeatable

versatility

As well as being able to play DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and video CDs. This means your recorder will be the center of your home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD play.

∫ Progressive Scan

By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a progressive scan television it is possible to enjoy the high quality picture rendered by the progressive scan function.

∫ Fast access to the program you want to watch

(

➜page 20)

Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.

∫ Play list (➜page 21) [RAM]

Use play lists to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to play in any order you like. Pick out scenes from a music or sports show and create a collection of your favorite scenes, or take the images you have shot with a video camera and arrange them into a movie of your own creation.

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Symbols used in these operating instructions

∫ Troubleshooting

is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.

∫ Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

||||| DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD

For your reference

≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized

(➜page 34) and can still be recorded on.

≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as

DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

Operation

These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation described can also be performed with the main unit.

Displays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual displays depend on the disc and the operations you are performing.

Should the AC power supply cord come loose by accident or for any other reason the power supply is cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the contents of the disc may be lost.

VCR Plusi and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plusi system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and 4,706,121

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Getting started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Explanatory notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STEP 1 The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STEP 2 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

STEP 6 Television operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Basic play and recording

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

When a menu screen appears on the television. . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Starting play from where you stopped it

—Resume Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording. . . . . 19

Flexible Recording

—recording the best quality pictures in a set time. . . . . . . . 19

Watching the television while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Notes on recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Advanced play

Using the Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing play list scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback. . . . . . 21

Skipping programs and commercials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Skipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Other methods of play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Frame-by-frame viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Starting play from a selected program,

title, chapter, or track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To erase a program that is being played back . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on other players . . . . . . . 23

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Marking places to play again—MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Marking positions directly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using on-screen menus to mark positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Advanced recording

Playing while you are recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording

—Chasing play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Simultaneous rec and play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Reviewing the recorded images while recording

—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Timer recording

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . 30

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Editing

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Editing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Creating play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Advanced operation

Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Play menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Connecting an amplifier or system component . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting other video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Other antenna connection to the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Other antenna connection from the unit to the television. . . . . .49

Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Entering a password (Ratings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Digital Audio Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Reference

On-screen displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Guía de referencia rápida en español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

(Spanish Quick Reference)

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

Getting started

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Remote control

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

Í Í

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

Getting started

;

Control reference guide

How to open the remote control

1 POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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.

2 VCR Plusr button (VCR Plusr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3 Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4 Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)

≥When selecting a title, chapter, track, program, or play list

Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

≥When selecting a page of play list scene

Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

≥When selecting a television channel

Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

5 Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

6 Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7 Stop button (∫). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8 Pause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

9 Top menu and Direct Navigator button

: Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . 12

; Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

< Manual channel adding and deleting button

= Manual programming and check button

> On-screen display button (STATUS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

? Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . 17

@ Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

A Setup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

B Program/play list erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23

C Flexible Recording button (F Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

D TV power on/off button (Í, (POWER) TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

E DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

F Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

G Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

H Channel buttons for recorder and TV (W, X, CH) . . . . . 15, 19

I TV volume buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

J Slow/search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . . . . . 23

K Play button (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

L Menu and Play List button (MENU, PLAY LIST). . . . . . . 17, 21

M Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

N Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

O Time slip button (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

P Frame advance and frame reverse buttons

Q Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

R One-minute skip button (CM SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

S Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

T Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . . . . 17

“115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20

(ADD/DLT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

(PROG/CHECK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

≥When selecting the receiving channel on this unit

using channel button (H) and numbered buttons (4) or inputting using numbered buttons (4), make sure you switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

≥When selecting the receiving channel for the television using

channel button (H) and numbered buttons (4), make sure you switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.

(2;, ;1 FRAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Main unit

K :

Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.

U Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

V Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

W L2 input terminals (L2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

The unit’s display

Center circle (e.g.: DVD-RAM) Rotating (REC):recording Stopped (REC):recording paused

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Chasing play or simultaneous rec and play is in progress

X Display

Y Channel buttons for recorder (X, W, CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Z Skip/Slow/Search buttons (4, 5). . . . . . .22, 23

Rotating (PLAY):playing Stopped (PLAY):play paused “PLAY” flashes:

the resume function (➜page 17) is working

Getting started

A Timer recording display

On: When timer recording is on standby (➜page 30) Flashes: When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby

(e.g., a disc isn’t loaded or a disc that can’t be

B Disc type C The display mode of the main display section

recorded to is loaded)

TITLE: Title number TRACK: Track number CHAP: Chapter number PG: Program number PL: Play list number

D Rec ording mode (➜page 19) E DVD indicator

Flashes: When y ou press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off

F Channel G Main display section

until it actually turns off

Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages

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Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)

2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

Getting started

≥This unit is not compatible with:

– 12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM – 3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring – DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard – Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-

able Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that

allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R.

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-

firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dir ty or scratched. Fingerprints,

dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.

DVD-RAM

≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with

other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Consult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs.

≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge

DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better protection to your recordings (➜page 19).

≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded

as they are received.

≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded

on using this unit.

DVD-R

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

another playback source, the disc must first be finalized (‹page 34).

≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. ≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform

editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs before finalizing.

≥You cannot record over parts that have been recorded. ≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-

agement information after recording finishes.

≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is

carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.

≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the

recording.

≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspe ct irrespective of the video sig-

nal input.

≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded

on using this unit.

DVD-R

4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0

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Play-only discs

DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD

≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and

Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

≥This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD format

(Video CD Format 2.0 or above), audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.

DVD-Video

≥Audio format

Dolby Digital (➜page 57)

This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a builtin Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.

DTS Digital Surround (➜page 57)

Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” ≥Some DVD-RAM (➜left) ≥Some DVD-R (➜left) ≥PAL discs ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥DVD-Audio ≥+RW ≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD ≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc ≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or disc, 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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Disc handling

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.)

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from the cold.

DVD-RAM and DVD-R

Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and DVD-R.

DVD-Video, CD, Video CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

STEP 1 The remote control

Batteries

R6, LR6, AA, UM-3

≥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. ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥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 (television➜page 15, main unit ➜page 50).

Getting started

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writ-

ing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static elec-

tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the mar-

ket.

≥Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.

∫ Do not place or store discs in the following

places

≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight ≥Humid or dusty locations ≥Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance

Use

Remote control signal sensor

20x

/ I

P O W E

30x

20x

30x

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

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

OPEN/CLOSE

R E T N E

REC

WARP

TO P

R E T

U R N

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STEP 2 Antenna and television connections

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

S-VIDEO

isi

Preparation

≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions. ≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.

To enjoy sound through other audio equipment

You can output digital signals from this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, enabling you to enjoy the powerful surround effects found on discs recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. Connect an amplifier with built-in decoders. See page 47 for connection examples.

To enjoy CATV (➜page 46)

(You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming.)

Getting started

Telev

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L

To enjoy progressive video

≥

Connect to the component video (480p) input ter minals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

≥Set “TV Type” to “480P” in STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type

(➜page 14).

≥When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu and set

“Transfer” according to the type of material being played (➜page 44).

For your reference

All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that hav e 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

To the antenna

Cable TV

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

AC power supply cord (included)

Connect last. Also connect the AC power supply cords for the other equipment.

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Cooling fan

AC IN

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

S video cable

(not included)

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

75 ≠ coaxial cable

≥The signal from the antenna passes throu gh this unit and along

the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is

turned off. You don’t have to connect the antenna to the televi-

sion.

≥The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through

the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect

one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the

AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none

of these terminals, consult your local dealer.

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 3 W). T o sa v e pow er when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM)

OPTICAL

Television

S VIDEO

Red White Yellow

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(included) ➜below

Audio/Video cable

(L1)

(L3)

(included)

OUT2OUT1

IN3IN1

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

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. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (P

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to

achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. ≥The description of the component video input terminals

depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P Y, Y/C

B/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

Video cable

(not included)

If the connector doesn’t match ➜page 49

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.

Antenna cable

(usually disconnected from the television).

This unit

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-

Television

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y P PR

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STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

2≥3

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.

The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (air or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.

≥TV Mode

VHF 2s13 UHF 14s69

≥CATV Mode

VHF 2s13 CATV LOW BAND 95s99 CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14s36 CATV HYPER BAND 37s65

ULTRA BAND SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

Preparation

≥Confir m that the antenna is connected correctly. ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to

suit the connections to this unit.

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123 456 789

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

CANCEL

REC

REC MODE

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

X,W, CH

Band Air

Band Cable

66s94

100s125

≥

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

Auto Channel/Clock Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

ENTER

2 Press [ENTER].

Plug-in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it can receive into channels.

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished. If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time, go to “Time Zone Adjust” to correct it (➜page 54).

then. . .

Please push the ENTER key.

RETURN

3 When the display shows the correct time

Press [ENTER] to complete Plug-in Auto Tuning.

If the unit couldn’t find any channels

Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning again. If the channels still aren’t tuned, set “Antenna System” manually and proceed to “Auto Channel Setting” (➜page 12, “If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails”).

If unnecessary channels are set or necessary channels are not set

Refer to page 12, “Adding and deleting channels”.

If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

Press [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the time manually (➜page 54).

To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for example)

Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plusr guide channel settings all revert to the default values when you perform the procedure below. Timer recording settings are also cleared.

When the unit is on and stopped

1 Press and ho ld [X, CH] and [W, CH] on the main unit for

about five seconds.

The unit turns off.

2 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning.

Getting started

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Getting started

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

SET UP

Set Up

Video

Channel

Antenna System

CATV

SET UP

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Channel

Auto Channel Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

then...

Please push the ENTER key.

CHANNEL 12 DELETED

VOLUME

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

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STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

2≥3≥4 5≥6

RETURN

If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

CATV

SELECT

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel”

and press [1].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna Sys-

tem” and press [ENTER].

Disc

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

ENTER

CATV

TABSELECT

RETURN

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or

“CATV” and press [ENTER].

TV: TV broadcast (2CH–69CH) CATV: CATV broadcast (1CH–125CH)

The screen shown in step 2 reappears.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel

Setting” and press [ENTER].

≥

If you have not yet set clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Setting” screen appears.

6 Press [ENTER].

Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Complete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

Adding and deleting channels

While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during recording):

1 Press the numbered buttons to select

a channel.

Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

≥You can also use [W, X, CH] when you are going to delete

a channel.

2 Press [ADD/DLT].

The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set. For example

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Unit's display

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STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings

VOLUME

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

3 Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr

CANCEL

2≥3≥4

≥

CH Setting” and press [ENTER].

For example, when the current antenna system is CATV.

5≥6

RETURN

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

125

---

Getting started

Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, station names, and guide channels.

For example:

Station

name

Guide

channel

Channel

number

CBS 04 04 HBO 33 15 ➜ B

Nickelodeon 38 20 ➜ C

Look up the guide channels for the stations in magazines.

A The guide cha nnel and channel numbers correspond so you do

not have to change the setting.

B In step 5, enter channel 15 next to Guide Channel 33. C In step 5, enter channel 20 next to Guide Channel 38.

Write down all the stations you can receive.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and

press [1].

SET UP

TV Screen

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TABSELECT

ENTER

RETURN

CATV

➜ A

4 Press [3, 4] to select the guide

channel you want to set and press [1].

When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to scroll the screen up and down.

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

4 5

---

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

corresponding to the guide channel and press [2].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

To delete a number, press [CANCEL]. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

6 Press [ENTER].

The screen shown in step 2 reappears.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

4 5

---

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Getting started

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

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2≥3≥4

RETURN

Change the settings if you:

≥Connect the unit to a widescreen 16:9 aspect television.

➜Set “TV Aspect” to “16:9”.

≥Connect the unit through the COMPONENT video terminals

(➜page 10) to a television compatible with progressive video signals (480P). ➜Set “TV Type” to “480P”.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

CATV

SELECT

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

and press [1].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

TV Aspect TV Type

TV mode(4:3)

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

TAB

RETURN

4:3

480I

Pan&Scan

Letterbox

TV Aspect

3 Press [3, 4] to select “TV

Aspect” and press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

SELECT

ENTER

TV Aspect

4:3

16:9

RETURN

4 Press [3, 4] to select “16:9” and

press [ENTER].

TV Type

3 Press [3, 4] to select “TV

Type” and press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

SELECT

ENTER

TV Type

480I

480P

RETURN

4 Press [3, 4] to select “480P” and

press [ENTER].

≥When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu and set

“Transfer” according to the type of material being played (➜page 44).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

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STEP 6 Television operation

TV/VIDEO

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

123 456

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

789

CANCEL

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

ENTER

DISPLAY

ADD/DLT

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

TIME SLIP

REC

RETURN

DVD, TV

W, X, CH

r, s, VOLUME

You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.

1 Refer to the chart below for the code

for your television.

2 Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and

enter the two-digit code with the numbered buttons.

≥For example: 01, press [0] ➜ [1]. ≥Test by turning on the television and changing channels.

Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

[Note]

≥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.

≥This remote control works with most recently manufactured televi-

sions, but may not be able to control older models.

Code No. Manufacturer

01 Panasonic/National QUASAR 02 Panasonic/National QUASAR 03 MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5) 04 ZENITH 05 THOMSON RCA GE 06 SHARP 07 SHARP 08 SONY 09 TOSHIBA 10 SANYO FISHER 11 JVC 12 HITACHI 13 MITSUBISHI 14 SAMSUNG 15 GOLDSTAR/LG 16 GOLDSTAR/LG 17 GOLDSTAR/LG 18 SAMSUNG 19 SAMSUNG

∫ Operation

Point the remote control at the television.

Operation Button

On and off [Í, POWER TV]

Video input mode [TV/VIDEO]

(Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.) [W, X, CH]

Channels

Volume [r, s, VOLUME]

or Numbered buttons

Example:

Channel “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

Getting started

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Playing discs

S N O I

T C

N U F

REC

E D

O M C

E R

≥

3,4,2,1, ENTER

R E T N

N R U

T E

IP L S E

RETURN

4, 5

;

Basic play and recording

≥

Numbered buttons

CANCEL

:,9

;

TOP MENU

3,4,2,1, ENTER

RETURN

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

≥Volume may be lower when playing DVD-Video than when playing

other discs or during television broadcasts. Reduce the volume before playing other sources or returning to the television so volume doesn’t increase suddenly.

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Auto power-off

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 52, Set Up—Off Timer).

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[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

tray and insert a disc (‹ below).

≥Insert one disc only. ≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

3 Press [1] (PLAY).

The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.

[RAM] [DVD-R] Play starts from the beginning of the most recent recording. If that program is extremely short, play starts from the next most recent recording. Use “PLAY FROM TOP” in the FUNCTIONS window (➜page 41) to start play from the oldest program on the disc (Program 1).

To stop play

Press [∫] (When “PLAY” flashes ➜ right, Starting play from where you stopped it). ≥The screen saver at right may appear

when you stop play. Press [∫] again and you can use this unit’s tuner to watch television. This screen is also shown when you are playing CDs.

To pause play

Press [;]. Press again to restart play.

Inserting discs

Cartridge discs

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)

Non-cartridge discs

Double-sided discs

Front

Turn over to play or record both sides.

Insert inside the tray’s guides.

Insert label-up. (Load doublesided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)

Reverse

Tur n ov e r

When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select an item.

Example:“5”: [0] ➜ [5] ≥When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

Play of the selected item now begins.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation. [9][5]: Shows the next menu. [:][4]: Shows the previous menu. [RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD] [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-V] [MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]

[Note]

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

For your reference ≥If “/” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when

you press [1] (PLAY).

≥If you play a disc with video and then replace it with an audio-only

disc, the video from the previous disc may continue to be shown on the television.

Starting play from where you stopped it —Resume Function

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

(When elapsed play time is displayed)

1 During play

Press [∫].

The unit remembers the position.

Press [1] (PLAY) while “PLAY” is flashing on the display.

Play starts from where you stopped it.

To cancel the resume function

Press [∫] until “PLAY” goes out. (The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.)

To start play from a memorized position after turning the unit off—Position Memory

Press [POSITION MEMORY] during play. (The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.) Now when you press [1] (PLAY) after switching the unit to standby and back on, play starts from the memorized position and the position is cleared.

For your reference

If you press [∫] before switching the unit to standby after pressing [POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a position, play will resume from the position you pressed [∫] when you press [1] (PLAY).

[DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] ≥The position is memorized when you press [POSITION MEMORY]

and cleared when you open the disc tray.

[RAM]

≥Positions recorded by pressing [POSITION MEMORY] remain

memorized even after the disc tray is opened.

≥You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.

Basic play and recording

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Recording television programs

;∫

≥

E T N E

N R

TU RE

L S E

M I

T S N

T C N

U F

REC

E D O M

C E

Basic play and recording

DVD, TV

TV/VIDEO

5 3

Numbered buttons

;

∫

CANCEL

2≥3

STATUS

F Rec

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[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

tray and insert a disc.

≥Ensure the disc is not write-protected. ≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

3 Ensure [DVD, TV] is

switched to “DVD” and press [W, X, CH] to select the channel.

4 Press [REC MODE]

to select the recording mode.

Select “XP”, “SP”, “LP”, or “EP” (➜ see below).

5 Press [¥, REC] to start recording.

A single recording is called a program. Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in the program list (➜page 20).

To pause recording

Press [;]. Press again to restart recording.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

For your reference

≥You can record up to 99 programs on one disc. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during record-

ing. Y ou can change them while recording is paused, b ut the material is recorded as a separate program.

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (➜page8). ≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to

ensure accurate recording (➜page 34, “Format”).

One Touch Recor ding—Specify a time to stop recording

This is a simple way of specifying a time to stop recording when you are in a hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in advance.

While recording

Press [¥, REC] to select the recording time.

Each time you press the button: 0:30 # 1:00 # 1:30 # 2:00 # 3:00

^"" (Counter) !" 4:00 ,""}

To cancel

During recording, press [¥, REC] until the counter appears. ≥Recording continues.

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] to show the time remaining until recording fin-

ishes.

≥This does not work dur ing timer re cordings or while using Flexible

Recording (➜ right).

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫]. ≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or chan-

nel while recording is paused.

Example:

Flexible Recording—recording the best quality pictures in a set time

The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with the best possible picture quality.

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

Use [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and set the time with [

3, 4

FLEXIBLE REC

Record on FR mode

Maximum rec time Set up rec time

Start Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

1 Hour 23 Min. 1 Hour 23 Min.

RETURN

3 To start recording

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

Recording starts.

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] during recording to show the remaining time. ≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while Flexi-

ble Recording is paused.

≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.

[Note]

It may not be possible to record to the finish of the program if the remaining time doesn’t allow.

Watching the television while recording

1 Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to “TV”. 2 Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”. 3 Press [W, X, CH] to change channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

Notes on recording

Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours

Disc DVD-RAM

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Mode

XP (High quality) SP (Normal) 242 LP (Long play) 484 EP (Extra long play) 6126

It is possible to use LPCM when recording in XP mode (➜page 53, Audio—Audio Mode for XP Recording).

Flexible Recording (FR) mode

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality. You may use FR mode in either Flexible Recording (➜ above) or in timer recording (➜page 30).

Protection

You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways. ≥Cartridge-protect:

With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)

≥Disc-protect (➜page 34) ≥Program-protect (➜page 36)

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

121

DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

PROTECT

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Advanced play

/20 /20 /20 /21 /22

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

Using the Direct Navigator

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

123 456 789

CANCEL

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

ADD/DLT

Numbered buttons

[RAM] [DVD-R]

A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this

DVD

REC

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TIME SLIP

list to find programs to watch.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

The highlighted program plays in the background.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

6/20 WED410 : 00 AM

6/20 WED 6/20 WED

0 ~ 9

9 : 00 PM 11 : 00 PM

SELECT

ENTER

Dinosaur Auto action USJ

02 03

TOTAL 3

RETURN

1 1 1 1 1

2 Press [3, 4] to select the program

and press [ENTER].

≥You can also select programs by entering a 2-digit number

with the numbered buttons. Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

Play of the images that were playing in the background continues.

To clear the program list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop play

Press [∫].

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

About the program list

Write-protected

Displayed when you have protected the program.

Copy-protected

Displayed when you have recorded a program that has copy protection, from CATV broadcasts, for example.

Unable to play

Displayed if you cannot play the program.

Currently recording

Displayed when the program is being recorded.

NoDACH

01 6 02 6 03 04 05

TOTAL 5

4 6

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Playing play lists

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

Numbered buttons

∫

[RAM]

Create play lists first (➜page 40).

Playing play lists

1 While stopped

Press [PLAY LIST].

PLAY LIST

001

002

003

004

--- ---

DATE TOTAL

SCENE

01 10/23 0040:03

02 10/26 0:07

0 ~ 9

03 10/21 0040:06

SELECT

-- --

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select the play list

and press [ENTER].

≥You can also select play lists by entering a 2-digit number

with the numbered buttons.

Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

All the scenes in the play list are played.

To stop play list play

Press [∫]. The play list appears.

To clear the play list

Press [PLAY LIST].

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

-- --:--

006

---

Auto action USJ Dinosaur

EDITTITLE

1 1 1 1 1 1

2≥3≥4

Playing play list scenes

1 While stopped

Press [PLAY LIST].

2 Press [3, 4] to select the play list

that contains the scene you want to play and press [1].

PLAY LIST

001

002

003

004

--- ---

DATE TOTAL

SCENE

01 10/23 0040:03

02 10/26 0:07

03 10/21 0040:06

≥

-- --

-- --:--

006

---

Auto action USJ Dinosaur

EDITTITLE

Play Scenes

1 1

Edit Scenes

1 1

PL Copy

PL Erase Enter Title Properties

Advanced play

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Play Scenes”

and press [ENTER].

PLAY LIST

3 12/24 0:05 004 Dinosaur

Play Scenes

001 00:00.19 002 003

004

Prev.

--- ---

------

001 / 001

---

Select Page

0 ~ 9

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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

scene and press [ENTER].

The scene you select is played.

To show scene 10 and later

In step 4, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next 1” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also select a page of scenes by entering a 3-digit

number with the numbered buttons. Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

To stop scene play

Press [∫]. The scene list appears.

To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback

1 While playing back a play list or play list scene

Press [ERASE]

A confirmation message will be displayed.

2 “Erase/Cancel” or “Yes/No” will be

displayed. Select “Erase” or “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Select “Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER] to cancel.

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Skipping programs and commercials

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

:, 9

Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

During play

Press [CM SKIP].

Play restarts from approximately a minute later.

[Note]

≥If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you

skipped from, play restarts from the beginning of that program.

≥Since the length of commercials varies, this feature may not skip

commercials accurately.

Advanced play

Skipping

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

You can skip to the beginning of tracks (CD and Video CD) and chapters (DVD-Video) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a program or to a marker (➜page 25) and start play from there.

During play or while paused

Press [:] or [9].

≥Press [D] or [E] on the main unit.

[:] [D]: backward [9] [E]: forward Each press increases the number of skips.

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Chapter/track

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Program Program Program

Play position

Once

Chapter/track Chapter/track

[:]

Play position

Once

[:]

Once TwiceTwice

[9]

Marker

Once TwiceTwice

[9]

CM SKIP

Three times

Selecting an amount of time to skip— Time Slip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 During play

Press [TIME SLIP].

0 min

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

then press [ENTER].

–5 min

Press to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold to alter in 10-minute units.

For your reference

Pressing [:] [D] or [9] [E] while the playback control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you to

a menu screen.

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Other methods of play

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

Numbered buttons

Fast forward and re wind—SEARCH

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

During play

Press [6] or [5].

≥Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.

[6] [D]: Backward [5] [E]: Forward

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Pressing [6] [D] or [5] [E] while the playback

control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you to a menu screen.

≥Audio will be heard during search. You can turn this audio off if you

want to (➜page 53, Audio—Audio during Search).

Slow-motion play

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [6] or [5].

≥Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.

[6] [D]: Backward (does not work with Video CDs) [5] [E]: Forward

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Pressing [6] [D] or [5] [E] while the playback

control feature on Video CDs (➜page 57) is working may take you to a menu screen.

6, 5

2;, ;1

Frame-by-frame viewing

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [2;] or [;1].

[2;]: Backward (does not work with Video CDs) [;1]: Forward

≥Each press shows the next frame. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Starting play from a selected program, title, chapter, or track

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

During play or while stopped

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

Example:“5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

[Note]

≥This may not work with some discs. ≥This works only when stopped with some discs (the screen saver

is on the television).

To erase a program that is being played back

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Since the program and any play lists created from it are erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be certain you wish to erase before carrying it out.

1 During play

Press [ERASE].

A confirmation message will be displayed.

2 Press [2] to select “Erase” and press

[ENTER].

Select “Cancel” and press [ENTER] to cancel.

[Note]

≥It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out

simultaneous rec and play (➜page 28).

≥It is not possible to erase a program that is in the process of being

recorded.

To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on other players

[DVD-R]

You can play DVD-R on other compatible DVD players by finalizing (➜page 34) them on this unit. The disc title (➜page 34) and the program titles (➜page 36) will appear as menus.

Advanced play

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Other methods of play

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

ÍÍ

CANCEL

REC

REC MODE

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY LIST

ENTER

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

RETURN

6, 5

3 2

RETURN

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123 456 789

CANCEL

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

Advanced play

≥

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

Random play

[CD] [VCD]

The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “RAN-

DOM PLAY” and press [ENTER].

6 ∫ 1

RANDOM PLAY

Program play

[CD] [VCD]

You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PRO-

GRAM PLAY” and press [ENTER].

≥

6 ∫ 1

PROGRAM PLAY

3 Press the numbered buttons to select

the track.

Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

PROGRAM PLAY

SELECT

ENTER

Repeat step 3 to select other tracks. ≥You can also use the cursor buttons to select tracks.

1 Press [ENTER], th en press [3, 4] to select the track.

Select “ALL” to enter all tracks on the disc.

2 Press [ENTER].

4 Press [1] (PLAY).

Play starts in the programmed sequence.

Choose a track, then press ENTER. No. Time

∫ 1

PLAY

RETURN

Total Time

0 Press PLAY to start.

Trac k

02:02

Total time of the program

Play

Clear

All Clear

RANDOM PLAYBACK

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Press PLAY to start.

PLAY

RETURN

3 Press [1] (PLAY).

To cancel random play

1 Press [∫] until the random play screen appears. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].

To move to the page before or after the one shown

Press [6] or [5].

To clear the programmed tracks one by one

1 Press [3, 4] to select the track you want to clear. 2 Press [CANCEL].

Alternatively, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press [ENTER].

To clear the whole program

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “All Clear” and press [ENTER]. ≥The whole program is also cleared when you turn the unit off or

open the disc tray.

To exit the program mode

1 Press [∫] during play until the program play screen is displayed. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].

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Marking places to play again—MARKER

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

CANCEL

Use on-screen menus to mark, recall, and clear positions. You can also mark positions by pressing [MARKER].

[RAM] [DVD-R] Mark up to 999 positions. The unit records the markers directly onto the disc and they remain intact even if you remove the disc.

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Mark up to 5 positions. The markers clear when you open the disc tray.

Marking positions directly

During play

Press [MARKER].

One marker is added.

[Note]

≥You cannot use this feature if:

–The disc’s elapsed play time is not shown. –You are using a play list. –You have write-protected the disc (you can still recall the mark-

ers to play a position).

≥Subtitles around markers may fail to appear.

2≥3

MARKER

Using on-screen menus to mark positions

Displaying the marker icon

1 During play

Press [DISPLAY].

The on-screen menus appear. (e.g., DVD-RAM)

Disc

Play Video Audio

Sound track

Subtitle

Audio channel

Î Digital 2/0ch

OFF L R

2 Press [3, 4] to select the “Play” tab

and press [1].

Disc Play Video Audio

A-B repeat

Repeat play Marker

1s10

† †

OFF

††††††††††

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Marker” and

press [1] to highlight the first asterisk (¢).

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

1s10

††††††††††

Marking positions

Press [2, 1] to select an asterisk (¢) and press [ENTER].

One marker is added.

When marking positions 11 and above

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [2, 1] to highlight “1–10”. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”.

You can select the next group of 10 when the current group is full.

3 Press [1].

The first asterisk is highlighted.

4 Press [ENTER] to mark a position.

Playing from a marked position

Press [2, 1] to select a marker number and press [ENTER].

Play starts from the marked position.

Clearing markers

Press [2, 1] to select a marker number and press [CANCEL].

An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared.

To clear the menus

Press [DISPLAY].

≥Markers on DVD-RAM and DVD-R are ordered by time, so marker

numbers can change when you add and delete them.

†††††

1s10

Advanced play

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Changing audio

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

∫ While receiving Multi-channel Television Sound

Stereo (MTS)

Stereo > SAP > Mono ^--------------------------------}

Depending on the type of television broadcast and sound selected, received and recorded sound is as follows:

Audio selected

Television broadcast

Stereo rSAP

Advanced play

Mono rSAP

Stereo SAP Mono

Secondary

Main

audio

(Stereo)

Main

audio

(Monaural)

§1

audio

program

§2

(SAP)

Secondary

audio

program

§2

(SAP)

(Monaural)

Main

audio

Main

audio

AUDIO

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

You can change the audio being received or played.

During reception or play

Press [AUDIO].

How the type changes depends on when you press the button.

Stereo Stereo

§1

Stereo§1Monaural

Mono Monaural Monaural Monaural

§1

Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.

§2

If recorded in this mode, main audio is also recorded. Consequently it is possible to choose between MAIN and SAP when playing back.

e.g.: “Stereo” is selected

“((” appears when the unit is receiving the type of audio you selected.

[Note]

≥If you alter the sound setting during recording, the sound will be

altered in the recording itself also.

≥It will not be possible to alter the sound by pressing [AUDIO] in the

following cases:

- When a DVD-R is in the disc tray

- When recording mod e is XP and LPCM has been selected in the SETUP menu, Audio Mode for XP Recording (➜page 53).

≥You cannot change audio type while recording with DVD-R or

recording on DVD-RAM with LPCM sound. You can use the SETUP menus to select which audio type of an SAP broadcast is recorded, either “Main” or “SAP” (➜page 53, Audio—Select MTS for DVD-R or LPCM).

((

No disc

CH 12

Stereo

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∫ While playing DVD-RAM

LR>L>R ^---------------}

≥If you have recorded an SAP broadcast by pressing [AUDIO] to

select SAP

MAIN()SAP

DVD-RAM

PLAY

e.g.: “L R” is selected

For your reference

You can change the audio for the images being played with simultaneous rec and play and Time Slip.

L R

∫ While playing DVD-R

You cannot change audio type.

∫ While playing DVD-Video

You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language.

Sound track

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

e.g.: English is the selected language.

Advanced play

Sound track

2 FRA Î Digital 3/2.1ch

The language is switched to French.

∫ While playing Video CD

LR>L>R ^---------------}

V-CD

PLAY

e.g.: “L R” is selected

[Note]

If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” (➜page 51). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an audio/video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the connection.

L R

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Playing while you are recording

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123 456 789

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

CANCEL

REC

REC MODE

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

Advanced recording

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording—Chasing play

[RAM]

For example: while recording program 2 (sport)

You are recording a sports program (2) and you want to

watch it from the beginning.

During recording

Press [1] (PLAY).

Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded.

For your reference

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding. ≥Play cannot be star ted until at least 2 seconds after recording

starts.

≥You cannot catch up to the point currently being recorded using

fast-forward (play will automatically begin a few seconds before reaching the current recording point). If you wish to view the program as it is being recorded, press [∫] to stop play.

To stop play and recording

1 Press [∫]. Play stops.

Wait 2 seconds.

2 Press [∫]. Recording stops.

≥To stop timer recording, press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5

seconds.

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The same sports program is recorded while you are watching it.

Simultaneous rec and play

[RAM]

You can start play a program previously recorded.

For example: while recording program 2 (sport)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

01 4

10 : 00 AM

6/20 WED

02¥6/20 WED6 9 : 00 PM

SELECT

TOTAL 2

1∫

≥

0 ~ 9

ENTER

You want to watch the movie you recorded yesterday (program 1).

Dinosaur

Soccer

1 1 1 1 1

RETURN

A sports program is recorded while you watch a movie.

TITLE

1 During recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

The program list appears.

2 Press [3, 4] to select a program and

press [ENTER].

For your reference

You cannot edit programs during simultaneous rec and play (➜page 36).

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—Time Slip

[RAM]

You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously.

1 During recording

Press [TIME SLIP].

Play starts from 30 seconds previous. The play images appear as a picture-in-picture and you will hear the audio for these images.

Current recording

REC

0 min

PLAY

Play images

2 Within 5 seconds

Press [3, 4] to enter the time and press [ENTER].

≥Press [3, 4] to alter in

one-minute units. Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 10-minute units.

[Note]

The recording and play images cannot be shown at the same time if you set “TV Type” to “480P” (➜page 14).

REC

–5 min

PLAY

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Recording from a video cassette recorder

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

Preparation

≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals

(➜page 48).

≥Insert a disc that can be recorded on. ≥Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP, or EP (➜page 19).

1 While stopped

W,X, CH

; ∫

2 Start play on the other equipment. 3 Press [¥, REC] at the point you want

To skip unwanted parts

Press [;] to pause recording.

Press again to restart recording.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded.

This unit complies with industry standards regarding the recording and duplication of copy-protected material. This includes commercial videotapes and DVDs. Consequently, copying not only infringes copyright laws but also presents serious technical difficulties. Even in cases where a copy can be made, the quality will be very poor.

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

Select L1, L2, or L3. ≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X,

CH].

to start recording.

Advanced recording

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Timer recording

1≥5

2≥3≥4

1:58 SP

Remaining Recording Time

3/26 TUE12:53 PM

VCR Plusi

1 2

TIMER RECORDING

Remaining Recording Time

1:58 SP

3/26 TUE 12:55 PM

3:00 PM

3/ 26 TUE

MODE

OFFON

CHANNEL

DATE

64 ABC

2:30 PM

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Timer recording

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

≥

1 2

∫

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123 456 789

CANCEL

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

DVD

REC MODE

100

SLOW/SEARCH

DISPLAY

REC

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TIME SLIP

2≥3

≥

≥

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

≥Ensure the clock (and guide channels for VCR Plusr recording,

➜page 13) are set correctly.

≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the

program you are going to record plus a little extra).

Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recording

Entering VCR Plusi codes is an easy way of programming the unit for recording. You can find these codes in newspapers and magazines. You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.

1 Press [VCR Plusr].

VCR Plusi

Remaining Recording Time

3/26 TUE12:53 PM

1:58 SP

Enter PLUS CODE Number by using 0–9 key.

No.

0 9

RETURN

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the VCR Plusr code.

Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.

3 Press [ENTER].

The timer recording setting screen appears. Confirm the program and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1].

TIMER RECORDING

SELECT

ENTER

The current recording mode (shown on the unit’s display) is automatically selected. In case where the recording mode has already been set to XP, the recording mode will be automatically changed to FR mode.

Remaining Recording Time

CHANNEL

DATE

Press ENTER to store

CANCEL

RETURN

3/26 TUE12:53 PM

OFFON

5:10 PM4:20 PM4 / 1 MON

new program.

No.

0 9

When you press [ENTER]

MODE

SP39

1:58 SP

The timer recording list appears.

TIMER

TIMER RECORDING

SELECT

ENTER

Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on the disc. Repeat steps 1–3 to program other recordings.

4 Press [RETURN].

The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on the television.

5 Press [Í, DVD POWER].

Ensure “Á” lights on the unit’s display.

To release the unit from recording standby

If you want to record something else before the program start time, for example:

Press [Í, DVD POWER].

The unit turns on and “Á” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby

mode before the scheduled recording time. Timer recording will work only if “Á” is displayed.

To stop recording when recording has already begun

Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.

Recording stops. Recording standby is also canceled if there are other timer recording programs. Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER] to put the unit on timer recording standby.

[Note]

≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself

when television programs are recorded using VCR Plusi.

≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code.

Reenter the code.

≥“All timer programs are occupied.” appears if there are already 16

programs.

Remaining Recording Time

CHANNEL

DATE

New Timer Program

CANCEL

RETURN

3/26 TUE12:53 PM

MODE

OFFONNo

SP Enable5:10 PM4:20 PM39 4 / 1 MON01

1:58 SP

CHECK

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Manually programming timer recordings

TIMER RECORDING

Remaining Recording Time

1:58 SP

3/26 TUE 12:55 PM

3:00 PM

3/ 26 TUE

MODE

OFFON

CHANNEL

DATE

64 ABC

2:30 PM

You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

The timer recording list appears.

TIMER RECORDING

SELECT

ENTER

Remaining Recording Time

CHANNEL

DATE

01 SP Enable2:00 PM1:00 PM64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE

RETURN

New Timer Program

CANCEL

1:58 SP

3/26 TUE 12:55 PM

CHECK

MODE

OFFONNo

Press ENTER to store new program.

A line that is ready for programming is highlighted.

2 Press [ENTER].

The timer recording setting screen appears.

TIMER RECORDING

SELECT

ENTER

CHANNEL

----

RETURN

DATE

----------

Remaining Recording Time

Please set Channel.

--:-- --

0 9

--:-- --

No.

3/26 TUE 12:55 PM

OFFON

MODE

1:58 SP

3 Press [1] to move through the items

and change the items with [3, 4].

≥The current settings are shown each time you press [1]. ≥You may use the numbered buttons to enter the CHANNEL,

DATE, ON (start Time), and OFF (Finish Time).

4 Press [ENTER] when you have fin-

ished programming the timer.

The timer recording list reappears.

TIMER

TIMER RECORDING

SELECT

ENTER

Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on the disc.

Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Program” and repeat steps 2- 4 to program other recordings.

5 Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].

The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on the television.

6 Press [Í, DVD POWER].

Ensure “Á” lights on the unit’s display.

To release the unit from recording standby

If you want to record something else before the program start time, for example:

Press [Í, DVD POWER].

The unit turns on and “Á” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [Í, DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby

mode before the scheduled recording time. Timer recording will work only if “Á” is displayed.

To stop recording when recording has already begun

Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.

Recording stops. Recording standby is also canceled if there are other timer recording programs. Be sure to press [Í, DVD PO WER] to put the unit on timer recording standby.

Remaining Recording Time

CHANNEL

DATE

New Timer Program

CANCEL

RETURN

3/26 TUE12:55 PM

OFFONNo

MODE

SP Enable2:00 PM1:00 PM64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE01 SP Enable3:00 PM2:30 PM64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE02

1:58 SP

CHECK

Timer recording

≥CHANNEL (Channel number and captio n)

≥DATE

Current date--->the day before one month later> SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI> WEEKLY SUN--->WEEKLY SAT

≥ON (Start time)/OFF (Finish time)

The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if you hold the button.

≥MODE (Recording mode ➜page 19)

SP>XP>FR>EP>LP

Notes on timer programming

≥When recording in FR mode, in cases where the space

remaining on the disc is insufficient, it may not be possible to record to the finish of the program.

≥The remaining time displayed is based on the current recording

mode.

≥Approximately 30 seconds at the beginning of subsequent pro-

grams is not recorded when you use timer recording to record subsequent programs to a DVD-R.

≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually

setting the clock (➜page 54), timer recording may not work when summer switches to winter and vice versa.

≥“Á” flashes when the unit couldn’t go to timer recording

standby (e.g., a disc isn’t loaded, a disc that can’t be recorded to is loaded, or the disc is protected). Check the disc carefully.

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Timer recording

JKL

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

Í, POWER DVD

Numbered buttons

≥5≥1≥

ÍÍ

CANCEL

REC

REC MODE

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

Timer recording

To change or delete the program

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

The timer recording list appears.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the program.

≥You may also select programs by inputting a 2-digit number

using the numbered buttons.

≥Press [2, 1] to move to the page preceding or following the

one on display.

3 Press [CANCEL] or [ADD/DLT] to

delete,

You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.

or press [ENTER] to change.

The timer recording setting screen appears.

4 If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,

Move through the items with [1] and change the settings with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

In the case of programs in the process of being recorded, it is possible to alter only the finish time.

5 Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].

The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on the television.

To put the unit on timer recording standby

Press [Í, DVD POWER].

The unit turns off and “Á” lights on the unit’s display.

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2≥3≥4

≥

To check programs

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

The timer recording list appears.

TIMER RECORDING

W W

F X

SELECT

ENTER

Icon explanations

W The times overlap those in another program.

¥ This program is currently recording.

F The disc was full or the maximum number of programs or scenes

was reached so the program failed to record.

The material was copy-guarded so the material failed to record.

X The program failed to record for some other reason.

01 02 03

05 06

CHANNEL

64 ABC 64 ABC 64 ABC 64 ABC 64 ABC

RETURN

Remaining Recording Time

2:30 PM 2:30 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM

OFFONNo

2:40 PM 3:30 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

DATE

SUN-SAT 3/ 26 TUE 3/ 25 WED 3/ 25 WED 3/ 25 WED 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

New Timer Program

CANCEL

1:57 LP

3/26 TUE 1:19 PM

CHECK

MODE

LP Enable1:22 PM1:19 PM64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE

# 3/31

Overlap

SP SP

Message displayed in the CHECK line

Enable: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space

on the disc.

> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will

show until when recordings can be made (up to a maximum of one month from the present time) based on the time remaining on the disc.

! : It may not be possible to record because of write protec-

tion, because there is no more space left or because the number of possible programs has reached its maximum. Please check the disc.

For your reference

Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are deleted at 4 a.m. two days later.

2 Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].

The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on the television.

To put the unit on timer recording standby

Press [Í, DVD POWER].

The unit turns off and “Á” lights on the unit’s display.

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Entering text

JKL

Numbered buttons

;

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

Í Í

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123 456 789

CANCEL

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

REC MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

100

SLOW/SEARCH

REC

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TIME SLIP

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 After the titling screen appears

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character and press [ENTER].

Title field: shows the text you have entered

Enter Title

ERASE

;

SET

––

100

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Repeat step 1 to enter other characters.

2345

ABC a

DEF d

GH I

JKL j

PQRSp

7 8

TUV t

WXYZw .

100

67890 bcij ef/l % hiﬂ $¢&

klON@

n ] qrs( ) uv{ } xyz

SPACE

;

This page shows how to enter text for:

≥Disc titles (➜page 34) ≥Program titles (➜page 36) ≥Play list titles (➜page 38)

2 Press [∫].

The title is entered and the screen disappears. ≥You can also finish entering the title by selecting “SET” and

pressing [ENTER].

Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

1 Press [7] to move to the

7th row.

2 Press [7] twice to high light

“R”.

3 Press [ENTER].

≥You may enter a space by

pressing [100] and then [ENTER].

To erase a character

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to

erase in the title field.

2 Press [;].

You can also erase characters by selecting “ERASE” and pressing [ENTER].

PQR

TUV

7 7

Editing

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Disc setting

REC

Operation

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

e.g., DVD-RAM

DISC SETTING

Prog #

Free

Enter Title

Format

0 : 42 (SP) 100 : 58

Used Total Mark

Disc Protection

Erase all programs

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Editing

Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

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CANCEL

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

FUNCTIONS RETURN

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

To stop partway through

Press [RETURN], or select “Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].

Off

REC MODE

100

SLOW/SEARCH

DISC SETTING

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

RETURN

Enter Title

67890

SELECT

ENTER

2345

bcij

ABC a

ef/l %

DEF d

hiﬂ $¢&

GHINOg

klON@

JKL j

ERASE SET

––

100

RETURN

PQRSp

7 8

TUV t

WXYZ w .

100

SPACE

n qrs() uv{} xyz

]

;

Enter Title

[RAM] [DVD-R]

ou can enter up to 64 characters (DVD-RAM) or 40 characters (DVD-R).

;

Entering text ➜ page 33

Disc Protection

[RAM]

If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure. The setting may be activated/deactivated as you wish.

Erase all programs

[RAM]

All programs and play lists created

from them will be erased

irretrievably

when you use this procedure. Check it carefully before proceeding.

For your reference

Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected.

Format

[RAM]

Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.

For your reference

≥

The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set

program or disc protection.

≥

The disc cannot be formatted if the disc is protected with the write-protect

tab

(➜ page 19)

≥

It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot format it.

≥

Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.

Finalize

[DVD-R]

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.

For your reference

≥

You can only finalize DVD-R recorded on this unit.

≥

You cannot record or perform editing such as giving titles and erasing programs on DVD-R that have been finalized. ≥

The markers you entered (➜ page 25) will be lost.

Disc Protection

Set up disc protection.

Yes No

Erase all programs

All programs and Play Lists will be erased.

Yes No

Format disc

Formatting the disc will erase all contents. This will take approximately 1 minute. Is it OK to start formatting the disc?

Yes No

Finalize

This will take approximately 10 minutes. Is it OK to start finalizing the disc?

Yes No

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Press [2] to set (or cancel) disc protection and press [ENTER].

Press [2] to select “Yes press [ENTER].

Formatting erases all contents on the disc, including computer data. Check the contents carefully to ensure it doesn’t contain anything you want to keep.

Press [2] to select “Yes press [ENTER].

Press [2] to select “Start

”

and

[ENTER].

Press [2] to select

”

and

“Start [ENTER].

Press [2] to select

”

and

“Start” and press [ENTER].

”

and press

”

and press

The DISC SETTING menu screen reappears.

[Note]

≥ You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. [RAM] ≥ If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after

finalization. [DVD-R]

DISC SETTING

Prog # 7

Free

Enter Title

Format

0 : 42 (SP) 100 : 58

The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.

”

is on the television. This can render the disc

“

DVD-RTAV” folder.

”

is on the television. This can render the disc

”

is on the television. This will render the disc

Used Total Mark

Disc Protection

Erase all programs

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

All programs and play lists are erased.

Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message “Now erasing.

unusable. The message “Finish erasing all programs.” appears when erasure is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure.

[Note]

≥

Data recorded on equipment other than this unit will only be erased if it has

been saved in the

≥

The disc title will also be erased.

Formatting starts.

Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message “Formatting the disc

unusable. Formatting takes up to 70 minutes. The message “Formatting is completed.” appears when formatting is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure.

[Note]

If the disc is dirty, clean it with the recommended cleaner (➜ page 9) before formatting.

To stop formatting

Press [RETURN]. You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.

Finalizing starts.

Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message “Finalizing the disc

unusable. Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. The message “Finalizing is finished” appears when finalizing is finished. Press [ENTER] to complete the procedure.

After finalizing..

The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video specifications, and your very own DVD-Video is created. ≥ Programs longer than 5 minutes are divided into about five-minute chapters.

itles you entered with this unit appear as menus.

≥ T ≥ These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not guaranteed.

Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R

Editing

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Editing programs

Operation

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

6/20 WED410 : 00 AM

6/20 WED

9 : 00 PM

6/20 WED

11 : 00 PM

TOTAL 3

SELECT

0 ~ 9

ENTER

Press [3, 4] to select the program.

≥ You can also select programs by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

Press [1] so the

Editing

submenu appears.

Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].

Numbered buttons

6, 5

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

To clear the program list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop partway through

Press [RETURN], or select “Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].

For your reference

When the disc is write-protected, you can only access “Properties”. Release the write-protection to access other items. [RAM]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

Dinosaur Auto action USJ

RETURN

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CANCEL

SKIP

TOP

ENTER

100

SLOW/SEARCH

1 1 1 1 1

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

RETURN

Erase Program

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The program, and play lists created from it, is erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. Check it carefully before proceeding.

Enter Title

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can enter up to 64 characters (DVD-RAM) or 44 characters (DVD-R).

Entering text ➜ page 33

Properties

[

RAM] [DVD-R]

Program information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

Protection

[RAM]

If set, this will protect the program from accidental erasure. The setting may be activated/deactivated as you wish.

Shorten Segment

[RAM]

The program segment, and play list scenes created from it, is erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. Check it carefully before proceeding.

Divide Program

[RAM]

Select a point at which to divide a program into two.

[Note]

≥ The divided programs retain the title

of the original program. They also

remain CPRM property (➜ page 8)

of the original.

A minute portion of the recording

≥

directly preceding the division point

may be lost.

Erase Program

ENTER

RETURN

Properties

Soccer

3 7/13/ 2001 TUE 12

ENTER

Protection

Yes

ENTER

ABC a

DEF d

GHINOg

JKL j M

PQRSp

7 8

TUV t

WXYZ w .

100

SELECT

RETURN

2345

On 1:02 PM Time 0:01(SP

RETURN

SELECT

RETURN

Start

– : – – . – –

Divide

– : – – . – –

0 : 58 SP

67890 bcij ef/l % hiﬂ $¢& klON@

n qrs() uv{} xyz

SPACE

)

PLAY

]

;

Start

End Next Exit

0 : 00 . 01

End

– : – – . – –

Preview

Divide

Exit

0 : 00 . 01

Remaining Recording Time

Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.

Erase Cancel

Enter Title

ERASE

;

SET

––

100

SELECT

ENTER

No. Date CH

Set Up Program Protection.

Shorten

Segment

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Divide

Program

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

You must be sure you wish to divide a program because once a program has been divided it cannot be returned to its original form.

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The program is erased.

Press [2] to select “Erase press [ENTER].

”

and

[Note]

≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short programs.

≥ Computer data cannot be erased. ≥ The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when

you erase programs.

The program list reappears.

[Note]

≥ You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected. [RAM] ≥ The full title is shown in the Properties screen, but if you

enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list. ≥ If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the menu screen after finalization. [DVD-R]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Press [2] to set (or cancel) protection and press [ENTER].

Press [ENTER] at the start point of the section you want to erase.

Press [3, 4] to select “Next [2] to select “Erase

The lock symbol appears when the program is writeprotected.

Shorten

Segment

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

”

and press [ENTER].

PLAY

Start

0 : 00 . 01

”

and press [ENTER], then press

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

01 02 03

TOTAL 3

Start

End

Press [ENTER] at

Exit

0 : 00 . 01

the end point of the

End

– : – – . – –

section you want to erase.

6/20 WED

6/20 WED 6/20 WED

0 ~ 9

10:00 AM

9:00 PM 11:00 PM

SELECT

ENTER

Soccer Dinosaur USJ

Repeat to enter other sections.

≥ Use search and slow-motion to find the start and end points. ≥ Play pauses when the end of the program is reached during this procedure. ≥ You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other. ≥ You cannot specify an end point before a start point. ≥ You cannot specify points if you have recorded still pictures on other equipment. ≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short segments.

1 1 1 1 1

RETURN

Segment

SELECT

ENTER

Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.

Erase Cancel

Shorten

RETURN

Press [3, 4] to select “Exit press [ENTER].

Shorten Segment

0:19 SPRemaining Recording Time

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Start End

0 : 00 . 01

Press [2] to select “Erase and press [ENTER].

Start End

Exit

0 : 10 . 15

”

and

Editing

”

Divide Program

Once you divide the program, it will not be restored to the original.

Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the program.

≥ By selecting “Preview” and pressing [ENTER], play will begin from a point 10 seconds prior to the division point. You may wish to make sure that the division point is at an appropriate location. If it is not necessary to change the division point, select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. To change the division point, press [RETURN], select “Division Program” and redo from the start.

≥ Use search and slow-motion to find the points. ≥ It is not possible to carry out Divide Program in the following cases:

–When the resulting part(s) are extremely short. –When the total number of programs is more than 99.

Press [3, 4] to select “Exit

” and press [ENTER].

Divide Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Press [2] to select “Divide

”

and press

[ENTER].

The program is divided.

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Editing

Editing play lists

[RAM]

Operation

While stopped

Press [PLAY LIST].

PLAY LIST

001

002

--- ---

SCENE

006

----:--

---

123 456 789

CANCEL

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

003

Auto action USJ Dinosaur

SKIP

ENTER

004

DATE TOTAL

01 10/23 0040:03

02 10/26 0:07

0 ~ 9

03 10/21 0040:06

SELECT

----

ENTER

RETURN

Press [3, 4] to select the list.

≥ To create a new list, select “` `” and press [ENTER] (➜ page 40). ≥ You can also select a play list by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

Press [1] so the submenu appears.

Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].

Numbered buttons

:, 9 6, 5

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

100

SLOW/SEARCH

EDITTITLE

1 1 1 1 1 1

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

Play Scenes

➜ page 21, Playing play list scenes

Edit Scenes

3 10/21 0:02 004 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

Edit Scenes

Add Move Re-edit Erase

001 00:00.19

004

Select Page

0 ~ 9

SELECT

--- --- ---

ENTER

RETURN

≥ Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next 1” and press [ENTER] to show scene

10 and later. ≥ You can also select a page of scenes by entering a 3-digit number with the numbered buttons. Example: “5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5] “15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5] ≥ One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These

limits may be reduced under some conditions.

002

---

001 / 001

Prev. Next

003

---

PL Copy

Copy PLAY LIST

Copy this PLAY LIST?

Copy

Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list.

PL Erase

Erase PLAY LIST

Erase this PLAY LIST?

Erase

PLAY

LIST

Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Press [2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].

Press [2] to select

”

and press

“Copy [ENTER].

Press [2] to select

”

and press

“Erase [ENTER].

The play list is erased.

To clear the play list screen

Press [PLAY LIST].

To stop partway through

Press [RETURN], or select “Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].

For your reference

When the disc is write-protected, you can only access “Play Scenes” and “Properties”. Release the writeprotection to access other items.

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FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Enter Title

You can enter up to 64 characters. The full title is shown in the Properties screen, but if you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the play list screen.

Entering text ➜ page 33

Properties

Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

Enter Title

ERASE

;

SET

––

100

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Dinosaur

No. Scenes 0:05.51

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

WXYZ w .

100

Properties

Date Total3004

ENTER

2345 ABC a DEF d GHINOg JKL j M PQRSp TUV t

6/22/2001 FRI

RETURN

67890 bcij ef/l % hiﬂ $¢& klON@

n ] qrs() uv{} xyz

SPACE

;

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∫ Add

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position you want to add the scene and press [ENTER].

Press [3, 4] to select “Next

∫ Move

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the scene and press [ENTER].

Repeat to move other scenes.

∫ Re-edit

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the scene and press [ENTER].

PLAY LIST No.3 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST Add Scenes

Press [ENTER] at the start point of the scene.

The new scene is inserted before the highlighted scene.

”

and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to add other scenes.)

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position to which you want to move the scene to and press [ENTER].

Press [ENTER] at the start point of the scene.

SELECT

ENTER

The scene is moved and inserted before the highlighted scene.

PLAY LIST

Re-edit Scenes

SELECT

ENTER

Start End

RETURN

0 : 00 . 05

PLAY LIST No.3

Start End

RETURN

0 : 00 . 05

Scene No.

PLAY

Start

End

Exit

Press [ENTER]

0 : 00 . 05

at the end point

--:--.--

of the scene.

The scene is added.

Press [3, 4] to select “Exit and press [ENTER].

”

The scene is moved.

Scene No.

PLAY

1 Prev. Start

End

Press [ENTER]

Exit

at the end point

0 : 35 . 20

of the scene.

0 : 35 . 20

The re-edited scene replaces the old one.

Press [3, 4] to select “Exit and press [ENTER].

”

Editing

Press [3, 4] to select “Prev.

∫ Erase

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the scene and press [ENTER].

Repeat to erase other scenes.

The play list screen reappears.

”

or “Next” and press [ENTER]. (Repeat to re-edit other scenes.)

≥ The selected scene is erased from the play list.

Erase Scenes

Erase this scene?

Yes No

ENTER

Press [2] to select “Yes

”

SELECT

RETURN

and press

[ENTER].

Cautionary notes regarding scene edit screens

≥ Use skip, search and slow-motion to find the points. ≥ You cannot specify an end point before a start point. ≥ You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other. ≥ Play pauses when the end of the last program is reached during this

procedure.

≥ You cannot specify points if you have recorded still pictures on other

equipment.

≥ The play list itself is erased if you erase all the scenes in it.

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Creating play lists

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123 456 789

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

CANCEL

REC

REC MODE

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY LIST

ENTER

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

RETURN

2≥3≥4≥5

RETURN

Editing

[RAM]

Specify start and end points to create scenes, then specify the order they are played. These scenes are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.

1 While stopped

Press [PLAY LIST].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “–– ––/––” and

press [ENTER].

PLAY LIST

0 ~ 9

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

DATE TOTAL

01 10/23 006 02 10/26 0:07 03 10/21 0040:06

-- --

-- --:--

--- ---

SCENE

0:03

006

---

Auto action USJ Dinosaur

EDITTITLE

1 1 1 1 1 1

3 Press [ENTER] at the start point.

PLAY LIST No.4

PLAY LIST

Creation

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Start End

0 : 00 . 05

PLAY

Scene No.

Start

End

Exit

0 : 00 . 05

--:--.--

4 Press [ENTER] at the end point.

PLAY LIST No.4

PLAY LIST

Creation

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

To specify another scene

Select “Next” and press [ENTER], then repeat steps 3 and 4.

Start End

0 : 00 . 05

Scene No.

Start

End

Exit

0 : 35 . 20

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and

press [ENTER].

The play lists screen appears.

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To stop partway through

Press [RETURN].

To clear the play list screen

Press [PLAY LIST].

For your reference

≥You cannot create or edit play lists if the disc is write-protected. ≥Play pauses when the end of the last program on the disc is

reached during this procedure.

≥One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes.

These limits may be reduced under some conditions.

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Using the FUNCTIONS window

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123 456 789

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] By using the function window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.

CANCEL

REC

REC MODE

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY LIST

ENTER

DISPLAY

ADD/DLT

RETURN

TIME SLIP

2≥3

RETURN

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

e.g., DVD-RAM

FUNCTIONS

SELECT

ENTER

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item.

Refer to the relevant pages for details.

DISC SETTING ➜page 34, Disc setting TIMER

RECORDING SET UP ➜page 51, Changing the unit’s settings DIRECT

NAVIGATOR RESUME PLAY PLAY

PLAY FROM TOP

FLEXIBLE REC

CREATE PLAY LIST

PLAY LIST TOP MENU

MENU PROGRAM

PLAY RANDOM PLAY ➜page 24, Random play

Functions displayed depend on the type of disc. ≥Some items will be grayed out and cannot be selected if:

-the disc is write protected

-the disc is not formatted

-there is nothing recorded on the disc.

3 Press [ENTER].

Your selection is entered and the FUNCTIONS window disappears. If the operation requires further selections, another screen appears.

To clear the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETURN].

DVD-RAM DISC PROTECTION OFF CARTRIDGE PROTECT OFF

DISC SETTING

Time

TIMER RECORDING

RETURN

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Date

RESUME PLAY PLAY LIST

PLAY FROM TOP

SET UP

Icon Refer to

➜page 30, Timer recording

➜page 20, Using the Direct Navigator ➜page 36, Editing programs

➜page 17, Playing discs

[RAM] [DVD-R] Play will begin with the oldest program on the disc (Program 1).

[DVD-V]

Play will avoid playing the introductory parts and begin playing the contents immediately. (The performance of this function varies from disc to disc.)

➜page 19, Flexible Recording—record-

ing the best quality pictures in a set time

➜page 40, Creating play lists ➜page 21, Playing play lists

➜page 38, Editing play lists ➜page 17, When a menu screen

appears on the television

➜page 24, Program play

CREATE PLAY LIST

FLEXIBLE REC

Advanced operation

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Using on-screen menus

DVD/TV

POWER

DVD

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123 456 789

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

CANCEL

REC

REC MODE

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY LIST

ENTER

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

RETURN

2≥3≥4

RETURN

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

e.g. DVD-RAM

Advanced operation

Disc

Play Video Audio

Sound track Subtitle Audio channel

Menu Item Setting

Î Digital 2/0 ch

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

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and

press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [DISPLAY].

For your reference

≥The screens depend on the disc contents. ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and

disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

OFF

Disc menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

e.g., DVD-RAM

Disc

Play Video Audio

Sound track Subtitle Audio channel

Î Digital 2/0 ch

OFF L R

Item Content

Sound track Soundtrack language [DVD-V]

See [A] below. Audio attribute [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

See [B] below.

Karaoke vocals, on and off

(Karaoke [DVD-V] only) Solo: ON()OFF Duet: OFF()V1+V2()V1()V2

^=======J

Subtitle Subtitle language [DVD-V]

See [A] below.

Subtitle on/off [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

Angle Angle number [DVD-V] Audio channel [RAM] [VCD] (➜page 26) PBC Playback control on/off [VCD]

[A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language

ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German

L R

ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: Dutch

[B] Audio attributes

LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz):Sampling frequency b (bit):Number of bits ch (channel):Number of channels

Example: 3/2 .1ch

For your reference

≥When playing back recordings of SAP broadcasts, “1+1 ch” will be

displayed.

≥You can only select subtitles, soundtracks, and angles if they are

recorded on the disc.

≥Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles

only by using the disc’s menus.

≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the

subtitles off.

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

SVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JPN: Japanese

.1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there

is no subwoofer signal)

0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right)

1: Center 2: Front leftiFront right 3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

CHI: Chinese KOR:Korean MAL:Malay VIE: Vietnamese THA:Thai ¢: Others

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Play menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

e.g, DVD-RAM

Disc

Play

Video

Audio

A-B repeat [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

Repeat play Each time you press [3, 4]:

Marker [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Play mode [CD] [VCD]

A-B repeat Repeat play Marker

Item Content Remarks

You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program or title. [ENTER] (start point) ➜ [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER]

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] PRG: Program Chapter ALL: Title PL: Play list ([RAM])OFF OFF [CD] [VCD]

To cancel: Select “OFF”.

(➜page 25)

-----: normal play Program Play (➜page 24) Random Play (➜page 24)



1s10

† † † † † † † † † †

Tra ck All OFF

OFF

† †

≥A-B repeat does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not

shown on the unit’s display.

≥The unit automatically deter mines the end of a program/title

as point B when the end of the program/title is reached.

≥Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to

appear.

≥This does not work while playing a play list. ≥Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is

not shown on the unit’s display.

If the Video CD has playback control

1 While stopped (the screen saver is

on the television), press the numbered buttons to select a track (➜page 23).

2 Select the repeat mode.

—

Audio menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

e.g., DVD-Video

Disc Play Video

Audio

V. S. S. Dialog Enhancer

OFF OFF

Advanced operation

Item Content Remarks

V.S.S. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

(Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. Natural ()Emphasis()OFF

≥Turn off the surround effects on the other equipment. ≥V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect, with some discs. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.

^=======J

Dialog Enhancer

[DVD-V]

(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel) The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear. ON()OFF

—

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Using on-screen menus

Video menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Disc

Play

Video

Audio

Picture Normal:

MPEG-DNR (When any item other than “User” is

∫ When “User” is selected

Select “Detail picture adjustment”. (“User” ➜ [2] ➜ [4] ➜ [ENTER])

Disc

Play

Video

Audio

Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment”

Contrast Increases the contrast between light and

Brightness Brightens the picture (0 to i15).

Advanced operation

Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the ver-

Color Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7

Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.

Press [3] or [4] until page 2/2 appears.

Disc

Play

Video

Video Audio

Picture MPEG-DNR

Item Content

Soft: Soft picture with fewer video arti-

facts

Fine: Details are sharper Cinema:Mellows movies, enhances detail in

dark scenes.

User: You can make further adjustments.

See below.

selected) You can turn on and off the recommended settings for 3D NR, block NR, and mosquito NR. ON()OFF

Picture

Det

1/2

Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color

0 0 0 0

dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7).

tical lines (j6 to i6).

to i7).

2/2

Picture

Det

2/2

Gamma 3D NR Block NR Mosquito NR

0 0 0 0

Normal

∫ When you have set “TV Type” to “480P” in

SETUP (

➜page 14)

Disc Play

Video

Audio

Picture MPEG-DNR Progressive

Transfer

Normal

Auto 1ON

Item Content

Progressive ON: Enables progressive output

OFF: Disables progressive output

Transfer

Only applicable in cases where the “Progressive” function is ON.

∫ Regarding Progressive Television Picture

Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a standard 16:9. DVD video which has been set at 16:9 will be displayed correctly. However, 4:3 video material (➜ below) will be stretched to the right and left when displayed.

To view the picture at the right aspect

≥For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to be

adjusted, use the function provided on the television and adjust as necessary.

≥For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive

images to be adjusted, please turn OFF “Progressive”.

4:3 video materials are usually found

≥In general television broadcasts (excluding some wide picture

broadcasts) and any pictures from discs that recorded such programs.

≥In DVDs with a lateral ratio of 4:3 indicated on the jacket. ≥Video CD pictures

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (➜page 57, Film and video).

Auto1 (normal): For film material Auto2: For film material (the same as

Auto1, but able to convert 30-frameper-second progressive video.)

Video: For video material

Page 2/2 of “Detail picture adjustment”

Gamma Increases the brightness of the center

ranges to improve detail and contrast in dark scenes (0 to i5).

3D NR Reduces overall noise (0 to i4). Block NR Smoothes block noise (0 to i3). Mosquito NR Reduces the smudging that appears around

contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3).

Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.

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Home Theater

Refer to the relevant pages for details.

Enjoying CATV broadcasts

What you want to do How to do it

Reference pages

Settings

Reference pages

Enjoying CATV broadcasts

Connect a cable TV box or satellite receiver.

Enjoying more powerful sound

Enjoying 5.1-channel surround sound with Dolby Digital

Digital connection

Connect to an amplifier with built-in decoders.

and DTS

Enjoying stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Analog connection

Connect to an analog amplifier or system component.

Digital connection

Connect to a digital amplifier or system component.

46 Tune to channels correctly. 55

Change the necessary settings on the equipment you have connected.

[A]

[B]

[A]

SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output

≥Set PCM Down Conversion

to suit the equipment.

≥Set Dolby Digital and DTS to

suit the equipment.

Change speaker settings on the amplifier.

SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output

≥Set PCM Down Conversion

to Off.

SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output

≥Set PCM Down Conversion

to suit the equipment.

≥Set Dolby Digital to PCM. ≥Set DTS to Off.

—

Advanced operation

Other uses

Record to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (➜page 47) Record from a video cassette recorder (➜page 29)

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Home Theater

VHF/UHF

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

RF OUT

RF IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

OUT2OUT1

VHF/UHF

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

RF OUT

RF IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

OUT2OUT1

≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off.

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver

You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming.

≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable box or satellite receiver. ≥Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable box or satellite receiver, Channel 3 or 4 if connected

via antenna (RF), or the applicable video input on the television is connected using the audio and video connections.

One cable TV box/satellite receiver

AUDIO

R L

red white yellow

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Two cable TV boxes

≥You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled chan-

nels if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Advanced operation

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Audio/Video cable (included)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

red white yellow

(included)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

RF INRF OUT

OUT IN

Cable TV box DSS receiver

To household cable TV jack

[Note]

When a home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) is connected, auto tuning and auto clock setting may not operate properly. Set the clock manually (➜page 54).

You cannot

≥view channels other than the one selected when recording. ≥do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the

cable TV box or DSS receiver.

To household home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) jack

Audio/Video cable (included)

Connect with 75 ≠ coaxial cable

red white yellow

Switch

IN2

box

IN1

Cable TV box

IN OUT

You cannot

≥view channels other than the one selected when recording. ≥do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the

cable TV box.

IN OUT

OUT1 OUT2

To household cable TV jack

Cable TV box

2-way splitter

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Connecting an amplifier or system component

This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.

Digital connection

To enjoy multi-channel surround

sound

Connect an amplifier with a built-in

decoder or a decoder-amplifier combina-

tion.

≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio

Output” (➜page 51).

[Note]

You cannot use DTS Digital Surround

decoders not suited to DVD.

Speakers (Example)

Connect three or more speakers for surround sound.

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

AC IN

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Connect a digital amplifier or system component. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio

Output” (➜page 51).

Amplifier

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM)

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

(L1)

OUT2OUT1

IN3IN1

(L3)

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

Analog connection

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Connect an analog amplifier or system component.

Amplifier or system component

AUX IN

Audio cable

R - AUDIO - L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF OUT

Advanced operation

Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes

Digital recording

You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment (➜ Connection [A] above).

[Note]

≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t

have protection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

≥You cannot record DTS signals. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.

V.S.S.: OFF (➜page 43) PCM Down Conversion: On (➜page 51) Dolby Digital: PCM (➜page 51) DTS: Off (➜page 51)

Analog recording

You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment (➜ Connection [B] above). There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with digital signals.

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Home Theater

POWER

/ I

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM)

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

(L1)

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

(L3)

R - AUDIO - L

IN3IN1

OUT2OUT1

Connecting other video equipment

Connecting to the L2 input terminals on the front of the unit

Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of the unit, L1 and L3

yellow white red

S video cable

Audio/Video cable (included)

yellow white red

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Advanced operation

Other antenna connections

Other antenna connection to the unit

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

∫ A single twin lead

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twi n lead 300 ≠ cable

(Round) 75 ≠ coaxial cable

300–75 ≠ transformer (not included)

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

VHF/UHF band mixer (not included)

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

Other antenna connection from the unit to the television

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 (not included)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ A twin lead terminal

75–300 ≠ transformer (not included)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ Two twin lead terminals

VHF/UHF band separator (not included)

Televisio n VHF

UHF

Televisio n

VHF or UHF

Television

VHF

UHF

Advanced operation

∫ Two twin leads

from the antenna

300–75 ≠ transformer

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the

lead connection to minimize signal loss.

(not included)

VHF/UHF band mixer (not included)

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ Multiple antenna terminals

Split out

ANT 1

75 ≠ coaxial cable

≥Connect to one of the ter minals, then change the television’s set-

ting as necessary.

ANT 2

Televisio n

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Changing the remote control code

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

1≥6

Advanced operation

Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic use the same remote control system. If you have more than one piece of equipment placed in proximity to each other, they may all respond to the signal. If this occurs, you will have to alter the code on the unit as well as on the remote control (the two must match) using the following procedure. ≥Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

2≥3≥4≥5

FUNCTIONS RETURN

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

CATV

SELECT

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote Con-

trol Code” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,

or 3) and press [ENTER].

The remote control code on the unit has been set.

5 While pressing [ENTER] on the

remote control, press the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) corresponding to the code you selected in step 4.

The remote control code on the remote control has been set.

6 Press [SETUP]

If the unit doesn’t respond, you have entered the wrong code. Repeat step 5 to enter the correct code.

[Note]

≥The following display appears on the unit’s display if its code and

the remote control’s code are different. Change the remote control’s code to suit the unit. The display disappears after about 5 seconds.

The unit’s remote control code

≥You can also set the main unit’s code without using the remote

control.

1 Press [FUNCTIONS] on the main unit. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1 ] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. 3 Carry out procedure 2-4 above. 4 Press [RETURN].

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Changing the unit’s settings

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

Numbered buttons

CANCEL

Entering a password (Ratings)

[DVD-V]

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it.

2. Press [ENTER].

≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. ≥Do not forget your password.

3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Common procedures

See page 52 for menu and option details.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Tabs

2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab

and press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the option and

press [ENTER].

The screen now shows the menu again.

≥Some items require different operations. Read the following expla-

nations.

To return to the pre vious screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

SELECT

Menus

RETURN

Options

CATV

2≥3≥4

RETURN

Digital Audio Output

[DVD-V]

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➜page 47, [A]).

Select the “Audio” tab and then “Digital Audio Output” by following “Common procedures” (‹ left) to set up “PCM Down Conversion”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS”.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Select “On” if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

≥Select “Off ” if you use analog connect irrespective of the type of

equipment.

Off (Factory preset): Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc has copy protection. Select “On” in this case.

On: Converted to 48 kHz for output.

Dolby Digital and DTS

Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):

Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.

PCM:

Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode Dolby Digital signal.

Off (Factory preset for DTS): Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode DTS signal.

IMPORTANT If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the setting must be changed to PCM or Off. If not, signals the equipment cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.

Advanced operation

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Changing the unit’s settings

Summary of settings

This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 51 for details on menu operation.

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

Tabs Menus Options

Channel

Set Up

Advanced operation

Disc

[DVD-V]

Video

Continued on next page.

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Antenna System (➜page 12)

Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are set corresponding to the antenna system you select.

Auto Channel Setting (➜page 55)

The unit sets the channels automatically.

Preset Channel Caption (➜page 55)

You can give preset captions to the channels.

Manual Channel Caption (➜page 55)

You can set channel captions manually. VCR Plusr CH Setting (➜page 13)

Set the guide channels for use with VCR Plusi timer recording.

Off Timer

Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.

Remote Control Code (➜page 50)

To avoid operating equipment other than the one intended (when more than one remote controlled item is in the same area), change the remote control code.

Auto Clock Setting (➜page 54)

The unit adjusts the clock automatically.

Manual Clock Setting (➜page 54)

You can adjust the clock.

Time Zone Adjust (➜page 54)

Adjust the time zone if it was not set correctly after auto clock setting. This appears only after auto clock setting is complete.

Re-initialize Setting

This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the clock, channel settings, ratings level, and display language, to the default settings.

Audio

Choose the audio language.

Subtitle

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

Choose the language for disc menus.

Ratings (➜page 51)

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Vid eo play. The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

3-D Y/C Separation

Turn 3-D Y/C separation on or off.

Hybrid VBR Resolution

Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution when recording.

Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.

≥TV ≥CATV

≥2 hr ≥6 hr

≥Off

• Set Code 1 ≥Set Code 2 ≥Set Code 3

≥j1 ≥0 ≥i1

≥Yes ≥No

≥English ≥Original: The original language of each disc will be

≥Other ¢¢¢¢:Input a code (➜page 57). ≥Automatic

≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢ ≥English

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

8 No Limit 1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings

0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)

≥Unlock Recorder ≥Change Password ≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock

≥On: Reduces noise for recording by separating the luminance

≥Off:Reduces the ghosting that occurs when recording fast mov-

≥Automatic

≥Fixed: The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution

≥French ≥Spanish

selected.

: If the language selected for “Audio” is not avail-

able, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

: All DVD-Video can be played.

recorded on them.

(Y) and color (C) signals received from the television station.

ing images.

:The unit automatically switches resolution rates dur-

ing recording. The unit reduces block noise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by selecting the optimum rate.

rate is not reduced.

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Tabs Menus Options

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.

Seamless Play

Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists. ≥Seamless Play does not effect programs that have been

recorded with LPCM sound.

Audio during Search [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD] Choose whether to have sound during the first level of fastforward.

D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Select MTS for DVD-R or LPCM (➜page 26)

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type (SAP) when recording to DVD-R or when recording using LPCM sound (“Audio Mode for XP Recording” ➜ below).

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording with XP mode. ≥Sound recordings made using LPCM require more informa-

tion than usual. Consequently the picture quality of LPCM recordings may be less than that of normal XP mode recordings.

Digital Audio Output (➜page 51)

PCM Down Conversion ≥On ≥Off Dolby Digital ≥Bitstream ≥PCM DTS ≥Bitstream ≥Off

Status Messages

Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically.

Language of Display Message

Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.

Blue Background

Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue background when reception is weak.

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

TV Aspect (➜page 14)

Choose the setting to suit your television.

TV Type (➜page 14)

Choose “480P” to enable progressive output.

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video

Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television.

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM

Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television.

≥Automatic ≥Field: Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering

occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

≥Frame: Sha rper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or

fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

≥On

: The sce nes in play lists are played seamlessly. This may

cause shifting of the points where scenes change. Some play lists cannot be played seamlessly.

≥Off: The points where scenes in play lists change are played

accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.

≥On

≥On ≥Off

≥Main

≥Dolby Digital

≥Automatic ≥Off

≥English

≥On

≥Bright ≥Dim during Play: The display dims during video play-

≥Automatic: The display dims during video playback

≥4:3 ≥16:9

≥480I

≥Pan & Scan

Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). ≥Letterbox (➜page 57): Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

≥4:3: Programs played as recorded. ≥Pan & Scan:Video recorded for a widescreen is played

≥Letterbox

≥Off

≥SAP

(➜page 57) ≥LPCM (➜page 57)

≥Français

≥Off

≥Dim

back.

and goes off completely when the unit is turned off or on timer recording standby. If you press a button the display will brighten briefly. (At this time the power consumed will be 0.6 W.)

≥480P

(➜page 57):

as Pan & Scan.

: Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the let-

terbox style.

Advanced operation

!? !?

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Changing the unit’s settings

VOLUME

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

SET UP

Disc

Set Up

Time Zone Adjust

CANCEL

Clock Settings

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and

press [1].

Advanced operation

Auto Clock Setting

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Off Timer

Remote Control Code

Clock Settings

Auto Clock Setting

Manual Clock Setting

Time Zone Adjust

Re-initialize Setting

SELECT

TAB

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Clock

4 Press [ENTER].

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Setting” and press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto Channel/Clock Setting” screen appears.

Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few hours in some cases. (To stop auto clock setting, press [RETURN].) The following screen appears when setting is complete. Press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video

Auto Clock Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

then...

Please push the ENTER key.

ENTER

Auto Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting is complete.

4/4/2002 12:15 AM

DST............. ON

TIME ZONE.... CST

6 hr

Set Code 1

2≥3≥4 5≥6≥7

RETURN

Proceed with the steps described below.

≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time

zone adjust.

≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver

(➜page 46), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto clock setting. Use manual clock setting if this does not work or if there is no local PBS channel in your area.

≥

≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting. ≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime

(GMT). EST=GMT s5, CST=GMT s6, MST=GMTs7, PST=GMTs8, AST=GMT s9, HST=GMTs10, For other areas: xx hr

Manual Clock Setting

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Clock

Setting” and press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

Manual Clock Setting

MONTH DAY YEAR

/ :

SELECT

CHANGE

ENTER

RETURN

2002

HOUR MINUTE

218

MON PM

DST TIME ZONE

PST

OFF

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

want to change and press [3, 4] to change the setting.

MONTH(--)DAY(----)YEAR(--)HOUR (12-hour display)

^>TIME ZONE()DST()MINUTE(J

DST (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.

TIME ZONE:

EST()CST()MST()PST()AST()HST (s5) (s6) (s7) (s8) (s9) (s10)

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

5 Press [ENTER].

The “Set Up” screen (➜step 2) reappears and the clock starts.

[Note]

When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs recorded before the time zone was changed also change to correspond to the new time zone.

Time Zone Adjust

Adjust the time zone (s1 or r1) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting. You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Time Zone

Adjust” and press [ENTER].

Channel

4 Press [3, 4] to select “s1”, “0”, or

“r1” and press [ENTER].

The “Set Up” screen (➜ step 2) reappears.

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Channel Settings

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and

press [1].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

SELECT

ENTER

Auto Channel Setting

Check the antenna system. Automatic setting is performed based on the current antenna system (➜page 12).

TAB

RETURN

CATV

Proceed with the steps described below.

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel

Setting” and press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

If you have not yet set clock, the “A uto Channel/Clock Setting” screen appears.

4 Press [ENTER].

Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Complete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].

Preset Channel Caption

Auto Channel Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

then...

Please push the ENTER key.

ENTER

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Preset Chan-

nel Caption” and press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

SELECT

ENTER

Preset Caption

RETURN

Caption

GLOB

ABC

PBS CBS

Channel Number

---

4 Press [3, 4] to select the caption and

then press [1].

≥The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold

[3, 4]. You can choose from the following captions. ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

corresponding to the caption and then press [2].

≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station

or if captions have been added manually.

≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL]. ≥Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

6 Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

Manual Channel Caption

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Chan-

nel Caption” and press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

SELECT

ENTER

Manual Caption

Channel Number

RETURN

Caption

----

125

- - - -

----

4 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

and then press [1].

≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station

or if preset captions have been added.

5 Press [3, 4] to select the first char-

acter and then press [1].

≥You can choose from the following characters:

A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)

≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL]. ≥Repeat step 5 to enter the other characters.

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

SELECT

ENTER

Manual Caption

Channel Number

RETURN

Caption

----

AAAA

----

6 Press [2] to return to the Channel

Number column when you are finished.

Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 as necessary.

7 Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

Advanced operation

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On-screen displays

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

Changing the information displayed

Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. ≥You can change the setting in the SETUP menu so these displays

do not appear automatically (➜page 53, Display—Status Messages).

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button. For example, DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

Display examples

Current recording or play status/input channel and caption (if entered) REC:Recording PAUSE:Recording paused PLAY:Playing

Reference

;: Playing paused 6:Rewinding 5:Fast forwarding D:Slow-motion E: Reverse slow-motion

The current date and time

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Elapsed recording time

Video bit-rate when recording

Video bit-rate when playing

The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing is different so there may be differences in the figures displayed. (Values are approximate.)

STATUS

Recording mode

Elapsed play time

DVD-RAM

π PRG2 1:12.12 FR π PRG1 0:00.04 SP

Bit Rate

REC 1.2Mbps EP

π PLAY 1.2Mbps EP

Bit-rate display

Show as Mbps (Mega-bytes per seconds) during play and recording, or kbit (kilobytes) while paused.

π PRG2 1:12.12 FR π PRG1 0:00.04 SP

Bit Rate

REC 1.2Mbps EP

π PLAY 1.2Mbps EP

Current media

REC

PLAY

Audio type (➜page 26) Shows the selected audio type. ≥During reception

Stereo:Stereo is selected Mono:Monaural is selected SAP:Secondary audio program is selected (“((” appears when the type you have selected is actually being received.)

≥During play

LR, R, L:a stereo program is recorded MAIN, SAP:an SAP program is recorded

Remain 2:34 FR6/8 10:15 PM

0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10

Remain 2:34 FR6/8 10:15 PM

0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

No display

Available recording time and recording mode

Current position on disc

Recording mode

or I/P/B display when paused (➜page 57)

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Glossary

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. This unit is set to record using Dolby Digital in all recording modes except for XP mode, where you may choose Dolby Digital or LPCM.

Dolby Pro Logic

A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at, while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second. One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames. A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

Interlace and progressive output

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p. The video signals output from this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (Y, P quality pictures than if the signals were output from the VIDEO OUT terminal or S VIDEO OUT terminal.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.

P: Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures.

B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I- and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This means you can view most material with the intended aspect ratio on a widescreen television. Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard television with an aspect ratio of 4:3. Two styles of picture, “Pan&Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the pic-

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top

ture fills the screen.

and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

B, PR) allow you to enjoy higher

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Language code list Input the code with numbered buttons.

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765

Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073 French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178 Gujarati: 7185

Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish:7686 Lingala: 7678

Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto:8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185 Rhaeto-Romance:8277

Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian:8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484

Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

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Error messages

On the television Page

No disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc.

This is non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inser ted. The unit This disc is not formatted properly.

Please format the disc in ‘DISC SETTING’ to record.

This disc cannot be read. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc. Insert a compatible disc. 8 Please check write protect tab on the disc. ≥ The write-protect tab on

Contents of this disc are protected. ≥The program is write-protected.

Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The program was copy-guarded.

Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc is scratched. Use another disc.

Please set clock. ≥The clock is not set. Set the clock. 54 This disc may not be played in your region. ≥You tried to play a disc with a region number different from

Your selection exceeds the recorder’s rating limit. ≥ A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit.

Reference

On the unit’s display

U11 NO DISC

U14 ≥The unit is hot.

U99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly.

CHK REMOTE ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes.

Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use.

≥The disc is upside down.

If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.

cannot record onto finalized DVD-R, DVD-Video, CDs, or video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R.

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM.

Format the disc with this unit.

the cartridge is set to PROTECT. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.

Release the protection with the Direct Navigator.

≥The disc is write-protected.

Release Disc Protection with DISC SETTING.

≥The disc is full. ≥Recording was not completed for some other reason.

≥The disc is dirty.

this unit’s region number. This unit can only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit (1, All, or including the number 1).

Unlock the unit with “Ratings” in “Disc” in the SETUP menu.

≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched.

–Clean the disc if it is dirty. –The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display

doesn’t disappear.

≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.

–Insert a disc the unit can play or record on.

– The unit switches to standby automatically for safety rea-

sons and you cannot operate it. Wait for about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear.

– Select a position with good ventilation when installing the

unit.

–Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

–Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now

press [Í, DVD POWER] again to turn the unit on.

–Change the code on the remote control or main unit. 50

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Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs. Use DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) every 1 to 4 months, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Power Page

No power. Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. 10 The unit switches to the

standby mode.

Operation

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

Picture ≥When progressive output is on, refer also to the section listed under “Progressive video” below.

The images from this unit do not appear on the television.

Television reception worsens after connecting the unit.

Screen size is wrong. ≥Check the settings on your television.

Reference

On-screen messages do not appear.

The blue background does not appear.

There is ghosting. ≥Change the settings for “3D NR”, “Block NR”, and “Mosquito NR” to “0” or turn “MPEG-DNR”

Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on.

There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Video menu in the on-screen menus.

≥This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (Set Up—Off Timer—

Off). Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit

on.

≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear. ≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

Reset the unit as follows:

1.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby. If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í, DVD POWER] for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

≥Make sure the television is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, S-VIDEO OUT terminal

or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit.

≥Make sure the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ≥You have set “TV Type” to “480P” in the SETUP me nus, but the television isn’t compatible

with progressive signal. Press and hold [∫] and [;] on the unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television. It

can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult your dealer if reception does not improve.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for

DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen SETUP menus.

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”. ≥Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “On” for “Blue Background”. 53

off with the on-screen menus.

≥Select “Video” in the on-screen menu and set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused

by the editing method or material used on DVD, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

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Possible solutions are indicated with “ ” on the relative pages in these instructions.

Sound Page

No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound.

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

Cannot switch audio during stereo or SAP broadcasts.

Play

Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

A title or chapter doesn’t play when it is selected.

Picture distorted during search.

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

Angle cannot be changed. ≥This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Displays

The display is dim. ≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”. 53 “12:00” is flashing on the

unit’s display. The displayed recording time

and actual recording time differ.

Remote control

The remote control doesn’t work.

Cannot operate the television.

≥Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.

≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type.

≥Go to Audio in the SETUP menus and choose the correct setting with “Select MTS for DVD-R

or LPCM”.

≥You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect to other equipment

using audio cables (analog connection).

≥You cannot change the audio type when using DVD-R or with LPCM recordings.

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, and CD. ≥The disc is dirty. Clean it. ≥The disc may be badly scratched. ≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R. ≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

≥Some titles and chapters on DVD-Video are not played when you have changed the ratings

level.

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≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. ≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

≥Turn the subtitles on.

where different angles are recorded.

≥Return the ratings setting to “8”.

While the disc tray is open, press and hold [:/6] and [5/9] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

≥The clock is not set. Go to Set Up in th e SETUP menus and set the clock with “Clock Set-

tings”.

≥Displayed recording time is calculated based on the number of frames recorded per second.

This number is subject to minute variation. When the recording time is long the cumulative effect of these small differences may result in the slight variation you may sometimes find between displayed recording time and actual recording time. This is normal.

≥[DVD, TV] is not switched to “DVD”. Switch to “DVD” when operating this unit. ≥The remote control and ma in unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

control or main unit.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit. ≥Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit.

≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the

code.

≥[DVD, TV] is not switched to “TV”. Switch to “TV” when selecting the receiving channel for the

television.

10, 46, 47, 48

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Troubleshooting guide

Recording and timer recording Page

Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

VCR Plusr programming does not work properly.

Timer recording does not work properly.

The unit switches to standby while making a timer recording.

The timer program remains even after recording finishes.

Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed.

The available recording time doesn’t increase even after erasing recordings on the disc.

Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.

unit can record onto.

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. ≥The disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the

write protection.

≥The disc is protected with DISC SETTING. Release the disc protection. ≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.

≥The guide channels are incorrect. Go to Channel in the SETUP menus and correct them with

“VCR Plusi CH Setting”.

≥The clock is wrong. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and correct it with “Clock Settings”. ≥The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program.

≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“Á” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press [Í, DVD

POWER] to turn “Á” on. ≥Different timer program times overlap. ≥The clock is wrong. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and correct it with “Clock Settings”.

≥The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program. —

≥The program remains if you select “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”. ≥The program remains if recording failed for some reason, but is cleared automatically at 4

a.m. two days later.

≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “Á” off. Recording stops. —

≥As this unit is unable to erase data written to DVD-RAM with a computer, the available record-

ing time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc. ≥If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting.

Possible solutions are indicated with “ ” on the relative pages in these instructions.

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Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by quali-

fied service personnel if: (a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or

(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

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3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

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Specifications

Recording system: DVD video recording standards

Optical pick-up: System with 1 lens, 2 integration

Recordable discs: 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs

Recording time: Max. 6 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)

Discs played: 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs

Video system

TV system: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) Input: LINE (pin jack), 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠

Output: LINE (pin jack),1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠

Component video output (525p/525i):

Antenna reception input:

(DVD-RAM), DVD video standards (DVD-R)

units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 790 nm wavelength for CDs)

12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R discs

(for General Ver. 2.0)

XP: 60 minutes SP: 120 minutes LP: 240 minutes EP: 360 minutes

12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R discs

(for General Ver. 2.0) DVD-VIDEO discs CD-Audio discs (CD-DA) Video CD discs CD-R/CD-RW discs

(CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)

S connector Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠ P

B: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠

R: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠

TV Channel: 2ch–69ch, 75 ≠ CATV Channel: 1ch–125ch, 75 ≠

C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 ≠

Audio system

Recording system: Dolby Digital (XP/SP/LP/EP)

Input: LINE (pin jack)

Output: LINE (pin jack)

Number of channels: Recording:2 channels

Other input/output connectors:

Operating temperature range:

Operating humidity range:

Clock unit: Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital dis-

LASER Specification

Class f LASER Product

Wave length: 775–815 nm 655–666 nm Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 26 W Dimensions: Approx. 430 (W)k79 (H)k306 (D) mm

Mass: Approx. 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)

Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 3 W

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

LINEAR PCM (XP mode only)

Reference input: 309 mVrms FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Input impedance: 47 k≠

Reference output: 309 mVrms FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Output impedance: 1 k≠ (Load impedance: 10 k≠)

Playback:2 channels

Digital audio optical output connector

5 oC–40 oC (41 oF–104 oF)

10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)

play

the safety protection

[Approx.1615/16q (excluding protrusions)

(W)k31/8q

(H)k121/16q

(D)]

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

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic DVD Player/Recorder

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

DVD Player One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days DVD Recorder One (1) Year One (1) Year Rechargeable Batteries,

DVD-RAM Disc (in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no char ge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is exten de d only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

Customer Services Directory

Reference

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Ten (10) Days Not Applicable

Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to d ef e cts in mate rials or workma nship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, r est au r a nt, or o the r business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and

from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Service in Puerto Rico

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Panasonic DVD Recorder One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dr y cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca

For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

≥Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you. ≥Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca ≥A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond British Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc. 12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627

Calgary, Alberta Mississauga, Ontario Lachine, Québec

Panasonic Canada Inc.

6835-8

St. N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Fax: (403) 274-5493

Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418

Panasonic Canada Inc. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos Lachine, QC H8T 1C4 Tel: (514) 633-8684 Fax: (514) 633-8020

Reference

CUSTOMER’S RECORD:

Customer Name:

Model Number: Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Dealer’s Name:

Address: Phone Number:

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Guía de referencia rápida en español

DVD/TV

DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

456

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ERASE

F Rec

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

FRAME

Conexiones de antena y televisor

AUDIO

Televisor

Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido)

Conéctelo en último lugar. Conecte también los cables de alimentación de CA de otros equipos.

A la toma de CA de casa

(CA 120 V, 60 Hz)

Ventilador de refrigeración

VIDEO

R L

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

Cable de audio/vídeo

(incluido)

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Cable coaxial de 75 ≠ (incluido)

Antena exterior

A la antena

Cable de antena

(desconéctelo del televisor)

Este aparato

TV por cable

Antena interior

(L1)

IN3IN1

(L3)

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

OUT2OUT1

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

OPTICAL

AC IN

Para disfrutar del vídeo progresivo

≥Haga la conexión a los terminales de entrada de vídeo compo-

nente (480p) de un televisor que sea compatible con el sistema de protección contra el copiado de este aparato. (La imagen no se visualizará correctamente si se hace la conexión a un televisor incompatible.)

≥Ponga “TV Type” en “480P” (➜ abajo).

ESPAÑOL

≥Durante la reproducción

1.Pulse [DISPLAY].

2.Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Video” y pulse [1].

3.Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Progressive” y pulse dos veces [1].

4.Pulse [3, 4] para establecer “Transfer” según el tipo de material que esté siendo reproducido.

Después de enchufar el aparato en la toma de corriente de su casa y pulsar [Í, DV D POWER] para encender el aparato por primera vez, éste sintonizará automáticamente todos los canales que pueda recibir y pondrá en hora el reloj. Utilice [ENTER] y siga las instrucciones de la pantalla.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BIT STREAM)

S-VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

Disc

Play Video Audio

Auto1: Para material de películas Auto2: Para material de películas (Lo mismo que para Auto1,

Video: Para material de vídeo

Picture MPEG-DNR Progressive

pero capaz de convertir vídeo progresivo de 30 cuadros por segundo.)

Transfer

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF OUT

Selección del tipo de pantalla del televisor

Cambie los ajustes si:

≥Conecta el aparato a un televisor de pantalla panorámica con una

relación de aspecto de 16:9. ➜ Ponga “TV Aspect” en “16:9”.

≥Conecta el aparato a través de los terminales de vídeo COMPO-

NENT a un televisor compatible con señales de vídeo progresivo (480P). ➜ Ponga “TV Type” en “480P”.

1. Pulse [SETUP] para mostrar los menús.

2. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar la ficha “TV Screen” y pulse [1].

3. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “TV Aspect” y pulse [ENTER].

4. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “16:9” y pulse [ENTER].

5. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “TV Type” y pulse [ENTER].

6. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “480P” y pulse [ENTER].

7. Pulse [SETUP].

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Botones numerados

:, 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

≥

SETUP

3 4 2

∫

;

6, 5

3,4,2,1, ENTER

DISPLAY

2;, ;1 POSITION

MEMORY

Normal

Auto 1ON

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Reproducción de discos

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

1 Pulse [Í, DVD POWER] para

encender el aparato.

2 Pulse [<, OPEN/CLOSE] para abrir la

bandeja e inserte un disco.

Inserte el disco con la etiqueta hacia arriba y la flecha indicando hacia adentro.

Cargue los discos de dos lados de forma que la etiqueta del lado que quiera reproducir quede hacia arriba.

≥Pulse de nuevo [<, OPEN/CLOSE] para cerrar la bandeja.

3 Pulse [1] (PLAY).

El aparato tarda algo de tiempo en leer el disco antes de empezar la reproducción. [RAM] [DVD-R] La reproducción empieza desde el principio de la grabación más reciente. Si ese programa es muy breve, la reproduccion empieza desde la siguiente grabación más reciente.

≥Para detener la reproducción, pulse [∫]. ≥Para hacer una pausa en la reproducción, pulse [;].

∫ Cuando aparece una pantalla de menú en el

televisor

Pulse los botones numerados para seleccionar un elemento.

∫ Inicio de la reproducción desde donde usted la

detuvo—Función de reanudación

1. Durante la reproducción

Pulse [∫].

El aparato recuerda la posición.

2. Pulse [1] (PLAY) mientras parpadea “PLAY” en el visua-

lizador.

La reproducción empieza desde donde usted la detuvo.

Para cancelar la función de reanudación

Pulse [∫] hasta que se apague “PLAY”.

Para iniciar la reproducción desde una posición memorizada después de apagar el aparato

Pulse [POSITION MEMORY] durante la reproducción. (El mensaje “Position Memorized” aparece en el televisor.) Ahora, cuando pulse [1] (PLAY) después de poner el aparato en el modo de espera y luego volver a encenderlo, la reproducción empezará desde la posición memorizada y la posición se cancelará.

Inserte con la etiqueta hacia arriba.

Salto

Puede saltar al comienzo de las pistas (CD y CD de vídeo) y de los capítulos (DVD-Vídeo) y reanudar la reproducción desde ese punto. En los discos DVD-RAM y DVD-R, puede saltar al principio de un programa o a un marcador e iniciar la reproducción desde ese punto.

Durante la reproducción o la pausa Pulse [:] o [9].

Avance rápido y rebobinado—SEARCH

Durante la reproducción Pulse [6] o [5].

Reproducción a cámara lenta

Durante la pausa Pulse [6] o [5].

Visión cuadro a cuadro

Durante la pausa Pulse [2;] o [;1].

≥Pulse [1] (PLAY) para reanudar la reproducción. ≥Durante los modos de reproducción a cámara lenta y cuadro

a cuadro de CDs de vídeo no es posible retroceder.

≥[:], [6], [2;] : Retroceso

[9], [5], [;1] : Avance

Grabación de programas de televisión

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Pulse [<, OPEN/CLOSE] para abrir la

bandeja e inserte un disco.

≥Pulse de nuevo [<, OPEN/CLOSE] para cerrar la bandeja.

2 Pulse [W, X, CH] para seleccionar el

canal.

3 Pulse [REC MODE] para seleccionar

el modo de grabación.

4 Pulse [¥, REC] para iniciar la graba-

ción.

≥Para hacer una pausa en la grabación, pulse [;]. ≥Para detener la grabación, pulse [∫].

Reproducción desde el principio del programa que está grabando—Reproducción en persecución

[RAM]

Durante la grabación Pulse [1] (PLAY).

La reproducción empieza desde el comienzo del programa que está siendo grabado.

Grabación y reproducción simultáneas

[RAM]

Durante la grabación Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar el programa y luego pulse [ENTER].

ESPAÑOL

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Index

A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Antenna system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Audio attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Block NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Channel caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Chasing play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Cleaning

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Connection

amplifier, system component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

antenna, television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

cable TV box, satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

CPRM system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Divide Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Edit Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Enter title

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Erase

all program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 38

play list scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 38

program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 36

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Flexible Recording (FR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 41

Format DVD-RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 57

Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Mosquito NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

MPEG-DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

On-screen display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

On-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

PLAY FROM TOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 38, 40

Position memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Program play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 14, 44, 57

Properties

play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Protection

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 34

program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Ratings password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 61

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Re-initialize setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Resume function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Seamless play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Shorten Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Sound track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30–32

Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TV Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

VCR Plusi

guide channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

V.S.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

3D NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Panasonic DMR-E30PP User Manual

Getting started

Accessories

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Features

Explanatory notes

Table of contents

Control reference guide

Disc information

Disc handling

STEP 1 The remote control

STEP 2 Antenna and television connections

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type

STEP 6 Television operation

Playing discs

Basic play and recording

Recording television programs

Advanced play

Using the Direct Navigator

Playing play lists

Skipping programs and commercials

Other methods of play

Changing audio

Playing while you are recording

Advanced recording

Recording from a video cassette recorder

Timer recording

Timer recording

Entering text

Editing

Disc setting

Editing programs

Editing play lists

Creating play lists

Using the FUNCTIONS window

Advanced operation

Using on-screen menus

Home Theater

Other antenna connections

Changing the remote control code

On-screen displays

Reference

Glossary

Error messages

Maintenance

Troubleshooting guide

Product Service

Specifications

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

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Index