Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “1”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or
“ALL”.
Example:
PPC PX
1
ALL
1
2
4
[For\U.S.A.]only]
The warranty can be found on page 46.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 47.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar
en la página 48–51.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of DMR-E55 for U.S.A. and
Canada.
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
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OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. and Canada
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.
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 OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS
WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.
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 different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to 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.
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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.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, 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 service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Useful features
Table of contents
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images
to rapid random access capable DVD-RAM media.
This has resulted in many new features that out
perform older tape formats. The following information
summarizes a few of these features.
Instant recording
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By
pressing the recording button, the unit finds available
recording space and begins recording right away.
There is no need to worry about overwriting already
recorded content.
Instant play
There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct
Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded
video immediately.
Chasing playback
There is no need to wait until
recording is complete. Without
stopping recording, you can play
the video currently being
recorded from its beginning.
Simultaneous Recording
and Playback
While recording, you can play
another video program that was
recorded previously.
During play and also while
recording, you can jump to the
scene you wish to view by
specifying the skip time.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and
4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual 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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
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
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 46.
For other areas:To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit
[Note]
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ page 14).
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by
such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
Control reference guide
REC
PLAY
REC
PLAY
Remote control
Turn the unit on (➡ page 10)
Input select (L1, L2 or L3)
DVD POWER
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
TV
POWER
VOLUME
CH
Television operations (➡ page 14)
Select channels and title numbers etc./
Enter numbers
Basic operations for recording and play
Show Top menu/Direct Navigator
(➡ page 22, 28)
Show sub menu (➡ page 28)
Show on-screen menu (➡ page 26)
Show timer recording program screen
Erase items (➡ page 24)
Add/delete channel (➡ page 11)
Open/close disc tray (➡ page 16, 22)
Show SETUP menu (➡ page 11, 38)
Cancel
(➡ page 20)
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CANCEL
SKIP
STOP
PAU S E
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
ENTER
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SETUP
AUDI O
VCR Plus+
CM SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
STATUS
TIME SLIP
REC MODEERASE
CHAPTER
CH
REC
F Rec
Channel select (➡ page 11, 16)
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Select audio (➡ page 17, 24)
Skip a minute forward (➡ page 23)
Show VCR Plusr screen (➡ page 19)
Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ page 35)
Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 10, 23)
Return to previous screen
Show status messages (➡ page 35)
Skip the specified time/Display the television image
If the power plug does not fit your AC
outlet, use the power plug adaptor
(included). If it still doesn’t fit, contact
an electrical parts distributor for
assistance.
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≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
Connecting a television and VCR
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
1 – 4are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
When making this connection,
ensure you connect the audio
cables to the corresponding
audio input terminals on the
television.
AC power supply cord
Connect only after all other
AUDI O IN
R L
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO IN
connections are complete.
Red White Yellow
To household AC outlet
Audio/Video
cable
4321
Red White Yellow
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
Cooling fan
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than
the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the
television.)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output
(➡ page 40) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same color.
∫ 75 ≠ coaxial cable
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 OUT terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none of
these terminals, consult your local dealer.
≥Refer to page 8 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.
S-VIDEO
Television
Cable TV
Outdoor
antenna
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
Indoor
antenna
To th e
antenna
Splitter
RF IN
RF OUT
VHF/UHF
This unit
S-Video
cable
YPBPR
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
75 ≠ coaxial cable
➡ below
Component
video cable
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
Red White Yellow
R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Antenna
cable
(L1)
IN1IN3
(L3)
To L1 or L3
75 ≠ coaxial
Audio/Video
cable
cable
Use a splitter if you also
want to connect the
antenna to your VCR.
Red White Yellow
VIDEO
R L
AUDIO OUT
OUT
Video cassette recorder
VHF/UHF
RF IN
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.
TelevisionTelevision
Getting started
This unit
VCR
VCR
This unit
≥When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to
the input terminals on the television side, not the VCR side.
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STEP 1 Connection
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
YPB PR
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
(L1)
(L3)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
IN1IN3
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUT
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
YPB PR
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
(L1)
(L3)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
IN1IN3
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUT
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 TV box or satellite receiver.
To AUDIO/VIDEO IN
Audio/video cable
§§
Television
To VHF/UHF RF IN
75 ≠ coaxial cable
≥You can record and view simultaneously scrambled and
unscrambled channels if connections are made as shown in the
diagram below.
To AUDIO/VIDEO IN
Audio/video cable
Television
To VHF/UHF RF IN
Getting started
75 ≠ coaxial cable
Cable TV box
2-way splitter
OUT2OUT1
IN
From cable TV jack
Cable TV box
IN
OUT
This unit
Cable TV box
Satellite receiver
or
OUT
IN
OUT
ININ
From antenna or
cable TV jack
From satellite
dish antenna
§ For more information on connections (➡ page 7)
§
This unit
OUT
IN
If the antenna connector doesn’t match
Other antenna connections to the unit
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.
≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use
the lead connection to minimize signal loss.
∫ A single twin lead
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cable
∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable
75 ≠ coaxial cable
∫ Two twin leads
from the antenna
(Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cable
300–75 ≠ transformer
300–75 ≠ transformer
To this unit’s RF IN
terminal
VHF/UHF band mixer
To this unit’s RF IN
terminal(Round)
VHF/UHF band mixer
To this unit’s RF
IN terminal
Other antenna connections 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
75 ≠ coaxial cable
VHF
UHF
Te le v is i on
∫ A twin lead terminal
75–300 ≠ transformer
75 ≠ coaxial cable
VHF or
UHF
Television
∫ Two twin lead terminals
VHF/UHF band separator
75 ≠ coaxial cable
VHF
UHF
Television
∫ Multiple antenna terminals
≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the television’s
setting as necessary.
Split out
ANT 1
75 ≠ coaxial cable
Te l ev i s i o n
ANT 2
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Connecting an amplifier or system component
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
YPBPR
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
(L1)
(L3)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
IN1IN3
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUT
∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on
DVD-Video
Amplifier’s rear panel
AUDIO IN
Red White
Audio cable
Red White
R L
Optical digital audio
cable
Do not bend sharply
when connecting.
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder
displaying these logo marks using an optical digital
audio cable and change the settings in Digital Audio
Output (➡ page 37).
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to
DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when
playing DVD-Audio.
Amplifier’s rear panel
OPTICAL IN
Insert fully, with this
side facing up.
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STEP2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
POWER Í/I
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
CHTIME SLIP
X CH W
Preparation
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to
REC
/x1.3
suit the connections to this unit.
≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver
(➡ page 8), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work.
If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (➡ page 38,
Manual Clock Setting).
DVD POWER
TV
Í
Getting started
DVD POWER
Numbered
buttons
POWER
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
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SKIP
STOP
PAU S E
VOLUME
CH
AUDIO
VCR Plus+
CM SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
CH
W X CH
1Press [Í DVD POWER].
Select Language
Seleccione la Lengua
Sélection de Langue
English
Español
Français
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
2Press [3, 4] to select the language
and press [ENTER].
ENTER
REC MODEERASE
CHAPTER
STATUS
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
TIME SLIP
REC
F Rec
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ENTER
RETURN
3Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto
Tuning.
Auto Channel Setting
1
CH.
Auto Channel Setting
Proceeding . . .
1 1 1
ADD/DLT
SETUP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
DISPLAY
SETUP
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
assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes
in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission
(airwaves or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.
BandChannel
TV Mode
(Airwaves)
VHF2–13
UHF14–69
VHF2–13
CATV LOW BAND95–99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND14–36
CATV Mode
(Cable)
CATV HYPER BAND37–65
ULTRA BAND
66–94
100–125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL1
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is
displayed when finished.
Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2002 12:15 AM
DST............. ON
TIME ZONE.... CST
≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime
setting.
≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich
meantime (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time) l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time) l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time)l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time)l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)l GMT j10
For other areas: xx hr
4Press [ENTER].
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∫ If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the
CHANNEL 15 DELETED
actual time
Select “s1” or “r1” in “Time Zone Adjust” in the SETUP menu
(➡ page 38).
Adding and deleting channels
Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or
unnecessary channels are set.
∫ If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
Set the time manually (➡ page 38, Manual Clock Setting).
∫ 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 hold [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.
If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails
1Press [SETUP].
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Antenna System
Auto Channel Setting
Channel Captions
Preset Channel Captions
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi CH Setting
CATV
1Press the numbered buttons to select
a channel.
TV Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]
15: [1] ➡ [5]
CATV Mode (Cable)
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
≥You can also use [WXCH] when you are going to delete a
channel.
Unit’s display
CH
2Press [ADD/DLT].
e.g., The channel is deleted.
Getting started
2Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna
System” and press [ENTER].
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Antenna System
TV
CATV
4Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or
“CATV” and press [ENTER].
5Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel
Setting” and press [ENTER].
6Press [ENTER].
Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
7Press [ENTER].
To cancel partway
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
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STEP 3 Channel settings
1Press [SETUP].
DVD POWER
TV
POWER
VOLUME
CH
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
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CANCEL
SKIP
STOP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
DISPLAY
SETUP
VCR Plus+
SLOW/SEARCH
PAUSE
ENTER
STATUS
REC MODEERASE
CHAPTER
CH
AUDIO
CM SKIP
PLAY/x1.3
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
TIME SLIP
REC
F Rec
2Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
3Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr
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ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Antenna System
Auto Channel Setting
Channel Captions
Preset Channel Captions
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi CH Setting
CATV
press [1].
CH Setting” and press [ENTER].
e.g., “Antenna System” is set to “CATV”.
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
125
1
2
3
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VCR Plusi guide channel settings
Set these guide channels so you can use the VCR Plusi
programming number for timer recording. Before starting the
settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, station names, and
guide channels.
e.g.,
Station
name
CBS0404Unnecessary
HBO3315
Nickelodeon3820
Look up the guide channels
for the stations in
magazines.
≥If you have connected a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the
VCR Plusi system does not work so you do not have to set the
guide channels.
Guide
channel
Channel
number
Channel setting
Enter channel 15 next
to Guide Channel 33.
Enter channel 20 next
to Guide Channel 38.
Write down all the stations
you can receive.
4Press [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.
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
VCR PlusiCH Setting
Guide Channel CATV Channel
4
5
6
7
8
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5Press [3, 4] to select the channel
corresponding to the guide channel
and press [2].
To delete a number, press [¢ CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.
6Press [ENTER].
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To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Channel captions
You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen.
1Press [SETUP].
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Antenna System
Auto Channel Setting
Channel Captions
Preset Channel Captions
Manual Channel Captions
VCR Plusi CH Setting
CATV
2Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and press [1].
Preset Channel Captions
3Press [3, 4] to select “Preset
Channel Captions” and press
[ENTER].
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Preset Captions
Caption
Channel Number
GLOB
ABC
PBS
CBS
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Manual Channel Captions
3Press [3, 4] to select “Manual
Channel Captions” and press
[ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the channel
and press [1].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if
5Press [3, 4] to select the first
character and press [1].
≥You can choose from the following characters:
4Press [3, 4] to select the caption
and press [1].
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
≥When selecting the caption, press and hold [3, 4] to
scroll up and down the screen.
≥To delete the caption, press [¢ CANCEL].
≥Repeat this step to enter the other characters.
5Press [3, 4] to select the channel
corresponding to the caption and
press [2].
≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if
captions have not been added manually.
≥To delete the channel number, press [¢ CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.
6Press [2, 1] to return to the
“Channel Number” column.
Repeat steps 4–6 to enter other channels.
preset captions have not been added.
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Manual Captions
Channel Number
6
8
10
12
23
Caption
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AAAA
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Getting started
6Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
7Press [ENTER].
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STEP 4 Set up to match your television and remote control
SETUP
Remote Control Code
Channel
Set Up
Television operation
DVD POWER
TV
POWER
VOLUME
CH
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
Numbered
buttons
Getting started
SETUP
123
456
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CANCEL
SKIP
STOP
PAUSE
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
ENTER
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SETUP
AUDIO
VCR Plus+
CM SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
STATUS
TIME SLIP
REC MODEERASE
CHAPTER
CH
REC
F Rec
TV operation
buttons
3421
ENTER
RETURN
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the
television channel and change the television volume.
Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the
code with the numbered buttons.
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your
television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.
01, 02
PHILIPS (RC-5)03
RCA05
SAMSUNG14, 18, 19
Selecting television type
You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive
output (➡ page 40).
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”
and press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “TV Type” and
press [ENTER].
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:
4:316:9
4:3 standard aspect
television
≥480P/480I:
Select “480P” if the television is compatible with
progressive output.
TV Type
Aspect 4:3 & 480I
Aspect 4:3 & 480P
Aspect 16:9 & 480I
Aspect 16:9 & 480P
16:9 widescreen
television
4Press [3, 4] to select the item and
press [ENTER].
When other Panasonic products
respond to this remote control
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Remote
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,
or 3) and press [ENTER].
Press “±
”
and “ENTER
”
for more than 2 seconds on the remote.
together
5While pressing [ENTER], press and
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
6Press [ENTER].
∫ When the following indicator appears on the
unit’s display
The unit’s remote control code
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➡step 5).
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To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Disc information
Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc typeLogoInstructions
Re-writable discs
DVD-RAM
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)
Indicated in these instructions
with [RAM]
DVD-R
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z), 1.4 GB, 8
cm (3z) for General Ver. 2.0
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) for General
Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R
Revision 1.0
[DVD-R]
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
∫ Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.
(±:Possible, t:Impossible)DVD-RAMDVD-R
Re-writable±t
Edit±§1
Play on other players
Recording both Main and SAP of
MTS broadcast
Recording broadcasts that allow
one copy
Recording 16:9 aspect picture±§6
§2
±
±
§5
±
≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8H) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot
record or play continuously on two sides.] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and
approximate recording times).
≥You can perform chasing playback (➡ page 17).
≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs
(9.4GB) are commercially available.
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using
One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full)
≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode].
≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only)
(➡ page 33, 40).
≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.
§1
You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available
space does not increase after erasing.
§2
Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.
§3
After finalizing the disc (➡ page 33, 40).
§4
§3
±
§4
t
t
Only one is recorded (➡ page 37, Select MTS).
§5
CPRM (➡ page 40) compatible discs only.
§6
The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
∫ Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)
With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you
cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc.
Play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.
PROTECT
Getting started
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc typeLogoInstructions
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
Video CD
[VCD]
Audio CD
[CD]
≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close the
sessions or finalize the disc after recording. Play may be
impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of
the recording.
≥The producer of the material can control how discs are played. So
you may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
High fidelity music discs
≥Played on this unit in 2 channels.
High quality movie and
music discs
Music and video recorded (including
CD-R/RW)
Music and audio recorded (including
CD-R/RW)
CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡ page 25)
Discs that cannot be played
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥
Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡page 40, Finalize)
≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD,
CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.
Disc handling
∫ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,
where available).
≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.
[DVD-A][DVD-V][VCD][CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫ Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs etc).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
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Recording television programs
L2 input terminals
Recording
POWER
PULL OPEN
L2
S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
L/MONO
INPUT SELECT
Numbered
buttons
;
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
1
R
DVD POWER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
SUB MENU
Time Slip indicator
TV
POWER
CH
TV/VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
123
456
7809
CANCEL
TOP MENU
PROG/CHECK
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
STOP
SKIP
DISPLAY
SETUP
VCR Plus+
SLOW/SEARCH
PAUSE
ENTER
STATUS
REC MODEERASE
CHAPTER
VOLUME
CH
AUDIO
CM SKIP
PLAY/x1.3
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
TIME SLIP
REC
F Rec
14
∫
1
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP
REC
/x1.3
CH
TIME SLIP
2
2
AUDIO
1∫
3 4 2 1
ENTER
RETURN
STATUS
TIME SLIP
3
4
F Rec
2Press [WXCH] to select the channel.
DVD
SP
CH
R-AM
To select with the numbered buttons:
TV Mode (Airwaves)
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]
15: [1] ➡ [5]
CATV Mode (Cable)
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
≥Select the audio to record (➡ page 17).
3Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).
DVD
XP
CH
Remaining time on the disc
R-AM
4Press [¥ REC] to start recording.
DVD
XP
CH
Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.
∫ To stop recording
Press [∫].
Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.
R-AM
REC
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the
cartridge.
≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡ page 40) protected material
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.
1Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
tray and insert a disc.
≥Press the button again to close the tray.
Insert label-up.
Insert with the arrow facing in.
Insert fully so it clicks
into place.
[DVD-R]
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.
∫ To pause recording
Press [;].
Press again to restart recording.
(Title is not split into a separate title.)
∫ To specify a time to stop recording
During recording
Press [¥ REC] to select the recording time.
Each time you press the button:
0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00
^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""}
≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ page 19) or while
using Flexible Recording (➡ page 18).
Off Timer
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(➡ page 36, “Off Timer”).
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