Panasonic DMR-E55 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions
DVD Video Recorder
Model No. DMR-E55
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is “1”.The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or
ALL”.
Example:
P PC 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

Getting started

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.
Getting started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
STEP 3 Channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
STEP 4 Set up to match your television
and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording
Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using VCR Plusr number to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . 19
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing back
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Disc menu–Setting disc content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Play menu–Change play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Video menu–Change picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Audio menu–Change sound effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Getting started
Time Slip
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
Editing
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Creating, editing and playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Play list operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Convenient functions
Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Format disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Select First play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages. . . . . . . . . 35
FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reference
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
(Spanish Quick Reference)
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
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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, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 46. For other areas:To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
∏∏
1 Remote control
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(N2QAKB000050)
∏∏ [For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]
2 Batteries
for remote control
(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 AC power supply cord
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]
(K2CB2CB00006)
For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
1 Audio/video cable
(K2KA6CA00001)
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]
(RJA0019-2K)
1 Power plug adaptor
(K2DA42E00001)
1 75 coaxial cable

The remote control

Batteries
R6, LR6, AA, UM-3
Use
Remote control signal sensor
20˚
30˚
20˚
30˚
(VJA1125)
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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)
123
456
7809
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)
Getting started
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
as a picture-in-picture (page 17, 23) Change recording mode (➡ page 16) Start recording (➡ page 16) Start Flexible Recording (➡ page 18) Create chapters (➡ page 24)
Main unit
POWER button (POWER Í/I) (page 10)
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.
POWER
PULL OPEN
Connection for camcorder etc. (page 18)
Rear panel terminals (➡ page 7)
The unit’s display
Recording mode
Timer recording indicator
XP SP LP
CH
EP
Channel
Disc tray (page 16, 22)
L2
S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
L/MONO
Main display section
Start play (➡ page 22)
Start recording (➡ page 16)
Remote control signal sensor
Stop (page 16, 22)
Open/close disc tray (page 16, 22)
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP
R
Display (➡ below)
Time Slip indicator (➡ page 17)
REC
/x1.3
CH
Skip the specified time/Display the television image
as a picture-in-picture (page 17, 23)
Channel select (page 11, 16)
Skip/Slow/Search (➡ page 23)
D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)
Disc type
When lit: Down-mixed audio is played. When off: The disc prevents down-mixing so only the two front
channels can be played.
DVD
VCD
PLAY
R-AM
.MIX
REC
Recording Playback
Recording/ Playback
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STEP 1 Connection

Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals
Television
Amplifier
Getting started
Other equipment
From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals
This unit
To L1 or L3 input terminals (rear)
Video cassette recorder
From AUDIO OUT terminals or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
To L2 input terminals (front)
Camcorder
When the unit is not to be used for a long time
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 2.9 W).
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]
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.
14 are 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
43 21
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.
75coaxial 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
YPB PR
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
75coaxial 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)
IN1 IN3
(L3)
To L1 or L3
75coaxial
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.
Television Television
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)
IN1 IN3
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)
IN1 IN3
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
OUT2 OUT1
IN
From cable TV jack
Cable TV box
IN
OUT
This unit
Cable TV box
Satellite receiver
or
OUT
IN
OUT
IN IN
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
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)
IN1 IN3
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.
This unit
Getting started
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STEP 2 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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CANCEL
SKIP
STOP
PAU S E
VOLUME
CH
AUDIO
VCR Plus+
CM SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
CH
W X CH
1 Press [Í DVD POWER].
Select Language
Seleccione la Lengua
Sélection de Langue
English
Español
Français
Press ENTER Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
2 Press [3, 4] to select the language
and press [ENTER].
ENTER
REC MODEERASE
CHAPTER
STATUS
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
TIME SLIP
REC
F Rec
3 4 2 1 ENTER
RETURN
3 Press [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.
Band Channel
TV Mode
(Airwaves)
VHF 2–13
UHF 14–69
VHF 2–13
CATV LOW BAND 95–99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36
CATV Mode
(Cable)
CATV HYPER BAND 37–65
ULTRA BAND
66–94
100–125
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
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
4 Press [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
1 Press [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
1 Press 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
2 Press [ADD/DLT].
e.g., The channel is deleted.
Getting started
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
press [1].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna
System” and press [ENTER].
SETUP
Channel
Set Up
Disc Video Audio
Display
TV Screen
Antenna System
TV
CATV
4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or
“CATV” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel
Setting” and press [ENTER].
6 Press [ENTER].
Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.
7 Press [ENTER].
To cancel partway
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
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STEP 3 Channel settings

1 Press [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
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and
3 Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr
3 4 2 1 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
CBS 04 04 Unnecessary
HBO 33 15
Nickelodeon 38 20
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.
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.
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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5 Press [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.
6 Press [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.
1 Press [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
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and press [1].
Preset Channel Captions
3 Press [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
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual
Channel Captions” and press [ENTER].
4 Press [3, 4] to select the channel
and press [1].
Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if
5 Press [3, 4] to select the first
character and press [1].
You can choose from the following characters:
4 Press [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.
5 Press [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.
6 Press [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
6 Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
7 Press [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
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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
3 4 2 1 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.
e.g., 01: [0] [1]
Manufacturer and Code No.
Panasonic National QUASAR
FISHER 10 SANYO 10 GE 05 SHARP 06, 07 GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08 HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03 JVC 11 THOMSON 05 LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09 MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04 MITSUBISHI 13
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 RCA 05 SAMSUNG 14, 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).
1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”
and press [1].
3 Press [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:
4:3 16:9
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
4 Press [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.
1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and
press [1].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote
Control Code” and press [ENTER].
4 Press [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
5 While pressing [ENTER], press and
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 2 seconds.
6 Press [ENTER].
When the following indicator appears on the
unit’s display
The unit’s remote 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 type Logo Instructions
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-RAM DVD-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
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 40).
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 type Logo Instructions
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
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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
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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
2 Press [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).
3 Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).
DVD
XP
CH
Remaining time on the disc
R-AM
4 Press [¥ 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.
1 Press [< 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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