Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “5”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels
containing “5” or “ALL”.
Региональный номер,
поддерживаемый данным
аппаратом
В зависимости от географии продажи DVDпроигрывателей и программного
обеспечения, им присваиваются
региональные номера.
≥Региональный номер данного аппарата “5”.
≥Аппарат воспроизводит DVD-диски, на
этикетках которых содержится маркировка
“5” или “ALL”..
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Example:
Например:
2
5ALL
3
5
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.
Уважаемый покупатель
Благодарим Вас за покупку этой системы.
Чтобы получить оптимальное качество работы
системы и обеспечить безопасность,
пожалуйста, внимательно прочитайте эту
инструкцию.
Перед подключением, работой или
регулировкой данного аппарата прочтите,
пожалуйста, эту инструкцию полностью.
Сохраните, пожалуйста, эту инструкцию для
дальнейших справок.
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
Getting started
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS
WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.
Y
RF IN
(FDA 21 CFR)
(IEC60825-1)
RQLS0233
PB
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(NTSC:480P/480I,
PAL:576P/576I)
RF OUT
(Inside of product)
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
S-VIDEO
AC IN
DANGER
CAUTION
ATTENTION
ADVARSEL
VARO !
VARNING
ADVARSEL
VORSICHT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
-
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
-
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
-
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
-
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
-
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
-
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
-
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
-
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
-
-
OUT
AV4 IN
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
S-VIDEO
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
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Keep the small memory cards such as the SD
Memory Card out of reach of children. If
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
∏∏∏ ∏∏
1 Remote control
(EUR7721KC0)
1 AC mains lead
≥For use with this unit only. Do not
use it with other equipment.
1 RF coaxial cable2 Batteries
for remote control
1 Audio/video cable
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Useful features
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable DVD-RAM media. This has resulted in
many new features that out perform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.
Instant recording
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By
pressing the recording button, the unit finds available
recording space and begins recording right away. There is no
need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.
SD/PC card slots, DV input terminal
This unit is equipped with interfaces that allow networking
with digital equipment.
≥The SD/PC card slots of this unit let you transfer (dub) digital
camera photographs from a card to DVD-RAM for easy storage
without using a computer.
≥The DV automatic recording function of this unit lets you easily
transfer (dub) digital images to the DVD-RAM by connecting only a
single DV cable.
Instant play
Getting started
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 programme that was
recorded previously.
Time Slip
During play and also while recording,
you can jump to the scene you wish
to view by specifying the skip time.
The remote control
∫ Batteries
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
[Note]
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ page 13).
∫ Use
Remote control signal sensor
20˚
30˚
20˚
30˚
7 m directly in front of the unit
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The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by
such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥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
PLAY
REC
Remote control
Turn the unit on (➡page 10, 11)
Direct TV recording (➡ page 18)
Select channels and title numbers etc./
Enter numbers
Basic operations for recording and play
Cancel
DVD
TV
DIRECT TV REC
AV
DRIVE SELECT
DVD
123
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CANCEL
SKIP
STOP
PAU S E
VOLUM E
CH
SD/PC
ShowView
INPUT SELECT
MANUAL SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
Television operations (➡ page 13)
Select drive (DVD, SD or PC)
(➡ page 16, 22, 27)
CH
Channel select (➡ page 16)
HOWVIEW screen (➡ page 19)
Show S
Skip 30 seconds forward (➡page 23)
Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV)
(➡ page 18, 35)
Show Top menu/Direct navigator (➡ page 22, 30)
Show sub menu (➡ page 30)
Show on-screen menu (➡ page 28)
Show timer recording programme screen
(➡ page 20)
Erase items (➡ page 24)
Programme recording standby/release
Linked timer recordings with external equipment
(➡ page 19, 20)
(➡ page 21)
Manual tuning operation (➡ page 45)
Main unit
Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ page 10, 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.
SD/PC card slots (➡ page 26)
SD CARDPC CARDEJECT
AV3
S-VIDEO IN VIDEO INAUDIO IN DV IN
L/MONO
Connection for camcorder
etc. (➡ page 35)
Connection for digital
video (DV) camcorder
(➡ page 35)
Rear panel terminals (➡ page 7, 8)
Disc tray (➡page 16, 22)
R
Display (➡below)
ENTER
REC MODEERASE
CREATE
CHAPTER
STATUS
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
TIME SLIP
REC
AUDI O
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
TIMER
F
EXT LINK
ABC
DISPLAY
Select drive (➡ page 16, 22, 27)
Lights when the DVD, SD or PC
drive is selected
Open/close disc tray (➡page 16, 22)
Time Slip indicator (➡ page 17)
Skip the specified time/Display the television
image as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 17, 23)
Show FUNCTIONS window (➡page 37)
Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 10, 23)
Return to previous screen
Show status messages (➡ page 29)
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)
Remote control signal sensor/
Start recording (➡ page 16)
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
SD PCDVD
DRIVE SELECT
TIME SLIP
REC
CH
/x1.3
Start play
(➡ page 22)
Skip/Slow/Search
(➡ page 23)
Channel select
(➡ page 16)
Getting started
The unit’s display
Card indicator
Linked timer recordings
with external equipment
indicator
EXT
Link
SD PC
Recording
Recording mode
Timer recording indicator
XP
SP
LP
EP
Main display section
Playback
Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator
DVD
VCD
PLAY
Disc type
R-AM
.MIX
REC
D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)
When lit: down-mixed audio is played.
When off: the disc prevents down-mixing so only
Recording/Playback
the two front channels can be played.
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STEP
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
1
Connection
∫ Recommended connection for your television
What kind of input terminal does your television have?
ScartHighly recommended connection.
AV IN
Component
video
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Getting started
S-VideoThis terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
S-VIDEO IN
≥You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this
unit by connecting to an RGB compatible
television.
≥If your television has the Q Link feature, you can
use a variety of useful functions.
These terminals provide a purer picture than the SVideo terminal.
≥If your television is compatible with progressive
scan, you can enjoy high-quality progressive video.
If you have a progressive compatible CRT
television, we cannot recommend this connection
as some flickering may occur.
video terminal.
Required
cable(s)
Fully wired 21pin Scart cable
3 video cables➡ 8➡ 11
S-Video cable➡ 8➡ 11
Page No. for
connections
➡ 7
Page No. for TV
settings
➡ 11
≥If it’s a Q Link
television ➡ 10
Audio/VideoThe most basic connection.
AUDIO IN
R L
VIDEO IN
Audio/Video
cable (included)
➡ 8
➡ 11
Q Link functions
Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡page 50). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to the
television if using the Q Link function.
The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating
instructions or consult your dealer.
≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)
≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)
≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)
≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)
∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals
Television
Satellite/digital
receiver or decoder
From AV1, AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
To AV2 or AV4 input terminals (rear)
From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
This unit
To AV3 or DV input terminals (front) (➡ page 35)
Amplifier
Camcorder
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Video cassette recorder
∫ Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright
protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.
≥When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the input terminals on
the television side, not the VCR side.
∫ When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This
unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(approx. 3 W).
6
Television
This unit
VCR
Television
VCR
This unit
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and
the unit.
Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCR
When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡ page 8)
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
4
1
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
To household mains socket
(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)
Television’s
rear panel
AV IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
To the aerial
Splitter
AC mains lead
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
Cooling fan
AC IN
This unit’s rear panel
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
Audio/Video cable
VCR’s rear panel
Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
R L
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
RF coaxial cable
OUT
AV4 I N
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
AV1 terminal
If your television is equipped with RGB
input capability, by connecting with a
fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can
see video using RGB output on this
unit (➡ below).
To output in RGB select
“RGB ( without component )” from
“AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu
(➡ page 44) after tuning is completed
(➡ page 10, 11).
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal
on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
Aerial
cable
2134
Y
RF IN
PB
PR
COMPONENT
RF OUT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
Use a splitter if you
also want to connect
the aerial to your VCR.
VHF/UHF
RF IN
Getting started
∫ RGB
This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By
dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.
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STEP
1
Connection
Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO
terminals and VCR
Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart cables (➡page 7)
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
4
1
When making this connection, ensure you
connect the audio cables to the corresponding
audio input terminals on the television.
To household mains socket
(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)
Getting started
Tel evision’s
rear panel
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
R L
Red White Yellow
S-VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
To the aerial
Splitter
AC mains lead
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
AC IN
This unit’s rear panel
Cooling fan
Audio/Video cable
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
Audio/Video cable
VCR’s rear panel
Red White Yellow
R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
R L
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
S-Video
cable
OUT
AV4 I N
RF coaxial cable
Video cable
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
2134
Y
PB
PR
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 and provide a purer picture than the
S-VIDEO OUT terminal (➡below).≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal
on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
Aerial
cable
RF IN
RF OUT
Use a splitter if
you also want
to connect the
aerial to your
VCR.
VHF/UHF
RF IN
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∫ Component video output
Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in
reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component
video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (➡page 49).
For progressive output (➡page 12)
8
Connecting a satellite receiver, digital receiver or decoder
PR
RF IN
RF OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
Y
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
R - AUDIO -
R - AUDIO -
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
AC IN
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
AV4 I N
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).
≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡page 44) after tuning is
completed (➡ page 10, 11).
AV OUT
Satellite receiver,
digital receiver or
decoder’s rear panel
21-pin Scart cable
This unit’s
rear panel
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
Connecting an amplifier or system component
∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on
DVD-Video
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders
using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in
“Digital Audio Output” (➡page 43) after tuning is completed
(➡ page 10, 11).
≥
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.
Viewing video from the decoder on the television while the
unit is stopped, or while recording
If you connected the television to the AV1 terminal and the decoder
to the AV2 terminal on this unit, press [0]i[ENTER]. (“DVD”
appears on the unit’s display.)
Press again to cancel. (“TV” appears on the unit’s display.)
≥If the television is compatible with RGB input, the RGB output
signal from the decoder can also be output from the main unit the
same way.
Getting started
∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier
Amplifier’s rear panel
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend this cable sharply.
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
This unit’s rear panel
Amplifier’s rear panel
OPTICAL IN
AUDIO IN
R L
Red White
Audio cable
Red White
This unit’s rear panel
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
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STEP
2
Channel reception settings
Í/ l
Preset Download
(Setup with Q Link functions)
SD CARDPC CARDEJECT
DVD
Í DVD
Getting started
3,4,2,1
ENTER
TV
DIRECT TV REC
AV
DRIVE SELECT
DVD
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CANCEL
SKIP
STOP
PAU SE
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
ENTER
SUB MENU
CH
INPUT SELECT
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
VOLUM E
SD/PC
CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
RETURN
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS
TIME SLIP
TIMER
REC MODEERASE
CREATE
CHAPTER
REC
AUDIO
F
EXT LINK
ABC
SD PCDVD
DRIVE SELECT
TIME SLIP
CH
X CH W
REC
/x1.3
When connecting to a television that has the Q Link
function (➡page 50) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart
cable (➡ page 7).
You can download the tuning positions from the television.
This unit’s Auto Clock Setting function synchronizes the time when
the TV channel that is broadcasting time and date information is
tuned.
1Turn on the television and select the
appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.
2Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.
Downloading from the television starts.
Download from TV
Pos4
Download in progress, please wait.
RETURN: to abort
RETURN
Downloading is complete when you see the television
picture.
≥If the Country setting menu appears on the television,
press [3, 4] to select the country and press [ENTER].
Страна
Polska
Česká republika
Magyarország
Deutschland
Pocc
ия
SELECT
ENTER
When “Poccия” (Russia) is selected in the Country setting
menu, the names of TV stations may not be correctly
displayed and the Auto Clock Setting does not work. Set the
clock manually (➡page 47).
Others (OIRT)
Others (CCIR)
RETURN
RETURN: отмена. ENTER: доступ
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To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
∫ If the clock setting menu appears
Set the clock manually (➡ page 47).
∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned
correctly (➡ page 45)
∫ To restart Preset Download (➡ page 46)
10
Auto-Setup
(Setup without Q Link functions)
≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT,
S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
(➡ page 8).
≥When connecting to a television that does not have
the Q Link function (➡page 50).
This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV
stations and synchronizes the time when the TV channel that is
broadcasting time and date information is tuned.
1Turn on the television and select the
appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.
2Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.
The Country setting menu appears.
Country
Страна
België
Polska
Belgique
Česká republika
Belgien
Magyarország
Danmark
Deutschland
España
Pocc
Others (OIRT)
France
SELECT
SELECT
ENTER
ENTER
Others (CCIR)
ItaliaNederlandNorge
RETURN
RETURN
RETURN: leave ENTER: access
RETURN: отмена. ENTER: доступ
DeutschlandÖsterreichPortugalSuomiSverige
ия
SchweizSuisseSvizzeraOthers
When “Poccия” (Russia) is selected in the Country setting
menu, the names of TV stations may not be correctly
displayed and the Auto Clock Setting does not work. Set the
clock manually (➡page 47).
3Press [3, 4] to select the country.
4Press [ENTER].
Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.
Автонастройки
Канал1
Идет авт.-задач., подождать.
RETURN: аннупир.
RETURN
Auto-Setup is complete when you see the television picture.
Getting started
To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
∫ To change the on-screen menu language to
English
1While stopped, press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Нач. наст.” (SETUP) and
press [ENTER].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Другое” (Others) and press [1].
4Press [3, 4] to select “Язык” (Language) and press
[ENTER].
5Press [3, 4] to select “English” and press [ENTER].
∫ If the clock setting menu appears
Set the clock manually (➡page 47).
∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned
correctly (➡ page 45)
∫ To restart Auto-Setup (➡ page 46)
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.
When the unit is on and stopped
Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the
Country setting screen appears.
≥All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and
time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.
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STEP
3
Set up to match your television and remote control
DVD
TV
VOLUM E
AV
DRIVE SELECT
SKIP
PAU S E
ENTER
CH
SD/PC
ShowView
INPUT SELECT
MANUAL SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
CH
DIRECT TV REC
DVD
Numbered
buttons
123
456
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CANCEL
STOP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
3,4,2,1
Getting started
ENTER
SUB MENU
TV operation
buttons
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS
TIME SLIP
TIMER
REC MODEERASE
CREATE
CHAPTER
REC
AUDIO
F
EXT LINK
ABC
and press [1].
4Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”
and press [ENTER].
5Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect
and press [ENTER].
SETUP
Tun in g
Others
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television
≥4:3: 4:3 aspect television
[RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.
[DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan
& Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the
disc) (➡ page 49).
≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style
(➡ page 49).
16:9 WIDE TV
4:3 TV
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
TV Aspect
16:9
4:3
Letterbox
To enjoy progressive video
You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ page 49).
Selecting television type and aspect
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
FUNCTIONS
DVD
Playback
Recording
Dubbing
Edit
Setting
ENTER
RETURN
SD/PC
TIMER RECORDING
DUBBING
SETUP
No Disc
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”
and press [1].
4Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”
and press [ENTER].
5Press [3, 4] to select “On” and
3Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].
SETUP
Tuning
Others
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Manual
Auto-Setup Restart
Download from TV
TAB
SELECT
RETURN
press [ENTER].
Output becomes progressive.
[Note]
≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube)
or a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is
progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some
flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (➡ page 29).
≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
if “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu is set to “RGB ( without
component )”. Set this item to either “Video ( with component )” or
“S-Video ( with component )” (➡ page 44).
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S-
VIDEO OUT or AV1 terminal, output will be interlace irrespective
of the settings.
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To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
12
Television operation
SETUP
Disc
Tun in g
Remote Control
Others
Press “±” and “ENTER” together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote
control.
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the
television channel and change the television volume.
Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [Í TV], enter the code
with the numbered buttons.
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your
television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.
When other Panasonic products
respond to this remote control
If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the
remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the
two must match).
Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “DVD 1”.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and
press [1].
4Press [3, 4] to select “Remote
Control” and press [ENTER].
5Press [3, 4] to select the code
(“DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and
press [ENTER].
6To change the code on the remote control
While pressing [ENTER], press and
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
7Press [ENTER].
∫ When the following indicator appears on the
unit’s display
The unit’s remote
control code
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s
(➡ step 6).
[Note]
Executing “Shipping Condition” in the SETUP menu returns the
main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1
(➡ step 6).
Getting started
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Disc and card information
Discs you can use for recording and play (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc typeLogoInstructions
Re-writable discs
≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8Hour) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot
record or play continuously on two sides] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and
DVD-RAM
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm
Indicated in these instructions with
[RAM]
DVD-R
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm
Getting started
[DVD-R]
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not
guaranteed.
Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon
what you require.
≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)
(➡ page 17).
≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB)
are commercially available.
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM
(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 49).
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.
≥
You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡page 26, 36).
One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full)
≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8Hour) mode] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and
approximate recording times).
≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only)
(➡ page 39, 49).
≥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 39, 49).
§ 4 Only one is recorded (➡ page 43, Bilingual Audio Selection).
§ 5CPRM (➡ page 49) compatible discs only.
§3
Y
§4
t
t
§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
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Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)
Disc typeLogoInstructions
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
Video CD
[VCD]
Audio CD
[CD]
—
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High fidelity music discs
≥Played on this unit in 2
channels.
High quality movie and music
discs
Recorded music and video
(including CD-R/RW)
Recorded music and audio
(including CD-R/RW)
CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡ page 25)
≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which
have been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA,
MP3 and Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after
recording.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of the recording.
≥The producer of the material can control how discs are played. So
you may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
Discs that cannot be played
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 49,
Finalize)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “5” or “ALL”
≥DVD-R OM≥DVD -RW≥iR≥iRW
≥CD-ROM≥CDV≥CD-G≥Photo CD
≥CVD≥SVCD≥SACD≥MV-Disc
≥PD≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
You can insert into the PC
card slot using an adaptor
(TYPE II PC card adaptor).
[PC]
You can insert directly into the
PC card slot.
§
[PC]
≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc.
(➡ page 26, 36).
≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your
home printer or at a photo developing store (➡ page 34, 49).
≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.
≥We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording (➡ page 39, 49).
≥You may not be able to use the card if formatted on a computer.
§
Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1).
You can only play the recorded still pictures and transfer (dub) the data onto other
cards or DVD-RAM.
Structure of folders displayed by this unit
The following can be displayed on this unit.
¢¢¢: NumbersXXX: Letters
Card
(Higher folder)
DCIM
¢¢¢XXXXX
XXXX
¢¢¢¢
.JPG
¢¢¢¢
.JPG
.TIF
.TIF
§
XXXX
IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT
XXXX
¢¢¢¢
XXXX
¢¢¢¢
§
Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.
DVD-RAM
JPEG
DCIM
DCIM¢¢¢
¢¢¢XXXXX
¢¢¢XXXXX
XXXX
XXXX
(Higher folder)
XXXX
¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢
XXXX
¢¢¢¢
.JPG
¢¢¢¢
.TIF
.JPG
.TIF
§
≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000 etc).
≥If a folder name or filename has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or
edit the data.
Types of disc for the type of connected
TV
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this
table.
(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)
TV typeDiscYes/No
Multi-system TV
PA LY
NTSC
§1
Y
Accessory discs
DVD-RAM
9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:
4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:
DVD-R
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:LM-RF120LE
LM-AD240LE
LM-AB120LE
LM-AF120LE
Getting started
NTSC TV
NTSC
§2
Y
PA LY
PA Lt
PAL TV
NTSC
§1
If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ page 46), the picture may
be clearer.
§2
Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡page 46).
§3
If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals
Y
§3
(PAL60)
the picture will not be shown correctly.
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Recording television programmes
1Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
2Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
SD CARDPC CARDEJECT
Time Slip indicator
215
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
REC
SD PCDVD
DRIVE SELECT
TIME SLIP
/x1.3
CH
≥Press the button again to close the tray.
DVD indicator
TIME SLIP
DVD
TV
VOLUM E
DRIVE SELECT
SKIP
STOP
AV
PAU SE
ENTER
CH
SD/PC
ShowView
INPUT SELECT
MANUAL SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
1
CH
3
INPUT SELECT
;
1
FUNCTIONS
¥DIRECT
DIRECT TV REC
TV REC
DVD
Numbered
buttons
123
456
7809
CANCEL
Recording
∫
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
3,4,2,1
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
SUB MENU
3
∫1
3Press [WXCH] to select the channel.
4Press [REC MODE] to select the
Insert label-up.
Insert fully so it clicks into place.
Insert with the arrow facing in.
DVD
SP
R-AM
To select with the numbered buttons:
e.g.,5:[0] ➡ [5]
15:[1] ➡ [5]
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
DVD
XP
R-AM
RETURN
STATUS
F TIMER
4
TIMER
F
EXT LINK
ABC
REC MODEERASE
CREATE
CHAPTER
TIME SLIP
REC
AUDIO
TIME SLIP
5
AUDIO
≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):
Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the
SETUP menu (➡page 43).
Remaining time on the disc
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS
5Press [¥ REC] to start recording.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
≥
It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided
disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡page 49) protected material
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.
≥It is not possible to record to a card.
When recording to DVD-R
≥When recording bilingual broadcasts, only the audio selected in
“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡page 43) is recorded (“M 1” or
“M 2”).
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on
another playback source, the disc must first be finalized
(➡ page 39).
XP
DVD
Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.
≥[RAM] You can change the audio being received by pressing
[AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of
audio.)
∫ To stop recording
Press [∫].
From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.
[DVD-R]
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.
∫ To pause recording
Press [;].
Press again to restart recording.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)
R-AM
REC
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∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch
Recording
During recording
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording
time.
Each time you press the button:
30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.)
≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ page 19) or while
using Flexible Recording (➡ page 18).
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
If a station broadcasts Teletext information
The unit automatically records the programme’s and station’s name
if the station’s Title Page is correctly set (➡ page 45).
[Note]
The unit may take some time in retrieving titles (up to 30 minutes)
and may fail in some cases.
Recording modes and approximate
recording times
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
DVD-RAM
Mode
XP (High quality)121
SP (Normal)242
LP (Long play)484
EP (Extra long play)
Single-sided
(4.7 GB)
§
)16 (12§)8 (6
8 (6
Double-sided
(9.4 GB)
XP
SP
LP
EP (6 Hour)
Picture quality
§
EP (8 Hour)
Recording time
§
When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6Hour)” in the
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hour)” than when
using “EP (8Hour)”.
[Note]
When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8Hour)” mode, play may
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
In this case use “EP (6Hour)” mode.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8Hour) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc
space with the best possible recording quality.
≥You can set when programming timer recordings.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the
display.
DVD-R
(4.7 GB)
§
XP
SP
LP
EP
)
Playing while you are recording
While recording to DVD-RAM you can view the title being recorded
from the beginning as well as play a recorded title.
[RAM]
Playing from the beginning of the title you are
recording—Chasing playback
Press [1](PLAY).
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title
and press [ENTER].
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Reviewing the recorded images while recording—
Time Slip
1Press [TIME SLIP].
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
PLAY
0 min
REC
≥You will hear the playback audio.
Play starts from 30
seconds previous.
The image currently being
recorded
2Press [3, 4] to select the time and
press [ENTER].
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press
again to show the play and recording images.
∫ To stop play
Press [∫].
∫ To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [∫].
∫ To stop timer recording
Press [F TIMER].
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3
seconds to stop recording.
Recording
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Recording television programmes
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Flexible Recording
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR
mode.
e.g.,
Recorded
Programme to be recorded
Preparation
Recording
Select the channel to record.
Remain
45 minutes in
SP mode
Recording rate
between SP and LP
60 minutes
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
“FLEXIBLE REC” and press [ENTER].
FLEXIBLE REC
Recording in FR mode
SELECT
3 Hour 00 Min.
3 Hour 00 Min.
RETURN
Maximum rec. time
Set rec. time
StartCancel
3Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the
recording time.
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered
buttons.
4When you want to start recording
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”
and press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
To exit the screen without recording
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
Perfectly fit!
Direct TV Recording
When connected to a television that has the Q Link
function using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
This function allows you to immediately start recording the
programme that you are viewing on the TV.
1Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
2Insert a disc. (➡ page 16)
3Press [¥ DIRECT TV REC].
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press [∫].
Recording from satellite/digital receiver
or decoder
Preparation
≥Connect a satellite/digital receiver or decoder to this unit’s input
terminals (➡ page 9).
≥When recording bilingual programmes
[RAM]
When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment,
you can select the audio type in playback.
[DVD-R]
Select either M 1 or M 2 on the connected equipment. (You cannot
select the audio type in playback.)
≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu
(➡ page 46).
≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
1While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.
e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select “AV2”.
2Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode.
3Select the channel on the other
equipment.
4Press [¥ REC].
Recording starts.
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To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
18
Remaining
time
DVD-RAM
REC 59
ARD
L R
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
Timer recording
1:58 SP
ShowView
Remain
12:53:00 15. 7. TUE
Enter ShowView Number by using 0-9 key.
Mode
StopStart
Name
Date
1:58 SP
TIMER
RECORDING
Remain
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE
VPS
PDC
Programme Name
20:0019:0015/ 7 TUESP
OFF
1 ARD
SP
OK
20:0019:00ARD 15/ 7 TUE01
Mode
Disc
space
StopStartNo.
Name
Date
1:58 SP
TIMER
RECORDING
Remain
12:55:00 15. 7. TUE
New Timer Programme
OFF
VPS
PDC
DVD
TV
VOLUM E
AV
DRIVE SELECT
INPUT SELECT
SKIP
PAU S E
CH
SD/PC
CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
ShowView
DVD
Numbered
buttons
¢ CANCEL
DIRECT TV REC
DVD
123
456
7809
CANCEL
STOP
1
ENTER
STATUS
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
TIME SLIP
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
3,4,2,1
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
PROG/CHECK
TIMER
REC MODEERASE
F TIMER
EXT LINK
F
EXT LINK
ABC
CREATE
CHAPTER
REC
AUDIO
REC MODE
[RAM][DVD-R]
You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance.
Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer
recordings
Entering S
can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.
HOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You
1Press [ShowView].
4Press [ENTER].
The settings are stored.
Check to make sure
“OK” is displayed
(➡ page 21).
Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.
5Press [F TIMER].
The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display to
indicate timer recording standby has been activated.
[RAM]
Even if the unit is in timer recording standby, play starts when you
press [1] (PLAY) or [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Timer recording works
even during play.
∫ To release the unit from recording standby
Press [F TIMER].
The unit turns on and “F” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to
put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only
if “F” is displayed.
∫ To cancel recording when recording has
already begun
Press [F TIMER].
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than
3 seconds to stop recording.
[Note]
≥“F” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to
timer recording standby (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the
disc tray).
≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the
latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording
starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit display. In this case,
press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby
mode.
≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part
at the beginning of the later programmes (a few seconds when
recording with DVD-RAM and approximately 30 seconds when
recording with DVD-R).
Recording
2Press the numbered buttons to enter
the SHOWVIEW number.
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
3Press [ENTER].
≥Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary
using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ page 20, step 3).
≥When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set
timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme
position. After you have entered the information of a TV
station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.
≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
mode.
≥VPS/PDC (➡right)
ON!)OFF (– – –)
≥Programme Name
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press
[ENTER] (➡ page 40).
∫ VPS/PDC function (➡ page 50)
As long as a VPS/PDC signal is being broadcast by the TV
station, even if the broadcast programme time changes, the
recording time automatically changes to match the new
broadcast time.
To activate the VPS/PDC function
In step 3 in the VPS/PDC column, press [3, 4] to select “ON”.
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Timer recording
Mode
StopStart
Name
Date
1:58 SP
TIMER
RECORDING
Remain
12:57:00 15. 7. TUE
VPS
PDC
Programme Name
22:3022:0015/ 7 TUE
OFF
1 ARDSP
Mode
Disc
space
StopStartNo.
Name
Date
1:58 SP
TIMER
RECORDING
Remain
12:58:00 15. 7. TUE
VPS
PDC
New Timer Programme
SP
OK
20:0019:00ARD 15/ 7 TUE01
OFF
SP
OK
22:3022:00ARD 15/ 7 TUE02
OFF
Refer to the control reference on page 19.
[RAM][DVD-R]
You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance.
(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)
Manually programming timer
recordings
1Press [PROG/CHECK].
TIMER
RECORDING
Name
Date
New Timer Programme
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
2Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer
Recording
Programme” and press [ENTER].
Remain
1:58 SP
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
VPS
Mode
StopStartNo.
20:0019:00ARD 15/ 7 TUE01
Press ENTER to store
new programme.
space
PDC
OFF
SP
Disc
OK
3Press [1] to move through the items
and change the items with [3, 4].
≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and
Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.
≥You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station
Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with
the numbered buttons.
≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
mode.
≥Date
[.
Date:Current date up to one month later minus
l
l
Daily timer:SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI
l
;:
a.
Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT
≥VPS/PDC (➡ page 19)
ON!)OFF (– – –)
≥Programme Name
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press
[ENTER] (➡ page 40).
one day;:
[RAM]
Even if the unit is in timer recording standby, play starts when you
press [1] (PLAY) or [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Timer recording works
even during play.
∫ To release the unit from recording standby
Press [F TIMER].
The unit turns on and “F” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to
put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only
if “F” is displayed.
∫ To cancel recording when recording has
already begun
Press [F TIMER].
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than
3 seconds to stop recording.
[Note]
≥“F” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to
timer recording standby (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the
disc tray).
≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the
latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording
starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit display. In this case,
press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby
mode.
≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part
at the beginning of the later programmes (a few seconds when
recording with DVD-RAM and approximately 30 seconds when
recording with DVD-R).
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4Press [ENTER].
Check to make sure
“OK” is displayed
(➡ page 21).
Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.
5Press [F TIMER].
The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display to
indicate timer recording standby has been activated.
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Check, change or delete a programme
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
Press [PROG/CHECK].
Icons
[ This programme is currently recording.
W The times overlap those in another programme.
Recording of the programme with the later start time
starts when the earlier programme finishes recording.
F The disc was full so the programme failed to record.
The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.
X The programme did not complete recording because the
disc is dirty or some other reason.
TIMER
RECORDING
Name
SELECT
ENTER
Date
New Timer Programme
RETURN
Remain
1:58 SP
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
Disc
VPS
Mode
StopStartNo.
Press ENTER to store
new programme.
PDC
space
Linked timer recordings with external
equipment (EXT LINK)
[RAM][DVD-R]
If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a
timer function is connected to the AV2 terminal of this unit by a
21-pin Scart cable (➡ page 9), it is possible to control the recording
of the unit with the equipment.
Preparation
≥Change the “Ext Link” in the SETUP menu to match the connected
equipment (➡ page 44).
≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment and
switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
Press [EXT LINK].
The unit turns off and switches to the recording standby mode.
≥Recording begins when a signal is received from the connected
equipment.
≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the external
equipment, the unit will record it.
When the following message appears on the television screen, press
[2, 1] to select “Yes” (continue recording the current programme)
or “Cancel” (cancel recording) and press [ENTER].
DVD now recording this programme.
YesCancel
ENTER
RETURN
Recording
Message displayed in the “Disc space” line
OK:Displayed if the recording can fit in the
remaining space.
> (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:
≥there is not enough space left
≥the number of possible titles has reached its
maximum.
∫ To change a programme
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER].
(➡ page 20, step 3)
∫ To delete a programme
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢ CANCEL].
∫ To exit the timer recording list
Press [PROG/CHECK].
∫ To put the unit on timer recording standby
Press [F TIMER].
The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer
recording standby has been activated.
To cancel the external control
Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer
recording standby.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3
seconds to stop recording.
≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to
cancel the setting after recording is finished.
For your reference
≥The video being recorded automatically appears on the television
when connected to this unit’s AV1 terminal with the 21-pin Scart
cable.
≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in
some cases.
≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if
the input signal is NTSC system.
≥Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer
recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
DVD
R-AM
PLAY
DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW
ARD 10/10 FRI ARD 11/10 SAT
0708
- -
PICTURE
VIDEO
2
VOLUM E
CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
TIME SLIP
REC
AUDIO
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP
1
WX CH
MANUAL SKIP
6, 5
3
;
3,4,2,1
ENTER
2;, ;1
RETURN
TIME SLIP
AUDIO
CREATE
CHAPTER
SD CARDPC CARDEJECT
DVD indicator
DVD
TV
DIRECT TV REC
DVD
Numbered
buttons
CANCEL
:, 9
CH
AV
SD/PC
DRIVE SELECT
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INPUT SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP
PAU S E
PLAY/x1.3
∫
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR,
Playing back
TOP MENU
TOP MENU
ENTER
SUB MENU
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS
TIMER
REC MODEERASE
ERASE
F
EXT LINK
ABC
CREATE
CHAPTER
≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
1Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
2Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
≥Press the button again to close the tray.
Insert label-up.
Insert fully so it clicks into place.
1∫
SD PCDVD
DRIVE SELECT
TIME SLIP
CH
X CH W
3
REC
/x1.3
D,
E
∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—
Direct Navigator
[RAM] [DVD-R]
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW
DVD-RAM
0708
ARD 10/10 FRI ARD 11/10 SAT
Previous02/02Next
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
Select
VIDEO
- -
- - - - - -
PICTURE
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “VIDEO” tab and
press [ENTER].
DVD-RAM
3Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press
[ENTER].
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,5:[0] ➡ [5]
15:[1] ➡ [5]
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Direct Navigator screen icons
Title protected.
Title that was not recorded due to recording
protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)
t
[Currently recording.
(NTSC)
(PAL)
Title cannot be played because data is
damaged etc.
Title recorded using a different encoding
system from that of the TV system currently
selected on the unit.
≥Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to
suit (➡page 46).
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3Press [1](PLAY).
[RAM][DVD-R]
Play starts from the most recently
recorded title.
[DVD-A][DVD-V] [VCD][CD]
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.
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Insert with the arrow facing in.
∫ When a menu screen appears on the television
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
The stopped position is memorized.
The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing
from the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.)
Resume play function
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Press [;].
Press again to restart play.
Press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.
You can turn off the sound during search (➡ page 43, “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search”).
Audio is heard during all levels of search. [DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD]
Press [:] or [9].
≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
[DVD-A] Selecting groups
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡ right)
5:[5]
≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television
➡ right) with some discs.
Playing back
Quick View
[RAM]
The play speed can be increased
without distorting the audio.
Slow-motion
[RAM][DVD-R][DVD-A] (Motion
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
Frame-by-frame
[RAM][DVD-R][DVD-A] (Motion
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
Displaying the
television image as a
picture-in-picture
Skipping the specified
time (Time Slip)
[RAM][DVD-R]
Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3).
≥Press again to return to normal speed.
≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search” (➡ page 43).
While paused, press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Forward direction only. [VCD]
≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes.
While paused, press [2;] or [;1].
≥Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Forward direction only. [VCD]
Press [TIME SLIP].
The unit displays the television image as a picture-inpicture.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] again to cancel.
≥The grey background does not appear on the
receiving screen even if you select “On” from the
“Grey Background” in the SETUP menu
(➡ page 43).
Current receiving images
≥You can change the channel being
received by pressing [WXCH].
≥You cannot change the channel being
received while recording.
Play images
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
2Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
Play skips the specified time.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full.
[Note]
Time Slip does not work while timer recording is in standby.
Manual Skip
[RAM][DVD-R]
Play restarts from approximately 30
seconds later.
Press [MANUAL SKIP].
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
Editing operations during play
Erase
[RAM][DVD-R]
Create chapter
(➡ page 30, Title/Chapter)
[RAM]
1 Press [ERASE].
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot erase when recording and playing at the same time.
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.
≥You cannot divide when recording and playing at the same time.
Changing audio
Press [AUDIO].
[RAM] [VCD]
LR>L>R
^---------------}
DVD-RAM
PLAY
Playing back
L R
[Note]
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
≥When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.
≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ page 43).
e.g., “L R” is selected
[DVD-V][DVD-A]
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the
buttons. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack
language (➡ page 28, Soundtrack).
Soundtrack
1 ENGÎ Digital 3/2.1ch
e.g., English is selected.
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Using menus to play MP3
DVD
TV
VOLUM E
AV
DRIVE SELECT
INPUT SELECT
SKIP
PAU S E
ENTER
DISPLAY
REC MODEERASE
CHAPTER
CH
SD/PC
CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY/x1.3
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
STATUS
TIME SLIP
REC
CREATE
AUDIO
Numbered
buttons
TOP MENU
3,4,2,1
ENTER
DIRECT TV REC
DVD
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CANCEL
STOP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
TIMER
F
EXT LINK
ABC
RETURN
Using the tree screen to find a group
While the file list is displayed
1Press [1] while a track is highlighted
to display the tree screen.
Selected group no. /Total group no.
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed
as group number.
MENU
G 8
T 14
TOTAL
40/111
No.
–
0 9
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
Tre e
MP3 music
001 My favorite
001 Brazilian pops
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops
004 Hungarian pops
005 Liner notes
006 Japanese pops
007 Mexican pops
008 Philippine pops
009 Swedish pops
001 Momoko
002 Standard number
001 Piano solo
002 Vocal
G 7/25
You cannot select groups
that contain no compatible
files.
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group
and press [ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
To return to the file list
Press [RETURN].
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio
recording that are finalized (➡page 49) on a computer. Files are
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
1Press [TOP MENU].
Selected group
G: Group no.
T: Track no. in the group
TOTAL: Track no./Total track
no. in all groups
MENU
G 1
T 1
TOTAL
1/111
No.
0 9
SELECT
ENTER
–
RETURN
GroupNo
1 : My favorite
Total Track
001 Both Ends Freezing
1
002 Lady Starfish
2
003 Life on Jupiter
3
004 Metal Glue
4
005 Paint It Yellow
5
006 Pyjamamama
6
007 Shrimps from Mars
7
008 Starperson
8
009 Velvet Cuppermine
9
010 Ziggy Starfish
10
NextPrev.
Tree
2Press [3, 4] to select the track and
press [ENTER].
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,5:[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
15:[0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev.” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group
appears.
To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].
Tips for making MP3 discs
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
≥Compatible sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:
999 tracks and 99 groups
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.
≥Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.
≥Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of still
pictures or sessions.
≥The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on
a computer.
Naming folders and files
≥MP3 files must have the
extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥At the time of recording, give
folder and file names a 3digit numeric prefix in the
order you want them to play
(this may not work at times).
≥English alphabets and
Arabic numerals are
displayed correctly. Other
characters may not be
Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off.
When the card indicator (“SD” or “PC”) on the unit’s display is
flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the
unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or
loss of the card’s contents.
SD card slot
DIRECT TV REC
Numbered
buttons
CANCEL
∫
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
Playing back
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
SUB MENU
DVD, SD, PC indicator
DVD
TV
CH
AV
DRIVE SELECT
INPUT SELECT
SLOW/SEARCH
PAU S E
ENTER
SD/PC
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
PLAY/x1.3
FUNCTIONS
DVD
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SKIP
STOP
VOLUM E
CH
RETURN
∫
DVD, SD/PC
3,4,2,1
ENTER
∫ SD card slot
Inserting the card
Removing the card
A
C
D
S
Insert straight-in until it
fits into space.
Insert the card label up with cut-off
corner at the right.
EJECT
D
R
A
C
C
P
D
R
Press on the center of the card.
1
Draw straight out.
2
SUB MENU
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS
ERASE
TIMER
F
EXT LINK
ABC
REC MODEERASE
CREATE
CHAPTER
TIME SLIP
REC
AUDIO
STATUS
∫ PC card slot
Inserting the card
There are cards requiring adaptors (➡page 15).
Hold the edge of the card and insert until it
fits into place.
≥If using the adaptor, do not press directly
on the card.
Regarding still pictures (JPEG, TIFF)
≥Compatible formats: DCF
§
Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard
§
compliant (Content recorded on a
digital camera etc.)
established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA).
Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit
to show the condition of the unit.
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
≥Displayed information are examples.
DVD-RAM
REC
PLAY
STEREO
L R
Selected drive/type of disc
Recording or play status/input channel
TV audio type being received (➡ below)
Selected audio type
Picture menu—Change the picture quality
Playback NR
Reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive
Select “ON” to enable progressive output.
Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
Transfer
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of material being played (➡ page 49, Film and video).
When the output signal is PAL
≥Auto
≥Video:
When the output signal is NTSC
≥Auto1
≥Auto2:
≥Video:
§
Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the SETUP menu
(➡ page 12).
§
(➡ page 49)
§
[When “Progressive” (➡ above) is set to “ON”.]
Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and
appropriately converts it.
Select when using “Auto”, and the video
content is distorted.
Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and
(normal):
appropriately converts it.
Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film
content in addition to 24 frame-per-second
film content. (Picture distortion may occur
depending on the content)
Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and
the video content is distorted.
Title number and elapsed time during
recording/Recording mode
Date and time
π T2 0:05.14 XP
π T1 0:00.10 SP
π
Remain
Available recording time
and recording mode
0:50 XP18:53:50 11.10.
Play position
Title number and elapsed time during play/
Recording mode