Panasonic DMR-E65EE-S User Manual

Operating Instructions

Инструкция по эксплуатации

DVD Video Recorder
DVD-магнитофон

Model No. DMR-E65

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 “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

5 ALL

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

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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.

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Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Channel reception settings. . . . . . . . . . . 10

Set up to match your television

and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To enjoy progressive video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

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

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recording from satellite/digital receiver or decoder. . . . . . . . . 18

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

Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . 19

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

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK)

. . 21

Playing back

Transfer (Dubbing)

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . 35

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Transferring (dubbing) still pictures . . . . . . . . . . 36

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 36
Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures of a card

onto a DVD-RAM—COPY ALL PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Convenient functions

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Providing a disc with a name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Erasing all titles and play lists—Erase all titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 39

Enabling DVD-R to be played on other equipment—Finalize . . 39

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Reference

Getting started

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-

only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . 28

On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Editing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Editing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Picture and folder operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Accessories

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Maintenance/Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . 57

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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 cable 2 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

456

7809

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 CARD PC CARD EJECT

AV3

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO 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

A B C

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)

Select audio (➡ page 24)
Create chapter (➡ page 24)

Stop (➡ page 16, 23)

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?

Scart Highly recommended connection.

AV IN

Component
video

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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S-Video This 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/Video The 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).

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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.

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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

2 134

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.

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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)

2 134

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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9

STEP

2

Channel reception settings

Í/ l

Preset Download
(Setup with Q Link functions)

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

DVD

Í DVD

Getting started

3,4,2,1
ENTER

TV

DIRECT TV REC

AV

DRIVE SELECT

DVD

123

456

7809

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

A B C

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.

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.

Downloading from the television starts.

Download from TV

Pos 4

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)

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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.

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [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)

Italia
Nederland
Norge

RETURN

RETURN

RETURN: leave ENTER: access

RETURN: отмена. ENTER: доступ

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige

ия

Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
Others

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).

3 Press [3, 4] to select the country.
4 Press [ENTER].

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Автонастройки

Канал 1

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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11

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

7809

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

A B C

and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [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.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

DVD

Playback

Recording

Dubbing
Edit

Setting

ENTER

RETURN

SD/PC

TIMER RECORDING

DUBBING

SETUP

No Disc

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

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

2 Press [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.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code

Panasonic 01, 02, 03, 04, 45
AIWA 35
AKAI 27, 30
BLAUPUNKT 09
BRANDT 10, 15
BUSH 05, 06
CURTIS 31
DESMET 05, 31, 33
DUAL 05, 06
ELEMIS 31
FERGUSON 10
GOLDSTAR/LG 31
GOODMANS 05, 06, 31
GRUNDIG 09
HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42
INNO HIT 34
IRRADIO 30
ITT 25
JVC 17, 39
LOEWE 07
METZ 28, 31
MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20
MIVAR 24
NEC 36
NOKIA 25, 26, 27
NORDMENDE 10
ORION 37
PHILIPS 05, 06
PHONOLA 31, 33
PIONEER 38
PYE 05, 06
RADIOLA 05, 06
SABA 10
SALORA 26
SAMSUNG 31, 32, 43
SANSUI 05, 31, 33
SANYO 21
SBR 06
SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31
SELECO 06, 25
SHARP 18
SIEMENS 09
SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33
SONY 08
TELEFUNKEN 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
THOMSON 10, 15, 44
TOSHIBA 16
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06

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”.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the code

(“DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and
press [ENTER].

6 To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [ENTER], press and
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.

7 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 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 type Logo Instructions

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.

(Y: Possible, t: Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable Yt
Edit Y§1

Play on other players

Recording both M 1 and M 2 of
bilingual broadcast

Recording broadcasts that allow
one copy

Recording 16:9 aspect picture Y§6

§2

Y

Y

§5

Y

approximate recording times).

≥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 type Logo Instructions

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.

Cards useable on this unit

Type Instructions

SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard

SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
CompactFlash
SmartMedia

EMORYSTICK

M
xD-Picture Card
Microdrive

ATA Flash PC Card
Mobile hard disk

You can insert directly into the
SD card slot.

[SD]

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.
¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: 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 type Disc Yes/No

Multi-system TV

PA L Y

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 L Y

PA L t

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

1 Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

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

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

4 Press [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

A B C

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

5 Press [¥ 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.)

^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (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

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [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

1 Press [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

2 Press [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

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [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

Start Cancel

3 Press [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.

4 When 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.

1 Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

2 Insert a disc. (➡ page 16)
3 Press [¥ 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.

1 While 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”.

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

3 Select the channel on the other

equipment.

4 Press [¥ 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 TUE SP

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

A B C

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

1 Press [ShowView].

4 Press [ENTER].

The settings are stored.

Check to make sure
“OK” is displayed
(➡ page 21).

Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.

5 Press [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

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the SHOWVIEW number.

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

3 Press [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 ARD SP

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

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

TIMER
RECORDING

Name

Date

New Timer Programme

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press [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

3 Press [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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4 Press [ENTER].

Check to make sure
“OK” is displayed
(➡ page 21).

Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.

5 Press [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.

Yes Cancel

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

07 08

- -

PICTURE

VIDEO

2

VOLUM E

CH

ShowView

MANUAL SKIP

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TIME SLIP

REC

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

TIME SLIP

1

W X CH

MANUAL SKIP
6, 5

3

;

3,4,2,1

ENTER

2;, ;1

RETURN

TIME SLIP

AUDIO
CREATE
CHAPTER

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

DVD indicator

DVD

TV

DIRECT TV REC

DVD

Numbered
buttons

CANCEL

:, 9

CH

AV

SD/PC

DRIVE SELECT

123

456

7809

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

A B C

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.

1 Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

2 Press [< 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

07 08

ARD 10/10 FRI ARD 11/10 SAT

Previous 02/02 Next

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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3 Press [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.

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

≥To return to the menu screen

[DVD-A] Press [TOP MENU].
[DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU].

[VCD] Press [RETURN].

Operations during play

DVD

R-AM

Stop

Pause

Search

Skip

Starting from a
selected item

Press [∫].

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.

Press the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] [CD] (MP3 discs only) 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

[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 ENG Î 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

123

456

7809

CANCEL

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIMER

F

EXT LINK

A B C

RETURN

Using the tree screen to find a group

While the file list is displayed

1 Press [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.

2 Press [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.

1 Press [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

2 Press [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

e.g.,

Root

001

003 group

Order of play

(folder=group)

001

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3

002 group

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3

(file=track)

displayed correctly.

Playing back

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25

Playing still pictures

S

D

C

A

R

D

PC CARD

EJECT

PC card slot

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

DRIVE SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

REC

SD PCDVD

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

CH

/x1.3

Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card

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

123

456

7809

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

A B C

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).

≥File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format)

Terminal connections facing into the unit

S

2

2 align to match
the mark

1

The labeled side facing upwards

EJECT

ARD

C

PC

D

R

A

C

D

≥Number of pixels:34k34 to 6144k4096

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Removing the card

≥This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files and 300 folders

(including higher folders).

≥Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format

still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some
files may not display or be playable.

1

Push

R

A

C

C

P

EJECT

D

Eject button
comes out

D

R

A

C

C

P

Push again

2

EJECT

EJECT

D

R

A

C

C

P

≥MOTION JPEG is not supported.

EJECT

D

R

A

C

C

P

D

R

A

C

D

S

≥If using the adaptor, remove the adaptor and card together.

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[RAM] [SD] [PC]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW

SD CARD

0001

Folder 103__DVD

0002 0003 0004

PICTURE

\DCIM

001 100__DVD
002 101__DVD
003 102__DVD

---

\DCIM\100__DVD

---

004 103__DVD

002 101__DVD

\DCIM

001 100__DVD

1 Press [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the

drive.

≥Each time you press [SD/PC]:

SD card drive ,". PC card drive

≥On the main unit, press [DRIVE SELECT]

several times.

The indicator lights up on the unit.

e.g.,
SD card drive

SD PCDVD

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW

SD CARD

Folder 103__DVD

0001

0002 0003 0004

0005 0006 0007 0008

0009

---- ---- ----

Previous 001/001 Next

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

Select

PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW

PICTURE

screen

∫ To select the still pictures in another folder

(➡ page 15, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press

[ENTER].

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

You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable,

you can switch them using [2, 1].

3 [RAM]

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

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

picture and press [ENTER].

You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,

5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture.
≥Useful functions during still picture play (➡below)

To stop playing

Press [∫].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Useful functions during still picture play

[RAM] [SD] [PC]

Start Slide Show
Slide Interval

You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval.

While the PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW screen is displayed

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press

[ENTER].

≥To change the display timing

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Interval” in step 2 and press [ENTER].
2 Press [2, 1] to select the desired timing (0–30 seconds) and press [ENTER].

∫ To show the picture properties

Press [STATUS] twice.

Shooting date

18:53:50 11.10.

To exit the picture properties screen

Press [STATUS].

[Note]

≥Still pictures cannot be played during recording.
≥DVD is always selected as the drive when the unit is turned off and

then turned back on.

Folder - Picture No. 103 - 0006
Date 11. 12. 2003
No. 3 / 9

Erase Picture
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
DPOF

Start Slide Show

Slide Interval

Playing back

Rotate

Zoom in
Zoom out

(Only for a still picture with a low
pixel count)

Erase

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT”

Rotate RIGHT

Rotate LEFT

and press [ENTER].

≥Rotation information will not be stored.

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom in” and press [ENTER].

≥To return the picture to its original size, press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2

Rotate RIGHT
Rotate LEFT

Zoom in

and press [ENTER].

≥When zooming in, the picture may be cut off.
≥The enlargement information will not be stored.

1Press [ERASE].
2Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before

proceeding.

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

RETURN

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Using on-screen menus and Status messages

Disc menu—Setting the disc content

DVD

TV

DIRECT TV REC

AV

DRIVE SELECT

DVD

123

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU S E

VOLUM E

CH

SD/PC

ShowView

INPUT SELECT

MANUAL SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CH

Soundtrack

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The disc’s audio attributes appear.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Select the audio and language (➡below, Audio attribute,
Language).

Subtitle

[RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡ below,
Language).
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this

Audio channel [RAM] [VCD]

➡ page 24, Changing audio

Angle

STILL-P (Still picture)

Selects the play method for still pictures.

Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.
Page: Select the still picture number and play.

3,4,2,1
ENTER

DISPLAY

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIMER

F

EXT LINK

A B C

DISPLAY

ENTER

STATUS

REC MODEERASE

CREATE
CHAPTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TIME SLIP

STATUS

REC

AUDIO

Playing back

≥RANDOM: Plays in random order.
≥Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.

§

§

unit. [RAM] [DVD-R]

§

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

[DVD-A]

On-screen menus

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play
Picture
Sound

Soundtrack
Subtitle
Audio channel

Menu Item Setting

≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,

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

1

Î Digital 2/0 ch

OFF

L R

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

press [1].

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

press [1].

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

≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].

To clear the on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

PBC (Playback control ➡page 49) [VCD]

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

§

You may have to use the menus (➡page 22) on the disc to make
changes.

≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot

change when there is no recording.

Audio attribute

LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG:
k (kHz):
b (bit):
ch (channel):

Signal type
Sampling frequency
Number of bits
Number of channels

Language

ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch

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

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

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Play menu—Change the play sequence

This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.

Repeat play

≥All
≥Chapter
≥Group
≥PL (Play list)
≥Title
≥Tr a ck

Select “OFF” to cancel.

[VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only)
[RAM]
[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]

Status messages

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

No display

≥TV audio type
STEREO: STEREO/NICAM stereo broadcast
M1/M2: Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound broadcast
M1: NICAM monaural broadcast

Playing back

Sound menu—Change the sound effect

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

(Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers
only.

≥Turn V.S.S. off if it caused distortion.
≥V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.

Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue
easier to hear.

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Editing titles/chapters

Editing

DVD

TV

VOLUM E

CH

AV

SD/PC

DRIVE SELECT

123

456

7809

INPUT SELECT

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

PAU SE

PLAY/x1.3

CH

ShowView

MANUAL SKIP

;

DVD

:, 9

DIRECT TV REC

DVD

CANCEL

1

ENTER

CHAPTER

STATUS

REC MODEERASE

CREATE

FUNCTIONS

3,4,2,1
ENTER

RETURN

RETURN

TIME SLIP

REC

AUDIO

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIMER

F

EXT LINK

A B C

DISPLAY

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Title/Chapter

Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one
chapter.

Title

Chapter

Start End

Editing titles/chapters and playing
chapters

Preparation

≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.
≥Release protection (➡ page 38). [RAM]

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “VIDEO”

tab and press [ENTER].

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

DVD-RAM

07 08

ARD 10/10 FRI ARD 11/10 SAT

Previous 02/02 Next

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

Select

VIDEO

- -

- -- - - -

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.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

4

Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to
select the operation and press [ENTER].

≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and

press [ENTER].

Enter Name
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection

Erase

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Partial Erase
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title

PICTURE

Title View screen

Refer to “Title
operations”.

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You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [RAM]
(➡ page 24, 31, Create Chapter)

Title

Chapter

Chapter Chapter Chapter

You can change the order of chapters and create a play list
(➡ page 32). [RAM]

≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing

(➡ page 39). [DVD-R]

≥The maximum number of items on a disc:

–Titles: 99
–Chapters: Approximately 1000

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[Note]

≥Once erased, divided or partially erased, it cannot be restored to its

original state. Make certain before proceeding.

≥You cannot edit during recording or chasing play.
≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.

dividing a title etc.)

30

∫ If you select “Chapter View”

5

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

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To edit ➡ Step 6.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR CHAPTER VIEW

DVD-RAM

008 ARD 11/10 SAT

001

--

Previous 01/01 Next

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

--- ---

---

--- ---

---

--- ------ ---

Select

VIDEO

Chapter View screen

PICTURE

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ above)

6

Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to
select the operation and press [ENTER].

Erase Chapter

Create Chapter
Combine Chapters

Title View

≥You can go back to Title View.

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Refer to “Chapter
operations”.