Panasonic DMR-E75V User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E75V

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.

P PC

For U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 71.

For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 72.

La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 75–83.

VQT0H76

Before Use

Warning and Important Information

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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

DANGER

CAUTION

ATTENTION

ADVARSEL

VARO!

VARNING

ADVARSEL

VORSICHT

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
UNDG

Å UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING
UNNG

Å EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

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(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

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(Inside of product)

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Before Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

(9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

(10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

(11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

(12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

(13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

(14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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.

About descriptions in these Operating
Instructions

Pages to be referred to are indicated as (l ±±).
The explanations concerning discs are indicated by [DVD], those

concerning video are indicated by [VHS].

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories. Use numbers indicated in
parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to
“Accessory Purchases” on page 71.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00006)
≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it

with other equipment.

∏ 1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(K1TXAAA00001)

∏ 2 Batteries for the Remote

Control

R6 size

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

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

∏ 1 Audio/Video Cable

(K2KA6CA00001)

∏ 1 Remote Control

(EUR7721X10)

Useful features

You can enjoy both VHS and DVD with this unit.
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid

random access capable DVD-RAM media. This has resulted in many
new features that outperform older tape formats. The following
information summarizes a few of these features.

Instant play (l 21, 33)

There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator
guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately.

Instant recording (l 26)

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.

Chasing playback (l 25)

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 Play (l 25)

While recording, you can play another video program that was
recorded previously.

Time Slip (l 23, 25)

During play and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you
wish to view by specifying the skip time.

One touch dubbing (l 58, 60)

Memorable contents on VHS can be easily dubbed onto DVD. “One
touch 2-way Transfer/Dubbing” enables you to copy from VHS to
DVD and vice versa.

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Before Use

Contents

Before Use

Warning and Important Information ..................................................2

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

About descriptions in these Operating Instructions ..........................3

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

Useful features..................................................................................3

Contents ...........................................................................................4

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

≥Remote control...........................................................................6

≥Batteries .....................................................................................7

≥Use .............................................................................................7

≥Main unit.....................................................................................7

≥The unit’s display........................................................................8

STEP 1 Connection .........................................................................9

≥Connecting a TV and VCR .......................................................10

≥Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver ...........................11

If the antenna connector doesn’t match..........................................11

≥Other antenna connections to the unit .....................................11

≥Other antenna connections from the unit to the TV..................11

Connecting amplifier or system component....................................12

≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video

(digital connection).................................................................12

≥Connection to a stereo amplifier (analog connection) ..............12

DVD output and DVD/VHS output ..................................................12

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning..........................................................13

≥If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails .......................................................14

≥Adding and deleting channels ..................................................14

STEP 3 Channel settings...............................................................15

≥Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi system........................15

≥Channel captions......................................................................16

- Preset Channel Captions .......................................................16

- Manual Channel Captions......................................................16

STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote control....................17

≥Selecting TV type .....................................................................17

≥TV operation .............................................................................17

≥When other Panasonic products respond to

this remote control .................................................................17

( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ [[DVD]] ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^)

Discs...............................................................................................18

≥Discs you can use ....................................................................18

≥More about DVD-RAM and DVD-R ..........................................18

Discs that cannot be played............................................................19

Maintenance ...................................................................................19

Disc handling ..................................................................................19

Inserting discs.................................................................................20

Playback

Playing discs...................................................................................21

≥When a menu screen appears on the TV.................................21

Quick View (Play t1.3) ..................................................................21

Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function)..........21

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH...............................................22

Slow-motion play ............................................................................22

Frame-by-frame viewing.................................................................22

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

Direct Play ......................................................................................22

CM Skip ..........................................................................................22
Displaying the TV image as a picture-in-picture/

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip...........................23

Erasing a title that is being played..................................................23

Create chapters ..............................................................................23

Changing audio during play ............................................................23

Using menus to play MP3 discs......................................................24

≥Using the tree screen to find a group .......................................24

Recording

Playing while you are recording .....................................................25

≥Chasing play ............................................................................25

≥Simultaneous recording and play.............................................25

≥TIME SLIP................................................................................25

Watching the TV while recording....................................................25

Recording TV programs.................................................................26

Playing/Recording VHS while recording.........................................26

≥Recording modes and approximate recording times ...............27

Selecting audio to record................................................................ 27

Flexible Recording mode (FR) .......................................................27

Timer Recording

Using VCR Plus_ system ..............................................................28

Manual programming .....................................................................28

Check, change or delete programs ................................................29

Cautions for using timer recording on DVD and VHS ....................29

Advanced Operations

DISC SETTING ..............................................................................30

- Disc Name .............................................................................30

- Disc Protection ......................................................................30

- Format disc............................................................................31

- Select First play.....................................................................31

- Finalize ..................................................................................31

Entering text...................................................................................32

Using the Direct Navigator .............................................................33

≥Selecting recorded titles to play............................................... 33

≥Direct Navigator .......................................................................33

- Erase .....................................................................................33

- Properties ..............................................................................33

- Edit ........................................................................................34

- Chapter View .........................................................................35

Using play list .................................................................................36

≥Creating play lists.....................................................................36

≥Playing play lists ......................................................................37

≥Using play list to edit play lists/chapters ..................................37

- Erase .....................................................................................37

- Properties ..............................................................................37

- Edit ........................................................................................38

- Chapter View .........................................................................39

Using DISPLAY menus ..................................................................40

≥Common procedures ...............................................................40

- Disc menu .............................................................................40

- Play menu .............................................................................41

- Video menu ...........................................................................41

- Audio menu ...........................................................................41

Various Settings

Changing the unit’s settings ...........................................................42

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

Entering a password (Ratings).......................................................42

Summary of settings.......................................................................43

Clock Settings ................................................................................46

- Auto Clock Setting.................................................................46

- Time Zone Adjust ..................................................................46

- Manual Clock Setting ............................................................46

FUNCTIONS window .....................................................................47

Status displays...............................................................................47

≥Changing the information displayed.........................................47

≥Display examples.....................................................................47

(^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[VHS]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^)

Before Use

Inserting video cassette..................................................................48

Video cassette information.............................................................48

≥Video cassettes........................................................................48

≥Video cassette care .................................................................48

≥Maintenance ............................................................................48

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Playback

Playing a video cassette .................................................................49

Fast-forward / Rewind.....................................................................49

Cue / Review ..................................................................................49

Jet Search.......................................................................................49

Slow................................................................................................49

Jet Rewind......................................................................................49

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) .....................................................50

Repeat Playback.............................................................................50

Adjusting the playback picture........................................................50

≥Manual tracking ........................................................................50

≥Vertical locking adjustment.......................................................50

Recording

Recording TV programs..................................................................51

Watching the TV while recording....................................................51

Playing/Recording DVD while recording.........................................51

Timer Recording

Using VCR Plus_ system...............................................................52

Manual programming......................................................................52

Auto SP/EP mode...........................................................................53

Check, change or delete programs.................................................53

Cautions for using timer recording on DVD and VHS.....................53

Advanced Operations

Direct Navigator..............................................................................54

≥To save Direct Navigator data..................................................54

≥Selecting programs to play.......................................................54

≥Set the category .......................................................................55

To Check the Recorded Programming Data

(Time Stamp Function).................................................................55

VHS Index Search System (VISS)..................................................55

Various Settings

Changing the unit’s settings............................................................56

≥Common procedures................................................................56

Summary of settings.......................................................................56

Various on-screen display indications ............................................57

Changing audio...............................................................................57

Auto Bilingual Choice Function.......................................................57

(^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[DVD/VHS]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^)

Advanced Operations

Transfer (Dubbing) from VHS .........................................................58

≥One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) (VHS l DVD) .........................58

≥Manual Transfer (Dubbing) ......................................................59

Transfer (Dubbing) from DVD.........................................................60

≥One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) (DVD l VHS) .........................60

≥Manual Transfer (Dubbing) ......................................................61

Recording from an external device.................................................62

- DVD .......................................................................................62

- VHS .......................................................................................62

Helpful Hints

Glossary..........................................................................................63

Frequently asked questions............................................................64

Error messages ..............................................................................65

≥Common...................................................................................65

≥DVD..........................................................................................65

≥VHS ..........................................................................................65

Troubleshooting guide ....................................................................66

≥Common...................................................................................66

≥DVD..........................................................................................68

≥VHS ..........................................................................................69

Product Service ..............................................................................70

≥Product information ..................................................................70

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ...........................................71

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA).......................................72

Specifications..................................................................................73

Index...............................................................................................74

Español

Antes de uso

≥ Conexión a un televisor o a un VCR ...................................................... 75

( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ [[DVD]] ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ )

Sintonización automática por enchufe ...........................................76

Ajustes del canal de guía para el sistema VCR Plus+ ...................76

Selección del tipo de televisor........................................................76

Reproducción

Introducción de discos....................................................................77

Reproducción de los discos ...........................................................77

≥ Cuando en el televisor aparece la pantalla de un menú ........................ 77

Vista rápida (Reproducción t1.3)..................................................77

Continuación de la reproducción (Función Resume) .....................77

Avance rápido y rebobinado—SEARCH ........................................ 77

Reproducción de cámara lenta ......................................................77

Visión cuadro por cuadro ...............................................................78

Salto ...............................................................................................78

Reproducción directa .....................................................................78

Salto CM.........................................................................................78
Visualización de la imagen TV como imagen en imagen/

Selección de la cantidad de tiempo a saltar—Time Slip..............78

Borrado de un título que se está reproduciendo ............................78

Crear capítulos...............................................................................78

Grabación

Reproducción durante la grabación ...............................................79

≥ Reproducción seguida............................................................................ 79

≥ Grabación y reproducción simultáneas .................................................. 79

≥ TIME SLIP.............................................................................................. 79

Recepción de las transmisiones televisivas

durante la grabación ....................................................................79

Grabación de programas televisivos..............................................79

≥ Modos de grabación y tiempo aproximado de grabación....................... 79

Ejecución de grabaciones temporizadas

Uso del sistema VCR Plus+ ...........................................................80

Programación manual ....................................................................80

Controle, cambie o borre el programa............................................80
Precauciones al usar la grabación temporizada en

DVD y VHS..................................................................................80

(^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[VHS]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^)

Reproducción

Introducción de un cassette de vídeo.............................................81

Cassette de vídeo ..........................................................................81

Reproducción de un cassette de vídeo..........................................81

Avance rápido / Rebobinado..........................................................81

Localización progresiva / Rebobinado ...........................................81

Búsqueda Jet .................................................................................81

Lento ..............................................................................................81

Rebobinado Jet ..............................................................................81

Cuasi reproducción S-VHS (SQPB)...............................................81

Reproducción repetida ...................................................................81

Grabación

Grabación de programas televisivos..............................................82
Recepción de las transmisiones televisivas

durante la grabación ....................................................................82

Ejecución de grabaciones temporizadas

Uso del sistema VCR Plus+ ...........................................................83

Programación manual ....................................................................83

Modo SP/EP automático ................................................................83

Controle, cambie o borre el programa............................................83
Precauciones al usar la grabación temporizada en

DVD y VHS..................................................................................83

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Before Use

Control reference guide

∫ Remote control

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(12)

(14)

(16)

(11)

(13)

(15)

DVD/VHS POWER

POWER

INPUT SELECT

CANCEL/RESET

SUB MENU

TV/VIDEO

DVD/VHS

OUTPUT

SKIP/INDEX

TOP MENU

PROG/CHECK

REC MODE

CHAPTER

DVD ERASE

JET REW

TV

VHS

VOLUME

CH

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

SLOW/

REW

SEARCH

PLAY

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

VHS MENU

RETURN

TIME SLIP

STATUSDISPLAY

DVD RECVHS REC

ADD/DLT

DUBBING

VHS DVD

AUDIO

FF

(32)

(30)

(28)

(22)

(20)

(18)

(34)

(33)

(31)

(29)

(27)

(26)
(25)

(24)

(23)

(21)

(19)

(17)

∫[VHS] and [DVD] button

[DVD]

≥Switch the remote control mode to DVD. Make sure you press

before performing DVD operations. When in DVD mode, the
[DVD] button lights each time you press one of the buttons on
the remote control.

[VHS]

≥Switch the remote control mode to VHS. Make sure you press

before performing VHS operations. When in VHS mode, the
[VHS] button lights each time you press one of the buttons on
the remote control.

(1) DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (Í, DVD/VHS POWER)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 13

(2) Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 62
(3) DVD/VHS output button (OUTPUT, DVD/VHS) . . . . . . . .l 12
(4) Numeric buttons (0–9)
(5) Cancel/Reset and asterisk button (CANCEL/RESET, ¢)
(6) Skip/Index buttons (:, 9, SKIP/INDEX)
(7) Stop button (∫, STOP)
(8) Top menu and Direct Navigator button

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR)

(9) Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Frame buttons (2;, ;1)/

Enter button (ENTER)

(10)Sub menu button (SUB MENU)
(11)Manual programming and check button (PROG/CHECK)
(12)Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 40
(13)VHS recording button (¥, VHS REC) . . . . . . . . . . . .l 51, 61

When you press this button in the DVD remote control mode,

it is automatically switched to the VHS remote control mode.

(14)Recording mode button (REC MODE). . . . . . . . . . . .l 26, 51
(15)Chapter button (CHAPTER)/

Jet rewind button (6 JET REW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 23, 49

(16)DVD erase button (DVD ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 23
(17)VHS dubbing button (VHS —, DUBBING). . . . . . . . . . . . .l 60
(18)DVD dubbing button (“ DVD, DUBBING). . . . . . . . . . . . .l 58
(19)DVD recording button (¥, DVD REC) . . . . . . . . . . . .l 26, 59

When you press this button in the VHS remote control mode,

it is automatically switched to the DVD remote control mode.

(20)Add/Delete button (ADD/DLT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 14
(21)Status display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 47, 57
(22)Time slip button (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 23, 25
(23)Return button (RETURN)
(24)Functions (FUNCTIONS)/

VHS menu (VHS MENU) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 47, 56

(25)Pause button (;, PAUSE)
(26)Play button (1, PLAY)
(27)Slow/Search, rewind, forward buttons

(6, 5, SLOW/SEARCH, REW, FF)

(28)CM skip button (CM SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 22
(29)VCR Plus+ button (VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 28, 52
(30)Audio button (AUDIO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 23, 27, 57
(31)TRACKING/V-LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 50

/Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)

(32)DVD select button (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l above
(33)VHS select button (VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l above
(34)TV operation buttons

POWER on/off button (POWER, Í). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 17
TV/VIDEO input mode select button (TV/VIDEO). . .l 25, 51
Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X) . . . . . . . . . . . .l 25, 51
Volume up/down buttons (VOLUME, r, s)

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(7) (8)

∫ 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.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may
cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Note

≥If you cannot operate the unit or TV using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (l 17).

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from

dust.

≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as

direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

Remote control signal sensor

20

20

30

30

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

R6, AA, UM-3

∫ Main unit

(2)

[A] [B] [C]

(1) (3) (4) (5)

POWER

Í/I

EJECT

VHS DVD

–

AUDIO IN – RL/MONO

VIDEO IN

ᒁ㐿

L2

S-VIDEO IN

WX

CH

REC

[D] [E] [F](6)(7)

Common to DVD/VHS

[A] DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (Í/I, POWER) . . . . . . . l 13

≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In

the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount
of power.

[B] Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l above
[C] S-Video input terminal (S-VIDEO IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 62
[D] L2 input terminals (L2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 62
[E] Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 8
[F] One Touch Transfer (Dubbing) operation button

≥From VHS to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 58
≥From DVD to VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 60

VHS

(1) VHS Search buttons (V/6, 5/W)
(2) Cassette eject button (<, EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 48
(3) VHS Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 49
(4) VHS Play button (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 49
(5) Cassette compartment
(6) VHS Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X) . . . . . . . . . . l 50
(7) VHS Recording button (¥, REC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 51

(2) (3) (4) (5) (6)(1)

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

(1) DVD Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9)
(2) Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . .l 20
(3) Disc tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 20
(4) Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 25

≥While both recording and play are activated, this indicator

lights up.

(5) DVD Stop button (∫)
(6) DVD Play/t1.3 button (1/t1.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 21
(7) DVD Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)
(8) DVD Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 26

∫Off Timer

The unit switches to standby when it is not being used about 6

hours.

You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours.

(l 43, “Off Timer”)

TIME SLIP

/k1.3

VHS DVD

WX

CH

REC

DUBBING

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Before Use

∫ The unit’s display

Common to DVD/VHS
[A] Main display

≥Current time
≥VHS recording and play counter
≥Timer recording start time
≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.

[B] Transfer (Dubbing) direction indicator
[C] Main display

≥Disc play counter
≥Timer recording end time
≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.

VHS
(1) Tape speed indicator (l 51)

≥SP: When recording or playing in Normal mode.
≥LP: When playing in Long play mode.
≥EP: When recording or playing in Extra long play mode.
≥VP: When recording or playing in five-time (Long play) mode.

(2) VHS output indicator
(3) Remaining tape time indicator
(4) Tape operation status

≥The operation status of this unit, such as playback,

fast forward, etc.

(5) Channel
(6) Timer program display ( ) (l 52)

On:

When a timer program is registered and recordable tape is
inserted.

Flashes:

When the unit cannot record the registered program (e.g. there
is no tape, etc.) from 2 minutes before starting a timer program
to the end of the timer program.

(7) Tape indicator

DVD

(1) Disc operation status
(2) Disc type
(3) DVD output indicator
(4) Recording mode (l 27)

≥XP SP LP EP (all on): FR mode (l 27)

(5) Disc indicator
(6) Timer program display ( ) (l 28)

On:

When a timer program is registered and recordable disc is
inserted.

Flashes:

When the unit cannot record the registered program (e.g. there
is no disc, etc.) from 2 minutes before starting a timer program
to the end of the timer program.

(7) Channel position indicator

TRK: track number
GRP: group number
TTL: title number
CHP: chapter number
CH: channel
PL: play list number

Note

≥A half mirror is used for the unit’s display so the display may

occasionally be difficult to see depending on surrounding

conditions.

8

Before Use

STEP 1 Connection

∫Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals

TV

Amplifier

Other equipment

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

The heat can damage the unit.

From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals

This unit

To L1 input terminals (rear) To L2 input terminals (front)

From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

CamcorderVideo cassette recorder

∫When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit
consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off
(approx. 2 W).

∫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 TV.

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

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

TV TV

This unit

VCR

≥When connecting to a TV with a built in VCR, connect to the input

terminals on the TV side, not the VCR side.

VCR

This unit

9

Before Use

≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

∫ Connecting a TV and VCR

indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.

14

Red

White

Yellow

are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.

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

Cable TV

TV

Outdoor antenna

AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDI O IN

R L

VIDEO IN

To household AC outlet

Audio/
Video

4

Cooling fan

Component
video cable

YPBP

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

cable

R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

OPTICAL

DVD OUT

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

3

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output
(l 63) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥Connect to terminals of the same color.

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT
terminal. (Actual results depend on the TV.)

VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

S-Video
cable

R - AUDIO - L

R L

AUDIO OUT

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Indoor antenna

Antenna cable

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(l below)

2 1

RF IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RF OUT

IN 1 (L1)

VHF/UHF

This unit

To L1

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Audio/Video cable

Use a splitter if you also
want to connect the
antenna to your VCR.

Video cassette recorder

VIDEO

OUT

VHF/UHF

RF IN

To the
antenna

Splitter

∫75 ≠ coaxial cable

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

75 ≠ coaxial cable to the TV. Make sure you connect one of the
following terminals on this unit to the TV: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT terminal. If the TV has none of these terminals, consult your
local dealer.

≥Refer to page 11 to if the antenna connector doesn’t match.

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Before Use

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN 1 (L1)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

YPBP

R

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN 1 (L1)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

YPBP

R

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

∫ Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver

≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.

To AUDIO/VIDEO IN To VHF/VHF RF IN

TV

Audio/Video cable

≥You can record and view simultaneously scrambled and

unscrambled channels if connections are made as shown in the

diagram below.

To AUDIO/VIDEO IN To VHF/VHF RF IN

TV

This unit

Cable TV box

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Satellite receiver

or

OUT

IN

OUT

IN IN

From antenna or
cable TV jack

From satellite
dish antenna

¢ For more information on connections (l 10)

If the antenna connector doesn’t match

∫ Other antenna connections to the unit

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.
≥If your TV has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead

connection to minimize signal loss.

∫A single twin lead

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cable

∫A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫Two twin leads

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cable

300–75 ≠ transformer

300–75 ≠ transformer

To this unit’s
RF IN terminal

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s
RF IN terminal(Round)

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s
RF IN terminal

Audio/Video cable

This unit

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Cable TV
box

OUT

IN

2-way
splitter

OUT

OUT2 OUT1

IN

Cable TV box

IN

From cable TV jack

∫ Other antenna connections from the unit

to the TV

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on
your TV. Refer to the TV’s operating instructions.

∫A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫A twin lead terminal

75–300 ≠ transformer

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫Two twin lead terminals

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫Multiple antenna terminals

≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the TV’s setting

as necessary.

Split out

ANT 1

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

UHF

TV

VHF or
UHF

TV

VHF
UHF

TV

TV

ANT 2

11

Before Use

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

YPBP

R

R - AUD

R - AUD

DVD OUT

OPTICAL

ITAL AUDIO OUT

CM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

PBP

R

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

R - AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

YPBP

R

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DVD OUT

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

Connecting amplifier or system component

∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on

DVD-Video (digital connection)

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder
with these logo marks.

≥Use an optical digital audio cable.
≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (l 44).

≥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

(1)

(1) Rear panel of this unit
(2) Insert fully, with this side

facing up. (Do not bend when
connecting.)

(3) Optical digital audio cable

(not supplied)
(4) To optical digital input
(5) Amplifier’s rear panel

(5)

(2)

(3)

OPTICAL IN

(4)

Dolby Digital (l 44)

This is a method of coding digital signals developed
by Dolby Laboratories. Not only stereo (2 channel)
audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel audio.
A large amount of audio information can be
recorded on one disc by this method.

DTS Digital Surround (l 44)

This surround system is used in many movie
theatres around the world. The separation between
channels is good and the compression ratio is low,
so realistic sound effects are possible.
DTS sound tracks are produced with the assumption
that all channels will be used.

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier

(analog connection)

(1)

(1) Rear panel of this unit
(2) To AUDIO OUT (L/R)
(3) Audio cable (not supplied)

A Red (R)
B White (L)

(4) Audio input (L/R)
(5) Amplifier’s rear panel

(3)

(2)

DVD output and DVD/VHS output

This unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals which are
common to both DVD and VHS, and DVD output terminals which are
exclusively used for DVD.

DVD/VHS COMMON output

DVD output

≥For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS

outputs can be switched.

≥The DVD output terminals can only output the DVD signal.

≥Even if “Automatic” is selected in “DVD/VHS Output” on

“Set Up” Menu (l 43), the desired output may not be selected
depending on the operation. In this case, press [DVD/VHS
OUTPUT] on the remote controller to switch manually.

≥When the Video is switched from DVD to VHS or vice versa,

the audio volume may suddenly increase or decrease. This is
because when the audio output of this unit is connected to the
TV or other, the audio output of the DVD is generally lower.
When you increase the volume level of the TV or the amplifier
to play back DVD audio, reduce it when playback is finished.

R L

AUDIO IN

(5)

(4)

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47)

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press

[ENTER].

[3] Select “Set Up” with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].
[4] Select “DVD/VHS Output” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

[5] Select “Automatic” or “Manual” with [3, 4] and

press [ENTER].

12

Before Use

POWER

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

TV

TV/VIDEO

DVD/VHS

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS POWER

OUTPUT

PLAY

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

VHS MENU

RETURN

STATUSDISPLAY

SUB MENU

Auto Channel Setting

CH.

Auto Channel Setting

Proceeding . . .

1 1 1

1

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning

Í

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

OUTPUT

DVD

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

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

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

Band Channel

TV Mode

(Airwaves)

VHF 2–13

UHF 14–69

VHF 2–13

CATV LOW BAND 95–99

CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36

CATV Mode

(Cable)

CATV HYPER BAND 37–65

ULTRA BAND

66–94

100–125

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

Preparation

≥Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the

connections to this unit.

≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or satellite receiver

(l 11), tune to your local PBS for “Auto Clock Setting” to work.
If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually (l 46, “Manual
Clock Setting”).

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER].

Select Language

Seleccione la Lengua

Sélection de Langue

English

Español

Français

Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER

Appuyer sur ENTER

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is
displayed when finished.

Auto Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting is complete.

4/4/2004 12:15 AM

DST............. ON
TIME ZONE.... CST

≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich mean

time (GMT).

EST (Eastern Standard Time) l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time) l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) l GMT j10
For other areas: xx hr

[4] Press [ENTER].

∫If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual

time

Select “j1” or “i1” in “Time Zone Adjust” in the SETUP menu
(l 46).

∫If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

Set the time manually (l 46, “Manual Clock Setting”).

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

example)

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

When the unit is on and stopped

[1] Press and hold [CH, W] and [CH, X] on DVD of the main unit for

about 5 seconds.
The unit turns off.

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

[2] Use [3, 4] to select the language and press

[ENTER].

13

Before Use

PLAY

PROG/CHECK

DVD R ECVHS REC

REC MODE

ADD/DLT

DUBBING

TIME SLIP

CHAPTER

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

VHS MENU

RETURN

STATUSDISPLAY

SUB MENU

DVD ERASE

SKIP/INDEX

SLOW/

SEARCH

REW

FF

PLAY

POWER

CM SKIP

CANCEL/RESET

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

AUDI O

TV

TV/VIDEO

DVD/VHS

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS POWER

VCR Plus+

OUTPUT

TV

Channel

Set Up

CATV

Antenna System

CHANNEL 15 DELETED

Numeric
Buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Preparation
≥Press [DVD].

DVD

CH, W, X

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

ADD/DLT

∫ Adding and deleting channels

Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or
unnecessary channels are set.

[1] Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.

TV Mode (Airwaves)

e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

CATV Mode (Cable)

e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]

“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

“115”: [1] )[1] )[5]

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

channel.

[2] Press [ADD/DLT].

e.g., the channel is deleted.

Unit’s display

∫ If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails

[1]

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47)

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press

[ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

[3] Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].
[4] Select “Antenna System” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

SETUP

[5] Select “TV” or “CATV” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

[6] Select “Auto Channel Setting” with [3, 4] and

press [ENTER].

[7] Press [ENTER].

Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.

[8] Press [ENTER].

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Captions

Preset Channel Captions

Manual Channel Captions

VCR Plusi CH Setting

CATV

∫To cancel partway

Press [RETURN].

∫When you are finished

Press [RETURN].

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Before Use

STEP 3 Channel settings

∫ Guide channel settings for VCR Plusi

system

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

e.g.,

Station name

Guide

channel°

CBS 04 04 Unnecessary

Channel

number°°

Channel setting

[6] Use [3, 4] to select the channel corresponding

to the guide channel and press [2].

≥To delete a number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter other channels.

[7] Press [ENTER].

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫When you are finished

Press [RETURN].

HBO 33 15

Nickelodeon 38 20

Enter channel 15 next to
Guide Channel 33.

Enter channel 20 next to
Guide Channel 38.

° Look up the guide channels for the stations in magazines.
°° Write down all the stations you can receive.

≥If you have connected a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the

VCR Plus_ system does not work so you do not have to set the
guide channels.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47)

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press

[ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Captions

Preset Channel Captions

Manual Channel Captions

VCR Plusi CH Setting

CATV

[3] Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].
[4] Select “VCR Plusr CH Setting” with [3, 4] and

press [ENTER].

e.g., “Antenna System” is set to “CATV”.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR Plusi CH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

125

---

---

1

---

2

---

3

[5] Use [3, 4] to select the guide channel you want

to set and press [1].

≥When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to

scroll up and down the screen.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR Plusi CH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

---

4
5

---

---

6

---

7

---

8

15

Before Use

PLAY

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

VHS MENU

RETURN

STATUSDISPLAY

SUB MENU

SKIP/INDEX

SLOW/

SEARCH

REW

FF

PLAY

POWER

CM SKIP

CANCEL/RESET

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

AUDI O

TV

TV/VIDEO

DVD/VHS

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS POWER

VCR Plus+

OUTPUT

∫ Channel captions

Numeric

Buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

TV, Í

DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones
yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed
and in the Direct Navigator screen.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47)

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press

[ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Captions

Preset Channel Captions

Manual Channel Captions

VCR Plusi CH Setting

CATV

[3] Select “Channel” with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].

1 Preset Channel Captions

[4] Select “Preset Channel Captions” with [3, 4]

and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

[5] Use [3, 4] to select the caption and press [1].

You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC,
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV,
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
≥When selecting the caption, press and hold [3, 4] to scroll up

and down the screen.

[6] Use [3, 4] to select the channel corresponding

to the caption and press [2].

≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if

captions have not been added manually.

≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat steps 5 and 6 as necessary.

[7] Press [ENTER].

Preset Captions

Captio n Channel Number

GLOB

ABC

PBS

CBS

---

---

---

---

1 Manual Channel Captions

[4] Select “Manual Channel Captions” with [3, 4]

and press [ENTER].

[5] Use [3, 4] to select the channel and press [1].

≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if

preset captions have not been added.

[6] Use [3, 4] to select the first character and

press [1].

≥You can choose from the following characters:

A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)

≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL/RESET, ¢].
≥Repeat this step to enter the other characters.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

[7] Use [2, 1] to return to the “Channel Number”

column.

≥Repeat steps 5–7 to enter other channels.

[8] Press [ENTER].

Manual Captions

Channel Number Caption

10

12
23

---

6

---

8

AAAA

---

---

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫When you are finished

Press [RETURN].

16

Before Use

STEP 4 Set up to match your TV and remote control

∫ Selecting TV type

You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3
standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output.
(l 63)

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47)

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press

[ENTER].

[3] Select “TV Screen” with [3, 4] and press

[2, 1].

[4] Select “TV Type” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3 standard aspect TV 16:9 widescreen TV

≥480P/480I:

Select “480P” if the TV is compatible with progressive output.

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480I
Aspect 4:3 & 480P
Aspect 16:9 & 480I

Aspect 16:9 & 480P

4:3

16:9

[5] Use [3, 4] to select the item and press

[ENTER].

∫ TV operation

You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn
the TV on/off, change the TV input mode, select the TV channel and
change the TV volume.

Point the remote control at the TV

While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the code
using the numeric buttons.

e.g., 01: press [0] ) [1].

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic
National
QUASAR

FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13

Test by turning on the TV and changing channels. Repeat the
procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your TV brand is not listed or if the code listed for your TV does

not allow control of your TV, this remote control is not compatible
with your TV.

01, 02

PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19

∫ When other Panasonic products respond

to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and on the remote
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 47)

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press

[ENTER].

[3] Select “Set Up” with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].
[4] Select “Remote Control Code” with [3, 4] and

press [ENTER].

[5] Use [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2, or 3) and

press [ENTER].

The code on the unit has been set.

[6] While pressing [ENTER], press and hold for

about 2 seconds the numeric button ([1], [2] or
[3]) corresponding to the code you selected in
step 5.

The code on the remote control has been set.

[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

(l step 6).

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫When you are finished

Press [RETURN].

17

[[DVD]]

Before Use

DVD

Discs

∫ Discs you can use

≥On DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and Video CD, the producer of the material can control how these discs are played. This means that you may

not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s information for details.

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

Disc type Logo

DVD-RAM

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

2.8 GB 8 cm (3z)

DVD-R

4.7 GB 12 cm (5z), 1.4 GB 8 cm (3z)
for General Ver.2.0

4.7 GB 12 cm (5z)
for General Ver.2.0/4k-SPEED
DVD-R Revision 1.0

DVD-Audio

(Play is in stereo only.)

DVD-Video [DVD-V] t≤tt≤

Video CD [VCD] t≤tt≤

Audio CD

(Including discs recorded with
MP3.)

° Possible operations (≤: enable t: disable)

ARecording BPlayback CTitle erase/Entering text DCreating play lists E Selecting audio

°° The remaining capacity of the disc will not be increased even if erased.

Indication in
these
instructions

[RAM] ≤≤≤≤≤

[DVD-R]

Not finalized

[DVD-V]

Finalized

[DVD-A] t≤t t≤

[CD] t≤ttt

– [MP3] t≤tt t

Possible operations°

A B C D E

≤≤≤°°tt

t≤ttt

Features

This disc is able to be rewritten and edited. There are
2 types of DVD-RAM, single-sided and double-sided.
The capacity of the double-sided disc is 9.4 GB.
(l below)

This is a recordable disc with high compatibility and
storage stability. (You cannot rewrite it.) This unit is
capable of recording DVD-R from 1k speed to
4k speed. (l below)

This is a disc for music with high sound quality.
≥In this unit, it is played with 2 channels (stereo).

This is marketed software with high picture
quality which already includes movies or
music.

≥This unit can play discs with symbols

(region number) shown on the right.

This is marketed software which already includes
music or video.

This is marketed software which already includes
music or audio. This can be a CD-R or a CD-RW
including music recorded in MP3 compression
technology.
≥This unit can play finalized CD-R/CD-RW (audio

recording disc) recorded in CD-DA (digital audio),
Video CD or MP3 format. Some CD-R or CD-RW
may not be played due to the condition of the
recording.

1

ALL

1

2

4

Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R

∫ More about DVD-RAM and DVD-R

DVD-RAM

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable

Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that allow
one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB
DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to
record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.

≥DVD-RAMs recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible

players.

≥We recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-RAM, which has

confirmed compatibility with this unit.

≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be the same as that of

the originals.

∫Protection of cartridge disc

You can protect the contents of your discs.
≥With the write-protect tab in the protect

position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase
from the disc.

PROTECT

DVD-R

≥You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on

this unit.

≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be 4:3.
≥DVD-R can be recorded only in either of these audio types (Main or

SAP). Select the desired audio type in “Select MTS” (l 44).

≥Some broadcasts carry signals that allow you to copy once, but you

cannot record them with DVD-R. Use DVD-RAM to record these
kinds of broadcast.

≥Before finalizing, erasing titles will not increase the disc’s available

time.

≥After finalizing, these DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or

edited.

≥This unit may not be able to play back DVD-Rs other than

Panasonic’s product depending on the recording condition. We
recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-R, which has confirmed
compatibility with this unit.

≥DVD-R recorded by this unit cannot be reproduced by other

Panasonic DVD recorders in some cases.

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Before Use

DVD

Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”,

DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD,
CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.

Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions for the

cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly
making it impossible to record or play discs.
Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner
(LF-K123LCA1) about once every year, depending on frequency of
use and the operating environment.
Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

Disc handling

∫How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

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

instrument.

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:

-

Disc with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs, etc.).

-

Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

-

Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

-

In direct sunlight.

-

In very dusty or humid areas.

-

Near a heater.

19

Before Use

Inserting discs

[1] Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

open the tray.

You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

[2] Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

close the tray.

≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to

“PROTECT” (l 18), play starts automatically.

Note

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to

record/play is facing up.

≥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 (3q) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the

cartridge and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.

Non-cartridge disc

(1) Insert label-up.
(2) Insert inside the tray’s guides.
(3) Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

DVD

(1)

(2)

(3)

Cartridge disc

20

Playback

SKIP/INDEX

SLOW/

SEARCH

REW

FF

PLAY

PROG/CHECK

POWER

TIME SLIP

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

VHS MENU

RETURN

CM SKIP

CANCEL/RESET

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

STATUSDISPLAY

AUDI O

TV

TV/VIDEO

DVD/VHS

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

SUB MENU

DVD/VHS POWER

VCR Plus+

OUTPUT

PLAY

DVD-RAM

PLAY x1.3

DVD-RAM

Playing discs

Í

DVD

Numeric
Buttons

∫

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
[2] Insert a disc.

(l 20)

[3] Press [1, PLAY].

The disc tray closes and play begins.
(The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.)
≥Playback starts from the most recently recorded title.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

∫To stop play

Press [∫, STOP]. (l right, “Resume
Function”)
≥A screen similar to the one on the right

may appear when you stop play. Press
[∫, STOP] again and you can use this
unit’s tuner to watch TV. [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

[VCD] [CD] [MP3]

∫To pause play

Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart play.)

1
;

DVD

∫ When a menu screen appears on the TV

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]

[VCD]

Press the numeric buttons to select an item.

e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
≥You can also use the numeric buttons to select an item.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.

Note

≥If “ ” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or

disc.

Quick View (Play t1.3)

[RAM] (Only with Dolby Digital)
The play speed can be increased

without distorting the audio.

During Play

Press and hold [1, PLAY].

∫To return to normal speed

Press [1, PLAY].

Note

≥Output is in PCM when using a digital connection (l 12).
≥This is cancelled when you perform skip, pause, or when play

reaches a point where a program recorded in sound other than
Dolby Digital starts.

≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “Search Audio & PLAY

t1.3” (l 44).

≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode during

simultaneous recording and play (l 25). [RAM]

Starting play from where you stopped it
(Resume Function)

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

[1] During play

Press [∫, STOP].

e.g.: Normal play

≥“PB” flashes on the unit’s display (Normal play only). The unit

memorizes the position.

[2] Press [1, PLAY].

≥Play starts from where you stopped it.

∫To cancel the resume function (Normal play only)

Press [∫, STOP] while the unit remembers the
position.
(The position is also cleared when you turn the
unit off.)

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Playback

SKIP/INDEX

SLOW/

SEARCH

REW

FF

PLAY

PROG/CHECK

DVD R ECVHS REC

REC MODE

ADD/DLT

DUBBING

VHS DVD

POWER

TIME SLIP

CHAPTER

JET REW

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

VHS MENU

RETURN

CM SKIP

CANCEL/RESET

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

STATUSDISPLAY

AUDI O

TV

TV/VIDEO

DVD/VHS

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

SUB MENU

DVD/VHS POWER

DVD ERASE

VCR Plus+

OUTPUT

DVD

Numeric
Buttons

:, 9

2, 1

2;, ;1

ENTER

CHAPTER

DVD ERASE

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

During play

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5,
SLOW/SEARCH].

≥On the main unit, press and hold [:/6] or [5/9].

≥There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search

speed.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.
≥Sound is output only in the first level of fast forward. In the case of

DVD-A (except moving picture parts), CD and MP3, it is output in
all levels.

≥You can turn this sound off if you want to (l 44, “Audio”—“Search

Audio & PLAY t1.3”).

Slow-motion play

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/
SEARCH].

≥On the main unit, press and hold [:/6] or [5/9].
≥When slow motion play is continued for about 5 minutes it pauses

automatically.

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.
≥Forward direction ([5], [5/9]) only. [VCD]

AUDIO

CM SKIP

6, 5

1

TIME SLIP

DVD-RAM

••••

t2

L R

DVD

Frame-by-frame viewing

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [2;], [;1], [2] or [1].

≥Each press shows the next or previous frame.
≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.
≥Forward direction ([;1], [1]) only. [VCD]

Skipping

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

During play or while paused

Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP].

≥On the main unit, press [:/6] or [5/9].

≥Each press increases the number of skips.

Direct Play

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
Starting play from a selected title, chapter or track.

During play

Press the numeric buttons to select the item.

e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5] [MP3] “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5] “15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

[DVD-A]

A group number can be specified while the
screen saver is displayed.
e.g.: “5”: [5]

≥This works only when stopped (screen

saver is displayed) with some discs.

≥Playing bonus groups

Some discs contain bonus groups. If a
password screen appears after selecting a group, enter the
password with the numeric buttons and press [ENTER]. Refer also
to the disc’s jacket.

CM Skip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can skip approximately 1 minute with one press.

During play

Press [CM SKIP].

Screen saver

22

Playback

DVD

Displaying the TV image as a picture-in­picture/
Selecting an amount of time to skip—
Time Slip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Skips the specified time.
Displays the TV image being received as a picture-in-picture.

[1] During play

Press [TIME SLIP]. (Press again to cancel.)

≥You will hear the playback audio.
≥The blue background does not appear on the receiving screen

even if you select “On” from “Blue Background” in the SETUP
menu (l 45).

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

[ENTER].

≥The time indicator will go off after about 5 seconds, but will turn

on again when you set the indicator.

≥Play skips the amount of time you entered.
≥Press to alter in 1-minute units. Press and hold to alter in

10-minute units.

(1)

(2)

PLAY

0 min

CH8

PLAY

–5 min

CH8

Create chapters

[RAM]

[1] During play

Press [CHAPTER].

≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the start of a

chapter.

≥You cannot activate this function when recording and playing at

the same time.

Changing audio during play

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
You can change the audio being played.

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.

[RAM] [VCD] (l 47)
LR#L#R

^--------------}

≥When playing an SAP

broadcast recorded in
DVD-RAM:
MAIN ()SAP

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (l 40)
You can change the audio channel number by pressing [AUDIO].
This allows you to change items like the sound track language.

Sound track

e.g.: [RAM]
“L R” is selected

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

DVD-RAM

PLAY

L R

(1)Play images
(2)Current receiving images

≥You can change the channel being received by pressing

[CH, W, X].

≥You cannot change the channel being received while

recording.

∫To show the play images in full

Press [TIME SLIP].

Erasing a title that is being played

[RAM] [DVD-R]
You can erase titles while playing.

≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before

proceeding.

[1] During play

Press
[DVD ERASE].

[2] Select “Erase”

with [2] and

Time remaining after erase

Corresponding play list chapters will be erased.

Erase Cancel

press [ENTER].

For your reference

≥It is not possible to erase a title when you are carrying out

simultaneous recording and play (l 25). [RAM]

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

recorded.

≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when

you erase titles.

Erase

0 : 58(SP)

e.g.: [DVD-V] English is the selected language.

Note

If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an
optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM”
(l 44). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an Audio/
Video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the
connection.

23

Playback

SKIP/INDEX

SLOW/

SEARCH

REW

FF

PLAY

PROG/CHECK

DVD R ECVHS REC

REC MODE

ADD/DLT

POWER

TIME SLIP

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

VHS MENU

RETURN

CM SKIP

CANCEL/RESET

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

STATUSDISPLAY

AUDI O

TV

TV/VIDEO

DVD/VHS

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

SUB MENU

DVD/VHS POWER

VCR Plus+

OUTPUT

CH, W, X

TV/VIDEO

DVD

Numeric
Buttons

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Using menus to play MP3 discs

[MP3]

This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio
recording that are finalized (l 63) on a computer. Files are treated
as tracks and folders are treated as groups.

[1] During stop or play

Press [TOP MENU].

≥The file list appears.

G:

The Group Number

T:

Track Number in the Group

TOTAL:

Selected Track Number/
Total Track Number

[2] Press [3, 4] to select the track and press

[ENTER].

Play continues to the last track in the last group.

≥“ ” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also directly select the track with the numeric buttons.

e.g.: The track “006.mp3” of Group “002” in the illustration on

the right,

“6”: [0] )[0] )[6]

∫To show other pages

The track “010.mp3” of Group “003” in the illustration on
the right,

“10”: [0] )[1] )[0]

Select “2 Prev.” or “Next 1” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].
≥After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group

appears.

∫To exit the file list

Press [TOP MENU] or [RETURN].

Selected Group No. and Name

MENU

G 1
T 1
TOTAL
1/ 24

0 – 9

No. GROUP
1

: MP3_MUSIC

TOTAL TRACK TREE

1

001 Both Ends Freezing

No.

Prev. Next

1

RETURN

TIME SLIP

DVD

∫ Using the tree screen to find a group

[1] While the file list is displayed

Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.

3

MP3_MUSIC

001 My favorite
001 Brazillian pops
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops

004 PC Files

005 Japanese pops
006 Swedish pops
001 Momoko

002 Standard Number

3

001 Piano solo
002 Vocal

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

002

008.mp3

009.mp3

010.mp3

TREE

G 1/ 15

Folder = Group

File = Track

004.mp3

005.mp3

006.mp3

007.mp3

Selected Group Number/Total
Group Number

≥If the group has no track, “– –”

is displayed as group number.

Track total = Total

MENU

G 1
T 1
TOTAL
1/ 24

No.

0 – 9

≥A folder which has no MP3 files is indicated in black. You

cannot select groups with no MP3 files.

[2] Press [3, 4] to select a group and press

[ENTER].

≥The file list for the group appears.

For your reference

≥Press [2, 1] to jump layers in the tree screen.

∫To return to the file list

Press [RETURN].

∫Tips for making MP3 discs

≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats).

≥Compatible compression rate: from 32 kbps to 320 kbps
≥Compatible sampling rate:16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 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 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

At the time of recording, give folder and file names a 3-digit numeric
prefix in the order you want them to play (this may not work at times).

001001

003

≥MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed properly.

Other characters may not be displayed properly.

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Recording

- -

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

DVD-RAM

09

- -- -- -

0807

10 10/25 MON 8 10/25 MON 8 10/26 TUE

DVD

Playing while you are recording

[RAM]

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Hint

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

∫ Chasing play

You can start play from the beginning of the title while continuing to
record it.

While recording or timer recording

Press [1, PLAY].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

For your reference

≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording

starts.

∫ Simultaneous recording and play

You can start play of the title you are recording or play a title
previously recorded.

While recording or timer recording

[1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[2] Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title and press

[ENTER].

≥Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

¥: Currently recording

e.g.:
You want to watch the
movie you recorded
yesterday (title 08)
while recording sport
(title 09).
Title 08 is played back
while title 09 is being
recorded.

Selecting title 08

∫ TIME SLIP

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

While recording or timer recording

[1] Press [TIME SLIP].

Time Slip indicator on the
main unit lights. Play
starts from 30 seconds
previous to that moment.
What is currently being
recorded appears as a
picture-in-picture and you
will hear the playback
audio.
(1) Play images

(30 seconds before)

(2) Current recording

(1)

(2)

[2] Press [3, 4] to

select the time
and press
[ENTER].

≥The time indicator will go

off after about
5 seconds, but will turn
on again when you set
the indicator.

≥Press [3, 4] to alter in

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

∫To show the play images in full

Press [TIME SLIP].
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to return to the picture-in-picture screen.

For your reference

≥The image on the small screen may be distorted or flicker

depending on the scene. However, this does not affect the image
recorded.

PLAY

0 min

REC

PLAY

–5 min

REC

∫To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

For your reference

≥During simultaneous recording and play, you cannot edit or erase

with the Direct Navigator or play lists.

≥If you start play while the unit is on standby for timer recording,

recording starts when the time you set is reached.

∫To stop play and recording

[1] Press [∫, STOP]. Play stops.

(Wait 2 or more seconds)

[2] Press [∫, STOP]. Recording stops.

≥You cannot stop recording with [∫, STOP] during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [∫, STOP], then
[ENTER] within 5 seconds.

- You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more
than 3 seconds to stop timer recording.

Watching the TV while recording

[1] Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to

“TV”.

[2] Press TV’s [CH, W, X] to select the desired TV

channel.

For your reference

≥You can also do this if the unit is making a timer recording.
≥The recording is unaffected.

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Recording

SKIP/INDEX

SLOW/

SEARCH

REW

FF

PLAY

PROG/CHECK

DVD R ECVHS REC

REC MODE

ADD/DLT

DUBBING

VHS DVD

POWER

TIME SLIP

CHAPTER

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

VHS MENU

RETURN

CM SKIP

CANCEL/RESET

VOLUME

CH

INPUT SELECT

STATUSDISPLAY

AUDI O

TV

TV/VIDEO

DVD/VHS

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

SUB MENU

DVD/VHS POWER

DVD ERASE

VCR Plus+

OUTPUT

Í

DVD

[5] Press [¥, DVD REC] to start recording.

DVD

Numeric

CH, W, X

Buttons

AUDIO

∫

;

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

STATUS

REC MODE

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

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Recording TV programs

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc.
≥DVD-RAM/DVD-R have limitations on recording (l 18).
≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not

be overwritten.

≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to erase

unwanted titles (l 23, 33) or use a new disc.

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l 30, cartridge l 18). [RAM]
≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
[2] Insert a disc.

≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format

it to ensure accurate recording (l 31, “Format disc”).

[3] Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.

To select with the numeric
buttons:

TV Mode (Airwaves)

e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

CATV Mode (Cable)

e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]

“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

“115”: [1] )[1] )[5]

[4] Press [REC MODE] to select the recording

mode.

(l 20)

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but
the material is recorded as a separate title.

∫To pause recording

Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)
≥Title is not split into a separate title.

∫To stop recording

Press [∫, STOP].
≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.
≥DVD-R takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording

management information after recording finishes.

∫To specify a time to stop recording

While recording

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

≥On the main unit, press [¥, REC].

Unit’s Display

Each time you press the button:
Counter (cancel) # 0:30 # 1:00 # 1:30

^------- 4:00 ! 3:00 ! 2:00 !--------}

For your reference

≥This does not work during timer recordings or Flexible Recording.
≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫,STOP].
≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or

channel while recording is paused.

Playing/Recording VHS while recording

You can watch play or record tapes while recording. The recording
will not be affected.

≥VHS playback (l 49)
≥VHS recording (l 51)

-

When a tuner channel is being recorded on DVD, you can only
record the same channel on VHS.

Remaining time on the disc

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