Panasonic DMR-E75V User Manual 2

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E75V

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

VQT0N07

Before Use

Contents

Before Use

Contents ...........................................................................................2

Warning and Important Information ..................................................4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connections......................................................................................9

≥Connections 1 ............................................................................9

≥Connections 2 ............................................................................9

Setting Up.......................................................................................10

≥Preset Download......................................................................10

≥Auto-Setup ...............................................................................10

TV operation ...................................................................................11

Remote Setting...............................................................................11

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

≥Connecting a digital amplifier or system component ................12

≥Connecting an analog amplifier or system component ............12

Connecting a decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver ............12

Connecting an external device .......................................................13

DVD output and DVD/VHS output ..................................................13

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

Before Use

Connecting a Television with Component video input terminals ....14

Discs...............................................................................................15

≥Discs you can use ....................................................................15

≥More about Discs .....................................................................15

Discs that cannot be played............................................................16

Audio format logos..........................................................................16

Which Disc Types is Playable on What TV.....................................16

Discs and accessories ....................................................................16

Maintenance ...................................................................................16

Disc handling ..................................................................................17

Inserting discs.................................................................................17

Playback

Playing discs...................................................................................18

≥When a menu screen appears on the TV.................................18

Quick View (Play t1.3) ..................................................................18

Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function)..........18

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH...............................................19

Slow-motion play ............................................................................19

Frame-by-frame viewing.................................................................19

Skipping..........................................................................................19

Direct Play ......................................................................................19

Displaying the TV image as a picture-in-picture/

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip...........................19

Divide a title into chapters...............................................................19

Changing audio during play ............................................................20

Using menus to play MP3 discs......................................................20

≥Using the tree screen to find a group .......................................21

Recording

Playing while you are recording......................................................22

≥Chasing play.............................................................................22

≥Simultaneous recording and play .............................................22

≥TIME SLIP ................................................................................22

Recording TV programmes.............................................................23

Playing/Recording the VHS while recording...................................24

≥Recording modes and

approximate recording times in hours....................................24

Selecting audio to record ................................................................24

Flexible Recording mode (FR)........................................................24

Direct TV Recording .......................................................................25

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK) ........25

Timer Recording

Using G-CODE..................................................................................26

Manual programming .....................................................................26

Check, change or delete programmes ...........................................27

Advanced Operations

DISC MANAGEMENT....................................................................28

- Disc Name .............................................................................28

- Disc Protection ......................................................................28

- Format Disc...........................................................................29

- Auto-Play Select....................................................................29

- Finalize ..................................................................................29

Entering text...................................................................................30

Using the Direct Navigator .............................................................31

≥Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play .......................31

≥Direct Navigator .......................................................................31

- Erase .....................................................................................31

- Properties ..............................................................................32

- Edit ........................................................................................32

- Chapter View.........................................................................34

Using play list .................................................................................35

≥Creating play lists.....................................................................35

≥Playing play lists ......................................................................36

≥Using play list to edit play lists/chapters ..................................36

- Erase .....................................................................................36

- Properties ..............................................................................36

- Edit ........................................................................................37

- Chapter View.........................................................................38

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

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

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

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

- Picture menu .........................................................................41

- Sound menu ..........................................................................41

Various Settings

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

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

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

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

Channel Settings ............................................................................46

- Selecting the manual tuning .................................................. 46

- Adding, deleting, and moving channels.................................47

- Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV ................................47

Clock Settings ................................................................................48

- Auto Clock Setting.................................................................48

- Manual Clock Setting ............................................................48

FUNCTIONS window .....................................................................49

Status displays...............................................................................49

≥Changing the information displayed.........................................49

≥Display examples.....................................................................49

Before Use

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

Before Use

Inserting video cassette ..................................................................50

Video cassette information .............................................................50

≥Video cassettes ........................................................................50

≥Video cassette care..................................................................50

≥Maintenance.............................................................................50

Setting Up.......................................................................................50

≥Fine Tuning ..............................................................................50

Playback

Playing a video cassette .................................................................51

Fast-forward/Rewind.......................................................................51

Cue/Review Playback.....................................................................51

Jet Search.......................................................................................51

Still playback...................................................................................51

Slow-motion play ............................................................................51

Jet Rewind......................................................................................51

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) .....................................................52

To Play back a Recorded Part Repeatedly.....................................52

VHS Index Search System (VISS)..................................................52

Adjusting the playback picture........................................................52

≥Manual tracking ........................................................................52

≥Vertical locking adjustment.......................................................52

To Play back a tape in high picture quality .....................................52

Recording

Recording TV programmes.............................................................53

Playing/Recording the DVD while recording...................................53

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK) ........53

Timer Recording

Using G-CODE ..................................................................................54

Manual programming......................................................................54

Tape Speed Auto Change Function ...............................................55

Check, change or delete programmes............................................55

Advanced Operations

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

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

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

QUICK ERASE ...............................................................................57

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

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

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

Advanced Operations

Dubbing from VHS .........................................................................58

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

≥Manual Dubbing (VHS l DVD) ...............................................59

Dubbing from DVD .........................................................................60

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

≥Manual Dubbing (DVD l VHS) ...............................................61

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

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

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

Child Lock.......................................................................................62

Helpful Hints

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

Frequently asked questions ...........................................................65

Error messages .............................................................................. 66

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

≥DVD .........................................................................................66

Troubleshooting guide....................................................................67

≥Common ..................................................................................67

≥DVD .........................................................................................69

≥VHS..........................................................................................70

Specifications.................................................................................71

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 EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

RF IN

RF OUT

RQLS0233

Inside of product

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.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

DVD OUT

ÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

NÅR

DEKSEL

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

ÅBNING.

DEL

ÅPNES.

NORSK

ADVARSEL! DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVENT I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING. DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL. ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL! ≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET

INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE

DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.

≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPPÅ

APPARATET.

≥BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR

MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå problemer.

SUOMI

VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. VAROITUS: TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAROITUS! ≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA

KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.

≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA

SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN

LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA

VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa.

Before Use

ªImportant

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

ªFor your safety

Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

ªConserve the environment

See “Power Save” of page 43.

ªDisposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with the applicable regulations.

ªCondensation Caution

This unit is not fitted with a condensation sensor. If you bring the unit from a cold place, e.g. a car, into a warm house, dew may form inside the unit. Do not switch it on for at least 1 hour.

ªCautions before you operate this unit

Avoid:

≥Humidity and dust. ≥Extreme heat such as direct sunlight. ≥Magnets or electromagnetic objects. ≥Touching internal parts of the unit. ≥Water or some other liquid. ≥Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during lightning

storms.)

≥Anything heavy on the unit. ≥Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands. ≥Using a cell phone near the unit because it may cause noise

affecting the picture and sound.

Do:

≥Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth. ≥Install the unit in a horizontal position. ≥Keep the unit, TV and other equipment switched off until all

connections are finished.

ªNotes on these instructions

≥Company names, product names and all other names in these

instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

≥These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the

remote control.

≥The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not

necessarily match what you will see on your screen.

ªDisplays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples. Actual displays depend on discs. ≥In certain circumstances, icons will be displayed in grey and will not

respond if clicked on. This means that the function represented by the icon is disabled.

ªCopyright

G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licenced from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

-CODE system is manufactured under

ªStandard Accessories

1 pc. RF Coaxial cable 1 pc. Remote Control (EUR7721X50) 2 pcs. R6 size batteries 1 pc. AC mains lead 1 pc. Audio/Video cable

ªSpecific features of DMR-E75V

2-channel simultaneous recording:

You can record programmes separately on DVD and VHS. Simply set the desired programmes on each unit.

One Touch Dubbing (l58, 60):

You can easily dub from VHS to DVD or from DVD to VHS.

Automatic creation of thumbnails (l58):

The video dubbed from VHS to DVD is automatically displayed in thumbnail.

The tuning on DVD is automatically applied to the one on VHS:

Tuning on VHS is not required. When only the video output on VHS is not natural, use the Fine Tuning function on VHS. ( l 50)

Before Use

Control reference guide

∫ Remote control

DVD/VHS

(1)

(2) (3)

DIRECT TV REC

DVD/VHS

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

(4)

G-Code

REW

CREATE CHAPTER

SLOW/

PLAY

(5) (6)

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

SKIP/INDEX

(7)

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

(8)

TOP MENU

(9)

SUB MENU

ENTER

RETURN

(10)

PROG/CHECK

(12) (14)

(11)

(13) (15)

DISPLAY

VHS REC

AUDI OEXT LINK

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DUBBING

VHS

TIME SLIP

JET REW

TIMER

DVD

(16)

∫[DVD] and [VHS] button

[DVD]

≥Switch the remote control mode and main unit’s common output

to DVD. Make sure you press before doing DVD operations. When in DVD mode, the [DVD] button lights each time you press one of the DVD operation buttons.

[VHS]

≥Switch the remote control mode and main unit’s common output

to VHS. Make sure you press before doing VHS operations. When in VHS mode, the [VHS] button lights each time you press one of the VHS operation buttons.

(34) (33)

(32)

(31)

(30)

(29)

(28)

(27)

(26) (25) (24)

(23)

(22)

(21)

(20)

(19)

(18)

(17)

(1) DVD/VHS on/off button (Í, DVD/VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 10

(2) Direct TV recording button (¥, DIRECT TV REC) . . . . .l 25

(3) DVD/VHS output button (DVD/VHS OUTPUT). . . . . . . . .l 13

(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 53, 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 23, 53

(15)External link button (EXT LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 25, 53

(16)Audio button (AUDIO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 20, 24, 57

(17)VHS dubbing button (VHS —, DUBBING). . . . . . . . . . . . .l 60

(18)DVD dubbing button (“ DVD, DUBBING). . . . . . . . . . . . .l 58

(19)DVD recording button (¥, DVD REC) . . . . . . . . . . . .l 23, 59

When you press this button in the VHS remote control mode, it is automatically switched to the DVD remote control mode.

(20)Timer recording button ( , TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 26, 54

(21)Status display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 49, 57

(22)Time slip button (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 19, 22

Jet rewind button (6, JET REW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 51

(23)Return button (RETURN)

(24)Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 49, 56

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

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

(28)Create Chapter button (CREATE CHAPTER) . . . . . . . . .l 19

(29)Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 62

-CODE button (G-Code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 26, 54

(30)G

(31)TRACKING/V-LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 52

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

(32)DVD select button (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l Left

(33)VHS select button (VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l Left

(34)TV operation buttons

TV on/off button (TV, Í) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 11

TV input mode selecter (TV, AV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 11

Channel up/down buttons (TV, CH, W, X). . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 11

Volume up/down buttons (TV, VOLUME, r, s) . . . . . . . . .l 11

Before Use

(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 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 11).

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m 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, fluorescent light and the glass doors on cabinets.

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

R6, AA, UM-3

∫ Main unit

(2)

(1) [A] (3)

[B]

Í/I

EJECT

VIDEO IN

VHS DVD

–

AUDIO IN – RL/MONO

S-VIDEO IN

AV3

(4) (5)

REC

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

Common to DVD/VHS

[A] DVD/VHS on/off button (Í/I)

[B] Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l above

[C] AV3 input terminals (AV3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 13

[D] Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 8

[E] One Touch Dubbing operation button

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

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

VHS

(1) VHS Search buttons (V/6, 5/W). . . . . . . . . . . . . l 51

(2) Cassette eject button (<, EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 50

(3) VHS Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 55

(4) VHS Play button (1) (5) Cassette compartment (6) VHS Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)

(7) VHS Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 53

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

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

(1) DVD Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9) . .l 19

(2) Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . .l 17

(3) Disc tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 17

(4) Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 22

≥While both recording and play are activated, this indicator

lights up.

(5) DVD Stop button (∫) (6) DVD Play/t1.3 button (1/t1.3) (7) DVD Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)

(8) DVD Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 23

TIME SLIP

/k1.3

VHS DVD

REC

DUBBING

Before Use

∫ The unit’s display

Common to DVD/VHS

[A] Main display

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

[B] Dubbing direction indicator [C] Main display

≥Current time ≥Disc recording and play counter ≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.

VHS (1) Tape speed indicator (l 53)

≥SP: When recording or playing in the Normal mode. ≥LP: When playing in the Long play mode. ≥EP: When recording or playing in the Extra long play mode.

(2) VHS output indicator (3) External link indicator (l 53)

On:

When a linked timer recording with external device is in standby mode, or being performed.

(4) S-VHS dubbing indicator (l 58)

When performing S-VHS dubbing.

(5) Remaining tape time indicator (6) Tape operation status

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

forward, etc.

(7) Channel indicator (8) Timer programme display ( ) (l 54)

On:

When a programme for timer recording is in standby mode, or being performed.

Flashes:

When there are less than 10 minutes to go before timer recording is programmed, but the unit is not on standby.

(9) Tape indicator

DVD

(1) Disc operation status (2) Disc type (3) External link indicator (l 25)

On:

When a linked timer recording with external device is in standby mode, or being performed.

(4) DVD output indicator (5) Recording mode (l 24)

≥XP SP LP EP (all on): FR mode (l 24)

(6) Disc indicator (7) Timer programme display ( ) (l 26)

On:

When a programme for timer recording is in standby mode, or being performed.

Flashes:

When there are less than 10 minutes to go before timer recording is programmed, but the unit is not on standby.

(8) Channel position indicator

TRK: track number GRP: group number TTL: title number CHP: chapter number 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.

≥If “FL Display” is set to “Automatic” (l 45) or “Power Save” is set to

“On” (l 43), the unit’s display will not light up in standby mode. Also, in addition to the aforementioned conditions, if the power is

off and the unit is in timer recording standby mode, only lights up in the display.

Before Use

Connections

Preparation

Refer to the TV’s operating instructions. Turn the TV off and disconnect its AC mains leads.

Situation Connections Setting Up (l 10)

TV with [Q Link] and a 21-pin Scart socket. Connections 1 Preset Download

Use a 21-pin Scart cable. Connections 1 Auto-Setup

Use an Audio/Video cable. Connections 2 A Auto-Setup

Use a S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable. (DVD only) Connections 2 B Auto-Setup

∫ Connections 1

ª Connect as following steps

1 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 2 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) 3 Aerial lead (not supplied) 4 AC mains leads (supplied) 5 AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) AV1 21-pin Scart socket (2) Aerial Input socket (3) Aerial Output socket (4) Aerial Input socket (5) 21-pin Scart socket

(1) (2)

(3)

(5)

(4)

∫ Connections 2

(1) (2)

(3)

∫Connect as following steps

1 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 2 Audio/Video cable (supplied) 3 Aerial lead (not supplied) 4 AC mains leads (supplied) 5 AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) Audio/Video Output sockets (DVD/VHS COMMON OUT) (2) Aerial Input socket (3) Aerial Output socket (4) Aerial Input socket (5) Audio/Video Input sockets

(5)

(4)

(1) (2)

∫Connect as following steps

1 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 2 Audio/Video cable (supplied) 3 S-Video cable (not supplied) 4 Aerial lead (not supplied) 5 AC mains leads (supplied) 6 AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) S-Video socket (DVD OUT) (2) Audio/Video Output sockets (DVD OUT) (3) Aerial Input socket (4) Aerial Output socket (5) Aerial Input socket (6) Audio/Video Input sockets (7) S-Video Input socket

(3)

(4)

(7)

(6)

(5)

If your TV is equipped with RGB input capability, you can see the picture of DVD Recorder by RGB output. Check if the 21-pin Scart cable is capable of RGB output, and then connect the unit and your TV with it. (“AV1 Output”, l 45)

Note about Q Link (l 64) This function is not available unless you connect TV and this unit with the 21-pin Scart cable.

≥Q Link offers a range of convenient functions. For example, downloading of the tuning positions of all available TV stations into your unit’s

memory if you connect the unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied).

≥Following systems from other manufacturers have similar function with Q Link from Panasonic.

List of registered trade marks: Q Link (Panasonic), DATA LOGIC (Metz), Easy Link (Philips), Megalogic (Grundig), SMARTLINK (Sony)

≥For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

Before Use

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

G-Code

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

Setting Up

TV, Í

TV, AV

Numeric Buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

TV, VOLUME

TV, CH, W, X

DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

∫ Auto-Setup

Auto Setup automatically tunes all available stations.

[1] Switch on the TV. [2] Select the AV input on your TV. [3] Press [Í, DVD/VHS] to switch the unit on. [4] Select the country with [3, 4, 2, 1].

≥Select “Others” in Australia.

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España

Ελλάδα

SELECT

ENTER

France Italia Nederland

RETURN

Norge

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

[5] Press [ENTER].

≥Auto Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Auto-Setup

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera Others

Ch 1

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

∫ Preset Download

[1] Switch on the TV. [2] Select the AV input on your TV. [3] Press [Í, DVD/VHS] to switch the unit on.

≥Downloading of the setup data starts from the TV (if your TV

has [Q Link] l 64).

Download from TV

Pos 4

Download in progress, please wait. RETURN: to abort

≥If the Country setting menu appears on the TV, Press

[3, 4, 2, 1] to select the country and press [ENTER].

≥Downloading starts. ≥Downloading is complete when you see the TV picture.

RETURN

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España

Ελλάδα

SELECT

ENTER

France Italia Nederland

RETURN

Norge

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera Others

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait. RETURN: to abort

RETURN

If the clock setting menu appears after Auto-Setup finishes

1) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to set the correct time and date.

2) Press [ENTER] to conclude the setting.

(“Automatic” function is not available in Australia. l 48)

To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly

46, 47)

(

To restart Auto-Setup (

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup. When the unit is on and stopped.

Press and hold down [W, CH] and [CH, X] on the DVD main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds.

≥All the settings except for the ratings level including the password

and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Hint for Preset Download and Auto-Setup

≥If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse”, or “Svizzera” in the Country

setting menu, another menu appears to let you set “Power Save” to “On”. In this setting, the unit’s power consumption is minimized when it is turned to standby.

47).

Hint

≥If you have a Panasonic TV, starting downloading will automatically

display “Download from TV”. If you have a different TV, however, “Download from TV” may not appear. Select the AV input on your TV to see “Download from TV”.

Before Use

TV operation

You can control TVs by entering the remote control code.

Preparation

≥Turn on the TV.

[1] Refer to the chart below for the code for your

TV.

[2] Press and hold [TV, Í] and enter the 2-digit

code with the numeric buttons.

≥e.g.: “01”: [0] )[1]. ≥After entering the code, test the remote control by turning on

the TV and changing channels.

List of TVs Compatible with the unit’s Remote Control Manufacture and Code No.

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

Note

≥If there is more than one code, repeat the procedure until you find

the code that allows correct operation.

≥If your TV brand is not listed or if the codes listed here do not allow

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

Operation: Button

On and off: [TV, Í] Video input mode: [TV, AV] Channels: [TV, CH, W, X] Volume: [TV, VOLUME, i, j]

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE

05, 06

ª Switching to the AV input on your Panasonic TV

≥Press [AV] to switch to the AV input. Each press of [AV] switches between “TV reception” and “AV input(s)”.

Remote Setting

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). ≥Use “MODE 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

[ENTER].

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

[ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4] to select the code (MODE 1,

MODE 2 or MODE 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 [RETURN].

When the following display appears when you use a remote control with a different code.

If you are trying to use this unit’s remote control, change its code to match the unit’s (# step 6).

The unit’s remote control code

Before Use

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD

COMMO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EX

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

Connecting amplifier or system component

∫ Connecting a digital amplifier or system

component

Connect an amplifier with a Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. (l 16)

≥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) Optical digital input (5) Amplifier’s rear panel

(5)

(2)

(3)

OPTICAL IN

(4)

∫ Connecting an analog amplifier or system

component

(1)

(1) Rear panel of this unit (2) 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

(5)

(4)

AUDIO IN

(2)

(3)

Connecting a decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver

≥The 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. (l 45)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(1) Decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver (not supplied) (2) 21-pin Scart socket (3) 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)

Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket on this unit and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver.

Connect the mains lead of decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver to an AC mains socket.

≥If you connect an other equipment with RGB output capability to the

AV2 socket on this unit, the output signal of the equipment must be set to RGB when you have set “AV2 Input” to “RGB (Not NTSC)”. (l 45)

AV Link Function

(This function is not available in Australia.)

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 TV is compatible with RGB input, the RGB output

signal from the decoder can also be output from the main unit the same way.

Note

[RGB] means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals. If your TV 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 (PAL video only) (l 9). To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)” from “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu (l 45).

Before Use

EJECT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

–

AUDIO IN – RL/MONO

AV3

VHS DVD

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

Connecting an external device

When connecting to the AV3 input terminals on the front of the unit

Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off. Then after connecting any cable, turn on the both units.

Note

≥If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/

MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when connected through L/MONO.)

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 can be exclusively used for DVD.

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

AV2 21-pin Scart socket

DVD/VHS COMMON outputDVD 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.

(1) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

A Yellow (VIDEO)

(2)

B White (L) C Red (R)

(2) S-Video cable (not supplied) (3) Other playback equipment

(1)

(3)

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

[ENTER].

[3] Select “Others” 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].

Note

≥The AV1 21-pin Scart socket and the AV2 21-pin Scart socket are

common output terminals.

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

“Others” 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 another, 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.

[[DVD]]

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

Before Use

Connecting a Television with Component video input terminals

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD or plasma TV compatible with progressive video.

(1) Television with

Component video input terminals (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

BPR

(1)

(2) Component video

input (Y/P

(3) Audio input (L/R)

B/PR)

(2)

(4) Video cables

(not supplied)

(5) Audio cable

(not supplied)

(6) COMPONENT

(4)

(5)

VIDEO OUT

B/PR)

(Y/P

(7) AUDIO OUT

(L/R)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

(7)

(6)

(3)

ªRegarding Progressive Television Picture

Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a standard 16:9. DVD-Video which has been set at 16:9 will be displayed correctly. However, 4:3 video material will be stretched to the right and left when displayed.

To view the picture at the right aspect

≥For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to be

adjusted, use the function provided on the television and adjust as necessary.

≥For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive images

to be adjusted, please set “Progressive” to “OFF”. (l 41)

Note

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube),

even if it is progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (l 45).

≥Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible

television.

≥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 “Video (with component)” (l 45).

≥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.

DVD

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

press [ENTER].

[3] Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press

[2, 1].

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

[ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [ENTER].

≥Output becomes progressive.

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

ªCOMPONENT 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. Connection using these terminals outputs the colour difference signals (P achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours. ≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on

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

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to

the television or monitor (e.g.: Y/P

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).

Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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 discs are as follows.

Disc type Logo Indication

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB / 9.4 GB 12 cm,

2.8 GB 8 cm

DVD-R

4.7 GB 12 cm, 1.4 GB 8 cm for General Ver.2.0

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

DVD-Audio [DVD-A] – Y ––Y

DVD-Video [DVD-V] – Y ––Y

Video CD [VCD] – Y ––Y

[RAM] YYYYY

[DVD-R]

Not finalized

[DVD-V]

Finalized

Possible operations°

A B C D E

Y Y Y°° ––

– Y –––

Features

This is capable of rewriting and editing. 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 of 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 (stereos).

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

≥ This unit can play discs with marks (region

number) shown on the right.

This is a marketed software which already includes music or audio.

ALL

Audio CD

[CD] – Y –––

No [MP3] – Y –––

° Possible operations (Y: Possible, –: Impossible)

A Recording B Playback C Programme erase/Titling D Creating play lists E Selecting audios

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

This is a marketed software which already includes music or audio.

This is a CD-R or a CD-RW including music recorded in MP3 compression technology.

∫ More about Discs

DVD-RAM

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable

Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that allow once 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.

≥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.

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

players.

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

the compatibility with this unit.

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

the originals.

[RAM] (Cartridge discs)

∫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 either of audio type (M1 or M2).

Select the desirable audio type in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (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 programmes 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 is confirmed the compatibility with this unit.

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

Panasonic’s DVD recorders in some cases.

CD-R, CD-RW

≥This unit can play finalized CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc)

recorded under 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.

Before Use

DVD

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 ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this unit

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.

Audio format logos

Dolby Digital (l 44)

This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound. 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) Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark. 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.

Discs and accessories

≥DVD-RAM

You can also record signals which allow you to copy once, onto these discs.

9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge: LM-AD240E

4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge: LM-AB120E

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-AF120E

≥DVD-R

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-RF120LE

≥DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner:

LF-K200DCA1

≥DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner:

LF-K123LCA1

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 of 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.

Which Disc Types is Playable on What TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.

(PAL60)

TV type Disc Playable°

Multi-system TV

NTSC TV

PAL TV

Playable (Y: Possible, –: Impossible)

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (l 45), the picture may be clearer.

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (l 45)

If your TV is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the picture will not be appear correctly.

PAL Y

NTSC Y°

PAL –

NTSC Y°

PAL Y

NTSC Y°

Before Use

Disc handling Inserting discs

∫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.

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

open the tray.

You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

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 DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge

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

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

[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 15), play starts automatically.

Non-cartridge disc

(3)

DVD

(1)

(2)

Cartridge disc

≥Do not place in the following areas:

In direct sunlight

In very dusty or humid areas

Near a heater

Playback

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

PLAY

DVD-RAM

PLAY x1.3

DVD-RAM

Playing discs

Numeric Buttons

:, 9

∫

3, 4, 2, 1

2;, ;1

ENTER

DVD

CREATE CHAPTER

6, 5

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 the 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) You can increase the speed of play

without disrupting the soundtrack.

During Play

Press and hold [1, PLAY].

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

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

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

(l 17)

[3] Press [1, PLAY].

The disc tray closes and playback 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 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 playing.)

TIME SLIP

∫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 programme recorded in sound other than Dolby Digital starts.

≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY t1.3 & Audio

during Search” (l 44).

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

simultaneous recording and play (l 22). [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].

≥The unit memorises

the position.

[2] Press [1, PLAY].

≥Play starts from where you stopped it.

∫To cancel the resume function

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

Playback

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].

≥Press and hold [:/6] or [5/9] on the DVD main unit.

≥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 parts of moving picture), CD and MP3, it is output in all levels.

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

t1.3 & Audio during Search”).

DVD-RAM

••••

L R

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].

≥Press and hold [:/6] or [5/9] on the DVD main unit. ≥It pauses automatically when the slow motion play is continued for

about 5 minutes.

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

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 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 DVD main unit, press [:/6] or [5/9].

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 grey background does not appear on the receiving screen

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

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

[ENTER].

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

10-minute units.

(2)

PLAY

0 min

1 ARD

(1)

(1)Play images (2)Current receiving images

≥You will hear the playback audio. ≥You can change the receiving channel. ≥You cannot change the channel being received while recording.

PLAY

–5 min

Divide a title into chapters

[RAM]

[1] During play

Press [CREATE CHAPTER].

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

chapter.

≥You cannot divide when recording and playing at the same

time.

1 ARD

≥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.

Playback

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDI OEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

Numeric Buttons

TOP MENU

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

AUDIO

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Changing audio during play

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.

[RAM] [VCD] (l 49) LR#L#R

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

e.g.: [RAM] “L R” is selected

DVD

RETURN

DVD-RAM

PLAY

L R

DVD

Using menus to play MP3 discs

[MP3]

This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups. “TOTAL” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups) recorded in the disc.

[1] During stop or play

Press [TOP MENU].

≥The file list appears.

Selected Group No. and Name

The Group Number

Track Number in the Group

TOTAL:

Selected Track Number/ Total Track Number

G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/ 24

0 – 9

SELECT

ENTER

[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 select the track with the numeric buttons, directly.

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

the right,

“6”: [0] )[0] )[6]

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

“10”: [0] )[1] )[0]

∫To show other pages

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].

No. Group 1

: MP3_MUSIC

Total Track Tree

001 Both Ends Freezing

002 Lady Starfish

003 Life on Jupiter

004 Metal Glue

No.

RETURN

005 Paint It Yellow

006 Pyjamamama

007 Shrimps from Mars

008 Starperson

009 Velvet Cuppermine

010 Ziggy Starfish

Prev. Next

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

Soundtrack

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

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

Audio/Video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the connection.

≥You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc

tray.

≥You cannot change the audio while you use “TP” channel (l 59).

Playback

∫ Using the tree screen to find a group

[1] While the file list is displayed

Press [1] to display the tree screen.

Tree

G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/ 24

No.

0 – 9

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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 001 Piano solo

002 Vocal

G 1 / 15

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

cannot select groups including 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].

Selected Group Number/Total Group Number

≥If the group has no track, “– –”

is displayed as group number.

DVD

∫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 playing 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).

Folder = Group

001001

001.mp3

003

002.mp3

003.mp3

002

008.mp3

009.mp3

010.mp3

004.mp3

005.mp3

006.mp3

007.mp3

File = Track

Track total = Total

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

Other characters may not be indicated properly.

Recording

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDI OEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

- -

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

DVD-RAM

0908

ARD 10/9 MON AV1 15/9 MON07ARD 16/9 TUE

DVD

∫To exit the Title View

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.

Numeric Buttons

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

REC MODE

AUDIO

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Playing while you are recording

[RAM]

Hint

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

∫ Chasing play

[RAM]

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

While recording or timer recording

Press [1, PLAY].

Time slip indicator lights.

For your reference

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

starts.

CH, W, X

1 ;

TIME SLIP

∫ TIME SLIP

You can play the programme 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 lights. Play starts from 30 seconds previous The current recording images

(1)

appear as a picture-in-picture and you will hear the playback audio. (1) Play images (30 seconds

before)

(2) Current recording

[2] Press [3, 4] to enter the time.

≥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 recorded image.

∫To stop playing 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 [ , TIMER].

(2)

PLAY

0 min

REC

PLAY

–5 min

REC

∫ Simultaneous recording and play

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

While recording or timer recording

[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.

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.

≥: Currently recording

Selecting title 08

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Frequently Asked Questions

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