Panasonic DMR-E75VEB User Manual

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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.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

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Before Use

Contents

Before Use

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

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

Dear Customer .................................................................................5

Checking the Accessories ................................................................5

Control reference guide

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

Batteries............................................................................................7

Use ...................................................................................................7

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

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

TV operation .....................................................................................9

Remote Setting.................................................................................9

Connection and Set up

Connections (with Scart cables) .....................................................10

Connections (without Scart cables) ................................................11

Connections (with Video cables) ....................................................12

Connections (with S-Video cable)...................................................12

Connecting a television with Component video out terminals ........12

Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions)................................................13

≥To Set Up this DVD Video Recorder

with a brand-new Q Link TV...................................................13

≥To Set Up this DVD Video Recorder

with an existing Q Link TV .....................................................13

Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions) ...........................................14

Selecting TV screen type................................................................14

Removing Interference ...................................................................15

VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV ...................15

Recording from Set Top Boxes (STB)

or other Satellite Receivers (SAT)................................................16

≥Recording video signal by “Sky personal Planner”

and “External Link 1” Functions .............................................16

≥Recording RGB Signals ...........................................................16

DVD output and DVD/VHS output ..................................................17

Connecting a Television with Component video input terminals ....17

Connecting amplifier or system component....................................18

≥Connecting a digital amplifier or system component ................18

≥Connecting an analog amplifier or system component ............18

Connecting an external device .......................................................18

≥When connecting to the AV3 input terminals

on the front of the unit............................................................18

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

Discs

Discs you can use...........................................................................19

More about Discs............................................................................19

Discs that cannot be played............................................................20

Audio format logos..........................................................................20

Which Disc Types is Playable on What TV.....................................20

Discs and accessories ....................................................................20

Maintenance ...................................................................................20

Disc handling ..................................................................................21

Inserting discs.................................................................................21

Playback

Playing discs...................................................................................22

≥When a menu screen appears on the TV.................................22

Quick View (Play t1.3) ..................................................................22

Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function)..........22

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH...............................................23

Slow-motion play ............................................................................23

Frame-by-frame viewing .................................................................23

Skipping..........................................................................................23

Direct Play ......................................................................................23

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

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

Divide a title into chapters...............................................................23

Changing audio during play............................................................24

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

≥Using the tree screen to find a group....................................... 25

Recording

Playing while you are recording ..................................................... 26

≥Chasing play ............................................................................26

≥Simultaneous recording and play.............................................26

≥TIME SLIP................................................................................26

Recording TV programmes ............................................................27

Playing/Recording the VHS while recording...................................27

≥Recording modes

and approximate recording times in hours ............................ 27

Selecting audio to record................................................................ 28

Flexible Recording mode (FR) .......................................................28

Direct TV Recording.......................................................................28

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK)........ 29

Timer Recording

Using VIDEO Plus_ ....................................................................... 30

Manual programming .....................................................................30

Check, change or delete programmes ...........................................31

Advanced Operations

DISC MANAGEMENT.................................................................... 32

- Disc Name .............................................................................32

- Disc Protection ...................................................................... 32

- Format Disc ...........................................................................33

- Auto-Play Select....................................................................33

- Finalize .................................................................................. 33

Entering text...................................................................................34

Using the Direct Navigator .............................................................35

≥Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play .......................35

≥Direct Navigator .......................................................................35

- Erase .....................................................................................35

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

- Edit ........................................................................................ 36

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

Using play list .................................................................................39

≥Creating play lists..................................................................... 39

≥Playing play lists ......................................................................40

≥Using play list to edit play lists/chapters ..................................40

- Erase .....................................................................................40

- Properties .............................................................................. 40

- Edit ........................................................................................ 41

- Chapter View ......................................................................... 42

Using DISPLAY menus .................................................................. 44

≥Common procedures ............................................................... 44

- Disc menu .............................................................................44

- Play menu .............................................................................45

- Picture menu .........................................................................45

- Sound menu ..........................................................................45

Various Settings

Changing the unit’s settings ...........................................................46

≥Common procedures ............................................................... 46

Entering a password (Ratings) .......................................................46

Summary of settings.......................................................................47

Channel Settings ............................................................................50

- Selecting the manual tuning ..................................................50

- Adding, deleting, and moving channels.................................51

- Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV ................................51

Clock Settings ................................................................................ 52

- Auto Clock Setting.................................................................52

- Manual Clock Setting ............................................................52

FUNCTIONS window .....................................................................53

Status displays............................................................................... 53

≥Changing the information displayed.........................................53

≥Display examples.....................................................................53

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Before Use

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

Before Use

Inserting video cassette ..................................................................54

Video cassette information .............................................................54

≥Video cassettes ........................................................................54

≥Video cassette care..................................................................54

≥Maintenance.............................................................................54

Setting Up.......................................................................................54

≥Fine Tuning ..............................................................................54

Playback

Playing a video cassette .................................................................55

Fast-forward / Rewind.....................................................................55

Cue / Review Playback...................................................................55

Jet Search.......................................................................................55

Still playback...................................................................................55

Slow-motion play ............................................................................55

Jet Rewind......................................................................................55

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) .....................................................56

To Play back a Recorded Part Repeatedly.....................................56

VHS Index Search System (VISS)..................................................56

Adjusting the playback picture........................................................56

≥Manual tracking ........................................................................56

≥Vertical locking adjustment.......................................................56

To Play back a tape in high picture quality .....................................56

Recording

Recording TV programmes.............................................................57

Playing/Recording the DVD while recording...................................57

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK) ........57

Timer Recording

Using VIDEO Plus_ .......................................................................58

Manual programming......................................................................58

Tape Speed Auto Change Function ...............................................59

Check, change or delete programmes............................................59

Advanced Operations

Changing the unit’s settings............................................................60

≥Common procedures................................................................60

≥Summary of settings.................................................................60

QUICK ERASE ...............................................................................61

Changing audio...............................................................................61

Various indications in on-screen display.........................................61

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

Advanced Operations

Dubbing from VHS .........................................................................62

≥One Touch Dubbing (VHS l DVD).........................................62

≥Manual Dubbing (VHS l DVD)...............................................63

Dubbing from DVD ......................................................................... 64

≥One Touch Dubbing (DVD l VHS)......................................... 64

≥Manual Dubbing (DVD l VHS) ...............................................65

Recording from an external device.................................................66

- DVD .......................................................................................66

- VHS .......................................................................................66

Child Lock.......................................................................................66

Helpful Hints

Glossary ......................................................................................... 67

Frequently asked questions ........................................................... 69

Error messages .............................................................................. 70

≥Common .................................................................................. 70

≥DVD .........................................................................................70

Troubleshooting guide....................................................................71

≥Common .................................................................................. 71

≥DVD .........................................................................................73

≥VHS.......................................................................................... 74

Specifications

Specifications .................................................................................75

Index

Index...............................................................................................77

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 ( l62, 64):

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

Automatic creation of thumbnails (l62):

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 54

13, 14, 50):

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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.

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.

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.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Manufactured under license 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.

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

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 gray and will not

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DVD OUT

AV1 (TV)

AUDIO

DVD/VHS

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

COMMON OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

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.

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

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Before Use

Dear Customer

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic DVD Video Recorder. We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

-AMPERE SOCKET.

Checking the Accessories

ªSales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357 ≥For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 ≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease

and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday– Friday 9:00am–5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays)

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.panasonic.co.uk

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided

directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler! ≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide

range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Check that you have the accessories shown

∏ AC Mains lead

RJA0053-3X

∏ Audio/Video Cable

K2KA6CA00001

∏ RF lead to connect this unit and TV

K1TWACC00001

∏ Batteries for the

Remote Control

R6 size

∏ Guarantee Card

∏ Quick Start Guide

Tick off as you unpack the accessories.

∏ Remote Control

EUR7721X30

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Control reference guide

Remote control

DVD/VHS

(1)

(2) (3)

DIRECT TV REC

DVD/VHS

OUTPUT

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

(4)

VIDEO Plus+

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)

(12)

(14)

(11)

(13)

(15)

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

AUDI OEXT LINK

STATUSDISPLAY

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 13

(2) Direct TV recording button (¥, DIRECT TV REC) . . . . .l 28

(3) DVD/VHS output button (OUTPUT, DVD/VHS) . . . . . . . .l 17

(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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 35

(11)Manual programming and check button (PROG/CHECK)

(12)Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 44

(13)VHS recording button (¥, VHS REC) . . . . . . . . . . . l 57, 65

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 27, 57

(15)External link button (EXT LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 29, 57

(16)Audio button (AUDIO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 24, 28, 61

(17)VHS dubbing button (VHS —, DUBBING). . . . . . . . . . . . .l 64

(18)DVD dubbing button (“ DVD, DUBBING) . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 62

(19)DVD recording button (¥, DVD REC) . . . . . . . . . . . .l 27, 63

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 30, 58

Status display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 53, 61

(21) (22)Time slip button (TIME SLIP)

Jet rewind button (6, JET REW) . . . . . . . . . . .l 23, 26, 55

(23)Return button (RETURN)

(24)Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 53, 60

(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 23

(29)Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 66

(30)VIDEO Plus+ button (VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 30, 58

(31)TRACKING/V-LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 56

/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 9

TV input mode selecter (TV, AV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 9

Channel up/down buttons (TV, CH, W, X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 9

Volume up/down buttons (TV, VOLUME, r, s) . . . . . . . . . .l 9

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Control reference guide

(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 9).

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

R6, AA, UM-3

Main unit

(2)

[A] [B]

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

Í/I

EJECT

VHS DVD

–

AUDIO IN – RL/MONO

VIDEO IN

[C]

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 18

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

[E] One Touch Dubbing operation button

≥From VHS to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 62

≥From DVD to VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 64

VHS

(1) VHS Search buttons (V/6, 5/W). . . . . . . . . . . . . l 55

(2) Cassette eject button (<, EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 54

(3) VHS Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 59

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

(7) VHS Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 57

S-VIDEO IN

AV3

REC

(6)(7)

7 m directly in front of the unit

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

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

/k1.3

VHS DVD

REC

DUBBING

[D] [E]

DVD

(1) DVD Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9) . .l 23

(2) Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . .l 21

(3) Disc tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 21

(4) Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 26

≥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 27

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Control reference guide

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 play counter ≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.

VHS (1) Tape speed indicator (l 57)

≥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 57)

On:

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

(4) S-VHS dubbing indicator (l 62)

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 58)

On:

When in timer recording standby mode, or while timer recording is in progress.

Flashes:

10 minutes before the start of timer recording if the unit has not been put in timer recording standby mode.

(9) Tape indicator

DVD

(1) Disc operation status (2) Disc type (3) External link indicator (l 29)

On:

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

(4) DVD output indicator (5) Recording mode (l 27)

≥XP SP LP EP (all on): FR mode (l 28)

(6) Disc indicator (7) Timer programme display ( ) (l 30)

On:

When in timer recording standby mode, or while timer recording is in progress.

Flashes:

10 minutes before the start of timer recording if the unit has not been put in timer recording standby mode.

(8) Channel position indicator

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

Note

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

occasionally be difficult to see depending on surrounding lighting conditions.

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Control reference guide

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

STATUS

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

TV operation

TV, Í

TV, AV

OUTPUT

Numeric

Buttons

TV, VOLUME,

TV, CH, W, X DVD

FUNCTIONS

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.

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 code listed here does not

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

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Operation: Button

On and off: [TV, Í] Video input mode: [TV, AV]

RETURN

Channels: [TV, CH, W, X] Volume: [TV, VOLUME, i, j]

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

WHITE

05, 06

WESTINGHOUSE

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.

The unit’s remote control code

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

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Connection and Set up

RF IN

RF OUT

Connections (with Scart cables)

Follow the step-by-step guide below.

RF Input socket

Satellite Receiver (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

AV2 21-pin Scart socket

AC Input socket

AC Mains lead (supplied)

21-pin Scart socket (TV)

RF Output socket

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

21-pin Scart socket (DVD)

[1] Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the

DVD Video Recorder.

Aerial (not supplied)

RF lead (supplied)

Necessary for TV with Q Link

Aerial Input socket

TV [with or without Q link function] (not supplied)

AV2 socket

AV1 socket

To AC Mains socket

Necessary for Connecting a Satellite Receiver

Note:

21-pin Scart leads are not supplied.

[4] Connect the AV2 21-pin scart socket to the DVD

Video Recorder Scart Socket on your Satellite Receiver/Digital Sat receiver.

≥If you are not connecting a Satellite Receiver, skip this step.

This unit

[2] Connect the RF lead from the RF Output socket

of the DVD Video Recorder to the TV aerial input socket.

This unit

[3] Connect the AV1 21-pin scart socket to TV scart

socket (optional).

≥This is necessary for Download from TV with Q Link function. ≥If you use Panasonic TV with RGB output capability and want

to receive RGB signals (l 16), connect this unit to the AV1 socket on the TV.

)

AV1 (TV

This unit

)

AV2(DECODER/EXT

Satellite Receiver

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

[5] Connect the TV scart socket of your Satellite

Receiver to the AV1 scart socket of your TV (optional).

≥If you are not connecting

a Satellite Receiver, skip this step.

Satellite Receiver

[6] Plug the TV, DVD

Video Recorder and Satellite Receiver into the mains as shown at top of the page.

Hints

≥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). Features similar to Q Link have different names and may not work the same.

[Q Link] is a registered trademark of Panasonic. [DATA LOGIC] is a registered trademark of Metz. [Easy Link] is a registered trademark of Philips. [Megalogic] is a registered trademark of Grundig. [SMARTLINK] is a registered trademark of Sony.

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

≥Unlike in most commercially available 21-pin Scart cables, all 21

pins of one plug on a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable are connected to the matching pins on the other end of the cable.

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Connection and Set up

RF IN

RF OUT

Connections (without Scart cables)

If you do not have any Scart cables and your TV is not Q Link type, you can connect your DVD Video Recorder to a TV and Satellite Receiver using RF leads. Using this connection method may however be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not recommended for inexperienced users. (See preferred connection on page 10.)

Aerial Input socket

Aerial Output socket

RF Input socket

RF Output socket

To AC Mains socket

AC Input socket

Satellite Receiver (not supplied)

AC Mains lead (supplied)

[1] Connect the aerial to the aerial input socket of

the Satellite Receiver.

≥If you do not have a Satellite

Receiver, connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the DVD Video Recorder and go to step 3.

Satellite Receiver

Aerial (not supplied)

RF lead (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

RF lead (supplied) ≥Must be connected to

watch TV channels.

To AC Mains socket

TV (not supplied)

[3] Connect the RF Output socket to the TV aerial

socket.

This unit

[2] Connect the aerial from Satellite Receiver to the

RF Input socket.

This unit

Satellite Receiver

[4] Plug the TV, DVD Video Recorder and Satellite

Receiver into the mains as shown at top of the page.

Notes

≥Ensure that your satellite receiver is switched on before starting

Auto Setup.

≥If, after Auto Setup is complete, the programme position of the

satellite receiver is not to your preference, you can rearrange the programme position and enter name manually (l 50).

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Connection and Set up

Connections (with Video cables)

When use Video cables for connection, connect it as follows. Connect it to the DVD/VHS output on this unit. (About DVD/VHS output l 17)

AC Input socket

AC Mains lead (supplied)

Audio/Video Output socket

RF Input socket

RF Output socket

Aerial (not supplied)

RF lead (supplied)

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

Aerial Input socket

Audio/Video Input socket

TV with Audio/Video Input socket (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

Connections (with S-Video cable)

Connections and preparations for a TV with S-Video socket. The conventional video sockets of DVD Video Recorder output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are recorded on the disc. The S (SEPARATED Y/C)-Video socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures. The S-Video terminal on this unit is the output terminal for DVD. (l 17)

S-Video Output socket

Audio/Video Output socket

RF Input socket

Aerial (not supplied)

Audio/Video Input socket

TV with S-Video Input socket (not supplied)

AC Input socket

AC Mains lead (supplied)

RF Output socket

S-Video cable (not supplied)

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

Aerial Input socket

RF lead (supplied)

S-Video Input socket

To AC Mains socket

Connecting a television with Component video out terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. Connect to terminals of the same colour. Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (P reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal. However, the S-Video terminal on this unit is the output terminal for DVD.

≥More information about progressive output (l 17)

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

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Connection and Set up

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

DVD

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

OUTPUT

PLAY

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

JET REW

STATUSDISPLAY

ENTER

Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions)

Í, DVD/VHS

DVD

Numeric

Buttons

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

If you do not have a Q Link TV, ignore this page and go to page 14. The Preset Download function can automatically copy the tuning position of all available TV stations into the DVD Video Recorder’s memory when you connect the DVD Video Recorder using a fullywired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV equipped with the Q Link function.

Preparation

Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to ensure that the Preset Download function works correctly.

≥First of all, make sure that the DVD Video Recorder is switched off.

∫ To Set Up this DVD Video Recorder with a

brand-new Q Link TV

[1] Switch the TV on.

The TV automatically starts to tune all available TV stations and to adjust the clock. (This is called Auto Setup function.)

≥When the TV has

finished its own auto setup, the DVD Video Recorder is automatically switched on, and the downloading of the setup data from the TV to the DVD Video Recorder starts.

[2] When Download has finished, the screen for the Owner ID

setting menu appears.

Press [1] and the numeric buttons to enter a 4digit PIN number.

≥Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of

it).

[3] Press [ENTER] and [4]. The cursor moves to

“Name”.

[4] Press [1].

Download from TV

Pos 4

Download in progress, please wait. RETURN : to abort

RETURN

Indication during downloading

Owner ID

RETURN

PIN number

House No.

Postcode

¢¢¢¢

Name

RETURN : leave

Menu for Owner ID setting

[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a letter and then

press [ENTER].

≥Repeat this to enter the name.

[6] Enter “House No.” and “Postcode” in the same

way.

[7] Press [RETURN].

The Owner ID setting disappear.

∫If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (l 52).

∫To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly

(l 50)

∫To restart the downloading of the setup data from TV

If you accidentally switch on the DVD Video Recorder before the TV, downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be performed correctly. In this case, follow the steps below.

1) Wait until the Auto Setup is complete on both the TV and the DVD Video Recorder.

2) Press [DVD].

3) Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the top window on the TV screen and then use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. Use

[3, 4, 2, 1]

5) Press [ENTER] and select “Yes”. Downloading of the setup data from the TV to the DVD Video Recorder starts.

6) When the programme position and the current time appear in the DVD Video Recorder display, downloading is complete.

Note

≥If you use a Panasonic Q Link TV and perform the operation step 1,

starting the downloading of the setup data will automatically display the “Download from TV” indication. However, in case of a TV of another make, the “Download from TV” indication may not appear. In this case, select the AV input on your TV if you want to see the “Download from TV” indication.

≥The explanations in this book refer to Panasonic Q Link TV and

DVD Video Recorder, however they may also apply to other makes of TV and DVD Video Recorder with similar functions to Q Link. (See page 10 for details.)

to select “Tuning” and then “Download from TV”.

∫ To Set Up this DVD Video Recorder with an

existing Q Link TV

[1] Switch the TV on.

Download from TV

Pos 4

Download in progress, please wait. RETURN : to abort

RETURN

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

Recorder on.

≥ Downloading of the setup data starts automatically.

[4] To set up the Owner ID, repeat the steps 2–7

above.

∫If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (l 52).

∫To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly

(l 50)

∫To restart Preset Download (l 51) ∫If there is interference or a very poor picture appears

on the TV screen, stop the RF output

(l 15 “Removing Interference”)

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Connection and Set up

PLAY

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

JET REW

STATUSDISPLAY

ENTER

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

DVD

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

Í, DVD/VHS

OUTPUT

Numeric Buttons

, CANCEL

/RESET

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions)

Auto Setup automatically tunes all available stations and sets the DVD Video Recorder’s clock to the current date and time.

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

Recorder on.

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

RETURN

≥Auto Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes. ≥(If connected to your TV using the RF lead only)

Select an unused channel pre-set on your TV and tune it to the RF output channel number shown on the DVD Video Recorder display (or until you can clearly see the Auto Setup screen). Store the new video playback channel (refer to the instructions for your TV).

[4] To set up the Owner ID, repeat the steps 2–7 on

the previous page.

∫If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (l 52).

∫To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly

(l 50)

∫To restart Auto Setup (l 51)

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

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

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

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

DVD

CH, W, X

VIDEO Plus+

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Auto-Setup

Ch 21

Selecting TV screen type

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

DVD

Play back

Recording

Dubbing Edit

Setting

ENTER

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

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Tun in g

Others Disc Picture Sound Display Connection

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

[2, 1].

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

[ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press

[ENTER].

SETUP

Tuning

Others Disc Picture Sound Display Connection

≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television (factory setting) ≥4:3: 4:3 standard aspect television

≥Letterbox: 4:3 standard aspect television

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

For your reference

Apart from “TV Aspect”, other settings also affect how video appears on your TV. Check the following if video doesn’t appear correctly on your TV. ≥The video setting on the disc. How video appears is often specified

by the disc itself.

≥The video settings on your TV.

The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc) (l 67, Pan & Scan).

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (l 67, Letterbox).

TIMER RECORDING

SETUP

RETURN

No Disc

Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV

TAB

SELECT

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

16:9

4:3 TV

4:3

Letterbox

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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VIDEO Plus+

4:11 LP

Remain

15. 7. TUE12:53:00

Mode

StopStart

Name

Date

TIMER RECORDING

PDC

Remain

4:00 LP

Programme Name

13. 7. TUE12:53:00

AV2

15/7 TUE 20:00

21:00

TIMER RECORDING

Remain

4:00 LP

21:0020:00AV201

Mode

Disc

space

StopStartNo.

Name

Date

New Timer Programme

PDC

13. 7. TUE12:57:00

15/ 7 TUE

Removing Interference

TV screen

The picture with interference

In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may appear on the TV when the DVD Video Recorder is connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the interference.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [FUNCTIONS] for more than 5 seconds.

The RF output channel number is displayed on the unit display.

[2] Press the numeric buttons, [3, 4] or [CH, W, X]

to select a channel number, which differs by 2 or 3 from the present channel number.

≥(For example, if the original channel number was 28, enter 31.)

RF OUTPUT CHANNEL

DVD

CH : 28

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Test pattern indication

Unit display

Indication when the RF output channel is 28 (example)

≥Set the RF output channel of the DVD Video Recorder to [ss]

(RF OFF) when the DVD Video Recorder is connected to the TV via the 21-pin Scart cable. Press the numeric (0) button or [CH, W, X] to display [ss]. Skip the step 4, if using a 21-pin Scart cable.

[3] Retune your TV until you receive the Test

pattern.

≥It may be necessary to repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you

can see the Test pattern clearly.

[4] Press [ENTER] to finish this setting.

RF OUTPUT CHANNEL

DVD

CH : 31

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Test pattern indication

Unit display

Indication after changing the RF output channel to 31 (example)

...

(RF OFF)

VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV

This unit is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Cable TV box, however, it can be taught to recognise VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The Satellite receiver or Cable TV box must be switched on and the correct station selected. Some receivers have their own timer facility for this purpose. Please refer to your Satellite Receiver/Cable TV box instructions for use of such timer facilities.

For your unit to recognise the VIDEO Plus+ Codes for each satellite station, you must teach your unit which channel or AV input to record from for the first time. Otherwise when setting a VIDEO Plus+ recording, the [ss] symbol will appear in the channel position indicating that the unit does not know which channel position to set. Once you have set the channel/AV input once the unit will remember it whenever you use a VIDEO Plus+ Code for the station again.

Preparation ≥Turn on the TV and the unit. Select video playback channel

on the TV.

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [VIDEO Plus+].

[2] Enter a VIDEO Plus+ Code from a Satellite TV

Guide for a satellite channel, e.g. Sky 1 using the numeric buttons.

≥If you make a mistake, use [2] to go back.

[3] Press [ENTER]. [ss] will appear instead of a

channel number/AV input.

[4] Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the channel or AV

input that is to be used for recording from the satellite channel.

[5] Press [ENTER]

to memorise the setting.

≥The unit will now

automatically set the programme position or AV input correctly when a VIDEO Plus+ recording is set for this satellite station in the future.

[6] Use [3] to

select the programme that you have just set.

≥Now press

[¢, CANCEL/RESET] to delete it from the timer recording list. It is no longer needed.

[7] Repeat steps 1s6 above until you have set and

deleted dummy timer recordings for each of the satellite stations that you will make VIDEO Plus+ recordings from.

[8] Press [RETURN] when you have finished.

The clear picture

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Connection and Set up

DUBBING

VHS

PLAY

AUDI OEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

DVD

TIME SLIP

JET REW

STATUSDISPLAY

DVD R EC REC MODE TIMER

ENTER

DVD/VHS

VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

DVD

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

Recording from Set Top Boxes (STB) or other Satellite Receivers (SAT)

∫ Recording RGB Signals

Most Satellite Receivers are capable of outputting RGB signals (below) for viewing on TV through a Scart terminal (called “TV Scart”

DVD/VHS OUTPUT

OUTPUT

VHS DVD

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

EXT LINK

∫ Recording video signal by “Sky personal

Planner” and “External Link 1” Functions

To record programmes from satellite receiver using “Sky Personal Planner” function together with the “External Link 1” function of this DVD Video Recorder:

[1] Make connections as

shown.

[2] Change the settings in

the SETUP menu (l 49) as follows.

≥To display the disired setting

items, refer to the page 46.

-“AV1 Output” set to “Video (with component)” or “RGB (without component)” to suit the AV terminal of your TV.

-“AV2 Input” set to “Video”.

-“AV2 Connection” set to “Normal”.

-“Ext Link” set to “Ext Link 1”.

[3] Set up Personal Planner programmes as

required.

[4] When you want to record a programme on DVD

(VHS), press [DVD] ([VHS]) and then press [EXT LINK] button (l 29, 57).

“External Link 1” function can only be used with the “Sky Personal Planner” function for timer recording of video signal from the “VCR Scart” terminal of the Sky Digital Set Top Box.

AV1

DVD-Recorder

AV2

VCR Scart

STB/SAT

on a Sky Digital STB). In the case of a Sky Digital STB, recording of RGB signals from the “TV Scart” terminals is possible, but the “Personal Planner” function for timer recording cannot be used in conjunction with the “External Link” function of this DVD Video Recorder. To record programmes by RGB signals:

[1] Make connections as

shown.

[2] Set your Sky Digital STB

to output “RGB” signals.

[3] Change the settings in

the SETUP menu (l 49) as follows.

≥To display the disired setting

items, refer to the page 46.

-“AV1 Output” set to “Video (with component)” or “RGB (without component)” to suit the AV terminal of your TV.

-AV2 Input” set to “RGB (Not NTSC)”

-“AV2 Connection” set to “Normal”

[4] Set up Personal Planner programmes as

required.

[5] Follow the steps for setting up manually

programming timer programmings (l 30, 58).

After setting Personal Planner programmes as required, Sky Digital STB must be left on (not set to standby) to ensure continuous output of RGB signals.

It is not possible to use the “External Link” function of the DVD Video Recorder for timer recording of RGB signals from the Sky Digital STB.

∫RGB

This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images. 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 only) (l 10). To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)” from “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu (l 49).

AV1

DVD-Recorder

AV2

TV Scart

STB/SAT

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Connection and Set up

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OU T

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

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

exclusively be 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.

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

“Others” Menu (l 47), 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.

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 terminal.

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

B PR

(1)

(2) Component video

input (Y/P (3) Audio input (L/R) (4) Video cable

B/PR)

(3)

(2)

(not supplied) (5) Audio cable

(not supplied) (6) Component video

B/PR)

out (Y/P

(4)

(5)

(7) To AUDIO OUT

(L/R)

(6)

(7)

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

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

achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours. ≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on

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

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

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 45)

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 49). ≥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 49). ≥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.

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

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Connection and Set up

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

AV1

AV2

O OUT TREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OU T

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

VE/INTERLACE) PBP

EJECT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

–

AUDIO IN – RL/MONO

AV3

VHS DVD

Connecting amplifier or system component

∫ Connecting a digital amplifier or system

component

Connect an amplifier with a Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders. (l 20)

≥Use an optical digital audio cable. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (l 48).

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. ≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 chan nels 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)

(2)

(3)

R L

AUDIO IN

(4)

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.)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(1) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

A Yellow (VIDEO) B White (L) C Red (R)

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

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[[[[DVD]]]]

Discs

DVD

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 video.

ALL

Audio CD

[CD] – Y –––

No [MP3] – Y –––

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

ARecording BPlayback CProgramme erase/Titling DCreating play lists ESelecting audios

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

Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic-europe.com/ (For Continental Europe)

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 48).

≥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.

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Discs

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 48)

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 48) 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 49), the picture may be clearer.

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (l 49)

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°

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Discs

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.

[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.

DVD

Non-cartridge disc

(1)

(2)

∫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 disc, such as heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

In direct sunlight

In very dusty or humid areas

Near a heater

(3)

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

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 19), play starts automatically.

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Playback

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

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

PLAY

DVD-RAM

PLAY x1.3

DVD-RAM

Playing discs

Í, DVD/VHS

Numeric Buttons

:, 9

∫

3, 4, 2, 1

2;, ;1

ENTER

DISPLAY

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. [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 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.)

(l 21)

DVD

CREATE

CHAPTER

6, 5

1 ;

TIME SLIP

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].

∫To return to normal speed

Press [1, PLAY].

Note

≥Output is in PCM when using a digital connection (l 18). ≥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 48).

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

simultaneous recording and play (l 26). [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.)

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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 48, “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 49).

[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.

(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 PLAY

0 min –5 min

1 BBC 1

(2)

1 BBC 1

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.

≥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.

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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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

Numeric Buttons

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.

TOP MENU

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

AUDIO

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Changing audio during play

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.

[RAM] [VCD] (l 53) LR#L#R

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

DVD-RAM

PLAY

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

No. Group

: MP3_MUSIC

Total Track Tree

001 Both Ends Freezing

No.

RETURN

Prev. Next

[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].

e.g.: [RAM]

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (l 44) 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 48). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an

Soundtrack

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

“L R” is selected

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 63)

L R

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Playback

∫ Using the tree screen to find a group

[1] While the file list is displayed

Press [1] to display the tree screen.

G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/ 24

No.

0 – 9

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

≥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].

∫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,

≥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.

MP3_MUSIC

001 My favorite

001 Brazillian pops 002 Chinese pops 003 Czech pops

004 Enka

005 Japanese pops 006 Swedish pops 001 Momoko

002 Standard Number

001 Piano solo 002 Vocal

Tree

G 1 / 15

Selected Group Number/Total Group Number

≥If the group has no track, “– –”

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

is displayed as group number.

DVD

∫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

002.mp3

003.mp3

002

003

008.mp3

009.mp3

010.mp3

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

Other characters may not be indicated properly.

004.mp3

005.mp3

006.mp3

007.mp3

File = Track

Track total = Total

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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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

- -

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

DVD-RAM

- -- -- -

BBC1 10/9 MON AV1 15/9 MON07BBC1 16/9 TUE

Í, DVD/VHS

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

CH, W, X

Buttons

∫

DIRECT

1 ;

NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

REC MODE

AUDIO

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

µ, DVD REC

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.

∫ 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

(1)

current recording images appear as a picture-inpicture and you will hear the playback audio. (1) Play images

(2)

(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-inpicture 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.

∫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 [ , TIMER].

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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Recording

DVD

Recording TV programmes

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc. ≥DVD-RAM/DVD-R has limitations on recording (l 19). ≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not

be overwritten.

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

erase unwanted titles (l 35) or use a new disc.

≥When recording bilingual TV broadcast onto DVD-R, only one of

either “M1” or “M2” audio can be recorded. Select at “Bilingual Audio Selection” (l 48).

≥[RAM] You can change the audio being received by pressing

[AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). [RAM] ≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [Í, DVD/VHS] 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 33, “Format Disc”).

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

To select with the numeric buttons: e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

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

mode.

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

≥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 programme.

∫To pause recording

Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.) ≥The title cannot be divided.

∫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 [µ, REC] on the DVD main unit to select the recording time.

Unit’s Display

Each time you press the button: Counter (cancel) # 30 (min.) # 60 (min.) # 90 (min.)

^------- 240 (min.) ! 180 (min.) ! 120 (min.) !}

(l 21)

Remaining time on the disc

For your reference

≥This does not work during timer recordings (l 30) or

Flexible Recording (l 28).

≥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.

≥The unit is not turned off automatically when you set the time to

stop recording by the procedure above and then the recording is stopped.

If a station also broadcasts Teletext information

The unit automatically records the programme’s and station’s name if the station’s title page is correctly set (l 50).

Note

≥The unit may take some time in retrieving titles (up to 30 minutes)

and may fail in some cases.

Playing/Recording the VHS while recording

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

≥VHS playback (l 55) ≥VHS recording (l 57)

When a tuner channel is recorded on DVD, you can record the other channel on VHS.

∫ Recording modes and approximate

recording times in hours

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.

(Unit: hour)

DVD-RAM

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

XP (High quality) 1 2 1

SP (Normal) 2 4 2

LP (Long play) 4 8 4 EP (Extra long play) 8 (6°) 16 (12°)8 (6°)

° When “Recording time in EP mode” has been set to “EP (6Hour)”

in the SETUP menu. (l 47) The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modes when using “EP (8Hour)”.

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

EP (6Hour)°

EP (8Hour)

Picture quality

Recording time

Note

≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hour) mode, play may

not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVDRAM. In this case use EP (6Hour) mode.

FR (Flexible Recording):

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8Hour) that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality.

≥You can use this function in dubbing or timer recording. ≥All of recording mode indicators on the unit’s display are lit during

FR.

DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

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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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DVD

µ, DIRECT TV REC

DVD

Numeric Buttons

∫

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

EXT LINK

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Selecting audio to record

[RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

[DVD-R]

Select the audio (M1 or M2) in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu

Flexible Recording mode (FR)

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with the best picture quality.

e.g.: disc is DVD-RAM

ARecorded BRemained (45 min.)

CProgramme to be recorded

DThe recording rate automatically switches between SP and LP

EThe programme exactly fits into the remaining.

[1] While stopped

[2] Select “FLEXIBLE REC” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and

Before FR

≥Recordable for 45 minutes in SP mode

(The programme is 60-minute long.)

according to the remaining time.

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 53)

press [ENTER].

(l 48).

After FR

[3] Press [3, 4, 2,

1] to set the

recording time.

≥You can also set

the recording time with the numeric buttons.

≥Maximum recording

FLEXIBLE REC

Recording in FR mode

Set rec. time

Start Cancel

Select

1 Hour 23 Min.Maximum rec. time 1 Hour 23 Min.

RETURN

time is 8 hours.

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

[ENTER].

≥Recording starts.

For your reference

≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while

Flexible Recording is paused.

∫To exit the FLEXIBLE REC window without recording

Press [RETURN].

∫To stop recording partway

Press [∫, STOP].

∫To show the time

remaining until recording finishes

Press [STATUS] several times. ≥It is displayed in the unit of

minute.

Note

≥When performing EXT LINK recording (l 29), the flexible

recording function does not work.

DVD-RAM

REC 83

BBC1

L R

Remaining time

Direct TV Recording

[RAM] [DVD-R]

This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position selected on the unit automatically changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV. Conditions for the Direct TV Recording function:

≥Your TV must be equipped with the [Q Link] function. ≥The unit must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired 21-pin Scart

cable.

[1] Insert a disc. (l 21) [2] Press [¥,DIRECTTVREC].

≥Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV

starts.

[3] Press [∫, STOP] to stop recording.

Note

≥When you stop recording, the unit automatically switches back to

the previously selected programme position.

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Recording

Yes Cancel

DVD now recording this programme.

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK)

[RAM] [DVD-R]

If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a timer function is connected to the AV2 terminal of this unit by a 21-pin Scart cable (l 10, 16), it is possible to control the recording of the unit with the equipment.

Preparation

≥Change the “Ext Link” in the SETUP menu to match the connected

equipment (l 49).

≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment and

switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions.

[1] Press [EXT LINK].

The unit turns off and switches to the recording standby mode.

≥“EXT L” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD (“EXT L” lights on the DVD unit’s display). However, the unit may not be turned off automatically.

≥You can play a DVD-RAM on DVD, play or record any media on

VHS even if the timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD.

≥Recording begins when a signal is received from the connected

equipment.

≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the external

equipment, the unit will record it.

[2] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

any media on VHS.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.

DVD

When the following message appears on the television screen, press [2, 1] to select “Yes” (continue recording the current programme) or “Cancel” (cancel recording) and press [ENTER].

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby. ≥You can also press and hold [∫, STOP] on the DVD main unit for

more than 3 seconds to stop recording.

≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to

cancel the setting after recording is finished.

For your reference

≥The video being recorded automatically appears on the television

when connected to this unit’s AV1 terminal with the 21-pin Scart cable.

≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if

the input signal is NTSC system. (l 49)

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Timer Recording

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

VIDEO Plus+

4:00 LP

Mode

StopStart

Name

Date

TIMER RECORDING

PDC

Remain

4:00 LP

27/7 TUE 21:0020:00 SP

Programme Name

13. 7. TUE12:53:00

TIMER RECORDING

Remain

4:00 LP

21:0020:00BBC1 27/7 TUE01

Mode

Disc

space

StopStartNo.

Name

Date

New Timer Programme

OFF

PDC

13. 7. TUE12:57:00

TIMER RECORDING

Remain

4:00 LP

Mode

Disc space

StopStartNo.

Name

Date

PDC

13. 7. TUE12:57:00

21:0020:00BBC1 27/7 TUE01

New Timer Programme

OFF

Mode

StopStart

Name

Date

TIMER RECORDING

PDC

Remain

4:00 LP

Programme Name

13. 7. TUE12:53:00

Mode

StopStart

Name

Date

TIMER RECORDING

PDC

Remain

4:00 LP

BBC1 29/ 7 SAT 19:0017:00 SP

OFF

Programme Name

13. 7. TUE1:19:10

DVD

Numeric Buttons

VIDEO Plus+

, CANCEL/RESET

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DISPLAY

PROG/CHECK

REC MODE

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance.

DVD

[4] If the programme is

correct

Press [ENTER].

≥To continue

programming repeat steps 1–4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD (“ ” lights on the DVD unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

≥You can play a DVD-RAM on DVD, play or record any media on

VHS even if the timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play on DVD

(DVD-RAM) or, play or record any media on VHS.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.

Manual programming

[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].

Highlighted line is ready for programming.

[2] Press [ENTER].

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). [RAM] ≥Insert a disc (l 21) and confirm there is sufficient empty space

≥Press [DVD].

Using VIDEO Plus_

Entering VIDEO Plus_ code is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these codes in the newspapers and magazines.

[1] Press [VIDEO Plus_].

[2] Press the numeric buttons to enter the VIDEO

[3] Press [ENTER].

for recording on it (l 53).

Remain

13. 7. TUE12:53:00

Plus_

code.

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

Confirm the programme and correct it if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1]. (l right step 3.)

If “– —” appears under “Name”, press [3, 4] to select a desired programme position.

≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

≥After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept

in the unit’s memory.

≥To enter the title of the programme

Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [ENTER] (l 34).

[3] Press [1] to move and change the items with

[3, 4].

≥You may use the numeric buttons to enter “Name”, “Date”,

“Start” and “Stop”.

≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

≥Name (Programme Position/TV Station Name) ≥Date

You can also make a daily or weekly programme.

≥Start (start time)/Stop (finish time)

The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if you hold the button.

≥Mode (Recording mode)

XP,.SP,.LP,.EP,.FR,.XP... (l 27)

≥PDC

ON,.OFF (

jjj) (l 31).

≥Programme Name (Enter title)

[4] Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and

press [ENTER]

Press [ENTER] when you have finished making changes.

≥To continue programming:

Select “New Timer Programme” and repeat steps 2, 3, and 4.

(l 34).

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

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Timer Recording

W F

TIMER RECORDING

Remain

4:00 LP

13. 7. TUE19:30:00

New Timer Programme

21:0020:00BBC1 TUE01

Mode

Disc

space

StopStartNo.

Name

Date

OFF

PDC

LP22:0020:30BBC2 MON-FRI02

OFF

21:3019:00ITV 15/ 7 FRI03

LP19:0017:00BBC1 24/ 7 SAT04

SP22:3020:00BBC2 25/ 7 SUN05

DVD

The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD (“ ” lights on the DVD unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

≥You can play a DVD-RAM on DVD, play or record any media on

VHS even if the timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play on DVD

(DVD-RAM) or, play or record any media on VHS.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.

∫To release the unit from recording standby

Press [ , TIMER].

The unit turns on and “ ” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [ , TIMER] before the programme start time to

put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only if “ ” is displayed.

∫To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

Press [ , TIMER].

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the DVD main unit for more

than 3 seconds to stop recording.

∫PDC Function (l 68)

If a TV programme starts earlier or later from original schedule, recording start and stop can synchronize with the actual broadcasting. Conditions for correct operation of the PDC function:

≥The TV station must broadcast PDC signals. ≥The programme starting time must be set correctly to the starting

time listed in the newspaper/magazine.

To activate the PDC Function:

In step 3 in the PDC item, press [3, 4] to select “ON”.

Note

≥“ ” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to timer

recording standby (non-recordable disc or protected disc, etc.). Check the disc carefully.

≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the

latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “ ” flashes on the unit display. In this case, press

[ , TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby mode.

≥When recording more than one programme in a row, for DVD-RAM

the first few seconds, and for DVD-R about the first 30 seconds of all programmes from the second one onwards will not be recorded.

≥Even if the unit is in timer recording standby, play starts when you

press [1, PLAY] or [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Timer recording works even during play. [RAM]

Check, change or delete programmes

[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].

Icon explanations (A)

¥: Now recording

W: The programme is

overlapped.

F: The disc was full. (no

enough space)

: The TV programme is

not allowed to record by copy-guard.

X: Uncompleted recording (Dirty disc or some other reason disc.)

Disc space (B) OK: Recordable # (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording. !: It may not be possible to record because:

≥the disc is write-protected ≥there is not enough space left ≥the number of possible titles has reached its

maximum.

[2] Press [3, 4] to select the programme.

≥You may also select programme by inputting a 2-digit number

using the numeric buttons. e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

≥Press [2, 1] to move to the page preceding or following the

one on display.

[3] Press [¢, CANCEL/RESET] to delete,

or press [ENTER] to change.

≥You cannot change or delete programmes that are currently

recording.

≥The timer recording setting screen appears. ≥To continue deleting programmes steps 2–3.

[4] If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to change and press [ENTER].

≥To continue changing programmes steps 2–3.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD (“ ” lights on the DVD unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

≥You can play a DVD-RAM on DVD, play or record any media on

VHS even if the timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play on DVD

(DVD-RAM) or, play or record any media on VHS.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.

For your reference

≥Programmes that failed to record are displayed grey. They are

automatically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.

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Advanced Operations

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

STATUS

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUM E

DVD

DISC MANAGEMENT

DVD

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l below, cartridge l 19). [RAM] ≥Press [DVD].

DVD

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 53)

Off

FUNCTIONS

DVD

DVD-RAM

Play back

Recording

Dubbing Edit

Setting

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

FLEXIBLE REC

SETUP

ENTER RETURN

DISC MANAGEMENT

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Disc Protection Off Cartridge Protection Off

PLAY LIST

DISC MANAGEMENT

Title No. 7 Used 0 : 58

Disc Name

Auto-Play Select

Finalize

Remain 0 : 42 (SP)

Top Menu

e.g., DVD-RAM

[2] Select “DISC MANAGEMENT” with [3, 4, 2,

1] and press [ENTER].

e.g., DVD-RAM e.g., DVD-R

DISC MANAGEMENT

Title No. 7 Used 0 : 58

DVD-RAM DVD-R

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Format Disc

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Remain 0 : 42 (SP)

[3] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press

[ENTER].

After this operation, skip to the item and follow.

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

1 Disc Name

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.

[4] Enter the name. (l 34)

Note

≥You cannot give DVD-R names once they have been finalized.

1 Disc Protection

[RAM]

This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure. This allows you to release disc protection.

[4] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥To protect ≥To release protection

Disc Protection

Set up Disc Protection ?

Yes No

DISC

MANAGEMENT

DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Title No. 7 Used 0 : 58

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Format Disc

Remain 0 : 42 (SP)

Disc Protection

Cancel Disc Protection ?

Yes No

FUNCTIONS

DVD

DVD-RAM

Play back

DISC

MANAGEMENT

DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Title No. 7 Used 0 : 58

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Format Disc

123 Disc Protection Cartridge Protect

Remain 0 : 42 (SP)

Off

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Advanced Operations

DVD

1 Format Disc

[RAM]

Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.

[4] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER]. [5] Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥Formatting starts. ≥A message appears when formatting is finished.

Formatting the Disc will erase all contents. This will take approximately 1 minute. Start formatting the disc ?

[6] Press [ENTER].

All recordings are irretrievably erased when a disc is formatted.

To stop formatting

Press [RETURN]. ≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do

this.

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message “Formatting the disc” is on the TV.

This can render the disc unusable.

≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes. ≥All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including recordings made with this unit. Data

written to the disc by a computer is also erased.

For your reference

≥DVD-R and CD-R/RW cannot be formatted.

[RAM]

≥The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab (l 19) is switched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue. ≥The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format discs this unit cannot use.

Format Disc

Yes N o

Format Disc

All contents of this disc will be completely erased. Start formatting the disc ?

Start Cancel

1 Auto-Play Select

[DVD-R]

≥Be sure to follow the procedure below before finalizing.

After finalizing, the screen that will be displayed for the beginning on DVD-Video equipment can be selected.

[4] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

≥When “Title 1” is selected, the “Top Menu” screen is not displayed, and it plays from the

beginning of the disk.

1 Finalize

[DVD-R]

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies with DVD-Video format. The menu you create with this unit can also be used on the player.

[4] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER]. [5] Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥Finalizing starts.

A message appears when finalizing is finished.

[6] Press [ENTER].

Note ≥Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC mains lead while the message “Finalizing the

Disc” is on the TV. This can render the disc unusable.

≥You can only finalize DVD-R that were recorded on this unit. ≥You cannot record on DVD-R that have been finalized. ≥Finalizing takes up to about 15 minutes. ≥After finalizing

There is a pause of several seconds between titles.

Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters.

≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment.

Before finalizing After finalizing

Auto-Play Select

Top Menu

Title 1

Finalize

≤

This will take approximately Start finalizing the disc ?

Yes N o

Finalize

Finalize will make this disc playback only.

Start Cancel

minutes.

Disc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-V

Recording/Editing/Entering name Y —(Y: Possible, —: Impossible)

Play on other players — Y

DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

≥Visit Panasonic’s home page for more information about DVDs.

http://www.panasonic-europe.com/ (For Continental Europe)

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Advanced Operations

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

STATUSDISPLAY

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

JKL

DVD

Numeric Buttons

, CANCEL/RESET

:, 9

DVD

[1] After the entering screen appears

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to enter and press [ENTER].

≥You can enter the following characters.

(5)

Enter Name

DVD-R_

Title on TOP MENU

DVD-R

( DVD-R )

(1)

(2)

(3)

Enter Name

ERASE

SET

––

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

2345

ABC a

DEF d

GH I

JKL j

PQRSp

7 8

TUV t

WX Y Z w

67890 bcij ef /l %

hiﬂ $& klON@

n ]

qrs

xyz^

SPACE

{}

()

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SUB MENU RETURN

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on. ≥Release protection.

Disc (l 32), name (l 36), cartridge (l 19) [RAM]

≥Press [DVD].

Entering text

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can: ≥Title discs with the DISC MANAGEMENT in the FUNCTIONS

window (l 32).

≥Title programmes with the Direct Navigator (l 36). ≥Title play lists with the play list screen (l 41). ≥Title programmes while setting timer recording (l 30).

You can enter up to: ≥64 characters (DVD-RAM)

A maximum of 44 characters is possible when inputting a name from the timer recording menu.

≥40 characters for a disc name (DVD-R) ≥44 characters for a programme name (DVD-R)

;

(4)

(1) This window shows the text you have entered. (Name field) (2) ERASE [;, PAUSE] (3) SET (when you have finished entering text) [∫, STOP] (4) SPACE (5) The name displayed on the menu screen after finalizing of

the DVD-R appears. [DVD-R] (l 36)

To enter other characters

Repeat step 1.

[2] Press [∫, STOP].

The name is entered and the screen disappears. ≥You can also finish entering the name by selecting “SET” with

[3, 4, 2, 1] and pressing [ENTER].

∫Regarding entering characters

≥To erase characters

Press [;, PAUSE]. (You can also erase characters by select “ERASE” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and pressing [ENTER].)

≥To enter a space

You may enter a space by pressing [¢, CANCEL/RESET] and then press [ENTER].

∫Using the numeric buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

[1] Press [7] to move to the 7th row. [2] Press [7] twice to highlight “R”. [3] Press [ENTER].

≥You may enter a space by pressing

[¢, CANCEL/RESET] and then [ENTER].

∫To correct a character

[1] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to correct in

the name field.

[2] Press [;, PAUSE]. (You can also erase characters by using [3,

4, 2, 1] to select “ERASE” and pressing [ENTER].)

[3] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the correct character and press

[ENTER].

Note

≥If you enter a long name, it is partially shown in the programme list

(l 36) and play list screen (l 40).

PQR

TUV

7 7

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Advanced Operations

Using the Direct Navigator

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Title/Chapter

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

Title

Chapter

Start End

You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [RAM] (l 38, l 43, “Create Chapter”)

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

You can change the order of chapters and create a play list. [RAM]

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

(l 33) [DVD-R]

≥The Maximum number of item on a disc:

Titles: 99

Chapters: Approximately 1000

Note

≥Once a title is erased or shortened, it cannot be restored to its

original state. Make certain before proceeding.

≥You cannot edit during recording.

(Depends on disc contents.)

DVD

∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to

play

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has

been recorded on.

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [DIRECT

NAVIGATOR].

Icon explanation Write-protected:

≥Title protected

Copy-protected:

≥Copy-protected so it was not recorded.

NTSC: /PAL:

≥Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV

system currently selected on the unit.

Unable to play: t ≥Displayed if you cannot play the title. Currently recording: ¥

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

to watch and press [ENTER].

≥You can also select titles by entering a 2-digit number with the

numeric buttons. e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of titles, the

last title is selected.

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

For your reference

≥The Direct Navigator works while stopped, playing or recording. ≥Names are only displayed if you have given the title a name.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

DVD-RAM

BBC1 27/10 Mon AV1 27/10 Mon

Previous 01/01 Next

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

Select

- -

- -- -- -

∫To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ Direct Navigator

For your reference

≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). [RAM] ≥When the programme is protected (l 36), you can only access

“Properties” and “Cancel Protection”. Release the protection to access other items. [RAM]

[1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [2] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired title.

≥“To show other pages”, l above

Multiple editing

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

[3] Press [SUB MENU]. [4] Press [3, 4] to select a desired

item and press [ENTER].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

1 Erase

[RAM] [DVD-R] (Multiple editing is possible. l above) The title is irretrievably erased when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the title carefully before erasing to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep.

[5] Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].

For your reference

≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short titles. ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.

Erase

Properties Edit

Chapter View

Erase

Remaining Time

Corresponding chapter of PLAY LIST will be erased.

Erase Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

0 : 58(SP)

RETURN

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Advanced Operations

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUM E

DVD

SLOW/

REW

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

STATUS

CHAPTER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

:, 9

1 ;

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on. ≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [2] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired title.

≥“To show other pages”, l below ≥“Multiple editing”, l below

[3] Press [SUB MENU]. [4] Press [3, 4] to select a desired

item and press [ENTER].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

Erase

Properties Edit

Chapter View

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].

SUB MENU

RETURN

≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

Multiple editing

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

1 Properties

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

1 Edit

Edit Sub menu displayed.

[5] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

Properties

Football

No. 01 Date 13/ 7/2004 TUE Name BBC1

SELECT

ENTER

Time 1:02 Rec time 0:01(SP

RETURN

)

Enter Name

Set up Protection Cancel Protection Partial Erase Change Thumbnail Divide Title

11 Enter Name

[RAM] [DVD-R]

[6] Enter or edit the name. (l 34)

For your reference

≥The full name is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter a

long name, only part of it is shown in the title list.

11 Set up Protection

[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible. l above) You can prevent accidental erasure of titles by write-protecting them.

[6] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

Set up Protection

Set up title protection.

Yes No

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

The padlock mark appears.

For your reference

Titles will be erased even if they are protected if you format the disc with DISC MANAGEMENT (l 33).

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIE

DVD-RAM

BBC1 27/10 Mon AV1 1

11 Cancel Protection

[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible. l above)

[6] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

Cancel Protection

Cancel title protection.

Yes No

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

The padlock mark disappears.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIE

DVD-RAM

BBC1 27/10 Mon AV1

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Advanced Operations

11 Partial Erase

[RAM]

The specified parts of the title are erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. Check the title carefully before erasing.

[6] Press [ENTER]

at the start point and end point of the section you want to erase.

(l right, “For quicker editing”)

[7] Select “Exit”

with [3, 4] and

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Erase

DVD-RAM

Start

ENTER

RETURN

- -:- -.- -

Partial Erase

PLAY

Start End Next

Exit

0:43.21

End

- -:- -.- -

press [ENTER].

[8] Select “Erase”

with [2] and press [ENTER].

Remaining Time

Corresponding chapter of PLAY LIST will be erased.

Erase Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

0 : 58(SP)

RETURN

11 Change Thumbnail

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can specify an image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title View.

[6] Press [1, PLAY] to play. [7] Press [ENTER] at the point you want to display. [8] Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

≥A scene of display is changed at the point.

∫To change another point of the same title

After changing the point, select “Change” in step 7 and repeat steps 6–8.

For your reference

≥You cannot select the top and end of the title. ≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points.

∫To erase another part of the same title

After storing the point in “Start” and “End”, select “Next” in step 7 and perform step 8, then repeat steps 6–8.

For your reference

≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points. ≥You may not be able to specify start and end points within

3 seconds of each other.

≥You cannot specify start and end points if the picture recorded is

stilled.

≥The unit pauses when the title reached to the end during this

procedure.

≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing

short parts of titles.

For quicker editing

≥Use search (l 23), Time Slip (l 23) or slow-motion (l 23) to

find the desired point.

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

title.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail

DVD-RAM

ENTER

RETURN

Change 0:00.00

PLAY

DVD

Change

Exit

0:00.00

11 Divide Title

[RAM]

You can divide a selected title into two.

You must make sure of dividing a title because it cannot be recovered after the procedure.

[6] Press [ENTER]

at the point you want to divide the title.

“For quicker editing”)

≥To change the point to

divide:

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

(l above,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title

DVD-RAM

Divide

ENTER

RETURN

0:00.00

PLAY

Preview Divide

Exit

0:00.00

PLAY], and then repeat step 6–8. (If you will rewind to the beginning of the title, press [:, SKIP].)

[7] Select “Exit”

Divide Title

with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

[8] Select “Divide”

with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥The title is divided at

the point.

Once divided, this title cannot be recombined.

Divide Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

ªTo check the division point

By selecting “Preview” in step 6 and pressing [ENTER], play will begin from 10 seconds prior to the division point to 10 seconds after the division point. You can make sure that the division point is appropriate.

Note

≥A little portion of the recording directly preceding the division point

may be lost.

For your reference

≥The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also

remain CPRM property (l 19) of the original.

≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points. ≥It is not possible to carry out “Divide Title” in the following cases:

When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.

When the total number of titles is more than 99 (DVD-RAM).

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Advanced Operations

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUM E

DVD

SLOW/

REW

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

STATUS

CHAPTER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

:, 9

;

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

DVD

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on. ≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [2] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired title.

≥“To show other pages”, l below ≥“Multiple editing”, l below

[3] Press [SUB MENU]. [4] Press [3, 4] to select a desired

item and press [ENTER].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

Erase

Properties Edit

Chapter View

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

1 Chapter View

Edit Sub menu displayed.

[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired chapter.

≥To start play l Press [ENTER]. ≥To edit l Follow the steps below.

[6] Press [SUB MENU]. [7] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

11 Erase Chapter

[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible. l above)

[8] Select “Erase”

with [2] and press [ENTER].

Corresponding chapter of PLAY LIST will be erased.

11 Create Chapter

[RAM]

[8] Press [ENTER]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter

DVD-RAM

at the point you want to create the chapter.

(l right, “For quicker editing”) ≥Repeat this step to

create the chapter at other points.

[9] Select “Exit” with [4] and press [ENTER].

Note

≥A little portion of the recording directly preceding the division point

may be lost.

For your reference

≥The created titles retain the name of the original title. They also

remain CPRM property (l 19) of the original.

≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points. ≥It is not possible to carry out “Create” in the following cases:

When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.

Erase Chapter

Erase Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

PLAY

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

Create

Exit

0:43.21

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

Multiple editing

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

e.g.: DVD-RAM

Erase Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Title View

DIRECT NAVIGATOR CHAPTER VIEW

DVD-RAM

01 BBC1 10/27 Mon

002

001

Erase Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Back 01/01 Next

Title View

For quicker editing

≥Use search (l 23), Time Slip (l 23) or slow-motion (l 23) to

find the desired point.

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

title.

11 Combine Chapters

[RAM]

[8] Select “Combine” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.

Combine Chapters

Selected Chapter Following Chapter

001 002

Combine chapters.

Combine Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

11 Title View

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Go back to Title View.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

DVD-RAM

BBC1 27/10 Mon AV1 27/10 Mon

Previous 01/01 Next

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

Select

- -

- -- -- -

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Advanced Operations

01 BBC1 27/10 Mon

Source Title

Source Chapter

01/02

001/003

003

0201

001 002

PLAY LIST Create

DVD-RAM

Source Chapter

Insert position

001/001

003001 002

Chapters in PLAY LIST

Press RETURN to exit.

001/001

ENTER

RETURN

Chapters in PLAY LIST

SUB MENU

Press RETURN to exit.

001/001

001

ENTER

RETURN

Using play list

[RAM]

You can create a play list by gathering your favourite chapters (l 35) from your recordings. You can also edit the created play lists.

Title Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

Chapter ChapterPlay list

≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data. ≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much

capacity.

∫ Creating play lists

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

DVD

DVD-RAM

Play back

Recording

Dubbing Edit

Setting

[2] Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and

press [ENTER].

PLAY LIST PLAY LIST VIEW

DVD-RAM

Create

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

[ENTER].

[4] Press [2, 1] to select the source title and press

[4].

≥When you want to select all the chapters in the title, press

[2, 1] to select the source title and press [ENTER], then skip to step 6.

≥Repeat steps 4–6 to add other title or chapters.

Disc Protection Off Cartridge Protection Off

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

- -- -

PLAY LIST

DISC MANAGEMENT

- -

- -- -- -

FLEXIBLE REC

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

Previous 01/01 Next

ENTER

RETURN

DVD

≥The Maximum number of item on a disc:

Play lists: 99

Chapters in play list: Approximately 1000

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). ≥Press [DVD].

[5] Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you want to

add to a play list and press [ENTER].

≥Press [3] to cancel.

≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title.

Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press [ENTER] (l 38, “Create Chapter”).

[6] Press [2, 1] to select the position to insert the

chapter and press [ENTER].

≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters. ≥Press [3] to select other source titles.

[7] Press [RETURN].

∫To stop partway through

Press [RETURN].

∫To clear the play list screen

Press [RETURN].

For your reference

≥One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and approximately

1000 chapters. These numbers may be reduced under some conditions.

≥You may not be able to specify start and end points if the material

is still pictures recorded on other equipment.

(Depends on disc contents.)

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Advanced Operations

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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

Numeric Buttons

:, 9

1 ;

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

DVD

∫ Playing play lists

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and

press [ENTER].

[3] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list and

press [ENTER].

≥You can also select a playlist from the chapter view by entering

a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons. e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of play lists,

“Create” is selected.

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

∫To stop play list play

Press [∫, STOP]. (The play list appears.)

Preparation

≥Create play lists first (l 39). ≥Press [DVD].

∫ Using play list to edit play lists/chapters

[RAM]

Preparation

≥Create play lists first (l 39). ≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). ≥Press [DVD].

For your reference

≥You can fast-forward, rewind, pause, and slow-motion while

playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

[1] Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and

press [ENTER].

≥Scenes are not displayed if you have not yet created a play list

with the disc.

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

≥“To show other pages”, l above

1 Erase

(Multiple editing is possible. l above)

[5] Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].

The play list is erased. ≥Once a play list has

been erased, it is irretrievable. Check carefully before proceeding.

≥Even if you erase

the play list, the original title is not erased.

Erase PLAY LIST ?

Erase Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

Erase

RETURN

Multiple editing

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

[4] Press [SUB MENU], then press [3,

4] to select the operation and

press [ENTER].

Erase

Properties Edit

Chapter View

∫To clear the play list screen

Press [RETURN].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

1 Properties

Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

Properties

Dinosaur

No. 03 Chapters 004

Date 13/ 7/2004 TUE Total 0:05.51

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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Advanced Operations

1 Edit

Edit Sub menu displayed.

[5] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

DVD

Create

Copy Enter Name Change Thumbnail

11 Create

Refer to “Creating play lists”. (l 39)

11 Copy

(Multiple editing is possible. l 40)

[6] Select “Copy” with [2] and press [ENTER].

Copy

Copy this PLAY LIST ?

Copy Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

11 Enter Name

Refer to “Entering text”. (l 34)

For your reference

≥The full name is shown in the Properties screen, but if you enter a

long name, only part of it is shown in the play list screen.

11 Change Thumbnail

You can specify an image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title View. ≥The default thumbnail is the picture approximately 1 second from

the beginning.

[6] Press [1, PLAY]

to play.

PLAY LIST Change Thumbnail

DVD-RAM

PLAY

Change

[7] Press [ENTER]

at the point you want to display.

(l below, “For quicker editing”)

[8] Select “Exit”

with [3, 4] and

Change

0:00.00

ENTER

RETURN

Exit

0:00.00

press [ENTER].

≥A scene of display is changed at the point.

∫To change another point of the same title

After changing the point, select “Change” in step 7 and repeat steps 6–8.

For your reference

≥You cannot select the top and end of the title. ≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points.

For quicker editing

≥Use search (l 23), Time Slip (l 23) or slow-motion (l 23) to

find the desired point.

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

title.

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Advanced Operations

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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

Numeric Buttons

:, 9

∫

;

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

SUB MENU

RETURN

DVD

Preparation

≥Create play lists first (l 39). ≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). ≥Press [DVD].

For your reference

≥You can fast-forward, rewind, pause, and slow-motion while

playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

[1] Press [FUNCTIONS]. [2] Select “PLAY LIST” with [3, 4,

2, 1] and press [ENTER].

≥Chapters are not displayed if you have

not yet created a play list with the disc.

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

play list.

≥“To show other pages”, l below ≥“Multiple editing”, l below

[4] Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to select the

operation and press [ENTER].

∫To clear the play list screen

Press [RETURN].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

Erase

Properties Edit

Chapter View

1 Chapter View

[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a desired chapter.

≥You can also select a playlist from the chapter view by entering

a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons. e.g.: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]

“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of chapters,

the last chapter is selected.

≥To edit l Follow the steps next page. ≥Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles

and source chapters.

[6] Press [SUB MENU]

PLAY LIST CHAPTER VIEW

DVD-RAM

01 10/27 Mon 0:10

001

Add Chapter

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Erase Chapter

Back 01/01 Next

PLAY LIST View

Add Chapter

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Erase Chapter

PLAY LIST View

Multiple editing

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

[7] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press

[ENTER].

∫To play a chapter

Press [ENTER] after step 5.

∫To stop scene play

Press [∫, STOP]. (The chapter view appears.)

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Advanced Operations

DVD

11 Add Chapter

Refer to “Creating play lists”, step 4–7. (l 39)

11 Move Chapter

[8] Press [3, 4, 2,

1] to select the

position to

PLAY LIST Move Chapter

DVD-RAM

01 10/27 MON 10:00

001

002 003

insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

Previous 01/01 Next

ENTER

RETURN

11 Create Chapter

[8] Press [ENTER]

at the point you

PLAY LIST Create Chapter

DVD-RAM

PLAY

Create

want to create the chapter.

(l right, “For quicker editing”) ≥Repeat this step to

create the chapter at other points.

ENTER RETURN

Exit

0:43.21

[9] Select “Exit” with [4] and press [ENTER].

Note

≥A little portion of the recording directly preceding the division point

may be lost.

For your reference

≥The created titles retain the name of the original title. They also

remain CPRM property (l 19) of the original.

≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points. ≥It is not possible to carry out “Create” in the following cases:

When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.

11 Erase Chapter

≥ Multiple editing is possible. (l 42)

[8] Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥Even if you erase the chapter, the original title is not erased.

Erase Chapter

Erase the chapter of PLAY LIST ?

Erase Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

11 PLAY LIST View

Go back to Play List View.

PLAY LIST PLAY LIST VIEW

DVD-RAM

27/10 Mon 9:00 27/10 Mon 10:00

Previous 01/01 Next

ENTER

RETURN

For quicker editing

≥Use search (l 23), Time Slip (l 23) or slow-motion (l 23) to

find the desired point.

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

title.

- -

Create

- -- -- -

SelectSUB MENU

11 Combine Chapters

[8] Select “Combine” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.

Combine Chapters

Selected Chapter Following Chapter

001 002

Combine chapters.

Combine Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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Advanced Operations

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUM E

DVD

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

Using DISPLAY menus

DVD

3, 4, 1

DISPLAY

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

DISPLAY menus contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform following operations:

≥You can change the subtitle and the angle when using DVD-Video. ≥You can enjoy the repeat play. ≥You can change the setting of picture and sound when playing back

on the DVD.

DVD

∫ Common procedures

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play Picture Sound

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

ItemMenu Setting

[2] Select the menu with [3, 4] and press [1]. [3] Select the item with [3, 4] and press [1]. [4] Select the setting with [3, 4].

≥Some options require different operations. Follow the on-

screen instructions and the instructions described later.

∫When you are finished

Press [DISPLAY].

For your reference

≥The screens depend on the disc contents. ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and

the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

Î Digital 2/0ch

OFF

L R

1 Disc menu

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

Soundtrack

Soundtrack language [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

(See [A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language)

Audio attribute [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (See [B] Audio attributes)

Subtitle

Subtitle language [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

(See [A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language)

Subtitles ON/OFF [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Angle

Change the number to select an angle.

STILL-P

Page

Slide show (Display only)

Audio channel

Select the audio channel. (l 24)

PBC

Playback control ON/OFF

Disc

Play Picture Sound

Change the number to select a soundtrack.

Change the number to select a subtitle language.

Turn the subtitles ON or OFF.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

[DVD-A]

Still picture number

≥ When “Return” is displayed, select it and press [ENTER] to

return to the default page.

≥ When “Random” is displayed, select it and press [ENTER],

the picture changes randomly each time you press [ENTER].

[VCD]

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is ON or OFF.

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

[RAM] [VCD]

Î Digital 2/0ch

OFF

L R

[A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language

ENG: FRA: DEU: ITA: ESP: NLD:

English French German Italian Spanish Dutch

SVE: NOR: DAN: POR: RUS: JPN:

Swedish Norwegian Danish Portuguese Russian Japanese

CHI: KOR: MAL: VIE: THA: ¢:

Chinese Korean Malay Vietnamese Thai Others

[B] Audio attributes

LPCM/PPCM/

Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type

k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels

For your reference

≥When playing back recordings of bilingual broadcasts, “1_1 ch” will

be displayed.

≥You can only select subtitles, soundtracks, and angles if they are

recorded on the disc.

≥Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles

only by the disc’s menus.

≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the

subtitles off.

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Advanced Operations

1 Play menu

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

Disc

Play

Picture Sound

Repeat play

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

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

Title,.Chapter,.OFF

^--------------------------J

[VCD] [CD]

Track,.All,.OFF

^-------------------J

[DVD-A] [MP3]

Track,.Group,.OFF

^--------------------------J

1 Picture menu

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

Disc Play

Picture

Sound

Playback NR

Reduces noise and picture degradation. ON()OFF

Progressive

Select “ON” to enables progressive output.

≥Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be

displayed.

ON()OFF

Repeat Play

Playback NR

Progressive Transfer

OFF

AutoON

OFF

DVD

While playing a play list

[RAM]

PL (play list),.OFF

^---------------------------J

If the Video CD has playback control (l 67)

[1] While stopped (the screen saver is on the

TV), press the numeric buttons to select a track. (l 23)

[2] Do the above operation.

Note

≥Repeat play may not work as desired with some discs. ≥You cannot use repeat play to an entire DVD-Audio, DVD-Video,

MP3 discs or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.

≥While playing back, you can set the repeat play. When stopped, the

repeat play operation is cancelled.

Transfer

When the output signal is PAL

When the output signal is NTSC

° Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the SETUP

menu.

(When “Progressive” is set to “ON”.)

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (l 67, Film and video).

Auto: Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and

appropriately converts it.

Video: Select when using Auto, and the video content is

distorted.

Auto1 (normal):

Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it.

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in

addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.

Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video

content is distorted.

1 Sound menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Disc Play Picture

Sound

V.S.S.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

(Only for Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels) Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using 2 front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. Natural()Emphasis()OFF()Natural...

Note

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

V. S. S.

Dialog Enhancer

OFF

Dialog Enhancer

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel) The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear. ON()OFF

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Various Settings

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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

Numeric Buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Changing the unit’s settings

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on. ≥Press [DVD].

DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

DVD

Entering a password (Ratings)

You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences, children, for example. Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a password. (l 47)

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

When setting ratings

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

[1] Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons.

≥If you enter a wrong number, press [2] to erase it before you

press [ENTER].

≥Do not forget your password.

[2] Press [ENTER]. [3] Press [ENTER].

The password is entered and the unit is locked.

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the TV. Follow the on-screen instructions.

When changing ratings

The password screen is shown when you select “Ratings”.

[1] Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons and press

[ENTER].

Unlock Recorder: To unlock the unit and return the rating to 8 Change Password: To change your password Change Level: To change the rating level Temporary Unlock: To temporarily unlock the unit (the unit locks

again if you switch it to standby or open the disc tray)

[2] Select the item with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

Actual screens depend on the operation. Follow the on-screen instructions.

∫ Common procedures

Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l 53)

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

[ENTER].

(1) (2) (3)

SETUP

Tun in g

(1) Menus (2) Items (3) Options

[3] Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab and press

[2] or [1].

[4] Press [3, 4] to select the item to be changed

Others

Disc Picture Sound Display Connection

and press [ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4] to select an option and press

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is cancelled unless you press [ENTER].

∫When you are finished

Press [RETURN] several times.

For your reference

≥The unit retains these settings.

[ENTER].

≥Some options require different operations. Follow the displayed

instructions.

Remote Control Clock DVD / VHS Output Owner ID

Shipping Condition Default Settings

TAB

SELECT

MODE 1

RETURN

Page 47

Various Settings

DVD

Summary of settings

This description shows the settings for this unit. For details on menu operation (l 46).

≥Underlined items are the factory presets. ≥ is effective settings in both DVD and VHS. ≥ is effective settings in DVD only.

∫Tuning

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart (l 51)

Download from TV (l 51)

∫Others Remote Control

Clock

DVD / VHS Output (l 17)

Select how to switch the output from the DVD/VHS common output terminal on the back of this unit.

Owner ID (l 13)

Shipping Condition

All the settings except for the ratings level including the password, Owner ID and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Default Settings

All the settings other than the programmed channels, time settings, disc language settings, rating level including the password, Owner ID and remote control code return to the factory presets.

(l 50)

(l 9)

[MODE 1

Auto Clock Setting (l 52) Manual Clock Setting (l 52)

[Automatic

Automatic Select this when you want to switch the output

Manual Select this when you want to switch the output

[PIN number] [Name] [House No.] [Postcode]

[Yes] [No

] [MODE 2] [MODE 3]

] [Manual]

automatically according to the operation or action of this unit. ≥You can also switch the output by pressing [DVD/

VHS OUTPUT].

between DVD and VHS manually. ≥The output is switched alternately by pressing [DVD/

VHS OUTPUT].

]

∫Disc [DVD-V]

Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. ≥Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any

changes made here.

≥If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are

already fixed in the disc, the language set as the default in the disc will be played instead.

Language [DVD-V]

Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. Press [ENTER] to display the menu.

Soundtrack

[English

] [French] [German] [Italian] [Spanish] [Original]

[Other ¢¢¢¢]

Subtitle

[Automatic [Spanish] [Other ¢¢¢¢]

Menus

[English [Other ¢¢¢¢]

Original

The original language of each disc will be selected.

Other ¢¢¢¢

This is the language code setting. Input a code number with the numeric buttons. (l 49, “Language code list”.)

Automatic

If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

] [English] [French] [German] [Italian]

] [French] [German] [Italian] [Spanish]

Ratings (l 46)

Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons when the password screen is shown.

≥Do not forget your password.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

[8 No Limit] [1] to [7]: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

[0 Lock All]: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)

[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password] [Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]

: All DVD-Video can be played.

ratings recorded on them.

Recording time in EP mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (l 27, “Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours”).

[EP (6Hour)] [EP (8Hour)

EP (6Hour) You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

disc.

EP (8Hour) You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

disc.

≥The sound quality is lowered compared to other recording modes

when using “EP (8Hour)”.

]

DVD-Audio Video mode Playback

Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.

[On] [Off

On The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc

]

or turn the unit off.

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Various Settings

DVD

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

∫Picture

Comb Filter

Select the picture sharpness when recording. The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”.

[On] [Off

On Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this

Off Select it when recording noisy pictures.

]

setting. [RAM]

Hybrid VBR Resolution (l 67, “VBR”)

Records the video on DVD-RAM in high quality.

[Automatic] [Fixed

Automatic The resolution is automated to provide efficient

Fixed The resolution is fixed to ensure there is no loss of

]

recording with less block noise.

source picture resolution while recording.

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. (l 67, “Frame and field”)

[Automatic

Field Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

Frame Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen

] [Field] [Frame]

clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

VHS to DVD Dubbing NR

Reduces video tape noise while dubbing.

[Automatic

Automatic Noise reduction only works on input picture from a

Off Noise reduction is off.

] [Off]

video tape.

S-VHS Dubbing Setting

Select the mode from Automatic mode and SQPB mode when dubbing from a tape recorded in S-VHS format or S-VHS ET format to the DVD.

[Automatic

Automatic Plays and dubs the tape with the same system as

SQPB Plays and dubs the tape with the same system as

≥When Automatic mode is selected, you may not achieve enough

image quality depending on the source tape. In this case, select SQPB mode.

][SQPB]

S-VHS VCR. The spectrum of the luminance signal (Y) is set wide and the tape can be dubbed with its original high resolution. The S-VHS dubbing indicator is lit during dubbing. ≥This mode is selected as factory preset. Usually,

use this mode.

VHS VCR. The spectrum of the Y signal is narrower than that in the Automatic mode and you cannot achieve the original resolution of S-VHS. The S-VHS dubbing indicator is not lit during dubbing.

∫Sound PLAY t1.3 & Audio during Search

Choose whether to operate the Quick View (Play k1.3) or not and whether to have sound during search.

] [Off]

[On

≥You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.

(l 22)

Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

[On] [Off

]

Bilingual Audio Selection [DVD-R]

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when recording to DVD-R. You cannot select this when recording from an external source or TP position onto DVD-R. Select the audio on the other equipment.

[M1

][M2]

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (l 18). Press [ENTER] to display the menu.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or

88.2 kHz. ≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the this

settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

[On] [Off

On Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose

Off Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose

Dolby Digital°

Choose whether to output Dolby Digital bitstream signals for decoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCM signals for 2-channel output.

Bitstream When you have connected a unit with a built-in Dolby

PCM When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a

DTS°

Choose whether to output DTS bitstream signals for decoding on other equipment or to not.

Bitstream When you have connected a unit with a built-in DTS

PCM When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a

MPEG°

Choose whether to output MPEG bitstream signals for decoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCM signals for 2-channel output.

Bitstream When you have connected a unit with a built-in

PCM When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a

° Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM”, “DTS” to “PCM” and “MPEG” to

“PCM” if the other equipment doesn’t have decoders. Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can be harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded properly to digital recording equipment.

]

when the connected equipment cannot process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or

88.2 kHz.)

when the connected equipment can process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

[Bitstream

[Bitstream] [PCM

[Bitstream] [PCM]

][PCM]

Digital decoder.

built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

]

decoder.

built-in DTS decoder.

MPEG decoder.

built-in MPEG decoder.

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Various Settings

DVD

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

ªDisplay

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically.

[Automatic

Grey Background

Select whether to show the grey background, normally shown when TV reception is poor.

[On

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

[Bright

∫Connection TV Aspect (l 14)

Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference.

[16:9

Progressive (l 17)

[On] [Off

On Select when connecting to an LCD or plasma

Off Select when connecting to a regular television (CRT:

TV System

[PAL][NTSC]

PAL Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system TV.

NTSC Select when connecting to a NTSC TV.

] [Off]

] [Dim]

] [4:3] [Letterbox]

]

television with component video input terminals.

Cathode ray tube) even if it is progressive compatible.

Programmes recorded using NTSC are played as PAL60.

Select to record TV programmes and PAL input from other equipment.

Programmes recorded using NTSC are played as NTSC.

Select to dub NTSC tape to disc or vice versa.

Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.

AV1 Output

Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. Select “RGB (without component)” for RGB output. (RGB l 16) ≥When you selected “RGB (without component)”, if the VHS is

played back, it will be automatically set to “Video (with component)”.

Select “Video (with component)” for component output.

[Video (with component)

AV2 Settings

] [RGB (without component)]

Set to match the connected equipment. Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

AV2 Input

Set to “RGB (Not NTSC)” when receiving or recording RGB output video from external equipment.

] [S-Video] [RGB (Not NTSC)]

[Video

AV2 Connection

[Decoder (DVD)] [Decoder (VHS)] [Normal

Decoder (DVD)

Decoder (VHS)

When a decoder is connected and used on the DVD main unit.

When a decoder is connected and used on the VHS main unit.

]

Normal When a satellite receiver is connected.

≥A decoder cannot be use simultaneously on the DVD and VHS.

Ext Link

[Ext Link 1

] [Ext Link 2]

Ext Link 1 When a digital receiver which transmits a special

control signal recordings via the 21-pin Scart cable is connected.

Ext Link 2 When an external equipment with a timer function is

connected.

≥This setting cannot be made when the “TV System” is set to

“NTSC”.

Even if “NTSC” is set, this unit cannot record NTSC signals from tuner to DVD disc and VHS tape.

≥To change the TV system (PAL/NTSC) setting:

While stopped, keep pressing [∫, STOP] on the DVD main unit and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.

≥If the playback picture on the TV screen from a Video CD isn’t

shown correctly:

When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC”. (After viewing the disc, return the setting to “PAL”.)

When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during the fast forward and rewind.

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali, Bangla: 6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765

Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073 French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178 Gujarati: 7185

Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Lingala: 7678

Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277

Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484

Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

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Various Settings

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DUBBING

AUDI OEXT LINK

VHS REC

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

VHS

DVD

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

SETUP

Others

Tuning

Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV

Channel Settings

Numeric Buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

VHSDVD

≥“Channel Settings” will be reflected also in the VHS.

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 “Tuning” and press [1].

1 Selecting the manual tuning

[4] Select “Manual” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

[5] Press [

station and press [ENTER].

≥The TUNING BOX screen appears.

SELECT

ENTER

Delete

Add

B CA

∫Handling the TUNING BOX screen Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired field and press [ENTER].

Pos:

To change the order in which the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions. Press [3, 4] or numeric buttons to select the number of the desired programme position and press [ENTER].

Name:

To enter or change the name of a TV station. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and press [ENTER]. ≥If the station name needs a blank space, select the blank between

[Z] and [ ].

Channel:

To enter newly available TV stations or change the channel number of an already tuned TV station. Press [3, 4] or the numeric buttons to enter the channel number of the desired TV station.

≥Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has been tuned. ≥After the desired TV station is tuned, press [ENTER].

3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired TV

Manual Tuning

Pos

Name

Pos

Name

1 BBC1 22 2 BBC2 23 3 ITV 24 4 CH4 25 5 CH5 26 6 7 8 9

RETURN

Move

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Manual

Tuning

CHANGE

ENTER

0 9

Pos Name Channel

NICAM Title Page

RETURN

RETURN : leave ENTER : store

BBC1

Auto

601

NICAM:

To select the type of sound to be recorded. Select “Auto” with [3, 4]. ≥Select “Off” if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception

conditions, or if you want to record the normal (mono) sound during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast.

Title Page:

To select the title extraction from TV guide of broadcaster. Press [3, 4] to select the number between 100 and 899. ≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the title of the TV

programme is entered automatically, provided the “Title page” is correctly set.

≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the name of the

TV station is recorded automatically.

≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, it may take over

30 minutes to get the title or may fail to get (l 34, 36).

[6] Press [RETURN].

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Various Settings

1 Adding, deleting, and moving channels

[4] Select “Manual” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired TV

station and press the [A], [B], [C] buttons to select “Delete”, “Add”, “Move”.

To delete a programme position “Delete”: Press [A].

To insert a blank programme position “Add”: Press [B].

To move a TV station to another programme position “Move”:

SELECT

ENTER

Delete

Add

B CA

Press [C], and then Press [3, 4] to select the new programme position to which you want to assign the TV station. Press [ENTER].

1 Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV

You can use the SETUP menus to start Auto Channel setting.

[4] Select “Auto-Setup Restart” or “Download from

TV” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

≥The confirmation screen appears.

RETURN

Move

Manual Tuning

Pos

Name

1 BBC1 22 2 BBC2 23 3 ITV 24 4 CH4 25 5 CH5 26 6 7 8 9

Pos

Name

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

VHSDVD

[6] Press [RETURN].

Note

≥If downloading of the setup data has been performed, only the

instruction indication “Delete” appears.

Hint

≥If you have performed Manual Tuning to enter TV stations, the

“jj” indication may appear under [Pos/Name] on the display when programming a VIDEO Plus_ timer recording.

[5] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

1 Auto-Setup Restart

Auto Setup restarts.

1 Download from TV (Q Link l 68)

Download starts.

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Various Settings

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

Clock Settings

Numeric Buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

VHSDVD

Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function (l 13,

14) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. ≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory

for approximately 60 minutes.

≥“Clock Settings” will be reflected also in the VHS.

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 the “Others” and press

[2, 1].

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

[ENTER].

STATUS

1 Auto Clock Setting

If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic” in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times every day.

[5] Press [3, 4] to select “On” of “Automatic” and

press [ENTER].

≥Auto clock setting starts.

The following screen appears when setting is complete.

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

CHANGE

ENTER

RETURN

Clock

Time Date

15 : 45 : 39

Automatic clock setting completed. ENTER: access RETURN: leave

Automatic

. 8

2004

1 Manual Clock Setting

[5] Press [3, 4] to select

“Off” of “Automatic” and press [ENTER].

No.

0 9

CHANGE

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

[6] Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to

change.

The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

[7] Press [3, 4] to change the setting.

≥You can also use the numeric buttons for setting.

[8] Press [ENTER] when you have finished the

settings.

≥The clock starts.

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Clock

Time Date

15 : 45 : 39

Please set clock manually. ENTER: store RETURN: leave

Automatic Off

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2004

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Various Settings

DVD

FUNCTIONS window

By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

DVD

DVD-RAM

Play back

Recording

Dubbing Edit

Settings

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

FLEXIBLE REC

SETUP

ENTER RETURN

Disc Protection Off Cartridge Protection Off

PLAY LIST

DISC MANAGEMENT

≥Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.

[2] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press

[ENTER].

∫To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Status displays

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

∫ Changing the information displayed

Displays appear on the TV when operating the unit to show you what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in.

Press [STATUS] to change the information displayed.

The display changes each time you press the button. For example, DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

NICAM

L R

∫ Display examples

(1) Current media (2) Current recording or play status/input

channel

≥Shows the current state of the unit and

the input channel.

REC: Recording PAUSE: Recording paused PLAY: Playing PLAY t1.3: Quick Viewing (Play k1.3)

;: Playing Paused 5: Fast forwarding (5 speeds) 6: Rewinding (5 speeds) F: Slow-motion (5 speeds) G: Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds)

(3) TV audio type

Shows the selected audio type. ≥During reception

Automatic indication of the type of sound system which the programme being watched (NICAM/MONO) is broadcast.

(4) Select audio type (l 24, 28)

≥During play

LR, L, R: a stereo programme is recorded.

(5)

(7)

(6)

π T2 0:05.14 XP

(8)

π T1 0:00.10 SP

(9)

Remain

(5) Available recording time and recording mode

(e.g.: “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

(6) The current date and time (7) Recording time

≥Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide to

how much space has been used for recording on the disc.

(8) Elapsed play time (9) Play position

For your reference

≥These displays may not be shown if “On-Screen Messages” in the

“Display” menu is set to “Off” (l 49). If set to “Automatic”, displays (1), (2), (3), and (4) appear for 5 seconds and then disappear.

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

NICAM

L R

0:50 XP18:53:50 11.10.

π T2 0:05.14 XP π T1 0:00.10 SP

Remain

No display

0:50 XP18:53:50 11.10.

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

NICAM

L R

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[[[[VHS]]]]

Before Use

VHS

Inserting video cassette

Facing up the surface from which you can see a roll of tape,

Insert a video cassette

≥This unit automatically is turned on.

∫To eject a video cassette

For main unit.

≥Press [<, EJECT] on the main unit.

For remote control.

≥Press [VHS] and then press and hold [∫, STOP] for about 3 or more seconds.

Video cassette information

∫ Video cassettes

≥Break out the video cassette’s tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of

adhesive tape when you want to use the video cassette for recording again.

≥You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but this unit is unable to make full use of the

characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.

∫ Video cassette care

≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully and

discard when they become dirty or damaged.

≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been split or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to

become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

Tab

∫ Maintenance

Cleaning the video heads

Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play.

Use an optional head-cleaning cassette (part number NV-TCL30PT). If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.

Setting Up

The tuning on DVD is automatically applied to the one on VHS. Therefore, tuning on VHS is not required. When only the video output on VHS does not look natural, use the Fine Tuning function on VHS as below.

∫ Fine Tuning

You can finely tune the reception on VHS regardless of the reception on DVD.

Preparation

≥Press [VHS].

[1] Press [ENTER]

for five seconds or more.

≥Tuning screen

appears.

[2] Press [3, 4, 2,

1] to select the desired

channel name, and then press [ENTER].

≥Fine Tuning screen appears.

Tuning

Pos Name Pos Name

1 BBC1 6 - 2 BBC2 7 - 3 ITV 8 - 4 CH4 9 - 5 CH5 10 -

ENTER

: select

RETURN

: return

: access

Pos : 1 Name : BBC1 Channel : 22 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : ON Video system : PAL Audio mode : I NICAM : AUTO

: select

RETURN

- -

ENTER

: return

- -

: auto

[3] Press [2, 1] to obtain the best tuning

condition.

≥Press [ENTER] to select “AUTO”.

[4] Press [RETURN] to start the new condition.

≥To continue Fine Tuning:

Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4.

[5] Press [RETURN] to exit the tuning display.

Note

≥When you wish to set the item other than Fine Tuning, set it on

DVD. (l 47)

≥When you set or change the Tuning menu in Setup menu on DVD,

the settings on the Fine Tuning is restored to the default.

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Playback

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUM E

DVD

SLOW/

REW

CREATE CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUSDISPLAY

DVD REC REC MODE

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

TIMER

CREATE CHAPTER

JET REW

ENTER

Playing a video cassette

Í, DVD/VHS

∫

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

VHS

6, 5

1 ;

RETURN

6 JET REW

VHS

[1] Press [Í, DVD/VHS] to turn the unit on. [2] Insert a recorded video cassette. [3] Press [VHS]. [4] Press [1, PLAY].

≥Play starts automatically if you insert a video cassette that has

had its tab removed.

∫To stop play

Press [∫, STOP].

∫To still playback

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

Note

≥When the unit is off with the VHS mode, an inserted video cassette

can be played back by pressing [1, PLAY].

≥When the tape reaches its end, this unit automatically rewinds it to

the beginning. During timer recording and fast-forwarding, this function does not work.

≥When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VHS, it

may be necessary to adjust tracking (l 56). In some cases the picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to format constraints.

(l 54)

Preparation

≥Press [VHS].

Fast-forward / Rewind

While stopped

Press [6] (backward)/[5] (forward).

≥Press [V/6] or [5/W] on the VHS main unit.

≥Press [∫, STOP] to stop fast-forward / Rewind.

Cue / Review Playback

During play

Tap the [6] (backward)/[5] (forward).

≥Tap [V/6] or [5/W] on the VHS main unit.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback. ≥Press and hold down the [6] (backward)/[5] (forward). Cue or

review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

Jet Search

During play

Tap [6] (backward)/[5] (forward) twice. You can increase Cue/Review search speed.

≥Tap [V/6] or [5/W] twice on the VHS main unit.

Still playback

During play

Press [;, PAUSE].

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

Slow-motion play

During play

Press and hold [;, PAUSE] for 2 seconds or more.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

Jet Rewind

To obtain a Higher Speed Rewind

Press [JET REW6].

The “6 JET REW” indication appears on the TV screen.

≥Depending on a tape or an operating condition, the rewind speed

may change somewhat.

≥The tape counter is reset to “0:00.00” when the tape is rewound to

the beginning.

≥Depending on a tape, this function may not work.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

Note

≥Jet Search, Cue, review or slow-motion play will be automatically

cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minute.

≥During playback function other than normal playback, horizontal

noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted.

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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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

VHS DVD

Numeric Buttons

:, 9

∫

ENTER

DISPLAY

µ, VHS REC

REC MODE

EXT LINK

Preparation

≥Press [VHS]. ≥Insert a recorded video cassette.

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

It is also possible to play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS system.

≥Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used. ≥It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that S-VHS is

capable of.

≥It is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit.

To Play back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

During play or while stopped

Keep pressing [1, PLAY] for 5 or more seconds.

≥The “RP” indication appears on the display.

∫To cancel the Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press [∫, STOP].

VHS Index Search System (VISS)

This unit automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily.

While stopped or during normal play

Press [:] or [9].

≥The unit automatically starts playback after the

index signal is found.

≥Each press increases the number of skip.

∫To cancel the Index Search or to stop playback

Press [∫, STOP].

Note

≥Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both directions.

TRACKING/ V-LOCK, i, j

CH, W, X

1 ;

STATUS

VHS

≥When you press either one of the button too much, you can control

the number of skips by pressing the opposite button.

≥The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal

is located.

≥This feature may not work correctly if the marks are too close

together. Make recordings of at least 5 minutes.

Adjusting the playback picture

∫ Manual tracking

The unit automatically makes tracking adjustments, but you may need to do it manually, if noise appears on a tape recorded on other equipment.

During normal or slow playback,

Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK, i, j] until the bars noise disappear.

≥If the noise bars appear during still playback, switch the VHS over

to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking.

∫To return to auto tracking

Press both [TRACKING/V-LOCK, i, j] simultaneously.

∫ Vertical locking adjustment

If the still picture shakes, perform the following operation.

During still playback,

Keep [TRACKING/V-LOCK, i, j] pressed until the picture stops shaking.

∫To return to auto tracking

Press both [TRACKING/V-LOCK, i, j] simultaneously.

∫To remove the noise from a paused picture

Start slow play, then adjust the tracking.

Note:

≥This may not work with some TV models and tapes.

To Play back a tape in high picture quality

You can play back a tape in Progressive video or RGB video with TP channel.

Preparation

Connect this unit and the TV and then set the output.

≥RGB Output l 16, 49 ≥Progressive l 17, 49

[1] Press [DVD]. [2] Press [CH, W, X] to select the “TP” channel.

≥About TP channel l 63

[3] Press [VHS] and then press [1, PLAY].

≥The tape starts playing back in high picture quality.

Note

≥Check if the setting on “TV Aspect” is suited to the size of your TV.

(“SETUP”-“Connection”-“TV Aspect”, l 49)

≥The TV must be RGB-compliant or Progressive-compliant.

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Recording

VHS

Recording TV programmes

[1] Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure

prevention tab.

[2] Press [CH, W, X] to select the TV station.

≥If you keep pressing one of these buttons, the channels

changes quickly.

≥You can also select the channels with the numeric buttons. e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

[3] Press [REC MODE] to select the tape speed.

Each time you press the button: SP>LP>EP>SP

[4] Press [¥, VHS REC] to start recording.

∫To stop recording

Press [∫, STOP].

∫To pause Recording

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

Tape speed

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.

≥To have a longer recording duration, select “LP” or “EP”. ≥If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the

tape for a long period, select “SP”.

Note ≥Even if the video cassette you use is labeled “S-VHS”, it is not

possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit. It records in normal VHS system.

≥When the recording is paused for more than 5 minutes, the unit

returns to the stop mode.

∫To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time

Select “Tape length” from the on screen display and select the corresponding tape length. (l 60)

Press [STATUS] repeatedly until the remaining tape time appears on the unit display and on-screen display.

≥The display changes as follows each time [STATUS] is pressed.

Current time>Operation status and Tape counter

>Remaining tape time>Current time...

≥The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending

on the tape used.

∫To specify a time to stop recording

While recording

Press [µ, REC] on the VHS main unit to select the recording time.

Unit’s Display

Each time you press the button: Counter (cancel) # 30 (min.) # 60 (min.) # 90 (min.)

^------ 240 (min.) ! 180 (min.) ! 120 (min.) !--}

For your reference

≥This does not work during timer recordings or External Recording. ≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫,STOP]. ≥The unit is not turned off automatically when you set the time to

stop recording by the procedure above and then the recording is stopped.

(l 54)

Playing/Recording the DVD while recording

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

≥DVD playback (l 22) ≥DVD recording (l 27)

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK)

Preparation

≥Change the “Ext Link” in the SETUP menu to match the connected

equipment (l 49).

≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment and

switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions.

[1] Press [EXT LINK].

The unit turns off and switches to the recording standby mode.

≥“EXT L” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS (“EXT L” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit may not be turned off automatically.

≥Recording begins when a signal is received from the connected

equipment.

≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the external

equipment, the unit will record it.

[2] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

any media on DVD.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.

When the following message appears on the television screen,

≥Press [ENTER] to hide this message. ≥Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording.

EXT LINK recording in progress

ENTER

: yes

EXT LINK

: cancel

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer recording standby. ≥You can also press and hold [∫, STOP] on the VHS main unit for

more than 3 seconds to stop recording.

≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to

cancel the setting after recording is finished.

For your reference

≥The video being recorded automatically appears on the television

when connected to this unit’s AV1 terminal with the 21-pin Scart cable.

≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if

the input signal is NTSC system.

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Timer Recording

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

VIdeo Plus+

- - - - - - - - -

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

- - - - - 27/ 7 20:00 21:00 SP

- - -

Name Date Start Stop

PDC

- -

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

BBC1 27/ 7 20:00 21:00 SP OFF

Name Date Start Stop

PDC

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

BBC1 27/ 7 20:00 21:00 SP OFF

Name Date Start Stop

PDC

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - EP - - -

BBC1 27/ 7 20:00 21:00 SP OFF

Name Date Start Stop

1/3

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

BBC1 27/ 7 20:00 21:00 SP OFF

Name Date Start Stop

1 BBC1 29/ 7 17:00 19:00 SP OFF

VHS

Numeric Buttons

VIDEO Plus+

, CANCEL

/RESET

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

REC MODE

You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance.

Preparation

≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been

set, refer to page 52.

≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

(l 54)

≥Press [VHS].

Using VIDEO Plus_

Entering VIDEO Plus_ code is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these codes in the newspapers and magazines.

[1] Press [VIDEO Plus_].

[2] Press the numeric buttons to enter the VIDEO

code.

Plus_

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

[3] Press [ENTER].

Confirm the programme and correct it if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1]. (l right step 3.)

If “– –” appears under “Name”, press [3, 4] to select a desired programme position.

≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

≥After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept

in the unit’s memory.

1/3

[4] If the programme is

correct

1/3

Press [ENTER].

≥To continue

programming, repeat steps 1–4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS (“ ” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

on DVD.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.

Manual programming

[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].

≥Or select the [Timer recording] in the VHS FUNCTIONS. (l 60)

1/3

Highlighted line is ready for programming.

[2] Press [ENTER].

PDC

[3] Press [1] to

move and change the items with [3, 4].

≥You may use the

numeric buttons to enter “Name”, “Date”, “Start”, “Stop”.

≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

≥Name (Programme Position/TV Station Name) ≥Date

You can also make a daily or weekly programme.

≥Start (start time)/Stop (finish time)

The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if you hold the button.

≥ (Tape speed) (l 57)

SP,.LP,.EP,.A°,.SP...

° Tape Speed Auto Change Function (l 59)

≥PDC

ON,.OFF (

jjj) (l 59).

[4] Press [ENTER] when you have finished making

changes.

≥To continue programming:

Repeat steps 2–4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS (“ ” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

1/3

PDC

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Timer Recording

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

BBC1 27/ 7 20:00 21:00 SP OFF

Name Date Start Stop

VHS

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

on DVD.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.

∫To release the unit from recording standby

Press [ , TIMER].

The unit turns on and “ ” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [ , TIMER] before the programme start time to

put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only if “ ” is displayed.

∫To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

Press [ , TIMER].

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the VHS main unit for more

than 3 seconds to stop recording.

∫PDC Function (l 68)

If a TV programme starts earlier or later from original schedule, recording start and stop can synchronize with the actual broadcasting. Conditions for correct operation of the PDC function:

≥The TV station must broadcast PDC signals. ≥The programme starting time must be set correctly to the starting

time listed in the newspaper/magazine.

To activate the PDC Function:

In step 3 in the PDC item, press [3, 4] to select “ON”.

Note

≥“ ” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to timer

recording standby (e.g., video cassette with no prevention tab or no video casette in the cassette compartment).

Tape Speed Auto Change Function

During a timer recording performed in SP mode, this function automatically changes the tape speed if the unit determines that the remaining tape is insufficient to record the entire programme. If the remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in LP mode, the programme cannot be recorded to the end.

≥This function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode

for PAL system.

≥This function may not work correctly when you record programmes

in NTSC system.

≥The tape length must be set correctly. (l 60) ≥Some tapes may not work correctly. ≥If the tape speed changes during a timer recording, some brief

picture distortion occurs at the point.

Check, change or delete programmes

[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].

1/3

PDC

[2] Press [3, 4] to select the programme. [3] Press [¢, CANCEL/RESET] to delete,

or press [ENTER] to change.

≥You cannot change or delete programmes that are currently

recording.

≥The timer recording setting screen appears. ≥To continue deleting programmes steps 2–3.

[4] If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to change and press [ENTER].

≥To continue changing programmes steps 2–4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS (“ ” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

on DVD.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.

For your reference

≥Programmes that failed to record are not deleted, but deleted from

the list at 4 a.m. the day after tomorrow automatically.

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Advanced Operations

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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

VHS DVD

, CANCEL

/RESET

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

Preparation

≥Press [VHS].

Changing the unit’s settings

You can change the settings on VHS only with the following procedure. For the settings on DVD, press [DVD], [FUNCTIONS], and then select “SETUP”. (l 46)

∫ Common procedures

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Press [3, 4] to

[3] Press [ENTER]

select a desired item.

or [2, 1] to change the setting.

∫To exit the VHS FUNCTIONS screen

Press [RETURN]

VHS FUNCTIONS

Timer recording QUICK ERASE Tape length : AUTO ( E - 240) SQPB : AUTO OSD : 4 : 3

: select

RETURN

ENTER

: return

: access

VHS

∫ Summary of settings

This description shows the initial settings for this unit. For details on menu operation (l left).

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

∫VHS FUNCTIONS

Timer recording

QUICK ERASE (l 61)

You can delete a cassette contents all at once.

Tape length

Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct remaining time.

[AUTO (

2E-240)] [E-195] [E-260] [E-300]

2E-240)]: The VHS automatically distinguishes E30,

[AUTO (

[E-195]: For E195 tape [E-260]: For E260 tape [E-300]: For E300 tape

SQPB

To play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS format (SQPB; S-VHS Quasi Playback)

[AUTO

] [ON] [OFF]

]: This unit automatically detects the format in which

[AUTO

[ON]: Use this setting when playing back a cassette tape

[OFF]: Use this setting when playing back a cassette tape

OSD (l 61)

For automatic display on the TV screen of the TV station information, type of sound system of the programme being watched and the sound playback mode.

[4:3

][WIDE][OFF]

]: Indications can be displayed on the TV screen.

[4:3 [WIDE]: Indications can be displayed on the TV screen when

[OFF]: No indications appears.

(l 58)

-60, -90, -120, -180 and -240 tapes.

the recording was made and selects the same format for playback. However, picture distortion may appear. Therefore, set to [ON] or [OFF].

recorded in the S-VHS format.

recorded in the VHS format only.

using wide type of TV screen and selecting the wide screen mode on the TV setting.

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Advanced Operations

VHS

QUICK ERASE

You can delete a cassette contents all at once.

Preparation

≥Press [VHS]. ≥Insert a recorded video cassette.

[1] Insert a cassette that you want to delete the

cassette contents.

[2]

While stopped,

Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the VHS FUNCTIONS on the screen.

[3] Press [3, 4] to select the “QUICK ERASE”, and

then press the [ENTER].

VHS FUNCTIONS

Timer recording QUICK ERASE Tape length : AUTO ( E - 240) SQPB : AUTO OSD : 4 : 3

ENTER

: select

RETURN

: return

: access

[4] Press [ENTER] for 5 seconds or more to start

the QUICK ERASE function.

≥QUICK ERASE

function takes approximately 30 minutes. (with E-180 cassette)

∫To stop partway

Press [STOP].

The tape is rewound to the beginning, and it is fast-forwarded with the quick erase function. When the tape reaches the end, the VHS automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

Note

≥When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is

inserted, this function is not activated.

ENTER

: press for 5 seconds

STOP

: cancel

Changing audio

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.

The audio changes as follows: L R (Stereo) > L – > – R > – – (Normal audio track) > L R (Stereo)

Note

≥You cannot change the audio while you use “DC” channel (l 65).

Various indications in on-screen display

To see these displays, set the “OSD” item in the “VHS FUNCTIONS” to “4:3” or “WIDE” (l 60).

Press [STATUS].

The following screen appears.

1 32

NICAM1 BBC1

VHS

1 VHS Indication

2 Input channel

3 Audio type

Show the selected audio type

4 L and R indicators

The Left (L) and Right (R) indicators show which sound mode is selected as follows:

L R (Stereo): Both the L and R indicators appear. L –: The L indicator appears. – R: The R indicator appears. – – (Normal): Neither the L nor R indicator appears.

5 Tape speed or rec mode

6 Tape running display

Pressing [STATUS] once makes the on-screen display appears. After that, press the button repeatedly to change the display as follows: Current time>Operation status and Tape counter>Remaining tape time>Current time during Index search: “01” to “20” is displayed. during Jet Rewind: “6 JET REW” is displayed. ≥Press [¢, CANCEL/RESET] to reset the tape counter

(elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00” when inserting a video cassette.

≥The remaining time is approximate. It will be incorrect if you

set the wrong tape time in the “Tape length” item in the “VHS FUNCTIONS” menu and if the tape is of poor quality.

Note

≥These displays do not appear during special playback. ≥The on-screen display may be distorted depending on the playback

tape or the input signal.

SPL R

0:00.22

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[[DVD/VHS]]

DUBBING

AUDIOEXT LINK

VHS REC

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

VHS

DVD

JET REW

REW

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD/VHS

CREATE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE

VOLUM E

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

REC

/k1.3

DUBBING

VHS

DVD

Advanced Operations

Dubbing from VHS

VHS DVD

CH, W, X

∫

REC MODE

AUDIO

∫ One Touch Dubbing (VHS l DVD)

[RAM] [DVD-R]

With one stroke of the button, programs are automatically dubbed onto the disc° from the stopping location on the tape. ° The available disc for dubbing from the tape are DVD-RAM and

non-finalized DVD-R.

Preparation

VHS (Recording source)

≥Press [VHS]. ≥Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied

(l 54).

≥Playing back video cassette. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio you wish to record. ≥Stop the tape at the position where you wish to start recording.

DVD (Recording target)

≥Press [DVD]. ≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). [RAM] ≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for

recording on it. (l 21, 53)

≥Select the recording mode.

Settings (“TV System” l 49) ≥When dubbing an NTSC tape to a DVD

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “NTSC”.

≥When dubbing a PAL tape to a DVD

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “PAL”.

[1] While both DVD/VHS is stop,

Press and hold [“ DVD, DUBBING] for 3 seconds or more.

≥Check if dubbing starts properly. ≥On the main unit, press [“ DVD].

≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the main unit lights. ≥Dubbing is automatically completed when the tape

reaches to the end or the disc becomes full.

≥When dubbing is completed, a message indicating the

end of dubbing appears on the TV screen and then disappears a few seconds later.

1 ;

µ, DVD REC “ DVD, DUBBING

VHSDVD

DUBBING indicator

DVD

∫To stop dubbing halfway through

Press [∫, STOP].

∫When dubbing is started, the following operations also

start automatically

≥“OSD” on VHS FUCTIONS ) “OFF” (l 60) ≥Recording channel indication on DVD ) “TP” (l 63) ≥Output to TV ) DVD output ≥The audio mode of the target DVD is fixed to “LR“.

∫Only the following operations are allowed while

dubbing

≥Stopping dubbing by pressing [∫, STOP]. ≥Switching the audio mode of VHS by pressing [AUDIO]. The audio

which you are hearing is recorded.

∫Dubbing VHS tape with high picture quality

Select “Automatic” on “S-VHS Dubbing Setting” in “SETUP” on DVD. (l 48) ≥When performing S-VHS dubbing, “S-VHS” lights on the unit’s

display. (l 48)

≥Component signal is used for dubbing. ≥“Automatic” is selected as default. Use the unit as it is.

∫Dividing a program to be dubbed

(Automatic creation of thumbnails)

In One Touch Dubbing from VHS to DVD, the programme is divided into titles by index signal (l 56) detected and then recorded. You can search desired titles with Direct Navigator’s Title View (l 35) after dubbing to DVD. ≥The recording time may become longer than the original title

depending on the number of index signals.

Note

≥You cannot operate for dubbing while timer recording standby on

both DVD and VHS. Cancel the timer recording standby.

≥When “DVD / VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l 47), or when VHS

output is selected in starting dubbing, the output is switched to DVD automatically at the time when dubbing is started.

When the dubbing is already started, you cannot switch the output manually.

≥When the dubbing is not started or not executed, the “DUBBING”

indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly prepared.

≥When a Copy-guarded tape is inserted, the message appears on

the display and the recording stops on the spot.

≥When menu screen appeared on the TV, One Touch Dubbing

cannot start. One Touch Dubbing can perform start, after return from menu screen.

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Advanced Operations

∫ Manual Dubbing (VHS l DVD)

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can specify the position to start dubbing the program recorded on the tape to the disc. ≥The available discs for dubbing from the tape are DVD-RAM and

non-finalized DVD-R.

≥Copy-guarded video tapes cannot be dubbed. Most of

commercially sold/purchased video tapes are copy-guarded to prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be recorded with the following procedure.

Preparation

VHS (Recording source)

≥Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied

(l 54).

DVD (Recording target)

≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). [RAM] ≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for

recording on it. (l 21, 53)

Settings (“TV System” l 49) ≥When dubbing an NTSC tape to a DVD

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “NTSC”.

≥When dubbing a PAL tape to a DVD

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “PAL”.

[1] Press [VHS] and press [1, PLAY]. [2] Press [AUDIO] Select the audio to be played

(the audio to be recorded) beforehand.

[3] Press [;, PAUSE] at the start point of the

recording.

[4] Press [DVD]. [5] Select “TP” channel with [CH, W, X].

≥The picture of the VHS is displayed on the TV. ≥When the “DC” channel is selected on VHS, you cannot select

the “TP” channel.

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

mode.

[7] Press [¥, DVD REC].

≥Disc recording and VHS play start at the same time.

VHSDVD

∫About TP channel

(TP: Dubbing input channel) When you select TP channel, DVD can receive the video/audio signal from VHS. This enables you to dub the video played back on VHS to DVD. ≥Press [DVD] and press [CH, W, X] several times to select TP

channel.

≥You can play back a tape in high picture quality (e.g.

Progressive, RGB Output) with TP channel. (l 56)

≥When the TP channel is selected, the audio mode of DVD is

fixed to “LR”.

≥Contrary to TP channel, DC channel is the channel for VHS to

receive the video/audio signal from DVD. (l 65)

≥When the “DC” channel is selected on VHS, you cannot select

the “TP” channel.

To pause or stop Manual Dubbing

You cannot stop or pause on DVD and VHS at the same time

∫To pause or stop recording

Press [DVD] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].

∫To pause or stop play

Press [VHS] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].

∫When dubbing is started, the following operations also

start automatically

≥“OSD” on VHS FUNCTIONS ) “OFF” (l 60)

Note

≥When “DVD / VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l 47), or when VHS

output is selected in starting dubbing, the output is switched to DVD automatically at the time when dubbing is started.

≥When a Copy-guarded tape is inserted, the message appears on

the display and the recording stops on the spot.

≥Switching the audio mode of VHS by pressing [AUDIO]. The audio

which you are hearing is recorded.

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Advanced Operations

DUBBING

AUDIOEXT LINK

VHS REC

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

VHS

DVD

JET REW

SLOW/

REW

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAU S E

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD/VHS

CREATE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE

VOLUM E

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

REC

/k1.3

DUBBING

VHS

DVD

Dubbing from DVD

VHS DVD

CH, W, X

:, 9

VHSDVD

DUBBING indicator

∫

µ, VHS REC

1 ;

REC MODE

AUDIO

VHS —, DUBBING

∫ One Touch Dubbing (DVD l VHS)

With one stroke of the button, all of contents in the disc° are automatically dubbed onto the tape. ° The available disc for dubbing onto the tape are DVD-RAM and

non-finalized DVD-R. If you want to dubbing from DVD-Video or finalized DVD-R, perform Manual Dubbing. (l 65)

Preparation

DVD (Recording source)

≥Press [DVD]. ≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l 21). ≥Playing back DVD. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio you wish to record. ≥Stop the DVD (l right).

VHS (Recording target)

≥Press [VHS]. ≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

(l 54) ≥Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. (l 61) ≥Select the recording mode.

Settings (“TV System” l 49) ≥When dubbing an NTSC disc to a tape

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “NTSC”.

≥When dubbing a PAL disc to a tape

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “PAL”.

[1] While both DVD/VHS is stop,

Press and hold [VHS —, DUBBING] for 3 seconds or more.

≥Check if dubbing starts properly. ≥On the main unit, press [VHS —].

≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the main unit lights. ≥Dubbing is automatically completed when playback of the

disc is finished or the tape reaches to the end.

≥When dubbing is completed, a message indicating the

end of dubbing appears on the TV screen and then disappears a few seconds later.

VHS

∫To stop dubbing halfway through

Press [∫, STOP].

∫When starting the One Touch Dubbing from desired

title

During playing back DVD, press [∫, STOP] on the desired title (Resume Function l 22), and then press [VHS —, DUBBING], it will start dubbing from the beginning of desired title. ≥When starting dubbing from the beginning of DVD, cancel the

Resume Function (l 22) and then press [VHS —, DUBBING].

∫When dubbing is started, the following operations also

start automatically:

≥“On-Screen Messages” on Display ) “Off” (l 49) ≥Recording channel indication on VHS ) “DC” (l 65) ≥Output to TV ) VHS output ≥The audio mode of the target tape is fixed to “LR”.

∫Only the following operations are allowed while

dubbing

≥Stopping dubbing by pressing [∫, STOP]. ≥Switching the audio mode of DVD by pressing [AUDIO]. The audio

which you are hearing is recorded.

∫About Recording VISS (l 56)

In One-Touch Dubbing from DVD to VHS, the index signal is automatically recorded for each titles. You can search desired titles with [: ] or [ 9].

Note

≥You cannot operate for dubbing while timer recording standby on

both DVD and VHS. Cancel the timer recording standby.

≥When “DVD / VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l 47), or when DVD

output is selected in starting dubbing, the output is switched to VHS automatically at the time when dubbing is started.

When the dubbing is already started, you cannot switch the output manually.

≥When the dubbing is not started or not executed, the “DUBBING”

indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly prepared.

≥When menu screen appeared on the TV, one touch dubbing cannot

start. One Touch Dubbing can perform start, after return from menu screen.

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Advanced Operations

∫ Manual Dubbing (DVD l VHS)

You can specify the position to start dubbing the program recorded on the disc to the tape. ≥The available discs for dubbing source are discs without copy

guard. Most of DVD-Videos are copy-guarded to prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be recorded with the following procedure.

Preparation

DVD (Recording source)

≥Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (l 21).

VHS (Recording target)

≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. (l 54) ≥Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. (l 61)

Settings (“TV System” l 49) ≥When dubbing an NTSC disc to a tape

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “NTSC”.

≥When dubbing a PAL disc to a tape

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “PAL”.

[1] Press [DVD] and press [1, PLAY]. [2] Press [AUDIO] to Select the audio to be played

(the audio to be recorded) beforehand.

≥When the DVD-R is inserted, you cannot select the audio.

[3] Press [;, PAUSE] at the start point of the

recording.

[4] Press [VHS]. [5] Select “DC” channel with [CH, W, X].

≥The picture of the DVD is displayed on the TV. ≥When the “TP” channel is selected on DVD, you cannot select

the “DC” channel.

[6] Press [1, PLAY].

Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point.

[7] Press [;, PAUSE] at the start point of the

recording, then press [¥, VHS REC] to pause.

Put the unit in the recording standby mode.

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

mode.

[9] Press [;, PAUSE].

≥VHS recording and disc play start at the same time.

[RAM]

VHSDVD

∫About DC channel

(DC: Dubbing input channel) When you select DC channel, VHS can receive the video/audio signal from DVD. This enables you to dub the video played back on DVD to VHS. ≥Press [VHS] and press [CH, W, X] several times to select DC

channel.

≥When the DC channel is selected, the audio mode of VHS is

fixed to “LR”.

≥Contrary to DC channel, TP channel is the channel for DVD to

receive the video/audio signal from VHS. (l 63)

≥When the “TP” channel is selected on DVD, you cannot select

the “DC” channel.

To pause or stop Manual Dubbing

You cannot stop or pause on DVD and VHS at the same time

∫To pause or stop recording

Press [VHS] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].

∫To pause or stop play

Press [DVD] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].

∫When dubbing is started, the following operations also

start automatically:

≥“On-Screen Messages” on Display ) “Off” (l 49)

Note

≥When “DVD / VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l 47), or when DVD

output is selected in starting dubbing, the output is switched to VHS automatically at the time when dubbing is started.

≥Switching the audio mode of DVD by pressing [AUDIO]. The audio

which you are hearing is recorded.

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Advanced Operations

DUBBING

AUDI OEXT LINK

VHS REC

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

VHS

DVD

JET REW

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

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE CHAPTER

VOLUM E

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

VHS DVD

CH, W, X

INPUT SELECT

∫

ENTER

µ, VHS REC

REC MODE

1 ;

RETURN

µ, DVD REC

VHSDVD

Recording from 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.)

Preparation DVD [RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Release protection (disc l 32, cartridge l 19). [RAM] ≥Press [DVD].

VHS

≥Confirm a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

(l 54)

≥Press [VHS].

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

mode.

≥DVD [RAM] [DVD-R]

[2] While stopped

Press [CH, W, X] or [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel.

≥Select AV3.

(l 18)

(DVD l 27, VHS l 57)

- It is also possible to perform the Flexible Recording (FR).

(l 28)

1 DVD 1 VHS

[3] Start play on the other equipment. [4] Press [¥, DVD REC] at the point you want to

start recording.

∫To skip unwanted parts

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

∫To stop recording

Press [∫, STOP].

Note

≥Stop play on the other equipment as well. ≥This unit does not support recording the signal from a personal computer. ≥When recording bilingual programmes

When “M1” and “M2” is selected on the connected equipment, you can choose the audio mode in playback. [RAM]

Select either M1 or M2 on the connected equipment. (You cannot select the audio mode in playback.) [DVD-R]

≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu (l 49).

For your reference

≥Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. These software cannot be recorded.

Child Lock

The child lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.

To activate the child lock

Hold down [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “t HOLD” appears on the display. ≥If you press a button while the child lock is on, “t HOLD” appears on the display and operation is disabled.

To cancel the child lock

Hold down [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “t HOLD” disappears.

[3] Press [1, PLAY].

Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point.

[4] Press [;, PAUSE], then press [¥, VHS REC].

Put the unit in the recording standby mode.

[5] Start play on the other equipment. [6] Press [;, PAUSE].

≥VHS recording and disc play start at the same time.

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Helpful Hints

Glossary

Bitstream

This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is the copy right protection technology that is used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g. some CATV broadcasts).

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels for stereo output. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at, while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.

Finalize

This process allows DVD-R to be played on compatible equipment.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. You can format DVD-RAM on this unit. Formatting irrevocably erases all recordings on the disc.

Frame and field

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. A frame consists of 2 fields.

Frame Field Field

≥A frame still consists of 2 alternating fields, so the picture may

appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

≥A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a

frame still so picture quality is lower.

Interlace and progressive output

The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or 576p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 480p) respectively. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic television with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible.

VHSDVD

Linear PCM (LPCM)

These are uncompressed digital signals. CDs are recorded with 44.1 kHz/16 bit PCM, while DVDs use PCM between 48 kHz/16 bit and 96 kHz/24 bit, allowing playback with greater quality sound. The linear PCM signals output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, OPTICAL terminal are stereo (2 channels). LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

Pan & Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention to be viewed on a widescreen TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This means you can view most of material with the intended aspect ratio on a widescreen TV. Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3. 2 styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem. Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the

screen so the picture appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Playback control (PBC)

This is a method of playing Video CDs. You can select parts to play by using menus recorded on the disc.

Protection

You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or erasure protection.

Sampling frequency

The sampling frequency is the number of times per second an analog signal is measured and converted to a digital signal. In general, the larger the number the greater accuracy of original sound reproduction.

VBR (Variable bitrate)

This is a method of video recording that adjusts the bit rate according to video signal.

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Helpful Hints

VHSDVD

Title/Chapter (DVD-Video)

DVD-Video are divided into large sections (titles) and smaller sections (chapters). The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers.

Example

(3)

(2)

(4)(5)

(1) Title 1 (2) Title 2 (3) Chapter 1 (4) Chapter 2 (5) Chapter 3

(3)

(1)

(4)

Q Link

This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully-wired 21pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. Q Link offers the following functions:

1) Download from the TV°

When you connect the unit to a TV, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the unit, and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as on the TV.

2) Direct TV Recording

By simply pressing [¥ record the same programme that you are watching.

3) TV/DVD Video Recorder Auto Power On°

Even if the TV and the unit are off (standby mode), pressing [1, PLAY], [TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [VIDEO Plus+]

DIRECT TV REC], you can at once

Track

This is the smallest division on CD, and Video CD.

Example

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

(1) Track 1 (2) Track 2 (3) Track 3 (4) Track 4 (5) Track 5

or [PROG/CHECK] automatically turns on both the TV and the unit. If the TV is off and the unit is on, when you press the [FUNCTION] or the [1, PLAY], or insert the disc (except DVD-RAM and DVD-R), the TV automatically is turned on.

4) DVD Video Recorder Auto Power Off°

When you turn the TV off, the unit is also turned off. However, this function works in the stop mode. This function does not work during the following operations: Preset Download, Auto Setup, Auto Clock Setting and Manual Tuning. This function does also not work when an audio CD is in the disc tray.

° The operations marked with asterisk are only available if the unit is

connected to a TV featuring the Q Link function.

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

Programme Delivery Control adjusts the start and stop time of a timer recording automatically to ensure the recording starts and finishes in line with the programme broadcast. This is useful when a programme over-runs the published times. The station must be transmitting PDC and the exact time must be set for PDC to work. The unit detects whether a station is transmitting PDC only during the tuning process. If PDC is introduced or discontinued by a station you will need to re-tune the unit before it becomes aware of this. PDC transmissions are not currently nation-wide so please check with your local broadcaster for more information. The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases.

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Frequently asked questions

Set up Page

What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?

Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit?

The television has a Scart terminal and component video input terminal. Which terminal should I connect with?

Is my TV progressive output compatible?

Disc Page

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video CDs bought in another country?

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region number be played?

Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RW compatibility with this unit.

Please tell me about CD-R and CDRW compatibility with this unit.

≥DVD-Video:

You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

≥DVD-Audio:

This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.

≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.

≥If you have a regular television (CRT: Cathode Ray Tube) we recommend using the Scart

terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by connecting to an RGB compatible television. If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video. If you have a CRT television that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.

≥All Panasonic television that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “2” or “ALL”. 19

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot

play discs that do not have a region number.

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto DVD-R discs that

are finalized.

≥This unit also records and plays 1k–4k recording speed DVD-R discs. ≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.

≥You can play CD-R and CD-RW on this unit that are created using a compatible format. ≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

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Recording Page

Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD?

Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit be played on other equipment?

How many times can I write to a DVD-RAM disc?

Can I record digital audio signals using this unit?

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be recorded to other equipment?

Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during recording?

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore,

recording is usually not possible.

≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on this unit, however,

due to the condition of the recording, play may not be possible.

≥You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon the conditions of

use.

≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output

only.

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

Output” settings to the following in the SETUP menu. –PCM Down Conversion: On –Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

≥You cannot record MP3 signals. ≥With DVD-RAM/cassette tape, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with the “Bilingual Audio Selection” in

the SETUP menu.

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Error messages

∫ Common

Operation Page

X HOLD ≥The Child Lock function is activated.

∫ DVD

On the TV Page

Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-guarded.

Cannot record on the disc. Please check the disc. Unable to format.

Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM]

Cannot record. Maximum number of titles recorded.

Error has occurred. Please press ENTER. Timer Recording standby or Ext Link standby will be canceled.

No Disc ≥The disc is upside down. 21

Please change the disc. ≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit

This is a non-recordable disc. Cannot record.

This disc is not properly formatted. Formatting is necessary using DISC MANAGEMENT.

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

≥The disc may be full. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched.

≥Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is

recovering (“SLF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display). –

to remove it and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)

≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized

DVD-R.

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

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On the unit’s display Page

HARD ERR ≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the

unit was purchased.

NO READ ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

PROG FULL ≥There are already 16 timer programmes. Erase unnecessary timer programmes. 31, 59 REMOTE MODE ∑

(“∑” stands for a number.)

SLF CHECK ≥The unit is starting up. Wait until the message disappears. – U59 ≥The unit is hot.

U99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to

UNSUPPORT ≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 19

≥You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished.

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on

the remote control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

standby. Now press [Í/I] again to turn the unit on.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, check the below items. If you have doubt about the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer.

∫ Common

Power Page

No power ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active AC outlet. –

The unit switches to the standby mode.

Displays Page

The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the SETUP menu. 49

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up. The play time shown for MP3 does not agree with the actual time.

The tape counter isn’t changing.

≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the

unit on.

≥Set the clock.

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times. ≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R

200 times or more.

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly. ≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.

≥The tape counter does not change while playing unrecorded parts.

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≥The display also appears like this if the tape is dirty or damaged. Consult your dealer if this is

the case.

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Operation Page

Cannot operate the DVD. ≥Press [DVD] when operating DVD. 6 Cannot operate the VHS. ≥Press [VHS] when operating VHS. 6

Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work.

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

Cannot eject a disc. ≥Press [Í/I] to turn the unit off. Hold down [∫, STOP] and [CH, W] on the DVD main unit

Cannot tune channels.

Cannot download channel presets.

≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the

code.

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission. ≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

exposure.

≥The child lock function is activated. ≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait until “U59” disappears. ≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

Reset the unit as follows: (1) Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait 1 minute, then reconnect it.

(2) Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

≥The child lock function is activated.

simultaneously for about 5 seconds.

≥The child lock function is activated. ≥Check the connections.

≥You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin

Scart cable to download channel presets.

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Picture Page

TV reception worsens after connecting the unit.

The images from this unit do not appear on the TV.

Picture is distorted.

The TV screen is distorted when switching the DVD/VHS output.

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the TV.

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers.

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal,

S-VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. ≥The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫, STOP] on the

DVD main unit and [“ DVD] (Dubbing button) on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

≥The colour of the screen may turn to monochrome or the screen may be distorted depending

on the TV used when you switch the DVD/VHS output. However, this is not a malfunction.

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Recording, Timer recording, Dubbing, External input Page

Timer recording does not work properly. VIDEO Plus_ system does not work properly.

Timer recording does not stop even when [∫, STOP] is pressed.

The timer programme remains even after recording finishes.

Cannot dub a cassette tape to a disc.

Cannot dub a disc to a cassette tape.

The sound level after dubbing is not equal on DVD and on VHS.

Strip-shaped black noise is recorded.

Cannot record video or sound from the external unit.

≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

programme.

≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“ ” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press

[TIMER].

≥The clock is not correct. Set the clock.

≥While using timer recording, press [ TIMER]. (“ ” disappears.) ≥When using the linked timer recording of DVD (VHS) with external equipment, press [DVD]

([VHS]) and then [EXT LINK]. (“EXT L” disappears.)

≥The programme remains if you select weekly or daily setting. 30, 58

≥“TP” channel is not selected when recording from a video tape to a disc. ≥Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-guarded to prevent illegal

reproductions. Copy-guarded video tapes cannot be properly recorded.

≥“DC” channel is not selected when recording from a disc to a video tape. ≥Most of DVDs on the market (including rental DVDs) are copy-guarded to prevent illegal

reproductions. Copy-guarded DVDs cannot be properly recorded.

≥The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the disc. When the sound

level in particular part of the sound source is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded loudly or softly on a video tape.

≥The device in playback is interfered by the TV because the device is too close to the TV.

Move the device away from the TV.

≥The external unit is not correctly connected. ≥The proper external input channel (AV2 and AV3) is not selected.

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Disc/tape make sounds as they rotate. This does not mean a malfunction.

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∫ DVD

DVD Picture Page

Status messages do not appear.

The grey background does not appear.

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.

Screen size is wrong.

≥Go to “Display” in the SETUP menus and select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages”.

Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.

≥Go to “Display” in the SETUP menus and select “On” for “Grey Background”.

≥Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set “Progressive” in

the “Picture” menu to “OFF”.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the “Connection” menu.

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There is a lot of after-image when playing video.

There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Picture menu in the onscreen menus.

≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “OFF”. 45

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video. –

DVD Sound Page

No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.

Cannot switch audio. ≥You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.

≥Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have

connected one.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

≥Turn V.S.S. OFF.

When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.

When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

≥You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect to other equipment

using audio cables (analog connection).

≥There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created. ≥You cannot change the audio type when you select the TP channel.

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DVD Play Page

Play fails to start even when [1] is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

DVD-Video is not played. ≥Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level. 47

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

Angle cannot be changed. ≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. –

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Quick View does not work. ≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY a 1.3 & Audio during Search”.

The resume play function does not work.

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit. ≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hour) mode, play may not be possible on DVD

players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hour) mode.

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. ≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

≥Turn the Subtitles “ON”.

≥While the disc tray is open, keep pressing [:/6] and [5/9] on the DVD main unit at

the same time for 5 or more seconds.

≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital. ≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.

≥This function only works when the indicator on the right appears in the

unit display.

≥Memorized positions are cancelled when the unit is turned off or when

the tray is opened. The memorized position on the play list is also cancelled when the play list and title are edited.

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The Video CD picture does not display properly.

Time Slip does not work. ≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title

≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the SETUP menu. ≥When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during

search.

recorded on the disc.

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DVD Recording, timer recording Page

Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the inserted disc is not compatible. Insert a disc the unit can

record onto.

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] ≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DISC

MANAGEMENT”.

≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). ≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc. ≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs. ≥If you repeat inserting of discs or turning this unit on and off 50 times or more, the recording or

editing of DVD-R may be disabled.

≥The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded. ≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

A part or whole of a recorded programme has been lost.

≥If the power breaks down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while

recording or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable. #We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. You will have to format

the DVD-RAM or use a new disc.

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DVD Edit Page

Cannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.

≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.

Cannot mark chapter points.

Cannot mark the start point or the end point during “Partial Erase” operation.

Cannot erase chapters. ≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. 38

The available recording time doesn’t increase even after erasing recordings on the disc.

Cannot create a play list. ≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. The

information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

≥These operations are not possible with still pictures. ≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a

start point.

≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously

recorded titles.

them individually.

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VHS Display Page

Video output on VHS does not look natural.

VHS Picture Page

OSD messages do not appear. ≥Go to VHS FUNCTIONS and select “4:3” or “WIDE” in “OSD”.

VHS Sound Page

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

There is noise when playing a video tape.

VHS Play Page

Playback does not work properly.

≥Use the Fine Tuning function on VHS.

Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

≥Adjust the tracking. ≥The tape is old or damaged.

≥The video head is dirty. ≥The tape is too old or damaged. ≥Check the SQPB setting.

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Specifications

Power Supply: AC 220 V–240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption: 39 W

Dimensions: Approx. 430 mm (W) k89 mm (H) k352 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 5.9 kg Operating Temperature: 5oC–40oC Operating Humidity: 35%–80% RH (no condensation)

DVD VHS

Recording format: DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format

Recording disc: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB,

Recording mode/ recording time (with 4.7 GB disc): Recording mode/ recording time (with E-240 cassette):

Playable discs: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB,

Region code: 2

DVD-R: DVD-Video format Video MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) Audio: Dolby Digital 2CH

12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB

DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB

XP: approx. 10 Mbps/ approx. 60 min PA L: SP: 23.39 mm/s 240 min

SP: approx. 5 Mbps/ approx. 120 min LP: 11.7 mm/s 480 min

LP: approx. 3 Mbps/ approx. 240 min EP: 7.8 mm/s 720 min

EP: approx. 1.7/1.2 Mbps/ approx. 360/480 min NTSC: SP: 33.35 mm/s 168 min

DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD-Audio (CD-DA), CD-R/RW (MP3, CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)

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

12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB

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

Recording format: VHS Video Cassette System Standard with FM

Others: FF/REW: approx. 60 s,

audio (PAL, NTSC °) ° NTSC recording from external source or

DVD disc, not from TV tuner.

EP: 11.12 mm/s 505 min

JET REW: approx. 43 s (with E-180 cassette)

VHSDVD

Video interface Video interface

TV System 625/50: PAL

Input °

AV1 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p AV1 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p

AV2 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p AV2 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p

AV3 Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p AV3 Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p

S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst) S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst)

Output °

AV1 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p AV1 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p

AV2 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p AV2 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p

DVD/VHS COMMON DVD/VHS COMMON

Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p

DVD Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p

S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst)

Component Video (Pin jack):

525/60: NTSC

S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst) S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst)

RGB: 0.7 Vp-p (only 625/50)

Y: 1 Vp-p, P

Input impedance of each input terminal is 75 ohm. °2 Output impedance of each output terminal is 75 ohm.

B: 0.7 Vp-p, PR: 0.7 Vp-p

TV System 625/50: PAL

Input °

Output °

525/60: NTSC

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DVD VHS

Audio interface Audio interface

Input °

AV1 SCART: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV1 SCART: -6 dBV

AV2 SCART: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV2 SCART: -6 dBV

AV3 Pin jack: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV3 Pin jack: -6 dBV

Input °

VHSDVD

Output °

AV1 SCART: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV1 SCART: -6 dBV

AV2 SCART: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV2 SCART: -6 dBV

DVD/VHS COMMON DVD/VHS COMMON

Pin jack: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz Pin jack: -6 dBV

DVD Pin jack: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz

Digital Audio (Optical terminal):

PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG

Input impedance of each input terminal is more than 10 kohm. °4 Output impedance of each output terminal is less than 1 kohm.

Tu ne r: Two built-in tuners (one for DVD and another for VCR)

Tuner system: PAL–I

Channel coverage: UHF: CH 21–68

RF converter: UHF: CH 21–68

LASER Specification

Class 1 LASER Product (Pickup)

Wave Length: 795 nm, 658 nm

Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

Output °

Note

Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Index

COMMON

Child Lock......................................................................................66

Cleaning

Disc............................................................................................. 21

Lens ............................................................................................20

Main unit .....................................................................................20

Video heads................................................................................54

Clock setting ..................................................................................52

Connection

Aerial.............................................................................10

Amplifier, system component...................................................... 18

External device .................................................................... 18

Satellite receiver ...........................................................10

Television...................................................................... 10

Default settings..............................................................................47

Manual tuning ................................................................................50

Owner ID........................................................................................ 13

Q Link ............................................................................................ 10

RGB ........................................................................................ 16

Shipping Condition.........................................................................47

Tuning

Auto Setup....................................................................13

Manual........................................................................................50

Preset Download ........................................................................13

TV Aspect ...................................................................................... 14

TV System ..................................................................................... 49

VIDEO Plus+ system

Timer recording (DVD)................................................................30

Timer recording (VHS)................................................................ 58

DVD

Angle..............................................................................................44

Audio attributes..............................................................................44

Change Thumbnail ........................................................................37

Chapter..........................................................................................35

Chasing play..................................................................................26

CPRM ............................................................................................67

Create Chapter .......................................................................23

Create play lists.............................................................................39

Dialog Enhancer ............................................................................45

Direct Navigator.............................................................................35

Disc................................................................................................ 19

DISPLAY menus ............................................................................44

Divide Title.....................................................................................37

DVD-RAM, DVD-R.........................................................................19

Enter Name

Disc............................................................................................. 32

Entering text................................................................................34

Play list .......................................................................................41

Title ............................................................................................. 36

Erase

Chapter ................................................................................38

Play list .......................................................................................40

Title ............................................................................................. 35

Ext Link.......................................................................................... 29

Finalize ................................................................................... 33

Flexible Recording (FR).................................................................28

Format disc.................................................................................... 33

FUNCTIONS window.....................................................................53

Language

Code list......................................................................................49

Soundtrack...........................................................................44

Subtitle.................................................................................44

LPCM.............................................................................................67

Manual Dubbing.............................................................................63

MP3 ...............................................................................................24

One Touch Dubbing....................................................................... 62

Partial Erase .................................................................................. 37

PCM Down Conversion .................................................................48

PDC ........................................................................................31

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Picture ........................................................................................... 45

Play list.......................................................................................... 39

Progressive .............................................................. 17

Properties

Play list....................................................................................... 40

Title............................................................................................. 36

Protection

Cartridge..................................................................................... 19

Disc ............................................................................................ 32

Title............................................................................................. 36

Quick View .................................................................................... 22

Ratings ................................................................................... 46

Recording mode............................................................................ 27

Repeat play ................................................................................... 45

Resume function ........................................................................... 22

SETUP menu ................................................................................ 46

Simultaneous recording and play .................................................. 26

Soundtrack ............................................................................. 44

Status displays.............................................................................. 53

Subtitle ................................................................................... 44

Teletext.......................................................................................... 50

Time Slip ....................................................................................... 26

Timer recording............................................................................. 30

Title................................................................................................ 35

Transfer......................................................................................... 45

TV Type......................................................................................... 20

V.S.S. ............................................................................................ 45

VHS

Audio ............................................................................................. 61

Ext Link.......................................................................................... 57

Intact erasure prevention tab......................................................... 54

Jet Rewind..................................................................................... 55

Manual Dubbing ............................................................................ 65

On-screen display ......................................................................... 61

One Touch Dubbing...................................................................... 64

PDC........................................................................................ 59

QUICK ERASE.............................................................................. 61

Remaining tape time ..................................................................... 61

Repeat Playback ........................................................................... 56

SQPB ............................................................................................ 56

Tape Speed Auto Change Function .............................................. 59

Timer recording............................................................................. 58

Tracking......................................................................................... 56

VHS FUNCTIONS......................................................................... 60

VISS .............................................................................................. 56

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