Panasonic DMR-E75VEB User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E75V

EB

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

2

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

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

l

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

VIDEO

R

L

L

S-VIDEO

DVD OUT

AV1 (TV)

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

R

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.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING
UNNG

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

ÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

NÅR

ÅBNING.

DEKSEL

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

DEL

ÅPNES.

RQLS0233

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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: [e-mail]

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)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Control reference guide

Remote control

DVD/VHS

(1)

(2)
(3)

DIRECT TV REC

DVD/VHS

OUTPUT

AV

VHS

CH

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

(4)

VIDEO Plus+

REW

CREATE
CHAPTER

SLOW/

SEARCH

PLAY

FF

(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

6

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

20

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

WX

CH

REC

(6)(7)

30

20

30

7 m directly in front of the unit

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

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

/k1.3

VHS DVD

WX

CH

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

7

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/

SEARCH

REW

FF

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

CH

AV

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)

6

21-pin Scart socket (TV)

RF Output socket

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

6

21-pin Scart socket (DVD)

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

DVD Video Recorder.

Aerial
(not supplied)

2

RF lead
(supplied)

3

Necessary for
TV with Q Link

1

Aerial Input
socket

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

AV2 socket

AV1 socket

To AC Mains socket

6

4

Necessary for Connecting
a Satellite Receiver

Note:

21-pin Scart leads are not supplied.

5

[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

TV

[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

TV

)

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.

TV

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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)

4

AC Mains lead (supplied)

4

[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.

3

1

2

To AC Mains socket

TV (not supplied)

4

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

socket.

This unit

TV

[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

12

Connection and Set up

SLOW/

SEARCH

REW

FF

DVD/VHS

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

TRACKING/V-LOCK

CH

AV

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]

4)

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/

SEARCH

REW

FF

DVD/VHS

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE
CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

TRACKING/V-LOCK

CH

AV

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.

14

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

RETURN

Connection and Set up

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

SP

TIMER
RECORDING

Remain

4:00 LP

SP

OK

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.)

<Before Changing> <After Changing>

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)

...

21

(RF OFF)

68

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

CH

AV

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.

TV

AV

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).

TV

AV

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

R

L

AUDIO

R

L

DVD OU T

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

AUDIO

R

L

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

R

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

YP

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

R

L

AUDIO

R

L

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

YPBP

R

AV1

AV2

O OUT
TREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

AUDIO

R

L

DVD OU T

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

VE/INTERLACE)
PBP

R

EJECT

X

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.

2

ALL

2

3

4

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.

2

3

4

(PAL60)

1

TV type Disc Playable°

Multi-system TV

NTSC TV

PAL TV

1

Playable (Y: Possible, –: Impossible)

°

2

°

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (l 49), the picture may be
clearer.

3

°

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (l 49)

4

°

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/

SEARCH

REW

FF

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

CH

AV

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/

SEARCH

REW

FF

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

VHS

VIDEO Plus+

CREATE
CHAPTER

CH

AV

VOLUM E

DVD

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

Numeric
Buttons

DVD

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

G:

Selected Group No. and Name

The Group Number

T:

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

MENU

1

: MP3_MUSIC

Total Track Tree

1

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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)

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