Panasonic DMR-E75VEB User Manual

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

(^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[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

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

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 ( l 62, 64):

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

Automatic creation of thumbnails (l 62):

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

The tuning on DVD is automatically applied to the one on VHS (l 13, 14, 50):

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).

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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.

			VIDEO	VIDEO	RF IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)
Y	PB	PR
			L	L	AV1 (TV)
			S-VIDEO
			AUDIO	AUDIO
	OPTICAL		R	R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT					RF OUT
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)			DVD/VHS	AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
		DVD OUT		COMMON OUT

Inside of product

DANGER	VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
	AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.				(FDA 21 CFR)
CAUTION	VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
	AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.				(IEC60825-1)
ATTENTION	RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
	EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ADVARSEL	SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
	UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VARO!	AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
	LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING	SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
	ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL	SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
	UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VORSICHT	SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
	GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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-AMPERE SOCKET.

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

Fuse cover

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

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse Fuse (5 ampere) (5 ampere)

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

Tick off as you unpack the accessories.

∏AC Mains lead

RJA0053-3X

∏Audio/Video Cable

K2KA6CA00001

∏ RF lead to connect this unit and TV

K1TWACC00001

∏ Batteries for the	∏ Remote Control
Remote Control	EUR7721X30
R6 size

∏ Guarantee Card

∏ Quick Start Guide

5

Control reference guide

Remote control

DVD/VHS

(1)

(2)	DIRECT TV REC	CH	VOLUME	(34)
		AV		(33)
(3)	DVD/VHS
	OUTPUT	VHS	DVD	(32)

TRACKING/V-LOCK

(31)

(4)

			VIDEOPlus+	(30) (29)
	(5)	CANCEL/RESET	INPUT SELECT CREATE
			CHAPTER	(28)
	(6)	SKIP/INDEX	SLOW/	(27)
			REW SEARCH FF
	(7)		PLAY	(26)
		DIRECT NAVIGATOR	FUNCTIONS	(25)
	(8)			(24)

TOP MENU

(9) ENTER

(10)				SUB MENU						RETURN					(23)
(11)				PROG/CHECK DISPLAY			STATUS			TIME SLIP				(22)
										JET REW
(12)				EXT LINK AUDIO			DUBBING						(21)
(14)(13)													(20) (19)
				VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC						TIMER
(15)							VHS			DVD			(18)
(16)														(17)

∫[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.

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

Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

≥ R6, AA, UM-3

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

20 30

30

7 m directly in front of the unit

Main unit

(2)
(1) [A] [B]	(1)	(3) (4) (5)	(2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Í/I
EJECT			TIME SLIP
			OPEN/CLOSE
VHS	DVD

VIDEO IN	L/MONO – AUDIO IN – R				/k1.3
		S-VIDEO IN			VHS	DUBBING	DVD
	AV3		X CH W REC	X CH W
					REC

	[C]	(6) (7)		[D]		(7) (8)	[E]
Common to DVD/VHS				DVD
[A]	DVD/VHS on/off button (Í/I)			(1)	DVD Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9) . .			l 23
[B]	Remote control signal sensor.	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	l above	(2)	Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . .			l 21
[C]	AV3 input terminals (AV3) . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . l 18	(3)	Disc tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	l 21
[D]	Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . l 8	(4)	Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . .	l 26
[E]	One Touch Dubbing operation button				≥While both recording and play are activated, this indicator
	≥From VHS to DVD . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . l 62		lights up.
	≥From DVD to VHS . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . l 64	(5)	DVD Stop button (∫)
VHS				(6)	DVD Play/t1.3 button (1/t1.3)
				(7)	DVD Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)
(1)	VHS Search buttons (V/6, 5/W)		l 55
				(8)	DVD Recording button (¥, REC)			l 27
(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

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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

TV operation

	DVD/VHS
					TV, VOLUME,
TV, Í	DIRECT TV REC		CH	VOLUME	,
TV, AV		AV			TV, CH, W, X
	DVD/VHS
	OUTPUT	VHS		DVD	DVD
				TRACKING/V-LOCK
Numeric
Buttons				VIDEOPlus+
				CREATE
	CANCEL/RESET		INPUT SELECT CHAPTER
	SKIP/INDEX			SLOW/
			REW SEARCH FF
	STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
					FUNCTIONS
3, 4, 2, 1	TOP MENU
		ENTER
ENTER
	SUB MENU			RETURN	RETURN
	PROG/CHECK	DISPLAY	STATUS TIME SLIP
				JET REW

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.

Operation:

Button

On and off:

[TV, Í]

Video input mode:

[TV, AV]

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

Connections (with Scart cables)

Follow the step-by-step guide below.

RF Input socket

RF Output socket

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

AV2 21-pin Scart socket

AC Input socket

6

AC Mains lead (supplied)

Satellite Receiver (not supplied)

21-pin Scart socket (DVD)

To AC Mains socket 6

21-pin Scart socket (TV)

	Aerial
	(not supplied)	TV [with or without Q link function]
	1
		(not supplied)
	Aerial Input
	socket
	2
	RF lead
	(supplied)
		AV2 socket
	3	AV1 socket
	Necessary for
		6 To AC Mains socket
	TV with Q Link
	4
	Necessary for Connecting	Note:
	a Satellite Receiver

21-pin Scart leads are not supplied.

5

[1]Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the DVD Video Recorder.

RF IN

This unit

[2]Connect the RF lead from the RF Output socket of the DVD Video Recorder to the TV aerial input socket.

[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.

AV2(DECODER/EXT)

Satellite Receiver

	RF OUT
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

[5]Connect the TV scart socket of your Satellite Receiver to the AV1 scart socket of your TV (optional).

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

[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

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.)

Satellite Receiver (not supplied)	Aerial Input socket
		Aerial	1
		(not supplied)
	Aerial Output socket	RF lead	2
To AC Mains socket 4		(not supplied)
	RF Input socket
			TV (not supplied)
	Aerial Input
AC Input socket	socket
	RF Output socket
AC Mains lead (supplied) 4	RF lead (supplied)	3
	≥Must be connected to			4
	watch TV channels.		To AC Mains socket

[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

Satellite Receiver

Video Recorder and go to step 3.

[2]Connect the aerial from Satellite Receiver to the RF Input socket.

RF IN

This unit

Satellite Receiver

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

	RF OUT
This unit	TV

[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)

	Audio/Video		Audio/Video	TV with Audio/Video
	Output socket	RF Input socket		Input socket
			Input socket
				(not supplied)
		Aerial
		(not supplied)
	AC Input	Aerial Input
		socket
	socket
		RF lead
		(supplied)
		RF Output
		socket
	AC Mains lead (supplied)	Audio/Video cable
				To AC Mains
		(supplied)		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	Audio/Video
Output socket	Output socket	RF Input socket	Audio/Video
			Input socket
			Aerial
			(not supplied)
AC Input			Aerial Input
			socket
socket
			RF lead
		RF Output	(supplied)
		socket

AC Mains lead (supplied)	S-Video cable		S-Video Input
	(not supplied)	Audio/Video cable	socket

(supplied)

TV with S-Video Input socket (not supplied)

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 (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal. However, the S-Video terminal on this unit is the output terminal for DVD.

≥More information about progressive output (l 17)

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Connection and Set up

Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions)

DVD/VHS
Í, DVD/VHS
DIRECT TV REC		CH		VOLUME
	AV
DVD/VHS					DVD
OUTPUT	VHS		DVD
			TRACKING/V-LOCK
Numeric
Buttons
				VIDEO Plus+
CANCEL/RESET		INPUT SELECT		CREATE
				CHAPTER
			PLAY
DIRECT NAVIGATOR				FUNCTIONS
					FUNCTIONS
TOP MENU
3, 4, 2, 1	ENTER
ENTER
				RETURN
SUB MENU					RETURN
PROG/CHECK	DISPLAY	STATUS		TIME SLIP
				JET REW

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
			Download from TV
finished its own auto
setup, the DVD Video
			Pos	4
Recorder is
automatically switched
on, and the downloading			Download in progress, please wait.
			RETURN : to abort
of the setup data from
the TV to the DVD Video
Recorder starts.
		RETURN

Indication during downloading

[2]When Download has finished, the screen for the Owner ID setting menu appears.

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

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

Owner ID
PIN number	¢¢¢¢
Name
House No.
Postcode
RETURN
RETURN : leave

Menu for Owner ID setting

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

“Name”.

[4]Press [1].

[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].

4)Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Tuning” and then “Download from TV”.

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 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

	DVD/VHS
Í, DVD/VHS
	DIRECT TV REC		CH		VOLUME
		AV
	DVD/VHS					DVD
	OUTPUT	VHS		DVD
				TRACKING/V-LOCK
Numeric						CH, W, X
Buttons					VIDEO Plus+	VIDEO Plus+
, CANCEL	CANCEL/RESET		INPUT SELECT		CREATE
					CHAPTER
/RESET	SKIP/INDEX			SLOW/
			REW SEARCH FF
				PLAY		FUNCTIONS
3, 4, 2, 1	TOP MENU
		ENTER
ENTER
	SUB MENU				RETURN	RETURN
	PROG/CHECK	DISPLAY	STATUS		TIME SLIP
					JET REW

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

Ch 21

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.

Selecting TV screen type

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

	DVD	No Disc
	Play back
	Recording
		TIMER RECORDING
	Dubbing
	Edit
	Setting	SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

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

	SETUP
		Manual
		Auto-Setup Restart
		Download from TV
	Tuning
	Others
	Disc
	Picture
	Sound
	Display	TAB SELECT
	Connection	RETURN

[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

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

16:9

4:3 TV

4:3

Letterbox

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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

The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc)

(l 67, Pan & Scan). ≥Letterbox: 4:3 standard aspect television

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

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.

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(RF OFF)

21 ...

Connection and Set up

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		RF OUTPUT CHANNEL
DVD		DVD
CH :	28	CH :	31
SELECT		SELECT
ENTER	RETURN	ENTER	RETURN
Test pattern indication		Test pattern indication
Unit display		Unit display

Indication when the RF output	Indication after changing the RF
channel is 28 (example)	output channel to 31 (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

68

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.

The clear picture

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+].

VIDEO Plus+
							Remain			4:11 LP
		12:53:00							15. 7. TUE

[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]

TIMER

to memorise the

RECORDING

Remain

4:00 LP

12:53:00

13. 7. TUE

setting.

Name

Date

Start

Stop

Mode PDC

≥The unit will now

AV2

15/7TUE

20:00

21:00

SP

automatically set the

programme position

Programme Name

or AV input correctly

when a VIDEO Plus+ recording is set for this satellite station in

the future.

[6] Use [3] to

select the

TIMER

Remain

4:00 LP

RECORDING

12:57:00

13. 7. TUE

No.

Name

Date

Start

Stop Mode PDC

Disc

programme that

space

01

AV2

15/ 7 TUE

20:00

21:00

SP

OK

you have just

New Timer Programme

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.

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Connection and Set up

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

		DVD/VHS
		DIRECT TV REC		CH	VOLUME
			AV			VHS
	DVD/VHS	DVD/VHS
		OUTPUT	VHS		DVD	DVD
	OUTPUT
				TRACKING/V-LOCK
						FUNCTIONS
	3, 4, 2, 1	TOP MENU
			ENTER
	ENTER
		SUB MENU			RETURN	RETURN
		PROG/CHECK	DISPLAY STATUS		TIME SLIP
					JET REW
		VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC			TIMER
	EXT LINK	EXT LINK	AUDIO	DUBBING
				VHS	DVD

∫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:

∫ Recording RGB Signals

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

TV

AV

AV1

DVD-Recorder

AV2

TV Scart

STB/SAT

[4] Set up Personal Planner programmes as

[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”.

TV

AV

AV1

DVD-Recorder

AV2

VCR Scart

STB/SAT

[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.

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).

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Connection and Set up

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
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	VIDEO	VIDEO
(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)
Y PB PR
	L	L	AV1 (TV)
	S-VIDEO
	AUDIO	AUDIO	AV2 21-pin
OPTICAL	R	R	Scart socket
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)		DVD/VHS	AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
DVD OUT		COMMON OUT
DVD output		DVD/VHS COMMON 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	COMPONENT
	input terminals	VIDEO IN	(1)
		Y PB PR
	(not supplied)
(2)	Component video
	input (Y/PB/PR)
(3)	Audio input (L/R)	(2)
(4)	Video cable
	(not supplied)
(5)	Audio cable
	(not supplied)	(4)
(6)	Component video		(5)
	out (Y/PB/PR)

(7)To AUDIO OUT (L/R)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT				VIDEO	VIDEO
(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)
Y	PB	PR
			S-VIDEO	L	L
				(7)
(6) OPTICAL				AUDIO	AUDIO
				R	R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)					DVD/VHS
		DVD OUT			COMMON OUT

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

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Connection and Set up

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)	Rear panel of this unit
(2)	Insert fully, with this side
	facing up. (Do not bend
	when connecting.)
(3)	Optical digital audio	(2)
	cable (not supplied)
(4)	Optical digital input
(5)	Amplifier’s rear panel

(3)

OPTICAL IN

(5)(4)

∫Connecting an analog amplifier or system component

(1)

(1)	Rear panel of this unit	(2)
(2)	AUDIO OUT (L/R)
(3)	Audio cable (not supplied)
	A Red (R)	(3)
	B White (L)
(4)	Audio input (L/R)
(5)	Amplifier’s rear panel

R L

AUDIO IN

(5) (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.)

EJECT

VHS DVD

VIDEO IN L/MONO – AUDIO IN – R

AV3	S-VIDEO IN

(1) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) A Yellow (VIDEO)

(2)B White (L) C Red (R)

(2) S-Video cable (not supplied)

(3) Other playback equipment

(1)

(3)

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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

Possible operations°

Features

A

B

C

D

E

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

This is capable of rewriting and editing. There are 2 types of

4.7 GB / 9.4 GB 12 cm,

DVD-RAM, single-sided and double-sided. The capacity of

2.8 GB 8 cm

the double-sided disc is 9.4 GB. (l below)

DVD-R

[DVD-R]

Y

Y

Y°°

–

–

4.7 GB 12 cm, 1.4 GB 8 cm

Not finalized

This is a recordable disc with high compatibility and storage

for General Ver.2.0

stability. (You cannot rewrite it.) This unit is capable of

4.7 GB 12 cm

[DVD-V]

–

Y

–

–

–

recording of DVD-R from 1k speed to 4k speed. (l below)

for General Ver.2.0/4k-SPEED

Finalized

DVD-R Revision 1.0

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

–

Y

–

–

Y

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

2

which already includes movies or music.

≥This unit can play discs with marks (region

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

–

Y

–

–

Y

number) shown on the right.

ALL

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Video CD

[VCD]

–

Y

–

–

Y

This is a marketed software which already includes music or

video.

[CD]

–

Y

–

–

–

This is a marketed software which already includes music or

Audio CD

audio.

No

[MP3]

–

Y

–

–

–

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

compression technology.

° 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)

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 PROTECT from the disc.

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.

Which Disc Types is Playable on What TV

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

	TV type	Disc	Playable°1
	Multi-system TV	PAL	Y
		NTSC	Y°2
	NTSC TV	PAL	–
		NTSC	Y°3
	PAL TV	PAL	Y
		NTSC	Y°4(PAL60)

°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.

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.

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Discs	DVD

Disc handling

∫How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

[RAM] [DVD-R]

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

≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

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

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

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

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

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

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

-Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

-Irregularly shaped disc, such as heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

-In direct sunlight

-In very dusty or humid areas

-Near a heater

Inserting discs

[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.

Non-cartridge disc

(1)

(2)

(3)	Cartridge disc

(1)Insert label-up.

(2)Insert inside the tray’s guides.

(3)Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

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

≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to “PROTECT” (l 19), play starts automatically.

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Playback	DVD

Playing discs

	DVD/VHS
Í, DVD/VHS
	DIRECT TV REC		CH	VOLUME
		AV
	DVD/VHS				DVD
			VHS	DVD
			TRACKING/V-LOCK
Numeric
Buttons				VIDEO Plus+
				CREATE	CREATE
	CANCEL/RESET		INPUT SELECT CHAPTER
	SKIP/INDEX		SLOW/		CHAPTER
:, 9			REW SEARCH FF		6, 5
	STOP		PAUSE	PLAY
∫					1
	DIRECT NAVIGATOR			FUNCTIONS	;
3, 4, 2, 1 TOP MENU
2;, ;1			ENTER
ENTER	SUB MENU			RETURN
	PROG/CHECK	DISPLAY STATUS		TIME SLIP
				JET REW	TIME SLIP
	VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC			TIMER

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

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

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

[2]Insert a disc. (l 21)

[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.)

∫ 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	DVD-RAM	DVD-RAM
without disrupting the soundtrack.	PLAY	PLAY x1.3

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]
		DVD-RAM
	During play	• • • •

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

L R

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”).

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].

≥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.

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

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)	PLAY
	0 min
(2)	1 BBC	1

(1)Play images

(2)Current receiving images

PLAY

–5 min

1 BBC 1

≥You will hear the playback audio. ≥You can change the receiving channel.

≥You cannot change the channel being received while recording.

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.

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Playback

DVD

Using menus to play MP3 discs

DVD/VHS

[MP3]

This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.

DIRECT TV REC

CH

VOLUME

Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.

AV

“Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups)

DVD/VHS

DVD

recorded in the disc.

VHS

DVD

TRACKING/V-LOCK

[1] During stop or play

Numeric

Press [TOP MENU].

Buttons

VIDEOPlus+

≥The file list appears.

CREATE

G:

Selected Group No. and Name

CANCEL/RESET

INPUT SELECT CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

SLOW/

The Group Number

REW SEARCH FF

T:

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

Track Number in the Group

MENU

No.

Group

1 : MP3_MUSIC

TOTAL:

G

1

Total

Track

Tree

T

1

1

001 Both Ends Freezing

Selected Track Number/

TOTAL

1/ 24

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

Total Track Number

TOP MENU

0 –

9

No.

TOP MENU

3, 4, 2, 1

SELECT

ENTER

ENTER

Prev.

Next

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

RETURN

RETURN

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

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

STATUS

TIME SLIP

[ENTER].

Play continues to the last track in the last group.

JET REW

≥“

” indicates the track currently playing.

VHS REC REC MODE DVD REC

TIMER

≥You can also select the track with the numeric buttons, directly.

AUDIO

EXT LINK

AUDIO

DUBBING

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

VHS

DVD

the right,

“6”:

[0] )[0]

)[6]

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

Preparation

the right,

“10”:

[0] )[1]

)[0]

≥Press [DVD].

∫To show other pages

Changing audio during play					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
Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.
					appears.
[RAM] [VCD] (l 53)					∫To exit the file list
LR#L#R		DVD-RAM			Press [TOP MENU] or [RETURN].
^-------------}		PLAY
e.g.: [RAM]
			L R
“L R” is selected

[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.

Soundtrack

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

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

Note

≥If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” (l 48). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an 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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