Panasonic DMR-E80H Operating Instructions

®

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

Operating Instructions

Model No. DMR-E80H

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

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

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.

≥The region number of this unit is “1”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or

“ALL”.

Example:

1

1

P

PC

ALL

2

4

[For\U.S.A.]only]

The warranty can be found on page 60.

[For\Canada]only]

The warranty can be found on page 61.

En las páginas 62 y 63 hay una guía de referen­cia rápida en español.

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

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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

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

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.

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

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

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

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

FCC Note:

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

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

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

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

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

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VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

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SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

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AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

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SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

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SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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

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

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

The heat can damage the unit.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

(Inside of product)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

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

Features

This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD
and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media
with fast random access. This media also out performs
past tape formats in ease of operation.

∫ Maximum 106 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

(‹page 15)

This model is installed with a high capacity 80 GB hard disk capable of
recording a maximum of 106 hours (6 hours continuously). The same
functions are available with HDD as with DVD-RAM and editing/record­ing of visual data from hard disk to DVD-RAM/R is easy-to-perform.

∫ Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD–RAM allows you to record a

maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).

≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record-

ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.

∫ Auto Renewal Recording (➜page 26)

If you record a program onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every week using
timer recording, the unit will record the new program over the old one.

∫ Relief Recording (➜page 25)

When timer recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-R, the unit will compare
the remaining space on the disc and the time necessary for record­ing. If space is insufficient the unit will record the program to HDD
instead (there is no relief recording function the other way, i.e. from
HDD to DVD-RAM or DVD-R).

∫ Editing your recording [HDD] [RAM]

≥You can divide programs (➜page 34).
≥Use play lists (➜page 31) to select your favorite scenes and rear-

range them to play in any order you like.

∫

Exceptional sound and picture quality when recording

≥

Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality
sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use
LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher quality.

≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and

allows high quality recordings.

∫ Fast access to the program you want to watch

(➜page 19)

Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic­ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

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

∫ Make your own DVD-Video

≥Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an origi-

nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.

≥In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play

other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This
means that this unit has the potential to play a central role in your
home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD
playback.

∫ MP3 disc play (➜page 23)

You can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW, as well
as DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CDs and CDs.

∫ Progressive Scan

By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro­gressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality pic­ture rendered by the progressive scan function.

∫ Quick View (➜page 21)

You can speed up play to make checking the contents faster. Both
video and sound are played faster.

∫ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the

features you can use (➜page 42)

The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions
you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation
you want to perform.

∫ Watch a program while you are recording it

(➜page 17)

Chasing play

You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.

Simultaneous rec and play

You can record a program while watching one you recorded
previously.

Time Slip

You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while
recording by pressing the time slip button.
≥During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the

scene you wish to view.

[HDD] [RAM]

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The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the
unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are

≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

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Table of contents

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections

Getting started

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting up

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

STEP 5 Set up to match your television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting started

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording

Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Watching the television while recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recording the best quality pictures in the remaining time

—Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording

—Chasing Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Simultaneous rec and play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—Time Slip. . 17

Playing back

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

When a menu screen appears on the television . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Position Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To erase a program that is being played back . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Other methods of play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Skipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Frame-by-frame viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Starting play from a selected item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Quick View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Marking places to play again—MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using menus to play MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Timer recording

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specify a time to stop recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . 24

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Check programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change or delete the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Accessories

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

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

[] 1 Remote control

(EUR7624KB0)

[] 2 Batteries

for remote control

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit
only. Do not use it with other equipment.

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[] 1 AC power supply cord

[] 1 Audio/Video cable

(RJA0065-A)

(VJA0788)

Dubbing

Dubbing programs or play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

One Touch Dubbing (HDD ➜ DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Editing

Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing play list scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback. . . . . . 31

Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Editing programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

HDD, Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Advanced operation

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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

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

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

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

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

Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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

Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Clock settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Other channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting an amplifier or system component . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting other video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Other antenna connection to the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Other antenna connection from the unit to the television . . . . . 53

Reference

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Guía de referencia rápida en español

(Spanish Quick Reference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

[] 1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(VJA1091)

[] 1 DVD-RAM disc

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

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

Preparation

≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.

Tel evisio n

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN

R L

AC power supply cord (included)

Red White Yellow

Connect last.
Also connect the AC
power supply cords for
the other equipment.

Audio/Video cable

(included)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(included) ➜below

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Cooling fan

Red White Yellow

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN 1 IN 3

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than
the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C)
and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the tele­vision.)

OUT 1

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S video cable

(not included)

Televis ion

S VIDEO

IN

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

75 ≠ coaxial cable

≥The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along

the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is
turned off. You don’t have to connect the antenna to the televi­sion.

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

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

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is
turned off (approx. 3.3 W). To save power when the unit is not to
be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

To enjoy sound through other audio equipment (➜page 51)
To enjoy progressive video

Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a televi­sion compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not
be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are com-

patible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of
television.

To the antenna

Cable TV

IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

Setting up

or

If the connector
doesn’t match
➜page 53

Antenna cable

(usually discon­nected from the
television).

This unit

RF IN

(L1)

OUT 1 OUT 2

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

(L3)

S-VIDEO

Televis ion

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

P

B

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)

R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either
interlace or progressive output and
provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO

PR

OUT terminal.
Connection using these terminals outputs
the color difference signals (P

B/PR) and

luminance signal (Y) separately in order to
achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

Video cable

(not included)

≥The description of the component video

input terminals depends on the televi­sion or monitor (e.g. Y/P

B/CR). Connect to terminals of the

Y/C

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y,

same color.

≥After making this connection, change the

black level for a better picture

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)

R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

(➜page 45, Video–Black Level Control).
When making this connection, ensure you
connect the audio cables to the corre­sponding audio input terminals on the
television.

Do not connect the unit through a video
cassette recorder

Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture
will not be shown correctly on the television.

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STEP 2 The remote control

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S

H

P

U

S

H

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

CATV

Set Up

Channel

SETUP

SETUP

Set Up

Channel

Antenna System

TV

CATV

SETUP

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Channel

Auto Channel Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

then...

Please push the ENTER key.

CHANNEL 15 DELETED

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

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Batteries

Opening the rear cover.

Press with your

1

finger

+

-

Closing the rear cover.

Slide into place.

3

­+

2

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

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

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

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

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (television
➜page 9, main unit ➜page 46).

When the cover
comes off

Use

Remote control signal sensor

20x

30x

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

20x

30x

DVD TV

DVD

TV

POWER

Í, DVD POWER

Numbered

buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

VCR Plus+

123

4

789

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FUNCTIONS

OPEN/CLOSE

5

CANCEL

0

SKIP

HDD DVD

INPUT SELECT

6

100

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

ENTER

TV/VIDEO

CH

VOLUME

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

MENU

RETURN

W, X, CH

RETURN

FRAME

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

DUBBING

AUDIO

REC

REC MODE

SETUP

REC

DVD

SETUP

X,W, CH

ADD/DLT

POWER, Í/I

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

DISPLAY

REC

HDD

ADD/DLT

MARKER

POSITION

MEMORY

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

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

Band Channel

TV Mode

(Air)

VHF 2s13

UHF 14s69
VHF 2s13
CATV LOW BAND 95s99

CATV Mode

(Cable)

CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14s36
CATV HYPER BAND 37s65

ULTRA BAND

66s94

100s125

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

Preparation

≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to

suit the connections to this unit.

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

Select Language

Seleccione la Lengua

Sélection de Langue

English

Español

Français

Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER

Appuyer sur ENTER

2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu lan-

guage and press [ENTER].

e.g., when you select
English

Auto Channel/Clock Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

ENTER

then. . .

Please push the ENTER key.

RETURN

3 Press [ENTER].

Plug-in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it
can receive into channels.

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is
displayed when finished. If the clock is an hour slower or
faster than the actual time, go to “Time Zone Adjust” to cor­rect it (➜page 47).

4 When the display shows the correct time

Press [ENTER] to complete Plug-in
Auto Tuning.

If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

Press [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the
time manually (➜page 47).

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

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

When the unit is on and stopped

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

about five seconds.

The unit turns off.

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

Follow the above steps 2–4.

If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

CATV

SELECT

RETURN

Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and

2

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna Sys-

tem” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or

“CATV” and press [ENTER].

The screen shown in step 2 reappears.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel

Setting” and press [ENTER].

If you have not yet set clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Set­ting” screen appears.

6 Press [ENTER].

Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto
channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Com­plete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

Adding and deleting channels

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

While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during
recording):

1 Press the numbered buttons to select

a channel.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]
“115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

≥You can also use [W, X, CH]

when you are going to delete a channel.

Unit’s display

2 Press [ADD/DLT].

The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set.
e.g.,

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

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STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings

DVD

TV

INPUT SELECT

VCR Plus+

OPEN/CLOSE

TV/VIDEO

CH

VOLUM E

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

ENTER

MENU

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STOP

PAU S E

PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

DVD TV

4

5

6

789

0

100

FRAME

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

REC

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

DUBBING

REC MODE

STATUS

MARKER

AUDIO

SETUP

DISPLAY

POSITION
MEMORY

POWER

DVD

TV

INPUT SELECT

VCR Plus+

OPEN/CLOSE

TV/VIDEO

CH

VOLUME

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

ENTER

MENU

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STOP

PAU S E

PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

DVD TV

4

5

6

789

0

100

FRAME

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

REC

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

DUBBING

REC MODE

STATUS

MARKER

AUDIO

SETUP

DISPLAY

POSITION

MEMORY

POWER

SETUP

Set Up

Disc

Video

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480I

Aspect 4:3 & 480P

Channel

Aspect 16:9 & 480P

Aspect 16:9 & 480I

STEP 5 Set up to match your television

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HDD DVD

CANCEL

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

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

e.g.,

Station

name

Guide

channel

Channel

number

Channel setting

(in step 5)

CBS 04 04 Unnecessary

HBO 33 15

Nickelodeon 38 20

Look up the guide channels
for the stations in magazines.

Write down all the stations you
can receive.

Enter channel 15 next
to Guide Channel 33.

Enter channel 20 next
to Guide Channel 38.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

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

press [1].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

SELECT

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TABSELECT

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN

CATV

CATV

Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr

3

CH Setting” and press [ENTER].

e.g., when the current antenna system is CATV.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

Press [3, 4] to select the guide

4

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

125

---

---

1

---

2

---

3

channel you want to set and press
[1].

When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to
scroll the screen up and down.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

4

---

5

---

6

---

7

---

8

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

corresponding to the guide channel
and press [2].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

To delete a number, press [CANCEL].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

4
5

---

12

6

---

7

---

8

6 Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

VCR Plusi and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gem­star Development Corporation. The VCR Plusi system is manu­factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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4,706,121

DVD, TV

Í, POWER TV

HDD DVD

TV/VIDEO

Numbered

buttons

W, X, CH

r, s, VOLUME

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

Change the settings if your television is:

≥Progressive

– Read your television’s operating instructions for details.

≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

CATV

SELECT

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

and press [1].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

TV Type

TV mode(4:3)

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

4:3 (480I)

Pan&Scan

Letterbox

TAB

RETURN

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

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

≥If you select a progressive output (480P) item, select Video

in the on-screen menu and set “Transfer” to suit the material
(➜page 41).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

∫ Regarding 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”
(➜page 41).

[Note]

≥If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S-

VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace only (even if you select pro­gressive output).

≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be dis-

played.

Television operation

You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.

Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and enter the
two-digit code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: press [0] ➜ [1].

Code No. and Manufacturer

01

Panasonic/National QUASAR

02 12 HITACHI

MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA

03

PHILIPS (RC-5)

04 ZENITH 14 SAMSUNG
05 THOMSON RCA GE 15
06

SHARP

07 17
08 SONY 18
09 TOSHIBA 19
10 SANYO FISHER –

≥Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat

the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

[Note]

If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your tele­vision does not allow control of your television, this remote control
is not compatible with your television.

∫ Operation

Point the remote control at the television.

Operation Button

On and off [Í, POWER TV]

Video input mode [TV/VIDEO]

(Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.)

Channels

Volume [r, s, VOLUME]

[W, X, CH] or
Numbered buttons

e.g., Channel “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

11 JVC

13 MITSUBISHI

16

GOLDSTAR/LG

SAMSUNG

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Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play

DVD-RAM

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

2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-

firmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform
correctly.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,

Setting up

dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record­ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.

≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded

on using this unit.

DVD-RAM

≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with

other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con­sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.

≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge

DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give
better protection to your recordings.

≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded

as they are received.

DVD-R

≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another

playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➜page 36).

≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform

editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.

≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not

become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that
area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is
erased or not.

≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-

agement information after recording finishes.

≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is

carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi­ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.

≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the

recording.

≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-

nal input.

≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other

Panasonic DVD recorders.

DVD-R

4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)

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

Protection

[RAM]

You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.
≥Cartridge-protect:

With the write-protect tab in the protect posi­tion, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from
the disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)

≥Program-protect (➜page 34)
≥Disc-protect (➜page 36)

PROTECT

Play-only discs

DVD-Audio

§1

Play is in stereo only.

§2

Including discs recorded with MP3.

≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and

Video CDs 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 instructions carefully.

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

with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or
above) or MP3. Finalize
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of recording.

§

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.

§1

DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD

§

the disc after recording.

DVD-Video

≥Audio format

Dolby Digital (➜page 45)

This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.

DTS Digital Surround (➜page 45)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS
decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

§2

Discs you can use

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

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

|| | | |

Hard Disk

DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Audio DVD-Video

[VCD] [CD] [MP3]

|| |

Video CD Audio CD

≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized

(➜page 36). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same
features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

MP3 discs

Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard
≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment
≥PAL discs ≥DV D-R OM ≥DVD -RW ≥iRW
≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD
≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc
≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

HDD (Hard disk drive)

Follow the precautions indicated below to prevent damage to
the internal HDD. (Not following precautions may result in a
loss of recording, stop of operation or recording of noise.)

∫ During setup:

≥Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan and the

cooling vents on the side are covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration

or impact.

≥Place in an area where condensation does not occur.

Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold
surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Con­densation may cause internal damage to the unit.

Conditions where condensation may occur

–During the rainy season in tropical and sub tropical areas.
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving

from a very hot location to a very cold location, or when an
extreme change in air conditioning or cooled air directly
impacts the unit.)

➜

In the above situation, with the power off, let the unit adjust to

the room temperature and wait 2-3 hours until condensation is
gone.

∫ While operating

≥Do not remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet, or flip the

power breaker switch.

≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact.

➜

When moving the unit:

1 Turn the power switch off (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the

display)

2 Remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet
3 Wait 2 minutes before moving

While the unit is on, the HDD will be spinning at high speed and it is
normal to hear sounds. These sounds are not problems.

∫ In the event of a power failure

If a power failure occurs, contents in the process of playback/record­ing may be damaged.

∫ Safeguards against accidental loss

Data may be lost if the HDD suffers damage. Any contents you wish
to keep permanently should be dubbed to DVD-RAM or DVD-R.

HDD recording time remaining

This units records using a VBR (Variable bit recording) data com­pression system to vary recorded data segments to match video
data segments which may cause differences in the displayed
amount of time and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount time is insufficient, erase any unwanted
programs to create enough space before you start recording. (Eras­ing a playlist will not increase the amount of time.)

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Control reference guide

Remote control

1

2

3

Setting up

4

5

6

7
8

9

:

;

<

=

>

?

@

A

B

DVD

VCR Plus+

TV

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECT

123

4

5

789

CANCEL

0

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

DISPLAY

FRAME

ADD/DLT

MARKER

POSITION

MEMORY

PAU S E

ENTER

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

DUBBING

DVD T V

HDD DVD

TV/VIDEO

CH

6

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

MENU

RETURN

REC

ERASE

REC MODE

AUDIO

SETUP

D

G

O

Q

S

U

C

E

F

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

P

R

T

1 POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 14

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.

2 VCR Plusr button (VCR Plusr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . 14

4 Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)

5 Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6 Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7 Stop button (∫ STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 Pause button (; PAU S E). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9 Top menu and Direct Navigator button

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 23

: Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . 7

; Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

< Frame advance and frame reverse buttons

(2;, ;1 FRAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

= Manual programming and check button

(PROG/CHECK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

> Manual channel adding and deleting button

(ADD/DLT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

? On-screen display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

@ Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

A On-screen menu button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

B Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . . . . 19

C DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

D TV power on/off button (Í, (POWER) TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

E Drive select buttons (HDD, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

F Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

G Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

H Channel buttons for recorder and TV (W, X, CH) . . . . . . 9, 14

I TV volume buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

J Slow/search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . . . . . 20

K Play/quick view button (1 PLAY/a1.3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 21

L Menu and Play list button (MENU, PLAY LIST) . . . . . . . 19, 31

M Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

N Time slip button (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 21

O One-minute skip button (CM SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

P Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Q Program/play list erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 31

R Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

S Dubbing button (DUBBING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

T Setup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

U Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Main unit

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[]\

Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.

V Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

W HDD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

X Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Y DVD record lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Z Channel buttons for recorder (X, W, CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The unit’s display

AB C

DVD-RAM XP SP LP EP D.MIX

REC

AVCD

GRP TITLE PL CHAP PG TRACK

F

PLAY

Center circle (e.g., DVD-RAM)

Rotating (REC):recording
Stopped (REC):recording paused

CH

G

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Chasing play or simultaneous
rec and play is in progress

3

Y

REC

DVD

R

EEK

[ L2 input terminals (L2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

\ Display (➜below)

] Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

^ Skip/Slow/Search buttons (4, 5). . . . . . . . . .20

N

Z

7

PQ

^

DE F

H

Rotating (PLAY):playing
Stopped (PLAY):play paused
“PLAY” flashes:

the resume function (➜page 18,
To stop play) is working

Setting up

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REC

A Timer recording display

On: When timer recording is on standby (➜page 24)
Flashes: When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby

B Disc type
C The display mode of the main display section

GRP: Group number
TITLE: Title number
PL: Play list number
CHAP: Chapter number
PG: Program number
TRACK: Track number

REC

PLAY

D Recording mode (➜page 15)
E DVD indicator

Flashes: When you press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off

until it actually turns off

F Down-mix indicator

On: When multi-channel recorded DVD-Audio is downmixed to

2 channels and output.

G Channel
H Main display section

Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages

PLAY

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Recording television programs

DVD-RAM SP

CH

DVD-RAM XP

CH

HDD, DVD record lamp

1

Disc tray

C

E

R

HDD

2

1

2

DVD

HDD

TV/VIDEO

3

Numbered

Recording

buttons

?

DUBBING

Inserting discs

You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

Non-cartridge disc

Insert label-up.

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

[Note]

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

record/play is facing up.

≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the car-

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

Insert inside the
tray’s guides.

Cartridge disc

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

456

3

unit on.

2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the

C

E

R

D

DV

?

recording drive.

The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit.
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

and DVD drive simultaneously.

3 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

4

tray and insert a disc (➜ left).

≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥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.

≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD but-

ton on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.

4 Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to

;

6
5

“DVD” and press [W, X, CH] to select
the channel.

e.g.,
when you select
channel 4

5 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (➜ next page).

e.g.,
when you
select “XP”

≥To record sound using LPCM (possible only in XP mode):

Select “LPCM” in “Audio Mode for XP Recording” (the pic­ture quality may go down slightly). (➜page 45)

6 Press [¥, REC] to start recording.

The HDD or DVD record lamp on the main unit lights up.

DVD-RAM XP

REC

CH

Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in the
program list (➜page 19).

[DVD-R]

To play DVD-R on compatible equipment, finalize it (➜page 36).

PG

[Note]

≥You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but

once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any
recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during record-

ing.

≥Release protection (cartridge ➜page 10, disc ➜page 36) when

you record. [RAM]

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

ensure accurate recording (➜page 36, “Format”).

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (➜page 10).
≥When recording MTS sound onto DVD-R or recording using

LPCM, only one of either the main channel or the sub channel can
be recorded. Select at “Select MTS” (➜page 45).

For your reference

≥You can record up to 250 programs on HDD, 99 programs on one

disc.

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-

able Media (CPRM ➜page 54) system so you can record broad-

casts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto

4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not
possible to record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.

≥Recording will take place on open space in the HDD or on disc.

Data will not be overwritten.

≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording

from another (editing is not possible).

Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has
been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

Recording modes and approximate recording times
in hours

Disc

HDD

Mode

XP (High quality) 17 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 34 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 68 4 8 4
EP (Extra long play) 106 6 12 6

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

(80GB)

DVD-RAM

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

Recording/Dubbing/Transferring of a program

This unit incorporates copyright protection technology for recording
equipment known as CPRM (➜page 54). With some programs
recording, dubbing and/or transferring may not be possible.

Recording limit

§1

No
recording
limit

Record

Record

Record

Record

HDD

RAM

DVD-R

HDD

Recording
limited to
one time

Recording
not possible

§1

Turning “DVD-R compatible Rec” to “On” from the Setup menu
allows dubbing to a DVD-R using the high speed mode after a
recording has been saved to the HDD. (➜page 44)

§2

Transfer: this is when a program is moved to another storage
media. All recorded content transferred to DVD-RAM is deleted
from the HDD.

Record

Record

Record

RAM

Usable Media

Dub

Dub

Dub

Transfer

RAM
DVD-R

HDD

You cannot

dub.

§2

RAM

Content is

Dub

duplicated on
HDD but cannot
be played.

You cannot record on DVD-R.

You cannot record/dub

on any media.

Watching the television while recording

Pictures being recorded are unaffected.

Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.

Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to “TV”.

1
2 Press [W, X, CH] to change channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

Recording

FR (Flexible Recording Mode) (➜page 16)

To stop recording

Press [∫].

To pause recording

Press [;]. Press again to continue recording.
(Program is not split into a separate program.)

Auto power-off

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(➜page 44, Set Up—Off Timer).

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on
the disc with the best possible recording quality.
≥You can set for dubbing (➜page 28) or timer program recording

(➜page 24).

≥When dubbing content stored on the HDD, the contents are auto-

matically adjusted to fit on 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/R discs.

≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.

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Should the AC power supply cord come loose by
accident or for any other reason the power supply is
cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the
contents of the HDD or disc may be lost.

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Recording television programs

Playing while you are recording

DVD TV

DVD

TV

POWER

HDD DVD

VCR Plus+

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

3, 4, 2, 1

Recording

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

INPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

123

4

789

STOP

STATUS

DISPLAY

CANCEL

SKIP

FRAME

5

0

PAU S E

ENTER

ADD/DLT

MARKER

POSITION
MEMORY

6

100

SLOW/SEARCH

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

DUBBING

AUDIO

TV/VIDEO

CH

VOLUM E

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

MENU

RETURN

REC

REC MODE

SETUP

INPUT SELECT

W, X, CH

;

¥, REC

REC MODE

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Recording the best quality pictures in
the remaining time—Flexible Recording

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

1 Press [W, X, CH] to select the channel.
2 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

3

Press [3, 4,2, 1] to
select “FLEXIBLE REC”

FLEXIBLE REC

and then [ENTER].

4 Press [2, 1] to

select “Hour” and
“Min.” and press [3,
4] to set the record-

FLEXIBLE REC

Record on FR mode

Maximum rec time
Set up rec time

Start Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

ing time.

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”

and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

2 Hour 15 Min.
1 Hour 00 Min.

RETURN

Recording from a video cassette recorder

Preparation

Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals
(➜page 52).

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.

Select L1, L2 or L3.
≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X, CH].

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).

3 Start play on the other equipment.
4 Press [¥, REC] at the point you want

to start recording.

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

≥When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound

received at the time of recording will be recorded.

≥If flexible recording (➜ left) is used instead of steps 2 and 4, settings

can be made so that recording continues to the end of the video.

DVD TV

DVD

TV

POWER

HDD DVD

INPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

123

4

789

STOP

STATUS

DISPLAY

CANCEL

SKIP

FRAME

5

0

ADD/DLT

MARKER

POSITION
MEMORY

PAU S E

ENTER

6

100

SLOW/SEARCH

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

DUBBING

AUDIO

TV/VIDEO

CH

VOLUME

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

MENU

RETURN

REC

REC MODE

SETUP

1

TIME SLIP

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

VCR Plus+

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the
program you are recording—Chasing Play

Press [1] (PLAY).

Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded. (Time
slip indicator on the main unit lights.)

e.g.,
You are recording a sports
program and you want to

watch it from the beginning.

[Note]

Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

The same sports program is
played back from the begin­ning. (Recording continues.)

Simultaneous rec and play

You can play a program previously recorded.

1 During recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.

2 Press [3, 4] to select a program and

press [ENTER].

e.g.,

You want to watch the movie
you recorded yesterday (pro­gram 1) while recording pro-

Program 1 is played back
while program 2 (sport) is
being recorded.

gram 2 (sport).

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

3

01 4

10 : 00 AM

6/19 WED

02¥6/20 THU6 9 : 00 PM

3

TOTAL 2

0 ~ 9

SELECT

No

ENTER

Dinosaur
Soccer

RETURN

1
1
1
1
1

TITLE

[Note]

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.
≥You cannot edit programs during simultaneous rec and play

(➜page 34).

Reviewing the recorded images while
recording—Time Slip

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

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

Time slip indicator on the
main unit lights.
Play starts from 30 sec­onds previous. The current
recording images appear
as a picture-in-picture and
you will hear the playback
audio.
≥You can select another

program if you press
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Play images

PLAY

0 min

REC

Current
recording

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

press [ENTER].

≥Press [3, 4] to alter in

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

PLAY

REC

Recording

[Note]

It may not be possible to record to the end of the program if the
remaining time doesn’t allow.

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] during recording to show the remaining time.
≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.
≥The recording mode becomes FR.

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To stop play and recording

1 Press [∫]. (Play stops.)

Wait 2 seconds.

2 Press [∫]. (Recording stops.)

≥To stop timer recording, press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5

seconds.

Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press again to
show the play and recording images.

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Playing discs

PLAY

DVD-RA

PLAY

DVD-RA

~

N

A

0
0
0
1
2

1

Disc tray

C

E

R

D

HD

2

1

2

DVD

HDD

3

Numbered

buttons

:, 9

?

Playing back

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DIRECT

NAVIGATOR,

TOP MENU

DUBBING

POSITION

MEMORY

To stop play

Press [∫].
≥When “PLAY” flashes on the display, resume

function is active. Press [1] (PLAY) to start play
from where you stopped it.
To cancel, press [∫] until “PLAY” goes out. (The
position is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc
tray.)

≥The screen saver may appear when you

stop play. Press [∫] again and you can
use this unit’s tuner to watch television.

To pause play

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

Auto power-off

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(➜page 44, Set Up—Off Timer).

ERASE

3

C

E

R

D

DV

?

4

4, 5

DVD, TV

4

;

MENU

3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER

RETURN

ERASE

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

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the

playback drive.

The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit.
≥It is not possible to playback both HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

and DVD drive simultaneously.

3 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
tray and insert a disc (➜page 14).

≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥If cartridge protection is activated (➜page 10), play begins

automatically when you close the tray. [RAM]

≥You cannot play continuously from one side of a double-

sided disc to the other. Eject the disc and turn it over.

≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD but-

ton on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.

4 Press [1] (PLAY).

The unit takes some time to read the disc
before play starts. (When a menu screen
appears on the television ➜ next page)

≥Play starts from the most recently recorded program.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

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

[Note]

≥If you select another drive while playback is in progress, playback

will be stopped. If using DVD-Video, the contents of the menu
screen may be returned to their initial state.

≥If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when

you press [1] (PLAY).

≥When you play a disc with an audio-only track, the video from the

previous disc may continue to be shown on the television.

≥Actual sound levels for DVD-Video are lower compared to televi-

sion broadcast or playback of other discs. To avoid a sudden
increase in volume level when switching from DVD-Video, reduce
the volume setting before playing other sources or switching to
television broadcast.

≥When using this unit for the first time, the HDD has nothing

recorded on it. You must record a program etc to the HDD before
you can enjoy playback.

When a menu screen appears on the
television

[VCD]

Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” and

Press the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) 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 may also be able to use the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to

select an item.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.
[9][5]: Shows the next menu.
[:][4]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD]
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]

[Note]

≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫]

when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit’s motor and
your television screen.

≥If “/” appears on the television, the operation is prohibited by

the unit or disc.

≥Functions available vary from disc to disc.

Position Memory

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]
You can start play from a memorized position even after turning the
unit off.

(When the elapsed play time is displayed)

1 During play

Press [POSITION MEMORY].

The message “Position Memorized” appears on the televi­sion.

2 After switching the unit to standby and back on

Press [1] (PLAY).

Play starts from the memorized position. (The position is
cleared.)

[Note]

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

≥The position is cleared when you open the disc tray.

[RAM]

≥Positions remain memorized even after the disc tray is opened.
≥You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.

(cartridge ➜page 10, disc ➜page 36)

For your reference

If you press [∫] before switching the unit to standby after pressing
[POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a position, play will resume
from the position you pressed [∫] when you press [1] (PLAY).

Using the Direct Navigator

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this

list to find programs to watch.

1 Press [DIRECT

NAVIGATOR].

The highlighted program
plays in the background.

e.g., DVD-RAM

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

3

01

6/20 WED410 : 00 AM

02

6/20 WED

6

13

6/20 WED

No.

0 ~ 9

9 : 00 PM
11 : 00 PM

SELECT

ENTER

03

3

TOTAL 3

Dinosaur
Auto action
USJ

RETURN

1
1
1
1
1

2 Press [3, 4] to select the program

and press [ENTER].

≥You can also select programs with the numbered buttons.

e.g., [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Play of the images that were playing in the background continues.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To clear the program list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

“5”: [0]➜ [0]➜ [5] “5”: [0]➜ [5]
“15”: [0]➜ [1] ➜ [5] “15”: [1] ➜ [5]

About the program list

Write-protected

Displayed when you have protected
the program.

Copy-protected

Displayed when you have recorded
a program that has copy protection,
from CATV broadcasts, for example.

Unable to play

Displayed if you cannot play the program.

Currently recording

Displayed when the program is being
recorded.

And more...

:Programs that have been rerouted to the HDD [HDD]
(➜page 25, Relief Recording)

:Programs that allow one copy [HDD]

3

X

3

¥

TOTAL 5

No D

CH

01 6/2

4
6

02 6/2

13

03
04
05

6/2

2

6/2

8

6/2

0

To erase a program that is being played back

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Since the program, any play lists (➜page 31) created from
it are erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be
certain you wish to erase before carrying it out.

1 Press [ERASE].

A confirmation screen will be displayed.

2 Press [2] to select “Erase” and press

[ENTER].

≥On the main unit, press [D] and [ERASE].

[Note]

≥It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out

simultaneous rec and play (➜page 17). [RAM]

≥The amount of space remaining on the disc does not increase

even if you erase programs. [DVD-R]

≥If the confirmation screen disappears before you complete the

operation, start from the beginning again.

Playing back

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