Panasonic DMR-E80H User Manual

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:

ALL

[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.

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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

Getting started

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. Howev er, 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.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAY ONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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

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 manuf actur er.

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. Ser vicing 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.

Getting started

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 D VD-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 ev en 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 progr am y ou ha v e recorded a nd start play.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

∫ 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, Vide o 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 prog ra m from the start while you a re 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]

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation f or loss of recor ded o r edited material due to a pr oblem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compen sation fo r an y subsequent dam age 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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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

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

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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.

[] 1 AC power supply cord

(RJA0065-A)

[] 1 Audio/Video cable

(VJA0788)

[] 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/

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections

Preparation

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

Television

AC power supply cord (included)

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

Audio/Video cable

(included)

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Cooling fan

AUDIO

R L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(included) ➜below

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

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Outdoor antenna

If the connector doesn’t match ➜page 53

Indoor antenna

Antenna cable

(usually disconnected from the television).

This unit

Setting up

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

(L3)

IN 1 IN 3

R - AUDIO - L

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)

Television

S VIDEO

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.

RF IN

(L1)

OUT 1 OUT 2

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

Television

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

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

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 Y/C

B/CR). Connect to terminals of the

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)

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

PUSH

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

Batteries

Opening the rear cover.

Press with your

finger

Closing the rear cover.

Slide into place.

Setting up

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.

When the cover comes off

Í, DVD POWER

Numbered

buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

ADD/DLT

POWER, Í/I

DVD

POWER

VCR Plus+

OPEN/CLOSE

123 4

789

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

FRAME

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

STATUS

MARKER

POSITION

DISPLAY

MEMORY

DVD TV

HDD DVD

INPUT SELECT

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

RETURN

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

REC

DUBBING

REC MODE

AUDIO

SETUP

W, X, CH

RETURN

SETUP

X,W, CH

[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).

Use

Remote control signal sensor

20x

30x

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

20x

30x

REC

HDD

REC

DVD

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

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Preparation

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

CATV

Set Up

Channel

SETUP

Set Up

Channel

Antenna System

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

≥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.

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

press [1].

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

tem” and press [ENTER].

Setting up

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].

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 recor ding 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

SELECT

RETURN

CATV

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

INPUT SELECT

VCR Plus+

OPEN/CLOSE

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

DVD TV

789

100

FRAME

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

REC

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

DUBBING

REC MODE

STATUS

MARKER

AUDIO

SETUP

DISPLAY

POSITION MEMORY

POWER

HDD DVD

CANCEL

Setting up

3 Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr

CH Setting” and press [ENTER].

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

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

125

---

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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.

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 “Channel” and

press [1].

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

TABSELECT

ENTER

CATV

RETURN

4 Press [3, 4] to select the guide

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

---

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

---

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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STEP 5 Set up to match your television

DVD

INPUT SELECT

VCR Plus+

OPEN/CLOSE

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

DVD TV

789

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

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

[Note]

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

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

Í, POWER TV

Numbered

buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DVD, TV

HDD DVD

TV/VIDEO

W, X, CH

r, s, VOLUME

RETURN

SETUP

– 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).

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

played.

Television operation

Setting up

Change the settings if your television is:

≥Progressive ≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

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

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

– Read your television’s operating instructions for details.

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

RETURN

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

TAB

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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).

CATV

4:3 (480I)

Pan&Scan

Letterbox

You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.

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

e.g., 01: press [0] ➜ [1].

Code No. and Manufacturer

Panasonic/National QUASAR

02 12 HITACHI

MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA

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 th e co de tha t allows correct operation.

[Note]

If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for y our 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

GOLDSTAR/LG

SAMSUNG

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Disc information

Discs you can use for recor d ing 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. Finger prints,

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 ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥iRW ≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD ≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc ≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

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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 o pe rat in g

≥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.

Setting up

∫ In the event of a power failure

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

∫ Safegua rds against acci de n ta l lo ss

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 rem a ining

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

Setting up

7 8

;

DVD

VCR Plus+

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECT

123 4

789

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

ST ATUS

DISPLA Y

FRAME

ADD/DL T

MARKER

POSITION

MEMORY

PAUSE

ENTER

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

DUBBING

DVD TV

HDD DVD

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

PLA Y/x1.3

PLA Y LIST

RETURN

REC

ERASE

REC MODE

AUDIO

SETUP

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 (; PAUSE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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/VI DEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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Main unit

ޓS-VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

L/MONO

VID

REC

HDD

[]\

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

REC

DVD

EEK

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

\ Display (➜below)

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

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

DE F

Setting up

PLAY

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

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

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

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

Chasing play or simultaneous rec and play is in progress

REC

PLAY

D Recording mode (➜page 15) E DVD indicator

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

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

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

PLAY

until it actually turns off

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Recording

DVD-RAM SP

DVD-RAM XP

Recording television programs

HDD, DVD record lamp

Disc tray

REC

DVD

HDD

TV/VIDEO

Numbered

buttons

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

456

unit on.

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

REC

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

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

;

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

e.g., when you select channel 4

DUBBING

Inserting discs

You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

Non-cartridge disc

Insert label-up.

Insert inside the tray’s guides.

6 5

Cartridge disc

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

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).

To stop recording

Press [∫].

To pause recording

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

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.

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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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).

[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/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

HDD

RAM DVD-R

HDD

Recording limited to one time

Recording not possible

§1

Tur ning “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

RAM

Usable Media

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.

Recording

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)

FR (Flexible Recording Mode) (➜page 16)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP that will enable the recordings to fit in the availab le 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.

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”.

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

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

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Recording television programs

Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

STATUS

DVD TV

DVD

POWER

HDD DVD

VCR Plus+

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FUNCTIONS

INPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

123 4 789

STOP

CANCEL

SKIP

PAUSE

ENTER

100

SLOW/SEARCH

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

RETURN

INPUT SELECT

W, X, CH

;

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.

FRAME

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

STATUS

MARKER

POSITION

DISPLAY

MEMORY

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

REC

ERASE

DUBBING

REC MODE

AUDIO

SETUP

¥, REC REC MODE

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.

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].

Press [3, 4,2, 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

2 Hour 15 Min. 1 Hour 00 Min.

RETURN

ing time.

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

and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

[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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Playing while you are recording

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DVD TV

DVD

POWER

HDD DVD

VCR Plus+

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

INPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

123 4 789

STOP

STATUS

DISPLAY

CANCEL

SKIP

FRAME

PAUSE

ADD/DLT

MARKER

POSITION MEMORY

100

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

DUBBING

AUDIO

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

RETURN

REC

REC MODE

SETUP

TIME SLIP

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 program 2 (sport).

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

01 4

10 : 00 AM

Dinosaur

6/19 WED

02¥6/20 THU6 9 : 00 PM

TOTAL 2

0 ~ 9

Soccer

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

1 1 1 1 1

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

TITLE

Recording

[Note]

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

(➜page 34).

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recor ding—Chasing Pla y

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.)

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

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

Playing back

NAVIGATOR,

Numbered

buttons

:, 9

DIRECT

TOP MENU

POSITION

MEMORY

Disc tray

HDD

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

ERASE

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

REC

4, 5

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

DVD, TV

;

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

RETURN

ERASE

DUBBING

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]

To stop play

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

function is active. Press [1] (PLAY) to st art 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).

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[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

0 0 0 1 2

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 star t 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

6/20 WED410 : 00 AM

6/20 WED

No.

0 ~ 9

9 : 00 PM 11 : 00 PM

SELECT

ENTER

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]

01 6/2 02 6/2 03

TOTAL 5

FEPOS

4 6

6/2

T o erase a pr ogram that is being play ed bac k

[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].

Playing back

[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.

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Other methods of play

DVD

POWER

HDD DVD

VCR Plus+

Numbered

buttons

:, 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

2;, ;1

Playing back

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

123 4

789

CANCEL

100

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

PAUSE

ENTER

FRAME

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

ADD/DLT

DUBBING

MARKER

POSITION

AUDIO

MEMORY

Skipping

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

During play or while paused

Press [:] or [9].

≥Press [D] or [E] on the main unit. ≥Each press increases the number of skips.

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

Play position

Once

Chapter/track

[:]

[:/6]

[HDD\ ]RAM] [DVD-R]

Once

Once TwiceTwice

Chapter/track Chapter/track

Play position

Once TwiceTwice

DVD TV

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

RETURN

REC

REC MODE

SETUP

[9]

[5/9]

Marker

6, 5 1, PLAY/t1.3

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

Three times

Slow-motion play

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [6] or [5].

Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.

[Note]

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Backward ([6] [D]) does not work with Video CDs.

Frame-by-frame viewing

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [2;] or [;1].

[Note]

≥Each press shows the next frame. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Cursor buttons [2, 1] are also effective while paused for frame-

by-frame viewing.

≥Backward ([2;]) does not work with Video CDs.

Starting play from a selected item

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

During play or while stopped

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5] [HDD] [MP3] “5”: [0] ➜[0] ➜[5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “15”: [0] ➜[1] ➜[5]

[Note]

≥This may not work with some discs. ≥This works only when stopped with some

discs (the screen saver is on the television).

≥[DVD-A]

– A group number can be specified while

the screen saver is displayed. e.g., “5”: [5]

–Playing bonus groups

Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.

Program Program Program

[:]

[:/6]

[9]

[5/9]

For your reference

Pressing [:] [D] or [9] [E] while the playback control feature on Video CDs (➜page 54) is working may take you to a menu screen.

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+ 44 hidden pages

Panasonic DMR-E80H User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Features

Getting started

Table of contents

Accessories

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections

Setting up

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

STEP 5 Set up to match your television

Disc information

Control reference guide

Recording

Recording television programs

Playing while you are recording

Playing discs

Playing back