Panasonic DMR-EA18 Operating Instruction

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EA18

Basic Operations

P13

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 the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video 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”.

•

If you have any questions contact

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Example:

1 ALL

The warranty can be found on page 71.

La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 72-75.

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Precautions

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

• DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE

• ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMR-EA18

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

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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.

Unit Care

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.

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The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

Do not place the unit on

• amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Do not place any heavy

• objects on top of the unit.

The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed

• to operate in the horizontal position. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

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

■ Maintenance

To clean the unit

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions

• that came with the cloth.

To clean the DVD lens

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP

■ Cautions about condensation

Condensation can cause unreliable playback of recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases,

The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.

• The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an

• airconditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid. During rainy seasons.

•

In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.

■ When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off.

Standby power consumption

Front Display (➔ 47)

Automatic Bright

Quick Start (➔ 43)

On Approx. 9.8 W Approx. 9.8 W Off Approx. 0.6 W Approx. 2.1 W

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Table of Contents, Accessories

Getting Started

Precautions .............................................................................2

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

Unit Care ......................................................................................3

Accessories .................................................................................. 5

Remote Control Information .........................................................5

Control Reference Guide ........................................................6

Main Unit ......................................................................................6

Remote Control ............................................................................6

Rear Panel ...................................................................................7

The Unit’s Display ........................................................................7

Media Handling .......................................................................7

Inserting Discs .............................................................................7

Inserting an SD Card ...................................................................7

Inserting USB memory .................................................................7

Basic Connection ....................................................................8

Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box .............................8

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia

Interface) Cable ........................................................................9

Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock ...........................10

Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA) ..............12

Basic Operations

Playback ............................................................................ 13

Playing Discs ............................................................... 13

Recording Set Top Box Programs ...................................... 14

Scheduled Recording ........................................................ 15

Deleting Recordings .......................................................... 16

Delete Navigator .......................................................... 16

Delete Recordings During Playback ............................ 16

Advanced Features

Important Notes for Recording ............................................17

Advanced Recording ............................................................18

Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time .............18

When the format confirmation screen is displayed.....................18

When removing a Recorded Disc ..............................................18

Specifying the Recording Time ..................................................19

Flexible Recording ......................................................................19

Playing while you are recording .................................................19

Advanced Scheduled Recording ..........................................20

To cancel a scheduled recording in progress ............................. 20

Check, Change, or Delete Programs .........................................20

To release the unit from recording standby

(Before recording starts) ............................................................20

Recording from an External Device ......................................21

Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped

with a Hard Drive, etc.. ............................................................... 21

Recording from a DV Camcorder ...............................................22

Advanced Playback ..............................................................23

Zoom in on video ........................................................................23

Menu Screens on the TV ............................................................23

Selecting Recordings to Play .....................................................23

Search ........................................................................................23

Skip ............................................................................................23

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

Quick View (Play x1.3) ...............................................................24

Slow-motion Play ........................................................................24

Frame-by-Frame Viewing ...........................................................24

Time Slip ....................................................................................24

CM Skip ......................................................................................24

Create Chapters .........................................................................24

Changing Audio during Playback ...............................................24

Playing MP3s ........................................................................25

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) ................................................26

Playing Playlists ....................................................................28

Playlist Properties/View Chapters ..............................................28

Status Messages ..................................................................28

Entering Text .........................................................................29

FUNCTIONS Window ........................................................ 29

Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)

Easy Control only with VIERA Remote Control ....................... 31

... 30

Advanced Editing

Recordings-Editing ...............................................................32

Accessing the Recording View ...................................................32

Editing Operations to Recordings ..............................................32

Still Pictures-Editing ..............................................................34

Accessing the Album/Picture View .............................................34

Album/Picture Operations ..........................................................34

Deleting Still Pictures ............................................................35

Delete Navigator ........................................................................35

Copying Still Pictures ............................................................36

Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen ......................36

Importing still pictures from an SD card or USB memory ..........36

Chapters-Creating, Editing ...................................................37

Accessing the Chapter View ......................................................37

Chapter Operations ....................................................................37

Setting Menus

Setting On-Screen Menus ....................................................38

Accessing the On-Screen Menus ...............................................38

DVD and Card Management ................................................39

Accessing the Management Menus ...........................................39

Setup Menus ........................................................................42

Set Top Box Control....................................................................42

Off Timer ....................................................................................43

Remote Control ..........................................................................43

Clock Settings ............................................................................43

Quick Start .................................................................................43

Restore Default Settings ............................................................43

Settings for Playback ..................................................................44

Settings for Recording ................................................................44

Still Mode (paused video) ...........................................................45

Black Level Control ....................................................................45

Dynamic Range Compression ...................................................45

Digital Audio Output ...................................................................45

Select Audio Channel For DV Input ............................................46

Status Messages ........................................................................46

On-screen Language .................................................................46

Front Display ..............................................................................47

Closed Caption ...........................................................................47

TV Aspect ...................................................................................47

4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video....................................................47

4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM .....................................................48

Component Output Signal ..........................................................48

Functions of HDMI .....................................................................48

Other Settings

Other Settings .......................................................................50

Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set

Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.) ............................. 50

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Reference

Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...........................52

Connecting to a Television, a Set Top Box and a VCR ...............52

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality .............53

Using an S Video Cable for Better Video

(S Video Cable not included) ..................................................53

Using Component Cables for Better Video

(Component Video Cables not included) ................................53

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound

(Audio Cable not included) .....................................................53

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound

(Optical Digital Audio Cable not included) ..............................53

Using an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable ....54

Media Information .................................................................54

Media Care .................................................................................54

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback .................................55

Play-only Discs ...........................................................................56

Discs that Cannot be Played ......................................................56

SD Cards Usable with this Unit ..................................................56

USB memories you can use with this unit ..................................57

MP3 File Information ..................................................................57

Still Picture (JPEG) Information .................................................57

Frequently Asked Questions .............................................. 58

Setup ..........................................................................................58

Discs ..........................................................................................58

USB ............................................................................................58

Recording ...................................................................................59

Language code list ...............................................................59

Error Messages ................................................................. 60

On the Unit’s Display ..................................................................60

On the TV ...................................................................................61

Product Service ....................................................................61

Product information ....................................................................61

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................... 62

To Reset this Unit .......................................................................62

General Issues: Power ...............................................................62

General Issues: VIERA Link .......................................................62

General Issues: Operation .........................................................63

General Issues: USB ..................................................................64

General Issues: Displays ............................................................ 64

Playback Issues: Picture ............................................................65

Playback Issues: Sound ............................................................. 66

Playback Issues: Operation ........................................................ 66

Recording Issues: Recording / Scheduled Recording / External Input

Editing Issues: DVD & SD ..........................................................68

Editing Issues: Still Pictures .......................................................68

....67

Glossary ...............................................................................69

Specifications .......................................................................70

Limited Warranty ...................................................................71

Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference) ...72

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

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2007. These may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 71.

1 Remote control (N2QAYB000211) 2 Batteries for remote control

1 Set Top Box Control cable

(K2ZZ02C00008)

1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018) For use with this unit only. Do not use it with

• other equipment. Also, do not use cords for

Product Registration Card

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

other equipment with this unit.

1 Audio/video cable (K2KA2BA00003)

Remote Control Information

About batteries

•

Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

•

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA

Using the remote control

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced EditingSetting MenusOther Settings

Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use different types at the same time.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct

• sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Do not take apart or short circuit.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• Do not 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.

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Control Reference Guide

Main Unit

Disc tray

The unit’s display

Remote control signal sensor

USB

POWER on/off button (POWER ^/I) ......... (➔ 10)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.

• In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Connector for a digital video (DV)

camcorder ................................................. (➔ 22)

IN2 input terminals (IN2) .......................... (➔ 21)

SD card slot ................................................ (➔ 7)

USB Connector ........................................... (➔ 7)

Remote Control

bo

1

2

3

4

5



6

7

8 9

bk bl bm bn

bq

br bs bt

ck cl

co cp

cq cr

INPUT

SELECT

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

S VIDEO VIDEO

DV IN

2456789bk

6 7 8 9 bk bl bm

Turn the unit on or off .............................................. (➔ 10)

1

Select the drive (DVD, SD or USB) ............(➔ 16, 25, 26)

2

Select channels and recording numbers etc./

3

Enter numbers ........................................................ (➔ 23)

Cancel

4

Basic operations for recording and play

5

Skip the specified time ............................................ (➔ 24)

6

Direct Navigator ................................................ (➔ 23, 32)

7

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame ...................... (➔ 10, 24)

8

Show sub menu ................................................ (➔ 23, 32)

9

Select audio ............................................................ (➔ 24)

bk

[A] for Recordings screen ....................................... (➔ 16)

Show on-screen menu ............................................ (➔ 38)

bl

[B] for Album View screen....................................... (➔ 26)

Start recording ........................................................ (➔ 14)

bm

Change recording mode ......................................... (➔ 14)

bn

Transmission window

bo

TV and Set Top Box operations .............................. (➔ 50)

bp

Channel select ........................................................ (➔ 14)

bq

Input select (IN1, IN2, DV) ................................ (➔ 14, 21)

br

Sub channel access for digital broadcasts

bs

Delete...................................................................... (➔ 16)

bt

Skip 1 minute forward ............................................. (➔ 24)

ck

Show scheduled recording list ................................ (➔ 15)

cl

Show FUNCTIONS window ................................... (➔ 29)

cm

Return to previous screen

cn

Show setup menu ................................................... (➔ 42)

co

Create chapters ...................................................... (➔ 24)

cp

Show status messages........................................... (➔ 28)

cq

Start Flexible Recording ......................................... (➔ 19)

cr

SD CARD

IN2

Opening the front panel Pull down

Reset button ............................................. (➔ 62)

Stop button ............................................... (➔ 13)

Play/x1.3 button ........................................ (➔ 13)

Input Select ......................................... (➔ 14, 21)

Recording mode ....................................... (➔ 14)

Start recording .......................................... (➔ 14)

Disc tray open/close button ........................ (➔ 7)

RESET

1.3

REC MODE

REC

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COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM

)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN1

OUT

AV OUT

Media Handling

Rear Panel

9 8 7bk

AC IN~ = Power supply

1

Cooling fan

2

AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal ................... (➔ 8)

3

S VIDEO input terminal

4

Set Top Box Control terminal .................... (➔ 8)

5

Digital audio output terminal ................... (➔ 53)

6

HDMI AV OUT terminal ...................... (➔ 9, 54)

7

S VIDEO output terminal ........................ (➔ 53)

8

AUDIO/VIDEO output terminal ................. (➔ 8)

9

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal ..... (➔ 53)

bk

The Unit’s Display

Inserting Discs

;

OPEN/CLOSE

– –

to open the tray.

Insert a disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

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Getting Started

Insert label-up.

Notes

•

When using 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.

•

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

•

The unit may take some time to respond to [; OPEN/CLOSE] when the DVD Drive is selected with no disc in the drive.

Inserting an SD Card

Opening the front panel (➔ 6) Inserting the card

Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place.

If you are using a miniSD card/ microSD card, insert it into the card adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

Recording indicator

Main display section

Disc indicator

This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted.

Scheduled recording indicator (➔ 15

On:

When a scheduled recording program is registered and a recordable disc is inserted.

Flashes:

The scheduled recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g. there is no disc, etc). It does not flash if Quick Start is off.

Progressive indicator

This indicator lights up when you select “24p” in “Progressive/24p” (➔ 39).

ADAPTER

Insert the card label up with the

345

cut-off corner on the right.

Removing the card

Press on the center of the card and pull it straight out.

Notes

When “SD” is flashing or when copying a picture or displaying the Album in the SD card, do not turn off the unit or remove the SD card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

)

Inserting USB memory

You can insert the USB memory directly into the USB port.

Preparation

Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that the data

stored therein has been backed up.

Opening the front panel (➔ 6) Inserting the USB memory

Check the orientation of the USB connector and insert it straight in.

Removing the USB memory

Complete all USB memory-

related operations and pull the USB memory straight out.

When “uSb” is flashing on the

unit’s display, do not turn off the unit or remove the USB memory.

Notes

There are few USB memory devices that cannot be connected.

• Some USB devices inserted into this unit may cause this unit to stop

• operating. Such USB devices cannot be used on this unit. Confirm that “uSb” (USB) appears on the unit’s display when a

• compatible USB memory is inserted while stopped. If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may

• be damaged.

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Basic Connection

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OX L

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM

)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN1

OUT

AV OUT

Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box

Consult your set top box provider about the appropriate Set Top Box to use.

• Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.

•

Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and Set Top Box may not appear as shown below.

Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.

Rear of this unit

AC INAC INAC IN

Cable from the wall or satellite antenna

step

VHF/UHF

RF IN

step

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

step

Red White Yellow

step

Red White Yellow

Rear of TV

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

step

Rear of Set Top Box

step

• The Set Top Box Control cable is necessary for operating a set top box with this unit’s remote control.

• Place the Set Top Box Control cable in front of the signal sensor of the set top box.

Read the set top box operating instructions regarding positioning of the signal sensor.

To a household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

75 Ω coaxial cable from the wall or satellite antenna to the “RF IN” on the Set Top Box. 75 Ω coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the Set Top Box to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the TV. Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV. Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the Set Top Box to the “IN1” on the unit. Connect the Set Top Box Control cable (included) to the back of this unit. Install the Set Top Box Control cable (included) in front of Set Top Box. AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit to a household AC outlet.

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RF IN/ SATELLITE IN

RF OUT

AUDIO OUT

R L

VIDEO

OUT

If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to secure the Set Top Box Control cable to a flat surface.

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•

You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by changing the audio/video (AV) cable connection between this unit and your TV on page 8 as follows.

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMIcompatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.

Regarding “HDAVI Control” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations are possible. [➔ 30, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)]

Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is

• recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.

•

Rear of TV

HDMI IN

Getting Started

HDMI cable

(not included)

Rear of this unit

OUT

AC IN

Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (➔ 48, 49). (The default setting is “On”.)

•

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM

)

Notes

If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be

• down-mixed (➔ 69) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed). For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a

• digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.): Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio cannot be output).

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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock

Aspect Ratio Selection

Select TV type and press OK.

(Please refer to Operation Instruction

for details)

4:3 TV

16:9 Widescreen TV

16:9

4:3

Quick Start Setting

The unit can be turned on faster, in about

1 second. Please note that Quick Start

mode slightly increases power

consumption when the unit is off.

(See Operation Instructions for details)

Turn Quick Start on ?

Off

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

This unit can control your STB

(Set Top Box), when connected to IN1

input using the Set Top Box Control cable.

Start setup now?

Yes

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video

• input to suit the connections to this unit (Example: AV input). When using the set top box, make sure it is turned on.

• These are the first settings you make upon buying the

• unit. You don’t need to make these settings again.

to turn the unit on.

When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

• supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable (➔ 9), it acquires the setting information from the TV. When the Quick Start Setting screen appears (➔ below, step 4)

Language:

e, r

•

to select, then

When the Quick Start Setting screen appears after this step (➔ below, step 4)

TV Aspect Ratio:

e, r

to select “4:3 TV” or

“16:9 Widescreen TV”, then

When connecting to a 4:3 standard aspect TV:

• Select “4:3 TV”. When connecting to a 16:9 widescreen TV:

• Select “16:9 Widescreen TV”.

Quick Start Function:

e, r

to select “On” or “Off”,

then

Set Top Box Control Settings:

to select “Yes”, then

e, r

If you do not control your set top box with

• this unit: Select “No”. The unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen (➔ 12, step 10).

Select Language

Seleccione el idioma

Sélection de langue

English

Español

Français

Press OK Pulse OK

Appuyer sur OK

Tips

“Quick Start” function (➔ 43)

•

If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on and then sequentially press [* REC]. The following happens when you have selected “On”.

Power consumption in standby mode

–

increases because power is supplied to the unit.

To view programs from the set top box

If the TV is not directly connected to the

• set top box, then turn on this unit in the following cases:

“Quick Start” is “Off”.

–

“Quick Start” is “On” with this unit being

–

connected to the TV via a component or HDMI cable.

To zoom in on video

•

1. Press [SUB MENU],

2. Press [e, r] to select “Zoom In”, then

press [OK].

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings:

Completed testing the / IR codes.

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

Completed testing all of the %s codes.

Do you want to start over the test again?

No, exit

Yes, start over again

e, r

STB (Set Top Box) Type

–

Brand Name

–

Max. CH digits

–

OK Key Operation

–

to select an item, then

Select the service being used.

Select the set top box brand. You can also use [u] or [i] to view other pages.

Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in your set top box. [This must not be selected when “Converter Box” is selected for “STB (Set Top Box) Type”.]

Select whether or not the selected channel is confirmed by pressing [OK] in accordance with your set top box.

e, r to select “Test”, then

Confirmation screen appears.

–

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

Please choose settings based on your

Set Top Box.

STB (Set Top Box) Type

Brand Name

Max. CH digits

OK Key Operation

Test

Cable Box/DVR

ABC

3 Digit

Off

Getting Started

The correct operation of the Set Top Box

Control cable is checked. Enter a channel that can be received by your set top box.

w, q

to select a position in which the channel is entered and e, r to set the number, then

You can also use the numbered buttons.–

Confirmation screen appears.

e, r

Yes, try other channels

–

Yes, complete setup

–

No, try another code

–

If any channel cannot be selected, then this unit cannot properly control the set top box.

Continued on next page.

to select the item, then

Even if this unit can select a channel on the set top box, it is recommended to select “Yes, try other channels” and verify whether or not other channels can be selected and properly controlled (➔ step 8).

Exits the Set Top Box Control setting screen.

Select this option when there are channels that cannot be selected. If channels cannot be selected as set, then “Yes, start over again” or “No, exit” will be displayed. “Yes, start over again” : Returns to step 6. Set the channels again. “No, exit” : The set top box is not controlled with this unit.

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

Start Set Top Box Control testing.

Please input the channel number for testing. Use either numbered

buttons or UP/DOWN Cursors.

Channel :

STB Type: Cable Box/DVR Brand Name: Panasonic Max. CH digits: 3 Digit OK Key Operation: On IR Code:

○○

Number

Has the STB channel changed to the number you

selected? Please select from the following:

Note: “Yes, try other channels” is

recommended to try several channels.

Yes, try other channels

Yes, complete setup

No, try another code

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

IR Code :

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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock

Set Clock Manually

SAT AM

DST

EST

1 1 2000 12

Off

Time Zone

EST

Month Day Year

Hour Minute

Set Clock Manually:

w, q

to select the item you want

to change.

e, r to change the setting.

Repeat steps 10-11 to change other items.–

Notes

Time Zone

•

EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5 CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6 MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7 PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8 AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9 HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10 For other areas: xx hr

•

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour beginning at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Set the DST period manually when it varies according to regions (➔ below).

To set the DST period manually

1. Press [SETUP].

2. Press [e, r] to select “Setup” then press [q].

3. Press [e, r] to select “Clock Settings” then press [OK].

4. Press [e, r] to select “Set the time change dates for DST” then press [OK].

5. Press [e, r, w, q] to set the “Month”, “Day”, “Hour”, and “Minute” then press [OK].

Setup

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

to confirm new date and time.

The clock starts.–

Set the time change dates for DST

Beginning

Month

Day

Hour Minute

3 SUN2nd 2

End

Month

Day

11 SUN1st 2

Hour Minute

Restore Default

Reinitializes the settings.

Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA)

If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit when the unit is turned on for the first time.

Acquires the following information from the TV (VIERA).

• Language

–

TV Aspect

–

Closed caption

– The language setting screen may be displayed depending on the usage environment. Press [e, r] to select language, then press [OK].

When the settings are complete, the Set Top Box Control Setting screen is displayed (➔ 10, step 5).

Notes

Acquisition of the setting information is not supported by all

•

Panasonic TVs (VIERA). The acquisition may take some time depending on the VIERA

•

setting information.

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Playback

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

• connections to this unit (Example: AV input).

Playing Discs

Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔23, 24) for detailed information on playback.

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to turn the unit on.

“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.–

;

OPEN/CLOSE

to open the tray

Insert a disc.–

(Button located on the upper front of the unit)

Getting Started

Basic OperationsBasic Operations

Stopping Play

Press [g STOP].

The stopped position is

–

The tray closes and play begins.–

Pausing Play

Press [h PAUSE].

Press again to restart play.– memorized. (Resume play function) The stopped position is cleared

–

when you press [g STOP] two or more times, or press [;OPEN/CLOSE].

Tips

•

Icons such as “

RAM

” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.

Notes

•

The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.

•

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

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•

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Playback starts from the most recent recording.

•

DVD-V CD

Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

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Recording Set Top Box Programs

Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 17) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 18, 19) for detailed information on recording.

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Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

•

connections to this unit (Example: AV input). When using the set top box, make sure it is turned on.

•

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•

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40).

to turn the unit on.

“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.–

;

OPEN/CLOSE

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press

–

[; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

When the set top box is controlled with this unit:

to open the tray

(Button located on the upper front of the unit).

to select desired channel.

When the set top box is not controlled with this unit:

to select “IN1” or “IN2”.

Select a channel on the connected equipment.–

to select the recording mode.

Recording mode should be determined by program length and

–

available time on the disc (➔ 18).

to start recording.

Pausing Recording

Press [h PAUSE].

Press again to restart recording.–

Recording mode

REC

Remaining time

Stopping Recording

Press [g STOP].

Tips

Icons such as “

• discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.

RAM

” indicate usable

Notes

•

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It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes. You cannot change the channel or

• recording mode during recording.

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Scheduled Recording

Schedule List Remaining Recording Time

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ChannelNo Date

New Scheduled Recording

Off

Mode Check

Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 20) for detailed information on scheduled recording.

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Preparation:

•

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit (Example: AV input).

•

When using the set top box, make sure the set top box is turned on.

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•

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40). Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space. Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.

e, r to select “New Scheduled Recording”, then

w, q to move through the items and e, r to set

the items.

Channel/Input TV Station/External Input

Date/Frequency You can set a daily or weekly program.– On (start time) / Off (end time)

Mode Recording mode, see page 18.– Name Press [OK], see page 29.–

To delete all items

1. Press [SUB MENU].

2. Press [e, r] to select “Delete”, then press [OK].

when you have finished programming.

When the set top box is controlled with this unit: Press the numbered buttons to set the channel.

To enter a channel using the keypad:

1. Press [SUB MENU].

2. Press [e, r] to select “Show Keypad”, then press [OK].

3. Press [e, r, w, q] to select a character, then press [OK].

4. Press [g STOP] when you’ve finished entering text.

To preview the scheduled recording channel:

1. Press [SUB MENU].

2. Press [e, r] to select “IR Test”, then press [OK]. When the set top box is not controlled with this unit: Select the input to which the set top box is connected and set a channel on connected equipment before scheduled recording starts.

Hold button to change in 30-minute increments.–

Preview of selected

SCHEDULED RECORDING

Channel/

Input

4-1

Date/

Frequency

--------

Remaining Recording Time

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Off

--:-- --

Set Channel/Input. To input from the keypad, please press SUB MENU.

channel

Repeat steps 2−4 to program other recordings.–

“z” lights on the unit’s display.

–

Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit

–

is turned off.

Mode

Name

Basic OperationsBasic Operations

Tips

Icons such as “

• discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.

RAM

” indicate usable

Notes

To prevent recording errors

•

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Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual program (to make sure the program is recorded in full). Be sure to perform step 5 before the

• scheduled recording time. When the unit is turned off, “z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate scheduled recording standby has been activated. “z” flashes when the unit cannot go to

• scheduled recording standby. (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the disc tray) It does not flash if Quick Start is off. When scheduled recordings are set to

• start one immediately after another, the unit cannot record the beginning of the later program. If two scheduled recording times overlap

• the recording that started first always has priority. The second recording will start only after the first recording has finished. When starting time for a scheduled

• recording is the same, the recording that you programmed later has priority. Depending on the Daylight Saving Time

• (DST) settings for this unit, scheduled recordings may be affected when the seasons change.

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Deleting Recordings

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

• connections to this unit (Example: AV input).

RAM

•

Delete Navigator

RAM

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40).

Insert the disc containing the recording to be deleted.

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With the unit stopped

e, r to select “Delete”, then

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press to switch to the Recordings screen.

to select the DVD drive.

When the Album View screen is displayed,

DVD-RAM

Other Functions

DELETE Navigator

DELETE Navigator DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

10 10/27 Mon

-- -- --

Delete

e, r, w, q to select the recording, then

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

Playback

Disc Protection Off

Program

Delete

Recordings

8 10/27 Mon

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SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

Video

Picture

Video

Picture

0 9

No.

w to select “Delete”, then

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

•

Multiple editing

Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)

A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

•

Delete Recordings During Playback

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During playback

w to select “Delete”, then

Notes

•

You cannot delete while recording.

•

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Even if you have set protection on other equipment, such recordings are deleted.

Tips

•

Icons such as “ discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.

Deleting an item increases the

•

RAM

available disc space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.

•

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does not increase after deletion.

•

-RW(V) +RW

increases when you delete the last recording (the recording space may increase slightly when other recordings are deleted).

RAM

” indicate usable

Available disc space

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Important Notes for Recording

Recording of multilingual broadcasts from set top box

Recording of Widescreen broadcasts

Copy-once Recording

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Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback (➔ 24, Changing Audio during Playback).

Main SAP

Hello Hola

Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the set top box.

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Select the Main or SAP audio before recording.

The selected audio only is recorded.

Main

Hello

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the set top box.

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Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9 aspect images, they will appear in the letterbox format

• (➔ 69, Letterbox).

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

• +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM (➔ 69) compatible DVD-RAM.

CPRM compatible discs only

RAM

When purchasing discs, check that they support CPRM.•

12 cm (5˝)

Yes No

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Recorded in 4:3 aspect

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Basic Operations

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

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The disc must be finalized after recording (➔ 41).

All DVD-R, etc. discs recorded on this unit must be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. Once finalized DVD-R, etc. become “read-only” and can no longer be used for recording. DVD-RW can be reused after finalizing. Whether DL discs recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD players will depend entirely on the capabilities of that player, 100% compatibility is not guaranteed.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalize

+RW

We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment (➔ 41).

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DVD-RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.

Recordings are divided when recording changes from the first layer to the second. Some images and audio

•

-R DL

may be lost at this point.

Recordings continue through the layer change with only a slight pause similar to what you will see with

•

+R DL

commercial DVD-Video discs. Any recording exceeding 8 hours in length is automatically divided whether a layer change is required or not.

DVD-R DL

(Disc inner side)

The second layer

The available space

The first layer

Recording 3

Recording 1

Play on other DVD equipment

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D U N E

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N E P O

D N U O R

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DOUBLE RE-MASTER

DISC

Recording 2

Recording/Playback direction

;º1: /65/9

DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP<OPEN/CLOSE

Layer change: Recording divided, some images and audio lost.

(Disc outer side)

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This disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the disc in DVD Management?

Format

Yes

Advanced Recording

Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time

Recording Mode

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

DVD-RAM

Double-sided*

(9.4 GB)

DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL*

+R DL*3 (8.5 GB)

XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 minutes

SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 minutes

LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 minutes

EP (Extra long play) 8 (6*

FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum

*1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a

double sided disc to the other.

*2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP-

Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (➔ 44).

The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)”

than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.

*3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 17).

XP SP LP

EP (6H)

EP (8H)

Picture quality

) hours 16 (12*2) hours 8 (6*2) hours

8 hours maximum

for one side

Recording time

Notes

This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the

• amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. ( Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be

• possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVDRAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

-R DL +R DL

The difference will be especially noticeable.)

8 hours maximum

•

FR (Flexible recording mode)

Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations: –

When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult

–

When you want to record a long program with the best picture quality possible

e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:

If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.–

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc.–

If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one disc

–

perfectly.

You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings (➔ 15) and flexible recording (➔ 19).

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

However there will be 30 minutes

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

remaining disc space.

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

Tips

Maximum number of recordings to a disc

•

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99 recordings on a disc

49 recordings on a disc

14 hours 20 minutes

(10 hours 45 minutes*2)

14 hours 20 minutes

maximum

A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the program.

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

Important:

Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including computer data), regardless of protection status of disc.

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The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc, etc.

Only format the disc if you intend to use it for recording.

Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded material from the disc.

to select “Yes”, then

Tips

Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” (➔ 40) for more detail of formatting.

• It will take several minutes to format the disc. (DVD-RAM may

•

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take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.)

When removing a Recorded Disc

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After recording, if you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc, the following screen may appear.

Finalizing is necessary to enable playback of the disc on compatible DVD players. Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc. It will take approximately minutes. Start ?

Finalize

Press "REC" to start finalizing. Press the

OPEN/CLOSE finalizing. The disc can be played only on this unit. You can Finalize it later.

button to postpone

to start finalizing.

;

OPEN/CLOSE

Notes

You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.

•

Tips

If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,

• select “Disc Name” (➔ 40) or “Playback will start with:” (➔ 41) in “DVD Management” before finalizing. Refer to “Finalizing” (➔ 41) for more detail of finalizing

• It will take a few minutes to finalize the disc. (Some discs may take

• up to a maximum of 60 minutes.)

to eject the disc without finalizing.

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Specifying the Recording Time

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This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.

During recording

repeatedly until the desired

time is reached.

The recording time and the unit’s display change

–

as follows:

Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00

OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30

OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00

Playing while you are recording

Chasing Playback

RAM

Allows playback from the beginning of what you are recording.

When recording to DVD-RAM

(at least 20 seconds after recording starts).

If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is set

–

to “Automatic” (➔ 46), both the “Play” and “Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the status message screen for several seconds.

Notes

This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible

• Recording. Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [g STOP].

• The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is

• reached as long as you do not operate the unit.

Flexible Recording

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The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (➔ 18).

Flexible Recording

With the unit stopped

Record in FR mode.

Max recording time 08 Hour 00 Min.

Set recording time

08 Hour 00 Min.

CancelStart

w, q to select “Hour” and “Min.”

and e, r to set the recording time.

When you want to start recording

e, r, w, q

Recording starts.–

Tips

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [g STOP].

To show the remaining recording time

Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.

DVD-RAM

Rec. 0:59

CH 20

Stereo

to select “Start”, then

Remaining time

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP] once.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.

Simultaneous Record and Playback

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Allows playback of a previous recording, while recording something else.

When recording to DVD-RAM

e, r, w, q to select the

recording to play, then

If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu

–

is set to “Automatic” (➔ 46), both the “Play” and “Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the status message screen for several seconds.

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP].

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.

2. Press [g STOP].

Notes

During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete

• recordings. Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and

• playback. Use caution while operating the control for playback. Pressing

• [g STOP] when the recording device is selected will cancel the recording in progress.

Advanced Features

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Schedule List Remaining Recording Time

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ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

Off Mode Check

Advanced Scheduled Recording

To cancel a scheduled recording in progress

“z” lights on the unit’s display.–

to select the DVD drive.

Confirmation screen appears.–

w to select “Stop recording”, then

Notes

Recording stops and ‘one-time’ programs are deleted from the Schedule List. Programs scheduled to record ‘Daily’ and ‘Weekly’ remain on the Schedule List and are set to begin at the next scheduled time.

Check, Change, or Delete Programs

The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when the unit is in “recording standby” mode.

See “Tips” (➔ right) for explanation of icons

–

displayed.

e, r to select the program.

Notes

If the program schedule is changed by the TV station, then this unit will not be able to detect the change.

Tips

•

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

Schedule List screen icons

: Currently recording

: Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with

the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording.

: You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon

disappears when the next scheduled recording starts.

: The disc was full. (not enough space)

: The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect.

: Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)

Check

OK: Recordable

➔ (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording.

!: It may not be possible to record because:

Overlap: When the date and time overlap with another scheduled

the disc is write-protected.

–

there is no more space left.

–

the number of possible recordings has reached its

–

maximum.

recording, only a part of the program can be recorded.

to modify the program.

e, r, w, q

then

You cannot delete programs that are currently

–

recording.

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to make changes,

, then to delete.

To release the unit from recording standby (Before recording starts)

The unit turns on and “z” on the unit’s

–

display goes out.

Be sure to press [^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will work only if “z” is displayed.

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Recording from an External Device

Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a Hard Drive, etc.

Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the external device is off.

Front of the unit

You can get a sharper, clearer picture by connecting with an S Video cable instead of the yellow video cable.

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S Video cable

Yellow White Red

Audio/Video cable

Start play on the external device.

to start recording the

program from the external device.

Tips

If the external equipment only has a single audio output connect it

• to the L/MONO (white) IN2 terminal.

To skip unwanted parts

Press [h PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [g STOP].

Notes

If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then the video quality will be degraded.

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Preparation:

Turn on the unit and connected equipment.

•

RAM

•

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 40). When recording multilingual broadcasts (➔ 17)

•

Insert a disc.

to select the recording

mode (➔ 18).

Input Select

2 IN2

3DV

e, r to select “IN1” or “IN2”, then

IN1

If a program is recorded from a set top box

–

equipped with a Hard Drive, etc., connected to IN1 on the rear, then select “IN1”. Front Panel inputs are IN2.

–

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Recording from an External Device

Recording from a DV Camcorder

Connect the cable while the power to both the unit and the external device is off.

Front of the unit

DV IN

4-pin DV Cable

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Preparation:

Turn on the unit.

•

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.

•

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•

If the disc is protected, release protection

(➔ 40).

Turn ON the DV equipment and

pause play where you want to begin recording.

DV camcorder connection

DV connection detected. Start recording ?

CancelRecord to DVD

mode (➔ 18).

Notes

If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for

• “Select Audio Channel For DV Input” in the Setup menu (➔ 46).

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• create chapters. Compatibility with video camcorders from other manufacturers is

• not guaranteed. It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV

• equipment. The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

• Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the

• camcorder. The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.

• This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector;

• Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector. Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirm correct external connection. You cannot record and play simultaneously.

• If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then

• the video quality will be degraded.

Tips

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].

If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly,

• check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions for “Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a Hard Drive, etc.” (➔ 21).

to select the recording

w to select “Rec.”, then

Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images

When “DV camcorder connection” screen does not appear

After performing step 1 (➔ above).

1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

2. With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

3. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” then press [OK].

4. Press [e, r] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [OK].

You can proceed to step 4 (➔ right).

w to select “Record to DVD”, then

press

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Advanced Playback

Zoom in on video

During playback

To zoom in:

e, r

to select “Zoom In”, then

Tips

To return the picture to its original size

Press [e, r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK].

Menu Screens on the TV

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Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows:

e, r, w, q

You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.

to select an item, then

Tips

To select the recording with the numbered buttons

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

–

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons

Protected.

Not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts, etc.) It cannot be played because data is damaged.

Currently recording.

“One time only recording” restriction (➔ 69, CPRM)

[0] ➔ [5] [1] ➔ [5]

During playback

There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases

–

the search speed. Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.

–

Skip

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Tips

To return to the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Notes

If “5” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

Selecting Recordings to Play

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM

When the Album View screen is displayed,

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10 10/27 Mon

Recordings

8 10/27 Mon

-- -- --

Play

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

Video

Picture

0 9

No.

press to switch to the Recordings screen.

e, r, w, q to select the

recording you want to watch, then

During playback or while paused

Each press increases the number of skips.–

Direct Play

During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons.

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

MP3

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

JPEG

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

Tips

Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.

•

[0] ➔ [5] [1] ➔ [5]

[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

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Advanced Playback

Quick View (Play x1.3)

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Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without distorting the audio.

During playback

(Press and hold.)

Press again to return to normal speed.–

Slow-motion Play

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While paused

There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press

–

increases the speed. Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.

–

Notes

If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically (except

Frame-by-Frame Viewing

DVD-V

CM Skip

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Skips 1-minute forward with each press.

During playback

Create Chapters

RAM

During playback

Tips

You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [u, i].

Tips

Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.

Changing Audio during Playback

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While paused

Each press shows the next or previous frame.

–

Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-by-

–

frame in succession. Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.

–

Time Slip

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Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments.

During playback

e, r to select the time, then

to select the audio.

Available audio will differ based on disc type. See below.

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Stereo Mono L Mono R

e.g.:

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“Stereo” is selected.

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When playing a multilingual broadcast,

you can choose between Main Audio and SAP Audio.

Main Audio SAP Audio

DVD-V

This allows you to change items like the audio channel number and the soundtrack language (➔ 38).

Soundtrack

1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch

e.g., English is the selected language.

Notes

If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital audio cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” (➔ 46). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier or system component with an audio cable and change the input on the amplifier or system component to suit the connection (➔ 53).

DVD-RAM

Play

Stereo

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Each press of e or r advances the interval

–

by 1 minute (press and hold for 10-minute intervals).

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001-Both Ends Freezing 002-Lady Starfish 003-Life on Jupiter

004 Metal Glue

1 : My favorite

2 3 4

Total Track

Tree

G 1 T 1 Total 1/111

GroupNo.

No.

TreeTrackTotal

1 : 101

GroupNo.

Total

1/49

No.

0 9

CD-RW for Check /JPEG/ /JPEG/JPEG1/ /JPEG/JPEG2/ /MP3/

/MP3/MP3 group1/

/MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/ /MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/

1/3

Tree

TreeTrackTotal

1 : 101

GroupNo.

Total

1/49

No.

0 9

CD-RW for Check /JPEG/ /JPEG/JPEG1/ /JPEG/JPEG2/ /MP3/

/MP3/MP3 group1/

/MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/ /MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/

1/3

Tree

Playing MP3s

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The screen shown below may be displayed when you

USB

insert a USB memory (➔ 7).

USB Media Device Operations

USB Media Device inserted.

Select an action or press RETURN to Exit.

Play MP3

Go to Album View

Copy pictures

Press [e, r] to select “Play MP3”, then press [OK]. You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).

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CD The screen shown below is displayed when you

insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG). e.g.,

Playback mode is set to MP3. To display pictures, please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.

Press [OK]. You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).

to select the DVD or USB

drive.

Tips

To select file type

1. Press [RETURN].

2. Press [FUNCTIONS].

3. Press [e, r] to select “Menu”, then press [OK].

4. Press [e, r] to select “MP3 Music”, then press [OK].

To stop playing

Press [g STOP].

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To view other pages

Press [u, i].

To select the track with the numbered buttons

e.g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] “15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

e.g.,

Music and pictures on disc.

Please select playback mode.

Multimedia content

MP3 Music

Pictures

Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group

From the track list

while a track is highlighted to

display the tree screen.

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Selected group

Track list is shown.

–

A B

Group No.

Track No. in the group

Track No./Total tracks in

all groups

When the JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps

–

1–4 in “To select file type” on the right column selecting “MP3 Music” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

e, r to select a track, then

to play.

“ ” indicates the track currently playing.–

Selected Group No. /Total Group No.

If the group has no compatible track, “--” is displayed as the group number.

Selected Group

e, r to select a group, then

The track list for the selected group appears.–

Notes

When there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3

•

file, play may not be possible. You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen.

•

Tips

To return to the track list

Press [RETURN].

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Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)

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CD SD

USB

Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CDR/RW, SD Memory Cards or USB memory can be played on this unit.

SD USB

The screen shown below may be displayed when

you insert an SD card or USB memory (➔ 7).

USB

e.g.,

USB Media Device Operations

SD Card Operations

USB Media Device inserted.

SD Card inserted.

Select an action or press RETURN to Exit.

Select an action or press RETURN.

Play MP3

Go to Album View

Copy pictures

Press [e, r] to select “Go to Album View”, then press [OK]. You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).

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insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG). e.g.,

Playback mode is set to MP3. To display pictures, please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.

1. Press [OK] to exit the screen.

2. Press [FUNCTIONS].

3. Press [e, r] to select “Menu”, then press [OK].

4. Press [e, r] to select “Pictures”, then press [OK].

You can proceed to step 3 (➔ below).

to select the drive

(DVD, SD or USB).

e, r, w, q to select a picture,

then

Notes

You can use 8MB to 2GB SD memory cards, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB

•

SDHC memory cards (➔ 56). Still pictures cannot be played during recording.

•

Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios

•

other than 4:3 may not display.

Tips

To stop viewing a picture

Press [g STOP].

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

To select the still picture with the numbered buttons

Album e.g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] “15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5] Still picture e.g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] “15”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5] DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icon

Album that has not yet been viewed (

Slideshow

to view.

RAM

)

Album View screen

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View DVD-RAM

RAM

–

When the Recordings screen is

007 008

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Total 4 10/27/2006

Photo:10/27/2006

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SUB MENU Slideshow

Total 4

Video

---

Picture

0 9

No.

NextPrevious

Press OK to go to

Picture View

displayed, press to switch to the Album View screen.

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USB

When the MP3 Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on the upper Tips on page 25, selecting “Pictures” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

e, r, w, q to select an album,

then

The Picture (JPEG) View screen appears.–

From the Album View screen:

e, r, w, q

to select an album,

then

e, r to select “Start

Slideshow”, then

Tips

To stop the Slideshow

Press [g STOP].

To change Slideshow settings

1 In step 2 above, press [e, r] to select “Slideshow settings”, then

press [OK].

2 Press [e, r] to select each item.

Slide Interval

Press [w, q] to select desired interval (0 to 99 seconds), then

• press [OK].

Repeat Play

•

Press [w, q] to select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].

SNDTRK Instruction

If you select “On”, then a screen will be displayed showing the operations for a slideshow with soundtrack when a slideshow is played.

•

Press [w, q] to select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].

Slideshow w/ SNDTRK

SNDTRK Folder

Start Slideshow

Slideshow settings

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Slideshow with soundtrack

SNDTRK Folder

Slideshow w/ SNDTRK

It is possible to play MP3 music recorded on a USB memory during a Slideshow.

Preparation:

Insert a USB memory containing MP3 files.•

Zoom

While playing a picture

From the Album View screen:

e, r, w, q

to select an album,

then

e, r to select

“Slideshow w/ SNDTRK”, then

Tips

To select an MP3 folder to be played

1 In step 2 above, press [e, r] to select “SNDTRK Folder”, then

press [OK].

2 Press [w, q] to select the folder, then press [OK].

Rotate Pictures

While playing a picture

To zoom in

e, r

to select “Zoom

In”, then

Control Panel

FUNCTIONS

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

Zoom In

Notes

To return the picture to its original size

Press [e, r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK].

When zooming in, the still picture may be cut off.

• “Zoom In” information is not stored.

• “Zoom In” and “Zoom out” do not work with images that have a

• resolution larger than 640 x 480 pixels.

Picture Properties

While playing a picture

twice to display picture

properties.

Shooting Date

11/30 12:03 AM

Advanced Features

e, r to select “Rotate

Right” or “Rotate Left”, then

Notes

To return the picture to its original position

Press

[e, r]

to select the opposite rotation in step 2, then press [OK].

Rotation information will not be stored.

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When disc or album is protected

–

When played on other equipment

–

When copying pictures

–

Control Panel

FUNCTIONS

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

Zoom In

11/26/2004 Date 0002/0030

again to exit.

Notes

Depending on the camera or editing software, shooting dates may not be displayed correctly.

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Status MessagesPlaying Playlists

RAM

-RW(VR)

You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on other equipment.

to select the DVD drive.

With the unit stopped

to select “Other Functions”,

then

to select “Playlists”, then

e, r, w, q to select the playlist

to play, then

Playlist Properties / View Chapters

Perform steps 1– 4 above.

e, r, w, q to select the playlist,

The following messages and displays appear to let you know what operations are being performed and the status of the unit.

Press [STATUS] to cycle through available displays.

– e.g.,

T12 0:01.23 SP

Display examples

DVD-RAM

Rec.

4 - 1 KPO-SD

English

Tray Open

Remain

T12 0:12.34 SP

No Display

A B

1:45 SP12/24 6:34 PM

DVD-RAM

Rec.

4 - 1 KPO-SD

English

Tray Open

A Current media B Status of the disc C Channel information D Status of the disc when SD or USB drive is selected E The current date and time F Remaining recording time and recording mode

(e.g.: “1:45 SP” indicates 1 hour and 45 minutes in

SP mode)

Disc remaining time may slightly differ between

• different models.

G Elapsed play time/Recording mode H Elapsed recording time and recording mode

then

To show playlist properties

–

To view chapters

1. e,

to select “Properties”, then

Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is shown.

to select “View Chapters”,

then

2. e, r, w, q to select the chapter, then

Tips

To return to the playlist screen

Press [SUB MENU], then select “View Playlists” and press [OK].

To view other pages

Press [u, i].

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Entering Text

When viewing the Name screen.

Recording Name

Delete

e, r, w, q to select characters,

then

Repeat this step to enter other characters.–

Set

12345

ABC a

DEF d

GH INOg

JKL j

M PQRSp

TUV t

WXY Z w

67890

ef/ %

hi $#&

kl @

]

n qrs( ) uv{ } xyz

;

Space

FUNCTIONS Window

By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.

With the unit stopped

e, r to select a menu item,

then

If you select “Other Functions”, press

–

[e, r] to select a menu item and press [OK].

FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off

DVD-RAM

Playback

Program

delete

Other Functions

Disc Protection Off

FUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off

DVD-RAM

Playback

Program

delete

Other Functions

Disc Protection Off

Playlists

Flexible Recording

DV Camcorder Rec.

Setup

DVD Management

when you’ve ﬁ nished

entering text.

Tips

Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g.: entering the letter “R”

1. Press [7] to move to the 7th row.

2. Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.

3. Press [OK].

To enter a space

Press [ CANCEL] then press [OK].

To delete a character

Press [h PAUSE] on a character in the name field.

To cancel in the middle

Press [RETURN]. Characters will not be saved.

Notes

Long recording names may not be displayed.

Playback

You can select and play recorded programs.

Program

You can make scheduled recording settings.

Delete

You can delete recordings using Delete Navigator.

Copy New Pictures

You can copy still pictures.

Playlists

You can play playlists.

Flexible Recording

19 The unit sets the best possible picture quality that ﬁts the recording within the remaining disc space.

DV Camcorder Rec.

22 DV automatic recording function

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Setup

42 You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu.

DVD and Card Management

39 You can manage discs through formatting, ﬁnalizing and other operations.

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Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)

You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”.

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard

• known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

• “HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

•

Preparation:

1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable (➔ 9, 54).

2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➔ 49). (The default setting is “On”.)

3. Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).

• When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control” , set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.

4. Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.

When the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

(When the TV is on) Automatic input

switching

When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

Press [FUNCTIONS]*1, [q PLAY]*2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE] etc.

When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will

(When the TV is off) Power on link

automatically turn on and display the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

Press [q PLAY]*2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE] etc.

*3 etc.

DVD-V

The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.

When you turn the TV off, this unit is also automatically turned off. This unit

Power off link

automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback. Even if the TV is turned off, this unit will not turn off at the same time under the following conditions:

when you press [* REC] and this unit is recording,

–

when scheduled recording is proceeding

–

when copying still pictures

–

when finalizing, etc.

–

When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable,

• the receiver will also turn off.

This button is available only when this unit is on.

* *2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents

from where playback started. In this case, press [u] or [t] to go back to where playback started. *3 Depending on discs, the TV may not automatically turn on.

Notes

When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and initially set up, it automatically acquires the TV setting

•

information (➔ 12). These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

•

About “HDAVI Control” function, read the operating instructions of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.

•

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Easy Control only with VIERA Remote Control

If you connect this unit via HDMI cable to a TV with “HDAVI Control 2 or 3” function with, you can operate both units more conveniently. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [e, r, w, q], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU]. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.

Using the FUNCTIONS window to operate this unit

Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit

Refer to TV operating instruction for operating the TV.

Display this unit’s “FUNCTIONS” window using the TV

remote control.

If this unit is set to off, it will automatically turn on.•

FUNCTIONS

Select the item you want to

operate with the TV remote control, then

About the FUNCTIONS window (➔ 29)

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs (➔ below) and select the drive (DVD, SD or USB) using the “Control Panel”.

Control Panel

e.g.,

Control Panel

FUNCTIONS

Drive Select

Zoom In

Select an item,

then

FUNCTIONS

Top Menu

DVD-V

Drive Select

Rotate Right (JPEG)

Rotate Left (JPEG)

Zoom In

Zoom out

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off

DVD-RAM

Playback

Program

Delete

Other Functions

Control Panel is displayed (➔ below).

FUNCTIONS window is displayed (➔ above).

Top menu is displayed (➔ 23).

Menu is displayed (➔ 23).

Select the DVD, SD or USB drive.

Rotate the still picture (➔ 27).

Enlarge or shrink the video or the still picture (➔ 23, 27).

Disc Protection Off

Advanced Features

Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop,

Using the Control Panel

etc. with the TV remote control. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit”.

The Control Panel is displayed (➔ right). While playing a recording or DVD-Video, etc.

[e]: Pause, [r]: Stop, [w]: Search backward, [q]: Search forward,

–

[OK]: Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.

While playing still pictures

[r]:Stop, [w]: View previous picture, [q]: View next picture,

–

[EXIT]:Exit the screen.

Notes

When you record a program by operating the TV (Direct TV Rec, etc.)

It is recorded on a disc in the recording mode preset on this unit.

• If the Direct TV Recording mode has been activated on this unit, then a new program cannot be recorded using this mode.

•

When you want to leave the TV on and turn off only this unit

Press [^ DVD POWER] on this unit’s remote control to turn off.

When not using “HDAVI Control”

Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” (➔ 49).

Control Panel

Pause

Stop

SearchSearch

Play

Exit

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Recordings-Editing

Tips

Recording/Chapter

•

Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of one chapter.

Recording

Chapter

Start End

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You can divide a recording into multiple chapters.

Recording

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

After finalizing, recordings are divided into chapters of the following lengths.

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+R +R DL

•

Maximum numbers of items on a disc

Recordings 99 49 Chapters Approx. 1000 Approx. 254

: Chapters are approx. 5 minutes long

: Chapters are approx. 8 minutes long

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Accessing the Recording View

to select the DVD drive.

Notes

You cannot edit during recording.

•

+R +R DL

when you edit discs. The available space on these discs decreases each time you edit their contents.

Management information is recorded in unused sections

Tips

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

–

Multiple editing

Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)

A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

–

Editing Operations to Recordings

Delete Recording

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ left).

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Important:

Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

e, r

to select “Delete Recording”,

then

When the Album View screen is

RAM

displayed, press to switch to the Recordings screen.

e, r, w, q to select a recording.

Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips)–

to display the menu list.

To view more options

Press [e, r] to select “Edit Recording”, then press [OK].

Items that cannot be selected are gray.

• e.g.,

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Edit Name

Setup Protection

Delete Recording

Properties

Edit Recording

View Chapters

Album View

Cancel Protection

Change Thumbnail

Divide Recording

Using menus to play still pictures (➔ 26).

If you select “View Chapters” (➔ 37)

Refer to “Editing Operations to Recordings” (➔ right).

w to select “Delete”, then

Recording Properties

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ left).

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e, r to select “Properties”, then

Recording information is shown (e.g., date, time).

–

Properties

Football

No. Date011/ 1/2008 Tue Channel 4

Recording Name

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ left).

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Start

1:02 AM

Rec. Time

2:15 (SP)

to select “Edit Name”, then

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You can give a name for the recording (➔ 29).–

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Setup Protection / Cancel Protection

SUB MENU Select

No.

0 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail DVD-RAM

Page 02/02

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ENTER

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End Next

Video

Picture

***

Change

Start play and select the thumbnail position.

--:--.--

Exit

0:00.00

SUB MENU Select

No.

0 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Recording DVD-RAM

Page 02/02

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ENTER

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Video

Picture

***

Preview

Divide

--:--.--

Exit

0:00.11

Divide

Play08

SUB MENU Select

No.

0 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Recording DVD-RAM

Page 02/02

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06 1. 1. SUN

ENTER

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Video

Picture

***

Preview

Divide

--:--.--

Exit

0:00.11

Divide

Play08

Divide Recording

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 32).

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Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings.

e, r to select “Setup Protection”

or “Cancel Protection”, then

w to select “Yes”, then

The lock symbol appears when the recording is protected.

Change Thumbnail

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 32).

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Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Recordings screen.

e, r

to select

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“Change Thumbnail”, then

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 32).

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Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined.

e, r to select “Divide Recording”,

then

at the point you want to

divide.

For quicker editing (➔ left,

–

Selecting “Preview” then pressing [OK] plays

–

the recording from 10 seconds prior, to 10 seconds after the division point.

To change the point to divide at:

–

Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Divide” then press [OK] to bring to the point where you want to divide.

Tips

)

Advanced Editing

to start play.

at the point you want to

use as the thumbnail.

–

e, r to select “Exit”, then

Tips

For quicker editing

Use search (➔ 23), Slow-motion or Time Slip (➔ 24) to find the

• desired point. To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [u] (start) or [i]

• (end). For better precision, use Slow-motion and Frame-by-Frame Viewing

• (➔ 24).

To change the thumbnail: Restart play and press [e, r] to select “Change”, then press [OK] at the point you want to use as the thumbnail.

e, r to select “Exit”, then

w to select “Divide”, then

The recording is divided at that point.–

Notes

Divided recordings retain the name of the original.

• A short amount of video and audio just before and after the division

• point gets cut out. You cannot divide a recording when the resulting parts are too short

• or when the total number of recordings exceeds 99.

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Still Pictures-Editing

Accessing the Album/Picture View

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USB

to select the drive

(DVD, SD or USB).

When the Recordings screen

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is displayed, press to switch to the

Editing an album:

e, r, w, q

– Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips)

Editing a still picture:

1. e, r, w, q to select the

Album View screen.

USB

When MP3 Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on the upper Tips on page 25 selecting “Pictures” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

to select the album.

album which contains the still picture to edit, then

Tips

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. – You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Album/Picture Operations

Add Picture / Create Album

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” (➔ left).

e, r

to select “Add Picture” or

“Create Album”, then

to select “Yes”, then

2. e, r, w, q to select the still picture.

– Multiple editing (➔ right, Tips)

to display the menu list.

To view more options

Press [e, r] to select “Edit Album”, then press [OK].

Items that cannot be selected are gray.

•

e.g., SD Editing an album

Slideshow w / SNDTRK

SNDTRK Folder

Start Slideshow

Slideshow settings

Add Picture

Create Album

Edit Album

Copy to DVD

Refer to “Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen” (➔ 36).

e.g., SD Editing a still picture

Refer to “Slideshow” and “Slideshow with soundtrack” (➔ 26, 27).

Album Name

Delete Album

Set Protection

Cancel Protection

Refer to “Album/Picture Operations” (➔ right).

e, r, w, q

to select the album containing the still picture to add, then

e, r

to select “Select pictures to copy” or “Copy all pictures”, then

If “Select pictures to copy” is selected:

• Press [e, r, w, q] to select the picture,

then press [OK]. If “Copy all pictures” is selected:

•

All the still pictures in the album will be copied.

to select “No” to ﬁ nish copying,

then

– If you want to continue copying, select “Yes”

and repeat steps 7–8.

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Delete Picture

Set Protection

Cancel Protection

Album View

You can go back to the Album View screen.

Refer to “Album/Picture Operations” (➔ right).

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Playback

Program

Delete

Other Functions

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off

DVD-RAM

Deleting Still Pictures

Only when you select “Create Album”

w, q

•

to select “Yes” or “No”, then

If “Yes” is selected: You can give a name for the album (➔ 29). If “No” is selected:

• The recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name.

Delete Album/Delete Picture

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

When deleting an album, non-picture files in the

• album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to subordinate folders in the album.)

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” (➔ 34).

e, r

to select “Delete Album” or

“Delete Picture”, then

to select “Delete”, then

Set Protection / Cancel Protection

Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally deleted. Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” (➔ 34).

Delete Navigator

RAM

Important:

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Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

to select the drive

(DVD, SD or USB).

With the unit stopped

e, r

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displayed, press to switch to the Album View screen.

Deleting an album:

e, r, w, q

to select “Delete”, then

When the Recordings screen is

then

DELETE Navigator DVD-RAM

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Album View

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Video

Picture

Press OK to go to

Picture View

to select the album,

Advanced Editing

to select “Set Protection” or

e, r

“Cancel Protection”, then

to select “Yes”, then

– The lock symbol “ ” appears when the still

picture or the album is protected.

Notes

Even if you set protection using this unit, the album may be deleted by other equipment.

Album Name

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” (➔ 34).

e, r

to select “Album Name”,

then

– You can give a name for the album (➔ 29).

Notes

Album names entered using this unit may not display on other equipment.

Deleting a still picture:

1. e, r, w, q to select the

album, then

2. e, r, w, q to select the still picture, then

to select “Delete”,

then

Notes

You cannot delete while recording.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. – You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

Deleting an item increases the available space by the amount of

• space taken by the item deleted.

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View DVD-RAM

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Total 4 10/27/2006

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Video

Picture

SD Card inserted.

Select an action or press RETURN.

SD Card Operations

Go to Album View

Copy pictures

Copy New Pictures

Copy from

SD card

Copy to

DVD

Copying Still Pictures

Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen

When you insert an SD card or USB memory, the menu may be displayed (➔ 7).

Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.

e.g.,

SD Card Operations

SD Card inserted.

Select an action or press RETURN.

Go to Album View

Copy pictures



USB

RAM

to select the copy source

drive (DVD, SD or USB).

Importing still pictures from an SD card or USB memory

USB

This unit saves information about imported still pictures. Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD card or USB memory, then only new still pictures will be imported.

RAM

With the unit stopped

Insert an SD Card or USB

memory.

The menu is automatically displayed.

e.g.,

e, r

to select “Copy pictures”,

then

RAM

–

press to switch to the Album View screen.

USB

–

steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on the upper Tips on page 25, selecting “Pictures” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

w, q, e, r to select an album,

Tips

When copying finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish copying.

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. – You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

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When the Recordings screen is displayed,

When the MP3 Menu is displayed, perform

then

e, r

to select “Copy to SD”,

“Copy to USB” or “Copy to DVD”,

then

w, q

to select “Start copying”,

then

– Copying starts.

w, q

to select “Copy”, then

– Copying starts.

Tips

You can also operate with the following steps.

1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD or USB drive.

2. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

3. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions”, then press [OK].

4. Press [e, r] to select “Copy New Pictures”, then press [OK].

Notes

Still pictures already imported cannot be re-imported to the same

•

DVD-RAM. This unit saves the information on up to 4,000 still pictures. If

•

additional still pictures are imported, then the older information will be deleted.

Notes

If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of

•

files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum, copying will stop partway through. Even if you input a name to the copy source folder, the name will

•

not be retained to the copy destination folder. Still pictures cannot be copied between an SD card and a USB

•

memory.

Tips

To stop copying in the middle

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter DVD-RAM

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06 1. 1. SUN

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End Next

***

Play

Create

Exit

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Video

Picture

Chapters-Creating, Editing

Accessing the Chapter View

RAM

Allows individual viewing and editing of chapters.

to select the DVD drive.

When the Album View screen is

RAM

displayed, press to switch to the Recordings screen.

e, r, w, q to select a recording.

to display the menu list.

Delete Recording

Properties

Edit Recording

View Chapters

Album View

Chapter Operations

Create Chapter

Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left).

e, r to select “Create Chapter”,

then

at the point you want to

divide.

e, r to select “Exit”, then

Notes

A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be lost.

e, r to select “View Chapters”,

then

e, r, w, q to select a chapter.

Multiple editing (➔ below, Tips)–

To play,

To edit, to display the menu list.

Delete Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

View Recordings

You can go back to the Recordings screen.

Tips

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

–

Multiple editing

Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)

A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.

–

Refer to “Chapter Operations” (➔ right).

Tips

For quicker editing (➔ 33, Tips)

Delete Chapter

Advanced Editing

Important: Once deleted, recorded contents cannot be

recovered.

Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left).

e, r to select “Delete Chapter”,

then

to select “Delete”, then

Combine Chapters

Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left).

e, r to select “Combine

Chapters”, then

w to select “Combine”, then

The selected chapter gets combined with the

–

next chapter.

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Setting On-Screen Menus

Accessing the On-Screen Menus

When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and changed. Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents.

to select the DVD drive.

Disc

Play Video Audio Other

Menu Item Setting

Soundtrack Subtitle Audio channel

e, r to select a menu, then

e, r to select an item, then

Digital 2/0 ch

Off

Stereo

Subtitle

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(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) Turn the subtitle on/off.

•

Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.

•

If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off.

DVD-V

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language. (➔ below, Soundtrack/Subtitle language)

Audio channel

RAM -RW(VR)

“Changing Audio during Playback” (➔ 24)

Angle

DVD-V

Change the number to select an angle.

Soundtrack/Subtitle language

CES: Czech MAL: Malay CHI: Chinese NLD: Dutch DAN: Danish NOR: Norwegian DEU: German POL: Polish ENG: English POR: Portuguese ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian FIN: Finnish SLK: Slovak FRA: French SVE: Swedish HUN: Hungarian THA: Thai ITA: Italian VIE: Vietnamese JPN: Japanese KOR: Korean

Others

e, r to select a setting.

Follow the on-screen prompts to change individual settings.

Notes

Some settings may not be changeable, based on the unit’s current

activity (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents.

Tips

To exit the DVD on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

Disc Menu

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-RW(VR)

Soundtrack

RAM

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The disc’s audio attributes appear (➔ right, Audio attributes).

DVD-V

Select the audio and language (➔ right, Audio attributes, Soundtrack/Subtitle language).

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Audio attributes

LPCM/% Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency

b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels

Notes

•

You cannot make a change when there is no recording.

•

Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles only by using the disc’s menus (➔ 23).

Play Menu

RAM -R

-RW(VR) CD

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-RW(V) +R

Repeat play

This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. Select “Off” to cancel.

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DVD-V

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DVD and Card Management

Video Menu

-R

RAM

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-RW(VR)

Picture

Set picture mode.

Normal: Default setting Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)

“On” reduces noise and picture degradation.

Progressive*¹ (Progressive/24p*²)

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played.

Auto1 (normal): Film and video contents are detected

Auto2: When using “Auto1” and video content is

24p*²:

DVD-V

1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals – the frame interval originally recorded in the film, thus faithfully reproducing the original cinema image. If the settings are changed, then the screen will darken for a few seconds and then playback will start. “Auto1” is set when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.

*¹ Only when you have selected “480p” or higher for “Component

Output Signal” (➔ 48) or “HDMI Resolution” (➔ 48)

*² Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output for DVD-Video”

in Setup menu (➔ 49)

automatically and converted properly.

distorted as shown below.

When this unit is connected to a TV supporting

Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected)

Reduces video tape noise during recording. Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.

On: Noise reduction works for any video input. Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record

input as is.

Audio Menu

-R

RAM

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-RW(VR)

V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more

channels only)

This function does not work for SAP recordings.

•

Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers (L/R) only.

•

Turn off if it causes distortion.

Natural / Emphasis / Off

Dialog Enhancer (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or more only, including a center channel)

When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Accessing the Management Menus

Preparation:

•

SD Release protection (disc, cartridge, card

RAM

➔ 40). Insert a disc or card.

•

to select the drive

(DVD or SD).

With the unit stopped

e, r to select “Other Functions”,

then

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

Program

Delete

Disc Protection Off

Playlists

Flexible Recording

DV Camcorder Rec.

Setup

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

Playback

Other Functions

e, r to select “DVD

Management” or “Card Management”, then

The only menu available in “Card

Management” is “Format memory card”.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Continued on next page.

Setting Menus

Other Menu

Position

Change where this menu screen appears on your TV.

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DVD and Card Management

Naming Discs

-R

RAM

Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 39).

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e, r select “Disc Name”, then

You can give a name for the disc (➔ 29).–

Tips

The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.

• With finalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top

• Menu.

Setting Protection

RAM

Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 39).

e, r select “Disc Protection”,

then

w to select “Yes”, then

w to select “Start”, then

A message appears when deleting is finished.–

to complete.

Notes

Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.

Formatting Discs or Cards

Important: Once formatted, contents cannot be

recovered.

RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) SD

Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 39).

e, r to select “Format Disc

(DVD)” or “Format memory card”, then

Protection of cartridge disc or card

(With a cartridge)

RAM

With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, format, or delete from the disc.

Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.

Deleting All Recordings

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be

recovered.

RAM

Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 39).

e, r select “Delete All

Recordings”, then

w to select “Yes”, then

w to select “Start”, then

Formatting starts (

–

maximum of 70 minutes). A message appears when formatting is

–

finished.

to complete.

Notes

•

Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This can render the disc or the card unusable.

•

When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.

•

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• unit.

•

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The disc must be reformatted if you do this.

•

RAM SD

tab or switch (➔ left) is switched to “PROTECT” or “LOCK”. Release the protection to continue. The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format

• discs the unit cannot use.

-RW(VR)

-RW(V)

Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process.

You can format only as DVD-Video format on this

The disc or card cannot be formatted if the write-protect

may take up to a

RAM

Formatting cannot be performed.

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Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First

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Before finalizing a disc, select whether the top menu shows after finalizing.

Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 39).

e, r to select

“Playback will start

with:”, then

e, r to select desired item, then

Notes

Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. This

• can render the disc unusable. When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take

• longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 4 times longer). After finalizing

•

–

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can no longer record or edit it.

–

* This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of

recording.

You can record and edit the disc after formatting

-RW(V)

although it becomes play-only after finalizing. The disc finalized on the unit may not be playable on other players depending on the condition of the recording. There is a pause of several seconds between recordings and chapters during playback. Recordings are divided into about 5-minute chapters*

(+R

+R DL

8 minutes).

The disc becomes play-only and you

DVD’s Top Menu:

• The Top Menu appears first. First Recording:

• The disc content is played without displaying the Top Menu.

Finalizing

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You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on the unit. The menu you create with the unit can also be used on most DVD players.

Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 39).

e, r to select “Finalize”, then

w to select “Yes”, then

Tips

After you have finished recording and try to eject the disc, a screen asking if you want to finalize the disc appears (➔ 18).

Create DVD Top Menu

+RW

+RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.

Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (➔ 39).

e, r to select “Create DVD Top

Menu”, then

w to select “Start”, then

Setting Menus

w to select “Start”, then

Finalizing starts and cannot be canceled.

–

(may take up to 15 minutes) ( A message appears when finalizing is

–

finished.

to complete.

-R DL

+R DL

up to 60 minutes)

“Create DVD Top Menu” cannot be canceled

–

once started. “Create DVD Top Menu” takes a few minutes.

–

to complete.

Notes

Recording or editing on the disc may delete the Top Menu. In that

• case, create the Top Menu again. You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.

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Setup Menus

“Accessing the Setup Menu”

You will have to perform the following step 1 for all other operations on pages 42-49.

With the unit stopped

Notes

Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to standby.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is not activated until you press [OK].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

IR Settings

Allow the set top box connected to this unit to be recognized by this unit. If the set top box setup is changed, carry out the “Test” (➔ right) Control operates correctly.

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ above).

to check whether or not the Set Top Box

e, r to select “Setup”, then

e, r

to select “Cable Box / DVR”,

“Satellite Box / DVR”, “Converter Box” or “IPTV / Other STBs”, then

Brand Name

Select the set top box brand. After selecting “IR Settings” (➔ left, step 3)

e, r to select “Brand Name” , then

e, r, w, q to select the set top box

brand, then

You can also use [u] or [i] to view other

–

pages.

Maximum Channel digits

Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in your set top box.

After selecting “IR Settings” (➔ left, step 3)

e, r to select “Max.CH digits”, then

e, r to select “IR Settings”, then

IR Settings

Select whether or not the set top box connected to this unit is controlled by this unit. After selecting “IR Settings” (➔ above, step 3)

e, r to select “IR Settings” , then

e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then

w, q to select “Yes” or “No”, then

STB (Set Top Box) Type

Select the service being used. After selecting “IR Settings” (➔ above, step 3)

e, r to select “Max. 2 Digit Channel

(CH xx)”, “Max. 3 Digit Channel (CH xxx)” or “Max. 4 Digit Channel

(CH xxxx)”, then

This must not be selected when “Converter Box” is

• selected for “STB (Set Top Box) Type” (➔ left).

OK Key Operation

Select whether or not the selected channel is confirmed by pressing [OK] in accordance with your Set top box. After selecting “IR Settings” (➔ left, step 3)

e, r to select “OK Key Operation”,

then

e, r

Test

After selecting “IR Settings” (➔ left, step 3)

to select “On” or “Off”, then

e, r to select “Test”, then

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e, r to select “STB (Set Top Box)

Type”, then

Confirmation screen appears.

–

Perform steps 8 and 9 on page 11.

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Off Timer

Set Clock Manually

Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Setup”, then

e, r to select “Off Timer”, then

e, r to select “2 Hours”, “6 Hours”

or “Off”, then

Remote Control

Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote control and the main unit.

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Setup”, then

e, r to select “Remote Control”,

then

e, r to select “Set Code 1”, “Set

Code 2”, or “Set Code 3”, then to set.

After selecting “Clock Settings” (➔ left, step 3).

e, r to select “Set Clock Manually”,

then

w, q to select the item you want to

change.

e, r to change the setting.

Repeat steps 5-6 to change other items.–

to confirm new date and time

and to initiate the clock.

Set the time change dates for DST

Set the beginning and end dates for DST (➔ 12).

Quick Start

One Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM. From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after first pressing [^ DVD POWER] and then sequentially pressing [* REC] (Quick Start Mode). Power consumption is also higher when the unit is turned off if this is set to “On”. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Setup”, then

While pressing and holding ,

press and hold the numbered button

, , or corresponding to

the code set in step 4 for about 5

seconds to set.

to complete.

Clock Settings

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Setup”, then

e, r to select “Clock Settings”, then

e, r

to select “Quick Start”, then

to select “On” or “Off”, then

Restore Default Settings

This returns Setup menus to default settings, except for the clock, ratings level, closed caption, and on-screen language. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Setup”, then

e, r to select “Restore Default

Settings”, then

e, r to select “Yes” or “No”, then

Setting Menus

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Setup Menus

Settings for Playback

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Disc”, then

e, r to select “Settings for

Playback”, then

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.

After selecting “Settings for Playback”

(➔ above, step 3).

e, r to select “Ratings”, then

e, r to select ratings limit, then

Subtitle Language

After selecting “Settings for Playback” (➔ left, step 3).

e, r to select “Subtitle Language”,

then

e, r to select “Automatic”,

“English”, “French”, “Spanish”, “Other

Menu Language

After selecting “Settings for Playback” (➔ left, step 3).

”, then

e, r to select “Menu Language”,

then

e, r to select “English”,

“French”, “Spanish” , “Other

”, then

Enter a 4-digit password, then

Do not forget your password.–

•

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) [8 No Limit] All DVD-Video can be played. [1] to [7] Prohibits play of DVD-Video with

corresponding ratings recorded on them.

[0 Lock All] Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

•

Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected) [Unlock Recorder] [Change Password] [Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]

Audio Language

After selecting “Settings for Playback”

(➔ above, step 3).

e, r to select “Audio Language”,

then

e, r to select “English”,

“French”, “Spanish”, “Original”, “Other

”, then

Notes

Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc

DVD-V

menus. If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if

languages are already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on the disc will be played instead.

[Original] The original language of each disc will be

[Other

[Automatic] If the language selected for “Audio Language”

selected.

] This is the language code setting. Input a code

number with the numbered buttons (➔ 59, “Language code list”).

is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on the disc.

Settings for Recording

Recording Time in EP Mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Disc”, then

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e, r to select “Settings for

Recording”, then

Input Level

Adjusts the black level of the input signal. After selecting “Black Level Control” (➔ left, step 3).

e, r to select “Input Level”, then

e, r to select “EP-Extended Play

(6H)” or “EP-Extended Play (8H)”, then

[EP-Extended Play (6H)]

You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

[EP-Extended Play (8H)]

You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

Still Mode (paused video)

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (➔ 69, “Frame and field”). Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Video”, then

e, r to select “Still Mode (paused

video)”, then

e, r to select “Lighter” or “Darker”,

then

Output Level (Composite/S Video)

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal. After selecting “Black Level Control” (➔ left, step 3).

e, r to select “Output Level

(Composite/S Video)”, then

e, r to select “Lighter” or

“Darker”, then

Dynamic Range Compression

(Dolby Digital only)

DVD-V

Change the dynamic range (➔ 69) for easier listening in low volume. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Automatic”, “Field” or

“Frame”, then

[Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is

selected.

[Frame] Select if you cannot see small text or fine

patterns clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

Black Level Control

Select “Normal”, “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Video”, then

e, r to select “Black Level Control”,

then

e, r to select “Audio”, then

e, r to select “Dynamic Range

Compression”, then

e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➔ 53). Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Audio”, then

e, r to select “Digital Audio

Output”, then

Setting Menus

Continued on next page.

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Setup Menus

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 45, step 3).

e, r to select “PCM Down

Conversion”, then

e, r

[On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.

[Off] Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

Dolby Digital*

Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes Dolby Digital signals on other connected equipment, or to convert the signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before output.

to select “On” or “Off”, then

(Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

(Choose when the connected equipment can process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

[Bitstream]

[PCM] When you have connected the unit to

Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can be harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded properly on media such as mini discs.

When you have connected the unit to equipment displaying the DTS logo.

equipment that doesn’t have the DTS logo.

Select Audio Channel For DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal (➔ 22). Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Audio”, then

e, r to select “Select Audio Channel For DV Input”, then

e, r to select “Stereo 1”, “Stereo 2”

or “Mix”, then

[Stereo 1] Records audio (L1, R1) [Stereo 2] Records added audio such as narration

(L2, R2) subsequent to original recording.

[Mix] Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

Status Messages

After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 45, step 3).

e, r to select “Dolby Digital”, then

e, r to select “Bitstream” or “PCM”,

then

[Bitstream]

[PCM]

DTS*

Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes DTS signals on other connected equipment, or to convert the signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before output.

After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 45, step 3).

When you have connected the unit to equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo. When you have connected the unit to equipment that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo.

e, r to select “DTS”, then

Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Display”, then

e, r to select “Status Messages”,

then

e, r to select “Automatic” or “Off”,

then

On-screen Language

Choose the language for these menus and the onscreen messages. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Display”, then

e, r to select “On-screen

Language”, then

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e, r to select “Bitstream” or “PCM”,

then

e, r to select “English”, “Español”

or “Français”, then

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Front Display

Resets all settings for closed captions

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “Display”, then

e, r to select “Front Display”, then

e, r to select “Bright”, “Dim” or

“Automatic”, then

[Automatic] The display turns dark during playback.

When the unit is turned off, the unit’s display disappears. While using this mode the standby power consumption can be reduced.

Closed Caption

Choose whether to show closed captions. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

After selecting “On” (➔ left, step 5).

e, r

to select “CC reset”, then

TV Aspect

This setting allows you to select the type of television connected.

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “TV Screen”, then

e, r

to select “TV Aspect”, then

e, r to select “4:3” or “16:9”, then

Notes

Aspect 4:3/16:9

•

e, r to select “Display”, then

e, r to select “Closed Caption”,

then

e, r to select “Set”, then

e, r to select “On”, then

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Closed Caption settings

After selecting “On” (➔ above, step 5).

e, r to select “Analog”, then

4:3 16:9

4:3 standard aspect television 16:9 widescreen television

Digital programs broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio may appear with

• black bands at the edges of the screen on 4:3 aspect televisions. The bands are added to enable the correct aspect ratio to be shown.

4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video

You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV.

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “TV Screen”, then

e, r to select “4:3 TV settings for

DVD-Video”, then

e, r to select “Pan and Scan

(Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox (Shrink to fit)”, then

Setting Menus

e, r to select the item, then

CC1-4 Information related to pictures

(Appears at bottom of screen)

T1-4

Textual information (Appears over entire screen)

[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]

Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides cut off if Pan & Scan was specified. If 16:9 software prohibits Pan & Scan, the image will appear in the letterbox style (with black bands above and below the picture) despite the setting here.

[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]

Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

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Setup Menus

4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM

You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV.

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “TV Screen”, then

e, r to select “4:3 TV settings for

DVD-RAM”, then

e, r to select “4:3”, “Pan and Scan

(Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox (Shrink to fit)”, then

[4:3] Recordings are played

as recorded.

[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] Video recorded for a

widescreen is played with the sides cut off.

[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)] Video recorded for a

widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

Component Output Signal

If you connected this unit and a TV with component video cables, select the item compatible with the connected equipment.

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “TV Screen”, then

e, r to select “Component Output

Signal”, then

Functions of HDMI

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (➔ 42).

e, r to select “TV Screen”, then

e, r to select “Functions of HDMI”,

then

HDMI Priority

After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ above, step 3).

e, r to select “HDMI Priority”, then

e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then

[Off] When connecting equipment such as an

amplifier with an HDMI cable and connecting TV (compatible with progressive video) with a Component Video Cable

HDMI Resolution

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed. However if you are concerned about output picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.

To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you

• need to connect the unit directly to a 1080p-compatible HDTV. If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.

After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ above, step 3).

e, r to select “HDMI Resolution”,

then

e, r to select “480i”, “480p”, “720p”

or “1080i”, then

[720p], [1080i]: Videos from DVD-Video are output with

480p, irrespective of the settings.

If the video is distorted when the settings are

• changed, then press and hold [g] and [q] on the main unit for 5 seconds or more to set it back to [480i]. If this unit is connected to an amplifier via an HDMI

• cable and audio is not output when these settings are changed, then use a non-HDMI cable to connect the unit. If this unit is connected to an amplifier, etc. via an

• HDMI cable with “HDMI Priority” set to “On”, the video will be fixed to 480i. Turn it “Off” and set it again.

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If the “TV Aspect” is set to “4:3” (

• “480p” can only be selected.

➔ 47

), then “480i” or

e, r to select the item, then

[Auto] Automatically selects the output resolution

best suited to the connected television

(1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p). [480i] [480p] [720p] [1080i] [1080p]

When setting video output to “1080p”, we

recommend using a Panasonic HIGH SPEED

HDMI cable to prevent video distortion.

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24p Output for DVD-Video*

HDMI Audio Output

When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals - the same interval originally shot with the film camera. After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 48, step 3).

e, r to select “24p Output for DVD-

Video”, then

e, r

[On] Set to “On” and then set the “Progressive/

HDMI Output Display Aspect*

Settings used when 4:3 aspect video is output on the television as 16:9 aspect. After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 48, step 3).

to select “On” or “Off”, then

24p” in the Video Menu in the On-Screen Menu (➔ 39) to “24p”. When the video is being output in 24 frames per second, no video is output from a video terminal other than the HDMI terminal.

After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 48, step 3).

e, r to select “HDMI Audio Output”,

then

e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then

[Off] Audio is output from an amplifier when using the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➔ 53).

VIERA Link*

After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 48, step 3).

e, r to select “VIERA Link”, then

e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then

e, r to select “HDMI Output Display

Aspect”, then

e, r to select “Full” or “Normal”,

then

[Full] Video output is enlarged to match the screen

size.

[Normal] Video is output as 4:3 aspect. Side panels

(black bars on the left and right) will appear on the screen.

HDMI RGB Output Range*

Effective when connected to a device that only supports RGB output. After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (➔ 48, step 3).

e, r to select “HDMI RGB Output

Range”, then

[On] When “On” is selected, you can operate other

“HDAVI Control” compatible devices using “HDAVI Control”.

Notes

Depending on the equipment to connect, some items may be shaded in gray on the display and cannot be selected, or changing settings may be unavailable.

*Above items can be set when you set “HDMI Priority” to “On”.

Setting Menus

e, r to select “Standard” or

“Enhanced”, then

[Enhanced] When the black and white images are not

distinct.

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Other Settings

Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.)

TV operation buttons

Set Top Box operation buttons

Point the remote control at the TV

or Set Top Box.

To set the code for the TV:

While pressing and holding ,

enter the code from the table on the right using the numbered buttons.

e.g., 0250: press [0] ➔ [2] ➔ [5] ➔ [0]

To set the code for the Set Top Box:

While pressing and holding ,

enter the code from the table on the right using the numbered buttons.

e.g., 1786: press [1] ➔ [7] ➔ [8] ➔ [6]

Test the TV or Set Top Box functions of the remote control for operability.

To switch to the Set Top Box mode:

–

Press and hold [CH 1] and [RETURN] simultaneously for 5 seconds or longer.

To switch to the TV mode:

–

Press and hold [^ TV POWER] and [RETURN] simultaneously for 5 seconds or longer. If the functions do not work, repeat steps

–

1 to 3 using different codes, if available. Some TVs and Set Top Boxes may not be compatible with the unit’s remote control.

Remote Control Codes for the TV

Manufacturer Code Panasonic 0051 / 0055 / 0250 / 0650 Advent 0761 / 0783 / 0815 / 0817 / 0842 Akai 0030 / 0098 / 0672 / 0702 / 0812 America Action 0180 AOC 0003 / 0019 / 0030 / 0052 / 0137 / 0185 Apex Digital 0748 / 0765 / 0767 / 0879 / 0890 Audiovox 0003 / 0092 / 0180 / 0451 / 0623 / 0802 / 0875 /

1937 Axion 1937 Bang & Olufsen 0620 / 1620 Broksonic 0003 / 0236 / 0463 Casio 0611 / 1205 Daewoo 0019 / 0039 / 0066 / 0067 / 0091 / 0092 / 0451 /

0623 / 0661 / 0672 / 1661 Emerson 0019 / 0038 / 0039 / 0154 / 0158 / 0171 / 0177 /

0178 / 0179 / 0180 / 0181 / 0182 / 0183 / 0185 /

0236 / 0270 / 0280 / 0282 / 0463 / 0623 Envision 0030 / 0813 Epson 0833 / 0840 Fisher 0154 / 0159 Fujitsu 0179 / 0186 / 0683 / 0809 / 0853 GE 0021 / 0027 / 0029 / 0047 / 0051 / 0055 / 0135 /

0138 / 0174 / 0178 / 0251 / 0279 / 0282 / 0451 /

0747 / 1347 / 1447 Go Video 0886 Haier 0768 / 1034 Hannspree 1348 / 1351 / 1352 Hewlett Packard 1088 / 1089 / 1101 / 1494 / 1502 Hisense 0748 Hitachi 0016 / 0032 / 0038 / 0056 / 0095 / 0097 / 0145 /

0151 / 0173 / 0227 / 0279 / 0409 / 0413 / 1145 In Focus 0736 / 0738 / 0741 / 0752 / 0781 / 1164 / 1516 JVC 0036 / 0053 / 0069 / 0160 / 0169 / 0182 / 0731 /

1253 KLH 0765 / 0767 LG 0178 / 0317 / 0442 / 0457 / 0700 / 0856 / 1178 /

1265 Loewe 0136 Magnavox 0020 / 0024 / 0028 / 0030 / 0036 / 0054 / 0096 /

0179 / 0186 / 0187 / 0230 / 0386 / 0706 / 0802 /

1254 / 1454 Marantz 0030 / 0054 / 0444 / 0704 / 0854 / 0855 / 1154 Memorex 0016 / 0106 / 0150 / 0154 / 0178 / 0179 / 0463 Mitsubishi 0014 / 0019 / 0093 / 0098 / 0150 / 0155 / 0178 /

0331 / 0358 / 0836 / 0868 / 1250 Norcent 0748 / 0824 / 1089 Optoma 0887 Orion 0179 / 0236 / 0463 / 1463 Philips 0054 / 0690 / 1154 / 1454 Philips Magnavox 0020 / 0024 / 0028 / 0030 / 0036 / 0054 / 0096 /

0179 / 0186 / 0187 / 0230 / 0386 / 0690 / 0706 /

0802 / 1154 / 1254 / 1454 Pioneer 0038 / 0166 / 0172 / 0679 / 0866 Polaroid 0765 / 0865 / 1262 / 1276 / 1314 / 1316 / 1326 /

1327 / 1328 / 1341 / 1498 / 1523 Proscan 0047 / 0747 / 1347 / 1447 Proview 0835 / 1401 / 1498 RCA 0018 / 0019 / 0029 / 0038 / 0047 / 0090 / 0135 /

0174 / 0278 / 0679 / 0747 / 1047 / 1147 / 1247 /

1347 / 1447 / 1547 Runco 0017 / 0030 / 0251 / 0497 / 0603 Sampo 0030 / 0032 / 0039 / 0052 / 0100 / 0110 / 1755 Samsung 0019 / 0030 / 0032 / 0056 / 0060 / 0178 / 0329 /

0408 / 0427 / 0587 / 0702 / 0766 / 0812 / 0814 /

1060 Sansui 0463 Sanyo 0088 / 0107 / 0146 / 0154 / 0159 / 0232 / 0484 /

0799 / 0893 Sharp 0039 / 0093 / 0153 / 0157 / 0165 / 0220 / 0281 /

0386 / 0398 / 0491 / 0688 / 0818 / 0851 Sony 0000 / 0011 / 0080 / 0111 / 0273 / 0353 / 0810 /

0834 / 0867 / 1100 Sva 0587 / 0748 / 0768 / 0865 / 0870 / 0871 / 0872

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Remote Control Codes for the TV (Continued)

Manufacturer Code

Sylvania 0020 / 0028 / 0030 / 0054 / 0065 / 0096 / 0171 /

Symphonic 0171 / 0180 Syntax-Brillian 1007 / 1144 / 1240 / 1255 / 1257 / 1258 / 1331 Tatung 0003 / 0049 / 0055 / 0396 / 1101 / 1756 Thomson 0209 / 0210 / 0047 Toshiba 0036 / 0060 / 0149 / 0154 / 0156 / 0650 / 0832 /

Ultra 0391 Viewsonic 0857 / 0864 / 0885 / 1755 Westinghouse 0885 / 0889 / 0890 / 1282 / 1577 Yamaha 0019 / 0030 / 0769 / 0833 / 0839 Zenith 0016 / 0017 / 0092 / 0178 / 0463 / 1265

0381

0845 / 1156 / 1256 / 1164 / 1265 / 1356 / 1656 / 1704

Remote Control Codes for the Set Top Box:

Cable Box

Manufacturer Code Panasonic 0000 / 0107 ABC 0003 / 0008 Americast 0899 Bell South 0899 Digeo 1187 Director 0476 General Instrument 0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810 GoldStar 0144 Hamlin 0009 / 0273 Jerrold 0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810 Memorex 0000 Motorola 0276 / 0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376 Pace 0008 / 0237 / 1877 Paragon 0000 Philips 0317 / 1305 Pioneer 0144 / 0533 / 0877 / 1877 Pulsar 0000 Quasar 0000 Regal 0273 / 0279 Runco 0000 Samsung 0144 Scientific Atlanta 0008 / 0477 / 0877 / 1877 Sony 1006 Starcom 0003 Supercable 0276 Torx 0003 Toshiba 0000 Zenith 0000 / 0525 / 0899

Satellite Receiver

Manufacturer Code Panasonic 0152 / 0247 / 0701 / 1786 AlphaStar 0772 Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1109 DirecTV 0099 / 0247 / 0392 / 0566 / 0639 / 0724 /

DISH Network 0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775 Dishpro 0775 / 1005 / 1505 / 1775 Echostar 0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775 Expressvu 0775 / 1775 GE 0392 / 0566 General Instrument 0869 GOI 0775 / 1775 Goodmans 1246 Hisense 1535 Hitachi 0819 / 1250 HTS 0775 / 1775 Hughes 0749 / 1442 / 1749 Hughes Network Systems

0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 1377 / 1392 / 1414 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1609 / 1639 / 1640 / 1749 / 1856

0749 / 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1749

Satellite Receiver (Continued)

Manufacturer Code iLo 1535 Janeil 0152 Jerrold 0869 JVC 0775 / 1170 / 1775 LG 1226 / 1414 Magnavox 0722 / 0724 Memorex 0724 Mitsubishi 0749 Motorola 0856 / 0869 NEC 1270 Next Level 0869 Paysat 0724 Philips 0099 / 0722 / 0724 / 0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1142 /

Pioneer 1442 Proscan 0392 / 0566 Proton 1535 RadioShack 0869 RCA 0143 / 0392 / 0566 / 0855 / 1392 Samsung 1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 1276 / 1377 / 1442 / 1609 Sanyo 1219 Sony 0639 / 1639 / 1640 Star Choice 0869 Toshiba 0749 / 0790 / 0819 / 1285 / 1749 UltimateTV 1392 / 1640 Uniden 0722 / 0724 US Digital 1535 USDTV 1535 Voom 0869 Zenith 1856

1442 / 1749

Cable Box / Digital Video Recorder Combination

Manufacturer Code Americast 0899 Digeo 1187 General Instrument 0476 / 0810 Jerrold 0476 / 0810 Motorola 0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376 Pace 0237 / 1877 Pioneer 0877 / 1877 Scientific Atlanta 0877 / 1877 Sony 1006 Supercable 0276 TiVo 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 Zenith 0899

Satellite Receiver / Digital Video Recorder Combination

Manufacturer Code DirecTV 0099 / 0392 / 0639 / 1076 / 1142 / 1377 /

DISH Network 0775 / 1505 Dishpro 0775 / 1505 Echostar 0775 / 1170 / 1505 Expressvu 0775 Hughes Network Systems JVC 1170 Motorola 0869 Philips 1142 / 1442 Proscan 0392 RCA 1392 Samsung 1442 Sony 0639 / 1640 Star Choice 0869 TiVo 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444

1392 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1640

1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444

Other Settings

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Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)

RESET

SD CARD

IN2

DV IN

S VIDEO VIDEO

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.

•

Connecting to a Television, a Set Top Box and a VCR

Rear of TV

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

RF IN

step

Yellow White Red

step

Yellow White Red

This unit’s front panel

Rear of VCR

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

L R

step

RF IN

RF OUT

Rear of Set Top Box

RF OUT

Perform step , , , , on page 8.

Coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the Set Top Box to the “RF IN” on the VCR. Coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the VCR to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the TV.

Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the VCR to the “

IN2

” on the unit.

Perform step on page 8.

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Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality

You can enjoy a high-quality picture by using the following terminals for connection.

Standard Quality Picture

VIDEO IN terminal

S VIDEO IN terminal

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

HDMI IN terminal

terminal

Highquality Picture

Using an S Video Cable for Better Video (S Video Cable not included)

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Rear of TV

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Leave the yellow cable unconnected.

S Video cable

(not included)

AV OUT

OPTICAL

SET TOP BOX

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

CONTROL

(PCM/BITSTREAM

)

Rear of this unit

AC IN

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio/video cable

(included)

Red White

OUT

IN1

COMPONENT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO OUT

Using Component Cables for Better Video (Component Video Cables not included)

The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➔ 69) to provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

Rear of TV

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

YPB PR

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO

You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the audio cable connection between this unit and your TV on page 8 as follows.

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound (Audio Cable not included)

Use this connection to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifier or system component.

Rear of Amplifier or System Component

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

(not included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Red White

OUT

IN1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM

)

Rear of this unit

AC IN

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio Cable not included)

This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video.

Rear of Amplifier or System Component

OPTICAL IN

Insert fully with this side up.

Do not bend cable sharply.

Optical digital audio cable

(not included)

Component

video cables

(not included)

AC IN

Rear of this unit

Red White

Audio/video

cable

(included)

Red White

OUT

IN1

COMPONENT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO OUT

Rear of this unit

Leave the yellow cable unconnected.

AC IN

Connect an amplifier or system component with a

•

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

IN1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

built-in decoder displaying these logo marks.

AV OUT

OPTICAL

SET TOP BOX

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

CONTROL

(PCM/BITSTREAM

)

Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 45).

•

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

AV OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM

)

Reference

Notes

You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant for DVD.

• Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal

• shape of the equipment to be connected.

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SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM

)

S VIDEO

AV OUT

HDMI IN

Rear of Amplifier or System Component

Rear of this unit

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

Rear of TV

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality

Media Information

Using an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.

Regarding “HDAVI Control” function (➔ 30)

Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have

• the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.

•

HDMI cable

(not included)

Media Care

RAM

Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.

Holding a disc or card

Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of discs (the shiny side) or the terminal surface (the metal part) of SD cards.

Cleaning discs

Discs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry lint-free cloth in a straight line from the center of the disc to the edge of the disc. Return discs to their cases and SD cards to their cartridges when not in use; this helps to protect against scratches and dirt.

Storing media

Do not place or store discs and cards in the following locations:

• Direct sunlight

–

Very dusty or humid areas

–

Near a heat source

–

Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature (condensation

–

can occur) Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur

– Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

•

swallowing.

Discs to avoid

Discs that are not perfectly circular in shape

•

Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit, causing

•

improper operation or damage to the unit Cracked discs

•

Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such

•

as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs that were previously labeled or re-labeled)

•

Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (➔ 48, 49). (The default setting is “On”.)

Notes

If connecting to equipment that is only compatible

• with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down-mixed (➔ 69) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed). For display units compatible with HDCP (High

• bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are

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equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.): Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio cannot be output).

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Usable Discs for Recording and Playback

Recording 16:9 aspect

Disc type Rewritable Finalization Needed

DVD-RAM

—

DVD-R

— — (4:3 aspect) —

DVD-R DL

— — (4:3 aspect) —

DVD-RW

+R —

+R DL —

+RW — — (4:3 aspect) —

— (4:3 aspect) —

picture

Recording broadcasts that

allow one copy (CPRM)

(➔ 17)

Standard symbol

RAM

before finalization

-R

after finalization

DVD-V

before finalization

-R DL

after finalization

DVD-V

before finalization

-RW(V)

after finalization

DVD-V

before finalization

after finalization

DVD-V

before finalization

+R DL

after finalization

DVD-V

+RW

( : Can do, –: Cannot do)

Finalization needed for playback on other equipment (➔ 41).

RAM

can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-

RAM compatible DVD players.

and

-R DL

with these discs.

For further information (➔ 17, Important Notes for Recording).

Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

•

can be played back only on equipment compatible

+R DL

For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see “Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time” on page 18. Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent you from playing or recording certain discs. Please see specifications (➔ 70) for compatible disc

• versions and recording speeds.

Tips

Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information

• about DVDs. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R (This site is in English only.) Buy Discs from www.panasonic.com and receive

• Special 20% Discount! Coupon Code: DVDMEDIA *Offer good only in 50 United States.

Notes

will show an increase in available space whenever a recording

•

RAM

has been erased.

•

and

-RW(V)

space when their last recording has been erased.

-R -R DL +R +R DL

space after deleting recordings. You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition of the recording. When recording multilingual broadcast, refer to page 17.

discs will only show an increase in available

+RW

The discs will show no increase in available

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.

Reference

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Media Information

Play-only Discs

Disc type

DVD-Video

DVD-RW

(DVD Video

Recording

format)

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

Standard symbol

DVD-V

-RW(VR)

MP3, JPEG

High quality movie and music discs

DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder*

You can play programs that allow “One

• time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. By formatting (➔ 40) the disc, you

• can record to it in DVD-Video format. It may be necessary to finalize the disc

• on the equipment used for recording.

DVD-R and DVD-R DL* with

• music recorded in MP3 (➔ 57) Still pictures (JPEG) recorded

• on DVD-R and DVD-R DL* (➔ 57)

Uses

2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5˝)

•

3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

• DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format

• DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW

• (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (➔ 69) PAL discs

• Discs recorded with AVCHD format

• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or

• “ALL” Blu-ray, HD DVD

• DVD-Audio

• Video CD

• DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3˝), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,

• Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, DivX Video Disc, etc.

Notes

Note about using a DualDisc:

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

Audio CD

— MP3, JPEG

* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.

Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating

• instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Recorded audio and music

• (including CD-R/RW*)

CD-R and CD-RW* with music

• recorded in MP3 (➔ 57) Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on

• CD-R/RW* (➔ 57)

SD Cards Usable with this Unit

Ty pe Standard symbol

SD Memory Card

• (from 8MB to 2GB), SDHC Memory Card

• (4GB, 8GB, 16GB), miniSD Card*

• microSD Card*

The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD Card” in these operating instructions.

■ Suitable SD Cards

When using SD Memory Cards of 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can be

• used. Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

• http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.) If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD Card is

• formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT 12 and FAT 16 formats, as well as

• SDHC Memory Cards in FAT 32 format. SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible

• equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Card.

•

Data that can be

recorded and played

Still pictures

Instructions

You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera,

• etc. (➔ 26, 36)

A card adaptor included with the miniSD card/microSD card is necessary.

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USB memories you can use with this unit

Type

USB memory

Standard

symbol

USB

File format Playing Copying Instructions

MP3 —

Still pictures

(JPEG)

You can play MP3 files recorded onto the USB memory using a computer. (➔ 25)

You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➔ 26, 36)

You can copy still pictures to/from DVD-RAM

–

discs only. You can copy albums only.

–

■ Compatible USB memories

USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol:

• USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed*

–

*USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed.

USB memories of up to 32 GB can be used.

•

USB memories that support bulk only transfer. CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.

•

Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.

•

MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported. y A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.

•

FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

•

UDF/NTFS/exFAT file system is not supported.

•

Depending on the sector size, some files may not work.

•

Only the first partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.

•

Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memory that cannot be used with this unit.

Notes

This unit does not support USB device charging.

MP3 File Information

Playable media

-R -R DL CD

File format MP3

Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

Number of folders (groups)

Number of files (tracks)

Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable: 99 folders (groups) (including the root folder)

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable: 999 files (tracks) (Total number for all

the MP3, JPEG and other type of files.) Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling

frequency

16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz ID3 tags not compatible

If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3

•

file, play may not be possible.

USB

Still Picture (JPEG) Information

Playable media File format JPEG

Number of pixels

Number of folders

Number of files

MOTION JPEG not compatible

If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment,

• the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or edit the data.

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG and other type of files is 4000.

RAM -R -R DL CD SD USB

Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

RAM -R -R DL SD USB

This unit

can handle a maximum of 300 folders.

This unit can handle a maximum

of 99 folders.

RAM -R -R DL SD USB

This unit

can handle a maximum of 3000 files.

This unit can handle a maximum

of 999 files.

Notes

-R -R DL CD

Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

• formats) and Joliet This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or play

• of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions. Operation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks)

• and/or folders (groups); some files (tracks) may not display or be playable. Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to display.

• English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed

• correctly. Other characters may not display correctly. The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is

• displayed on a computer. Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks)

• and folders (groups) may not play in the order you number them. This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.

•

Tips

You can play MP3s on this unit by making folders as shown below. Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you number the folders.

How to structure MP3 folders

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Root

001 Group

001

001track.mp3 002track.mp3

003 Group

003track.mp3

002 Group

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

Order of play

Reference

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Frequently Asked Questions

Setup

What equipment is necessary to play multi-channel surround sound?

Can the headphones and speakers be directly connected to the unit?

The television has an S-VIDEO IN terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI IN terminal. Which should I connect with?

Is my TV progressive output compatible?

Discs

Can I play DVD-Video bought in another country?

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region number be played?

What are the constraints regarding DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW compatibility with the unit?

What are the constraints regarding CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with the unit?

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You cannot play back multi-channel sound on this unit without other

• 53, 54 equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital audio cable to an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the

• − amplifier, TV, etc.

The output picture quality increases in the following order:

• − VIDEO IN terminal ➔ S-VIDEO IN terminal ➔ COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals ➔ HDMI IN terminal. The unit will take longer to start up when connected with the HDMI IN terminal.

All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible.

• − Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.

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You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.• −

However, you cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not

• Cover include “1” or “ALL”.

Discs either without region number or region number “1” or “ALL” will

• − not be played on this unit.

The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

• 55, 56 Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format).

The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible

• 70 discs.

After recording but before finalizing these discs (except +RW disc):

•

You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit

–

after recording them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment. You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment

–

after recording them on this unit. After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video compatible player.

This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one

• 56, 57 of the following standards: CD-DA, MP3, and still pictures (JPEG). Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG).

You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.• −

−

USB

What can or cannot be done using the USB port on this unit?

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You can copy still pictures and play MP3 or still picture files on a

• USB memory. A USB memory cannot be formatted on this unit.

• Connections of digital cameras or camcorders through USB are not

• guaranteed. Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.

•

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25, 26,

−

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Recording

Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD?

Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW recorded on the unit be played on other equipment?

Can I record digital audio signals using the unit?

Can a digital audio signal from the unit be recorded to other equipment?

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Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy

• − protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible.

You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD

•

players after finalizing the disc on this unit.

+RW

•

It is not necessary to finalize +RW. To enable play on other DVD

players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.

In any case, ability to play a disc depends on the condition of the

• − recording, the quality of the disc, and the capability and format constraints of the DVD player.

You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the

• − unit are for output only. (The audio recorded from a digital video camcorder using the DV camcorder recording function, however, is recorded digitally.)

You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change

•

the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following via the Setup menu:

PCM Down Conversion: “On”

–

Dolby Digital: “PCM”

–

DTS: “PCM”

– However, only

As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.

–

As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz

–

sampling frequency.

You cannot record MP3 signals.• −

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Amharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali, Bangla: 6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765 Chinese: 9072

Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073 French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178 Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi: 7273

Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783

Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185 RhaetoRomance: 8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365

Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 SerboCroatian: 8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil 8465 Tatar: 8484 Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479

Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapuk: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

Reference

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Error Messages

On the Unit’s Display

An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit.

, F

H (“ ” stands for a service number.)

RC (“ ” stands for a number.)

HARD ERR (“HArd” and “Err” are alternately displayed.)

NO READ (“NO” and “REAd” are alternately displayed.)

FULL There are already 16 scheduled recording programs. Delete

UNSUPPORT (“UNSUP” and “POrt” are alternately displayed.)

UNFORMAT (“UNFOr” and “MAt” are alternately displayed.)

“ ” is displayed on the unit’s display.

F74 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer

F75 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal

U59 The unit is very warm.

U61

U72 U73

U76 HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that

U88 There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording

U99

• −

Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit (➔ 60, “To restore the unit if it freezes” ).

If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and

•

contact a qualified service person.

The remote control and the main unit are using different codes.

• 43

Change the code on the remote control.

If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the

• −

dealer where the unit was purchased.

The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

• 54

The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality.•

You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished operation. Press

• 3

[; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.• −

The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the

• −

unit while “ ” is displayed.

• 20

unnecessary scheduled recording programs.

You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.

•

You tried to operate with a non-compatible USB memory.

•

You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

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(DVD-Video format) recorded on other equipment. You can format the disc when the format confirmation screen is displayed.

This unit is confirming that it is connected with equipment compatible

• −

with HDAVI Control.

• −

malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

• −

data malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

• −

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Reinstall the unit in an area with adequate ventilation. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

There was a power failure or the AC power supply cord was disconnected while the unit

• −

was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

The HDMI connection acts unusually.

•

The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.

–

Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as

–

shown on the cover). The HDMI cable is damaged.

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• −

does not support copyright protection.

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or playing; there was a power failure or the AC power supply cord was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

he unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit to switch

•

the unit to standby. Press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

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On the TV

Cannot finish recording completely.

The program was copy-protected.• −

The disc may be full.• −

There are already 99 recordings (

+R DL +RW

49 recordings).•

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Cannot play. You inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).• 56

Cannot record on the disc. The disc may be dirty or scratched.• 54

Unable to format.

Please check the disc.

Cannot record. Disc is full.

•

RAM -RW(V) +RW

Create space by erasing unwanted recordings. Even

if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL,

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there is no increase in disc space. Available recording space on a DVD-RW

Cannot record. The number of recordings has exceeded the maximum limit.

Error has occurred. Please press OK.

No disc

(DVD-Video format) or +RW disc increases when the last recording is deleted (space may increase slightly when you delete other recordings).

Use a new disc.• −

Press [OK] to start the recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while

• − it is recovering [“

You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that the unit can play.

•

The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the

• 7

” (Self Check) appears on the unit’s display].

7, 55, 56

label is facing up.

No folders. There are no compatible folders on the disc.• 57

No SD Card No valid SD card.

•

The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed while a compatible card is already inserted, turn off the unit, remove the card,

then re-insert the card. The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.

Please change the disc.

•

There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on

•

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the main unit to remove the disc to check for scratches and dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)

Please set the clock. The clock is not set when recording programs or setting scheduled

• 43 recording. Set the clock.

This is a non-recordable disc.

The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized

• 55 DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, or +RW disc.

55 to 57

This disc is not formatted properly.

The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality.•

You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or +RW disc.

• 40 Format the disc with the unit.

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.• −

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service−The unit should be

serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been

damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing−Do not attempt to service the unit beyond

that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

Replacement parts−When parts need replacing ensure the

servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check−After repairs or service, ask the servicer

to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation: Refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 71.

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To Reset this Unit

To reset the ratings level settings

You can reset DVD-Video rating (➔ 44).

With the unit stopped

;

OPEN/CLOSE

to open the disc tray.

On the main unit

INPUT

SELECT

REC MODE

REC

Press and hold both

buttons for about 5 seconds.

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 71.

The following does not indicate a problem with the unit:

Regular disc rotating sound.

• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

• Image disturbance during search.

• Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks.

• Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.)

• The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices (➔ above, To restore the unit if it freezes).

•

To restore the unit if it freezes

On the main unit

POWER

Press and hold for more than 10 seconds.

The unit is off.–

or On the main unit

Press and hold for more than 1 second with a pointed object.

General Issues Power

Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.

No power. The unit switches to standby mode.

The power is turned off automatically.

• 8 This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup

• 43 menu to “Off” to always keep the unit on.

One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER 8] on

• the main unit to turn the unit on. If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with

• 30 an HDMI cable, this unit will be automatically turned off when the TV is set to off.

General Issues VIERA Link

VIERA Link doesn’t work. Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed

• on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to “On”. Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.

• Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device.

• If the connection for the equipment connected with an HDMI

• cable was changed, or if there was a power failure or the plug was removed from the power outlet, “HDAVI Control” may not work. In this case, perform the following operations.

1. When all equipment connected with the HDMI cable is turned on,

turn the TV (VIERA) on again.

2. Change the TV (VIERA) settings for the “HDAVI Control” function

to off, and then set to on again. (For more information, see the VIERA operating instructions.)

Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit, and after this unit’s screen is displayed check that “HDAVI Control” is working.

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General Issues Operation

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Cannot operate the TV or Set Top Box with the unit’s remote control.

Cannot operate the DVD. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive when operating

Make necessary settings for the Set Top Box Control.• 42 Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.• 50 Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control.• 50

• DVDs or CDs.

Make sure the TV is on the correct input mode.

–

The remote control doesn’t work.

The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.• 43 The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.• 5 Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.• 5 Remove obstacles between the remote control and main unit.• − Remove dust from the transmission window and the unit’s sensor.• − Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.• − Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be

• − subject to sun exposure. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after

• 43 changing the batteries. It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after

• 50 changing the batteries.

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

Some operations are prohibited by the disc.• − The unit is warm (“U59” appears on the unit’s display). Wait until “U59”

• − disappears. One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

• − Reset the unit as follows: Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch to off. If the unit doesn’t switch to off, reset the unit (➔ 62, “To restore the unit if it freezes”).

“U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected.

The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject

• − the disc:

(1)Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch to off.

If the unit doesn’t switch to off, reset the unit (➔ 62, “To restore the unit if it freezes”).

(2)While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [INPUT SELECT] on

the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. (Ejection may take extra time depending on discs.) The disc may be defective. Try another disc.

Cannot eject a disc. The unit is recording.• −

The unit may have a problem. Eject the disc as in (2) above.• −

Startup is slow. Startup takes time in the following situations:

•

A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.

–

The clock is not set.

–

Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is

–

connected. When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

–

Cannot set “24p Output for DVD-Video”.

Only when the unit is connected to the HDMI terminal of a TV

• 49 supporting 24p, you can set “24p Output for DVD-Video”. In some cases where the unit is connected to a TV via an amplifier/receiver through the HDMI terminals, you may not be able to set it. In this case, connect the unit to a TV through the HDMI terminal and connect it to the amplifier/receiver through any terminal other than HDMI.

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General Issues USB

The contents of the USB memory cannot be read.

Check that the USB memory is inserted correctly.

• The format of the USB memory or of its contents is not compatible

• with the unit. (The contents on the USB memory may be damaged.) The USB memory contains a folder structure and/or file extensions

• that are not compatible with this unit. Turn off and then turn on the unit again.

• USB memories connected using a USB extension cable, a USB multi

• card reader or USB hub may not be recognized by this unit. The USB host function of this unit may not work with some USB

• memory devices. USB memories with storage capacity of more than 32 GB may not

• work in some instances. Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.

•

General Issues Displays

The display is dim. Change “Front Display” in the Setup menu.• 47

“12:00A” is flashing on the unit’s display.

The recording time display, and the displayed recording times of MP3s are different from the actual time.

Compared to the actual recorded time, the elapsed time displayed is less.

Set the clock.• 43

Times shown may disagree with actual times.• −

-R

•

-R DL +R +R DL

if recordings are deleted.

Available space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW disc

• − increases when you delete the last recording (space may increase slightly when you delete other recordings).

If you record or edit about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity

• − of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, and +R DL is reduced and then recording or editing may be disabled (for the second layer on DVD-R DL and +R DL, this happens after about 60 times).

The time during searching may not be displayed accurately.• −

The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of

• − frames at 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

The remaining capacity does not increase even

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Playback Issues Picture

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TV reception worsens after connecting the unit.

The images from the unit do not appear on the TV. Picture is distorted.

Status messages do not appear. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong.

There is a lot of after-images when playing video. When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up.

There is no apparent change in picture quality when making adjustments in the Video menu using the on-screen menus. Playback images of DVD-Video are not smooth.

This can occur because the signals are being divided between the

• − unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from electronics retailers. Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.• 8 Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.• − The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold

•

−

[g] and [q] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace. When connecting with component video cables to a television, check

•

48 if there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier. If so, turn off the equipment connected with an HDMI cable, and set “HDMI Priority” to “Off” in the Setup menu. To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set

•

48 “HDMI Priority” to “On” in the Setup menu. Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected

•

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with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices. Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.• 46

If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” in

• 49 the Setup menu to “Normal”. Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”,

• 47, 48 or “4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu. Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.• 39

This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on

•

48 DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output. When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the

•

−

steps below: (1) Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable. (2) Set “HDMI Priority” in the Setup menu to “Off” (➔ 48). (3)

Set “Component Output Signal” in the Setup menu to “480i” (➔ 48).

The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video. • −

When you set “Progressive/24p” to “24p”, images of DVD-Video

• 39 incompatible with 24p may not be played smoothly. Set to “Auto1” or “Auto2”.

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Playback Issues Sound

No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.

Cannot switch audio. If you want to switch between the main audio or SAP audio, then

Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check

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the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Check audio/video (AV) cables.• 8 Check if TV is muted.• − Check if amplifier is muted.• − Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.• 24 Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playback and

• −

simultaneous record and playback. Set “V. Surround Sound” in the Audio menu to “Off” in the following

•

cases:

When using discs that do not have surround sound effects, such as

–

Karaoke discs When playing multilingual broadcast recordings

– The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output

•

from the HDMI AV OUT terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected

•

with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices. When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal is used for audio output and

•

the unit is connected to the television with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu. Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted

•

if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

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output both audio signals from the external equipment connected to this unit and record the program on a DVD-RAM. You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or

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connect using an audio cable (analog connection). There are discs whose audio cannot be changed due to how the disc

•

was created.

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Play fails to start even when [q PLAY] is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

Audio and video momentarily pause.

DVD-Video is not played. You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

No subtitles.

Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.• 7 Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not

• Cover

defective. The disc is dirty.• 54 You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.• When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be

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possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. You cannot play discs during DV camcorder recording.• − This occurs between playlist chapters.• − This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.• −

-R DL

•

when play reaches the point where the recording passes from the first layer to the second.

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setting. The languages are not recorded on the disc.• − You may have to use the disc’s own menus to select languages and

• 23

audio tracks. When progressive output is on, TV’s closed captions cannot be

• 47

displayed. Go to the Setup menu and turn this unit’s closed captions on. Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.• − Set “Subtitle” in the Disc menu to “On”.• 38

+R DL

Images and audio may be interrupted momentarily

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Angle cannot be changed. This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be

• − changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

With the tray open, press and hold [* REC] and [q] on the main unit

• simultaneously for about 5 or more seconds.

Quick View does not work. This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.• −

This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.• −

The resume play function does not work.

Cannot see the beginning of the recording played.

Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when

• − the tray is opened.

(If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with

• an HDMI cable) When [q PLAY] is pressed on this unit’s remote control to start play, you may not be able to see the beginning of the recording played until the picture is displayed on the TV. Using [u] or [t] , return to the beginning of the recording.

Recording Issues Recording / Scheduled Recording / External Input

Cannot record. You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be

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recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto.

-RW(V) +RW

RAM

The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc

• 40

The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.•

is protected with the “DVD Management” settings. Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be

• 17, 55, recorded (CPRM). The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded recordings or use

• 16, 32, another disc. You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

• −

Video format), +R, +R DL, or DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) discs. If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50

• − times or more, the recording or editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVDRW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled. A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL,

• − or +RW disc recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.• −

Recording does not stop even when [g STOP] is pressed. Scheduled recording does not work properly.

If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick

• 43 Start” is set to “On”, you cannot stop recording for a few seconds. The scheduled recording program is incorrect or different scheduled

• 20 recording times overlap. Correct the program.

The unit is not on scheduled recording standby. (“z” on the unit’s

•

15, 20

display is not on.) Press [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure that “z” is on. When using the set top box, make sure the set top box is turned on.

• When the set top box is controlled with this unit, install the Set Top

•

8, 42 Box Control cable correctly. The clock is not correct. Set the clock.

The scheduled recording

• The scheduled recording program remains if set to daily or weekly.• 15, 20

program remains even after recording finishes. Part or all of a recording has been lost.

If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the

• − household AC outlet while recording or editing, the program may be lost or the disc may become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost recordings or discs. You will have to format the disc

-RW(V) +RW

RAM

(

Stripe-shaped black noise is recorded.

An external playback device is interfering with the TV because the

• − device is too close to the TV. Move the device away from the TV.

) or use a new disc.

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Recording Issues Recording / Scheduled Recording / External Input (Continued)

Cannot record video or sound from the external device.

The DV Camcorder recording function does not work.

The external device is not correctly connected.• 21, 22 The proper external input channel (IN1, IN2, or DV) is not selected.

• 21

Press [INPUT SELECT] to change. If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the

• 22

connections and the DV equipment settings. You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment

• −

appear on the television. Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the

• −

tape in the DV equipment are not successive. Depending on the equipment, the DV Camcorder recording may not

• −

operate properly. You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.•

Editing Issues DVD & SD

Cannot format. The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.• 54

Disc may be defective or of poor quality.• − You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.• 40

+RW

Discs created on a computer may not be formatted.•

Cannot create chapters. The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you

Cannot delete chapters. When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to

The available recording time doesn’t increase even after deleting recordings on the disc.

• −

turn it off or remove the disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption in the power. These operations are not possible with still pictures.• −

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make the chapter longer Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL does not

• −

increase even after deleting previous recordings. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases

• −

when you delete the last recording.

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Cannot display the Direct Navigator screen.

Cannot edit or format a card. Release the card’s protection setting. With some cards, the “Write

The contents of the card cannot be read.

Copying, deleting, and setting protection take a long time.

This screen cannot be displayed while recording.• −

• 40

Protection Off” message sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set. The card format is not compatible with the unit. The contents on the

•

card may be damaged. Format using FAT 12, FAT 16 or FAT 32 with other equipment or

•

format the card with this unit. The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not

•

compatible with this unit. Turn off and then turn on the unit again.

•

SD Memory Cards (from 8 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC Memory Card

•

(4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB) can be used with this unit. When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few

• −

hours. When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long

• 40

time. Format the disc or card.

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Glossary

Bitstream

This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM-compatible recorders and discs.

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your TV’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing. If this is the case, this unit can only output the front two channels.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can hear dialog clearly at low volume.

Film and Video

DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. The unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output. Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally being 24 frames per second. Video is 60 fields per second (2 fields making up 1 frame).

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R,and +R DL on the unit. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become recordable.

Folder

This is a place on the memory card where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG) are stored.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format), +RW and SD card on this unit. Formatting irrevocably erases all contents.

Frame and field

Frame refers to the single images that constitute the video you see on your TV. Each frame consists of 2 fields.

Frame Field Field

A frame still shows 2 fields, so there may be some blurring

• between them, but picture quality is generally better. A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but

• there is no blurring.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p, 1080i, and 1080p) from HDMI AV OUT terminal. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition compatible television is required.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10-1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one-tenth of its size without any significant loss of audio quality.

Pan & Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they will be viewed on a widescreen TV (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular TVs (4:3 aspect ratio). 2 styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture

fills the screen.

Letterbox:

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Progressive/Interlace

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your TV must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Protection

You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or erasure protection.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

Thumbnail

This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a matrix.

1080i

In one high definition image, 1080 alternating scan lines pass every 1/60th of a second to create an interlace image. Because 1080i more than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i, the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.

1080p

In one high definition image, 1080 scan lines pass at the same time every 1/60th of a second to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

720p

In one high definition image, 720 scan lines pass at the same time every 1/60th of a second to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

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Specifications

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: Approx. 25 W Standby mode:(Shipping Condition) Approx. 2.1 W (User Setting: Quick Start: ON): Approx. 9.8 W

Recordable discs:

DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)

DVD-R (SL):

DVD-R (DL):

DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

+R (SL): 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0)

+R (DL): 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0)

+RW: 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

Recording system:

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format DVD-R: DVD-Video format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):

DVD-RW: DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Double Layer) +RW

Recording time:

Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc) XP: Approx. 1 hour SP: Approx. 2 hours LP: Approx. 4 hours EP: Approx. 6 hours or 8 hours

Playable discs:

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format DVD-R: DVD-Video format, MP3, JPEG DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):

DVD-RW: DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format +R +R DL (Double Layer) +RW DVD-Video, CD-Audio (CD-DA) CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, MP3, JPEG)

Optical pick-up:

System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)

LASER Specification:

Class I LASER Product Wave Length: 780 nm (CDs)

Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with

Television system: TV system: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields

2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0) 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)

1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1) 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2) 2-6X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

2.4-16X SPEED (Ver. 1.3)

2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

DVD-Video format

DVD-Video format, MP3, JPEG

662 nm (DVDs)

the safety protection

Quick Start for Recording (Quick Start : ON): 1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM* * From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1

second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

Video system: Recording system:

Input: LINE (pin jack) ×2

Output: LINE (pin jack) ×1

Component video output:

Audio system: Recording system:

Analog Input: LINE (pin jack) ×2

Analog Output: LINE (pin jack) ×1

Number of channels:

Digital Output: Digital audio optical output connector ×1

HDMI Output: 19 pin type A ×1 HDMI: 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p

This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.•

DV Input: IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin ×1

USB Port: Type A ×1 SD Card Slot: SD Memory Card Slot ×1 Compatible media:

Format: FAT12, FAT16* (In case of SD Memory Card),

Still picture (JPEG): Image File Format:

Number of pixels: 34 × 34 to 6144 × 4096 Set Top Box Control Terminal:

Regional Code: # 1

Clock unit: Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display

Operating temperature range:

Operating humidity range:

Dimensions: 430 mm (W) × 59 mm (H) × 238 mm (D)

Mass (Weight):

MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

S connector ×2 Y:

S connector ×1 Y:

B, PR ×1 Y:

Y, P (480i/480p/720p/1080i) PB:

Dolby Digital (2 ch)

Reference input: 309 mVrms FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Input impedance: 22 kΩ

Reference output: 309 mVrms FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Output impedance: 1 kΩ (Load impedance: 10 kΩ)

Recording: 2 channels Playback: 2 channels

(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)

SD Memory Card* *Includes SDHC compatible card (Class is not supported.) and miniSD Cards (A miniSD adaptor needs to be inserted.)

FAT32* (In case of SDHC Memory Card) *Long file name is unsupported.

JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Sub sampling 4:2:2 or 4:2:0

× 1

5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

[16 15/16˝ (W) × 2 3/8˝ (H) × 9 3/8˝ (D)]

(excluding the projecting parts) 430 mm (W) × 59 mm (H) × 248 mm (D) [16 15/16˝ (W) × 2 3/8˝ (H) × 9 13/16˝ (D)]

(including the projecting parts)

Approx. 2.8 kg (Approx. 6.16 lbs)

1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω

0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω

1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω

0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω

1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω

0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω

PR:

0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω

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Notes

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Useable capacity will be less (SD Card).

•

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Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively

referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,

which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)

repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished

product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

DVD Recorder

Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-RAM Disc (in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”

warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product

during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted.

This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto

Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was

not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required

for warranty service.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit

Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax

(787)- 768-2910.

One (1) Year One (1) Year

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and

DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES

NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products

not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse,

neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,

misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning

damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other

business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or

other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED

WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR

ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes

damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or

other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,

or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period,

you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your

satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses

listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

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Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OX L

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM

)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN1

OUT

AV OUT

Conexión básica

Nota: Puede que los terminales en el panel trasero de su TV y en el aparato integrando el convertidor

y el descodificador no sean similares a como se ilustran a continuación. Por favor consulte las etiquetas de los terminales con atención para asegurar conexiones correctas.

Conexión a una televisión y un aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador

Se requiere cable coaxial y cable de audio/vídeo adicionales.

•

VHF/UHF

Panel trasero de este aparato

AC INAC INAC I N

Cable de pared o señal de antena por vía satélite

paso

RF IN

paso

AUDIO IN

R L

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

VIDEO

paso

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

paso

Panel trasero del aparato

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

integrando el convertidor y el descodificador

Panel trasero de la TV

SET TOP BOX

CONTROL

paso

• El cable de control aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador es necesario para utilizar un aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador con el mando a distancia de esta unidad. Coloque el cable de control del

• aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador delante del sensor de señal del aparato.

Lea las instrucciones de funcionamiento del aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador para saber cómo posicionar el sensor de señal.

A la toma de corriente de CA (CA 120 V, 60Hz)

RF IN/ SATELLITE IN

RF OUT

AUDIO OUT

Para disfrutar de una mejor calidad de imagen

La terminal S VIDEO OUT logra una imagen más viva que la del terminal VIDEO OUT (Los resultados reales

• dependen de la televisión). Los terminales COMPONENT VIDEO OUT en esta unidad se pueden utilizar para la salida entrelazada o

• progresiva, para proporcionar una imagen más pura que la del terminal S VIDEO OUT. Cuando esté conectado a una unidad compatible con señales HDMI, se transmitirá una señal digital de audio y

• vídeo sin comprimir, lo que le permitirá disfrutar de major calidad de imagen y sonido con solo un cable.

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R L

VIDEO

OUT

Si fuena necesario, utilice una cinta adhesivo de doble cara (incluida) para sujetar el cable de control del aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador en una superficie plana.

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Preparación:

Ponga en marcha el televisor y seleccione la fuente

• de imagen adecuada correcta de acuerdo a las conexiones de la unidad. (Por ejemplo: entrada AV) Cuando utiliza aparato integrando el convertidor y el

• descodificador, asegúrese de que esté encendido.

Ajuste del control del aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador y del reloj

para encender la unidad.

esté correctamente configurado,

–

Cuando esta unidad esté conectada a un televisor Panasonic (VIERA) que admita señales HDAVI Control 3 y esté correctamente configurado, esté automáticamente recopilará la información de configuración del televisor. Siga los mensajes que le aparecerán en pantalla.

e, r para seleccionar el idioma,

y luego

Select Language

Seleccione el idioma

Sélection de langue

English

Español

Français

Press OK Pulse OK

Appuyer sur OK

Ajuste Infrarojo de Recep. Mult.:

e, r

para seleccionar un

elemento, luego

Tipo Receptor Multimedia

Seleccione el servicio utilizado.

–

Marca

Seleccione la marca del aparato integrando el

–

convertidor y el descodificador.

Máximo de dígitos

Seleccione el número máximo de dígitos de

–

canal a introducir en su aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador.

Tecla de operación OK

Seleccione si confirmar o no un canal

–

pulsando [OK] conforme con su aparato integrante el codificador y el descodificador.

e, r

–

para seleccionar “Prueba”, luego

Aparece la pantalla de confirmación.

Introduzca un canal que pueda recibir

su aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador.

w, q

para seleccionar la posición en que ha sido introducido el canal y ajustar el número, luego

e, r

para

e, r para seleccionar la relación

de aspecto “TV de 4:3” o “TV ancho de 16:9”, y luego

Al conectar a una TV con relación de aspecto

• 4:3: seleccione “TV de 4:3”. Al conectar a una TV con pantalla panorámica

• 16:9: seleccione “TV ancho de 16:9”.

e, r para seleccionar la función

de inicio rápido “Encendido” u “Desactivado”, y luego

e, r

para el ajuste del control del aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador, “Sí” o “No”, luego

Si selecciona “No”, entonces se muestra

–

la pantalla “Ajuste manual del reloj” en el aparato (➔ 74, paso 10).

Aparece la pantalla de confirmación.

e, r

para seleccionar el

elemento, luego

Si, seleccione otros canales

Aunque esta unidad pueda seleccionar un

–

canal en el aparato integrante el convertidor y descodificador, se recomienda seleccionar “Si, seleccione otros canales” y comprobar si se pueden seleccionar y controlar correctamente otros canales. (➔ Paso 8)

Si, programación completa

Salga de la pantalla de ajuste del control del aparato

–

integrante el convertidor y el descodificador.

No, Intentar otro código

Seleccione esta opción si hay canales que no

–

se pueden seleccionar. Si los canales no se pueden seleccionar como se han ajustado, luego se visualizará “Sí, empezar de nuevo.” o “No, salir”. “Sí, empezar de nuevo.”: Vuelva al Paso 6. Ajuste de nuovo los canales. “No, salir”: El aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador no se controla con esta unidad. Sigue en página siguiente.

Sigue en página siguiente.

Espanõl

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Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference)

Ajuste manual del reloj:

w, q

para seleccionar el

elemento que desea cambiar.

e, r para cambiar el ajuste.

Repita los pasos 10-11 para cambiar los

–

demás elementos.

para confirmar una nueva

fecha y hora.

El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.–

Reproducción de discos

RAM

-R

-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V

-RW(VR) CD

para encender la unidad.

Grabación de programas de Set Top Box

RAM

-R

-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Preparación:

RAM

•

Si el disco está protegido, libere la protección.

para encender la unidad.

;

OPEN/CLOSE

(botón ubicado en la parte superior del panel frontal de la

unidad).

Inserte un disco con suficiente espacio disponible y

–

oprima el botón de nuevo para cerrar la bandeja.

Cuando el aparato integrante el convertidor y el

descodificador se controla con esta unidad:

para abrir la bandeja

para seleccionar el canal deseado.

;

OPEN/CLOSE

(botón ubicado en la parte superior del panel frontal de la

unidad).

Inserte un disco.–

para abrir la bandeja

La bandeja se cierra y

–

comienza la reproducción.

Consejos prácticos

Detener la reproducción

Oprima [g STOP]. –

La posición de detención se memoriza. La posición de detención se borra al oprimir [g STOP] varias veces.

–

Pausar la reproducción

Oprima [h PAUSE].

Oprima de nuevo para reiniciar la reproducción.

–

Selección de grabaciones para reproducir

RAM

-R

Realice los pasos 1 y 2 de “Reproducción de discos” (➔ arriba).

1. Oprima [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2. [e, r, w, q] para seleccionar la grabación que desea ver, luego

-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

oprima [OK].

-RW(VR)

Cuando el aparato integrante el convertidor y el

descodificador no está controlado con esta unidad:

Seleccione un canal en el equipo conectado.–

para seleccionar “In1” o “In2”

para seleccionar el modo

de grabación.

para comenzar a grabar.

Consejos prácticos

Pausar la grabación

Oprima [h PAUSE].

Oprima de nuevo para reiniciar la grabación.

–

Detener la grabación

Oprima [g STOP].

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Grabación programada

RAM

-R

-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Preparación:

RAM

•

Si el disco está protegido, libere la protección Inserte un disco con suficiente espacio disponible. Confirme que el reloj en el visualizador de la unidad está ajustado con la hora correcta.

Importante: Una vez borrados, los contenidos no podrán recuperarse.

Preparación:

•

Ponga en marcha el televisor y seleccione la fuente de imagen adecuada correcta de acuerdo a las

conexiones de la unidad. (Por ejemplo: entrada AV)

RAM

•

Si el disco está protegido, libere la protección

Inserte un disco y oprima [

OPEN/CLOSE] de nuevo

;

para cerrar la bandeja.

e, r

grabación programada”, y luego

para seleccionar “Nueva

w, q para desplazarse a través de los

elementos, y

e, r

Canal/Entrada

Cuando el aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador se controla con esta unidad:

Oprima los botones numerados para ajustar el canal.

Cuando el aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador no está controlado con esta unidad:

Seleccione la entrada a la que está conectado el aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador y ajuste un canal en el equipo conectado antes de que empiece la grabación programada.

Fecha/Frecuencia

Act. (hora de inicio) / Des. (hora de finalización)

Modo Modo de grabación– Nombre

Vista preliminar del canal seleccionado

para ajustarlos.

Emisora de TV/Entrada externa

–

Puede ajustar un programa

–

diario o semanal.

Mantenga el botón

–

oprimido para cambiar en incrementos de 30 minutos.

Oprima [OK], para ingresar el

–

texto en la pantalla de nombre.

GRABACIÓN PROGRAMADA

Canal/

Entrada

4-1

Frecuencia

----------

SUB MENU

Fecha/

SUB MENU

Tiempo grabación restante

3/26 Vie 12:53 PM

Act.

Des.

--:-- --

Modo

--:-- --

Nombre

Ingrese el canal/Entrada.

Para enviar desde el teclado,

por favor presione SUB MENU.

0 9

Número

Suprim

1:58 SPDVD

Borrado de grabaciones con el navegador de borrado (BORRAR Navegador)

RAM

-R

-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

para seleccionar la unidad

DVD.

Con la unidad detenida

e, r para seleccionar “Borrar”, y

luego

e, r, w, q para seleccionar la

grabación, y luego

para seleccionar “Borrar”, y luego

Consejos prácticos

Para volver a la pantalla anterior

Oprima [RETURN].

Para ver otras páginas

Oprima [e, r, w, q] para seleccionar “Atrás” o “Avanza” y oprima [OK].

También puede oprimir [u, i] para ver otras páginas.

•

Edición múltiple

Seleccione con [e, r, w, q] y oprima [h PAUSE]. (Repetir.)

Aparece una marca de verificación. Oprima [h PAUSE] de nuevo para cancelar.

•

Repita los pasos 2 a 4 para

–

programar otras grabaciones.

cuando haya finalizado los cambios de programación.

El indicador “z” se enciende en el

–

visualizador de la unidad.

Borrar grabaciones durante la reproducción

RAM

-R

-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Durante la reproducción

para seleccionar “Borrar”, y luego

Espanõl

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Index

Angle ......................................................38

Audio

attributes .............................................38

language .............................................44

Change Thumbnail ...............................33

Chasing playback .................................19

Cleaning

disc .....................................................54

lens .......................................................3

main unit ............................................... 3

Clock Settings .......................................43

Closed Caption .....................................47

CM Skip .................................................24

Connection

amplifier, system component ........53, 54

DV IN terminal ....................................22

external device ..............................21, 22

HDMI...............................................9, 54

Set Top Box .....................................8, 52

television ......................... 8, 9, 52, 53, 54

video cassette recorder ................21, 52

Copying Still Pictures ..........................36

CPRM .....................................................69

Create Chapter ................................24, 37

Create DVD Top Menu ...........................41

Delete

album ..................................................35

all recordings ......................................40

chapter ................................................37

recording .......................................16, 32

still picture ........................................... 35

Delete Navigator .............................16, 35

Dialog Enhancer ...................................39

Direct Navigator ..............................23, 32

Divide Recording ..................................33

DNR ........................................................39

DST ........................................................12

DV camcorder recording ......................22

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

+R, +R DL, +RW .....................................55

Enter name

album ............................................29, 35

disc ...............................................29, 40

recording .......................................29, 32

External Device ............................... 21, 22

Finalize ......................................18, 41, 69

Flexible Recording................................19

Format .......................................18, 40, 69

FR (Flexible Recording) Mode .............18

FUNCTIONS window ............................29

HDAVI Control .................................30, 31

HDMI ......................................9, 48, 54, 69

JPEG .......................................... 26, 57, 69

Language

code list...............................................59

on-screen ............................................46

soundtrack ..........................................38

subtitle ................................................38

MP3 ....................................................25

on-screen ............................................38

Pictures ...............................................26

Setup ..................................................42

Mode

recording .............................................18

still mode.............................................45

MP3 ............................................ 25, 57, 69

Noise reduction (NR)

DNR ....................................................39

Line-in NR ........................................... 39

On-screen

language .............................................46

menus .................................................38

status messages ................................. 28

PCM Down Conversion ........................46

Picture ...................................................39

Playlist ...................................................28

Progressive ...........................................69

Properties

playlist .................................................28

recording .............................................32

still picture ........................................... 27

Protection

album ..................................................35

card .....................................................40

cartridge..............................................40

disc .....................................................40

recording .............................................33

still picture ........................................... 35

Quick Start ............................................43

Quick View .............................................24

Ratings ..................................................44

Record

Flexible Recording ..............................19

from a VCR .........................................21

mode ...................................................18

scheduled .....................................15, 20

Repeat play ...........................................38

Restore Default Settings ......................43

Resume play function ..........................13

Scheduled recording ......................15, 20

SD Card .............................................7, 56

Setup menu ...........................................42

Simultaneous record and playback ....19

Soundtrack ............................................38

Status messages .................................. 28

Still Pictures

copying ...............................................36

edit ......................................................34

play .....................................................26

Subtitle ..................................................38

Thumbnail .............................................69

Time Slip ................................................24

TV aspect ...............................................47

USB

Copy ...................................................36

Insert ..................................................... 7

Play

MP3 ..................................................25

still picture ........................................26

Supported formats .............................. 57

V. Surround Sound. ...............................39

VIERA Link ................................ 30, 31, 49

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER DMR-EA18

SERIAL NUMBER

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European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0+Digital Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

SDHC logo is a trademark.

• Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are

• provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

HDAVI Control Ltd.

EZ SyncTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

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Panasonic DMR-EA18 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Control Reference Guide

Media Handling

Basic Connection

Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock

Playback

Basic OperationsBasic Operations

Recording Set Top Box Programs

Scheduled Recording

Deleting Recordings

Important Notes for Recording

Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features

Advanced Recording

Advanced Scheduled Recording

Recording from an External Device

Advanced Playback

Playing MP3s

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)

Status MessagesPlaying Playlists

Entering Text

FUNCTIONS Window

Recordings-Editing

Still Pictures-Editing

Deleting Still Pictures

Copying Still Pictures

Chapters-Creating, Editing

Setting On-Screen Menus

DVD and Card Management

Setup Menus

Other Settings

Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality

Media Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Language code list

Error Messages

Product Service

Troubleshooting Guide

Glossary

Specifications

Limited Warranty

Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference)

Index