Panasonic DMR-EH50 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH50

HARD DISK DRIVE

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 “4”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL

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.

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CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

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Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

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Table of contents

Getting started

Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Inserting, Removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Note to owners of progressive compatible

PAL system televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit. . . . . 7

Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The unit’s display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Channel reception settings. . . . . . . . . . 17

Set up to match your television

and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rec for High Speed dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing while you are recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Using G-CODE® system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Simple editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and

Status message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Editing

Editing titles/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . 38

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Editing and playing playlists/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Picture and folder operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Transferring (Dubbing)

Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists . . . . . . 41

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 42 Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format) and +R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . 45

Transferring (dubbing) still pictures . . . . . . . . . . 46

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 46 Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL

PICTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Convenient functions

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Erasing all titles and playlists—Erase all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format. . . . . . . . . . 49

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Reference

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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

Table of contents / Useful features

Useful features

This DVD Recorder records high quality pictures to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) and DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.

Instant recording

You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins recording right away. There is no need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and HDD

From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programmes to an internal HDD that is able to record up to 142 hours [EP (8 Hours) mode]. You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programmes to DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R and create a backup disc.

SD card slot

The SD card slot of this unit lets you play digital camera photographs and transfer (dub) them from a card to DVD-RAM for easy storage without using a computer.

Instant play

There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately.

Chasing playback

There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its beginning.

Simultaneous Recording and Playback

While recording, you can play another video programme that was recorded previously.

Time Slip

During play, and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you wish to view by specifying the skip time.

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage. As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.

∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust

Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or saving recorded content to a disc.

∫ Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, transfer (dub) all content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode (➡ below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.

This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

∫ Setup precautions

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

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

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

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation

does not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from

a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit). When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD

heads, etc. –When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. –During the rainy season.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.

This unit

VCR

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.

∫ While operating

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

HDD may become damaged.)

≥Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains

socket, or flip the power breaker switch. While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

∫ When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the

display.)

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. 3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)

∫ HDD recording time remaining

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

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∫ When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears on the unit’s display

The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc tray.)

≥Press [HDD] to activate. ≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated. ≥When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

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Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt

pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. ≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rental discs, etc.). –Discs that are badly warped or cracked. –Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart

shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

–In direct sunlight. –In very dusty or humid areas. –Near a heater. –Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature

(condensation can occur). –Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases

or cartridges when you are not using them.

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.

Unit care

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

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

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

Lens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1 or RP-CL720 (On sale from May

2005)

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

The heat can damage the unit.

[Note]

Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

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

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

Disc and card handling / Unit care

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Inserting, Removing the SD card

Only insert or remove the SD card after turning the unit off.

When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

Opening the cover Inserting the card Removing the card Closing the cover

Press down.

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB (➡ 11).

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

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right. (Do not forget to close the cover. ➡ right)

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

card, insert it

card

ADAPTER

Press on the centre of

the card. Pull it straight out.

Note to owners of progressive compatible PAL system televisions

≥If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector

Using progressive output, you can enjoy high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Connect this unit’s component video output terminals to your television and turn on the progressive output setting (➡ 15, 18).

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

≥If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube)

Use component output with progressive “Off” (Factory setting ➡ 55), even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive output can cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system televisions using PAL mode.

Push up.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Inserting, Removing the SD card / Note to owners of progressive compatible PAL system televisions

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Progressive output

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Progressive output

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

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Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit

SETUP

Dynamic Range Compression Bilingual Audio Selection

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Off

Dolby Digital

Digital Audio Output

Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Tun in g

Connection

TAB

SELECT

SETUP

Recording time in EP mode

Rec for High Speed dubbing

Disc

Picture Sound

Tun in g

EP (6 Hours)

Restrictions with DVD-R, etc.

≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ≥The main (M 1) or secondary audio (M 2) only can be recorded for bilingual broadcasts. ≥Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing.

DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R are collectively referred to as “DVD-R, etc.” on this page.

Hallo

Record to DVD-R, etc.

The selected audio only is recorded.

e.g., M 1 only

Hello

e.g.,

Hello

16:9 aspect programme with main and secondary audio

4:3 aspect

Therefore, follow the steps below when you use DVD-R, etc.

∫ When recording a bilingual programme to DVD-R, etc.

Select the audio to record before recording or transferring (dubbing).

Some television programmes are broadcast with main (M 1) or secondary audio (M 2). You have to select the audio recording type before recording or transferring (dubbing) them to DVD-R, etc.

≥If you do not connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio

Hello

Hallo

Selection” in the SETUP menu (➡ 54).

Record to DVD-R, etc.

The selected audio only is recorded.

Hello

Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit

≥If you connect external equipment

–Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.

∫ When you want to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc.

Set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡ 22).

You can transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 64k HDD.

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

Set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” (➡ 22).

Settings for recording

); however, the following settings are necessary before recording to the

Record to the HDD

High speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R, etc.

HDD

∫ Playing the disc on other DVD players

The disc must be finalized after recording or transferring (dubbing) (➡ 50).

It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or transferring (dubbing) titles to them. You can then play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or transfer (dub).

You can record and transfer (dub) again if you format DVD-RW.

Play on other DVD equipment

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Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2005. These may be subject to change.)

∏

(EUR7729KF0)

1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead

∏∏∏∏

≥For use with this unit only. Do

not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other

equipment with this unit.

The remote control information

1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video

cable

∫ Batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ≥Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥Do not use different types at the same time.

Included accessories / The remote control information

≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥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.

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

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[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ 19).

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Logo –

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Main use Temporary storage As re-writable discs for backup use

Maximum recording time

Play on other players – Only on DVD-RAM compatible players. Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 50, 65). Using a high speed

recording compatible disc What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do t: Cannot do)

Chasing playback YY t Recording broadcasts that

allow one copy Recording both M 1 and

M 2 for bilingual broadcasts Recording 16:9 aspect

picture Entering text YY Y

Erasing titles YY

Creating playlists YY t

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥80 GB

[HDD] [RAM]

Video

Still pictures

Approx. 142 hours

–

Approx. 8 hours (Approx. 16 hours on a

This unit is compatible with 2k–5k

Y [CPRM (➡ 65) compatible discs only.]

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

Video

Still pictures

double-sided disc

recording speed discs.

)

DVD-R (DVD-Video format)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

[-R] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization

Video

As one time recording discs for backup use

(recordable until the disc is full)

Approx. 8 hours

This unit is compatible with 1k–8k

recording speed discs.

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 54, Bilingual

Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)

Y (Available space does not increase after

erasing.)

HDD, disc and card information

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)

Disc type

Logo –

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Main use As re-writable discs for backup use

Maximum recording time Approx. 8 hours Approx. 8 hours Play on other players Only after finalizing the disc

Using a high speed recording compatible disc

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do t: Cannot do)

Chasing playback tt Recording broadcasts that

allow one copy Recording both M 1 and

M 2 for bilingual broadcasts Recording 16:9 aspect

picture Entering text YY

Erasing titles

Creating playlists tt

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches

and dirt.

≥Discs from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. ≥You may not be able to record to DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R discs on this unit or play them due to the condition of the recording. ≥You cannot record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit.You can record other

programmes as DVD-Video format.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

You cannot consecutively record or play both sides.

This unit is compatible with 1k–4k

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 54,

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

Y (Disc space increases only when

the last recorded title is erased.)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

[-RW‹V›] before finalization [+R] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization

Video Video

As one time recording discs for

backup use (recordable until the

(➡ 50, 65).

recording speed discs.

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

aspect.)

Only after finalizing the disc

This unit is compatible with

2.4k–8k recording speed discs.

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 54,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

Y (Available space does not

increase after erasing.)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

disc is full)

(➡ 50, 65).

aspect.)

∫ DVD Video Recording

format

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. ≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time

only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to the HDD or CPRM compatible DVDRAM on this unit.

≥Play is only possible on a compatible

DVD player.

Use the HDD or a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.

∫ DVD-Video format

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video. ≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time

only recording” cannot be recorded.

≥These can be played on a DVD player.

However programmes recorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD players.

Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Video format.

[Note]

When “Rec for High Speed dubbing” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (➡ 22).

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HDD, disc and card information

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio

Logo ––

DVD-RW (DVD Video

Recording format)

+RW CD Video CD

Indicated in these instructions by

Instructions High quality

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

movie and music discs

High fidelity music discs ≥Played on

this unit in 2 channels.

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play

programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible

+RW

recorded on another DVD Recorder

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

CD-R and CD-

RW recorded in MP3 (➡ 31)

)

Still pictures (JPEG and TIFF) recorded on CD-R/RW

with music

disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 49)

the disc, you can record to it in DVDVideo format and play it on this unit.

≥It may be necessary to finalize the

HDD, disc and card information

disc on the equipment used for recording.

≥You can play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF), CD-DA, Video CD and MP3 format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or finalize the disc

after recording.

≥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.

Play may be impossible on some CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW or +RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 65) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW

)

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Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm ≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format ≥DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R

recorded on another unit and not finalized. (➡ 65).

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL” ≥Blu-ray ≥DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,

Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, DivX Video Disc, etc.

Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. (Y: Possible to view, t: Impossible to view)

TV type

Multi-system TV

NTSC TV

PAL TV

§1

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 58), the picture may be clearer.

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 58).

§3

If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the picture will not be shown correctly.

≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you

match the “TV System” setting to the title (➡ 58).

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L Y

NTSC

PA L t

NTSC

PA L Y

NTSC

§3

Yes/No

§1

§2

(PAL60)

Optional accessories

(Product numbers correct as of February 2005. These may be subject to change.)

DVD-RAM

9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge: LM-AD240ME (compatible with high speed recording LM-AD240LE (compatible with high speed recording 3k

4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge: LM-AB120ME (compatible with high speed recording LM-AB120LE (compatible with high speed recording 3k

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-AF120ME (compatible with high speed recording LM-AF120LE (compatible with high speed recording 3k

DVD-R

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge: LM-RF120ME (compatible with high speed recording LM-RF120LE (compatible with high speed recording 4k

5k)

)

5k)

)

5k)

)

8k)

)

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Cards useable on this unit

Type

SD Memory Card miniSDTM Card

MultiMediaCard

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

[SD]

Still pictures

A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary.

≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 32, 46). ≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a

photo developing store (➡ 40, 65).

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16

Suitable SD Memory Cards

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 1 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum)

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 Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is

formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (➡ 49, 65).

≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

HDD, disc and card information

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit. ¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

DCIM

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

(Higher folder)

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.). ≥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.

Card

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX XXXX

¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

.JPG .TIF

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Control reference guide

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Control reference guide

7 8

9 :

; <

= > ?

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

PAU S E

ENTER

MANUAL SKIP

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDIO

VOLUME

G-Code

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

I J

1 Turn the unit on (➡ 17) 2 Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4) (➡ 45) 3 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 20, 28, 32) 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 5 Cancel 6 Basic operations for recording and play 7 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ 28, 29, 36) 8 Smart Wheel (➡ below) 9 Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a picture-

in-picture (➡ 23, 30)

: Show sub menu (➡ 36) ; Show status messages (➡ 35) < Buttons for switching between Video/Picture and Video/Playlists,

manual tuning settings (➡ 28, 43, 56)

= Show on-screen menu (➡ 34) > Start recording (➡ 20) ? Change recording mode (➡ 20) @ Transmission window A Television operations (➡ 19) B Channel select (➡ 20) C Show G-

CODE screen (➡ 24)

D Skip 30 seconds forward (➡ 30)

Show timer recording programme screen

(➡ 26)

F Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ 35) G One touch transfer (dubbing) (➡ 42) H Return to previous screen I Create chapter (➡ 30) J Erase items (➡ 30) K Timer recording standby/release (➡ 24–26) L Select audio (➡ 30)

[Note]

≥Buttons such as the [¥ REC] button do not protrude as much as

other buttons to stop them from being pressed accidentally.

≥The word “button” is not used in these operating instructions so

“Press the [ENTER] button.” is shown as “Press [ENTER].”

≥You can use this remote control to operate your television if you set

the television manufacturer code (➡ 19).

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DVD /TV

∫ Smart Wheel operation

≥Select items on menu screens and set items.

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (up, down, left or right) to select an item.

You can also turn the wheel to select an item.

ENTER

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

These operations are also possible….. ≥Frame-by-frame (backward/forward/):

While paused, press [2;] or [;1] (left/right)

≥Search (forward/backward):

During play, turn right or turn left

≥Slow-motion (forward/:backward):

While paused, turn right or turn left

[Note]

Press the Smart Wheel lightly when turning it.

If you press it strongly when turning it, [3, 4, 2, 1] may be mistakenly activated.

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Main unit

HDD

DVD

1. 3

12 34

HDD

DVD

DVD SDSDSD

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

AV3

OPEN/CLOSE

Opening the front panel

Press down on the

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 17)

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

2 Disc tray (➡ 20, 28) 3 SD card slot (➡ 6) 4 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 5 Display (➡ below) 6 Connection for camcorder etc. (➡ 45) 7 Channel select (➡ 20)

part with your finger

8 Open/close disc tray (➡ 20, 28) 9 Select drive (➡ 20, 28, 32)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

: Stop (➡ 20, 29) ; Start play (➡ 28) < Start recording/Remote control signal sensor (➡ 20)

Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 21)

Rear panel terminals (➡ 14, 15)

DRIVE

SELECT

/k 1.3

;

REC

Control reference guide

The unit’s display

12 345

HDD DVD

REC REC

PLAY PLAY

67 8

1 e.g.,[HDD]

PLAY

REC

HDD

Recording

2 Transferring (dubbing) indicator 3 D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)

When lit: Down-mixing (➡ 65) is possible. When off: The disc prevents down-mixing so only the two front channels can be played (➡ 10, Regarding DVD-Audio)

4 Recording mode 5 Disc type 6 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 7 Main display section 8 Timer recording indicator

DUB

HDD

Playback

PLAY

D.MIX

Recording/Playback

SP LP EP

HDD

DVD

REC

AVCD

RWRAM

PLAY

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STEP

RF OUT

RF IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,

PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connection

≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

STEP 1 Connection

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

To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off

[approx. 3 W (Power Save mode)]

∫ Connect the unit directly to the television

If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.

When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Start” function does not work.

Television

This unit

VCR

≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.

Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR

To the aerial

Splitter

Aerial cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

indicates included accessories.

indicates accessories not included.

are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.

Television’s rear panel

AUDI O I N

R L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO IN

Television

VCR

This unit

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

This unit’s rear panel

Use a splitter if you also want to connect the aerial to your VCR.

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

RF OUT

RF IN

Red White Yellow

R L

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

AV1 (TV)

(

AV2

DECODER/EXT)

Audio/Video cable

Yellow

White

Red

Audio/Video cable

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV4 IN

OUT

Ye ll o w

White

Red

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,

PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

Connect only after all other

AC mains lead

connections are complete.

AC IN

Cooling fan

VCR’s rear panel

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Connecting a television with S VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

COMPONENTCOMPONENT

VIDEOVIDEO OUTOUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,(NTSC:480p/480i,

PAL:576p/576i)PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV4 IN AV4 IN OUTOUT

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

S VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOS VIDEO

AV4 INAV4 IN

COMPONENTCOMPONENT

VIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,(NTSC:480p/480i,

PAL:576p/576i)PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV4 IN AV4 IN OUTOUT

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

S VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOS VIDEO AV4 INAV4 IN

Television’s rear panel

AUDI O I N

R L

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Red White Yellow

S Video cable

Audio/

Video

cable

Ye l l o w

White

Red

S VIDEO OUT terminal

Connect to S VIDEO IN terminal on the television through a S Video cable. The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

AUDI O IN

R L

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

Red White Yellow

Audio/

Video

cable

Yellow

White

Red

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

Connect to COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal on the television through video cables. These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ 65) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

Television’s rear panel

Video cable

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

For progressive output (➡ 18)

Note to owners of progressive compatible PAL system televisions (➡6)

∫ Component video output

Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (➡ 65).

STEP 1 Connection

∫ Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart

terminal

You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output on this unit. To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)” from “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu (➡ 55).

RGB refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

∫ Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart

terminal

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. To input in RGB select “RGB/Video” or “RGB” from “AV2 Input” in the SETUP menu (➡ 55).

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STEP

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENTCOMPONENT VIDEOVIDEO OUTOUT

(NTSC:480p/480i,(NTSC:480p/480i, PAL:576p/576i)PAL:576p/576i)

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV4 IN AV4 IN OUTOUT

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

S VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOS VIDEO

AV4 INAV4 IN

Connection

Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on

DVD-Video

Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➡ 54) after tuning is completed (➡ 17). ≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),

check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to

DVD.

≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when

playing DVD-Audio.

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier

STEP 1 Connection

Amplifier’s rear panel

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

This unit’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

Amplifier’s rear panel

Audio cable

White

Red

This unit’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

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STEP

1.3

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

-/--

Channel reception settings (Auto-Setup)

Í/ l

Í DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

S VIDEO IN

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

DVD /TV

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

AV3

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

HDD

-AUDIO IN-

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

DVD SD

X CH W

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4] to select the country

and press [ENTER].

REC

/k1.3

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Auto-Setup

128

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait. RETURN: to abort

RETURN

Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting menu.

Clock

Time Date

ENTER

0 9

CHANGE

No.

0 : 00 : 00

SELECT

RETURN

. 1

Please set clock manually. ENTER: store RETURN: leave

2005

4 Press [2, 1] to select the item you

want to change.

This is a 24-hour clock. The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (➡ 57). (Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)

STEP 2 Channel reception settings

5 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

6 Press [ENTER] when you have

finished the settings.

The clock starts and the television displays the channel being received.

This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations.

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.

The country setting menu appears on the television.

Country

Australia

New Zealand

Others

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 56)

∫ To restart Auto-Setup (➡ 57)

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup. When the unit is on and stopped

Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Country setting screen appears.

≥All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and

time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

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STEP

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

-/--

Set up to match your television and remote control

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

DVD/ TV

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

TV operation buttons

and press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”

and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect

and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Tun in g Disc

Picture Sound Display

Connection

FUNCTIONS

Others

≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television ≥4:3: 4:3 aspect television

[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen. [DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan

RETURN

& Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc) (➡ 65).

≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 65).

To enjoy progressive video

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ 65).

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

TV Aspect

16:9

4:3 Letterbox

1 While stopped

Selecting television type and aspect

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

1 While stopped

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

ENTER

RETURN

HDD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

G-Code

DUBBING

To Others

Disc Remaining

30:00 SP

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”

and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Tuning

Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others

Manual Auto-Setup Restart

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

press [ENTER].

Output becomes progressive.

[Note]

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube)

or a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (➡ 35).

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

if “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu is set to “RGB (without component)”. Set this item to either “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” (➡ 55).

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S

VIDEO OUT or AV1 terminal, output will be interlace irrespective of the settings.

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Television operation

SETUP

Tun in g

Remote Control

Press “±” and “ENTER” together for more than 2 seconds on the remote control.

Disc Picture

You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume.

1 Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] 10: [1] ➡ [0]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code

Panasonic/National 01/02/03/04 GOLDSTAR/LG 15/16 HITACHI 08 JVC 07 MITSUBISHI 09/10 NEC 13 PHILIPS 12 SAMSUNG 12/17/18 SANYO 14/19 SHARP 11 SONY 05 TOSH IBA 06

2 Test by turning on the television and

changing channels.

≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows

correct operation.

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

your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

[Note]

≥If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the

one that allows correct operation.

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together.

Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the code

(“DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and press [ENTER].

7 To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [ENTER], press and hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 2 seconds.

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

8 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

The unit’s remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➡ step 7).

[Note]

Executing “Shipping Condition” in the SETUP menu returns the main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1 (➡ step 7).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Recording television programmes

1.3

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

-/--

D.MIX

REC

HDD

DVD SD

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

AV3

HDD, DVD indicator

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

Numbered buttons

∫

3,4,2,1

ENTER

Recording television programmes

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

1 3

;

AUDIO

DRIVE

REC

/k1.3

∫

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

HDD DVD

Link

MPEG4 D.MIX

NET

DVD

AVC D

RWRAM

SDPC

DCCH BS

DUB

EXT

To select with the numbered buttons: e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [-/--] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

DCCH BS

HDD DVD

REC

PLAY PLAY

DUB

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

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the SETUP menu (➡ 54).

EXT

Link

MPEG4 D.MI X

NET

SP LP EP

DVD

SDPC

AVCD

Remaining time

RWRAM

on the disc

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

DCCH BS

DUB

EXT

MPEG4 D.MI X

HDD DVD

REC

PLAY PLAY

Link

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten. ≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording. You can change the channel or recording mode while paused; however, the recording will then be as a separate title.

≥[HDD] [RAM] You can change the audio being received by

pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

NET

SP LP EP

DVD

RWRAM

SDPC

AVC D

[HDD]

≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously

recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] ≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

[+R]

≥You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.

[SD]

≥It is not possible to record onto a card.

See also the notes “Before recording” (➡ 21).

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

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

recording drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

2 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the

disc from the cartridge.

Insert label-up.

∫ Cartridge disc

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

Press again to restart recording. You can also press [¥ REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.)

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

≥From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. ≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete

recording management information after recording finishes.

Quick Start (➡ 55)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and HDD

From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

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Insert with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully so it clicks into place

“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.

[Note]

Startup takes up to a minute when:

–You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-

RAM.

–You want to make other operations. –The clock has not been set.

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Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

DVD-RAM

Mode

HDD

(80 GB)

Single-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

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

play) FR (Automatic

mode selection)

142

§2

)

(106

142 hours maximum

§2

8 (6

) 16 (12§2)8 (6§2)

8 hours

maximum

8 hours

maximum

for one side

§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” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the SETUP menu (➡ 53). The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode,

play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when transferring (dubbing) or programming timer recordings. The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.

≥

When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.

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

display.

§1

(Unit: hour)

DVD-R

DVD-RW

(4.7 GB)

8 hours

maximum

SP LP EP

After recording

≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] In order to play a disc recorded using this unit on

➡

other playback equipment, the disc must first be finalized (

50).

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

During recording

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording time.

≥You can specify up to 4 hours later. ≥The unit display changes as shown below.

30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.) ^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (min.) ,}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ 24) or while using

Flexible Recording (➡ 22).

≥If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is

paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.

≥The unit does not turn off automatically after the time to stop

recording is reached.

To cancel

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit several times until the counter appears. ≥The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording

continues.

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

When using DVD-RW

When you insert a new DVD-RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVDVideo format) recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are erased.

Recording television programmes

Before recording

≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD

drive simultaneously.

≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double

sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time

only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.

≥When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, after you have recorded to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” before recording to the HDD ( Refer to the “Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit” for more information (➡ 7).

Either the main or secondary audio can be recorded for bilingual broadcasts, when

≥Recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R ≥Recording sound in LPCM (

Recording)

≥“Rec for High Speed dubbing” is set to “On” (

You have to select the audio recording type before recording.

–If you do not connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu (

–If you connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.

➡

22).

➡

54, Audio Mode for XP

➡

22)

➡

54).

Format

This disc is not formatted properly. Format the disc in DISC MANAGEMENT?

NoYes

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Press [2] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

To format a disc

“Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 49)

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Recording television programmes

HDD

DVD

1.3

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

-/--

FLEXIBLE REC

Start Cancel

Recording in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Recording television programmes

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HDD

DVD

DVD SD

OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVE

SELECT

REC

/k1.3

∫

HDD

Numbered buttons

∫

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1 ENTER

TIME SLIP

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

AUDI O

G-Code

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

HDD, DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

F TIMER

Rec for High Speed dubbing

When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R after you have recorded to the HDD.

If transferring (dubbing) a title using the high speed mode to a DVD-R, etc., set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” before recording to the HDD.

However, the following restrictions apply:

≥When recording bilingual broadcasts, either the main or

secondary audio can be recorded. –If you do not connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu (

–If you connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.

≥Even 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programmes are recorded in 4:3

aspect.

Refer to the “Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit” for more information (➡ 7).

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc” and press [1]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for recording”

and press [ENTER]. 6 Press [3, 4] to select “Rec for High Speed

dubbing” and press [ENTER]. 7 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [ENTER]. 8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To start recording

≥Recording television programmes (➡ 20) ≥Timer recording (➡ 24) ≥Recording from a video cassette recorder (➡ 45)

[Note]

If you do not intend to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “Off”.

➡

54).

Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording

within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

∫ Using “FLEXIBLE REC” is convenient in these

kinds of situations.

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difficult

≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picture

quality possible

[HDD]

≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be

transferred (dubbed) to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording

mode when transferring (dubbing), to fit the disc space

e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc

If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.

If you try to record a 90 minute programme in XP mode, only the first 60 minutes will fit on the disc

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

If you select “FLEXIBLE REC” the programme will fit one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

≥Select the channel or the external input to record. ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.

and the 30 minute balance will not get recorded. ≥Another disc is necessary.

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “FLEXIBLE

REC” and press [ENTER].

Maximum recording time

This is the maximum recording time in EP mode.

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the recording time.

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

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5 When you want to start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”

and press [ENTER].

≥Recording starts.

≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in

the display.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

Remaining time of recording

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording—Chasing playback

Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

≥There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

Press [F TIMER]. ≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

e.g., HDD

HDD

REC 59

ARD

M 1 / M 2

L R

SP LP EP

Reviewing the recorded images while recording— Time Slip

While recording, you can play a scene in the title being recorded or a previously recorded title. Both the images being played and recorded are shown.

1 Press [TIME SLIP] during recording.

PLAY

0 min

Play starts from 30 seconds previous.

REC

The image currently being recorded

≥You will hear the playback audio.

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

press [ENTER].

≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time increases [3] or

decreases [4] by 1 minute. (Press and hold for 10-minute intervals.)

≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press

again to show the play and recording images.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

Press [F TIMER]. ≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

[Note]

Chasing play can only be used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

Recording television programmes

Playing a title previously recorded while recording— Simultaneous rec and play

≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press

[HDD] or [DVD].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title

and press [ENTER].

≥There is no sound output while searching forward or

backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.

3 Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

Press [F TIMER]. ≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

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Timer recording

1.3

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

-/--

Enter G-Code Number by using 0-9 key.

G-Code

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:53:00 15. 7. TUE

TIMER RECORDING

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD DVD

20:0019:0015. 7. TUE SPHDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

TIMER RECORDING

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStart

No.

Date

HDD

DVD

Name

Disc space

20:00

19:00

ARD

15. 7. TUE

New Timer Programme

Timer standby is active. Playback is possible.

HDD

DVD SD

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

Numbered buttons

¢ CANCEL

PROG/CHECK

3,4,2,1 ENTER

Timer recording

REC MODE

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] When recording bilingual broadcasts, only the

audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 54) is recorded (“M 1” or “M 2”).

≥[HDD] If you set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” (

recording to the HDD, you can later high speed transfer (dub) the programme to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R.

Before recording

≥Refer to the “Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit” for more

information (➡ 7).

≥See also the notes “Before recording” (➡ 21).

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording

(➡ 20).

≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 57).

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

CHAPTER

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

CREATE

ERASE

AUDI O

TIMER

HDD, DVD

G-Code

F TIMER

➡

22) to “On” before

DRIVE SELECT

REC

/k1.3

Using G-CODE® system to make timer recordings

∫

Entering Gfind these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.

CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can

1 Press [G-Code].

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the G-CODE number.

Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.

3 Press [ENTER].

≥Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary

using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 26, step 3).

≥When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set

timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme position. After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.

≥You can also press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording

drive. When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD” (➡ 25, Relief Recording).

≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

≥RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) [HDD] (➡ 26)

ON!)OFF

≥Programme Name

Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [ENTER] (➡ 51, Entering text).

4 Press [ENTER].

The settings are stored.

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Check to make sure “OK”

is displayed (➡ 27).

Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.

5 Press [F TIMER].

The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. ≥If you turn on the unit, a

message screen appears. Recording is not possible while timer recording is in standby. [Playback is possible however you cannot play a title recorded using a different encoding system (PAL or NTSC) from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit.]

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∫ To release the unit from recording standby

Press [F TIMER].

“F” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to

put the unit in recording standby. Timer recording will work only if “F” is displayed.

∫ To cancel recording when recording has

already begun

Press [F TIMER].

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than

3 seconds to stop recording.

[Note]

≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is

turned on/off.

≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even

when playing.

≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or transferring

(dubbing) in normal speed mode (➡ 41).

≥If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins, it remains

turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically. You can turn the unit off during timer recording.

≥“F” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to

timer recording standby.

≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the

latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit display. In this case, press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby mode.

≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start

immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at the beginning of the later programmes [a few seconds when recording with HDD or DVD-RAM and approximately 30 seconds when recording with DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R].

Programme

Not recorded

Timer recording

Recorded Recorded

∫ Relief Recording

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while transferring (dubbing), the recording drive will be altered to the HDD. ≥The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-

recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (➡ 28).

≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the

programme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.

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Timer recording

TIMER RECORDING

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD DVD

22:3022:0015. 7. TUE HDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

TIMER RECORDING

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStart

No.

Date

HDD

DVD

Name

Disc space

20:00

19:00

ARD

15. 7. TUE

New Timer Programme

22:30

22:00

ARD

15. 7. TUE

Timer standby is active. Playback is possible.

TIMER RECORDING

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD DVD

22:3022:00SUN HDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

RENEW

Refer to the control reference on page 24.

Manually programming timer

recordings

You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

TIMER RECORDING

No.

Name

ARD

Press ENTER to store new programme.

ENTER

RETURN

HDDRemain

Date

15. 7. TUE

19:00

New Timer Programme

30:24 SP

StopStart

20:00

DVD

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

HDD

Mode

DVD

1:58 SP

Disc space

2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer

Programme” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [1] to move through the items

Timer recording

and change the items with [3, 4].

≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and

Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.

≥You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station

Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with the numbered buttons.

≥Date

Date: Current date up to one month later minus

l l

Daily timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI

Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT

≥You can also press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording

drive. When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD” (➡ 25, Relief Recording).

≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

≥RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) [HDD] (➡ right)

ON!)OFF

≥Programme Name

Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [ENTER]. (➡ 51, Entering text)

one day;:

4 Press [ENTER].

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

Press [F TIMER].

“F” goes out. ≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to

put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only if “F” is displayed.

∫ To cancel recording when recording has

already begun

Press [F TIMER].

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than

3 seconds to stop recording.

[Note]

≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is

turned on/off.

≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even

when playing.

≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or transferring

(dubbing) in normal speed mode (➡ 41).

≥If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins, it remains

turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically. You can turn the unit off during timer recording.

≥“F” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to

timer recording standby.

≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the

latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit display. In this case, press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby mode.

≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start

Auto Renewal Recording

[HDD]

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

This function can be used only when weekly recording or daily recording is selected.

1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”

column.

4 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and press

[ENTER].

Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.

5 Press [F TIMER].

The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated. ≥If you turn on the unit, a

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Check to make sure “OK” is displayed (➡ 27).

[Note]

≥If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or

while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while transferring (dubbing), the programme will not be overwritten. Instead the programme set for recording will be saved as a separate programme, and this programme will be the one to be overwritten when the next Auto Renewal Recording takes place.

≥Playlists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal

Recording are erased along with auto renewal.

≥When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme may

not be recorded completely.

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Check, change or delete a programme

≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer

recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Icons

[ This programme is currently recording. W The times overlap those in another programme.

Recording of the programme with the later start time starts when the earlier programme finishes recording.

F The disc was full so the programme failed to record.

The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.

X The programme did not complete recording because the

disc is dirty or some other reason. Timer programmes set to Auto Renewal Recording (➡ 26). Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD (Displayed while recording.)

Recording drive: HDD

Recording drive: DVD

Timer recording

TIMER RECORDING

No.

Name

Press ENTER to store new programme.

ENTER

RETURN

HDDRemain

Date

New Timer Programme

30:24 SP

StopStart

1:58 SP

DVD

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

HDD

Mode

DVD

Disc space

Message displayed in the “Disc space” line

OK: Displayed if the recording can fit in the

> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display

Relief: Timer programmes that will be relief recorded to

remaining space.

will show until when recordings can be made (up to a maximum of one month from the present time) based on the time remaining on the disc.

! : It may not be possible to record because:

≥there is not enough space left ≥the number of possible titles has reached its

maximum.

the HDD.

∫ To change a programme

Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. (➡ 26, step 3)

∫ To delete a programme

Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢ CANCEL].

∫ To exit the timer recording list

Press [PROG/CHECK].

∫ To put the unit on timer recording standby

Press [F TIMER].

“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

≥Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer

recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

HDD

DVD

1.3

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

-/--

HDD

PLAY

DVD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

007 008

- - -

HDD

PICTURE

VIDEO

HDD

DVD

DVD SD

OPEN/CLOSE

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

AV3

Numbered buttons

:, 9

∫

HDD, DVD indicator

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

DVD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

PAU SE

STOP

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

X CH W

W X CH

MANUAL SKIP

6, 5 ;

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR,

TOP MENU

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

SUB MENU

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

ENTER

CREATE

STATUS

CHAPTER

REC MODE

AUDI O

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

2;, ;1

3,4,2,1

ENTER RETURN

CREATE CHAPTER

ERASE

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

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

playback drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit. ≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while

recording on another (editing is not possible).

2 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the

disc from the cartridge.

Insert label-up.

3 Press [1](PLAY).

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] Play starts from the most recently recorded title. [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

≥When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the

protect position (➡ 48), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully so it clicks into place.

∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—

Direct Navigator

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]

DRIVE

SELECT

REC

/k1.3

∫

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥Thumbnail Display ≥Table Display

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT

Previous Page 02/02 Next

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

Select

VIDEO

- - -

- - -- - -- - -

PICTURE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

HDD

Rec Time 0:52(SP)

ENTER

RETURN

001

ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30

002

ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15

003

AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00

004

ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05

005

AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10

006

ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25

007

ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30

008

ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00

---

SUB MENU

Page 01/01

Select

VIDEO

PICTURE

Name of titleTimeNo. Name Date Day

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance

1 Press [SUB MENU] while Thumbnail Display is displayed. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Table Display” and press [ENTER].

≥The display appearance last used is saved even after the unit is

turned off.

2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press [A] to select “VIDEO”.

[HDD] To sort Title View for easy searching (Table Display only) This function is convenient when searching for one title to playback from many titles.

1Press [SUB MENU]. 2Press [3, 4] to select “Sort” and press [ENTER]. 3Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].

If you select an item other than “No.” ≥The Direct Navigator screen will reappear after playback of the

selected title has finished. (You cannot play titles continuously.)

≥Skip and Time Slip will only function with the title currently being

played back.

≥If you exit the Direct Navigator screen, or switch to “PICTURE”

Direct Navigator screen, the sorted Title View will be cancelled.

3Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press

[ENTER].

You can also select titles with the numbered buttons. e.g., [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]

5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5] 115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

To show other pages

Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. (Thumbnail Display only) ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator screen icons

[ Currently recording.

Title protected.

Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)

(NTSC) (PAL)

Title cannot be played [When transferring (dubbing) a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.]

Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD (➡ 25, Relief Recording)

Title with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 65, CPRM)

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. ≥Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit

(➡ 58).

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∫ When a menu screen appears on the television

HDD

RECRECREC

PLAY PLAY

REC

DVD

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].

Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5]

≥To return to the menu screen

[DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU]. [DVD-A] Press [TOP MENU]. [VCD] Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start. ≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen

and so on.

≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (➡ 58).

Operations during play

Stop

Pause

Skip

Starting from a selected title

Quick View

[HDD] [RAM]

Slow-motion

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

Frame-by-frame

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

(Continued on the next page)

Press [∫].

The stopped position is memorized. When stop position is memorized (resume), the indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a playlist.)

Resume play function

Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stopped position

≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the indicator on the right disappears and the position is cleared. ≥The position is cleared if the unit is turned off or the tray is opened.

Press [;].

Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Press [6] or [5].

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥You can also turn the Smar t Wheel left or right for operation (excluding [CD] [VCD]). ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.

[DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD] Audio is heard during all levels of search.

≥Depending on the disc, Search may not be possible.

During play or while paused, press [:] or [9].

Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play. ≥Each press increases the number of skips.

Press the numbered buttons.

Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track. [HDD] [CD] (

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

[DVD-A] Selecting groups While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡ right) Input a 1-digit number e.g., 5: [5]

Other discs (You can select a track with DVD Audio.) Input a 2-digit number e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡ above) with some discs. ≥[VCD] (with playback control)

If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit’s display.)

discs with MP3 files and JPEG/TIFF

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

)

Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3).

Play speed is quicker than normal. ≥Press again to return to normal speed.

While paused, press [6] or [5].

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

≥You can also turn the Smar t Wheel left or right for operation (excluding [VCD]). ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only. ≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes (excluding [DVD-V]

[DVD-A] [VCD]).

While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).

Each press shows the next frame.

≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥[VCD] Forward direction [1] (;1) only.

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Refer to the control reference on page 28.

Operations during play

(continued)

Displaying the television image as a picture-inpicture

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]

Press [TIME SLIP].

The unit displays the television image as a picturein-picture.

≥You will hear the playback audio. ≥Press [TIME SLIP] again to cancel. ≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV

System” settings are different from the title recorded.

PLAY

Play images

0 min

ARD

Current receiving images ≥You can change the channel being

received by pressing [WXCH]. (You cannot change the channel being received while recording.)

Skipping the specified time (Time Slip)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]

1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].

Play skips the specified time. ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time increases [3] or decreases [4] by

1 minute intervals. (Press and hold for 10-minute intervals.)

≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full.

[Note]

Time Slip does not work while timer recording is in standby.

Manual Skip

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]

Press [MANUAL SKIP].

Each time you press, play restarts approximately 30 seconds later.

Simple editing operations during play

Erase

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

Create Chapter

(➡ 36, Title/Chapter) [HDD] [RAM]

Erase titles etc. during play

1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing) ≥[-R] [+R] Available space does not increase after erasing. ≥[-RW‹V›] Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is erased.

Press [CREATE CHAPTER].

Chapters are divided at the point pressed. ≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.

PLAY

5 min

ARD

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

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Changing audio during play

Press [AUDIO].

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] LR>L>R

^---------------}

HDD

PLAY

L R

e.g., “L R” is selected

[Note]

You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.

≥When a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected. ≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 54). ≥When “Rec for High Speed dubbing” is set to “On” (➡ 22).

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language (➡ 34, Soundtrack).

Soundtrack

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

e.g., English is selected.

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Using menus to play MP3

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

-/--

[CD]

Numbered buttons

:, 9

TOP MENU

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

DVD/ TV

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

Preparation

Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio

DVD

recording that are finalized (➡ 65) on a computer. The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

Playback mode is set to MP3. Select "JPEG" from MENU in FUNCTIONS if you play pictures ( JPEG ).

RETURN

ENTER

Press [ENTER], and follow the steps below.

RETURN

1 Press [TOP MENU].

G: Group No. T: Track No. in the group TOTAL: Track No./Total tracks

in all groups

G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/111

No.

0 9

Prev.

SELECT

ENTER

–

1 : My favorite

Total Track

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RETURN

Selected group

GroupNo.

001 Both Ends Freezing 002 Lady Starfish 003 Life on Jupiter 004 Metal Glue 005 Paint It Yellow 006 Pyjamamama 007 Shrimps from Mars 008 Starperson 009 Velvet Cuppermine 010 Ziggy Starfish

Page 001/024

Tree

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

Regarding MP3

≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

≥Maximum number of files (tracks) and folders (groups)

recognizable: 999 files (tracks) and 99 folders (groups)

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but 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) and some files (tracks) may not display or be playable.

≥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 numbered them.

≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format. ≥File format: MP3

Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

≥Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps ≥Sampling frequency: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/

44.1kHz/48 kHz

≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

Structure of MP3 folders

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Order of play

Root

001

003 group

(folder=group)

001

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

002 group

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

(file=track)

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

press [ENTER].

Play starts on the selected track.

≥“0” indicates the track currently playing. ≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

To show other pages

Press [:, 9].

To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

Using the tree screen to find a group

1 While the file list is displayed

Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen.

Selected group No. /Total groups

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

G 8 T 14 TOTAL 40/111

No.

–

0 9

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Tre e

MP3 music

001 My favorite 001 Brazilian pops 002 Chinese pops 003 Czech pops 004 Hungarian pops 005 Liner notes 006 Japanese pops

007 Mexican pops 008 Philippine pops 009 Swedish pops 001 Momoko 002 Standard number 001 Piano solo 002 Vocal

G 7/25

You cannot select groups that contain no compatible files.

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group

and press [ENTER].

The file list for the group appears.

Using menus to play MP3

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

-/--

HDD

DVD

1.3

HDD, DVD, SD indicator

HDD

DVD

DVD SDSDSD

OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVE SELECT

REC

/k1.3

DRIVE SELECT

DVD

Numbered buttons

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

2 3

DVD

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

HDD, DVD, SD

:, 9

PAU SE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

STATUS

∫

STOP

SUB MENU

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

ENTER

STATUS

REC MODE

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

FUNCTIONS

ERASE

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CD]

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB

(➡ 11).

≥Inserting, Removing the SD card (➡ 6)

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still

picture and press [ENTER].

You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons. e.g.,

5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture. ≥Useful functions during still picture play (➡ 33)

To return to the Direct Navigator screen

Press [∫].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

∫ To show the picture properties

Press [STATUS] twice.

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Folder - Picture No. 103 - 0006 Date 1. 1. 2005 No. 3 / 9

Shooting date

To exit the picture properties screen

Press [STATUS].

[Note]

≥Still pictures cannot be played during recording or transferring

(dubbing).

To select JPEG

[CD] [with MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)]

The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

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1 Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD]

to select the drive.

e.g., SD card drive

The indicator lights up on the unit. ≥On the main unit, press [DRIVE SELECT]

several times.

[CD]

The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Select JPEG menu (➡ right) before performing the steps below.

Playback mode is set to MP3. Select "JPEG" from MENU in FUNCTIONS if you play pictures ( JPEG ).

RETURN

ENTER

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 3 [HDD] [RAM]

Press [B] to select “PICTURE”.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW

HDD

Folder 103__DVD

0001

0002 0003 0004

0005 0006 0007 0008

0009

---- ---- ----

Page 001/001

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

Select

Direct Navigator screen icons

Picture protected.

Picture in which the number of prints is set (DPOF) (➡ 40, 65).

To show other pages

Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

To select the still pictures in another folder ➡ 33

PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW

VIDEO

PICTURE

screen

Playback mode is set to MP3. Select "JPEG" from MENU in FUNCTIONS if you play pictures ( JPEG ).

RETURN

ENTER

1 Press [ENTER]. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

ENTER

RETURN

DVD

CD (MP3/JPEG)

TIMER RECORDING

G-Code

DUBBING

To Others

MP3 Playback mode

3 Press [3, 4] to select “MENU” and

press [ENTER].

Select file type.

MP3

JPEG

RETURN

ENTER

4 Press [3, 4] to select “JPEG” and

press [ENTER].

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Useful functions during still picture

DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICT

SD CARD

0001

Folder 103__DV

0002

DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW

SD CARD

0001

Folder 103__DVD

0002 0003 0004

001 100__DVD 002 101__DVD 003 102__DVD

\DCIM\100__DVD

004 103__DVD

001 100__DVD 002 101__DVD 003 102__DVD

\DCIM\100__DVD

004 103__DVD

Folder

Select folder to access.

\DCIM

Press ENTER to set.

play

Start Slide Show

Slide Interval

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CD]

Rotate

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CD]

Zoom in Zoom out

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CD]

Erase

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

∫ To select the still pictures in another folder

(➡ 11, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)

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

You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval.

While the PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW screen is displayed

1 Press

[3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to

select “Start Slide

Start Slide Show

Slide Interval

Show” and press [ENTER].

≥To change the display timing

1Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Interval” in

step 2 and press [ENTER].

2Press [2, 1] to select the desired

timing (0–30 seconds) and press [ENTER].

1 Press

[SUB MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to

select “Rotate

Rotate RIGHT

Rotate LEFT

ENTER

RETURN

RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and press [ENTER].

≥Rotation information will not be stored.

1 Press

[SUB MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to

select “Zoom in”

Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT

Zoom in

ENTER

RETURN

and press [ENTER].

≥To return the picture to its original size,

press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and press [ENTER].

≥When zooming in, the picture may be cut

off.

≥The enlargement information will not be

stored.

≥The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only

available for still pictures smaller than 640 a 480 pixels.

1 Press [ERASE]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select

“Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥Once erased, the recorded contents

are lost and cannot be restored. Make

certain before proceeding.

PICTURE

Regarding still pictures (JPEG, TIFF)

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

≥Compatible formats: DCF

digital camera, etc.)

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard

compliant (Content recorded on a

established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

≥File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format) ≥Number of pixels:34k34 to 6144k4096

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

≥This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files and 300 folders

(including higher folders).

≥Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format

still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some files may not display or be playable.

≥MOTION JPEG is not supported.

[CD]

≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

≥Maximum number of files and folders recognizable:

999 files and 99 folders

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but 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

and/or folders and some files may not display or be playable.

≥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

and folders may not play in the order you numbered them.

≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

≥File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format) ≥Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” or “.TIF”. ≥Number of pixels: 34 x 34 to 6144 x 4096

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

≥Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format

still pictures.

≥MOTION JPEG is not supported. ≥You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by

making folders as shown below. However depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

≥When the highest level folders are “DCIM” folders, they are

displayed first on the tree.

Structures of still pictures

Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.

Root

Order of play

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

001

004 Folder

002 Folder

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg

P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

You can also select folders with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

To switch to another higher folder

If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable,

while the screen on the right appears

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and

press [ENTER].

3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher

folder and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the desired

folder and press [ENTER].

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

DVD

3,4,2,1

ENTER

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

2 3

DVD /TV

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

Using on-screen menus

Disc menu—Setting the disc content

Soundtrack

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] The disc’s audio attributes appear.

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language).

Subtitle

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡ below, Language). [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)

FUNCTIONS

Turn the subtitle on/off.

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

Angle

Change the number to select an angle.

STATUS

Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

➡ 30, Changing audio during play

STILL-P (Still picture)

Selects the play method for still pictures.

Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc. Page: Select the still picture number and play.

≥RANDOM: Plays in random order. ≥Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.

PBC (Playback control ➡ 65) [VCD]

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

[DVD-A]

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play Picture Sound

Soundtrack Subtitle Audio channel

Other

Menu Item Setting

≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,

etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and

Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message

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

press [1].

Î Digital 2/0 ch

4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.

≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].

To clear the on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

L R

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus (➡ 29) on the disc.

Off

≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot

change when there is no recording.

Audio attribute

LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel):

Signal type Sampling frequency Number of bits Number of channels

Language

ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: Dutch

SVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JPN: Japanese

CHI: Chinese KOR: Korean MAL: Malay VIE: Vietnamese THA: Thai ¢: Others

Play menu—Change the play sequence

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.

Repeat Play

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≥All ≥Chapter ≥Group ≥PL (Playlist) ≥Title ≥Tr ac k

[CD] (excluding MP3 discs) [VCD]

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD]

Select “Off” to cancel.

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Picture menu—Change the picture quality

Playback NR

Reduces noise and picture degradation.

Progressive

Select “On” to enable progressive output. Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.

Transfer

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played (➡ 65, Film and video).

When the output signal is PAL

≥Auto:

≥Video:

When the output signal is NTSC

≥Auto1

≥Auto2:

≥Video:

AV-in NR (Only when AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4 is selected)

(➡ 65)

[When “Progressive” (➡ above) is set to “On”.]

Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it. Select when using “Auto”, and the video content is distorted.

Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and

(normal):

appropriately converts it. Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. (Picture distortion may occur depending on the content) Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the video content is distorted.

FUNCTIONS window

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

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc.

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

ENTER

RETURN

HDD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

G-Code

DUBBING

To Others

Disc Remaining

30:00 SP

2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and

press [ENTER].

≥If you select “To Others” and press [ENTER], the following

screen appears.

FUNCTIONS

HDD

Playback

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Recording

TIMER RECORDING

G-Code

Dubbing

DUBBING

ENTER

RETURN

≥If you select “Return” and press [ENTER], you can return to

the previous screen.

To Others

Disc Remaining

PLAYLISTS

FLEXIBLE REC

SETUP

DISC MANAGEMENT

Return

30:00 SP

Reduces video tape noise while transferring (dubbing).

≥Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input

from a video tape.

≥On: Noise reduction works for input video. ≥Off: Noise reduction is off. You can record the input

signal as it is.

Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the SETUP menu (➡ 18).

Sound menu—Change the sound effect

V.S.S.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] (Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround

function on the connected equipment.)

≥V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.

Dialog Enhancer [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]

(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Other menu—Change the display position

To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Status messages

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button.

HDD

REC

PLAY

STEREO

L R

DVD REC

Title number and elapsed time during play/ Recording mode

Date and time

18:53:50 11.10.

π T1 0:05.14 XP π T2 0:00.10 XP

Title number and elapsed time during recording/Recording mode

Selected drive/type of disc

Recording or play status/input channel

TV audio type being received (➡ below) Selected audio type

Recording drive/ Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator

Available recording time and recording mode

Remain

13:50 XP

Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message

Position

1–5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu

moves.

No display

≥TV audio type STEREO: STEREO/NICAM stereo broadcast M1/M2: Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound broadcast M1:NICAM monaural broadcast

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Editing titles/chapters

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

CHAPTER VIEW

008 ARD 11.10. SAT

001

--- ---

--- ------ ---

---

HDD

0:31.24

Editing titles/chapters

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HDD, DVD

:, 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

AUDI O

G-Code

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

; 1

RETURN

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

Title/Chapter

Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.

Title

Chapter

Start End

You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [HDD] [RAM] (➡ 30, 37, Create Chapter)

Title

Chapter

Chapter Chapter Chapter

You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist (➡ 38). [HDD] [RAM]

≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing

(➡ 50). [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

≥The maximum number of items on a disc:

[HDD]

–Titles: 500 –Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] –Titles: 99 ([+R] 49 titles) –Chapters: Approx. 1000 ([+R] Approx. 254)

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[Note]

≥Once erased, divided or partially erased, recorded content cannot

be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

≥You cannot edit during recording or transferring (dubbing), etc. ≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.

dividing a title etc).

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters

You can modify (remove unnecessary parts, divide, etc.) recorded programmes.

Preparation

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

the connection to this unit.

≥Turn the unit on. ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive containing the recorded

title to be edited.

≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 48).

1 During play or while stopped

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press [A] to select “VIDEO”.

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT

ENTER

SUB MENU

ENTER

- - -

Page 02/02

Select

- - -

- - -- - -

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

Press [SUB MENU].

Press [3,4] to select the operation and press [ENTER].

≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and

press [ENTER]. (➡ 37)

Enter Name Set up Protection Cancel Protection

Erase

Properties Edit

Chapter View Table Display Other View

Partial Erase Change Thumbnail Divide Title

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance ➡ 28

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) ➡ 32, step 3

∫ If you select “Chapter View”

Press [3,4,2,1] to select the chapter.

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 7.

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ above)

Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to select the operation and press [ENTER].

Erase Chapter

Create Chapter Combine Chapters

Title View

≥You can go back to Title View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Refer to “Chapter operations” (➡ 37).

Title View screen

VIDEO

PICTURE

Chapter View screen

VIDEO

PICTURE

Refer to “Title operations” (➡ 37).

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Title operations

Properties

No.

Name

Date

026

ARD

11.10.2004

Time Rec time

12:19 0:30 (SP)MON

Dinosaur

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Change Thumbnail

Change

Exit

0:06.45

Change

HDD

;

008

ENTER

Start play and select the image of a thumbnail.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title

Preview

Exit

0:43.21

PLAY

008

Divide

- -:- -.- -

Divide

HDD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter

Create

Exit

0:43.21

PLAY

008

HDD

After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 36)

Erase

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

Properties

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›]

Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording space on DVD-R or +R does not increase when you erase titles. ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is

erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.

Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. ≥Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.

Enter Name

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

Set up Protection Cancel Protection

[HDD] [RAM]

Partial Erase

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Change Thumbnail

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] (➡ below, For your reference)

Divide Title

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Multiple editing is possible.

You can give names to recorded titles. ➡ 51, Entering text

If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.

You can remove unnecessary part of the recording.

1 Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the

section you want to erase.

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

≥Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to erase other sections.

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

You can change an image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the Title View.

1 Press [1] (PLAY) to start play. 2 Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a

thumbnail is shown.

To change the thumbnail

Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to change.

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

You can divide a title into two.

1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].

To confirm the division point

Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point.)

To change the division point

Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point where you want to divide the title.

[Note]

≥The divided titles retain the title name and CPRM property (➡ 65) of the original title. ≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Erase

HDD

008

ENTER

RETURN

PLAY

Start End

- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -

VIDEO

PICTURE

Start End Next

Exit

0:43.21

VIDEO

PICTURE

VIDEO

PICTURE

Editing titles/chapters

Chapter operations

After performing steps 1–7 (➡ 36)

Erase Chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

Create Chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Combine Chapters

[HDD] [RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

For your reference

≥Use search (➡ 29), Time Slip (➡ 30) to find the desired point. ≥To find the desired point correctly, use Slow-motion (➡ 29) and Frame-by-frame (➡ 29). ≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title.

Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.

Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.

VIDEO

PICTURE

1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.

≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.

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

Press [2, 1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].

≥The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.

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Creating, editing and playing playlists

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

Disc Remaining

FUNCTIONS

30:00 SP

HDD

Recording

Playback

EPG

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

GUIDE Plus+

FLEXIBLE REC

SETUP

PLAYLISTS

PLAYLISTS PLAYLIST VIEW

- - -

Create

HDD

- - -

- - -- - -

DVD

HDD, DVD

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

2 3

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

You can arrange the chapters (➡ 36) to create a playlist.

Chapter

Playlist

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

Chapter

Title

Transferring (dubbing) (➡ 41) a playlist will create a title.

≥Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much

capacity.

≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles

and source chapters.

[HDD] [RAM]

Creating, editing and playing playlists

≥The maximum number of items on a disc:

–Playlists: 99 –Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000

(Depends on the state of recording.)

≥If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the

items entered will not be recorded.

Creating playlists

[HDD] [RAM]

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate Video input to suit

the connection to this unit.

≥Turn the unit on. ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive containing the recorded

title to be edited.

≥[RAM] Release disc or cartridge protection (➡ 48). ≥You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording or while

transferring (dubbing).

≥Playlists must be made in accordance with the encoding system

currently selected in “TV System” (➡ 58).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “PLAYLISTS”

and press [ENTER].

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

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select the source title

and press [4].

≥Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then

skip to step 7.

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

Source Title

001

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in PLAYLIST

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

Create

002

002 003

Press RETURN to exit.

------

---

------------

Page 001/001

PLAYLISTS

HDD

6 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you

want to add to a playlist and press [ENTER].

Press [3] to cancel.

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

Source Title

001

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in PLAYLIST

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

Create

002

002 003

Press RETURN to exit.

------

---

------------

Page 001/001

PLAYLISTS

HDD

≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title.

Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press [ENTER] (➡ 37, Create Chapter)

7 Press [2, 1] to select the position to

insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

Source Title

001 002

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in PLAYLIST

ENTER

RETURN

Create

002 003

Press RETURN to exit.

------

---

------------

Page 001/001

PLAYLISTS

HDD

≥Press [3] to select other source titles. ≥Repeat steps 6–7 to add other chapters.

8 Press [RETURN].

All the selected scenes become the playlist.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

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Editing and playing playlists/chapters

Create

- -- -

- -- -- -

12.10. SUN 0:30

HDD

PLAYLISTS PLAYLIST VIEW

PLAYLISTS CHAPTER VIEW

01 ARD 12.10. SUN 0:30

001

--- ---

--- ------ ---

002

HDD

0:10.24

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “PLAYLISTS”

and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

playlist.

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 5.

PLAYLIST View screen

Playlist operations

After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left)

Erase

[HDD] [RAM]

Properties

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]

Create

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. Once erased, the playlists are lost and cannot be restored.

Make certain before proceeding.

Playlist information (e.g., total time and date) is shown. ≥Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.

➡ 38, Creating playlists, Step 5–8

Properties

Dinosaur

No.

Date Tota l10002

ENTER

12.10.2004 TUE

RETURN

Chapters 0:30.53

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ 36)

5 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to

select the operation and press [ENTER].

≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and

∫ If you select “Chapter View”

6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

chapter.

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 7.

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ 36)

7 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to

select the operation and press [ENTER].

≥You can go back to PLAYLIST View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

press [ENTER].

Erase

Properties Edit

Chapter View

Add Chapter

Move Chapter Create Chapter Combine Chapters Erase Chapter

PLAYLIST View

Create Copy Enter Name Change Thumbnail

Chapter View screen

Refer to “Chapter operations”.

Refer to “Playlist operations”.

Copy

[HDD] [RAM]

Enter Name

[HDD] [RAM]

Change

Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press [ENTER].

≥The copied playlist becomes the newest

one in the playlist view screen.

You can give names to playlists.

➡ 51, Entering text

➡ 37, Change Thumbnail

Thumbnail

[HDD] [RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

Chapter operations

[HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–7 (➡ left) ≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and

source chapters.

Add

➡ 38, Creating playlists, Step 5–7

Chapter

Move Chapter

Create

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

PLAYLISTS Move Chapter

HDD

01 12.10. SUN 0:11

001

002

--- ---

--- ------ ---

Previous Page 01/01 Next

ENTER

RETURN

➡ 37, Create Chapter

Chapter

Combine

➡ 37, Combine Chapters

Chapters

Erase Chapter

Multiple editing is possible.

➡ 37, Erase Chapter The playlist itself is erased if you erase all

the chapters in it.

Creating, editing and playing playlists

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Editing still pictures

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

DPOF

Set up DPOF on the picture (JPEG). Setting on other equipment will be cancelled.

Number of prints

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

:,9

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB

(➡ 11).

Preparation

≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD] to select the drive. ≥[RAM] [SD] Release protection (➡ 48, Setting the protection).

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

CHAPTER

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

CREATE

ERASE

AUDI O

TIMER

HDD, DVD, SD

;

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still

picture.

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡ 33)

4 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to

select the operation and press [ENTER].

Erase Picture

Set up Protection Cancel Protection DPOF

Other View

∫ To edit still picture folders

In step 3 (➡ above)

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

and press [ENTER].

2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder.

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing

(➡ above)

3 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to

select the operation and press [ENTER].

below

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters ➡ 36, step 2

Erase Whole Folder

Folder Name Set up Protection Cancel Protection DPOF

Folder

To switch to another higher folder ➡ 33

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Editing still pictures

2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press [B] to select “PICTURE”.

Picture and folder operation

After performing steps 1–4

Erase Picture Erase Whole Folder

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

Folder Name

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

Set up Protection Cancel Protection

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

DPOF

[SD]

Multiple editing is possible.

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥When erasing a folder, the files not containing still pictures will also be erased if they are inside the folder.

(This does not apply to folders under the folder concerned.)

You can give names to still picture folders. ➡ 51, Entering text

≥Folder names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.

If set, this will protect the still picture or folder from accidental erasure.

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The lock symbol appears when the still picture or folder is protected.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR PI

SD CARD

Folder 103__

0001

0002

≥Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect a folder, the folder may

be erased by another unit.

You can select a whole folder or individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to be made.

Press [2, 1] to select number of print (0 to 9) and press [ENTER].

The DPOF mark appears. (This appears on the still pictures inside a folder when you make the DPOF setting for the folder.)

To cancel the print setting

Set the number of print to “0”.

≥Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment. ≥When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released. ≥Settings cannot be made for folders and files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no

remaining space on the card.

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists

High

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. You cannot transfer (dub) titles which have been treated to prevent copying.

∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction

You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and playlists to discs. ≥Transferring (dubbing) a playlist will create a title.

High speed mode

HDD

Normal speed mode

RAM

speed mode

HDD

Normal speed mode

DVD-R, etc.

§2

≥When you want to play a transferred (dubbed) disc

High speed mode

HDD

DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)

on other equipment, you must finalize the disc after transferring (dubbing) (➡ 50, 65).

§1

Before recording to HDD, set “Rec for High Speed

dubbing” to “On” (➡ 22).

§2

DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R

Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (➡ 21).

∫ Transferring (dubbing) mode

Transferring (dubbing) a title or a playlist Transferring (dubbing) multiple titles and playlists together

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) (➡ 42) Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list (➡ 42)

When you want to re-edit finalized content on a DVD-R, etc.

HDD

Normal speed mode

Finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R or DVD-Video on sale that are not copy-protected, etc.

DVD-V

You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (➡ below)

∫ Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features

High speed Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)

Features You can transfer (dub) in a very short amount

of time. You can transfer (dub) even faster if you use a high speed recording compatible disc. You can record and play using the HDD while high speed transferring (dubbing).

Transferring (dubbing) times

➡ below, Approximate transferring (dubbing) times

Picture quality Original picture quality Are chapters/thumbnails

Ye s

§2

maintained? Other operations while

You can record/play using the HDD. No

You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc. For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4 hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (➡ 21). e.g., 1 hour TV drama

LP LP LP LP

Only one episode using XP mode

4 episodes using LP mode

The same amount of time it takes to record the source

Can change

§1

No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return to the default position.)

transferring (dubbing)

§1

If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However it does prevent against degradation of picture quality.)

§2

[+R] Up to approx. 100 chapters When transferring (dubbing) playlists to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.

∫ Approximate transferring (dubbing) times (Max. speed)

(excludes time required to write data management information)

HDD

Recording mode Recording time

SP Approx. 6 min. Approx. 3.8 min. Approx. 7.5 min. Approx. 3.8 min.

LP Approx. 3 min. Approx. 1.9 min. Approx. 3.8 min. Approx. 1.9 min.

1 hour

EP (6 Hours) Approx. 2 min. Approx. 1.3 min. Approx. 2.5 min. Approx. 1.3 min.

EP (8 Hours) Approx. 1.5 min. Approx. 56 sec. Approx. 1.9 min. Approx. 56 sec.

[Note]

≥When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed. ≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.

5k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM

8k high speed recording compatible DVD-R

4k high speed recording compatible DVD-RW

8k high speed recording compatible +R

Approx. 12 min. Approx. 8.7 min. Approx. 15 min. Approx. 8.7 min.

Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists

Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R, etc.

To high speed transfer (dub) titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡ 22). However in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R using the high speed mode does not work.

≥Playlists created from titles using a variety of recording modes ≥Playlists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode ≥Playlists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and

LPCM, etc.)

≥Titles that contain many erased segments

Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”

You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (➡ 65) compatible DVD-RAM, however, the title is erased from the HDD. ≥Titles or playlists cannot be transferred (dubbed) from DVD-RAM to

the HDD.

≥You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring

(dubbing) list (➡ 42).

≥Titles will not be transferred (dubbed) if they are protected (➡ 37). ≥You cannot transfer (dub) playlists created from “One time only

recording” titles.

≥Titles with recording limitations and playlists cannot be registered

on the same transferring (dubbing) list.

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

-/--

DUBBING

High Speed mode is selected. Is it OK to start?

Yes No

DUBBING

HDD

DVD

Source

Destination

Cancel All

Dubbing Direction

Dubbing Mode

Create List

HDD > DVD

VIDEO High Speed

DVD

Numbered buttons

:, 9

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SUB MENU

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

∫

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

DVD/ TV

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

DVD

;

FUNCTIONS

DUBBING

RETURN

STATUS

[Note]

Titles and playlists recorded using a different encoding system (PAL or NTSC) from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be transferred (dubbed).

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that you can use for recording (➡ 9). ≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

A transferring (dubbing) complete message appears on the screen for a few seconds when transferring (dubbing) is completed.

≥The transfer (dubbing) speed and picture quality are set as

follows.

The recording mode changes to FR mode if the remaining disc space is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated below.

[HDD]

∫ To stop transferring (dubbing) ➡ 43 ∫

[HDD] [-RW‹VR›] [HDD]

You can order titles and playlists as desired for transfer (dubbing) to disc.

≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from

[RAM]: High speed mode

[-R]

[-RW‹V›] [+R] :

Rec for High Speed dubbing setting

On Off

High speed mode Same recording mode used as when

recording the source title (XP–EP, FR). ≥Playlists are transferred (dubbed) in FR

mode.

Recording and playing while transferring (dubbing)

➡

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list

,-.

[RAM]

[HDD]

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 54) when: –Transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)

and +R.

–When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 54)

and you are transferring (dubbing) in XP mode.

One Touch Transfer (dubbing)

[HDD]

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

With one touch transfer (dubbing), the title currently being played is dubbed without any further setting.

≥

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Select the audio type for recording bilingual

broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 54).

Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists

1 Play the title or playlist you want to

transfer (dub).

2 Press [DUBBING].

Selecting the DVD drive speed

1 Press [3] to select “DVD drive speed”. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Maximum” or “Normal (Silent)” and

press [4].

≥Selecting “Normal (Silent)” means the noise generated by

this unit is less than “Maximum”; however, the time required for transferring (dubbing) will double (approximately).

Only when transferring (dubbing) to 5k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM, 8k high speed recording compatible DVD-R or 8k high speed recording compatible +R in High speed mode

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “DUBBING”

and press [ENTER].

≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]

several times (➡ 43, step 6).

3 Set the transfer (dubbing) direction.

≥If you are not going to change the dubbing direction, press

[4] (➡ 43, step 4).

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing Direction” and press

[1].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press

[ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].

The same drive as the transfer (dubbing) source cannot be selected.

6 Press [2] to confirm.

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HDD

Create List

007

008 0:30(XP)

- - -

4 Set the recording mode.

≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]

(➡ step 5).

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing Mode” and press [1].

Press

2 3 4

[3, 4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER]

Press

[3, 4] to select “VIDEO” and press [ENTER]

Press

[3, 4] to select “Recording Mode” and press [ENTER] Press

[3, 4]

to select the mode and press

[ENTER]

6 Press [2] to confirm.

5 Register titles and playlists for

transfer (dubbing).

≥If you are going to transfer (dub) a registered list without

making any changes to it (➡ step 6).

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].

DUBBING

Cancel All

Dubbing Direction

HDD > DVD

Dubbing Mode

VIDEO High Speed

Create List

Start Dubbing

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [A] to select “VIDEO” or press [B] to select

“PLAYLISTS”.

SUB MENU

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

Size: 0MB

Name of item

No. Size

New item (Total=0)

Page 01/01

Create dubbing list.

( 0%)

∫ To stop transferring (dubbing)

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. ≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that

point. However, in high speed mode, only titles that have completed transferring (dubbing) at the point stopped are

transferred (dubbed). [Even if the title was not transferred (dubbed) to the DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.]

∫ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ Recording and playing while transferring

(dubbing)

You can record and play using the HDD while high speed transferring (dubbing). Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.

≥To confirm the current progress

Press [STATUS].

[Note]

≥You cannot perform chasing play or edit etc. while transferring

(dubbing).

≥Timer recordings executed while transferring (dubbing) are

recorded to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.

≥You cannot play a playlist while transferring (dubbing) titles with

“One time only recording” restriction (➡ 41).

To play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R on other players, it is necessary to finalize them after transfer (dubbing).

VIDEO

PLAYLISTS

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or playlists and

press [ENTER].

≥When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format) or +R using high speed mode, only items

indicated with “ ” can be registered.

≥To select a multiple number of items together, press

[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡right, Multiple editing).

≥To show other pages (➡ right) ≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list (➡ 44)

You can register a multiple number of titles and playlists on the transferring (dubbing) list by repeating steps 2–4.

You cannot start transferring (dubbing) when the value of the “Size” (➡ right) exceeds 100% (“Destination Capacity” is not sufficient).

5 Press [2] to confirm.

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Start

Dubbing” and press [ENTER].

Selecting the DVD drive speed

1 Press [3] to select “DVD drive speed”. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Maximum” or “Normal (Silent)” and

press [4].

≥Selecting “Normal (Silent)” means the noise generated by

this unit is less than “Maximum”, however the time required for transferring (dubbing) will double (approximately).

Only when transferring (dubbing) to 5k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM, 8k high speed recording compatible DVD-R or 8k high speed recording compatible +R in High speed mode

7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing).

Transferring (dubbing) list icons and functions

Transferring (dubbing) list indicators

Titles and playlists that can be transferred (dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R, etc. (➡ 22)

Title with “One time only recording” restriction

Titles erased from the HDD by “One time only recording” restriction after transferring (dubbing).

Title or playlist contains still picture(s) ≥Still picture(s) cannot be transferred (dubbed).

(NTSC) (PAL)

Data size of each registered item

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

No. Size

Create dubbing list.

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register to the list.

≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel. ≥When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “PLAYLISTS” tab,

the check mark is cancelled.

Title or playlist recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. ≥Titles and playlists displaying these marks

cannot be selected.

Name of item

New item (Total=0)

Data size recorded to the transfer (dubbing) destination

Size:

(0%)

Size: 0MB

≥When transferring (dubbing) at normal

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speed, the total data size will change according to the recording mode.

≥The total data size shown may be

larger than the sum of the data sizes for each registered item, because of data management information being written to the transfer (dubbing) destination, etc.

Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists

DUBBING

Min.

Hour002

Cancel All

Dubbing Direction

Dubbing Mode

Dubbing Time

DVD > HDD

DVD-Video XP

Set the time a few minutes longer.

My favorite 01/02

01 Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Refer to the control reference on page 42.

∫ To edit the transferring (dubbing) list

Select the item in step 5–4 (➡ 43, left column) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press

[ENTER].

Erase All:

Erase all items registered on the transferring (dubbing) list. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Add:

Add new items to the transferring (dubbing) list. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlists and titles to be added and press [ENTER].

Erase:

Erase the selected items. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. You can also erase multiple items (➡ 43, Multiple editing).

Move:

Move selected items or change the order of items on the transferring (dubbing) list. Press [3, 4] to select the destination and press [ENTER].

To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) setting and lists

After performing steps 1–2 (➡ 42, right column) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. ≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.

–When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or erased at the

transfer (dubbing) source

–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,

open the tray, change the transfer (dubbing) direction, etc.

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R

[DVD-V]

[HDD]

You can transfer (dub) the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVDVideo format) and +R etc to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred (dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.

Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists

≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer

(dubbing) are also recorded.

≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent

illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).

≥The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio,

Video CD, Audio CD and so on.

Preparation

≥Insert the finalized disc (➡ 28). ≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

Erase All

Add Erase Move

After performing steps 1–4 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVDVideo”) (➡ 42, right column–43, left column)

5 Set “Dubbing Time”.

≥If you are not going to change the setting (➡ step 6).

∫Setting the unit to transferring (dubbing)

according to the set time

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

≥Setting the unit to transferring (dubbing) all the content on the

disc

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [2] to confirm.

≥Setting the transferring (dubbing) time

3 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing Time” and press

[ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press

[3, 4] to set the recording time.

6 Press [ENTER]. 7 Press [2] to confirm.

≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to

include the operation time before play begins.

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Start

Dubbing” and press [ENTER].

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing). The disc top menu is displayed. ≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is

selected from the “Auto-Play Select” menu when finalizing the disc (➡ 50).

7 When the top menu is displayed

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start transferring (dubbing), and press [ENTER].

While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is reached.)

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop transferring (dubbing)

Press [∫]. You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop transferring (dubbing). ≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point.

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[Note]

≥The screen saver on the right is recorded at the

beginning.

≥The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of

transfer (dubbing) to the end.

≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does not

display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.

≥Even if you transfer (dub) a high quality video/audio DVD, the

original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.

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Recording from a video cassette recorder

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

1.3

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD, DVD

REC MODE

¥ REC

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

∫

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

;

Preparation

≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. ≥When recording bilingual programmes

[HDD] [RAM] When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment, you can select the audio type in playback. [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Select either M 1 or M 2 on the connected equipment. (You cannot switch between audio types during playback.)

≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu (➡ 58). This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

≥To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “AV-in

NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡ 35).

1 While stopped

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

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

DVD /TV

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

e.g., Connecting to the AV3 input terminals on the front

You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear.

≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

/k1.3

REC

This unit

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AV3

HDD

DVD SD

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

Yellow White Red

S Video

cable

Other video equipment

Audio/Video cable

Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal.

3 Start play on the other equipment. 4 When you want to start recording

Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].

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

≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ 22), you can save the content of a

video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.

Recording from a video cassette recorder

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Transferring (dubbing) still pictures

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

DUBBING

SD CARD

HDD

Source

Destination

Cancel All

Dubbing Direction

Dubbing Mode

Create List

SD CARD > HDD

PICTURE

High Speed

DUBBING

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

No. Size

Cancel All

Picture

Dubbing Direction

Picture/Folder

SD CARD > HDD

Name of item

New item (Total=0)

Folder

New folder

001 100__DVD 002 101__DVD 003 102__DVD

---

New folder

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DVD

Numbered buttons

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

2 3

DVD

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

:, 9

PAU SE

ENTER

STATUS

REC MODE

DVD/ TV

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

;

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

STOP

SUB MENU

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB

(➡ 11).

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list

≥You cannot transfer (dub) still pictures recorded on CD.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “DUBBING”

and press [ENTER].

≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]

several times (➡ step 6).

3 Set the transfer (dubbing) direction.

≥If you are not going to change the dubbing direction, press

[4] (➡ step 4).

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing Direction” and press

[1].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].

Press [3, 4]

[ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].

The same drive as the transfer (dubbing) source can be selected.

6 Press [2] to confirm.

4 Set the recording mode.

≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]

(➡ step 5).

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing Mode” and press [1].

Press

2 3

Press

“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”.

4 Press [2] to confirm.

to select “Destination” and press

[3, 4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER] [3, 4] to select “PICTURE” and press [ENTER]

5 Register still pictures for transfer

(dubbing).

≥If you are going to transfer (dub) a registered list without

making any changes to it (➡ step 6).

You can register still pictures or still picture folders. ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same

list.

DUBBING

Cancel All

Dubbing Direction

SD CARD > HDD

Dubbing Mode

PICTURE

Create List

Start Dubbing

ENTER

RETURN

∫ To register individual still pictures

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture and press

[ENTER].

≥To select a multiple number of items together, press

[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡ 47, Multiple editing).

≥To show other pages (➡ 47) ≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡ 47) ≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list (➡ 47)

You can register a multiple number of still pictures on the transferring (dubbing) list by repeating steps

2–3.

4 Press [2] to confirm.

∫ To register on a folder by folder basis

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. 2

Press [3, 4]

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

≥To select a multiple number of items together, press

[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡ 47, Multiple editing).

≥To show other pages (➡ 47) ≥To switch to another higher folder (➡ 47) ≥To edit the transferring (dubbing) list (➡ 47)

You can register a multiple number of folders on the transferring (dubbing) list by repeating steps 4–5.

6 Press [2] to confirm.

High Speed

SUB MENU

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

Picture/Folder

No. Size

New item (Total=0)

Page 01/01

Create dubbing list.

Picture

Name of item

to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Start

Dubbing” and press [ENTER].

≥For individual still pictures only

When specifying another folder as the transferring (dubbing) destination, select “Folder”.

7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing).

To stop transferring (dubbing)

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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To show other pages

DIRECT NAVIGATOR PICTURE (JPEG) VIEW

SD CARD

0001

Folder 103__DVD

0002 0003 0004

001 100__DVD 002 101__DVD 003 102__DVD

\DCIM\100__DVD

004 103__DVD

001 100__DVD 002 101__DVD 003 102__DVD

\DCIM\100__DVD

004 103__DVD

Folder

Select folder to access.

\DCIM

Press ENTER to set.

COPY ALL PICTURES

Copy from

SD CARD

\DCIM

Copy to

HDD

\JPEG\DCIM001

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register to the list. ≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL PICTURES

[SD] >

[HDD]

[RAM]

Preparation

Press [SD] to select the source drive.

∫ To edit the transferring (dubbing) list

Select the item in step 5–3 (for a still picture) or 5–5 (for a folder) (➡ 46, right column) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press

[ENTER].

Erase All:

Erase all items registered on the transferring (dubbing) list. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Add:

Add new items to the transferring (dubbing) list. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or folder to be added and press [ENTER].

Erase:

Erase the selected items. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. You can also erase multiple items (➡ above, Multiple editing).

To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) settings and lists

After performing steps 1–2 (➡ 46) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. ≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.

–When a title or still picture has been recorded or erased at the

transfer (dubbing) source

–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,

remove the card, open the tray, change the transfer (dubbing) direction, etc.

Erase All

Add Erase

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “COPY ALL

PICTURES” and press [ENTER].

≥If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable,

you can switch them using [2, 1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy to” and

press [2, 1] to select the drive.

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Copy”

and press [ENTER].

To stop transferring (dubbing)

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ To select another folder

(➡ 11, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)

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

If you want to switch to another higher folder (➡ below).

2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

You can also select folders with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

≥The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the

same list.

To switch to another higher folder

≥Only when selecting the source folder

If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable,

while the screen on the right appears

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and

press [ENTER].

3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher

folder and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the desired

folder and press [ENTER].

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

PICTURE

[Note]

≥When transferring (dubbing) the still pictures on a folder by

folder basis (➡ 46) or card by card basis (➡ above, COPY ALL PICTURES), files other than the still picture files inside the folder will also be transferred (dubbed). (This does not apply to the lower folders contained inside the folders.)

≥If still pictures are already contained inside the transfer

(dubbing) destination folder, the new still pictures are recorded following the existing still pictures.

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

files/folders to be transferred (dubbed) exceeds the maximum (➡ 33), transferring (dubbing) will stop partway through.

≥When a name has not been input for the transfer (dubbing)

source folder, it is possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the transfer (dubbing) destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name before transferring (dubbing) (➡ 40).

≥Print number setting (DPOF) is not transferred (dubbed). ≥The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the

transfer (dubbing) list may not be the same at the transfer (dubbing) destination.

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HDD, disc and card management

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

My favorite 01/02

01 Chapter 1

02 Chapter 2

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

DVD /TV

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

HDD, DVD, SD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Setting the protection

[RAM]

Preparation

≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc

Protection” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

DISC MANAGEMENT

DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is writeprotected.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

RETURN

Title No. 11 Used

0 : 22

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Erase all titles

Format Disc

Remain

5:38 (EP)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB

(➡ 11).

Common procedures

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

FUNCTIONS

HDD, disc and card management

Playback

Recording

Dubbing

ENTER

RETURN

DVD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

G-Code

DUBBING

DVD-RAM

To Others

Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off

PLAYLISTS

FLEXIBLE REC

SETUP

DISC MANAGEMENT

Return

3 Press [3, 4] to select “DISC

MANAGEMENT” or “CARD MANAGEMENT” and press [ENTER].

e.g., [RAM]

DISC MANAGEMENT

DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

≥When HDD has been selected, “Erase all titles” and “Format

HDD” are displayed.

≥When SD has been selected, “Format Card” only is

displayed.

RETURN

Title No. 11 Used

0 : 22

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Erase all titles

Format Disc

Remain

5:38 (EP)

Off

Cartridge-protection

For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge

≥With the write-protect tab in the protect position,

play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

PROTECT

[SD]

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

LOCK

Providing a name for a disc

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

You can provide a name for each disc.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ above).

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Name”

and press [ENTER].

➡ 51, Entering text

≥The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window. ≥With a finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, the

name is displayed on the Top Menu.

Documentary

DVD

FUNCTIONS

Playback

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Cartridge Protection Off

DVD-RAM

Disc Protection Off

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

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Erasing all titles and playlists—Erase all titles

[HDD] [RAM]

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]

Preparation

≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 48).

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 48)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Erase all

titles” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when finished.

7 Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

[Note]

≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be

restored. Make certain before proceeding.

≥Erasing all video titles will result in all playlists also being erased. ≥Still picture data (JPEG, TIFF) or computer data cannot be erased. ≥Erase does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Preparation

≥Press [HDD], [DVD] or [SD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 48).

[Note]

Formatting erases all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents are erased when you format a disc or

card even if you have set protection.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 48)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Format HDD”,

“Format Disc” or “Format Card” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when formatting is finished.

[Note]

≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may

take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.

This can render the disc or the card unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

[Note]

≥When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not

be possible to use it on any other equipment.

≥Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R, +R or CD-R/RW. ≥You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.

To stop formatting [RAM] Press [RETURN]. ≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc

must be reformatted if you do this.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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HDD, disc and card management

Refer to the control reference on page 48.

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment

(Top Menu, Auto-Play Select, Finalize)

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

Preparation

Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 48)

∫ Top Menu

You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVDVideo top menu after finalizing.

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu”

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

background and press [ENTER].

TOP MENU LIST

Display after finalizing

Thumbnail (Still picture)

≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. (➡ 37,

Change Thumbnail)

7 8

Title Name

After finalizing ≥[-R] [+R] The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer

record or edit.

≥[-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting

(➡ 49) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.

≥When transferring (dubbing) in high speed, chapters will be

replicated.

≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute

–the titles were directly recorded to the disc. –the titles were transferred (dubbed) using any mode other than

the high speed mode.

This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording.

≥There is a pause of several seconds between titles and

chapters during play.

Disc display on this unit DVD-R

Recording/Editing/Entering name Yt

Play on other players tY

≥You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s

equipment.

≥If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than

this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.

≥Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players

due to the condition of the recording.

chapters, if

Before

finalizing

DVD- RW( V)

After

finalizing

DVD-V

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∫ Auto-Play Select

You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing.

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Play

Select” and press [ENTER].

7 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or

“Title 1” and press [ENTER].

Top Menu: The top menu appears first. Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the

top menu.

∫ Finalize

Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ above) before finalizing the disc.

8 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalize” and

press [ENTER].

9 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

10Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when finalizing is finished.

[Note]

≥You cannot cancel finalizing. ≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. ≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalizing.

This will render the disc unusable.

11Press [ENTER].

[Note]

When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Entering text

HDD

DVD SD

ENTER

-/--

JKL

Enter Name

12345 ABC a DEF d GH I g

67890 bcij ef/l % hiﬂ $

Title on TOP MENU

1 2 3 4

Chapter 1_

Chapter 1

Numbered buttons

¢ CANCEL

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a

2 3

:, 9

PAU SE

ENTER

STATUS

CHAPTER

REC MODE

CREATE

AUDI O

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

;

RETURN

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

∫

STOP

SUB MENU

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [SD]

You can give names to recorded titles, etc.

3 Press [∫] (Set).

The maximum number of characters:

[HDD] [RAM] Characters

Title

Playlist 64

Folder of still pictures 36

64 (44

)

To end partway

Press [RETURN]. Text is not added.

Disc ([RAM])64

Title name for timer recording

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] Characters

Title 44

Disc 40

∫ To add a name

You can add frequently used names and recall them later. Maximum number of added names: 20 Maximum number of characters per name: 20 After entering the name (step1–2). 1Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Add to List” and press

[SD] Characters

Folder of still pictures 36

2Press [2, 1] to select “Add” and press [ENTER].

[Note]

If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

∫ To recall an added name

1Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “List Names” and press

1 Show Enter Name screen.

Title (timer recording)

Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 24, 26.

Title

Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 36.

Playlist

Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 39.

Disc

Select “Disc Name” in step 4 of “Providing a name for a disc” on page 48.

Folder of still pictures

Select “Folder Name” in step 3 on page 40, “To edit still picture folders”.

Name field: shows the text you have entered

Enter Name

Erase Add to List

List Names

Set

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

12345

ABC a

DEF d

GH INOg

JKL j

PQRSp

TUV t

WXY Z w

67890 bcij ef/l % hiﬂ $ klON@

n ] qrs( ) uv{ } xyz

Space

;

Title on TOP MENU

;

2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be recalled and

∫ To erase an added name

1Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “List Names” and press

2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be erased. 3 Press [SUB MENU] to show “Erase Name” and press

4Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [RETURN].

For your reference

If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu after finalization (➡ 50). When entering a title name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Title on TOP MENU” window.

character and press [ENTER].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

≥To erase a character

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;]. (The selected characters are erased.)

≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

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

1 2 Press [7] twice to highlight

“R”.

3 Press [ENTER].

≥To enter a space

Press [¢ CANCEL] and press [ENTER].

≥Add/recall names (➡ below)

“Now writing.” appears then the screen returns to the Title view screen and so on.

[ENTER].

“

≥You can also press [9] to select

Add to List

≥Press [RETURN] to cancel.

[ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:] to select

“

List Names

press [ENTER].

[ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:] to select

“

List Names

[ENTER].

7 7

PQR

TUV

”.

Entering text

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Child Lock

HDD

DVDSDSD

ENTER

1.3

HDD

DVDSDSD

DVD/TV

ENTER

SUB MENU

HDD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

DVD

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.

If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.

To cancel the Child Lock

RETURN

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

Child Lock / Changing the unit’s settings

Changing the unit’s settings

HDD

DVD SD

OPEN/CLOSE

< OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

A B

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

STATUS

DISPLAY

A B C

REC

REC MODE

2 3

DVD

PAU SE

ENTER

MANUAL SKIP

-/---/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

AUDI O

VOLUME

G-Code

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

RETURN

DRIVE

SELECT

/k1.3

∫

FUNCTIONS

Common procedures

REC

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

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

press [1].

Tab s

SETUP

Tun in g Disc Picture Sound

Display Connection

Others

Menus Options

Remote Control Clock Power Save Quick Start Country Shipping Condition Default Settings

DVD 1

Off On

Others

SELECT

TAB

RETURN

5 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the option and

press [ENTER].

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

[Note]

There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens, follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.

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Changing the unit’s settings

Summary of settings

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Tuning

Disc

Manual (➡ 56) Auto-Setup Restart (➡ 57)

Settings for playback

≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

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. ≥Do not forget your password.

DVD-Audio Video mode Playback

Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.

Soundtrack

Subtitle ≥Automatic

Menus ≥English

Settings for recording

≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Recording time in EP mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (➡ 21, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

Rec for High Speed dubbing

When high speed transferring (dubbing) a title to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, it is necessary to turn this setting “On” before recording to the HDD; however, the screen size, etc. is restricted (➡ right). We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.

Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V] ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite

any changes you make here.

≥Enter a code (➡ 58) with the numbered

buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen (➡ 29).

≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video. ≥Unlock Recorder ≥Change Password

≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock

≥On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or

≥Off ≥English

≥Spanish ≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥English ≥French ≥German ≥Italian ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥EP (6 Hours):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

≥EP (8 Hours)

The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

≥On: Makes high speed mode transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R,

≥Off

: All DVD-Video can be played.

ratings recorded on them.

turn the unit off.

≥French ≥German ≥Italian

: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not

available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

≥French ≥German ≥Italian

disc.

:You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

disc.

etc. possible. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. [“ ” appears in the transferring (dubbing) list (➡ 43).]

–Pictures are saved in 4:3. –Select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio

Selection” (➡ 54).

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Picture

Comb Filter

Select the picture sharpness when recording. The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC” (➡ 58).

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (➡ 65, Frames and fields).

Seamless Play

Selects the play mode for playlist chapter segments.

≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting. ≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.

≥Automatic ≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen

≥On

≥Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played

(The picture is coarser.)

clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does

not work when there are several audio types included on the playlist and when using Quick View. Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.

accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.

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Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Bilingual Audio Selection

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: –Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW

(DVD-Video format) and +R. –“Rec for High Speed dubbing” is set to “On” (➡ 22). –Recording or transferring (dubbing) sound in LPCM (➡ below,

“Audio Mode for XP Recording”).

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡ 16). ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

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 across if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal.

DTS ≥Bitstream

Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal. Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels.

[Note]

Not making the proper settings may result in noise or some trouble for digital

MPEG ≥Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or transferring (dubbing) with XP mode.

recording.

≥On ≥Off

≥M1 ≥M2

You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an external source, such as when transferring (dubbing) from a video cassette recorder. Select on the other equipment.

≥On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose

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

≥Off

: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when

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

≥Bitstream

≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby

≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS

≥PCM

≥Dolby Digital ≥LPCM (➡ 65)

–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than

–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you

–When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of

:When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby

Digital logo.

: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS

logo.

MPEG decoder.

: When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG

decoder.

(➡ 65)

that of normal XP mode recordings.

selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ above).

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Display

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

Grey Background

Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey background when tuner reception is weak.

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save” (➡ 55) to “On”.

≥Automatic ≥Off

≥On ≥Off

≥Bright ≥Automatic: The display turns dark during play and disappears

≥Dim

when the unit is turned off. It reappears momentarily if a button is pressed. While using this mode, the standby power consumption can be reduced.

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Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Connection

TV Aspect (➡ 18) Set to match the type of television Progressive (➡ 18) ≥On ≥Off TV System (➡ 58) ≥PA L ≥NTSC AV1 Output

Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. Select “RGB (without component)” for RGB output. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for component output.

AV2 Input

Set to “RGB/Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGB output from external equipment.

connected.

≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥Letterbox

≥Video (with component) ≥S Video (with component) ≥RGB (without component)

≥RGB/Video ≥RGB ≥Video ≥S Video

Others

Remote Control (➡ 19) ≥DV D 1 ≥DVD 2 ≥DV D 3 Clock (➡ 57) Power Save

≥Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”.

–“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (➡ 54). –The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically

turned to “Off”.)

≥If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically

turned to “Off”.

Quick Start

The Quick Start feature enables this unit to be ready to start recording as quick as approx. 1 second§ after turning it on. You can start recording soon after deciding you want to record something.

Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM.

≥If this is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically turned to

“Off”.

≥Startup takes up to a minute when:

–You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-

RAM. –You want to make other operations. –The clock has not been set.

Country (➡ 17) ≥Australia ≥New Zealand ≥Others Shipping Condition

All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Default Settings

All the settings other than the programmed channels, time settings, country settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.

≥On: Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned

to standby (➡ 66).

≥Off

≥On ≥Off: Standby power consumption is less than when this is

≥Ye s ≥No

set to “On”.

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Changing the unit’s settings

SETUP

Disc

Tuning

Manual Auto-Setup Restart

Refer to the control reference at the bottom of page 52.

Tuning

∫ To change the tuning settings for individual

programme position

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and

press [1].

Manual

You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and

press [ENTER].

Manual Tuning

Pos

Name

1 ARD 4 2 ZDF 3 N3 4 HR3 5 BR3 10 6

SELECT

7 8

ENTER

RETURN

Delete

Move

Add

To delete a programme position

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [A].

To add a blank programme position

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [B].

To move a TV station to another programme position

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press

[C].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the new programme position to

Changing the unit’s settings

which you want to assign the TV station and press [ENTER].

Pos

Name

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1]

to select a programme position and press [ENTER].

Manual Tuning

SELECT

RETURN

RETURN : leave

Pos Name Channel Fine Tuning Mono

ARD

Auto

Off

Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1].

Pos To change the programme position in which

the TV stations are assigned

Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the number of the desired programme position and press [ENTER].

Name To enter or change the name of a TV station

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and press [ENTER]. If the station name needs a blank space, select the blank between “Z” and “¢”.

Channel To enter newly available TV stations or change

the channel number of an already tuned TV station

Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter the channel number of the desired TV station. Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has been tuned. After the desired TV station is tuned, press [ENTER].

Fine Tuning To obtain the best tuning condition

Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition and press [ENTER]. ≥Press [1] to return to “Auto”.

Mono To select the type of sound to be recorded

Press [3, 4] to select “On” if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions, or if you want to record the normal (mono) sound during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast, and press [ENTER].

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Auto-Setup Restart

You can restart auto channel setting if Auto-Setup (➡ 17) fails for some reason.

Clock settings

In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.

After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 56)

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup

Restart” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

≥If the country setting menu appear

Press [3, 4] to select a country and press [ENTER].

Auto-Setup starts.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

List of TV Reception Channels

Country VHF UHF CATV

Australia 0 to 12 28 to 69 45 to 470

MHz

New Zealand 1 to 11 21 to 69 44 to 470

MHz

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Clock” and

press [ENTER].

Clock

Time Date

15 : 45 : 39

No.

0 9

Please set clock manually.

CHANGE

SELECT

ENTER: store RETURN: leave

ENTER

RETURN

. 8

2005

6 Press [2, 1] to select the item you

want to change.

The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

7 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

8 Press [ENTER] when you have

finished the settings.

The clock starts.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Changing the unit’s settings

Refer to the control reference at the bottom of page 52.

TV System

Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV System” and press [ENTER]. 6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV system and press [ENTER].

ENTER

TV System

PAL NTSC

SELECT

RETURN

SETUP

Tun in g Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Connection Others

≥PAL (factory preset)

–Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL 60. –Select to record television programmes and PAL input from other equipment. –[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the HDD.

≥NTSC

–Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television programmes cannot be recorded properly. –Select to record NTSC input from other equipment. –[HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on the HDD.

7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

∫ To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)

While stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.

[Note]

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

Changing the unit’s settings

Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:

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

6678

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

Rhaeto-Romance:

8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian: 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 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

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Messages

On the television Page

Cannot finish recording completely.

Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting. To playback, please change the TV System in SETUP.

Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 5 Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot play on this unit. ≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.

Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥[HDD] [RAM] Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. Cannot record. Maximum number

of titles exceeded.

Error has occurred. Please press ENTER.

No Disc ≥The disc may be upside down. — No folders. ≥There is no compatible folder in this unit. 11 No SD CARD

No valid SD card.

Not enough space on dubbing destination.

Please change the disc. ≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove

This is a non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R, This disc is not properly

formatted. Formatting is necessary using DISC MANAGEMENT.

On the unit’s display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

REMOTE DVD 

(“∑” stands for a number.)

≥The programme was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full. ≥The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.

≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system

currently selected on the unit. Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.

≥Turn the unit off and re-insert the card.

[Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is erased.]

≥Use a new disc. ≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering

(“SELF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).

≥The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already

inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.

≥The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match. ≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary items.

≥Erase one or more items registered on the transfer (dubbing) list to ensure that the

“Destination Capacity” is not exceeded.

it and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), or +R.

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW.

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

— — —

30, 37, 49

— —

30, 33, 37,

40, 49 44, 47

HARD ERR ≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was

HDD SLP ≥In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode. Press [HDD] to activate. 4 NO READ ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

PROG FULL ≥There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. 27 SELF CHECK ≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is

UNFORMAT ≥You have inserted a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW that is unformatted or a DVD-RW recorded on another

UNSUPPORT ≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 9, 10 U59 ≥The unit is hot.

U99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. Now

X HOLD ≥The Child Lock function is activated.

H or F ≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s

R:

(e.g., R44:00)

purchased.

≥This message may appear when the DVD-RAM lens cleaner has finished cleaning.

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.

≥If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed while the unit is carrying out its recovery

process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

unit.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

condition.)

≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the

following.

1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.

2. Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.) If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service

≥The unit is showing you the remaining time on the HDD or the disc. (This does not indicate a

malfunction.) In the display across the letter “R” means “Remain” and the numbers mean remaining time (hours:minutes).

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5 5

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61–64

Messages

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Frequently asked questions

Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.

Set up Page

What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?

Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit?

The television has both S VIDEO IN terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Which should I connect with?

Is my television progressive output compatible?

Disc

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video CDs bought in another country?

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region number be played?

Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R and +RW compatibility with this unit.

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with this unit.

≥DVD-Video:

You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

≥DVD- Aud io:

—

This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.

≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. 16

≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture

compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal. If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video. If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals

—

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “4” or “ALL”.

Cover

Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play

—

discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to a standard.

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, and plays

9, 10

DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) and +RW.

≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R

—

discs.

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following

standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Close the session or

10, 31,

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/TIFF).

≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

—

Recording

Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD?

Can DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R recorded on this unit be played on other equipment?

Can I record digital audio signals using this unit?

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be recorded to other equipment?

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during recording?

Can I high speed transfer (dub) to a disc?

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording

is usually not possible.

≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on

this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.

≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output

only.

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

Output” settings to the following in the SETUP menu. –PCM Down Conversion: On –Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

≥You cannot record MP3 signals. ≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R you cannot. Change before recording with

“Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.

≥When using a high speed recording compatible disc, you can transfer (dub) a one hour

programme to: –DVD-R or +R in approximately 56 seconds –DVD-RAM in approximately 1.5 minutes –DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) in approximately 1.9 minutes

Quickest possible time

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥A sound is heard when the HDD goes into SLEEP mode, or

operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.

Power Page

No power.

The unit does not turn on pressing [Í DVD].

The unit switches to standby mode.

Displays

The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the SETUP menu. 54

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up. The play time shown for MP3 does not agree with the actual time.

Compared to the actual recorded time, the elapsed time displayed is less. (Only when recording in NTSC)

≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket. 14

≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on. —

≥Set the clock. 57

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times. ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last

recorded title is erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.

≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. ≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R

or +R 200 times or more.

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

≥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.

≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using

a Panasonic disc.)

≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.

(Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode

(➡ 4), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

— —

—

TV screen and video

Television reception worsens after connecting the unit.

Status messages do not appear. ≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the SETUP menu. 54

The grey background does not appear.

Picture does not appear during timer recording.

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.

Screen size is wrong.

There is a lot of after-image 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 adjusted with the Picture menu in the onscreen menus.

The images from this unit do not appear on the television.

Picture is distorted.

≥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 audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the SETUP menu. 54

≥Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording

is going to work properly, turn the unit on.

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set

“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the SETUP menu.

≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”. 35

≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method

or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

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≥Make sure that the television is connected to VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal,

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or AV1 terminal on this unit.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. ≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.

Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.

≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While

stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

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No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.

≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the

amplifier if you have connected one.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.

–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs. –When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

≥The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.MIX” does not appear in

the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will be output. Refer to the disc’s jacket. [DVD-A]

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Cannot switch audio. ≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.

Operation

Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work.

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

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HDD activation is slow. ≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“HDD SLP” appears in the unit’s display.) 4

–When a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive

is selected. –When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”. –When “Rec for High Speed dubbing” is set to “On”.

≥When connecting an amplifier using an optical digital cable, you cannot switch the audio if

“Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables.

≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the

code.

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

operation.

≥Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission. ≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

exposure.

≥It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. ≥It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries. ≥The child lock function is activated.

≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly. ≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. ≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear. ≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

Reset the unit as follows:

1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the

dealer.

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Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit is recording.

≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the

main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer. If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock function.

Cannot tune channels. ≥Check the connections. 14, 15

Startup is slow. ≥Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

≥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 mains lead is connected. –For a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.

Takes time to read DVD-RAM. ≥It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been

used for a long time.

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Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

unit can record onto.

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] ≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC

MANAGEMENT.

≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). ≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached

its limit. Erase unwanted titles or use a new disc.

≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW (DVD

Video Recording format) discs.

≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, you may be unable to

record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

≥DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on

other Panasonic DVD Recorders.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types

of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

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Cannot record from external equipment.

Timer recording does not work properly.

CODE programming does not

Gwork properly.

Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed.

The timer programme remains even after recording finishes.

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

The programme name and the recorded title do not match.

Cannot transfer (dub) to a DVDR, etc. disc using the high speed mode.

When transferring (dubbing), it takes a long time even when high speed mode is selected.

≥Check that the connection is correct.

≥Select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

programme.

≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“F” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press

[F TIMER].

≥Set the clock.

≥While using timer recording, press [F TIMER]. (“F” disappears.) ≥If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,

you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.

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≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while

recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable. You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.

≥There was a programme change after timer recording was set but the recorded title still has

the old programme name.

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≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed

recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the disc.

≥It takes longer than normal to transfer (dub) many titles. ≥You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, titles

longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.

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An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating DVD-R, etc.

Play

Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

Audio and video momentarily pause.

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≥When recording or high speed transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format) and +R, the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal, however, this is not a problem.

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ≥The disc is dirty. ≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit. ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to finalized on the equipment used for recording. ≥You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-

RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.

≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD

players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hours)” mode.

≥This occurs between playlist chapters. ≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW

(DVD-Video format) and +R that have been transferred (dubbed) using the high speed mode.

≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.

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HDD

RECRECREC

PLAY PLAY

REC

DVD

Play (Continued) Page

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. ≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on

some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.

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No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

≥Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.

Angle cannot be changed. ≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. —

You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to cancel the ratings

≥The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press [DVD] then

press and hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).

level.

Quick View does not work. ≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.

The resume play function does not work.

≥This function only works when the indicator on the right appears on the unit

display.

≥Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the

tray is opened. The memorized position on the playlist is also canceled when the playlist and title are edited.

The Video CD picture does not display properly.

≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the SETUP menu. ≥When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during

search.

Time Slip does not work. ≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title

recorded on the disc.

Edit

Cannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

≥You tried formatting a disc that you may not be able to use in this unit.

Cannot create chapters.

≥The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the

disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

Cannot mark the start point or the end point during “Partial Erase” operation.

≥These operations are not possible with still pictures. ≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a

start point.

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The available recording time doesn’t increase even after erasing recordings on the disc.

≥Available recording space on the DVD-R and +R does not increase even after erasing

previously recorded titles.

≥Disc space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is

erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.

Cannot create a playlist. ≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

them individually.

Still pictures

Cannot display Direct Navigator

≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or transfer (dubbing). —

screen.

Cannot edit or format a card. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message

sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)

The contents of the card cannot be read.

≥The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.)

Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 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.

Transferring (dubbing), erasing and setting protection takes a long time.

≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours. ≥When repeating transferring (dubbing) or erasing, it may sometimes take a long time. Format

the disc or card.

To reset this unit

To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset

≥Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the SETUP menu. All the settings except for the

ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

≥Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the SETUP menu. All the settings other than the

programmed channels, time settings, country settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.

≥Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Country setting screen appears.

All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

To reset the ratings level settings

To restore the unit if it freezes

≥While the disc tray is open, press [DVD] then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the

main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

≥Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.) — due to one of the safety devices being activated

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Glossary

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

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. When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default audio.

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 television’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo developing store or on your home printer.

Drive

In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD), disc (DVD) and SD card (SD). These perform the reading and writing of data.

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 listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output. For PAL Film is 25 frames per second. Video is 50 fields per second (two fields making up one frame). For NTSC Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally being 24 frames per second. Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one 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-RW (DVD-Video format), +R on this 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 hard disk or memory card where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) are stored.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. You can format the HDD, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format) and SD Memory Card on this unit. Formatting erases irrevocably all contents.

Frames and fields

Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.

Frame Field Field

≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but

picture quality is generally better.

≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but

there is no blurring.

HDD (Hard disk drive)

This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour 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.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two 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.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. (This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

Progressive/Interlace

The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) respectively. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible.

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 list.

TIFF (Tag Image File Format)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures, a common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras and other devices.

Glossary

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Specifications

Recording system DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM),

DVD-Video format (DVD-R),

DVD-Video format (DVD-RW)

Recordable discs

DVD-RAM: Ver. 2.0

Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0

Ver. 2.2/5k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0

DVD-R: for General Ver. 2.0

for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0

for General Ver. 2.x/8k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0

DVD-RW: Ver. 1.1

Ver. 1.1/2k-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0 Ver. 1.2/4k-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0

+R: Ver. 1.0

Recording time Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)

XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours

LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours

Maximum 142 hours (EP 8 Hour mode, with built-in 80 GB HDD)

Playable discs

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video CD

CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG formatted discs)

Internal HDD capacity 80 GB

LASER specification

Class I LASER Product

Wave length:

CD 795 nm wave length DVD 662 nm wave length

Laser power:

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

Audio

Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode) Audio in: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) Input level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Input impedance: More than 10 k≠ Audio out: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack) Output level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Output impedance: Less than 1 k≠ Digital audio out: Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)

Specifications

Ver. 1. 1 Ver. 1. 2

Video

Video system:

PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields

NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) Video in (PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

S-Video in (PAL/NTSC):

AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

RGB in (PAL): AV2 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination Video out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

RGB out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination

Component video output (NTSC 480p/480i, PAL 576p/576i)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

P P

R: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

Television system

Tuner system Channel coverage

PA L -B Australia

VHF: 0 to 12 UHF: 28 to 69 CATV: 45 MHz to 470 MHz

PA L -B G New Zealand

VHF: 1 to 11 UHF: 21 to 69 CATV: 44 MHz to 470 MHz

RF converter output: Not provided

SD card slot

Still picture (JPEG, TIFF) SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc Compatible media: SD Memory Card

, MultiMediaCard Format: FAT12, FAT16 Image file format:

JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system),

(sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF Compatible

Number of pixels: 34 a 34 to 6144 a 4096 Thawing time: Approx. 7 sec (2 M pixels)

Others

Region code:

‚ 4

Operating temperature: 5 to 40 oC Operating humidity range: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation) Power supply: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 31 W Dimensions (WkDkH): Approx. 430 mmk350.5 mmk63 mm Mass: Approx. 4.4 kg

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Power consumption in standby mode:

Approx. 3 W (Power Save mode)

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Includes miniSDTM cards. (A miniSDTM card adaptor needs to be inserted.)

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Volt age

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric

shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

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 consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

≥SD logo is a trademark. ≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and

are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

GCorporation. The Gfrom Gemstar Development Corporation.

CODE system is manufactured under license

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Index

Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Audio

Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Channel

Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Auto-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 57

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 36

Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cleaning

Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connection

Aerial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Amplifier, system component . . . . . . 16

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . 14

Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Country setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Create Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 37

Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Direct Navigator. . . . . . . . . 28, 32, 36, 40

Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

DPOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 65

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R. . . . . . 9

Enabling discs to be played on other

equipment – Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Erase

All titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Index

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 37, 39

Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 39

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 37

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 65

Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 65

FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . 21

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

G-

JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 65

Language

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 53

Subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 53

LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 65

Manual Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Mode

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Still Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Name

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 37

Noise reduction (NR)

AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . 42

On-screen

Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Partial Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Picture settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 53

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 18, 35, 55, 65

Properties

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Protection

Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Quick View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ratings level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Rec for High Speed dubbing . . . . . 22, 53

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote control code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 11

SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Shipping Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Simultaneous rec and play. . . . . . . . . 23

Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Still picture

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Transferring (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 65

Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 30

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27

Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Transferring (dubbing)

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Title/Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Tuning

Auto-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 57

Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

TV System (PAL/NTSC). . . . . . . . . . . . 58

TV type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

V.S.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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