Panasonic DMR-EH60 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH60

Getting startedRecordingPlaying backEditingTransferring

Dear customer

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

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

Region number supported by this unit

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

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

“ALL”.

Example:

ALL

If you have any questions contact

1-800-561-5505

The warranty can be found on page 70.

Convenient

Reference

(Dubbing)

functions

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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.

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-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

DANGER

CAUTION

ATTENTION

ADVARSEL

VARO !

VARNING

ADVARSEL

VORSICHT

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

CAUTION!

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

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

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

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

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

Inserting/Removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit . . . . . . . . . . .6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STEP 1 STEP 2

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

STEP 3

Set up to match your television and the unit’s

remote control/Power saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Recording

Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recording for High-Speed Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

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

Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to make scheduled

recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manually programming scheduled recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using VCR Plusi system to make scheduled recordings. . . . 26

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

Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system . . . . . . . . .28

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Simple editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status

message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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

Editing (continued)

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing and playing playlists/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playlist operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Picture and folder operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Transferring (Dubbing)

Transferring (dubbing) titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . 43

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 44 Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . 47

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

DV automatic recording (DV AUTO RECORDING). . . . . . . . . . 47

Transferring (dubbing) still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 48 Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card—COPY ALL

PICTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Convenient functions

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Erasing all titles and playlists—Erase All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 51

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM

system is not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Auto channel/clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Channel captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Reference

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

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

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover

Getting started

Useful features

This DVD Recorder records high quality images to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or 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 & EPG Display

From the power on, recording starts in about 1 second§ after the REC button is pressed. If the TV GUIDE button is pressed while the unit is off, the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) starts displaying in less than 1 second, with the full EPG displaying in about 1.5 seconds.

Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programs to an internal HDD that is able to record up to 355 hours when using EP (8H) mode. You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programs to DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R and create a backup disc.

SD card slot, DV input terminal

≥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.

≥The DV automatic recording function of this unit lets you easily

transfer (dub) a video to the HDD by connecting only a single DV cable.

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

The TV Guide On ScreenTM system provides a handy electronic program guide (EPG) for checking what’s on. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired program from the displayed list. You can also search for desired programs alphabetically or by displaying only the programs in a certain category. ≥This service may not be available in some areas.

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 program 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 power plug from the household AC outlet. 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

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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 an 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 where 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 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.

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∫ 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 power plug from the household AC outlet, 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

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

2 Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet. 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.)

∫

When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the 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 begin 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.

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∫ 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).

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.

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.

≥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.

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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 lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP

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.

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.

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

If you are using a

miniSD into the miniSD adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

card, inser t it

card

ADAPTER

Press on the center of the card.

Pull it straight out.

Push up.

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

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 1 GB (➡ 9).

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

Digital Audio Output

Channel

SETUP

Setup

Disc Video

Audio

Display

Main

Select MTS

Off

Dynamic Range Compression

Dolby Digital

Audio for XP Recording

Channel

SETUP

Setup

Disc

Video

EP (8H)

Setting for recording

Recording Time in EP Mode

Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing

Restrictions with DVD-R, etc.

Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing (➡ 52).

16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect. The Main or SAP only can be recorded for MTS broadcasts.

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

The selected audio only is recorded.

Main

Getting started

Hello

SAP

Hola

Record to DVD-R, etc.

16:9 aspect program

e.g., Main only

Hello

4:3 aspect

with Main and SAP

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

∫ When recording an SAP program to DVD-R, etc.

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

Some television programs are broadcast in SAP (Secondary Audio Program). You have to select the audio recording type before recording or transferring (dubbing) them to DVD-R, etc.

MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ 56).

Record to DVD-R, etc.Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select

SAPMain Main

HolaHello

The selected audio only is recorded.

Hello

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Select Audio Channel for DV Input

Stereo 1

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

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

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) (➡ 52).

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.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of May 2005. These may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∏∏∏∏

1 Remote control

(EUR7729KB0)

∏∏∏

1 Audio/video

cable

(K2KA6BA00003)

1 AC power supply

cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

≥For use with this

unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

1 IR Blaster

(K2ZZ04C00001)

1 75 ≠ coaxial

cable

(K2KZ2BA00001)

1 DVD-RAM disc

The remote control

∫ Batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

∫ Use

2 Batteries

for remote control

Getting started

Remote control signal sensor

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ≥Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥Do not use different types at the same time. ≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥Do not take apart or shor t 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 batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

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

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Logo –

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥200 GB

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

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DVD-R (DVD-Video format)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded

Getting started

and played

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

Maximum recording time Approx. 355 hours

Play on other players – Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

Compatible with high speed recording

What you can do on this unit

Chasing playback Recording broadcasts

that allow one copy Recording both Main

and SAP for MTS broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

Entering text Ye s Ye s Ye s

Erasing titles Ye s Ye s

Creating playlists Ye s Ye s N o

You cannot consecutively record or play both sides.

[HDD] [RAM]

Video

Still pictures

Approx. 8 hours (Approx. 16 hours on a double-sided disc

– Up to 5k recording speed discs. Up to 8k recording speed discs.

Ye s Ye s N o

Ye s

Ye s Ye s

Ye s [CPRM (➡ 68) compatible discs only.]

Video

Still pictures

)

As one time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)

Only after finalizing the disc (

Only one is recorded.(➡ 56, Select MTS)

No (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)

Ye s (Available space does not increase after erasing.)

[-R] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization

Video

Approx. 8 hours

➡52, 68

[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 program (➡ 22).

∫ 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 DVD-RAM 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 programs

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.

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Play-only discs [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)]

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) +RW

Logo –

Indicated in these instructions with

Instructions High quality movie

≥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.

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-V]

and music discs

High fidelity music discs ≥Played on this unit

in 2 channels

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play programs that allow “One time

only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

≥

By formatting (➡51) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video format and play it on this unit.

≥It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment used for

recording.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing ( 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.

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+RW recorded on another DVD Recorder

➡

68)

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DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)

Cards useable on this unit

Type

SD Memory Card

miniSD MultiMediaCard

Card

–

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

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

Video Video

As re-writable discs for backup use

As one time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)

Approx. 8 hours Approx. 8 hours

Only after finalizing the disc

➡52, 68

(

Up to 4k recording speed discs.

Only after finalizing the disc (➡52

, 68

8k recording speed discs.

Up to

Indicated in these

[SD]

instructions by

Data that can be recorded

Still pictures

and played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the

miniSD

card is necessary.

≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures

taken on a digital camera, etc. (➡ 34, 48).

≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order

Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store

(➡ 42,

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16

No No

Suitable SD Memory Cards

No No

Only one is recorded.(➡ 56,

Select MTS) No (The picture is recorded in

4:3 aspect.)

Only one is recorded.(➡ 56, Select MTS)

No (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)

Ye s Ye s

(Disc space increases only when

Ye s the last recorded title is erased.)

Ye s (Available space does not increase after erasing.)

No No

≥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 programs that allow “One time only recording” to

CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit. You can record other programs as DVD-Video format.

(Chart continues from page 8.)

CD Video CD

–

[CD] [VCD]

Recorded audio and music (including CDR/RW§)

CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3 (➡ 33) Still pictures (JPEG and TIFF) recorded on CD-R/RW

Recorded music and video (including CD-R/

)

Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z) ≥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 (

≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio) ≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” ≥Blu-ray ≥

DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, +R DL, +R 8 cm (3z), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, DivX Video Disc, etc.

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

➡

68).

≥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)

≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. ≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This site is in English only.)

≥

If the SD 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 (➡ 51, 68).

≥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.

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit.

¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these

(Higher folder)

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF

(Picture folder)

folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.

≥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

XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF

(Picture folder)

Getting started

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Control reference guide

HDD

DVDSDSD

SUB MENU

DUBBING

DVD/TV

STOP

PAUSE

ENTER

RETURN

CREATE

CHAPT ER

STATUS

REC

REC MODE

ERASE

DISPLAY

ENTER

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

1 Turn the unit on (➡ 16) 2 Input select (IN1, IN2, IN3 or DV) (➡ 47) 3 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 20, 30, 34)

DVD POWER

Getting started

INPUT SELECT

CANCEL

POWER

TV/VIDEO

HDD

DVD

2 3

4 5 6

SKIP

VCR Plus+

VOLUME

AUDI O

F Rec

SETUP

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 5 Cancel 6 Basic operations for recording and play 7 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ 30, 38) 8 Smart Wheel (➡ below) 9 Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a picture-

in-picture (➡ 23, 32)

: Show sub menu (➡ 38) ; Create chapters (➡ 32)

“Green” button for television program list (➡ 24) “Green” button for Direct Navigator (➡ 34)

< One touch transfer (dubbing) (➡ 44)

“Blue” button for television program list (➡ 24) “Blue” button for Direct Navigator (➡ 30)

= Start recording (➡ 20) > Change recording mode (➡ 20) ? Transmission window @ Television operations (➡ 19) A Select audio (➡ 22, 32) B Start Flexible Recording (➡ 23) C Show SETUP menu (➡ 54) D Skip a minute forward (➡ 32) E Show VCR Plusr screen (➡ 26) F Show television program list

(TV Guide On Screen

system) (➡ 24)

G Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ 37) H Show scheduled recording list (➡ 25) I Return to previous screen J Changing the size of information window (➡ 28) K Show status messages/Skip one page upward (➡ 37, 16) L Show on-screen menu/Skip one page downward (➡ 36, 16) M Erase items (➡ 32)

[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

; < = >

STOP

SUB MENU

CREATE

DUBBING

CHAPTER

REC MODE

REC

PAU S E

ENTER

PLAY/x1.3

Info

ERASE

RETURN

STATUS

PAG E

DISPLAY

PAG E

J K L M

“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 up, down, left or right to select an item.

You can also turn the wheel to select an item.

ENTER

These operations are also possible…..

≥Changing channels: ≥Frame-by-frame (backward/forward): ≥Forward search/slow-motion: ≥Backward search/slow-motion:

[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.

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

Press [W] or [X] (up/down) Press [2;] or [;1] (left/right) Turn right Tu r n l e f t

Main unit

I N2

C H

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

DR IVEVE

SE LEC T

RE C

I N

POWER

Opening the front panel

Press down on the

part

with your finger.

1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➡ 16)

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, 30) 3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 47) 4 Lights when the unit is turned on (if “Front Display” is set to

“Bright” ➡ 56)

5 SD card slot (➡ 5) 6 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 7 Display (➡ below) 8 Connectors for external equipment (➡ 47) 9 Channel select (➡ 20) : Open/close disc tray (➡ 20, 30) ; Select drive (➡ 20, 30, 34)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

< Stop (➡ 20, 30) = Start play (➡ 30) > Start recording/Remote control signal sensor (➡ 20)

Specify the time to stop recording (➡ 21)

HDD

DVD SD

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

IN2

OPEN/CLOSE

DRI

SELECT

;

REC

1.3

Getting started

Rear panel terminals (➡ 12)

The unit’s display

12 3 564

REC REC

PLAY PLAY

HDD DVD

78 9

1 e.g.,[HDD]

REC

HDD

Recording Playback Recording/Playback

2 Channel 3 Transferring (dubbing) indicator 4 D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)

When lit: Down-mixing (➡ 68) is possible. When off:The disc prevents down-mixing so only the two front

5 Recording mode 6 Disc type 7 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 8 Main display section 9 Scheduled recording indicator

channels can be played (➡ 8, Regarding DVD-Audio).

HDD

PLA Y

HDD

REC

DUB

PLA Y

D.MIX

SP LP EP

DVD

RWRAM

AVC D

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STEP

VIDEO

OUT2

OUT1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN3

IN1

UHF

LINK

RF IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

Connection

≥The equipment connections described are examples. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in

English only.)

http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp

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

Connection with a television and video cassette recorder

The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below. ≥Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape (➡ 14)

Getting started

∫ To enjoy even higher picture quality

You can enjoy even higher picture quality, if your television has an S VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. (➡ 14)

Cable from wall or antenna signal

75 ≠ coaxial cable

RF OUT

IN1

IN3

Refer to page 15 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

VHF/UHF RF IN

VHF/UHF RF OUT

RF IN

VHVHF/ UHF

S VIDEO

Television

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Red White Yellow

OUT1

OUT2

R-AUDIO-L

AUDI O I N

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

Audio/Video cable

To OUT1 or OUT2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

(

S VIDEO

48480p/p/48480i

VIDEO

indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.

If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.

Video cassette recorder

OUT

)

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

AUDIO

G-LINK

This unit

AC IN

Cooling fan

RF OUT terminal

The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the RF OUT terminal to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.

∫ 1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display

From the power on, recording starts in about 1 second§ after the REC button is pressed. If the TV GUIDE button is pressed while the unit is off, the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) starts

∫ 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.

displaying in less than 1 second, with the full EPG displaying in about 1.5 seconds.

Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM

Note that the television program list is not downloaded while the unit is unplugged.

Television Television

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

To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 13.7 W

≥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.

AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

This unit

VCR

This unit

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Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder

VIDEO

OUT2

OUT1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN3

IN1

UHF

LINK

RF IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. ≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or

channel information. Without this information, program-based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set manually.

The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.

≥Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape (➡ 14)

∫ To enjoy even higher picture quality

You can enjoy even higher picture quality, if your television has an S VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. (➡ 14)

Cable from wall or antenna signal

Splitter

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF/UHF RF IN

Audio/Video cable

These connections to IN3 are required for the TV Guide On Screen

RF OUT

IN1

IN3

R-AUDIO-L

VHF/UHF RF OUT

system to work.

RF IN

VIDEO

VHVHF/ UHF

S VIDEO

Television

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Red White Yellow

OUT1

OUT2

R-AUDIO-L

AUDI O I N

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

Audio/Video cable

To OUT1 or OUT2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

(

S VIDEO

48480p/p/48480i

VIDEO

indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.

If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.

OUT

)

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

AUDIO

G-LINK

Getting started

Video cassette recorder

This unit

AC IN

Instead of using the Audio/Video cable, you can also connect the RF IN terminal on this unit to the

To IN3

Red White Yellow

R L

AUDI O

cable TV box RF OUT terminal using the 75 ≠ coaxial cable.

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Cable TV box

Setting the IR Blaster ➡ below

∫ Should I use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal or

the RF OUT terminal?

If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals and RF OUT terminals, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal with the unit’s IN3 terminal. Using this connection provides the better picture quality. ≥The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

VIDEO terminal.

Setting the IR Blaster

Place the IR Blaster in front of the signal sensor of the cable TV box.

Read the cable TV box operating instructions regarding positioning of the signal sensor.

If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to secure the IR Blaster to a flat surface.

Cooling fan AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

IR Blaster

Insert the IR Blaster jack into the G-LINK terminal. ≥Only use the

included IR Blaster.

∫ Why should I connect the IR Blaster?

To download program listings, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system needs to be able to change channels on your cable box when the unit is not in use. Please connect the supplied IR Blaster cable to the G-LINK jack of the unit. After you connect the IR Blaster cable you will be able to control your cable box using the unit’s remote control.

e.g. Television stand surface

If you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may become damaged. Once you have confirmed the cable TV box is operating correctly, secure it by attaching the adhesive tape.

Cable TV box

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

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STEP

VIDEO

OUT2

OUT1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN3

IN1

UHF

LINK

RF IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT2

OUT1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

UHF

LINK

RF IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

S VIDEOVIDEO

OUT2OUT2OUT1OUT1

COMPONENTCOMPONENT

VIDEOVIDEO OUTOUT

(

48480p/p/48480i0i

)

S VIDEOVIDEO

VHVHF/ UHFUHF

G-LINKLINK

RF RF ININ

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICALOPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDI O I N

R L

Connection

Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape

Video cassette recorder

VHF/UHF RF IN

Getting started

VHF/UHF RF OUT

Audio/Video cable

To IN1 or IN3 This unit

VHVHF/ UHF

VIDEO

RF IN

S VIDEO

RF OUT

Red White Yellow

IN1

IN3

R-AUDIO-L

≥To reduce video tape noise while transferring (dubbing)

➡ 37, On-screen menu, Video, Line-in NR

To enjoy even higher picture quality

Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal

Television

OUT1

OUT2

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

Ye l l ow

White

Red

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

(

48480p/p/48480i

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

)

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

AUDIO

G-LINK

AC IN

Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

Television

AUDI O I N

R L

S VIDEO IN

Red White

S Video cableAudio/Video cable

This unit

VHVHF/ UHF

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Red White

OUT1

OUT2

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

(

48480p/p/48480i

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

)

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

G-LINK

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Red White

Audio/Video cable

Component video cable

This unit

Red White

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (

➡

terminal. ≥Connect to terminals of the same color.

68) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT

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Connecting an amplifier or system component

VIDEO

OUT2

OUT1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN3

IN1

UHF

LINK

RF IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier ∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on

DVD-Video

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not

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

➡

56).

suited to DVD.

playing DVD-Audio.

Amplifier’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

Getting started

This unit

RF OUT

IN1

IN3

R-AUDIO-L

To OUT 1 or OUT 2

VHVHF/ UHF

RF IN

OUT1

OUT2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Red White

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

(

If the antenna connector doesn’t match

Other antenna connections to the unit

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use

the lead connection to minimize signal loss.

∫ A single twin lead

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

75 ≠ coaxial cable

300–75 ≠ transformer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal(Round)

VIDEO 48480p/p/48480i

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

)

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

G-LINK

AC IN

Other antenna connections to the television

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.

∫ A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

UHF

Te le v is i on

∫ A twin lead terminal

75–300 ≠ transformer

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Television

∫ Two twin lead terminals

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

Television

VHF or UHF

UHF

∫ Two twin leads

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

300–75 ≠ transformer

∫ Multiple antenna terminals

≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the television’s

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

settings as necessary.

Split out

ANT 1

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Te l ev i s i o n

ANT 2

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STEP

HDD

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SUB ME NU

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STOP

PAUSE

ENTER

RETURN

CREATE

CHAPTER

STATUS

REC

REC MO DE

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DISPLAY

IN 2

C H

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVEVE SELE CT

REC

Welcome to Your TV Guide On Screen System!

Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system

Getting started

POWER

POWER Í/ l

Í DVD POWER

Numbered buttons

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

HDD

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

SUB MENU

CREATE

DUBBING

CHAPTER

REC MODE

REC

S VIDEO

DVD

2 3

PAU SE

ENTER

HDD

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

IN2

VOLUME

AUDI O

SETUP

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

Info

STATUS

PAG E

DISPLAY

ERASE

PAG E

DVD S D

F Rec

RETURN

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

DRI

REC

1.3

SETUP

3,4,2,1 ENTER

PAG E W X

1 Press [Í DVD POWER].

2 Following the on-screen messages,

input the operating environment for your television.

≥Move the cursor using [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]

to confirm.

≥Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers. ≥Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen. ≥Refer to the instructions on the bottom of the screen.

Set the following;

≥Country (USA/Canada)

Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?

USA

Canada

≥Postal code

Please enter the 6-character postal code where your DVD Recorder is located:

= = = = = =

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts TV Guide On Screen

IMPORTANT: The TV Guide On ScreenTM system must be setup whether it is then used or not. You cannot use the scheduled recording feature unless this setup is completed.

If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service,

do steps 1-3 and “ The program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or channel information. Without this information, program-based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set manually.

Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On ScreenTM system. Other languages cannot be displayed.

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

This unit features the TV Guide On ScreenTM system that provides an 8-day grid of TV programs available in your area. Use the TV Guide On Screen and simplify the recording of your favorite TV shows (➡ 24, 28,

29). Best of all this service is free! ≥The first time you download listings, you will receive the first

few days of listings; however, not all 8 days. Listings for 8 days should be received within a few days.

≥In order to cool the circuits used when downloading the

television program list, the cooling fan may sometimes operate when the unit is turned off. This is not a malfunction.

[Note]

If you do not want to use TV Guide On ScreenTM system, perform steps 1-3 and “Auto channel/clock settings”

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

≥When using the cable TV box, check the following.

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–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly

(➡ 13).

–Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.

system setup.

Set Clock Manually

system to choose TV programs

≥Cable service connected to this unit (Yes/No)

Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

When “No” is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed (➡ 17,

” (

➡ 17).

“The set contents are displayed together”).

≥Cable TV box connected to this unit (Yes/No)

Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

If you are using a cable TV box, set the following:

≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/IN3)

≥Cable TV box brand

≥IR signal code

(➡57)

When “No” is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed (➡ 17, “The set contents are displayed together”).

If you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen

Select “No” at this point even if a cable TV box is connected.

–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s IN3 terminal,

select “IN3”.

–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal,

select “Ch2”, “Ch3” or “Ch4”, according to the cable TV box setting.

–Move down with [4] for more brands. –You can also press [PAGE W] or [PAGE X] to skip one page. –Select “Not Listed” if you cannot find your brand on the list.

Make sure your cable TV box is set to the channel that appears on screen and press [ENTER].

Follow steps A and B below:

A. Please tune your cable box to channel 02 B. Make sure to leave your cable box turned ON

The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous times.

system

Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?

Yes

No Test this code again

–If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

–If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select “No”

and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box changes to channel 09.

–If you want to try the code again for some reason, e.g., you

accidentally moved the IR Blaster, select “Test this code again” and press [ENTER].

∫ The set contents are displayed together

Postal code - L4W 2T3 (Canada) Cable - Yes Cable box - No

–If the information is correct, select “Yes, end setup” and press

[ENTER].

–If the information is not correct, select “No, repeat setup

process” and press [ENTER] to start the setting again.

Once you confirm the input content, the following screen appears.

What would you like to do now?

Watch TV

Leave the unit in standby mode when you are not using it. The unit will download the necessary data to maintain the listings while it is in standby mode. Some menus in the SETUP screen no longer need to be set after this unit downloads the television program list. These menus turn grey and become un-selectable. (➡ 54)

To use immediately (Set Clock Manually)

Set the clock manually. Please note that the program list is not displayed until the unit downloads it. Scheduled recording is only possible manually. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Clock Settings” and press [ENTER]. 4Press [3,4] to select “Set Clock Manually” and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Setup

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

5 Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change and press

[3, 4] to change the setting.

6 Press [ENTER]. The clock starts. 7 Press [SETUP].

Set Clock Manually

Month Day Year

/ :

ENTER

Hour Minute

2000

SAT AM

DST

Off

12 00

Time Zone

EST

Getting started

The above screen may not appear again if you repeat the setup process.

3 Press [ENTER].

A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.

If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen

➡ 57, Auto channel/clock settings

system

4 Press [Í DVD POWER].

“BYE” appears briefly and then “12:00A” flashes on the

unit’s display. This shows the unit is in standby mode. The unit is now ready to download the channel line-up and the program listings.

Check the following again, so the downloading will not fail.

If you connect a cable TV box

≥the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this

unit’s RF IN or IN3 terminal (➡ 13)

≥the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed (➡ 13) ≥the cable TV box is turned on

If you do not connect a cable TV box

≥the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal

(➡ 12)

5 Leave this unit in the standby mode.

It is strongly recommended that you wait at least 24 hours before using the unit. No damage will occur if the unit is used sooner, but the channel line-up and program listings may not have been fully downloaded. ≥If you connect a cable TV box, leave it switched on without

using it.

≥

With some cable TV boxes, the cable TV box remote control can turn on and off both the cable TV box and the television. Utilizing this feature (turning the cable TV box off) will prevent the channel line-up from being downloaded.

≥

If the unit’s display changes from flashing “12:00A” to the current time, you can manually set the scheduled recording (

≥If the unit's display does not change to the current time even

after waiting, we recommend that you set the clock using “Set Clock Manually” (➡ right).

If you find “There is no data for this screen” displayed on the television when you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet downloaded the channel line-up.

This unit may download more than one channel line-up. Follow the onscreen instructions and select one of these.

There is no data for this screen.

SORTSCHEDULE LISTINGS

➡

TODAY

Last

Channel

NWGB

NWBG

BOX

ANiMe Network

PBS

25).

ducation

LISTINGS

8:00PM

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

8:30PM

≥DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off

If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.

≥Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time

(GMT). EST (Eastern Standard Time) l GMT j5 CST (Central Standard Time) l GMT j6 MST (Mountain Standard Time) l GMT j7 PST (Pacific Standard Time) l GMT j8 AST (Alaska Standard Time) l GMT j9 HST (Hawaii Standard Time) l GMT j10

If further assistance is needed, Call 1-800-561-5505.

In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. TV Guide On Screen, G-LINK, VCR Plusr and PlusCode are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International and/or one of its affiliates.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are protected by one or more issued United States patents such as 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578;

SORTSCHEDULE

4,706,121; 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882; 6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173; 6,498,895; 6,418,556.

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STEP

HDD

DVDSDSD

SUB ME NU

DUBBIN G

DVD/TV

STOP

PAUSE

ENTER

RETURN

CREATE

CHAPTER

STATUS

REC

REC MO DE

ERASE

DISPLAY

Set up to match your television and the unit’s remote

control/Power saving function

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

Getting started

buttons

Numbered

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

DVD

VCR Plus+

VOLUME

AUDI O

F Rec

SETUP

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

TV operation buttons

SETUP

Selecting television type

This setting allows you to select the type of television connected.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

and press [1].

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

press [ENTER].

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

REC MODE

DVD /TV

Info

ERASE

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

STATUS

PAG E

DISPLAY

PAG E

SETUP

Channel

3,4,2,1 ENTER

RETURN

Setup

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

ENTER

TV Type

4:3 TV

Aspect 4:3 & 480i

Aspect 4:3 & 480p

16:9 Widescreen TV

Aspect 16:9 & 480i

Aspect 16:9 & 480p

≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3 16:9

4:3 standard aspect television

16:9 widescreen television

≥480p/480i:

–Select “480p” if the television is compatible with

progressive output.

–Select “480i” if the television is not compatible with

progressive output or you are unsure about television compatibility.

STOP

SUB MENU

DUBBING

REC

CHAPTER

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

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

When connected to a 4:3 standard aspect television

To change how a DVD-Video or DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television ➡ 56, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for

DVD-RAM”

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Television operation

SETUP

Remote Control Code

Press “±

”

and “ENTER

”

together

for more than 2 seconds on the remote.

Channel

Setup

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 POWER TV] enter the code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] 10: [1] ➡ [0]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic National QUASAR

FISHER 10 SANYO 10

GE 05 SHARP 06/07

GOLDSTAR 15/16/17 SONY 08

HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03

JVC 11 THOMSON 05

01/02

PHILIPS (RC-5) 03

RCA 05

SAMSUNG 14/18/19

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

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

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control Code” and press [ENTER].

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

or 3) and press [ENTER].

Getting started

LG 15/16/17 TOSHIBA 09

MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04

MITSUBISHI 13

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.

5 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.

6 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display and you are unable to operate the unit

The unit’s remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➡ step 5).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

Power saving function

∫ Off Timer

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours ( “Off Timer”).

➡

54,

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Recording television programs

HDD

DVDSDSD

SUB ME NU

DUBBIN G

STOP

PAUSE

ENTER

RETURN

CREATE

CHAPTER

STATUS

REC

REC MO DE

ERASE

DISPLAY

IN 2

C H

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVEVE

SELE CT

REC

D.MIX

REC

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HDD, DVD indicator

POWER

S VIDEO

VIDEO

DVD POWER

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

HDD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

CREATE

DUBBING

CHAPTER

REC MODE

REC

DVD

VCR Plus+

PAU SE

ENTER

ERASE

Numbered buttons

Recording

;

∫

SUB MENU

HDD

DVD S D

L/MONO

AUDIO

IN2

VOLUME

AUDI O

F Rec

SETUP

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

Info

STATUS

PAG E

DISPLAY

PAG E

DRI

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

3,4,2,1 ENTER

1.3

∫

RETURN

[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.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit. ≥Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed

on the television. To turn off auto star t up of the television program list ➡ 29, “Review options” menu

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

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

REC

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥When using 8 cm (3″ ) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3″ ) DVD-R,

remove the disc from the cartridge.

nsert label-up.

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully so it clicks into place.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

HDD DVD

DUB

EXT

Link

MPEG4 D .MIX

NET

LP EP

DVD

RWRAM

SDPC

AVC D

DCCH BS

To select with the numbered buttons:

Antenna Mode

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

CableTV Mode

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

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

≥Select the audio to record (➡ 22).

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

DCCH BS

DUB

EXT

MPEG4 D.MIX

HDD DVD

REC

PLAY PLAY

Link

Remaining time on the disc

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

Set “Audio for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the SETUP menu

➡

56).

(

NET

SP LP EP

DVD

RWRAM

SDPC

AVCD

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

DCCH BS

HDD DVD

REC

PLAY PLAY

DUB

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.

≥You can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled recording,

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

∫ 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.

In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R (recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to finalize them (➡ 52).

EXT

Link

MPEG4 D.MIX

NET

SP LP EP

DVD

RWRAM

SDPC

AVC D

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

(Unit: hour)

DVD-RAM DVD-R

Mode Single-

HDD

(200 GB)

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

§1

DVD- RW

(4.7 GB)

XP (High quality) 44 1 2 1

SP (Normal) 89 2 4 2

LP (Long play) 177 4 8 4

EP (Extra long

355 (266

§2

)8 (6§2) 16 (12§2)8 (6§2)

play)

FR (Automatic mode selection)

355 hours

maximum

8 hours

maximum

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 (6H)” in the SETUP menu (

➡

55). The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using “EP (8H)”.

≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may

not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVDRAM. Use EP (6H) mode if playback may be on other equipment.

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when transferring (dubbing) or programming scheduled recordings. The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) 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

SP LP EP

display.

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

se the HDD or CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.

discs. U

≥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 (

22).

8cm (3″) DVD-RAM

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 ( ≥If the program is listed in the television program list (➡ 28), its

name is automatically made the title name after recording. (The recorded title must be more than 3 minutes.)

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

During recording

Press [¥ REC] to select the recording time.

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

0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00

^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""}

≥This does not work during scheduled 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] several times until the counter appears. ≥The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording

continues.

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

Off Timer

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours ( Timer”).

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.

Format

The disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the disc in Disc Management?

NoYe s

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

To format a disc

“Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 51)

ENTER

➡

52).

➡

54, “Off

Recording

The Main or SAP only can be recorded for MTS broadcasts, when

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

➡

≥Recording sound in LPCM ( ≥“Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On” (

56, Audio for XP Recording)

➡

22)

You have to select the audio recording type before recording.

–If you do not connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (

➡

56).

–If you connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.

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Recording television programs

HDD

DVDSDSD

SUB ME NU

DUBBIN G

STOP

PAUSE

ENTER

RETURN

CREATE

CHAPTER

STATUS

REC

REC MO DE

ERASE

DISPLAY

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HDD

2 3

4 5 6

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

CREATE

DUBBING

CHAPTER

REC MODE

REC

DVD

VCR Plus+

PAU SE

ENTER

ERASE

AUDI O

F Rec

SETUP

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

RETURN

Info

STATUS

PAG E

DISPLAY

PAG E

AUDIO

F Rec SETUP

3,4,2,1

ENTER

RETURN

STATUS

HDD, DVD

Numbered buttons

∫

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

Recording

Selecting audio to record

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

Stereo: Main audio (stereo)

l l l

SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP)

l l a-

Mono: Main audio (monaural)

≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be

monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also

recorded.

≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo

broadcast.

HDD Hard-Drive

CH 12

((

Stereo

e.g., “Stereo” is selected “((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.

≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded

sound will also change.

[Note]

You cannot change the audio type in the following cases. ≥When a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R is in the disc

tray while DVD drive is selected.

≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio for XP Recording” is

set to “LPCM” (

≥When “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On” (

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM) [HDD] [RAM] (When “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On”)

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below).

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ 56).

Recording for High-Speed Dubbing

When you want to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R after having recorded them to the HDD, set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” before recording to the HDD.

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for

Recording” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Rec. for High-

Speed Dubbing” and press [ENTER].

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

[ENTER].

≥When recording MTS broadcasts (➡ below)

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To start recording

≥Recording television program (➡ 20) ≥Scheduled recording (➡ 24) ≥Recording from a video cassette recorder (➡ 47)

∫ When recording MTS broadcasts

≥If you do not connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu (

≥If you connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.

∫ However, the restrictions shown below apply

when recording to the HDD

≥16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect. ≥Only the main or the secondary (SAP) audio is recorded when

recording MTS broadcasts.

Therefore, set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing”to “Off” if you do not intend to transfer (dub) titles in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R after you have recorded them to the HDD.

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 RECORDING” 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 program 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 program to disc

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

A second disc is necessary for

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

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

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

If you select “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” the program will fit one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

30 minutes of the program.

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