Panasonic DMR-EH60 User Manual

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:

1 ALL	12	4

PC

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH60

If you have any questions contact

1-800-561-5505

The warranty can be found on page 70.

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Getting started
Recording
Playing back
Editing
Transferring	(Dubbing)
Convenient	functions
Reference

Getting started

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.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

DANGER	- VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
	AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.	(FDA 21 CFR)
CAUTION	- VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
	AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.	(IEC60825-1)
ATTENTIONRAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
	EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ADVARSELSYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
	UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VARO!	- AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
	LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING	- SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
	ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT - SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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				RQLS0233

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.

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

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

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 STEP 2 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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This unit

VCR

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

Getting started

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

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.

∫ 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

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.) 2 Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.

3Move 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.

∫ 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.

Getting started

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 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

Press down.

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

If you are using a miniSDTM card, insert it into the miniSDTM card adaptor that comes

with the card. ADAPTER Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right.

(Do not forget to close the cover. right)

Removing the card	Closing the cover
1Press on the center	Push up.
of the card.

2Pull it straight out.

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

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

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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	SAP
Hello	Hola

	e.g., Main only
Record to DVD-R, etc.		Hello

			4:3 aspect
16:9 aspect program
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.

Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select	Record to DVD-R, etc. The selected audio only is recorded.
MTS” in the SETUP menu ( 56).

Main	SAP
Hello	Hola

SETUP

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

Dynamic Range Compression		Off
Select MTS		Main
Digital Audio Output
Audio for XP Recording		Dolby Digital
SelectAudioChannelforDVInput		Stereo 1

Main

Hello

∫ 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.
		Setting for recording
SETUP
		Recording Time in EP Mode		EP (8H)
		Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing		On

Channel

Setup HDD

Disc

Video

Audio

∫ 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.	Play on other DVD equipment

Finalize

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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	1 AC power supply	1 75 ≠ coaxial	2 Batteries
(EUR7729KB0)	cord	cable	for remote control
	(K2CB2CB00018)	(K2KZ2BA00001)

≥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 Audio/video	1 IR Blaster	1 DVD-RAM disc
cable	(K2ZZ04C00001)
(K2KA6BA00003)

Getting started

The remote control

∫ Batteries	∫ Use
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.	Remote control signal sensor

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

20

30 20

30

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

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HDD, disc and card information

Getting started

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

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	Disc type		Hard disk drive (HDD)	DVD-RAM	DVD-R (DVD-Video format)
				≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)	≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
			≥200 GB
				≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)	≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)
	Logo		–
	Indicated in these		[HDD]	[RAM]	[-R] before finalization
	instructions by				[DVD-V] after finalization
	Data that can be recorded
			Video	Video	Video
	and played		Still pictures	Still pictures
	Main use		Temporary storage	As re-writable discs for backup use	As one time recording discs for backup
					use (recordable until the disc is full)
	Maximum recording time		Approx. 355 hours	Approx. 8 hours (Approx. 16 hours on a	Approx. 8 hours
				double-sided disc§)
	Play on other players		–	Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.	Only after finalizing the disc ( 52, 68).
	Compatible with high speed
			–	Up to 5k recording speed discs.	Up to 8k recording speed discs.
	recording
	What you can do on this unit
			Yes	Yes	No
		Chasing playback
		Recording broadcasts	Yes	Yes [CPRM ( 68) compatible discs	No
		that allow one copy		only.]
		Recording both Main			No
		and SAP for MTS	Yes	Yes	Only one is recorded.( 56, Select
		broadcasts			MTS)
		Recording 16:9 aspect	Yes	Yes	No (The picture is recorded in 4:3
		picture			aspect.)
		Entering text	Yes	Yes	Yes
		Erasing titles	Yes	Yes	Yes (Available space does not increase
					after erasing.)
		Creating playlists	Yes	Yes	No

§ You cannot consecutively record or play both sides.

[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	∫ DVD-Video format
This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit	This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.
television broadcasts and so on.	≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be
≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be	recorded.
recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to the HDD	≥These can be played on a DVD player. However programs
or CPRM compatible DVD-RAM on this unit.	recorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD
≥Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.	players.
Use the HDD or a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.	Use a DVD-R or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Video format.

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
		[DVD-V]	[DVD-A]	[-RW‹VR›]	[DVD-V]
	instructions with
	Instructions
		High quality movie	High fidelity music	DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder§	+RW recorded on
		and music discs	discs	≥You can play programs that allow “One time	another DVD Recorder§
			≥Played on this unit	only recording” if they have been recorded to a
			in 2 channels	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.

≥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.

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Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing ( 68) 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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Cards useable on this unit

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	DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)	+R
	≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
		≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
	≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)
		–
	[-RW‹V›] before finalization	[+R] before finalization
	[DVD-V] after finalization	[DVD-V] after finalization
	Video	Video
	As re-writable discs for backup	As one time recording discs for
		backup use (recordable until
	use
		the disc is full)
	Approx. 8 hours	Approx. 8 hours
	Only after finalizing the disc	Only after finalizing the disc
	( 52, 68).	( 52, 68).
	Up to 4k recording speed	Up to 8k recording speed discs.
	discs.
	No	No
	No	No
	No	No
	Only one is recorded.( 56,	Only one is recorded.( 56,
	Select MTS)	Select MTS)
	No (The picture is recorded in	No (The picture is recorded in
	4:3 aspect.)	4:3 aspect.)
	Yes	Yes
	Yes (Disc space increases only when	Yes (Available space does not
	the last recorded title is erased.)	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.

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CD		Video CD
	–
[CD]		[VCD]
Recorded audio and	CD-R and CD-RW§	Recorded music
music (including CD-	with music recorded	and video
R/RW§)	in MP3 ( 33)	(including CD-R/
	Still pictures (JPEG	RW§)
	and TIFF) recorded
	on CD-R/RW§

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 ( 68).

≥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.

Type

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions

SD Memory Card

miniSDTM Card§

MultiMediaCard

[SD]

Still pictures

You can insert directly into the SD card slot. § 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. ( 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, 68).

≥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)

≥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¢¢¢ (Higher folder)

¢¢¢XXXXX (Picture folder)

XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG

XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF

§

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG

XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF

Card

DCIM(Higher folder)

¢¢¢XXXXX (Picture folder)

XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG

XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT §

XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG

XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF

§Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these 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.

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.

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Control reference guide

Getting started

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)

4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers

DVD POWER

TV

5 Cancel

POWER

1

6 Basic operations for recording and play

Í

@

7 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator ( 30, 38)

CH

VOLUME

2

INPUT SELECT

TV/VIDEO

8 Smart Wheel ( below)

9 Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a picture-

3

HDD

DVD

SD

in-picture ( 23, 32)

: Show sub menu ( 38)

1

2

3

AUDIO

A

; Create chapters ( 32)

“Green” button for television program list ( 24)

4

4

5

6

F Rec

B

“Green” button for Direct Navigator ( 34)

< One touch transfer (dubbing) ( 44)

7

8

9

SETUP

C

“Blue” button for television program list ( 24)

“Blue” button for Direct Navigator ( 30)

5

CANCEL

0

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

D

= Start recording ( 20)

> Change recording mode ( 20)

E

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

? Transmission window

@ Television operations ( 19)

6

A Select audio ( 22, 32)

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

B Start Flexible Recording ( 23)

C Show SETUP menu ( 54)

F

D Skip a minute forward ( 32)

TV GUIDE

E Show VCR Plusr screen ( 26)

U

F Show television program list

N

U

E

7

M

F

G

T

R

N

P

E

C

O

C

TM

system) ( 24)

T

T

O

I R

I G

A

I

T

V

O

(TV Guide On Screen

D

A

N

G Show FUNCTIONS window ( 37)

8

N

S

P

ENTER

S

H Show scheduled recording list ( 25)

C

L

I

H

H

I Return to previous screen

S

9

E

E

M

D

I

U

J Changing the size of information window ( 28)

E

L

:

T

I

K Show status messages/Skip one page upward ( 37, 16)

SUB MENU

RETURN

CH

L Show on-screen menu/Skip one page downward ( 36, 16)

;

S

J

M Erase items ( 32)

DUBBING

CREATE

Info

STATUS

<

CHAPTER

K

[Note]

PAGE

=

REC

REC MODE

ERASE

DISPLAY

L

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

other buttons to stop them from being pressed accidentally.

>

PAGE

M

≥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).

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

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

These operations are also possible….. ≥Changing channels: ≥Frame-by-frame (backward/forward): ≥Forward search/slow-motion: ≥Backward search/slow-motion:

Press [W] or [X] (up/down) Press [2;] or [;1] (left/right) Turn right

Turn left

[Note]

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

Main unit

1	2		3	4	5	6	7

		HDD DVD SD
POWER			OPEN/CLOSE	DRIVE	REC
				SELECT
		C H			/x1.3
S VIDEO	VIDEO	L/MONO-AUDIO-R
DV I N		I N 2
8		9	: ; <		= >

Opening the front panel

Press down on the part with your finger.

1POWER 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)

4Lights 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)

Rear panel terminals ( 12)

The unit’s display

1

2

3

4

5

6

CH	DUB	D.MIX	XP DVD-AVCD
HDD REC PLAY
			SP -+RWRAM
DVD REC PLAY			LP VR
SD			EP SD

7

8

9

1 e.g.,[HDD]

HDD REC

HDD

PLAY

HDD REC PLAY

Recording

Playback

Recording/Playback

2 Channel

3 Transferring (dubbing) indicator

4D.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

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

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Getting started

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STEP 1 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	∫ To enjoy even higher picture quality
for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it	You can enjoy even higher picture quality, if your television has an
is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.	S VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. ( 14)

≥Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape ( 14)
Cable from wall or			Television			indicates included accessories.
		VHF/UHF	AUDIO IN			indicates accessories not included.
antenna signal
		RF IN	R L VIDEO IN	If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO
				terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. Consult
1			Red White Yellow	your local dealer for more information.
75 ≠ coaxial cable
						Video cassette recorder
	VHF/UHF		OUT		IN
	RF IN	3	4
				VIDEO		VIDEO
				OUT		IN
				AUDIO		AUDIO
				L		L
	VHF/UHF			AUDIO		AUDIO
				R		R
	RF OUT
2	Refer to page 15 if the		Audio/Video cable
	antenna connector					This unit
	doesn’t match.		To OUT1 or OUT2
	VHF / UHF
RF	RF
OUT	IN	Red White Yellow
						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.

5

AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

∫ 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

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

∫ 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).

∫ 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.

Television	Television
This unit	VCR
VCR	This unit

≥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.

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Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder

≥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								∫ To enjoy even higher picture quality
for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it								You can enjoy even higher picture quality, if your television has an
is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
								S VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. ( 14)
≥Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape ( 14)
				Television					indicates included accessories.
Cable from wall or			VHF/UHF	AUDIO IN					indicates accessories not included.
antenna signal
			RF IN	R	L	VIDEO IN	If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO
							terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. Consult
Splitter				Red White Yellow			your local dealer for more information.
	75 ≠ coaxial
	cable									Video cassette recorder
	VHF/UHF					OUT		IN
1	RF IN		2		3
							VIDEO	VIDEO
							OUT	IN
							AUDIO	AUDIO
							L	L
4	VHF/UHF						AUDIO	AUDIO
							R	R
	RF OUT
Audio/Video cable						Audio/Video cable
These connections to IN3 are
required for the TV Guide On
ScreenTM system to work.						To OUT1 or OUT2					This unit
RF	RF	VHF / UHF
OUT	IN		Red White Yellow
N1I			UT1O			Y	PB PR
N3I			UT2O					G-LINK			AC IN
							OPTICAL
						COMPONENT
	VIDEO				VIDEO	VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L		S VIDEO		R-AUDIO-L		S VIDEO (480p/480i)	(PCM/BITSTREAM)
			Instead of using the Audio/Video						Cooling fan
			cable, you can also connect the
	5		RF IN terminal on this unit to the						AC power supply cord
To IN3			cable TV box RF OUT terminal						Connect only after all other		7
			using the 75 ≠ coaxial cable.						connections are complete.
	Red White Yellow							6
			OUT			Cable TV box			IR Blaster
IN									Insert the IR Blaster
									jack into the G-LINK
	R	L	VIDEO						terminal.
									≥Only use the
	AUDIO		S-VIDEO	RF						To household AC outlet
									included IR Blaster.
	Setting the IR Blaster below									(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
∫ Should I use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal or								∫ Why should I connect the IR Blaster?
the RF OUT terminal?								To download program listings, the TV Guide On ScreenTM system
If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals and								needs to be able to change channels on your cable box when the
RF OUT terminals, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO								unit is not in use. Please connect the supplied IR Blaster cable to
OUT terminal with the unit’s IN3 terminal. Using this connection								the G-LINK jack of the unit. After you connect the IR Blaster cable
provides the better picture quality.								you will be able to control your cable box using the unit’s remote
≥The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the								control.
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.

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

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Getting started

STEP 1 Connection

Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape

VHF/UHF

RF IN

				Yellow
				White
		VHF/UHF		Red
		RF OUT
		Audio/Video cable
		To IN1 or IN3
		VHF / UHF
RF		RF
	Red White Yellow
OUT		IN
N1I		UT1O
N3I		UT2O
	R-AUDIO-L	VIDEO S VIDEO	R-AUDIO-L	VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT	IN
VIDEO	VIDEO
OUT	IN
AUDIO	AUDIO
L	L
AUDIO	AUDIO
R	R

Y PB PR

G-LINK

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (480p/480i) (PCM/BITSTREAM)

≥To reduce video tape noise while transferring (dubbing)37, On-screen menu, Video, Line-in NR

Video cassette recorder

This unit

AC IN

To enjoy even higher picture quality

Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal		Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
	Television		Television
AUDIO IN	S VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN	COMPONENT
R L		R L	VIDEO IN
Red White		Red White

Audio/Video cable	S Video cable	Audio/Video cable	Component
			video cable
		This unit	This unit

VHF / UHF	VHF / UHF
RF	RF
IN	IN
Red White	Red White

UT1O

Y

PB

PR

UT1O

	UT2O					G-LINK	UT2O
					OPTICAL
				COMPONENT
VIDEO S VIDEO		VIDEO	S VIDEO	VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	VIDEO S VIDEO	R-AUDIO-L	VIDEO	S VIDEO
	R-AUDIO-L			(480p/480i)	(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Y PB PR

G-LINK

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (480p/480i) (PCM/BITSTREAM)

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.)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( 68) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

≥Connect to terminals of the same color.

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Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

∫ 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 audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio

Output” ( 56).

≥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.

					Amplifier’s rear panel
					OPTICAL IN
			or
	Audio cable
					Optical digital audio cable
					Do not bend sharply when
					connecting.
					Insert fully, with this
					side facing up.
This unit	To OUT 1 or OUT 2
	VHF / UHF
RF	RF
OUT	IN
	UT1O	Red White
N1I			Y	PB PR
N3I	UT2O				G-LINK
				OPTICAL	AC IN
			COMPONENT
	VIDEO S VIDEO	R-AUDIO-L VIDEO	VIDEO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L			S VIDEO (480p/480i)	(PCM/BITSTREAM)

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	300–75 ≠ transformer
	(Flat) Twin lead	To this unit’s RF IN
	300 ≠ cable
		terminal

∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

VHF/UHF band mixer (Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

	To this unit’s RF IN
(Round)	terminal
75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ Two twin leads

from the antenna

VHF/UHF band mixer (Flat) Twin lead

300 ≠ cable

	To this unit’s RF
300–75 ≠ transformer	IN terminal

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	VHF
	75 ≠ coaxial cable	UHF
		Television
	∫ A twin lead terminal
	75–300 ≠ transformer	VHF or
		UHF
	75 ≠ coaxial cable	Television
	∫ Two twin lead terminals
	VHF/UHF band separator	VHF
	75 ≠ coaxial cable	UHF
		Television

∫ Multiple antenna terminals

≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the television’s settings as necessary.

Television

Split out

ANT 1

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STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system

1 Press [Í DVD POWER].

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INPUT SELECT

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input the operating environment for

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your television.

Numbered

F Rec

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

buttons

SETUP

to confirm.

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SETUP

≥Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers.

CANCEL

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

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≥Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen.

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

≥Refer to the instructions on the bottom of the screen.

Set the following;

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

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TV GUIDE

Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?

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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 ScreenTM system setup.

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 “Set Clock Manually” ( 17).

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 ScreenTM system to choose TV programs
	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” ( 57)
	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.
	–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly
	( 13).
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≥Cable service connected to this unit (Yes/No)

Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

No

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

No

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 ScreenTM system

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

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

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

–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.

≥Cable TV box brand

–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.

≥IR signal code

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.

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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

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 ScreenTM system

57, Auto channel/clock settings

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 ( 25).

≥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	SCHEDULE LISTINGS	SORT		SCHEDULE	LISTINGS	SORT
			Channel	8:00PM	8:30PM
			TODAY
			Last
line-up. Follow the on-			87	FAVORITES RECORD		INFO.
			NWGB
screen instructions and	There is no data		pTV
			ducation
			TV
	for this screen.		NWBG
select one of these.
			Network
			BOX
			ANiMe
			PBS

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.

1Press [SETUP].

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

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

4Press [3, 4] to select “Set Clock Manually” and press [ENTER].

	SETUP			Set Clock Manually
		Month		Day		Year		Hour		Minute
	Channel	1	/	1	/	2000	SAT	12	:	00 AM
	Setup
	Disc
	Video							DST		Time Zone
	Audio							Off		EST
	Display
	TV Screen	ENTER

5Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change and press [3, 4] to change the setting.

6Press [ENTER]. The clock starts.

7Press [SETUP].

≥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 GEMSTARTV 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; 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 3 Set up to match your television and the unit’s remote control/Power saving function

DVD POWER TV

POWER

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	INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO		CH	VOLUME	TV operation
					buttons
	HDD	DVD		SD
	1	2	3	AUDIO
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				SETUP
	7	8	9		SETUP
	CANCEL	0	VCR Plus+	CM SKIP
	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH

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].

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		4:3 TV
		Aspect 4:3 & 480i
		Aspect 4:3 & 480p
		16:9 Widescreen TV
		Aspect 16:9 & 480i
3,4,2,1		Aspect 16:9 & 480p
ENTER
RETURN	TV Screen	ENTER
	≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3	16:9
4:3 standard aspect	16:9 widescreen
television	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.

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

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.
				PHILIPS (RC-5)	03
Panasonic
National	01/02			RCA	05
QUASAR
				SAMSUNG	14/18/19
FISHER	10			SANYO	10
GE	05			SHARP	06/07
GOLDSTAR	15/16/17			SONY	08
HITACHI	12			SYLVANIA	03
JVC	11			THOMSON	05
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.

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.	started

1	Press [SETUP].				Getting
2	Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and
	press [1].
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4	Control Code” and press [ENTER].
	Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,
	or 3) and press [ENTER].
			Remote Control Code
			Press “±” and “ENTER” together
		Channel	for more than 2 seconds on the remote.
		Setup
5		Disc
	To change the code on the remote control
	While pressing [ENTER], press and
	hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
6	[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
	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 ( 54, “Off Timer”).

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Recording television programs

HDD, DVD indicator

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Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

HDD DVD SD

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unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

POWER

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∫ Cartridge disc

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arrow facing in.

Numbered

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Insert fully so it clicks into place.

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	[HDD]		Remaining time on the disc
	≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously
		≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):
	recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8
	hours.)		Set “Audio for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the SETUP menu
			( 56).
	[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]
		5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.
	≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
	[+R]
	≥You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
			CH DC BS DUB EXT Link MPEG4 D.MIX	NET XP DVD-AVCD
	[SD]		HDD REC PLAY	SP -+RWRAM
	≥It is not possible to record onto a card.		DVD REC PLAY	LP VR
			SD PC	EP SDPC
	Preparation	Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on
	≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit	disc. Data will not be overwritten.
	the connections to this unit.	≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
	≥Turn on this unit.		recording. You can change the channel or recording mode
	≥Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed		while paused; however, the recording will then be as a
	on the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program		separate title.
	list 29, “Review options” menu
	See also the notes “Before recording” ( 21).	≥You can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled recording,
		but once the time for the scheduled recording to begin is reached,
	1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the	any recording taking place will stop and the scheduled recording
		will begin.

	recording drive.	∫ To pause recording
	The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
		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).

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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
		HDD			DVD-RW
	Mode		Single-	Double-
		(200 GB)			+R
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			(4.7 GB)	(9.4 GB)	(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	355 hours	8 hours	8 hours	8 hours
	mode selection)	maximum	maximum	maximum	maximum
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§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

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 8 cm (3″ ) 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 ( 22).

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 ( 56, Audio for XP Recording) ≥“Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On” ( 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.

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 ( 52). ≥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.	Recording
	≥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 ( 54, “Off
	Timer”).
	When using DVD-RW
	When you insert a new DVD-RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-
	Video 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?

Yes No

ENTER

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

To format a disc

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

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HDD, DVD	HDD		DVD	SD
	1	2	3	AUDIO	AUDIO
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	7	8	9		SETUP
	CANCEL	0	VCR Plus+ CM SKIP
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∫	STOP		PAUSE	PLAY/x1.3	1

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Selecting audio to record

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

	[.	Stereo:
	l	v
	l
	l	SAP:
	l	v
	l
	a-	Mono:

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(( Stereo

Main audio (stereo)

≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

Secondary audio program (SAP)

≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also recorded.

Main audio (monaural)

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

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” ( 56).

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

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

[HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM)

[HDD] [RAM] (When “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On”)

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].

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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 ( 56). ≥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	4.7GB	30 minutes of the program.
DVD-RAM	DVD-RAM

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

4.7GB	However there will be 30 minutes remaining
DVD-RAM	disc space.

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

22	4.7GB
	DVD-RAM