Panasonic DMR-ES15M User Manual

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Table of contents

Getting started

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

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The remote control information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Channel captions/Television type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Remote control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Recording

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . 17

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recording television programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording . . 19

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

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

Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun . . . . . . . 21

Release program from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Notes on scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing back

Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures

(JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Playing MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using on-screen menus/

FUNCTIONS window and Status messages . . . . . . . .26

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Copying

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 32

DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Convenient functions

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Selecting recorded titles to delete –Delete Navigator . . . . . . . 33

Deleting title during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

DVD Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the protection –Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Deleting all contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD ). . . . . . . . 34

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Playback will start with:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment –Finalize . . . 35

Creating Top Menu –Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double- layer on single

side) discs to be recordable –Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Reference

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

(Spanish Quick Reference)

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Table of contents/Accessories

Accessories

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

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 46.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

1 Remote control

(EUR7659Y10)

2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video cable

(K2KA6BA00003)

1 DVD-RAM disc

1 75 Ω coaxial cable

(K2KZ2BA00001)

(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card

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

• For use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other
equipment.
Also do not use the cords for
other equipment with this unit.

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

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Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R

Indication in these
instructions

RAM

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

Before

finalization

DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V DVD-V

After

finalization

DVD-R DL*

1

(dual layer on

single side)

Before

finalization

After

finalization

DVD-RW

Before

finalization

After

finalization

2

+R*

Before

finalization

After

finalization

1

+R DL*

(double layer

on single side)

Before

finalization

After

finalization

+RW

+RW

Logo

–––– –––– ––––

Recording format
(Ô below)

Re-writable*

3

VR DVD-Video DVD-Video DVD-Video +VR +VR +VR

Yes No No Yes No No Yes

What you can do on this unit

Recording
broadcasts that

Ye s *

4

No No No No No No

allow one copy

Recording both
Main and SAP of

YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

MTS broadcast

Recording 16:9
aspect picture

YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

Creating playlists YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

Compatibility

Usable high
speed recording

disc type*

5

Play on other
players

Up to 5x Up to 16x Up to 4x Up to 6x Up to 16x Up to 2.4x

Only on DVD-

RAM

compatible

Ye s

Ye s *

7

Ye s Ye s

players. (It is

not possible to

finalize the

Only on compatible players after finalizing the disc (Ô page 35)

Ye s *

Up to 4x*

8

possible to
finalize the

6

Ye s

(It is not

disc.)

disc.)

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

• You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.

• For the recording time, refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times” on page 17.

1

You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer (Ô page 35). You will no longer be able to record

*

to the first layer after you do this (Ô page 16).
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

2

*

You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it
can be played in the other unit.

3

*

The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the program is deleted when you use a one time recording disc.

4

*

CPRM (Ô page 44) compatible discs only.

5

*

This unit can use the high-speed recording discs shown in the chart, but using them will not shorten the recording time.

6

*

You can play 8x recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.

7

*

Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.

8

*

Play on +R DL compatible equipment.

Regarding recording format

VR (DVD Video Recording) format

This is a recording method which allows you to freely 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 CPRM compatible
DVD-RAM on this unit.

• Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.

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.

• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.

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Play-only discs

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (VR format) CD Video CD

Indication in these
instructions

Logo

DVD-V DVD-A -RW(VR)

CD

VCD

––––

Disc information

Instructions High quality

movie and
music discs

• 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.

* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (Ô page 44) 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.

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.

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 (Ô page 34) the
disc, you can record to it in DVD­Video format.

• It may be necessary to finalize the
disc on the equipment used for
recording.

Music and
audio recorded
(including CD­R/RW*)

CD-R and
CD-RW* with
music
recorded in
MP3

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

Music and
video recorded
(including CD­R/RW*)

Discs that cannot be played

• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″)

• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

• DVD-R recorded in VR format

• DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized
(Ô page 44)

• 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, +R 8 cm (3″), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,
SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.

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The remote control information

n Batteries

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

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

R6/LR6, AA

Disc handling

n How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

n Concerning non-cartridge

discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

n If there is dirt or

condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

n 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.

n Use

Remote control signal sensor

20

20

30

30

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

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• 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

(rented 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 differences 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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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 (RP-CL720PP) about once every year,
depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Control reference guide

Remote control

1

2

3

4

5

6

7
8
9

bk
bl

bm

bn

bo

bp

bq
br
bs

bt
ck

cl

cm
cn
co

cp
cq

1 Turn the unit on (Ô page 12)
2 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
3 Cancel
4 Basic operations for recording and play
5 Skip the specified time (Ô page 23)
6 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu (Ô page 22, 24, 28)
7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (Ô page 12, 23)
8 Show sub menu (Ô page 25, 28, 31)
9 Show on-screen menu (Ô page 26)
bk Select audio (Ô page 19, 23)
bl Start recording (Ô page 18)
bm Change recording mode (Ô page 18)
bn Remote control signal output
bo Television operations (Ô page 15)
bp Channel select (Ô page 18)
bq Add/delete channel (Ô page 13)
br Input select (IN1 or IN2 or DV)
bs Delete items (Ô page 33)
bt Skip a minute forward (Ô page 23)
ck Show scheduled recording list (Ô page 20)
cl Show FUNCTIONS window (Ô page 27)
cm Return to previous screen
cn Create chapters (Ô page 23)
co Show Setup menu (Ô page 14, 36)
cp Start Flexible Recording (Ô page 19)
cq Show status messages (Ô page 27)

Main unit

The unit’s display

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STEP 1 Connection

This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect using the one that best suits
you.

• 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 doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

• Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

n The unit’s 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.

• Refer to page 11 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.

n 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. 2.0 W

).

A Connection with a television

n Connect the unit directly to the television

Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will
not be shown correctly on the television.

Te l ev i s i o n

This unit VCR

VCR

Television

This unit

Cable from wall or
antenna signal

• If your television does not
have AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

R L

IN

Red White Yellow

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Television

terminals (Ô page 10 a).

75 Ω

coaxial

cable

To household
AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

• If you enjoy higher picture
quality (Ô page 10).

1

To RF IN

To RF OUT

3

Red White Yellow

Audio/video
cable

(Included)

To OUT

75 Ω coaxial cable

(Included)

2

This unit’s rear panel

4

AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.

B

The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.

Connection with a television and video cassette recorder

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO

IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

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VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF
RF OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

VIDEO

OUT

IN

AUDIO

L

L

AUDIO

R

R

C Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver

• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.

• Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.

Cable from wall or
antenna signal

75 Ω coaxial

cable

To household
AC ou tlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

• If your television does not
have AUDIO/VIDEO
terminals (Ô page 10 c).

• If you enjoy higher picture
quality (Ô page 10).

2

To RF IN

Television

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

IN

Audio/video
cable

5

(Included)

To OUT

VHF/UHF

RF IN

75 Ω coaxial cable

4

3

Red White Yellow

6

To I N 1

Audio/video
cable

This unit’s rear panel

7

AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

To RF OUT

75 Ω coaxial

cable

(Included)

Satellite antenna

(Satellite receiver only)

1

IN

Red White Yellow

CableSatellite

R L S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

RF

Cable box or Satellite receiver
75 Ω coaxial
cable

D

Connection with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver

• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.

• Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.

• The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.

VHF/UHF

RF IN

CH

DV IN

IN2

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STEP 1 Connection

If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary

a Connection with a television (Ô page 8 A)

Audio/video cable (Included)

3

This unit’s rear panel

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L S-VIDEOINRF

2

75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)

RF Modulator

OUT

RF

75 Ω coaxial cable

Television

VHF/UHF

RF IN

b Connection with a television and video cassette recorder (Ô page 8 B)

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF
RF OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L S-VIDEOINRF

OUT

RF

c Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver (Ô page 9 C)

d Connection with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver (Ô page 9 D)

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To enjoy higher picture quality

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

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output (Ô page 44) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO
OUT terminal.

• Connect to terminals of the same color.

If the antenna connector doesn’t match

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on
the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment’s operating instructions.

Type This unit Other equipment (television etc.)

A twin lead

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead
300 Ω cable

300–75 Ω
transformer

To this unit’s RF IN
terminal

75 Ω coaxial
cable

75–300 Ω
transformer

VHF or UHF

Television

STEP 1 Connection

A twin lead and
a coaxial plug

Two twin leads

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead
300 Ω cable

(Round)
75 Ω coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead
300 Ω cable

300–75 Ω
transformer

VHF/UHF
band mixer

To t h i s u ni t ’ s
RF IN terminal

VHF/UHF
band mixer

To this unit’s
RF IN terminal

Connecting an amplifier or system component

n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input

terminal

• To enjoy multi-channel surround on DVD­Video, 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
(Ô page 38).

• Before purchasing an optical digital audio
cable, check the terminal shape of the
connected equipment.

• You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.

• Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when
playing DVD-Audio.

Amplifier’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when
connecting.

VHF/UHF band separator

75 Ω coaxial
cable

VHF/UHF band separator

75 Ω coaxial
cable

n Connection to a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

VHF

UHF

Television

VHF

UHF

Television

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

This unit’s rear panel

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

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STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning

Aspect Ratio Selection

Select TV type and press ENTER.

(Please refer to Operation Instruction

for details)

4:3 TV

16:9 Widescreen TV

16:9

4:3

Quick Start setting

The unit can be turned on faster, in about

1 second. Please note that Quick Start

mode slightly increases power

consumption when the unit is off.

(See Operation Instructions for details)

Turn Quick Start on ?

On

Off

Default Recording Source

Please select the source from which this

unit will record each time it is turned

on. Note: Selecting "Internal TV Tuner"

will start the Auto Channel Clock

Settings process.

This one time process takes a few minutes.

Internal TV Tuner

Input

CH

DV IN

IN2

POWER 8

^ DVD

POWER

Numbered

buttons

2 CH 1

12CH

ADD/DLT

Preparation

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

1 Press [^ DVD POWER].

Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
Sélection de Langue

English

Español

Français

Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER

Appuyer sur ENTER

2 Press [e,r] to select the language

and press [ENTER].

If you make a mistake, press [RETURN] to return to an earlier
screen.

e,r,w,q

ENTER

RETURN

* REC

After pressing [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time,
the unit starts necessary setup.

Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Ô page 15)

Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007.
When you use the unit with DST on, the change may cause the
unit’s clock to go behind the actual time. Check the DST setting in
“Set Clock Manually” in the Setup menu, set DST off and reset the
clock precisely if you are using this function.

3 Press [e,r] to select “4:3 TV” or

“16:9 Widescreen TV” and press
[ENTER].

4 Press [e,r] to select “On” or “Off”

and press [ENTER].

If you activate “Quick Start” function, select “On”.

About “Quick Start” function

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

• Power consumption in standby mode increases because
power is supplied to the unit.

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5 Press [e,r] to select “Internal TV

Tuner” or “Input” and press [ENTER].

When you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input”. The
unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen. Set the clock
manually (Ô page 13).

(Continued on next page)

6 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto

1

Ch.

Set Channels Automatically

Set Channels Automatically

Proceeding . . .

Set Clock Automatically

Auto Clock Setting is complete.

4/4/2006 12:15 AM

DST........ .............On

Time Zone ........CST

Set Channels Automatically

press ENTER again

No channels were found.

Please check antenna or cable connection.

then...

Set Clock Automatically

Press ENTER

to set clock manually.

Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.

Set Clock Manually

/:

/

SAT AM

DST

EST

1 1 2000 12

Off

Time Zone

EST

00

Month Day Year

Hour Minute

Tuning.

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is
displayed when finished.

n When one of the following screen appears

“No channels were found.” screen

Adding and deleting channels

After channel setting on this unit completed, you can add or delete
channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels
are set.

1 Press the numbered buttons to select

a channel.

Antenna Unit’s display

e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]

15: [1] Ô [5]

Cable TV

e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]

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

• You can also use [12CH] when you are going to delete a

channel.

2 Press [ADD/DLT].

e.g., The channel is deleted.

Channel 15 Deleted

Restart Plug-in Auto Tuning
(after relocation, for example)

The setting of the clock and channel is cleared when you perform
the procedure below. Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning

After turning off the unit, confirm following and perform
setup again.

• Confirm the antenna cable is firmly connected to RF IN
terminal.

• If you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input” in
step 5.

“Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.” screen

Press [ENTER] and set clock manually (Ô right).

7 Press [ENTER].

A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.

n If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the

actual time

Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu
(Ô page 15).

The unit configures channels according to the Signal Source (RF IN)
settings (Ô page 36) as follows.

Signal Source

(RF IN)

Antenna VHF 2–13

UHF 14–69

Cable TV VHF 2–13

CATV LOW BAND 95–99
CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36
CATV HYPER BAND 37–65

ULTRA BAND

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

Band Channel

66–94
100–125

1 When the unit is on and stopped

Press and hold [2 CH] and [1 CH] on
the main unit for about five seconds.

The unit turns off.

2 Press [^ DVD POWER].

The language selection screen is displayed.

When “Set Clock Manually” screen is displayed

The “Set Clock Manually” screen is automatically displayed when:
– there is an error while setting the clock automatically.
– you have selected “Input” in step 5 while setting (Ô page 12).

1 Press [w,q] to select the item you

want to change and press [e,r] to
change the setting.

DST, Time Zone
(Ô below)

• DST (Daylight Saving Time):
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) = GMT –5
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10

2 Press [ENTER].

A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.
The clock starts.

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Channel captions/Television type

3 Press [e,r] to select “Manual

Channel Captions” and press
[ENTER].

4 Press [e,r] to select the channel and

press [q].

• Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if
preset captions have not been added.

5 Press [e,r] to select the first

character and press [q].

• You can choose from the following characters:
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)

• To delete the caption, press [CANCEL ].

• Repeat this step to enter the other characters.

Channel captions

You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones
yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed
and in the Direct Navigator screen.

• You can set channel captions after channel setting on this unit is
completed (Ô page 12–13).

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Channel” and

press [q].

Preset Channel Captions

3 Press [e,r] to select “Preset Channel

Captions” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [w,q] to return to the “Channel

Number” column.

Repeat steps 4–6 to enter other channels.

7 Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Do the following if you connect a progressive television or if you
connect a different type of television after choosing a type during
initial setup just after turning the unit on for the first time. Select the
item that matches your television.

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [e,r] to select “TV Screen” and

press [q].

3 Press [e,r] to select “TV Type” and

press [ENTER].

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4 Press [e,r] to select the caption and

press [q].

You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC,
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV,
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB

• When selecting the caption, press and hold [e,r] to scroll

up and down the screen.

5 Press [e,r] to select the channel

corresponding to the caption and
press [w].

• Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if
captions have not been added manually.

• To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL ].

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.

6 Press [ENTER].

• 480p/480i:
Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive
output.

4 Press [e,r] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Remote control settings

Setup

Remote Control Code

Press " " and "ENTER" together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote.

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Setup

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Audio

Set Clock Manually

/:

/

SAT AM

DST

EST

1 1 2000 12

Off

Time Zone

EST

00

Month Day Year

Hour Minute

Clock settings

Refer to the control reference on page 14.

Television operation

You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.

Point the remote control at the television

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

e.g., 0250: [0] Ô [2] Ô [5] Ô [0]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic
National
QUASAR

FISHER 0154 SANYO 0154

GE 0047 SHARP 0093/0165

GOLDSTAR 0178/0317/

HITACHI 0145 SYLVANIA 0054

JVC 0053 THOMSON 0047

LG 0178/0317/

MAGNAVOX 0054 ZENITH 0017

MITSUBISHI 0150

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.

0051/0250 PHILIPS (RC-5) 0054

RCA 0047

SAMSUNG 0060/0587/

0702

SONY 0000

0457

TOSHIBA 0156

0457

When other Panasonic products
respond to this remote control

When other Panasonic products placed nearby affect this unit’s
remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and
the remote control (the two must match).
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

To change the code on the main unit

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and

press [q].

3 Press [e,r] to select “Remote Control

Code” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [e,r] to select the code (“1”,

“2” or “3”) and press [ENTER].

Refer to the control reference on page 14.

Set Clock Manually

In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory
for approximately 1 minute.

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and

press [q].

3 Press [e,r] to select “Clock Settings”

and press [ENTER].

4 Press [e,r] to select “Set Clock

Manually” and press [ENTER].

DST, Time Zone (Ô below)

5 Press [w,q] to select the item you

want to change and press [e,r] to
change the setting.

• 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) = GMT –5
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT –8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT –9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT –10

6 Press [ENTER].

The clock starts.

Adjust Time Zone

Adjust the time zone (–1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto
clock setting.
You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is
completed.

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and

press [q].

Channel captions/Television type/Remote control settings/Clock settings

To change the code on the remote control

5 While pressing [ENTER], press and

hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.

6 Press [ENTER].

n When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

Press and hold [ENTER] and
the indicated number button
at the same time for more
than 2 seconds.

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

3 Press [e,r] to select “Clock Settings”

and press [ENTER].

4 Press [e,r] to select “Adjust Time

Zone” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [e,r] to select “–1” or “+1” and

press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Important notes for recording

Recording of MTS
broadcasting

Recording of
Widescreen
broadcasting

RAM

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded

You can change the audio during playback.
(Ô page 23, Changing audio)

Main

Hello Hola

If you record from external equipment
– Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external

equipment.

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM (Ô page 44) compatible DVD-RAM.

SAP

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Select the main or secondary audio before
recording

(Ô page 38, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”)
The selected audio only is recorded.

Main

Hello

If you record from external equipment
– Select “Main” or “SAP” on the external equipment.

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

Recording of digital
broadcasting

Playing the disc on
other DVD players

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

(CPRM compatible disc only)

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

The disc must be finalized after recording (Ô page 35).

It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying 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
copy.*
* You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.

G
CH

To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in DVD Management menu
(Ô page 35).

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when
space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer.
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing.
Make certain before proceeding.

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Recording to a
DVD-R DL and
+R DL