Panasonic DMR-ES16 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Getting startedRecording

Model No.

DMR-ES16

Playing backEditingCopyingConvenient

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 software
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:

En Cf

PC

functions

If you have any questions contact

1-800-561-5505

Reference

The warranty can be found on page 47.

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CAUTION!

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

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.

WARNING:

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

* DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

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

* USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
* DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

CAUTION

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

(Inside of product)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 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.

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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, DivX and still pictures

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

Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . 24

To select other folder (group) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Regarding DivX VOD content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Regarding MP3, DivX and still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using on-screen menus/

FUNCTIONS window and Status messages . . . . . . . .27

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Editing

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Selecting recorded titles to delete –Delete Navigator . . . . . . . 29

Deleting title during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Copying

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Convenient functions

DVD Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting the protection –Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Deleting all contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD ). . . . . . . . 35

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Playback will start with:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment –Finalize . . . 36

Creating Top Menu –Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

side) discs to be recordable –Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . 36

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Reference

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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 January 2007. These may be subject to change.)

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

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

1 Remote control

(EUR7659Y10)

2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video cable

(K2KA6BA00003)

The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back
sides of the unit.

1 75 Ω coaxial cable

(K2KZ2BA00001)

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

cords for other
equipment with this
unit.

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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 36)

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 36). 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 45) 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.

+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format

This is method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can play back such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as
contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.

• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

• After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.

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Play-only discs

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (VR format)
Indication in these

instructions
Logo

DVD-V DVD-A -RW(VR)

Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music

Disc type DVD-R CD Video CD
Logo

Indicated in these
instructions by

Instructions DVD-R* with video

recorded in DivX

• 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.

• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

* 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 45) 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.

DivX DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF

discs

• Played on this
unit in
2 channels.

CD

Recorded audio and music
(including CD-R/RW*)

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 35) the disc, you can record to it in
DVD-Video format.

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

––––

VCD

• CD-R and CD-RW* with video
recorded in DivX

• CD-R and CD-RW* with music
recorded in MP3 (Ô page 24)

• CD-R and CD-RW* with still
pictures recorded in JPEG and
TIFF

Recorded music and
video (including CD-R/
RW*)

Disc 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.

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 45)

• PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)

• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”

•Blu-ray, HD-DVD

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

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

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

The heat can damage the unit.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc
and the unit.

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

1 Turn the unit on (Ô page 12)

bn

2 Select channels and title numbers, etc./

Enter numbers

3 Cancel

1

2

3

4

4 Basic operations for recording and play

bo

5 Skip the specified time (Ô page 23)
6 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu

(Ô page 22, 24, 30)

7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame

bp

bq
br
bs

(Ô page 12, 23)

8 Show sub menu (Ô page 25, 30, 33)
9 Show on-screen menu (Ô page 27)
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 29)
bt Skip a minute forward (Ô page 23)
ck Show scheduled recording list

(Ô page 20)

cl Show FUNCTIONS window

(Ô page 28)

cm Return to previous screen
cn Create chapters (Ô page 23)
co Show Setup menu (Ô page 14, 37)
cp Start Flexible Recording (Ô page 19)
cq Show status messages (Ô page 28)

5

6

bt

n Using the cursor

ck

• Select items on menu screens and set items.

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

cl

7
8
9

bk
bl

bm

cm
cn
co

This operation is also possible...

cp

• Frame-by-frame (backward/forward):

cq

While paused, press [wh] or [hq] (left/right)

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

Main unit

13

42 7

CH

The remote control information/Disc handling/Unit care/Control reference guide

Opening the front panel

Press down on the part
with your finger.

1 POWER button (POWER 8) (Ô page 12)

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 (Ô page 18)
3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (Ô page 34)
4 Connectors for external equipment (Ô page 34)
5 Channel select (Ô page 18)

The unit’s display

1

2

354

DV IN

IN2

5

6 Open/close disc tray (Ô page 18)
7 Display (Ô below)
8 Stop (Ô page 18, 23)
9 Start play (Ô page 22)
bk Remote control signal sensor
bl Start recording (Ô page 18)/

Specify the time to stop recording (Ô page 19)

1 Disc indicator

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

2 Scheduled recording indicator
3 Main display section
4 Playing indicator
5 Recording indicator

6 8 9bkbl

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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 io n

VCR

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 R F O U T

3

Red White Yellow

Audio/video
cable

(Included)

To OU T

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

Cable from wall or
antenna signal

• If your television does not

75 Ω

• If you enjoy higher picture

coaxial

cable

1

To household
AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

have AUDIO/VIDEO
terminals (Ô page 10 b).

quality (Ô page 10).

To RF IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

R L

IN

Red White Yellow

4

Red White Yellow

Audio/video
cable

(Included)

To OUT

Television

VHF/UHF

RF IN

75 Ω coaxial cable

3

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6

AC power supply cord

(Included)
Connect only after all
other connections are
complete.

To RF O U T

75 Ω coaxial

cable

(Included)

2

Red White Yellow

5

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF
RF OUT

To IN1

Audio/video
cable

Yel low

White

Red

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

This unit’s rear panel

IN

VIDEO

OUT

IN

AUDIO

L

L

AUDIO

R

R

Video cassette recorder

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 outlet

(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 O U T

VHF/UHF

RF IN

75 Ω coaxial cable

4

STEP 1 Connection

3

Red White Yellow

6

To IN1

Audio/video
cable

This unit’s rear panel

7

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

To RF OU T

75 Ω coaxial

cable

(Included)

Satellite antenna

(Satellite receiver only)

1

IN

Red White Yellow

CableSatellite

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L S-VIDEO

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.

Television

Cable from wall or
antenna signal

75 Ω coaxial cable

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

• If you enjoy higher picture

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

R L

IN

Red White Yellow

VHF/UHF

RF IN

quality (Ô page 10).

3

This unit’s front panel

DV IN

IN2

Yellow White Red

To IN2

8

Audio/video

2

75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)

To household
AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

CH

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

To RF IN

To RF OU T

9

Audio/video

cable

5

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

7

Audio/video
cable

(Included)

To O U T

To IN1

4

cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF
RF OUT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Yel lo w

AUDIO

White

L

AUDIO

R

Red

Video cassette recorder

Satellite antenna

IN

VIDEO

(Satellite receiver only)

IN

AUDIO

L

AUDIO

R

1

75 Ω coaxial
cable

IN

Red White Yellow

CableSatellite

AUDIO
R L S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

Cable box or Satellite receiver

RF

75 Ω coaxial cable

This unit’s rear panel

6

75 Ω coaxial cable

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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)

Audio/video cable (Included)

4

This unit’s rear panel

Red White Yellow Red White Yellow

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L S-VIDEOINRF

Video cassette recorder

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF
RF OUT

3

75 Ω coaxial cable

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)

Audio/video cable (Included)

RF Modulator

OUT

RF

75 Ω coaxial cable

Television

VHF/UHF

RF IN

5

This unit’s rear panel

Red White Yellow Red White Yellow

Cable box or Satellite receiver

VIDEO

OUT

RF

AUDIO
R L S-VIDEO

To enjoy higher picture quality

Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal

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

Television

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Audio/video cable

(Included)

R L

Red White

VIDEO

IN

S VIDEO

IN

S Video cable

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L S-VIDEOINRF

4

75 Ω coaxial cable

Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output (Ô page 45) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO
OUT terminal.

• Connect to terminals of the same color.

Televi sio n

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

RF Modulator

OUT

RF

75 Ω coaxial cable

Component
Video cable

Television

VHF/UHF

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

R L

IN

Red White

Audio/video cable

(Included)

RF IN

S VIDEO

IN

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Red White

This unit’s
rear panel

Red White

This unit’s
rear panel

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

Te le v is i on

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 this unit’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 39).

• 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

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

VHF

UHF

Te le v is i on

VHF

UHF

Television

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when
connecting.

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

This unit’s rear panel

Audio cable

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 37) 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

Setup

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Preset Channel Captions

Manual Channel Captions

Channel Captions

Signal Source (RF IN)

Set Channels Automatically

Cable TV

Manual Channel Captions

TV operation
buttons

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

e,r,w,q

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

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].

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.

Setup

Channel

Setup

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

Manual Channel Captions

Channel Number

ENTER

Caption

6 ----

8 ----

10 AAAA

12 ----

23 ----

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].

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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].

Setup

Channel

Setup

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

Preset Channel Captions

Caption

GLOB - --

ENTER

Channel Number

ABC ---

PBS ---

CBS ---

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 ].

6 Press [ENTER].

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.

Selecting television type

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].

Setup

Channel

Setup

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

ENTER

TV Screen

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

TV Type

4:3 TV

Aspect 4:3 & 480i

Aspect 4:3 & 480p

16:9 Aspect ( Widescreen TV )

Aspect 16:9 & 480i

Aspect 16:9 & 480p

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].

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.

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].

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].

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

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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