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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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)

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

Select the main or secondary audio before
recording

(Ô page 39, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”)
The selected audio only is recorded.

Main

Hello Hola

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

SAP

Main

Hello

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

equipment.

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

Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

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 45) compatible DVD-RAM.

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 36).

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.

Recorded to DVD-R, etc.

Finalize

+RW

Play on other DVD equipment

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To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in DVD Management menu
(Ô page 36).

-R DL +R DL

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

(Disc inner
side)

The second layer

The available
space

The first layer

Title1 Title2

Recording/Playback direction

It is not possible to
record continuously
from the first layer to
the second layer.

(Disc outer
side)

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

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.

• You can use FR mode in Scheduled recording (Ô page 20, step 3)

Using “FR mode” is convenient in these kind of situations

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

• When you want to record a long program with the best picture

e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to disc

Recording Mode

XP (High picture
quality)

DVD-RAM

9.4 GB

4.7 GB

(Double-

sided*

1

)

1 h. 2 h. 1 h.

DVD -R,
DVD -RW,
+R, +RW

4.7 GB

SP (Standard) 2 h. 4 h. 2 h.
LP (Long

recording)
EP (Extra long

recording)
FR (Flexible

Recording)

Recording Mode

XP (High picture
quality)

4 h. 8 h. 4 h.

8 h.

2

(6 h.*

)

8 h. maximum

DVD-R DL, +R DL*

16 h.

(12 h.*2)

8 h. maximum

for one side

8 h. maximum

3

8.5 GB

First layer (L0) Second layer (L1)

55 min. 50 min.

8 h.

(6 h.*2)

SP (Standard) 1 h. 50 min. 1 h. 40 min.
LP (Long

recording)
EP (Extra long

recording)
FR (Flexible

Recording)

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 – Extended

*

3 h. 40 min. 3 h. 20 min.

7 h. 25 min.

(5 h. 30 min.*

2

)

6 h. 50 min.

(5 h. 15 min.*2)

7 h. 25 min. maximum 6 h. 50 min. maximum

Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (Ô page 38).
The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play
(6H)” than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.

3

It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the

*

second layer.

Note

• This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be
different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with DVD-R
DL and +R DL.)
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time.

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)

and Flexible recording (Ô page 19).

appropriate recording mode difficult

quality possible

If you select XP mode

The program will not fit one disc.

60 minutes

The program will fit one disc.

The program will fit one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Full

If you select SP mode

There will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Remains

If you select FR mode

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Fit

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

30 minutes

Another disc is necessary.

Important notes for recording

Disc Insertion/Ejection

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

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

When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a computer or
other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed.
Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents are
deleted.

Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

• Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all
contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD )” (Ô page 35).

Format

This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the
disc in DVD Management?

NoYes

ENTER

When remove a recorded disc

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

When you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit while stopped:
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc
for play on other equipment.

Make compatible for playback on other DVD players ( Finalize )

Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, titles cannot be added to the disc.
It will take approximately minutes. Start ?

Press "REC" to start finalizing.

Press the

OPEN/CLOSE
finalizing. The disc can be played only on
this unit. You can Finalize it later.

button to postpone

n When finalizing the disc

Press [* REC].

• You cannot stop this process once you have started it.

• If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,
select “Disc Name” (Ô page 35) or “Playback will start with:”
(Ô page 36) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.

n When opening the tray without disc finalization

Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.

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Recording television programs

Numbered

buttons

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

e,r,w,q

ENTER

AUDIO

* REC

REC MODE

; OPEN/CLOSE

1 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

• Press the button again to close the tray.

CH

DV IN

IN2

* REC

g

q2 CH 1

• When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R,
remove the disc from the cartridge.

Insert label-up.

g Cartridge disc

Insert label-up with
the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

2 Press [12CH] to select the channel.

12CH

To select with the numbered buttons:

Antenna Cable TV

e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5] e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]

g

q

h

15: [1] Ô [5] 15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]

115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]

• Select the audio to record (Ô page 19).

3 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

RETURN

Remaining time on the disc

FRec

STATUS

4 Press [* REC] to start recording.

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)

• You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

+R +R DL +RW

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

See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).

Note

+RW

• You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu”
(Ô page 36). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the
menu. In that case, create the menu again.

RAM

• 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.

Preparation

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

• Turn the unit on.

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
(Ô page 37, “Off Timer”).

The elapsed time is shown on the display.
Recording will take place on free space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.

• You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording. You can change the channel or recording mode
while paused; however, the recording will then be as a
separate title.

• You can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled
recording, but once the time for the scheduled recording to
begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and
the scheduled recording will begin.

n To pause recording

Press [h].

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

n To stop recording

Press [g].

• From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.

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

•
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.

n When recording the channel (not set on this

unit) from cable box or satellite receiver

1 Select the channel on the equipment before turning the unit on.
2 Press [12CH] to select IN1 or IN2 in step 2 (Ô above).

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To specify a time to stop recording
–One Touch Recording

During recording
Press [* REC] to select the recording time.

• The unit’s display changes as shown below.

OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 2:00

Counter (cancel)

• This does not work during scheduled recordings (Ô page 20) or
while using Flexible Recording (Ô below).

• If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.

• The unit turns 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 [g].

OFF 4:00 OFF 3:00

Playing while you are recording

RAM

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

Press [q] (PLAY) during recording.

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

To stop play

Press [g].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops
Press [g].

To stop scheduled recording

1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 After 2 seconds, press [g].
3 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].

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

Recording television programs

Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

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

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR
mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (Ô page 17).

Preparation

Select the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2 or DV) to record.

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

Flexible Recording

Record in FR mode.

Max recording time 8 Hour 00 Min.

Set recording time

1 Hour 30 Min.

CancelStart

Maximum recording
time
This is the maximum
recording time in FR
mode.

2 Press [w,q] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [e,r] to set the
recording time.

• You can also set the recording time with the numbered
buttons.

• You cannot record for more than 8 hours.

3 When you want to start recording

Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [g].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

e.g., DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

Rec. 0:59

CH 71
Stereo

Remaining
time of
recording

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select a title and

press [ENTER].

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

To stop play

Press [g].

To stop recording

1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3 Press [g].

To stop scheduled recording

1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3 Press [g].
4 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].

Selecting audio to record

RAM

Press [AUDIO].

Stereo:

SAP
Audio:

Mono:

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.

Main audio (stereo)

• If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, 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.

DVD-RAM

CH 12

((

Stereo

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

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi­channel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setup
menu (Ô page 39).

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Scheduled recording

ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

Off Mode Check

3/26 Tue 2:30 PM 3:00 PM SP OK64 ABC01

1 Press [SCHEDULE].

Schedule

Remaining Recording Time

List

ChannelNo

Date On

New Scheduled Recording

Press ENTER to set new schedule.

ENTER

S

CANCEL

SUB MENU

1:58 SP

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

Off Mode Check

Timer Off

A

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

e,r,w,q

ENTER

SUB MENU

REC MODE

2 Press [e,r] to select “New Scheduled

Recording” and press [ENTER].

ADD/DLT

g

SCHEDULE

3 Press [q] to move through the items

RETURN

SCHEDULED
RECORDING

Channel Date

----

ENTER

Remaining Recording Time

----------On--:-- --

Set channel.

S

CANCEL

SUB MENU

1:58 SP

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

Off

Mode

--:-- --

--

Title Name

0 9

--

Number

and change the items with [e,r].

Channel Date

4/1 MonOn4:20 PM

39

• Press and hold [e,r] to alter On (Start time) and Off (Finish

time) in 30-minute increments.

• You can also set Channel, Date, On (Start time), and Off
(Finish time) with the numbered buttons.

• You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
mode.

n To set daily or weekly timer

Press [w,q] to select “Date” and [e,r] to select daily timer
or weekly timer.

Date: Current date up to one month later minus

Off

5:10 PM

one day

Mode

SP

Title Name

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

See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).

You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each
daily or weekly program is counted as one program.)

Preparation

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

• Check that the time on the unit is correct.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).

Daily timer: Sun-Sat → Mon-Sat → Mon-Fri

Weekly timer: Weekly, Sun → --- → Weekly, Sat

n To enter title name

Press [w,q] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER]
(Ô page 33, Entering text).

4 Press [ENTER].

When “!” appears,
make sure the
disc has a
sufficient space.

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

• Repeat steps 2–4 to schedule other recordings.

Note

When the disc is removed, scheduled recording standby is cancelled
(the “z” indicator goes out). You can put the unit back on standby by
inserting a recordable disc (the “z” lights on again).

n To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

n To exit the screen

Press [SCHEDULE].

n When recording the channel (not set on this

unit) from cable box or satellite receiver

1 Press [e,r] to select IN1 or IN2 in the channel column (Ô above,

step 3).

2 Select the channel on the equipment before the scheduled time.

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Cancel scheduled recording that has
already begun

1 When the unit is on

Press [g].

The confirmation screen appears.

2 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording”

and press [ENTER].

Recording stops and the scheduled recording is cancelled.
(Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording
will start as programmed.)

Release program from recording
standby

1 Press [SCHEDULE].

Check, change or delete a program

Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the schedule list by
pressing [SCHEDULE].

Press [SCHEDULE].

Icons

This program is currently recording.

W

The times overlap those in another program.
Scheduled recording standby is cancelled. Recording will not

start at the scheduled time.
You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon

disappears the next time the scheduled program starts
recording.

F

The disc was full so the program failed to record.
The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.

X

The program did not complete recording because the disc is
dirty or for some other reason.

Scheduled recording

2 Press [e,r] to select the program and

press [SUB MENU].

3 Press [e,r] to select “Schedule set to

Off” and press [ENTER].

Cancelled icon is displayed in left column.

Schedule
List

ChannelNo

64 ABC01

• Be sure to select “Schedule set to On.” in step 3 before the
scheduled time to put the program on recording standby.

Notes on scheduled recording

•“z” flashes on the unit’s display for about 5 seconds when the unit

cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g., a recordable disc
is not in the disc tray).

• Scheduled recordings begin when the set time is reached even
when recording or when playing.

• If the unit is turned on when scheduled recording begins, it remains
turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.
You can turn the unit off during scheduled recording.

• If you are making consecutive recordings that will start one after
the other, the beginning of the later program cannot be recorded.

e.g., Program1 10:00–11:00

Program2 11:00–12:00

11:00

Program2Program1

RecordedRecorded

Not recorded

• If the actual broadcasting times of scheduled recordings overlap,
the recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording
of the later program will start only after the first scheduled
recording has finished.

• If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to On when manually setting
the clock (Ô page 15), scheduled recording may not work when
summer switches to winter and vice versa.

Schedule
List

Message displayed in the Check line

OK: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining

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

!: It may not be possible to record because:

Overlap: The times overlap those in another program.

ENTER

space.

RETURN

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

• no disc is inserted

• the disc is write-protected

• there is no more space left

• the number of possible titles has reached its
maximum

• scheduled recording standby is cancelled

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

Remaining Recording Time

ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

S

SUB MENU

CANCEL

1:58 SP

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

Off Mode Check

Timer Off

A

n To change a program

Press [e,r] to select the program and press [ENTER]
(Ô page 20, step 3).

• During scheduled recording, you can change the end time as long
as the recording mode is not “FR”.

n To delete a program

Press [e,r] to select the program and press [CANCEL ] or
[ADD/DLT].

n To cancel recording that has already begun

Press [e,r] to select program and press [SUB MENU], then
press [ENTER].

n To exit the schedule list

Press [SCHEDULE].

• Programs that failed to record are displayed gray, and cannot be
changed. They are automatically deleted from the schedule list at 4
a.m. two days later.

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Playing discs

Numbered

buttons

u,i

g
h

TIME SLIP

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

t,y

q x1.3

CM SKIP

e,r,w,q
ENTER
wh, hq

1 Insert a disc (Ô page 18).
2 Press [q] (PLAY).

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

Play starts from the most recently recorded title.

DVD-V DVD-A

and MP3

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

DivX

DivX menu screen appears (Ô page 24).

n When a menu screen appears on the television

DVD-V DVD-A

Press [e,r,w,q] to select the item and press [ENTER].

Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.

VCD

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5] 15: [1] Ô [5]

• To return to the menu screen

DVD-V

DVD-A

VCD

• The playing method may differ from the one described above
depending on disc types. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

VCD

CD

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Press [RETURN].

SUB MENU

AUDIO

RETURN

CREATE
CHAPTER

Preparation

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

• Turn on this unit.

Selecting recorded titles to play
–Direct Navigator

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

Simply select the recorded titles you want to play from the menu.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM

07

08

10 10/27 Mon

8

10CH 10/27/2005 8CH 10/27/2005

-- -- --

Previous

Play

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

S

2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and press [ENTER].

You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5] 15: [1] Ô [5]

To show other pages

Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator screen icons

Title protected.

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

Title cannot be played because data is damaged.

Currently recording.

Title with “One time only recording” restriction

10/27 Mon

Page 02/02

--

Next

0 9

--

No.

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Note

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

• The unit stops playing a
disc when scheduled recording starts.

RAM

• Press [q] (PLAY) when you wish to start playing the disc
while recording (Ô page 19, “Chasing playback”).

Operations during play

Stop

Pause

Search

Skip

Starting from a selected
item

Quick View

RAM

Slow-motion

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

+RW DVD-V

DVD-A

(Motion picture parts only)

-RW(VR) VCD

Frame-by-frame

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

+RW DVD-V

DVD-A

(Motion picture parts only)

-RW(VR) VCD

Skipping the specified
time (Time Slip)

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

+RW -RW(VR)

CM Skip

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

+RW -RW(VR)

Changing audio

Press [g].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

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

VCD

• Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective.

• The stopped position is cleared when:

– You press [g] several times.
– You open the tray.

DVD-A

– and MP3/DivX: You turn the unit off.

CD

VCD

Press [h].

Press again or press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.

Press [t] or [y].

• The speed increases up to 5 steps ( up to 3 steps).

•Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.

• Audio is heard during first level search forward.

DVD-A

(excluding motion picture parts) and MP3: Audio is heard during all levels of search.

DivX: Audio is not heard during all levels of search.

• Depending on the disc, searching may not be possible.

+R +R DL +RW

CD

During play or while paused, press [u] or [i].

Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.

• Each press increases the number of skips.

• DivX: Backward direction [u] only

Press the numbered buttons.

Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.

e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]

15: [1] Ô [5] 15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]

DVD-A

Selecting groups
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television Ô right)
5: [5]

• This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television Ô above) with some discs.

VCD

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

CD

MP3, JPEG/TIFF and DIvX

5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]

Press and hold [q] (PLAY/x1.3).

Play speed is quicker than normal.

• Press again to return to normal speed.

While paused, press [t] or [y].

• The speed increases up to 5 steps.

•Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.

VCD

• Forward direction [y] only.

• The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes
(excluding ).

DVD-V DVD-A VCD

While paused, press [wh] or [hq].

• Each press shows the next frame.

• Press and hold to change forward or backward in succession.

•Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.

VCD

• Forward direction [hq] only.

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

Play skips to the specified time.

• Each time you press [e,r], the time increases [e] or decreases [r] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and
hold for 10-minute intervals.)

Press [CM SKIP].

Play restarts from approximately a minute later.

Press [AUDIO].

RAM -RW(VR) VCD

and DivX (Ô page 26)

Stereo Mono L Mono R

RAM -RW(VR)

• When playing an SAP broadcast: Main Audio↔SAP Audio

DVD-V DVD-A

You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows

you to change things like the soundtrack language.

Soundtrack

1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch

e.g., “Stereo” is selected

DVD-RAM

Play

Stereo

Playing discs

Create Chapter

(Ô page 30, Title/Chapter)

RAM

DVD-V

e.g., English is the selected language (Ô page 27, Soundtrack).

Press [CREATE CHAPTER].

Chapters are divided at the point pressed.

•Press [u,i] to skip to the start of a chapter.

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Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

Playing MP3, DivX and still pictures

^ DVD

POWER

(JPEG/TIFF)

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

CD

n MP3

Numbered

buttons

u,i

g

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU

Selecting file type to play

t,y

e,r,w,q

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

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

Menu

G1
T1
Total

1/ 111

No.

0 9

--

Prev.
Next

ENTER

10

1 : 101

001-Baby

1

002-Simple

2

003-Aganju

3

004-Around

4

005-River

5

006-Every

6

007-Cada

7

008-O

8

009-Winter

9

010-Distante

GroupNo.

Page 001/002

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

• “ ” indicates the track currently playing.

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DivX Menu
CD(DivX)

001 Movie01.avi
002 Movie02.avi
003 Movie03.avi
004 Movie04.avi
005 Movie05.avi
006 Movie06.avi
007 Movie07.avi
008 Movie08.avi
009 Movie09.avi
010 Movie10.avi

ENTER

S

CD

Folder1 : VIDEO

Name of TitleNo. Tree

Page 001/003 Total Title : 020

SUB MENU Select

No.

n DivX

0 9

NextPrevious

Selected group

TreeTrackTotal

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You can play CD-R/CD-RW which contain MP3 files, DivX video
contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer.

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

e.g.,

Playback mode is set to DivX.
To play another type of files,
please select playback mode
from Menu in FUNCTIONS.

ENTER

• When playing the file displayed on the screen

Press [ENTER].

• When playing other file displayed on the screen

Press [ENTER] and follow the steps below.

To select file type

1 Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

ENTER
RETURN

Playback mode : DivX

CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)

Menu

Menu

Program

Other Functions

2 Press [e,r] to select “Menu” and

press [ENTER].

Multimedia content

Music and pictures on disc.
Please select playback mode.

DivX Menu

MP3 Music

Pictures

ENTER

3 Press [e,r] to select playback mode

and press [ENTER].

Ô right, step 2

• Files are treated as titles.

n Still picture (JPEG/TIFF)

Pictures Menu
CD(JPEG)

Picture View

Folder001

Folder

001 002 003 004

---

009

Previous Next

Play

---

Page 001/001

CD

008007006005

---

0 9

--

No.

To switch to other menu

Press [RETURN] and perform steps 1–3 in “To select file
type” on the left column.

2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the file

(track, title or picture) and press
[ENTER].

Play starts on the selected file (track, title or picture).

• You can also select the file (track, title or picture) with the
numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]

15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]

To show other pages

Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).

To stop playing

Press [g].

• (JPEG) The unit remembers the still picture where you stopped
play. This is cleared when you turn the unit off or remove the disc.

To display the previous or next still picture during play

(JPEG)
Press [w,q].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

(DivX)

Note

• Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from
showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to
adjust the aspect through the TV.

• Successive play is not available.

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To select other folder (group)

Pictures Menu
CD(JPEG)

Picture View

Folder001

Folder

001 002 003 004

008007006005

MP3, DivX

1 While the Menu screen is displayed

Press [q].

CD

n MP3

G: Selected group No. /Total group No.

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

GroupNo.

Menu

G8
T14
Total

40/111

No.

0 9

--

Prev.
Next

ENTER

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n DivX

CD

F: Selected folder No./Total folder No. including DivX title

DivX Menu

Select Folder

CD(DivX)

001 004-VIDEO.avi

VIDEO

002 005-VIDEO.avi

001 Action
002 Adventure
003 Documentary
004 Comedy
005 Musical
006 SF
007 Sports
008 Suspense
009 Love romance
010 Animation

Data

ENTER

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

S

Tree

1 : 101

MP3 music

111

001-Baby1

101

002-Simple2

102

003-Aganju3

103

004-Around4

104

105

005-River5

106

006-Every6

107

007-Cada7

108
109

008-O8

001

009-Winter9

211

010-Distante10

201
202

Page 001/019

Name of titleNo. Tree

F

1/ 11

Page 001/003 Total Title : 005

G 7/25

TreeTrackTotal

0 9

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No.

Groups that
contain no
compatible files.

Folders that contain
no compatible files.

2 Press [e,r] to select a group (folder)

and press [ENTER].

The file list for the group (folder) appears.

Still picture

CD

1 While the Pictures Menu is displayed

Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Folder”
and press [ENTER].

F: Selected folder No./Total folder No.

Pictures Menu
CD(JPEG)

Select Folder

image001

Folder

0001 0002 0003 0004

12 02 2004

image001
image002
image003
image004
image005
image006
image007

----

0009

image008
image009
image010

Data

Previous Next

ENTER

F

----

Page 001/001

1/ 21

0008000700060005

----

Folders that contain

0 9

--

No.

no compatible files.

2 Press [e,r] to select the folder and

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Useful functions during still picture
play

CD

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

While the Pictures Menu is displayed

1 Press [e,r,w,q] to select

“Folder” and press
[SUB MENU].

Start
SlideShow

Slide Interval

Rotate

Zoom in
Zoom out

Properties

2 Press [e,r] to

select “Start Slide
Show” and press
[ENTER].

To change the slide interval

1 In step 2 above, press [e,r] to select

“Slide Interval” and press [ENTER].

2 Press [w,q] to select the slide interval

and press [ENTER].

• You can select a slide interval between
0-30 seconds.

While playing

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [e,r] to

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

To return the rotated picture to its original
position

Press [e,r] to select the opposite rotation in
step 2 and press [ENTER].

• Rotation information will not be stored.

While playing

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [e,r] to

select “Zoom in”
and press [ENTER].

To return the picture to its
original size

Press [e,r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2
and press [ENTER].

• When zooming in, the picture may be cut
off.

• The enlargement information will not be
stored.

• The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only
available for still pictures smaller than
640 x 480 pixels.

While playing

Press [STATUS] twice.

11/30 12:03 AM

11/26/2005Date : 2/30No. :

Shooting date

To exit the picture properties screen

Press [STATUS] again.

Start Slideshow

Slide Interval

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

ENTER

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

Zoom in

ENTER

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Refer to the control reference on page 24.

Regarding DivX VOD content

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CD

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first
need to register the unit.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to
enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more
information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.

Display the unit’s registration code

(Ô page 37, “DivX Registration” in “Setup” tab)

Setup

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

DivX Registration

DivX ( R ) Video On Demand

Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

ENTER

8 alphanumeric characters

• After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, new registration
code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this
registration code to purchase or rent DivX VOD content. If you use
this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content
on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you
purchased using the old code.

• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this
content. (“Authorization Error.” is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set
number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of
remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired.” is displayed.)

When playing this content

• The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if:
– you press [^ DVD POW ER].
– you press [g] (STOP).
– you press [u] (SKIP) or [t,y] (SEARCH) etc. and arrive at

another content or the start of the content being played.

• Resume play function (Ô page 23) does not work.

Regarding MP3, DivX and still
pictures

CD

• Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats) and Joliet

• This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the
disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

• Operation may take time to complete when there are many files
(titles or tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may
not display or be playable.

• English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

• The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is
displayed on a computer.

• Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks)
and folders (groups) may not play in the order you numbered them.

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

• Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.

MP3

Playable discs

File format MP3

Maximum number
of folders (groups)

Maximum number
of files (tracks)

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling

frequency
ID3 tags Not compatible

• If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file,
play may not be possible.

CD

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

99 Recognizable folders per disc on this unit
(including the root folder)

999 Recognizable files per disc on this unit

16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/
48 kHz

1

DivX

Playable discs

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CD

File format DivX

• Files must have the
extension “.DIVX”,
“.divx”, “.AVI” or
“.avi”.

Maximum number
of folders

Maximum number
of files

300 Recognizable folders per disc on this unit
(including the root folder)

200 Recognizable DivX files per disc on this

1

unit

Support version Plays all versions of DivX video (including

DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media
files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater
Profile.

Video
– Number of stream: Up to 1
– Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50
– Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576
– FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps
Audio
– Number of stream: Up to 8
– Format: MP3, Dolby Digital, MPEG
– Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible.

MPEG multi is 2ch conversion.

• GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not
supported.

2

Still pictures (JPEG/TIFF

Playable discs

)

CD

File format JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky

format)

• Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”,
“.tif” or “.TIF”.

Number of pixels between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 pixels

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

Maximum number
of folders

Maximum number

99 Recodinzable folders per disc on this unit
(including the root folder)

999 Recognizable files per disc on this unit

1

of files
MOTION JPEG Not compatible

1

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and
other type of files is 4000.

2

Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format
still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some
files may not display or be playable.

You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by
making folders as shown below. However depending on how
you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the
order you numbered the folders.

CD

Structure of MP3 folders

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

CD

Structure of still pictures (JPEG/
TIFF)

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

• When the highest level folders
are “DCIM” folders, they are
displayed first on the tree.

Order of
play

Order of
play

tree

tree

001 Group

001

003 Group

P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

001

004 Folder

001

track.mp3

002

track.mp3
track.mp3

003

002 Group

001 track.mp3

track.mp3

002
003

track.mp3

P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg

P0000009.jpg
P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jpg

001 track.mp3
002

track.mp3

003

track.mp3

004 track.mp3

Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages

Numbered

buttons

CANCELQ

u,i

g

h

e,r,w,q

ENTER

SUB MENU

DISPLAY

DELETE

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

Using on-screen menus

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play
Video
Audio
Other

Menu Item Setting

• Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you
cannot select or change.

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

1

Digital 2/0 ch

Off

L R

2 Press [e,r] to select the menu and

press [q].

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

press [q].

4 Press [e,r] to select the setting.

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

To clear the on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

Disc menu–Setting disc content

Soundtrack*

Select the audio and language (Ô right, Audio attribute,
Language).

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The disc’s audio attributes appear.

DivX

Select the soundtrack number.

• Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only
one audio type.

DVD-V DVD-A

Subtitle*

Audio channel and DivX

Angle*

Still-P (Still picture)

Source Select (DivX)

PBC (Playback control Ô page 45)

* With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the

menus (Ô page 22) on the disc.

• The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot
change anything when there is no recording.

Audio attribute

LPCM/PPCM/%Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels

Language

ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai
FRA: French POR: Portuguese POL: Polish
DEU: German RUS: Russian CES: Czech
ITA: Italian JPN: Japanese SLK: Slovak
ESP: Spanish CHI: Chinese HUN: Hungarian
NLD: Dutch KOR: Korean FIN: Finnish
SVE: Swedish MAL: Malay
NOR: Norwegian VIE: Vietnamese

DVD-V DVD-A

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language
(Ô below, Language).

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(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.

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

• If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn
the subtitles off.

DivX

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.

• Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple
subtitles.

RAM -RW(VR) VCD

Ô page 23, Changing audio

DVD-V DVD-A

Change the number to select an angle.

DVD-A

Selects the play method for still pictures.

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

• RANDOM: Plays in random order.

• Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.

• Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents is

• Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded

• Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded

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

automatically distinguished and output.

using interlace.

using progressive.

VCD

Others

:

Play menu–Change play sequence

This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that
can be selected will differ.

Repeat play

VCD

•All

• Chapter

• Group and MP3

• Playlists

•Title

• Track and MP3

Select “Off” to cancel.

CD

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DVD-V -RW(VR)

DVD-A

RAM -RW(VR)

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DVD-V -RW(VR)

DVD-A

CD

VCD

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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messgages

Refer to the control reference on page 27.

Video menu–Change picture quality

Picture

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-RW(VR) VCD

Select the picture mode.

• Normal: Default setting

• Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts

• Fine: Details are sharper

• Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.

DNR

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-RW(VR) VCD

and DivX

Reduces noise and picture degradation.
On↔Off

Progressive

[Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (Ô page 14).]

Select “On” to enable progressive output.

• Select “Off ” if the picture is stretched horizontally.

• When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be
displayed.

Transfer [Only when “Progressive” (Ô above) is set to “On”.]

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of material being played (Ô page 45, Film and video).

• Auto1 (normal):

Automatically detects the film and video content,
and appropriately converts it.

• Auto2: In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects film

contents with different frame rates and
appropriately converts it.

• Video: Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the

video content is distorted.

Line-in NR (Only when IN1, IN2 or DV is selected.)

Reduces video tape noise while copying.
Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.

• Automatic:

Noise reduction only works on picture input from a
video tape.

• On: Noise reduction works for any video input.

• Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to

record input as it is.

Audio menu–Change sound effect

V. Surround Sound

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-RW(VR)

(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers
only.

• Turn V. Surround Sound off if it causes distortion.

• Turn off the surround function on the connected equipment.

• V. Surround Sound does not work for SAP recordings.

Dialog Enhancer

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-RW(VR)

and DivX

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

The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog
easier to hear.

DVD-V

DVD-A

FUNCTIONS window

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

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

ENTER
RETURN

Disc Protection Off

DVD-RAM

Playback

Program

Delete

Other Functions

Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.

2 Press [e,r] to select an item and

press [ENTER].

• If you select “Other Functions”, press [e,r] to select an item

and press [ENTER].

To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Status messages

Status messages appear on the television during operation to show
the condition of the unit.

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button.

DVD-RAM

Rec.

Play

Stereo

Date and time

T12 0:01.23 SP

Title number and elapsed
time during play/
Recording mode

Type of disc

Recording or play status/input
channel

Selected audio type

Available recording time
and recording mode

g

Remain

1:45 SP12/24 6:34 PM

gg

T12 0:12.34 SP

Title number and elapsed
time during recording/
Recording mode

No display

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Other menu–Change the display position

Position

1 (Standard) - 5: The higher the setting the lower the screen

moves.

Entering text

Deleting titles

Refer to the control reference on page 27.

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You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:

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RAM

Characters

-RW(V) +R

+R DL +RW

Characters

Title 64 (44*) Title 44
Playlist 64 Disc 40
Disc 64

* Scheduled recording

If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

1 Show Enter Name screen.

Title (scheduled recording) (Ô page 20, Step 3)
Title (Ô page 30, Step 3)
Playlist (Ô page 33, Step 5)
Disc

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(Ôpage 35, “Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name”)

If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top
Menu after finalization (Ô page 36). When entering a title
name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be
previewed in “Top Menu Preview (Finalized Disc)” window.

Title Name

_

Top Menu Preview
(Finalized Disc)

Erase

Phrase Save

Phrase List

Set

ENTER

1

12345

2

ABC a

3

DEF d

4

GH INOg

5

JKL j

6

M

PQRSp

7

TUV t

8

WXY Z w

9

.

,

!?

0

67890

bc

ef/ %

hi $#&

kl @

m

o[

n

qrs( )

uv{ }

xyz

:

;

"

'

Space

Name field:

shows the text you
have entered

]

_

-

|

\
`

2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select a character

and press [ENTER].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

• To erase a character

Press [e,r,w,q] to select the character in the name field
and press [h].

• Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

1 Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
2 Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
3 Press [ENTER].

• To enter a space

Press [CANCEL ] and press
[ENTER].

3 Press [g] (Set).

Returns to the previously displayed screen.

To e n d p ar tway

Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.

n To save frequently used phrases

You can add frequently used phrases and recall them later.
Maximum number of saved phrases: 20
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20
After entering the phrase (Ôabove, steps 1–2)
1

Press [i] while the phrase to be saved is shown in the name field.

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

• To cancel saving phrase
Press [RETURN].

n To recall a saved phrase

1 Press [u].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be recalled and press

[ENTER].

n To erase a saved phrase

1 Press [u].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be erased and press

[SUB MENU].

3 Press [ENTER].
4 Press [w] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [RETURN].

Refer to the control reference on page 27.

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• A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.

Make certain before proceeding.

• You cannot delete while recording.

RAM

When a recorded title is deleted the available disc space will
increase by the amount deleted.

The available disc space increases if any
of these is deleted.

Title1 Title2

-RW(V) +RW

- - - -

The last
recorded title

The available
space

Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

The available space does not
increase if these are deleted.

Title1 Title2

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- - - -

When deleted, the available
disc space increases.

The last
recorded title

The available
space

Available space does not increase after deletion.

Selecting recorded titles to delete
–Delete Navigator

Preparation

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

• Turn the unit on.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Delete” and

press [ENTER].

DELETE Navigator
DVD-RAM

Title View

07

08

10 10/27 Mon

8 10/27 Mon

-- -- --

Previous

Delete

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

S

--

Next

0 9

--

No.

3 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and

press [ENTER].

To show other pages

Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).

Multiple deleting

Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)

• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.

4 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Deleting title during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE].

2 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and

press [ENTER].

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Editing titles/chapters

Editing titles/chapters and playing
chapters

1 During play or while stopped

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM

07

08

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--

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u,i

q

h

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU

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e,r,w,q
ENTER

RETURN

Title/Chapter

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

Title

Chapter

Start End

You can divide a title into multiple chapters.

RAM

(Ô page 23, 31, Create Chapter)

Title

Chapter Chapter ChapterChapter

RAM

You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist

(Ô page 32).

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

•

+R +R DL

minute

(

8-minute) chapters after finalizing (Ôpage 36

Titles are divided into about 5-

• The maximum number of items on a disc:

–Titles:

+R +R DL +RW

99 ( 49 titles)

–Chapters: Approximately 1000

+R +R DL +RW

( Approximately 254)
Depends on the state of recording.

Note

• Once deleted, divided or shortened, a title cannot be restored to its
original state. Make certain before proceeding.

• You cannot edit during recording.

+RW

• You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu”
(Ô page 36). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the
menu. In that case, create the menu again.

+R +R DL

• Management information is recorded in unused
sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs
decreases each time you edit their contents.

Preparation

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

• Turn the unit on.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).

RAM

• Release protection (Ô page 35).

Previous

Play

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

S

Page 02/02

Next

0 9

--

No.

To show other pages

Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).

Multiple editing

Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)

• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.

3 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]

to select the operation and press
[ENTER].

• If you select “Edit Title”, press [e,r] to select the operation

and press [ENTER] (Ô page 31).

Title Name

Set Protection

Cancel Protection

Delete Title

Properties

Edit Title

View Chapters

Shorten Title

Change Thumbnail

Divide Title

If you select “View Chapters” (Ô Step 4)

Refer to “Title
operations”
(Ô page 31).

4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.

To start play Ô Press [ENTER].
To e d i t Ô Step 5

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View
DVD-RAM

08 8 10/27 Mon

---

Page 01/01

SUB MENU Select

--- ---

---

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

0 9

--

No.

001

0:00.00

--- --- ---

Previous Next

Play

S

• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô above)

5 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]

).

to select the operation and press
[ENTER].

Delete Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

View Titles

• You can go back to the Title View.

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Refer to “Chapter operations”
(Ô page 31).

Title operations

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 30)

Delete Title*

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)

+R +R DL +RW

Properties

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)

+R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)

Title Name

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)

+R +R DL +RW

Set Protection*
Cancel Protection*

RAM +R +R DL +RW

Shorten Title

RAM

(Ô below, “For quicker
editing”)

Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

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

-R -R DL +R +R DL

• The available recording space does not increase when you delete titles.

-RW(V) +RW

• Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does not
increase if other titles are deleted.

Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.

You can give names to recorded titles.
Ô page 29, Entering text

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

Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.

You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.

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

section you want to delete.

2 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

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

3 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM

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10CH 10/27/2005 8CH 10/27/2005

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten Title
DVD-RAM

8CH 10/27/2005

07

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

Previous

ENTER

--:--.--

SUB MENU Select

S

08

08

06 1. 1. SUN

***

Start

Page 02/02

Play

06

***

Editing titles/chapters

--

--

Start

End
Next

Exit

0:43.21

End

--:--.--

Next

0 9

--

No.

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

Change Thumbnail

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)

+R +R DL +RW

(Ô below, “For quicker
editing”)

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

thumbnail is shown.

To change the thumbnail

Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER] at
the point you want to use as the thumbnail.

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

You can divide a title into two.

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

Divide Title

RAM

(Ô below, “For quicker
editing”)

* Multiple editing is possible.

To confirm the division point

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

To change the division point

Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the
point you want to divide.

Note

• The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (Ô page 45) of the original title.

• Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily be cut out. Make certain using
“Preview” function (Ô above) before proceeding.

Chapter operations

After performing steps 1–5 (Ô page 30)

Delete Chapter*

RAM

Create Chapter

RAM

(Ô below, “For quicker
editing”)

Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

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

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

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

• Repeat this step to divide at other points.

2 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
DVD-RAM

8CH 10/27/2005

07

08

--

06

06 1. 1. SUN

***

Change

--:--.--

Page 02/02

08

06 1. 1. SUN

***

Divide

--:--.--

Page 02/02

08

06 1. 1. SUN

***

Page 02/02

***

Start play and select
the thumbnail position.

Play

--

06

***

Play

--

06

***

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

Previous

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

S

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
DVD-RAM

8CH 10/27/2005

07

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

Previous

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

S

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter
DVD-RAM

8CH 10/27/2005

07

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

Previous

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

S

Change
End
Next

0:00.00

Next

Preview

Divide
Next

0:00.11

Next

Create
End
Next

0:43.21

Next

Exit

0 9

--

No.

Exit

0 9

--

No.

Exit

0 9

--

No.

Combine Chapters

RAM

Press [w,q] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].

• The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.

* Multiple editing is possible.

For quicker editing

• Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (Ô page 23) to find the desired point.

• To skip to the start or end of a title, press [u] (start) or [i] (end).

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Creating, editing and playing playlists

e,r,w,q

ENTER

SUB MENU

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Creating playlists

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

ENTER
RETURN

Disc Protection Off

Playlists

Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec

Setup
DVD Management

DVD-RAM

Playback

Program

Delete

Others Functions

3 Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Create”

and press [ENTER].

PLAYLISTS

Playlist View

DVD-RAM

-- --

Create

-- -- --

Previous

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

S

Page 01/01

--

Next

0 9

--

No.

You can arrange the chapters (Ô page 30) to create a playlist.

Chapter

Playlist

Title

Chapter

Chapter

Chapter Chapter

Chapter

Title

Chapter

• Editing playlists doesn’t modify the recorded data. Playlists are
not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.

• You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.

RAM

• The maximum number of items on a disc:
–Playlists: 99

–Chapters in playlists: Approximately 1000

Depends on the state of recording.

• If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the
items entered will not be recorded.

Preparation

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

• Turn the unit on.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).

• Release disc or cartridge protection (Ô page 35).

5 Press [w,q] to select the source title

and press [r].

Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip
to step 7.

PLAYLISTS

Create

DVD-RAM

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Source Title

01

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in Playlist

---

ENTER

SUB MENU

S

02

002

---

Select

-- --

---

003

---

---

Press RETURN to exit.

Page 01/01

Page 001/001

Page 001/001

0 9

--

No.

6 Press [w,q] to select the chapter you

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

Press [e] to cancel.

PLAYLISTS

Create

DVD-RAM

08 8 10/30 Mon

Source Title

01

02

Source Chapter

001

002

Chapters in Playlist

---

---

ENTER

S

SUB MENU

Select

• You can also create a new chapter from the source title.
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press
[ENTER] (Ô page 31, “Create Chapter”).

-- --

---

003

---

---

Press RETURN to exit.

Page 01/01

Page 001/001

Page 001/001

0 9

--

No.

7 Press [w,q] to select the position to

insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

PLAYLISTS

Create

DVD-RAM

08 8 10/30 Mon

Source Title

01

02

Source Chapter

001

002

Chapters in Playlist

---

---

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

S

•Press [e] to select other source titles.

• Repeat steps 5–7 to add other chapters.

-- --

---

003

---

---

Press RETURN to exit.

Page 01/01

Page 001/001

Page 001/001

0 9

--

No.

8 Press [RETURN].

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To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Editing and playing playlists/chapters

RAM -RW(VR)

(play only)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the playlist.

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

PLAYLISTS

Playlist View

DVD-RAM

01 --

Create

10/30 Mon 0:30

-- -- --

Previous

Play

SUB MENU Select

S

Page 01/01

--

Next

0 9

--

No.

• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô page 30)

5 Press [

SUB MENU

], then press [e,r]

to select the operation and press
[ENTER].

• If you select “Edit”, press [e,r] to select the operation and

press [ENTER].

Create

Copy

Delete Playlist

Properties

Edit

View Chapters

Playlist Name

Change Thumbnail

If you select “View Chapters” (Ô Step 6)

Refer to “Playlist
operations”
(Ô right).

6 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.

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

PLAYLISTS

Chapter View

DVD-RAM

08 10/30 Mon 0:30

001 002

0:00.15 0:00.24

--- --- ---

Previous Next

Play

SUB MENU Select

S

• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô page 30)

7 Press [

to select the operation and press
[ENTER].

Add Chapter

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Delete Chapter

View Playlists

• You can go back to the Playlist View.

--- ---

---

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

Page 01/01

0 9

No.

SUB MENU

Refer to “Chapter operations”
(Ô right).

--

], then press [e,r]

Playlist operations

After performing steps 1–5 (Ô left)

Delete
Playlist*

RAM

Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press
[ENTER].
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and
cannot be restored.

Make certain before proceeding.

Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is
shown.

• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.

Properties

RAM -RW(VR)

Create

RAM

Ô page 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8

Dinosaur

Number
Chapters:01012

Properties

ENTER

Date:

6/20/2004 Wed

Length:

0:30.05

Press [w,q] to select “Copy” and press

Copy*

RAM

[ENTER].

• The copied playlist becomes the newest one
in the playlist view screen.

Playlist

Ô page 29, Entering text

Name

RAM

Change

Ô page 31, Change Thumbnail

Thumbnail

RAM

* Multiple editing is possible.

Chapter operations

RAM

After performing steps 1–7 (Ô left)

• Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and
source chapters.

Add

Ô page 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8

Chapter

Press [e,r,w,q] to select the position to
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

PLAYLISTS

Move Chapter

DVD-RAM

Move
Chapter

Create

08 10/27 Mon 0:30

001 002

0:00.15 0:00.24

--- --- ---

Previous Next

ENTER

S

Ô page 31, Create Chapter

Page 01/01

SUB MENU Select

--- ---

---

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

0 9

--

No.

Chapter
Combine

Ô page 31, Combine Chapters

Chapters
Delete

Chapter*

* Multiple editing is possible.

Ô page 31, Delete Chapter
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the
chapters in it.

Creating, editing and playing playlists

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Copying from a video cassette recorder

INPUT
SELECT

g

h

e,r,w,q

ENTER

* REC

REC MODE

e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN

terminals

You can also connect to the IN1 input terminal on the rear.

• Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

This unit

DV IN

or

DV cable

(IEEE 1394,

4-pin)

Other video equipment

Connect to Audio/video
output terminals.

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

Connect to L/MONO.
* The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

VIDEO terminal.

See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).

Preparation

• Turn on the unit and connected equipment.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).

• Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

• To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set “Line-in NR”
to “On” (Ô page 28).

• When recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal
Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel for
DV Input” in the Setup menu (Ô page 39).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.

IN2

CH

S Video
cable*

DV camcorder recording

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

RAM

Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time
chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is
created automatically.

When “DV camcorder connection” screen is displayed

DV camcorder connection

DV connection detected.
Start recording ?

CancelRecord to DVD

ENTER

Press [w,q] to select “Record
to DVD” and press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 4.

FUNCTIONS

Yellow White Red

Audio/video
cable

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [e,r] to select “DV Camcorder

Rec.” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [w,q] to select “Record” and

press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV Auto
Record.

To stop recording

Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].

Note

• Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can
be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.

• If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers these are
not guaranteed to work.

• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV
equipment.

• The DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.
(It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

• The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.

• Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be
input properly.

• The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will
not be recorded.

• You cannot record and play simultaneously.

If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on.

If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual
recording (Ô below).

Manual recording

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

Note

When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
As long as secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is
not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.

e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select “IN2”.

2 Start play on the other equipment.
3 When you want to start recording

Press [* REC].

Recording starts.

• Using Flexible Recording (Ô page 19), you can record the content
of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the
best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.

To skip unwanted parts

Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

To stop recording

Press [g].

Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated
to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so
treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

DVD Management

Disc Name

DVD

MANAGEMENT

DVD-RAM

Titles:
Used Time:110:22

Free t

DOCUMENTARY

My favorite

01

Chapter 1

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Delete All Titles

Off

DVD

MANAGEMENT

DVD-RAM

Titles:
Used Time:110:22

Free time: 5:38(SP)

DOCUMENTARY

FUNCTIONS

e,r,w,q

ENTER

Preparation

RAM

Release protection (Ô below).

RETURN

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [e,r] to select “DVD

Management” and press [ENTER].

Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to
do next.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Providing a disc with a name
–Disc Name

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

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Disc Name”

and press [ENTER].

Ô page 29, Entering text

• The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT
window.

• With a finalized disc and +RW the name is displayed in the
Top Menu.

Setting the protection
–Disc Protection

RAM

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Disc

Protection” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

Deleting all titles and playlists
–Delete All Titles

RAM

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Delete All

Titles” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press

[ENTER].

6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when finished.

7 Press [ENTER].

Note

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

• Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.

• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

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

RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR)

+R +R DL

(New disc only)

Note

Formatting delete all contents (including computer data), and
they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

The contents are deleted when you format the disc even if you
have set protection.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Format Disc

( DVD )” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press

[ENTER].

6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when formatting is finished.

Note

• Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
formatting. This can render the disc unusable.

• Formatting normally takes a few minutes. However, it may
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ( ).

RAM

7 Press [ENTER].

Note

-R -R DL

• Formatting cannot be performed.

-RW(V) -RW(VR)

• You can format only as DVD-Video format on this
unit.

• When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be
possible to use it on any other equipment.

RAM

Press [RETURN].

• You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc
must be reformatted if you do this.

CD

To stop formatting

Copying from a video cassette recorder/DVD Management

The lock symbol
appears closed when
the disc is write­protected.

Cartridge–protection

RAM

(with a cartridge)

With the write-protect tab in the protect position,
play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

PROTECT

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DVD Management

Disc Name

Playback will start with:

Finalize

Top Menu

1
0:00

Of the first layer

3:54(LP)

DVD

MANAGEMENT

DVD-R DL

Titles:
Used Time:

Free time:

DOCUMENTARY

Refer to the control reference on page 35.

Selecting whether to show the Top
Menu first
–Playback will start with:

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

You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make
selections before finalizing the disc.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Playback will

start with:” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [e,r] to select items and press

[ENTER].

DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
First Title on DVD: The disc content is played without

displaying the top menu.

Enabling discs to be played on other
equipment
–Finalize

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

Finalize the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The
equipment must be able to play finalized discs. To check
compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 4.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Finalize” and

press [ENTER].

5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press

[ENTER].

6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

• Finalizing starts. You cannot cancel finalizing.

• Finalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15
minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc.

-R DL +R DL

( up to 60 minutes.)

Note

Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

After finalizing

-R -R DL +R +R DL

• The disc becomes play-only and you can
no longer record or edit.

-RW(V)

• You can record and edit the disc after formatting
(Ô page 35) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.

• Titles are divided into about 5-minute ( 8-minute)
chapters. This time varies greatly depending on the condition and
mode of recording.

• There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters
during play.

+R +R DL

Creating Top Menu
–Create DVD Top Menu

+RW

+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient
function. We recommend you to create the menu before playing a
+RW disc on other equipment.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Create DVD Top

Menu” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press

[ENTER].

6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.

7 Press [ENTER].

• Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,
create the menu again.

• You cannot use the title menu for playing on this unit.

Enabling the second layer on DL
(dual- or double- layer on single side)
discs to be recordable
–Close First Layer

-R DL +R DL

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on
one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers.
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.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Close First

Layer” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press

[ENTER].

6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.
Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum
of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first
layer.

Note

Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

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• You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturers’
equipment.

• Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players
due to the condition of the recording.

• When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may
take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen
(approximately four times).

• You cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.

• By closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been
recorded on the second layer by other equipment.

n To confirm the layer you can record

You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you
can record.

Changing the unit’s settings

Setup

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Preset Channel Captions

Manual Channel Captions

Channel Captions

Signal Source (RF IN)

Set Channels Automatically

Cable TV

Common procedures

Numbered

buttons

e,r,w,q

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

Tabs Menus Options

2 Press [e,r] to select the tab and

press [q].

3 Press [e,r] to select the menu and

press [ENTER].

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

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

DVD Management/Changing the unit’s settings

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

Note

There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens,
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.

Summary of settings

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Channel Signal Source (RF IN) (Ô page 13) • Antenna • Cable TV

Set Channels Automatically –

Preset Channel Captions*

Manual Channel Captions*

Setup Off Timer

1

You can set these menus only after “Set Channels Automatically” is completed.

*

2

*

You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is completed.

Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.

Remote Control Code (Ô page 15) • Set Code 1
Clock Settings

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Set Clock Automatically –
Set Clock Manually (Ô page 15) –

Adjust Time Zone*

Quick Start

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].

DivX Registration

Displays the unit’s registration code. You need this registration
code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
(Ô page 26) content.

Restore Default Settings

This returns all values in the Setup menus, except for the clock,
channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, to the
default settings.

1

(Ô page 14)

1

(Ô page 14)

2

(Ô page 15)

–

–

• 2 Hours • 6 Hours

• Set Code 2 • Set Code 3

•–1 •0

•On •Off

The following happens when you have selected “On”.

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

–

•Yes •No

•Off

•+1

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Changing the unit’s settings

Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Disc Settings for Playback

Video Still Mode ( paused video )

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

•8 No Limit

• 1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

: All DVD-Video can be played.

ratings recorded on them.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is
shown.

• Do not forget your password.

Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode

Select “Video Mode (Video On)” to play DVD-Video content
on some DVD-Audio.

• 0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

• Unlock Recorder

• Change Level

• Video Mode (Video On):
The setting returns to “Audio Mode (Video Off)” when you
change the disc or turn the unit off.

• Audio Mode (Video Off)

Audio Language • Some discs start in a certain

DVD-V

Subtitle
Language

DVD-V

language despite any changes you
make here.

• Enter a code (Ô page 45) with the
numbered buttons when you select
“Other ”.
When the selected language is not
available on the disc, the default
language is played. There are discs

Menu Language • English

DVD-V

where you can only switch the
language from the menu screen
(Ô page 22).

• English

• Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.

• Other

• Automatic
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available,
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available
on that disc.

• English • French • Spanish

• French • Spanish

:

• French • Spanish

Settings for Recording

Press [ENTER] to show the following setting.

Recording Time in EP Mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP
mode (Ô page 17, Recording modes and approximate
recording times).

• EP – Extended Play (6H):
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

• EP – Extended Play (8H)
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

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

• Automatic

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play
(Ô page 45, Frames and fields).

• Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is

selected. (The picture is coarser.)

• Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen

clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is
clearer and finer.)

Black Level Control

Select for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.

Input Level

• Lighter • Darker

Adjusts the black level of the input signal.

Output Level (Composite/SVideo)

• Lighter •Darker

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO
OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.

Output Level (Component)

• Lighter • Normal

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P

B/PR) terminals.

• Change Password

•Temporary Unlock

• Other

• Other

:

•Darker

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Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Audio

Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)

DVD-V

•On •Off

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )

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

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program
(SAP) when recording to a disc.

•Main

You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an
external source, such as when transferring (copying) from a video
cassette recorder. Select on the other equipment. When recording

• Secondary Audio Program (SAP)

from the unit’s DV IN terminal, select the type of audio recording
from “Select Audio Channel for DV Input” (Ô below).

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô page 11).

• Press [ENTER] to display the menu.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96
kHz or 88.2 kHz.

• Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the
above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of
over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

• On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
(Choose when the connected equipment cannot
process signals with a sampling frequency of 96
kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose

•Off
when the connected equipment can process signals
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

Dolby Digital Select how to output the

signal.
If “Bitstream” is selected, the
connected equipment
decodes the signal.

• Bitstream

• PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the

: When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby

Digital logo.

Dolby Digital logo.

If “PCM” is selected, this unit

DTS • Bitstream

decodes the signal and
outputs it as 2 channel.

Note

• PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the

Not making the proper

: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS

logo.

DTS logo.

settings may result in noise
or some trouble for digital
recording.

Changing the unit’s settings

Select Audio Channel for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s
DV IN terminal (Ô page 34).

Display Status Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

On-screen Language

Choose the language for these menus and on-screen
messages.

Blue Background

Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue
background when reception is weak.

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

TV

TV Type (Ô page 14) • Aspect 4:3 & 480i

Screen

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video

Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3
standard aspect television.

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM

Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3
standard aspect television.

•Stereo 1

: Records audio (L1, R1)

• Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.

• Mix: Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

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

When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in
advance from “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” (Ô above).

• Automatic

• English

•On

•Off

• Español • Français

•Off

• Bright •Dim

• Automatic:

The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily
when you press a button. When the unit is turned off all displays
disappear. While using this mode the standby power
consumption can be reduced.

• Aspect 4:3 & 480p

• Aspect 16:9 & 480i

• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)

• Aspect 16:9 & 480p

:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).

• Letterbox (Shrink to fit):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

• 4:3 Aspect: Titles played as recorded.

• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit):

Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &
Scan.

• Letterbox (Shrink to fit)

:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the
letterbox style.

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Messages

On the television

Authorization Error.
This title is not authorized to
play.

Cannot finish recording
completely.

Cannot play. • You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). —

Cannot record on the disc. • The disc may be dirty or scratched. 6

Unable to format.

Please check the disc.

Cannot record. Disc is full.

Cannot record. Maximum
numbers of titles exceeded.

No disc • The disc may be upside down. —

Please change the disc. • There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove it

This is a non-recordable disc. • The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R,

This disc is not formatted
properly.

Rental Expired. • The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX) 26

5

• You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration
code. You cannot play the content on this unit.

• The program was copy-protected.

• The disc may be full.

• The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.

• Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.
(Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no
increase in disc space.)

• Use a new disc.

and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)

DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.

• You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. Format the disc with
this unit.

• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

RAM -RW(V) +RW

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On the unit’s display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

SET
(“ ” stands for a number.)

HARD ERR

(“HARD” and “ERR” are
alternately displayed.)

NoREAD • The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

NoWRIT • Recording may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc. —

NoERAS • Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc. —

PLEASE WAIT

(“PLEASE” and “WAIT” are
alternately displayed.)

UNSUPPORT

(“UNSUP” and “PORT” are
alternately displayed.)

UNFORMAT

(“UNFOR” and “MAT” are
alternately displayed.)

U59 • The unit is hot.

U61 • There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is

U88 • There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording or playing. The unit is

U99 • The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to

• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change
the code on the remote control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the
same time for more than 2 seconds.

• If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased.

• The message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.
Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

• Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.

• The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE
WAIT” is displayed.

• You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 4, 5

• You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format) recorded on other equipment.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait about 30 minutes until the message
disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the vent on the
rear of the unit.

carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The
unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The
unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

standby. Now press [POWER 8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

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Frequently asked questions

Set up Page

Do the Audio/Video cables need to be
connected to the TV in order to see the
Menus?

What equipment is necessary to play multi
channel surround sound?

Are the headphones and speakers directly
connected to the unit?

The television has both S VIDEO IN terminal
and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.
Which terminal should I connect with?

Is my television progressive output
compatible?

Disc

Can I play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW
recorded with this unit with other equipment?

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video
CDs bought in another country?

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a
region number be played?

Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW compatibility
with this unit.

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW
compatibility with this unit.

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

• DVD-Video:
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an
amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

• DVD-Audio:
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel
surround sound.

• You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc. 11

• We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal
outputs the color difference signals (P
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. If the
television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be
output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a
progressive output signal.

• All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible.
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the
disc on this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on
the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the
DVD player, play may not be possible. To enable play on other DVD players,
please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.

• You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.

• However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include
“1” or “ALL”.

• The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You
cannot play discs that do not have a region number.

• This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (VR format).

• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.

• After recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs
– You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording

them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.

– You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after

recording them on this unit.
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video
compatible player.

• This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded under one of
the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, DivX and still pictures
(JPEG/TIFF). Close the session after recording.

• You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y)

8–10

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Messages/Frequently asked questions

Recording

Can I record from a commercially purchased
video cassette or DVD?

Can I record digital audio signals using this
unit?

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be
recorded to other equipment?

Can I switch to SAP during recording?

• Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.

• You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are
for output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV IN terminal from a
digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)

• You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following from the Setup menu.
– PCM Down Conversion On
– Dolby Digital PCM
–DTS PCM
However, only
– As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
– As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency

of 48 kHz.

• You cannot record MP3 signals.

• With DVD-RAM, you can, and the recorded audio also changes. Just press
[AUDIO].

• With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW
you cannot. Change before recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”
in the Setup menu.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem, refer to “Product information” on page 44.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

• Regular disc rotating sounds.

• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

• Image disturbance during search.

• Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting
breaks.

Power Page

No power. • Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. 8, 9

The unit switches to the
standby mode.

TV screen and video

The images from this unit do
not appear on the television.

Picture is distorted.

Television reception worsens
after connecting the unit.

Status messages do not
appear.

The blue background does not
appear.

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.

There is a lot of after-image
when playing video.

When playing DVD-Video
using progressive output, one
part of the picture
momentarily appears to be
doubled up.

There is no apparent change
in picture quality when
adjusted with the Video menu
in the on-screen menus.

• This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup menu, if you would prefer.

• One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to turn the

unit on.

• Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal
or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

• Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

• The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [g] and [q x1.3] on
the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

• Re-connect all connecting cords securely. —

• Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu. 39

• Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the Setup menu. 39

• Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set
“Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”.

• Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for DVD­RAM” in the Setup menu.

• Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off ”. 28

• Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or
material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

• The effect is less perceivable with some types of video. —

• Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a
Panasonic disc.)

• The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
(Press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

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Displays

The display is dim. • Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. 39

“12:00A” is flashing on the
unit’s display.

Compared to the actual
recorded time, less remaining
time is displayed.

The time recorded on the disc
and the available time shown
do not add up.
The play time shown for MP3
does not agree with the actual
time.

“U88” is displayed and the
disc cannot be ejected.

• Set the clock. 15

• The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

• Times shown may disagree with actual times.

• Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL, there is no
increase in disc space.

• Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.

• Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R and +R DL reduces if you have
repeatedly recorded and edited more than 200 times or so. (For the second layer on
DVD-R DL and +R DL, this happens after about 60 times.)

• While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

• The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.
1 Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for about
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

2 While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main unit at the same time for

about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.

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Sound Page

No sound
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio
type.

Cannot switch audio. • You cannot change the audio type when DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

Operation

Cannot operate the television.
The remote control doesn’t
work.

The unit is on but cannot be
operated.

Cannot eject disc. • The unit is recording.

Startup is slow. • Star tup takes time in the following situations.

Recording, scheduled recording and copying

Cannot record. • You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

Cannot record from external
equipment.

Scheduled recording does not
work properly.

Scheduled recording does not
stop even when [g] is
pressed.

The scheduled program
remains even after recording
finishes.

A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.

• Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have
connected one.

• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

• Turn off V. Surround Sound in the following cases.
– When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
– When playing MTS broadcast programs.

• Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)

+R, +R DL or +RW is in the disc tray.

• You cannot change the audio type when playing DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL or +RW. (You can select “Main” or “SAP” in “Multi-channel TV Sound
( MTS )” in the Setup menu before recording.)

• When the sound is output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, the sound effect doesn’t work if
the setting of “Dolby Digital” is “Bitstream”.

• There are discs where audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

• Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.

• The remote control and main unit are using different codes.
Change the code on the remote control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the
same time for more than 2 seconds.

• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

• You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during
operation.

• Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

• Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight
exposure.

• It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.

• It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.

• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

• The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.

• One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1 Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for about
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2 Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated,

consult the dealer.

• The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main
unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

– A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
– The clock is not set.
– Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.

unit can record onto.

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

• The disc is not formatted. Format the disc using DVD
Management.

• The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to Protect, or the disc is protected with DVD
Management.

• Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)

• The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles or use another disc.

• You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL
or DVD-RW (VR format) discs.

• Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW
you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the
unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be
recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

• Check that the connection is correct.

• Select the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.

• The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the
program.

• Set the clock.

• If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,
you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.

• The scheduled program remains if set to Monday - Friday, Monday - Saturday, Sunday ­Saturday or weekly.

• If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have to

format the disc ( ) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee
regarding lost titles or discs.

RAM -RW(V) +RW

8–11, 39

23
28

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11, 39

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15

6
6

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15

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35

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29, 31, 35

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Recording, scheduled recording and copying (Continued) Page

The DV automatic recording
function does not work.

Play

Play fails to start even when
[q] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.

DVD-Video is not played. • Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level. 38

Alternative soundtrack and
subtitles cannot be selected.

No subtitles. • When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.

Angle cannot be changed. • Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. —

You have forgotten your
ratings password.

Quick View does not work. • This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

The resume play function
does not work.

It takes time before play starts.

Picture stops. • Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX) —

• If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV
equipment settings.

• You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.

• Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment
are not successive.

• Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.

• You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.

• Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

• The disc is dirty.

• You tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit.

• You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.

• When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players
that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

• You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)

• The languages are not recorded on the disc.

• You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

• Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.

• While the disc tray is open, press and hold [*REC] and [q x1.3] on the main unit at the same time
for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display). The ratings level returns to “8”.

• This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.

• Memorized positions are canceled when
–press [g] several times.
– open the disc tray.
– MP3/DivX: turn off the power.

DVD-A

• This function does not work when playing DivX VOD content.

• It will take a little time for DivX videos to start playing. (DivX) —

CD

VCD

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Edit

Cannot format. • The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Cannot create chapters.

Cannot mark the start point or
the end point during “Shorten
Title” operation.

Cannot delete chapters. • When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. 31

The available recording space
doesn’t increase even after
deleting recordings on the
disc.

Cannot create a playlist. • You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

• You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.

• The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the
disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

• These operations are not possible with still pictures.

• You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a
start point.

• Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase even after
deleting previously recorded titles.

• Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.

them individually.

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Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized

servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same

characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

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Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

Contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.

Glossary

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.

DivX

A video compression format developed by DivX, Inc. that compresses
video files without any considerable loss of video quality.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can
be recorded on one disc using this method.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into
two channels for stereo output. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1­channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s speakers. Some discs
prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression
means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds.
This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
Film:
Recorded at 24 or 30 frames per second. Generally appropriate for
motion picture films.
Video:
Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally appropriate
for TV drama programs or animation.

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize DVD­R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL on this unit.
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or
edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become recordable.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL or +RW on this unit.
When you use a new DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW, it must be formatted.
Formatting irrevocably deletes all contents.

Frames and fields

Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.

=

+

• A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but
picture quality is generally better.

• A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but
there is no blurring.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc.,
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The
feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering
the degree of compression.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately
one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You
can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.

Pan & Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture

fills the screen.

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and

bottom of the picture so the picture
itself appears in an aspect ratio of
16:9.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and
information with menus.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

Progressive/Interlace

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines,
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.
This is called 480p.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be
compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Protection

You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or
deletion protection.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the
original sound.

Thumbnail

This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display
multiple pictures in the form of a list.

TIFF (Tag Image File Format)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.
A common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras
and other devices.

Troubleshooting guide/Product Service/Glossary

Frame Fi eld F ie ld

Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.

Abkhazian: 6566 Chinese: 9072 Hebrew: 7387 Macedonian: 7775 Romanian: 8279 Telugu: 8469
Afar: 6565 Corsican: 6779 Hindi: 7273 Malagasy: 7771 Russian: 8285 Thai: 8472
Afrikaans: 6570 Croatian: 7282 Hungarian: 7285 Malay: 7783 Samoan: 8377 Tibetan: 6679
Albanian: 8381 Czech: 6783 Icelandic: 7383 Malayalam: 7776 Sanskrit: 8365 Tigrinya: 8473
Ameharic: 6577 Danish: 6865 Indonesian: 7378 Maltese: 7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga: 8479
Arabic: 6582 Dutch: 7876 Interlingua: 7365 Maori: 7773 Serbian: 8382 Turkish: 8482
Armenian: 7289 English: 6978 Irish: 7165 Marathi: 7782 Serbo-Croatian: Turkmen: 8475
Assamese: 6583 Esperanto: 6979 Italian: 7384 Moldavian: 7779 8372 Twi: 8487
Aymara: 6589 Estonian: 6984 Japanese: 7465 Mongolian: 7778 Shona: 8378 Ukrainian: 8575
Azerbaijani: 6590 Faroese: 7079 Javanese: 7487 Nauru: 7865 Sindhi: 8368 Urdu: 8582
Bashkir: 6665 Fiji: 7074 Kannada: 7578 Nepali: 7869 Singhalese: 8373 Uzbek: 8590
Basque: 6985 Finnish: 7073 Kashmiri: 7583 Norwegian: 7879 Slovak: 8375 Vietnamese: 8673
Bengali; Bangla: French: 7082 Kazakh: 7575 Oriya: 7982 Slovenian: 8376 Volapük: 8679

6678 Frisian: 7089 Kirghiz: 7589 Pashto, Pushto: Somali: 8379 Welsh: 6789
Bhutani: 6890 Galician: 7176 Korean: 7579 8083 Spanish: 6983 Wolof: 8779
Bihari: 6672 Georgian: 7565 Kurdish: 7585 Persian: 7065 Sundanese: 8385 Xhosa: 8872
Breton: 6682 German: 6869 Laotian: 7679 Polish: 8076 Swahili: 8387 Yiddish: 7473
Bulgarian: 6671 Greek: 6976 Latin: 7665 Portuguese: 8084 Swedish: 8386 Yoruba: 8979
Burmese: 7789 Greenlandic: 7576 Latvian, Lettish: Punjabi: 8065 Tagalog: 8476 Zulu: 9085
Byelorussian: 6669 Guarani: 7178 7686 Quechua: 8185 Tajik: 8471
Cambodian: 7577 Gujarati: 7185 Lingala: 7678 Rhaeto-Romance: Tamil: 8465
Catalan: 6765 Hausa: 7265 Lithuanian: 7684 8277 Tatar: 8484

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Specifications

Recordable discs:

DVD -RA M:

Ver. 2.0
Ver. 2.1/3X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0
Ver. 2.2/5X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0

DVD -R:

for General Ver. 2.0
for General Ver. 2.0/4X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
for General Ver. 2.x/8X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0
for General Ver. 2.x/16X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0
for DL Ver. 3.0
for DL Ver. 3.x/4X–SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0

DVD -RW:

Ver. 1.1
Ver. 1.x/2X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0
Ver. 1.x/4X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0
Ver. 1.x/6X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 3.0

+R:

Ver. 1.0
Ver. 1.1
Ver. 1.2
Ver. 1.3
for DL Ver. 1.0

+RW:

Ver. 1.1
Ver. 1.2/4X–SPEED

Recording system:

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R: DVD-Video format
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):

DVD-Video format
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format
+R
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW

Recording time:

Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 1 hour SP: Approx. 2 hours
LP: Approx. 4 hours EP: Approx. 6 hours or 8 hours

Playable discs:

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R: DVD-Video format, DivX
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):

DVD-Video format
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format
+R +R DL (Double Layer)
+RW DVD-Video
DVD-AUDIO CD-Audio (CD-DA)
Video CD CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG,

DivX)

Optical pick-up:

System with 1 lens, 2 integration units
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)

LASER Specification

Class 1 LASER Product
Wave length: 780 nm (CDs)

662 nm (DVDs)

Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the

safety protection

Television system

TV system: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields
Antenna reception TV Channel: 2 ch–69 ch
input: CATV Channel: 1 ch–125 ch
RF converter output: Not provided

Quick Start for Recording (Quick Start : ON)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM*
* From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1

second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially
pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

Video system

Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Input: LINE (pin jack) ×2,

S connector ×2

1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω

Output: LINE (pin jack) ×1,

S connector ×1

1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω

Component video
output:

Y, P

B, PR x 1

(480p/480i)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
P

B: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω

P

R: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω

Audio system

Recording system: Dolby Digital (2ch)
Analog Input: LINE (pin jack) ×2

Reference input: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input impedance: 47 kΩ

Analog Output: LINE (pin jack) ×1

Reference output: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance: 1 kΩ
(Load impedance: 10 kΩ)

Number of channels: Recording: 2 channels

Playback: 2 channels

Digital Output: Digital audio optical output connector

×1
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)

DV Input: IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin: 1 pc

Regional Code: # 1

Clock unit: Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display

Operating temperature range: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption: Approx. 19 W

Dimensions (W × H × D): 430 mm × 58 mm × 248 mm

15

/16″ × 25/16″ × 913/16″)

(16

Mass: Approx. 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs)

Power consumption in standby mode:

approx. 2.0 W (Shipping condition)
approx. 6.1 W

Note

(User setting: Quick Start: On)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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The model number and serial number of this product can be found
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future
reference.

MODEL NUMBER DMR-ES16
SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any
such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour

Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD) One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio / SD Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Combination DVD Player / VCR One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder / VCR One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed,
subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has
been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the
exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

Specifications/Limited Warranty

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: [phone]
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: [phone]
Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca

Link : "Servicentres

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

TM

locator" under "Customer support"

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

:

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Index

Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Audio

attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . .19, 39

Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Channel

adding, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Set Channels Automatically . . . . . . . .13

Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Cleaning

disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Connection

amplifier, system component . . . . . . .11

antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 11

cable box, satellite receiver . . . . . .9, 10

DV IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 10

video cassette recorder . . . .8, 9, 10, 34

Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Copying

DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . .34

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

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

CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 31, 33

Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Delete

all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 33

chapter in playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 30

Divide Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 45

DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

+R, +R DL, +RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Enter name

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31

Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 45

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

Format disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

FR (Flexible Recording) Mode . . . . . . . . 17

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

JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45

Language

audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Menu

MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Mode

recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

still mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45

Noise reduction (NR)

DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Line-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

On-screen

language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 45

Properties

playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Protection

cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 37

Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recording

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

from a video cassette recorder . . . . .34

mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

scheduled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Shorten Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Signal Source (RF IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . .19

Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45

Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

TV Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

V. Surround Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

RQT8950

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