Panasonic DMR-ES16 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-ES16

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:

If you have any questions contact

1-800-561-5505

The warranty can be found on page 47.

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Recording Getting started

Playing back

Editing

Copying

Convenient functions

Reference

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 (dualor doublelayer 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	1 Audio/video cable	1 75 Ω coaxial cable	1 AC power supply cord	cords for other
	(EUR7659Y10)	(K2KA6BA00003)	(K2KZ2BA00001)	(K2CB2CB00018)	equipment with this
					unit.
		The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back
2	Batteries	sides of the unit.

for remote control

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	Disc information
	Discs you can use for recording and play
	Disc type	DVD-RAM	DVD-R	DVD-R DL*1	DVD-RW	+R*2	+R DL*1	+RW
				(dual layer on			(double layer
				single side)			on single side)
	Indication in these		-R	-R DL	-RW(V)	+R	+R DL
	instructions		Before	Before	Before	Before	Before
		RAM	finalization	finalization	finalization	finalization	finalization	+RW
			DVD-V	DVD-V	DVD-V	DVD-V	DVD-V
			After	After	After	After	After
			finalization	finalization	finalization	finalization	finalization
	Logo
						––––	––––	––––
	Recording format	VR	DVD-Video	DVD-Video	DVD-Video	+VR	+VR	+VR
	(Ô below)
	Re-writable*3	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
	What you can do on this unit

	Recording
	broadcasts that	Yes*4	No	No	No	No	No	No
	allow one copy
	Recording both
	Main and SAP of	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
	MTS broadcast
	Recording 16:9
		Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
	aspect picture
	Creating playlists
		Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Compatibility
	Usable high
	speed recording	Up to 5x	Up to 16x	Up to 4x	Up to 6x	Up to 16x	Up to 2.4x	Up to 4x*6
	disc type*5
	Play on other	Only on DVD-
	players	RAM	Yes	Yes*7	Yes	Yes	Yes*8	Yes
		compatible						(It is not
		players. (It is						possible to
		not possible to	Only on compatible players after finalizing the disc (Ô page 36)					finalize the
		finalize the						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 dualor 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

Indication in these instructions

Logo

Instructions

	DVD-Video			DVD-Audio				DVD-RW (VR format)
		DVD-V			DVD-A				-RW(VR)

High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music	DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder*
discs	• You can play programs that allow “One time only recording” if
• Played on this	they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
unit in	• By formatting (Ô page 35) the disc, you can record to it in
2 channels.	DVD-Video format.
	• It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment
	used for recording.

Disc type

Logo

Indicated in these instructions by

Instructions

DVD-R				CD	Video CD
				––––
DivX				DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF
		CD					VCD
DVD-R* with video	Recorded audio and music			• CD-R and CD-RW* with video	Recorded music and
recorded in DivX	(including CD-R/RW*)			recorded in DivX	video (including CD-R/
				• CD-R and CD-RW* with music	RW*)
				recorded in MP3 (Ô page 24)

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

•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.

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.

Disc information

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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R6/LR6, AA

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.

n Use

Remote control signal sensor

20

30 20

30

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

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.

•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.

bn

1

bo

bp 2

		bq
	3	br
		bs

4

1 Turn the unit on (Ô page 12)

2Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Enter numbers

3 Cancel

4 Basic operations for recording and play

5 Skip the specified time (Ô page 23)

6Show Direct Navigator/Top menu (Ô page 22, 24, 30)

7Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (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	bt
	ck
6	cl
7
8	cm
9	cn
bk	co
bl	cp
bm	cq

n Using the cursor

•Select items on menu screens and set items.

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

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

This operation is also possible...

•Frame-by-frame (backward/forward):

While paused, press [w h] or [h q] (left/right)

Main unit

1

2

3 4

7

bk

CH

				DV IN		IN2
Opening the front panel					6				8 9 bl
Press down on the		part			5
with your finger.
1 POWER button (POWER 8) (Ô page 12)					6 Open/close disc tray (Ô page 18)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In					7 Display (Ô below)
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.					8 Stop (Ô page 18, 23)
2 Disc tray (Ô page 18)					9 Start play (Ô page 22)

	3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (Ô page 34)	bk Remote control signal sensor
	4 Connectors for external equipment (Ô page 34)
		bl Start recording (Ô page 18)/
	5 Channel select (Ô page 18)
		Specify the time to stop recording (Ô page 19)

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

The unit’s display

12

3		4			5

1Disc 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

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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).

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.

Television

VCR

This unit

A Connection with a television

Cable from wall or antenna signal

				• If your television does not
				have AUDIO/VIDEO
				terminals (Ô page 10 a).
	75 Ω			• If you enjoy higher picture
				quality (Ô page 10).
	coaxial	1
	cable

AUDIO IN VIDEO		VHF/UHF
R L	IN	RF IN

Red White Yellow

		Audio/video
	3	cable	2
		(Included)

To household	To RF IN	To OUT
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)		Red White Yellow
	To RF OUT
4

AC power supply cord (Included)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

Television

75 Ω coaxial cable

(Included)

This unit’s rear panel

B Connection with a television and video cassette recorder

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

Cable from wall or antenna signal

			• If your television does not
			have AUDIO/VIDEO
			terminals (Ô page 10 b).
	75 Ω		• If you enjoy higher picture
			quality (Ô page 10).
	coaxial
		1
	cable

	AUDIO IN VIDEO		Television
			VHF/UHF
	R L IN		RF IN
	Red White Yellow
		Audio/video	75 Ω coaxial cable
	4	cable	3
		(Included)

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

6

AC power supply cord

(Included)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

To RF IN			To OUT
		Red White Yellow
To RF OUT		Red White Yellow			This unit’s rear panel
			To IN1
75 Ω coaxial
cable	2	5	Audio/video
(Included)			cable
		VHF/UHF		OUT	IN
		RF IN	Yellow	OUT	IN
				VIDEO	VIDEO
			White	L	L
				AUDIO	AUDIO
			Red	AUDIO	AUDIO	Video cassette recorder
		VHF/UHF		R	R
		RF OUT

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CConnection 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

		• If your television does not
		have AUDIO/VIDEO
75 Ω coaxial		terminals (Ô page 10 c).
		• If you enjoy higher picture
cable		quality (Ô page 10).
	2

Television

AUDIO IN VIDEO		VHF/UHF
R L	IN	RF IN

Red White Yellow

		Audio/video	75 Ω coaxial cable
	5	cable	4
		(Included)

To household	To RF IN	To OUT
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)		Red White Yellow

		To RF OUT		Red White Yellow		This unit’s rear panel
					To IN1
7
	75	Ω coaxial
AC power supply cord (Included)
		cable	3	6	Audio/video
Connect only after all other		(Included)			cable
connections are complete.

Satellite antenna
(Satellite receiver only)	IN	Red White Yellow OUT
	Satellite Cable	AUDIO
1		R L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF
		Cable box or Satellite receiver
75 Ω coaxial
cable

STEP 1 Connection

DConnection 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		AUDIO IN VIDEO			VHF/UHF
		antenna signal	• If your television does not	R L IN			RF IN
			have AUDIO/VIDEO	Red White Yellow
			terminals (Ô page 10 d).
75 Ω coaxial cable
			• If you enjoy higher picture
		2	quality (Ô page 10).
					Audio/video			75 Ω coaxial cable
3				5	cable		4
					(Included)
	75	Ω coaxial cable (Included)
This unit’s front panel To household			To RF IN			To OUT
		AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)	Red White Yellow
CH

This unit’s rear panel

DV IN	IN2	To RF OUT		Red White Yellow
	Yellow White Red				To IN1
	To IN2	9
	8	AC power supply cord (Included)	Audio/video		7
		Connect only after all other		cable
	Audio/video	connections are complete.
	cable

VHF/UHF			OUT	IN	Satellite antenna
RF IN		Yellow	OUT	IN	(Satellite receiver only)	IN	Red White Yellow OUT
			VIDEO	VIDEO
		White	L	L		Satellite Cable	AUDIO
							R L VIDEO S-VIDEO RF
			AUDIO	AUDIO	1
		Red	AUDIO	AUDIO
VHF/UHF			R	R
RF OUT					75 Ω coaxial
	Video cassette recorder						Cable box or Satellite receiver
					cable
	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			RF Modulator		Television
Red White Yellow		Red White Yellow IN		OUT	VHF/UHF
					RF IN
		AUDIO
		R L VIDEO S-VIDEO	RF	RF
2	75	Ω coaxial cable (Included)		75 Ω coaxial cable

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

Audio/video cable (Included)
	4
This unit’s rear panel		RF Modulator		Television
Red White Yellow	Red White Yellow IN		OUT	VHF/UHF
				RF IN
	AUDIO
	R L VIDEO S-VIDEO	RF	RF

Video cassette recorder

VHF/UHF

RF IN

3

VHF/UHF

RF OUT

75 Ω coaxial cable

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)
		5
This unit’s rear panel			RF Modulator		Television
	Red White Yellow	Red White Yellow IN		OUT	VHF/UHF
					RF IN
		AUDIO
		R L VIDEO S-VIDEO	RF	RF

Cable box or Satellite receiver

AUDIO	OUT
R L	VIDEO S-VIDEO RF

To enjoy higher picture quality

Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal

75 Ω coaxial cable

4	75	Ω coaxial cable

Connecting to the COMPONENT 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

COMPONENT	AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
VIDEO IN	R L IN	IN

Red White

	Audio/video cable	S Video cable
	(Included)
	Red White
	RQT8950	This unit’s
		rear panel

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.

Television

COMPONENT	AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
VIDEO IN	R L IN	IN
	Red White

Component	Audio/video cable
Video cable	(Included)
	Red White
	This unit’s
	rear panel

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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		300–75 Ω
	from the antenna
		transformer	75–300 Ω
	(Flat) Twin lead		transformer	VHF or UHF
			75 Ω coaxial
	300 Ω cable	To this unit’s RF IN
			cable	Television
		terminal
A twin lead and	from the antenna
a coaxial plug
	(Flat) Twin lead	VHF/UHF	VHF/UHF band separator	VHF
		band mixer
	300 Ω cable		75 Ω coaxial	UHF
		To this unit’s	cable	Television
	(Round)
		RF IN terminal
	75 Ω coaxial cable
Two twin leads	from the antenna
	(Flat) Twin lead	VHF/UHF		VHF
		band mixer	VHF/UHF band separator
	300 Ω cable
				UHF
			75 Ω coaxial
		To this unit’s		Television
			cable
	300–75 Ω	RF IN terminal
	transformer

STEP 1 Connection

Connecting an amplifier or system component

n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal

• To enjoy multi-channel surround on DVD-

Video, connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change

the settings in Digital Audio Output (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

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

This unit’s rear panel

n Connection to a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

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STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning

	CH
DV IN	IN2
POWER 8	2 CH 1
^ DVD
POWER
Numbered	1 2 CH
buttons	ADD/DLT
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.

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.

Aspect Ratio Selection

Select TV type and press ENTER. (Please refer to Operation Instruction for details)

4:3

4:3 TV

16:9 16:9 Widescreen TV

3 Press [e,r] to select “4:3 TV” or

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

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

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.

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

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)

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6 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning.

Set Channels Automatically

Ch. 1

Set Channels Automatically

Proceeding . . .

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

Set Clock Automatically

Auto Clock Setting is complete.

4/4/2006 12:15 AM

DST.....................	On
Time Zone........	CST

n When one of the following screen appears

“No channels were found.” screen

Set Channels Automatically

No channels were found.

Please check antenna or cable connection. then...

press ENTER again

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

Set Clock Automatically

Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.

Press ENTER

to set clock manually.

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	Band	Channel
	(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	66–94
			100–125
		SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL	1

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						Tuning
1 Press the numbered buttons to select
are set.
	a channel.					Auto
	Antenna		Unit’s display
						-in
	e.g.,	5:	[0] Ô [5]
	e.g.,	5:	[0] Ô [0] Ô [5]			Plug2
		15:	[1] Ô [5]
	Cable TV
		15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]				STEP
		115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
	• You can also use [1 2 CH] when you are going to delete a
2	channel.
	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.

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.

Set Clock Manually

Month				Day		Year		Hour	Minute
	1		/	1	/	2000	SAT	12	:	00	AM

DST	Time Zone	DST, Time Zone
Off	EST
		(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

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].

Setup		Signal Source (RF IN)	Cable TV
		Set Channels Automatically
		Channel Captions
Channel
Setup		Preset Channel Captions
Disc		Manual Channel Captions
Video

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	Preset Channel Captions
			Caption Channel Number
			GLOB	---
	Channel
	Setup
	Disc		ABC	---
	Video
	Audio		PBS	---
	Display	ENTER	CBS	---
4	TV Screen
	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 ].

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			Press [ENTER].
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Manual Channel Captions

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	Manual Channel Captions
			Channel Number			Caption
				6		----
		Channel		8		----
		Setup
		Disc		10		AAAA
		Video
		Audio		12		----
		Display	ENTER	23		----
6		TV Screen
	Press [w,q] to return to the “Channel
	Number” column.
7	Repeat steps 4–6 to enter other channels.
	Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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	TV Type
		4:3 TV
	Channel	Aspect 4:3 & 480i
		Aspect 4:3 & 480p
	Setup
		16:9 Aspect ( Widescreen TV )
	Disc
		Aspect 16:9 & 480i
	Video
	Audio	Aspect 16:9 & 480p
	Display	ENTER
	TV Screen

• 480p/480i:

Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive output.

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

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Remote control settings

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	0051/0250		PHILIPS (RC-5)	0054
National
			RCA	0047
QUASAR
			SAMSUNG	0060/0587/
				0702
FISHER	0154		SANYO	0154
GE	0047		SHARP	0093/0165
GOLDSTAR	0178/0317/		SONY	0000
	0457
HITACHI	0145		SYLVANIA	0054
JVC	0053		THOMSON	0047
LG	0178/0317/		TOSHIBA	0156
	0457
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.

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].

	Setup		Remote Control Code
			Press " " and "ENTER" together
			for more than 2 seconds on the remote.
	Channel
	Setup
	Disc
	Video

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].

nWhen 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.

Clock settings

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].

Setup

Set Clock Manually

Month

Day

Year

Hour

Minute

Channel

1

/

1

/

2000

SAT

12

:

00

AM

Setup

	Disc	DST Time Zone	DST, Time Zone (Ô below)
	Video	Off EST
5	Audio
	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
6	HST (Hawaii Standard Time)	= GMT –10
	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].	RQT8950

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	Press [RETURN].