Panasonic DMR-ES25 User Manual

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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.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

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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.

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.

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.

(Inside of product)

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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Getting started

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

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

Disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Inserting/Removing SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Channel captions/Selecting television type. . . . . . . . . .16

Remote control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Recording

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . 19

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording . . 21

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting the audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun . . . . . . . 23

Release program from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Notes on scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing back

Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Selecting recorded titles to play –Direct Navigator. . . . . . . . . 24

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). . . . . . .26

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Using on-screen menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Editing

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

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Album and picture operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Copying

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Copying using the copying list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Copying all the still pictures on a card

–Copy All Pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Copying settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

To edit the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Convenient functions

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Deleting a title or a still picture during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

DVD and card Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting the protection –Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Deleting all contents of a disc or card –Format . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Playback will start with:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment –Finalize . . . 41

Creating Top Menu –Create DVD Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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

side) discs to be recordable –Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers . . . . . . . . 46

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 March 2006. These may be subject to change.)

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 55. Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

1 Remote control

(EUR7659Y20)

1 Audio/video cable

(K2KA6BA00003)

1 75 Ω coaxial cable

(K2KZ2BA00001)

Reference

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Unit care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

(Spanish Quick Reference)

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

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

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

2 Batteries

for remote control

1 DVD-RAM disc

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

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

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Disc and card 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*

(dual layer on

single side)

Before

finalization

After

finalization

DVD-RW

Before

finalization

After

finalization

+R*

Before

finalization

After

finalization

+R DL*

(double layer

on single side)

Before

finalization

After

finalization

+RW

Logo

–––– –––– ––––

Recording format (Ô below)

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable*

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

Video

Still picture

Video Video Video Video Video Video

Yes No No Yes No No Yes

What you can do on this unit

Recording broadcasts that

Ye s *

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*

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 *

Ye s Ye s

players. (It is

not possible to

finalize the

Only on compatible players after finalizing the disc (Ô page 41).

Ye s *

Up to 4x*

possible to finalize the

Ye s

(It is not

disc.)

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• 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 19.

You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer (Ô page 41). You will no longer be able to record

to the first layer after you do this (Ô page 18). When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

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.

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

CPRM (Ô page 53) compatible discs only.

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

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

Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.

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-Aud io DVD-RW (VR format) CD Video CD

Indication in these instructions

Logo

DVD-V DVD-A -RW(VR)

VCD

––––

Instructions High quality

movie and music discs

High fidelity music discs

• Played on this unit in 2 channels.

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder*

• You can play programs that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

• By formatting (Ô page 40) the disc, you can record to it in DVDVideo format.

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

Music and audio recorded (including CDR/RW*)

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

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

Music and video recorded (including CDR/RW*)

• 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 53) 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.

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 53)

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

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

•Blu-ray

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

Disc and card information

Cards you can use on this unit

Typ e SD Memory Card, miniSD™ Card*

MultiMediaCard

Indication in these instructions

Data that can be recorded and

Still pictures

played Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

* A miniSD™ card adaptor included with the

miniSD™ card is necessary.

• You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera, etc. (Ô page 26, 36).

• You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store (Ô page 35, 53).

Suitable SD Memory Cards

You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8MB to 2GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,

256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)

• Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This site is in English only.)

• If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (Ô page 40, 53).

• This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

• We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

Structure of still picture (JPEG/TIFF) folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit.

DVD-RAM Card

JPEG

(Higher folder)

DCIM

(Picture folder)

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

.TIF

XXXX

DCIM

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

XXXX

.TIF

(Higher folder)

DCIM

(Picture folder)

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

.TIF

XXXX

IM CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX .JPG

XXXX

.TIF

DCIM

.JPG

XXX: Letters

: Numbers

* Folders can be created on other equipment.

However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

• The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.).

• If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or edit the data.

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

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

n How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal 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

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other strange things.

• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

• Do not use the following discs: – Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs, etc.). – Discs that are badly warped or cracked. – Irregularly shaped discs, such as

heart shapes.

• Do not place in the following areas: – In direct sunlight. – In very dusty or humid areas. – Near a heater. – Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature

(condensation can occur).

– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

• To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

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When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

• Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.

• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (Ô page 5).

Automatic drive select function

If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card Operations” screen is displayed. Press [e,r] to select an item and press [ENTER] to switch to the SD drive (Ô page 26, 36). If you remove an SD card, the DVD drive is automatically selected.

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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 14) 2 Select the drive (DVD or SD)

(Ô page 20, 24)

3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./

Enter numbers

4 Cancel 5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Skip the specified time (Ô page 25) 7 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu

(Ô page 24, 26, 28, 30, 34)

8 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame cursor

(Ô below)

9 Show sub menu (Ô page 27, 30, 33) bk Show on-screen menu (Ô page 29)

[B] for Direct Navigator (Ô page 34)

bl Select audio (Ô page 21, 25)

[A] for Direct Navigator (Ô page 24)

bm Start recording/Specify the time to stop

recording (Ô page 20, 21)

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 [wh] or [hq] (left/right)

9 bk bl

bm bn

br bs bt

ck cl

cn co cp

cq cr

bn Change recording mode (Ô page 20) bo Transmission window bp Television operations (Ô page 17) bq Channel select (Ô page 20) br Add/delete channel (Ô page 15) bs Input select (IN1 or IN2 or DV) bt Delete items (Ô page 39) ck Skip a minute forward (Ô page 25) cl Show scheduled recording list

(Ô page 22)

cm Show FUNCTIONS window cn Return to previous screen co Create chapters (Ô page 25) cp Show Setup menu (Ô page 16, 42) cq Start Flexible Recording (Ô page 21) cr Show status messages (Ô page 24)

Main unit

Opening the front panel

Press down on the part with your finger.

1 POWER button (POWER 8) (Ô page 14)

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 20) 3 Connector for digital video (DV) camcorder (Ô page 38) 4 SD card slot (Ô page 6) 5 Connector for external equipment (Ô page 38) 6 Channel select (Ô page 20)

The unit’s display

465

52 4 8

DV IN

IN2

7 Open/close disc tray (Ô page 20) 8 Display (Ô below) 9 Stop (Ô page 20, 25) bk Start play (Ô page 24) bl Remote control signal sensor bm Start recording (Ô page 20)/

Specify the time to stop recording (Ô page 21)

1 Disc indicator

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

2 SD card indicator

• This indicator lights up when card is inserted.

3 Scheduled recording indicator 4 Main display section 5 Playing indicator 6 Recording indicator

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The remote control information/Disc and card handling/Inserting/Removing SD card/Control reference guide

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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 connectors don’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. 2.1 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.

Television

VCR

This unit

Cable from the wall or antenna signal

• If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

R L

Red White Yellow

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Television

terminals (Ô page 10, a).

75 Ω

coaxial

cable

To a household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

• If you would like to enjoy higher picture quality (Ô page 11).

To RF IN

To R F O U T

Red White Yellow

Audio/video cable

(Included)

To OUT

75 Ω coaxial cable

(Included)

This unit’s rear panel

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

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 a video cassette recorder

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

RF IN

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VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF RF OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

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C Connection with a television and a cable box or satellite receiver

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

• Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.

Cable from the wall or antenna signal

75 Ω coaxial

cable

To a household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

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

• If you would like to enjoy higher picture quality (Ô page 11).

To RF IN

Television

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

Audio/video cable

(Included)

To O U T

VHF/UHF

RF IN

75 Ω coaxial cable

STEP 1 Connection

Red White Yellow

To IN1

Audio/video cable

This unit’s rear panel

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

To RF OUT

75 Ω coaxial

cable

(Included)

Satellite antenna

(Satellite receiver only)

Red White Yellow

CableSatellite

R L S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Cable box or Satellite receiver

75 Ω coaxial cable

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

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

• Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.

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

Television

Cable from the wall or antenna signal

75 Ω coaxial cable

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

• If you would like to enjoy

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

R L

Red White Yellow

VHF/UHF

RF IN

higher picture quality (Ô page 11).

To RF IN

To RF OUT

Audio/video

cable

Red White Yellow

Audio/video cable

(Included)

To O U T

To IN1

75 Ω coaxial cable

This unit’s rear panel

This unit’s front panel

DV IN

IN2

Yellow White Red

To IN2

Audio/video

75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)

To a household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

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

cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF RF OUT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Yel lo w

AUDIO

White

AUDIO

Red

Video cassette recorder

Satellite antenna

VIDEO

(Satellite receiver only)

AUDIO

75 Ω coaxial cable

Red White Yellow

CableSatellite

R L S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

Cable box or Satellite receiver

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

R L S-VIDEOINRF

OUT

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

VHF/UHF

RF IN

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

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

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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.)

Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (Ô page 53) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

• Connect to terminals of the same color.

Television

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Audio/video cable

R L

Red White

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S Video cable

(Included)

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

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.

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STEP 1 Connection

Connecting an amplifier or system component

n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input

terminal

• When connecting this unit to a television with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu (Ô page 45).

• To enjoy multi-channel surround on a 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 44).

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

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

• Even if using this connection method, output will be in 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.

n Connection to a stereo amplifier

This unit’s rear panel

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Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video.

Set the following:

From the Setup menu (Ô page 45), set “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.

• Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

Connecting to a TV Connecting to an amplifier

Tel evi sion

HDMI IN

This unit

HDMI AV OUT

• If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Ô page 53, Content Protection for Prerecorded Media), copy-protected DVDAudio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cables (red and white) to the corresponding audio input terminals.

• If you are connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (Ô page 53) and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

• For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.): Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

Television

HDMI IN

Amplifier

HDMI IN

HDMI AV OUT

• If the speaker setup cannot be completed on the amplifier, then use the “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” setting (Ô page 45).

• If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Ô page 53, Content Protection for Prerecorded Media), copy-protected DVDAudio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the amplifier with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red and white).

HDMI OUT

This unit

STEP 1 Connection

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control™)

What is HDAVI Control?

HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or Receiver under HDAVI Control. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

After connecting the unit to a television using an HDMI cable, set “Ctrl with HDMI” to “On” (Ô page 45).

• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.

• Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

Turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected television so that the HDAVI Control function works properly. Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

Automatic input switching

When the following operations are performed the television will automatically switch the input channel and displays the corresponding action.

– When play starts on the unit – When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g.,

Direct Navigator screen, scheduled recording screen)

Power on link

The television automatically turns on and the corresponding display appears when the following operations are performed with the television in standby mode.

– When play starts on the unit – When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g.,

Direct Navigator screen, scheduled recording screen)

Power off link

All connected equipment compatible with HDAVI Control including this unit automatically turns off when you switch the TV off. The unit automatically turns off even when the FUNCTIONS screen, any of the status messages, or any of the on-screen menus is displayed on the TV. The unit automatically turns off while in playback or when scheduled to record. (In the latter case, scheduled recordings remain effective after the unit turns off.)

• Only this unit turns off when you press [DVD POWER] for shutting it down. Other connected equipment compatible with HDAVI Control stay on.

Note

• Even if the television is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the same time in the following conditions: – When you pressed [* REC] and the unit is recording – When copying – When finalizing

For your reference

•When [q] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input switching” or “Power on link”, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started.

In this case, press [u] or [t] to go back to where playback started. When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal is used for audio

• output and the unit is connected to the television with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu (

page 45).

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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 ?

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

DV IN

IN2

POWER 8

^ DVD

POWER

2 CH 1

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

Numbered

buttons

e,r,w,q

ENTER

* REC

12CH

ADD/DLT

RETURN

2 Press [e,r] to select the language

and press [ENTER].

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

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”.

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 17)

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 correctly if you are using this function.

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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 press [* REC]. The following happens when you have selected “On”.

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

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 15).

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6 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto

Ch.

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

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 17).

The unit configures channels according to the Signal Source (RF IN) settings (Ô page 42) 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 14).

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/Selecting television type

3 Press [e,r] to select “Manual

Channel Captions” and press [ENTER].

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

press [q].

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

5 Press [e,r] to select the first

character and press [q].

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

• To delete the caption, press [CANCEL ].

• Repeat this step to enter the other characters.

Channel captions

You can apply 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 14–15).

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Channel” and

press [q].

Preset Channel Captions

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

Captions” and press [ENTER].

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

Number” column.

Repeat steps 4–6 to enter other channels.

7 Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

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

press [q].

3 Press [e,r] to select “TV Type” and

press [ENTER].

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press [q].

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

• When selecting the caption, press and hold [e,r] to scroll up and down the screen.

5 Press [e,r] to select the channel

corresponding to the caption and press [w].

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

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

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.

6 Press [ENTER].

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

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

press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Remote control settings

Setup

Remote Control Code

Press " " and "ENTER" together

for more than 2 seconds on the remote.

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Clock settings

Refer to the control reference on page 16.

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

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

To change the code on the main unit

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

Refer to the control reference on page 16.

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].

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).

6 Press [ENTER].

The clock starts.

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.

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].

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 25, Changing audio)

Main

Hello Hola

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

equipment.

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

Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM (Ô page 53) compatible DVD-RAM.

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

(CPRM compatible disc only)

SAP

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

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(Ô page 44, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”) The selected audio only is recorded.

Main

Hello

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

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

Recording of digital broadcasting

Playing the disc on other DVD players

• “One time only recording” titles cannot be copied.

• Even when copying to video tape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.

• You cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.

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

The disc must be finalized after recording (Ô page 41).

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.

To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in DVD Management menu (Ô page 41).

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 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 22, 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 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.

(6 h.*

)

8 h. maximum

DVD-R DL, +R DL*

16 h.

(12 h.*2)

8 h. maximum

for one side

8 h. maximum

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)

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a

double sided disc to the other.

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.*

)

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

It is not possible to record continuously from first layer to 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 21).

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 or card –Format” (Ô page 40).

Format

This disc is not formatted properly.

Do you want to format the

disc in DVD Management?

NoYes

ENTER

When removing 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 40) or “Playback will start with:” (Ô page 41) 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

DRIVE

SELECT

Numbered

buttons

; OPEN/CLOSE

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

DVD drive.

DV IN

IN2

* REC

q2 CH 1

2 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

• Press the button again to close the tray.

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

Insert label-up.

12CH

g Cartridge disc

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

3 Press [12CH] to select the channel.

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DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

e,r,w,q

ENTER

AUDIO

* REC

REC MODE

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.

• It is not possible to record onto a card.

See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 18).

Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record.

Note

+RW

• You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” (Ô page 41). 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.

RETURN

FRec

STATUS

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 42, “Off Timer”).

To select with the numbered buttons:

Antenna Cable TV

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

15: [1] Ô [5] 15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]

115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]

• Select the audio to record (Ô page 21).

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

Remaining time on the disc

5 Press [* REC] to start recording.

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 classified 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 3 (Ô above).

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To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording

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

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

• The unit 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 22) 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 canceled.

• 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 canceled; however, recording continues.

To stop recording partway

Press [g].

OFF 4:00 OFF 3:00

Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

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

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 19).

Preparation

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

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

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].

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 exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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].

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].

Press [AUDIO].

• If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded sound will also change.

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multichannel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setup menu (Ô page 44).

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Scheduled recording

1 Press [SCHEDULE].

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

Recording” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [q] to move through the items

and change the items with [e,r].

See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 18).

Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record.

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.

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 20).

• Press and hold [e,r] to alternate 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.

n To enter title name

Press [w,q] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER] (Ô page 39, Entering text).

4 Press [ENTER].

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

• Repeat steps 2–4 to schedule other recordings.

Note

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

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n To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

n To exit the screen

Press [SCHEDULE].

n When recording a 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 canceled. (Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as scheduled.)

Release program from recording standby

1 Press [SCHEDULE]. 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].

Canceled 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 unit 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.

• Scheduled recordings do not begin while copying still pictures (Ô page 36).

• 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 very beginning of the title cannot be recorded.

e.g., Program1 10:00–11:00

Program2 11:00–12:00

11:00

Program2Program1

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.

The times overlap those in another program. Scheduled recording standby is canceled. 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.

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

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

Schedule

List

Message displayed in the Check line

OK: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining

space.

ENTER

→ (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.

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 canceled.

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

n To change a program

Press [e,r] to select the program and press [ENTER]. (Ô page 22, 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].

Remaining Recording Time

ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

SUB MENU

CANCEL

1:58 SP

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

Off Mode Check

Timer Off

Scheduled recording

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 17), scheduled recording may not work when summer switches to winter and vice versa.

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

DRIVE

SELECT

Numbered

buttons

u,i

t,y

q x1.3

TIME SLIP

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU

A, AUDIO

CM SKIP

e,r,w,q ENTER wh, hq

RETURN

CREATE CHAPTER

STATUS

n If the recorded title is stretched vertically

If recorded to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc, 16:9 aspect images will be recorded as 4:3 images.

• You may be able to adjust it by changing the display mode on your television, please refer to the television’s operating instructions.

Preparation

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

• Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

DVD drive.

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 [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 2 Insert a disc (Ô page 20). 3 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

RAM

Press [A] to select “Video”.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

DVD-RAM

10 10/27 Mon

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

-- -- --

Play

10/27 Mon

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

5Press [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 [e,r,w,q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].

• You can also 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

Video

Picture

0 9

No.

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2 Insert a disc (Ô page 20). 3 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

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

n When a menu screen appears on the television

DVD-A

DVD-V

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.

Note

• It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

• Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.

• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on.

VCD

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU]. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [RETURN].

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 21, “Chasing playback”).

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

DVD Rec.

No display

Date and time

T12 0:01.23 SP

Title number and elapsed time during play/Recording mode

Type of disc/Selected drive

Recording or play status/Input channel Selected audio type

Recording drive

Available recording time and recording mode

Remain

1:45 SP12/24 6:34 PM

T12 0:12.34 SP

Title number and elapsed time during recording/Recording mode

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Operations during play

Stop

Pause

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

– You turn the unit off.

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 moving picture parts) Audio is heard during all levels of search.

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

+R +R DL +RW

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

The unit will skip titles, chapters, or tracks according to the number of times the button is pressed and play will begin.

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.)

MP3 and JPEG/TIFF

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

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.

e.g., “Stereo” is selected

DVD-RAM

Play

Stereo

Create Chapter

(Ô page 30, Title/Chapter)

RAM

Soundtrack

DVD-V

e.g., English is the selected language (Ô page 29, Soundtrack).

1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch

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 still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Album View screen is displayed (Ô go to step 2).

* Depending on the digital camera, the editing software on the

PC etc., the information about the recording date may not be displayed. In this case, the date will appear as “--/--/--”.

n When the Title View screen is displayed

Press [B] to switch to the Album View screen.

Picture View screen is displayed (Ô go to step 3).

Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios other than 4:3 may not display.

You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2

GB (Ô page 5).

You can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain still pictures

(JPEG/TIFF) that have been recorded on a computer.

• You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 20) or card (Ô page 6).

The screen shown at right is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

Press [ENTER].

n To select Pictures Menu

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [e,r] to select “Menu” and

press [ENTER].

3 Press [e,r] to select “Pictures”

and press [ENTER]. Ô right, step 3

If you switch to MP3 menu again

Select “MP3 Music” in step 3.

While stopped and SD card has been inserted, “SD Card Operations” screen (Ô right) is automatically displayed. Press [e,r] to select “Go to Album View” and press [ENTER]. You can proceed to step 2 (Ô right).

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

and press [ENTER].

• The Picture View screen of selected album is displayed.

• You can also select the album with the numbered buttons.

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

picture and press [ENTER].

• The selected still picture is displayed on the screen.

• You can also select the still picture with the numbered buttons.

To return to the Album View screen

While the Picture View screen is displayed, press [RETURN].

To display the previous or next still picture during play

Press [w,q].

To stop playing

Press [g].

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

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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Useful functions during still picture play

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

RAM SD

While the Album View screen is

displayed

Press [e,r,w,q] to select the album and press [q] (PLAY).

You can also start Slideshow with the following steps.

While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [e,r,w,q] to select desired album

and press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Start Slideshow”

and press [ENTER].

Start Slideshow

Slideshow settings

Rotate Zoom in Zoom out

Properties

While the Picture View screen is

displayed

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

“Folder” and press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Start

Slideshow” and press [ENTER].

• To change the display interval

1 Press [e,r] to select “Slideshow

settings” in step 2 and press [ENTER].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Display Interval”

and press [w,q] to select the desired interval (0-30 seconds) and press [ENTER].

• Repeat play

1 Press [e,r] to select “Slideshow

settings” in step 2 and press [ENTER].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Repeat Play” and

press [w,q] to select “On” or “Off” and press [ENTER].

While playing

1 Press

[SUB MENU].

2 Press [e,r] to

select the item 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].

To return the picture to its original size

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

• Rotation information will not be stored.

– Still pictures – When disc or album is protected – When played on other equipment – When copying pictures

• If you remove the SD card while the Picture View screen is displayed, picture rotation information may not be properly stored. Make sure that you do not remove the SD card until the screen has closed.

• 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. :

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

Zoom in

ENTER

RAM SD

n To select a higher folder

While the Album View screen is displayed

(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2Press [e,r] to select “Select Root folder” and press [ENTER]. 3Press [w,q] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].

n To select another folder

While the Picture View screen is displayed

1Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].

Pictures Menu

CD(JPEG)

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

Regarding still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

RAM SD

• Compatible formats: DCF* compliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.) * Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard

established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

• File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format) Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” and “.TIF”.

• Number of pixels: between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

• This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files and 300 folders (including higher folders).

• 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.

• This unit is not compatible with MOTION JPEG.

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

• File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format) Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” and “.TIF”.

• Number of pixels: between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

• This unit cannot play images that have resolutions beyond the range shown.

• Maximum number of files and folders recognizable: 999 files* and 99 folders (including the root folder) * Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other type of files

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

• 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 and folders 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.

• 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.

• The unit is not compatible with MOTION JPEG.

RAM

For further information on structure of still picture folders (Ô page 5)

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

----

Page 001/001

----

1/ 21

F: Selected folder no./Total

0008000700060005

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No.

folder

Folders that contain no compatible files

Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

Shooting date

To exit the picture properties screen

Press [STATUS] again.

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Using menus to play MP3

DRIVE

SELECT

Numbered

buttons

• You can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have been recorded on a computer.

• You may not be able to playback MP3 files which contain still pictures.

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 20).

The screen shown at right is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures

Playback mode is set to MP3.

To display pictures,

please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.

(JPEG/TIFF). Press [ENTER], and follow the steps

ENTER

below.

u,i

e,r,w,q

DIRECT

ENTER

NAVIGATOR

RETURN

DISPLAY

Regarding MP3

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

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

• Maximum number of files (tracks) and folders (groups) recognizable: 999 files* (tracks) and 99 (including the root folder) folders (groups) * Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other type of files

• Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps

• Sampling frequency: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/ 48 kHz

• 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 (tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some 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.

• This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

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

• You can play MP3 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.

Structure of MP3 folders

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

Order of play

Root

001 Group

001

003 Group

001

track.mp3

002

track.mp3 track.mp3

003

002 Group

001 track.mp3

track.mp3

002 003

track.mp3

001 track.mp3 002

track.mp3

003

track.mp3

004 track.mp3

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Selected group

G: Group no. T: Track no. in the group Tot al: Track no./Total track

no. in all groups

Total

1/ 111

No.

0 9

Prev.

ENTER

1 : 101

001-Baby

002-Simple

003-Aganju

004-Around

005-River

006-Every

007-Cada

008-O

009-Winter

010-Distante

Page 001/002

GroupNo.

TreeTrackTotal

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

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

press [ENTER].

Play starts on the selected track.

• “ ” indicates the track currently playing.

• You can also select the track 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).

n Using the tree screen to find a group 1Press [q] while a track is highlighted to

display the tree screen.

G: Selected group no. /Total group

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

GroupNo.

T14

Total

40/111

No.

0 9

Prev.

ENTER

2Press [e,r] to select a group and press

[ENTER].

The file list for the group appears.

To stop playing

Press [g].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To switch to Pictures menu

(Ô page 26, “To select Pictures Menu”)

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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

Tree

Page 001/019

G 7/25

TreeTrackTotal

Groups that contain no compatible files

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Using on-screen menus

Refer to control reference on page 28.

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play

Video

Audio

Other

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

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.

Digital 2/0 ch

Off

Stereo

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 below, Audio attribute, Language).

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The disc’s audio attributes appear.

Subtitle*

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

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(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)

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

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

Audio channel

(Ô page 25, Changing audio)

Angle*

Change the number to select an angle.

Still-P (Still picture)

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.

PBC (Playback control Ô page 53)

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

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

menus (Ô page 24) on the disc.

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

DVD-V DVD-A

RAM -RW(VR) VCD

DVD-V DVD-A

DVD-A

VCD

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

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

DVD-V -RW(VR)

DVD-A

RAM -RW(VR)

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DVD-V -RW(VR)

DVD-A

VCD

Select “Off” to cancel.

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

Reduces noise and picture degradation. On ↔ Off

Progressive

[Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (Ô page 16).]

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 53, 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” or “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

Using menus to play MP3/Using on-screen menus

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

Others

NOR: Norwegian VIE: Vietnamese

V. Surround Sound

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

-RW(VR)

DVD-V

DVD-A

(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

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

-RW(VR)

(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.

Other menu–Change the display position

Position

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

menu moves.

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Editing titles/chapters

1 During play or while stopped

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Press [A] to select “Video”.

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

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Title/Chapter

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

You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist

(Ô page 32).

• Titles are divided into about 5minute ( 8-minute) chapters after finalizing

(Ô page 41).

• The maximum number of items on a disc:

–Titles: –Chapters: Approximately 1000

Note

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

• You cannot edit during recording.

• You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” (Ô page 41). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.

• 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.

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 20).

• Release protection (Ô page 40, Setting the protection).

99 ( 49 titles)

( Approximately 250) Depends on the state of recording.

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

to select the operation and press [ENTER].

• If you have selected “Edit Title”, press [e,r] to select the operation and press [ENTER].

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

To start play Ô Press [ENTER]. To e d i t Ô Step 6.

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

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

to select the operation and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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Title operations

After performing steps 1–4 (Ô page 30)

Delete Title*

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+R +R DL +RW

Properties

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

Title Name

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+R +R DL +RW

Set Protection* Cancel Protection*

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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 39, 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.

• When the title is protected, some items cannot be accessed. Release the protection to access the inaccessible items.

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

10 10/27 Mon078 10/27 Mon

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

-- -- --

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten Title

DVD-RAM

8CH 10/27/2005

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

ENTER

--:--.--

SUB MENU Select

06 1. 1. SUN

***

Start

Page 02/02

Play

***

Editing titles/chapters

Video

Picture

Start

End

Exit

0:43.21

End

--:--.--

0 9

No.

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

Change Thumbnail

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+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 53) of the original title.

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

Chapter operations

After performing steps 1–6 (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.

• To delete only the chapter division point, use “Combine Chapters” (Ô below). The recorded contents are not deleted.

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

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

Change

--:--.--

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title

DVD-RAM

8CH 10/27/2005

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

Divide

--:--.--

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter

DVD-RAM

8CH 10/27/2005

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

06 1. 1. SUN

Start play and select

the thumbnail position.

Page 02/02

Play

06 1. 1. SUN

Page 02/02

Play

06 1. 1. SUN

Page 02/02

***

Video

Change

End

0:00.00

Video

Preview

Divide

0:00.11

Video

Create

End

0:43.21

Picture

Exit

0 9

No.

Picture

Exit

0 9

No.

Picture

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 25) 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

1 While stopped

2 Press [e,r] to select “Other

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

4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Create”

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Functions” and press [ENTER].

press [ENTER].

and press [ENTER].

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

• Insert a disc (Ô page 20).

• Release protection (Ô page 40, Setting the protection).

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.

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

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

Press [e] to cancel.

• 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”).

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

insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

•Press [e] to select other source titles.

• Repeat steps 5–7 to add other chapters.

8 Press [RETURN].

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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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

-- -- --

Play

SUB MENU Select

Page 01/01

0 9

No.

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

5 Press [

SUB MENU

], then [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

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

7 Press [

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 [e,r] to

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 39, 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

Ô page 31, Create Chapter

Page 01/01

SUB MENU Select

--- ---

---

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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 return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Editing still pictures

• You can edit still pictures or albums.

• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (Ô page 5).

• You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.

Preparation

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Album and picture operations

After performing steps 1–4 (Ô page 34)

Delete Album* Delete Picture*

RAM SD

Album Name

RAM SD

Protection Setup* Set Protection* Cancel Protection*

RAM SD

Print Order (DPOF)*

Add Picture Create Album

RAM SD

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

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

• When deleting an album, files other than still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to albums under the album concerned.)

You can give names to albums (Ô page 39, Entering text).

• Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.

If set, this will protect the still picture or album from accidental deletion.

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

The lock symbol appears when the still picture or album is protected.

• Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect an album, the album may be deleted by another unit.

You can select individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to be made.

Press [w,q] to select number of print (0 to 9) and press [ENTER].

The DPOF mark appears.

To cancel the print setting

Set the number of prints to “0”.

• Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.

• When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released.

• Settings cannot be made for files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space on the card.

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

Add Picture

SD CARD

001 002

10/27/05

Photo:10/27/2005

--- --- ---

1 234

Step

Select an album

Total 4 10/27/05

100_PANA

Total 4

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View

SD CARD

Album Name 100_PANA

----

0001

---- ---- ---

Print Order (DPOF)

Set Digital Print Order ( DPOF ) for the picture.

Settings made with other units will be changed.

Number of prints

Press ENTER to confirm.

ENTER

---

Editing still pictures

ENTER

SUB MENU

Page 01/01

Slideshow NextPrevious

0 9

No.

2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the album which contains the still picture you want to

add and press [ENTER].

Add Picture

Which pictures to copy from the selected album ?

Select pictures to copy

Copy all pictures

ENTER

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

n If “Select pictures to copy” is selected

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

n If “Copy all pictures” is selected

All the still pictures in the album will be copied.

Add Picture

Copying completed successfully.

Copy more pictures ?

NoYes

ENTER

4 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].

If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and go to step 2.

5 Only when you select “Create Album”

Press [w,q] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].

Create Album

Enter album name manually ?

If you select "No", the current date will

automatically be chosen as the album name.

NoYes

ENTER

• If “Yes” is selected, you can give a name to the album (Ô page 39, Entering text).

• If “No” is selected, the recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there is no shooting date information, the album name will appear as “--/--/--”.)

* Multiple editing is possible.

Note

• Scheduled recordings do not start when performing “Add Picture” or “Create Album”.

• You cannot perform “Add Picture” or “Create Album” to a higher folder.

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Copying still pictures

• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (Ô page 5).

• You cannot copy still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.

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 20) or card (Ô page 6).

• Release protection (Ô page 40, Setting the protection).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Copy” and

press [ENTER].

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

[q] to make settings.

“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”. You cannot change “Mode” setting.

4 Press [e,r] to select “Start Copying”

and press [ENTER].

• For individual still pictures only When specifying another folder as the copying destination, select “Folder” (Ô page 37, “To select another folder”).

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

[ENTER] to start copying.

n To cancel all settings

1 Press [e,r] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The settings and lists may be canceled in the following situations. – When a title or still picture has been recorded or deleted at the

copying source.

– When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,

remove the card, open the tray, change the copying direction, etc.

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While stopped and SD card has been inserted, “SD Card Operations” screen (Ô right) is automatically displayed. Press [e,r] to select “Copy pictures” and press [ENTER]. You can proceed to step 4 of “Copying all the still pictures on a card – Copy All Pictures (JPEG)” (Ô right).

• To exit the screen Press [RETURN].

Note

• When copying the still pictures on a folder by folder basis or using “Copy All Pictures (JPEG)” function (Ô right), files other than the still picture files inside the folder will also be copied. (This does not apply to the lower folders contained inside the folders.)

• If still pictures are already contained inside the copying destination folder, the new still pictures are recorded following the existing still pictures.

• If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files/ folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (Ô page 27), copying will stop partway through.

• When a name has not been input for the copying source folder, it is possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the copying destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name before copying (Ô page 35, Album Name).

• You cannot copy the information about the print number setting (DPOF) or the picture rotation.

• The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the copying list may not be the same at the copying destination.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [e,r] to select “Copy all

Pictures” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [w,q] to select “Copy” and

press [ENTER] to start copying.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop copying partway

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

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Copying settings

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 36, “Copying using the copying list”)

Copying Direction

Create List

1 Press [e,r] to select “Source” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [e,r] to select the drive and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [e,r] to select “Destination” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [e,r] to select the drive and press [ENTER].

The same drive as the copying source can be selected.

5 Press [w] to confirm.

To register individual still pictures To register on a folder by folder basis

1 Press [e,r] to select “New Entry” and press

[ENTER].

Copy

Cancel All

Copying Direction

SD card DVD

Mode

Picture High Speed

Create List

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

press [ENTER].

Create List

SD CARD

Folder

0001

101-0001

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

To select another folder (Ô below)

3 Press [w] to confirm.

Destination Capacity : 3757MB

Picture/Folder Picture

SizeNo. Title Name

New Entry (Total = 0)

Select Pictures

Photo:10/27/2005

----

---- ----

----

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

Source

Destination

DVD

SD card

DVD

SD card

1 Press [e,r] to select “Picture/Folder” and

press [ENTER].

Copy

Cancel All

Mode

Picture High Speed

Destination Capacity : 3757MB

2 Press [e,r] to select “Folder” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [e,r] to select “New Entry” and press

[ENTER].

To show other pages

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

• You can also press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).

Multiple registration

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

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

To select another folder

1 Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [e,r] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

To switch to the higher folder (Ô right) You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.

• The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the same list.

4 Press [e,r] to select the folder and press

[ENTER].

To switch to the higher folder (Ô below)

5 Press [w] to confirm.

To switch to the higher folder

While the Select Folders screen is displayed 1 Press [SUB MENU] and press [ENTER]. 2Press [w,q] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].

You cannot register a folder with a different higher folder to the same list.

3Press [e,r] to select the desired folder and press [ENTER].

1 Press [e,r] to select the item and press [SUB

MENU].

2 Press [e,r] to select the operation and press

[ENTER].

* Multiple editing is possible.

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Copying from a video cassette recorder

DRIVE

SELECT

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

u,i

SUB MENU

* 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

IN2

INPUT SELECT

DELETE

e,r,w,q ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Yellow White Red

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 camcorder recording.

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 camcorder 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).

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DV cable

(IEEE 1394,

4-pin)

Entering text

Delete Navigator

Refer to the control reference on page 38.

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

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

1 Show Enter Name screen.

Refer to the control reference on page 38.

3001 T0-0.0008 Tw[()20.6((Y)14wTm0 Thef)9.7ilr)r)20.6(cord Tw[0.6()5r(cop0.007-82(s 8((.)1(g)-1 42113684J/TT2 1 Tf0 -1.02303.12030001( p)-7.6(t14.[( If 1 Tw[3(iou60.001 Tw[((Y)1g the)(T)ispl-75ecord1g the)d)-6.7(titlr)(5r(1 Tw[a 3till77icture),0(g., en03 T ent5( )-1)9t14 )-646ress )]TJ-2.5263 -1.188 TD0((Y)1dhbrcomes a)23n)0.120 T.0012dele5(lab)23n)0lete iteannot de0.00-75 5ecord(.)1(g)-1-

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 a r t w ay

Press [RETURN]. Text is not saved.

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DVD and card Management

DVD

MANEGEMENT

DVD-RAM

Titles: Used Time:110:22

Free Time: 5:38(SP)

DOCUMENTARY

My favorite 01/02

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Delete All Titles

Off

DVD

MANEGEMENT

DVD-RAM

Titles:

Used Time:110:22

Free Time: 5:38(SP)

DOCUMENTARY

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e,r] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [e,r] to select “DVD

Management” or “Card Management” and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name

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

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

RAM

• Release protection (Ô below).

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Disc Name”

and press [ENTER].

Ô page 39, Entering text

• The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT

• With a finalized discs the name

• The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on

(DVD MANAGEMENT window) (DVD Top Menu window)

Setting the protection –Disc Protection

RAM

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

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].

Cartridge–protection

RAM

(with a cartridge)

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

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Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.

DRIVE

SELECT

e,r,w,q

ENTER

window.

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is displayed on the Top Menu.

+RW

other equipment.

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is writeprotected.

PROTECT

LOCK

Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles

RAM

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

• Release protection (Ô left).

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.

• Still picture data (JPEG, TIFF) or computer data cannot be deleted.

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

Deleting all contents of a disc or card –Format

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

+R +R DL

(New disc only)

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.

RAM SD

• Release protection (Ô left).

Note

Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format a disc or

card even if you have set protection.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)

4 Press [e,r] to select “Format Disc

( DVD )” or “Format memory card” 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 or the card 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 or card 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.

To stop formatting

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Selecting whether to show the Top

Disc Name

Playback will start with:

Finalize

Top Menu

0:00

Of the first layer

3:54(LP)

DVD

MANEGEMENT

DVD-R DL

Titles:

Used Time:

Free Time:

DOCUMENTARY

Menu first –Playback will start with:

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

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 40)

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

start with:” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [e,r] to select the item 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

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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.

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 40)

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

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• 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 40) 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.

• 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).

+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.

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

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 40)

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.

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.

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 40)

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].

• 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.

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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

Numbered

buttons

e,r,w,q

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

Common procedures

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].

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 15) • Antenna • Cable TV

Set Channels Automatically –

Preset Channel Captions*

Manual Channel Captions*

Setup Off Timer

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

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 17) • Set Code 1

Clock Settings

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Set Clock Automatically – Set Clock Manually (Ô page 17) –

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 press [* REC].

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.

(Ô page 16)

(Ô page 17)

– –

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

Disc Settings for Playback

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

• Change Password

•Temporary Unlock

• 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 46) 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 24).

• 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

• Other

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 19, 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)”.

Video Still Mode ( paused video )

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (Ô page 53, Frames and fields).

• Automatic

• 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. Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

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

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

B/PR) terminals.

Changing the unit’s settings

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Changing the unit’s settings

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

Audio

Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )

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

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô page 12).

• 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.

Dolby Digital Select how to output the

DTS • Bitstream

Select Audio Channel for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal (Ô page 38).

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.

DVD-V

signal. If “Bitstream” is selected, the connected equipment decodes the signal. If “PCM” is selected, this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channel.

Note

Not making the proper settings may result in noise or some trouble for digital recording.

•On •Off

•Main

• Secondary Audio Program (SAP)

You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an external source, such as when copying from a video cassette recorder. Select on the other equipment. When recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal, select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel for DV Input” (Ô below).

• 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.)

• Bitstream

: When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby

Digital logo.

• PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby Digital logo.

: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS

logo.

• PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS logo.

•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.

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

• Automatic

• English

•On

• Bright

•Off

• Español • Français

•Off

•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.

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

TV Screen

TV Type (Ô page 16) • Aspect 4:3 & 480i

Functions of HDMI

Press [ENTER] to display the menu.

HDMI Video Output •On

HDMI Resolution

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed. However if you are concerned about output picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting. Still pictures play at a resolution equivalent to 480p regardless of the settings.

HDMI Output Display Aspect

Settings used when 4:3 aspect video is output on the television as 16:9 aspect. (Only effective when 720p or 1080i is selected as the output resolution)

HDMI RGB Output Range

Effective when connected to a device that only supports RGB output.

HDMI Audio Output •On

HDMI Connection Speakers Setting

You can set the unit to output the best possible sound for your speakers.

Multi Channel Setting

Displayed when “Multi Channel” is selected in “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting”

Ctrl with HDMI •On

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video

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

• Aspect 16:9 & 480i

• Off: When video is output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.

: Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to

•Auto the connected television (1080i, 720p or 480p).

• 480p

• 720p

• 1080i

• Full: Video output is enlarged to match the screen size.

•Normal

• Standard

• Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct.

• Off: Audio is output from an amplifier when using the DIGITAL

•Auto

• Multi Channel:

• 2 Channel:

You can adjust the settings for speaker size, presence and audiodelay (Ô page 46).

•Off

• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)

: Video is output as 4:3 aspect. Side panels (black

bars on the left and right) will appear on the screen.

AUDIO OUT terminal.

When using the speaker settings of the connected equipment

When using three or more speakers with equipment that cannot set the speaker settings

When using two speakers

: When “On” is selected, you can operate other “HDAVI

Control” compatible devices using the “Ctrl with HDMI”.

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Changing the unit’s settings

Refer to the control reference on page 42.

Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers

For connection with an HDMI cable to an amplifier, use the following settings on this unit if you cannot set the speaker size, presence and delay effect on the amplifier.

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

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

press [q].

3 Press [e,r] to select “Functions of

HDMI” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [e,r] to select “HDMI

Connection Speakers Setting” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [e,r] to select “Multi Channel”

and press [ENTER].

Front (R)Center

Subwoofer

Complete

Front (L)

Complete

(LS) (RS)

m s

0.0

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0.0

m s

ABA

6 Change the speaker setting.

n Speaker presence and size (A, Ô left)

1 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the speaker icon (A) and press

[ENTER].

2 Press [e,r] to select the setting and press [ENTER].

Icon examples:

Surround speaker (LS)

• Large: Select when the speaker supports low-frequency

(under 100 Hz) reproduction.

• Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-

frequency reproduction.

If the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will automatically be set to “Large”. (In this case, we recommend connecting a speaker that can reproduce bass below 100 Hz.)

Large Small No

n Delay time (B, Ô left)

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)

If either distance C or E is less than D, find the difference in the relevant table and change to the recommended setting.

3 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the item B and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [e,r] to select a setting and press [ENTER].

C Center speaker

: Recommended

placement

Difference Setting Approx. 34 cm (1 Approx. 68 cm (2 Approx. 102 cm (33/10 feet) Approx. 136 cm (4 Approx. 170 cm (5

E Surround speakers

Difference Setting Approx. 170 cm (5

Approx. 340 cm (11 feet) 10.0 ms Approx. 510 cm (161/2 feet)

/10 feet)

/5 feet)

/2 feet)

1.0 ms

2.0 ms

3.0 ms

4.0 ms

5.0 ms

15.0 ms

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7 Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Complete”

and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

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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Messages

On the television

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 play back on this DVDRecorder.

Cannot record. The disc is full.

Cannot record. The number of titles has exceeded the maximum limit.

No disc. • The disc may be upside down. — No folders. • There is no compatible folder in this unit. 5

No SD Card No valid SD card.

There is not enough free space on the copying destination.

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.

• The program was copy-protected.

• The disc may be full.

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

• You tried to play a non-compatible image.

• Turn the unit off and re-insert the card.

RAM -RW(V) +RW

• 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.

• The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.

• The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.

• Create space by deleting any unnecessary items. 31, 35, 39,

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.

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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.)

F74 • The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction. — F75 • The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction. — 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

U71 • The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible. —

U72 U73

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.

• The HDMI connection acts unusually. – The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible. – The HDMI cable is damaged.

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 I need to connect Audio/video cables from the unit to the TV?

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, COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI IN terminal. 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 on 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.

• To enjoy vision and sounds from this unit to the TV, always use AV cables for connection. If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.

• You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a built-in (Dolby Digital or DTS) decoder.

• An amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard version 1.1 must be connected to this unit to play multi-channel audio on a DVD-Audio.

• You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc. 12, 13

• The output of picture quality becomes finer in the following order: – VIDEO IN terminal; S VIDEO IN terminal; COMPONENT VIDEO IN

terminals; HDMI IN terminal. However, it will take longer for the picture output to startup when this unit is connected with the HDMI IN terminal.

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

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

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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 “Customer Services Directory” on page 55 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 52 if you reside in Canada.

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.

• 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, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.

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

• The television isn’t compatible with451955s c4e the7(e)-8.2(le)gna.7(ept8.2(le)gnaw)n8.73(e2isir)1ss2-se2(le)gns6.4(it do)-6.4( )]TJ0 -.7594 TD-0.0002 afoeE8c telanearfBT/TT2 1 Tf161.58 461.608 161.58 618.62706810 0 0 rg08 TD0.c-0.003(STw[ [eln)- “Aim0002 Ter” nted.

• 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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Troubleshooting guide

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),

• 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 Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) broadcast programs.

DVD-A

• This unit cannot playback multi-channel discs that prevent down-mixing unless the unit is connected with an HDMI cable to an amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard version 1.1. Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

• The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

• Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.

• To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” in the Setup menu.

• If the sound is distorted when the unit is connected to an amplifier with the HDMI cable, adjust the settings in “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” in the Setup menu to match the connection.

• Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

+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 “Secondary Audio Program (SAP)” in “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setup menu before recording.)

• When the sound is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal or the 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.

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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. • Startup takes time in the following situations.

Takes time to read DVD-RAM. • It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been

• 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.

• Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.

• 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. – When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

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Recording/Scheduled recording/Copying Page

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

unit can record onto.

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

• The disc is unformatted. Format the disc using DVD

Management.

RAM

• 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

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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

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recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

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

• 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.

• 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select DVD drive. 2 Press [g], then press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER]. Recording

stops.

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

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finishes.

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

• 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

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The DV camcorder recording function does not work.

• 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

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are not successive.

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

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

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Play

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

• 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.

• 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 camcorder recording.

DVD-Video is not played. • You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting. 43

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

• The languages are not recorded on the disc.

• You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on some discs. Use the disc’s menu to make changes.

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

• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

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

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You have forgotten your ratings password.

• While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive then 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”.

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

RAM

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

The resume play function does not work.

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

– You turn the unit off.

VCD

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Edit Page

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.

• 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.

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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.

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 55. In Canada, 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.

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.

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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.

CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media)

A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM.

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.

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 5.1-channel 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.

DVD-A

Tracks that do not allow down-mixing will not play correctly on this unit except when connecting with an HDMI cable to an amplifier that meets HDMI Ver. 1.1 standards and is CPPM compatible.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo developing store or on your home printer.

Drive

In the instance of this unit, this refers to the disc (DVD) and SD card (SD). These perform the reading and writing of data.

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-Video 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 DVD-R, 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.

Folder

This is a place on the disc or memory card where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) are stored.

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, +RW and SD memory card 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.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p,1080i) from HDMI AV OUT terminal. To enjoy high-definition video a high-definition compatible television is required.

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

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and

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.

1080i

In one high definition image, 1080 alternating scan lines pass every 1/60

than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i, the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.

720p

In one high definition image, 720 scan lines pass at the same time every 1/60

progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

fills the screen.

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

of a second to create an interlace image. Because 1080i more

of a second to create a progressive image. Since

Frame Field Field

• 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.

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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 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)

Optical pick-up:

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

LASER Specification

Class I 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

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-ES25 SERIAL NUMBER

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 ×1

(480i/480p)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω P

B: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω

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)

HDMI Output: (19 pin type A) ×1

HDMI Ver. 1.2a (EDID Ver. 1.3)

SD Card Slot: 1pc

Still Picture (JPEG, TIFF) SD Memory Card Slot Compatible media: SD Memory Card*, Multi Media Card

* Includes miniSD™ cards. (A

miniSD™

adaptor needs to be

inserted.)

Format: FAT12, FAT16 Image file format: JPEG conforming to DCF (Design

rule for Camera File system) TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF Compatible Sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0

Number of pixels: between 34 × 34 and 6144 × 4096

pixels

Thawing time: Approx. 3 sec (6 M pixels, JPEG)

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. 21 W

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

(Approx. 16

/16″ × 25/16″ × 913/16″)

Mass: Approx. 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs)

Power consumption in standby mode:

approx. 2.1 W (Shipping condition) approx. 6.1 W

Note

(User setting: Quick Start: On)

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part name Parts Labor

DVD Recorder One (1) Year One (1) Year Rechageable Batteries, DVD-RAM Disc (in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)768-2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes

damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL

EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Ten (10) Days Not Applicable

or visit

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fa x On ly) (Monday –

Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC/TECHNICS 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 Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.

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.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

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

Link : “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”

Panasonic Factory Service:

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

1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca

Richmond British Columbia Mississauga Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Drive Richmond BC V6W 1K8 Mississauga ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (604) 278-5627 Fax: (905) 238-2418

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

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

Specifications/Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)/Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

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Instalación básica

• Visite la página inicial de Panasonic para obtener más información acerca de los métodos de conexión. (Sólo está en inglés.)

http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp

• Antes de hacer la conexión, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados.

• El equipo periférico y los cables opcionales se venden por separado a menos que se indique lo contrario.

n Terminal RF OUT de la unidad

La señal de imagen y sonido de esta unidad no pasa por el terminal RF OUT hasta el televisor. Asegúrese de conectar al televisor uno de estos terminales de la unidad: el terminal AUDIO/VIDEO OUT, el terminal S VIDEO OUT o el terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

n Cuando la unidad no vaya a utilizarse durante

mucho tiempo

Para ahorrar energía, desenchufe la unidad de la toma de corriente CA. Esta unidad consume una pequeña cantidad de energía aunque se encuentre apagada (aproximadamente 2,1 W

Conexión con un televisor y una videograbadora

Esta conexión permitirá utilizar la videograbadora para reproducir y grabar cuando la unidad esté apagada.

Cable de pared o señal de antena

Cable

coaxial de

75 Ω

A la toma de corriente CA

(120 V CA, 60 Hz)

• Si el televisor no tiene terminales de AUDIO/ VÍDEO (Ô abajo). Si dispone de una calidad de

• imagen superior (

abajo).

A RF IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

R L

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

Cable de audio/vídeo

(incluido)

A OUT

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

n Conecte la unidad directamente al televisor

Las señales de vídeo enviadas a través de videograbadoras se verán afectadas por los sistemas de protección del copyright, y las imágenes no se mostrarán correctamente en el televisor.

Te le v is o r

Videograbadora

Esta unidad

Televisor

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Cable coaxial de 75 Ω

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

A IN1

Cable de audio/vídeo

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF RF OUT

Amarillo

Blanco

Rojo

Cable de alimentación CA

(incluido) Conéctelo solamente después de haber realizado las demás conexiones.

A RF OUT

Cable

coaxial de

75 Ω

(incluido)

Si el televisor no tiene terminales de audio/vídeo, se necesita un modulador RF

Cable de audio/vídeo (incluido)

Modulador RF

Rojo Blanco Amarillo Rojo Blanco Amarillo

Panel trasero de esta unidad

Videograbadora

VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF RF OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L S-VIDEOINRF

Cable coaxial de 75 Ω

OUT

Cable coaxial de 75 Ω

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

Televisor

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Panel trasero de esta

VIDEO

AUDIO

Para disfrutar de una mejor calidad de imagen

n Terminal S VIDEO OUT

Los terminales S VIDEO OUT logran una imagen más viva que la del terminal VIDEO OUT. (Los resultados reales dependen del televisor.)

n Terminal COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

Estos terminales se pueden utilizar para la salida entrelazada o progresiva y pueden proporcionar una imagen más clara que la del terminal S VIDEO OUT.

• Conéctelos a terminales del mismo color.

unidad

Videograbadora

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6 Pulse [ENTER] para empezar la

sintonización automática.

A continuación, la unidad procederá con el ajuste automático del reloj. Cuando acabe, aparecerá la hora.

7 Pulse [ENTER].

n Si el reloj va una hora adelantado o retrasado

1 Pulse [SETUP]. 2Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar “Configuración” y pulse [q]. 3Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar “Fecha y Hora” y pulse [ENTER]. 4Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar “Ajustar del huso horario” y pulse

[ENTER].

5Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar “–1” o “+1” y pulse [ENTER].

n Si aparece la pantalla “Ajuste manual del reloj”

– Se ha producido un error al ajustar el reloj automáticamente. – Se ha seleccionado “Entrada” en el paso 5 durante el ajuste. 1Pulse [w,q] para seleccionar la opción que desee modificar y

pulse [e,r] para cambiar el ajuste.

2 Pulse [ENTER].

Sintonización automática

Preparación

• Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada para las conexiones de esta unidad.

1 Pulse [^ DVD POWER].

2 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar el

idioma y pulse [ENTER].

Si se equivoca, pulse [RETURN] para volver a la pantalla anterior.

3 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar “TV de

4:3” o “TV ancho de 16:9” y pulse [ENTER].

4 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar

“Encendido” o “Apagado” y pulse [ENTER].

Si tras haber elegido un tipo de televisor concreto durante el ajuste inicial, conecta un televisor progresivo u otro tipo de televisor distinto justo después de encender la unidad por primera vez, siga los pasos que se indican a continuación. Seleccione la opción que corresponda a su televisor.

1 Durante la parada

Pulse [SETUP].

2 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar

“Pantalla TV” y pulse [q].

3 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar “Tipo

TV” y pulse [ENTER].

• 480p/480i: Seleccione “480p” si el televisor es compatible con la salida progresiva.

4 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar la

opción y pulse [ENTER].

Para salir de la pantalla

Pulse [SETUP].

Para volver a la pantalla anterior

Pulse [RETURN].

5 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar

“Sintonizador” o “Entrada” y pulse [ENTER].

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Grabación de programas de televisión

n Para hacer una pausa en la grabación

Pulse [h].

Pulse de nuevo para reiniciar la grabación. También puede pulsar [* REC] para reiniciar. (El título no se divide en títulos separados.)

n Para detener la grabación

Pulse [g].

• La grabación, desde el principio hasta el final, se denomina título.

Durante la grabación Pulse [* REC] para seleccionar el tiempo de grabación.

n Modo de grabación

En función del contenido que se grabe, los tiempos de grabación pueden ser inferiores a los indicados.

• Puede grabar hasta 99 títulos en un disco.

• Puede grabar hasta 49 títulos en un disco.

1 Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para

seleccionar la unidad DVD.

2 Pulse [; OPEN/CLOSE] en la unidad

principal para abrir la bandeja e introducir un disco.

• Pluse de nuevo el botón para cerrar la bandeja.

3 Pulse [12CH] para seleccionar el

canal.

Para seleccionar con los botones numerados:

Antena TV por cable

Por ejemplo, 5: [0] Ô [5] Por ejemplo, 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]

15: [1] Ô [5] 15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]

115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]

No es posible grabar ni reproducir continuamente desde una cara a la otra en un disco de dos caras.

Cuando “Tiempo de grab. en el modo EP” se establece en “EP -

Repr.ón ampliada (6H)” en el menú CONFIGURACTIÓN. La calidad de sonido es mejor cuando se utiliza “EP - Repr.ón ampliada (6H)” que cuando se utiliza “EP - Repr.ón ampliada (8H)”.

No es posible grabar continuamente desde la primera capa a la

segunda.

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4 Pulse [REC MODE] para seleccionar el

modo de grabación (XP, SP, LP o EP).

5 Pulse [* REC] para iniciar la

grabación.

La grabación se realizará en el espacio vacío del disco. Los datos no se sobrescribirán.

• Durante la grabación no puede cambiar el canal ni el modo de grabación. Durante la pausa puede cambiar el canal o el modo de grabación. Sin embargo, la grabación se realizará como un título separado.

• Puede grabar mientras la unidad está en modo de espera de una grabación programada; sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que cuando llegue el momento en que deba iniciarse la grabación programada, se detendrá cualquier grabación en curso y se iniciará esa grabación programada.

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Reproducción de discos

DRIVE

SELECT

Botones

numerados

u,i

t,y

q x1.3

TIME SLIP

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU

AUDIO

CM SKIP

e,r,w,q ENTER wh, hq

RETURN

CREATE CHAPTER

1 Pulse [DRIVE SELECT] para

seleccionar la unidad DVD.

2 Inserte un disco (Ô página 58). 3 Pulse [q] (PLAY).

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

La reproducción se inicia a partir del título grabado más recientemente.

DVD-V DVD-A

La reproducción se inicia desde el principio del disco.

n Cuando aparece una pantalla de menú en el

televisor

DVD-V DVD-A

Pulse [e,r,w,q] para seleccionar la opción y pulse [ENTER].

Algunas opciones también pueden seleccionarse utilizando los botones numerados.

VCD

Pulse los botones numerados para seleccionar la opción.

Por ejemplo, 5: [0] Ô [5] 15: [1] Ô [5]

• Para volver a la pantalla de menú

DVD-V

DVD-A

VCD

Selección de títulos grabados para reproducirlos –Direct Navigator

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

Seleccione en el menú los títulos grabados que desee reproducir.

1 Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Vista

DVD-RAM

10 10/27 LUN

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

-- -- --

Atrás

Repr.

SUB MENU Seleccionar AvanzaAtrás

2 Pulse [e,r,w,q] para seleccionar el título y pulse [ENTER].

También puede seleccionar títulos con los botones numerados. Por ejemplo, 5: [0] Ô [5] 15: [1] Ô [5]

Para salir de la pantalla

Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

VCD

Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] o [SUB MENU]. Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Pulse [RETURN].

título

10/27 LUN

ág

ina 02/02

Video

Imagen

Avanza

0 9

No.

Operaciones durante la reproducción

Pulse [g].

Parada

Pausa

Búsqueda

Salto

Inicio desde una opción seleccionada

Visión rápida (Quick View)

RAM

Cámara lenta

RAM -R -R DL

-RW(V) +R +R DL

+RW DVD-V

DVD-A

(Sólo partes con imágenes en movimiento)

-RW(VR) VCD

Imagen a imagen

RAM -R -R DL

-RW(V) +R +R DL

+RW

DVD-V

DVD-A

(Sólo partes con imágenes en movimiento)

-RW(VR) VCD

Salto del tiempo especificado (Time Slip)

RAM -R -R DL

-RW(V) +R +R DL

+RW -RW(VR)

Salto CM

RAM -R -R DL

-RW(V) +R +R DL

+RW -RW(VR)

Cambio del audio

Crear capítulo

RAM

La posición de detención se memoriza.

Función de reanudación de la reproducción

Pulse [q] (PLAY) para reiniciar la reproducción desde esta posición.

Pulse [h].

Pulse de nuevo o pulse [q] (PLAY) para reiniciar la reproducción.

Pulse [t] o [y].

• La velocidad aumenta hasta 5 veces (

+R DL +RW

hasta 3 pasos).

Pulse [q] (PLAY) para reiniciar la reproducción.

•

Durante la reproducción o una pausa, pulse [u] o [i].

La unidad saltará los títulos, capítulos o pistas según el número de veces que se pulse el botón y se iniciará la reproducción.

Pulse los botones numerados.

Por ejemplo,

5: [0] Ô [5] 15: [1] Ô [5]

MP3 y JPEG/TIFF

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

DVD-A

Selección de grupos Durante la parada (en el televisor se visualiza el salvapantallas)

5: [5]

• Esto sólo funciona durante la parada con

algunos discos (en el televisor se visualiza el salvapantallas).

VCD

• (con control de reproducción)

Si pulsa los botones numerados durante la parada (el salvapantallas se visualiza en el televisor) podrá cancelar el PBC. (En el visor de la unidad aparece el tiempo de reproducción transcurrido.)

Mantenga pulsado [q] (PLAY/x1.3).

La velocidad de reproducción es superior a la normal.

Pulse de nuevo para volver a la velocidad normal.

•

Durante la pausa, pulse [t] o [y].

• La velocidad aumenta hasta 5 veces.

•Pulse [q] (PLAY) para reiniciar la

reproducción.

VCD

• Sólo hacia delante [y].

• La unidad hará una pausa si la

reproducción a cámara lenta continúa durante unos 5 minutos (excluyendo

DVD-V DVD-A VCD

Durante la pausa, pulse [wh] o [hq].

• Cada pulsación muestra la siguiente

imagen.

• Manténgalos pulsados si desea avanzar o

retroceder de forma secuencial.

•Pulse [q] (PLAY) para reiniciar la

reproducción.

VCD

• Sólo hacia delante [hq].

1 Pulse [TIME SLIP]. 2 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar el tiempo

y pulse [ENTER].

La reproducción salta el tiempo especificado.

•

Cada vez que pulsa [e,r], el tiempo aumenta [

] o disminuye [r] en intervalos de 1 minuto. (Manténgalo pulsado para cambiar en intervalos de 10 minutos.)

Pulse [CM SKIP].

La reproducción se reanuda aproximadamente un minuto después.

Pulse [AUDIO].

RAM -RW(VR) VCD

Estéreo Mono L Mono R

RAM -RW(VR)

• Al reproducir una emisión SAP (Programa de audio independiente): Principal↔SAP

DVD-V DVD-A

Cada vez que pulsa el botón puede cambiar el número del canal de audio. Esto le permite cambiar elementos como el idioma de la pista de sonido.

Pulse [CREATE CHAPTER].

Los capítulos se dividen cuando se pulsa el punto seleccionado.

Grabación de programas de televisión/Reproducción de discos

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Index

Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Audio

attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

Channel

adding, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Set Channels Automatically . . . . . . . .15

Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Cleaning

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

lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connection

amplifier, system component . . . .12, 13

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

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

DV IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

television . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 10, 11, 13

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

Copying

DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . .38

from a video cassette recorder. . . . . .38

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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

CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 31, 33

Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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

Delete

album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 39

all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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

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

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 39

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 39

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 30

Divide Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 53

DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

+R, +R DL, +RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 18

Enter name

album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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

title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 31

Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 53

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

FR (Flexible Recording) Mode . . . . . 19, 21

HDAVI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 45, 53

JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 53

Language

audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Mode

recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

still mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 53

Noise reduction (NR)

DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Line-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 42

On-screen

language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 53

Properties

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

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Protection

album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Recording

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

from a video cassette recorder . . . . .38

mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

scheduled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Shorten Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . .21

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Still pictures

copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 53

Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

TV Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

V. Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Panasonic DMR-ES25 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Accessories

Disc and card information

The remote control information

Control reference guide

STEP 1 Connection

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning

Channel captions/Selecting television type

Remote control settings

Clock settings

Important notes for recording

Recording television programs

Scheduled recording

Playing discs

Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

Using menus to play MP3

Using on-screen menus

Editing titles/chapters

Creating, editing and playing playlists

Editing still pictures

Copying still pictures

Copying from a video cassette recorder

Entering text

Delete Navigator

DVD and card Management

Messages

Frequently asked questions

Troubleshooting guide

Glossary

Specifications

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

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Index