Panasonic DMR-ES25 User Manual

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.

Table of contents

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*

1

(dual layer on

single side)

Before

finalization

After

finalization

DVD-RW

Before

finalization

After

finalization

2

+R*

Before

finalization

After

finalization

1

+R DL*

(double layer

on single side)

Before

finalization

After

finalization

+RW

+RW

Logo

–––– –––– ––––

Recording format
(Ô below)

Data that can be
recorded and
played

Re-writable*

3

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 *

4

No No No No No No

allow one copy

Recording both
Main and SAP of

YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

MTS broadcast

Recording 16:9
aspect picture

YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

Creating playlists YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

Compatibility

Usable high
speed recording

disc type*

5

Play on other
players

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

Only on DVD-

RAM

compatible

Ye s

Ye s *

7

Ye s Ye s

players. (It is

not possible to

finalize the

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

Ye s *

Up to 4x*

8

possible to
finalize the

6

Ye s

(It is not

disc.)

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.

1

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.

2

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

*

can be played in the other unit.

3

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

*

4

*

CPRM (Ô page 53) compatible discs only.

5

*

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

6

*

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

7

*

Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.

8

*

Play on +R DL compatible equipment.

Regarding recording format

VR (DVD Video Recording) format

This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on.

• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible
DVD-RAM on this unit.

• Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.

DVD-Video format

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4

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)

CD

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

SD

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

CD

DCIM

X

X

X

DCIM

X

X

X

X

*

.JPG

.JPG

.JPG

.JPG

.JPG

*

.JPG

.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.

CD

• 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.

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)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9
bk
bl

bm
bn

bo

bp

bq

br
bs
bt

ck
cl

cm

cn
co
cp

cq
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

13

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

21

3

465

52 4 8

DV IN

IN2

6

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

CH

7 9 bkblbm

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

IN

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).

1

To RF IN

To R F O U T

3

Red White Yellow

Audio/video
cable

(Included)

To OUT

75 Ω coaxial cable

(Included)

2

This unit’s rear panel

4

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

B

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

Connection with a television and a video cassette recorder

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO

IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

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VHF/UHF

RF IN

VHF/UHF
RF OUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

VIDEO

OUT

IN

AUDIO

L

L

AUDIO

R

R

C Connection with a television and 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).

2

To RF IN

Television

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

IN

Audio/video
cable

5

(Included)

To O U T

VHF/UHF

RF IN

75 Ω coaxial cable

4

STEP 1 Connection

3

Red White Yellow

6

To IN1

Audio/video
cable

This unit’s rear panel

7

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

To RF OUT

75 Ω coaxial

cable

(Included)

Satellite antenna

(Satellite receiver only)

1

IN

Red White Yellow

CableSatellite

R L S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

RF

Cable box or Satellite receiver

75 Ω coaxial cable

D

Connection with a television, 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

IN

Red White Yellow

VHF/UHF

RF IN

higher picture quality
(Ô page 11).

9

To RF IN

To RF OUT

Audio/video

cable

5

Red White Yellow

Red White Yellow

7

Audio/video
cable

(Included)

To O U T

To IN1

75 Ω coaxial cable

4

This unit’s rear panel

3

This unit’s front panel

DV IN

IN2

Yellow White Red

To IN2

8

Audio/video

2

75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)

To a household
AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

CH

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

L

AUDIO

R

Red

Video cassette recorder

Satellite antenna

IN

VIDEO

(Satellite receiver only)

IN

AUDIO

L

AUDIO

R

1

75 Ω coaxial
cable

IN

Red White Yellow

CableSatellite

R L S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

Cable box or Satellite receiver

RF

6

75 Ω coaxial cable

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STEP 1 Connection

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

a Connection with a television (Ô page 8, A)

AUDIO

VIDEO

R L S-VIDEOINRF

OUT

RF

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

IN

S VIDEO

IN

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

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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 (

Ô

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 ?

On

Off

Default Recording Source

Please select the source from which this

unit will record each time it is turned

on. Note: Selecting "Internal TV Tuner"

will start the Auto Channel Clock

Settings process.

This one time process takes a few minutes.

Internal TV Tuner

Input

CH

DV IN

IN2

POWER 8

^ DVD

POWER

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).

(Continued on next page)

6 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto

1

Ch.

Set Channels Automatically

Set Channels Automatically

Proceeding . . .

Set Clock Automatically

Auto Clock Setting is complete.

4/4/2006 12:15 AM

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

Time Zone ........CST

Set Channels Automatically

press ENTER again

No channels were found.

Please check antenna or cable connection.

then...

Set Clock Automatically

Press ENTER

to set clock manually.

Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.

Set Clock Manually

/:

/

SAT AM

DST

EST

1 1 2000 12

Off

Time Zone

EST

00

Month Day Year

Hour Minute

Tuning.

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

n When one of the following screen appears

“No channels were found.” screen

Adding and deleting channels

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

1 Press the numbered buttons to select

a channel.

Antenna Unit’s display

e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]

15: [1] Ô [5]

Cable TV

e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]

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

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

2 Press [ADD/DLT].

e.g., The channel is deleted.

Channel 15 Deleted

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

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

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning

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

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

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

“Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.” screen

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

7 Press [ENTER].

A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.

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

actual time

Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu
(Ô page 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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4 Press [e,r] to select the caption and

press [q].

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

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

5 Press [e,r] to select the channel

corresponding to the caption and
press [w].

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

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

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.

6 Press [ENTER].

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

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

press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Remote control settings

Setup

Remote Control Code

Press " " and "ENTER" together

for more than 2 seconds on the remote.

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

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.

G

CH

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 to a
DVD-R DL and
+R DL