Panasonic DMR-ES35V User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-ES35V

TM

Please read the operating instructions, the safety notes and the notes on setting up the unit on page 3 before connecting, operating or setting up the unit.

Contents

	Page		Page			Page
Safety precautions	3	TIME SLIP		20	Checking or changing timer recordings 35
		Delayed playback		20	Timer Off/On	35
Information on the unitt	4	Quick View (PLAY/x1.3)		20	Delete	35
Licence information	4	Simultaneous recording and playback		20	Stop Recording	35
		Changing the audio channel		20
Before you start	5				Timer recording via external units	36
Included accessories	5	Playback (VHS)	21-22
Inserting batteries	5	Preparation		21	Delete	37
		Playing a video cassette		21	Deleting titles and pictures	37
Remote Control	6-7	Repeat playback		21	Properties	37
		Stopping playback		21	Set up Protection/Cancel Protection	37
Front Panel	8	Pausing playback		21
On-screen displays	8	Slow-motion playback		21	Copy	38-39
		Frame playback		21	Copying with a copy list	38
Rear Panel	9	Forwards/backwards search		21	Time-triggered copying	39
		Fast forward/Jet rewind		21
Connections	10-11	JET REW		21	COPYING	40
Connection with 21-pin Scart cable	10	VHS Index Search System (VISS)		21	Copying from VHS to DVD	40
Connection with Audio/Video cable	10	S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)		22	Finalising	40
Connection with S VIDEO-cable	11	Manual tracking		22	Copying from DVD to VHS	40
		Automatic tracking		22
Settings	11	Handling video cassettes		22	ShowView Record	41
Country	11	Write-protecting cassettes		22	ShowView Record	41
Auto-Setup	11	Cleaning video heads		22
Download from TV with Q Link	11				Playlists	42-44
TV Aspect	11	Recording	23-25		Creating a playlist	42
Setting the date and time	11	Before recording		23	Launching the Playlists menu	43
		Disc Protection,CPRM		23	Editing playlists in the SUB MENU	43
External units	12-14	Formatting		23	Editing chapters in the SUB MENU	44
Connection of Set Top Box	12	For recording		23
or satellite receiver		Record		24	Flexible Rec	45
Connecting a decoder	12	Pause the recording		24	Flexible recording mode (FR)	45
Connecting an analogue amplifier	13	DVD recording of TV programmes		24
Connecting a digital amplifier	13	Changing the recording mode		24	DV Auto Rec	45
Connecting to AV3 (e.g. camcoder)	13	VHS recording of TV programmes		24	Recording via DV input	45
Connecting to DV IN	13	The approx. time remaining on the cassette		24	Manual recording via DV input	45
		Specifying a time as the recording duration		25
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	14	DVD playback during recording		25	Setup	46-51
Connecting a TV with	14	Direct TV recording		25	Tuning	46-47
COMPONENT VIDEO input sockets		Recording from an external unit		25	Disc, List of language codes	47
Progressive television picture	14	Selecting the sound track to record			Picture	48
		for programmes with dual-channel sound		25	Sound	49
STATUS displays	15	Recording in dual-channel audio		25	Display	49
Screen information, Symbols	15				Connection	50
		FUNCTIONS	26-53		AV-Link function	50
Disc formats	16-17	Notes on the menus		26	VHS	51
Playback and recording discs	16	Entering text		27	Others	51
Playback discs	17
Handling discs	17	DIRECT NAVIGATOR	28-30		DVD Management	52-53
		Overview of DIRECT NAVIGATOR		28	Disc Name	52
Playback (DVD)	18-20	Launching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR menu		28	Disc Protection	52
Preparation, Playback	18	Delete		28	Delete all Titles	52
Playback of a selected title	18	Properties		28	Format Disc	52
Playback starts automatically	18	Editing titles in the SUB MENU		29	Auto-Play Select	53
Selecting programmes/titles for playback	18	Editing chapters in the SUB MENU		30	Finalise	53
Finalising	18				Close First Layer	53
Pausing playback	19	DivX playback		31	Create Top Menu	53
Stopping playback	19	MP3 playback		32
Saving the playback position	19	JPEG/TIFF playback		33	Picture and sound settings	54-55
Slow-motion playback	19
Fast forward	19	Recording		34	If you need help	56-58
Dividing a recording into chapters	19	Manual programming		34
Skipping	19	VPS/PDC feature		34	Specifications	59
MANUAL SKIP	19	Autom. SP/LP switching		34
Frame playback	19	Drive		34	Index	last page

2

Safety precautions

Install this device in a horizontal position. Do not place anything heavy on it.

Keep this device away from high temperatures and avoid changes in temperatures.

Keep away from liquids, humidity and dust.

Back of product, see page 9.

På baksiden av produktet (Norsk).

Laitteen takaosa (Fin).

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE / KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Inside of product

Produktets innside (Norsk)

Tuotteen sisällä (Fin)

Voltage: Only use power sources complying with the specifications for this device.

AC mains lead protection: Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.

Service: Never attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If a problem occurs that is not described in these operating instructions, disconnect the power supply and contact your dealer or an authorised after sales service centre.

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.

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.

DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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 BY YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

The model and serial number of this product can be found on the back of the unit. Please note them and keep for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

Sikkerhetsinstrukser (Norsk)

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.

PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPPÅ APPARATET.

BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR MILJØET.

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN

DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING. DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Dette apparatet kan under bruk fange opp høyfrekvente forstyrrelser forårsaket av en mobiltelefon som benyttes i nærheten. Hvis slik forstyrrende påvirkning konstateres, bør mobiltelefonen benyttes på større avstand fra dette apparatet.

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå problemer.

Turvallisuusohjeita (Finnish)

Norsk: Apparatet bør stilles opp i nærheten av stikkontakten på en slik måte at man uhindret får tilgang til nettpluggen hvis det skulle oppstå en feil.

Plasser apparatet horisontalt. Ikke plasser tunge gjenstander på apparatet.

Ikke utsett apparatet for høye temperaturer og temperatursvingninger.

Beskytt apparatet mot væske, fuktighet og støv.

Finnish: Laite tulisi sijoittaa verkkopistorasian lähelle siten, että verkkopistokkeeseen päästään häiriötapauksessa varmasti esteettömästi käsiksi.

Aseta laite vaakasuoraan. Älä aseta raskaita esineitä laitteen päälle.

Suojaa laite korkeiltalämpötiloilta ja lämpötilaheilahteluilta.

Suojaa laite nesteiltä, kosteudelta ja pölyltä.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAROITUS!

ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKUTAI TULIPALOVAARA.

ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI

MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

Tämä tuotteen toimintaan saattaa tulla häiriöitä lähellä olevasta matkapuhelimesta. Mikäli matkapuhelimesta johtuvia häiriöitä ilmenee, siirrä matkapuhelin mahdollisimman kauas laitteesta jotta häiriöt poistuvat.

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa.

3

Information on the unit

DivX-compatible

DivX files can be played back from CD-R/CD-RW and DVD-R.

Quick start

You can record to DVD-RAM about one second after switching on the unit.

COPYING

With the push of a button, you can copy the content of a VHS cassette to a disc or vice versa.

DV interface

You can connect your digital camcorder directly to this unit via the DV IN connection.

This way it’s easy to copy your movies.

Licence information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Dolby Digital

Method of encoding digital signals. The signals are very much compressed in the process to enable recordings of large volumes of data.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Sound system used in cinemas or movie theaters all over the world. "DTS" and "DTS 2.0 + Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

MP3 or MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 is a file compression format used for digital audio files. It provides files of an extremely small size and may cause a consequential loss of quality. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

4

Before you start

Dear customer

Thank you for your trust and your decision to purchase this top-quality device.

Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of entertainment electronics devices.

We are sure that you will be completely satisfied with this device.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Included accessories

DVD/VHS

	TV
DRIVE		CH	+
	AV		VOLUME	Remote Control	AC Mains Lead
SELECT			_
		TRACKING/V-LOCK		EUR7659YF0	RJA0043-1C
1	2	3	+
4	5	6	CH
			-
7	8	9	ShowView
	0	INPUT	DELETE
		SELECT
RESET		SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP/INDEX		REW	FF	Batteries	Audio/Video cable
STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
TIME SLIP/	JET REW MANUAL SKIP			AA, UM3 or R6	K2KA6BA00003

PROG/

CH

ECK

		R			F
		O
IG	A	T			U
					N
					C
V
A					T
N					I
T			ENTER		O
C					N
R					S
E
I
D
SUB MENU					RETURN
S
AUDIO			DISPLAY	CREATE	STATUS
				CHAPTER
A			B	C
REC			REC MODE	EXT LINK	DIRECT TV REC

Operating Instruction	RF Coaxial cable
	K1TWACC00001

Guarantee Card

DVD/TV

Inserting batteries

The batteries last for about a year, depending on how often you use the remote control unit.

		Do not mix old with new batteries, or batteries of different types.
		Only use batteries without any harmful substances (lead, cadmium, mercury).
		Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
		Remove the batteries if the remote control unit will remain unused for longer
	R6/LR6, AA	periods of time.
		Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.
		Immediately remove used-up batteries and replace with batteries of type AA, UM3
		or R6.
		Be sure to put in the batteries the right way round + and -.
		Dispose of batteries, packaging material and the unit according to
		statutory regulations.
		They must not be thrown into the household refuse.

5

Remote Control

Remote control signal sensor

7m

30°

30°

Point the remote control at the sensor of the unit. Avoid obstacles along the transmission path. The maximum reach of the remote control is 7 metres directly in front of the unit. Make sure that the transmission window and the sensor on the unit are clean. The process can be impaired by direct sunlight and glass cabinet doors.

Child protection

You can lock the buttons on the unit and the remote control.

Press and hold the RETURN and ENTER buttons until [X HOLD] appears in the display. The buttons on the unit are locked.

To unlock the child protection, repeat the process until [X HOLD] disappears.

Operating a television

Change the code on the remote control to control your TV.

Press and hold the TV on and off button.

Enter the two-digit code for your television.

Setup		Remote Control			DVD 1
		Clock
Tuning
					Off
Disc		Power Save
Picture
		Quick Start			On
Sound
		DivX Registration
Display
		Initialize
Connection
VHS				Remote Control
			TAB	SELECT
Others
				DVD 1

DVD 2

DVD 3

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Trademark	Code	Trademark	Code	Trademark		Code	Trademark	Code
Panasonic	01-04,45	GOODMANS	05,06,31	NOKIA		25-27	SANYO	21
AIWA	35	GRUNDIG	09	NORDMENDE		10	SBR	06
AKAI	27,30	HITACHI 22,23,31,40-42		ORION		37	SCHNEIDER 05,06,29-31
BLAUPUNKT	09	INNO HIT	34	PHILIPS		05,06	SELECO	06,25
BRANDT	10,15	IRRADIO	30	PHONOLA		31,33	SHARP	18
BUSH	05,06	ITT	25	PIONEER		38	SIEMENS	09
CURTIS	31	JVC	17,39	PYE		05,06	SINUDYNE	05,06,33
DESMET	05,31,33	LOEWE	07	RADIOLA		05,06	SONY	08
DUAL	05,06	METZ	28,31	SABA		10	TELEFUNKEN	10-14
ELEMIS	31	MITSUBISHI	06,19,20	SALORA		26	THOMSON	10,15,44
FERGUSON	10	MIVAR	24	SAMSUNG	31,32,43		TOSHIBA	16
GOLDSTAR/LG 31		NEC	36	SANSUI	05,31,33		WHITEWESTINGHOUSE 05,06

Some television models of the listed brands (e.g. older Panasonic units) cannot be controlled via the remote control.

Switching to AV input on your Panasonic television

Press AV.

Switches between TV reception and AV input each time the button is pressed.

Setting up the remote control

If you are using another Panasonic unit at the same location, change the setting of the remote control so that you can operate the units independently of each other.

Set up the remote control for the unit.

Press FUNCTIONS.

Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER.

Select [Setup] with and confirm with ENTER.

Select [Others] with , [Remote Control] with and confirm with ENTER.

Select [DVD 1, 2 or 3] with and confirm with ENTER.

Apply the selected setting [DVD 1, 2 or 3] to the remote control.

Press and hold ENTER and press the appropriate number button 1, 2 or 3 for at least 2 seconds.

Exit the menu with RETURN.

If the remote control setting does not match that of the unit, [DVD 1, 2 or 3] appears on the unit’s display.

Press ENTER and press the appropriate number key 1, 2 or 3 simultaneously for at least 2 seconds.

If you want to operate two units independently of each other using the same remote control, then change the the remote control setting.

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Remote Control

DVD/VHS	Standby/on switch
	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.
DRIVE	DRIVE SELECT
SELECT
	Select the DVD or VHS drive.

Direct entry using the number buttons

Selection of channels, title numbers, etc.

VCD	5:	0	5			15:	1	5
JPEG MP3 5:		0	0	5		15:	0	1	5
JPEG	5:	0	0	0	5	15:	0	0	1	5

Delete a function.

RESET

VHS: RESET = Reset the tape counter.

SKIP = Skip chapters, titles or	19
	99

SKIP/INDEX pictures.

VHS: INDEX = Find the beginning of a	99
	21

recording.

STOP	Stop a recording or playback.

VHS: Stop jet rewind.

Press for more than 3 seconds to eject the cassette.

DVD/VHS

TV

DRIVE								CH	+
									VOLUME
SELECT				AV					_
								TRACKING/V-LOCK
1				2				3	+
4				5				6	CH
									-
7				8				9	ShowView
				0			INPUT		DELETE
							SELECT
RESET								SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP/INDEX								REW	FF
STOP						PAUSE			PLAY
TIME SLIP/				JET REW MANUAL SKIP
						/CH		EC
					OG
				R				K
				P
			R						F
			O
G	A	T							U
									N
I									C
V									I
A
N									T
									O
T						ENTER
C									N
E									S
R
I
D
SUB MENU									RETURN
S
AUDIO				DISPLAY			CREATE		STATUS
							CHAPTER
A				B				C
REC				REC MODE			EXT LINK		DIRECT TV REC

DVD/TV

TV

		Switch the TV on and off.
	AV	Select the AV input on the TV set.
CH	+	CH = Select the programme position on the TV set.
	VOLUME	VOLUME = TV volume control.
	_
TRACKING/V-LOCK		CH = Programme selection button
	+
CH VHS: TRACKING/V-LOCK+/- = Optimise the			22 99

-playback picture.

ShowView	ShowView Record menu	99
		41
DELETE	Delete a title.
INPUT	Switch button to switch AV input between
SELECT	tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3 (front) and DV IN.
SLOW/SEARCH	SLOW = Slow-motion playback.	99
		19
REW FF	SEARCH = Search during playback.
VHS: REW = Jet rewind		99
		21
	FF = Fast forward from STOP mode.
	REW = Rewind
	FF = Forward search during playback.
PAUSE	Pause a recording or playback.	1
		99
VHS: Press and hold for more than 2 seconds		9921
	for slow-motion playback.
PLAY	Start playback.	18 99
	RAM Quick View: You can increase the	20 99
	playback speed.
VHS: Playback or repeat playback		99
		21

You can also switch on the unit from Standby mode using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR, PROG/CHECK and ShowView buttons.

TIME SLIP/JET REW

DVD: TIME SLIP = Select the time frame. 20 99

VHS:	JET REW = Jet rewind to the		21
			99
		beginning of the tape.
	Direction buttons in the menu guide.
ENTER	Select	groups or titles.
	Frame or slow-motion playback.
SUB MENU
S	Launch the sub-menu.
AUDIO	Select the audio channel/soundtrack 20 99
A	A = Delete selected stations.		46
	Menu guide
DISPLAY	DVD only: Picture and sound settings. 54 99
B	B = Insert station.		46 99
	Menu guide
CREATE	DVD only: Divide a recording into		19
CHAPTER	chapters.		99
C
	C = Move selected stations.		46 99
	Menu guide
STATUS	Detailed information appears on		15
			99

the screen.

				/CH	EC
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		R			K
		P
		R				F
		O
G	A	T				U
						N
I						C
V						I
A
N						T
				ENTER		O
T
C						N
E						S
R
I
D

ENTER = Select or save a setting.

MANUAL SKIP
DVD only: Jump ahead 30 seconds.	19	99
PROG/CHECK = Check or change a Timer recording		35
		99
DIRECT NAVIGATOR = Launches the Title View.	18	99
FUNCTIONS = Launch the selection menu.	26	99
RETURN
Return to the previous menu.
REC
Recording	24	99
REC MODE
Record mode button (XP, SP, LP, EP)	24 99
EXT LINK
Timer Recording with external recording	36	99
control.
DIRECT TV REC		99
Direct TV recording to DVD and VHS.
		25

7

Front Panel

Cassette Compartment		Display			Disc Tray

EXT-L

VHS

2									5				8
	9			10		3	4	2		6	7	11		12

1 Standby/On switch : 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. Switching this unit into standby mode does not disconnect it from the mains.

1	2	EJECT: Eject the cassette.	3	Forward/rewind	4
	Standby/On switch				Channel select button
		OPEN/CLOSE: Open and		Search during playback.
		close the disc tray.

5

Drive select

6

STOP

7

PLAY

: Playback

8

REC: Record

VHS or DVD

Quick View

RAM

9

10

11

DV input

12

S VIDEO input AV3

AV3 input terminal

Copy

COPYING

Display

				Shows Timer standby or Timer recording.	XP, SP	Recording mode / All on: FR mode
					LP, EP	Flexible recordings/timer recordings.
				The inserted medium is being shown.	DVD	The selected drive is being displayed.
					VHS
				The selected drive is recording.	EXT-L	External-Link: A Timer recording is being made from an
	REC
				Flashes shortly before a Timer recording starts.		external unit.

PLAY The selected drive is playing.

Current time, recording/playback counter, various messages.

Other messages

PLEASE WAIT Please wait.

DVD 1, 2, 3	Wrong remote control code.
SETUP	You are in the Setup menu.
READ	Disc is being read.
No READ	Disc cannot be read.
FINAL	DVD is being finalised.
No CASSETTE	No cassette has been inserted.
No DISC	No disc has been inserted.
PROTECT	Disc is write-protected.
RETURN	Cancellation of a function.
JETREW	A cassette is being jet-rewound.
OFF0:30	The recording time is set to 30 minutes.
REPEAT	Repeat playback is on.

START	A function (copying) is beginning.
COPY	Copying is taking place.
STOP	A function has been stopped (copying).
PROG FULL	All 16 timer programme positions are full.
UNSUPPORT	Disc format is not supported.
UNFORMAT	Disc is unformatted.
X HOLD	Child protection is active.
Error messages		56 99

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Rear Panel

RF IN

						COMPONENT VIDEO OUT		Y
		L						PB
	OPTICAL					S VIDEO OUT
		R	VIDEO OUT					PR
AC IN								RF OUT
		AUDIO OUT		AV2(DECODER/EXT)		AV 1 (TV)
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10

1	AC IN~ = Power supply	2		OPTICAL
	Connection for the power cable.			Digital audio output
3	L	4
	Audio output, right/left channel			Video output
	R
	AUDIO OUT		VIDEO OUT
5	AV2 (DECODER/EXT) = 21-pin Scart socket	6		AV1 (TV) = 21-pin Scart socket
	AV2 (DECODER/EXT) External unit connection		AV1 (TV)	TV connection
7	S VIDEO OUT	8	Y	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
			PB	Y = Luminance signal (brightness signal)
	S VIDEO output socket
				PB = Chrominance signal (colour difference)
			PR PR = Chrominance signal (colour difference)
9	RF OUT	10		RF IN
	Aerial output			Aerial input

The outputs of 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 are dedicated to modules of digital signal processing (DVD).

The video and audio outputs of 5 and 6 are dedicated to modules of digital (DVD) or analogue (VHS) signal processing.

Both groups of outputs are used for analogue and digital sources. But there are limitations, e.g.: During recording or scheduled recording on DVD, the VHS playback is only possible on outputs of 5 and 6.

For a conventional tube television, we recommend using the Scart socket.

You retain a high-quality RGB video picture with an RGB-compatible television.

If you want to use a progressive-capable LCD/plasma television or LCD projector, connect it to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to get a high quality progressive video picture.

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Connections

					1 Aerial
				Aerial infeed line
	21-pin Scart socket AV1 (TV)				RF IN
					Aerial input
					RF IN
				COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
		L			P
	OPTICAL			S VIDEO OUT
		R	VIDEO OUT		P
AC IN	DIGITALAUDIO OUT				RF OUT
		AUDIO OUT
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)		AV2(DECODER/EXT)	AV 1 (TV)
AC IN~					RF OUT
					Aerial output
4 AC Mains lead
				3 21-pin Scart cable
VT				Necessary for TV
				with Q Link

Aerial input

2 RF Coaxial cable

4 AC Mains lead

				1Aerial
				Aerial infeed line
	AUDIO-		VIDEO-	RF IN
	Output		Output	Aerial input
				RF IN
				COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y
		L		P
	OPTICAL			S VIDEO OUT
		R	VIDEO OUT	P
AC IN	DIGITALAUDIO OUT			RF OUT
		AUDIO OUT
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)		AV2(DECODER/EXT)	AV 1 (TV)
AC IN~	L			RF OUT
				Aerial output
	R		VIDEO OUT
	AUDIO OUT
4 AC Mains lead			3 Audio/Video cable
			Video Yellow
VT			L	White
			R	Red

Audio/Video input

Aerial input	2 RF Coaxial cable
4 AC Mains lead

Connection with 21-pin Scart cable (not provided)

You need a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable for this optimal connection type.

Disconnect all units from the power supply system.

1Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.

2Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.

3Connect the AV1 socket (21-pin Scart socket) of the DVD Recorder with the Scart input of the TV.

4Connect the DVD Recorder and the television to the power supply system.

If your television supports Q Link, use a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to connect it to the TV. The stations are automatically downloaded through [Download from TV].

If your television supports RGB, set the AV1 Output to RGB 1
or RGB 2 in the Setup menu.	50

Connection with Audio/Video cable

You can use this frequently used standard connection with the provided accessories.

Disconnect all units from the power supply system.

1Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.

2Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the Aerial input of the TV.

3Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) and VIDEO OUT of the DVD Recorder with the Audio/Video input of the television.

4Connect the DVD Recorder and the television to the power supply system.

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Connections

		1Aerial
	Aerial infeed line
AUDIO-output	S VIDEO-output	RF IN
		Aerial input

					RF IN
				COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
		L			P
	OPTICAL			S VIDEO OUT
				S VIDEO OUT
		R	VIDEO OUT		P
	DIGITALAUDIO OUT				RF OUT
AC IN		AUDIO OUT	AV2(DECODER/EXT)
				AV 1 (TV)

AC IN~

L

RF OUT

Aerial output

R	VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
	3 Audio cable
	L White
4 AC Mains lead	R Red	3 S VIDEO-
		cable
VT

SVIDEO-input Audio input

Aerial input

2 RF Coaxial cable

4 AC Mains lead

Settings

Connection with S VIDEO-cable (not provided)

Depending on the television, the connection with the S VIDEO cable results in a higher quality picture than the connection with an Audio/ Video cable.

Disconnect all units from the power supply system.

1Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.

2Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.

3Connect AUDIO OUT (L/R) and S VIDEO OUT of the DVD Recorder with the S VIDEO and audio input of the TV.

4Connect the DVD Recorder and the television to the power supply system.

Auto-Setup

		Ch	4
		Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait.
		RETURN : to cancel
	RETURN
		Download from TV
		Pos
			4
		Download in progress. Please wait.
		RETURN : to cancel
	RETURN
		Clock
			Automatic		Off
		Time	Date
		0 : 00 : 00	1 . 1 .		2006
	Number
0 - - 9		Clock cannot be set automatically.
		Please set the clock manually.

CHANGE	ENTER : store RETURN : leave
ENTER	RETURN

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

16:9

4:3 TV

4:3 Letterbox

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Switch on your television and select the AV channel.

Switch on the unit using the Standby/On button.

Country

Select the corresponding country with

and confirm with ENTER.

For EC models: If you select Schweiz, Suisse or Svizzera, the Power Save menu appears after auto setup. If you select Power Save [On], the unit’s power consumption reduced to a minimum in Standby mode.

Auto-Setup

The auto setup saves all avaiable television stations and takes approx. 5 minutes. If the station also broadcasts Date and Time, the time will be set automatically.

If the automatically set time does not match the current time, you can set it manually.

Download from TV with (Registered trademark of Panasonic)

If your television is equipped with the Q Link feature, the stations are downloaded through the transfer of the station table.

In order to be able to use Q Link, the unit must be connected to a TV with Q Link or a similar feature via a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.

Setting the date and time

If the Date and Time are not transferred via a television station, the Clock menu

appears.
Change Time and Date with	or 0	9 and .

Confirm the change with ENTER.

An incorrect date or time affects the programmed recording of television programmes (observe summer and winter time).

TV Aspect

Select the desired screen format with

and confirm with ENTER.

Auto setup for your unit is complete. The availability of stations may differ regionally. The completeness of the downloaded stations can be checked in the Setup menu. 46

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External units

External device

21-pin Scart socket Aerial infeed line

AC Mains lead

21-pin Scart cable	21-pin Scart sockets
	AV2	AV1 (TV)
	(DECODER/EXT)
			RF IN
		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
L			P
OPTICAL		S VIDEO OUT
R	VIDEO OUT		P

RF OUT

AC IN	DIGITALAUDIO OUT	AUDIO OUT
		AV2(DECODER/EXT)	AV 1 (TV)

AC IN~

AC Mains lead

21-pin Scart cable

VT

AC Mains lead

	Setup			AV2 Settings
	Tuning
				AV2 Input			Video
	Disc
				AV2 Connection			Ext
	Picture
				Ext Link			Ext Link 2
	Sound
	Display
						AV2 Connection
	Connection
	VHS
						Decoder

Others

Ext

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Connection of Set Top Box or satellite receiver

If you receive your television programme via a Set Top Box (DVB-T) or a satellite receiver (digital/analogue), connect your DVD Recorder as a downstream unit.

Disconnect all units from the power supply system.

1 Connect the AV1 socket (21-pin Scart socket) of the DVD Recorder with the Scart input of the television unit.

2 Connect the external unit with a 21-pin Scart cable to the AV2 connection of the DVD Recorder.

3 Connect the aerial (DVB-T or SAT) to the aerial input of the external unit.

4 Connect the DVD Recorder, the TV and the external unit to the power supply system

5 Switch on the external unit, the TV and the DVD Recorder.

Switch your TV to the AV channel.

Select the appropriate country from the Country menu with and confirm with ENTER.

[Auto-Setup] follows automatically and it ends with the note: [No stations found !].

Select [No] with and confirm with ENTER.

The available stations are downloaded from the external unit.

Select the desired screen format with and confirm with ENTER.

Switch the DVD Recorder to AV2 with CH . You see the television picture from the external unit.

The date and time are not set automatically.
Set them manually.	9911

Connecting a decoder

1 Connect the DVD Recorder as described under Connection
with 21-pin Scart cable.	10 99

2 Connect the decoder to AV2 (DECODER/EXT) with an additional

21-pin Scart cable.
In the connection to the Auto Setup, change the setting for the
AV2 socket in the [Setup] menu.	50 99

Press FUNCTIONS.

Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER.

Select [Setup] with and confirm with ENTER.

Select [Connection] with , [AV2 Settings] with , and confirm with ENTER.

In the next screen, select [AV2 Connection] with and confirm with ENTER.

Select [Decoder] with and confirm with ENTER.

Press RETURN and return to [Connection] with .

Press RETURN multiple times to return to the television picture.

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External units

Amplifier (example)

AUDIO IN

L R

L

R

DIGITALAUDIO OUT OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) AUDIO

Audio cable

L - White

R - Red

Amplifier (example)
		L
OPTICAL	OPTICAL
		R
	DIGITALAUDIO OUT	AUDIO OUT
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Optical digital audio cable

Push the jack all the way into the socket with this side facing up.

AV3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN R

S VIDEO-cable

Audio cable

L - White

R - Red

AV3 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN R

Audio/Video cable

Video - Yellow

L	- White
R	- Red

It is not possible to copy to a VHS cassette via DV IN..

For all connections described:

Before you connect cables, make sure that all units are switched off. Switch on the units after you have connected the cables.

Connecting an analogue amplifier or an analogue system component

In order to enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic, connect a corresponding amplifier or an analogue audio component.

Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) output e.g. with a Dolby Pro Logic amplifier.

Connect the audio cable according to the colours and markings on the connection sockets (white/L, red/R).

Connecting a digital amplifier or a digital system component

If an amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital, DTS or an MPEG-decoder is connected, a DVD-Video-Disc with multi-channel surround sound can be played back.

Connect an amplifier with a Dolby Digital, DTS or an MPEG decoder.

Use an Optical digital audio cable.

Change the [Digital Audio Output] setting in the Setup menu Audio according 49 to your connected digital amplifier.

Select audio channel (M1) or (M2) on the external unit.

You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders that are not suitable for DVD.

		Connect this unit to a device with				This device can playback stereo
		a DTS decoder in order to be able				sound in Dolby Digital (2 channels).
		to play DVDs with this symbol.		Connect an amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital
				decoder in order to be able to enjoy Surround
				Sound.

Connection to AV3 (e.g. camcorder)

If the audio output of the other unit is mono, connect it to the L/MONO socket. Both the left and the right channel will be recorded.

Select one of the two connection options.

The connection with S VIDEO cable and audio cable (L/R) delivers the best quality.

Connection to DV IN

DV means digital video and is a video standard.

You can connect a DV-compatible camcorder to the DVD Recorder. The DV IN connection is available for this purpose.

Digital satellite tuners and digital VHS video recorders are not compatible with this unit. The DVD Recorder cannot be controlled via an external unit that is connected to the DV IN socket.

Before you connect the DV cable, make sure that all units are switched off. After you have connected the cable, switch on the units.

Connect the DV output of the DV unit (e.g. digital camcorder) with the DV input socket of the DVD Recorder. Use a DV cable.

After you have connected the cable, switch on both units.

The DV input of this unit is only intended for DV units. For example, a computer cannot be connected. Some DV units do not allow for proper input of the picture and sound signal.

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

TV
	COMPONENT
	VIDEO IN
Audioinput L/R
	Y	PB PR
		Video cable
		Y - Green
Audio cable		PB - Blue
L - White		PR - Red
R - Red
	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
	L	PB
	S VIDEO OUT
	R	PR
DIGITALAUDIO OUT	AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT socket

The sockets can be used for INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE output and deliver a clearer picture than the S VIDEO OUT socket.

Connections via these sockets output the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and the brightness signal (Y) separately.

Colours can be reproduced true to the original colour.

The properties of the COMPONENT VIDEO input socket are dependent on the TV or screen.

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sockets of the unit with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN of the TV unit. Use a Video cable.

Always connect sockets with the same colour.

Connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input sockets on the TV.

	Setup	TV Aspect		4:3
	Tuning	Progressive		On
	Disc	TV System		PAL
	Picture	AV1 Output		Video
	Sound	AV2 Settings
	Display
	Connection
	VHS	SELECT	TAB
	Others
		ENTER	RETURN

Connecting a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO input sockets

If your TV with LCD or plasma screen supports the progressive process, connect it to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sockets.

If you want to enjoy full progressive video, set Progressive to [On].

Press FUNCTIONS.

Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER.

Select [Setup] with and confirm with ENTER.

Select [Connection] with , [Progressive] with , and confirm with ENTER.

Select the option [On] with and confirm with ENTER.

Press RETURN multiple times to return to the television picture.

If the AV1 Output setting in the Setup menu is set to [RGB 1/2 ( without component )], there is no output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sockets.

Set this option to [Video ( with component )]. 50 If the unit is connected to the TV via the S VIDEO OUT or the AV1 socket,

output is Interlace regardless of the settings.

Progressive television picture

The progressive picture aspect ratio (height to width) is set to 16:9. DVD-Video with a picture aspect ratio of 16:9 is properly displayed. However, video material with an image page ratio of 4:3 is shown stretched from right to left. If it is possible to adjust the picture aspect ratio on your television, select the setting [Progressive - On].

With a normal television, the progressive output can cause the picture to flicker,
even if the television is progressive-compatible.
Select the setting [Progressive - Off].	50

Progressive-compatible televisions (PAL)

LCD/plasma television or LCD projector			Conventional televisions
If progressive output is used, videos can be viewed			On a normal television, Progressive output can
in High Resolution, for example from DVD-Video.			cause flickering even if the television is
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT on this unit is connected			Progressive-compatible.
with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN on the television.			Select the [Progressive - Out] setting.
Select the [Progressive - On] setting.
COMPONENT			COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT			VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	Y
	PB			PB
	PR		R	P
			COMPONENT
			VIDEO OUT
	Progressive output	COMPONENT		Progressive output	COMPONENT
DVD-Recorder			DVD-Recorder
		VIDEO IN			VIDEO IN

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STATUS displays

DVD-RAM

PLAY

L R

Status displays

DVD-RAM				1
PLAY			2
ZDF				3
Stereo				4
L R					5

VHS REC

Status displays for other drive.

6						7
									Detail information
10:07:21 1.12.						Remain				0:50 SP
		T14 0:05.14 SP							T14	0:05.14 SP

8	9
VHS	L R	SP
	0:21.29

STATUS

Screen information

Press STATUS.

Press STATUS again. Depending on the function, e.g. PLAY, REC or REC PLAY, the display changes each time the button is pressed.

Also press STATUS to exit the display.

You can switch off the status displays in the Setup menu.

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1:Current medium

2:Current recording, playback mode and remaining time

3:Current station

4:Sound type: Stereo = a stereo transmission is currently being received.

M1/M2 = a 2-channel transmission is currently being received.

M1 = a single-channel NICAM transmission is being received.

5:Sound mode: LR, L, R: the soundtrack can be changed with the AUDIO button.

REC	Record		Fast forward (5 stages)				Rewind (5 stages)
PAUSE	Pause		Slow motion (5 stages)				Slow-motion rewind (5 stages)
PLAY	Playback	PLAY/x1.3 Quick View					Pause playback

6:Current date and time

7:Available recording time and recording mode: e.g. 0:50 SP shows 50 minutes in SP mode.

8:Title number: shows the recording mode and the elapsed play time of the title. VHS: Current tape counter.

9:Title number: shows the recording mode and the recording time of the title.

STATUS

VHS screen information

Press STATUS during playback. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches between tape counter and remaining tape time

VHS		Current medium
L R	SP	LR, L, R: The soundtrack can be changed with the AUDIO button.
		SP: Selected recording mode.
REMAIN: 0:24		Remaining tape time: The display depends on the	51
		correct setting of the tape length.
0:21.29		Tape counter: It is automatically set to 0:00.00 when a video
		cassette is inserted.
		Use / RESET to reset the counter to 0:00.00.
R	0:21.29	Repeat	21

Symbols

The title is being recorded.

Shows a Timer programming.

A daily or weekly Timer recording was stopped. The icon disappears when next Timer recording starts.

W The title overlaps other recordings.

F	The disc was full so the programme failed to record.

The programme cannot be played due to damaged data or could not be recorded for another reason.

The title is write-protected.

The programme was copy-protected; the title was not recorded.

Title that can only be copied once.

The title has been selected.

	The title or the playlist was recorded with a TV system other than the one currently
NTSC	selected. Title and playback lists with these markings cannot be played back.
PAL	To playback this title/playlist, switch your TV system.

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Disc formats

DVD

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format

DVD-RAM RAM

4.7 GB 12 cm

9.4GB 12 cm

2.8GB 8 cm rewritable

DVD-R : DVD-Video format +R : +VR format

	DVD-R	-R
	4.7 GB 12 cm
	1.4 GB 8 cm
	writable
- -	+R	+R
	4.7 GB 12 cm
	writable

DVD-RW : DVD-Video format +RW : +VR format

DVD-RW -RW

4.7 GB, 12 cm

1.4 GB, 8 cm rewritable

- -

+RW

+RW

4.7 GB, 12 cm

1.4 GB, 8 cm rewritable

DVD-R DL: DVD-Video format

+R DL	: +VR format
	DVD-R DL
		-R DL
R DL	8.5 GB 12 cm, writable
- -	+R DL	+R DL
	8.5 GB 12 cm,writable

Playback and recording discs

DVD-RAM

The DVD-RAM can be compared with the hard disk and can be written to 100,000 times on average. The disc can only be played on DVD-RAM-compatible players.

The recording occurs in DVD Video Recording format (VR). Movies and parts of movies can be edited and deleted. The deletion of movies frees previously used storage space.

The creation of playlists does not require any additional storage space.

Dual-channel sound and 16:9 format are supported in addition to the TIME SLIP. function A DVD-RAM with Cartridge is write-protected and is CPRM-compatible.

DVD Video Recording format (VR)

This format enables recording and playback.

Digital programmes limited to "one-time recording" can be recorded to a CPRM-compatible disc. You can record to a CPRM-compatible DVD-RAM.

Playback is only possible with a compatible DVD player. Use a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.

DVD-R/+R (Recordable)

The DVD-R/+R can only be recorded once. Movies or parts of them can be deleted during processing, but storage space is still taken up and cannot be used for other movies. Through finalisation, the DVD-R/+R becomes DVD-V that can be played on other units.

DVD-R/+R/-R DL/+R DL	Finalisation	18 9953
-R +R -R DL +R DL	On the recording unit

The movies can no longer be edited after finalisation.

Recording with this recorder	Playback on another unit
Recording with another unit	Playback on this recorder

DVD-RW/+RW (Rewritable)

DVD-RW/+RW is rewritable and erasable. You must delete it completely to be able to rewrite it again. Through finalisation, the DVD-RW becomes a DVD-V that can be played on other units. A finalised DVD-RW can be reformatted and rewritten. Formatting deletes

all data! 9953 A DVD+RW becomes a DVD-V by creating a Top Menu.

DVD-RW -RW

Finalisation

Formatting

DVD-RW -RW

On the recording unit

The movies can no longer be edited after finalisation.
Recording with this recorder	Playback on another unit
Recording with another unit	Playback on this recorder
DVD-R DL/+R DL (Double Layer DVD/Dual Layer DVD)	2nd Layer

The data are saved on two parallel layers. They have more space available. If the laser changes layers during playback, brief interruptions to the image and sound may occur.

You cannot switch layers during a recording. The recording stops when

the storage space on the first Layer is full. You must close the first Layer	1st Layer
to be able to record on the second Layer.

DVD-Video format (V)

This recording format is the standard DVD-Video. Digital programmes that are limited to "one-time recording" cannot be recorded. Not for recording and playback of still pictures.

+VR format

Digital programmes limited to "one-time recording" can not be recorded. Not for recording and playback of still pictures.

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Disc formats

DVD

DVD-RW -RW(VR)

(DVD-VR format)

12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

DVD-Video DVD-V

12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

DVD-Audio DVD-A

12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

CD	CD
CD-R/RW

- - 12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

Video CD	VCD
CD-R/RW

12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only

Regional codes

2 2 34 ALL DVD-Video only

DVD-Videos with the regional code 2 or ALL can be played with this unit. The code is listed on the backside of the unit. England and Continental Europe: 2.

Only play round discs.

Do not touch the disc recording surface.

Cartridge discs

RAM

With active write protection, you can neither record to the disc nor edit or delete content.

Playback discs

A DVD-RW that was recorded on another DVD recorder is played back in DVD-VR format on this unit. Programmes limited on "one-time recording" can be played back if recorded to a CPRM-compatible disc. If you format the disc, you can record and play it in DVD-Video format with this unit.

High-quality video and music discs.

Digital-quality music discs. Playback in dual-channel sound.

Music and audio recordings, music in MP3 format, pictures in JPEG and TIFF format.

Music and video recordings.

SVCD in compliance with IEC62107.

DivX MP3 JPEG You can play DivX, MP3 and JPEG/TIFF data from a finalised CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R. Depending on the recording conditions, playback may nonetheless be faulty.

Some DVD-Audio discs with multi-channel sound are designed by the manufacturer to prevent inter-mixing on the entire disc or at certain places. Depending on the disc type, the regional code and the recording conditions, it may not be possible to play the discs in some cases.

See the jewel case for more information.

Non playable discs

-2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm.

-3.95 GB and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring.

-DVD-R that was recorded in DVD Video Recording format (VR).

-DVD-R (V), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (V), +R, +R DL that was recorded on another unit and not finalised.

-Blu-ray, DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, photo CD, CVD, SACD, MV disc, PD, “Chaoji VCD” that can be purchased in stores, including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that are not IEC62107-compliant, etc.

Handling discs

If the surface of a disc, which has no Cartridge or was removed from one, is scratched, dirty, dusty or has finger prints, playback or processing can be impaired. Such impairments can also occur when the disc is placed back in the Cartridge.

Note: Only write on the label side of the disc. Use a soft, oil-based felt-tip pen. Do not use a ball-point pen or any other hard writing instrument. Do not affix stickers or labels to the disc. When not in use, put the disc in its case or Cartridge.

Cleaning the DVD-RAM

Clean the disc with a special DVD-RAM cleaner (optional) and read the cleaner instructions throughly before use. Bad scratches and stubborn dirt may not be able to be removed so that recording, editing or playback is still compromised even after cleaning. The disc should then no longer be used.

Do not use benzine, alcohol, water, cleaning sprays, household cleaners or other solvents.

Cartridge write protection

Remove the 8-cm disc from the cartridge before using it with this unit.

DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720E)

Compatible models: Only for Panasonic's DVD recorders.

Do NOT use this cleaner with any other Panasonic DVD products or with the DVD products of any other companies since doing so may damage the products.

Cleaning DVD-Videos, Video-CDs and CDs

Wipe with a moist and then with a dry cloth.

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DVD-A

Playback

Insert with label facing upwards. In the case of double-sided discs, the label of the side that you want to play should be facing upwards.

Insert a Cartridge disc in the direction of the arrow, label facing upwards.

Direct input via the number buttons

5:	0	5			15:	1	5
5:	0	0	5		15:	0	1	5
5:	0	0	0	5	15:	0	0	1	5

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

DVD-RAM

07		--	--
ZDF	12.9. THU
--		--	--
Previous		Page 02/02	Next

ENTER	S	SUB MENU	Select	Previous				Next
RETURN

Finalize

Finalize the disc so that it can be played on other DVD players.

Note: Recording or Editing is not possible after finalizing. This may take up to 9 min.

Press the REC button to start finalize.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.

This disc cannot be played on other

DVD players without finalizing.

DVD

Preparation

Switch on your television and select the appropriate AV channel.

Switch on the DVD Recorder.

Press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to open the disc tray.

Insert a disc in the disc tray and close it. It may take some time to read the disc!

PLAY Playback

Press PLAY to start playback.

Playback begins with the last title recorded.

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Disc playback stops when a Timer recording starts.

Playback of a selected title

During playback, use the number buttons to select the desired title, chapter or piece and confirm with ENTER.

When the screen saver is shown, you can enter a group number. On some

discs, this function is only available when playback stops.
Playback starts automatically	DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD -R(MP3)

Playback always starts at the beginning of the disc. If the disc has its own disc menu, then this is displayed. The operation of the disc menu depends on the inserted disc.

Due to the programme structure determined by the manufacturer, all described functions may not be available.

In the case of VCD, use the number buttons to select the number of the title.

In the case of DVD-A/DVD-V, use or the number buttons to select a title and confirm with ENTER.

Use the following buttons to launch the disc menu again:

DVD-V: SUB MENU, DVD-A: DIRECT NAVIGATOR, VCD: RETURN

If appears on the television unit, the procedure is interrupted by the unit or the disc.

Selecting programmes/titles for playback

Use the DIRECT NAVIGATOR button to launch the menu during playback, recording and in STOP mode.

Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR.

Select the desired title with and confirm with ENTER. Playback starts.

Press RETURN to exit the menu.

You can select other pages with SKIP Previous or Next.

Finalising

-R

-RW(V)

+R

-R DL

+R DL

Auto finalisation is always offered before an unfinalised disc is ejected. You can only play an unfinalised disc on this DVD Recorder.

Press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit.

Press REC on the unit to start the finalisation.

After successful finalisation, the disc is ejected automatically. It can now be played on any DVD unit.

If you do not want to finalise the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit again.

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