Panasonic DMR-EZ17 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EZ17

Basic Operations

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The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of this unit.

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.

• The region number of this unit is “1”.

• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”.

Example:

1 ALL

1

2

4

Connection and setting

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If you have any questions contact

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

The warranty can be found on page 67.

La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 68-71.

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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.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Precautions

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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

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DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

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DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE

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ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 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.

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 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.

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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

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that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

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help.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

Unit Care

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.

The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean the unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit.

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Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions

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that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, possibly making
it impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP

Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

■ When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is
turned off.

Front Display (➔ 34)

Automatic Bright

Quick Start (➔ 32)

On Approx. 14 W Approx. 14 W
Off Approx. 1 W Approx. 2 W

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited
material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are

A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by

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another company.
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.

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A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is

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played in this unit.

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Table of Contents, Accessories

Getting Started

Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................3

Unit Care .....................................................................................................................................................................3

Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................5

Remote Control Information ........................................................................................................................................5

Basic Operations

Watching Television, Playback ........................................................................................................................6

Watching Television Program ....................................................................................................................6

Playing Discs ...............................................................................................................................................6

Recording Television Programs ...................................................................................................................... 7

Scheduled Recording ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Deleting Recordings ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Delete Navigator...........................................................................................................................................9

Delete Recordings During Playback .......................................................................................................... 9

Refer to page 50 for Control Reference Guide.

Advanced Features

Important Notes for Recording ............................................10

Advanced Recording ............................................................11

Recording Modes and Durations ................................................11

When the format confirmation screen is displayed.....................12

Selecting Audio Channels to record ...........................................12

When removing a Recorded Disc ..............................................12

Specifying the Recording Time ..................................................13

Flexible Recording ......................................................................13

Playing while you are recording .................................................14

Advanced Scheduled Recording ..........................................15

To cancel a scheduled recording in progress ............................. 15

To release the unit from recording standby

(Before recording starts) ............................................................15

Check, Change, or Delete Programs .........................................15

Advanced Playback ..............................................................16

Menu Screens on the TV ............................................................16

Selecting Recordings to Play .....................................................16

Search ........................................................................................16

Skip ............................................................................................16

Direct Play ..................................................................................16

Quick View (Play x1.3) ...............................................................16

Slow-motion Play ........................................................................17

Frame-by-Frame Viewing ...........................................................17

Time Slip ....................................................................................17

CM Skip ......................................................................................17

Create Chapters .........................................................................17

Changing Audio during Playback ...............................................17

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 .......................................18

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) ......................................................18

Playing MP3s .............................................................................19

Playing Playlists ....................................................................20

Playlist Properties ......................................................................20

View Chapters ............................................................................20

Entering Text .........................................................................21

Status Messages ..................................................................21

Recording from an External Device ......................................22

Recording from a VCR, etc. ........................................................22

Recording from a DV Camcorder ...............................................23

Advanced Editing

Recordings-Editing ...............................................................24

Accessing the Recording View ...................................................24

Editing Operations to Recordings ..............................................24

Chapters-Creating, Editing ...................................................26

Accessing the Chapter View ......................................................26

Chapter Operations ....................................................................26

Setting Menus

DVD Management ................................................................27

Accessing the Management Menus ...........................................27

Setting On-Screen Menus ....................................................30

Accessing the On-Screen Menus ...............................................30

Changing the Unit’s Settings ................................................32

Accessing the Setup menu ........................................................32

Summary of Settings ..................................................................32

Setting the Closed Caption ........................................................35

Setting the Parental Rating ........................................................36

Connection and Setting

Basic Connection ..................................................................38

Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna

(No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) ..........................................38

Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box .............................39

Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver ...................40

Using an RF Modulator, if your Television does not have Audio/

Video Terminals ..........................................................................41

Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...........................42

Connecting to a Television and a VCR

(No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) ..........................................42

Connecting to a Television, a Cable Box and a VCR .................. 42

Connecting to a Television, a Satellite Receiver and a VCR ......42

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality .............43

Using an S Video Cable for Better Video

(S Video Cable not included) ......................................................43

Using Component Cables for Better Video

(Component Video Cables not included) ....................................43

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound .....................................43

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound

(Optical Digital Audio Cable not included) ..................................43

Setting the Channels and Clock ...........................................44

Other Settings .......................................................................46

Setting Channel Captions ..........................................................46

Adding and Deleting Channels ...................................................46

Selecting Television Type............................................................46

Clock Settings ............................................................................47

Automatic Off Timer ...................................................................47

Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set

Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.) ............................. 48

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Reference

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20

30

30

Control Reference Guide ......................................................50

Remote Control ..........................................................................50

FUNCTIONS Window ................................................................. 50

Main Unit ....................................................................................51

The Unit’s Display ......................................................................51

Disc Handling .......................................................................52

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback .................................52

Play-only Discs ...........................................................................53

Discs that Cannot be Played ......................................................53

Inserting Discs ...........................................................................53

Disc Care ...................................................................................53

MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) ............................................54

MP3 File Information ..................................................................54

Still Picture (JPEG) Information .................................................54

Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................55

If the Antenna Connector Doesn’t Match ...................................55

When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote

Control ........................................................................................55

To Reset This Unit ...................................................................... 55

General Issues: Power ...............................................................56

General Issues: Displays ............................................................ 56

General Issues: Operation .........................................................57

Playback Issues: Picture ............................................................58

Playback Issues: Sound .............................................................58

Playback Issues: Operation ........................................................ 59

Recording Issues: Recording / Scheduled recording / External

input ...........................................................................................59

Editing Issues: DVD ....................................................................60

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................61

Setup ..........................................................................................61

Discs ..........................................................................................61

Recording ...................................................................................62

Error Messages ....................................................................63

On the Unit’s Display ..................................................................63

On the TV ...................................................................................64

Product Service ....................................................................64

Specifications .......................................................................65

Glossary ...............................................................................66

Limited Warranty ...................................................................67

Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference) ...68

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

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2006. These may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 67.

1 Remote control (EUR7659T50) 2 Batteries for remote control

1 75 Ω coaxial cable (K2KZ2BA00001) 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00003)

1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018)
For use with this unit only. Do not use it with

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other equipment. Also, do not use cords for
other equipment with this unit.

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

Remote Control Information

About batteries

Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

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Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

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Using the remote control

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

R6/LR6, AA

Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not use different types at the same time.

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Do not heat or expose to flame.

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Do not take apart or short circuit.

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Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

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Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

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

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Watching Television, Playback

Preparation:

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

Watching Television Program

This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record
analog and terrestrial digital channels. High Definition (HD) programming is

“down-converted” and recorded in Standard Definition (SD).

to turn the unit on.

to select desired channel.

You can also select channels with the numbered buttons.

To directly enter channels for analog and digital broadcasts:

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Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:

e.g., “3”:

To enter the sub channel number for a digital broadcast:

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Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:

e.g., “3-1”:

The hyphen appears automatically on “Antenna Mode” if you enter two numbers.

[0] ➔ [3] ➔ [ENTER]

“13”:

[1] ➔ [3] ➔ [ENTER]

[3] ➔ [-] ➔ [1] ➔ [ENTER]

“13-1”:

[1] ➔ [3] ➔ [1] ➔ [ENTER]

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

e.g., “1-1”:

“15-1”:

[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5] ➔ [ENTER]
[0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5] ➔ [ENTER]

[1] ➔ [-] ➔ [1] ➔ [ENTER]
[1] ➔ [5] ➔ [-] ➔ [1] ➔ [ENTER]

Notes

This unit can receive free cable

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television but it cannot receive paid
services.
This unit can receive music channels

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from digital broadcasters, but you cannot
record them. Data broadcasts are not for
viewing or recording.
Multi-channel surround broadcast is

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output in stereo (on 2 channels).

Playing Discs

Refer to “Advanced Playback” (➔ 16 to 17) for detail information on playback.

RAM

-R

-R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD

to turn the unit on.

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

Insert a disc.–

Stopping Play

Press [g STOP].
– The stopped position is

memorized.

– The stopped position is cleared

when you press [g STOP]
several times.

– The tray closes and play begins.

Pausing Play

Press [h PAUSE].
– Press again to restart play.

Tips

Icons such as “

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discs. Refer to pages 52 and 53.

RAM

” indicate usable

Notes

RAM

-R

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-RW(VR)

Playback starts from the most recent
recording.

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DVD-V CD

Playback starts from the beginning of
the disc.
The unit takes some time to read the

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disc before play starts.
Discs continue to rotate while menus are

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displayed. Press [g STOP] when you
finish to preserve the unit’s motor and
your television screen.

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

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Basic Operations

Recording Television Programs

REC

Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 10) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 11 to 14) for detail information on
recording.

RAM

-R

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

Preparation:

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

RAM

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If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27).

to turn the unit on.

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press

–

[; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

to select desired channel.

Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:

REC

TV

P

To select with the numbered buttons (➔ 6)

–

When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast is

–

REC

P

TV

recorded directly from the cable box or satellite receiver, select a
channel on the connected equipment and press [INPUT SELECT]
to select “IN1” or “IN2”.

to select the recording mode.

RECREC

TV

P

Recording mode (➔ 11)

Remaining time

to start recording.

REC

TV

P

Tips

Icons such as “

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discs. Refer to pages 52 and 53.

RAM

” indicate usable

Pausing Recording

Press [h PAUSE].

Stopping Recording

Press [g STOP].

– Press again to restart recording.

Notes

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

management information after recording finishes.
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.

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It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording

Scheduled Recording

Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 15) for detail information on scheduled recording.

RAM

-R

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

Preparation:

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

RAM

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If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27).

• Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.

• Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.

• If connected via a cable box or satellite receiver, set channel there
before scheduled recording starts.

Schedule list Remaining Recording Time

ChannelNo

Date On

New Scheduled Recording

Press ENTER to set new schedule.

ENTER

S

CANCEL

SUB MENU

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

Off Mode Check

Timer Off

1:58 SPDVD

A

e, r to select “New Scheduled Recording”,

then

w, q to move through the items and e, r to set

the items.

Channel/Input – TV Station/External Input
Date/Frequency – You can set a daily or weekly program.
On (start time) / Off (end time)

– Hold button to change in 30-minute increments.
Mode – Recording mode
Name – Press [ENTER], see page 21.

SCHEDULED
RECORDING

Channel/

Input

4-1

Channel, Caption

4-1 KPO-SD

Preview of selected

ENTER

channel

RETURN

Repeat steps 2−4 to program other recordings.–

when you have finished programming.

“z” lights on the unit’s display.–

8

S

SUB MENU

Date/

Frequency

--------

Remaining Recording Time

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

On

Off

--:-- --

--:-- --

Set Channel/Input.

0 9

Cancel

Name

--

Mode

--

Number

1:58 SPDVD

Tips

Icons such as “

•

RAM

” indicate usable

discs. Refer to pages 52 and 53.

Notes

Be sure to perform step 5 before the

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scheduled recording time. Scheduled
recording will work only if “z” is
displayed.
“z” flashes when the unit cannot go to

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scheduled recording standby. (e.g., a
recordable disc is not in the disc tray)
It does not flash if Quick Start is off.
When scheduled recordings are set to

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start one immediately after another, the
unit cannot record the beginning of the
later program.
If two scheduled recording times

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overlap, the first recording always has
priority. The second recording will start
only after the first recording has finished
When starting time for a scheduled

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recording is the same, the recording that
you programmed later has priority.
If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time)

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to On when manually setting the clock,
scheduled recording may be affected
when summer time switches to winter
time and vice versa.

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Deleting Recordings

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

Preparation:

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

RAM

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• Insert a disc and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

Delete Navigator

RAM

If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27).

-R

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

With the unit stopped

DVD-RAM

e, r to select “Delete”

then

DELETE Navigator

DELETE Navigator
DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

07

07

10 10/27 Mon

10 10/27 Mon

***

***

Delete

Delete

e, r, w, q to select the recording, then

w to select “Delete” then

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Program

Delete

Other Functions

ENTER

Recordings

Recordings

08

08

8 10/27 Mon

8 10/27 Mon

--

--

--

--

01 1. 1. SUN

01 1. 1. SUN

***

***

Previous

Previous

Page 02/02

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

S

S

Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off

--

--

***

***

01 1. 1. SUN

01 1. 1. SUN

--

--

01 1. 1. SUN

01 1. 1. SUN

01 1. 1. SUN

01 1. 1. SUN

***

***

Next

Next

0 9

0 9

--

--

No.

No.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

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

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

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Multiple editing

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

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

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Delete Recordings During Playback

RAM

-R

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

During playback

w to select “Delete” then

Notes

You cannot delete while recording.

•

•

+R +R DL +RW

Even if you have set
protection on other equipment, such
recordings are deleted.

Tips

Icons such as “

•
discs. Refer to pages 52 and 53.

RAM

Deleting an item increases the

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available disc space by the amount of
space taken by the item deleted.

-R -R DL +R +R DL

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does not increase after deletion.

-RW(V) +RW

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increases when you delete the last
recording (the recording space may
increase slightly when other recordings
are deleted).

RAM

” indicate usable

Available disc space

Available disc space

Important Notes for Recording

Recording of
multi lingual
broadcasts

Recording of
Widescreen
broadcasts

Copy-once
Recording

Analogbroadcasts:

RAM

Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback. (➔ 17, Changing
Audio during Playback)

Main SAP

Hello Hola

If you record from external equipment

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Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the
external equipment.

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

Select the Main or SAP audio before
recording.

[➔ 34, Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)]
The selected audio only is recorded.

Main

If you record from external

Hello

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equipment
Select “Main” or “SAP” on
the external equipment.

Digitalbroadcasts:

Press [AUDIO] to switch audio.
 The selected audio only is recorded.

RAM

Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9

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aspect images from a digital broadcast, they will appear in
the letterbox format (➔ 66).

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

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+R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM (➔ 66) compatible DVD-RAM.

CPRM compatible discs only

RAM

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

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

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

Playing the
disc on other
DVD players

Recording
to DVD-R DL
and +R DL

12 cm (5˝ )

Yes

No

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

The disc must be finalized after recording (➔ 29).

It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording. You can then play them in the same manner as a
commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record.*
* You can record again if you format DVD-RW.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Finalize

+RW

We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment (➔ 29).

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.

Recordings are divided when recording changes from the first layer to the second. Some images and audio

•

-R DL

may be lost at this point.

Recordings are not divided in this way when recording changes from the first layer to the second, but play

•

+R DL

may stop momentarily at the point where the layers change. Recordings are divided when they exceed 8 hours in
length.

DVD-R DL

(Disc inner
side)

The second layer

The available
space

The first layer

Recording 1

Recording 3

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Advanced Features

EP (6H)

*2

EP (8H)

LP

SP

XP

Advanced Recording

Recording Modes and Durations

DVD-RAM DVD-R,

DVD-RW, +R,

Recording Mode

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-sided*

(9.4 GB)

XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour

SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours

LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours

EP (Extra long play) 8 (6*2) hours 16 (12*2) hours 8 (6*2) hours

1

+RW

(4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL*

45 minutes*2)

3

, +R DL*3 (8.5 GB)

1 hour

45 minutes

3 hours

35 minutes

7 hours

10 minutes

14 hours

20 minutes

(10 hours

FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum

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

double sided disc to the other.

*2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP-

Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (➔ 33).

The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)”

than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.

*3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 10).

8 hours maximum

for one side

Picture quality

Recording time

8 hours maximum 14 hours 20 minutes maximum

Notes

This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the

•
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be
different. (
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be

•
possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD­RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

-R DL +R DL

The difference will be especially noticeable.)

Tips

FR (Flexible recording mode)

•

You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings
(➔ 8) and flexible recording (➔ 13).
Maximum number of recordings to a disc

•

RAM

-R

+R +R DL +RW

To prevent recording errors:

•

Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual
program (to make sure the program is recorded in full).

-R DL -RW(V)

99 recordings on a disc

49 recordings on a disc

Advanced Recording

When the format confirmation screen is
displayed

Important:
Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents
(including computer data), regardless of protection
status of disc.

RAM

-RW(V) +RW

The following screen may
appear when inserting a
new disc, etc.

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

Format

Only format the disc if
you intend to use it for

Yes

No

recording.

ENTER

Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded
material from the disc.

w to select “Yes”, then

Tips

Refer to “Formatting Discs” (➔ 28) for more detail of formatting.

•

Selecting Audio Channels to record

When receiving an analog broadcast

-R

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

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-channel TV
Sound (Analog)” in the Setup menu (➔ 34).

RAM

to select the audio.

Stereo SAP Mono

Changing during recording changes the recorded
sound.

Stereo:

SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP).

Mono: Main audio (monaural).

e.g., “Stereo” is selected
“((” appears when the unit is receiving
the audio type you selected.

Main audio (stereo)

If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be
monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

When you record SAP, main audio is also recorded. In
such cases, recorded SAP and main audio become
monaural.

Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo
broadcast.

DVD-RAM

CH 12

((

Stereo

When removing a Recorded Disc

-R

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

After recording, if you
press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to
eject the disc, the following
screen may appears.

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

Finalize

Press "REC" to start finalizing.
Press the

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

button to postpone

to start finalizing.

or

to eject the disc without

finalizing.

Notes

You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.

•

Tips

If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,

•
select “Disc Name” (➔ 27) or “Playback will start with:” (➔ 28) in
“DVD Management” before finalizing.

Refer to “Finalizing” (➔ 29) for more detail of finalizing.

Notes

You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.

•
While a disc other than DVD-RAM is inserted when selecting an

–

analog broadcast

When receiving a digital broadcast

to select the audio.

DVD-RAM

e.g., “English” is selected

Notes

You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.

•
When there is no choice of languages in a digital broadcast

–
Before scheduled recording a digital broadcast with more than one

•

language channel, set the language in “Audio Language Setting” in
the Setup menus (➔ 32).
When broadcast offers no language data, such displays as “Audio

•

1 of 3” may appear. In such cases, recording may not be possible in
the language selected through the “Audio Language Setting” in the
Setup menu.

CH 12

English

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Advanced Features

RQT8850

Specifying the Recording Time

OFF 4:00 OFF 1:30

Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00

OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00

Rec. 0:59

Stereo

DVD-RAM

CH 20

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

RAM

-R

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

This function allows specifying the length of recording
time up to 4 hours.

During recording

repeatedly until the desired

Tips

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [g STOP].

To show the remaining recording time

Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.

time is reached.

The recording time and the unit’s display change

–

as follows:

Notes

This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible

•
Recording.
Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [g STOP].

•
The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is

•
reached as long as you do not operate the unit.

Flexible Recording

RAM

-R

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

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits
the recording within the remaining disc space.
The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR
(Flexible Recording)” (➔ 11).

With the unit stopped

Flexible Recording

Record in FR mode.

Max recording time 8 Hour 0 Min.

Set recording time

8 Hour 0 Min.
CancelStart

Remaining time

Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:

•

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

–

appropriate recording mode difficult
When you want to record a long program with the best picture

–

quality possible

e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7GB DVD-RAM disc:

If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.–

A second disc is necessary for
30 minutes of the program.

If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc.–

However there will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.

If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one disc

–

perfectly.

w, q to select “Hour” and “Min.”

and e, r to set the recording time.

When you want to start recording

w, q, e, r to select “Start”, then

Recording starts.–

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Advanced Recording

Playing while you are recording

Chasing Playback

RAM

Allows playback from the beginning of the recording
you are recording.

During recording

(at least 20 seconds after
recording starts).

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP] once.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.

Simultaneous Record and Playback

RAM

Allows playback of a previous recording, while
recording something else.

During recording

w, q, e, r to select the

recording to play, then

Tips

To stop play

Press [g STOP].

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops

1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.

2. Press [g STOP].

Notes

During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete

•
recordings.
Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous record and

•
playback.

Advanced Scheduled Recording

Schedule list Remaining Recording Time

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

1:58 SPDVD

ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

Off Mode Check

To cancel a scheduled recording in
progress

Confirmation screen appears.–

w to select “Stop recording”, then

Notes

Recording stops and the scheduled recording is deleted. (Daily

•
and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as
programmed.)

To release the unit from recording
standby
(Before recording starts)

The unit turns on and “z” on the unit’s display

–

goes out.

•

Be sure to press [^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby
mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording
will work only if “z” is displayed.

Check, Change, or Delete Programs

The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when
the unit is off.

See “Tips” for explanation of icons displayed.–

“z” lights on the unit’s display.–

Notes

•

Recording may fail if there are changes to the station’s
programming.

•

The password screen appears when setting parental ratings (➔36).
Unless you enter the correct password, recording the program with
parental ratings may fail.

Tips

•

You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.

A

Schedule list screen icons

A

: Currently recording

*

: Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with

W

the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes
recording.

Q: You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon

disappears when the next scheduled recording starts.

: The disc was full. (not enough space)

F

: The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect or

ratings.

: Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)

X

: Recording may become impossible when a wrong password is

PG!

entered through the unit’s parental rating setting procedure.

Check

B

OK: Recordable

➔ (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording.

!: It may not be possible to record because:

Overlap: When the date and time overlap with another scheduled

the disc is write-protected.

–

there is no more space left.

–

the number of possible recordings has reached its

–

maximum.

recording, only a part of the program can be recorded.

B

Advanced Features

e, r to select the program.

or to delete.

3a

You cannot delete programs that are currently

–

recording.

to modify the program.

3b

e, r, w, q to make changes,

then

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DVD-RAM

Recordings

Page 02/02

Previous

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Next

Play

RETURN

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S

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

Advanced Playback

Menu Screens on the TV

DVD-V

Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be
navigated as follows:

e, r, w, q to select an item, then

You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to
select an item.

Tips

To return to the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].

Notes

If “5” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or

•
disc.

Selecting Recordings to Play

RAM

-R

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

Search

During playback

or

There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases

–

the search speed.
Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.

–

Tips

Depending on the disc, search may not be possible.

•

Skip

During playback or while paused

or

Each press increases the number of skips.–

Direct Play

e, r, w, q to select the

recording you want to watch, then

Tips

To select the recording with the numbered buttons

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

To view other pages

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

You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[0] ➔ [5]
[1] ➔ [5]

During playback, you can access specific recordings
or scenes through direct entry of the numbered
buttons.

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

(MP3 and JPEG discs only)

CD

e.g., “5”:

“15”:

[0] ➔ [5]
[1] ➔ [5]

[0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
[0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

Quick View (Play x1.3)

RAM

Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without
distorting the audio.

During playback

(Press and hold.)

Press again to return to normal speed.–

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons

Protected.

Not recorded due to recording protection
(Digital broadcasts, etc.)
It cannot be played because data is damaged.

✕

Currently recording.

*

“One time only recording” restriction (➔ 66, CPRM)

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Advanced Features

RQT8850

Slow-motion Play

Soundtrack

1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch

Create Chapters

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

While paused

or

There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press

–

increases the speed.
Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.

–

Notes

If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses

•
automatically (except

Frame-by-Frame Viewing

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

While paused

Each press shows the next or previous frame.

–

Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-by-

–

frame in succession.
Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.

–

Time Slip

DVD-V

).

RAM

During playback

Tips

You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [u, i].

•

Changing Audio during Playback

to select the audio.

Available audio will differ based on disc type.
See below.

RAM -RW(VR)

Stereo Mono L Mono R

e.g.:

RAM

“Stereo” is
selected.

RAM -RW(VR)

When playing an analog MTS
broadcast, you can choose between Main Audio and
SAP Audio.

Main Audio SAP Audio

DVD-V

This allows you to change items like the audio channel
number and the sound track language (➔ 30).

DVD-RAM

Play

Stereo

RAM

-R

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

Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments.

During playback

e, r to select the time, then

Each press of e or r advances the interval

–

by 1 minute (press and hold for 10-minute
intervals).

CM Skip

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

Skips 1-minute forward with each press.

During playback

e.g., English is the selected language.

Notes

If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only

•

an optical digital audio cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to
“PCM” (➔ 34). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier or
system component with an audio cable and change the input on the
amplifier or system component to suit the connection (➔ 43).

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Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)

CD

Picture (JPEG) View screen is shown.

Pictures Menu Picture(JPEG) View

CD(JPEG)

08 8 10/27 Mon

Folder

002

001

005 006 007

--- --- ---

009

Page 01/01

Previous

Play

003 004

008

Next

e, r ,w, q to select a picture,

then to view.

Notes

•

Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on CD-R/RW can be played on this
unit.

•

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

Tips

To stop viewing a picture

Press [g STOP].

To exit the menu screens

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder

From the Picture (JPEG) View screen

e, r, w, q to select “Folder” then

Pictures Menu

CD(JPEG)

: Selected Folder No./Total Folder No.

A

: Selected Folder

B

Folder

CD-RW for Check
/JPEG/

/JPEG/JPEG1/

/JPEG/JPEG2/
/MP3/
/MP3/MP3 group1/
/MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/
/MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/
/MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/WMA/
/No File/
/PCdata/
/WMA/
/WMA/WMA/

ENTER

F 1/2

A

B

If the folder has no compatible JPEG file “--”
is displayed as the folder no.

e, r to select the desired folder,

then

Notes

•

You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the Folder screen.

To view other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press
[ENTER].
You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.

To select the still picture with the numbered buttons

e.g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
“15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

When you insert discs which contain both MP3 and still pictures
(JPEG)

The screen shown below is displayed.

Playback mode is set to MP3. To display pictures,
please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.

ENTER

1. Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.

2. Press [FUNCTIONS].

3. Press [e, r] to select “Menu”, then press [ENTER].

4. Press [e, r] to select “Pictures”, then press [ENTER].

Tips

To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].

Slideshow

From the Picture (JPEG) View screen

e, r, w, q to select “Folder”,

then

e, r to select “Start

Start Slide Show

Slide Interval

Slide Show” then

Tips

To stop the Slideshow

Press [g STOP].

To change the rate at which pictures are displayed

1. In step 2 above, press [e, r] to select “Slide Interval”, then press

[ENTER].

2. Press [w, q] to select desired interval (0 to 30 seconds), then

press [ENTER].

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Rotate Pictures

Rotate Left

Zoom In

Rotate Right

ENTER

001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Metal Glue

1

1 : My favorite

2
3
4

Total Track

Tree

G 1
T 1
Total
1/111

Menu

GroupNo.

No.

0 9

A
B
C

TreeTrackTotal

1

1 : 101

GroupNo.

Menu

G

1

T

1

Total

1/49

No.

--

0 9

CD-RW for Check
/JPEG/
/JPEG/JPEG1/
/JPEG/JPEG2/
/MP3/

/MP3/MP3 group1/

/MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/
/MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/

G

1/3

Tree

TreeTrackTotal

1

1 : 101

GroupNo.

Menu

G

1

T

1

Total

1/49

No.

--

0 9

CD-RW for Check
/JPEG/
/JPEG/JPEG1/
/JPEG/JPEG2/
/MP3/

/MP3/MP3 group1/

/MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/
/MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/

G

1/3

Tree

Playing MP3s

While playing a picture

e, r to select “Rotate

Right” or “Rotate Left”,
then

Notes

To return to the picture to its original position

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

•

Rotation information is not stored.

Zoom

While playing a picture

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

Zoom In

ENTER

To zoom in:

e, r to select “Zoom

In”, then

CD

Selected group

Group No.

:

A

Track No. in the group

:

Track list is shown.–

B

Track No./Total tracks in

:

C

all groups

e, r to select a track, then

to play.

Tips

“ ” indicates the track currently playing.

•

To stop playing

Press [g STOP].

To exit the menu screens

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To view other pages

Press [u, i].

To select the track with the numbered buttons

e.g., “5”: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]
“15”: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group

From the track list

Notes

To return to the picture to its original size

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

•

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

•

“Zoom In” information is not stored.

•

“Zoom In” and “Zoom out” do not work with images that have a
resolution larger than 640 x 480 pixels.

Picture Properties

While playing a picture

twice to display picture properties.

Shooting Date

11/30 12:03 AM

11/26/2004Date 002/030No.

again to exit.

Notes

Depending on the camera or editing software, shooting dates may

•
not be displayed correctly.

q while a track is highlighted to

display the tree screen.

A

A

B

B

:

Selected Group No. /Total Group No.

A

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

:

Selected Group

B

e, r to select a group, then

The track list for the selected group appears.–

Notes

When there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3

•
file, play may not be possible.
You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen.

•

Tips

To return to the track list

Press [RETURN].

When you insert discs which contain both MP3 and still pictures

•
(JPEG), files selection screen appears. (➔ 18, Tips)
Press [ENTER].

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Playing Playlists

RAM

-RW(VR)

You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However,
you can playa playlist that has been created or edited
on other equipment.

View Chapters

After selecting a playlist (step 4)

With the unit stopped

e, r to select “Other Functions”

then

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

Delete

Disc Protection Off

Playlists
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec.

Setup

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

Playback

Recording

Playback

Other Fanctions

ENTER

e, r to select “Playlists”, then

e, r to select “View Chapters”

then

e, r, w, q to select the chapter,

then

Tips

To return to the playlist screen

Press [SUB MENU], then select “View Playlists” and press [ENTER].

To view other pages

Press [u, i].

e, r, w, q to select the playlist

to play, then

Playlist Properties

After selecting a playlist (step 4)

e, r to select “Properties”, then

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

–

shown.

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Advanced Features

1:45 SP12/24 6:34 PM

CH 4-1

KRON-SD

Now: FOOTBALL FOCUS

No Display

Next: BASEBALL

PG: NR

T12 0:01.23 SP

gg

g

T12 0:12.34 SP

Rec.

English

DVD-RAM

4 - 1 KPO-SD

Rec.

English

DVD-RAM

4 - 1 KPO-SD

Remain

(1)
(2)

(3)

(4) (5)

(7)(6)

(11) (12) (13)

(8) (9) (10)

12:00am - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 2:00pm

When viewing the Name screen.

Recording Name

_

Delete

ENTER

Set

1

12345

2

ABC a

3

DEF d

4

GH INOg

5

JKL j

6

M
PQRSp

7

TUV t

8

WXY Z w

9

.

,

!?

0

67890
bc
ef/ %
hi $#&
kl @

m

o[

]

n
qrs( )
uv{ }
xyz

\

:

;

"

Space

`

'

_

-

|

e, r, w, q to select characters

then

Repeat this step to enter other characters.–

Status MessagesEntering Text

The following messages and displays appear to let you
know what operations are being performed and the
status of the unit.

Press [STATUS] to cycle through available

–

displays.

when you’ve fi nished

entering text.

Tips

Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g.: entering the letter “R”

1. Press [7] to move to the 7th row.

2. Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.

3. Press [ENTER].

To enter a space

Press [ CANCEL] then press [ENTER].

To delete a character

Press [h PAUSE] on a character in the name field.

To cancel in the middle

Press [RETURN].
Characters will not be saved.

Notes

Long recording names may not be displayed.•

■ Display examples
(1) Current media
(2) Shows current recording or play status.
(3) Channel information
(4) The current date and time
(5) Remaining recording time and recording mode
(e.g.: “1:45 SP” indicates 1 hour and 45 minutes in

SP mode)

Disc remaining time may slightly differ between

•
different models.

(6) Elapsed play time/Recording mode
(7) Elapsed recording time and recording mode

Only displayed when receiving a digital broadcast:

(8) Channel
(9) Current program
(10) Parental Rating of the program (➔ 37)
(11) Channel caption
(12) Next program
(13) Start and finish times of the program

Advanced Features

22

RQT8850

Recording from an External Device

Recording from a VCR, etc.

Connect cables while the power to both the unit and
the external device is off.

Front of the unit

Tips

You can also connect to the IN1 on the rear.

•
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to

•
L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front.

You can get a
sharper, clearer
picture by
connecting with
an S Video
cable instead of
the yellow video
cable.

Yellow White Red

at the point you want to

start recording to the disc.

RAM

S Video cable

-R

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

Audio/Video
cable

Preparation:

Turn on the unit and connected equipment.

•

RAM

•

If the disc is protected, release protection
(➔ 27).
When recording MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound)

•
broardcasts (➔ 10)

Insert a disc.

to select the recording

mode (➔ 11).

e, r to select the input where

your external device is connected,
then

Input Select

Front panel inputs are IN2.–

Input Select

1

1

TV

TV

2 IN1

2 IN1

3 IN2

3 IN2

4DV

4DV

ENTER

ENTER

Start play on the external device.