Panasonic DMR-EZ17 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EZ17

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.	Example:
• The region number of this unit is “1”.			12
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”.	1	ALL
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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.

P 6 Basic Operations

P38 Connection and setting

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

•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

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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.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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

Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

(Inside of product)

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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.

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.

Unit Care

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.

•Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.

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

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, 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.

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.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP

■ 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 another company.

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

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

Getting Started

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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
4	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
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 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	Using the remote control
• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.	Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.	7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Getting Started

R6/LR6, AA

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not use different types at the same time.

•Do not heat or expose to flame.

•Do not take apart or short circuit.

•Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

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

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

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time.

Store in a cool, dark place.

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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:

Antenna Mode:		Cable TV Mode:
e.g., “3”:	[0] [3] [ENTER]	e.g., “5”:	[0] [0] [5] [ENTER]
“13”:	[1] [3] [ENTER]	“15”:	[0] [1] [5] [ENTER]
• To enter the sub channel number for a digital broadcast:
Antenna Mode:		Cable TV Mode:
e.g., “3-1”:	[3] [-] [1] [ENTER]	e.g., “1-1”:	[1] [-] [1] [ENTER]
“13-1”:	[1] [3] [1] [ENTER]	“15-1”:	[1] [5] [-] [1] [ENTER]

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

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

Notes

•This unit can receive free cable television but it cannot receive paid services.

•This unit can receive music channels from digital broadcasters, but you cannot record them. Data broadcasts are not for viewing or recording.

•Multi-channel surround broadcast is output in stereo (on 2 channels).

to turn the unit on.

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

– Insert a disc.

– The tray closes and play begins.

Stopping Play	Pausing Play
Press [g STOP].	Press [h PAUSE].
– The stopped position is	– Press again to restart play.
memorized.

–The stopped position is cleared when you press [g STOP] several times.

Tips

•Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 52 and 53.

Notes

•RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

-RW(VR)

Playback starts from the most recent recording.

•DVD-V CD

Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

•The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.

•Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

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Recording Television Programs

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 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			REC
P	TV		P	TV

– To select with the numbered buttons ( 6)

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

REC

P TV

Recording mode ( 11) Remaining time

Basic Operations

to start recording.

REC

P TV

Pausing Recording	Stopping Recording
Press [h PAUSE].	Press [g STOP].
– Press again to restart recording.

Tips

•Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 52 and 53.

Notes

•-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.

•You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.

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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	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 DVD 1:58 SP
									3/26 Tue 12:53 PM
					No Channel Date			On Off	Mode Check
							New Scheduled Recording
				Press ENTER to set new schedule.
				ENTER S SUB MENU				CANCEL	Timer Off 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.

Channel, Caption

Preview of selected channel

SCHEDULED			Remaining RecordingTime			DVD 1:58 SP
RECORDING				3/26		Tue 12:53 PM
Channel/		Date/	On	Off	Mode
Input		Frequency
4-1		--------	--:-- --	--:-- --		--
				Name
4-1 KPO-SD
				Set Channel/Input.
ENTER	S	SUB MENU	Cancel	0 --	9	Number
RETURN

Tips

•Icons such as “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 52 and 53.

Notes

– Repeat steps 2−4 to program other recordings.

when you have finished programming.

– “z” lights on the unit’s display.

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•Be sure to perform step 5 before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will work only if “z” is displayed.

•“z” flashes when the unit cannot go to 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 start one immediately after another, the unit cannot record the beginning of the later program.

•If two scheduled recording times 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 recording is the same, the recording that you programmed later has priority.

•If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) 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 If the disc is protected, release protection ( 27).

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

Delete Navigator

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

With the unit stopped	FUNCTIONS	Cartridge Protection Off
	DVD-RAM	Disc Protection Off
	Playback
	Program
	Delete
	Other Functions
	ENTER

e, r to select “Delete”	DELETE Navigator	Recordings
then	DVD-RAM
	07	08		--
	10 10/27 Mon	8	10/27 Mon	***01	1. 1. SUN
	--	--		--

***01 1. 1. SUN ***01 1. 1. SUN ***01 1. 1. SUN

Previous	Page	02/02		Next
Delete S SUB MENU	Select		Previous	No. 0Next-- 9

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

w to select “Delete” then

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.

Multiple editing

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

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

Delete Recordings During Playback

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

During playback

w to select “Delete” then

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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 “ RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 52 and 53.

•RAM Deleting an item increases the available disc space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.

•-R -R DL +R +R DL Available disc space does not increase after deletion.

•-RW(V) +RW Available disc space increases when you delete the last recording (the recording space may increase slightly when other recordings are deleted).

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Important Notes for Recording

Recording of multi lingual broadcasts

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		• If you record from external equipment
	Hello	Hola		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
Hello	• If you record from external
	equipment
	Select “Main” or “SAP” on
	the external equipment.

Digital broadcasts:

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

Recording of	RAM		-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Widescreen	Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)		Recorded in 4:3 aspect
broadcasts
	• If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9
	aspect images from a digital broadcast, they will appear in
	the letterbox format ( 66).
Copy-once	• It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
	+R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3˝ ) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM ( 66) compatible DVD-RAM.
Recording	RAM CPRM compatible discs only		-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
	12 cm (5˝ )	Yes	No

Playing the disc on other DVD players

-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.	Play on other DVD equipment

Finalize

+RW

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

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

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

•-R DL Recordings are divided when recording changes from the first layer to the second. Some images and audio may be lost at this point.

•+R DL Recordings are not divided in this way when recording changes from the first layer to the second, but play may stop momentarily at the point where the layers change. Recordings are divided when they exceed 8 hours in length.

DVD-R DL	The second layer
	The available	Recording 3	Layer change:
	space		Recording divided,
(Disc inner			some images and
	The first layer		audio lost.
side)
	Recording 1	Recording 2	(Disc outer
			side)
		Recording/Playback direction

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Advanced Recording

Recording Modes and Durations

*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 “EPExtended 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).

	XP
quality	SP
	LP
Picture
	EP (6H)*2
	EP (8H)

Recording time

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. (-R DL +R DL The difference will be especially noticeable.) 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 DVD-

RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

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 DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on a disc

+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a disc

•To prevent recording errors:

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

Advanced Features

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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.

Only format the disc if you intend to use it for recording.

Format

This disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the

disc in DVD Management?

Yes No

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.

When removing a Recorded Disc

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

After recording, if you		Finalize
press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to		Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
		of the disc on compatible DVD players.
eject the disc, the following		Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc.
		It will take approximately minutes. Start ?
screen may appears.		Press "REC" to start finalizing.
		Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone
		finalizing.The disc can be played only on
		this unit.You can Finalize it later.

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.

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Selecting Audio Channels to record

When receiving an analog broadcast

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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:	Main audio (stereo)
	If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be
	monaural even if you select Stereo mode.
SAP:	Secondary audio program (SAP).
	When you record SAP, main audio is also recorded. In
	such cases, recorded SAP and main audio become
	monaural.
Mono:	Main audio (monaural).
	Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo
	broadcast.
e.g., “Stereo” is selected
			DVD-RAM
“((” appears when the unit is receiving			CH 12
the audio type you selected.
			(( Stereo

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	CH 12
	English

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.

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Specifying the Recording Time

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

During recording

repeatedly until the desired time is reached.

–The recording time and the unit’s display change as follows:

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

OFF 4:00	OFF 1:30
OFF 3:00	OFF 2:00

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

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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.
	Start		Cancel

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.

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.

DVD-RAM

Rec. 0:59 Remaining time

CH 20

Stereo

•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
4.7 GB	4.7 GB	30 minutes of the program.
DVD-RAM	DVD-RAM

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

4.7 GB	However there will be 30 minutes
DVD-RAM	remaining disc space.

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

4.7 GB

DVD-RAM

Advanced Features

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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.

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Advanced Scheduled Recording

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.

Schedule list

Remaining RecordingTime

DVD

1:58 SP

3/26

Tue

12:53 PM

No Channel

Date

On

Off Mode

Check

New Scheduled Recording

A

B

A Schedule list screen icons

*: Currently recording

W: Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with 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.

F: The disc was full. (not enough space)

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

X: Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)

PG! : Recording may become impossible when a wrong password is entered through the unit’s parental rating setting procedure.

B Check

OK: Recordable

(Date):The last day of daily or weekly recording. !: It may not be possible to record because:

–the disc is write-protected.

–there is no more space left.

–the number of possible recordings has reached its maximum.

Overlap: When the date and time overlap with another scheduled recording, only a part of the program can be recorded.

Advanced Features

e, r to select the program.

3a

or

to delete.

–You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.

3b	to modify the program.

e, r, w, q to make changes, then

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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)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR		Recordings
DVD-RAM
07		08			--
10 10/27 Mon		8	10/27 Mon		***01	1.	1.	SUN
--		--			--
***01	1. 1. SUN	***01		1. 1. SUN	***01	1.	1.	SUN

	Previous	Page	02/02		Next
Play	S SUB MENU	Select		Previous	Next
RETURN

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”:	[0] [5]
	“15”:	[1] [5]

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].

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)

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

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

e.g.,		“5”:	[0] [5]
		“15”:	[1] [5]
	(MP3 and JPEG discs only)
CD
e.g.,		“5”:	[0] [0] [5]
		“15”:	[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.

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Slow-motion Play

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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 DVD-V ).

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

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

Create Chapters

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.

				e.g.:			DVD-RAM
RAM		-RW(VR)			RAM
								Play
Stereo Mono L				Mono R “Stereo” is				Stereo
				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).

Soundtrack
	1 ENG		Digital 3/2.1ch

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).

Advanced Features

RQT8850

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)

CD

Picture (JPEG) View screen is shown.

Pictures Menu Picture(JPEG) View

CD(JPEG)

Folder		08 8 10/27 Mon
001	002	003	004
005	006	007	008

009

---

---

---

Previous Page 01/01 Next

Play

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].

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].

Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder

From the Picture (JPEG) View screen

e, r, w, q to select “Folder” then

Pictures Menu Folder
CD(JPEG)
				F 1/2				A
		CD-RW for Check
		/JPEG/						B
		/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

A: Selected Folder No./Total Folder No.

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

B: Selected Folder

e, r to select the desired folder, then

Notes

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

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 Show” then	Slide Interval

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

While playing a picture

e, r to select “Rotate	Rotate Right
Right” or “Rotate Left”,	Zoom In
	Rotate Left
then	ENTER

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

	To zoom in:	Rotate Right
	e, r to select “Zoom
		Rotate Left
	In”, then	Zoom In
		ENTER

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

Date 11/26/2004 No. 002/030

again to exit.

Notes

•Depending on the camera or editing software, shooting dates may not be displayed correctly.

Playing MP3s

CD

Selected group

A	Menu		No.		Group
	G	1	1	: My favorite
B	T	1	Total		Track	Tree
C	Total		1	001 Both Ends Freezing
		1/111	2	002	Lady Starfish
		No.	3	003	Life on Jupiter
			4	004	Metal Glue
	0	9

A: Group No.

– Track list is shown. B: Track No. in the group C: Track No./Total tracks in

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

q while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen.

		No.			Group
Menu				Tree
		1 : 101				G	1/3		A
G	1
		TotalCD-RW for Check			Track		Tree
T	1	1/JPEG/
Total
1/49			/JPEG/JPEG1/
			/JPEG/JPEG2/
		/MP3/							B
No.		/MP3/MP3 group1/
0 -- 9		/MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/
		/MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/

A: Selected Group No. /Total Group No.

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

B: Selected Group

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].

Advanced Features

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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.

With the unit stopped

View Chapters

After selecting a playlist (step 4)

e, r to select “Other Functions” then

FUNCTIONS	Cartridge Protection	Off
DVD-RAM	Disc Protection Off
Playback	Playlists
Recording	Flexible Recording
	DV Camcorder Rec.
Delete
	Setup
Playback
	DVD Management
Other Fanctions
ENTER

e, r to select “Playlists”, then

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.

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].

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Entering Text

When viewing the Name screen.

Recording Name
_
	1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0
	2	A	B	C		a	b	c
	3	D	E	F		d	e	f	/		%
	4	G	H	I		g	h	i	#	$	&
Delete	5	J	K	L		j	k	l			@
	6	M	N	O		m	n	o	[	]	_
	7	P Q R S p					q r s (				)
	8	T	U	V		t	u	v	{	}	-
Set	9	W	X	Y	Z	w	x	y	z	\	|
	0	.	,	?	!	"	'	:	;	`
ENTER						Space

e, r, w, q to select characters then

– Repeat this step to enter other characters.

when you’ve finished 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.

Status Messages

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.

		DVD-RAM			(1)
			Rec.		(2)
		4 - 1 KPO-SD			(3)
		English
(4)					(5)
12/24 6:34 PM		g Remain		1:45 SP		DVD-RAM
g T12	0:01.23 SP		g T12		0:12.34 SP	Rec.
						4 - 1 KPO-SD
						English	Features
	(6)				(7)
(8)		(9)				(10)	Advanced
						PG: NR
CH 4-1		Now:	FOOTBALL FOCUS			12:00am - 1:00pm
KRON-SD		Next:	BASEBALL			1:00pm - 2:00pm
(11)		(12)				(13)
		No Display

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

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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

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

	the yellow video	Yellow White Red
	cable.
	S Video cable	Audio/Video
		cable

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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
– Front panel inputs are IN2.	Input Select
1	TV
2	IN1
3	IN2
4	DV
	ENTER

Start play on the external device.

at the point you want to start recording to the disc.

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.

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