Panasonic DMR-HS2 User Manual

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software 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”.

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.

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

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

Getting started

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.

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.

CAUTION

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s author-

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.

ity 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.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.

[] 1 Remote control

(EUR7615KF0)

[] 1 Audio/Video cable

(VJA0788)

[] 1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

[] 2 Batteries

(VJA1091)

for remote control

[] 1 Cleaning cloth

for cleaning the mirror section on the front of the unit

[] 1 AC power supply cord

(RJA0065-A)

[] 1 DVD-RAM disc

(RFE0088-1)

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

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

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

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.

Getting started

This unit has an internal hard disk capable of recording and playback (referred to hereon as HDD). In order to prevent damage to the HDD or to hard disk contents, the recording of noise or interruption of normal functioning, you are advised to take the following precautions when installing or using the unit:

≥Do not expose to vibration or rough treatment. ≥Do not place in an enclosed area so that the rear cooling fan

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up. Do not place in an area where the changes in temperature are

≥

extreme. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature may cause condensation ( will damage the HDD and may lead to breakdown. Use of the unit in areas subject to temperature changes of more than 20 degrees an hour is not recommended.

≥Do not place in areas with high humidity. ≥Do not place the unit in any orientation other than horizontal. ≥Do not disconnect the AC plug from the household AC outlet

while the unit is on, shut off the electricity supply to the area in which the unit is installed or move the unit while it is on.

➜If moving the unit, first turn the power “OFF”

Conditions contributing to the occurrence of condensation

∫

In any of the cases listed below, allow the unit to adjust to the room temperature by leaving it for approximately 2 hours with the power on.

≥When the room is steamy or the humidity is high ≥If there is a sudden change in temperature, for example:

➜ ➜A heater is used to warm the area up quickly in winter or an

air conditioner is used to cool the area quickly in summer.

➜The air from an air conditioner flows directly onto the unit

(please take action to ensure this does not happen).

∫ In the event of a power failure

If a power failure occurs, contents in the process of playback/ recording as well as already recorded, saved or dubbed HDD contents may be damaged.

∫ Safeguards against accidental loss

Data may be lost if the HDD suffers damage. Any contents you wish to keep permanently should be dubbed or transferred to DVD-RAM or DVD-R.

The HDD in this unit reserves a part of the storage space for use as a system management area.

➜

below). Using the unit when there is condensation inside

the AC plug from the household AC outlet. Wait 2 minutes before moving.

Press [Í, DVD POWER] and confirm that “BYE” disappears from the display.

The unit is moved from a cold to a warm place or vice versa.

and remove

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

In order to maximize the efficacy of recording using this unit, a variable bit rate recording system is used. This system may sometimes show the amount of time remaining for recording as being more or less than the amount of time remaining.

≥If the remaining time is insufficient, erase any unwanted pro-

grams to create enough space before starting recording.

≥When erasing programs, you should aim to create ample space

on the storage media for the intended program. This is because the time available for recording may not increase in exact proportion to the time represented by the programs you erase.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK, BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT FROM THIS APPARATUS.

DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

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Features

This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also out performs past tape formats in ease of operation.

∫

Maximum 52 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive) (➜page 19)

This model is installed with a high capacity 40 GB hard disk capable of recording a maximum of 52 hours (6 hours continuously). The same functions are available with HDD as with DVD-RAM and editing/recording of visual data from hard disk to DVD-RAM/R is easyto-perform.

∫ DV Automatic Recording (➜page 31)

Getting started

Simply connect a digital video camera using a single cable and you can organize your DV tapes into play lists on the HDD or DVD-RAM. (You cannot connect a personal computer to the unit.)

∫ Auto Renewal Recording (➜page 36)

If you record a program onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every week using timer recording, the unit will record the new program over the old one.

∫ Relief Recording (➜page 35)

When timer recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-R, the unit will compare the remaining space on the disc and the time necessary for recording. If space is insufficient the unit will record the program to HDD instead (there is no relief recording function the other way, i.e. from HDD to DVD-RAM or DVD-R).

∫ Enjoy still pictures (JPEG) (➜pages 25 and 46–49)

≥It is possible to display still pictures (➜page 9) taken with a digital

camera either in a list or one by one.

≥It is possible to save still pictures from a PC card onto DVD-RAM

(also onto HDD).

≥You may alter the print settings (DPOF) for still pictures from a PC

card.

∫ Watch a program while you are recording it

(

➜page 21) [HDD] [RAM]

Chasing play

You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.

Simultaneous rec and play

You can record a program while watching one you recorded previously.

Time Slip

≥You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while

recording by pressing the time slip button (can be set between 1 minute and 999 minutes with HDD, 1 minute and 360 minutes with DVD-RAM in units of one minute.)

≥During playback, it is possible to jump an amount of time (specified

by you) to the scene you wish to view.

∫ Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a

maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).

≥When using a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or a DVD-R, you can get 1 hour

recording using the XP high picture quality mode, 2 hours with the regular SP mode, 4 hours with the long LP mode, and 6 hours with the extra long EP mode.

≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record-

ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc (➜page 19).

∫ Make your own DVD-Video

≥Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an origi-

nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards (➜page 8).

≥In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play

other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This means that this unit has the potential to play a central role in your home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD playback.

∫ Exceptional sound and picture quality when

recording

≥Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality

sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher quality.

≥The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and

allows high quality recordings.

∫ Progressive Scan

By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a progressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality picture rendered by the progressive scan function.

∫ Fast access to the program you want to watch

(

➜page 26) [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.

∫ Editing your recording [HDD] [RAM]

≥It is possible to divide up a recorded program (➜page 40). ≥Use play lists (➜page 27) to select your favorite scenes and

rearrange them to play in any order you like.

∫ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the

features you can use (

The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform.

➜page 53)

Explanatory notes

Symbols used in these operating instructions

∫ Troubleshooting

is used to indicate ways to fix potential problems.

∫ Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are indicated as follows.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

||| |||

Hard Disk DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD

For your reference

≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized

(➜page 38). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

≥Functions that can use the PC card (➜page 9) are indicated by

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[CARD].

Operation

≥These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the

remote control.

≥The explanations herein are given on the basis that the connecting

up (➜pages 11 and 55-59) and settings have already been carried out as prescribed in this manual.

Displays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual displays depend on the disc or card and the operations you are performing.

Should the AC power supply cord come loose by accident or for any other reason the power supply is cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the contents of the HDD or disc may be lost.

Getting started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Explanatory notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Still pictures (JPEG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting up

STEP 1 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

STEP 2 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adding and deleting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Other channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

STEP 6 Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recording

Recording television programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Notes on recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Watching the television while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Flexible Recording

—recording the best quality pictures in a set time . . . . . . . . 20

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording . . . . . 20

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

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording

—Chasing play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Reviewing the recorded images while recording

—Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing back

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

When a menu screen appears on the television . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Starting play from where you stopped it

—Resume Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Skipping programs and commercials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Skipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Starting play from a selected program, title,

chapter, or track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To erase a program that is being played back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing play list scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback . . . . . . 27

Other methods of play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Marking positions directly—MARKER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using on-screen menus to mark positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on other players. . . . . . . . 29

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dubbing

Recording from an external device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Dubbing programs or play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

One Touch Dubbing (HDD ➜ DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Timer recording

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . 34

Manually programming timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Check programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Change or delete the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Editing

HDD, Disc setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Editing programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing still pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Advanced operation

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Disc menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Play menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Audio menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Video menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Changing the information displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Display examples (HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Home Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Connecting an amplifier or system component. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting other video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Other antenna connection to the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Other antenna connection from the unit to the television . . . . . 59

Changing the unit’s settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Entering a password (Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Audio channel for DV input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Reference

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

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Guía de referencia rápida en español

(Spanish Quick Referece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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

Getting started

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Control reference guide

1 POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

2 VCR Plusr button (VCR Plusr). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3 Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)

≥See also DVD/TV switch (E).

Getting started

≥When selecting a title, chapter, track, program, or play list

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

≥When selecting a hard disk item, a page of play list scene, or a

still picture

[CARD] [HDD] [RAM]

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

≥When selecting a television channel

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

5 Cancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6 Drive select buttons (HDD, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7 Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8 Pause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

9 Top menu and Direct Navigator button

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 26

: Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . 13

; Functions button (FUNCTIONS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

< Manual channel adding and deleting button

(ADD/DLT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

= Manual programming and check button

(PROG/CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

> On-screen display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

? Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . . . . . 19

@ Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

A Setup button (SET UP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

B Program/play list/still picture erase button

(ERASE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 26, 27

C Dubbing button (DUBBING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

D TV power on/off button (Í, (POWER) TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

E DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

≥When selecting the receiving channel on this unit

using channel button (H) and numbered buttons (4) or inputting using numbered buttons (4), make sure you switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

≥When selecting the receiving channel for the television using

channel button (H) and numbered buttons (4), make sure you switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.

F Recording button (¥ REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Main unit

[

XY ZV W

Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.

U Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

V PC card slot (PC CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

W Card eject button (EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

X Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Y HDD record lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Z DVD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The unit’s display

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[ L2 input terminals (L2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

\ DV input terminal (DV INPUT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

] Display

^ Channel buttons for recorder (X W, CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

_ Skip/Slow/Search buttons (4, 5) . . . . . . 24, 29

E F

Getting started

Center circle (e.g., DVD-RAM)

Rotating (REC):recording Stopped (REC):recording paused

A Timer recording display

On: When timer recording is on standby (➜page 34) Flashes: When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby

B Disc type C The display mode of the main display section

TITLE: Title number CHAP: Chapter number TRACK: Track number PG: Program number PL: Play list number

D Recording mode (➜page 19) E DVD indicator

Flashes: When you press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off

until it actually turns off

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Chasing play or simultaneous rec and play is in progress

Rotating (PLAY):playing Stopped (PLAY):play paused “PLAY” flashes:

the resume function (➜page 23) is working

F Card indicator

On: When a PC card is set in the unit (➜page 25) Flashes: When a PC card is being read/written to

G Dubbing direction indicator H Channel I Main display section

Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages

[Note]

A half mirror is used for the unit display so the display may occasionally be difficult to see depending on surrounding conditions.

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Disc information

Getting started

≥This unit is not compatible with:

– 12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM – 3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring – DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard – Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable

Media (CPRM➜page 66) system so you can record broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/

9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R or 2.8-GB DVD-RAM.

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been

confirmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,

dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.

≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded

on using this unit.

≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and

Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

≥This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and Video CD format

(Video CD Format 2.0 or above), audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

≥This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.

≥Audio format

≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with

other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Consult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM disc.

≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge

DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give better protection to your recordings.

≥Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded

as they are received.

≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another

playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➜page 38).

≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. ≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform

editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs before finalizing.

≥When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not

become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is erased or not.

≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording

management information after recording finishes.

≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is

carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.

≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the

recording.

≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video

signal input.

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” ≥Some DVD-RAM (➜left) ≥Some DVD-R (➜leftlefpL tpD-ofodge--rru11.3a:hat

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PC card

Still pictures (JPEG)

PC cards capable of displaying and saving

≥SD Memory Card ≥Multi Media Card ≥Compact Flash ≥Smart Media ≥Memory Stick ≥ATA Flash PC card

A PC card adapter conforming to PC card standards is necessary.

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16 ≥This unit is compatible with Type II PC cards. Do not insert any

other type of PC card.

≥This unit is not compatible with card type hard disks (Microdrives

etc).

≥Use this unit to format a PC card when using for the first time

(➜page 48). Note that the PC card may no longer be usable on other equipment once formatted on this unit.

≥This unit operates in accordance with the Digital Print Order

Format (➜ DPOF, page 66). (PC card only)

≥Only use the memory cards recommended above.

∫ Regarding Write Protect

For cards that come provided with a write protect switch, if the switch is on it will not be possible to write, erase or format the card.

∫ The card indicator ([CARD]) in the display

Please carry out insertion and removal of the PC card after turning the unit off.

The indicator flashes when the data is being written to or read from the card. Do not turn off the power or remove the card at such a time. Should you do so, the unit may malfunction or the contents of the card may be damaged.

≥This unit is compatible with DCF

recorded using a digital camera.

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

≥Picture definition:

Compatible in the range 320 k 240 – 6144 k 4096 (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

≥This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders (including header

folders) and 3,000 files. Files and folders with numbers which exceed the maximum cannot be displayed, copied or erased.

≥This unit displays only still pictures conforming to DCF standards

and JPEG still pictures. It cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (i.e. TIFF) or play associated sound.

≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may take a long time to

display, copy or erase.

≥Folder titles that were input on equipment other than this unit may

not be displayed properly.

≥When saving still pictures on HDD, it is recommended that you

copy them to the PC card or DVD-RAM also. (➜ page 46).

based, still picture (JPEG) files

Folders that can be displayed/saved

Still pictures (denoted as Filename : xxxxxxxx.JPG) saved

in folders ( ) as shown below can be displayed/saved.

Folders (including the still pictures inside those folders) below the compatible folder cannot be displayed or saved.

: Compatible folder ¢¢: Numbers

: Upper level folder aa: Letters

Getting started

PC card

≥

DCIM

PC card

IM¢¢CDPF

IMEXPORT

≥DVD-RAM

JPEG DCIM¢¢¢

DVD-RAM

DCIM

xxxxxxxx

[Note]

≥You may select any underlined folder for display. (➜ ≥Copying cannot be carried out to folders (§) made on other

equipment The folder cannot be displayed if the

≥

000 etc).

(➜page 46)

numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM

page 46).

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Disc handling

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.

started

Getting

(These can damage the unit.)

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

Setting up

STEP 1 The remote control

Batteries

R6, LR6, AA, UM-3

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from the cold.

DVD-RAM and DVD-R

Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and DVD-R.

DVD-Video, CD, Video CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writ-

ing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static elec-

tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the mar-

ket.

≥Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.

∫ Do not place or store discs in the following

places

≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight ≥Humid or dusty locations ≥Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥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.

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (television➜page 17, main unit ➜page 65).

Use

Remote control signal sensor

PO W

20x

30x

20x

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

30x

7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit

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STEP 2 Antenna and television connections

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

Preparation

≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions. ≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.

To enjoy sound through other audio equipment

You can output digital signals from this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, enabling you to enjoy the powerful surround effects found on discs recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. Connect an amplifier with built-in decoders. See page 57 for connection examples.

To enjoy CATV (➜page 56)

(You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.)

To enjoy progressive video

≥

Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

≥Set “TV Type” to “480P” in STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type

(➜page 16).

≥When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu and set

“Transfer” according to the type of material being played (➜page 52).

For your reference

All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

Setting up

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STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

POWER

DVD

CANCEL

DVD

ADD/DLT

REC MODE

100

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

REC

VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TIME SLIP

X W, CH

66s94

100s125

Í, DVD POWER

Setting up

ÍÍ

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

123

789

HDD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

POWER Í/I

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.

The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (air or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.

≥TV Mode

Band Air

VHF 2s13 UHF 14s69

≥CATV Mode

Band Cable

VHF 2s13 CATV LOW BAND 95s99 CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14s36 CATV HYPER BAND 37s65

ULTRA BAND

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Preparation

≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to

suit the connections to this unit.

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

Auto Channel/Clock Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

ENTER

then. . .

Please push the ENTER key.

RETURN

2 Press [ENTER].

Plug-in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it can receive into channels.

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished. If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time, go to “Time Zone Adjust” to correct it (➜page 64).

3 When the display shows the correct time

Press [ENTER] to complete Plug-in Auto Tuning.

If the unit couldn’t find any channels

Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning again. If the channels still aren’t tuned, set “Antenna System” manually and proceed to “Auto Channel Setting” (➜page 13, “If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails”).

If unnecessary channels are set or necessary channels are not set

Refer to page 13, “Adding and deleting channels”.

If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

Press [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the time manually (➜page 64).

To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for example)

Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plusr guide channel settings all revert to the default values when you perform the procedure below. Timer recording settings are also cleared.

When the unit is on and stopped

1 Press and hold [X, CH] and [W, CH] on the main unit for

about five seconds.

The unit turns off.

2 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning.

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DVD

VCR Plus+ TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

REC

VOLUME

DVD

123

789

100

SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SET UP

ERASE

DUBBING

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

SKIP

HDD

DVD

Numbered

SET UP

Set Up

Video

Channel

Antenna System

CATV

SET UP

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Channel

Auto Channel Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

then...

Please push the ENTER key.

CHANNEL 12 DELETED

buttons

W X, CH

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or

“CATV” and press [ENTER].

TV:TV broadcast (2CH–69CH) CATV:CATV broadcast (1CH–125CH)

The screen shown in step 2 reappears.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel

Setting” and press [ENTER].

Setting up

1 Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

ADD/DLT

SET UP

If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

press [1].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

RETURN

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

SELECT

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TABSELECT

ENTER

RETURN

CATV

If you have not yet set the clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Setting” screen appears.

6 Press [ENTER].

Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Complete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SET UP].

Adding and deleting channels

While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during recording):

1 Press the numbered buttons to select

a channel.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

≥You can also use [W X, CH] when you are going to delete a

channel.

Unit’s display

2 Press [ADD/DLT].

The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set.

e.g.,

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna Sys-

tem” and press [ENTER].

Disc

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STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings

Setting up

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Other channel settings

1 Press [SET UP] to show the menus. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and

press [1].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

SELECT

ENTER

CATV

Proceed with the steps described below.

TAB

RETURN

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

corresponding to the caption and then press [2].

≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station

or if captions have been added manually.

≥To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL]. ≥Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

6 Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

Manual Channel Caption

Setting up

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Chan-

nel Caption” and press [ENTER].

Auto Channel Setting

Check the antenna system. Automatic setting is performed based on the current antenna system (➜page 13).

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel

Setting” and press [ENTER].

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

If you have not yet set the clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Setting” screen appears.

Auto Channel Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a

cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

ENTER

then...

Please push the ENTER key.

RETURN

4 Press [ENTER].

Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Complete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].

Preset Channel Caption

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Preset Chan-

nel Caption” and press [ENTER].

SELECT

ENTER

Manual Caption

Channel Number

RETURN

125

Caption

----

- - - -

----

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

4 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

and then press [1].

≥Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station

or if preset captions have been added.

5 Press [3, 4] to select the first char-

acter and then press [1].

≥You can choose from the following characters:

A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)

≥To delete the caption, press [CANCEL]. ≥Repeat step 5 to enter the other characters.

SELECT

ENTER

Manual Caption

Channel Number

RETURN

Caption

----

AAAA

----

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

SELECT

ENTER

Preset Caption

RETURN

Caption

GLOB

ABC

PBS CBS

Channel Number

---

- - -

---

SET UP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

4 Press [3, 4] to select the caption

and then press [1].

You can choose from the following captions. ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB ≥The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold

[3, 4].

6 Press [2, 1] to return to the Channel

Number column when you are finished.

Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 as necessary.

7 Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SET UP].

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STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type

Setting up

3 Press [3, 4] to select “TV

Aspect” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “16:9” and

press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “TV

Type” and press [ENTER].

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Change the settings if you:

≥Connect the unit to a widescreen 16:9 aspect television.

➜Set “TV Aspect” to “16:9”.

≥Connect the unit through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

terminals (➜page 11) to a television compatible with progressive video signals (480P). ➜Set “TV Type” to “480P”.

1 Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “480P” and

press [ENTER].

≥When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu

and set “Transfer” according to the type of material being played (➜page 52).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SET UP].

∫ Regarding Progressive Television Picture

Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a standard 16:9. DVD-Video which has been set at 16:9 will be displayed correctly. However, 4:3 video material (➜ below) will be stretched to the right and left when displayed.

To view the picture at the right aspect

≥For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to be

adjusted, use the function provided on the television and adjust as necessary.

≥For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive

images to be adjusted, please turn OFF “Progressive” (➜page 52).

4:3 video materials are usually found

≥In general television broadcasts (excluding some wide picture

broadcasts) and any pictures from discs that recorded such programs.

≥In DVDs with an aspect ratio of 4:3 indicated on the jacket. ≥DVD-R or Video CD pictures

STEP 6 Television operation

Í, POWER TV

DVD, TV

W X, CH

r s, VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

Numbered

buttons

POWER

DVD

ÍÍ

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DVD

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Code No. Manufacturer

01 Panasonic/National QUASAR

02 Panasonic/National QUASAR

03 MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5)

04 ZENITH

05 THOMSON RCA GE

06 SHARP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

ENTER

DISPLAY

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TIME SLIP

You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.

1 Refer to the chart right for the code

for your television.

2 Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and

enter the two-digit code with the numbered buttons.

≥e.g., 01, press [0] ➜ [1]. ≥Test by turning on the television and changing channels.

Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

[Note]

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

≥This remote control works with most recently manufactured

televisions, but may not be able to control older models.

07 SHARP

08 SONY

09 TOSHIBA

10 SANYO FISHER

11 JVC

12 HITACHI

13 MITSUBISHI

14 SAMSUNG

15 GOLDSTAR/LG

16 GOLDSTAR/LG

17 GOLDSTAR/LG

18 SAMSUNG

19 SAMSUNG

∫ Operation

Point the remote control at the television.

Operation Button

On and off [Í, POWER TV]

Video input mode [TV/VIDEO]

(Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.) [W X, CH]

Channels

or Numbered buttons

e.g.,

Channel “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

Setting up

Volu me [r s, VOLUME]

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/CLOSE

OPEN

N U F

REC

I L S

M I T

N O I T

ER T

N R U

T E R

Recording

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[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to

ensure accurate recording (➜“Format”, page 38).

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (➜page 8). ≥When recording MTS sound onto DVD-R or recording using

LPCM, only one of either the main channel or the sub channel can be recorded. Select at “Select MTS for DVD-R or LPCM” (➜page 61).

2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the

recording drive (➜Drive, page 66).

The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit. ≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

and DVD drive simultaneously.

3 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a

double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD but-

ton on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.

4 Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to

“DVD” and press [W X, CH] to select the channel.

5 Press [REC MODE]

to select the recording mode.

Select “XP”, “SP”, “LP”, or “EP” (➜ see right). ≥To record sound using LPCM (possible only in XP mode):

Select “LPCM” in “Audio Mode for XP Recording” (the picture quality may go down slightly). (➜page 61)

6 Press [¥, REC] to start recording.

The HDD or DVD record lamp on the main unit lights up.

∫ Recording modes and approximate recording

times in hours

Recording

≥FR (Flexible Recording Mode) can be set when using timer

Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in the program list (➜page 26). ≥To enable playback your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it

is necessary to finalize it (➜page 38).

To pause recording

Press [;]. Press again to restart recording.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

≥Recording will take place on open space in the HDD or on disc.

Data will not be overwritten.

≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording

from another (editing is not possible).

≥If there is no space left on the recording drive, you will need to

erase unwanted programs (in the case of HDD and DVD-RAM) or use a new disc (➜ “Erase Program”, page 40).

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during record-

ing. You can change them while recording is paused, but the material is recorded as a separate program.

≥You can record up to 250 programs on HDD, 99 on one disc.

(1 program may be recorded continuously for a maximum of 6 hours).

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100

SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

TIME SLIP

ADD/DLT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

POWER

ÍÍ

OPEN/CLOSE

SET UP

ERASE

DUBBING

POSITION MEMORY

MARKER

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

CM SKIP

STATUS

SKIP

HDD

DVD

Flexible Recording—recording the best quality pictures in a set time

TV/VIDEO

Numbered

buttons

∫

Recording

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

STATUS

Watching the television while recording

DVD, TV

¥, REC

W X, CH

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the HDD or disc) and with the best possible picture quality.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 53).

Press [3, 4,2, 1 to select “FLEXIBLE REC” and then [ENTER].

FLEXIBLE REC

]

FLEXIBLE REC

Record on FR mode

Maximum rec time Set up rec time

Start Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

1 Hour 23 Min. 1 Hour 23 Min.

RETURN

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” or

“Min.” and press [3, 4 recording time.

] to change the

4 To start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

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[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Pictures being recorded are unaffected.

1 Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”. 2 Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to

“TV”.

3 Press [W X, CH] to change channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5] “115”: [100] ➜ [1] ➜ [5]

[Note]

It may not be possible to record to the finish of the program if the remaining time doesn’t allow.

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] during recording to show the remaining time. ≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while Flexi-

ble Recording is paused.

≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording. ≥The time setting is possible up to 6 hours.

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] This is a simple way of specifying a time to stop recording when you are in a hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in advance.

During recording

Press [¥, REC] to select the recording time.

Each time you press the button:

0:30 # 1:00 # 1:30 # 2:00 # 3:00

^"" (Counter) !" 4:00 ,""}

To cancel

During recording, press [¥, REC] until the counter appears. (Recording continues.)

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] to show the time remaining until recording fin-

ishes.

≥This does not work during timer recordings or while using Flexible

Recording (➜ above).

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫]. ≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or chan-

nel while recording is paused.

e.g.,

Playing while you are recording

POWER

DVD

CANCEL

DVD

ADD/DLT

REC MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TIME SLIP

REC

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

TIME SLIP

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ÍÍ

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

Simultaneous rec and play

[HDD] [RAM]

You can play a program previously recorded.

1 During recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

The program list (➜page 26) appears.

2 Press [3, 4] to select a program and

press [ENTER].

e.g., while recording program 2 (sport)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

001 4

10 : 00 AM

Dinosaur

6/20 WED

002¥6/20 WED6 9 : 00 PM

TOTAL 2

0 ~ 9

Soccer

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

You want to watch the movie you recorded yesterday (program 1)

1 1 1 1 1

Program 1 is played back

TITLE

Recording

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording—Chasing play

[HDD] [RAM]

During recording

Press [1] (PLAY).

Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded.

e.g., while recording program 2 (sport)

You are recording a sports program (2) and you want to

watch it from the beginning.

[Note]

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding. ≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording

starts.

≥You cannot catch up to the point currently being recorded using

fast-forward. If you wish to view the program as it is being recorded, press [∫] to stop play.

The same sports program is played back from the beginning. (Recording continues.)

[Note]

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding. ≥You cannot edit programs during simultaneous rec and play

(➜page 40).

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—Time Slip

[HDD] [RAM]

You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded previously.

1 During recording

Press [TIME SLIP].

≥Images from 30

seconds previous are displayed. You will hear the playback audio.

2 Within 5 seconds

Press [3, 4] to enter the time and press [ENTER].

≥Press [3, 4] to alter in

one-minute units. Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 10-minute units.

[HDD]:

maximum 999 minutes

[RAM]:

maximum 360 minutes

To stop play and recording

1 Press [∫]. (Play stops.)

Wait 2 seconds.

2 Press [∫]. (Recording stops.)

≥To stop timer recording, press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5

seconds.

The playback display is shown on the full screen after 5 seconds.

[Note]

The recording and play images cannot be shown at the same time if you set “TV Type” to “480P” (➜page 16).

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D, E

Playing back

∫

;

TOP MENU

CANCEL

3,4,2,1, ENTER

RETURN

:,9

POSITION MEMORY

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[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Subsequent to Resume Function (➜ right), reference is made to steps 1-3 only where necessary.

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the

playback drive

The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit. ≥It is not possible to playback both HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

and DVD drive simultaneously.

(➜ Drive, page 66).

3 If you selected the DVD drive

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc (➜page 18).

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥Insert label-up. (Load double-sided discs so the label for the

side you want to play is facing up.)

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

double-sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥When using 8 cm (3

cartridge and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.

≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD but-

ton on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.

≥If Cartridge Protection is activated (➜page 8), pressing [<,

OPEN/CLOSE] will cause playback to begin automatically.

) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the

4 Press [1] (PLAY).

The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts. ≥If the resume function (➜ right) is not

active, playback will begin from the most recently recorded program.

≥If you want to play the beginning of the disc (e.g., the first

program, chapter or title), select “PLAY FROM TOP” in the FUNCTIONS window (➜page 53).

To stop play

Press [∫] (When “PLAY” flashes ➜Resume Function, right). ≥The screen saver on the right may

appear when you stop play. Press [∫] again and you can use this unit’s tuner to watch television.

To pause play

Press [;]. Press again to restart play.

[Note]

≥If you select another drive while playback is in progress, playback

will be stopped. If using DVD-Video, the contents of the menu screen may be returned to their initial state.

≥If a disc is loaded and DVD drive is selected, the unit will come on

and play will start when you press [1] (PLAY).

≥When you play a disc with an audio-only track, the video from the

previous disc may continue to be shown on the television.

≥Actual sound levels for DVD-Video are lower compared to televi-

sion broadcast or playback of other discs. To avoid a sudden increase in volume level when switching from DVD-Video, reduce the volume setting before playing other sources or switching to television broadcast.

When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V] [VCD]

[VCD]

Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” and

Press the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to select an item.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

[DVD-V]

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].

≥You may also be able to use the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to

select an item.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation. [9] [E]: Shows the next menu. [:] [D]: Shows the previous menu. [RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD] [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-V] [MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]

[Note]

≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫]

when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

≥If “/” appears on the television, the operation is prohibited by

the unit or disc.

≥Functions available vary from disc to disc.

Starting play from where you stopped it —Resume Function

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] (When the elapsed play time is displayed)

1 During play

Press [∫].

The unit memorizes the position.

2 While “PLAY” is flashing on the display

Press [1] (PLAY).

Play starts from where you stopped it.

To cancel the resume function

Press [∫] until “PLAY” goes out. (The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off. When the DVD drive is selected, the position is cleared if you open the disc tray.)

To start play from a memorized position after turning the unit off

Press [POSITION MEMORY] during play. (The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.) Now when you press [1] (PLAY) after switching the unit to standby and back on, play starts from the memorized position and the position is cleared.

For your reference

If you press [∫] before switching the unit to standby after pressing [POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a position, play will resume from the position you pressed [∫] when you press [1] (PLAY).

[DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] ≥The position is memorized when you press [POSITION MEMORY]

and cleared when you open the disc tray.

[RAM]

≥Positions recorded by pressing [POSITION MEMORY] remain

memorized even after the disc tray is opened.

≥You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.

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Panasonic DMR-HS2 User Manual

Getting started

Accessories

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Features

Explanatory notes

Table of contents

Control reference guide

Disc information

PC card

Still pictures (JPEG)

Disc handling

Setting up

STEP 1 The remote control

STEP 2 Antenna and television connections

STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning

STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type

STEP 6 Television operation

Recording television programs

Recording

Playing while you are recording

Playing discs

Playing back