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Operating Instructions
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS
TURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
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 suffi
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
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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 ap
pliance.
DO NOT OPEN
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL
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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 instal
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor
dance 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 televi
sion 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 inter
face cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s author
ity to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera
tion 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.
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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 heal.
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 pro
vided 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 partic
ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac
turer.
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 nor
mally, or has been dropped.
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The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER.
SERIAL NUMBER.
DMR-T3030
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.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE.
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS—
TELEPHONE NUMBER-
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Do not place the unit
on amplifiers or equip
ment that may become
hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
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 build
ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so wilt risk severely damaging the disc and the
unit.
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Features
Explanatory notes
This unit allows recording of high quaiity video on
DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with
fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape
formats in ease of operation.
■ Watch a program while you are recording it
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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 previ
ously.
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 360 minutes in units of one minute).
■ 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).
■ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the
features you can use (-►page 41)
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.
■ Make your own DVD-Video
• This unit will record onto DVD-R in accordance with DVD video
standards and will yield your very own original DVD video upon
finalization (-►page 34).
• The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR”
which allows high quality recordings.
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 indi
cated as follows.
DVD-RAM DVD-R
For your reference
• [*0*23 indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized
(-►page 34) and can still be recorded on.
• DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as
DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated CHEEI-)
DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD
Operation
These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the
remote control. If the name of the button Is the same, the operation
described can also be performed with the main unit.
Displays
The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual
displays depend on the disc 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 disc may be lost.
■ Exceptionai sound quaiity 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 qual
ity.
■ Wide ranging compatibiiity yielding unbeatabie
versatiiity
As well as being able to play DVD-Video movie software, this unit
can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and video
CDs. This means your recorder will be the center of your home
entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD play.
■ Progressive Scan
By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro
gressive 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 20)
Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and
start play.
■ Play iist (-►page 21) B321
Use play lists to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to
play in any order you like. Pick out scenes from a music or sports
show and create a collection of your favorite scenes, or take the
images you have shot with a video camera and arrange them into a
movie of your own creation.
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VCR Plus-!- and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus-l- system is manu
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and
4,706,121
Manufactured under license froni Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround" and “DTS Digital Out” are regis
tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Table of contents
Getting started
Accessories......................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................3
Features...........................................................................................4
Explanatory notes
Control reference guide
Disc information
Disc handling....................................................................................9
STEP 1 The remote control
STEP 2 Antenna and television connections.................................10
STEP 3 Setting the channels and clock
STEP 4 VCR PÍUS+ guide channel settings
STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type..................................................14
STEP 6 Television operation
Playing discs..................................................................................16
Inserting discs.......................................................................... 17
When a menu screen appears on the television
Starting play from where you stopped it
—Resume Function
Recording television programs
One Touch Recording—Specify a time to stop recording
Flexible Recording
—recording the best quality pictures in a set time
Watching the television while recording
Notes on recording................................................................... 19
Using the Direct Navigator
Playing play lists............................................................................21
Playing play lists.......................................................................21
Playing play list scenes
To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback
Skipping programs and commercials.............................................22
Skipping
Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip
Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip
Other methods of play............................................................... 23
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH.........................................23
Slow-motion play.......................................................................23
Frame-by-frame viewing
Starting play from a selected program,
title, chapter, or track
To erase a program that is being played back..........................23
To play DVD-R recorded on this unit on other players
Random play.............................................................................24
Program play.............................................................................24
Marking places to play again—MARKER
Marking positions directly..........................................................25
Using on-screen menus to mark positions
Changing audio..............................................................................26
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Timer recording
Timer recording.............................................................................30
Using VCR Plus-F codes to make timer recording
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Manually programming timer recordings
Editing
Entering text.................................................................................33
Disc setting...................................................................................34
Editing programs
Editing play lists
Creating play lists........................................................................40
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Advanced operation
Using the FUNCTIONS window
Using on-screen menus.................................................................42
Common procedures
Disc menu.................................................................................42
Play menu.................................................................................43
Audio menu...............................................................................43
Video menu...............................................................................44
Home Theater................................................................................45
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver
Connecting an amplifier or system component.........................47
Connecting other video equipment
Other antenna connections............................................................49
Other antenna connection to the unit........................................49
Other antenna connection from the unit to the television
Changing the remote control code.................................................50
Changing the unit’s settings
Common procedures................................................................51
Entering a password (Ratings).................................................51
Digital Audio Output
Summary of settings
Channel Caption
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Reference
On-screen displays......................................................................55
Glossary........................................................................................56
Maintenance
Error messages............................................................................58
Troubleshooting guide
Product Service...........................................................................61
Limited Warranty..........................................................................62
Specifications...............................................................................63
Index...............................................................................Back cover
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Playing while you are recording.....................................................28
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording
—Chasing play.....................................................................28
Simultaneous rec and play........................................................28
Reviewing the recorded images while recording
—Time Slip...........................................................................28
Recording from a video cassette recorder.....................................29
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Control reference guide
Remote control
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© POWER button ((!), DVD CEB»
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.
d) VCR PIUS+ button (VCR PIUS+)
@ Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO)
<3) Numbered buttons (1-9, 0,100).............................................12
• When selecting a title, chapter, track, program, or play list
Example: “5”: [0] [5]
• When selecting a page of play list scene
Example: “5": [0] ^ [0] -♦ [5]
• When selecting a television channel
Example: "5": [0] [5]
(§) Cancel button (CANCEL)......................................................13
eg) Skip buttons (, ►>! SKIP)....................................................22
© Stop button (■).........................................................................17
® Pause button (II)......................................................................17
(§) Top menu and Direct Navigator button
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR)................................17, 20
@ Cursor buttons (A, ▼, ◄, ►)/Enter button (ENTER)
0) Functions button (FUNCTIONS).............................................41
@ Manual channel adding and deleting button
(ADD/DLT)...............................................................................12
® Manual programming and check button
(PROG/CHECK)
@ On-screen display button (STATUS)....................................55
@ Disc tray open/close button (^ OPEN/CLOSE)....................17
® Audio button (AUDIO).............................................................26
® Setup button (SETUP)
® Program/play list erase button (ERASE)
@ Flexible Recording button (F Rec).........................................19
@ TV power on/off button (c!), TV).............................15
@ DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV)
• When selecting the receiving channel on this unit
using channel button (@) and numbered buttons (@)
or inputting using numbered buttons (@), make sure
you switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
• When selecting the receiving channel for the television using
channel button (@) and numbered buttons (@), make sure you
switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.
@ Recording button (•, REC).....................................................19
@ Recording mode button (REC MODE)..................................19
@ Channel buttons for recorder and TV (a, v, CH)
@ TV volume buttons (+, —, VOLUME)
@ Slow/search buttons (■^■^, ►► SLOW/SEARCH)
@ Play button (►).......................................................................17
@ Menu and Play List button (MENU, PLAY LIST)
@ Return button (RETURN).......................................................11
@1 Display button (DISPLAY).....................................................42
© Time slip button (TIME SUP)
@ Frame advance and frame reverse buttons
(>411, !!► FRAME).................................................................23
® Input select button (INPUT SELECT)
® One-minute skip button (CM SKIP)
® Marker button (MARKER).......................................................25
Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY)
“15": [1]-»[5]
“15": {0]->[1l-^I5]
“15”: [1]->[5]
“115": [100] [1] -► [5]
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Hold both sides of the remote control’s cover to open it. (You can
also open it by pressing on the center of it and sliding it down.)
Main unit
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Disc tray
L2 input terminals (L2)..........................................................48
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The unit's display
Center circle {e.g.: DVD-RAM)
Rotating (REC):recording
Stopped (REC):recording paused
Rotating (REC, PLAY):
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Chasing piay or simuitaneous
rec and piay is in progress
Dispiay
Channei buttons for recorder(v, a, CH)
Skip/Siow/Search buttons ►►/►►!)
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Rotating (PLAY):playing
Stopped (PLAY):play paused
“PLAY” fiashes:
the resume function
(-►page 17) is working
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O Timer recording dispiay
On: When timer recording is on standby (-►page 30)
Flashes: When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby
O Disc type
O The display mode of the main display section
TITLE:
TRACK:
CHAP:
PG:
PL:
(e.g., a disc isn't loaded or a disc that can’t be
recorded to is ioaded)
Title number
Track number
Chapter number
Program number
Play list number
O Recording mode (-►page 19)
Q DVD indicator
Fiashes: When you press [c!j, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off
until it actually turns off
O Channel
© Main display section
Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages
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Disc Information
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DVD-RAM
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5")
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3")
• This unit is not compatible with:
^ 12-cm (5"), 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 Record
able Media (CPRM) 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.
• We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con
firmed 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 record
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.
• DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs.
• 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 (-^page 19).
• Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded
as they are received.
• Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
• In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this machine on
another playback source, the disc must first be finalized
(-►page 34).
• Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
• You can record onto the available space or the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and
erasing programs before finalizing.
• You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man
agement 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 impossi
ble 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 sig
nal input.
• Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded
on using this unit.
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DVD-Video
• 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 condi
tion of the recording.
• This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.
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digital audio
Audio CD Video CD
DVD-Video
> Audio format
Dolby Digital (-►page 56)
□□IdolbyI
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2
channels). Connect an amplifier with a builtin Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround
sound.
DTS Digital Surround (-►page 56)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a
DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
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Ipiécè that cannot bé played
• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1" or “ALL”
• Some DVD-RAM (-►left)
• Some DVD-R (-►left)
• PAL discs
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-RW
• DVD-Audio
• -I-RW
• CD-ROM
• CDV
• CD-G
• Photo CD
• eVD
• SVCD
• SACD
• MV-Disc
• PD
• Divx Video Disc, etc.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due
to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no respon
sibility 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.
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Disc handling
STEP 1 The remote control
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)
■ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
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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.
Batteries
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• Insert so the poles (+ and -) 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.
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If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote con
trol after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes
(televisionpage 15, main unit ^page 50).
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■ Handling precautions
• Do not write on the label side with a bail-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
Remote control signal sensor
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
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STEP 2 Antenna and television connections
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 47 for connection examples.
To enjoy CATV (^page 46)
(You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to
enjoy viewing their programming.)
Television
To enjoy progressive video
• Connect to the component video (480p) input terminals on a televi
sion 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 14).
• When playing back, select Video in the on-screen menu and set
“Transfer” according to the type of material being played
(^page 44).
For your reference
All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p input
connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.
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S VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT'terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and
luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the televi
sion.) Television
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• The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along
the 75 n coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is
turned off. You don’t have to connect the antenna to the televi
sion.
• The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through
the 75 Q coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect
one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the
AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none
of these terminals, consult your local dealer.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is
turned off (approx. 3 W). To save power when the unit is not to be
used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT ter
minal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference
signals (Pb/Ph) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to
achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
• The description of the component video input terminals
depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/Po/P«, Y/B-Y/RY, Y/Cb/Ch). Connect to terminals of the same color.
Video cable
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When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio
cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the televi
sion. .
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Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture
will not be shown correctly on the television.
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STEP 3 Setting the channels and clock
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Press [▲, T] to select “Channel” and
press [^].
Press [A, ▼] to select “Antenna Sys
tem” and press [ENTER].
Press [A, T] to select “TV” or
“CATV” and press [ENTER].
TV: TV broadcast (2CH-69CH)
CATV: CATV broadcast (1CH-125CH)
Press [A, T] to select “Auto Channel
Setting” and press [ENTER].
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channels will be set as shown in the tables below.
• TV Mode
Band
VHF
UHF
• CATV Mode
Band Cable
VHF
CATV LOW BAND
CATV MID/SUPER BAND
CATV HYPER BAND
ULTRA BAND
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1
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.
Air
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37-65
66-94
100-125
1 Press [cb, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
Press [ENTER].
Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes, (To stop auto
channel setting, press [RETURN].)
If you have not set the clock, the unit will carry out Auto Clock
Setting. The time is displayed when finished.
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• After carrying out Auto Channel Setting, make sure you re-set
VCR Plus-i- guide channel (-»page 13) and Channel Caption
(-►page 54),
Notes on Auto Clock Setting
• If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver
(-►page 46) and the Auto Channel Setting is not able to find a
local PBS station, the Auto Clock Setting will not work properly. If
there is no local PBS channel in your area, set the clock manually.
• OST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting,
• TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime
(GMT).
EST=GMT-5, CST=GMT-6, MST=GMT-7, PST=GMT-8,
AST=GMT—9, HST=GMT—10, For other areas: xx hr
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN],
When you are finished
Press [SETUP],
If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
Refer to page 12, "Manual Clock Setting",
If the clock is an hour slower or faster
Refer to page 12, “Time Zone Adjust”.
If unnecessary channels are set or necessary channels are not set
Refer to page 12, “Adding and deleting channels”.
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DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF
If you select “ON", the clock is advanced one hour starting
at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m.
on the last Sunday in October.
TIME ZONE:
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The “Set Up" screen reappears and the clock starts.
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When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to corre
spond to the new time zone.
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Manual Clock Setting
If an error occurs when carrying out Auto Clock Setting, you may
set the time using the following method;
1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
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Adjust the time zone (—1 or -FI) if it was not set correctly with auto
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
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Press [A, ▼] to select “Set Up” and
2
press [►].
Press [A, ▼] to select “Time Zone
Adjust” and press [ENTER].
4 Press [A, T] to select “-1”, “0”, or
“+1” and press [ENTER].
The “Set Up" screen reappears.
To return to the previous screen
Press (RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP],
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Press [A, T] to select “Manual Clock
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Setting” and press [ENTER].
Press [<, ^] to select the item you
want to change and press [A, ▼] to
change the setting.
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Adding and deleting channels
While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during
recording):
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Press the numbered buttons to select
a channel.
Example; “5": [0] [5] Unit's display
• You can also use [a, v, CH]
“15”: [1]-»[5]
“115”: [100]-^ [1]-F [5]
when you are going to delete a channel.
Press [ADD/DLT].
The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set.
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
STEP 4 VCR Plus+ guide channel
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Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plus+ codes for
timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart show
ing the channels, station names, and guide channels.
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CH Setting” and press [ENTER].
For example, when the current antenna system is CATV.
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scroll the screen up and down.
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The screen shown in step 2 reappears.
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Press [RETURN],
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press [ENTER].
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• Connect the unit to a widescreen 16:9 aspect television.
-►Set “TV Aspect" to “16:9”.
• Connect the unit through the COMPONENT video terminals
(-►page 10) to a television compatible with progressive video sig
nals (480P).
-►Set “TV Type" to “480P".
1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
Press [A, T] to select
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4 Press [A, ▼] 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 44).
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN],
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
STEP 6 Television operation
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You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.
1 Refer to the chart below for the code
for your television.
2 Press and hold [6, POWER TV] and
enter the two-digit code with the
numbered buttons.
• For example; 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.
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• 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 televi
sions, but may not be able to control older models.
Code No.
01
02
03
04
05 THOMSON RCA GE
06 SHARP
07 SHARP
08 SONY
09 TOSHIBA
10
11 JVC
12 HITACHI
13 MITSUBISHI
14 SAMSUNG
15
16 GOLDSTAR/LG
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18 SAMSUNG
19 SAMSUNG
Panasonic/National QUASAR
Panasonic/National QUASAR
MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5)
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Point the remote control at the television.
Operation
On and off
Video input mode
Channels
[6, POWER TV]
[TV/VIDEO]
(Switch [DVD, TV] to ‘TV".)
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• Volume may be lower when playing DVD-Video than when playing
other discs or during television broadcasts. Reduce the volume
before playing other sources or returning to the television so vol
ume doesn’t increase suddenly.
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Auto power-off
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(^page 52, Set Up—Off Timer).
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Press [A, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
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tray and insert a disc below).
• Insert one disc only.
• Press [A, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
Press [►] (PLAY).
The unit takes some time to read the disc
before play starts.
Play starts from the beginning of the most recent recording. If
that program is extremely short, play starts from the next
most recent recording. Use “PLAY FROM TOP” in the FUNC
TIONS window (->page 41) to start play from the oldest pro
gram on the disc {Program 1).
To stop play
Press [■] (When “PLAY" flashes right, Starting play from where
you stopped it).
• The screen saver at right may appear
when you stop play. Press [■] again and
you can use this unit’s tuner to watch
television.
This screen is also shown when you are
playing CDs.
To pause play
Press [11].
Press again to restart play.
Inserting discs
When a menu screen appears on the
television
Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
Example:“5”: [0] -¥ [5]
• When playing DVDs, you can also use [A, T, ◄, ►] to select
items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Play of the selected item now begins.
Other buttons used to operate menus
Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.
[►►I][^*'/^M]: Shows the next menu.
[[◄◄][M-</-♦<]; Shows the previous menu.
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Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [■] when
you have finished viewing to preserve the unit’s motor and your tele
vision screen.
For your reference
• If “0” appears on the television
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
• If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when
you press [►] {PLAY).
• If you play a disc with video and then replace it with an audio-only
disc, the video from the previous disc may continue to be shown
on the television.
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guides.
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. {Load double-sided discs
so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)
Insert label-up.
{Load double
sided discs so
the label for the
side you want to
play is facing up.)
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During play
Press [■].
The unit remembers the position.
Press [►] (PLAY) while “PLAY’
is flashing on the display.
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 or open the
disc tray)
To start play from a memorized position after turn
ing the unit off—Position Memory
Press [POSITION MEMORY] during play
{The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.)
Now when you press [►] (PLAY) after switching the unit to standby
and back on, play starts from the memorized position and the posi
tion 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 [►] (PLAY).
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• The position is memorized when you press [POSITION MEMORY]
and cleared when you open the disc tray.
• 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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1 Press [6, DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on.
2 Press [A, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
tray and insert a disc.
• Ensure the disc is not write-protected.
• Press [^, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
3 Ensure [DVD, TV] is
switched to “DVD”
and press
[a, V, CH] to select the channel.
4 Press [REC MODE]
to select the record
ing mode.
Select “XP”, “SP", “LP", or “EP” {-¥ below).
5 Press [#, REC] to start recording.
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A single recording is called a program. Program information (e.g.,
time and date) is registered in the program list (->page 20).
To pause recording
Press [I I], Press again to restart recording.
To stop recording
Press [■].
For your reference
• You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.
• You cannot change the channel or recording mode during record
ing. You can change them while recording is paused, but the mate
rial is recorded as a separate program.
• There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (->page 8).
• In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this machine on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (-♦page 34).
• When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to
ensure accurate recording (^page 34, “Format”).
One Touch Recording—Specify a time to
stop recording
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.
While recording
Press [#, REC] to select the recording
time.
Each time you press the button: Example:
0:30 -> 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00
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To cancel
During recording, press [i
• 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 right).
• 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.
REC] until the counter appears.
Flexible Recording—recording the best
quality pictures in a set time
The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit
in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with
the best possible picture quality.
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Press [F Rec].
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“Min.” and set the
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To start recording
Press [A, T, ◄, ►] to select
‘Start’
and press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
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.
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It may not be possible to record to the finish of the program if the
remaining time doesn’t allow.
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0 Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to “TV”.
@ Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.
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[a, V,
CH] to change channels.
• You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.
Example: “5”: [0] -► [5]
Notes on recording
Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours
Mode
XP (High quality)*
SP (Normal)
LP (Long play)
EP (Extra long play)
• It is possible to use LPCM when recording in XP mode
(-►page 53, Audio—Audio Mode for XP Recording),
Flexible Recording (FR) mode
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on
the disc with the best possible recording quality.
You may use FR mode in either Flexible Recording (^ above) or in
timer recording (-»page 30).
Protection
You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.
• Cartridge-protect:
With the write-protect tab in the protect posi
tion, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from
the disc. (Type 1,2, and 4 cartridge discs)
• Disc-protect (-^page 34)
• Program-protect (-^page 36)
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Example: “5”: [0] ^ [5]
“15”: [1]->[5]
Play of the images that were playing in the background con
tinues.
To clear the program list
Press (DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop play
Press [■].
About the program list
Write-protected -------------------------
Displayed when you have protected
the program.
Copy-protected
Displayed when you have recorded
a program that has copy protection,
from CATV broadcasts, for example.
Unable to play
Displayed if you cannot play the program.
Currently recording
Displayed when the program is being
recorded.
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