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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON

THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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.

- V6SU AND PfASeU LASER (UOUTION WHEN om. Avon DWEC7 EXPOSURE TO etAM. (FDA J1 CFR)

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.

Accessories

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

To order accessories contact 1-800~633-9626.

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

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. '

Read these instructions. 10)

1) Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

3) Follow all instructions. 11)

4) Do not use this apparatus near water. 12)

5) Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

7) with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

8) registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 13)

produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- 14)

9) type 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.

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. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 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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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 con tents, the recording of noise or interruption of normal func tioning, 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 con densation (-»below). Using the unit when there is condensation inside 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’* and remove the AC plug from the household AC outlet. Wait 2 minutes before moving.

• Press [(1), DVD POWER] and confirm that “BYE" disap pears from the display.

■ Conditions contributing to the occurrence of condensation

In any of the cases listed below, allow the unit to adjust to the room tem perature 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:

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

-►A heater is used to warm the area up quickly in winter or an air conditioner is used to coot 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.

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.

Do not place the unit

on amplifiers or equip

ment 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.

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 will risk severely damaging the disc and №e unit.

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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)

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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 edit-

ing/recording of visual data from hard disk to DVD-RAM/R is easy-

to-perform.

■ DV Automatic Recording (-»page 31)

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)

\A/hen timer recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-R, the unit will compare the remaining space on the disc and the time necessary for record ing. 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

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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 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 tong 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 pro gressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality pic ture rendered by the progressive scan function.

■ Fast access to the program you want to watch

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

■ Editing your recording niiTn

• 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 (-»page 53)

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.

Explanatory notes

Symbols used in these operating instructions Operation

■ Troubleshooting

031 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

Hard Disk DVD-RAM DVD-R

For your reference

• filTOn 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 ¡¡¡¡¡Si )

• Functions that can use the PC card (-»page 9) are indicated by

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DVD-Video Audio CD Video CD

VCD

• 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 per forming.

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 piace, the

contents of the HDD or disc may be lost.

Getting started

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

tMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................3

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

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

Control reference guide

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

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

Still pictures (JPEG) Disc handling

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Setting up

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

STEP 2 Antenna and television connections STEP 3 Setting the channels and clock STEP 4 VCR Plus+ guide channel settings

Channel Caption

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

STEP 6 Television operation

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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

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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 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

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

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

Marking positions directly—MARKER

Using on-screen menus to mark positions

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

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

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

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

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

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

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Dubbing

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

Recording from a video cassette recorder

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

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

One Touch Dubbing (HDD -♦ DVD) .

Timer recording

Timer recording..........................................................■

Using VCR Plus-F codes to make timer recordings Manually programming timer recordings

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

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

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

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Editing

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

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

Editing play lists

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

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

Editing still pictures (JPEG)

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Advanced operation

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

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

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

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

Audio menu

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

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

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

Changing the information displayed Display examples (HDD)

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

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver Connecting an amplifier or system component

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

Other antenna connections

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

Other antenna connection from the unit to the television

Changing the unit’s settings

Summary of settings

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

Entering a password (Ratings)

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

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

Changing the remote control code...................................................... 64

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59 60 60

Reference

Glossary Error messages

Troubleshooting guide................................................................67

Maintenance.................................................................................69

Limited Warranty.........................................................................70

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

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

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

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Control reference guide

Remote control

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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.)

® POWER button (<i), DVD CESZSil)

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. @ VCR PIUS+ button (VCR Ptus+) @ Television input mode selector (TVWIDEO) ® Numbered buttons (1-9, 0,100)

•See also DVD/TV switch (@).

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

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e.g., V: [0]-+[5]

“15": t1]-»[5]

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

still picture

e.g., “5"; [0] -♦ [0] -► [5]

“15": [0]->[1]-»[5]

•When selecting a television channel

e.g., “5": [0][5]

“15"; [1]-»[5]

@ Manual programming and check button

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

® Setup button (SET UP)............................................................12

@ Program/play list/still picture erase button

® Dubbing button (DUBBING)...................................................33

® TV power on/otf button (Cl), TV)

@ Recording button (• REC)......................................................19

@ Recording mode button (REC MODE)

@ Channel buttons for recorder and TV (a v, CH).............17,19

@ TV volume buttons (-1—, VOLUME)

@ Slow/search buttons (◄•^, ►► SLOW/SEARCH)

@ Play button (►).......................................................................23

@ Menu and Play List burton (MENU, PLAY LIST)............23, 27

@ Return button (RETURN).......................................................12

® Time slip button (TIME SLIP).................................................21

® Skip buttons (K4. SKIP)..........................................................24

® Input select button (INPUT SELECT)....................................31

® One-minute skip button (CM SKIP)

® Marker button (MARKER).......................................................28

® Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY)

“115": [100]-»[I]-» [5]

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(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR)

(ADD/DLT)

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

(ERASE)

•When selecting the receiving channel on this unit using channel button {@) and numbered buttons (®) \T^ or inputting using numbered buttons (@), make sure you switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD".

•When selecting the receiving channel for the television using channel button ((g)) and numbered buttons (@), make sure you switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.

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17 29

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Main unit

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

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® Remote control signal sensor............................................... 10

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

(g) Card eject button (EJECT)

@ Disc tray..................................................................................18

® HDD record lamp.....................................................................18

® DVD record lamp.....................................................................18

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The unit’s display

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

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

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Chasing play or simultaneous rec and play is in progress

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

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

Display Channel buttons for recorder (v a, CH) Skip/Slow/Search buttons ►►/►w)

Rotating (PLAY);playing Stopped (PLAY):play paused

“PLAY” fiashes:

the resume function (->page 23) is working

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24, 29

O Timer recording display

On; When timer recording is on standby (->page 34)

Flashes: When the unit couldn't go to timer recording standby

O Disc type 0 The display mode of the main display section

TITLE: Title number CHAP: Chapter number TRACK: Track number

PG: Program number

PL: Play list number

O Recording mode (-kpage 19)

O DVD indicator

Fiashes; When you press [c!3, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off

until it actually turns off

O Card indicator

On: When a PC card is set in the unit (^page 25)

Flashes; When a PC card is being read/written to

Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages

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

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Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play

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DVD-RAM

4.7GB/9.4GB, 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 lor 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 65) 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.

RAM

RAM4.7

DVD-R

4.7 GB for General Ver. 2.0

DVD-RAM

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Play-only discs

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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 condition of the recording.

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

DIGITAL AUDIO

Audio CD

DVD-Video

»Audio format

Dolby Digital (-»page 65)

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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 65)

Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

IDIGITAL VIOEOl

Video CD

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

other DVD players, including some Panasonic piayers. Con sult the manual for the player to determine compatibiiity 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.

DVD-R

• 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 sig

nal input.

Discs that cannot be played

• DVD-Video with a region number other than "1" or “ALL"

• Some DVD-RAM (-Heft) »Some DVD-R (-Heft) •PAL discs

• DVD-ROM «DVD-RW »DVD-Audio »-^RW »CD-ROM «CDV

• CD-G »Photo CD »CVD »SVCD »SACD «MV-Disc «PD

• Divx Video Disc, etc.

Protection

You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways.

• Cartridge-protect: With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc. (Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)

• Disc-protect (->page 38)

• Program-protect (^page 40)

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the HDD 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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PC card

PC cards capable of displaying and sav ing

• 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 (-»page 65)

• 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 65). (PC card only)

• Only use the memory cards recommended above.

Still pictures (JPEG) [!||

• This unit is compatible with DCF* based, still picture (JPEG) files 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 x 240 - 6144 x 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).

Folders that can be displayed/saved

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■ 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 (^23) 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.

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

: Upper level folder

^ Numbers

X X : Letters

• PC card

• DVD-RAM

• You may select any underlined folder for display, (-»page 46).

• Copying cannot be carried out to folders (^i) made on other equipment (->page 46),

• The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0" (e.g,, DCIM

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Disc handling

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.

STEP 1 The remote control

Batteries

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

\A/ipe 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.

• 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 (television->page 17, main unit ->page 64).

Remote control signal sensor

■ 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

Aim at the sensor avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m

(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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 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.)

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 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 com

patible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of tele

vision.

To the antenna

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S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chromi nance (C) and luminance (Y) signais. (Actual results depend on the television.) Television

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When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

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75 Q coaxial cable

• The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along the 75 Q coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is turned off. You don’t have to connect the antenna to the television.

• The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the 75 n coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the

AUDIOAfIDEO terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COM

PONENT 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. 3.3 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a tong 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 terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (Pe/Pfi) 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/Pe/P«, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/Cb/Ch). Connect to terminals of the same color.

Video cable

(not included)

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If using a BNC cable, use the BNC-RCA adaptor plug (included) on the unit terminals.

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the tele-

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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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In accordance with the Antenna System (TV or CATV) setting,

channels will be set as shown in the tables below.

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Press [▲, T] 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].

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.

• CATV Mode Band

VHF 2-13 CATV LOW BAND CATV MID/SUPER BAND CATV HYPER BAND

ULTRA BAND

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL

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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 [(!), DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

8 Press [ENTER] to end the setting.

• After carrying out Auto Channel Setting, make sure you re-set VCR Plus+ guide channel (^page 14) and Channel Caption (-»page 15).

Notes on Auto Clock Setting

• If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver (-^page 56) 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.

• DST, 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 [SET UP].

If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

Refer to page 13, “Manual Clock Setting”, step 4.

If the clock is an hour slower or faster

Refer to page 13, “Time Zone Adjust".

If unnecessary channels are set or necessary channels are not set

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

Press [A,T] to select “Channel” and press [►].

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ENTER

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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:

EST-—»CST»—»MST-^PST-^AST»—>HST

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Press [ENTER].

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.

Time Zone Adjust

Adjust the time zone (—1 or -M) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting.

You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.

Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

Press [A, ▼] to select “Set Up” and press [►].

Press [A, T] to select “Time Zone Adjust” and press [ENTER].

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If an error occurs when carrying out Auto Clock Setting, you may set the time using the following method:

1 Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

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Press [A, T] to select “Set Up” and press [►].

Press [A, ▼] to select “Manual Clock

Setting” and press [ENTER].

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Press [◄, ►] to select the item you

want to change and press [A, T] to change the setting.

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Press [A, T] to select “-1”, “0”,

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“+1” and press [ENTER].

The “Set Up" screen reappears.

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):

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

Example: “5”: [0] -► [5] Unit’s display

• You can also use [л v, CH]

“15”: [1]-f[5] “115”:[100]->[1]-»[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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3 Press [A, T] to select “VCR Plus+

CH Setting” and press [ENTER].

e.g., when the current antenna system is CATV.

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Press [A, T] to select the guide

channel you want to set and press [►]■

When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [A, T] to

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.

e.g..

scroll the screen up and down.

Station

name

CBS 04 04

HBO 33 15

Nickelodeon 38 20

Look up the guide channels Write down all the stations you for the stations in magazines, can receive.

Q The guide channel and channel numbers correspond so you do

not have to change the setting. Ф In step 5, enter channel 15 next to Guide Channel 33. 0 In step 5. enter channel 20 next to Guide Channel 38.

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1 Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

Press [A, T] to select the channel corresponding to the guide channel and press [<].

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

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Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

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press [►].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SET UP].

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Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

You can give stations captions. You can use the Preset Captions, or manually enter new ones yourself.

The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is dis

played and in the Direct Navigator screen.

Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

Press [A, ▼] to select “Channel” and

press [^].

Proceed with

the steps described below.

Preset Channel Caption

Press [A, T] to iselect “Preset Chan

nel Caption” and press [ENTER].

Press [A, T] to select “Manual Chan nel Caption” and press [ENTER].

Press [A, T] to select the channel and then press [^].

• Channels are not displayed if they do hot contain a station or if preset captions have been added.

Press [A, T] to select the first char

acter and then press [►].

• 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.

Press [◄, ►] to return to the Channel Number column when you are fin

ished.

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Press [A, ▼] to select the caption and then press [^].

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

[A,V],

Press [A, ▼] to select the channel

corresponding to the caption and then press [◄].

• 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.

Press [ENTER].

The “Channel" screen reappears.

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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TV Aspect

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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".

Press [ A, ▼ ] to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER].

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press [ENTER],

TV Type

3 Press [A, ▼] to select “TV Type” and

press [ENTER].

1 Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

Press [A, T] to select “TV Screen”

and press [►].

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4 Press [A, T] 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 nnaterials 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

Ò, POWER TV

DVD, TV

TV/VIDEO

Numbered

buttons

A V , CH

+ -, VOLUME

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 [ct), 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.

Code No.

01 Panasonic/National QUASAR 02 03 04 ZENITH 05 06 SHARP 07 SHARP 08 SONY 09 TOSHIBA

11 JVC

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Panasonic/National QUASAR MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5)

THOMSON RCA GE

SANYO FISHER

SAMSUNG

GOLDSTAR/LG GOLDSTAR/LG GOLDSTAR/LG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG

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■ Operation

Point the remote control at the television.

Operation

On and off Video input mode

[Cl>, POWER TV] [TVA/IDEO]

Button

• 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 rot compatible with your television,

• This remote control works with most recently manufactured

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

Channels

Volume

(Switch [DVD, TV] to‘TV".)

[a V, CH]

or Numbered buttons

e.g.,

Channel “5”: [0] [5]

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Inserting discs

Insert inside the

tray's guides.

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to record is facing up.)

• When using 8 cm (3") DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the

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

' If Disc Protection (-♦page 38) or Cartridge Protection (-»page 8) is activated, deactivate the protection to record. EQU

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Subsequent to page 20, reference is made to steps 1-3 only where necessary.

Press [c!)j DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the

recording drive (-►Drive, page 65).

The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit. 1^^

• It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.

If you selected the DVD drive

Press [A, 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.

Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to “DVD” and press [a v, CH] to select

the channel.

e,g.,when you select

channel 4

Press [REC MODE]

e.g.,when you select "XP”

to select the record

ing mode.

Select "XP”, “SP", “LP”, or “EP" (-► right).

• To record sound using LPCM (possible only in XP mode): Select “LPCM" in “Audio Mode for XP Recording" (the pic ture quality may go down slightly), (-»page 61)

Press [#, REC] to start recording.

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

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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 [II]. Press again to restart recording.

To stop recording

Press [■].

You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will

begin.

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• 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 mate rial 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).

• 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).

Notes on recording

Recording modes and approximate recording

times in hours

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XP (High quality) 8.5 SP (Normal) LP (Long play)

EP (Extra long play) 52 6 12 6

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

recording or when dubbing.

-When carrying out timer recording or flexible recording to

HDD.

FR automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the pro gram to fit exactly into the space of an unused DVD-RAM/R (4.7 GB).

-When carrying out timer recording or flexible recording to

DVD-RAM/R.

FR compares the length of the program to be recorded with the available space on the disc. Based on this, it automatically selects the recording mode that will fit the program most accu rately into the remaining space while maintaining the best possi ble picture quality. For example, when recording a 90-minute program onto a new DVD-RAM disc, FR automatically selects a recording rate between “XP” and “SP”.

-When dubbing

The unit automatically adjusts the recording mode during dub bing so that the program fits into the space available while main taining as closely as possible the original picture quality.

• If there are still pictures stored in the selected drive, recording times may vary from those given in the table above.

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Double-

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■ Recording/Dubbing/Transferring of a program

This unit incorporates copyright protection technology for recording

equipment known as CPRM (-►page 65). With some programs recording, dubbing and/or transferring may not be possible.

Recording limit

No recording limit

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Recording limited

to one time

Recording

not possible

^ Can be dubbed to HDD but cannot be played back.

Transfer: this is when a program is moved to another storage

media. The original program will be erased.

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You cannot record on DVD-R.

You cannot record/dub

on any media.

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Recording television programs

Flexible Recording—recording the best

quality pictures in a set time

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Watching the television while recording

■:nm 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 [A, ► ]

to select “FLEXI

BLE REC” and

then [ENTER].

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Press [◄, ►] to select “Hour” or “Min.” and press [A, ▼] to change the recording time.

To start recording

Press [A, T, ◄, ►] to select “Start”

and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

FLEXIBLE REC

Record on FR mode

Maximum rectime 1 Hour 23 Min.

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Pictures being recorded are unaffected.

. “TV”.

@ Press [a V, 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]

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

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: e.g., 0:30 1:00 1:30

(Counter) ■<—

To cancel

During recording, press (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.

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4:00 ^

3:00

REC] until the counter appears.

Playing while you are recording

ENTER

Simultaneous rec and play

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You can play a program previously recorded.

1 During recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

The program list (-•page 26) appears.

2 Press [A, T] to select a program and

press [ENTER].

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

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TIME SLIP

Playing from the beginning of the pro gram you are recording—Chasing play

During recording

Press [►] (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.

• 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 begin ning. (Recording continues.)

You want to watch the movie you recorded yesterday (pro gram 1)

• Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

• You cannot edit programs {-^page 40) during simultaneous rec and play.

being recorded.

Reviewing the recorded images white

recording—Time Slip

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

During recording

Press nriWIE SLIP].

• Images from 30 seconds previous are displayed. You will hear the playback audio.

Within 5 seconds

Press [A, T] to enter the time and

press [ENTER].

• PressfA, Vltoalterin one-minute units. Press and hold [A, T] to alter

in 10-minute units.

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maximum 999 minutes

maximum 360 minutes

e.g.. Go back 5 minutes

To stop play and recording

Wait 2 seconds.

<2) Press [■]. (Recording stops.)

•To stop timer recording, press seconds.

], then [ENTER] within 5

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

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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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Playing discs

Regarding the HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

When using this unit for the 'first time, the HDD has nothing recorded on it. You must record a program etc to the HDD before you can enjoy playback.

ENTER

Numbered buttons

TOP MENU

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 (-

I Up—Off Timer).

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WARNING:

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Accessories

CAUTION!

Note to CATV system installer:

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

Features

■ Maximum 52 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive) {-»page 19)

■ DV Automatic Recording (-»page 31)

■ Auto Renewal Recording (-»page 36)

■ Relief Recording (-»page 35)

■ Make your own DVD-Video

■ Progressive Scan

■ Editing your recording niiTn

Explanatory notes

Symbols used in these operating instructions Operation

■ Troubleshooting

■ Discs you can use

HDD ■ RAM ■ DVD-R ■ DVD-V

Displays

Table of contents

Control reference guide

Remote control

Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play

Play-only discs

Discs that cannot be played

Protection

Still pictures (JPEG) [!||

Folders that can be displayed/saved

■ Regarding Write Protect

■ The card indicator (^23) in the display

• PC card

• DVD-RAM

STEP 1 The remote control

Batteries

If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

■ Handling precautions

Preparation

To enjoy sound through other audio equipment

To enjoy CATV (-+page 56)

To enjoy progressive video

75 Q coaxial cable

Conserving power

/"COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal ^

STEP 3 Setting the channels and clock

ENTER

SET UP

RETURN

Press [ A, T ] to select “TV” or “CATV” and press [ENTER].

Press [A, T] to select “Auto Channel Setting” and press [ENTER].

Press [ENTER].

2 Press [SET UP] to show the menus.

8 Press [ENTER] to end the setting.

Notes on Auto Clock Setting

To return to the previous screen

When you are finished

If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

If the clock is an hour slower or faster

If unnecessary channels are set or necessary channels are not set

Press [A,T] to select “Channel” and press [►].

ENTER

RETURN

Time Zone Adjust

Manual Clock Setting

To return to the previous screen

When you are finished

Adding and deleting channels

STEP 4 VCR Plus+ guide channel

settings (t?l

RETURN

To return to the previous screen

When you are finished

Manual Channel Caption