Panasonic DMR-T6070 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-T6070

Dear customer

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

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

Region number supported by this unit

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

≥The region number of this unit is “1”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or

“ALL”.

P

Example:

1

ALL

1

2

4

The warranty can be found on page 63.

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

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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

Getting started

VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

Note to CATV system installer:

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

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VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

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SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

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AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

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SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

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SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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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.

Keep the small memory cards such as the SD
Memory Card out of reach of children. If
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.

WARNING: The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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

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

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

STEP 2 Setting up the TV Guide On Screen

TM

system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote

control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Recording

Recording television programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM system

to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . 20

Check, change or delete a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM system. . . . . . . . . .22

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents

/Playing play-only discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Playing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . . . . . .30

On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating, editing and playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Creating play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Editing and playing play lists/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Play list operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Picture and folder operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Transfer (Dubbing)

Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists. . . . . . . . . . . 37

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 38

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Recording from a video cassette recorder. . . . . . . . . . 41

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

DV automatic recording (DV AUTO REC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Transferring (dubbing) still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 42
Transferring (dubbing) all the still pictures on a card

—COPY ALL PICTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Convenient functions

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

HDD, disc and card setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Providing a disc with a name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Erasing all titles and play lists—Erase all titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 45

Enabling DVD-R to be played on other equipment—Finalize . . 45

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM

system is not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Auto channel/clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Channel captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Maintenance/HDD, disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . 62

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover

Getting started

Useful features

This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to rapid
random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or DVD-RAM. This
has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape
formats. The following information summarizes a few of these
features.

Instant recording

You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the
recording button, the unit finds available recording space and begins
recording right away. There is no need to worry about overwriting
already recorded content.

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programs to an internal HDD
that is able to record up to 284 hours when using EP (8H) mode.
You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programs to
DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup disc.

SD/PC card slots, DV input terminal

This unit is equipped with interfaces that allow networking with digital
equipment.
≥The SD/PC card slots of this unit let you transfer (dub) digital

camera photographs from a card to DVD-RAM for easy storage
without using a computer.

≥The DV automatic recording function of this unit lets you easily

transfer (dub) digital images to the HDD by connecting only a
single DV cable.

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

The TV Guide On ScreenTM system provides a handy electronic
program guide (EPG) for checking what’s on. Setting up to record a
broadcast is easy too. Simply select the desired program from the
displayed list. You can also search for desired programs alphabetically
or by displaying only the programs in a certain category.
≥This service may not be available in some areas.

Instant play

There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator
guides you to the beginning of the recorded video immediately.

Chasing playback

There is no need to wait until recording is
complete. Without stopping recording, you can
play the video currently being recorded from its
beginning.

Simultaneous Recording and Playback

While recording, you can play another video
program that was recorded previously.

Time Slip

During play and also while recording, you can
jump to the scene you wish to view by specifying
the skip time.

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Accessories

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

To order accessories, contact 1-800-833-9626.

∏∏∏∏

1 Remote control

(EUR7721KL0)

Getting started

∏∏∏

1 Audio/video cable

(K2KA6CA00001)

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CG3CH00001)

≥For use with this unit only. Do

not use it with other equipment.

1 IR Blaster

(K2ZZ04C00002)

1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(VJA1125)

1 BNC-RCA adaptor plug set

(K2RB063E0002)

The remote control

∫ Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

30˚

2 Batteries

for remote control

20˚

20˚

30˚

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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

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

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

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes
(➡ page 12, 13).

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem

with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by

such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are

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

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

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

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Control reference guide

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

DVD

D

.MIX

R-AM

REC

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

Remote control

Turn the unit on (➡ page 10)

Input select (L1, L2, L3 or DV) (➡ page 41)

Select channels and title numbers, etc./

Basic operations for recording and play

Show Top menu/Direct Navigator

Show sub menu (➡ page 32)

Show on-screen menu (➡ page 30)

Show timer recording schedule

Erase items (➡ page 26)

Show SETUP menu (➡ page 11, 47)

Changing the size of information window

One touch transfer (dubbing)/“Blue” button for

television program list (➡ page 38, 19)

Enter numbers

Cancel

(➡ page 24, 32)

(➡ page 20)

(➡ page 22)

DVD POWER

TV

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

HDD

DVD

1

23

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU S E

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

VOLUME

CH

SD/PC

PAG E

AUDI O

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

STATUS

CHAPTER

CH

REC

Television operations (➡ page 12)

Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or PC)
(➡ page 16, 24, 29)

Channel select (➡ page 16)

Getting started

Select audio (➡ page 17, 26)
Skip a minute forward (➡ page 25)
Show VCR Plusr screen (➡ page 20)

Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ page 43)

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 10, 25)

Return to previous screen
Skip the specified time/Display the television image

as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 18, 25)
Show television program list (➡ page 19)
Change recording mode (➡ page 16)
Start recording (➡ page 16)
Show status messages (➡ page 31)
Create chapters/“Green” button for television program

list (➡ page 26, 19)

Main unit

POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➡ page 10)

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.

POWER

Connection for camcorder,
etc. (➡ page 41)

Connection for digital video
(DV) camcorder (➡ page 41)

Rear panel terminals (➡ page 7)

The unit’s display

Card indicator

HDD indicator

e.g.,

[HDD]

SD/PC card slots (➡ page 28)

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

R

L2

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

L/MONO

DV IN

Recording mode

Timer recording indicator

HDD

SD PC

XP

PLAY

SP
LP
EP

CH

REC

Channel

Recording

Playback

Remote control signal sensor/Start recording (➡ page 16)

Select drive (➡ page 16, 24, 29)

Disc tray (➡ page 16, 24)

Lights when the HDD, DVD, SD or PC

Open/close disc tray (➡ page 16, 24)

HDD DVD

Display (➡ below)

Skip the specified time/Display the television image

Lights when the HDD or DVD

as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 18, 25)

drive is selected

Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator

DVD

R-AM

VCD

.MIX

REC

PLAY

Main display section

Recording/Playback

Stop (➡ page 16, 25)

drive is selected

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

SD PCDVDHDD

DRIVE SELECT

CHTIME SLIP

Start play
(➡ page 24)

REC

/x1.3

Time Slip indicator

(➡ page 18)

Channel select (➡ page 16)

Skip/Slow/Search (➡ page 25)

Disc type
D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)
When lit: Down-mixed audio is played.
When off: The disc prevents down-mixing so only the two

front channels can be played.

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STEP

1

Connection

∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals

Television

Amplifier

Getting started

To IN3 (L3) input
terminals (rear)

Cable TV box

From OUT1 or OUT2
terminals

This unit

Video cassette recorder Camcorder

From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

To L2 or DV input terminals
(front) (➡ page 41)

To IN1 (L1) input
terminals (rear)

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

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

The heat can damage the unit.

To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit
consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(approx. 15 W
≥Note that the television program list is not downloaded while the

unit is unplugged.

).

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

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

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≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

Connection with a television and video cassette recorder

The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. Change the video input appropriately
on the television. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.

indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.

Television

When connecting using these terminals, ensure
you connect the audio cables to the corresponding
audio input terminals on the television.

Cable from wall or antenna signal

Splitter

Getting started

Video cassette recorder

This unit

Cooling fan

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

Connect to S-VIDEO IN terminal on the television
through a S-Video cable.
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid
picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual
results depend on the television.)

AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

AUDI O IN

R L

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Red White Yellow

75 ≠ coaxial cable

OUTIN

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

L

R

Yellow

White

Red

Audio/Video cable 75 ≠ coaxial cable

To OUT1 or OUT2

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

G-LINK

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

L

AUDIO

R

Audio/Video cable

To IN1 (L1)

OUT1 OUT2

YPB PR

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(480P/480I)

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VHF/UHF
RF IN

VHF/UHF
RF OUT

(L1)

IN1

IN3

(L3)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

Connect to COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals on the
television through a component video cable.
These terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output (➡ page 53) and provide a purer
picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.

≥Connect to terminals of the same color.
≥If using a BNC cable, use the BNC-RCA adaptor

plug (included) on the unit terminals.

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

∫ The unit’s RF OUT terminal

The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the
RF OUT terminal to the television.
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to
the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT
terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the
television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.
≥Refer to page 9 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.

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.

Television Television

This unit

VCR

VCR

This unit

≥When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to

the input terminals on the television side, not the VCR side.

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STEP

1

Connection

Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder

≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.
≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or

channel information. Without this information, program-based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set
manually.

The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. Change the video input appropriately
on the television. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.

Getting started

indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.

AUDI O IN

R L

Television

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Red White Yellow

Cable from wall or antenna signal

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Splitter

Video cassette recorder

This unit

Cooling fan

IR Blaster

Insert the IR Blaster jack
into the G-LINK terminal.
≥Only use the included IR

Blaster.

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC power supply cord

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO

L

AUDIO

R

Audio/Video cable

To OUT1 or OUT2

G-LINK

75 ≠ coaxial cable

OUTIN

Yellow

White

Red

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

L

R

Audio/Video cable

To IN1 (L1)

Red White Yellow Red White Yellow

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT1 OUT2

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)

YPB PR

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

To IN3 (L3)

Audio/Video cable

These connections to IN3 (L3)
are required for the TV Guide
On Screen

TM

system to work.

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO

AUDI O

Setting the IR Blaster
➡ below

VHF/UHF
RF IN

VHF/UHF
RF OUT

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(L1)

IN1

IN3

S-VIDEO

(L3)

Instead of using the Audio/
video cable, you can also
connect the RF IN terminal
on this unit to the cable TV
box RF OUT terminal using
the 75 ≠ coaxial cable.

OUT

S-VIDEO

RF

Cable TV box

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

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∫ Should I use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal or

the RF OUT terminal?

If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals and
RF OUT terminals, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT terminal with the unit’s IN3 (L3) terminal. Using this
connection provides better picture quality.
≥The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

VIDEO terminal.

Setting the IR Blaster

Place the IR Blaster in front of the signal sensor of the cable TV box.

Read the cable TV box operating instructions
regarding positioning of the signal sensor.

If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to
secure the IR Blaster to a flat surface.

Cable TV box

∫ Why should I connect the IR Blaster?

The IR Blaster is a device that allows this unit to communicate with
the cable TV box. It acts like a remote control for the cable TV box.
If you connect a cable TV box to this unit, you also need to attach
the IR Blaster so this unit can control the channels on the cable TV
box.

e.g. Television stand surface

If you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may become
damaged.
Once you have confirmed the cable TV box is operating correctly,
secure it by attaching the adhesive tape.

Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier ∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on

DVD-Video

Amplifier’s rear panel

Audio cable

To OUT1 or OUT2

G-LINK

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Red White

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder
displaying these logo marks. Use an optical digital
audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio
Output” (➡ page 49).

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to

DVD.

≥Even if using this connection, output will only be from 2 channels

when playing DVD-Audio.

Amplifier’s rear panel

Optical digital audio
cable

Do not bend sharply
when connecting.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT1 OUT2

YPB PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Getting started

Insert fully, with this
side facing up.

This unit

RF IN

(L1)

IN1

IN3

(L3)

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

If the antenna connector doesn’t match

Other antenna connections to the unit

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.
≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use

the lead connection to minimize signal loss.

∫ A single twin lead

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cable

∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

(Round)
75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ Two twin leads

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead
300 ≠ cable

300–75 ≠ transformer

300–75 ≠ transformer

To this unit’s RF IN
terminal

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s RF IN
terminal

VHF/UHF band mixer

To this unit’s RF
IN terminal

Other antenna connections from the unit to the
television

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals
on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.

∫ A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

UHF

Te le v is i on

∫ A twin lead terminal

75–300 ≠ transformer

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF or
UHF

Television

∫ Two twin lead terminals

VHF/UHF band separator

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

UHF

Television

∫ Multiple antenna terminals

≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the television’s

settings as necessary.

Split out

ANT 1

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Te l ev i s i o n

ANT 2

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STEP

Welcome to Your TV Guide On Screen System!

2

Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system

1 Press [Í DVD POWER].

POWER Í/I

VOLUME

SD/PC

PAG E

CH

AUDIO

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

DVDHDD

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

POWER

DVD POWER

TV

Getting started

Í DVD POWER

Numbered
buttons

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

HDD

DVD

1

23

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU S E

CH

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

REC

SD PC

DRIVE SELECT

/x1.3

CHTIME SLIP

2 Following the on-screen messages,

input the operating environment for
your television.

≥Move the cursor using [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]

to confirm.

≥Press the numbered buttons to enter numbers.
≥Press [ENTER] to advance to the next screen.
≥Refer to the guidance on the bottom of the screen.

Set the following;

≥Country (USA/Canada)

Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

3,4,2,1
ENTER

SETUP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

Info

DISPLAY

DUBBING

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing
[Í DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts
TV Guide On Screen

TM

system setup.

IMPORTANT: The TV Guide On ScreenTM system must
be setup whether it is then used or not. You cannot use
the timer recording feature unless this setup is
completed.

Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On

TM

Screen

system. Other languages cannot be

displayed.

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

This unit features the TV Guide On ScreenTM system that
provides an 8-day rolling list of TV programs available in your
area. Use the TV Guide On Screen
programs and simplify the recording of your favorite TV shows
(➡ page 19–23). Best of all this service is free!
≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite

service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program
listings or channel information. Without this information,
program-based recordings cannot be made. However,
recordings can still be set manually.

≥In order to cool the circuits used when downloading the

television program list, the cooling fan may sometimes
operate when the unit is turned off. This is not a malfunction.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to

suit the connections to this unit.

≥When using the cable TV box, check the following.

–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly

(➡ page 8).

–Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.

TM

system to choose TV

USA

Canada

≥ZIP (Postal) code

Please enter the 5-digit ZIP code where your DVD Recorder
is located:

= = = = =

≥Cable service connected to this unit (Yes/No)

Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

No

When “No” is selected ➡ right, “The set contents are displayed
together”

≥Cable TV box connected to this unit (Yes/No)

Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

No

When “No” is selected ➡ right, “The set contents are displayed
together”

TM

If you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen

Select “No” at this point even if a cable TV box is connected.

If you are using a cable TV box, set the following:

≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3)

–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s IN3 (L3)

terminal, select “L3”.

–If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal,

select “Ch2”, “Ch3” or “Ch4”, according to the cable TV box
setting.

≥Cable TV box brand

(Move down with [4] for more brands. Select “Not Listed” if you
cannot find your cable TV box on the list.)

≥IR signal code

Make sure your cable TV box is set to the channel that appears
on screen and press [ENTER].

Follow steps A and B below:

A. Please tune your cable box to channel 02
B. Make sure to leave your cable box tuned ON

system

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The unit begins trying various IR codes to see which one

Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?

Yes

No

SETUP

Disc

Video

Set Up

Manual Clock Setting

/ :

/

SAT AM

MONTH DAY YEAR

HOUR MINUTE

1

1

12 00

2000

DST TIME ZONE

OFF

EST

Channel

communicates properly with your cable TV box. It’s quite
common for this phase of the setup to be repeated numerous
times.

–If the cable TV box has changed to channel 09, select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

–If the cable TV box is still set to the same channel, select “No”

and press [ENTER]. Repeat this step until the cable TV box
changes to channel 09.

∫ The set contents are displayed together

Zi

p code - 11111 (USA)
Cable - Yes
Cable box - No

–If the information is correct, select “Yes, end setup” and press

[ENTER].

–If the information is not correct, select “No, repeat setup

process” and press [ENTER] to start the setting again.

Once you confirm the input content, the following screen appears.

What would you like to do now?

Watch TV

3 Press [ENTER].

A television reception screen or a blue background screen is

displayed.

If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen

➡ page 50, Auto channel/clock settings

4 Press [Í DVD POWER].

“BYE” appears briefly and then “12:00A” flashes on the

unit’s display. The unit is now in standby mode and ready to

download the channel line-up and the program listings.

Check the following again, so the downloading will not fail.

If you connect a cable TV box

≥the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this

unit’s RF IN or IN3 (L3) terminal (➡ page 8)

≥the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed

(➡ page 8)

≥the cable TV box is turned on

If you do not connect a cable TV box

≥the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal

5 Leave this unit in the standby mode.

It is strongly recommended that you wait at least 24 hours

before using the unit. No damage will occur if the unit is

used sooner, but the channel line-up and program listings

may not have been fully downloaded.

≥If you connect a cable TV box, leave it switched on without

using it.

≥With some cable TV boxes, the cable TV box remote

control can turn on and off both the cable TV box and the
television. Utilizing this feature (turning the cable TV box
off) will prevent the channel line-up from being

downloaded.
If you find “There is no data for this screen” displayed on the
television when you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet
downloaded the channel line-up.

SORTSCHEDULE LISTINGS

There is no data
for this screen.

This unit may download more than one channel line-up. Follow the
on-screen guidance and select one of these.

TODAY

Last

Channel

NWGB

TV

ANiMe
Network

PBS

87

pTV

NWBG

ducation

BOX

LISTINGS

8:00PM

8:30PM

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

SORTSCHEDULE

TM

system

To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting)

Set the clock manually.
Please note that the program list is not displayed until the unit
downloads it. Timer program recording is only possible manually.

1 Press [SETUP].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Clock

Setting” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [2, 1] to select the item you

want to change and press [3, 4] to
change the setting.

5 Press [ENTER].

The clock starts.

6 Press [SETUP].

≥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 shows the time difference from Greenwich

meantime (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time) l GMT j5
CST (Central Standard Time) l GMT j6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) l GMT j7
PST (Pacific Standard Time) l GMT j8
AST (Alaska Standard Time) l GMT j9
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) l GMT j10

In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are
registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/
or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered
mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. TV Guide On Screen,
G-LINK, VCR Plusr and PlusCode are registered marks of
Gemstar-TV Guide International and/or one of its affiliates.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are
manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV
GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL
GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS,
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES
RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.

The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are
protected by one or more issued United States patents such as
6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713;
4,751,578; 4,706,121; 6,466,734; 6,430,359; 6,091,882;
6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173.

Getting started

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STEP

3

Set up to match your television and remote control

DVD POWER

TV

POWER

VOLUME

CH

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

TV operation
buttons

SD/PC

DVD

HDD

23

Numbered
buttons

Getting started

SETUP

1

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

ENTER

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

PAG E

CH

AUDIO

CM SKIP

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

3,4,2,1
ENTER

RETURN

Television operation

You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the
television channel and change the television volume.

Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í POWER TV], enter the
code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic
National

01, 02

QUASAR

FISHER 10 SANYO 10
GE 05 SHARP 06, 07
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 SONY 08
HITACHI 12 SYLVANIA 03
JVC 11 THOMSON 05
LG 15, 16, 17 TOSHIBA 09
MAGNAVOX 03 ZENITH 04
MITSUBISHI 13

Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

PHILIPS (RC-5) 03
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19

≥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.

Selecting television type

You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive
output (➡ page 53).

1 Press [SETUP].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

and press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Type” and

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3 16:9

4:3 standard aspect
television

≥480P/480I:

Select “480P” if the television is compatible with
progressive output.

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480I

Aspect 4:3 & 480P

Aspect 16:9 & 480I

Aspect 16:9 & 480P

16:9 widescreen
television

4 Press [3, 4] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

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To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When other Panasonic products

SETUP

Remote Control Code

Channel

Set Up

respond to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products
close together.
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 Press [SETUP].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control Code” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,

or 3) and press [ENTER].

Press “±

”

and “ENTER

for more than 2 seconds on the remote.

”

together

5 To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [ENTER], press and
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.

Getting started

6 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

The unit’s remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s
(➡ step 5).

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Type Logo Instructions

Temporary storage

≥You can record up to 284 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥160 GB
Indicated in these
instructions with [HDD]

–

Getting started

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

(5z)

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

[RAM]

DVD-R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)

[DVD-R]

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the

recording.

∫ Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?

The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.

(±:Possible, t:Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable ±t
Edit ±§1
Play on other players
Recording both Main and SAP of

MTS broadcast
Recording broadcasts that allow

one copy
Recording 16:9 aspect picture ±§6

approximate recording times).

≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)

(➡ page 18).

≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub)

a recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD
(➡ page 53).

≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ page 28, 42).

Re-writable discs for backup use

≥You can record approximately up to 8 hours on a single-sided disc and 16 hours on a double-

sided disc (➡ page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

≥You can view the title being recorded from the beginning (Chasing playback, Time Slip)

(➡ page 18).

≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB) are

commercially available.

≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM

(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 53). You cannot transfer
(dub) a recorded title.

≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 24k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible

disc (➡ page 37).

≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ page 28, 42).

One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)

≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡ page 17, Recording modes and

approximate recording times).

≥

By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡page 45, 53).

≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 32k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible

disc (➡ page 37).

§1

You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available
space does not increase after erasing.

§2

Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

§3

After finalizing the disc (➡ page 45, 53).

§4

§2

±

±

§5

±

§3

±

§4

t

t

Only one is recorded (➡ page 48, Select MTS).

§5

CPRM (➡ page 53) compatible discs only.

§6

The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

[Note]

When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” the restrictions
on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM.
Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is
not necessary when recording a program (➡ page 48).

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Play-only discs [12 cm (5z)/8 cm (3z)]

Disc type Logo Instructions

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

Video CD

[VCD]

Audio CD

[CD]

High fidelity music discs
≥Played on this unit in 2 channels.

High quality movie and
music discs

Recorded music and video (including
CD-R/RW)

Recorded audio and music
(including CD-R/RW)

CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡ page 27)

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which

have been recorded under one of the following standards: CD-DA,
MP3 and Video CD. Close the session or finalize the disc after
recording.
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of the recording.

≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you

may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 53,

Finalize)

≥PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
≥DVD-ROM, DVD- RW, iR, iRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD,

CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Divx Video Disc, etc.

Cards useable on this unit

Type Instructions

You can insert directly into

SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard

SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
CompactFlash
SmartMedia

EMORYSTICK

M
xD-Picture Card
Microdrive

ATA Flash PC Card
Mobile hard disk

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit.
¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

Card

§1

the SD card slot.

[SD]

You can insert into the PC
card slot using an adaptor
(TYPE II PC card adaptor).

[PC]

You can insert directly into
the PC card slot.

[PC]

§2

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX

¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢

XXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

XXXX

.TIF

.JPG
.TIF

§

≥You can play and transfer (dub) still pictures taken on a digital camera etc.

(➡ page 28, 42).

≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your

home printer or at a photo developing store (➡ page 36, 53).

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
≥You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.
≥We recommend using this unit to format a card before recording (➡ page 45, 53).
≥You may not be able to use the card if formatted on a computer.

§1

Includes miniSDTM Cards. A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be inserted before using
these cards.

§2

Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1).
You can only play the saved still pictures and transfer (dub) the data onto other
cards, HDD or DVD-RAM.

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

(Higher folder)

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX
XXXX

¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢

.JPG
.TIF

§

Getting started

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

XXXX

§

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a transferring (dubbing) destination.

.TIF

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000 etc).
≥If a folder name or filename has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or

edit the data.

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Recording television programs

HDD

SP

CH

HDD

XP

CH

HDD

XP

CH

REC

SD CARD PC CARD EJECT

POWER

HDD, DVD indicator

2

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

DVDHDD

Time Slip indicator

TIME SLIP

DVD POWER

TV

POWER

VOLUME

CH

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

Recording

Numbered
buttons

;

∫

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

HDD

DVD

1

23

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU S E

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

SD/PC

AUDIO

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV GUIDE

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

STATUS

CHAPTER

PAG E

CH

REC

1
3

AUDIO

1

FUNCTIONS

3 4 2 1
ENTER
RETURN

TIME SLIP

4
5

STATUS

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD

drive simultaneously.

≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.
≥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.

hen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.

≥W
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡ page 53) protected material

onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.

≥It is not possible to record to a card.

When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R
after you have recorded to the HDD.

Set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” before recording to
the HDD (➡ page 48).
However, the following restrictions apply.
≥Even 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programs are recorded in 4:3

aspect.

≥Even if “Hybrid VBR Resolution” is set to “Automatic”, it

changes to “Fixed” automatically (➡ page 48).

When recording to DVD-R

≥When recording MTS broadcasts

–If you do not connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu
(➡ page 48).

–If you connect a cable TV box

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.

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

another playback source, the disc must first be finalized
(➡ page 45).

5

∫

1

1

REC

SD PC

DRIVE SELECT

/x1.3

CHTIME SLIP

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

recording drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

3

≥Press the button again to close the tray.

Insert label-up.

Insert with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully so it
clicks into place.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

To select with the numbered buttons:

TV Mode (Airwaves)

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

CATV Mode (Cable)

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥Select the audio to record (➡ page 17).

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).

Remaining time on the disc

≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):

Set “Audio for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the SETUP menu
(➡ page 49).

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on
disc. Data will not be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording.

≥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.

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

Press again to restart recording.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.

[HDD]

When continuously recording for long durations, titles are
automatically divided every 8 hours.

[DVD-R]

It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.

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Preparation

Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on
the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list
➡ page 23, “Review options” menu

∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch

Recording

During recording

Press [¥ REC] to select the recording time.

Each time you press the button:

0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00

^"""""""""""" Counter (cancel) ,"""""""""""}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ page 19) or while

using Flexible Recording (➡ page 18).

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

Off Timer

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 47, “Off Timer”).

Recording modes and approximate
recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.

HDD

Mode Single-

XP (High quality) 36 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 70 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 138 4 8 4
EP (Extra long play)

(160 GB)

284 (212

§

)8 (6§) 16 (12§)8 (6§)

DVD-R AM DVD-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

(Unit: hour)

R
(4.7
GB)

Selecting audio to record

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

[.

Stereo: Main audio (stereo)

l
l
l

SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP)

l
l
a-

Mono: Main audio (monaural)

HDD

CH 12

((

Stereo

≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded

sound will also change.

[DVD-R]
[HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM)
[HDD] [RAM] (When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On”)

≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be

v

monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also

v

recorded.

≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo

broadcast.

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

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select
MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 48).

Recording

XP

SP

LP

§

EP (6H)

Picture quality

EP (8H)

Recording time

§

When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using
“EP (8H)”.

[Note]

When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this
case use EP (6H) mode.

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space
with the best possible recording quality.
≥You can set when transferring (dubbing) or programming timer

recordings.

≥

When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted
to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.

≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the

display.

XP
SP
LP
EP

CH

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Recording television programs

Refer to the control reference on page 16.

[HDD] [RAM]

Playing while you are recording

You can change the drive and play while recording on this unit. Also,
while recording to the HDD or to DVD-RAM you can view the title
being recorded from the beginning as well as play a recorded title.

Playing from the beginning of the title you are
recording—Chasing playback

Press [1](PLAY).

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

Recording

Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title

and press [ENTER].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—
Time Slip

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

PLAY

0 min

REC

≥You will hear the playback audio.

Play starts from 30
seconds previous.

The image currently being
recorded

2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and

press [ENTER].

≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press

again to show the play and recording images.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Flexible Recording

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR
mode.

e.g.,

Recorded

Program to be recorded

Preparation

≥Select the channel to record.
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.

Remain

45 minutes in
SP mode

60 minutes

Perfectly fit!

Recording rate
between SP and LP

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“FLEXIBLE RECORDING” and press
[ENTER].

FLEXIBLE REC

Record in FR mode

Maximum rec time
Set recording time

Start Cancel

3 Hour 00 Min.
3 Hour 00 Min.

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the
recording time.

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

4 When you want to start recording

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

Recording starts.

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∫ To stop play

Press [∫].

∫ To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops

Press [∫].

∫ To stop timer recording

Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

HDD

REC 0:59

CH71

Stereo

Remaining
time

Timer recording

TODAYTODAY

Last

Channel

SORTSCHEDULE

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

87

NWGB

p

T

V

TV

NWBG

ducation

LISTINGS

8:30PM8:00PM

8:00 8:30

Í

DVD POWER

Numbered
buttons

∫

DVD POWER

TV

POWER

TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DVD

HDD

23

1

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU S E

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

VOLUME

CH

SD/PC

PAG E

AUDIO

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

FUNCTIONS

≥As long as the setting is not changed, the program is

recorded to the HDD in the recording mode selected by the
unit. To change the setting ➡ below.

∫ To change the setting

1Press [SUB MENU] to go to the Navigation

menu.

CH

PAG E X CH W

2Press [2, 1] to select “SCHEDULE”.
3Press [3, 4] to select the program and press

[ENTER].

VCR Plusr

Start early by :

End late by :

Quality :

Destination :

00 minutes
00 minutes
SP
HDD

Recording

TOP MENU

SUB MENU

ENTER

RETURN

3 4 2 1
ENTER

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

DUBBING

Info

PROG/CHECK

DISPLAY

SETUP

Info

DUBBING

TIME SLIP

REC MODEERASE

CHAPTER

TV GUIDE

REC

STATUS

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM
system to make timer recordings

You can perform timer recording easily by just marking the desired
program(s) in a television program list.

≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥The program name becomes the recorded title if the program is

listed on the television program list.

1 Press [TV GUIDE].

Navigation menu

4Change the setting as necessary and press

[ENTER].

≥To set recording to start early or end late

Press [3, 4] to select “Start early by” or “End late by” and
press the numbered buttons to enter minutes (up to 99).

≥To change the recording mode

Press [3, 4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING]
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:

LP # EP # FR # XP # SP

^==============}

≥To change the recording drive

Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press [DUBBING]
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
HDD ,-. DVD

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the
“HDD” (➡ page 21, Relief Recording).

4 Press [TV GUIDE].

Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by

pressing [Í DVD POWER].

≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is

turned on.

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

program.

≥To skip one screen

Press [PAGE X CH W].

≥To skip 24 hours in the list

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “LISTINGS” and:
Press [CHAPTER] (Green) (forward).
Press [DUBBING] (Blue) (backward).

3 Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

R

“ ” appears in the list to indicate that the program is set for
timer recording.

≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to cancel.
≥Press [DUBBING] (Blue) to change recording frequency.

Each time you press the button:

[.
l
l
l
l
l
l
{

Repeat steps 2–3 to program other recordings.

Records only once.

R

;

Records when the broadcast time and program

R

R

name match.

;

Records weekly.

R

W

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

R

recording without deleting the program setting.

To check, change or delete the program ➡ page 21
To utilize TV Guide On Screen

TM

system, see also page 22.

Notes on timer recording ➡ page 21

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

≥There may be some channels that are not displayed in the

television program list even if they are receivable. In this case set
them manually (➡ page 20).

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Timer recording

Refer to the control reference on page 19.

Manually programming timer
recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

Recording

FAVORITES

Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once
Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly
Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly
Sat 4:00pm Baseball Once

RECORD

2 Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

Date :

Start Time :

End Time :

Channel :

Quality :

Destination :

PlusCode :

4 / 1 / 04
8 : 00 pm
10 : 00 pm
56
SP
HDD

=========

3 Enter the settings.

≥To enter the date

Press [3, 4] to select “Date” and press the numbered
buttons.
(Date: Month/Day/Year)

≥To enter the time

Press [3, 4] to select “Start Time” or “End Time” and press
the numbered buttons.
–You can set up to 8 hours.
–To change am/pm

Press [2, 1] to select “am” or “pm” and press [DUBBING]
(Blue).

≥To enter the channel

Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and press the numbered
buttons.
–To select the input channel (L1/L2/L3/DV)

Press [DUBBING] (Blue).

≥To change the recording mode

Press [3, 4] to select “Quality” and press [DUBBING]
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:

LP # EP # FR # XP # SP

^==============}

≥To change the recording drive

Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press [DUBBING]
(Blue).
Each time you press the button:
HDD ,-. DVD

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the
“HDD” (➡ page 21, Relief Recording).

SET TIMER

4 Press [ENTER].

FAVORITES

Sat 1:00pm NWBG Once

87

NWBG

SP

HDD

REMOVE

1:00 1:55

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

R
R

W

R

W

R

≥Press [CHAPTER] (Green) to change recording frequency.

Each time you press the button:

[.
l
l
l
l
l
l
{

Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once
Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly
Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly
4/3

4:00pm Baseball Once

Records only once.

R

;

Records weekly.

R

W

;

Records daily (From Monday to Friday).

R

D

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

R

recording without deleting the program setting.

≥To program other recordings

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “RECORD” and repeat steps
2–4.

RECORD

FREQUENCY

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

R

INFO.

R
R

W

R

W

R

5 Press [TV GUIDE].

Returns to the television screen.
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by

pressing [Í DV D POW ER].

≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is

turned on.

Notes on timer recording ➡ page 21

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3

seconds to stop recording.

Using VCR Plusi system to make timer
recordings

®

Entering PlusCode
can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance.
≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the

television program list (➡ page 10).

number is an easy way of timer recording. You

1 Press [VCR Plusr].

Date :

Start Time :

End Time :

Channel :

Quality :

Destination :

PlusCode :

4 / 1 / 04
8 : 00 pm
10 : 00 pm
56
SP
HDD

=========

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2 Press [3, 4] to select “PlusCode”.
3 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the PlusCode number.

≥To correct the number

Press [3] and press [4]. Enter the number again from the
beginning.