Panasonic LQDRM200 User Manual

DVD Video Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. LQ-DRM200

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

RQT7278-B

Contents

Contents ...................................................................................... 2

Control reference guide ............................................................. 3

Remote control .............................................................................................4

Main unit .......................................................................................................4

The unit’s display ..........................................................................................5

Warning and Important Information.......................................... 6

The remote control ..................................................................... 7

Batteries........................................................................................................7

Use ...............................................................................................................7

Television operation......................................................................................7

Discs ............................................................................................ 8

Discs you can use.........................................................................................8

Discs you can use for recording and play.....................................................8

Play-only discs..............................................................................................8

Discs that cannot be played..........................................................................9

Audio format logos........................................................................................9

Types of disc for the type of connected TV ..................................................9

SD/PC card and still pictures................................................... 10

Cards capable of displaying and saving ..................................................... 10

Still pictures that can be displayed/saved...................................................10

Folders that can be displayed/saved ..........................................................10

Connecting and Setting up...................................................... 11

Selecting TV screen type......................................................... 12

Playing discs............................................................................. 13

Erasing a programme that is being played ............................................13

Quick View (Play k1.3) ..............................................................................14

Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function)......................14

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH...........................................................14

Slow-motion play ........................................................................................14

Frame-by-frame viewing .............................................................................14

Skipping......................................................................................................15

Starting play from a selected programme, title, chapter or track ................15

Manual Skip................................................................................................15

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip .........................................15

Changing audio...........................................................................................16

Marking places to play again—MARKER ...................................................17

Using menus to play MP3 discs..................................................................18

Recording programmes ........................................................... 19

Flexible recording mode (FR) .....................................................................20

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

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

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording—

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

Simultaneous recording and play ............................................................... 21

Checking the recording during recording (TIME SLIP) ...............................22

Using the FUNCTIONS window ............................................... 22

About the FUNCTIONS window .................................................................22

Using the FUNCTIONS window.................................................................. 22

Timer recording ........................................................................ 24

Manual programming.................................................................................. 24

To check programmes................................................................................25

Starting and canceling programmes ...........................................................25

To clear a timer recording programme .......................................................25

Recording from a video cassette player................................. 26

When connected to non-DV equipment......................................................26

When connected to DV equipment .............................................................26

Entering titles............................................................................ 27

DISC INFORMATION................................................................. 28

Enter Title ...................................................................................................28

Disc Protection/Releasing disc protection ..................................................28

Erase all programmes.................................................................................28

Format ........................................................................................................29

Finalize—Creating DVD-Video ...................................................................29

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR .............................................. 30

Selecting programmes to play ....................................................................30

Erasing programmes .................................................................................. 31

Entering and editing programme titles ........................................................ 31

Checking programme contents................................................................... 31

Protecting programmes/Releasing programme protection .........................32

Erasing parts of a programme ....................................................................32

Dividing programmes.................................................................................. 33

Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes ....................................33

Displaying PLAY LIST................................................................................ 33

Creating PLAY LIST................................................................................... 34

Playing PLAY LIST .................................................................................... 34

Playing Scenes .......................................................................................... 35

Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST ................................................................. 35

Moving a Scene ......................................................................................... 36

To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene................................................................... 36

Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST........................................................... 37

Copying PLAY LIST ................................................................................... 37

Erasing a PLAY LIST ................................................................................. 37

Titling PLAY LIST....................................................................................... 37

Checking PLAY LIST’s contents ................................................................ 37

Using DISPLAY menus.............................................................38

Common procedures ................................................................................. 38

Disc menu .................................................................................................. 38

Play menu .................................................................................................. 38

Picture menu.............................................................................................. 39

Sound menu............................................................................................... 39

Repeat play................................................................................................ 39

Playing still pictures .................................................................40

Displaying still pictures (Album Display) .................................................... 41

To display still pictures one by one with constant interval (Slide Show) .... 41

Editing still pictures..................................................................42

Copy........................................................................................................... 42

Copy all of card .......................................................................................... 43

Erase.......................................................................................................... 43

Protect/Releasing protection...................................................................... 44

Print (DPOF) .............................................................................................. 44

Others ........................................................................................................ 45

DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)..............................45

Child Lock..................................................................................47

To activate the Child Lock.......................................................................... 47

To cancel the Child Lock............................................................................ 47

Upgrading your system ............................................................47

Enjoying more powerful sound................................................................... 47

Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A]............................ 48

Connecting an analog amplifier or system component [B]......................... 48

Connecting a Television with Component video input terminals................ 49

Connecting a video cassette recorder ....................................................... 50

Changing the unit’s settings....................................................51

Common procedures ................................................................................. 51

Summary of settings .................................................................................. 52

Entering a password (Ratings)................................................................... 54

Digital output .............................................................................................. 55

Remote Setting .......................................................................................... 55

Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control ........ 56

Clock Settings ............................................................................................ 56

Shipping Condition ..................................................................................... 56

Status displays..........................................................................57

Changing the information displayed........................................................... 57

Display examples....................................................................................... 57

Maintenance and Handling.......................................................58

Maintenance .............................................................................................. 58

Disc handling ............................................................................................. 58

Glossary.....................................................................................59

Self-diagnosis............................................................................60

Error displays............................................................................61

Troubleshooting guide.............................................................62

Specifications............................................................................66

Index...........................................................................................67

2

Control reference guide

DVD

TV

INPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

AV

CH

VOLUME

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

ENTER

MENU

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

DVD TV

4

5

6

789

0

FRAME

MANUAL SKIP

TIME SLIP

ERASE

REC

PROG/CHECK

TIMER

F Rec

REC MODE

STATUS

MARKER

AUDIO

SETUP

DISPLAY

POSITION

MEMORY

-/- -

B

D

A

C

Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which
appear in the text.

1

3

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AV2

TIMER REC

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3

Control reference guide (continued)

Remote control

(1) DVD on/off button (Í, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

≥To switch the unit from on to standby or vice versa. In the

standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains.

≥In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small

amount of power.

(2) No function

(3) Open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(4) Numeric buttons (0–9, – /– –) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Example: “5”: [0] ) [5]
Example: “15”: [1] ) [5]

≥When selecting a page of play list scene and item of MP3

Example: “5”: [0] ) [0] ) [5]
Example: “15”: [0] ) [1] ) [5]

≥When selecting a television channel

Example: “5”: [5]
Example: “15”: [– /– –] ) [1] ) [5]

(5) Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

(6) Skip buttons (:, 9, SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

(7) Stop button (∫, STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(8) Pause button (;, PAUSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(9) Top menu and Direct Navigator button

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 30

(10)Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/

Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(11)Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

(12)Frame advance and frame reverse buttons

(2;, ;1, FRAME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

(13)Manual programming and check button

(PROG/CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(14)Timer recording button ( , TIMER). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(15)Status display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

(16)Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

(17)Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

(18)Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . 14

(19)DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

(20)TV on/off button (Í, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

(21)Television input mode selector (AV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

(22)Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

(23)Channel up/down buttons (W, X, CH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

(24)TV volume up/down buttons (r, s, VOLUME) . . . . . . . . . 7

(25)Slow/Search buttons (6, 5, SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . 14

(26)Play/t1.3 button (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

(27)Menu and Play List button (MENU, PLAY LIST). . . . 13, 33

(28)Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

(29)Time slip button (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

(30)Manual skip button (MANUAL SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

(31)Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

(32)Erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 35

(33)Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

(34)Flexible recording button (F Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

(35)Set up button (SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

(36)Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

(46)Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

≥While both recording and play are activated, this indicator

lights up.

(47)Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9) . . . . . . 14

For the United Kingdom

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety please read the following text carefully

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of
the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that
it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF
SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY

-AMPERE SOCKET.

13
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as

shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Blue; Neutral, Brown; Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be
connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked
with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

How to replace the Fuse

≥There are two types of the AC mains lead assembly:

A and B as shown.

1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2 Replace the fuse and fuse cover.

Main unit

Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the
remote control.

(37)Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

(38)SD card slot (SD CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

(39)PC card slot (PC CARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

(40)PC card eject button (EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

(41)Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(42)Standby indicator

≥When the unit is connected to the AC mains lead, this

indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the
unit is turned on.

(43)AV2 input terminals (AV2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

(44)DV input terminal (DV IN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

(45)Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

A

TYPE

TYPE

B

12

12

4

The unit’s display

(e.g., DVD-RAM)

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

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Chasing play or simultaneous rec
and play is in progress

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

Control reference guide (continued)

(2) (3)

(9)

(4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)(1)

(10)

(1) Recording indicator (REC)

On: While recording

(2) Timer programme display (pages 24 and 25)

On: When a programme for timer recording is on

(3) Disc type

DVD-RAM: DVD-RAM
DVD-R: DVD-R
DVD-A: DVD-Au dio
DVD-V: DVD-Video
VCD: Video CD
CD: Audio CD, MP3 disc

(4) The display mode of the main display section

GRP: Group number
TITLE: Title number
TRACK: Track number
CHAP: Chapter number
PG: Programme number
PL: Play list number

(5) Recording mode (pages 19 and 24)

XP: High-quality mode
SP: Normal mode
LP: Long play mode
EP: Extra long play mode
XP SP LP EP (all on):

FR mode (in flexible recording or in timer

(6) DVD indicator

Flashes: When you press [Í, DVD] (1) to turn the unit off

recording)

until it actually turns off

(7) SD/PC Card indicator (page 40)

On: When a SD card or a PC card is set in the unit
Flashes: When a SD card or a PC card is being read/written

to

(8) Down-mix indicator

On: When a multi-channel soundtrack is downmixed to

2 channel output

(9) Input

A1, A2, A3/DV

(10)Main display section

Timer recording
Recording and play counter
Remaining recording time
Current time
Title, track, chapter, group
Miscellaneous messages
etc.
≥Remaining recording time:

(For example)
1 hour )Displayed as “R 1:00”

5

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

YPBP

R

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AV1 IN AV3 IN

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT1

OUT1

OUT2

(NTSC:480P/480I,
PAL:576I)

EXTERNAL
CONTROL

Warning and Important Information

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GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENTION

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

DANGER

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

(FDA 21 CFR)

CAUTION

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

(IEC60825-1)

ADVARSEL

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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 EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
EQUIPMENT.

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well
ventilated place;
do not install this equipment in a confined space such as
a book case or similar unit.

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

≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and

are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

Important

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of
pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material may infringe copyright laws.

For your safety

Do not remove outer cover.
Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may seriously
damage it.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Disposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be
disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with
the applicable regulations.

Cautions before you operate this unit

≥Do not place in an enclosed area so that the rear cooling fan and

the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

Avoid:

≥Humidity and dust.
≥Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.
≥Magnets or electromagnetic objects.
≥Touching internal parts of the unit.
≥Water or some other liquid.
≥Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during

lightning storms.)

≥Anything heavy on the unit.
≥Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.
≥Using a cell phone near the unit because doing so may cause

noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

Do:

≥Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth.
≥Install the unit in a horizontal position.
≥Keep the unit, TV and other equipment switched off until you

have finished all connections.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Notes on these instructions

These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the
remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation
described can also be performed with the main unit.
The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not
necessarily match what you will see on your screen.

Displays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual
displays depend on the disc being played.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.

Standard Accessories
1 pc. Remote Control

(EUR7624KL0)

2 pcs. R6 size batteries
2 pcs. AC mains leads (For Continental Europe, the United

Kingdom)

1 pc. AC mains lead (For Asia)
1 pc. Audio/Video cable

Inside of unit

6

The remote control

PUSH

P

USH

(2)

PUSH

1

2

Batteries

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

(1)

+

-

(4)

(3)

­+

R6, AA, UM-3

(1) Slide the rear cover with your finger.
(2) Open the rear cover.

(3) Insert so the poles (

control.

(4) Slide into place to close the rear cover.

When the cover comes off, do as illustrated.

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.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even
when held close to the front panel.

- and +) match those in the remote

Use

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

≥

Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.

≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

(1)

(2)

30

(1) Remote control signal sensor
(2) 7 m directly in front of the unit.
(3) Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

Do not;

≥put heavy objects on the remote control.
≥take the remote control apart.
≥spill liquids onto the remote control.

20

20

30

DVD TV

(3)

Television operation

You can control televisions by changing the remote control code.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television.
≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “TV”.

1 Refer to the chart below for the code for your

television.

2 Press and hold [Í, TV] (20) and enter the two-digit

code with the numeric buttons (4).

≥For example: 01, press [0]>[1].
≥After entering the code, test the remote control by turning on

the television and changing channels.

Note

≥If there is more than one code, repeat the procedure until you find

the code that allows correct operation.

≥Repeat this procedure after you change the batteries.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

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

List of TVs Compatible with the unit’s Remote Control
Manufacturer and Code No.
≥For Continental Europe, the United Kingdom:

Panasonic 01, 02, 03, 04, 44 AIWA 35
AKAI 27, 30 BLAUPUNKT 09
BRANDT 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06
CURTIS 31 DESMET 05, 31, 33
DUAL 05, 06 ELEMIS 31
FERGUSON 10
GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG 09
HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42INNO HIT 34

IRRADIO 30 ITT 25
JVC 17, 39 LOEWE 07
METZ 28, 31 MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20
MIVAR 24 NEC 36
NOKIA 25, 26, 27 NORDMENDE 10
ORION 37 PHILIPS 05, 06
PHONOLA 31, 33 PIONEER 38
PYE 05, 06 RADIOLA 05, 06
SABA 10 SALORA 26
SAMSUNG 31, 32, 43 SANSUI 05, 31, 33
SANYO 21 SBR 06
SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31 SELECO 06, 25
SHARP 18 SIEMENS 09
SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33 SONY 08
TELEFUNKEN 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 THOMSON 10, 15
TOSHIBA 16 WHITE WEST-

≥For Asia:

Panasonic/
National

GOLDSTAR/LG
HITACHI 08 SANYO 14, 19
JVC 07 SHARP 11
MITSUBISHI 09, 10 SONY 05
NEC 13 TOSHIBA 06

01, 02, 03, 04 PHILIPS 12

15, 16 SAMSUNG 12, 17, 18

Operation: Button

On and off: [Í, TV] (20)
Video input mode: [AV] (21)
Channels: [W, X, CH] (23)
Volume: [i, j, VOLUME] (24)
Numeric: [0–9, – /– –] (4)

GOLDSTAR/LG

INGHOUSE

31

05, 06

7

Discs

Discs you can use

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

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

DVD-RAM Audio

For your reference

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

(page 29) and can still be recorded on.

≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as

DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

≥Functions that can use the card (page 10) are indicated by

[SD/CARD].

DVD-Audio

DVD-VideoDVD-R

CDs

Video
CDs

MP3
discs

Discs you can use for recording and play

Logos for the discs you can record on and play

Disc
type

DVD­RAM

DVD­R

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a
problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility
and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage
caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are

(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.

(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in this

unit.

(3) A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer

disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.

Note

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for

Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts
that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto

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

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

dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it
impossible to use the disc for recording.

≥If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings

with the write protected tab (page 61). With the tab in this
position, you cannot record to the disc, delete programmes with
the direct navigator, edit with the play list screen, or format the
disc.

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

DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your
valuable recordings.

For your reference
≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on

incompatible players (including players manufactured by
Panasonic).

≥Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that

allow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts.

Logo Regulation

4.7 GB/9.4 GB,
12 cm (5z)

2.8GB, 8cm (3z)

4.7 GB, 12 cm
(5z)

1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)
for General Ver.

2.0

Indication used
in instructions

[RAM]

[DVD-R]

≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC

signals or vice versa.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC

signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on
another unit is not guaranteed.

Play-only discs

Discs you can play-only and their logos

Disc
type

DVD­Audio*

DVD­Video

Audio
CD

Video
CD

CD – – [MP3]

*1 Play is in stereo only.

Logo Video system

1

PAL/NTSC [DVD-A]

PAL/NTSC [DVD-V]

– [CD]

PAL/NTSC [VCD]

Region Management Information (DVD-Video only)

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

≥For Continental Europe, the United Kingdom: “2”
≥For Asia: “3”

DVD-Video can be played on this unit if their region
number is the same or includes the same number, or if
the DVD is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for
this unit before choosing discs. The number for this unit
is indicated on the rear panel of the unit.

Playing CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio), MP3 and Video
CD format, audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been
finalized*
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
* Finalize: A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Note

≥The producer of the material can control how these discs are

upon completion of recording.

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.

Indication used
in instructions

2

3

ALL

2

3

4

8

Discs (continued)

Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this

unit or “All”

≥Some DVD-R ≥DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB) ≥DVD-ROM
≥DVD-RW ≥iRW ≥CD-ROM
≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥CVD
≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc
≥PD ≥Photo CD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
≥Play of non-standard Video CDs and Super Video CDs is not

guaranteed.

DVD-R

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing
[the process that allows recordings on DVD-R to be played on
compatible DVD players, (page 29)] them on this unit,
effectively making them into DVD-Video.

ªBefore finalizing

You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programmes
and erasing programmes.
You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this unit if it was recorded
with another unit, whether it is finalized or not.
You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.
Erasing programmes will not increase the disc’s available time.

ªAfter finalizing

The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video
specifications, and your very own DVD-Video is created.

≥The titles you entered with this unit appear as menus.
≥Programmes longer than 5 minutes are divided into 5-minute

chapters.

≥These DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or edited.
≥These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not

guaranteed.
Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the
DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the
disc if the player is unable.

For your reference

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

management information after recording finishes.

≥To record on DVD-R, this unit optimizes the disc for each

recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after
inserting the disc or turning the unit on. Recording may become
impossible after the disc is optimized more than 50 times.

≥The first 30 seconds of a programme may not be recorded if you

make successive timer recordings.

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

signal input. Use the television’s screen modes to change the
screen size for play.

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

recording.

≥We recommend using DVD-R manufactured by Panasonic as

they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

≥You cannot change audio type if a DVD-R is in the unit. Select

the audio type (M1 or M2) before recording by going to “Bilingual
Audio Selection” in the “Sound” menu. (page 53)

≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other

Panasonic DVD recorders.

Audio format logos

Dolby Digital (pages 47 and 59)

This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo
(2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.

DTS Digital Surround (pages 47 and 59)
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS
decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

Types of disc for the type of connected
TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this
table.

TV type Disc Yes/No

Multi­system TV

NTSC TV

PAL TV

*1If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (page 54), the picture may

be clearer.

2

*

If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals
the picture will not be shown correctly.

Discs and accessories

≥DVD-RAM

You can also record signals which allow you to make one copy,
onto these discs.

9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:

4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

≥DVD-R

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

≥DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner:

≥DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner:

PAL Yes

NTSC Yes

PAL No

NTSC Yes*

PAL Yes

2

NTSC Yes*

LM-AD240E

LM-AB120E
(set of 3, LM-AB120E3)

LM-AF120E
(set of 3, LM-AF120E3)

LM-RF120E

LF-K200DCA1

LF-K123LCA1

(PAL60)

1

9

SD/PC card and still pictures

XXXXXXXX.JPG
XXXXXXXX.JPG

XXXXXXXX.JPG

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

DCIM¢¢¢

¢¢¢ :

XXX

JPEG

XXXXXXXX.JPG

XXXXXXXX.TIF

:

XXXXXXXX.JPG
XXXXXXXX.JPG

XXXXXXXX.JPG
XXXXXXXX.JPG

¢¢¢XXXXX

DCIM

XXXXXXXX.JPG
XXXXXXXX.JPG

§

§

Card

DVD­RAM

Numbers
Letters

Still picture file

Or

Press [:, 9] to change between folders.

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

Press [:, 9] to change between
folders.

Cards capable of displaying and saving

SD card slot

≥SD Memory Card
≥MultiMediaCard

*1A PC card adaptor conforming to PC card standards is

necessary.

2

*

Can only play still pictures and save to DVD-RAM.

3

*

Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1).

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16
≥Use this unit to format a memory card when using for the first

time (page 45). Note that the memory 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 44). (Card only)

≥Only use the memory cards recommended above.

ªRegarding Write Protect

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

PC card slot

≥SD Memory Card*
≥MultiMediaCard*
≥CompactFlash*
≥SmartMedia*
≥MEMORY STICK*
≥xD-Picture Card*
≥Microdrive*1*
≥ATA Flash PC Card
≥Mobile hard disk*

1

1

1

1

1

2

2*3

1

Folders that can be displayed/saved

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

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

Folders below including still pictures within these folders

cannot be displayed or saves.

: Valid folder*

* Va l id folde r :
This term indicates a folder which is recognized by this unit and
which contains still pictures the unit is capable of displaying.
≥Folders made on a computer will not be recognized by this unit. If

using a computer produced folder, refer to the folder structure
given below.

Still picture folder structure

e.g.,

: Upper level folder

ªThe card indicator (“SD” or “CARD”) on the display

To prevent the damage to the card memory, carry out
insertion and removal of the SD/PC card after turning the unit
off.

The indicator in this display 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 that can be displayed/saved

≥This unit can play DCF* compliant JPEG and TIFF files taken on

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 320k240–6144k4096
(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.

≥Audio, video and still pictures (MOTION JPEG etc.) that are not

≥Still pictures created or edited on a computer may not be

≥TIFF is compatible with uncompressed RGB chunky formats.

compliant with the DCF standard and still pictures other than
JPEG and TIFF cannot be displayed.

playable.

Other types of TIFF files cannot be played.

Note

≥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 playing TIFF files, it may take time for them to be

displayed.

§Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these
folders cannot be selected as a copy destination.

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0”

(e.g., DCIM000 etc.).

≥This unit may not be able to display some folder names you

have created on a computer.

10

Connecting and Setting up

1

ªConnect as following steps

1 Audio/Video cable (supplied)
2 AC mains lead (supplied)
3 AC mains lead (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) Audio/Video Output socket
(2) Audio/Video Input socket

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

YPB PR

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AV1 IN AV 3 IN

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT1

OUT1

OUT2

(NTSC:480P/480I,
PAL:576I)

EXTERNAL
CONTROL

(3)

(4)

(2)

(1)

2

3

4

1

ªConnect as following steps

1 Audio/Video cable (supplied)
2 S-Video cable (not supplied)
3 AC mains lead (supplied)
4 AC mains lead (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) S-Video Output socket
(2) Audio/Video Output socket
(3) S-Video Input socket
(4) Audio/Video Input socket

First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units which you are going to connect with before connecting and disconnecting
cables.
Use an Audio/Video cable or an Audio/S-Video cable.

Follow these steps if you connect your unit to a television using an Audio/Video cable. (AV Connection)

(1)

OUT1

VIDEO

AV1 IN AV3 IN

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

S-VIDEO

OUT1

OUT2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

YPB PR

OPTICAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

(NTSC:480P/480I,

VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

PAL:576I)

(2)

3

2

EXTERNAL
CONTROL

R - AUDIO - L

R - AUDIO - L

Follow these steps if you connect your unit to a television using an S-Video cable. (S-Video Connection)

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.

For your reference

≥For Clock Settings, refer to page 56.

11

Selecting TV screen type

The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
≥Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

1 Press [Í, DVD] (1) to turn this unit on.
2 Press [SETUP] (35) to show the SETUP window.
3 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Connection” and press [2] or [1] (10).
4 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “TV Aspect” and press [ENTER] (10).

SETUP

TV Aspect
Progressive (NTSC)

SETUP

TV System

Normal (4:3) TV

Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)
Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)

TAB

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

TV Aspect

Norm (4:3)

Wide (16:9)

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Settings
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection

5 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER] (10).

Settings
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection

≥4:3 (factory setting)
≥16:9

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN] (28).

Hint

SETUP window appears also by selecting “SETUP” from the FUNCTIONS window (page 22).

For your reference

Apart from “TV Aspect”, other settings also affect how video appears on your television. Check the following if video doesn’t appear correctly
on your television.

≥“Connection” —“Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)” or “Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)” (page 54).
≥The video setting on the disc. How video appears is often specified by the disc itself.
≥The video settings on your television.

12

Playing discs

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

1 Press [Í, DVD] (1) to turn the unit on.
2 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (3) to open the tray and

insert a disc.

(2)

(1)

e.g.: DVD-RAM

(1) Arrow pointing inwards.
(2) Align correctly.
≥Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided

discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing
up.)

≥Insert inside the tray’s guides.
≥Insert one disc only.

3 Press [1] (26).

≥The disc tray closes and play begins.

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

≥If the Resume function (page 14) is not

active, playback will begin from the most
recently recorded programme. [RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Play starts from the beginning of the disc. [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

[CD] [VCD] [MP3]

≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to

“PROTECT” (page 61) and press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (3),
play starts automatically.

When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations
depend on the disc.

Press the numeric buttons (4) to select an item, or move
[3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select an item and press [ENTER] (10).

≥You can return to menus after you start play by pressing

[TOP MENU] (9) (DVD-Audio, DVD-Video) or [MENU] (27)
(DVD-Video), or [RETURN] (28) (Video CD).

Note

≥The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even

after you finish playing an item. Press [∫] (7) when you finish to
preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

For your reference
≥If “ ” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥[RAM] [DVD-R]

Play starts from the beginning of the most recent recording. If that
programme is extremely short, play starts from the next most
recent recording. Use “TOP PLAY” in the FUNCTIONS window
(page 22) to start play from the oldest programme on the disc
(programme 1).

Erasing a programme that is being
played

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Since the programme in playback and all the play lists
(page 34) created during its playback are erased irretrievably,
you should make sure if the desired programme has been
selected before carrying out.

1 During play

Press [ERASE] (32).

Erase Programme

ªTo stop play

Press [∫] (7). (page 14, Starting play
from where you stopped it)
≥A screen similar to the illustrated may

appear when you stop play.
This screen is also shown when you are
playing CDs.

ªTo pause play

Press [;] (8).
Press again to restart playing.

ªWith non-cartridge discs

(1)

(2) (3)

(1) Insert label-up. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for

the side you want to play is facing up.)
(2) Guide for 12 cm (5
(3) Guide for 8 cm (3

q) disc

q) disc

ERASE
ENTERSELECT

0 : 58 SP

Cancel

ENTER

SELECT

RETURN

Remaining Time

Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.

Erase

≥The menu disappears about 10 seconds later.

2 Use [2] (10) or [:/6] (47) to select “Erase”

and press [ENTER] (10) or [ERASE] (32).

≥Use [1] (10) or [5/9] (47) to select “Cancel” and press

[ENTER] (10) or [ERASE] (32), or press [RETURN] (28) to
cancel.

Note

≥It is not possible to erase a programme when you are carrying

out simultaneous recording and play (page 21).

≥It is not possible to erase a programme that is in the process of

being recorded.

≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when

you erase programmes.

13

Playing discs (continued)

Quick View (Play k1.3)

[RAM]
During play or Time Slip, you can play faster than the normal play

to save time by Quick View function.

During play

Press and hold [1] (26) for about 1 second.

DVD-RAM

PLAY x1.3

L R

≥Press [1] (26) to return to normal play.
≥You cannot use this feature if the “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during

Search” of “Sound” is “Off” (page 53).

≥This feature can be activated only on DVD-RAM recorded with

Dolby Digital.

≥Simultaneous recording and play with Quick View (Play k1.3) is

possible only during SP, LP and EP recording mode.

≥Quick View (Play k1.3) cannot operate when “editing menu” is

displayed. (pages 32–36)

≥During Quick View (Play k1.3), the Digital Audio Output will

change to PCM Output.

≥Seamless Play does not work when using Quick View. (page 53)

Starting play from where you stopped it
(Resume Function)

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

1 During play

Press [∫] (7).

≥The unit remembers the position.

2 Press [1] (26).

≥Play starts from where you stopped it.

ªTo cancel the resume function

Press [∫] (7) while the unit remembers the position.
(The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off.)

ªTo start play from a memorized position after turning

the unit off

Press [POSITION MEMORY] (18) during play.
(The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.)
Now when you press [1] (26) after switching the unit to standby
and back on, play starts from the memorized position.

For your reference

[DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

≥When you press [∫] (7) or [POSITION MEMORY] (18), or when

you open the disc tray, the memorized position is cleared.

[RAM]
≥The position memory is written to the disc and remains intact until

you mark a different position.
You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected with DISC
INFORMATION (page 28) or with the write protect tab (page 61).
Release the protection before marking position.

≥If you press [∫] (7) before switching the unit to standby after

pressing [POSITION MEMORY] (18) to memorize a position,
play will resume from the position you pressed [∫] (7) when you
press [1] (26).

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

During play

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH]
(25).

[6]: backward
[5]: forward

DVD-RAM

••••

L R

≥If using the [:/6] or [5/9] (47) button on the unit,

keep pressing the button for 1 or more seconds.

≥There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search

speed.

≥The search speed is maintained when you release the button.
≥Press [1] (26) to return to normal play.
≥You will hear sound at speed one (only forward) when playing

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and Video CDs. You
can turn this sound off if you want to (page 53, “Sound”—“PLAY

k1.3 & Audio during Search”).

≥Sound is not heard during chasing play and simultaneous

recording and play.

Slow-motion play

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH]
(25).

[6]: backward (does not work with Video CDs)
[5]: forward

≥If using the [:/6] or [5/9] (47) button on the unit,

keep pressing the button for 1 or more seconds.

≥There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the slow-

motion speed.

≥The slow-motion speed is maintained when you release the

button.

≥Press [1] (26) to return to normal play.

Frame-by-frame viewing

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]

Remote control only

While paused

Press [2;, FRAME] or [;1, FRAME] (12) or [2, 1]
(10).

[2;] or [2]: backward (does not work with Video CDs)
[;1] or [1]: forward

≥Each press shows the next or previous frame.
≥Press [1] (26) to return to normal play.

14

Skipping

[:]

[9]

(1) (2)

(3) (3)

(4) (4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]
You can skip to the beginning of tracks (page 60) and chapters

(page 60) and restart play from there.
On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a
programme and start play from there.
The section between the point where recording is started and the
point where it is stopped is called a “programme”.

During play or while paused

Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] (6).

[:]: backward
[9]: forward
Each press increases the number of skips.

For your reference

≥After skipping, the unit returns to the previous state, play or

pause.

≥Press [1] (26) to restart play if it was paused.
≥Pressing [:] or [9] (6) while a DVD menu is being shown

or while the playback control feature on Video CDs (page 60) is
working may take you to a menu screen.

≥You can also mark positions to skip to (page 17).

(2) (2)

(4) (4)

[:]

(1) Play position
(2) Twice
(3) Once
(4) Chapter/track

(1) Play position/Stop position
(2) Marker
(3) Twice
(4) Once
(5) Three times
(6) The programme before
(7) Current programme
(8) The programme after

(1)

(3) (3)

(4)

[9]

Playing discs (continued)

≥This works only when stopped with some discs (the screen saver

is on the television).

[DVD-A]

≥A group number can be specified while the screen saver is

displayed.

e.g., “5”: [5]

≥Playing bonus group

Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears
after selecting a group, enter the password with the numeric
buttons and press [ENTER] (10). Refer also to the disc’s jacket.

Manual Skip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Remote control only

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

During play

Press [MANUAL SKIP] (30).

Play restarts from approximately 5 minutes later.

Selecting an amount of time to skip—
Time Slip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can set an amount of time and then skip with one press of a
button.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

1 During play

Press [TIME SLIP] (29).

0 min

Note

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥When you are at stop position, you cannot move to the Marker

even if you press [:] or [9] (6).

Starting play from a selected programme,
title, chapter or track

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

Remote control only

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

During play

Press the numeric buttons (4) to select the item.

(page 4)

2 Within 5 seconds

Press [3, 4] (10) to enter the time and press
[ENTER] (10).

≥Play skips the time you entered.
≥Press [3] (10) to increase or [4] (10) to decrease in

1-minute units. Press and hold [3] (10) to increase or [4]
(10) to decrease in 10-minute units.

–5 min

Note

≥You cannot use this feature while a “DIRECT NAVIGATOR”

(page 30) or “PLAY LIST” (page 33) screen is being displayed.

15

Playing discs (continued)

Soundtrack

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

(2)

(3)

Soundtrack

2 FRA Î Digital 3/2.1ch

Changing audio

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Remote control only

You can change the audio being received or played with the
following procedure.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

During play

Press [AUDIO] (36) to select the audio type.

How the type changes depends on when you press the button.

ªWhile playing a television programme recorded on

DVD-RAM

If it is a recording of a stereo broadcast

LR>L>R

^-------------}

DVD-RAM

PLAY

(1)

(1) e.g.: “LR” is selected

ªWhile playing a DVD Audio or a DVD Video

You can change the audio channel number each time you press
the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack.

L R

ªWhile playing a Video CD

LR>L>R

^-------------}

V-CD

PLAY

(4)

(4) e.g.: “LR” is selected

For your reference

≥You can also use the DISPLAY menu to change the audio type.
≥You can change the audio for the images being played with

simultaneous recording and play and Time Slip.

L R

ªWhen you have connected the unit to other

equipment with an optical digital cable

You cannot change the audio type when you have used only an
optical digital cable for connection in the following cases:
≥While playing stereo or bilingual broadcasts recorded on DVD-

RAM.

≥While playing something recorded from other equipment.

When using DVD-R or discs with LPCM recording

You cannot use [AUDIO] (36) or the DISPLAY menu to change
audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray or recording is set to
LPCM.

≥During play

The audio type selected for recording is played. This is displayed
as “LR”.

(2) e.g.: [DVD-V] English is the selected language
(3) e.g.: [DVD-V] The language is switched to French

ªRecording sound using LPCM

To obtain higher quality recordings using LPCM, prepare as
follows:

1) Select “LPCM” in the SETUP menu, “Sound”—“Audio Mode
for XP Recording” (page 53).

2) Set recording mode to “XP”.

Note

≥Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information

than usual. Consequently the picture quality of LPCM recordings
may be less than that of normal XP mode recordings.

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Playing discs (continued)

Marking places to play again— MARKER

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These
marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM, but are cleared when
you removed or finalized DVD-R.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to later. All the
markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

ªMarking positions directly

During play

Press [MARKER] (16).

≥One marker is added.

ªUsing DISPLAY menus to mark positions

Displaying the marker icon

1 During play

Press [DISPLAY] (17).

Disc

Play
Picture
Sound

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select the Play tab and press [1]

(10).

Disc

Play

Picture
Sound

Repeat Play

Marker

3 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Marker” and press [1]

(10) to highlight the first asterisk (¢).

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

1

1s10

††††††††††

Î Digital 2/0ch

OFF

L R

OFF

ªTo clear a marker

Use [2, 1] (10) to select a marker number and press [CANCEL]
(5).

≥An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared.

ªTo clear the DISPLAY menus

Press [DISPLAY] (17).

Note

[RAM]

≥This feature doesn’t work while using a play list.
≥Markers cannot be added to or removed from discs that are

protected (pages 28, 61).

[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker

numbers can change when you add and erase markers.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]
≥This feature only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc is

shown on the unit’s display.

≥Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear.

1s10

††††††††††

†††††

Marking positions

1 Use [2, 1] (10) to select an asterisk (¢).
2 Press [ENTER] (10).

≥One marker is added.

When marking positions 11 and above

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Use [2, 1] (10) to highlight “1–10”.
2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select “11–20”.

≥

You can select the next group of 10 when the current group is full.

3 Use [1] (10).

≥The first asterisk is highlighted.

4 Press [ENTER] (10) to mark a position.

To play from a marked position

1 Use [2, 1] (10) to select a marker number.
2 Press [ENTER] (10).

≥Play starts from the marked position.

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Playing discs (continued)

G:
The Group Number

T:
Track Number in the Group

TOTAL:
Selected Track Number/
Total Track Number

Selected Group No. and Name

Folder = Group

Track total = Total

File = Track

Selected Group Number/
Total Group Number
≥If the group has no

track, “– –” is displayed
as group number.

Using menus to play MP3 discs

[MP3]

This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a
computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as
groups.
“Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups)
recorded in the disc.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

1 During stop or play

Press [TOP MENU] (9) or [MENU] (27).

≥The file list appears.

No. Group

MENU

1
G 1
T 1
TOTAL
1/ 24

No.

0 – 9

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] (10) to select the track and press

[ENTER] (10).

Play continues to the last track in the last group.

≥“ ” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numeric buttons (4)

directly.
e.g.: The track “006.mp3” of Group “002” of the illustration

on top right, “6”: [0] ) [0] ) [6]
The track “010.mp3” of Group “003” of the illustration

on top right, “10”: [0] ) [1] ) [0]

ªTo show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “2 Back” or “Next 1” and
press [ENTER] (10).
≥After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group

appears.

ªTo exit the file list

Press [TOP MENU] (9), [MENU] (27) or [RETURN] (28).

Note

≥The order in which menu appears on menu display may differ

from the order on computer display.

≥Sometimes, during fast forward/rewind of VBR recorded MP3,

the counter may not display correctly.

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of

sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
≥If the disc includes both MP3 and other types of audio data (e.g.

WMA or WAV), the unit plays only the MP3.

≥If the disc includes both MP3 and normal audio data (CD-DA),

the unit plays the type recorded in the inner part of the disc.

≥Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the

order you numbered them or may not play at all.

≥If you play a MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will take

some time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsed
time will not be displayed during this time. Even after the track
starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.

≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable: 999 tracks

and 99 groups

≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

: MP3_MUSIC

Total Track Tree

1

001 Both Ends Freezing

Back Next

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

ªNaming folders and files

At the time of recording, give folder and file names a 3-digit
numeric prefix in the order you want them to play (this may not
work at times).

001001

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

002

004.mp3

008.mp3

009.mp3

010.mp3

005.mp3

006.mp3

007.mp3

003

≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 and Joliet (except for

extended formats).

≥MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥English alphabets and Arabic numerals are indicated properly.

Other characters may not be indicated properly.

ªUsing the tree screen to find a group

1

During stop or play

Press [1] (10) while a track is highlighted to
display the tree screen.

MENU

3

G 1
T 1
TOTAL
1/ 24

No.

0 – 9

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

≥The folder which the file of MP3 is not in through is indicated

by black. Even if that folder is chosen, a file list doesn’t come
out.

MP3_MUSIC

001 My favorite
001 Brazillian pops
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops

004 PC Files

005 Japanese pops
006 Swedish pops
001 Momoko

002 Standard Number

3

001 Piano solo
002 Vocal

Tree

G 1/ 15

2 Press [3, 4] (10) to select a group and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥The file list for the group appears.

For your reference

≥Press [2, 1] (10) to jump layers in the tree screen.

ªTo return to the file list

Press [RETURN] (28).

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Recording programmes

Reverse

Front

Turn over

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

1 Press [Í, DVD] (1) to turn the unit on.
2 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (3) to open the tray and

insert a disc.

≥Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides.
≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (3) to close the tray.

e.g.: DVD-RAM

(1) Arrow pointing inwards.
(2) Align correctly.
≥Insert label-up with the

arrow facing in. (With
double-sided discs, load so
the label for the side you
want to record is facing up.)

(1)

(2)

3 Press [W, X, CH] (23) or

Input select button (22) to select the input.

4 Press [REC MODE] (33) to select the recording

mode.

≥Select “XP”, “SP”, “LP” or “EP”.

5 Press [¥, REC] (31) to start recording.

≥The programme which has already been recorded is not

overwritten.

To ensure recording

≥Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough space

available.

≥Ensure the write protect tab is not set to “PROTECT”. (page 61)
≥Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC INFORMATION

(page 28).

ªTo pause recording

Press [;] (8).
Press again to restart recording.

ªTo stop recording

Press [∫] (7).

ªRe-inserting double-sided discs

When using DVD-R

≥You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing

them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.

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

signal input.

When using DVD-R or discs with LPCM recording

When recording bilingual audio with connecting to a decoder
or a digital receiver

Select the audio type either “M1” or “M2” on the connected
devices. (You cannot select the audio type on this unit.)

For your reference

[RAM]

≥Select the audio type both “M1” and “M2” on the connected

devices. (You can also select the audio type on this unit.)

Note

[DVD-R]

≥You cannot use [AUDIO] (36) or the DISPLAY menu to change

audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.

ªTo check the remaining time and the current mode

during recording

Press [STATUS] (15) several times.

(1)

π PRG2 0:05.14 XP
π PRG1 0:00.10 SP

(1) Available recording time and recording mode

(e.g.: “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

Note
≥The message “Cannot record. Maximum number of

programmes recorded.” is displayed if you try to start recording

when there are already 99 programmes on a disc. Erase
unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or use a new disc to
continue recording.

≥Check that disc can be recorded on (page 8).

π Remain 0:50 XP0:07:21 6.8.

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

LR

3

2

1

You can get up to 12 hours recording when you use double-sided
discs and use the “EP” mode.

ªRecording modes and approximate recording times

in hours

DVD-RAM

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

XP (High quality) 121
SP (Normal) 242
LP (Long play) 484
EP (Extra long play) 6126

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

For your reference

≥You can record up to 99 programmes on one disc.
≥You cannot change the input or the recording mode during

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

≥An error message appears if you try to start recording when a

disc is full; the remaining time will be shown as “0:00”. To
continue recording, erase unneeded programmes [DVD-RAM
only (page 31), “Erasing programmes”] or use another disc.

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (page 9).
≥Recording cannot be performed correctly if you try to record PAL

system to a disc that already contains recordings using NTSC.

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Recording programmes (continued)

REC/OTR 30

ARD

DVD-RAM

LR

Flexible recording mode (FR)

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit
in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with
the best possible picture quality.

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec] (34).

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

Recording in FR mode

Maximum rec. time

Set rec. time

Start Cancel

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the recording time.
3 To start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Start” and press
[ENTER] (10).

≥Recording starts.

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] (15) during recording to show the remaining

time.

DVD-RAM

REC 83

ARD

LR

≥It is not possible to change the input or the recording mode while

flexible recording is paused.

≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.

SELECT

ENTER

1 Hour 23 Min.
1 Hour 23 Min.

RETURN

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to
stop recording

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Main unit only

This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a
hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in
advance.

While recording

Press [¥, REC] (31) on the main unit to select the
recording time.

The time increases as illustrated each time you press the button.
The counter decreases in 1-minute units after you set a time. You
can change the time again with the same operation.
When the time you set is reached, recording stops and the unit
switches to standby.

Unit’s Display

(Counter) # 30 # 60 # 90
^ 240 ! 180 ! 120 !}

(2)

(2) Shows recording will stop in 30 minutes

ªTo cancel

During recording, press [¥, REC] (31) until the counter appears.
≥Recording continues.

ªTo show the time remaining until recording finishes

Press [STATUS] (15) several times.

For your reference

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

recording.

≥You cannot use the remote control to specify a time for recording

to stop.

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫] (7).
≥The set time is cleared if you change the input or the recording

mode while recording is paused.

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Playing while you are recording

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

[RAM]

You can start play from the beginning of a programme while
continuing to record it.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

While recording or timer recording

Press [1] (26).

Play starts from the beginning of the programme being recorded.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) For example: while recording programme 2 (sport)
(2) You want to watch the sports programme currently recording

(programme 2)
(3) Do the above operation (press [1] (26)) and…
(4) The same sports programme is recorded while you are

watching it.

Simultaneous recording and play

[RAM]

You can start play of the programme you are recording or play a
programme previously recorded.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.

1 During recording or timer recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9).

≥“µ” is displayed in the direct navigator to indicate the

programme is being recorded (page 30).

2 Use [3, 4] (10) to select a programme and press

[ENTER] (10).

(1)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No. DateName Time EditTitle

3

01 4

9:00

Dinosaur

23/7 WED

(2)

02¥23/7 WED610:00

3

TOTAL 2

0 – 9

Football

SELECT

No.

ENTER

(3)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No. Date Time EditTitle

Name

3

(4)

(1) For example: while recording programme 2 (sport)
(2) You want to watch the movie you recorded yesterday

(programme 1)
(3) Do the above operation and…
(4) A sports programme is recorded while you watch a movie.

01 4

23/7 WED

02¥23/7 WED6 10:00

3

TOTAL 2

No.

0 – 9

9:00

ENTER

SELECT

Dinosaur
Football

RETURN

RETURN

1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1

ªTo stop play and recording

1) Press [∫] (7). Play stops.

2) (Wait 2 or more seconds)
Press [∫] (7). Recording stops.
≥You cannot stop recording with [∫] (7) during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [ , TIMER] (14).

For your reference

≥The playback images are displayed during chasing play.
≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.
≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording

starts.

≥The operation is shown on the unit’s display (page 5).
≥If you fast-forward and get to within a few seconds of the part

being recorded, the unit automatically switches to play and
shows the images about 5 seconds before. You cannot get any
closer than this.

≥While this function is activated, TIME SLIP indicator (46) lights

up.

ªTo stop play and recording

1) Press [∫] (7). Play stops.

2) (Wait 2 or more seconds)
Press [∫] (7). Recording stops.
≥You cannot stop recording with [∫] (7) during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [ , TIMER] (14).

For your reference

≥During simultaneous recording and play, you cannot edit with the

direct navigator or play lists.

≥If you start play while the unit is on standby for timer recording,

recording starts when the time you set is reached.

≥The unit returns to recording standby when you stop play while it

is on standby for timer recording.

≥The operation is shown on the unit’s display (page 5).
≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.
≥While this function is activated, TIME SLIP indicator (46) lights

up.

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