Panasonic LQ-DRM200 User Manual

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

Operating Instructions

Model No. LQ-DRM200

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

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”.

Example:

ALL

[For\U.S.A.]only]

The warranty can be found on page 59.

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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

Getting started

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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 SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

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.

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

FCC Note:

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

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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

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

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

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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.

Features

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

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

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

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

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

Getting started

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

∫ DV Automatic Recording (➜page 15)

Connect the digital video camcorder with the DV input. Once you begin recording on DVD-RAM using DV input automatic recording, a playlist is automatically created which is very convenient for editing. (You cannot connect a personal computer to the unit.)

∫ Editing your recording [RAM]

≥You can divide programs (➜page 32). ≥Use play lists (➜page 28) to select your favorite scenes and rear-

range them to play in any order you like.

∫ Enjoy still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) (‹pages 18 and

19, 34–37)

≥It is possible to display still pictures (➜page 11) taken with a digital

camera either in a list or one by one. It is possible to save still pictures from a memory card onto DVD-RAM.

≥ ≥You can set the number of still pictures (DPOF) on the memory

card for automated printing at a photo developing store or on your home printer.

∫

Exceptional sound and picture quality when recording

≥

Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher quality.

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

allows high quality recordings.

∫ Fast access to the program you want to watch

(➜page 17)

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

[RAM] [DVD-R]

∫ Make your own DVD-Video

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

nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.

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

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

∫ Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

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

maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).

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

ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.

∫ MP3 disc play (➜page 22)

You can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW, as well as DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CDs and CDs.

∫ Progressive Scan

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

∫ Quick View (➜page 21)

You can speed up play to make checking the contents faster. Both video and sound are played faster.

∫ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the

features you can use (➜page 42)

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

∫ Watch a program while you are recording it

(➜page 23)

Chasing Play

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

Simultaneous rec and play

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

Time Slip

You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the time slip button. ≥During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the

scene you wish to view.

[RAM]

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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Getting started

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

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Setting up

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 3 Channel and clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

STEP 5 Set up to match your television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting started

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SD/PC card and still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording

Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recording the best quality pictures in the remaining time

—Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Watching the television while recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing back

Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

When a menu screen appears on the television . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Position Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To erase a program that is being played back . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Other methods of play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Skipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Frame-by-frame viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Starting play from a selected item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Quick View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Marking places to play again—MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using menus to play MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording

—Chasing Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Simultaneous rec and play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Reviewing the recorded images while recording

—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Timer recording

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

Specify a time to stop recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using VCR Plus+ codes to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . 24

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Check programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change or delete the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Editing

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing play list scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback. . . . . . 29

Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Editing programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Advanced operation

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Play menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the remote control code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Audio channel for DV input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Other channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting an amplifier or system component . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting other video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Other antenna connection to the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Other antenna connection from the unit to the television. . . . . 52

Reference

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

Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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

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Accessories

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

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories contact 1-800-833-9626. Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

[] 1 Remote control

(EUR7624KG0)

[] 2 Batteries

for remote control

[Note]

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

[] 1 AC power supply cord

(VJA0488)

[] 1 Audio/Video cable

(VJA0788)

[] 1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(VJA1091)

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections

Preparation

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

Television

AC power supply cord (included)

Connect last. Also connect the AC power supply cords for the other equipment.

Audio/Video cable

(included)

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Cooling fan

AUDIO

R L

Red White Yellow

VIDEO

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(included) ➜below

To enjoy sound through other audio equipment (➜page 50) To enjoy progressive video

Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.) ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are com-

patible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

To the antenna

Cable TV

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Outdoor antenna

If the connector doesn’t match ➜page 52

Indoor antenna

Antenna cable

(usually disconnected from the television).

This unit

Setting up

(L1)

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

EXTERNAL CONTROL

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

(L3)

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

OUT 1

R - AUDIO - L

S-VIDEO

S video cable

(not included)

Television

S VIDEO

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

75 ≠ coaxial cable

≥The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along

the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is turned off. You don’t have to connect the antenna to the television.

≥The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through

the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 3.2 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

I N 1 I N 3

OUT 1 OUT 2

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

Television

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

OUT 1

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (P luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

Video cable

(not included)

≥The description of the component video

input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P

R). Connect to terminals of the same

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/

color.

≥After making this connection, change the

black level for a better picture (➜page 45,

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Video–Black Level Control). When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

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.

B/PR) and

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STEP 2 The remote control

STEP 3

Channel and clock setting

Batteries

Opening the rear cover.

Press with your

finger

Closing the rear cover.

Slide into place.

Setting up

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

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

Do not:

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

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

When the cover comes off

Í, DVD POWER

Numbered

buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

ADD/DLT

POWER, Í/I

DVD

POWER

VCR Plus+

OPEN/CLOSE

123

789

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

PAU S E

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

FRAME

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

STATUS

MARKER

POSITION

DISPLAY

MEMORY

DVD TV

INPUT SELECT

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

100

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

PLAY LIST

RETURN

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

REC

F Rec

REC MODE

AUDIO

SETUP

W, X, CH

RETURN

SETUP

X,W, CH

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

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (television ➜page 9, main unit ➜page 46).

Use

Remote control signal sensor

20x

30x

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

20x

30x

In accordance with the Antenna System (TV or CATV) setting, channels will be set as shown in the tables below.

Band Channel

TV Mode

(Airwave)

VHF 2s13

UHF 14s69 VHF 2s13 CATV LOW BAND 95s99

CATV Mode

(Cable)

CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14s36 CATV HYPER BAND 37s65

ULTRA BAND

66s94

100s125

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

Preparation

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

suit the connections to this unit.

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

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2 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

CATV

SELECT

RETURN

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

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

CATV

Set Up

Channel

SETUP

Set Up

Channel

Antenna System

CATV

SETUP

Set Up

Disc

Video

Channel

Auto Channel / Clock Setting

Connect antenna cable and if you use a cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH

then...

Please push the ENTER key.

SETUP

Disc

Set Up

Time Zone Adjust

SETUP

Disc

Video

Set Up

Manual Clock Setting

/ :

SAT AM

MONTH DAY YEAR

HOUR MINUTE

12 00

2000

DST TIME ZONE

OFF

EST

Channel

CHANNEL 15 DELETED

press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “s1”, “0”, or

“r1” and press [ENTER].

The “Set Up” screen (➜ step 2) reappears.

Manual Clock Setting

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

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

tem” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or

“CATV” and press [ENTER].

The screen shown in step 3 reappears.

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

Setting” and press [ENTER].

7 Press [ENTER].

Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto channel setting, press [RETURN].) If you have not set the clock, the unit will carry out Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished.

8 Press [ENTER] to end the setting.

≥After carrying out Auto Channel Setting, make sure you re-set

VCR Plusi guide channel (➜page 8) and Channel Caption (➜page 47).

Notes on Auto Clock Setting

≥If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver

(➜page 49) and the Auto Channel Setting is not able to find a local PBS station, the Auto Clock Setting will not work properly. If there is no local PBS channel in your area, set the clock manually.

≥If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time

zone adjust.

≥DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting. ≥TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime

(GMT). EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT s5 CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT s6 MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT s7 PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT s8 AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT s9 HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT s10 For other areas: xx hr

Time Zone Adjust

Adjust the time zone (s1 or r1) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting. You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.

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

press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Time Zone

Adjust” and press [ENTER].

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.

MONTH(-)DAY(---)YEAR(-)HOUR (12-hour display)

^>TIME ZONE()DST()MINUTE(J

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 (➜left):

EST()CST()MST()PST()AST()HST (s5) (s6) (s7) (s8) (s9) (s10)

^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

5 Press [ENTER].

The clock starts.

[Note]

When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs recorded before the time zone was changed also change to correspond to the new time zone.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

Adding and deleting channels

Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels are set.

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

1 Press the numbered buttons to select

a channel.

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

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

≥You can also use [W, X, CH]

when you are going to delete a channel.

Unit’s display

2 Press [ADD/DLT].

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

Setting up

Channel

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

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Setting up

DVD

INPUT SELECT

VCR Plus+

OPEN/CLOSE

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STOP

PAU S E

PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

DVD TV

789

100

FRAME

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

REC

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

F Rec

REC MODE

STATUS

MARKER

AUDIO

SETUP

DISPLAY

POSITION MEMORY

POWER

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STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings

3 Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr

CANCEL

4 Press [3, 4] to select the guide

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, station names, and guide channels.

e.g.,

Station

name

Guide

channel

Channel

number

Channel setting

(in step 5)

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

CBS 04 04 Unnecessary

HBO 33 15

Nickelodeon 38 20

Look up the guide channels for the stations in magazines.

Write down all the stations you can receive.

Enter channel 15 next to Guide Channel 33.

Enter channel 20 next to Guide Channel 38.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

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

press [1].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

SELECT

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TABSELECT

ENTER

RETURN

CATV

6 Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

CATV

VCR Plusi and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plusi system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and 4,706,121

CH Setting” and press [ENTER].

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

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

125

---

channel you want to set and press [1].

When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to scroll the screen up and down.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

4 5

---

corresponding to the guide channel and press [2].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc

Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

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

The “Channel” screen reappears.

VCR PlusiCH Setting

Guide Channel CATV Channel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

---

4 5

---

STEP 5 Set up to match your television

DVD

INPUT SELECT

VCR Plus+

OPEN/CLOSE

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STOP

PAU S E

PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

DVD TV

789

100

FRAME

CM SKIP TIME SLIP

ERASE

REC

PROG/CHECK

ADD/DLT

F Rec

REC MODE

STATUS

MARKER

AUDIO

SETUP

DISPLAY

POSITION

MEMORY

POWER

SETUP

Set Up

Disc

Video

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480I

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

∫ Regarding Progressive Television Picture

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

≥To view the picture at the right aspect

[Note]

≥If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or

≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be

Numbered

buttons

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DVD, TV Í, POWER TV

TV/VIDEO

W, X, CH

r, s, VOLUME

RETURN

SETUP

– For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to

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

– For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive

images to be adjusted, please set “Progressive” to “OFF” (➜page 41).

S-VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace only (even if you select progressive output).

displayed.

Setting up

Change the settings if your television is:

≥Progressive

≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”

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

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

– Read your television’s operating instructions for details.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Caption

Preset Channel Caption

Manual Channel Caption

VCR Plusi CH Setting

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

and press [1].

press [ENTER].

≥If you select a progressive output (480P) item, select Video

in the on-screen menu and set “Transfer” to suit the material (➜page 41).

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

TV Type

TV mode(4:3)

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM

TAB

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

CATV

4:3 (480I)

Pan&Scan

Letterbox

You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.

Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and enter the two-digit code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: press [0] ➜ [1].

Code No. and Manufacturer

≥Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat

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

[Note]

If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

∫ Operation

Point the remote control at the television.

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Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play

DVD-RAM

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

2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been con-

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

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

Setting up

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

≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded

on using this unit.

DVD-RAM

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

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

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

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

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

as they are received.

DVD-R

4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)

1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) for General Ver. 2.0

Play-only discs

DVD-Audio

§1

Play is in stereo only.

§2

Including discs recorded with MP3.

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

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

≥This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded

with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or above) or MP3. Finalize Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of recording.

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

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

§1

DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD

the disc after recording.

DVD-Video

≥Audio format

Dolby Digital (➜page 45)

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

§2

DVD-R

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

agement information after recording finishes.

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

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

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

recording.

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

nal input.

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

Panasonic DVD recorders.

Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours

Disc DVD-RAM

Mode

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

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality. You may use FR Mode in either Flexible Recording (➜page 15) or in

timer recording (➜page 24).

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Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

DTS Digital Surround (➜page 45)

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

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] [VCD] [ CD] [MP3]

|| | ||||

DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Audio DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs

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

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

≥[SD/CARD] indicates functions that can use memory cards

(➜page 11).

Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” ≥12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM ≥DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard ≥3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment ≥PAL discs ≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥iRW ≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD ≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc ≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

Protection

[RAM]

You can protect the contents of your discs in the following ways. ≥Cartridge-protect:

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

≥Program-protect (➜page 32) ≥Disc-protect (➜page 38)

PROTECT

SD/PC card and still pictures

Cards capable of displaying and saving

SD card slot

≥SD Memory Card ≥Multi Media Card

§1

A PC card adapter 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 36). 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 (➜page 36, DPOF). (Card only)

≥Only use the memory cards recommended above.

∫ Regarding 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.

∫ The card indicator (“SD” or “CARD”) on the dis-

play

Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off.

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

PC card slot

≥SD Memory Card ≥Multi Media Card ≥Compact Flash ≥Smart Media ≥Memory Stick ≥xD picture card ≥Microdrive

§1

≥ATA Flash PC card ≥Mobile hard disk

§1

§2§3

Still pictures

≥The unit can play DCF

digital camera.

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

≥Picture definition:

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

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

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

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

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

≥Still pictures created or edited on a computer may not be playable. ≥TIFF is compatible with uncompressed RGB chunky formats.

Other types of TIFF files cannot be played.

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

Still picture folder structure

The following can be displayed on this unit. ≥Folders below including still pictures within these folders

cannot be displayed or saved.

e.g.,

Card

DCIM

Press [:, 9] to change between folders.

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

compliant JPEG and TIFF files taken on a

¢¢¢ : Numbers

XXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXXXXXX.JPG XXXXXXXX.JPG

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXXXXXX.JPG XXXXXXXX.JPG

: Letters

Still picture file

XXXXXXXX.JPG Or XXXXXXXX.TIF

Setting up

XXXXXXXX.JPG XXXXXXXX.JPG

DVDRAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXXXXXX.JPG XXXXXXXX.JPG

Press [:, 9] to change between folders.

DCIM

XXXXXXXX.JPG XXXXXXXX.JPG

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).

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Setting up

1 POWER button (Í, DVD (POWER)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 14

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

2 VCR Plusr button (VCR Plusr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . 14

4 Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)

5 Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6 Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7 Stop button (∫ STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 Pause button (; PAU SE ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9 Top menu and Direct Navigator button

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 22

: Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . 7

; Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

< Frame advance and frame reverse buttons

(2;, ;1 FRAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

= Manual programming and check button

(PROG/CHECK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

> Manual channel adding and deleting button

(ADD/DLT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

? On-screen display button (STATUS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

@ Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

A On-screen menu button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

B Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . . . . 17

C DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

D TV power on/off button (Í, (POWER) TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

E Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

F Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

G Channel buttons for recorder and TV (W, X, CH) . . . . . . 9, 14

H TV volume buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

I Slow/search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . . . . . 20

J Play/quick view button (1 PLAY/a1.3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 21

K Menu and Play list button (MENU, PLAY LIST) . . . . . . . 17, 28

L Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

M Time slip button (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23

N One-minute skip button (CM SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

O Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

P Program/play list/still picture erase button

(ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 19, 29

Q Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

R Flexible Recording button (F Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

S Setup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

T Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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[]\

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

U Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

V SD card slot (SD CARD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

W PC card slot (PC CARD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

X PC card eject button (EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Y Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Z Channel buttons for recorder (X, W, CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The unit’s display

AB C

[ L2 input terminals (L2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

\ DV input terminal (DV IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

] Display (➜below)

^ Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

_ Skip/Slow/Search buttons (4, 5). . . . . . . 20, 21

DEFG

Setting up

DVD-RAM XP SP LP EP D.MIX

REC

AVCD

GRP TITLE PL CHAP PG TRACK

PLAY

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

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

REC

A Timer recording display

On: When timer recording is on standby (➜page 24) Flashes: When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby

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

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

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Chasing play or simultaneous rec and play is in progress

REC

PLAY

D Recording mode (➜page 10) E DVD indicator

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

F SD/PC Card indicator

On: When a SD card or PC card is set in the unit

Flashes: When a SD card or PC card is being read/written to

G Down-mix indicator

On: When multi-channel recorded DVD-Audio is down-

H Channel I Main display section

Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages

CARD

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

the resume function (➜page 16, To stop play) is working

PLAY

until it actually turns off

(➜page 18)

mixed to 2 channels and output.

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Recording television programs

[RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

tray and insert a disc (➜ left).

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

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

3 Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to

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

Recording

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode (➜page 10).

Inserting discs

You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

[Note]

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to

record/play is facing up.

≥When using 8 cm (3″ ) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the car-

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

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

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

Select “LPCM” in “Audio Mode for XP Recording” (the picture quality may go down slightly). (➜page 45)

5 Press [¥, REC] to start recording.

Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in the program list (➜page 17, Using the Direct Navigator).

To stop recording

Press [∫].

To pause recording

Press [;]. Press again to restart recording.

Auto power-off

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours (➜page 44, Set Up—Off Timer).

[Note]

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. ≥Release protection (cartridge ➜page 10, disc ➜page 38) when

you record. [RAM]

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

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

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (➜page 10). ≥When recording MTS sound onto DVD-R or recording using

LPCM, only one of either the main channel or the sub channel can be recorded. Select at “Select MTS” (➜page 45).

For your reference

≥You can record up to 99 programs on one disc. ≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-

able Media (CPRM ➜page 53) system so you can record broad- casts 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.

≥Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not be

overwritten.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Recording the best quality pictures in the remaining time—Flexible Recording

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].

2 Press [2, 1] to

select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the record-

FLEXIBLE REC

Record on FR mode

Maximum rec time Set up rec time

Start Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

2 Hour 15 Min. 1 Hour 00 Min.

RETURN

ing time.

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”

and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

[Note]

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

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] during recording to show the remaining time. ≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording. ≥The recording mode becomes FR.

Watching the television while recording

Pictures being recorded are unaffected. Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.

Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to “TV”.

1 2 Press [W, X, CH] to change channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

Recording from a video cassette recorder

Preparation

Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals (➜page 51).

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

Select L1, L2, L3, or DV. ≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X, CH].

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

3 Start play on the other equipment. 4 Press [¥, REC] at the point you want

to start recording.

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

≥When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound

received at the time of recording will be recorded.

≥The audio recorded through the DV Input terminal is the audio

selected in the “Select Audio CH for DV input” (➜page 45).

≥If flexible recording (➜above) is used instead of steps 2 and 4, set-

tings can be made so that recording continues to the end of the video.

DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)

[RAM]

Automatic generation of programs and play lists is possible for using the “DV AUTO REC” function when connecting DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camcorders) to the DV input terminal on the front of the unit with the DV cable. Recordings from DV camcorders can be recorded to DVD-RAM and DVD-R media, however the “DV AUTO REC” function cannot be used with DVD-R.

Preparation

1. Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➜page 51).

2. Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.

3. Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording to start.

1 While stopped

Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).

2 Press [FUNCTIONS].

The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 42).

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DV

AUTO REC” and then [ENTER].

DV AUTO REC screen appears. (The DV equipment pauses automatically if it was playing.)

DV AUTO REC

4 Press [2, 1] to select

“Rec” and then [ENTER].

Recording starts.

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV auto recording.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

≥Select the type of audio recording from the Audio menu’s “Select

Audio CH for DV input” settings (➜page 45).

≥When “Cannot detect DV connection” is displayed or there is a

recording problem confirm the connections, DV equipment settings and reset the power. If that does not work follow the instructions for “Recording from a video cassette recorder” (➜left).

≥It is not possible to carry out Chasing play or Simultaneous rec

and play of the program that is being recorded.

≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly. ≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment

appear on the television.

≥Do not operate the DV equipment during recording, as this will

cause recording to stop.

≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on

the tape in the DV equipment are not successive.

≥During copying, a marker is automatically assigned to points in the

original recording where recording was stopped or paused.

≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment

will not be recorded.

≥Depending on the equipment, the DV Automatic Recording may

not operate properly.

Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

Recording

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Playing discs

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

1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the

unit on.

2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

tray and insert a disc (➜page 14).

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥If cartridge protection is activated (➜page 10), play begins

automatically when you close the tray. [RAM]

≥You cannot play continuously from one side of a double-

sided disc to the other. Eject the disc and turn it over.

3 Press [1] (PLAY).

The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts. (When a menu screen appears on the television ➜ next page)

≥Play starts from the most recently recorded program.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

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

Playing back

To stop play

Press [∫]. ≥When “PLAY” flashes on the display, resume

function is active. Press [1] (PLAY) to start play from where you stopped it. To cancel, press [∫] until “PLAY” goes out. (The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.)

≥The screen saver may appear when you

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

To pause play

Press [;]. (Press again to restart play.)

Auto power-off

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours (➜page 44, Set Up—Off Timer).

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[Note]

≥If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when

you press [1] (PLAY).

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

previous disc may continue to be shown on the television.

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

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

When a menu screen appears on the

0 0 0 1 2

television

[VCD]

Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” and

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

e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5]

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

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

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

select an item.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation. [9][5]: Shows the next menu. [:][4]: Shows the previous menu. [RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD] [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]

[Note]

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

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

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

the unit or disc.

≥Functions available vary from disc to disc.

Using the Direct Navigator

[RAM] [DVD-R] A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this

list to find programs to watch.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

The highlighted program plays in the background.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No DATECH TIME EDITTITLE

6/20 WED410 : 00 AM

6/20 WED

No.

0 ~ 9

9 : 00 PM 11 : 00 PM

SELECT

ENTER

TOTAL 3

Dinosaur Auto action USJ

RETURN

1 1 1 1 1

2 Press [3, 4] to select the program

and press [ENTER].

≥You can also select programs with the numbered buttons.

e.g., “5”: [0]➜ [5]

Play of the images that were playing in the background continues.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To clear the program list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

“15”: [1] ➜ [5]

Playing back

Position Memory

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] You can start play from a memorized position even after turning the unit off.

(When the elapsed play time is displayed)

1 During play

Press [POSITION MEMORY].

The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.

2 After switching the unit to standby and back on

Press [1] (PLAY).

Play starts from the memorized position. (The position is cleared.)

[Note]

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

≥The position is cleared when you open the disc tray.

[RAM]

≥Positions remain memorized even after the disc tray is opened. ≥You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.

For your reference

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

About the program list

Write-protected

Displayed when you have protected the program.

No D

Copy-protected

Displayed when you have recorded a program that has copy protection, from CATV broadcasts, for example.

Unable to play

Displayed if you cannot play the program.

Currently recording

Displayed when the program is being recorded.

01 6/2 02 6/2

TOTAL 5

4 6

6/2

To erase a program that is being played back

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Since the program, any play lists (➜page 28) created from it are erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be certain you wish to erase before carrying it out.

1 Press [ERASE].

A confirmation screen will be displayed.

2 Press [2] to select “Erase” and press

[ENTER].

≥On the main unit, press [D] and [ERASE].

[Note]

≥It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out

simultaneous rec and play (➜page 23). [RAM]

≥The amount of space remaining on the disc does not increase

even if you erase programs. [DVD-R]

≥If the confirmation screen disappears before you complete the

operation, start from the beginning again.

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Playing still pictures

[SD/CARD] [RAM]

Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card

Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off.

When the card indicator (“SD” or “CARD”) on the unit display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the power or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

∫ SD card slot

≥Inserting the card

Card

Lift

Click into place flush with card

Insert label up with cut-off corner facing in.

≥Removing the card

Playing back

Press down

Insert straight-in until it fits into place.

≥Raise the guard after removing the card.

∫ PC card slot

≥Inserting the card

≥Removing the card

≥If using the adapter, remove the adapter and card together. ≥If the eject button does not come out

To remove the PC card, press the card in once more and then repeat steps 1–3.

≥It is not possible to open the disc tray while the still pictures screen

is displayed.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

The FUNCTIONS window appears (➜page 42).

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

select “JPEG” and press [ENTER].

3 Select the still picture folder for dis-

play.

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

(A list of the folders in the drive appears.)

2 Press [2] and [3, 4] to select the drive and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

You can display a list of still pictures or display pictures one by one.

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Album” and

press [ENTER].

A list of the still pictures in the folder appears.

≥If there are more than 9

still pictures, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next” and press [ENTER]. Select “Prev.” to move back.

≥You can also select a

page of still pictures with the numbered buttons. e.g., “5”: [0] ➜[0] ➜ [5] “15”: [0] ➜[1] ➜ [5]

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To display still pictures one by one

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture and then [ENTER].

+ 42 hidden pages

Panasonic LQ-DRM200 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Features

Getting started

Table of contents

Accessories

STEP 1 Antenna and television connections

Setting up

STEP 2 The remote control

STEP 5 Set up to match your television

Disc information

SD/PC card and still pictures

Control reference guide

Recording television programs

Recording

Playing discs

Playing back

Playing still pictures