Panasonic SA-HT1000 User Manual

Recordable DVD

Home Theater System

Operating Instructions

INTRO

Operations Guide

Before using this product, perform setup and connections after carefully reading the Setup Guide.

Model No. SC-HT1000

RECORDING

PLAYING

ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS

EDITING

RADIO & SOUND

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:

1 ALL 124

SETTINGS

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

The warranty can be found on page 54.

[For\Canada]only]

The warranty can be found on page 55.

INFO

		PP	pq	RQT7061-1Y
				F0603NT1063

	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 1-800-332-5368
	or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
	Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from
	whom you have made your purchase.
INTRO	∏ 1	Remote control
		(EUR7624KP0)
	∏ 2	Batteries
		for remote control
	∏ 2	AC power supply cords
		(RJA0065-1D)
	∏ 1	Video cable
		(RJL1P016B15A)
	∏ 1	75 ≠ coaxial cable
		(K1TXAAA00001)
	∏ 1	System cable
		(K1HA25HA0001)
	∏ 1	AM loop antenna
		(N1DAAAA00002)
	∏ 1	FM indoor antenna
		(RSA0007-L)
	∏ 3	Speaker cables
		1a4 m (13 foot) cable (REE1203A-J)
		2a10 m (33 foot) cables (REE1203C-J)
	∏ 1	DVD-RAM disc
	∏ 1	Sheet of speaker-cable stickers
	∏ 1	Antenna plug
		(K2RC021B0001)
	∏ 8	Front speaker screws
		4 large screws (XSS6i14FZ)
		4 small screws (XSN5i10FN)
	[Note]
	The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
	Do not use it with other equipment.
	(U.S.A. only)
	Product Registration Card
	Please complete and return the included product registration card,
	or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

RQT7061

System	SC-HT1000
Main unit	SA-HT1000
Front speakers	SB-PF1000
Center speaker	SB-PC1000
Surround speakers	SB-PS1000
Active subwoofer	SB-WA351

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

The remote control

∫ Batteries

Opening the rear cover.

1 Press with your finger.

USH	+ -
P

-

+

2

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

Closing the rear cover.

PUSH

Slide into place.

≥When the cover comes off

1

PUSH

2

≥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.

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 (televisionpage 11, main unit page 42).

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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Table of contents

INTRO

RECORDING

PLAYING

ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2	Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 8
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2	Discs you can use for recording and play . . . . . . . . . .		. 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . 5		Play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 8
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5	STEP 1	Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	STEP 2	VCR Plusr guide channel settings . .	10
Remote control and subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	STEP 3	Set up to match your television . . .	11
Main unit and display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11

Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . 12

Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Recording modes and approximate recording times in

hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Recording the best quality pictures within the set amount of time—Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Selecting the audio recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Watching the television while recording . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Specify a time to stop recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . 13

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings . . . 14 Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Check programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Change or delete the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . 17

Playing from the beginning of the program while you are recording—Chasing Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Simultaneous rec and play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18	Starting play from a selected item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18	Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip . . . . .	20
Using the Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19	Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19	Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Position Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19	Using menus to play MP3 discs . . . . . . . .	21
When a menu appears on the television . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22	On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22	Changing the information displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22	Display examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22	Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . .	25
Play menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23

INTRO

EDITING

RADIO & SOUND

SETTINGS

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Creating and playing play lists . . . . . . . . . 27

Creating play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Playing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing scenes and editing play lists . . . . 28

Play Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PL Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PL Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Enter Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Edit Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Editing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Erase Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Enter Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Shorten Segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Divide Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Enter Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Disc Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Erase all programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

	The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34	Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
	Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34	Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
	Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34	Virtual Rear Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
	Optional FM antenna connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35	Multi Rear Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
	Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36	Seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
	Dolby Digital and DTS	36	Adjusting the bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
			Speaker level adjustments	37
	Dolby Pro Logic II	36
	Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . .	38	Other channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
	Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38	Changing the remote control code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
	Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40	Changing the delay time (Speaker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
	Antenna System and Auto Channel Setting . . . . . . . .	40	Clock settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43

	Optional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
	Connecting other video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
	Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . .	44
	Receiving digital audio using the optical connection. .	45
	Connecting other audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
INFO
	Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . .	46

Other antenna connections to the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Other antenna connections from the unit to the television . . . 46

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . 54 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . 55 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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INTRO

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.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION!

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.

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.

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)
ATTENTIONRAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
	EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ADVARSELSYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
	UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VARO!	- AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
	LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING	- SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
	ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT - SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

-

- RQLS0233 (Inside of product)

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

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

	The model number and serial number of this product can be					User memo:
	found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.					DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________
	Please note them in the space provided below and keep for					DEALER NAME ____________________________________
	future reference.					DEALER ADDRESS ________________________________
	MODEL NUMBER	SC-HT1000				_________________________________________________
						TELEPHONE NUMBER _____________________________
RQT7061	SERIAL NUMBER

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

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

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

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

INTRO

Features

This Recordable DVD Home Theater System allows you to enjoy high quality video and audio recordings providing you with a complete home entertainment package.

∫ A variety of discs can be played

∫ Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM

In addition to DVD-Video movies, this unit can play a variety of discs including multi-channel DVD-Audio, audio CDs, and Video CDs. You can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs.

∫ Editing your recording [RAM]

≥You can divide programs ( page 31).

≥Use play lists ( page 27) to select your favorite scenes and rearrange them to play in any order you like.

∫ Enjoying television programs in surround sound

≥You can enjoy recorded and broadcast television programming in surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic II.

≥You can also enjoy satellite television and CATV digital multichannel audio by connecting with an optical cable.

∫ 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 19) [RAM] [DVD-R]

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

∫ Make your own DVD-Video

Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an original DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.

≥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 recordings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.

∫ Progressive Scan

By connecting the component video terminal 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 20) [RAM]

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 25)

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 17) [RAM]

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.

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. RQT7061

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

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Control reference guide

Remote control and subwoofer

If [SHIFT] appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use in combination with the [SHIFT] button. Make sure you first press and hold the [SHIFT] button.

INTRO				HOME THEATER		TV
			POWER	VCR Plus+	DVD	FM/AM	E
		1					F
	2		DISPLAY	OPEN/CLOSE	INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO
		3					G
	4		1	2	3		H
			4	5	6	CH	I
		5
						VOLUME
			7	8	9
			CANCEL		100		J
		6		0
		7	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH		K
			STOP	PAUSE		PLAY/x1.3
		8					L
		9
			DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
		:					M
			TOP MENU			MENU
		;		ENTER
						CH SELECT
			FUNCTIONS			RETURN
		<					N
			L1/OPT	MIX	TEST	PRO LOGIC
				2CH
	>=		FRAME		CM SKIP	TIME SLIP
			PROG/CHECK	ADD/DLT	ERASE	REC	OP
	@?			MULTI REAR S.POSITION		C.FOCUS	Q
		A	STATUS	MARKER	F.Rec	REC MODE	R
	B			P.MEMORY	AUDIO	SETUP	S
			SHIFT				T
				EQ/SFC	S W. LEVEL	MUTING
	DC						UV

W

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1 POWER button [Í POWER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3 On-screen menu button [DISPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 4 Disc tray open/close button [< OPEN/CLOSE] . . . . . . . . . .12

5 Numbered buttons [1–9, 0, 100]

6 Cancel button [CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 7 Skip buttons [:, 9 SKIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 8 Stop button [∫ STOP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 9 Pause button [; PAUSE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

: Direct Navigator, Top menu button

[DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 21 ; Cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1], Enter button [ENTER] . . . . . .9

< Functions button [FUNCTIONS]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

= Frame reverse button [2; FRAME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

L1 input analog/optical selector button [L1/OPT] [SHIFT] . . .45

> Frame advance button [;1 FRAME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Down-mix button [MIX 2CH] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ? Manual programming and check button [PROG/CHECK] . .15 @ Manual channel adding and deleting button [ADD/DLT] . . . .9 A On-screen display button [STATUS] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 B Marker button [MARKER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Virtual rear/multi rear surround button

[MULTI REAR] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

CShift button [SHIFT]

To use the functions labeled in orange, press the button while

pressing [SHIFT].
D Equalizer/sound field control button [EQ/SFC] . . . .	. . . . . .36
Position memory button [P.MEMORY] [SHIFT] . . . . . .	. . . . . .19
E Remote control mode selector switch
[HOME THEATER, TV] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .11
Switch to “HOME THEATER” when operating the main unit, or
switch to “TV” when operating the television.
F Main unit selector button
DVD/CD source button [DVD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . .9
Switch the source on the main unit to DVD.
Tuner/band button [FM/AM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .34
Switch the source on the main unit to tuner and change the band.
G Television input mode selector [TV/VIDEO] . . . . . . .	. . . . . .11
H Input select button [INPUT SELECT] . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .13
I Channel buttons for recorder, tuner, and TV
[W X CH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11, 12, 34
J Volume buttons for recorder, tuner, and TV
[r s VOLUME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11, 18, 34
K Slow/search, Tuning buttons
[6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .18, 34
L Play/quick view button [1 PLAY/t1.3] . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .18, 20
M Play list, Menu button [PLAY LIST, MENU] . . . . . . . .	. . .19, 27
N Return button [RETURN] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .10
Speaker channel button [CH SELECT] [SHIFT]. . . . . .	. . . . . .37
O Time slip button [TIME SLIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .17, 20
Dolby Pro Logic II button [ÎPRO LOGIC II] [SHIFT]	. . . . . .36
P One-minute skip button [CM SKIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .20
Test signal button [TEST] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .37
Q Recording button [¥ REC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .12
R Program/play list erase button [ERASE] . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .18
S Recording mode button [REC MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .12
Center focus button [C.FOCUS] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .36
T Flexible Recording button [F.Rec] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .13
Seat position button [S.POSITION] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .37

UMuting button [MUTING]

Volume is reduced to minimum.

To cancel, press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (–– dB), then raise it to the required level.

Muting is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby.

Setup button [SETUP] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 V Bass adjust button [S W.LEVEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Audio, Dynamic range compression button

[AUDIO] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 19, 45

WAC power supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the subwoofer is connected to a household AC outlet.

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Main unit and display

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

X Remote control signal sensor

YStandby/on indicator [Í/I]

When the unit is connected to the AC power supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

Z Channel buttons for recorder and tuner
[X, W CHANNEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12, 34
[ Main unit selector buttons and indicators
DVD/CD source button [DVD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 9
Switch the source on the main unit to DVD.
Tuner/band button [FM/AM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 34

Switch the source on the main unit to tuner and change the band. ≥The indicator of the currently selected mode lights up.

\ Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ] Preset memory button [MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ^ Radio reception mode button [FM MODE]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

_ Volume dial for recorder and tuner
[VOLUME DOWN, UP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18, 34
` Skip/Slow/Search, Tuning buttons
[4, 5, X TUNING W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18, 34
a L2 input terminals [L2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 44
b Time slip button and indicator [TIME SLIP] . . . . . . . . . .	17, 20

cHeadphone terminal [PHONES]

1Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not included).

2Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME DOWN, UP]. ≥Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo

≥Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).

[Note]

Do not play your headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

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1 X Y Z [ S Q R

\

]4 ^

_ `

						VOLUME
		REC		OPEN/CLOSE
CHANNEL								TUNING
DVD	FM/AM	REC MODE	ERASE	MEMORY	FM MODE
					TIME SLIP	TIME SLIP		L
						DOWN	UP
								PHONES

a

b

8

c

Display

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

REC

DVD -RAM

XP SP LP EP

D.MIX

DVD

M.V.REAR

CF

AVCD

GRP

TITLE PL CHAP PG TRACK

MIX2CH

CH

MHz

PLAY

kHz

ST

MEMO

TUNED FMAM

DTS

SFC

PL

DIGITAL

J

Q

K

L

M

N

O

P

Circle display (e.g., DVD-RAM)

REC

REC

PLAY

PLAY

Rotating (REC): recording

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Rotating (PLAY): playing

Stopped (REC): recording paused

Chasing play or simultaneous rec

Stopped (PLAY): play paused

and play is in progress

“PLAY” flashes:

the resume play function

( page 18) is working

A Timer recording display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 On: When timer recording is on standby

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

B Disc type

CThe 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

D Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

EDVD indicator

Flashes: When you press [Í POWER] to turn the unit off until it actually turns off

FMain display section

Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages

G Down-mix indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		36
H Virtual rear/multi rear surround indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		37
I Center Focus indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		36
J Radio broadcast display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		34
TUNED: Receiving radio signal
ST:	Stereo
MEMO: Channel preset memory indicator
K Channel
L DTS indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		36
M Equalizer/sound field control indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		36
N Dolby Pro Logic II indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		36
O Radio frequency unit indicator
P Dolby Digital indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		36
Q Speaker channel, seat position display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		37

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Disc information

Discs you can use for recording and play

			Disc type	Logo	Indication used
					in instructions
		DVD-RAM
INTRO		≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z)			[RAM]
		≥2.8	GB, 8 cm (3z)
		DVD-R (for General Ver. 2.0)			[DVD-R]
					(Before finalizing)
		≥4.7	GB, 12 cm (5z)
					]DVD-V]
		≥1.4	GB, 8 cm (3z)
					(After finalizing)

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been confirmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.

≥Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded on with this unit.

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM page 51) 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.

∫ 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

≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another playback source, the disc must first be finalized ( page 33).

≥Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

≥You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs before finalizing.

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

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

≥This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.

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

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

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

∫ 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 PROTECT discs)

≥Program-protect ( page 30) ≥Disc-protect ( page 32)

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Play-only discs

Disc type

Logo

Indication used

in instructions

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

Video CD

[VCD]

Audio CD

[CD]

[VCD] [CD] [MP3]

CD-R/RW —

(Depending on the recording format below)

≥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 MP3. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording.

Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

≥The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and Video CDs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

≥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 ≥3.95and 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.

∫ Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the disc type.

Track:	the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video
	CDs, or a single MP3 file.
Chapter:	the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:	collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to
	folders or albums on data discs.
Title:	the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire
	movie.
Program:	the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single
	recording.
Play list:	a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene:	DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into
	play lists on a DVD video recorder.

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STEP 1 Plug-in Auto Tuning
			HOME THEATER		TV
		POWER	VCR Plus+
Í POWER				DVD	FM/AM
						DVD
		DISPLAY	OPEN/CLOSE	INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO
		1	2	3		W X CH
Numbered		4	5	6	CH
buttons
		7	8	9	VOLUME
		CANCEL
			0	100
		SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
		STOP	PAUSE		PLAY/x1.3
		DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
		TOP MENU			MENU
3, 4, 2, 1			ENTER
	ENTER
					CH SELECT
		FUNCTIONS			RETURN
		L1/OPT	MIX	TEST	PRO LOGIC
			2CH
		FRAME		CM SKIP	TIME SLIP
		PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT		ERASE	REC
ADD/DLT			MULTI REAR	S.POSITION	C.FOCUS
		STATUS	MARKER	F.Rec	REC MODE
		SHIFT	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	SETUP
			EQ/SFC	S W. LEVEL	MUTING
POWER	X, W CHANNEL
						VOLUME
		REC				OPEN/CLOSE
	CHANNEL						TUNING
	DVD FM/AM	REC MODE ERASE				MEMORY FM MODE
						TIME SLIP TIME SLIP
						DOWN	UP
							PHONES
	DVD

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit assists you to set the menu language, and automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.

The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (airwaves or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.

		Band	Channel
	TV Mode	VHF	2–13
	(Airwaves)	UHF	14–69
		VHF	2–13
		CATV LOW BAND	95–99
	CATV Mode	CATV MID/SUPER BAND	14–36
		CATV HYPER BAND	37–65
	(Cable)
		ULTRA BAND	66–94
			100–125
		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.

≥Press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.

1 Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.

Select Language

Seleccione la Lengua

Sélection de Langue

English

Español

Français

Press ENTER

Pulse ENTER

Appuyer sur ENTER

2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu language and press [ENTER].

3 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning.

Auto Channel Setting

CH. 1

Auto Channel Setting

Proceeding . . .

1 1 1

The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished. If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time, go to “Time Zone Adjust” to correct it ( page 43).

4 When the display shows the correct time

Press [ENTER] to complete Plug-in Auto Tuning.

∫ If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

Press [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the time manually ( page 43).

∫To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for example)

Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plusr guide channel settings all revert to the default values when you perform the procedure below. Timer recording settings are also cleared.

When the unit is on and stopped

1Press and hold [X CHANNEL] and [W CHANNEL] on the main unit for about five seconds.

The unit turns off.

2Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on.

Follow the above steps 2–4.

∫If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails ( page 40, Antenna

System and Auto Channel Setting)

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]	Unit’s display
“15”:	[1] [5]
“115”:	[100] [1] [5]	CH

≥You can also use [W X CH] when you are going to delete a channel.

2 Press [ADD/DLT].

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

e.g.,

CHANNEL 15 DELETED

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

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STEP 2 VCR Plusr guide channel settings

	HOME THEATER	TV
POWER	VCR Plus+
	DVD	FM/AM
DISPLAY	OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT	TV/VIDEO

1	2	3
4	5	6	CH
7	8	9	VOLUME
CANCEL
CANCEL	0	100
SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
STOP	PAUSE		PLAY/x1.3
DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
TOP MENU			MENU
3, 4, 2, 1	ENTER
ENTER
			CH SELECT
FUNCTIONS			RETURN
			RETURN
L1/OPT	MIX	TEST	PRO LOGIC
	2CH
FRAME		CM SKIP	TIME SLIP
PROG/CHECK	ADD/DLT	ERASE	REC
	MULTI REAR	S.POSITION	C.FOCUS
STATUS	MARKER	F.Rec	REC MODE
SHIFT	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	SETUP
	EQ/SFC	S W. LEVEL	MUTING
SHIFT			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.

1 Press [SHIFT]r[SETUP] to show the menus.

SETUP	Antenna System	CATV
	Auto Channel Setting
Channel	Channel Caption
	Preset Channel Caption
Set Up
	Manual Channel Caption
Disc
Video	VCR PlusiCH Setting
Audio
Display	TAB SELECT
TV Screen	RETURN

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

3 Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr

CH Setting” and press [ENTER].

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

	VCR PlusiCH Setting
	Guide Channel CATV Channel
Channel	125	---
	1	---
SELECT	2	---
ENTER	3	---
	RETURN

4 Press [3, 4] to select the guide 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.

e.g.,

Station		Guide		Channel		Channel setting
name		channel		number		(in step 5)
CBS		04		04		Unnecessary
HBO		33		15		Enter channel 15 next
						to Guide Channel 33.
Nickelodeon		38		20		Enter channel 20 next
						to Guide Channel 38.
Look up the guide channels				Write down all the stations
for the stations in				you can receive.
magazines.

	SETUP		VCR PlusiCH Setting
			Guide Channel CATV Channel
	Channel		4	---
			5	---
	Set Up
	Disc		6	---
	Video
	Audio	SELECT	7	---
	Display		8	---
		ENTER
	TV Screen
			RETURN

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel corresponding to the guide channel and press [2].

To delete a number, press [CANCEL].

Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

6 Press [ENTER].

The “Channel” screen reappears.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the SETUP screen

Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP].

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

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STEP 3 Set up to match your television

	HOME THEATER	TV
	POWER VCR Plus+	HOME
		THEATER,TV
	DVD
		FM/AM
	Í POWER

DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

TV/VIDEO

	1	2		3	W X CH
Numbered				CH
	4	5		6
buttons				VOLUME
	7	8		9	i j VOLUME
	CANCEL
		0	100
	SKIP			SLOW/SEARCH
	STOP		PAUSE	PLAY/x1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
TOP MENU			MENU
3, 4, 2, 1	ENTER
ENTER
			CH SELECT
FUNCTIONS			RETURN
			RETURN
L1/OPT	MIX	TEST	PRO LOGIC
	2CH
FRAME		CM SKIP	TIME SLIP
PROG/CHECK	ADD/DLT	ERASE	REC
	MULTI REAR	S.POSITION	C.FOCUS
STATUS	MARKER	F.Rec	REC MODE
SHIFT	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	SETUP
	EQ/SFC	S W. LEVEL	MUTING
SHIFT			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

–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 23).

[Note]

≥If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S- VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace only (even if you select progressive output).

≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.

Television operation

You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.

1 Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV”.

2 While pressing [ÍPOWER], enter the two-digit code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: press [0] [1].

Change the settings if your television is:

≥Progressive

–Read your television’s operating instructions for details. ≥Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)

1 Press [SHIFT]r[SETUP] to show the menus.

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

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

	TV Type
	Aspect 4:3 & 480I
Channel	Aspect 4:3 & 480P
	Aspect 16:9 & 480I
	Aspect 16:9 & 480P
	SELECT
TV Screen	ENTER
	RETURN

4 Press [3, 4] to select the item and 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 23).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the SETUP screen

Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP].

Code No. and Manufacturer

	01	Panasonic/National QUASAR	11	JVC
	02		12	HITACHI
	03	MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA	13	MITSUBISHI
		PHILIPS (RC-5)
	04	ZENITH	14	SAMSUNG
	05	THOMSON RCA GE	15
	06	SHARP	16	GOLDSTAR/LG
	07		17
	08	SONY	18	SAMSUNG
	09	TOSHIBA	19
	10	SANYO FISHER		–

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

Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV” and point the remote control at the television.

Operation	Button
On and off	[Í POWER]
TV/Video switch	[TV/VIDEO]
Selecting channels	[W X CH] or Numbered buttons
Adjusting volume	[i j VOLUME]

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XP SP LP EP

Recording television programs

					HOME THEATER		TV	HOME
	1			POWER	VCR Plus+	DVD	FM/AM	THEATER,TV
								DVD
				DISPLAY	OPEN/CLOSE	INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO
	2							TV/VIDEO
				1	2	3		INPUT SELECT
	Numbered			4	5	6	CH	3
	buttons			7	8	9	VOLUME
				CANCEL
					0	100
				SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
				STOP	PAUSE		PLAY/x1.3
		∫
RECORDING		;		DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
				TOP MENU			MENU
	3, 4, 2, 1				ENTER
	ENTER
							CH SELECT
				FUNCTIONS			RETURN
				L1/OPT	MIX	TEST	PRO LOGIC
					2CH
				FRAME		CM SKIP	TIME SLIP
				PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT		ERASE	REC	5
					MULTI REAR S.POSITION		C.FOCUS
	STATUS			STATUS	MARKER	F.Rec	REC MODE	4
				SHIFT	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	SETUP
	SHIFT				EQ/SFC	S W. LEVEL	MUTING	F.Rec
								AUDIO
1	3		5		2			2
								VOLUME
			REC					OPEN/CLOSE
	CHANNEL								TUNING
	DVD	FM/AM REC MODE		ERASE				MEMORY FM MODE
								TIME SLIP TIME SLIP
								DOWN	UP
									PHONES
	DVD	4						∫

Inserting discs

You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

	Non-cartridge disc
Insert label-up.	Insert inside the
	tray’s guides.
	Cartridge disc

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

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

≥It is not possible to record/play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

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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[RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

≥Release protection (cartridge page 8, disc page 32) when you record. [RAM]

≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”. ≥Press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.

1 Press [Í 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.

3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel.

To select with the numbered buttons: e.g. 5: [0] [5]

15:[1] [5]

115: [100] [1] [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode ( below).

To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only): From the SETUP menu, set the “Audio Mode for XP

Recording” setting to “LPCM” (the picture quality may go down slightly). ( page 39)

5 Press [¥REC] to
	REC DVD -RAM XP PG
start recording.	CH

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

≥Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in the program list ( page 19, Using the Direct Navigator).

[DVD-R]

To play DVD-R on compatible equipment, finalize it ( page 33).

To stop recording

Press [∫].

To pause recording

Press [;]. Press again to restart recording. (Program is not split into a separate program.)

[Note]

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.

≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to ensure accurate recording ( page 33).

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R ( page 8).

≥It is not possible to record CPRM ( page 51) protected material onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.

For your reference

≥You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.

Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours

	Disc	DVD-RAM		DVD-R
		Single-sided Double-sided
	Mode			(4.7 GB)
		(4.7 GB)	(9.4 GB)
	XP (High quality)	1	2	1
	SP (Normal)	2	4	2
	LP (Long play)	4	8	4
	EP (Extra long play)	6	12	6

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

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 can set for timer program recording ( page 14). ≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the

display.

Recording the best quality pictures within the set amount of 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.

1While stopped

Press [F.Rec].

2Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the

recording time.

You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.

FLEXIBLE REC

Record on FR mode

Maximum rec time		2 Hour 15 Min.
Set up rec time		1 Hour 00 Min.
Start		Cancel
SELECT

ENTER RETURN

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

Recording starts.

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

[Note]

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

For your reference

≥Recording time is reduced if you repeatedly pause recording. ≥The recording mode automatically becomes FR mode.

Selecting the audio recording mode

[RAM]

To change the audio recording mode

Press [SHIFT]r[AUDIO].

∫While receiving MTS audio (Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo)

[.Stereo: Main audio (stereo)

lv

l SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP)

lv

a- Mono: Main audio (monaural)

e.g., “Stereo” is selected

“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.

No disc

CH 12

(( Stereo

[Note]

≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded sound will also change. [RAM]

≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also recorded. [RAM] ≥It will not be possible to alter the sound in the following cases:

–When a DVD-R is in the disc tray.

–When recording mode is XP and “LPCM” has been selected in the Audio menu, “Audio Mode for XP Recording” ( page 39).

≥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 39).

≥If the broadcast is “MonoiSAP”, audio will be monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

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

Watching the television while recording

Pictures being recorded are unaffected.

1 Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV”.

2Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to “TV”.

3Press [W X CH] to change channels.

You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

Specify a time to stop recording

This is a simple way of specifying a time to stop recording when you
are in a hurry or before you go to bed.
During recording
Press [¥ REC] to select the recording	RECORDING
^"""""""" Counter (cancel) ,""""""""}
time.
Each time you press the button:
0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00 "# 4:00
e.g.,

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

For your reference

≥This does not work during timer recordings ( page 14) or while using Flexible Recording ( left).

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

channel while recording is paused.

Recording from a video cassette recorder

Preparation

Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals ( page 44).

1While stopped

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

Select L1, L2 or L3.

≥You can also select the input channel by pressing [W X CH].

2Press [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.

≥If Flexible Recording ( left) is used instead of steps 2 and 4, settings can be made so that recording continues to the end of the video.

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	been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

Timer recording

RECORDING

Í POWER

VCR Plusr

Numbered buttons

∫

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

PROG/CHECK

	HOME THEATER	TV
POWER	VCR Plus+
	DVD	FM/AM
DISPLAY	OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT	TV/VIDEO

1	2		3
			CH
4	5		6
			VOLUME
7	8		9
CANCEL
	0	100
SKIP			SLOW/SEARCH
STOP		PAUSE	PLAY/x1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR	PLAY LIST
TOP MENU	MENU

	ENTER
			CH SELECT
FUNCTIONS			RETURN
L1/OPT	MIX	TEST	PRO LOGIC
	2CH
FRAME		CM SKIP	TIME SLIP
PROG/CHECK	ADD/DLT	ERASE	REC
	MULTI REAR	S.POSITION	C.FOCUS
STATUS	MARKER	F.Rec	REC MODE

P.MEMORY	AUDIO	REC MODE
		SETUP
SHIFT EQ/SFC	S W. LEVEL	MUTING

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.)

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≥Set the clock and guide channels for VCR Plusi recording ( page 10) correctly.

≥Release protection before proceeding. [RAM] (Cartridge page 8, disc page 32)

Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings

Entering VCR Plusi codes is an easy way of programming the unit for recording. You can find these codes in newspapers and magazines.

1 Press [VCR Plusr].

VCR Plusi	Remaining Recording Time	1:58 SP

3/26TUE12:53 PM

Enter PLUS CODE Number by using 0–9 key.

No

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter the VCR Plusr code.

Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.

3 Press [ENTER].

Confirm the program and make corrections if necessary using [3, 4, 2, 1].

	TIMER	Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP
	RECORDING
				3/26TUE12:53 PM
	CHANNEL	DATE	ON	OFF	MODE
	3
	394	4 / 1 MON	4:20 PM	5:10 PM	SP
					Enter Title

≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code. Reenter the code.

≥To change the recording mode

Press [REC MODE].

≥To enter the title of the program

Press [2, 1] to select “Enter Title” and press [ENTER] ( page 26).

4 Press [ENTER].

The program timer recording settings are stored.

TIMER
				Remaining Recording Time				1:58 SP	Displayed if the
RECORDING
						3/26TUE12:53 PM			recording can fit in
		No	CHANNEL	DATE	ON	OFF	MODE	CHECK
	01		39	4 / 1 MON	4:20 PM	5:10 PM	SP	Enable	the remaining
				New Timer Program					space on the disc.

Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.

5 Press [PROG/CHECK].

The message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING.” is shown on the television.

6 Press [Í POWER].

The “F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

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Manually programming timer recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

	TIMER		Remaining Recording Time				1:58 SP
	RECORDING
					3/26TUE 12:55 PM
	No	CHANNEL	DATE	ON	OFF	MODE	CHECK
	01	64 ABC	3/ 26 TUE	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	SP	Enable
			New Timer Program
	SELECT			Press ENTER or VCR Plus+ to
			CANCEL
	ENTER	RETURN		store new program

2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer

Program” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [1] to move through the items and change the items with [3, 4].

≥The current settings are shown each time you press [1]. ≥You may use the numbered buttons to enter the CHANNEL,

DATE, ON (Start Time), and OFF (Finish Time).

	TIMER
	RECORDING	Remaining Recording Time	1:58 SP
		3/26TUE 12:55 PM

CHANNEL DATE ON OFF MODE

64 ABC

3/ 26 TUE

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

SP

Enter Title

≥CHANNEL (Channel number and caption)

≥DATE

[. Current date

l;:

lNext day up to one month later minus one day

l;:

lWeekly timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI

l;:

{. Daily timer: WEEKLY SUN>--->WEEKLY SAT

≥ON (Start time)/OFF (Finish time)

The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if you hold the button.

≥MODE (Recording mode page 12)

SP!#XP!#FR!#EP!#LP

^"""""""""""""""""J

≥Enter Title

Select “Enter Title” using [2, 1] and press [ENTER] ( page 26).

4 Press [ENTER] when you have

finished programming the timer.

TIMER
RECORDING				Remaining Recording Time				1:58 SP
						3/26TUE12:55 PM				Displayed if the
		No	CHANNEL	DATE	ON	OFF	MODE	CHECK
										recording can fit in
		01	64 ABC	3/ 26 TUE	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	SP	Enable
	02		64 ABC	3/ 26 TUE	2:30 PM	3:00 PM	SP	Enable		the remaining
				New Timer Program

space on the disc.

Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Program” and repeat steps 3–4 to program other recordings.

5 Press [PROG/CHECK].

The timer recording list disappears and the message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING” is shown on the television.

6 Press [Í POWER].

The “F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby has been activated.

∫ To release the unit from recording standby
If you want to record something else before the program start
time, for example:
Press [Í POWER].
The unit turns on and “F” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [Í POWER] to return the unit to standby
mode before the scheduled recording time. Timer recording will
work only if “F” is displayed.
∫ To cancel recording when recording has
already begun
Press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.
Recording stops.
[Note]		RECORDING
≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself
≥“F” flashes when the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby
(e.g., a disc isn’t loaded, a disc that can’t be recorded to is
loaded, or the disc is protected). Check the disc carefully.
when television programs are recorded using VCR Plusi.
≥If you don’t select a recording mode when using VCR Plusi
codes to make a timer recording, the unit sets the mode
selected on the unit at that time (unless the mode is “XP”, in
which case the unit sets “FR” as the mode).
≥“All timer programs are occupied.” appears if there are already
16 programs.
≥The remaining time displayed is based on the current recording
mode.
≥When you program successive timer recordings to start
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part
at the beginning of the later programs (a few seconds when
recording with DVD-RAM and approximately 30 seconds when
recording with DVD-R).
≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually
setting the clock ( page 43), timer recording may not work
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.

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Timer recording

HOME THEATER TV

POWER VCR Plus+

DVD FM/AM

Í POWER

DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

	1	2		3
Numbered				CH
	4	5		6
buttons
				VOLUME
	7	8		9
	CANCEL
CANCEL		0	100
	SKIP			SLOW/SEARCH
	STOP		PAUSE	PLAY/x1.3

RECORDING	DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
	TOP MENU			MENU
	3, 4, 2, 1	ENTER
	ENTER
				CH SELECT
	FUNCTIONS			RETURN
	L1/OPT	MIX	TEST	PRO LOGIC
		2CH
	FRAME		CM SKIP	TIME SLIP
	PROG/CHECK	ADD/DLT	ERASE	REC
	PROG/CHECK	MULTI REAR	S.POSITION	C.FOCUS
	STATUS	MARKER	F.Rec	REC MODE
	SHIFT	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	SETUP
		EQ/SFC	S W. LEVEL	MUTING

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Check programs

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

	TIMER
	RECORDING	Remaining Recording Time	1:57 LP
		3/26TUE 1:19 PM

No	CHANNEL		DATE	ON	OFF	MODE	CHECK
01	64 ABC		3/ 26 TUE	1:19 PM	1:22 PM	LP	Enable
W 02	64	ABC	SUN-SAT	2:30 PM	2:40 PM	LP	#3/31
W 03	64	ABC	3/ 25 MON	2:30 PM	3:30 PM	SP	Overlap
- 04	64	ABC	WEEKLY MON	5:00 AM	6:00 AM	LP	#3/28
05	64	ABC	3/ 26 TUE	9:00 AM	10:00 AM	SP
F 06	64 ABC		3/ 26 TUE	8:00 AM	9:00 AM	SP

X 07	64 ABC	3/ 26 TUE 10:00 AM	11:00 AM	SP
		New Timer Program

SELECT		Press ENTER or VCR Plus+ to
ENTER	RETURN	store new program

Message displayed in the CHECK line

Enable: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on the disc.

> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will show as long as recordings can be made (up to a maximum of one month from the present time) based on the time remaining on the disc.

!: It may not be possible to record because of write protection, because there is no more space left or because the number of possible programs has reached its maximum. Please check the disc.

2 Press [PROG/CHECK].

The timer recording list disappears.

Change or delete the program

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

The timer recording list appears.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the program.

≥You may also select programs with the numbered buttons. e.g., “5”: [0] [5]

“15”: [1] [5]

≥Press [2, 1] to skip down several programs on the list.

3 Press [CANCEL] to delete,

You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.

or press [ENTER] to change.

The timer recording setting screen appears.

4 If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,

Move through the items with [2, 1] and change the settings with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

5 Press [PROG/CHECK].

The timer recording setting screen disappears.

Icon explanations

WThe times overlap those in another program. ≥Note the following if times overlap:

–The program with the earlier start time receives priority. –Recording of the program with the later start time starts when

the earlier program finishes recording.

–If you make two programs with the same start time, the one you programmed last receives priority.

-You stopped recording of a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon disappears the next time the timer starts recording.

[ This program is currently recording.

FThe disc was full or the maximum number of programs or scenes was reached so the program failed to record.

The material was copy-prohibited so it was not recorded.

XThe program did not complete recording because the disc is dirty or some other reason.

≥Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are automatically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.

To put the unit on timer recording standby

Press [Í POWER].

The unit turns off and “F” lights on the unit’s display.

[Note]

≥During timer recording, you can change the end time as long as the recording mode is not “FR”.

≥Even when the power is off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].

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Playing while you are recording

		HOME THEATER		TV
	POWER	VCR Plus+
			DVD	FM/AM
	DISPLAY	OPEN/CLOSE	INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO
	1	2	3
	4	5	6	CH
	7	8	9	VOLUME
	CANCEL
		0	100
	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
	STOP	PAUSE		PLAY/x1.3
∫				1
DIRECT	DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
NAVIGATOR	TOP MENU			MENU
3,4,2 ,1		ENTER
ENTER
				CH SELECT
	FUNCTIONS			RETURN
	L1/OPT	MIX	TEST	PRO LOGIC
		2CH
	FRAME		CM SKIP	TIME SLIP
				TIME SLIP
	PROG/CHECK	ADD/DLT	ERASE	REC
		MULTI REAR S.POSITION		C.FOCUS
	STATUS	MARKER	F.Rec	REC MODE
	SHIFT	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	SETUP
		EQ/SFC	S W. LEVEL	MUTING
				TIME SLIP
				VOLUME
	REC			OPEN/CLOSE
CHANNEL						TUNING
DVD FM/AM	REC MODE ERASE			MEMORY FM MODE
				TIME SLIP TIME SLIP
				DOWN	UP
						PHONES
			Time slip indicator		∫	1
[RAM]

Playing from the beginning of the program while you are recording— Chasing Play

Press [1] (PLAY).

Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.

Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded.

e.g.,
You are recording a sports		The same sports program is
program and you want to		played back from the beginning.
watch it from the beginning.		(Recording continues.)

[Note]

Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

Simultaneous rec and play

While recording, you can play a program previously recorded.

1 During recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.

2 Press [3, 4] to select a program and press [ENTER].

e.g.,	The movie is played back
You want to watch the movie
you recorded yesterday while	while the sports program is
recording a sports program.	being recorded.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

	No	CH	DATE	TIME		TITLE	EDIT	TITLE
3	01	4	6/19 WED	10 : 00 AM	Dinosaur		1
	¥ 02	6	6/20 THU	9 : 00 PM	Soccer		1
							1
							1
3							1
TOTAL 2			No	SELECT
			0 ~ 9	ENTER		RETURN

[Note]

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

≥You cannot edit programs during simultaneous rec and play ( page 30).

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—Time Slip

While recording, you can specify the desired scene of the recorded program or program being recorded using the time setting and watch both in two on-screen windows.

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.

PLAY

0 min

REC

Play starts from 30 seconds previous.

The current recording images appear as a picture-in-picture.

≥You will hear the playback audio.

≥Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to select another program.

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

press [ENTER].

PLAY

REC

Press [3, 4] to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 10-minute units.

Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press again to show the play and recording images.

RECORDING

∫ To stop play and recording

1Press [∫]. (Play stops.) Wait 2 seconds.

2Press [∫]. (Recording stops.)

≥To stop timer recording, press [∫], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.

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