Panasonic SA-HT1500 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Operations Guide

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

Recordable DVD

Home Theater System

Model No. SC-HT1500

INTRORECORDINGPLAYINGEDITING &

TRANSFERRING

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

1

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

The warranty can be found on page 51.

[For\Canada]only]

The warranty can be found on page 50.

ALL

FUNCTIONS

CONVENIENT

SOUND

RADIO &

SETTINGSINFO

2

4

P PC

RQT7619-P

Accessories

PUSH

1

2

P

U

S

H

P

U

S

H

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, refer to “Accessory
Purchases” on page 51.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.

∏ 1 Remote control

(EUR7624KY0)

INTRO

∏ 2 Batteries

for remote control

System SC-HT1500

Main unit SA-HT1500

Front speakers SB-FS1500

Center speaker SB-PC1500

Surround speakers SB-PS1500

Active subwoofer SB-WA1500

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

∏ 2 AC power supply cords

(RJA0065-A)
≥For use with this unit only. Do not

use it with other equipment.

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

∏ 1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(K1TXAAA00001)

∏ 1 System cable

(K1HA25HA0003)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00002)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

∏ 1 IR Blaster

(K2ZZ04C00001)

∏ 3 Speaker cables

1a4 m (13 foot) cable (REE1203A-J)
2

a

10 m (33 foot) cables (REE1203C-J)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

∫ Batteries

Opening the rear cover. Closing the rear cover.

1 Press with your

finger.

+

-

Slide into place.

3

­+

≥When the cover

comes off

2

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.

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 (➡ page 8).

RQT7619

∏ 6 Speaker screws

2 washer screws (RHD50015)
4 long screws (XSN5i30FN)

(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/

2

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor (➡ page 5), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum
range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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.

Table of contents

INTRO

RECORDING

PLAYING

EDITING &

TRANSFERRING

CONVENIENT

FUNCTIONS

RADIO &

SOUND

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

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . 4

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

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Main unit and display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP 1

Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Recording modes and approximate recording times. . 13

Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recording from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Editing operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . 26

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Creating, editing and playing play lists . . 28

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

Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Disc Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Dolby Digital and DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjusting the bass and treble with manual equalizer

. . 37

STEP 2

Set up to match your television and

remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting television type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control

. . 8

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play . . . . 9

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the TV Guide On Screen

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings . . 17

Check, change or delete a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TM

system to make timer recordings

. . 15

Utilizing TV Guide On ScreenTM system . . 19

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using on-screen menus and Status messages . . 24

On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Play list operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring

(dubbing) list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R. . . . . . . . . . . 33

Format disc/Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

TOP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Select First play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the built-in sound quality settings (SFC—Sound

Field Control). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Virtual Rear Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Multi Rear Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adjusting the subwoofer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . 31

INTRO

SETTINGS

INFO

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Optional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Receiving digital audio using the optical connection . . 43

Connecting other audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Enjoying TV broadcast with surround sound. . . . . . . . 43

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On

Screen

TM

Auto channel/clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Channel captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

system is not used . . . . . . . . . . 41

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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

. . 50

. . . . 51

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

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover

Useful features

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

Instant recording

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

TV Guide On Screen

The TV Guide On ScreenTM system provides a handy electronic program guide
(EPG) for checking what’s on. Setting up to record a broadcast is easy too.
Simply select the desired program from the displayed list. You can also search for
desired programs alphabetically or by displaying only the programs in a certain category.
≥TV Guide On ScreenTM is available in the continental United States. In

Canada, however, this service may not be available in some areas.

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programs to an internal HDD that is
able to record up to 142 hours when using EP (8 Hour) mode.
You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programs to DVD-RAM or
DVD-R and create a backup disc.

TM

system

Instant play

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

Chasing playback

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

Simultaneous Recording and Playback

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

Time Slip

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

High-performance power supplies up to 800 W

Enables you to experience optimal theater sound performance with 6
speakers.

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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.

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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

INTRO

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

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.

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.

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.

-

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.

-

-

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

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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.

Control reference guide

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

DVD

D

.MIX

R-AM

REC

EXT

Link

PLAY

DVD

D

.MIX

R-AM

REC

EXT

Link

PLAY

DVD

D

.MIX

R-AM

REC

Remote control

If

[SHIFT]

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

Switch to “HOME THEATER” when operating the main unit,
or switch to “TV” when operating the television (

Input select (L1, L2, L3 or television)
Select television input mode (➡ page 8)

Select the sources on the main unit
(➡ page 12, 20, 36, 43)

Channel select (➡ page 12)

Adjust the volume (➡ page 8, 20, 36)

Show VCR Plusr screen (➡ page 17)

Turn the unit on (➡ page 6)

Show on-screen menu (➡ page 24)

Select channels and title numbers etc./

Enter numbers

Cancel

Basic operations for recording and play

HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD

INPUT

123

4

789

CANCEL

5

6

VCR Plus+

0

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDVDHDD

PAG E

CH

VOLUM E

➡

page 8)

INTRO

Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ page 20, 26)

Change radio reception mode

[SHIFT] (➡ page 36)/

Show sub menu (➡ page 26)

Down-mix signals to 2 channels

Show status messages (➡ page 25)

Select analog/optical L1 input

[SHIFT] (➡

[SHIFT] (➡

page 37)/

page 43)/

Show timer recording schedule (➡ page 16)

Change recording mode (➡ page 12)

Skip the specified time/Display the television

image as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 13, 21)

Changing the size of information window (➡page 19)

Virtual rear/multi rear surround

[SHIFT] (➡

page 38)/

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

television program list (➡ page 32, 15)

To use the functions labeled in orange, press the
button while pressing this button.

Equalizer/Sound field control button

(➡page 37)

Main unit and display

POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➡ page 6)

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.

Standby/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.

Connection for camcorder

➡

etc. (

Remote control signal sensor

page 14)

Skip the specified time/Display the television image
as a picture-in-picture (➡ page 13, 21)

Time Slip indicator (➡ page 13)

Channel select (➡ page 12)

Start recording (➡ page 12)

REC

TIME SLIP

POWER

PULL-OPEN

CH CH

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FM MODE

SUB MENU

L1/OPT

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

MULTI REAR

Info

SHIFT

EQ/SFC

ENTER

MIX
2CH

DUBBING

FUNCTIONS

Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ page 34)

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 6, 21)

CH SELECT

RETURN

Return to previous screen/Select speaker channels

Skip a minute forward (➡ page 21)/

TEST

CM SKIP

ERASE

S.POSITION
CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL

PRO LOGIC

TV GUIDE

REC

C.FOCUS

AUDIO

REPEAT
MUTING

Output test signals [SHIFT] (➡ page 38)

Dolby Pro Logic II

[SHIFT] (➡

page 37)/Show TV program list (➡page 15)
Erase items (➡ page 22)
Start recording (➡ page 12)
Center focus
Seat position

[SHIFT] (➡

[SHIFT] (➡

page 38)/Select audio (➡page 13, 22)

page 38)/Create chapters/“Green”

button for television program list (
Repeat items [SHIFT](➡ page 21)/

Muting (Volume is reduced to minimum. To cancel, press 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.)

Adjust the subwoofer level (

Volume dial for recorder and tuner (➡ page 20, 36)

Skip/Slow/Search (➡page 21), Tuning (➡page 36)

Stop (➡ page 12, 21)

Open/close disc tray

(➡ page 12, 20)

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECTOR

➡

page 22, 15)

➡ page 38

VOLUME

TUNE

AUXHDD DVD

FM/AM

)

[SHIFT] (➡

UP

page 38)

L/MONO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

L2

Rear panel terminals (➡ Setup Guide)

Display

1

HDD

REC

TUNED

:6?>=

e.g.,

[HDD]

PLAY

ST

XP
SP

LP

CH

EP

MEMO

MONO

;

Recording

REC

AUDIO IN

R

Playback

PHONES

DTS

Headphone terminal
(➡ page 22)

423

MIX2CH

R-AM

VCD

.MIX

REC

M.V.REAR

7 8

56

DVD

PLAY

SFC

PL

@A<

Recording/Playback

REC

DVD

CF

DIGITAL

Disc tray (➡ page 12, 20)

Input select (➡ page 12, 20)

Input select indicator

1HDD indicator
2Recording mode

9

3Timer recording indicator
4Transferring (dubbing)

in progress indicator

5Disc type
6Down-mix indicator

7DVD indicator
8Center Focus Indicator
9Speaker channel, seat

position display

Start play (➡ page 20)

:Radio broadcast display

TUNED:
ST: Stereo
MONO: Monaural
MEMO:

;Channel
<Main display section
=DTS indicator
>Dolby Pro Logic II indicator

Equalizer/sound field control indicator

?
@

Virtual rear/multi rear surround indicator

ADolby Digital Indicator

Receiving radio signal

Channel preset memory
indicator

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INTRO

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

STEP

POWER Í/I

POWER

PULL-OPEN

Í POWER

Numbered
buttons

1

Setting up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system

Preparation

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

suit the connections to this unit.

VOLUME

REC

TIME SLIP

CH CH

INPUT SELECTOR

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNE

AUXHDD DVD

FM/AM

UPDOWN

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

–Make sure the IR Blaster is connected and positioned properly

(➡ Setup Guide).

–Make sure the cable TV box is turned on.

1 Press [Í POWER].

HOME THEATER TV
HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD
HDD/DVD

INPUT
INPUT

123

123

5

4

4

5

789

789

CANCEL

VCR Plus+

CANCEL

VCR Plus+

0

0

SKIP
SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU
TOP MENU

ENTER
ENTER

FM MODE
FM MODE

SUB MENU
SUB MENU

MIX
MIX

L1/OPT

2CH

L1/OPT

2CH

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

Info

STATUS

REC MODE
REC MODE

MULTI REAR
MULTI REAR

DUBBING

DUBBING

EQ/SFC
EQ/SFC

CM SKIP
CM SKIP

ERASE

ERASE

S.POSITION
S.POSITION
CHAPTER

CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL
S W. LEVEL

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP

Info

SHIFT
SHIFT

TV/VIDEO

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD
AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E
PAG E

CH
CH

6

6

VOLUME
VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH

SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT
CH SELECT

RETURN
RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE
TV GUIDE

REC
REC

C.FOCUS
C.FOCUS

AUDIO
AUDIO

REPEAT
REPEAT
MUTING
MUTING

FUNCTIONS

3,4,2,1
ENTER

RETURN

2

Press [3,4] to select “Set up TV Guide
On Screen now” and press [ENTER].

Welcome to your TV Guide On Screen System!

3 Press [ENTER] to begin setup.
4 Following the on-screen messages,

input the operating environment for
your television.

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

to confirm.

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

Set the following;

≥Country (USA/Canada)

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

TM

system setup.

Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On

TM

Screen

system, complete the setup. You cannot use

timer recording unless the setup is completed.

Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On
Screen

TM

system. Other languages cannot be

displayed.

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

This unit downloads a free television program list from a TV
station and displays the list on the television screen. The list
offers you many convenient functions such as timer recording
(➡ page 15) and so on (➡ page 19).
≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite

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

Downloading the television program list

≥The unit downloads the television program list only when the

unit is turned off.

≥When the unit is connected to a cable TV box, the cable TV

box must be turned on in order to download the television
program list.

≥In order to cool the circuits used for downloading the television

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

Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?

USA

Canada

≥ZIP (Postal) code

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

= = = = =

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

Do you have cable service connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

No

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

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

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

TM

system,

select “No” at this point.

Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

No

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

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

SETUP

Disc

Video

Set Up

Manual Clock Setting

/ :

/

SAT PM

MONTH DAY YEAR

HOUR MINUTE

1

1

12 00

2000

DST TIME ZONE

OFF

EST

Channel

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

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

terminal, select “L3”.

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

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

≥Cable TV box brand

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

≥IR signal code

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

Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09?

Yes

No

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

press [ENTER].

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

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

∫ The set contents are displayed together

Zi

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

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

[ENTER].

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

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

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

What would you like to do now?

Watch TV

5 Press [ENTER].

A television reception screen or a blue background screen is

displayed.

If you do not want to use TV Guide On Screen

➡ page 41, Auto channel/clock settings

6 Press [Í POWER].

Leave the unit turned off until the unit downloads the television
program list. This may take up to a maximum of 24 hours.

When the unit is connected to a cable TV box.

≥The cable TV box must be turned on in order to download the

television program list.

≥Note that the television program list may not be downloaded

correctly if you change the channel of the cable TV box while the
unit is turned off.

If you find “There is no data for this screen” on the television when
you turn the unit on, the unit has not yet downloaded the program
list.

SORTSCHEDULE LISTINGS

There is no data
for this screen.

This unit may download more than one channel line-up. Follow the
on-screen guidance and select one of the channel line-ups
(➡ page 19).

TODAY

Last

Channel

NWGB

TV

NWBG

BOX

ANiMe
Network

PBS

87

pTV

ducation

TM

system

LISTINGS

8:00PM

8:30PM

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

To use immediately (Manual Clock Setting)

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

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

press [ENTER].

3

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

INTRO

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

Setting” and press [ENTER].

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

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

6 Press [ENTER].

The clock starts.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

≥DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF

If you select “ON”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 a.m. on the
first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.

≥

TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime (GMT).

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

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

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

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV
GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL
GEMSTAR- TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY

SORTSCHEDULE

R
R

W

R

W

R

AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS,
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES
RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM.

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

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INTRO

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

SETUP

Remote Control Code

Channel

Set Up

STEP

Í POWER

Numbered
buttons

2

Set up to match your television and remote control

Television operation

HOME THEATER TV
HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD
HDD/DVD

123

123

5

4

4

5

789

789

VCR Plus+

CANCEL
CANCEL

VCR Plus+

0

0

SKIP

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU
TOP MENU

ENTER

L1/OPT
L1/OPT

TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP

Info
Info

SHIFT
SHIFT

ENTER

MIX
MIX
2CH
2CH

STATUS
STATUS

REC MODE
REC MODE

MULTI REAR

MULTI REAR

DUBBING
DUBBING

EQ/SFC
EQ/SFC

CM SKIP

CM SKIP

ERASE

ERASE

S.POSITION
S.POSITION
CHAPTER
CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL
S W. LEVEL

FM MODE
FM MODE

SUB MENU
SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK
PROG/CHECK

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD
AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E
PAG E

6

6

VOLUME
VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH
SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT
CH SELECT

RETURN
RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE
TV GUIDE

REC

REC

C.FOCUS
C.FOCUS

AUDIO
AUDIO

REPEAT
REPEAT
MUTING
MUTING

HOME
THEATER,TV

TV/VIDEO

CH
CH

W X CH

r s VOLUME

FUNCTIONS

3 4 2 1
ENTER

RETURN

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

1

Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV”.

2 Point the remote control at the television

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

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic
National

01, 02

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

MITSUBISHI 13
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥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.

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

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When other Panasonic products

respond to this remote control

Selecting television type

You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3
standard aspect television that is not compatible with progressive
output (➡ page 45).

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

1 Press [FUNCTIONS].

1 Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

2 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

3

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

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

press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

TV Screen

≥Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3 16:9

4:3 standard aspect television

≥480P/480I:

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

5

Press [3,4] to select the item and press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

8

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480I

Aspect 4:3 & 480P

Aspect 16:9 & 480I

Aspect 16:9 & 480P

16:9 widescreen television

press [ENTER].

3

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

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control Code” and press [ENTER].

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

or 3) and press [ENTER].

Press “±

”

and “ENTER

for more than 2 seconds on the remote.

”

together

6 To change the code on the remote control

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

7 Press [ENTER].

∫

When the following indicator appears on the unit’s display

The unit’s remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➡step 6).

HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Type Logo

these

Instructions

instructions

Temporary storage

Indicated in

≥You can record up to 142 hours [in EP (8H) mode] (➡ page 13, Recording modes and

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥80 GB

– [HDD]

approximate recording times).

≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 13).
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer

(dub) a recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from
the HDD. (➡ page 45).

Re-writable discs for backup use

≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8H) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record

or play continuously on two sides.] (➡ page 13, Recording modes and approximate

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

(5z)

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

[RAM]

recording times).

≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 13).
≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4GB)

are commercially available.

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

(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 45). You cannot
transfer (dub) a recorded title.

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

compatible disc (➡ page 31).

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

DVD-R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) [DVD-R]

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

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

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

(±:Possible, t:Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R
Re-writable ±t
Edit ±§1

Play on other players

Recording both Main and SAP of
MTS broadcast

Recording broadcasts that allow
one copy

Recording 16:9 aspect picture ±§6

§1

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

§2

Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

§3

After finalizing the disc (➡ page 35, 45).

§4

Only one is recorded (➡ page 40, Select MTS).

§5

CPRM (➡ page 45) compatible discs only.

§6

The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

[Note]

When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” the restrictions
on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM.
Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R is
not necessary when recording a program (➡ page 40).

±

±

≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8H) mode].
≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only)

(➡ page 35, 45).

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

compatible disc (➡ page 31).

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

–

Indicated in

these

instructions

[DVD-A] High fidelity music discs

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

[CD]

High quality movie and music
discs

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

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

CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡ page 23)

Disc
type

Logo

DVD­Audio

§2

±

§3

±

§4

t

DVD­Video

§5

t

Video
CD

Audio
CD

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close the

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

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

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

Instructions

∫ Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)

With the write-protect tab in the protect position,
you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the
disc.
Play automatically starts when inserted in the
unit.

PROTECT

Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z)
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥

Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡page 45, Finalize)

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

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

INTRO

Continued on next page

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HDD and disc information

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Disc handling

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

INTRO

≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs, etc).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart

shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its
long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very
special device that is easily susceptible to damage.
As a basic rule, save important video content to a DVD disc as
backup.

∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand

vibration/shock or dust

Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some
content may become damaged and play and recording may no
longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the
unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC power plug from the
household AC outlet. In the event of a power failure the content,
during recording or play, may be damaged.

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content.
Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for viewing once, editing,
or for saving to a DVD disc.

∫ Immediately save (backup) all content as soon

as you feel there may be problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, strange sounds or problems
with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD
may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of
problem, save all content to the DVD disc.
Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is
unrecoverable.

∫ Setup precautions

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

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette
recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation does not occur.

Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a
cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving

from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa,
or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air
directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD (warms during
operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on
the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD

heads, etc.
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
–During the rainy season.

≥In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit

adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until
condensation is gone.

This unit

VCR

∫ Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,
etc. gets inside the unit.

∫ While operating

≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The

HDD may become damaged.)

≥Do not remove the AC power plug from the household AC

outlet, or flip the power breaker switch.

While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or
movement due to rotation is normal.

∫ When moving the unit

1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the

display.)

2 Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock.
(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating
for a short time.)

∫ HDD recording time remaining

This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression
system to vary recorded data segments to match video data
segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of
time and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, erase any unwanted
titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a
play list will not increase the amount of time.)

∫

When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the display

The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to
extend the life of the HDD.

≥Press [HDD] to activate.
≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away

because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.

≥If there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode

after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When
not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages
directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss
of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any
content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise,
the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made
to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1, where
available) about once every year, depending on frequency of use
and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions
carefully before use.

INTRO

Listening caution

EST. 1924

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to
consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come
through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be
loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

≥Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
≥Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

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

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

U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.

MODEL NUMBER SC-HT1500

SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________
DEALER NAME ____________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS _________________________________

__________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER ______________________________

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Recording television programs

POWER

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

HDD

SP

CH

HDD

XP

CH

HDD

XP

CH

REC

Time Slip indicator

TV/VIDEO
TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD
AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E

PAG E

CH
CH

6

6

VOLUME

VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH
SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS

FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT

CH SELECT

RETURN
RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE
TV GUIDE

REC
REC

C.FOCUS
C.FOCUS

AUDIO
AUDIO

REPEAT

2

∫

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNE

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AM

HDD, DVD

1

indicator

HOME
THEATER,TV

HDD/DVD INPUT

1
3

1

FUNCTIONS
3 4 2 1

ENTER
RETURN

5

AUDIO

1

VOLUME

AUXHDD DVD

UPDOWN

RECORDING

NAVIGATOR

TIME SLIP

POWER

PULL-OPEN

TIME SLIP

Numbered
buttons

;

∫

DIRECT

STATUS

4

TIME SLIP

3

5

REC

CH CH

POWER
POWER

123

123

4

4

789

789

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

TOP MENU

FM MODE
FM MODE

SUB MENU
SUB MENU

L1/OPT
L1/OPT

PROG/CHECK

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP

Info
Info

HOME THEATER TV
HOME THEATER TV

DISPLAY
DISPLAY

5

5

VCR Plus+

CANCEL

CANCEL

0

0

SKIP
SKIP

ENTER
ENTER

MIX

MIX
2CH
2CH

STATUS
STATUS

REC MODE
REC MODE

MULTI REAR
MULTI REAR

DUBBING
DUBBING

HDD/DVD

HDD/DVD

INPUT
INPUT

VCR Plus+

CM SKIP

CM SKIP

ERASE
ERASE

S.POSITION
S.POSITION
CHAPTER
CHAPTER

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD

drive simultaneously.

≥

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.

≥W

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

≥

You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles (one side) on one disc.

≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡ page 45) protected material

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

Regarding DVD-R

≥When transferring (dubbing) a title recorded with the high speed

mode to a DVD-R, set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On”
before recording to the HDD. (➡ page 40)

≥

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

➡

page 35).

Preparation

≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”.
≥

Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on the

television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list

➡

page 19, Selecting the TV Guide On ScreenTM system start up pattern.

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

recording drive.

The main unit: Press [INPUT SELECTOR] several times to

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

select “HDD” or “DVD”.

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD

indicator on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.

Insert label-up.

Insert fully so it
clicks into place.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

To select with the numbered buttons:

TV Mode (Airwaves)

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

CATV Mode (Cable)

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

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

≥Select the audio to record (➡ page 13).

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

Remaining time on the disc

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

Set “Audio for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the SETUP
menu. (➡ page 40)

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

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

recording.

≥You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but

once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any
recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.

[HDD]

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

[DVD-R]

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

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

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

∫ To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch

Recording

During recording

Press [¥ REC] to select the recording time.

Each time you press the button:

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

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

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ page 15) or while

using Flexible Recording (➡ page 14).

Off Timer

The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(➡ page 39, “Off Timer”).

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Insert with the arrow facing in.

Recording modes and approximate
recording times

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

HDD

Mode Single-

XP (High quality) 17 1 2 1

SP (Normal) 34 2 4 2

LP (Long play) 68 4 8 4

EP (Extra long play)

(80GB)

142 (106

§

)8 (6§) 16 (12§)8 (6§)

DVD-R AM DVD-

sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

sided

(9.4 GB)

(Unit: hour)

R

(4.7

GB)

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

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

Press [1](PLAY).

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

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

XP

SP

LP

Picture quality

EP (6H)

§

EP (8H)

Recording time

§

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

[Note]

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

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

recordings.

≥

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

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

display.

LP
EP

XP
SP

CH

Selecting audio to record

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

[.

Stereo: Main audio (stereo)

l
l
l

SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP)

l
l
l
a-

Mono: Main audio (monaural)

HDD

CH 12

((

Stereo

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

v

monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also

v

recorded.

≥Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a

stereo broadcast.

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

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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

and press [ENTER].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Reviewing the recorded images while recording—
Time Slip

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.

PLAY

0 min

REC

≥You will hear the playback audio.

Play starts from 30
seconds previous.

The image currently being
recorded

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

press [ENTER].

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

again to show the play and recording images.

∫ To stop play

Press [∫].

∫ To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops

Press [∫].

∫ To stop timer recording

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

seconds to stop recording.

RECORDING

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

sound will also change.

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

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select
MTS” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 40).

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Recording television programs

Refer to the control reference on page 12.

Flexible Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space.
e.g.,

Recorded

Program to be recorded

RECORDING

Preparation

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

Remain

45 minutes in
SP mode

60 minutes

Perfectly fit!

Recording rate
between SP and LP

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Recording from a video cassette
recorder

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

≥Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals.
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.

[Note]

When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
As long as secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is
not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.

e.g.: Connecting to the L2 input terminals

REC

TIME SLIP

POWER

PULL-OPEN

CH CH

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

Yellow White Red

L2

L/MONO

AUDIO IN

R

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AM

PHONES

VOLUME

TUNE

AUXHDD DVD

UPDOWN

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

“FLEXIBLE RECORDING” and press
[ENTER].

FLEXIBLE REC

Record in FR mode

Maximum rec time
Set recording time

Start Cancel

3 Hour 00 Min.
3 Hour 00 Min.

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

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

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

4 When you want to start recording

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

≥Recording starts.
≥The recording mode becomes FR mode.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

DVD-RAM

REC 0:59

CH71

Stereo

Remaining
time

S-Video

§

cable

Other video equipment

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/
MONO.

§

The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO terminal.

Audio/Video cable

1 While stopped

Press [HDD/DVD INPUT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.

e.g., If you have connected to L2 input terminals, select “L2”.

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ left), you can save content of a

video cassette to 1 disc with the best possible quality of
recording without wasting disc space.

3 Start play on the other equipment.

4 Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].

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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.

Timer recording

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

TODAY

Last

Channel

SORTSCHEDULE

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

87

NWGB

R

R

W

R

W

R

p

T

V

TV

NWBG

ducation

LISTINGS

8:30PM8:00PM

8:00 9:00

HOME THEATER TV
HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD

HDD/DVD

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

5

5

VCR Plus+

0

0

ENTER

ENTER

6

6

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH
SLOW/SEARCH

TEST

TEST
CM SKIP
CM SKIP

ERASE

ERASE

S.POSITION
S.POSITION
CHAPTER
CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL

S W. LEVEL

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD
AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E
PAG E

CH
CH

VOLUME
VOLUME

FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT
CH SELECT

RETURN
RETURN

PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC

TV GUIDE

TV GUIDE

REC
REC

C.FOCUS

C.FOCUS

AUDIO
AUDIO

REPEAT

REPEAT
MUTING
MUTING

PAG E X CH W

3 4 2 1

ENTER

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

Í

POWER

Numbered
buttons

∫

DUBBING

123

123

4

4

789

789

CANCEL
CANCEL

SKIP
SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU
TOP MENU

FM MODE
FM MODE

SUB MENU
SUB MENU

MIX
MIX

L1/OPT

2CH

L1/OPT

2CH

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

PROG/CHECK

STATUS

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

MULTI REAR
MULTI REAR

DUBBING

Info

DUBBING

Info

SHIFT

EQ/SFC

SHIFT

EQ/SFC

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM
system to make timer recordings

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

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

listed on the television program list.

1 Press [TV GUIDE].

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

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

∫ To change the setting

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

[ENTER].

Start early by :

End late by :

Quality :

Destination :

00 minutes
00 minutes
SP
HDD

4Change the setting as necessary and press

[ENTER].

≥To set recording to start early or end late

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

≥To change the recording mode

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

LP # EP # FR # XP # SP

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

≥To change the recording drive

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

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the
“HDD” (➡ page 17, Relief Recording).

4 Press [TV GUIDE].

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

pressing [Í POWER].

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

turned on.

RECORDING

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

program.

≥To skip one screen

Press [PAGE X CH W].

≥To skip 24 hours in the list

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

3 Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

R

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

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

Each time you press the button:

[.
l
l
l
l
l
l
{

Repeat steps 2–3 to program other recordings.

Records only once.

R

;

Records when the broadcast time and program

R

R

name match.

;

Records weekly.

R

W

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

R

recording without deleting the program setting.

To check, change or delete the program ➡ page 18
To utilize TV Guide On Screen

TM

system, see also page 19.

Notes on timer recording ➡ page 17

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

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

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

seconds to stop recording.

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

television program list even if they are receivable. In this case set
them manually (➡ page 16)

.

Be sure to turn down the volume on the main unit to make
timer recordings using IR Blaster.

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POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

Numbered
buttons

RECORDING

PROG/CHECK

Timer recording

Í

POWER

∫

DUBBING

HOME THEATER TV

HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD
HDD/DVD

INPUT
INPUT

123

123

5

4

4

5

789

789

VCR Plus+

CANCEL
CANCEL

VCR Plus+

0

0

SKIP
SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU
TOP MENU

ENTER

FM MODE

L1/OPT
L1/OPT

TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP

Info
Info

SHIFT
SHIFT

ENTER

MIX
MIX
2CH
2CH

STATUS
STATUS

REC MODE
REC MODE

MULTI REAR

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

DUBBING

EQ/SFC
EQ/SFC

CM SKIP
CM SKIP

ERASE
ERASE

S.POSITION
S.POSITION
CHAPTER
CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL
S W. LEVEL

FM MODE

SUB MENU
SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK
PROG/CHECK

TV/VIDEO
TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD
AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E
PAG E

CH

CH

6

6

VOLUME
VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH
SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT
CH SELECT

RETURN
RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE
TV GUIDE

REC
REC

C.FOCUS

C.FOCUS

AUDIO
AUDIO

REPEAT
REPEAT

MUTING

MUTING

VCR Plusr

3 4 2 1

ENTER

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

≥To enter the channel

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

Press [DUBBING] (Blue).

≥To change the recording mode

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

LP # EP # FR # XP # SP

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

≥To change the recording drive

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

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

4 Press [ENTER].

FAVORITES

4/3 11:00pm NWBG Once

87

NWBG

SP

HDD

REMOVE

11:00 11:55

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

RECORD

FREQUENCY

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

R

INFO.

R
R

W

R

W

R

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Manually programming timer
recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

RECORD

SET TIMER

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

R
R

W

R

W

R

FAVORITES

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

2 Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

Date :

Start Time :

End Time :

Channel :

Quality :

Destination :

PlusCode :

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

=========

3 Enter the settings.

≥To enter the date

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

≥To enter the time

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

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

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

Each time you press the button:

[.
l
l
l
l
l
l
{

Records only once.

R

;

Records weekly.

R

W

;

Records daily (From Monday to Friday).

R

D

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

R

recording without deleting the program setting.

≥To program other recordings

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

5 Press [TV GUIDE].

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

pressing [Í POWER].

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

turned on.

Notes on timer recording ➡ page 17

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

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

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

seconds to stop recording.