Panasonic SA-HT1500 User Manual

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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:

[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

P PC

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Accessories

PUSH

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)

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∏ 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

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.

≥When the cover

comes off

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).

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∏ 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/

∫ 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.

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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

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

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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

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.

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,

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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.

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Control reference guide

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

DVD

.MIX

R-AM

REC

EXT

Link

PLAY

DVD

.MIX

R-AM

REC

EXT

Link

PLAY

DVD

.MIX

R-AM

REC

Remote control

[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

789

CANCEL

VCR Plus+

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDVDHDD

PAG E

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] (➡

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] (➡

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] (➡

page 38)

L/MONO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

Rear panel terminals (➡ Setup Guide)

Display

HDD

REC

TUNED

:6?>=

e.g.,

[HDD]

PLAY

XP SP

MEMO

MONO

;

Recording

REC

AUDIO IN

Playback

PHONES

DTS

Headphone terminal (➡ page 22)

423

MIX2CH

R-AM

VCD

.MIX

REC

M.V.REAR

7 8

DVD

PLAY

SFC

@A<

Recording/Playback

REC

DVD

DIGITAL

Disc tray (➡ page 12, 20)

Input select (➡ page 12, 20)

Input select indicator

1HDD indicator 2Recording mode

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

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

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CANCEL

VCR Plus+

CANCEL

VCR Plus+

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

EQ/SFC EQ/SFC

CM SKIP CM SKIP

ERASE

S.POSITION S.POSITION CHAPTER

CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL S W. LEVEL

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP TIME SLIP

Info

SHIFT SHIFT

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E PAG E

CH CH

VOLUME VOLUME

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

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

system setup.

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

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

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

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

system,

select “No” at this point.

Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes

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

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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

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

–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

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

NWBG

BOX

ANiMe Network

PBS

pTV

ducation

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].

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

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

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

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VCR Plus+

CANCEL CANCEL

VCR Plus+

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

DUBBING DUBBING

EQ/SFC EQ/SFC

CM SKIP

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

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

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.

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].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

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.

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].

TV Type

Aspect 4:3 & 480I

Aspect 4:3 & 480P

Aspect 16:9 & 480I

Aspect 16:9 & 480P

16:9 widescreen television

press [ENTER].

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).

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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

DVDVideo

§5

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.

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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).

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≥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).

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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.

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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

REC

Time Slip indicator

TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E

CH CH

VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT

RETURN RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE TV GUIDE

REC REC

C.FOCUS C.FOCUS

AUDIO AUDIO

REPEAT

∫

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNE

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AM

HDD, DVD

indicator

HOME THEATER,TV

HDD/DVD INPUT

1 3

FUNCTIONS 3 4 2 1

ENTER RETURN

AUDIO

VOLUME

AUXHDD DVD

UPDOWN

RECORDING

NAVIGATOR

TIME SLIP

POWER

PULL-OPEN

TIME SLIP

Numbered buttons

;

∫

DIRECT

STATUS

TIME SLIP

REC

CH CH

POWER POWER

123

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FM MODE FM MODE

SUB MENU SUB MENU

L1/OPT L1/OPT

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP TIME SLIP

Info Info

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

DISPLAY DISPLAY

VCR Plus+

CANCEL

SKIP SKIP

ENTER ENTER

MIX

MIX 2CH 2CH

STATUS STATUS

REC MODE REC MODE

MULTI REAR MULTI REAR

DUBBING DUBBING

HDD/DVD

INPUT INPUT

VCR Plus+

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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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)

(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

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

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

monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

≥If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also

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

L/MONO

AUDIO IN

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

Timer recording

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

TODAY

Last

Channel

SORTSCHEDULE

FAVORITES RECORD INFO.

NWGB

NWBG

ducation

LISTINGS

8:30PM8:00PM

8:00 9:00

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

VCR Plus+

ENTER

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

TEST

TEST CM SKIP CM SKIP

ERASE

S.POSITION S.POSITION CHAPTER CHAPTER

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

REC REC

C.FOCUS

AUDIO AUDIO

REPEAT

REPEAT MUTING MUTING

PAG E X CH W

3 4 2 1

ENTER

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

POWER

Numbered buttons

∫

DUBBING

123

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).

“ ” 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.

;

Records when the broadcast time and program

name match.

;

Records weekly.

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

recording without deleting the program setting.

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

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

POWER

∫

DUBBING

HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT INPUT

123

789

VCR Plus+

CANCEL CANCEL

VCR Plus+

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

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

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

AUDIO AUDIO

REPEAT REPEAT

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

NWBG

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

INFO.

R R

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Manually programming timer recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

RECORD

SET TIMER

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

R 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.

;

Records weekly.

;

Records daily (From Monday to Friday).

;

Temporarily cancels the program timer

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.

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Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings

Entering PlusCode® number is an easy way of timer recording. You can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

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

television program list (➡ page 6).

1 Press [VCR Plusr].

Date :

Start Time :

End Time :

Channel :

Quality :

Destination :

PlusCode :

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

=========

Notes on timer recording

≥“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate that the unit is in timer

recording standby.

≥“F” flashes when the unit cannot go to timer recording standby. ≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is

turned on/off.

≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even

when recording or when playing.

≥Timer recordings do not begin while transferring (dubbing) in

normal speed mode (➡ page 31).

≥When you program successive timer recordings to start

immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at the ending of the earlier program (approximately 15 seconds). In addition, when recording to DVD-R, the unit cannot record the part at the beginning of the later program (approximately 15 seconds).

Program Program

Recorded

Not recorded [DVD-R]

Recorded

RECORDING

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

the PlusCode number.

≥To correct the number

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

4 Press [ENTER].

FAVORITES

4/3 11:00pm NWBG Once

NWBG

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

Repeat steps 1–4 to program other recordings.

≥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 ➡ page 15, To change the setting, steps 3–4.

RECORD

FREQUENCY

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

INFO.

R R

5 Press [TV GUIDE].

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

pressing [Í POWER].

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

turned on.

Not recorded

≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually

setting the clock (➡ page 7), timer recording may not work when summer switches to winter and vice versa.

∫ Relief Recording

When the recording drive is set to “DVD” for timer recording and if the program will not fit onto the disc, the recording drive will be changed to the “HDD” automatically. ≥If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on

or when timer recording starts while transferring (dubbing), the recording drive will be changed to the HDD.

≥The Direct Navigator shows which programs were relief-

recorded (“ ” is displayed.)(➡ page 20).

≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the

program as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.

∫ 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.

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POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

Numbered buttons

RECORDING

PROG/CHECK

Timer recording

POWER

DUBBING

Info

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD

123

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VCR Plus+

CANCEL CANCEL

VCR Plus+

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 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 Info

SHIFT SHIFT

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

PAG E PAG E

VOLUME VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT CH SELECT

RETURN RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE

REC REC

C.FOCUS C.FOCUS

AUDIO AUDIO

REPEAT REPEAT MUTING MUTING

∫ To change the recording frequency

Press [CHAPTER] (Green).

∫ To change the time, recording mode and

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

CH CH

PAG E X WCH

recording drive

Press [ENTER]. (➡ page 15, To change the setting, step 4)

∫ To delete the program

Press [DUBBING] (Blue).

∫ To exit the screen

Press [TV GUIDE].

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

[Í POWER].

3 4 2 1 ENTER

TV GUIDE

CHAPTER

∫ When there is a duplicate or overlapping

program timer recording

The program timer recording that was set last is recorded. None of the program that was set earlier is recorded even if there is only partial overlapping. Program timer recordings that are not recorded are highlighted in grey.

Time

Not recorded

Check, change or delete a program

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

RECORD

SET TIMER

LISTINGSMESSAGES SCHEDULE

R R R

FAVORITES

4/3 11:00pm NWBG Once Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly Sat 3:30pm Be switched Weekly Sat 4:00pm Baseball Once

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

Channel or program name (a program name that was set for timer recording using TV Guide On Screen or VCR Plusi system that was listed in the program list)

system

Programs set earlier

Program set last

Not recorded

Recorded

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4/3 11:00pm NWBG Once

NWBG

HDD

11:00 11:55

Recording mode (➡ page 13) Recording drive

REMOVE

FREQUENCY

INFO.

Frequency (➡ page 15, 16)

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Utilizing TV Guide On ScreenTM system

Press [TVGUIDE].

Program viewed before the program list was opened.

TODAY

8:00PM

Last

Channel

Playing discs

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

HDD

PLAY

Numbered buttons

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

PLAYING

SUB MENU

TIME SLIP

POWER

PULL-OPEN

TIME SLIP

: 9

;

SHIFT

CH X CH W

REC

TIME SLIP

CH CH

∫

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT INPUT

123

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CANCEL

VCR Plus+

CANCEL

VCR Plus+

SKIP SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR

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

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

4 5

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECTOR

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E PAG E

CH CH

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

∫

VOLUME

TUNE

AUXHDD DVD

FM/AM

HDD, DVD indicator

HOME THEATER,TV

W X CH

6 5

3 4 2 1 ENTER

2; ;1

RETURN CM SKIP

ERASE

CHAPTER AUDIO

REPEAT

3 Press [1](PLAY).

UPDOWN

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Play starts from the most recently recorded title. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

4 Adjust the volume.

∫ Selecting recorded programs (titles) to play

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

HDD

007 008

10 10/27 Mon

- - - - - -

Play

8 10/27 Mon

02/02

SUB MENU

2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press

[ENTER].

You can also select titles with the numbered buttons. e.g., [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

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

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

- -

Select

≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording from

another (editing is not possible).

≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double

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

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

cartridge.

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 Screen up pattern.

system start

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

playback 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.

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator screen icons

Title protected.

Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts, etc.)

Title cannot be played

[When transferring (dubbing) a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged, etc.]

[ Currently recording.

Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD (➡ page 17, Relief Recording)

Title with “One time only recording” restriction

Direct Navigator appearance

Two types of appearance are available, “Thumbnail Display” and “Table Display”.

≥Switching the appearance 1 Press [SUB MENU] while Thumbnail Display is displayed. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Table Display” and press [ENTER].

∫ When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

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

Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5]

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≥To return to the menu screen

[DVD-A] Press [TOP MENU]. [DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU].

Insert with the arrow facing in.

[VCD] Press [RETURN].

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Operations during play

DVD

R-AM

PLAY

Stop

Press [∫].

The stopped position is memorized. “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.)

Resume play function

Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.

Pause

Skip

Starting from a selected item

Quick View

[HDD] [RAM] The play speed can be increased without distorting the audio.

Slow-motion

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

Press [;].

Press again to restart play.

Press [6] or [5].

≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E]. ≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.

You can turn off the sound during search (➡ page 40, “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3”). Audio is heard during all levels of search. [DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD]

Press [:] or [9].

≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E]. ≥Each press increases the number of skips.

Press the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] [HDD] [CD] (MP3 discs only) 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

[DVD-A] Selecting groups While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡ right) 5: [5]

≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television

➡ right) with some discs.

Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3).

≥Press again to return to normal speed. ≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3” (➡ page 40).

While paused, press [6] or [5].

≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E]. ≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Forward direction only. [VCD] ≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes.

PLAYING

Frame-by-frame

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

Repeat play

This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.

Displaying the television image as a picture-in-picture

Skipping the specified time (Time Slip)

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

CM Skip

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Play restarts from approximately a minute later.

While paused, press [2;] or [;1].

≥Each press shows the next frame. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Forward direction only. [VCD]

Press [SHIFT]r[REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated.

≥All [VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs) ≥Chapter [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Group [DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only) ≥PL (Play list) [HDD] [RAM] ≥Title [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] ≥Tr ac k [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]

Select “OFF” to cancel.

Press [TIME SLIP].

The unit displays the television image as a picture-in-picture.

≥You will hear the playback audio. ≥Press [TIME SLIP] again to cancel. ≥The blue background does not appear on the

receiving screen even if you select “On” from the “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 41).

Current receiving images ≥You can change the channel being received by

pressing [WXCH].

≥You cannot change the channel being received

while recording.

Play images

1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].

Play skips the specified time. ≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full.

Press [CM SKIP].

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Playing discs

Refer to the control reference on page 20.

Editing operations during play

1 Press [ERASE].

Erase

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).

Create chapters

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [CHAPTER].

≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter. ≥You cannot divide while recording or transferring (dubbing).

Changing audio during play

Press [AUDIO].

[HDD] [RAM] [VCD]

LR>L>R

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

e.g., “L R” is selected

DVD-RAM

PLAY

L R

≥When playing an SAP broadcast recorded on DVD-RAM:

MAIN()SAP

PLAYING

[Note]

You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.

≥When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected. ≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ page 40). ≥When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On” (➡ page 40).

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack language (➡ page 24, Sound track).

Sound track

e.g., English is selected.

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

Using headphones

1 Reduce the volume and connect the

headphones (not included).

Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo

VOLUME

REC

TIME SLIP

POWER

PULL-OPEN

CH CH

PHONES

INPUT SELECTOR

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNE

AUXHDD DVD

FM/AM

UPDOWN

2 Adjust headphone volume with

[VOLUME DOWN, UP].

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

[Note]

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

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Using menus to play MP3

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E

VCR Plus+

ENTER

CM SKIP CM SKIP

S.POSITION S.POSITION CHAPTER CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL S W. LEVEL

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT CH SELECT

RETURN RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE TV GUIDE

ERASE ERASE

C.FOCUS

PAG E

CH CH

VOLUME VOLUME

REC REC

C.FOCUS

AUDIO AUDIO

REPEAT REPEAT MUTING MUTING

3 4 2 1 ENTER

RETURN

Numbered buttons

TOP MENU

123

789

CANCEL

SKIP SKIP

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU TOP MENU

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

[CD] (MP3 discs only)

This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio recording that are finalized (➡ page 45) on a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.

1 Press [TOP MENU].

Selected group

G: Group no. T: Track no. in the group TOTAL: Track no./Total

tracks in all groups

G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/111

No.

0 – 9

GROUPNo.

1 : My favorite

TOTAL TRACK

001 Both Ends Freezing

002 Lady Starfish

003 Life on Jupiter

004 Metal Glue

005 Paint It Yellow

006 Pyjamamama

007 Shrimps from Mars

008 Starperson

009 Velvet Cuppermine

010 Ziggy Starfish

NextPrev.

TREE

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

press [ENTER].

Play continues to the last track in the last group.

≥“0” indicates the track currently playing. ≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

Using the tree screen to find a group

While the file list is displayed

1 Press [1] while a track is highlighted

to display the tree screen.

Selected group no. /Total groups

If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number.

G 8 T 14 TOTAL 40/111

No.

0 – 9

TREE

MP3 music

001 My favorite 001 Brazilian pops 002 Chinese pops 003 Czech pops 004 Hungarian pops 005 Liner notes 006 Japanese pops

007 Mexican pops 008 Philippine pops 009 Swedish pops 001 Momoko 002 Standard number 001 Piano solo 002 Vocal

G 7/25

You cannot select groups that contain no compatible files.

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

and press [ENTER].

The file list for the group appears.

To return to the file list

Press [RETURN].

Tips for making MP3 discs

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

extended formats).

≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps ≥Compatible sampling rate:

16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session. ≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing. ≥Depending on recording, some items may not be playable. ≥Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of still

pictures or sessions.

≥The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on

a computer.

Naming folders and files

≥MP3 files must have the

extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.

≥At the time of recording, give

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

≥English alphabets and Arabic

numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

999 tracks and 99 groups

e.g., Root

001 (folder=group)

001

001track.mp3 (file=track) 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

002 group

003 group

Order of play

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 004track.mp3

001track.mp3 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

PLAYING

To show other pages

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

To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

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Using on-screen menus and Status messages

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

DISPLAY

STATUS

PLAYING

On-screen menus

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT INPUT

123

789

VCR Plus+

CANCEL

VCR Plus+

SKIP SKIP

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU TOP MENU

ENTER

FM MODE FM MODE

SUB MENU SUB MENU

MIX MIX

L1/OPT

2CH

L1/OPT

2CH

PROG/CHECK

STATUS STATUS

REC MODE REC MODE

MULTI REAR

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 Info

SHIFT SHIFT

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E PAG E

CH CH

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

3 4 2 1 ENTER

Disc menu–Setting the disc content

Sound track

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

The disc’s audio attributes appear.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Select the audio and language (➡ below, Audio attribute, Language).

Subtitle

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡ below, Language).

≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this

≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs,

Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [VCD]

➡ page 22, Changing audio during play

Angle

STILL-P (Still picture)

Selects the play method for still pictures.

Slide Show:Plays according to the default order on the disc. Page: Select the still picture number and play.

≥RANDOM: Plays in random order. ≥Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.

PBC (Playback control ➡ page 45) [VCD]

unit. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

turn the subtitles off.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

[DVD-A]

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play Video Audio

Sound track Subtitle Audio channel

Menu Item Setting

≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,

etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

Î Digital 2/0 ch

OFF

L R

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

press [1].

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

press [1].

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

≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].

To clear the on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

You may have to use the menus (➡ page 20) on the disc to make changes.

≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot

change when there is no recording.

Audio attribute

LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type

k (kHz): Sampling frequency

b (bit): Number of bits

ch (channel): Number of channels

Language

ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: Dutch

SVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JPN: Japanese

CHI: Chinese KOR: Korean MAL: Malay VIE: Vietnamese THA: Thai ¢: Others

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Play menu–Change the play sequence

Repeat play

Refer to page 21, Repeat play.

Video menu–Change the picture quality

Picture

≥Normal: Default setting ≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts ≥Fine: Details are sharper ≥Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. ≥User: You can make further adjustments.

Contrast

Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture.

Brightness

Brightens the picture.

Sharpness

Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines.

Color

Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color.

Gamma

Increases the brightness of the center ranges to improve detail and contrast in dark scenes.

3D NR

Reduces overall noise.

Integrated DNR

Reduces mosaic noise and character smudging.

MPEG-DNR (When any item other than “User” is selected)

Audio menu–Change the sound effect

Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)

The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.

Status messages

Status messages appear on the television during operation to show the condition of the unit.

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button. ≥Displayed information are examples.

HDD

REC

PLAY

DVD REC

Recording mode

Date and time

π T2 0:05.14 XP π T1 0:00.10 SP

HDD/Disc indication Recording or play status/input channel

Audio type Recording drive/

Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator

Available recording time and recording mode

Used HDD space

Remain

0:50 XP6/8 10:15 PM

PLAYING

You can turn the recommended settings for 3D NR and Integrated DNR on and off.

Progressive

(➡ page 45)

Select “ON” to enable progressive output.

≥Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be

displayed.

Transfer

[When “Progressive” (➡ above) is set to “ON”.]

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (➡ page 45, Film and video).

≥Auto1 (normal):

Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it.

≥Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content

in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. (Picture distortion may occur depending on the content)

≥Video: Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the

video content is distorted.

Only when you have selected “480P” in “TV Type” (➡ page 8).

Title number and elapsed time during play

Play position within the title

Title number and elapsed time during recording

No display

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Editing titles/chapters

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT INPUT

HDD, DVD

123

: 9

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

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

L1/OPT L1/OPT

PROG/CHECK PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP TIME SLIP

Info Info

SHIFT

CANCEL

SKIP SKIP

STATUS STATUS

REC MODE REC MODE

MULTI REAR MULTI REAR

DUBBING

EQ/SFC EQ/SFC

MIX MIX 2CH 2CH

VCR Plus+

ENTER ENTER

CM SKIP

S W. LEVEL S W. LEVEL

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH

TEST TEST

CM SKIP

ERASE ERASE

S.POSITION S.POSITION CHAPTER CHAPTER

TV/VIDEO 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

AUDIO AUDIO

REPEAT

REPEAT MUTING MUTING

;

3 4 2 1

ENTER

RETURNSUB MENU

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters

Preparation

≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (cartridge ➡ page 9, disc ➡ page 35). [RAM]

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

HDD

007 008

10 10/27 Mon

- - - - - -

Play

8 10/27 Mon

SUB MENU

02/02

- -

Select

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to select the operation and press [ENTER].

≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and

press [ENTER].

Title View screen

EDITING &

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[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Title/Chapter

TRANSFERRING

Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.

Title

Chapter

Start End

You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [HDD] [RAM] (➡ page 22, Create chapters, ➡ page 27, Divide Chapter)

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

You can change the order of chapters and create a play list.

[HDD] [RAM]

≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing

(➡ page 35). [DVD-R]

≥The maximum number of items on a disc

[HDD]

–Titles: 500 –Chapters: Approximately 1000 per title

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[RAM] [DVD-R] –Titles: 99 –Chapters: Approximately 1000

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[Note]

≥Once erased, divided or shortened, it cannot be restored to its

original state. Make certain before proceeding.

≥You cannot edit during recording, chasing play or transferring

(dubbing), etc.

≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.

dividing a title, etc).

Enter Name

Set up Protection

Erase

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Table Display

Cancel Protection

Shorten

Change Thumbnail

Divide Title

page 20, Direct Navigator appearance

Refer to “Title operations”.

If you select “Chapter View”

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

chapter.

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 5.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View

HDD

08 8 10/27 Mon

001

--- --- ---

---

--- --- ---

SUB MENU

01/01

Select

Play

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ above)

Press [SUB MENU], then [3,4] to select the operation and press [ENTER].

Erase Chapter

Divide Chapter

Combine Chapters

Title View

≥You can go back to the Title View.

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To return to the previous scree

Press [RETURN].

Refer to “Chapter operations”.

Chapter View screen

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Title operations

Erase

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Properties

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Enter Name

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Set up Protection Cancel Protection

[HDD] [RAM]

Shorten

[HDD] [RAM]

Change Thumbnail

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Divide Title

[HDD] [RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before

proceeding.

≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.

Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

No. Date CH

Dinosaur

01 6/20/2002 4

Properties

Start Rec time

10:00 AM

2:15 (SP)Wed

➡ page 30, Entering text

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.

You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.

1 Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the

section you want to erase.

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

If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.

≥Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to erase other sections.

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

You can change the image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the Title View.

1 Press [1] (PLAY) to start play. 2 Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a

thumbnail is shown.

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title

HDD

007 008

10 10/27 Mon

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten

HDD

008

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail

HDD

008

PLAY

Start End

- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -

Change

00:00.01

Start

End

Exit

0:43.21

Change

Exit

0:00.01

8 10/27 M

EDITING &

TRANSFERRING

You can divide a title into two.

1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the

title.

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

To confirm the division point

Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point.)

To change the division point

Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to change.

[Note]

≥The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (➡ page 45) of the original title. ≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title

HDD

008

Divide

-- : -- . --

PLAY

PREVIEW

Divide

Exit

0:43.21

Chapter operations

Erase Chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

Divide Chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

Combine Chapters

[HDD] [RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

For quicker editing

≥Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (➡ page 21) to find the desired point. ≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title.

Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before

proceeding.

1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.

≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.

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

Press [2, 1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].

≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Chapter

HDD

008

PLAY

Divide

Exit

0:43.21

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Creating, editing and playing play lists

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

PLAY LIST Create

08 8 10/27 Mon

001

---

--- ---

Source Title

Source Chapter

Chapters in PLAY LIST

001/001

002

002 003

PLAY LIST Create

08 8 10/27 Mon

001

---

--- ---

------ --- ---

Source Title

Source Chapter

Chapters in PLAY LIST

001/001

002

002 003

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E

VCR Plus+

ENTER ENTER

CM SKIP CM SKIP

S.POSITION S.POSITION CHAPTER CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL S W. LEVEL

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

ERASE ERASE

PAG E

CH CH

VOLUME VOLUME

CH SELECT CH SELECT

RETURN RETURN

TV GUIDE TV GUIDE

REC REC

C.FOCUS

AUDIO

REPEAT REPEAT

MUTING

SUB MENU

123

789

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

DUBBING

Info

DUBBING

Info

SHIFT

EQ/SFC

SHIFT

EQ/SFC

[HDD] [RAM]

You can arrange the chapters (➡ page 26) to create a play list.

Title

Chapter

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

HDD, DVD

FUNCTIONS

3 4 2 1 ENTER

RETURN

Title

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY

LIST” and press [ENTER].

PLAY LIST Play List View

HDD

Create

- - - - - -

01/01

- -- -- -

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

and press [ENTER].

4 Press [2, 1] to select the source title

and press [4].

≥Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then

skip to step 6.

HDD

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

want to add to a play list and press [ENTER].

Press [3] to cancel.

EDITING &

TRANSFERRING

Play list

Transferring (dubbing) (➡ page 31) a play list will create a title.

≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much

capacity.

≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data.

≥The maximum number of items on a disc

–Play lists: 99 –Chapters in play lists: Approximately 1000

[Note]

You cannot create or edit a play list while recording or while transferring (dubbing).

Chapter Chapter

(Depends on the state of recording.)

Creating play lists

Preparation

≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (cartridge ➡ page 9, disc ➡ page 35). [RAM]

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

HDD

≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title.

Press [SUB MENU] to select “Divide Chapter” and press [ENTER] (➡ page 27, Divide Chapter).

6 Press [2, 1] to select the position to

insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

PLAY LIST Create

HDD

08 8 10/27 Mon

Source Title

001

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in PLAY LIST

--- ---

002

002 003

------ --- ---

Press RETURN to exit.

≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters. ≥Press [3] to select other source titles.

001/001

---

001/001

7 Press [RETURN].

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Play back

Record

Dubbing / Edit

Set up

DVD

DISC SPACE LEFT 52:00 SP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

DUBBING

PLAY LIST

SETUP

TV GUIDE

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

DISC SETTING

EPG

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Editing and playing play lists/chapters

Play list operations

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY

LIST” and press [ENTER].

Press [3,4,2,1] to select the play list.

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To ed i t ➡ Step 4.

PLAY LIST Play List View

HDD

10/27 Mon 0:30

- - - - - -

Play

Create

SUB MENU

01/01

- -- -

Select

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ page 26)

Play List View screen

4 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to

select the operation and press [ENTER].

≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and

press [ENTER].

Create

Copy

Erase

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Enter Name

Change Thumbnail

If you select “Chapter View”

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

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To ed i t ➡ Step 6.

PLAY LIST Chapter View

HDD

08 10/27 Mon 0:30

001 002

---

--- --- ---

--- ---

--- --- ---

---

Refer to “Play list operations”.

Chapter View screen

Erase

Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

Play list information (e.g., time and date) is shown.

Properties

Create

Copy

Enter

➡ page 28, Creating play lists

Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press [ENTER].

➡ page 30, Entering text

Dinosaur

No. Chapters01012

Date Time

6/20/2002 Wed 0:30.05

Name

Change

➡ page 27, Change Thumbnail

Thumbnail

Multiple editing is possible.

Chapter operations

Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles and source chapters.

Add

➡ page 28, Creating play lists, Step 4–6

Chapter

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

PLAY LIST Move Chapter

HDD

Move Chapter

08 10/27 Mon 0:30

001 002

---

--- --- ---

--- ---

--- --- ---

---

01/01

EDITING &

TRANSFERRING

SUB MENU

01/01

Select

Play

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ page 26)

6 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to

select the operation and press [ENTER].

Add Chapter

Move Chapter

Divide Chapter

Combine Chapters

Erase Chapter

Play List View

≥You can go back to the Play List View.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Refer to “Chapter operations”.

Divide

➡ page 27, Divide Chapter

Chapter

Combine

➡ page 27, Combine Chapters

Chapters

Erase Chapter

Multiple editing is possible.

➡ page 27, Erase Chapter

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Entering text

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

JKL

Chapter 1_

Enter Name

Display in DVD-R TOP MENU

11 2 3 4

2345 ABC a DEF d GH I g

67890 bcij ef/l % hiﬂ $

Chapter 1

Numbered buttons

¢ CANCEL

;

∫

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

123

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VCR Plus+

CANCEL CANCEL

VCR Plus+

SKIP SKIP

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER ENTER

FM MODE FM MODE

SUB MENU SUB MENU

MIX MIX

L1/OPT

2CH

L1/OPT

2CH

PROG/CHECK

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

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP TIME SLIP

Info Info

SHIFT SHIFT

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT CH SELECT

RETURN RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE TV GUIDE

C.FOCUS C.FOCUS

REPEAT REPEAT MUTING MUTING

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E PAG E

REC REC

AUDIO AUDIO

1 Show Enter Name screen.

Title

Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 26.

Play list

Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 29.

CH CH

Disc

Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 34.

Name field: shows the text you have entered

Enter Name

3,4,2,1 ENTER

RETURN

Display in DVD-R TOP MENU

;

ERASE

SET

––

2345

ABC a

DEF d

GH INOg

JKL j M

PQRSp

7 8

TUV t

WXY Zw

67890 bcij ef/l % hiﬂ $¢& klON@

n qrs( ) uv{ } xyz

SPACE

]

;

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

character and press [ENTER].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

You can give names to recorded titles, etc.

EDITING &

TRANSFERRING

The maximum number of characters:

[HDD] [RAM] Characters

Title 64

Play list 64

Disc 64

[DVD-R] Characters

Title 44

Disc 40

If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown on some screens.

≥To erase a character

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;].

≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

1Press [7] to move to the 7th

row.

2Press [7] twice to highlight

“R”.

3Press [ENTER].

7 7

PQR

TUV

≥To enter a space

Press [¢ CANCEL] and press [ENTER].

3 Press [∫] (SET).

Returns to the previously displayed screen.

To end partway

Press [RETURN]. Text is not saved.

[Note[

If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU after finalization (➡ page 35). When entering a title name, the name that will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed in “Display in DVD-R TOP MENU” window.

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit.

∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction

You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc. ≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.

High speed mode

HDD RAM

Normal speed mode

≥When you want to play a transferred

(dubbed) disc on other equipment, you must finalize the disc after transferring (dubbing) (➡ page 35, 45).

Before recording to HDD, set “DVD-R HighSpeed Recording” to “On” (➡ page 40).

Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (➡ page 13).

High speed mode

HDD DVD-R

Normal speed mode

∫ Transferring (dubbing) mode

Transferring (dubbing) a title or a play list Transferring (dubbing) multiple titles and play lists together

When you want to re-edit finalized content on a DVD-R, etc.

HDD

Normal speed mode

Finalized DVD-R or DVD-Video on sale that is not copy-protected, etc.

DVD-V

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) (➡ page 32)

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list (➡ page 32)

You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (➡below)

∫ Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features

High speed Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)

Features You can transfer (dub) in a very short amount

Transferring (dubbing) times

Picture quality Original picture quality Are chapters/thumbnails

maintained? Other operations while

transferring (dubbing)

If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However, it does prevent against degradation of picture quality.)

of time. You can transfer (dub) even faster if you use a high speed recording compatible disc. You can record and play using the HDD while high speed transferring (dubbing).

➡ below, Approximate transferring (dubbing) times

Yes No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return to

You can record/play using the HDD. No

You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc. For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4 hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (➡ page 13). e.g., 1 hour TV drama

LP LP LP LP

The same amount of time it takes to record the source

Can change

the default position.)

Only one episode using XP mode

4 episodes using LP mode

∫ Approximate transferring (dubbing) times (Max. speed)

HDD 3k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM 4k high speed recording compatible DVD-R

Recording mode Recording time Required time Speed Required time Speed

XP 1 hour

SP 2 hours 6k 8k

LP 4 hours 12k 16k

EP (6H) 6 hours 18k 24k

EP (8H) 8 hours 24k 32k

Approx.

20 min.

Approx.

15 min.

EDITING &

TRANSFERRING

[Note]

≥When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed. ≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.

Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R

To high speed transfer (dub) titles (or play lists created from those titles), set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡ page 40). However, in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R using the high speed mode does not work.

≥Play lists created from titles using a variety of recording modes ≥Play lists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode ≥Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and

LPCM, etc.)

≥Titles that contain many erased segments.

Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”

You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (➡ page 45) compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD. ≥You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring

(dubbing) list (➡ page 32).

≥Titles will not be transferred if they are protected (➡ page 27). ≥You cannot transfer play lists created from “One time only

recording” titles.

≥Titles with recording limitations and play lists cannot be registered

on the same transferring (dubbing) list.

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

Dubbing

Dub in High speed mode. Do you want to continue?

Yes No

Dubbing

HDD

DVD

Select the dubbing direction.

Source

Destination

Cancel all

Dubbing direction

Mode

Create list

HDD > DVD

Video High speed

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POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E

VCR Plus+

ENTER

CM SKIP CM SKIP

S.POSITION S.POSITION CHAPTER CHAPTER

S W. LEVEL S W. LEVEL

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE TV GUIDE

ERASE ERASE

PAG E

CH CH

VOLUME VOLUME

CH SELECT CH SELECT

RETURN RETURN

REC

C.FOCUS C.FOCUS

AUDIO AUDIO

REPEAT REPEAT MUTING MUTING

(PLAY)

FUNCTIONS

3,4,2,1 ENTER

RETURN

Numbered buttons

: 9

SUB MENU

STATUS

DUBBING

; ∫

123

789

CANCEL CANCEL

SKIP SKIP

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

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

One Touch Transfer (dubbing)

[HDD]

EDITING &

[HDD]

TRANSFERRING

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Select MTS” (➡ page 40) when transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.

1 Play the title or play list you want to

transfer (dub).

2 Press [DUBBING].

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

≥The recording mode is set as follows.

The recording mode changes to FR mode if the remaining disc space is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated below.

[HDD]

[RAM]: High speed mode

[HDD]

[DVD-R]

DVD-R High-Speed Recording setting

On Off

High speed mode Same recording mode used as when

[Note]

Titles and play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed) if they contain digital broadcast that allows “One time only recording”.

recording the source title (XP–EP, FR). ≥Play lists are transferred (dubbed) in FR

mode.

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list

[HDD]

,-.

[RAM]

[HDD]

[DVD-R]

You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired, as well as select the speed and picture quality.

Preparation

Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Select MTS” (➡ page 40) when:

≥Transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R. ≥When “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ page 40) and

you are transferring (dubbing) in XP mode.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

“DUBBING” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing

direction” and press [1].

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

Press [4] to confirm.

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Mode” and

press [1].

Press

[ENTER] [3, 4]

to select the mode and press

[ENTER]

3 Press [2].

Press [4] to confirm.

5 Select the transferring (dubbing)

items and register on the list.

If you are not going to change the registered list press [ENTER] (➡ step 7).

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create list” and press [1].

Dubbing

Dubbing direction

Mode

Create list

Press [3, 4]

2 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Title” or “Play List” tab

and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and

press [ENTER].

≥When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R using high speed

mode, only items indicated with “ ” can be registered.

Create list

HDD

Repeat steps 2 – 4 as necessary.

≥To erase, add, or move items from the list (➡ page 33) ≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ page 33)

Create a dubbing list.

Cancel all

HDD > DVD

Video High speed

Start dubbing

Dubbing list: 0MB

Space on destination: 4343MB

No. Capacity

to select “New entry” and press [ENTER].

008 1200MB

007

ARD 10/10 FRI

ARD 11/10 SAT

Previous 02/02 Next

Select

New entry

SET

Title

- - -

- - -- - -- - -

Name

Play List

01/01

6 Press [3, 4] to select “SET” and

press [ENTER].

The transferring (dubbing) list is registered.

Page 33

7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start

My favorite 01/02

01 Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

dubbing” and press [ENTER].

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing).

Transferring (dubbing) list icons

Titles and play lists that can be transferred (dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R (

Title with “One time only recording” restriction

Titles erased from the HDD by recording restrictions after transferring (dubbing).

Title or play list contains still picture(s) ≥Still picture(s) cannot be transferred (dubbed).

“Dubbing list” Data size recorded to the transfer (dubbing)

destination ≥For normal speed transfer (dubbing), the data

size changes according to the recording mode.

≥For high speed transfer (dubbing), this is the total

“Capacity”. [When transferring (dubbing) to the HDD, the management information is included so the data size is actually larger than this total.]

∫ To edit the transferring (dubbing) list

Select the item in step 5 (➡ page 32, right column) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press

[ENTER].

Multiple editing is possible (➡below).

To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) setting and lists

In step 3 (➡ page 32, right column) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel all” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

≥

Transferring (dubbing) lists are also cancelled in the following cases.

–The source title or play list is erased. –The tray is opened or the unit is turned off when the transferring

(dubbing) source is DVD-RAM.

➡

page 40)

Erase all

Add Erase Move

After performing steps 1–4 (➡ page 32, right column)

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Time to end”

and press [1].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

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

Dubbing

Dubbing direction

Mode

Time to end

≥

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

≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to

include the operation time before play begins.

Cancel all

DVD > HDD

DVD-Video XP

Start dubbing

Set the time to the end.

Hour002

Set the time with the numbered buttons or up/down arrow buttons.

Min.

7 Press [2] to select “Time to end” and

press [4].

8 Press [3, 4] to select “Start

dubbing” and press [ENTER].

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing). The disc top menu is displayed. ≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is

selected from the “Select First play” menu when finalizing the disc (➡ page 35).

9 When the top menu is displayed

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start transferring (dubbing), and press [ENTER].

EDITING &

TRANSFERRING

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) Press [ENTER] to register to the list.

≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel. ≥When you switch between the “Title” and “Play List” tab, the

check mark is cancelled.

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R

[DVD-V]

[HDD]

While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred (dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.

≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer

(dubbing) are also recorded.

≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent

illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).

≥The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio,

Video CD, Audio CD and so on.

∫ To stop transferring (dubbing)

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. ≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point.

However, in high speed mode, only titles that have completed transferring (dubbing) at the point stopped are transferred (dubbed). [Even if the title was not transferred (dubbed) to the DVD-R, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.]

∫ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is reached.)

To end transfer (dubbing) manually

Press [∫].

[Note]

≥The screen on the right (screen saver) is

recorded at the beginning.

≥Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer

(dubbing) to the end.

≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top

menu does not display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.

≥Even if you transfer (dub) a high quality video/audio DVD, the

original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.

∫

Recording and playing while transferring (dubbing)

You can record and play using the HDD while high speed transferring (dubbing). Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.

≥To confirm the current progress

Press [STATUS].

[Note]

≥

You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while transferring (dubbing).

≥Timer recordings executed while transferring (dubbing) are recorded

to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.

≥You cannot play a play list while transferring (dubbing) titles with “One

time only recording” restriction (➡ page 31).

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POWER

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

VCR Plus+

ENTER ENTER

CM SKIP CM SKIP

ERASE ERASE

S.POSITION

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E PAG E

CH CH

VOLUME VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT

RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE TV GUIDE

REC REC

C.FOCUS

FUNCTIONS

3,4,2,1 ENTER

RETURN

HDD, DVD

123

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CANCEL CANCEL

SKIP SKIP

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU TOP MENU

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

By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Disc setting

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection. [RAM]

(cartridge ➡ page 9, disc ➡ right)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

DVD

DVD-RAM

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

DUBBING

PLAY LIST

SETUP

DISC PROTECTION OFF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION

OFF

TV GUIDE

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

DISC SETTING

EPG

HDD

Play back

Record

Dubbing / Edit

Set up

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISC

SETTING” and press [ENTER].

DISC SETTING

DVD-RAM

Titles 11 Used

0 : 22

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Format disc

Free

5:38 (EP)

Off

HDD

Play back

Record

Dubbing / Edit

Set up

DISC SPACE LEFT 52:00 SP

DVD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

DUBBING

PLAY LIST

SETUP

TV GUIDE

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

DISC SETTING

EPG

Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.

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

FUNCTIONS

CONVENIENT

and press [ENTER].

To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

3 Press [3, 4] to select the operation

and press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥Once the disc has been formatted, the contents cannot be

restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set title or disc protection.

≥After finalizing [DVD-R],

–The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record

or edit.

–There is a pause of several seconds between titles and

chapters.

–When transferring (dubbing) in high speed, chapter points will

be replicated.

–Titles are divided into about 5-minute

–the titles were directly recorded to DVD-R. –the titles were transferred (dubbed) using any mode other

than the high speed mode.

This time varies greatly depending on the condition and

mode of recording.

chapters, if

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Disc Name

[RAM] [DVD-R]

➡ page 30, Entering text The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.

HDD

DVD

DVD-RAM

Play back

DOCUMENTARY DISC PROTECTION OF CARTRIDGE PROTECTION

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Disc Protection

[RAM]

If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.

Press [2, 1] to set disc protection and press [ENTER].

TOP MENU

[DVD-R]

Prior to finalizing, you can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalizing. ≥You can change thumbnails

displayed in the Top menu. (➡ page 27, Change Thumbnail)

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to

Display after finalizing

Thumbnail (Still picture)

TOP MENU LIST

7 8

Title Name

select the background and press [ENTER].

Select First play

[DVD-R]

Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this before finalizing the disc.

DISC SETTING

DVD-RAM

The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.

Titles 11 Used

0 : 22

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Format disc

Free

5:38 (EP)

Format disc/Format

(➡ page 45, Formatting)

[HDD]

Erase the entire contents on the HDD.

[RAM]

Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.

1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” and press [ENTER].

Top Menu: The top menu appears first. Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top

menu.

Finalize

(➡ page 45, Finalize)

[DVD-R]

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies with DVD-Video standards. ≥Set “TOP MENU” and “Select First play” (➡ above) before finalizing

the disc.

1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when finalizing is finished.

3 Press [ENTER].

CONVENIENT

FUNCTIONS

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when formatting is finished.

3 Press [ENTER].

To stop formatting

Press [RETURN]. ≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc

must be reformatted if you do this.

≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the

message “Formatting ..” is on the television. This can render the disc unusable.

≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may take up

to a maximum of 70 minutes. [RAM]

≥Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.

≥Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the

message “Finalizing the disc” is on the television. This will render the disc unusable.

≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s

equipment.

≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other

than this unit, the background selected as “TOP MENU” may not display.

Before

finalizing

Disc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-V

Recording/Editing/Entering name ±t

Play on other players t±

DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.

For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R For Canada: www.panasonic.ca

After

finalizing

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Preparation

VOLUME

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

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TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDVDHDD

DISPLAY

POWERPOWER

HDD/DVD

INPUT

PAG E

VCR Plus+

VOLUME

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

789

HOME THEATER TV

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDVDHDD

DISPLAY

POWERPOWER

HDD/DVD

INPUT

PAG E

Info

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

S.POSITION CHAPTER

C.FOCUS

AUDIO

CH SELECT

RETURN

ERASE

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

L1/OPT

TOP MENU

ENTER

MIX

2CH

REC

TEST

CM SKIP

REPEAT MUTING

S W. LEVEL

POWER

PRO LOGIC

SHIFTSHIFT

FM MODE

SUB MENU

STATUS

EQ/SFC

PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECK

TV GUIDETV GUIDE

Info

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

S.POSITION CHAPTER

C.FOCUS

AUDIO

CH SELECT

RETURN

ERASE

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

L1/OPT

TOP MENU

ENTER

MIX

2CH

REC

TEST

CM SKIP

REPEAT MUTING

S W. LEVEL

POWER

PRO LOGIC

SHIFTSHIFT

FM MODE

SUB MENU

STATUS

EQ/SFC

PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECK

TV GUIDETV GUIDE

≥Turn off TV while using radio since noise may occur. ≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”. ≥Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM” as the source.

1 Press [6] or [5] to select the

SOUND

RADIO &

2 Adjust the volume.

∫ If noise is excessive

Press [SHIFT]r[FM MODE].

Each time you press the button: FM:Changes between stereo and forced monaural. AM:BP1()BP2 (BPlBeat Proof) Select either BP1 or BP2, whichever receives better reception. The FM mode is canceled when you change the frequency.

∫ FM frequency step

The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated 0.1-MHz steps. 1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [∫] on the main unit.

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After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed. To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

[Note]

Any FM/AM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this procedure. Preset them again.

The radio

HOME THEATER,TV

FM/AM

W X CH

Numbered buttons

VCR Plus+

FM MODE

SHIFT

CHX, CHW

REC

TIME SLIP

POWER

PULL-OPEN

CH CH

Manual tuning

frequency of the required station.

Main unit: Press [X TUNE] or [TUNE W] . TUNED: Displayed when a radio

ST: Displayed when a stereo FM

Press and hold [6] or [5] ( [X TUNE] or [TUNE W] on the main unit) until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

station is tuned.

broadcast is being received.

r s VOLUME

6, 5

ENTER

X TUNE W

∫

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNE

AUXHDD DVD

FM/AM

VOLUME DOWN, UP

TUNED

UPDOWN

Preset tuning

Preset channels to make selection simple. Up to 30 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands.

Automatic presetting

Press

[6]

[5]

to tune to the lowest

frequency (“FM 87.9” MHz or “FM 87.5” MHz).

2 Press and hold [ENTER].

Release the button when “AUTO” is lit on the display.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. ≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set. The last

station to be set is then played.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the AM

bands (the lowest frequency is “AM 520” kHz).

≥The unit of display is MHz for FM radio and kHz for AM radio when

the selector is in FM/AM mode.

≥“ERROR” is displayed

Presetting was unsuccessful. Preset manually.

Manual presetting

1 Tune to the station (➜ left). 2 Press [ENTER]. 3 While “MEMO” is flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel and press [ENTER].

Alternatively, press [CH W] or [CH X] then press [ENTER].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel.

Selecting channels

TUNED

MEMO

1 Press [FM/AM] to select“FM” or “AM”. 2 Press the numbered

buttons or [W X CH] to

TUNED

select the channel.

e.g., “2”: [0] ➡ [2]

“12”: [1] ➡ [2]

[Note]

If there is nearby electrical interference during auto tuning the frequency may come to a halt without locating a channel. Turn off the power of the nearby electrical equipment.

∫ Use FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is

poor.

≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

[Note]

≥Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. ≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

AM ANT FM ANT

LOOP

LOOP 75EXT

IN1

ANT

GND

IN3

TICAL

O S-VIDEO

Back of the main unit

R-AUDIO-L

VIDE

FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

Antenna plug

(not included)

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Sound

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

SHIFT

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

DTS

SFC

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

MIX 2CH

MULTI REAR

SHIFT

EQ/SFC

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

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VCR Plus+

CANCEL CANCEL

VCR Plus+

SKIP SKIP

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER ENTER

FM MODE FM MODE

SUB MENU SUB MENU

MIX MIX

L1/OPT

2CH

L1/OPT

2CH

PROG/CHECK

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

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP TIME SLIP

Info

SHIFT SHIFT

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

PAG E PAG E

VOLUME VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT CH SELECT

RETURN RETURN

PRO LOGIC

TEST

PRO LOGIC

TEST

TV GUIDE TV GUIDE

REC

C.FOCUS C.FOCUS

REPEAT REPEAT MUTING MUTING

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

REC

AUDIO AUDIO

≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field

systems (➡ below, ➡ page 38) cannot be used. (Excluding “BASS/ TREBLE” control)

≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these

sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system off.

Dolby Pro Logic II

CH CH

The Dolby Pro Logic II processor works not only on sources recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo source.

i j VOLUME

1 Press [SHIFT]r

[ÎPRO LOGIC II].

CH SELECT

ÎPRO LOGIC II TEST

C.FOCUS S.POSITION

S W.LEVEL

Each time you do this: OFF>MOVIE>MUSIC>PANORAMA

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

MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software,

especially videotapes, recorded in Dolby Surround.

MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources. PANORAMA: Sound is spread out more so you feel like you

are surrounded by music.

Play a Dolby Surround or stereo source.

To cancel

Select “OFF”.

[Note]

This does not work when playing multi-channel sources.

Dolby Digital and DTS

≥Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD

to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in cinemas.

≥This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.

Software encoded with Dolby Digital can be identified with

Software encoded with DTS can be identified with this mark.

this mark.

Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.

The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights.

DIGITAL

∫ To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple-

channel) signals to 2 channels

Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].

To cancel, press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH] again.

When “D.MIX” flashes on the display

[DVD-A]

The DVD-Audio contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be down-mixed.

MIX2CH

Adjusting the bass and treble with manual equalizer

Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select “BASS/TREBLE”.

BASS: [2] )[3 4] j6 to i6 (in 2 units) TREBLE: [1] )[3 4] j6 to i6 (in 2 units)

To cancel

Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select “FLAT”. ≥Each level for “BASS” and “TREBLE” remains intact. (Even after

the unit is turned off.)

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

This function derives multi-channel surround from any stereo program material.

Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select “SFC AV/MOVIE” or “SFC MUSIC”.

SFC AV/MOVIE: [2 1]

DRAMA,)ACTION,)SPORTS

:: ;;

MONO

For monaural sound

SFC MUSIC: [2 1]

LIVE,)POP/ROCK,)VOCAL

:: ;;

PA RT Y

Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.

This function does not work when:

–Playing multi-channel sources. –“Dolby Pro Logic II” (➡ above) is on. –“Virtual Rear Surrrond” or “Multi Rear Surround” (➡page 38) is on.

GAME,)MUSICAL

DANCE,)JAZZ

SOUND

RADIO &

≥To check the current setting

Press [EQ/SFC]

≥To cancel

Press [EQ/SFC] several times to select “FLAT”. ≥Each mode remains intact. (Even after the unit is turned off.)

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Sound

V. RE A R

M.V. REAR

Refer to the control reference on page 37.

Center Focus

(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)

You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television.

Seat position

Using this function makes you feel like you are sitting in the ideal seating position (in the center of the circle formed by the speakers), even if you cannot due to the layout of your room.

Press [SHIFT]r[C.FOCUS].

Each time you do this: CENTER FOCUS ON>CENTER FOCUS OFF

^------------"-------------""-"""""---=}

≥This will have less effect when Dolby Pro Logic II

is turned on.

≥This doesn’t work when “SFC” is lit on the display.

Virtual Rear Surround

This mode is useful if you have to place your surround speakers near the front speakers due to the layout of your room. This mode makes it seem like the sound from the surround speakers is coming from behind you

Virtual speakers

Press and hold [SHIFT]r[MULTI REAR] for more than 5 seconds.

Each time you do this: V. R . S O N

!)V. R . S O F F

This function works with:

–multi-channel discs –2-channel discs with Dolby Pro Logic II on

1 Press

[SHIFT]r[S.POSITION].

2 While “ON” is displayed

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a position.

This function works with:

–multi-channel discs –2-channel discs with Dolby Pro Logic II on

To cancel

Press [SHIFT]r[S.POSITION] again.

[Note]

≥This doesn’t work when “SFC” is lit on the display. ≥

While virtual rear surround is on, the seat position is changed in three horizontal steps.

Adjusting the subwoofer level

Press [S W.LEVEL].

Each time you press the button: SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3>SUB W 4 (factory preset)

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

≥This doesn’t work when “SFC” is lit on the display.

Multi Rear Surround

This mode makes it seem like sound is coming from multiple rear surround speakers virtually when connected with surround speakers.

Press [SHIFT]r[MULTI REAR].

Each time you do this: M.R.S ON

SOUND

RADIO &

This function works with:

!)M.R.S OFF

–multi-channel discs –2-channel discs with Dolby Pro Logic II on

Virtual speakers

Speaker level adjustments

Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level as the front speakers where you would normally be sitting and listening. (L, R ➡ below, Balance)

Preparation

≥Dolby Digital and DTS: Turn off the other sound field systems. ≥Dolby Pro Logic II: Press [SHIFT]i[ÎPRO LOGIC II].

1 Press [SHIFT]r[TEST] to output a test signal.

Lch: Front left RSch: Right surround Cch: Center LSch: Left surround Rch: Front right

2 Press [VOLUME r] or [s] to set the volume level normally

used for listening.

3 Press [3] (to increase) or [4] (to decrease).

L, R: (➡ below, Balance) C, RS, LS: j6 dB to i6 dB

To stop the test signal, press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.

∫ To adjust speaker level during play

(This doesn’t work when “SFC” is lit on the display.)

1 Press [SHIFT]r[CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

LR>Cch>RSch>LSch>SWch

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

SW: Subwoofer

≥

You can only adjust SW if there is output from the subwoofer channel.

2 Press [3] (to increase) or [4] (to decrease).

L, R: (➡ below, Balance) C, RS, LS: j6 dB to i6 dB SW: j6 dB to i6 dB

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Balance

You can adjust the balance of the front speakers.

1 Press [SHIFT]r[CH SELECT] to select “L R”. 2 Press [2, 1] to adjust the “L”, “R” balance.

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Changing the unit’s settings

POWER

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

POWER

PROG/CHECK

TV GUIDE

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

TV GUIDE Setting

CATV

Channel

SETUP

HOME THEATER TV HOME THEATER TV

POWER

DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

HDD/DVD HDD/DVD

INPUT

TV/VIDEO

INPUT

VCR Plus+

TV/VIDEO

VCR Plus+

SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

PAG E PAG E

CH CH

VOLUME VOLUME

POWER

HDD, DVD

Numbered buttons

¢ CANCEL

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CANCEL CANCEL

SKIP SKIP

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

Common procedures

Preparation

Press [HDD] or [DVD] to set up.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

Tabs Menus Options

MIX MIX

2CH

ENTER ENTER

TEST

TEST CM SKIP CM SKIP

ERASE ERASE

FUNCTIONS

CH SELECT CH SELECT

RETURN RETURN

PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC

TV GUIDE TV GUIDE

REC REC

FUNCTIONS

3,4,2,1 ENTER

RETURN

Press [3,4] to select the tab and press [1].

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

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

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU TOP MENU

FM MODE FM MODE

SUB MENU SUB MENU

L1/OPT L1/OPT

PROG/CHECK PROG/CHECK

REC MODE

TIME SLIP TIME SLIP

2CH

STATUS STATUS

REC MODE

Summary of settings

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

§1

You need to set these menus only when you do not use TV Guide On ScreenTM system. These menus turn gray and become un-selectable after this unit downloads the television program list.

§2

You can set these menus only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed.

Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Channel

Set Up

TV GUIDE Setting

Set the TV Guide On Screen

Antenna System

§2

system.

≥TV ≥CATV

Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Auto Channel Setting§1 (➡ page 41)

§2

Preset Channel Captions Manual Channel Captions

(➡ page 42)

§2

(➡ page 42)

Off Timer

j j j

≥2 hr ≥6 hr ≥Off

Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.

Remote Control Code (➡ page 8) ≥Set Code 1 Auto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting Time Zone Adjust Re-initialize Settings

§1

(➡ page 41)

§1

(➡ page 7)

§1

(➡ page 42)

≥j1 ≥0 ≥Ye s ≥No

This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the clock, channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, to the default settings.

≥Set Code 2 ≥Set Code 3

≥i1

Disc

Continued on next page

Languages

Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V]

≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes

you make here.

Audio Language ≥English

Subtitle Language ≥Automatic

Menu Language ≥English

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.

≥Do not forget your password.

≥Enter a code (➡ page 45) with the numbered buttons when

you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen (➡ page 20).

≥French ≥Spanish ≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

: If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥8 No Limit

: All DVD-Video can be played.

≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

ratings recorded on them.

≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video. ≥Unlock Recorder ≥Change Password

≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock

SETTINGS

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Changing the unit’s settings

Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Disc

Continued

Video

Recording Time in EP Mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode

➡

page 13, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

(

Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode

Select “Video (On)” to play DVD-Video content on some DVDAudio.

DVD-R High-Speed Recording

When high speed transferring (dubbing) a title to DVD-R, it is necessary to turn this setting “On” before recording to HDD,; however, the screen size, etc. is restricted ( turning the setting “Off” when recording to media other than DVD-R. You cannot transfer (dub) titles to a DVD-R using the high speed mode if you recorded the program on a DVD recorder that does not have the “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” function, even when transferring (dubbing) to the HDD with this setting “On”.

3-D Y/C Separation ≥On: Reduces noise by separating the luminance (Y) and

Hybrid VBR Resolution

(➡ page 45, VBR)

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (➡ page 45, Frames and fields).

Seamless Play

Select the play mode for play list chapter segments.

Line-in NR

Reduces video tape noise while transferring (dubbing). ≥When noise reduction is on, “3-D Y/C Separation” (➡ above)

does not work regardless of the setting.

Black Level Control

Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.

Input Level

Adjusts the black level of the input signal.

Output Level (Composite/S Video)

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT terminal.

Output Level (Component)

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P

➡

right). We recommend

B/PR) terminals.

≥EP (6H): ≥EP (8H):

≥Video (On):The setting returns to “Audio (Off)” when you

≥Audio (Off) ≥On: Makes high speed mode transferring (dubbing) to

≥Off

≥Off:

≥Automatic: The resolution is automated to provide efficient

≥Fixed

≥Automatic ≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. ≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen

≥On

≥Off:

≥Automatic: ≥On: Noise reduction works for any video input. ≥Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to

≥Lighter ≥Darker

≥Lighter ≥Normal

You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

change the disc or turn the unit off.

DVD-R possible. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER]. [“ ” appears in the transferring (dubbing) list. ➡ page 32] –Pictures are saved at 4:3. –Hybrid VBR Resolution (➡ below) setting is “Fixed”. –For SAP broadcasts use “Select MTS” (➡ below).

Select the type of audio in advance.

color (C) signals when recording. Reduces the ghosting that occurs when recording fast moving images.

recording with less block noise. [HDD] [RAM]

: The resolution is fixed to ensure that there is no

loss of source picture resolution while recording.

clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

The chapters in play lists are played seamlessly. This does not work when there are several audio types included on the play list and when using Quick View. Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may change slightly. The points where chapters in play lists change are played accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.

Noise reduction only works on picture input from a video tape.

record input as is.

≥Darker

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Audio

SETTINGS

Continued on next page

Search Audio & PLAY k1.3

You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.

D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Select MTS

Select the audio recording type, main or secondary (SAP) audio when:

–Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R. –Recording or transferring (dubbing) sound in LPCM.

You cannot select this when recording from an external source onto DVD-R. Select audio on the other equipment.

Audio for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or transferring (dubbing) with XP mode.

(➡ below, Audio for XP Recording)

≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward. ≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View

≥On ≥Off

≥Main

≥Dolby Digital ≥LPCM (➡ page 45)

(➡ page 21) does not work.

≥SAP

(➡ page 45)

–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than

that of normal XP mode recordings.

–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you

selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

–When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in

advance from “Select MTS” (➡ above)

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Tab s Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

SETUP

Disc

Video

Auto Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting is complete.

4/4/2002 12:15 AM

DST............. ON

TIME ZONE.... CST

Channel

Audio

Continued

Display

TV Screen

Speaker

Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers

Status Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

On-screen Language

Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.

Blue Background

Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue background when reception is weak.

Front Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

TV Type (➡ page 8) ≥Aspect 4:3 & 480I ≥Aspect 4:3 & 480P

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video

Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television.

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM

Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television.

Val ues

If distance a or b is greater than or equal to distance c, set to “0”. If distance a or b is less than distance c, set as follows.

a Center speaker

Approx. 30 cm (1 foot) 1.0 ms Approx. 60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms Approx. 90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms Approx. 120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms

≥

When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic

Difference Setting

Multi Channel

Center: 0.0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0

b Surround speakers

Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms Approx. 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms Approx. 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms

≥Automatic ≥Off

≥English

–Only English is displayed in the TV Guide On ScreenTM system

regardless of the settings. Other languages cannot be displayed.

≥On

≥Bright ≥Automatic:

The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily if a button is pressed. When the unit is turned off all displays disappear. While using this mode the standby power consumption can be reduced.

≥Aspect 16:9 & 480I ≥Aspect 16:9 & 480P ≥Pan & Scan

Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).

≥Letterbox:

Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

≥4:3: Titles played as recorded. ≥Pan & Scan: ≥Letterbox:

≥Español ≥Français

≥Off

≥Dim

Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan. Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

/10.0/15.0 ms

Difference Setting

II.

Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM system is not used

Refer to the control reference on page 39. Preparation:

If the television program list has already been downloaded, return the unit to the factory preset condition using the steps indicated below.

When the unit is on and stopped

1 Press and hold [X CH] and [W CH] on the main unit for about

five seconds.

The unit turns off.

Auto channel/clock settings

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2

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

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

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

Setting” and press [ENTER].

Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [ENTER].

Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes. The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished.

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

meantime (GMT).

Set Up

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

Complete the TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup (until [ENTER]

is pressed after the “Watch TV” message screen is displayed).

[Note]

You can set timer recording only manually after you set the unit with “Auto Channel Setting”.

≥If the Auto Clock Setting does not start automatically, select

“Auto Clock Setting” from the “Set Up” tab.

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

(➡ page 7) or time zone adjust.

7 Press [ENTER].

≥The unit configures channels according to the Antenna

System settings as follows.

Antenna system Band Channel

CATV

VHF 2–13 UHF 14–69 VHF 2–13 CATV LOW BAND 95–99 CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36 CATV HYPER BAND 37–65

ULTRA BAND

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

66–94

100–125

SETTINGS

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Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On ScreenTM system is not used

SETUP

Disc

Set Up

Time Zone Adjust

Refer to the control reference on page 39.

Time Zone Adjust

Adjust the time zone (j1 or i1) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting. You cannot change this setting if you set the clock 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].

Press [3, 4] select “Time

Zone Adjust” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “s1” or “r1”

and press [ENTER].

Channel

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Channel captions

You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen. ≥You can set channel captions only after “Auto Channel Setting” is completed.

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

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

TV GUIDE Setting

Antenna System

Auto Channel Setting

Channel Captions

Preset Channel Captions

Manual Channel Captions

CATV

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

Preset Channel Captions

Press [3,4] to select “Preset Channel Captions” and press [ENTER].

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

Preset Captions

Caption

Channel Number

GLOB

ABC

PBS CBS

---

5 Press [3, 4] to select the caption and

press [1].

You can choose from the following captions. ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB

SETTINGS

≥When selecting the caption, press and hold [3, 4] to scroll

up and down the screen.

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

≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if

captions have not been added manually.

≥To delete the channel number, press [¢ CANCEL].

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter other channels.

7 Press [ENTER].

Manual Channel Captions

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual

Channel Captions” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel

and press [1].

≥Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if

preset captions have not been added.

6 Press [3, 4] to select the first

character and press [1].

≥You can choose from the following characters:

A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)

≥To delete the caption, press [¢ CANCEL]. ≥Repeat this step to enter the other characters.

SETUP

Channel

Set Up

Disc Video Audio

Display

TV Screen

7 Press [2, 1] to return to the “Channel

Number” column.

Repeat steps 5–7 to enter other channels.

8 Press [ENTER].

Manual Captions

Channel Number

6 8

12 23

Caption

----

AAAA

----

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To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Optional connections

VOLUME

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

789

HOME THEATER TV

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

DISPLAY

POWERPOWER

HDD/DVD

INPUT

PAG E

VCR Plus+

VOLUME

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

789

HOME THEATER TV

TV/VIDEO

AUXFM/AMDV DHDD

DISPLAY

POWERPOWER

HDD/DVD

INPUT

PAG E

Info

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

S.POSITION CHAPTER

C.FOCUS

AUDIO

ERASE

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

L1/OPT

MIX

2CH

REC

TEST

CM SKIP

REPEAT MUTING

S W. LEVEL

PRO LOGIC

SHIFTSHIFT

STATUS

EQ/SFC

PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECK

TV GUIDETV GUIDE

Info

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

S.POSITION

CHAPTER

C.FOCUS

AUDIO

ERASE

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

L1/OPT

MIX

2CH

REC

TEST

CM SKIP

REPEAT MUTING

S W. LEVEL

PRO LOGIC

SHIFTSHIFT

STATUS

EQ/SFC

PROG/CHECKPROG/CHECK

TV GUIDETV GUIDE

OPTICAL

VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO S

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

IN1

IN3

R-AUDIO-L

LOOP

ANT GND

LOOP 75EXT

VIDEO S-VIDEO (L1)

(L3)

AM ANT FM ANT

VI (4

OUT1

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OUT2

IN1

IN3

R-AUDIO-L

LOOP

ANT GND

LOOP 75EXT

VIDEO S-VIDEO (L1)

(L3)

AM ANT FM ANT

COMPO

VIDEO (480/

AUX

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

When “L1 OPT” is selected

∫ Audio reception setting

HDD/DVD

HDD, DVD

INPUT AUX

W X CH

VCR Plus+

VOLUME

L1/OPT

AUDIO

SHIFT

Receiving digital audio using the optical connection

If your cable TV box or satellite receiver has an OPTICAL OUT terminal you can connect with this unit’s OPTICAL IN terminal to enjoy digital audio including multi-channel Dolby Digital. Refer to your cable TV box or satellite receiver’s operating instructions for details.

[Note]

You cannot record digital audio received using the optical connection. Make certain to also connect to the L1 AUDIO/VIDEO terminals when using the OPTICAL IN terminal connection.

Make the following connections in combination with connections in Setup Guide, page 10.

Cable TV box or satellite receiver

OPTICAL

OUT

While “L1 OPT” is displayed on the unit’s display

Press and hold [SHIFT]r[L1/OPT].

L1 AUTO (factory preset): When receiving Dolby Digital and PCM

;: signals

L1 PCM FIX: When receiving only PCM audio

∫ When receiving Dolby Digital Dual Mono signals

You can change the audio mode.

Press [AUDIO].

MAIN()SAP

∫ Dynamic range compression

You can change this setting to listen to Dolby Digital sound at low volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field.

Press and hold [AUDIO] for about 2 seconds.

A. DR COMP OFF (factory preset): The original dynamic range. l; l DR COMP STD: The level recommended for household viewing. l; a- DR COMP MAX: The maximum allowable compression

Connecting other audio equipment

OUT1 or OUT2

For recording

(recommended for night viewing).

red white red white

Audio cable

red white red white

IN1 (L1) or IN3 (L3)

For play

Tape deck

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply.

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

Preparation

Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select “HDD” or “DVD” as the source.

Press [HDD/DVD INPUT] to select “L1”.

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

2 Press [SHIFT]i[L1/OPT] to select

audio input.

L1 ANALOG (factory preset): Audio input into the L1 AUDIO

f terminals is output to the v speakers.

L1 OPT: Audio input into the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal is

output to the speakers.

R L REC IN

R L

PLAY OUT

∫ Recording audio from discs or television

broadcasts to a tape deck

1 Discs: Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select “HDD” or “DVD” as the source.

Television broadcasts: Press [W X CH] to select the channel.

2 Start recording and play.

Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.

FM/AM broadcasts and audio from the L1 OPTICAL IN and AUX terminals are not output through the AUDIO OUT terminals.

∫ To playback audio from a tape deck, etc.,

through this unit’s speakers

1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select “HDD” or “DVD” as the source. 2 Press [HDD/DVD INPUT] to select “L1” or “L3”. 3 Start play.

Enjoying TV broadcast with surround sound

white

red

white

red

Audio cable

1 Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source. 2 Turn on the television and select the channel. 3 Adjust the volume on this unit.

≥Set TV volume minimum.

Television

AUDIO OUT L

INFO

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Specifications

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∫ AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS total power output 800 W 1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic distortion

Front: 70 W per channel (4 ≠) Center: 260 W (4 ≠) Surround: 70 W per channel (4 ≠)

100 Hz, 10 % total harmonic distortion

Subwoofer: 260 W (4 ≠)

FTC total power output 470 W 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion

Front: 45 W per channel (4 ≠) Center: 140 W (4 ≠) Surround: 45 W per channel (4 ≠)

45 Hz–120 Hz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion

Subwoofer: 150 W (4 ≠)

Input sensitivity/Input impedance

L1/L2/L3: 350 mV, 47 k≠ AUX: 350 mV, 18 k≠

Digital input Optical input (Dolby Digital, Linear PCM)

∫ TV TUNER SECTION

Tuner system: NTSC-M Antenna reception input: TV Channel: 2 ch–69 ch, 75 ≠

RF Converter Output: Not provided

CATV Channel: 1 ch–125 ch, 75 ≠

∫ FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range: 87.9 –107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)

Antenna terminals: 75 ≠ unbalanced

87.5– 108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)

∫ AM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range: 520– 1710 kHz (10-kHz step)

∫ RECORDER SECTION

Recording system: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM)

LASER Specification

Class I LASER Product Wavelength: 795 nm for CD/VCD, 658 nm for DVD Laser power:

Recordable discs:

Recording time:

Playable discs:

Video system

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

DVD-R AM :

12 cm (5

DVD-R :

12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)

Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB discs) :

Maximum 142 hours (with built-in 80 GB HDD) :

DVD-R AM :

12 cm (5

DVD-R :

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD-Audio (CD-DA) CD-R/CD-RW (MP3, CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)

TV system: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) Input terminal: Line (pin jack) k3

Output terminal: Line (composite video) k2

12 cm (5

12 cm (5z) 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R

) 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)

) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB, 8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB

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

) 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB, 8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB

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

INFO

Component video output (480P/480i)

Audio system

Recording system: Dolby Digital (XP/SP/LP/EP)

Number of channels: Recording: 2 channels

(FL, FR, Center, SL, SR, Subwoofer)

DVD Video format (DVD-R)

XP: Approx. 1 hour SP: Approx. 2 hours LP: Approx. 4 hours EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours

XP: 17 hours SP: 34 hours LP: 68 hours EP: 106 hours/142 hours

Revision 1.0)

S connector (Y, C) k3

S connector (Y, C) k2

Linear PCM (XP only)

Playback: 5.1 channels

∫ SPEAKER SECTION

≥Front speakers [SB-FS1500]

Typ e: 2 way, 3 speaker system, Bass-ref. Woofer: 6.5 cm (21/2q) CONE typek2 Tweeter: 6 cm (2 Impedance/Input power (IEC): 4 ≠/70 W (Max) Output sound pressure level: 84 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range: 100 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD):

250 mmk1122.5 mm (Max)/715.5 mm (Min)k247 mm

Speaker height adjustment range: 1122.5–715.5 mm

Mass: Approx. 4.2 kg (9.3 lb.)

≥Center speaker [SB-PC1500] Typ e: 2 way, 3 speaker system, Bass-ref. Woofer: 6.5 cm (2 Tweeter: 6 cm (2 Impedance/Input power (IEC): 4 ≠/260 W (Max)§ Output sound pressure level: 84 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range: 100 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD): 320 mmk88

Mass: Approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 Ib.)

§ Ratings with the low cut filter equipped amplifier. ≥Surround speakers [SB-PS1500]

Typ e: 2 way, 2 speaker system, Bass-ref. Woofer: 6.5 cm (2 Tweeter: 6 cm (2 Impedance/Input power (IEC): 4 ≠/70 W (Max) Output sound pressure level: 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range: 95 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD): 202 mmk548

Mass: Approx. 2.3 kg (5.1 Ib.) ≥Subwoofer [SB-WA1500]

Typ e: 1 way, 1 speaker system, Bass-ref. Superwoofer: 20 cm (7 Output sound pressure level: 84 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range: 34 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD): 285 mmk418

Mass: Approx. 14.4 kg (31.7 Ib.)

/8q) RING SHAPED DOME type

120 Hz–45 kHz (j10 dB)

/32qk

443/16q

(Max)/285/32q

/8q) RING SHAPED DOME type

120 Hz–45 kHz (j10 dB)

(1219/32qk315/32qk49/32q)

/8q) RING SHAPED DOME type

110 Hz–45 kHz (j10 dB)

38 Hz–190 Hz (j10 dB)

(117/32qk1615/32qk1811/16q)

(Min)k923/32q

443/16q–285/32q

(

/2q) CONE typek2

k109

/2q) CONE type

k200

k475

(715/16qk219/16qk77/8q)

/8q) CONE type

∫ GENERAL

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: Main unit [SA-HT1500]: 36 W

Dimensions (WtHtD) (Main unit [SA-HT1500]):

Mass (Main unit [SA-HT1500]): Approx. 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)

(Dimensions and Mass do not include the speakers.)

Operating temperature range: 5 oC–40 oC (41 oF–104 oF) Operating humidity range: 10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode:

Main unit [SA-HT1500] Approx. 14 W (When FL display is off except timer recording)

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate

Subwoofer [SB-WA1500]: 320 W

k372

448 mmk81.5

(175/8qk

33/16qk

145/8q

]

)

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Glossary

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default audio.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5 channel surround (Left, Center, Right, Left and Right Surround) from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded. Pro Logic II provides two full-range surround channels, as opposed to Pro Logic’s single surround channel.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels output. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.

Drive

In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD) and DVD. These perform the reading and writing of data.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.

Film and video

DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output. Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally being 24 frames per second. Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize DVD-R on this unit. You cannot record onto or edit finalized discs.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. You can format the HDD and DVD-RAM on this unit. Formatting irrevocably erases all recordings on the disc.

Frames and fields

Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.

Frame Field Field

≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but

picture quality is generally better.

≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but

there is no blurring.

HDD (Hard disk drive)

This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills

the screen.

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and

bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. (This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and

1.1.)

Progressive/Interlace

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480P. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Protection

You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or erasure protection.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

VBR (Variable bitrate)

This is a method of video recording that adjusts the bit rate according to video signal.

Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:

Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577

Catalan: 6765 Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073

6678

French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178

Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish:7686

Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto:8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185

Rhaeto-Romance:

8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian:8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471

Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484 Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

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Error messages

On the television Page

Cannot finish recording completely.

Cannot play. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video etc.). — Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 10 Please check the disc. Unable to format. Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [HDD] [RAM] Cannot record. Maximum

number of titles exceeded. Error has occurred. Please

press ENTER. No disc ≥The disc may be upside down. — Please change the disc. ≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

This is a non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inser ted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. This disc is not formatted properly.

On the unit’s display

CHK REMOTE 

(“∑” stands for a number.)

≥The program was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full.

≥Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering

(“SELF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).

remove it and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the

remote control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

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purchased.

HDD SLP ≥In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode. Press [HDD] to activate. 10 NO READ ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

≥You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]

on the main unit to eject the disc.

PLEASE WAIT ≥Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction. — SELF CHECK ≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit

is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.

UNSUPPORT ≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.

≥The signal input into the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal is not Dolby Digital or Linear PCM.

U14 ≥The unit is hot.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

U99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to

standby. Now press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

AF F61 ≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections.

If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

DIGITAL UNLOCK ≥There is no signal input to the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal.

➡ Make sure to check the connections and if the power of the connected equipment is

turned on.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 51 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on Backcover if you reside in Canada.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of disc rotating may

become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R.

≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

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≥Image disturbance during search.

Power Page

No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely. The unit switches to the

standby mode.

≥This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the SETUP menu, if you would prefer. ≥

One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWERÍ/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.

≥Interruptions to reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting

breaks.

≥A sound is heard when the HDD goes into the SLEEP mode, or

operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.

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Displays Page

The display is dim. ≥Change “Front Display” in the SETUP menu. 41 “12:00” is flashing on the

unit’s display. Compared to the actual

recorded time, the remaining time displayed is less.

The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up. The play time shown for MP3 does not agree with the actual time.

TV screen and video

Television reception worsens after connecting the unit.

Status messages do not appear. The blue background does not appear. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture

expands left and right. Screen size is wrong.

There is a lot of after-image when playing video.

When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up.

There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Video menu in the on-screen menus.

The images from this unit do not appear on the television.

Picture is distorted.

Radio and sound

Cannot select the tuner ≥Check and see if the subwoofer’s AC power supply cord is connected. Noise is heard.

“ST” is flashing or doesn’t light. Sound is distorted.

A beat sound is heard. ≥Turn the television off or separate it from the unit. — A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts. The radio cannot be tuned in. ≥Turn off nearby televisions, video cassette recorders, satellite receivers and computers. — All programmed radio presets are erased.

Returns to the original setting even after making changes to the sound field system settings.

No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.

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≥Set the clock. 7

≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be slight a difference between the time displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times. ≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R

200 times or more.

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly. ≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other

equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers.

≥Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the SETUP menu. 41 ≥Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu. 41

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set

“Progressive” in the Video menu to “OFF”.

≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for

DVD-RAM” in the SETUP menu.

≥Change the settings for “3D NR”, and “Integrated DNR” to “0” or turn “MPEG-DNR” off if it is

on.

≥Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “OFF”. This problem is caused by the editing method

or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video. —

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT

terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ≥The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP]

on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. ≥Use an FM outdoor antenna. ≥Press [SHIFT] r [FM MODE] to set to “MONO”.

≥Separate the antenna from other cables and cords. —

≥Radio and sound field system settings are stored to memory after pressing [Í POWER]. Do

not remove the AC power supply cords until “BYE” disappears from the unit’s display.

≥Check the connections. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.MIX” flashes in the

display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will be output. Refer to the disc’s jacket. [DVD-A]

≥Turn the volume up. ≥Turn muting off. ≥Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.

Causes include: –Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. –Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. –Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power. –Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.

≥“SFC AV/MOVIE” and “SFC MUSIC” do not work with muiti-channel discs. ≥“SFC AV/MOVIE” does not work with 1 ch DVD-video discs. ≥“SFC AV/MOVIE” or “SFC MUSIC” will be cancelled when:

–A source switches to multi-channels. –“5.1 channel” is selected on disc menu. It is activated again when a source switches to 2-channels, or “Stereo” is selected on disc menu.

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Radio and sound Page

Cannot switch audio. ≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.

Humming heard during play. ≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances

Beginning of audio is cut off when receiving audio from a digital broadcast using the optical connection.

Operation

Cannot operate the television.≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.

The remote control doesn’t work.

–When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected. –When the recording mode is XP and “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.

–When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On”

≥You cannot change the audio type when playing a DVD-R. (You can select “Main” or “SAP”

in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu before recording.)

≥There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

and cords away from the subwoofer.

≥When using the “L1 AUTO” setting, sound may be cut off when the signal is being switched

automatically between Dolby Digital and PCM. Set to “L1 PCM FIX” to avoid this.

≥

[HOME THEATER, TV] is not switched to “TV”. Switch to “TV” when selecting the receiving

channel for the television.

≥[HOME THEATER, TV] is not switched to “HOME THEATER”. Switch to “HOME THEATER”

when operating this unit.

≥

The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

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≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission. ≥

Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure.

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

HDD activation is slow. ≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“HDD SLP” appears in the unit’s display.) 10 Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the

During disc operation the unit does not respond.

Recording/Timer recording/Transferring (Dubbing)

Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

Timer recording does not work properly.

VCR Plusr system does not work properly.

Timer recording does not stop even when [

The timer program remains

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even after recording finishes. A part or whole of a recorded

title has been lost.

Cannot transfer (dub) to a DVD-R disc using the high speed mode.

∫

] is pressed.

≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly. ≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. ≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear. ≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

Reset the unit as follows: Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

≥The selector has been set to “FM”, “AM” or “AUX”. Press [DVD] to select “DVD” as the

source.

unit can record onto.

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] ≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC

SETTING.

≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM) ≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has

reached its limit. Erase unwanted titles.

≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs. ≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert

and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. ≥Audio from FM/AM broadcasts and the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal cannot be recorded.

≥

The timer program is incorrect or different timer program times overlap. Correct the program.

≥Timer recording program may be deleted if there is an interruption to the power. ≥VCR Plusr system works only after this unit downloads the television program list.

≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. Recording stops.

≥The timer program remains unless set to “Once”. 15, 16

≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while

recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable. You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.

≥When recording to the HDD, set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” in the SETUP

menu.

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When transferring (dubbing), it takes a long time even when high speed mode is selected.

≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed

recording compatible, the maximum speed recording rating may not be possible due to the condition of the disc.

≥It takes longer than normal to transfer (dub) many titles. ≥You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other

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An unusually loud sound coming from the rotating DVD-R.

≥

When recording or high speed transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal; however, this is not a problem.

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TV Guide On ScreenTM system

Television program list does not display when [TV GUIDE] is pressed.

≥Leave the unit turned off over night. ≥Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On Screen

system again.

≥Consult your service provider if you are using a cable TV box. ≥

Television program list is not available in your area. Set the unit using “Auto Channel Setting”. Note

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that you can only set timer recording manually after you set the unit using “Auto Channel Setting”.

“Cable code -INCOMPLETE-” appears in the TV Guide On

Screen

system setup.

As soon as the unit is turned on, and when you try to start timer recording, the TV Guide On

Screen

system setup begins.

Several days of television program listings are blank.

≥The unit cannot find the correct IR code for the cable TV box. Consult your service provider. —

≥Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On ScreenTM system, you need to complete the

TV Guide On Screen

system setup (until [ENTER] is pressed after the “Watch TV”

message screen is displayed). It will not be displayed after this point.

≥Immediately after beginning use there are several days of blank listings. You can display

program listings up to 8 days forward without any blank listings by downloading program lists

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continuously over several days.

Channel changes even when no operation is performed.

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

unit is turned off in order to download the television program list.

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Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or disc unplayable on this unit. ≥You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to

DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.

≥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.

Audio and video momentarily pause.

≥This occurs between play list chapters. ≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R that have

been transferred (dubbed) using the high speed mode.

DVD-Video is not played. ≥Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level. 39 Alternative soundtrack and

subtitles cannot be selected.

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. ≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

No subtitles. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.

≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc. ≥Turn the subtitles on.

Angle cannot be changed. ≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. — You have forgotten your

ratings password.

≥While the disc tray is open, press [DVD] then press and hold [D] and [E] on

the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

Quick View does not work. ≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “Search Audio & PLAY k1.3”.

≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital. ≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. [RAM]

The resume play function does not work.

≥This function only works when “PLAY” is flashing in the unit display. ≥

Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened. The

memorized position on the play list is also canceled when the play list and title are edited.

Edit

Cannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.

≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.

Cannot create chapters. Cannot mark the start point or

the end point during “Shorten” operation.

Cannot erase chapters. The available recording time

doesn’t increase even after

≥The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the

disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

≥These operations are not possible with still pictures. ≥

You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a start point.

≥

When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.

≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously

recorded titles.

erasing recordings on the disc. Cannot create a play list.

≥

You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select them individually.

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Frequently asked questions

Set up Page

The television has both S-VIDEO IN terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Which terminal should I connect with?

Is my television progressive output compatible? ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are compatible.

Disc

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video CDs bought in another country?

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region number be played?

Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RW compatibility with this unit.

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with this unit.

Recording

Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD?

Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit be played on other equipment?

How many times can I write to a DVD-RAM disc?≥You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon the conditions of use. Can I high speed transfer to a disc? ≥You can record up to a 32k recording speed to DVD-R and up to 24k

Can I record digital audio signals using this unit? ≥You cannot record digital signals. You can record analog audio signals with

Can I switch to MTS during recording?

TV Guide On Screen

I do not want TV Guide On ScreenTM system to automatically appear on screen.

I do not want to use TV Guide On Screen system.

system

≥We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal

outputs the color difference signals (P separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal.

Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC. ≥

However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “1” or “ALL”.

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard.

You cannot play discs that do not have a region number.

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto DVD-

R discs that are finalized.

≥This unit also records and plays the high speed recording compatible discs. ≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.

≥

You can play CD-R and CD-RW on this unit that are created using a compatible format.

≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;

therefore, recording is usually not possible.

≥

You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on this unit; however, due to the condition of the recording, play may not be possible.

recording speed to DVD-RAM when using a high speed compatible disc.

L1 AUDIO terminal connections.

≥

With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press [AUDIO].

≥

With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu.

≥Select “Off” in “Review options” menu, so that TV Guide On ScreenTM

system appears only when you press [TV GUIDE].

≥Set the unit with “Auto Channel Setting”. Note that you can set timer

recording only manually after you set the unit with “Auto Channel Setting”.

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y)

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Panasonic Home Theater System with DVD Recorder One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

≥Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you. ≥Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca ≥A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc.

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12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Calgary, Alberta Mississauga, Ontario Lachine, Québec

Panasonic Canada Inc.

St. N. E.

6835-8 Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Fax: (403) 274-5493

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418

Panasonic Canada Inc. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos Lachine, QC H8T 1C4 Tel: (514) 633-8684 Fax: (514) 633-8020

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

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Audio Products (except items listed below)

All Audio Racks (cabinets) Thirty (30)

Stand Alone Speakers, Subwoofer Speakers

USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer Card Adapters (in exchange for defective item)

Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, Microphones, Adapters

Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs (in exchange for defective item)

SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Packs (in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

One (1) year One (1) year

days

Three (3) years Three (3) years

One (1) year Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Ten (10) days Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Not Applicable

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes

damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL

EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a probl em with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

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Index

Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Antenna system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Audio

attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Channel

adjusting, hiding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auto Channel Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . 41

captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 26

Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 41

CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connection

L2 input terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . 14

Copy (play list). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Create play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Digital audio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Direct Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Divide Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 45

Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 45

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 45

DVD-R High-Speed Recording . . . . . . . 40

DVD-RAM, DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Enter name

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Erase

chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27, 29

play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 29

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27

Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 45

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

Format disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 45

FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . . . 13

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

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 22

Language

audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

sound track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 39

LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Mode

recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

MPEG-DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Noise reduction (NR)

Integrated DNR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MPEG-DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Line-in NR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3D NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

On-screen

language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Play list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 45

Properties

play list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Protection

cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

FM frequency step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Optional FM antenna connection. . . .36

Ratings level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recording

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

mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–18

Re-initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Remote control code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Shorten (titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Simultaneous rec and play. . . . . . . . . . .13

Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Sound track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Speaker delay time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Speaker level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Subwoofer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 21

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–18

Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Transfer (dubbing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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

TV Guide On Screen

TV Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

VCR Plusi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

. . . . . . . . . . . .15, 19

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized

servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same

characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check— After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

The servicer will require all components to service your system. Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 51. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Accessories

INTRO

Table of contents

Useful features

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Control reference guide

HDD and disc information

Maintenance

Recording television programs

RECORDING

Timer recording

Playing discs

PLAYING

Using menus to play MP3

Using on-screen menus and Status messages

Editing titles/chapters

Creating, editing and playing play lists

Entering text

FUNCTIONS window

Disc setting

Sound

SETTINGS

Optional connections

Info

Specifications

Glossary

Error messages

Troubleshooting guide

Frequently asked questions

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

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

Index

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