Panasonic SC-RT50 User Manual

Operations Guide

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

Operating Instructions

Recordable DVD

Home Theater System

Model No. SC-RT50

Getting startedRecordingPlaying backEditing &

Copying

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
the 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.

pThe region number of this unit is “1”.
pThe unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or

“ALL”.

P

Example:

1

ALL

1

2

4

If you have any questions contact

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

The warranty can be found on page 51.

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functions

Convenient

Radio & SoundSettingsInfo

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

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.

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:

pReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
pIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
pConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

pConsult 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.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily
operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Notice:

This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to
environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

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.

(Inside of product)

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

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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.

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Accessories/The remote control information . . . . . . . . .4

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

Disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Inserting/Removing SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Recording

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 11

Disc Insertion/Ejection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

To specify a time to stop recording–One Touch Recording . . . 13
Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space) . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun. . . . . . . . 15

Release program from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Notes on scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Check, change or delete a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing back

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

Selecting recorded titles to play–Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . 16

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . .18

Useful functions during still picture play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Editing & Copying

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Album and picture operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Copying all the still pictures on a card

–Copy All Pictures (JPEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Copying settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To edit the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .30

DV camcorder recording (DV Camcorder Rec.). . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Convenient functions

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Deleting a title or a still picture during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DVD and Card Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Providing a disc with a name–Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting the protection–Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Deleting all titles and playlists–Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Deleting all contents of a disc or card–Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Playback will start with: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–Finalize . . . . 33

Creating Top Menu–Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double-layer on single

side) discs to be recordable–Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Radio & Sound

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Manual tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sound effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Dolby Digital and DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjusting the subwoofer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Settings

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Info

Using other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting other audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Enjoying TV broadcast with this unit’s speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using the Music Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / Table of contents

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:

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

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
pSet 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.

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Accessories/The remote control information

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of
March 2006. These may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page

51.

u 1 Remote control

(EUR7662Y10)

u 2 Batteries

for remote control

u 1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)
pFor use with this unit only. Do not

use it with other equipment.
Also do not use cords for other
equipment with this unit.

u 1 Video cable

(K2KA2BA00001)

u 1 75 j coaxial cable

(K2KZ2BA00001)

u 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00002)

u 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

System SC-RT50

Main unit SA-RT50

Front speakers SB-FS940

Center speaker SB-PC940

Surround speakers SB-FS941

Subwoofer SB-W940

The remote control information

w Batteries

R6/LR6, AA

pInsert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
pDo not use rechargeable type batteries.
pDo not mix old and new batteries.
pDo not use different types at the same time.
pDo not heat or expose to flame.
pDo not take apart or short circuit.
pDo not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
pDo not 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 the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used
for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

w Use

Remote control signal sensor

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u 4 Speaker cables

2Cshort cables (REEX0449B-1L)
2

C

long cables (REEX0449E-1L)

u 2 Sheets of speaker cable stickers

u 6Screws

(RHDX50004)

FRONT

Lch Lch

FRONT

Rch

1

3

5

Lch

Lch

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

5

3

1

2

6

WOOFER

Rch

Rch

SURROUND

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

SUB

Rch

WOOFER

6

442

30

20

20

30

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

u 2Sliders

(RMAX0093-S)

Product Registration Card

Please complete and return the included product registration
card, or register via the Internet at:
http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

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

pA disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
pA disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
pA disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Control reference guide

ENTER

Remote control

Turn the unit on

Select the source
DVD/SD, FM/AM,

AUX/FRONT MUSIC P./REAR MUSIC P.

Select channels and title numbers, etc./

Enter numbers

Remote control signal output

Turn on the television

Switches the remote control operation between the
unit and the TV.
Press [THEATER] when operating the main unit, or
press [TV] when operating the television.

Input select (IN1, IN2 or DV)

➡

Channel select (

Adjust the volume

page 12)

Cancel

Basic operations for recording and play

➡

Skip the specified time(

Show scheduled recording list (

Show Direct Navigator/Top menu

(

➡

page 16, 18, 20, 22, 26)

Show sub menu (

Show on-screen menu (➡ page 21)

[B] for Direct Navigator (

Select audio (

[A] for Direct Navigator (

Start recording/Specify the time to stop recording (➡ page 12, 13)

Enhance the sound from the center speaker(➡ page 35)/

Change recording mode (

Change the sound quality (➡ page 35)

Enhance surround sound(

Change radio reception mode(➡ page 34)

Equalize the sound(

Select speaker channels(

page 17)

➡

page 14)

➡

page 22, 26)

➡

page 18)

➡

page 13, 17)

➡

page 16)

➡

page 12)

➡

page 35)

➡

page 35)/

➡

page 36)

Main unit

POWER button[POWER¦/I]

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.

Disc tray

(

➡

page 12)

Connector for an

external device

(

➡

page 41)

Equalizing the sound (➡page 35)

SURROUND MUSIC indicator

SURROUND ENHANCER indicator

➡

page 35)

(

(➡ page 35)

Channel select (

Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (

➡

Opening the front panel

Press down the part with
your finger.

page 12)

SRD MUSIC

SD card slot (

Connector for external
equipment (

➡

page 8)

Delete items (

Skip a minute forward (

Selection (, , , ) /Enter,
Frame-by-frame (, )

➡

page 17)

(

Show FUNCTIONS window

Return to previous screen

Create chapters (
Show Setup menu (

Show status messages (
Start Flexible Recording (

Add/delete channel (Setup Guide
Enhance the bass sound (

Muting (
Adjust the subwoofer level (
Down-mix signals to 2 channels (

➡

page 30)

➡

page 30)

➡

page 36)

➡

page 31)

➡

page 17)

➡

page 17)

➡

page 37)

➡

page 16)

➡

page 13)

➡

➡

Connector for headphones (➡ page 41)
Open/close disc tray (➡page 12)

Start recording (
the time to stop recording (

Start play (➡ page 16)

Stop (

➡

page 12, 17)

page 13)

page 35)

➡

page 36)/

➡

page 36)

Display (

Turn up/down the
volume

Select the source

SDFMAM

DVD
AUX



FRONT MUSIC P.
REAR MUSIC P.
Return to DVD

➡

page 12)/Specify

➡

below)

➡

ENTER





page 13)

Accessories/The remote control information / Control reference guide

The unit’s display

D.M I X in d icat o r

➡

page 36)

(

Radio broadcast display

Channel preset memory

Center Focus indicator

Sound field control indicator (

(➡ page 34) :

indicator

Main display section

➡

page 35)

(

Equalizer indicator (

➡

page 35)

➡

page 35)

Disc indicator
This indicator lights up when
a disc that is supported by
this unit is inserted.

Radio broadcast display (
TUNED : Receiving radio signal/ST : Stereo/MONO : Monaural

SD Card indicator
This indicator lights up when a card is inserted.

DTS indicator (

This lights up when optional Panasonic wireless
accessories are plugged in (

➡

page 34)

Rec/Play indicator (

Scheduled recording indicator (

➡

page 36)

➡

page 41).

H.BASS indicator (➡ page 35)
MIX2CH indicator (

Dolby Digital indicator (

➡

page 36)

➡

page 36)

➡

page 12,16)

➡

page 14)

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Disc and card information

Discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Indication in these
instructions

DVD-RAM DVD-R

[-R]

Before

[RAM]

finalization

[DVD-V]

After

finalization

DVD-R DL*

1

(dual layer on

single side)

[-R]DL]

Before

finalization

[DVD-V]

After

finalization

DVD-RW

[-RW‹V›]

Before

finalization

[DVD-V]

After

finalization

2

+R*

[+R]

Before

finalization

[DVD-V]

After

finalization

+R DL*

(double layer

on single side)

[+R]DL]

Before

finalization

[DVD-V]

After

finalization

Logo

–––– –––– ––––

Recording format
(➜ below)

Data that can be
recorded and played

Re-writable

*3

VR DVD-Video DVD-Video DVD-Video +VR +VR +VR

Video

Still picture

Video Video Video Video Video Video

Yes No No Yes No No Yes

What you can do on this unit

Recording
broadcasts that

Yes*

4

No No No No No No

allow one copy

Recording both
Main and SAP of

YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

MTS broadcast

Recording 16:9
aspect picture

YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

Creating playlists YesNoNoNoNoNoNo

Compatibility

Usable high speed
recording disc

*5

type

Play on other
players

Up to 5x Up to 16x Up to 4x Up to 6x Up to 16x Up to 2.4x

Only on DVD-

RAM

compatible

Ye s

Ye s *

7

Ye s Ye s

Ye s

*8

players. (It is

not possible to

finalize the

Only on compatible players after finalizing the disc (➡ page 33)

disc.)

pWe recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
pYou may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
pFor the recording time, refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times” on page 11.

1

*

You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer (➡ page 33). You will no longer be able to
record to the first layer after you do this (
when the unit is switching layers.

2

*

You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however,
it can be played in the other unit.

3

*

The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the program is deleted when you use a one time recording disc.

4

*

CPRM (➡ page 49) compatible discs only.

5

*

This unit can use the high-speed recording discs shown in the chart, but using them will not shorten the recording time.

6

*

You can play 8x recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.

7

*

Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.

8

*

Play on +R DL compatible equipment.

➡

page 10). When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out

Regarding recording format

VR (DVD Video Recording) format

This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on.
pDigital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible

DVD-RAM on this unit.

pPlay is only possible on a compatible DVD player.

DVD-Video format

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.

pDigital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
pYou can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.

+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format

pThis is method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can play back such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as

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contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.

pDigital broadcast that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
pAfter finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.

1

+RW

[+RW]

*6

Up to 4x

Ye s

(It is not
possible to
finalize the

disc.)

Play-only discs

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (VR format) CD Video CD
Indication in these

instructions

Logo

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

[-RW‹VR›]

[CD]

––––

[VCD]

Instructions

High quality
movie and
music discs

High fidelity
music discs

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD
Recorder*
pYou can play programs that allow

“One time only recording” if they
have been recorded to a CPRM
compatible disc.

pBy formatting (

➡

page 32) the
disc, you can record to it in
DVD-Video format.

pIt may be necessary to finalize the

disc on the equipment used for
recording.

Music and
audio recorded
(including
CD-R/RW*)

CD-R and CD­RW* with
music
recorded in
MP3

Still pictures
(JPEG and
TIFF) recorded
on CD-R and
CD-RW*

Music and
video recorded
(including
CD-R/RW*)

pThe producer of the disc 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.

pOperation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so
play may not be possible.

Discs that cannot be played

p2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″)
p3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
pDVD-R recorded in VR format
pDVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized

➡

page 49)

(

pPAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
pDVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
pBlu-ray
pDVD -ROM, +R 8 cm (3 ″), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

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

Cards you can use on this unit

Typ e SD Memory Card, miniSD™ Card*

MultiMediaCard

Indication in these
instructions

[SD]

Data that can be
recorded and

Still pictures

played
Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

* A miniSD™ card adaptor included with

the miniSD™ card is necessary.

pYou can play and copy still pictures taken

on a digital camera, etc. (

➡

page 18,28).

pYou can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order

Format) for automatic printing on your
home printer or at a photo developing

➡

page 27, 49).

store (

Suitable SD Memory Cards

You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8
MB to 2 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)

pUseable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
pPlease confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This site is in English only.)

pIf the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time

spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory
Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this
unit.
In these cases, format the card on this unit (

pThis unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system

and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

pWe recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

➡

page 32, 49).

Disc and card information

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit.

DVD-RAM Card

JPEG

DCIM

DCIM

(Higher folder)

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

XXXX

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

(Picture folder)

.TIF

*

.TIFXXXX

(Higher folder)

DCIM

(Picture folder)

XXXXX

XXXX .JPG

XXXX

IM CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX .JPG

.TIFXXXX

.TIF

*

: Numbers

XXX: Letters

* Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these

folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

pThe folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g.,

DCIM000, etc.).

pIf a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment,

the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to
play or edit the data.

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Inserting/Removing SD card

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

pInserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.
pYou can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (

➡

page 7).

Opening the cover

Press the protruding part
to open the cover.

Inserting the card

Press on the center of
the card until it clicks into
place.

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right.
(Do not forget to close the cover.

If you are using a
miniSD™ card, insert
it into the miniSD™
card adaptor that
comes with the card.
Insert and remove
this adaptor from the
unit.

➡

right)

Removing the card

 Press on the center

 Pull it straight out.

ADAPTER

Closing the cover

Press down.

of the card.

Automatic drive select function

If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card Operations” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [ENTER] to switch to
the SD drive (
If you remove an SD card, the DVD drive is automatically selected.

➡

page 18, 28).

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

Disc and card handling

w How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded
surface or the terminal surface.

w Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

w If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

w Handling precautions

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

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

pWrite on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt

pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

pDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

pDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
pDo not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

pDo not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
pDo not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

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

shapes.

pDo not place in the following areas:

–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
–Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature

(condensation can occur).
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

pTo protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases

or cartridges when you are not using them.

Unit care

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.

pNever use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
pBefore using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

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 lens cleaner (RP-CL720PP) about once every year,
depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

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Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc
and the unit.

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control)

➡





What is HDAVI Control?

HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked
operation of this unit and Panasonic TV (VIERA) under HDAVI
Control. You can use this function by connecting the equipment
with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for
connected equipment for operational details.

pIt is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP­CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.) etc.

pNon-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

1 Perform the following connections.

Audio cable

(not included)

Red

White

AUX

HDMI AV OUT

Back of the main unit

White

Red

HDMI cable (not included)

AUDIO OUT

L

R

Television

HDMI IN

2 Set following items in the Setup menu

page 39).

(

p“HDMI Video Output” : [On]
p“HDMI Audio Output” : [On]*
p“Ctrl with HDMI” : [On]

Turn on all HDAVI Controlcompatible equipment and select this
unit’s input channel on the connected television so that the
HDAVI Control function works properly. Also when the
connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

* When “HDMI Audio Output” is set to “On”

pWhen audio is output with this unit’s speakers, audio quality may

be degraded a bit.

pWhen playing DVD-Audio with both Multi and 2 channel audio

tracks, audio will be output as two-channel output.

pIf connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content

Protection for Prerecorded Media
DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal.

pEven if set to “On”, FM/AM broadcasts and audio from AUX

terminals, “F MUSICP”, or “R MUSICP” is not output through the
HDMI AV OUT terminals.

➡

page 49), copy-protected

Automatic input switching

When the following operations are performed the television will
automatically switch the input channel and displays the
corresponding action. Audio output is also automatically switched to
this unit’s speakers.

➡

- When play starts on the unit (

- When an action that uses the display screen is performed [e.g.,
Direct Navigator screen (

➡

page 14)]

(

page 16)

➡

page 16), scheduled recording screen

Theater speaker

You can select whether to output audio with this unit’s speakers or
the television speakers. Set this using the television settings. For
more information, please see the television operating instructions.

When audio is output with this unit’s speakers:

pThe sound of the television speakers will become mute.
pYou can control this unit’s volume using the television remote

control’s volume or mute button. The volume operation status is
displayed on the television.

When audio is output with the television speakers:

pThe sound of this unit becomes “0”.
pAudio output becomes 2-channel only. Multi-channel audio is

down-mixed (

[Note]

pThe display may be blank for several seconds if you switch the

speakers while viewing.

pIf you switch to this unit’s speakers while the unit is currently off, the

power to this unit will automatically turn on. See “Power on link”
below.

pIf the unit is turned off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.

➡

page 49).

Power on link

The television automatically turns on and the corresponding display
appears when the following operations are performed with the
television in standby mode. Audio output is also automatically
switched to this unit’s speakers.

- When play starts on the unit (

- When an action that uses the display screen is performed [e.g.,
Direct Navigator screen (

➡

page 14)]

(

➡

page 16)

➡

page 16), scheduled recording screen

Power off link

When the television is turned off, this unit is also automatically
turned off.
The unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the
status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during
playback or when the unit is performing a scheduled recording.

Inserting/Removing SD card / Disc and card handling / Unit care / Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control)

[Note]

pEven if the television is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the

same time in the following conditions:

- When you pressed [q REC] and the unit is recording

- When copying

- When finalizing

- When select “FM”, “AM”, “F MUSICP.” or “R MUSICP.” as the
source.

For your reference
pWhen [

displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback starts.
In this case, press [

PLAY] is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input switching” or “Power on link”, the playback image is not immediately

] or [] to go back to where playback started.

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Important notes for recording

Recording of MTS
broadcasting

Recording of
Widescreen
broadcasting

[RAM]

Both main and secondary audio can be
recorded

You can change the audio during playback.

➡

page 17, Changing audio)

(

Main SAP

Hello Hola

If you record from external equipment
–Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external

equipment.

[RAM]

Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

[-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before
recording

➡

page 39, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”]

[
The selected audio only is recorded.

Main

Hello

If you record from external equipment
– Select “Main” or “SAP” on the external

equipment.

[-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW]

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

➡

DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM (

page 49) compatible DVD-

RAM.
[RAM] (CPRM compatible disc only) [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW]

Recording of digital
broadcasting

Playing the disc on
other DVD players

pEven when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.
pYou cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

The disc must be finalized after recording (

➡

page 33).

It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then
play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no
longer record or copy.*
* You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.

Recorded to DVD-R, etc.

Finalize

Play on other DVD equipment

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To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in DVD Management menu

➡

page 33).

(

[-R\DL] [+R\DL]

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops
when space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second
layer. Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel
closing. Make certain before proceeding.

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Recording to a DVD­R DL and +R DL

(Disc inner
side)

The second layer

The available
space

The first layer

Title1 Title2

Recording/Playback direction

It is not possible to
record continuously
from the first layer to
the second layer.

(Disc outer
side)

Recording modes and approximate recording times

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

DVD-RAM

Recording Mode

4.7 GB

9.4 GB

(Double-

sided*

XP (High picture
quality)

1 h. 2 h. 1h.

SP (Standard) 2 h. 4 h. 2h.

LP (Long recording) 4 h. 8 h. 4h.

EP
(Extra long recording)

FR
(Flexible Recording)

8 h.

2

(6 h.*

8 h.

maximum

)

16 h.

(12 h.*2)

8 h.

maximum for

one side

DVD-R DL, +R DL

Recording Mode

8.5 GB

First layer (L0) Second layer (L1)

XP (High picture
quality)

55 min. 50 min.

SP (Standard) 1 h. 50 min. 1 h. 40 min.

LP (Long recording) 3 h. 40 min. 3 h. 20 min.

EP
(Extra long recording)

FR
(Flexible Recording)

1

*

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other.

2

When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP–Extended Play

*

(6H)” in the Setup menu. (

7 h. 25 min.

(5 h. 30 min.*

7 h. 25 min.

maximum

➡

page 38)

2

)

The sound quality is better when using “EP–Extended Play (6H)”
than when using “EP–Extended Play (8H)”.

3

It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the

*

second layer.

]Note]

pThis unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the

amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be
different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with DVD-R
DL and +R DL.)
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time.

p[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may

not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD­RAM. Use EP (6H) mode if playback may be on other equipment.

DVD-R ,
DVD-RW,
+R, +RW

1

4.7GB

)

8 h.

(6 h.*2)

8 h.

maximum

*3

6 h. 50 min.

(5 h. 15 min.*2)

6 h. 50 min.

maximum

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.
pYou can use FR mode in Scheduled recording (

FR (Flexible Recording)

➡

➡

and Flexible Recording (

page 13).

Using “FR mode” is convenient in these kinds of situations.

pWhen the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difficult

pWhen you want to record a long program with the best picture

quality possible

e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to disc

If you select XP mode

The program will not fit one disc.

60 minutes

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Full

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Another disc is necessary.

If you select SP mode

The program will fit one disc.

There will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Remains

If you select FR mode

The program will fit one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Fit

page 14, step 3)

30 minutes

Important notes for recording

Disc Insertion/Ejection

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW]

When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a computer or
other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed.
Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents are
deleted.

Format

This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the
disc in DVD Management?

NoYes

ENTER

Press [, ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all
contents of a disc or card –Format” (

➡

page 32).

When removing a recorded disc

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL]

When you press [ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit while stopped:
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc
for play on other equipment.

Make compatible for playback on other DVD players ( Finalize )

Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, titles cannot be added to the disc.
It will take approximately minutes. Start ?

Press "REC" to start finalizing.

Press the

OPEN/CLOSE
finalizing. The disc can be played only on
this unit. You can Finalize it later.

button to postpone

w When finalizing the disc

Press [q REC].

pYou cannot stop this process once you have started it.
pIf you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,

➡

select “Disc Name” (
(

➡

page 33) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.

page 32) or “Playback will start with:”

w When opening the tray without disc finalization

Press [OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.

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Recording television programs

➡

➡

➡

3

4

6

w



2

ABVOLUM E

1

2

Numbered

buttons

■



DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

, , , 

ENTER

AUDIO

6
5

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

pYou can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

pYou can record up to 49 titles on one disc.

[SD]

pIt is not possible to record onto a card.

See also the notes “Important notes for recording”(

]Note]

p[RAM] 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.

p[+RW] You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” (

page 33). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In
that case, create the menu again.

Preparation

pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit

the connections to this unit.

pTurn the unit on.

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 37, “Off Timer”).

SRD MUSIC

INPUT

4

ABVOL UM E



RETURN

STATUS

F Rec

page 10)

1 Press [THEATER] to switch the remote

control to operate this unit.

2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

DVD drive.

The main unit: Press [SELECTOR] to select the DVD drive.

3 Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main

unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

pPress the button again to close the tray.
pWhen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R,

remove the disc from the cartridge.

Insert label-up.

w Cartridge disc

Insert label-up with
the arrow facing in.

Insert fully so it clicks into place.

4 Press [9:CH] to select the channel.

To select with the numbered buttons:

Antenna Cable TV

e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [5] e.g., 5: [0] ➔ [0] ➔ [5]

15: [1] ➔ [5] 15: [0] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

pSelect the audio to record (

115: [1] ➔ [1] ➔ [5]

page 13).

5 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

Remaining time on the disc

6 Press [q REC] to start recording.

The elapsed time is shown on the display.
Recording will take place on free space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
pYou can adjust the volume using [ABVOLUME]. Adjusting

the volume will not affect the recorded audio.

pYou cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording. You can change the channel or recording mode
while paused; however, the recording will then be as a
separate title.

pYou can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled

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

w To pause recording

Press [].

Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [q REC] to restart.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)

w To stop recording

Press [w].

pFrom the start to the end of the recording is called one title.

p[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

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

w When recording the channel (not set on this

unit) from cable box or satellite receiver

 Select the channel on the equipment before turning the unit on.
 Press [

9:CH] to select IN1 or IN2 in step 4 (

➡

above).

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,,,

To specify a time to stop recording

S

Mai

)

–One Touch Recording

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

During recording

Press [q REC] to select the recording
time.

pThe unit’s display changes as shown below.

OFF 0: 30

 Counter (cancel)  OFF 4: 00 OFF 3: 00 

pThis does not work during scheduled recordings (➡ page 14) or

while using Flexible Recording (

pIf you change the channel or recording mode while recording is

paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.

pThe unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is

reached.

To cancel

Press [q REC] several times until the counter appears.
pThe time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording

continues.

To stop recording partway

Press [w].

 OFF 1: 00  OFF 1: 30  OFF 2: 00

➡

below).

Playing while you are recording

[RAM]

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

Press [] (PLAY) during recording.

pThere is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [w].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops
Press [w].

To stop scheduled recording

 Press [w] to stop playing.
 After 2 seconds, press [w].
 Press [, ] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].

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

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

Recording television programs

recording.

Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR
mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (

Preparation

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
pPress [9:CH] to select the channel or press [INPUT] to select the

external input (IN1, IN2 or DV) to record.

➡

page 11).

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

Flexible Recording

Record in FR mode.

Max recording time 8 Hour 00 Min.

Set recording time

8 Hour 00 Min.

CancelStart

Maximum
recording time

This is the maximum
recording time in FR
mode.

2 Press [, ] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [, ] to set the
recording time.

pYou can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

pYou cannot record for more than 8 hours.

3 When you want to start recording

Press [, , , ] to select “Start”
and press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [w].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

e.g., DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

Rec. 0:59

CH71

Stereo

Remaining
time of
recording

2 Press [

] to select a title and

press [ENTER].

To stop play

Press [w].

To exit Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

 Press [w] to stop playing.
 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
 Press [w].

To stop scheduled recording

 Press [w] to stop playing.
 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
 Press [w].
 Press [, ] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].

Selecting audio to record

[RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

$

tereo:



SAP Audio: Secondary audio program (SAP)



Mono: Main audio (monaural)

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

pIf you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded

sound will also change.

[-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW]

n audio(stereo

pIf the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be

monaural even if you select Stereo mode.

pIf recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also

recorded.

pSelect “Mono” if reception is poor during a

stereo broadcast.

DVD-RAM

CH 12

e.g., “Stereo” is selected

((

Stereo

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi­channel TV Sound (MTS)” in the Setup

➡

menu (

page 39).

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Scheduled recording

➡

➡

ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

Off Mode Check

3/26 Tue 2:30 PM 3:00 PM SP OK64 ABC01

THEATER

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL _

■

SCHEDULE

, , , 

ENTER

SUB MENU

REC MODE

SRD MUSIC

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (

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

Preparation

pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit

the connections to this unit.

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
pCheck that the time on the unit is correct.
pInsert a disc. (

page 12)

RETURN

ADD/DLT

➡

page 10).

1 Press [SCHEDULE].

Schedule

Remaining Recording Time

List

ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

Press ENTER to set new schedule.

ENTER

S

SUB MENU

CANCEL

1:58 SP

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

Off Mode Check

Timer Off

A

2 Press [, ] to select “New

Scheduled Recording” and press
[ENTER].

SCHEDULED
RECORDING

Channel Date

----

ENTER

Remaining Recording Time

----------On--:-- --

Set channel.

S

SUB MENU

CANCEL

1:58 SP

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

Off

Mode

--:-- --

--

Title Name

0 9

--

Number

3 Press [] to move through the items

and change the items with [, ].

Channel Date

4/1 MonOn4:20 PM

39

pPress and hold [, ] to alter On (Start time) and Off

(Finish time) in 30-minute increments.

pYou can also set Channel, Date, On (Start time), and Off

(Finish time) with the numbered buttons.

pYou can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

w To set daily or weekly timer

Press [, ] to select “Date” and [, ] to select daily
timer or weekly timer.



Date: Current date up to one month later

!

Daily timer: Sun-Sat → Mon-Sat → Mon-Fri

!

Weekly timer: Weekly, Sun → --- → Weekly, Sat

w To enter Title Name

Press [, ] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER]

page 31, Entering text).

(

Off

Mode

5:10 PM

SP

Title Name

minus one day

4 Press [ENTER].

When “!” appears,
make sure the disc
has a sufficient
space.

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“&” lights on the unit’s display to indicate scheduled recording
standby has been activated.
pRepeat steps 2–4 to schedule other recordings.

]Note]

When the disc is removed, scheduled recording standby is cancelled
(the “&” indicator goes out). You can put the unit back on standby by
inserting a recordable disc (the “&” lights on again).

w To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

w To exit the screen

Press [SCHEDULE].

w When recording the channel (not set on this

unit) from cable box or satellite receiver

 Press [, ] to select IN1 or IN2 in the channel column

➡

above, step 3).

(

 Select the channel on the equipment before the scheduled time.

Cancel scheduled recording that has

W

F

X



already begun

1 When the unit is on

Press [w].

The confirmation screen appears.

2 Press [, ] to select “Stop

recording” and press [ENTER].

Recording stops and the scheduled recording is cancelled.
(Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording
will start as programmed.)

Release program from recording
standby

1 Press [SCHEDULE].

Check, change or delete a program

Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the schedule list by
pressing [SCHEDULE].

Press [SCHEDULE].

Icons

This program is currently recording.

W

The times overlap those in another program.
Scheduled recording standby is cancelled. Recording will not

start at the scheduled time.
You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon

disappears the next time the scheduled program starts
recording.

F

The disc was full so the program failed to record.
The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.

X

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

Scheduled recording

2 Press [, ] to select the program

and press [SUB MENU].

3 Press [, ] to select “Schedule set

to Off” and press [ENTER].

Cancelled icon is displayed in left column.

Schedule
List

ChannelNo

64 ABC01

pBe sure to select “Schedule set to On” in step 3 before the

scheduled time to put the program on recording standby.

Notes on scheduled recording

p“&” flashes on the unit’s display for about 5 seconds when the unit

cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g., a recordable disc
is not in the disc tray).

pScheduled recordings begin when the set time is reached even

when recording or when playing.

pScheduled recordings do not begin while copying still pictures

(

➡

page 28).

pIf the unit is turned on when scheduled recording begins, it remains

turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.
You can turn the unit off during scheduled recording.

pIf you are making consecutive recordings that will start one after

the other, the beginning of the later program cannot be recorded.

e.g., Program 10:00–11:00

Program 11:00–12:00

11:00

RecordedRecorded

Not recorded

pIf the actual broadcasting times of scheduled recordings overlap,

the recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording
of the later program will start only after the first timer recording has
finished.

pIf you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to On when manually setting

the clock (
work when summer switches to winter and vice versa.

➡

Setup Guide, page 15), scheduled recording may not

Schedule
List

Message displayed in the Check line

OK: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining

!: It may not be possible to record because:

Overlap: The times overlap those in another program.

space.

(Date):For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will

ENTER

show until when recordings can be made (up to a
maximum of one month from the present time) based
on the time remaining on the disc.

pno disc is inserted.
pthe disc is write-protected.
pthere is no more space left.
pthe number of possible titles has reached its

maximum.

pscheduled recording standby is cancelled.

Recording of the program with the later start time
starts when the earlier program finishes recording.

Remaining Recording Time

ChannelNo Date On

New Scheduled Recording

S

SUB MENU

CANCEL

1:58 SP

3/26 Tue 12:53 PM

Off Mode Check

Timer Off

A

w To change a program

Press [, ] to select the program and press [ENTER].
(

➡

page 14, step 3).

pDuring scheduled recording, you can change the end time as long

as the recording mode is not “FR”.

w To delete a program

Press [, ] to select the program and press [CANCEL _] or
[ADD/DLT].

w To cancel recording that has already begun

Press [, ] to select program and press [SUB MENU], then
press [ENTER].

w To exit the schedule list

Press [SCHEDULE].

p

Programs that failed to record are displayed gray, and cannot be
changed. They are automatically deleted from the schedule list at 4
a.m. two days later.

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Playing discs

A B

A B

2

Numbered

buttons

,

■

TIME SLIP

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU

A,

AUDIO

w If the recorded title is stretched vertically

If recorded to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc, 16:9 aspect images will record
as 4:3 images.
pYou may be able to adjust it by changing the display mode on

your television, please refer to the television’s operating
instructions.

Preparation

pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit

the connections to this unit.

pTurn on this unit.

1 Press [THEATER] to switch the remote

control to operate this unit.

2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

DVD drive.

The main unit: Press [SELECTOR] to select the DVD drive.

3 Insert a disc. (

➡

page 12)

4 Press [](PLAY).

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[-RW‹VR›]

Play starts from the most recently recorded title.

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

Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

5

Adjust the volume with [

w When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

Press [, , , ]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]

pTo return to the menu screen

[DVD-V] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].
[DVD-A] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[VCD] Press [RETURN].

pThe playing method may differ from the one described above

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depending on disc types. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

To change the sound quality (➡ page 35)

➡

[5] 15: [1] ➡ [5]

1

5

, 

4



CM SKIP

, , , 
ENTER
, 

RETURN

CREATE
CHAPTER

STATUS

VOLUME].

[Note]

p

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.

pDepending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen,

pictures, sound, etc. to start.

pDiscs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [w]

when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your
television screen and so on.

Selecting recorded titles to play
–Direct Navigator

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

Simply select the recorded titles you want to play from the menu.

1 Press [THEATER] to switch the remote control to

operate this unit.

2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

The main unit: Press [SELECTOR] to select the DVD drive.

3 Insert a disc. (➡ page 12)
4 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM

07

08

10 10/27 Mon

8

10CH 10/27/2005 8CH 10/27/2005

-- -- --

Previous

Page 02/02

Play

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

S

[RAM]

wWhen the Album View screen is displayed

Press [A] to switch to the Title View screen.

10/27 Mon

Video

BA

Picture

--

Next

0 9

--

No.

5Press [, , , ] to select the title and press

[ENTER].

You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,5:[0]

To show other pages

Press [,,,] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
pYou can also press [, ] to show other pages.

6 Adjust the volume with [

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To change the sound quality (

Direct Navigator screen icons

Title protected.

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

Title cannot be played because data is damaged.

Currently recording.

Title with “One time only recording” restriction

[Note]

p[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The unit stops playing a

disc when scheduled recording starts.

p[RAM] Press [] (PLAY) when you wish to start playing the disc

while recording (

➡

[5] 15: [1] ➡ [5]

➡

page 35)

➡

page 13, “Chasing playback”).

VOLUME].

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.

DVD -RA M

Rec.
Play

StereoStereoStereo

DVD Rec.

No display

Date and time

T12 0:01.23 SP

Title number and elapsed time
during play/Recording mode

Type of disc

Recording or play status/Input
channel

Selected Audio type

Recording drive/Copy progress indicator

Available recording time and recording mode

■

Remain

1:45 SP12/24 6:34 PM

■■

T12 0:12.34 SP

Title number and elapsed time
during recording/Recording mode

Operations during play

Stop

Pause

Search

Skip

Starting from a
selected item

Quick View

[RAM]

Slow-motion

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
[+RW] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture par ts only)
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

Frame-by-frame

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
[+RW] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture par ts only)
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

Skipping the specified
time (Time Slip)

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
[+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

CM Skip

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
[+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

Changing audio

Create Chapter

[RAM]

➡

Page 22, Title/Chapter)

(

Press [w].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
p[VCD] Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective.
pThe stopped position is cleared when:

–You press [w] several times.
–You open the tray.
–[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] You turn the unit off.

Press [].

Press again or [] (PLAY) to restart play.

Press [] or [].

The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 steps).

pPress [] (PLAY) to restart play.
pAudio is heard during first level search forward.

[DVD-A] (excluding motion picture parts) [CD] Audio is heard during all levels of search.

pDepending on the disc, searching may not be possible.

During play or while paused, press [] or [].

The unit will skip titles, chapters, or tracks according to the number of times the button is pressed and
play will begin.

Press the numbered buttons.

Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.
e.g., 5: [0] ➜ [5] [CD] MP3 and JPEG/TIFF 5: [0]

15: [1] ➜ [5] 15: [0]

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

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

discs.

p[VCD] (with playback control)

If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the
television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit’s display.)

➡
➡

➡

right)

[0] ➡ [5]
[1] ➡ [5]

➡

above) with some

Press and hold [](PLAY/C1.3).

Play speed is quicker than normal.
pPress again to return to normal speed.

While paused, press [] or [].

pThe speed increases up to 5 steps.
pPress [] (PLAY) to restart play.
p[VCD] Forward direction [] only.
pThe unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes

(excluding [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD]).

While paused, press [] or [].

pEach press shows the next frame.
pPress and hold to change forward or backward in succession.
pPress [] (PLAY) to restart play.
p[VCD] Forward direction [] only.

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

Play skips the specified time.
pEach time you press [, ], the time increases [] or decreases [] by 1 minute intervals. (Press

and hold for 10-minute intervals.)

Press [CM SKIP].

Play restarts approximately a minute later.

Press [AUDIO].

[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

Stereo  Mono L  Mono R
$

p[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] When playing an SAP broadcast:

Main AudioSAP Audio

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This
allows you to change things like the soundtrack language.

Soundtrack

e.g., [DVD-V] English is the selected language (

pYou cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R,

+R DL or +RW disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.

1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch

➡

page 21, Soundtrack).

e.g., “Stereo” is selected

DVD-RAM

Play

Stereo

Press [CREATE CHAPTER].

Chapters are divided at the point pressed.
pPress [, ] to skip to the start of a chapter.

Playing discs

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Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

➡

THEATER

DRIVE

SELECT

Numbered

buttons

,

■

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU

B

SRD MUSIC

[RAM]
[SD] You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2

➡

page 7).

GB (
[CD] You can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain still pictures
(JPEG/TIFF) that have been recorded on a computer.
pYou cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.

Preparation

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.

➡

pInsert a disc (

page 12) or card (➡ page 8).

[CD]

The screen shown at right is
displayed when you insert a disc
containing MP3 files and still
pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

w To select Pictures Menu

1 Press [RETURN].
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [, ] to select “Menu”

and press [ENTER].

4 Press [, ] to select

“Pictures” and press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 3
(

➡

right).

If you switch to MP3 menu again

Select “MP3 Music” in step 4.

[SD]

While stopped and SD card has
been inserted, “SD Card
Operations” screen (
automatically displayed. Press
[, ] to select “Go to Album
View” and press [ENTER]. You
can proceed to step 2 (

➡

right) is

➡

right).



, , , 

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

Playback mode is set to MP3.
To display pictures,
please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.

ENTER

Multimedia content

Music and pictures on disc.
Please select playback mode.

MP3 Music

Pictures

ENTER

SD Card Operations

SD Card inserted.

Select an action or press RETURN.

Go to Album View

Copy pictures

ENTER

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[RAM] [SD] Album View screen is displayed (➜ go to step 2).

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View
DVD-RAM

001 002

10/27/05

Total 4 10/27/05

101_DVD

Total 4

Photo:10/27/2005

--- --- ---

Video

BA

Picture

---

e.g., [RAM]

Recording date of first
picture in the album/
Number of pictures/

ENTER

Previous

Page 01/01

SUB MENU Slideshow

S

Next

Press ENTER to go to

0 9

--

No.

NextPrevious

Picture View

Album name*

* Depending on the digital camera, the editing software on the

PC etc., the information about the recording date may not be
displayed. In this case, the date will appear as “--/--/--”.

[RAM]

wWhen the Title View screen is displayed

Press [B] to switch to the Album View screen.

[CD] Picture View screen is displayed (

Pictures Menu

Picture View

CD(JPEG)

Folder001

Folder

001 002 003 004

008007006005

----

009

Previous Next

Play

Page 01/01

----

----

0 9

--

No.

Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios
other than 4:3 may not display.

To show other pages

Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and
press [ENTER].
pYou can also press [, ] to show other pages.

To select the higher folder (

➡

go to step 3).

page 19)

2 Press [, , , ] to select the

album and press [ENTER].

pThe Picture View screen of selected album is displayed.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View
DVD-RAM

Album Name 100_PANA

0002

0001

0009

Previous Next

SUB MENU Select

S

Page 001/001

Play

pYou can also select the album with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0]

15: [0]

0003 0004

➡

[0] ➡ [5]

➡

[1] ➡ [5]

Video

00080005 0006 0007

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

BA

Picture

0 9

--

No.

3 Press [, , , ] to select the still

picture and press [ENTER].

pThe selected still picture is displayed on the screen.
p

You can also select the still picture with the numbered buttons.

[RAM] [SD]

e.g., 5: [0]

[CD]

e.g., 5: [0]

[RAM] [SD] To return to the Album View screen

While the Picture View screen is displayed, press [RETURN].

To display the previous or next still picture during play

Press [, ].

To stop playing

Press [w].
The unit remembers the still picture where you stopped play. This
is cleared when you turn the unit off or remove the disc or card.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator screen icons

15: [0]

15: [0]

➡

[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

➡

[0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

➡

[0] ➡ [5]

➡

[1] ➡ [5]

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Picture or album protected (

➡

page 27).

Picture in which the number of prints is set (DPOF) (➡ page 27, 49).

Useful functions during still picture play

g

You can display still pictures one by one with
constant interval.

[RAM] [SD] While the Album View screen is
displayed

Press [, , , ] to select the
album and press [](PLAY).

You can also start slideshow with the
following steps.

While the Album View screen is displayed
1 Press [, , , ] to select the desired

album and press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [, ] to select “Start Slideshow”

Start
Slideshow

Slideshow
settings

Rotate

Zoom in
Zoom out

Properties

and press [ENTER].

While the Picture View screen is displayed

[CD]

1 Press [,,,] to select

“Folder” and press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [,] to select “Start

Slideshow” and press [ENTER].

pTo change the display interval

 Press [, ] to select “Slideshow

settings” in step 2 and press [ENTER].



Press [,] to select “Display Interval” and
press [

,

] to select the desired interval

(0–30 seconds) and press [ENTER].

pRepeat play

 Press [, ] to select “Slideshow

settings” in step 2 and press [ENTER].

 Press [, ] to select “Repeat Play” and

press [, ] to select “On” or “Off” and
press [ENTER].

While playing

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [,] to

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

select the item and
press [ENTER].

To return the rotated picture to its original
position

Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation
in step 2 and press [ENTER].

To return the picture to its original size

Press [, ] to select “Zoom out” in step 2
and press [ENTER].
pRotation information will not be stored.

–[CD] Still pictures
–When disc or album is protected
–When played on other equipment
–When copying pictures

pIf you remove the SD card while the Picture

View screen is displayed, picture rotation
information may not be properly stored.
Make sure that you do not remove the SD
card until the screen has closed.

p

When zooming in, the picture may be cut off.

p

The enlargement information will not be stored.

p

The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only available

for still pictures smaller than 640 x 480 pixels.

While playing

Press [STATUS] twice.

11/30 12:03 AM
Folder-Picture#:107-0002

11/26/2005Date : 2/ 30No. :

Recording date

To exit the picture properties screen

Press [STATUS] again.

Zoom in

ENTER

w To select the higher folder

[RAM] [SD] While the Album View screen is displayed

(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [, ] to select “Select Root folder” and press [ENTER].
3Press [, ] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].

[CD] While the Picture View screen is displayed

1Press [, , , ] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].

Pictures Menu

Select Folder

CD(JPEG)

2Press [, ] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

Regarding still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

[RAM] [SD]

pCompatible formats: DCF* compliant (Content recorded on a

digital camera, etc.)
* Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard

established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA).

pFile format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format)

Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” and “.TIF”.

pNumber of pixels: between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 pixels (Sub

sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

pThis unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files and 300 folders

(including higher folders).

pOperation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format

still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some
files may not display or be playable.

pThis unit is not compatible with MOTION JPEG.

[CD]

pCompatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

pFile format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format)

Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” and “.TIF”.

pNumber of pixels: between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 pixels (Sub

sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

pThis unit cannot play images that have resolutions beyond the

range shown.

p

Maximum number of files and folders recognizable: 999 files* and 99

folders (including the root folder)
* Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other type of files

pThis unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of

the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

pOperation may take time to complete when there are many files

and/or folders and some may not display or be playable.

pEnglish alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

pThe display order on this unit may differ from how the order is

displayed on a computer.

pDepending on how you create the disc (writing software), files

and folders may not play in the order you numbered them.

pThis unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
pDepending on the recording, some items may not be playable.
pOperation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format

still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some
files may not display or be playable.

pThe unit is not compatible with MOTION JPEG.

pYou can play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by making

folders as shown below. However, depending on how you
create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order
you numbered the folders.

pWhen the highest level folders are “DCIM” folders, they are

displayed first on the tree.

Structure of still pictures
(JPEG/TIFF)

Files inside a folder are
displayed in the order they
were updated or taken.

image001

Folder

0001 0002 0003 0004

12 02 2004
image001
image002
image003
image004
image005
image006
image007

0009

image008
image009
image010

Data

Previous Next

ENTER

----

F

----

Page 001/001

1/ 21

0008000700060005

----

0 9

--

No.

Order of
play

F: Selected folder no./
Total folder no.

Folders that contain
no compatible files

Root

P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

001

P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

004 Folder

P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg

P0000009.jpg
P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jp

Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

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Using menus to play MP3

DRIVE

SELECT

Numbered

buttons

,

■

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

THEATER

, , , 
ENTER

RETURN

[CD]

pYou can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that

have been recorded on a computer.

p

You may not be able to playback MP3 files which contain still pictures.

Preparation

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

➡

pInsert a disc (

page 12).

The screen shown at right is
displayed when you insert a disc
containing MP3 files and still

Playback mode is set to MP3.
To display pictures,
please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.

pictures (JPEG/TIFF).
Press [ENTER], and follow the

ENTER

steps below.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Selected group

G: Group no.
T: Track no. in the

group

Tota l:Track no./Total

track no. in all
groups

Menu

G1
T1
Tota l

1/ 111

No.

0 9

--

Prev.
Next

ENTER

1 : 101

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

001-Baby
002-Simple
003-Aganju
004-Around
005-River
006-Every
007-Cada
008-O
009-Winter
010-Distante

Page 001/002

GroupNo.

TreeTrackTota l

Regarding MP3

pCompatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

pFile format: MP3

Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

pMaximum number of files (tracks) and folders (groups)

recognizable: 999* files (tracks) and 99 folders (groups)
(including the root folder)
* Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other type of files

pBit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
pSampling frequency: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1

kHz/48 kHz

pThis unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of

the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

pOperation may take time to complete when there are many files

(tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some may not display or be
playable.

pEnglish alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

pThe display order on this unit may differ from how the order is

displayed on a computer.

pDepending on how you create the disc (writing software), files

(tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you
numbered them.

pThis unit is not compatible with packet-writing format.
pDepending on the recording, some items may not be playable.
pThis unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
pIf there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3

file, play may not be possible.

pYou can play MP3 on this unit by making folders as shown

below. However, depending on how you create the disc (writing
software), play may not be in the order you numbered the
folders.

Structure of MP3 folders

Root

Prefix with 3-digit numbers
in the order you want to play
them.

Order of
play

001Group

001

003Group

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

002Group

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

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

track.mp3

003

pFiles are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.

2 Press [, ] to select the track and

press [ENTER].

Play starts on the selected track.

p“” indicates the track currently playing.
pYou can also select the track with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0]

To show other pages

Press [] (Previous) or [] (Next).

wUsing the tree screen to find a group

1Press [] while a track is highlighted to

display the tree screen.

Menu

G8
T14
Total

0 9

ENTER

2Press [, ] to select a group and press

[ENTER].

The file list for the group appears.

To stop playing

Press [w].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To switch to Pictures menu

(

➡

page 18, “To select Pictures Menu”)

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

15: [0]

40/111

No.

--

Prev.
Next

➡

[0] ➡ [5]

➡

[1] ➡ [5]

G:Selected group no. /Total group no.

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

GroupNo.

Tree

1 : 101

MP3 music
111

101

102
103
104

105

106
107
108
109

211

201
202

001-Baby1
002-Simple2
003-Aganju3
004-Around4
005-River5
006-Every6
007-Cada7
008-O8

001

009-Winter9
010-Distante10

Page 001/019

G 7/25

TreeTra ckTota l

Groups that contain no
compatible files

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Using on-screen menus

Refer to control reference on page 20.

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play
Video
Audio
Other

Menu

pDepending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.)

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

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

Item Setting

Digital 2/0 ch

1

Off

Stereo

2 Press [, ] to select the menu and press [].
3 Press [, ] to select the item and press [].
4 Press [, ] to select the setting.

pSome items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].

To clear the on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

Disc menu–Setting disc content

Soundtrack* [DVD-V] [DVD-A]

Select the audio and language (
Language).

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

The disc’s audio attributes appear.

Subtitle* [DVD-V] [DVD-A]

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language
(

➡

below, Language).

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)

pSubtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
pIf the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn

the subtitles off.

Audio channel [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

(➡ page 17, Changing audio)

Angle* [DVD-V] [DVD-A]

Change the number to select an angle.

Still-P (Still picture) [DVD-A]

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.

pRANDOM: Plays in random order.
pReturn: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.

PBC (Playback control

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

* With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the

menus (

➡

pThe display changes according to the disc content. You cannot

change anything when there is no recording.

Audio attribute

Language

page 16) on the disc.

LPCM/PPCM/§Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels

ENG: English DAN: Danish THA: Thai
FRA: French POR: Portuguese POL: Polish
DEU: German RUS: Russian CES: Czech
ITA: Italian JPN: Japanese SLK: Slovak
ESP: Spanish CHI: Chinese HUN: Hungarian
NLD: Dutch KOR: Korean FIN: Finnish
SVE: Swedish MAL: Malay `: Others
NOR: Norwegian VIE: Vietnamese

➡

➡

below, Audio attribute,

page 49) [VCD]

Play menu–Change play sequence

This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that
can be selected will differ.

Repeat play

pAll [CD] [VCD]
pChapter [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

pGroup [DVD-A] and MP3
pPlaylists [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
pTitle [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

pTr ac k [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3

Select “Off” to cancel.

[DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

[DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

Video menu–Change picture quality

Picture

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

Select the picture mode

pNormal: Default setting
pSoft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
pFine: Details are sharper
pCinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.

DNR

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]

Reduces mosaic-like distortion and picture degradation.
OnOff

Progressive

Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (
page 14).

Select “On” to enable progressive output.

pSelect “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
pWhen progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be

displayed.

Transfer [Only when “Progressive” (

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the
type of material being played (

pAuto1 (normal):

Automatically detects the film and video content,
and appropriately converts it.

pAuto2: In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects film

contents with different frame rates and appropriately
converts it.

pVideo: Select when using “Auto1” or “Auto2”, and the video

content is distorted.

Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected.)

Reduces video tape noise while copying.
Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.
pAutomatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from a

video tape.

pOn: Noise reduction works for any video input.
pOff: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to

record input as is.

➡

above) is set to “On”.]

➡

page 49, Film and video).

➡

Setup Guide,

Audio menu–Change sound effect

Dialog Enhancer

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]
[-RW‹VR›]

(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.

Other menu–Change the display position

Position

1 (Standard) - 5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen

menu moves.

Using menus to play MP3 / Using on-screen menus

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Editing titles/chapters

DRIVE

SELECT

,



DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU RETURN

A

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

Title/Chapter

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

Title

Chapter

Start

[RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section
between the division points becomes a chapter.
(➔ page 17, 23, Create Chapter)

Title

Chapter Chapter ChapterChapter

[RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist

➡

page 24).

(

p

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

[+R] [+R]DL]

(

p

[-R]DL]

8-minute) chapters after finalizing (➡ page 33).

[+R]DL] Titles are not divided into chapters after finalizing.

Titles are divided into about 5-minute

pThe maximum number of items on a disc:

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

–Titles: 99 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles)
–Chapters: Approximately 1000

([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Approximately 250)
Depends on the state of recording.

[Note]

pOnce deleted, divided or shortened, a title cannot be restored to its

original state. Make certain before proceeding.

pYou cannot edit during recording.
p[+RW] You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu”

➡

page 33). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the

(
menu. In that case, create the menu again.

p[+R] [+R]DL] Management information is recorded in unused

sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs
decreases each time you edit their contents.

Preparation

pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit

the connections to this unit.

pTurn the unit on.
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
pInsert a disc (

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p[RAM] Release disc or cartridge protection (

➡

page 12).

➡

page 32).

22

THEATER



, , , 

ENTER

End

Editing titles/chapters and playing
chapters

1 During play or while stopped

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[RAM]

wWhen the Album View screen is displayed

Press [A] to switch to the Title View screen.

2 Press [, , , ] to select the title.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM

07

08

10 10/27 Mon

8 10/27 Mon

10CH 10/27/2005 8CH 10/27/2005

-- -- --

Previous

Page 02/02

Play

SUB MENU Select NextPrevious

S

To show other pages

Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and
press [ENTER].
pYou can also press [, ] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [, , , ] and press []. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [] again to cancel.

3 Press [SUB MENU], then

select the operation and press
[ENTER].

pIf you select “Edit Title”, press [, ] to select the operation

and press [ENTER].

Delete Title

Properties

Edit Title

View Chapters

Album View

If you select “View Chapters” (

4 Press [

chapter.

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To edit

➡

Step 5

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View
DVD-RAM

08 8 10/27 Mon

---

001

0:00.00

--- --- ---

Previous Next

SUB MENU Select

S

View Titles

Page 01/01

Play

pTo show other pages/Multiple editing (

5

Press [SUB MENU], then press [,] to
select the operation and press [ENTER].

Delete Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

pYou can go back to Title View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Video

BA

Picture

--

Next

0 9

--

No.

Title Name

Set Protection

Cancel Protection

Shorten Title

Change Thumbnail

Divide Title

,,,]

Video

BA

Picture

--- ---

---

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

0 9

--

No.

Refer to “Chapter

operations” (

[, ] to

Refer to “Title
operations”
(

➡

page 23).

Using menus to play still

➡

pictures (

➡

Step 4)

page 18)

to select the

➡

above)

➡

page 23).

Title operations

P

After performing steps 1–3 (➔ page 22)

Delete Title*

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Press [, ] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
p[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The available recording space does not increase when you delete titles.
p[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does not

increase if other titles are deleted.

Properties

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
pPress [ENTER] to exit the screen.

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

Title Name

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

You can give names to recorded titles.

➡

page 31, Entering text

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

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

Set Protection*
Cancel Protection*

[RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Shorten Title

[RAM]

(

➡

below, “For quicker editing”)

Change Thumbnail

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

(

➡

below, “For quicker editing”)

Divide Title

[RAM]

➡

below, “For quicker editing”)

(

* Multiple editing is possible.

Press [, ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
pWhen the title is protected, some items cannot be accessed.

Release the protection to access the inaccessible items.

You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording.

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

section you want to delete.

 Press [, ] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

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

 Press [, ] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

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

 Press [] (PLAY) to start play.
 Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a

thumbnail is shown.

To change the thumbnail

Restart play and press [, ] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER]
at the point you want to use as the thumbnail.

 Press [, ] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

You can divide a title into two.



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

 Press [, ] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
 Press [, ] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].

To confirm the division point

Press [, ] 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 [, ] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.

[Note]

pThe divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (➡ page 49) of the original title.
pVideo and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily be cut out. Make certain using

“Preview” function (

➡

above) before proceeding.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM

10 10/27 Mon078 10/27 Mon
10CH 10/27/2005 8CH 10/27/2005

-- -- --

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten Title
DVD-RAM

07

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
DVD-RAM

07

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
DVD-RAM

07

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

ENTER

08

08 Play

08

06 1. 1. SUN

***

Start

--:--.--

Previous

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select

S

08

08

06 1. 1. SUN

***

Change

--:--.--

Previous

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select

S

08

08

06 1. 1. SUN

***

Divide

--:--.--

Previous

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select

S

06

***

06

***

Start play and select
the thumbnail position.

Play

06

***

Editing titles/chapters

Video

BA

--

Video

BA

Picture

--

Start

End
Next

Exit

0:43.21

End

--:--.--

Next

0 9

--

No.

Video

BA

Picture

--

Change
End
Next

Exit

0:00.01

Next

0 9

--

No.

Video

BA

Picture

--

Preview

Divide

Next

Exit

0:00.11

Next

0 9

--

No.

Chapter operations

After performing steps 1–5 (

Delete Chapter*

[RAM]

Create Chapter

[RAM]

➡

below, “For quicker

(
editing”)

Combine Chapters

[RAM]

* Multiple editing is possible.

For quicker editing

pUse search, Time Slip or slow-motion (
pTo skip to the start or end of a title, press [] (start) or [] (end).

➡

page 22)

Press [, ] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
p

To delete only the chapter division point, use “Combine Chapters.” (➡below) The recorded contents are not deleted.

Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.

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

pRepeat this step to divide at other points.

 Press [, ] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

Press [, ] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].

pThe selected chapter and following chapter are combined.

➡

page 17) to find the desired point.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter
DVD-RAM

08 Play

07

08

06 1. 1. SUN

***

ENTER

06 1. 1. SUN

***

-- -- --

Previous

Page 02/02

SUB MENU Select

S

Video

BA

Picture

--

Create

06

***

End
Next

Exit

0:43.21

Next

0 9

--

No.

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Creating, editing and playing playlists

Creating playlists

THEATER

DRIVE

SELECT

, , , 
ENTER

FUNCTIONS

SUB MENU

You can arrange the chapters (

Title

Playlist

Chapter

Chapter

Chapter Chapter

Chapter

➡

page 22) to create a playlist.

Chapter

RETURN

Title

Chapter

pEditing playlists doesn’t modify the recorded data. Playlists are

not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.

pYou cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.

[RAM]

pThe maximum number of items on a disc:

–Playlists: 99
–Chapters in playlists: Approximately 1000

Depends on the state of recording.

pIf you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the

items entered will not be recorded.

Preparation

pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit

the connection to this unit.

pTurn the unit on.
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

➡

pInsert a disc (
pRelease disc or cartridge protection (

page 12).

➡

page 32).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [, ] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

ENTER
RETURN

Disc Protection Off

Playlists
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec.

Setup
DVD Management

DVD-RAM

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

Other Funictions

3 Press [, ] to select “Playlists” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [, , , ] to select “Create”

and press [ENTER].

PLAYLISTS

Playlist View

DVD-RAM

-- --

Create

-- -- --

Previous

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

S

Page 01/01

--

Next

0 9

--

No.

5 Press [, ] to select the source title

and press [].

Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip
to step 7.

PLAYLISTS

Create

DVD-RAM

08 8 10/30 Mon

Source Title

01

02

Source Chapter

001 002 003

Chapters in Playlist

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

ENTER

SUB MENU

S

Select

--

Press RETURN to exit.

Page 01/01

--

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

No.

0 9

--

6 Press [, ] to select the chapter you

want to add to a playlist and press
[ENTER].

Press [] to cancel.

PLAYLISTS

Create

DVD-RAM

08 8 10/30 Mon

Source Title

01

02

Source Chapter

001 002 003

Chapters in Playlist

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

ENTER

pYou can also create a new chapter from the source title.

Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press
[ENTER] (

Select

SUB MENU

S

➡

page 23, “Create Chapter”).

--

Press RETURN to exit.

Page 01/01

--

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

No.

0 9

--

7 Press [, ] to select the position to

insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

PLAYLISTS

Create

DVD-RAM

08 8 10/30 Mon

Source Title

01

02

Source Chapter

001 002 003

Chapters in Playlist

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

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

S

pPress [] to select other source titles.
pRepeat steps 5–7 to add other chapters.

--

Press RETURN to exit.

Page 01/01

--

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

No.

0 9

--

8 Press [RETURN].

All the selected scenes become the playlist.

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

➔

➡

Editing and playing playlists/chapters

[RAM]
[-RW‹VR›] (Play only)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [, ] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [, ] to select “Playlists” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [, , , ] to select the

playlist.

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To ed i t ➡ Step 5

PLAYLISTS

Playlist View

DVD-RAM

01 --

10/30 Mon 0:30

-- -- --

Previous

ENTER

SUB MENU Select

S

pTo show other pages/Multiple editing (

5

Press [SUB MENU], then press [,] to

Create

Page 01/01

--

Next

0 9

--

No.

page 22)

select the operation and press [ENTER].

pIf you select “Edit”, press [, ] to select the operation and

press [ENTER].

Create

Copy

Delete Playlist

Properties

Edit

View Chapters

If you select “View Chapters” (

6

Press [,,,] to select the chapter.

Playlist Name

Change Thumbnail

➡

Step 6)

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To ed i t ➡ Step 7

PLAYLISTS

Chapter View

DVD-RAM

08 10/30 Mon 0:30

001 002

0:00.15 0:00.24

--- --- ---

Previous Next

ENTER

S

pTo show other pages/Multiple editing (

Page 01/01

SUB MENU Select

--- ---

---

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

0 9

--

No.

Refer to “Playlist
operations”
(

➡

right).

page 22)

7 Press [SUB MENU], then press [, ]

to select the operation and press
[ENTER].

Add Chapter

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Delete Chapter

View Playlists

pYou can go back to the Playlist View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Refer to “Chapter operations”

➡

right).

(

Playlist operations

After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left)

Press [, ] to select “Delete” and

Delete
Playlist*

[RAM]

press [ENTER].
Once deleted, the playlists are lost
and cannot be restored.

Make certain before proceeding.

Playlist information (e.g., length and
date) is shown.
pPress [ENTER] to exit the screen.

Properties

[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]

Create [RAM]

➡

page 24, Creating playlists, steps 5–8

Dinosaur

Number
Chapters:01012

Properties

ENTER

Date:

6/20/2004 Wed

Length:

0:30.05

Press [, ] to select “Copy” and
press [ENTER].

pThe copied playlist becomes the

Copy*



[RAM]

newest one in the playlist view
screen.

➡

Playlist

page 31, Entering text

Name

[RAM]

➡

Change

page 23, Change Thumbnail

Thumbnail

[RAM]

*Multiple editing is possible.

Chapter operations

[RAM]

After performing steps 1–7 (

➡

left)

pEditing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and

source chapters.

➡

Add

page 24, Creating playlists, steps 5–8

Chapter

Press [, , , ] to select the
position to insert the chapter and
press [ENTER].

PLAYLISTS

Move Chapter

Move
Chapter

Create

DVD-RAM

08 10/27 Mon 0:30

001 002

0:00.15 0:00.24

--- --- ---

Previous Next

ENTER

S

➡

page 23, Create Chapter

Page 01/01

SUB MENU Select

--- ---

---

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

0 9

--

No.

Chapter

➡

Combine

page 23, Combine Chapters

Chapters

➡

Delete
Chapter*

*Multiple editing is possible.

page 23, Delete Chapter
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete
all the chapters in it.

Creating, editing and playing playlists

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Editing still pictures

DRIVE

SELECT

,



DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU

B

SRD MUSIC

THEATER

, , , 
ENTER

RETURN

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View
DVD-RAM

001 002

10/27/05

Total 4 10/27/05

Photo:10/27/2005

101_DVD

--- --- ---

Previous

ENTER

SUB MENU Slideshow

S

Total 4

Page 01/01

Video

---

Next

Press ENTER to go to

[RAM]

wWhen the Title View screen is displayed

Press [B] to switch to the Album View screen.

BA

Picture

No.

Picture View

0 9

NextPrevious

--

e.g., [RAM]

2 Editing an album:

Press [, , , ] to select the
album to edit.

pWhen you want to create an album, go to step 3 without

selecting the album and select “Create Album”.

Editing a still picture:

 Press [, , , ] to select the

album which contains the still
picture to edit and press [ENTER].

 Press [, , , ] to select the

still pictures to edit.

[RAM] [SD]

pYou can edit still pictures or albums.
pYou can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB

➡

page 7).

(

pYou cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.

Preparation

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.

➡

pInsert a disc (
pRelease protection (

page 12) or card (➡ page 8).

➡

page 32).

To show other pages

Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and
press [ENTER].
pYou can also press [, ] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [, , , ] and press []. (Repeat.)
pA check mark appears. Press [] again to cancel.

3

Press [SUB MENU], then press [,] to
select the operation and press [ENTER].

If you select “Edit Album”, press [, ] to select the operation
and press [ENTER] (
pTo edit the album (e.g., [SD])

Start Slideshow

Slideshow settings

Add Picture

Create Album

Edit Album

Select Root folder

To select another folder (

pTo edit still pictures (e.g., [SD] )

Delete Picture

Set Protection

Cancel Protection

Print Order (DPOF)

Album View

You can go back to the Album View.

➡

page 27).

Refer to “Useful functions during still

➡

➡

below)

page 19).

Refer to “Album and
picture operations”

➡

page 27).

(

picture play” (

Album Name

Delete Album

Protection Setup

Cancel Protection

Refer to “Album and
picture operations”

➡

page 27).

(

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To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

w To select the higher folder

While the Album View screen is displayed

(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)

 Press [SUB MENU].
 Press [, ] to select “Select Root folder” and press [ENTER].
 Press [, ] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].

Album and picture operations

-

-

After performing steps 1–4 (➡ page 26)

Delete Album*
Delete Picture*

[RAM] [SD]

Album Name

[RAM] [SD]

Protection Setup*
Set Protection*
Cancel Protection*

[RAM] [SD]

Press [, ] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
pWhen deleting an album, files other than still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This does

not apply to albums under the album concerned.)

You can give names to albums. (
pAlbum names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.

If set, this will protect the still picture or album from accidental deletion.

Press [, ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The lock symbol appears when the still picture or album is protected.
pEven if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect an album, the album

may be deleted by another unit.

You can select individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to
be made.

Press [, ] to select number of print (0 to 9) and press
[ENTER].

Print Order

The DPOF mark appears.

(DPOF)*

[SD]

To cancel the print setting

Set the number of prints to “0”.

pPrint settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.
pWhen this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released.
p

Settings cannot be made for files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space on the card.

 Press [, ] to select “Start” or “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Add Picture
SD CARD

1 234

Step

Select an album

001 002

10/27/05

Total 4 10/27/05

100_PANA

Total 4

Photo:10/27/2005

--- --- ---

➡

page 31, Entering text)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View
SD CARD

Album Name 100_PANA

----

0001

---- ---- ---

Print Order (DPOF)

Set Digital Print Order ( DPOF ) for the picture.
Settings made with other units will be changed.

Number of prints

Press ENTER to confirm.

ENTER

---

---

1

Editing still pictures

ENTER

Previous

S

SUB MENU

Page 01/01

Slideshow NextPrevious

Next

0 9

--

No.

 Press [, , , ] to select the album which contains the still picture you

want to add and press [ENTER].

Add Picture

Which pictures to copy from the selected album ?

Select pictures to copy

Copy all pictures

ENTER

 Press [, ] to select the item and press [ENTER].

wIf “Select pictures to copy” is selected

Add Picture
Create Album

[RAM] [SD]

Press [, , , ] to select the picture and press [ENTER].
wIf “Copy all pictures” is selected

All the still pictures in album will be copied.

Add Picture

Copying completed successfully.
Copy more pictures ?

NoYes

ENTER

 Press [, ] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].

If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and go to step .

 Only when you select “Create Album”

Press [, ] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].

Create Album

Enter album name manually ?
If you select "No", the current date will
automatically be chosen as the album name.

NoYes

ENTER

pIf “Yes” is selected, you can give a name to the album (➡ page 31, Entering text).
pIf “No” is selected, the shooting date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there

is no shooting date information, the date will appear as “--/--/--”.)

* Multiple editing is possible.

[Note]

pScheduled recordings do not start when performing “Add Picture” or “Create Album”.
pYou cannot perform “Add Picture” or “Create Album” to a higher folder.

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Copying still pictures

S

f

r

Copying using the copying list

DRIVE

SELECT

Numbered

buttons

,



, , , 

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

SUB MENU

SRD MUSIC

[RAM] [SD]

pYou can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB

➡

page 7).

(

pYou cannot copy still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.

[SD]

While stopped and SD card has
been inserted, “SD Card
Operations” screen (
automatically displayed.
Press [, ] to select “Copy
pictures” and press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 4 of
“Copying all the still pictures on a
card – Copy All Pictures (JPEG)” (

pTo exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

➡

right) is

➡

right).

RETURN

SD Card Operations

SD Card inserted.

Select an action or press RETURN.

Go to Album View

Copy pictures

ENTER

[Note]

pWhen copying the still pictures on a folder by folder basis or using

“Copy All Pictures (JPEG)” function (
still picture files inside the folder will also be copied. (This does not
apply to the lower folders contained inside the folders.)

pIf still pictures are already contained inside the copying destination

folder, the new still pictures are recorded following the existing still
pictures.

pIf the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files/

folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (
will stop partway through.

pWhen a name has not been input for the copying source folder, it is

possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the copying
destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name before

➡

copying (

pYou cannot copy the information about the print number setting

(DPOF) or the picture rotation.

pThe sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the

copying list may not be the same at the copying destination.

Preparation

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
pInsert a disc (

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pRelease protection (

28

page 27, Album Name).

➡

page 12) and/or card (➡ page 8).

➡

page 32).

➡

right), files other than the

➡

page 19), copying

THEATER

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [, ] to select “Copy” and

press [ENTER].

3 Press [, ] to select items and

press [] to make settings.

Copy

Cancel All

Copying Direction

1

DVD SD card

Mode

2

Picture High Speed

Create List o

3

Start Copying

SUB MENU

S

“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”. You
cannot change “Mode” setting.

Copying Direction

1

DVD SD card

Create List o

3

Refer to “Copying
settings”
(

➡

page 29).

4 Press [, ] to select “Start

Copying” and press [ENTER].

pFor individual still pictures only

When specifying another folder as the
copying destination, select “Folder”.

New

Folder

Do you want to c

5 Press [, ] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER] to start copying.

w To cancel all settings
1Press [, ] to select “Cancel All” and press

[ENTER].

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

The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.
–When a title or still picture has been recorded or deleted at the copy

source.

–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,

remove the card, open the tray, change the copying direction, etc.

Copying all the still pictures on a card
–Copy All Pictures (JPEG)

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [, ] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [, ] to select “Copy all

Pictures” and press [ENTER].

Copy All Pictures (JPEG)

Copy from

Copy to

ENTER

SD card

DVD

Copy all pictures (JPEG) in the card.

CancelCopy

4 Press [, ] to select “Copy” and

press [ENTER] to start copying.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop copying partway

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

Copying settings

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ page 28, “Copying using the copying list”)

 Press [, ] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].
 Press [, ] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
 Press [, ] to select “Destination” and press

Copying Direction

Create List

[ENTER].

 Press [, ] to select the drive and press [ENTER].

The same drive as the copying source can be selected.

 Press [] to confirm.
To register individual still pictures To register on a folder by folder basis
 Press [, ] to select “New Entry” and press

[ENTER].

Copy

Cancel All

Copying Direction

1

SD card DVD

Mode

2

Picture High Speed

Create List

3

Destination Capacity : 3757MB

Picture/Folder Picture

SizeNo. Title Name

New Entry (Total = 0)

 Press [, , , ] to select a still picture

and press [ENTER].

Create List

Select Pictures

SD CARD

To select another folder (

Photo:10/27/2005

Folder

----

0001

101-0001

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

---- ----

➡

below)

----

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

 Press [] to confirm.

Source

Destination

DVD

SD card

DVD

SD card

 Press [, ] to select “Picture/Folder” and

press [ENTER].

Copy

Cancel All

Copying Direction

1

SD card DVD

Mode

2

Picture High Speed

Create List

3

Destination Capacity : 3757MB

Picture/Folder Picture

SizeNo. Title Name

New Entry (Total = 0)

 Press [, ] to select “Folder” and press

[ENTER].

Copy

Cancel All

Copying Direction

1

SD card DVD

Mode

2

Picture High Speed

Create List

3

Destination Capacity : 3757MB

Picture/Folder Picture

SizeNo. Title Name

Picture

New Entry (Total = 0)

Folder

 Press [, ] to select “New Entry” and press

[ENTER].

Copy

Cancel All

Copying Direction

1

SD card DVD

Mode

2

Picture High Speed

Create List

3

Destination Capacity : 3757MB

Picture/Folder Folder

SizeNo. Title Name

New Entry (Total = 0)

 Press [, ] to select the folder and press

[ENTER].

Create List

Select Folders

SD CARD

To switch to the higher folder (

Photo:10/27/2005

Folder

\DCIM\101_DVD

----

0001

001 Photo:10/27/2005
002 Photo:10/27/2005

101-0001

003 100_PANA

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

---

---

---

---

---- ----

----

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

➡

below)

 Press [] to confirm.

Copying still pictures

To show other pages

Press [,,,] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
pYou can also press [, ] to show other pages.

Multiple registration

Select with [, , , ] and press []. (Repeat.)
pA check mark appears. Press [] again to cancel.

To select another folder

1 Press [, , , ] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].

➡

To switch to the higher folder (

right)

2 Press [, ] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

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

pThe still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the

same list.

To edit the copying list

1 Press [, ] to select the item and press

[SUB MENU].

2 Press [, ] to select the operation and press

[ENTER].

Clear All

Add

Remove

To switch to the higher folder

While the Select Folders screen is displayed
1 Press [SUB MENU] and press [ENTER].
2Press [, ] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].

You cannot register a folder with a different higher folder to the
same list.

3Press [, ] to select the desired folder and press [ENTER].

Clear All

Clear all items registered on the copying list.

Press [,] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Add new items to the copying list.

Add

Press [, , , ] to select the still picture
or folder to be added and press [ENTER].

Remove

Remove the selected items.

Press [,] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

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Copying from a video cassette recorder

➡

q

DRIVE

SELECT

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL _

,

■

SUB MENU

A

e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN terminals

pTurn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

This unit

(IEEE 1394,

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

Connect to L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front.
* The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

VIDEO terminal.

See also the notes “Important notes for recording”(

Preparation

pTurn on the unit and connected equipment.
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
pInsert a disc (
pPress [REC MODE] to select the recording time.
pTo reduce noise in input from the video cassette recorder, set

“Line-in NR” to “On” (

pWhen recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal

Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel For
DV Input” in the Setup menu (
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.

REC

You can also connect to the IN1 input terminals on the rear.

Yellow White Red

S Video
cable*

DV cable

4-pin)

Other video equipment

Connect to Audio/video
output terminals.

➡

page 12).

➡

page 21).

or

➡

page 39).

DV camcorder recording
(DV Camcorder Rec.)

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
[RAM] Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time

chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is
created automatically.

When “DV camcorder connection” screen is displayed

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DV camcorder connection

DV connection detected.
Start recording ?

CancelRecord to DVD

ENTER

Press [, ] to select
“Record to DVD” and
press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 4.

THEATER

INPUT

DELETE



, , , 

ENTER
FUNCTIONS

RETURN

B

REC MODE

Audio/video
cable

page 10)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [, ] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [, ] to select “DV Camcorder

Rec.” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [, ] to select “Record” and

press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

When recording finishes

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

To stop recording

Press [w]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].

[Note]

pOnly one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can

be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.

pIf you use video camcorders from other manufacturers these are

not guaranteed to work.

pIt is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV

equipment.

pThe DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.

(It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

pThe DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
pDepending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be

input properly.

pThe date and time information on the tape in the DV equipment will

not be recorded.

pYou cannot record and play simultaneously.

If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on.

If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual
recording (

➡

below).

Manual recording

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

[Note]

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

1 While stopped

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

e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select “IN2”.

2 Start play on the other equipment.
3 When you want to start recording

Press [q REC].

Recording starts.

pUsing Flexible Recording (➜ page 13), you can record the content

of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the
best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [w].

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

Entering text

DELETE Navigator
DVD-RAM

Title View

10 10/27 Mon

07 08

-- -- --

--

8 10/27 Mon

Delete Navigator

Refer to the control reference on page 30.

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD]

You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:

[RAM] Characters
Title 64 (44*)
Playlist 64
Album of still pictures 36
Disc 64

* Scheduled recording

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Characters
Title 44
Disc 40

[SD] Characters
Album of still pictures 36

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

1 Show Enter Name screen.

Title (scheduled recording) (
Title (

Playlist (
Disc (

➡

page 32, “Providing a disc with a name”)

Album of still pictures (

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top
Menu after finalization (
name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be
previewed in “Top Menu Preview (Finalized Disc)” window.

Title Name

_

Top Menu Preview
(Finalized Disc)

Erase

Phrase Save

Phrase List

Set

ENTER

➡

1

12345

2

ABC a

3

DEF d

4

GH INOg

5

JKL j

6

M

PQRSp

7

TUV t

8

WXY Z w

9

.

,

!?

0

page 33). When entering a title

67890

bc

ef/ %

hi $#&

kl @

m

o[

n

qrs( )

uv{ }

xyz`|

:

;

"

'

Space

➡

page 14, step 3)

➡

page 22, step 3)

➡

page 25, step 5)

➡

page 26, step 3)

Name field:

shows the text you
have entered.

]

_

-

\

2 Press [, , , ] to select a

character and press [ENTER].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

pTo erase a character

Press [, , , ] to select the character in the name field
and press [].

pUsing the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

 Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
 Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
 Press [ENTER].

pTo enter a space

Press [CANCEL_] and press [ENTER].

3 Press [w] (Set).

Returns to the previously displayed screen.

To end partway

Press [RETURN]. (Text is not saved.)

w To save frequently used phrases

You can add frequently used phrases and recall them later.
Maximum number of saved phrases: 20
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20
After entering the phrase (
1 Press [] while the phrase to be saved is shown in the name field.
2Press [] to select “Save” and press [ENTER].

To cancel saving phrase

Press [RETURN].

w To recall a saved phrase

1Press [].
2Press [, , , ] to select the phrase to be recalled and

press [ENTER].

w To erase a saved phrase

1Press [].
2Press [, , , ] to select the phrase to be deleted and

press [SUB MENU].

3 Press [ENTER].
4Press [] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [RETURN].

➡

above, steps 1–2)

Refer to the control reference on page 30.

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

[+R]DL] [+RW] [SD]

(You cannot delete items on finalized discs.)

pA title or a still picture cannot be restored once it is deleted.

Make certain before proceeding.

pYou cannot delete while recording or copying.

[SD]

p[RAM]

If you delete a recorded title (or a still picture), the space

deleted becomes available for recording.

[-RW‹V›]

p

[+RW] Disc space increases only when the last recorded

title is deleted.

p[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL]

Available space does not increase after deletion.

Preparation

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.

p[RAM] [SD] Release protection (➡ page 32).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [, ] to select “Delete” and

press [ENTER].

Video

BA

Picture

[RAM] To switch to the other view

Press [B] to select Album View.
Press [A] to select Title View.

3 Deleting a title:

Press [, , , ] to select the title
and press [ENTER].

Deleting an album:

Press [,,,] to select the album
and press [DELETE].

Deleting a still picture:



Press [,,,] to select the
album which contains the still picture
to delete and press [ENTER].



Press [,,,] to select the still
picture and press [ENTER].

You can confirm the titles or pictures etc. that you have
selected using the sub menu.
pRefer to sub menu operations for the “Title View” (➡ page

22, step 3).

pRefer to sub menu operations for the “Picture View” or

“Album View” (➡ page 26, step 3).

To show other pages

Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and
press [ENTER].
pYou can also press [, ] to show other pages.

Multiple deleting

Select with [, , , ] and press []. (Repeat.)
pA check mark appears. Press [] again to cancel.

4 Press [] to select “Delete” and press

[ENTER].

The title, the album or the still picture is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Deleting a title or a still picture during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE].

You cannot delete a still picture during a slideshow.

2 Press [, ] to select “Delete” and

press [ENTER].

The title or the picture is deleted.

Copying from a video cassette recorder / Entering text / Delete Navigator

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DVD and Card Management

Disc Name

DVD

MANAGEMENT

DVD-RAM

Titles:
Used Time:110:22

Free t

DOCUMENTARY

My favorite

01
Chapter 1

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Delete All Titles

Off

DVD

MANEGEMENT

DVD-RAM

Titles:
Used Time:110:22

Free time: 5:38(SP)

DOCUMENTARY

THEATER

DRIVE SELECT

FUNCTIONS

, , , 

ENTER

Preparation

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
pInsert a disc (
p[RAM] [SD] Release protection. (

➡

page 12) or card (➡ page 8).

➡

below)

RETURN

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [, ] to select “Other

Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [, ] to select “DVD

Management” or “Card Management”
and press [ENTER].

Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to
do next.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Providing a disc with a name
–Disc Name

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

After performing steps 1–3 (

➡

above)

4 Press [, ] to select “Disc Name”

and press [ENTER].

➡

page 31, Entering text

p

The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.

p[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] With a finalized discs the

name is displayed on the Top Menu.

p[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on

other equipment.

Setting the protection–Disc Protection

[RAM]

After performing steps 1–3 (

➡

above)

4 Press [, ] to select “Disc

Protection” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [, ] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

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

Cartridge-protection

[RAM] (with a cartridge)

With the write-protect tab in the protect position,
play automatically starts when inserted in the
unit.

PROTECT

Deleting all titles and playlists
–Delete All Titles

[RAM]

After performing steps 1–3 (

➡

left)

4 Press [, ] to select “Delete All

Titles” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [, ] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [, ] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when finished.

7 Press [ENTER].

[Note]

pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be

restored. Make certain before proceeding.

pDeleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
pStill picture data (JPEG, TIFF) or computer data cannot be deleted.
pDelete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Deleting all contents of a disc or card
–Format

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]
[+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only)

[Note]

Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data),
and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before
proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format the disc

or card even if you have set protection.

After performing steps 1–3 (

➡

left)

4 Press [, ] to select “Format Disc

(DVD)” or “Format memory card” and
press [ENTER].

5 Press [, ] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [, ] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when formatting is finished.

[Note]

pDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while

formatting. This can render the disc or card unusable.

pFormatting normally takes a few minutes. However, it may

take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).

7 Press [ENTER].

[Note]

p[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed.
p[-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] You can format only as DVD-Video format on this

unit.

pWhen a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not

be possible to use it on any other equipment.

[RAM] To stop formatting

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

must be reformatted if you do this.

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[SD]

Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK”
position.

LOCK

Selecting whether to show the Top

Disc Name

Play back will start with:

Finalize

Top Menu

DVD

MANAGEMENT

DVD-R DL

Titles
Used Time:10:00

Free Time:

of the first Layer

3:54(LP)

Menu first–Playback will start with:

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make
selections before finalizing the disc.

➡

After performing steps 1–3 (

page 32)

4 Press [, ] to select “Playback will

start with:” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [, ] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
First Title on DVD: The disc content is played without

displaying the top menu.

Enabling discs to be played on other
equipment–Finalize

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

Finalize the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The
equipment must be able to play finalized discs. To check
compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 6.
Make selection from “Playback will start with:” (➡ above) before
finalizing the disc.

After performing steps 1–3 (

➡

page 32)

4 Press [, ] to select “Finalize” and

press [ENTER].

5 Press [, ] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [, ] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

pFinalizing starts. You cannot cancel finalizing.
pFinalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15

minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc.
([-R]DL] [+R]DL] up to 60 minutes.)

[Note]

Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

After finalizing

p[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you can

no longer record or edit.

p[-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting

➡

page 32) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.

(

pTitles are divided into about 5-minute ([+R] [+R]DL] 8-minute)

chapters. This time varies greatly depending on the condition
and mode of recording.

pThere is a pause of several seconds between titles and

chapters during play.

pYou cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturers’

equipment.

pDiscs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players

due to the condition of the recording.

pWhen finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may

take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen
(approximately four times).

Creating Top Menu
–Create DVD Top Menu

[+RW]

+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW
disc on other equipment.
Make selection from “Playback will start with:” (➡ left) before
creating Top Menu.
pYou cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.

➡

After performing steps 1–3 (

page 32)

4 Press [, ] select “Create DVD Top

Menu” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [, ] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [, ] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.

7 Press [ENTER].

pRecording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,

create the menu again.

Enabling the second layer on DL (dual­or double-layer on single side) discs to
be recordable–Close First Layer

[-R]DL] [+R]DL]

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on
one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers.
Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You
must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer.
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still
available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before
proceeding.

After performing steps 1–3 (

➡

page 32)

4 Press [, ] to select “Close First

Layer” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [, ] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [, ] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.
Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum
of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first
layer.

[Note]

pDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while

closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

pYou cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.
pBy closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been

recorded on the second layer by other equipment.

w To confirm the layer you can record

You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you
can record.

DVD and Card Management

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The radio



A B

9:CH

SURROUND MUSIC

FM/AM

Numbered

buttons

, , , 

ENTER

SRD ENH

SFC/EQ

C. FOCUS,

FM MODE

SRD MUSIC

Preparation

pTurn off TV while using radio since noise may occur.
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.

SRD MUSIC

■

Manual tuning

1

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

2 Press [] or [

] to select the

frequency of the required station.

TUNED: Displayed when a radio

station is tuned.

ST:

Displayed when a stereo FM
broadcast is being received.



Press and hold [
to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

3

Adjust the volume with [

w If noise is excessive

Press [FM MODE].

Each time you press the button:
FM: Changes between stereo and forced monaural.
AM: BP1 BP2  BP3  BP4 (BPNBeat Proof)

$

Select between BP1 and BP4 that receives good reception.

The FM mode is cancelled when you change the frequency.

w 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 [w] on the main unit.
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]

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34

procedure. Preset them again.

] or [] until the frequency starts scrolling

ABVOLUM E

THEATER

9:CH

ABVOLUM E

, 

H.BASS

VOLUME].

Preset tuning

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

Automatic presetting

1

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

2 Press [] or [] to tune to the

lowest frequency.

FM: 87.9 MHz or 87.5 MHz
AM: 520 kHz

3 Press and hold [ENTER].

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

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

station to be set is then played.

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

the selector is in FM/AM mode.

p“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 or [

9:

CH]

to select a channel and press [ENTER].

e.g., “2”: [0] ➡ [2]

“12”: [1] ➡ [2]

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

Selecting channels

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

[9:CH] to 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.

w Use FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is

poor.

pDisconnect the FM indoor antenna.
pThe antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

[Note]

pDisconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
pDo not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

FM outdoor antenna
(Using a television
antenna)

75 j coaxial cable

(not included)

Back of
the main unit

Antenna plug

(not included)

Sound effect

Refer to control reference on page 34.

The factory settings for the “H. Bass” (➡ below) and Subwoofer levels (➡ page 36) are optimized for 5.1 channel movie playback. If
the bass seems too heavy during 2-channel disc playback, etc. change the settings.

Changing the sound quality

Using the built-in sound quality settings, you can create a 5.1 channel effect while using 2-channel audio.
This does not work with multi-channel audio.

Press [SFC/EQ] several times to select the desired setting.

Sound Field Control
(SFC)

Available with:

p2-channel sound

Equalizer (EQ)

Available with:

pMulti-channel sound
p

2-channel or monaural sound

Center Focus

Available with:

pMulti-channel sound

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

Enhancing the bass
sound–H.Bass

Available with:

pMulti-channel sound
p

2-channel or monaural sound

Equalizing the sound
–Surround Music

Available with:

pMulti-channel sound
p

2-channel or monaural sound

Enhancing surround
sound–Surround
Enhancer

Available with:

pMulti-channel sound
p

2-channel or monaural sound

[Note]

pWhen “R MUSICP” is selected, only “Equalizer (EQ)” and “H. Bass” can be set. When headphones are in use, only “Equalizer (EQ)” and

“Surround Music” can be set. (

pYou may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.

Each time you press the button:

 MOVIE  SPORTS  MUSIC

FLAT

 Equalizer (EQ) setting (

FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added).
MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software.
SPORTS: Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at sports event.
MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo source.

pWe don’t recommend this setting when listening to AM radio broadcasts.
pThis is ineffective with monaural audio.
pTo check the current setting, press [SFC/EQ].

Using the built-in sound quality settings, you can change the tone of the front 2 channels.

➡

below) 

Press [SFC/EQ] several times to select the desired setting.

Each time you press the button:

FLAT

 Sound Field Control (SFC) setting* (



MANUALSOFT CLEAR HEAVY

*Not displayed during multi-channel audio playback.

FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added).
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
MANUAL: Adjust the bass and treble with manual equalizer.

pTo check the current setting, press [SFC/EQ].
pThe set level for “BASS” and “TREBLE” remains intact. (Even after the unit is turned off.)

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

BASS: Press [][] L6to K6 (in 2 units)
TREBLE: Press [][] L6 to K6 (in 2 units)

➡



above)

Press [C.FOCUS].

Each time you press the button:
CENTER FOCUS ONCENTER FOCUS OFF

pThis cannot be set while “Surround Music” or “Surround Enhancer”

➡

below) is set to “ON” (“ERROR” is displayed in the display window). Please set this once “Surround

(
Music” or “Surround Enhancer” is set to “OFF”.

You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the
acoustics of your room are not optimal.

Press [H.BASS].

Each time you press the button:
H.BASS ON (factory preset)H.BASS OFF

pThe setting you make is retained.

After mixing the audio on all channels, all speakers will output the same audio (monaural). We recommend
this setting for house parties. No matter which speaker the guests are next to, the audio level will be the same.

Press [SRD MUSIC].

Main unit: Press [SURROUND MUSIC].

Each time you press the button:
SURROUND MUSIC ONSURROUND MUSIC OFF

Automatically adjusts each speaker to enhance the surround sound effect of multi-channel audio.
When playing two-channel audio, the audio of the L/R front speakers is also output through the L/R
surround speakers (audio is not output from the center speaker) and creates a surround sound effect.

Lights up

Press [SRD ENH].

Each time you press the button:
SRD ENHANCER ONSRD ENHANCER OFF

pThis cannot be set while “Surround Music” is set to “ON”

(“ERROR” is displayed in the display window). Please set this
once Surround Music is set to “OFF”.

➡

page 41)

Lights up

The radio / Sound effect

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Sound effect

DRIVE SELECT

, , , 

ENTER

Muting the sound

Press [MUTING].

“MUTING” flashes on the unit's
display.

To cancel

pPress [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum “VOL 0”,

then raise it to the required level.

pMuting is cancelled when you switch the unit to standby.

Adjusting the subwoofer level

Press [SW.LEVEL].

SW.LEVEL,
MIX 2CH

CH SELECT

SRD MUSIC

MUTING

Dolby Digital and DTS

pDolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD

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

pThis unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.

Software encoded with Dolby
Digital can be identified with
this mark.

Software encoded with DTS can
be identified with this mark.

Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.

The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights.

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

channel) signals to 2 channels

Press and hold [MIX 2CH].

Each time you press the button:
SUB WOOFER 1SUB WOOFER 2SUB WOOFER 3

SUB WOOFER 4 (factory preset)$

pThe setting you make is retained.
pThis cannot be set when headphones are connected.

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.

Preparation

pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
pTurn off the other sound effects.
pThis cannot be set while “Surround Music” (

“ON” (“ERROR” is displayed in the display window). Please set this
once Surround Music is set to “OFF”.

When stopped or playing discs with 2 channel or
monaural audio

You can adjust the balance of the front speakers.
pYou can also adjust the L/R Surround speakers while “Sound Field

Control (SFC)” or “Surround Enhancer” is set to on. Please
perform the following “When playing Multi-channel discs”
operations.

➡

page 35) is set to

1 Press and hold [CH SELECT].

RL

2 Press [, ] to adjust the “L”, “R”

balance.

pTo cancel, press and hold [MIX 2CH]

again.

pThis cannot be set while “Surround Music” or “Surround Enhancer”

➡

page 35) is set to “ON” (“ERROR” is displayed in the display

(
window). Please set this once “Surround Music” or “Surround
Enhancer” is set to “OFF”.

When “D.MIX” flashes on the display [DVD-A]

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

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When playing Multi-channel discs

1 Press and hold [CH SELECT].

RL

2 While the screen above is being displayed

Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

L, RCchRSchLSchSWch

$

SW: Subwoofer
pYou can only adjust SW if there is output from the subwoofer

channel.

3 Press [] (to increase) or [] (to

decrease).

L, R: Press [, ] to adjust the “L”, “R” balance.
C, RS, LS: L6 dB to K6 dB
SW: L6 dB to K6 dB

Changing the unit’s settings

Setup

Channel

Setup

Disc

Video

Preset Channel Captions

Manual Channel Captions

Channel Captions

Signal Source (RF IN)

Set Channels Automatically

Cable TV

THEATER

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered

buttons

, , , 

ENTER

SRD MUSIC

RETURN

SETUP

Common procedures

Preparation

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

Menus

Tab s

Options

2 Press [, ] to select the tab and

press [].

3 Press [, ] to select the menu and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [, ] to select the option and

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

Sound effect / Changing the unit’s settings

[Note]

There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens,
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.

Summary of settings

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

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

Channel

Setup

1

*

You can set these menus only after “Set Channels Automatically” is completed.

2

You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is completed.

*

Signal Source (RF IN) (Setup Guide ➡page 13)

Set Channels Automatically (Setup Guide ➡page 13) L

Preset Channel Captions*

Manual Channel Captions*

Off Timer

Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
pThis has no effect when “FM”, “AM”, “AUX”, “F MUSICP”, or “R

MUSICP” is selected as the source.

Remote Control Code (Setup Guide

Clock Settings

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Set Clock Automatically (Setup Guide

Set Clock Manually (Setup Guide

Adjust Time Zone*

Quick Start

If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to DVD­RAM about 1 second after you press [¦] to turn the unit on and
then sequentially press [q REC].

Restore Default Settings

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

1

(Setup Guide ➡page 14)

1

(Setup Guide ➡page 14)

➡

page 15) pSet Code 1 pSet Code 2 pSet Code 3

➡

➡

page 15) L

2

(Setup Guide ➡page 15)

page 13) L

pAntenna pCableTV

L

L

p2 Hours p6 Hours pOff

pL1 p0

pOn pOff

The following happens when you have selected “On”.
pPower consumption in standby mode increases because

power is supplied to the unit.

pYe s pNo

pK1

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Changing the unit’s settings

Refer to control reference on page 37.

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

Disc

Video

Settings for Playback

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

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.
pDo not forget your password.

Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode

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

Audio
Language

[DVD-V]

Subtitle
Language

[DVD-V]

Menu
Language

[DVD-V]

Settings for Recording

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Recording Time in EP Mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in
EP mode (
approximate recording times).

Still Mode ( paused video )

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play

➡

page 49, Frames and fields).

(

Black Level Control

Select for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
pPress [ENTER] to show the following settings.

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

pSome discs start in a certain

language despite any changes you
make here.

pEnter a code (

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 16).

(

➡

page 11, Recording modes and

➡

below) with the

B/PR) terminals.

p8 No Limit
p1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

p0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

pUnlock Recorder pChange Password
pChange Level pTemporary Unlock

pVideo Mode (Video On):

The setting returns to “Audio Mode (Video Off)” when you
change the disc or turn the unit off.

pAudio Mode (Video Off)

pEnglish
pOriginal: The original language of each disc will be selected.
pOther ____

pAutomatic

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

pEnglish pFrench pSpanish pOther ____

pEnglish

pEP – Extended Play (6H):

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

pEP – Extended Play (8H)

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

The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play
(6H)” than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.

pAutomatic
pField: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is

pFrame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be

pLighter pDarker

pLighter

pLighter pNormal

: All DVD-Video can be played.

ratings recorded on them.

pFrench pSpanish

:

pFrench pSpanish pOther ____

selected. (The picture is coarser.)

seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The
picture is clearer and finer.)

pDarker

:

pDarker

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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: 6589
Azerbaijani:6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:

Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian
Cambodian
Catalan: 6765

6678

:6669

: 7577

Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265

: 7576

Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian
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:

Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684

: 7378

7686

Macedonian
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:

Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:

: 7775

8083

8277

Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:

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

:7168

8372

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

: 8673

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

Audio

Display

TV
Screen

Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program
(SAP) when recording to a disc.

Select Audio Channel For DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s
DV IN terminal (

Speaker (

Adjust the speaker level or 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.

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

TV Type (

Functions of HDMI

Press [ENTER] to display the menu.

HDMI Video Output pOn

HDMI Resolution

You can only select items compatible with the connected
equipment. This setting normally does not need to be
changed. However if you are concerned about output
picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.
Still pictures play at a resolution equivalent to 480p
regardless of the settings.

HDMI Output Display Aspect

Settings used when 4:3 aspect video is output on the
television as 16:9 aspect.
(Only effective when 720p or 1080i is selected as the
output resolution)

HDMI RGB Output Range

Effective when connected to a device that only supports
RGB output.

HDMI Audio Output

If you set to “On”, when playing DVD-Audio with both Multi
and 2 channel audio tracks, audio will be output as two-

channel output.

Ctrl with HDMI p On

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.

➡

page 30

).

➡ page 40)

Setup Guide ➡page 14

) pAspect 4:3 & 480i pAspect 4:3 & 480p

pOn pOff

pMain pSecondary Audio Program (SAP)

You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an
external source, such as when copying from a video cassette
recorder. Select on the other equipment.
the unit’s DV IN terminal, select the type of audio recording from
“Select Audio Channel For DV Input” (

pStereo 1
pStereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)

pMix: Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in
advance from “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” (

Delay time

pCenter: 0.0
pSurround (L/R): 0.0/5.0

Speaker level

pCenter: –6 dB to +6 dB
pSurround (L/R): –6 dB to +6 dB

pAutomatic pOff

pEnglish

pOn

pBright
pAutomatic:

pAspect 16:9 & 480i pAspect 16:9 & 480p

pOff: When video is output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

pAuto

p480p
p720p
p1080i

pFull: Video output is enlarged to match the screen size.
pNormal

pStandard
pEnhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct.

pOn

pOff: Audio is output from this unit’s speakers.

pOff
pPan and Scan (Stretch to fit)

pLetterbox (Shrink to fit):

p4:3 Aspect Titles played as recorded.
pPan and Scan (Stretch to fit):

pLetterbox (Shrink to fit):

: Records audio (L1, R1)

subsequent to original recording.

/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms

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.

terminal.

: Automatically selects the output resolution best suited

to the connected television (1080i, 720p or 480p).

: Video is output as 4:3 aspect. Side panels (black

bars on the left and right) will appear on the screen.

Audio is output from the speakers on both this unit and
the television. If you use a television compatible with
HDAVI Control, you can select whether to output audio
with this unit’s speakers or the television speakers using
the television settings. (

: When “On” is selected, you can operate other “HDAVI

Control” compatible devices using the “Control with
HDMI”.

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

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

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

pEspañol pFrançais

pOff

pDim

➡

:

When recording from

➡

below).

➡

above).

page 9, Theater speaker)

Changing the unit’s settings

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Changing the unit’s settings

,

,





Refer to control reference on page 37.

Speaker Setting

This setting is only reflected when playing multi-channel audio. There is no effect with two-channel audio.

Changing the delay time

(Center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers,
except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the
seating position. If you have to place the center or surround
speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to
make up for the difference.

Center delay time

ms

C

0.0

Complete

Complete

Test

LS

ms

5.0

Surround delay time

1 Press [, ] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
2 Press [, ] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
3 Press [, , ] to select “Complete” and press [ENTER].

If either distance  or  is less
than , find the difference in
the relevant table and change
to the recommended setting.

: Recommended placement

Center speaker

Difference Setting

Less than 0 cm (0 foot)

Approx. 30 cm (1 foot) 1.0 ms

Approx. 60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms

Approx. 90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms

L

C





LS

RS

Approx. 120 cm (4 feet)

R

Approx. 150 cm (5 feet)

SW

Surround speakers

Less than 0 cm (0 foot)

Approx. 150 cm (5 feet)

Difference Setting

Approx. 300 cm (10 feet)

Approx. 450 cm (15 feet)

*

Factory preset

RL

SW

RS

0.0 ms

4.0 ms

5.0 ms

0.0 ms

5.0 ms

10.0 ms

15.0 ms

Adjusting the speaker levels

(Center and surround speakers only)
Adjust each speaker level to the same level to get appropriate
surround effects.
pThis cannot be set when headphones are connected.

1 Press [

Complete

A Test signal is output from each speaker in a clockwise motion.
Signals are also output from the front speakers, but they cannot
be adjusted. Use this when adjusting other speakers for
comparison. When the test signal is being output, press [, ]
to lengthen the time of the test signal.

*

2 Press [

while test signal is being output.

pCenter: –6 dB to +6 dB
pSurround (L/R): –6 dB to +6 dB

To stop test signal

Press [RETURN].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

*

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

] to select “Test” and press [ENTER].

Front (L) Center

L

Complete

Test

Tes t

LS

ms

0.0

ms

5.0

C

Front (R)

SW

RS

Surround (L) Surround (R)

] to select the desired level for each speaker

R

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

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Using other useful functions

A B

A B

DRIVE SELECT

THEATER

MUSIC P., AUX

INPUT

9:CH

Using headphones

1 Reduce the volume and connect the

headphones (not included).

Headphone plug type: ∅3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini plug

ABVOL UM E

Preparation

Press [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.

Connecting other audio equipment

Back of the main unit

IN1

You can also
connect to the
IN2 input
terminals on
the front.

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Red White

Red White

R L

PLAY OUT

For play

Tape deck

OUT

For
recording

Audio cable

(not included)

Red White Red White

R L
REC IN

Audio output from this unit becomes 2-channel only. Multi-channel
audio is down-mixed (

w Recording audio from discs or television

broadcasts to a tape deck

1 Discs: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive as the source.

Television broadcasts: Press [9: 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 AUX terminals, “F MUSICP”
or “R MUSICP” are not output through the AUDIO OUT terminals.

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

through this unit’s speakers

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive as the source.
2 Press [INPUT] to select “IN1” or “IN2”.
3 Start play.

Enjoying TV broadcast with this unit’s
speakers

Audio cable

(not included)

Red

White

White

Red

Back of the main unit

AUDIO OUT
L

R

Television

ABVOLUME

2 Adjust headphone volume with

VOLUME].

[

Audio output becomes 2-channel only. Multi-channel audio is
down-mixed (➡ page 49).

]Note]

pWhen headphones are connected, “Equalizer (EQ)” and “Surround

Music” can be used to change the sound quality (➡ page 35).

pAvoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing

damage.

Using the Music Port

The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from an
external device (e.g. MP3 player) through your home theater system.

Preparation

To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer function of
your external device is turned off.

1 Reduce the volume and connect the

external device (not included).

Plug type: ∅3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini plug

ABVOLUME

Audio cable

(not included)

2

Press [MUSIC P.] to select “F MUSICP”.

FMUSICPRMUSICP*

AUX$

* Select “R MUSICP” if the optional Panasonic wireless

accessory (e.g. SH-FX60) is set up with your home theater
system. For details, please refer to its operating instructions.

External device

Reduce the volume before
connecting.

3 Adjust the external device volume to a

normal listening level, and then adjust
the volume of the main unit with

VOLUME].

[

]Note]

pWhen “R MUSICP” is selected, “Equalizer (EQ)” and “H. Bass” can

be set to change the sound quality. (

pIf the audio is distorted, turn the volume down on the connected

external device.

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Changing the unit’s settings / Using other useful functions

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.

pSet TV volume minimum.

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Messages

On the television Page

Cannot finish recording
completely.

Cannot play. pYou inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). 7

Cannot record on the disc. pThe disc may be dirty or scratched. 8

Unable to format.

Please check the disc.

Cannot play back on this unit. p You tried to play a non-compatible image.

Cannot record. Disc is full. pCreate space by deleting any unnecessary titles. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]

Cannot record. Maximum
numbers of titles exceeded.

No disc. pThe disc may be upside down. —

No folders. pThere is no compatible folder in this unit. 7

No SD Card
No valid SD card.

There is not enough free
space on the copying
destination.

Please change the disc. pThere may be a problem with the disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

This is a non-recordable disc. pThe unit cannot record on the disc you inser ted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R,

This disc is not formatted
properly.



pThe program was copy-protected.
pThe disc may be full.
pThe maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.

pTurn the unit off and re-insert the card.

[Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no
increase in disc space. Available disc space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW
increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.]

pUse a new disc.

pThe card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already

inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.

pThe card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.

pCreate space by deleting any unnecessary items. 23, 27, 31,

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

DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.

pYou inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. Format the disc

with this unit.

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On the unit’s display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

SET 

(“t” stands for a number.)

HARD ERR

(“HARD” and “ERR” are
alternately displayed.)

NoREAD pThe disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

NoWRIT pRecording may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc. —

NoERAS pDeleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc. —

PLEASE WAIT

(“PLEASE” and “WAIT” are
alternately displayed.)

UNSUPPORT

(“UNSUP” and “PORT” are
alternately displayed.)

UNFORMAT

(“UNFOR” and “MAT” are
alternately displayed.)

F74 pThe HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction. —

F75 pThe HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction. —

U59 pThe unit is hot.

U61 p(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording,

U71 pThe connected equipment is not HDMI compatible. —

pThe 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.

pIf there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was

purchased.

pThe message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.

Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

pDisplayed when the unit is started. This is not malfunction.
pThe unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE

WAIT” is displayed.

pYou have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 6, 7

pYou have inserted a new DVD-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format) recorded on other equipment.

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

holes on the top or rear of the unit.

playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to
normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.

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U72
U73

U88 p(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the

U99 pThe unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER ¦/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to

AF F61 pCheck and correct the speaker cord connections.

pThe HDMI connection acts unusually.

–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
–The HDMI cable is damaged.

disc while playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to
return to normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit
again.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Set up Page

Do the Audio/Video cables need to be
connected to the TV in order to see
the Menus?

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

Is my television progressive output
compatible?

Disc

Can I play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD­RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL
and +RW recorded with this unit with
other equipment?

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, DVD-R
DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW
compatibility with this unit.

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

pIf your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary.

Consult your local dealer for more information.

pThe output picture quality increases in the following order.

–VIDEO IN terminal, S VIDEO IN terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and

HDMI IN terminal. However it will take longer to startup when it is connected with the
HDMI IN terminal.

pAll Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the

manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

pYou can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on

this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on the condition of the
recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be
possible. To enable play on other DVD players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the
DVD Management menu.

pYou can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
pHowever, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “1” or “ALL”. —Cover

pThe DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot

play discs that do not have a region number.

pThis unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL

and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (VR format).

pThis unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.
pAfter recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs

–You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording them on other

Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.

–You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after recording them

on this unit.
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video compatible
player.

pThis unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been recorded

under one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/
TIFF).
Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99
folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

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

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Recording

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

Can I switch to SAP during recording? pWith DVD-RAM, you can, and the recorded audio also changes. Just press [AUDIO].

pMost commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore,

recording is usually not possible.

pWith DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW you cannot.

Change before recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setup menu.

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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 solutions indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 51.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

pRegular disc rotating sounds.
pPoor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
pImage disturbance during search.
pInterruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting

breaks.

Power Page

No power. pInsert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. 11

The unit switches to the
standby mode.

TV screen and video

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

Picture is distorted.

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 on­screen menus.

Displays

The display is dim. pChange “FL Display” in the Setup menu. 39

“12:00A” is flashing on the
unit’s display.

Compared to the actual
recorded time, less remaining
time is displayed.

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.

“U88” is displayed and the disc
cannot be ejected.

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pThis is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup menu, if you would prefer.
pOne of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER ¦/I] on the main unit to turn the

unit on.

pMake sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT

terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.

pMake sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
pThe television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [w] and [C1.3] on

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

pWhen connecting with a component video cable to a television that is incompatible with

progressive video, check if there is also an HDMI cable connected to the other equipment. If
so, turn the power off to the device connected with an HDMI cable, and set the “HDMI Video
Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu.

pPicture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

Reduce the number of connected devices.

pThis 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. If it is not
solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

pSelect “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu. 39
pSelect “On” in “Blue Background” in the Setup menu. 39

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

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

pIf you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” in the Setup menu to

“Normal”.

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

DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.

pSet “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”. 21

pSet “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.

pWhen you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps below for setting.

1 Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.
2 Set “HDMI Video Output” in the Setup menu to “Off”.

pThe effect is less perceivable with some types of video. —

pSet the clock. 15

pThe 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 a slight 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.

pTimes shown may disagree with actual times.
pEven if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no

increase in disc space.

pAvailable recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the

last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.

pAvailable recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R and +R DL reduces if you have

repeatedly recorded and edited more than 200 times or so. (For the second layer on DVD-R
DL and +R DL, this happens after about 60 times.)

pWhile searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.
pThe unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.

1Press [POWER¦/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER ¦/I] on the main unit for
about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

2 While the unit is off, press and hold [w] and [CH 9] on the main unit at the same time for

about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.

pThere is no link between the main unit and the wireless accessory. Check that the wireless

accessory is plugged into the AC outlet.

pEnsure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.

pOperations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a

Panasonic disc.)

pThe unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.

(Press and hold [POWER ¦/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

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Noise is heard.
Sound is distorted.
“TUNED” is flashing or doesn’t
light.
“ST” is flashing or doesn’t light
during FM broadcasts.

A beat sound is heard. pTurn the television off or separate it from the unit. —

A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts.

The radio cannot be tuned in. pTurn 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.

Sound

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

Cannot switch audio. pYou cannot change the audio type when DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

Humming heard during play. pAn AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances

Operation

Cannot operate the television. pPress [TV] to switch the remote control to operate the television.

The remote control doesn’t
work.

pThis is being caused by weak signal reception.

When listening to FM radio, try the following operations.
–Adjust the position of the FM antenna.
–Use an FM outdoor antenna.
–Press [FM MODE] to set to “MONO”.
When listening to AM radio, try the following operations.
–Adjust the position of the AM antenna.
–Press [FM MODE] to select between “BP1” and “BP4” that receives good reception.

pSeparate the antenna from other cables and cords. —

pRadio and sound field system settings are stored to memory after pressing [¦]. Do not

remove the AC power supply cords until “BYE” disappears from the unit’s display.

pCheck the connections and settings.

pPress [AUDIO] to select the audio.
pSome multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing of all or part of their contents if this

is the manufacturer’s intention.
In the following situations, these DVD-Audio discs will not output audio correctly (Front two
channels only, etc. will output audio).
–When using headphones.
–When audio is output through the television speakers.

pTurn the volume up.
pTurn muting off.
pSwitch 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.

pThe factory settings for the “H. Bass” and Subwoofer levels are optimized for 5.1 channel

movie playback. If the bass seems too heavy during 2-channel disc playback, etc. change the
settings.

p When “R MUSICP” is selected, you cannot set anything other than “Equalizer (EQ)” or “H.

Bass” to change the sound quality. Also, when using headphones, you cannot set anything
other than “Equalizer (EQ)” or “Surround Music”.

pIf the audio is distorted when “F MUSICP” or “R MUSICP” is selected, turn the volume down

on the connected external device.

pWhen audio playback is output through multi-channel, “Sound Field Control (SFC)” cannot be

set.

pThe sound effects will not work when audio is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal.
pAudio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce

the number of connected devices.

pDepending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected

with an HDMI cable.

+R, +R DL or +RW is in the disc tray.

pYou cannot change the audio type when playing DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format), +R, +R DL or +RW. [You can select “Main” or “SAP” in “Multi-channel TV Sound
(MTS)” in the Setup menu before recording.]

pThere are discs where audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

and cords away from the main unit.

p

Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.

pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pThe 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.

pThe batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
pYou are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

operation.

pColored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
pDon’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

exposure.

pIt may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.

pIt may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.

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Operation (Continued) Page

The unit is on but cannot be
operated.

Cannot eject disc. pThe unit is recording.

Startup is slow.
When the unit is turned on,
audio and video output takes a
long time.

Takes time to read DVD-RAM. pIt may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been

During disc or card operation
the unit does not respond.

pRecording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.
pSome operations may be prohibited by the disc.
pThe unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.
pOne of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

Reset the unit as follows:
1Press [POWER¦/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER ¦/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.

2Press [POWER¦/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated,

consult the dealer.

pCondensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

pThe unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [w] and [CH 9] on the

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

pStartup takes time in the following situations.

–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
–The clock is not set.
–Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.
–When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

used for a long time.

pThe selector has been set to “FM”, “AM”, “AUX”, “F MUSICP” or “R MUSICP”. Press [DRIVE

SELECT] to select “DVD” or “SD” as the source.

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

Cannot record from external
equipment.

Scheduled recording does not
work properly

Scheduled recording does not
stop even when [w] is pressed.

The scheduled program remains
even after recording finishes.

A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.

The DV camcorder recording
function does not work.

unit can record onto.

p[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The disc is unformatted. Format the disc using DVD

Management.

pThe write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD

Management.

pSome programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)
pThe disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc.
pYou cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL

or DVD-RW (VR format) discs.

pDue to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW

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.

pDVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit

may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

pAudio from FM/AM broadcasts cannot be recorded.
pCheck the connection is correct.

pSelect the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.
pThe scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the

program.

pSet the clock.

pIf you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,

you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.

p1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

2 Press [w], press [, ] to select “Stop recording” and then press [ENTER].

Recording stops.

pThe scheduled program remains if set to Monday - Friday, Monday - Saturday, Sunday -

Saturday or weekly.

pIf 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 disc may become unusable. You will have to
format the disc ([RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. Please take care as we cannot offer
any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.

pIf images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

equipment settings.

pYou cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.
pRecording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV

equipment are not successive.

pDepending on the equipment, the DV camcorder recording may not operate properly.
pYou can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.

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Play Page

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

Audio and video momentarily
pause.

DVD-Video is not played. pYou have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting. 38

Alternative soundtrack and
subtitles cannot be selected.

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

Angle cannot be changed. pAngles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. —

You have forgotten your
ratings password.
You want to cancel the ratings
level.

Quick View does not work. pThis does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

The resume play function
does not work.

pInsert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
pThe disc is dirty.
pYou tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit.
pYou tried to play +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.
pWhen 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.

pYou cannot play discs during DV camcorder recording.
pThis occurs between playlist chapters.

pThis occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on +RW, finalized DVD-R,

DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL that have been copied using the
high speed mode.

pThis occurs as scenes change during Quick View.
pWhen playing a title recorded on both layers of a DVD-R DL or +R DL, video and audio may

momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

pThe languages are not recorded on the disc.
pYou may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

pSubtitles are not recorded on the disc.
pSet “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.

pWhile the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select DVD drive then press and hold

[q REC] and [C1.3] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds. (“INIT” will
appear on the unit’s display). The ratings level returns to “8”.

pThis does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.
pThe stopped position is cleared when:

–You press [w] several times.
–You open the tray.
–[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] You turn the unit off.

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Troubleshooting guide

Edit

Cannot format. pThe disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Cannot create chapters.

Cannot mark the start point or
the end point during
“Shorten Title” operation.

Cannot delete chapters. pWhen the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. 23

The available recording space
doesn’t increase even after
deleting recordings on the
disc.

Cannot create a playlist. pYou cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

Still pictures

Cannot display Direct
Navigator screen.

Cannot edit or format a card. pRelease the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message

The contents of the card
cannot be read.

Copying, deleting and setting
protection takes a long time.

Scheduled recording began in
the middle of editing a still
picture.

pYou tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.
pThe 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.

pThese operations are not possible with still pictures.
pYou cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a

start point.

pAvailable recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase even after

erasing previously recorded titles.

pAvailable recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the

last recorded title is erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.

them individually.

pThis screen cannot be displayed during recording or copying. —

sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)

pThe card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.)

Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit.

pThe card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this

unit.

pTurn off and then turn on the unit again.
pYou can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8MB to 2GB on this unit.

pWhen there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.
pWhen repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or

card.

pIf it comes to the time scheduled for recording, the recording may start even though you are

editing.

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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:
Refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 51.

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
SERIAL NUMBER

SC-RT50

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE _________________________________
DEALER NAME ______________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS __________________________________

___________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER ________________________________

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Glossary

CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media)

A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit
supports CPPM.

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.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found of
some discs into two-channel output.
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing of all or
part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention.
This unit cannot down-mix these types of discs. (When the disc is
automatically down-mixed, audio will not be output correctly when
using headphones, etc. Audio is output only with the front two
channels, etc.)

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a
digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo
developing store or on your home printer.

Drive

In the instance of this unit, this refers to the disc (DVD) and SD card
(SD). 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: Recorded at 24 or 30 frames per second. Generally

appropriate for motion picture films.

Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally

appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL on
this unit.
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer
record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to
become recordable.

Folder

This is a place on the disc or memory card where groups of data are
stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where
still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) are stored.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL or +RW and SD memory card on this unit.
When you use DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW, it must be formatted.
Formatting irrevocably deletes all contents.

Frames and fields

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

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic
products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits
uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This
unit supports high-definition video output (720p,1080i) from HDMI
AV OUT terminal. To enjoy high-definition video a high-definition
compatible television is required.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc.,
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The
feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering
the degree of compression.

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

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and

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 deletion by setting writing protection or
deletion 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.

Thumbnail

This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display
multiple pictures in the form of a list.

TIFF (Tag Image File Format)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures, a
common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras
and other devices.

1080i

In one high definition image, 1080 alternating scan lines pass every

th

of a second to create an interlace image. Because 1080i more

1/60
than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i, the detail is much
clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.

720p

In one high definition image, 720 scan lines pass at the same time
every 1/60
progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there
is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

fills the screen.

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

th

of a second to create a progressive image. Since

Product Service / Glossary

u

Frame F ie ld

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

picture quality is generally better.

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

there is no blurring.

r

Field

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Specifications

w AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic distortion

Front: 190 W per channel (8 j)
Center: 320 W (4 j)
Surround: 90 W per channel (4 j)

100 Hz, 10 % total harmonic distortion

Subwoofer: 320 W (4 j)

Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power: 1200 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

120 Hz–20 kHz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion

Front: 105 W per channel (8 j)
Center: 220 W (4 j)
Surround: 65 W per channel (4 j)

45 Hz–120 Hz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion

Subwoofer: 190 W (4 j)

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power: 750 W

Input sensitivity/Input impedance

MUSIC PORT: 100 mV, 4.7 kj

w FM TUNER SECTION

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

Antenna terminals: 75 j unbalanced

87.5– 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)

w AM TUNER SECTION

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

w RECORDER SECTION

Recordable discs:

DVD-R AM: Ver. 2.0

DVD-R: For General Ver. 2.0

For General Ver. 2.0/4X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
For General Ver. 2.x/8
For General Ver. 2.x/16X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 5.0
For General Ver. 2.x/16X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0

DVD-RW: Ver. 1.1

+R: Ver. 1.0

Ver. 2.1/3X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0
Ver. 2.2/5X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0

X

–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0

For DL Ver. 3.x/4X–SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0

x

/2X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0

Ver. 1.
Ver. 1.

x

/4X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0

Ver. 1.

x

/6X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 3.0

+RW: Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.2/4X–SPEED

Recording system:

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R: DVD-Video format
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): DVD-Video format
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format
+R
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW

Recording time:

pMaximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)

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

Playable discs:

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R: DVD-Video format
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): DVD-Video format
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format
+R, +R DL (Double Layer), +RW
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video CD
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG)

Optical pick-up: System with 1 lens, 2 integration units

(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)

LASER Specification

Class 1 LASER Product

RQT8655

Wave Length: 780 nm (CDs), 662 nm (DVDs)
Laser Power:

Television system

TV system: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields
Antenna reception input: TV Channel: 2 ch–69 ch

RF converter output: Not provided

Video system

Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Input: LINE (pin jack) C2, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 j

Output: LINE (pin jack) C1, 1.0 Vp-p; 75 j

Component video output: Y, P

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

CATV Channel: 1 ch–125 ch

S connector C2 Y:1.0 Vp-p; 75 j

S connector C1 Y:1.0 Vp-p; 75 j

B, PR C1 Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 j

(480i/480p) P

C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 j

C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 j

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For DL Ver. 3.0

Ver. 1 . 1
Ver. 1 . 2
Ver. 1 . 3

for DL Ver. 1 .0

B: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 j

P

R: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 j

Audio system

Recording system: Dolby Digital (2ch)
Analog Input: LINE (pin jack) C2

Analog Output: LINE (pin jack) C1

Number of channels: Recording: 2 channels

HDMI Output: (19 pin type A) C1 HDMI Ver.1.2a (EDID Ver.1.3)
SD Card Slot

Still Picture (JPEG, TIFF) SD Memory Card Slot: 1 pc
Compatible media SD Memory Card
Format FAT 12, FAT 16
Image file format:

JPEG conforming to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF Compatible

Number of pixels: between 34C 34 and 6144C4096 pixels
Thawing time: Approx. 3 sec (6M pixels, JPEG)

DV input: IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin: 1 pc
Regional Code:  1
Clock unit: Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display

Reference input: 309 mVrms

FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)

Input impedance: 47 kj

Reference output: 309 mVrms

FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)

Output impedance: 1 kj

(Load impedance: 10 kj)

Playback: 2 channels

a1

, MultiMediaCard

Sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0

w SPEAKER SECTION

pFront speakers [SB-FS940]

Typ e: 2 way, 3 speaker system, Bass-ref.
Woofer/Tweeter:

Impedance/Input power (IEC): 8 j/190 W (Max)
Output sound pressure: 85 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range:
Dimensions (WVHVD):

6.5 cm (2

Mass: Approx. 5.2 kg (11.5 lb.)

pCenter speaker [SB-PC940]
Typ e: 2 way, 3 speaker system, Bass-ref.
Woofer/Tweeter:

Impedance/Input power (IEC): 4 j/320 W (Max)
Output sound pressure: 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range:
Dimensions (WVHVD): 320 mmM92mmM90

6.5 cm (2

Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg (3.1 Ib.)

pSurround speakers [SB-FS941]
Typ e: 1 way, 1 speaker system, Bass-ref.
Full range: 6.5 cm (2
Impedance/Input power (IEC): 4 j/90 W (Max)
Output sound pressure: 79 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range:
Dimensions (WVHVD): 92 mmM270 mmM97

Mass: Approx. 0.7 kg (1.5 Ib.)
pSubwoofer [SB-W940]

Typ e: 1 way, 1 speaker system, Bass-ref.
Woofer: 17 cm (6
Impedance/Input power (IEC): 4 j/320 W (Max)
Output sound pressure: 81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range: 29 Hz–160 Hz (L16 dB)

Dimensions (WVHVD): 235 mmM448

Mass: Approx. 6.7 kg (14.8 Ib.)

1

/2S) CONE typeM2, 6 cm (23/8S) CONE type

91 Hz– 30 kHz (L16 dB), 104 Hz– 25 kHz (L10 dB)

258 mmM1350 mm (Max)/1100 mm (Min)M269 mm

103 Hz– 30 kHz (L16 dB), 120 Hz– 25 kHz (L10 dB)

5

[10

/32SM

535/32S

(Max)/431/4S

1

/2S) CONE typeM2, 6 cm (23/8S) CONE type

(Min)M1019/32S

mm

(1219/32SM35/8SM317/32S)

1

/2S) CONE type

84 Hz– 25 kHz (L16 dB), 96 Hz– 22 kHz (L10 dB)

(35/8SM105/8SM313/16S)

3

/4S) CONE type

34 Hz– 135 Hz (L10 dB)

mm

M397

mm

mm

(91/4SM175/8SM155/8S)

w GENERAL

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: Main unit [SA-RT50]: 145 W
Dimensions (WVHVD)

Mass (Main unit [SA-RT50]): Approx. 5.3 kg (11.8 lbs)

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

Power consumption in standby mode:

approx. 3.6 W

approx. 1.8W

a1

Includes miniSDTM cards. (A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be
inserted.)

a2

Ratings with the low cut filter equipped amplifier.

pSpecifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

pUseable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).
pTotal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum

analyzer.

(Main unit

[SA-RT50]):

430 mmM75mmM

(1615/16SM

231/32SM

385

155/32S

mm

(Dimensions and Mass do not include the speakers.)

[Quick Start: Off, FL Display: Bright (Shipping
condition)]
(Quick Start: Off, FL Display: Automatic)

a2

]

a2

a2

)

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North 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 Puerto Rico, Inc. (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)

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

One (1) year Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Ten (10) days Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Ninety (90)

days

Not Applicable

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industr ial 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 Puerto Rico, Inc. (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 problem 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.

Specifications / Limited Warranty

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/consumersupport

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:

[e-mail]

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

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

F1104

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Index

Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Audio

attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Channel

adding, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]13]

audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Set Channels Automatically. . . . . . . ]12]

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]15]

Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connection

antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]6] ]7] ]9]

cable box, satellite receiver . . . . . ]7] ]8]

DV input terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, ]10]

IN2 input terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]11]

television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]6] ]7] ]8]

video cassette recorder . . . . . . ]6] ]7] ]8]

Copying

DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . 30

from a video cassette recorder . . . . . 30

Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 23, 25

Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Delete

album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 31

all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 25

chapter in playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 31

title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 31

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Direct Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22, 26

Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 49

DTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

+R, +R DL, +RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equalizer (EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 49

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . . 11

HDAVI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 49, ]10]

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

H.Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 49

Language

audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Menu

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Mode

recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 49

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Name

album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 23

Noise reduction (NR)

DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Line-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

On-screen

language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 49

Properties

playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Protection

album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Radio

connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]11]

FM frequency step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Optional FM antenna connection . . . 34

Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Recording

DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . 30

Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

from a video cassette recorder . . . . . 30

mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Remote control code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]15]

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Restore Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Sound Field Control (SFC) . . . . . . . . . . 35

Shorten Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Signal Source (RF IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . 13

Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Speaker delay time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . 36, 40

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Still pictures

copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Subwoofer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Surround Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Surround Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Thumbnail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 49

Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

TV Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]14]

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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