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