Philips DMR-EH55 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EH55

The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.

For Asia

≥The region number of this unit is “3”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “3” or “ALL”.

Example:

3 ALL

For Australia and N.Z.

≥The region number of this unit is “4”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL

For Middle East

≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2 ALL

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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.

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For Saudi Arabia)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

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.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

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

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Table of contents

Getting started

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and

TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

STEP 3 Set up to match your television

and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 22

Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 26

To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing DivX discs,

MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . .31

Regarding DivX discs,

MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 51

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Convenient functions

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 54

Selecting the background style–Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment

–Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Creating Top Menu–Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Reference

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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HDD, disc and card information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥160 GB

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Indicated in these instructions by

Recording format

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. ≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.

[HDD] [RAM]

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§1

§2

§3

Video

Still pictures

– Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

– Up to 5X recording speed discs.

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

YY [CPRM (➡ 73) compatible discs only.]

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

DVD Video Recording format

Video

Still pictures

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Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

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Indicated in these instructions by

Recording format

[-R] before finalization [-R]DL] before finalization [-RW‹V›] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization

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

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§1

§2

§3

Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 55, 73).

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 4X recording speed discs. Up to 6X recording speed discs.

Video Video Video

ttY

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

Creating and editing playlists

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60, Bilingual

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

ttt

Audio Selection)]

ttt

DVD-R DL

(dual layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL disc on this unit (

DVD-Video format

Only on DVD-R DL compatible players after finalizing the disc

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

(➡ 55, 73).

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

aspect.)

DVD-RW

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

➡

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

Only after finalizing the disc

(➡ 55, 73).

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

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HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

(continued)

Disc type

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

(double layer on single side)

≥

You cannot directly record to a

§5

+R DL disc on this unit (

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Indicated in these instructions by

[+R] before finalization [+R]DL] before finalization

[DVD-V] after finalization [DVD-V] after finalization

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

This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.

Recording format

≥After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.

Data that can be recorded and played

Re-writable

Play on other players

Compatible with high speed recording

§1

§2

Only after finalizing the disc (➡ 55, 73).

§3

Up to 16X recording speed discs. Up to 2.4X recording speed discs.

What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

Recording broadcasts that allow one copy

Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts

Recording 16:9 aspect picture

§4

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

Creating and editing playlists

§1

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

§2

[RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD Recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.

§3

The high speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed.

§4

For further information (➡ 8, Important notes for recording)

§5

+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are

finalized are compatible and can be played.

§6

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

≥We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches

and dirt.

≥You 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. ≥You cannot record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit.You can record other

programmes as DVD-Video format.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

[Note]

When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (➡ 22).

You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way

as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.

≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.

Video Video Video

ttY

Only on +R DL compatible players after finalizing the disc (➡ 55, 73).

ttt

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

ttt

+R DL

aspect.)

+RW

➡

[+RW]

Only on +RW compatible players.

Up to 4X recording speed discs.

§6

HDD, disc and card information

t [Only one is recorded.(➡ 60,

Bilingual Audio Selection)]

t (The picture is recorded in 4:3

aspect.)

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. (➡ 55)

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (➡ 54)

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the first layer to record a programme, the balance is

When switching layers: Video and audio may momentarily cut

recorded on the second layer. When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

(Inner section of the disc)

DVD-R DL +R DL

Second recordable layer

The available space

First recordable layer

Title 1

Title 2

(Outer section of the disc)

Playback direction

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HDD, disc and card information

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)

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Indicated in these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music

Disc type DVD-R CD Video CD

Logo –

[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]

discs ≥Played on this unit

in 2 channels.

DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder

≥

You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.

≥By formatting (➡ 54) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-

Video format and play it on this unit.

≥It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment

used for recording.

Indicated in these

DivX [CD] DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF [VCD]

instructions by Instructions

≥DVD- R

DivX

with video recorded in

Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW

)

≥CD-R and CD-RW

video recorded in DivX

≥CD-R and CD-RW

music recorded in MP3

≥CD-R and CD-RW

with

with still

Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW

)

pictures recorded in JPEG and TIFF

Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.

≥The 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.

≥Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 73) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

Discs that cannot be played Types of disc or title recorded on HDD

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

≥DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format

≥

DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (

➡

73).

≥[For]Asia] DVD-Video with a region number other than “3” or “ALL”

≥[For]Australia]and]N.Z.] DVD-Video with a region number other than

“4” or “ALL”

≥[For]Middle]East] DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or

“ALL”

≥Blu-ray

≥DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,

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

for the type of connected TV

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table. (Y: Possible to view, t: Impossible to view)

TV type

Multi-system TV

NTSC TV

Disc/Titles

recorded on HDD

PA L Y

NTSC

PA L t

NTSC

Yes/No

§1

§2

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NTSC

§1

If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 63), the picture may be clearer.

§2

Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡ 63).

§3

If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals

§3

(PAL60)

the picture will not be shown correctly.

≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you

match the “TV System” setting to the title (➡ 63).

PA L Y

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Cards you can use on this unit

Type

SD Memory Card miniSDTM Card

MultiMediaCard

Indicated in these instructions by

Data that can be recorded and played

Instructions You can insert directly into the SD card slot.

[SD]

Still pictures Video (MPEG2)

A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary.

≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 34, 50). ≥You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a

photo developing store (➡ 43, 73).

≥MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or

DVD-RAM. (➡ 49)

≥MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card.

≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16

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)

≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. ≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This site is in English only.)

≥If 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 (➡ 54, 73).

≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

HDD, disc and card information

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following can be displayed on this unit. ¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters

DVD-RAM

JPEG

DCIM¢¢¢

DCIM

Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

¢¢¢XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

(Higher folder)

(Picture folder)

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

.TIF

≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.). ≥If 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.

Card

(Higher folder)

DCIM

¢¢¢XXXXX

IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT

XXXX XXXX

SD_VIDEO

PRG¢¢¢

MGR_INFO

(Picture folder)

XXXX

¢¢¢¢

.JPG

¢¢¢¢

XXXX

¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢

MOV MOV

PRG

.TIF

.JPG .TIF

(MPEG2 folder)

¢¢¢.

MOD

¢¢¢.

MOI

¢¢¢.

PGI

(MPEG2 information folder)

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Important notes for recording

Setup

Recording time in EP mode

DVD Speed for High Speed Copy

Rec for High Speed Copy

Disc

Picture Sound

Tun in g

EP (8 Hours)

When recording a bilingual programme

When recording 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programmes

[HDD] [RAM]

Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.

You can change the audio during playback. (➡ 30, Changing audio during play)

However in the following cases, select whether to record the main or secondary audio:

➡

–Recording sound in LPCM (

60, Audio Mode for

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Select the main or secondary audio before recording

(➡ 60, Bilingual Audio Selection)

Hello

XP Recording)

➡

–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (

Hello

Hallo

22)

If you record from external equipment

–Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.

If you record from external equipment

–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external

equipment.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

The selected audio only is recorded.

When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc.

When recording digital broadcasts

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡ 22).

You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 86X before recording to the HDD.

Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.

Settings for Recording

Maximum

Record to the HDD

HDD

); however, the following settings are necessary

High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.

It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (➡ 73) compatible DVD-RAM.

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

[HDD]

(Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)

≥“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM (They

are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.

≥Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard. ≥You 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 or copying (➡ 55).

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.

Record to DVD-R, etc.

Play on other DVD equipment

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Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.

You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

Finalize

G H C

Í /I Í

C R A E S

R E T N E

L O V

Y A L P S I

D U N E

M P O T

N R U T E R

O U N E

F F

D C I N 9 V

N E P O

D N U O R

R O T I N O M

E D O M

E R U T C I

2 3 4 5

CD SEQUENTIAL

DOUBLE RE-MASTER

;∫1:/65/9

DISC

DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP<OPEN/CLOSE

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

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

∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust

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

∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device

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

∫ Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

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

≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode (➡ below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.

This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

∫ Setup precautions

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

and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

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

vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to

temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation

does not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from

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

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

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.

This unit

VCR

∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or

breakdown

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

∫ While operating

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

HDD may become damaged.)

≥Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains

socket, or flip the power breaker switch. While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

∫ When moving the unit

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

display.)

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. 3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.

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

∫ HDD recording time remaining

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

Important notes for recording/HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

∫ When “SLEEP” appears on the unit’s display

The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the disc tray.)

≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated. ≥When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

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Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

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

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

≥Write 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.

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

≥Do 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.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

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

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

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

or cartridges when you are not using them.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are

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

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.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before 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 about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E

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

The heat can damage the unit.

[Note]

Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

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

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

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Included accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2006. These may be subject to change.)

∏

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

1 Remote control

(EUR7659YE0)

∏

[For]Asia]

1 AC mains lead

∏∏∏

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

1 Remote control

(EUR7659YD0)

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

1 AC mains lead

[For]Middle]East]

2 AC mains lead

≥For use with this unit only. Do not

use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other

equipment with this unit.

The remote control information

For Saudi Arabia

2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries

for remote control

1 Audio/video

cable

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.

R6/LR6, AA

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ≥Do not mix old and new batteries. ≥Do not use different types at the same time. ≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥Do not take apart or shor t circuit. ≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥Do 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 if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Remote control operations (➡ 12)

∫ Use

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The remote control information

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ 19).

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Control reference guide

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MODE

REC

CREATE

CHAPT ER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

MANUAL SKIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/S EARCH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIV E SELEC T

-/--

TIME SLIP

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

STOP

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

REC MODE

3 6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU S E

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

D E

G H

I J

6 7

9 :

;

< =

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

1 Turn the unit on (➡ 17) 2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 20, 28, 34) 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 Cancel 5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Skip the specified time (➡ 30) 7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ 30) 8 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ 28, 29, 38) 9 Show sub menu (➡ 38) : Show on-screen menu (➡ 36) ; Buttons for switching between Video/Picture and Video/Playlists,

manual tuning settings (➡ 28, 47, 62)

< Select audio (➡ 30) = Start recording (➡ 20) > Change recording mode (➡ 20) ? Transmit the remote control signal @ Television operations (➡ 19) A Channel select (➡ 20) B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (➡ 52) C [For]Australia]and]N.Z.] Show G- D Skip 30 seconds forward (➡ 30)

Show timer recording programme screen

E F Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ 57) G Return to previous screen H Create chapter (➡ 30) I Show status messages (➡ 37) J Delete items (➡ 44) K Flexible Recording (➡ 23)

CODE screen (➡ 24)

(➡ 25)

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Main unit

1. 3

DV IN

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AV3

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

REC

1.3

Opening the front panel

Press down on the

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 17)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

2 Disc tray (➡ 20, 28) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 52) 4 SD card slot (➡ below) 5 Display (➡ below) 6 Connection for camcorder etc. (➡ 52) 7 Channel select (➡ 20)

part with your finger

8 Open/close disc tray (➡ 20, 28) 9 Select drive (➡ 20, 28, 34)

Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

: Stop (➡ 20, 29) ; Start play (➡ 28) < Start recording (➡ 20)/Specify a time to stop recording (➡ 22) = Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (➡ 14–16)

Inserting, Removing the 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.

≥Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction. ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7).

;

Control reference guide

Opening the cover Inserting the card

Press the protruding part to open the cover.

Automatic drive select function

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

( ➡ 34, 50). If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

Press on the centre 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. ➡ right)

If you are using a

miniSD into the miniSD adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

card, insert it

card

ADAPTER

Removing the card Closing the cover

Press on the centre of the card. Pull it straight out.

Press down.

The unit’s display

REC

PLAY

Recording

REC

2 Timer recording indicator 3 Lights when the SD card is inserted in the card slot. 4 Lights when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted in the

tray.

Playback

PLAY

Recording/Playback

REC

PLAY

5 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected 6 Main display section 7 Recording mode

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STEP 1 Connection

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables

Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–B. Confirm connections not listed below with your

dealer.

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Connecting a television

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Audio/Video cable

(included)

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

[For\Saudi\Arabia[

Other connections (➡ 16)

≥

Use the AC mains lead that matches the

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

To household mains socket

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

[For]Middle]East]

socket for the area you live in.

RF OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF IN

(TV)

AV1

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

Red White Yellow

OUT

AV4 IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AC IN

This unit’s rear panel

Cooling fan

Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal

You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output on this unit.

[Required]setting]

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 61)

When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off

[approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)]

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OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

Connecting a television and VCR

To the aerial

Aerial cable

Television’s rear panel

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Audio/Video cable

RF OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF IN

AV1

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

(included)

(TV)

AUDI O I N

VIDEO IN

R L

Red White Yellow

OUT

AV4 IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

Red White Yellow

[For\Saudi\Arabia[

Other connections (➡ 16)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

To household mains socket

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

AC mains lead

(included)

Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

[For]Middle]East]

≥

Use the AC mains lead that matches the

socket for the area you live in.

Cooling fan

This unit’s rear panel

STEP 1 Connection

AC IN

RF coaxial cable

(included)

Audio/Video cable

RF IN

RF OUT

VHF/UHF

VCR’s rear panel

Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal

[Required]setting]

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 61)

Red White Yellow

R L

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Connect the unit directly to the television

If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.

Te le v is i on

VCR

This unit

≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.

Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.

[Required]setting]

“AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (➡ 61)

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STEP 1 Connection

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

OPTIOPTICAL

DIGITADIGITAL AU

(PCM(PCM/BITS

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

AV1

(TV)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RFRF

ININ

RFRF OUTOUT

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

IDEOS VIDEO

OPTICALOPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)

S VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L

AV4 INAV4 IN

OUTOUT

EXT)

Other connections

Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Television’s rear panel

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S Video cable

Red White

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

AUDI O I N

R L

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

Television’s rear panel

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ 73) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube)

Use component output with progressive “Off” (Factory setting ➡ 61), even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive output can cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system televisions using PAL mode.

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio/Video cable

(included)

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

Connecting an amplifier or system component

∫ Connecting an amplifier with a digital input

terminal

≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an

amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.

[Required]setting]

“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 60)

≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),

check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. ≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when

playing DVD-Audio.

Amplifier’s rear panel

OPTICAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Progressive output

This unit

For progressive output (➡ 18)

∫ Connecting a stereo amplifier

Amplifier’s rear panel

AUDIO IN

R L

Red White

Audio cable

CRT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

This unit’s rear panel

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

Red White

This unit’s rear panel

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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

1.3

Í/ l

OPEN/CLOSE

DRIVE

SELECT

REC

1.3

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

Í DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

F Rec

RETURN

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

The country setting menu appears on the television.

Country

Australia

New Zealand

Others

If your favourite channel is not received after selecting this, please start Auto-Setup

SELECT

Restart from Setup.

ENTER

RETURN

RETURN: leave ENTER: access

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

Pre-set channels are set when you select “Australia” in the country setting menu. Auto-Setup does not start. The clock setting menu appears (➡ step 3). If your favourite channel is not received after selecting “Australia”, perform “Restart set up” (➡ 63).

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

want to change.

This is a 24-hour clock. The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (➡ 64). (Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)

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

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

5 Press [ENTER] when you have

finished the settings.

TV aspect setting screen appears.

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

16:9

4:3

Letterbox

6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect

and press [ENTER].

≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television ≥4:3: 4:3 aspect television

[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen. [DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &

≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (➡ 73).

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡ 62)

∫ To restart set up (➡ 63)

Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc) (➡ 73).

STEP 1 Connection/STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait. RETURN: to cancel

RETURN

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting menu.

Number

0 9

CHANGE

ENTER

RETURN

Clock

Time Date

0 : 00 : 00

SELECT

Please set clock manually. ENTER: store RETURN: leave

. 1

2006

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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

F Rec

TV operation buttons

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

To enjoy progressive video

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ 73).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

HDD

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ENTER

RETURN

Remain

70:00 SP

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

Setup

Tun in g Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Others

TV Aspect 4:3

Progressive

VideoAV1 Output VideoAV2 Input

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Off

PALTV System

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”

and press [ENTER].

Setup

Tun in g Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Others

SELECT

ENTER

Progressive

Off

RETURN

6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press

[ENTER].

Output becomes progressive.

[Note]

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube) or

a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (➡ 37).

≥Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an

incompatible television.

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals if

“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (➡ 61).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

SELECT

TAB

RETURN

press [ENTER].

Setup

Tun in g

Disc Picture Sound

Display

Connection Others

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Television operation

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

Setup

Tun in g

Remote Control

Press “±” and “ENTER” together for more than 2 seconds on the remote control.

Disc Picture

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

DVD

Turn TV on/off

Input select

DRIVE SELECT

VOLUME

2 54

Volu me

Channel Select

1 Point the remote control at the television

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

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] 10: [1] ➡ [0]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code

Panasonic/National 01, 02, 03, 04 GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16 HITACHI 08 JVC 07 MITSUBISHI 09, 10 NEC 13 PHILIPS 12 SAMSUNG 12, 17, 18 SANYO 14, 19 SHARP 11 SONY 05 TOSH IBA 06

2 Test by turning on the television and

changing channels.

≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows

correct operation.

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for

your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together.

Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“DVD

1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and press [ENTER].

STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control

To change the code on the remote control

7 While pressing [ENTER], press and

hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 2 seconds.

8 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

[Note]

≥If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the

one that allows correct operation.

The unit’s remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➡ step 7).

[Note]

Executing “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu returns the main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1 (➡ step 7).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Recording television programmes

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

1.3

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e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

DV IN

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

AV3

VOLUME

DRIVE

SELECT

REC

1.3

∫

Numbered buttons

54 8

SKIP

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

;

PAU SE

ENTER

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

CREATE

F Rec

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

3,4,2,1

ENTER

AUDIO

∫

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).

≥[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.

≥[+RW] You can create Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (➡ 55).

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

[HDD]

≥

You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] ≥You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.

[+R] [+RW]

≥You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.

[SD]

≥It is not possible to record onto a card.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD or DVD drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

2 If you selected the DVD drive

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the

disc from the cartridge.

Insert label-up. ∫ Cartridge disc

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” (➡ 53, Cartridge-protection)] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] ≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it

automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

≥If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is

automatically selected.

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

3 Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

RECREC

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

15: [-/--] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

4 Press [REC MODE] to select the

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

RECREC

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

Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (➡ 60).

Remaining time on the disc

5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.

REC

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

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

≥You can record while the unit is in standby for timer

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

≥[HDD] [RAM] You can change the audio being received by

pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

∫ To pause recording

Press [;].

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

∫ To stop recording

Press [∫].

≥From the start to the end of the recording is called one title. ≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to

complete recording management information after recording finishes.

In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R (recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to finalize them (➡ 55).

Quick Start (➡ 61)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and HDD

From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.

[Note]

Startup takes up to a minute when:

–You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-

RAM. –You want to make other operations. –The clock has not been set.

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Recording modes and approximate recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.)

DVD-R AM DVD-R

Recording Mode

HDD

(160 GB)

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-

§1

sided

(9.4 GB)

DVD-RW

+RW

(4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL

(8.5 GB)

§3

+R DL

§3

(8.5 GB)

XP (High picture quality recording

36 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.

mode)

SP (Standard recording mode)

LP (Long recording mode)

EP (Extra long recording mode)

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

§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 (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu (➡ 59). The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

§3

You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying. [+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode.

§4

When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode , you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RW

§4

70 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min. 3 hours 35 min.

138 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min. 7 hours 10 min.

284 hours

hours§2)

(212

284 hours

maximum

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

16 hours

(12 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum for

one side

8 hours

(6 hours§2)

8 hours

maximum

14 hours 20 min.

(10 hours 45 min.§2)

14 hours 20 min.

Approximately

9 hours with video

quality equivalent to

LP mode.

discs.

≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.

Recording television programmes

FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or programming timer recordings. The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.

≥

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

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

RECREC

Disc Insertion/Ejection

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.

Format

This disc is not formatted properly. Format it using DVD Management?

SELECT

ENTER

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

To format a disc

“Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 54)

NoYes

RETURN

When removing a recorded disc

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc

for play on other equipment.

Finalize the disc so that is can be played on other DVD players. Note: Recording or Editing is not possible after finalizing. This may take up to min.

Finalize

Press the REC button to start finalize.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit. The disc cannot be played on other DVD players without finalizing.

∫ To finalize the disc

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.

≥You cannot stop this process once you have started it. ≥If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide a

disc name, select “Top Menu (➡ 55)”, “Auto-Play Select (➡ 55)” or “Disc Name (➡ 53)” in “DVD Management” before finalizing.

∫ To open the tray without disc finalization

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.

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Recording television programmes

1.3

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

3 6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

F Rec

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered buttons

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

ENTER

DRIVE SELECT

∫

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

DRIVE SELECT

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

F Rec

Recording settings for High Speed

REC

1.3

¥ REC

∫

Copy

When copying in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW after you have recorded to the HDD

If copying a title using the high speed mode to a DVD-R, etc., set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.

However, the following restrictions apply:

≥When recording bilingual broadcasts, either the main or

secondary audio can be recorded. –If you do not connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the

➡

Setup menu (

–If you connect external equipment

Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.

≥Even 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programmes are recorded in

4:3 aspect.

Refer to the “Important notes for recording” for more information (➡ 8).

60).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc” and

press [1].

To specify a time to stop recording— One Touch Recording

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

During recording

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording time.

≥You can specify up to 4 hours later. ≥The unit display changes as shown below.

OFF 0:30 ""# OFF 1:00 ""# OFF 1:30 ""# OFF 2:00 ^" Counter (cancel) ,"" OFF 4:00 ,"" OFF 3:00 ,}

≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ 24) or while using

Flexible Recording (➡ 23).

≥If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is

paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.

≥The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is

reached.

To cancel

Press [¥ REC] on the main unit several times until the counter appears. ≥The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording

continues.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for

Recording” and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select “Rec for High

Speed Copy” and press [ENTER].

7 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press

[ENTER].

8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To start recording

≥Recording television programmes (➡ 20) ≥Timer recording (➡ 24) ≥Copying from a video cassette recorder (➡ 52)

[Note]

If you do not intend to copy titles in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “Off”.

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Flexible Recording

Flexible Rec

Start Cancel

Record in FR mode.

Set rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

Maximum rec. time

8 Hour 00 Min.

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode.

∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these

kinds of situations.

[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an

appropriate recording mode difficult

≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picture

quality possible

[HDD]

≥When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be

copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly

≥You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording

mode when copying, to fit the disc space

e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc

If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.

If you try to record a 90 minute programme in XP mode, only the first 60 minutes will fit on the disc

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.

If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one disc perfectly.

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

and the 30 minute balance will not get recorded. ≥Another disc is necessary.

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

Playing while you are recording

[HDD] [RAM]

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

Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.

There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

To stop recording

2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].

To stop timer recording

2 seconds after play stops 1Press [∫]. 2Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].

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

≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press

[DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

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

and press [ENTER].

≥There is no sound output while searching forward or

backward.

To stop play

Press [∫].

Recording television programmes

4.7GB

DVD-RAM

Necessary space for recording

Preparation

≥Select the channel or the external input to record. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [F Rec].

Maximum recording time

This is the maximum recording time in EP (8 Hours) mode.

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and

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

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.

3 When you want to start recording

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

≥Recording starts. ≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in

the display.

SP LP EP

To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To stop recording

After play stops 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

3Press [∫].

To stop timer recording

After play stops 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen. 2 If the recording is on the other drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.

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

[Note]

“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS].

Remaining time of recording

e.g., HDD

HDD

REC 0:59

ARD

M 1 / M 2

L R

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Timer recording

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

G-Code Record

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:53:00 15. 7. TUE

G-Code Record

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:53:00 15. 7. TUE

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD DVD

20:0019:0015. 7. TUE SPHDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStart

No.

Date

HDD DVD

HDD

Name

Drive space

20:00

19:00

ARD

15. 7. TUE

New Timer Programme

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

DRIVE

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SELECT

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PAU SE

ENTER

3 6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

PLAY/x1.3

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

G-Code

PROG/CHECK

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings

Entering Gfind these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.

CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can

1 Press [G-Code].

Input G-Code Number 0-9, and press ENTER.

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

the G-CODE number.

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

3 Press [ENTER].

REC MODE

See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording

(➡ 20).

≥Make sure that the clock settings are correct (➡ 64).

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

CODE system is manufactured under

Glicense from Gemstar Development Corporation.

≥Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary

using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡ 25, step 3).

≥When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set

timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme position. After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.

4 Press [ENTER].

The settings are stored and the timer programme is on. Timer icon is displayed in left column.

Timer Recording

Timer icon

No.

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

Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (➡ 26)

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

(➡ 26)

∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 26)

Remain

DateName

15. 7. TUE

ARD

New

Check to make sure “OK” is displayed (➡ 27).

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Manually programming timer

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD DVD

22:3022:0015. 7. TUE HDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStart

No.

Date

HDD DVD

HDD

Name

Drive space

20:00

19:00

ARD

15. 7. TUE

New Timer Programme

recordings

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

Timer Recording

No.

Name

ARD

15. 7. TUE

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

StopStart

Date

20:00

19:00

New Timer Programme

1:58 SP

DVD

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

HDD

Mode

DVD

HDD

Drive space

2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer

Programme” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [1] to move through the items

and change the items with [3, 4].

≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and

Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.

≥You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station

Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with the numbered buttons.

≥Date

Date: Current date up to one month later minus

l l

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

Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT

≥You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording

drive. When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD” (➡ 27, Relief Recording).

≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording

mode.

≥[HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) (➡ 27)

ON!)OFF

≥Programme Name

Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [ENTER]. (➡ 56, Entering text)

one day;:

4 Press [ENTER].

The settings are stored and the timer programme is on. Timer icon is displayed in left column.

Timer Recording

Timer icon

No.

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

ARD

Remain

DateName

15. 7. TUE New

Timer recording

Check to make sure “OK” is displayed (➡ 27).

Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.

∫ To cancel recording when recording has already

begun (➡ 26)

∫ To release the unit from recording standby

(➡ 26)

∫ Notes on timer recording (➡ 26)

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Timer recording

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

To cancel recording when recording has already begun

DRIVE

SELECT

∫

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SUB MENU

DVD

VOLUME

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

3 6

INPUT SELECT

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

F Rec

G-Code

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

PROG/CHECK

DRIVE SELECT

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

1 While the unit is on

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫].

Stop Recording

Timer recording in progress. Stop this timer recording? It will be cancelled if you stop.

Stop Recording

SELECT

ENTER

Cancel

RETURN

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop

Recording” and press [ENTER].

If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled. However, if you have set a weekly or daily timer recording, the recording will start from the next time the timer recording is set.

To release the unit from recording standby

≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer

recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].

1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme

and press [A].

≥The timer icon “F” (➡ 27, left column) disappears from the

timer recording list.

≥You cannot cancel timer recording standby mode as long as

even one timer icon “F” (➡ 27, left column) remains in the timer recording list.

≥Press [A] again to activate timer recording standby.

Notes on timer recording

≥“F” flashes on the unit’s display for about 5 seconds when the unit

cannot go to timer recording standby.

≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is

turned on/off.

≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when

playing.

≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or copying in normal

speed mode (➡ 45).

≥If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins, it remains

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

≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the last

10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit’s display.

≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start

immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at the beginning of the later programmes.

Programme

Not recorded

Recorded Recorded

≥If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap, the

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

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Check, change or delete a programme

Timer Recording

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Mode

StopStartName Date

HDD DVD

22:3022:00SUN HDD

1 ARD

Programme Name

RENEW

≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer

recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Icons

F Timer recording standby is activated.

[ This programme is currently recording. W The times overlap those in another programme.

Recording of the programme with the later start time starts when the earlier programme finishes recording. You stopped a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon disappears the next time the timer programme starts recording.

F The disc was full so the programme failed to record.

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

X The programme did not complete recording because

the disc is dirty or some other reason. Timer programmes set to Auto Renewal Recording (➡ right column). Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD (Displayed while recording.)

HDD Recording drive is set to HDD DVD Recording drive is set to DVD

Timer Recording

No.

Name

30:24 SP

HDDRemain

Date

StopStart

New Timer Programme

1:58 SP

DVD

12:56:00 15. 7. TUE

HDD

Mode

DVD

Drive space

Relief Recording

When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be altered to the HDD. ≥The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-

recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (➡ 28).

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

programme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.

Auto Renewal Recording

[HDD]

If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or ever y week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme over the old one.

This function can be used only when weekly recording or daily recording is selected.

1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”

column.

4 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and press

[ENTER].

Timer recording

Press ENTER to store new programme.

ENTER

RETURN

Message displayed in the “Drive space” line

OK: Displayed if the recording can fit in the

remaining space.

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

will 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.

! : It may not be possible to record because:

≥there is not enough space left ≥the number of possible titles has reached its

maximum.

Relief: Timer programmes that will be relief recorded to

the HDD.

∫ To change a programme

Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. (➡ 25, step 3)

∫ To delete a programme

Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢].

You can also delete a programme with the following steps

1 Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

[Note]

≥If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or

while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while copying, the programme will not be overwritten. Instead the programme set for recording will be saved as a separate programme, and this programme will be the one to be overwritten when the next Auto Renewal Recording takes place.

≥Playlists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal

Recording are deleted along with auto renewal.

≥When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme may

not be recorded completely.

∫ To exit the timer recording list

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

1.3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

007 008

- - -

HDD

VIDEO

PICTURE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR,

16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

–If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for High

Speed Copy” was set to “On” in the Setup menu (➡ 59).

–If you recorded or copied to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW

(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW. It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating instructions.

Preparation

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

the connections to this unit.

≥Turn on this unit.

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

2 If you selected the DVD drive

3 Press [1](PLAY).

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DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

1.3

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

Numbered buttons

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

2 54 8 0

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

:, 9

PAU SE

ENTER

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

CREATE

F Rec

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

∫

TIME SLIP

“Top Menu”

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SUB MENU

AUDIO, A

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

HDD or DVD drive.

The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display. ≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while

recording on another (editing is not possible).

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

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the

disc from the cartridge.

Insert label-up.

Automatic drive select function (➡ 20)

[HDD] [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] and MP3 Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

DivX

DivX Menu screen appears (➡ 32) ≥When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the

protect position (➡ 53), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

∫ Cartridge disc

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

∫

6, 5

;

MANUAL SKIP

2;, ;1

RETURN

CREATE CHAPTER

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— Direct Navigator

REC

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

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥Thumbnail Display ≥Table Display

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT

Previous Page 02/02 Next

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

Select

- - -

- - -- - -- - -

VIDEO

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance

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

≥The display appearance last used is saved even after the unit is

turned off.

PICTURE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

HDD

001

ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30

002

ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15

003

AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00

004

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

005 006 007 008

---

ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00

Rec time 0:52(SP)

Page 01/01

Select

VIDEO

Name of titleTimeNo. Name Date Day

PICTURE

2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press [A] to select “VIDEO”.

[HDD] To sort Title View for easy searching (Table Display only) This function is convenient when searching for one title to playback from many titles.

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Sort” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].

If you select an item other than “No.” ≥The Direct Navigator screen will reappear after playback of the

selected title has finished. (You cannot play titles continuously.)

≥Skip and Time Slip will only function with the title currently being

played back.

≥If you exit the Direct Navigator screen, or switch to “PICTURE”

Direct Navigator screen, the sorted Title View will be cancelled.

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

[ENTER].

You can also select titles with the numbered buttons. e.g., [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

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

To show other pages

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

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator screen icons

[ Currently recording.

Title protected.

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

Title cannot be played [When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.]

Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD (➡ 27, Relief Recording)

Title with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 73, CPRM)

(NTSC)

(PAL)

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. ≥Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit

(➡ 63).

[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

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∫ When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

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

Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.

[VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5]

≥To return to the menu screen

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

[Note]

≥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. ≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start. ≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen

and so on.

≥The 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.

≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (➡ 63).

Operations during play

Stop

Pause

Skip

Starting from a selected title

Press [∫].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

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

Stopped position

≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is cleared. ≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened. ≥[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3/DivX :The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.

Press [;].

Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Press [6] or [5].

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 steps) ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.

[DVD-A] (excluding motion picture parts) [CD] and MP3 : Audio is heard during all levels of search. DivX : Audio is not heard during all levels of search.

≥Depending on the disc, Search may not be possible.

During play or while paused, press [:] or [9].

Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.

≥Each press increases the number of skips. ≥DivX : Backward direction [:] only.

Press the numbered buttons.

Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.

≥[HDD]

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥

MP3

and

JPEG/TIFF

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥[DVD-A] Selecting groups

While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡ right) Input a 1-digit number e.g., 5: [5]

≥Other discs (You can select a track with DVD-Audio.)

Input a 2-digit number e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5]

15: [1] ➡ [5]

≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡ above) with some

discs.

≥[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.)

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Quick View

[HDD] [RAM]

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

Play speed is quicker than normal. ≥Press again to return to normal speed.

(Continued on the next page)

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Refer to the control reference on page 28.

Operations during play

(continued)

Slow-motion

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

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

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only. ≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes

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

Frame-by-frame

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

Skipping the specified time (Time Slip)

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

Manual Skip

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

Create Chapter

(➡ 38, Title/Chapter) [HDD] [RAM]

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

Each press shows the next frame.

≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥[VCD] Forward direction [1] (;1) only.

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

and press [ENTER].

Play skips the specified time. ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time

increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and hold for 10-minute intervals.)

Press [MANUAL SKIP].

Each time you press, play restarts approximately 30 seconds later.

Press [CREATE CHAPTER].

Chapters are divided at the point pressed. ≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.

5 min

This automatically disappears after approximately 5 seconds. To show the screen again press [TIME SLIP] again.

Changing audio during play

Press [AUDIO].

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX LR>L>R

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

HDD

PLAY

L R

e.g., “L R” is selected

[Note]

You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.

≥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. ≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 60). ≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (➡ 22).

[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 (➡ 36, Soundtrack).

Soundtrack

1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

e.g., English is selected.

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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

DivX

Playable

[-R] [CD]

discs

File format

DivX ≥Files must have the extension

“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.

Number of folders

Number

Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders (including the root folder)

§1

Maximum number of files recognizable

: 200 files

of files

Support version

DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x

Video –Number of stream: Up to 1 –Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50 –Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576 –FPS(Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps Audio –Number of stream: Up to 8 –Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3 –Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch

conversion.

GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

MP3

Playable

[CD]

discs

File format

Number of folders (groups)

Number of files

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

Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable: 300 folders (groups) (including the root folder)

§1

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable

3000 files (tracks)

(tracks)

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling

16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1kHz/48 kHz

frequency

ID3 tags not compatible

≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file,

play may not be possible.

Still pictures (JPEG, TIFF

Playable

[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD]

§2

)

discs and cards

File format

File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format) ≥Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” or

“.TIF”.

Number of pixels

Number of folders

34k34 to 6144k4096 (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

[CD] Maximum number of folders recognizable:300 folders (including the root folder) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of

300 folders (including higher folders)

Number of files

[CD] Maximum number of files recognizable files

§1

:3000

[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files

MOTION

not supported

JPEG

§1

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and

other type of files is 4000.

§2

Operation 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.

[-R] [CD] ≥[CD] Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats) and Joliet

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the

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

≥Operation may take time to complete when there are many files

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

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

≥The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is

displayed on a computer.

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

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

≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format. ≥Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

≥Compatible formats: DCF

digital camera, etc.)

§3

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established

§3

compliant (Content recorded on a

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

You can play MP3 and 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.

[CD]

Structure of MP3 folders

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

Order of play

Root

001

003 group

(folder=group)

001

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

002 group

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

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

(file=track)

[CD]

Structures of still pictures

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

≥When the highest level folders

are “DCIM” folders, they are displayed first on the tree.

Root

Order of play

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

001

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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs/Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

Play mode is set to DivX. To play another type of file, select the file type from Menu in FUNCIONS.

Select file type.

MP3MP3

DivX

JPEG

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

Í DVD

DRIVE SELECT

Numbered buttons

:, 9

∫

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SUB MENU

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

DISPLAY

REC MODE

3 6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

6, 5

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

Selecting file type to play

[CD]

You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer.

The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing DivX video contents, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/ TIFF).

e.g.,

Playing DivX discs

[-R] [CD] You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX

video contents that have been recorded on a computer.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

No.

001 ABC.avi

ENTER

RETURN

Folder1 : 00025

Name of Title

Page 001/001

Tree

Total Title : 001

DivX Menu

CD (DivX)

≥Files are treated as titles. ≥When the MP3 or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps

1–4 in “To select file type” on the left column selecting “DivX” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

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

press [ENTER].

Play starts on the selected title. ≥You can also select the title with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

To stop playing

Press [∫].

To show other pages

Press [:, 9].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥When playing the file displayed on the screen

Press [ENTER].

≥When you want to play files other than the one displayed on the

screen

Follow the steps below.

To select file type

1 Press [RETURN]. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS].

CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press

[ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select playback mode and press

[ENTER].

If “DivX” is selected: Go to “Playing DivX discs” step 2 in the right

If “MP3” is selected: Go to “Playing MP3 discs” step 2

If “JPEG” is selected: Go to “Playing still pictures” step 4 on page

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Recording

Copy

To Others

FUNCTIONS

ENTER

RETURN

Play Mode : DivX

column.

on page 33.

[Note]

≥Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from

showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV.

≥Successive play is not possible. ≥Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD

drive.

Using the tree screen to find a folder

1 While the file list is displayed

Press [1] while a title is highlighted to display the tree screen.

F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.

DivX Menu

CD (DivX)

Folder

12.02.2004 Image001

Image002 Image003 Image004 Image005 Image006 Image007 Image008 Image009 Image010

DATA1 DATA2

ENTER

RETURN

F 1/21

You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.

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

The file list for the folder appears.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Regarding DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod

Display the unit’s registration code.

(➡ 61, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)

Setup

DivX Registration

DivX (R) Video On Demand

Tuning

Disc Picture Sound

Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX

To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

Display Connection Others

ENTER

RETURN

≥After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another

registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code.

≥If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code

different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this content. (“Authorization Error.” is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero.

(“Rental Expired” is displayed.)

When playing this content ≥The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if

–you press [Í DVD]. –you press [∫]. –you press [:] or [6, 5] etc. and arrive at another content

or the start of the content being played. –timer recording starts on the HDD. –you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive.

≥Resume functions do not work.

8 alphanumeric characters

Playing MP3 discs

[CD]

You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have been recorded on a computer.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Selected group

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

tracks in all groups

G 1 T 1 TOTAL 1/111

Number

0 9

Prev.

SELECT

ENTER

–

RETURN

GroupNo.

1 : My favorite

Total Track

001 Both Ends Freezing

002 Lady Starfish

003 Life on Jupiter

004 Metal Glue

005 Paint It Yellow

006 Pyjamamama

007 Shrimps from Mars

008 Starperson

009 Velvet Cuppermine

010 Ziggy Starfish

Page 001/024

Tree

≥Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups. ≥When the DivX or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in

“To select file type” on page 32 selecting “MP3” in step 4 to change the playback mode.

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

press [ENTER].

Play starts on the selected track.

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

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

To stop playing

Press [∫].

To show other pages

Press [:, 9].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Using the tree screen to find a group

1 While the file list is displayed

Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen.

Selected group No. /Total groups

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

G 8 T 14 TOTAL 40/111

Number

–

0 9

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Tre e

MP3 music

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

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

G 7/25

You cannot select groups that contain no compatible files.

Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

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

[ENTER].

The file list for the group appears.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

Refer to the control reference on page 32.

Playing still pictures

[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD]

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

(➡ 7).

≥You can playback still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a

PC.

≥You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying. ≥Inserting, Removing the SD card (➡ 13)

While stopped put the card in the slot, and the menu (➡ below) is automatically displayed. Press [3, 4] to select “Album View” and then press [ENTER] to display the Album View screen shown in step 2.

SD Card

Album View Copy Pictures (JPEG) Copy Video (MPEG2)

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Selecting file type to play ➡ 32

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

HDD, DVD or SD drive.

The indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View

HDD

001

1. 1. 06 Total 5

- - -

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

1. 2. 06 Total 3

Date: 1. 2.2006Date: 1. 1.2006

- - -

Page 01/01

Slide Show

- - -

Press ENTER to show pictures.

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 [--.--.--].

[HDD] [RAM] If “VIDEO” is selected, press [B] to select “PICTURE”.

Album View screen

PICTURE

VIDEO

Recording date of the first picture in the album/ number of pictures/ album name.

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

album and press [ENTER].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View

HDD

Album Name

103__DVD

0001

0002 0003 0004

0005 0006 0007 0008

0009

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

Page 001/001

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

Select

VIDEO

You can also select album with the numbered buttons. e.g.,

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

≥Press [2, 1] to select the previous or next album.

PICTURE

e.g., HDD

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

picture and press [ENTER].

You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons. e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture. ≥Useful functions during still picture play (➡ 35)

To return to the Album View screen or Picture (JPEG) View screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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≥[CD]

JPEG Menu Picture (JPEG) View

CD(JPEG)

Folder 103__DVD

0001

0002 0003 0004

0005 0006 0007 0008

0009

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

Page 001/001

ENTER

RETURN

Picture (JPEG) View screen

(➡ Go to step 4)

Direct Navigator screen icons

Picture and folder protected.

Picture in which the number of prints is set (DPOF) (➡ 43, 73).

To show other pages

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

To select the still pictures in another folder ➡ 35

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Useful functions during still picture play

Start Slide Show

Slide Show Setting

Rotate

You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

1 While the Album View screen is displayed

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

2 Press [1](PLAY).

You can also start Slide Show with the following steps.

While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired album and press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [ENTER].

[CD]

While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed

Start Slide Show

Slide Show Setting

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [ENTER].

≥To change the display interval

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Display interval”. 3 Press [2, 1] to select the desired interval (0–30 seconds) and press [ENTER].

≥Repeat Play

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play”. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off” and press [ENTER].

While playing

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and

Rotate RIGHT

Rotate LEFT

press [ENTER].

≥Rotation information will not be stored.

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

≥If you remove the SD card while the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed, picture rotation

information may not be properly stored. Remove the SD card after you exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen.

ENTER

RETURN

Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

Zoom in Zoom out

While playing

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom in” and press [ENTER].

≥To return the picture to its original size, press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and

press [ENTER].

≥When zooming in, the picture may be cut off. ≥The enlargement information will not be stored. ≥The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only available for still pictures smaller than

640 a 480 pixels.

Properties

While playing

Press [STATUS] twice.

18:53:50 11.10.

Folder - Picture No. 103 - 0006 Date 1. 1. 2005 No. 3 / 9

Shooting date

To exit the picture properties screen

Press [STATUS].

∫ To select the still pictures in another folder

(➡ 7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)

[RAM] [SD]

To switch to another higher folder

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

1 While the Album View screen is displayed

Press [SUB MENU].

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

Select Folder

Select folder to access.

\DCIM

Press ENTER to set.

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].

Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT

Zoom in

[CD]

1 While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed

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

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

JPEG Menu Picture (JPEG) View

CD(JPEG)

Folder 103__DVD

0002

0001

----

ENTER

RETURN

0003

----

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

Page

001/001

SUB MENU

0004

--------

JPEG Menu

CD(JPEG)

ENTER

RETURN

021216_0026

103_DVD

104_DVD

105_DVD

Folder

F 1/3

ENTER

RETURN

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Using on-screen menus/Status message

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

VOLUME

STOP

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

3 6

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

STATUS

DELETE

F Rec

RETURN

STATUS

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DISPLAY

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

Using on-screen menus

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Disc

Play Picture Sound

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

Other

Menu Item Setting

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

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

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

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

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

press [1].

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

To clear the on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

Î Digital 2/0 ch

Off

L R

Disc menu—Setting the disc content

Soundtrack

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] The disc’s audio attributes appear.

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

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

DivX

Select the soundtrack number. ≥Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one

audio type.

Subtitle

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡ below, Language). [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) Turn the subtitle on/off. ≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.

DivX

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number. ≥Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple

subtitles.

Angle

Change the number to select an angle.

Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX

➡ 30, Changing audio during play

STILL-P (Still picture)

Selects the play method for still pictures.

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

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

Source Select (DivX)

≥Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents

≥Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded

≥Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded

PBC (Playback control ➡ 73) [VCD]

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

With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus (➡ 29) on the disc.

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

change when there is no recording.

Audio attribute

LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel):

Language

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

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]

using interlace.

[DVD-A]

is automatically distinguished and output.

using progressive.

Signal type Sampling frequency Number of bits Number of channels

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

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

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Play menu—Change the play sequence

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

≥All ≥Chapter

[VCD]

[CD] [HDD] [RAM] [-R]

[-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

[+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

≥Group ≥PL (Playlist) ≥Title

≥Tr a ck

[DVD-A] and MP3 [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-A] [CD]

[VCD] and MP3

Select “Off” to cancel.

Picture menu—Change the picture quality

Sound menu—Change the sound effect

V.S.S.

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹VR›]

(Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround

function on the connected equipment.)

≥V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.

Dialog Enhancer [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹VR›] and DivX

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

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

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

Playback NR

Reduces noise and picture degradation.

Progressive

(➡ 73)

Select “On” to enable progressive output. Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.

Transfer

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

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played (➡ 73, Film and video).

When the output signal is PAL (When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.)

≥Auto:

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

≥Video:

Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.

≥Film:

Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when “Auto” is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right, then select “Auto”.

When the output signal is NTSC

≥Auto1

(normal):

≥Auto2:

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it.

≥Video:

Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the content is distorted.

AV-in NR (Only when AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV is selected)

Reduces video tape noise while copying.

≥Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from

a video tape.

≥On: Noise reduction works for input video. ≥Off: Noise reduction is off. You can record the input

signal as it is.

Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu (➡ 18).

Other menu—Change the display position

Position

1–5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu

moves.

Status messages

Press [STATUS].

The display changes each time you press the button.

HDD

REC

PLAY

STEREO

L R

DVD REC

Title number and elapsed time during play/ Recording mode

Date and time

18:53:50 11.10. π T1 0:05.14 XP π T2 0:00.10 XP

≥TV audio type STEREO: STEREO stereo broadcast M1/M2: Bilingual dual-sound broadcast M1: Monaural broadcast

Selected drive/type of disc

The remaining time appears here while stopped.

Recording or play status/input channel

TV audio type being received (➡ below) Selected audio type

Recording drive/Copy progress indicator

Available recording time and recording mode

Remain

13:50 XP

Title number and elapsed time during recording/Recording mode

No display

Using on-screen menus/Status message

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DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Chapter View

008 ARD 11.10. SAT

001

--- ---

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

---

HDD

0:31.24

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Editing titles/chapters

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DRIVE SELECT

:, 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (You cannot edit finalized discs.)

Title/Chapter

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

Start End

[HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. (➡ 30, 39, Create Chapter)

Chapter

[HDD] [RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist (➡ 40).

≥The maximum number of items on a disc:

[HDD]

–Titles: 500 –Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] –Titles: 99 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles) –Chapters: Approx. 1000 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Approx. 254)

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[Note]

≥Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot

be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

≥You cannot edit during recording or copying, etc. ≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.

dividing a title etc).

≥[+R] [+R]DL] Each time you edit a title the information is saved to the

free space on the disc. If you do this numerous times, the amount of free space decreases. We recommend that you edit on the HDD and then copy to disc.

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters

You can modify (remove unnecessary parts, divide, etc.) recorded programmes.

Preparation

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

the connection to this unit.

≥Turn the unit on. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded

title to be edited.

≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 53).

VOLUME

SKIP

2 54 8 0

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

DRIVE SELECT

;

PAU SE

DISPLAY

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

RETURN

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

Title

Chapter

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter

1 During play or while stopped

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press [A] to select “VIDEO”.

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT

- - -

SUB MENU

Page 02/02

ENTER

Select

- - -

- - -- - -

To show other pages

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

Multiple editing

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

Press [SUB MENU].

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

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

press [ENTER]. (➡ 39)

Enter Name Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Delete

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Table Display

Album View

Partial Delete Change Thumbnail

Divide Title

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance ➡ 28

Playing still pictures ➡ 34, step 3

∫ If you select “Chapter View”

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

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 7.

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

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

Delete Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Title View

≥You can go back to Title View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Refer to “Chapter operations” (➡ 39).

VIDEO

PICTURE

Title View screen

Refer to “Title operations” (➡ 39).

Chapter View screen

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Title operations

Properties

No.

Name

Date

026

ARD

11.10.2006

Time Rec time

12:19 0:30 (SP)MON

Dinosaur

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Change Thumbnail

Change

Exit

0:00.00

- -:- -.- -

Change

HDD

;

008

ENTER

Start play and select the image

of a thumbnail.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title

Preview

Exit

0:43.21

PLAY

008

Divide

- -:- -.- -

Divide

HDD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter

Create

Exit

0:43.21

PLAY

008

HDD

After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 38)

Delete

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

Properties

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

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

≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles. ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded

title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.

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

Enter Name

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

Set up Protection Cancel Protection

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

Partial Delete

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Change Thumbnail

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

(➡ below, For your reference)

Divide Title

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Multiple editing is possible.

You can give names to recorded titles. ➡ 56, Entering text

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

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

The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.

You can remove unnecessary part of the recording.

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

section you want to delete.

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

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

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

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

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

thumbnail is shown.

To change the thumbnail

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

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

You can divide a title into two.

1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].

To confirm the division point

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

To change the division point

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

[Note]

≥The divided titles retain the title name and CPRM property (➡ 73) of the original title. ≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Delete

HDD

008

ENTER

RETURN

PLAY

Start End

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

Start

End

Exit

0:43.21

VIDEO

PICTURE

Editing titles/chapters

Chapter operations

After performing steps 1–7 (➡ 38)

Delete Chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

Create Chapter

[HDD] [RAM]

(➡ below, For your reference)

Combine Chapters

[HDD] [RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

For your reference

≥Use search (➡ 29), Time Slip (➡ 30) to find the desired point. ≥To find the desired point correctly, use Slow-motion (➡ 30) and Frame-by-frame (➡ 30). ≥To skip to the start or end of a title, press [:] (start) or [9] (end).

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

≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥Select “Combine Chapters” (➡ below) when you only want to delete the division point between chapters.

(The recorded contents will not be deleted.)

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

VIDEO

PICTURE

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

≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.

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

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

≥The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.

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Creating, editing and playing playlists

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

Playlists Playlist View

- -

Create

HDD

- -

- -- -

- -

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

You can arrange the chapters (➡ 38) to create a playlist.

Copying (➡ 45) a playlist will create a title.

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

≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles

≥You cannot create or edit playlists while recording or copying.

[HDD] [RAM]

≥The maximum number of items on a disc:

–Playlists: 99 –Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000

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

items entered will not be recorded.

[HDD] [RAM]

Preparation

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate Video input to suit

the connection to this unit.

≥Turn the unit on. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded

title to be edited.

≥[RAM] Release disc or cartridge protection (➡ 53). ≥You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording or while

copying.

≥Playlists must be made in accordance with the encoding system

currently selected in “TV System” (➡ 63).

1 While stopped

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

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DVD

DRIVE

DRIVE SELECT

SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

3,4,2,1 ENTER

SUB MENU

AUDIO

DISPLAY

Title

Chapter

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

Playlist

Chapter

capacity.

and source chapters.

(Depends on the state of recording.)

Creating playlists

Press [FUNCTIONS].

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ENTER

RETURN

Remain

G-Code Record

Advanced Copy

Playlists Flexible Rec

DV Auto Rec

Setup HDD Management

and press [ENTER].

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

HDD

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

30:00 SP

3 6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

CREATE

CHAPTER

Chapter

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Title

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and

press [ENTER].

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

and press [ENTER].

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

and press [4].

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

skip to step 7.

HDD

Source Title

001

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in Playlist

ENTER

RETURN

Create

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

002

002 003

---

SUB MENU

Page 001/001

------

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

---------

Press RETURN to exit.

Playlists

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

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

Press [3] to cancel.

HDD

Source Title

001

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in Playlist

ENTER

RETURN

Create

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

002

002 003

SUB MENU

Page 001/001

------

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

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

Press RETURN to exit.

Playlists

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

Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press [ENTER] (➡ 39, Create Chapter)

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

insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

HDD

Source Title

001 002

Source Chapter

001

Chapters in Playlist

ENTER

RETURN

Create

001 ARD 11.10. SAT

002 003

Page 001/001

------

Page 001/001

---

Page 001/001

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

Press RETURN to exit.

Playlists

≥Press [3] to select other source titles. ≥Repeat steps 6–7 to add other chapters.

8 Press [RETURN].

All the selected scenes become the playlist.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Editing and playing playlists/chapters

Create

- -- -

- -- -- -

12.10. SUN 0:30

HDD

Playlists Playlist View

Playlists Chapter View

01 ARD 12.10. SUN 0:30

001

--- ---

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

002

HDD

0:19.36

0:10.24

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and

press [ENTER].

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

playlist.

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

Playlist View screen

Playlist operations

After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left)

Delete

[HDD] [RAM]

Properties

[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]

Create

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. Once deleted, the playlists are lost and cannot be restored.

Make certain before proceeding.

Playlist information (e.g., total time and date) is shown. ≥Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.

➡ 40, Creating playlists, Step 5–8

Properties

Dinosaur

No.

Date Tota l10002

ENTER

12.10.2006 TUE

RETURN

Chapters 0:30.53

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

∫ If you select “Chapter View”

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

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

≥You can go back to Playlist View.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ 38)

select the operation and press [ENTER].

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

press [ENTER].

Create

Delete

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Copy

Enter Name

Change Thumbnail

Refer to “Playlist operations”.

chapter.

To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 7.

Chapter View screen

≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡ 38)

select the operation and press [ENTER].

Add Chapter

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Delete Chapter

Playlist View

Refer to “Chapter operations”.

Copy

[HDD] [RAM]

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

≥The copied playlist becomes the newest

one in the playlist view screen.

Enter Name

You can give names to playlists. ➡ 56, Entering text

[HDD] [RAM]

Change

➡ 39, Change Thumbnail

Thumbnail

[HDD] [RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

Chapter operations

[HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–7 (➡ left) ≥Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and

source chapters.

Add

➡ 40, Creating playlists, Step 5–7

Chapter

Move Chapter

Create

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

Playlists Move Chapter

HDD

01 12.10. SUN 0:11

001

002

--- ---

0:19.36

0:10.240:10.24

Previous Page 01/01 Next

ENTER

RETURN

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

➡ 39, Create Chapter

Chapter

Combine

➡ 39, Combine Chapters

Chapters

Delete Chapter

Multiple editing is possible.

➡ 39, 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

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DRIVE SELECT

:, 9

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SUB MENU

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

3 6

INPUT SELECT

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

F Rec

VOLUME

G-Code

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

;

RETURN

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2 [HDD] [RAM]

Press [B] to select “PICTURE”.

3 Editing an album:

Select the album to be edited and press [SUB MENU].

≥When you want to create an album using “Create Album”,

press [SUB MENU] without selecting album.

Editing a still picture:

1 Select the album which contains the still

picture to edit and press [ENTER].

2 Select the still pictures to edit and press

[SUB MENU].

To show other pages

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

Multiple editing

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

≥To switch to another higher folder (➡ 35)

4 Press [3, 4] to select the operation

and press [ENTER].

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB

(➡ 7).

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

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. ≥[RAM] [SD] Release protection (➡ 53, Setting the protection).

∫To edit the album

(e.g., [SD])

Start Slide Show

Slide Show Setting

Add Pictures

Create Album Edit Album

Select Folder

Useful functions during still picture play (➡ 35)

Enter Album Name

Delete Album

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Album and picture operation (➡ 43)

[RAM] [SD] This is only displayed when there are other higher folders that can be viewed. To switch to another higher folder (➡ 35)

∫To edit still picture

(e.g., [SD])

Delete Picture

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

DPOF

Album View

Album and picture operation (➡ 43)

You can go back to Album View.

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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Album and picture operation

DPOF

Set up DPOF on the picture (JPEG). Setting on other equipment will be cancelled.

Number of prints

After performing steps 1–4, page 42

Delete Picture Delete Album

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

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

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

proceeding.

≥When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This

does not apply to folders under the album concerned.)

Enter Album Name

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

Set up Protection Cancel Protection

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

You can give names to albums. ➡ 56, Entering text

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

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

may be deleted by another unit.

DPOF

[SD]

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

Press [2, 1] to select number of print (0 to 9) and press [ENTER].

The DPOF mark appears.

To cancel the print setting

Set the number of print to “0”.

≥Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment. ≥When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released. ≥Settings cannot be made for files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space

on the card.

Add Pictures Create Album

[HDD] [RAM] [SD]

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

e.g.,

Create Album

HDD

007

- - -

Step

Please select album to copy.

008

12. 6.06 Total 312. 5.06 Total 24 101_DVD100_DVD

- - -

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Pi

SD CARD

Album Name

0001

103__

0002

Editing still pictures

- - -

Previous Page 02/02

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album that contains the still picture you want

to add and press [ENTER].

e.g.,

Copy all the pictures in the selected album?

[RAM] [SD]

To switch to another higher folder 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Select “Select Folder” and press [ENTER]. 3Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].

Create Album

Copy Pictures

Copy Album

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

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

≥If “Copy Pictures” is selected

Select the still picture you want to add and press [ENTER].

≥If “Copy Album” is selected

All the still pictures in the album will be copied.

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].

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

Only for “Create Album”

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].

≥If “Yes” is selected:

You can give names to albums. (➡ 56, Entering text)

≥If “No” is selected:

The recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there is no recording date information, the date will appear as [--.--.--].)

Copy to DVD-RAM

[HDD]

Press [2] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

You cannot copy if multiple albums are selected.

Copy to HDD

[RAM]

Multiple editing is possible.

[Note]

≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Create Album”, “Copy to DVD-RAM” or “Copy to HDD”. ≥You cannot perform “Add Pictures” or “Create Album” to a higher folder.

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Delete Navigator

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

VOLUME

SKIP

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

3 6

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

STATUS

F Rec

RETURN

DELETE

;

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

DELETE

DRIVE SELECT

:, 9

3,4,2,1

ENTER

DRIVE SELECT

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

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

(You cannot delete items on finalized discs.) ≥A title or a picture cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make

certain before proceeding.

≥You cannot delete while recording or copying.

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. ≥[RAM] [SD] Release protection (➡ 53, Setting the protection).

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and

press [ENTER].

DELETE Navigator

[HDD] [RAM]

Press [B] to select “PICTURE”. Press [A] to select “VIDEO”.

Title View

HDD

007 008

ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10. SAT

Previous Page 02/02 Next

ENTER

SUB MENU

RETURN

Select

- - -

- - -- - -- - -

To switch to the other view

VIDEO

PICTURE

3 If you want to delete a title:

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

If you want to delete an album:

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and press [DELETE].

If you want to delete a still picture:

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

that contains the still picture you want to delete and press [ENTER].

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

picture and press [ENTER].

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∫ Available disc space after deleting

≥[HDD] [RAM] [SD] If you delete a recorded title (or a still picture),

the space deleted becomes available for recording.

Available disc space increases after deleting any of these titles or still pictures

......

Title Title

Last title recorded

≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the

last recorded title is deleted.

Available disc space does not increase even after deleting

Title

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase even

after the contents are deleted.

Title

......

Available disc space increases after deleting

Last title recorded

Available disc space

You can confirm the titles or pictures etc. that you have selected using the sub menu. ≥Refer to sub menu operations for the “Title View” (➡ 38, step

5).

≥Refer to sub menu operations for the “Album View” (➡ 42,

step 4).

≥Refer to sub menu operations for the “Picture (JPEG) View”

(➡ 42, step 4).

To show other pages

Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

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

4 Press [2] to select “Delete” and press

[ENTER].

The title, album or the picture is deleted.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Deleting titles or pictures during play

1 While playing

Press [DELETE].

You cannot delete a picture during a Slide Show.

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and

press [ENTER].

The title or the picture is deleted.

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Copying titles or playlists

Copy Advanced Copy

Features

settings.

HDD ➝ DVD YY

Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult

Copy direction

High speed mode copy

DVD ➝ HDD t

§1

Changing recording mode t

Finalize

§3

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

Automatically finalized

High speed mode Normal speed mode High speed mode Normal speed mode

Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card (➡ 49)

Copying playlists

§4

Are chapters maintained? Y Are thumbnails maintained? Y Recording and Playing while Copying

To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (➡22).

ttY Y

§5

§6

However in the following cases, copying to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using the high speed mode does not work.

≥Playlists created from titles using a variety of recording modes ≥Playlists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode ≥Playlists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and LPCM, etc.) ≥Titles that contain many deleted segments ≥MPEG2 moving picture titles copied to the HDD from an SD card

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode . (Displayed )

§2

If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However it does prevent against degradation of picture quality.) [+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode.

§3

You cannot select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select”.

If you want to set auto-play select or the background colour, select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select” in “DVD Management” before copying (➡55).

§4

You cannot copy playlists with a play time more than 8 hours.

When you copy a playlist, it will become a title in the destination drive.

§5

[RAM] [-R]DL] [+R]DL] [+RW] : One title becomes one chapter.

[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] : Chapters are created automatically ([-R] [-RW‹V›] about 5-minutes [+R] about 8-minutes) when finalizing after copying the disc.

§6

Thumbnails return to the default position.

§7

When copying playlists, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.

§8

Possible only with titles on the HDD

(However it is not possible when copying with automatic finalization or when copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card.) –You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while copying. –You cannot play a playlist while copying titles with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 8). –Still pictures cannot be played.

∫ Approximate copying times (Max. speed)

(excludes time required to write data management information)

Rec mode

HDD

Rec

time

Required

12 min. 5

5X Speed

DVD-RAM

time

Speed

SP 6 min. 10x2 min. 25 s.25x

1 hour

LP 3 min. 20x1 min. 15 s.48x EP (6H) 2 min. 30x52 sec. 69x2 min. 30 s.24x EP (8H)

1 min. 30 s.40x

≥The above values indicate the quickest possible times and speeds to high speed copy a one hour title recorded on the HDD to a high speed

recording compatible disc. Depending on what part of the disc is being written to, the features of the disc, etc., the times and speeds will vary.

§1

In this unit, copying with a 6X Speed DVD-RW disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 4X Speed DVD-RW disc.

§2

In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed +R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 8X Speed +R disc.

[Note]

≥When recording or playing while copying, the unit may not use the maximum recording speed. ≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not copy using the maximum speed.

Regarding copying to DVD-R DL (single-sided, Dual Layer) and +R DL (single-sided, Double Layer)

When not copying in high speed mode, titles are temporarily copied at normal speed to the HDD and then copied at high speed to DVD-R DL and +R DL. The titles that were temporarily copied to the HDD are then deleted. You cannot copy to DVD-R DL and +R DL in the following cases.

–When there is not enough free space on the HDD. (When

copying to a new blank disc, if you intend to fill a new disc when copying to it, the equivalent of up to 4 hours of free space in SP mode is needed on the HDD.)

–When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles

to be copied to the DVD-R DL and +R DL is greater than 500 in total. When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. (➡ 5)

16X Speed

DVD-R

Required

6 min. 10x15 min. 4x15 min. 4x8 min. 35 s.7x

time

Speed

4X Speed

DVD-R DL

Required

time

Speed

7 min. 30 s.8x 3 min. 45 s.16x

4X Speed

DVD-RW

Required

time

7 min. 30 s.8x 3 min. 45 s.16x 2 min. 30 s.24x

42 sec. 86x1 min. 53 s.32x

1 min. 53 s.32x

Regarding copying of digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”

You can copy a recorded title to a CPRM (➡ 73) compatible DVDRAM, however, the title is deleted from the HDD.

≥Titles or playlists cannot be copied from DVD-RAM to the HDD. ≥Titles will not be copied if they are protected (➡ 39). ≥

You cannot copy playlists created from “One time only recording” titles.

≥Titles with recording limitations and playlists cannot be registered

on the same copying list.

Make a copy list and then copy. You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the way you want.

[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW] [DVD-V] (Only from a finalized disc)

[DVD-V] You cannot perform high-speed copy with finalized discs. [+RW] You cannot perform high-speed copy from +RW to HDD.

§2

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

Can be selected

[HDD] [RAM] only

§7

§8

§1

Speed

8X Speed

Required

time

§2

Speed

2.4X Speed +R DL

Required

time

Speed

25 min. 2.4x15 min. 4 4 min. 10 s.14x 2 min. 25 s.25x

12 min. 30 s. 6 min. 15 s.

4.8x7 min. 30 s.8x

7.2x3 min. 45 s.16x

§5

§6

4X Speed

+RW

Required

time

Speed

Delete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists

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Copying titles or playlists

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

VOLUME

STOP

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PAU SE

ENTER

CHAPTER

3 6

INPUT SELECT

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

F Rec

G-Code

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

; 1

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

Numbered buttons

:, 9

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SUB MENU

DRIVE SELECT

∫

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

∫ Speed and recording mode when copying

[HDD] > [RAM] : High speed [HDD]

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

: Refer to the following table.

Rec for High Speed Copy (➡ 59) Copy speed

Only titles recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”.

High speed

Only titles recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “Off”.

When making a copy of multiple titles that were recorded with “Rec for High Speed

Normal speed (Recording mode is

FR.)

Copy” set to “On” and “Off”.

≥

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

When making a copy that contains titles recorded in “EP”

mode or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode (Displayed ), copy will be performed at normal speed (Recording mode is FR).

≥If the copy destination disc space is exceeded, copy will be

performed at normal speed (Recording mode is FR).

Before copying

When copying a title with main and secondary audio

≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from

“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 60) when: –Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

+R, +R DL and +RW.

–When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡ 60)

and you are copying in XP mode.

Copying 16:9 aspect titles

The titles are copied in 4:3 aspect if you copy to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.

[Note]

Titles and playlists recorded using a different encoding system (PAL or NTSC) from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be copied.

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that you can use for copying (➡ 4, 5). ≥Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.

Copy

DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL are automatically finalized (➡ 73). After finalizing, the discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.

[HDD]

(You cannot copy to finalized discs.)

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

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and

press [ENTER].

COPY Navigator

HDD

Rec time 0:52(SP)

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

Total : 0

001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008

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Destination Capacity: 4310MB

ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30 ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15 AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00 ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00

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Select

Size: 0MB( 0%)

Name of titleTimeNo. Name Date Day

3 Press [3, 4] to select the title you

want to copy and press [ENTER].

To show other pages

Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

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

4 After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become playonly and you can no longer record or edit.

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

Copy starts.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ To stop copying ➡ 48

∫ COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and

functions ➡ 48

∫ To check the properties of a title and sort COPY

Navigator

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

[SUB MENU].

COPY Navigator

HDD

Rec time 0:52(SP)

Properties

ENTER

RETURN

2Press [3, 4] to select “Properties” or “Sort”

and press [ENTER].

Properties:

The name, recording date, channel etc. of the selected title are shown.

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

This changes the way that titles are displayed. You can select to display titles by No., recording date, day, channel, recording start time and title name. (You cannot select a title if it has a check mark.) If you close the COPY Navigator screen, the display order is cancelled.

[Note]

≥When copying titles in high speed mode to 5x high speed recording

compatible DVD-RAM or 8x high speed recording compatible DVDR or +R, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than normal. If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal (Silent)” in “DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu (➡ 59).

≥If you register multiple titles, they are copied in order from the title

at the top of the screen and not in the order you registered them. To change the order that titles are copied, create a copying list and then copy the contents of the list (➡ 47).

Total : 0

001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008

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Sort

Destination Capacity: 4310MB

ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30 ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15 AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00 ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00

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Size: 0MB( 0%)

Name of titleTimeNo. Name Date Day

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Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy

[HDD]

,-.

[-RW‹VR›] [HDD] [SD] >

[RAM] [+RW]

[HDD]

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

[HDD] [RAM]

You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc.

See also the notes “Before copying” (➡ 46).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced

Copy” and press [ENTER].

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

HDD > DVD

Copy Mode

VIDEO High Speed

Create List

Start Copying

ENTER

RETURN

≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]

several times (➡ step 7).

Source

HDD

Destination

DVD

Select the copy direction.

4 Set the copy direction.

≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press

[4] (➡ step 5).

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Direction” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press

[ENTER].

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

The same drive as the copy source cannot be selected.

6 Press [2] to confirm.

5 Set the recording mode.

≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]

(➡ step 6).

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

Press

2 3 4

5 6 Press [2] to confirm.

[3, 4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER]

Press

[3, 4] to select “VIDEO” and press [ENTER]

Press

[3, 4] to select “Recording Mode” and press

[ENTER] Press

[3, 4]

to select the mode and press

[ENTER]

6 Register titles and playlists for copy.

≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any

changes to it (➡ step 7).

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

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

HDD > DVD

Copy Mode

VIDEO High Speed

Create List

Start Copying

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MENU

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

Size: 0MB

Name of item

No. Size

New item (Total=0)

Page 01/01

Create copy list.

( 0%)

2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [A] to select “VIDEO” or press [B] to select

“Playlists”.

Create List

HDD

ENTER

008 0:30(XP)

007

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ARD 11.10. SAT

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SUB MENU

RETURN

Select

VIDEO

- - -

- - -- - -- - -

Playlists

Copying titles or playlists

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

press [ENTER].

≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode,

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “ ” or

“ ” can be registered.

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with “ ” can be registered.

≥To select a multiple number of items together, press

[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡ below, Multiple editing).

≥To show other pages (➡ below) ≥To edit the copying list (➡ 48)

You can register a multiple number of titles and playlists on the copying list by repeating steps 2–4.

You cannot start copying when the value of the “Size” (➡ 48) exceeds 100% (“Destination Capacity” is not sufficient).

5 Press [2] to confirm.

7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start

Copying” and press [ENTER].

When copying titles in high speed mode to 5x high speed

recording compatible DVD-RAM or 8x high speed recording compatible DVD-R or +R, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than normal. If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal (Silent)” in “DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu (➡ 59).

8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER] to start copying.

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

Press [2, 1] to select “Copy & Finalize” or “Copy Only” and press [ENTER].

≥If “Copy & Finalize” is selected

After finalizing, the discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.

To show other pages

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

Multiple editing

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

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

check mark is cancelled.

(continued on the next page)

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Refer to the control reference on page 46.

∫ To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. (You cannot stop while finalizing)

When High-speed copying

All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are copied.

When Normal Speed copying

Copies until the point cancelled. However titles with “One time only recording” restriction, only titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are copied to the disc. Titles that are cancelled before the copy is complete are not copied and remain on the HDD. ≥When copying to a DVD-R DL or

+R DL

only the titles that have

completely copied at the point cancelled are copied.

Even if the title was not copied to the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVDRW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.

∫ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ Recording and playing while copying

You can record and play using the HDD while high speed copying. (Only when high speed copying without finalizing) ≥Still pictures cannot be played.

Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.

≥To confirm the current progress

Press [STATUS].

[Note]

≥Timer recordings executed while copying are recorded to the

HDD regardless of the recording drive settings. (Only when high speed copying without finalizing)

∫ To edit the copying list

Select the item in step 6–4 (➡ 47, right column) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press

[ENTER].

Delete All

Add

Delete

Move

Delete All:

Delete all items registered on the copying list. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Add:

Add new items to the copying list. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlists and titles to be added and press [ENTER].

Delete:

Delete the selected items. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. You can also delete multiple items (➡ 47, Multiple editing).

Move:

Move selected items or change the order of items on the copying list. Press [3, 4] to select the destination and press [ENTER].

To cancel all registered copying setting and lists

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 47, left column) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. ≥The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.

–When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or deleted at the

copy source

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

open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.

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To play DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL on other players, it is necessary to finalize them after copy.

COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions

COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators

Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW (➡ 22)

Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) (➡ 22) (However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in high speed mode to +R, +R DL, +RW)

Title with “One time only recording” restriction (➡ 8, When recording digital broadcasts)

Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only recording” restriction after copying. (➡ 8, When recording digital broadcasts)

Title or playlist contains still picture(s) ≥Still picture(s) cannot be copied.

(NTSC)

(PAL)

Data size of each registered item

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

No. Size

Create copy list.

Title or playlist recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. ≥Titles and playlists displaying these marks

cannot be selected.

Name of item

New item (Total=0)

Data size recorded to the copy destination

Size:

(0%)

Size: 0MB

≥When copying at normal speed, the

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total data size will change according to the recording mode.

≥The total data size shown may be

larger than the sum of the data sizes for each registered item, because of data management information being written to the copy destination, etc.

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My favorite 01/02

01 Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL

[DVD-V]

[HDD]

You can copy the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time. ≥If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that

portion of title is not recorded.

≥Operations and on screen displays during copy are also

recorded.

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

illegal copying, and cannot be copied.

≥The following cannot be copied: DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio

CD and so on.

Preparation

≥Insert the finalized disc (➡ 28).

After performing steps 1–5 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVDVideo”) (➡ 47, Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy)

6 Set “Copy Time”.

≥If you are not going to change the setting (➡ step 7).

∫Setting the unit to copy according to the set

time

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

≥Setting the unit to copy all the content on the disc

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

Copy will continue until there is not enough available recording space on the HDD.

≥Setting the copying time

3 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time” and press [ENTER].

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

DVD > HDD

Copy Mode

DVD-Video XP

Copy Time

Start Copying

ENTER

RETURN

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

to set the recording time.

6 Press [ENTER]. 7 Press [2] to confirm.

Copying to the HDD continues for the set time even after the content being played finishes.

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

include the operation time before play begins.

≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered

buttons.

Hour002

Min.

Set the time a few minutes longer.

Press ENTER to change settings.

7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start

Copying” and press [ENTER].

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

selected from the “Auto-Play Select” menu when finalizing the disc (➡ 55).

8 When the top menu is displayed

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start copying, and press [ENTER].

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

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop copying

Press [∫]. You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop copying. ≥If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.

[Note]

≥The screen saver on the right is recorded at the

beginning.

≥The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of

copy to the end.

≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top

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

≥Even if you copy a high quality video/audio DVD, the original

picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.

≥If you want to copy a title from a finalized DVD-RW (DVD Video

Recording format), create a copy list and then copy (➡ 47, Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy).

Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card

Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc, can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) ≥You cannot playback MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card with

this unit. You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM.

≥You cannot playback or record while copying MPEG2.

MPEG2

HDD

DVD-RAM

Conventionally recorded programmes

The display below automatically appears when you insert a card into the SD card slot while stopped. Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Video (MPEG2)” and press

[ENTER]. Then go to step 7 on page 47.

SD Card

Album View Copy Pictures (JPEG) Copy Video (MPEG2)

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

How to copy

Refer to “Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy” (➡ 47) Please set the items in step 4 and 5 as shown below.

Copy Direction:

Source : SD CARD

Copy Mode: Format : VIDEO

≥MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card are automatically

registered on the copy list.

≥If there are no MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card, “Copy

Video (MPEG2)” is not displayed.

VIDEO

Copying titles or playlists

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Copying still pictures

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

Copy

SD CARD

HDD

Source

Destination

Cancel All

Copy Direction

Copy Mode

Create List

SD CARD > HDD

PICTURE

High Speed

Copy

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

No. Size

Cancel All

Picture

Copy Direction

Picture/Folder

SD CARD > HDD

Name of item

New item (Total=0)

Folder

New folder

001 100__DVD 002 101__DVD 003 102__DVD

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New folder

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

DVD

VOLUME

DRIVE

DRIVE SELECT

SELECT

Numbered buttons

54 8

SKIP

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

:, 9

PAU SE

DISPLAY

ENTER

CHAPTER

CREATE

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

;

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SUB MENU

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

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

(➡ 7).

≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to CD-R/CD-RW.

[SD]

While stopped put the card in the slot, and the menu (➡ below) is automatically displayed. Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Pictures (JPEG)”, press [ENTER] and then go to step 4 on page 51, “Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures”.

SD Card

Album View Copy Pictures (JPEG) Copy Video (MPEG2)

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.

Copying using the copying list

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced

Copy” and press [ENTER].

6 Register still pictures for copy.

≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any

changes to it (➡ step 7).

You can register still pictures or still picture folders. ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same

list.

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

SD CARD > HDD

Copy Mode

PICTURE

Create List

Start Copying

ENTER

RETURN

∫ To register individual still pictures

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER].

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

[ENTER].

≥To select a multiple number of items together, press

[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡ 51, Multiple editing).

≥To show other pages (➡ 51) ≥To select the still pictures in another folder (➡ 51) ≥To edit the copying list (➡ 51)

You can register a multiple number of still pictures on the copying list by repeating steps 2–3.

4 Press [2] to confirm.

∫ To register on a folder by folder basis

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

Press [3, 4]

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

≥To select a multiple number of items together, press

[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (➡ 51, Multiple editing).

≥To show other pages (➡ 51) ≥To switch to another higher folder (➡ 51) ≥To edit the copying list (➡ 51)

You can register a multiple number of folders on the copying list by repeating steps 4–5.

6 Press [2] to confirm.

High Speed

SUB MENU

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

Picture/Folder

No. Size

New item (Total=0)

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Create copy list.

Picture

Name of item

to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER].

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≥If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]

several times (➡ step 7).

4 Set the copy direction.

≥If you are not going to change the copying direction, press

[4] (➡ step 5).

1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Direction” and press

[1].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].

Press [3, 4]

[ENTER].

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

The same drive as the copy source can be selected.

6 Press [2] to confirm.

5 Set the recording mode.

≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]

(➡ step 6).

to select “Destination” and press

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

Press

[3, 4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER]

Press

[3, 4] to select “PICTURE” and press [ENTER]

“Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”.

2 3

4 Press [2] to confirm.

7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start

Copying” and press [ENTER].

≥For individual still pictures only

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

8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER] to start copying.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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001 100__DVD 002 101__DVD 003 102__DVD

\DCIM\100__DVD

004 103__DVD

Copy All Pictures

Copy from

SD CARD

Copy to

HDD

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

Multiple editing

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

≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.

∫ To edit the copying list

Select the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5 (for a folder) (➡ 50, right column) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press

[ENTER].

Delete All:

Delete all items registered on the copying list. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Add:

Add new items to the copying list. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or folder to be added and press [ENTER].

Delete:

Delete the selected items. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. You can also delete multiple items (➡ above, Multiple editing).

To cancel all registered copying settings and lists

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 50) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] 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 copy direction, etc.

Delete All

Add

Delete

Copying all the still pictures on a card— Copy All Pictures

[SD] >

[HDD]

[RAM]

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy All

Pictures” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy to” and

press [2, 1] to select the drive.

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Copy”

and press [ENTER].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Copying still pictures

∫ To select another folder

(➡ 7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)

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

If you want to switch to another higher folder (➡ below).

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

Create List Picture (JPEG)

SD CARDSD CARD SD CARD

Folder 103__DVD

0002

0001

----

ENTER

RETURN

0003

----

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

Page

001/001

0004

--------

Create List

ENTER

RETURN

\DCIM\100__DVD 001 100__DVD 002 101__DVD 003 102__DVD 004 103__DVD

---

SUB MENU

Folder

Page 01/01

Picture 0012 File 0012

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

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

≥The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the

same list.

To switch to another higher folder

≥Only when selecting the source folder

If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable, while the screen on the right appears

1 Press [SUB MENU] and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select the higher

folder and press [ENTER]. You cannot register a folder with a different higher folder to the same list.

3 Press [3, 4] to select the desired

Select Folder

Select folder to access.

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Press ENTER to set.

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

folder and press [ENTER].

[Note]

≥When copying the still pictures on a folder by folder basis

(➡ 50) or card by card basis (➡ above, Copy All Pictures), files other than the still picture files inside the folder will also be copied. (This does not apply to the lower folders contained inside the folders.)

≥If still pictures are already contained inside the copy destination

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

≥If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of

files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (➡ 31), copying will stop partway through.

≥When a name has not been input for the copy source folder, it is

possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the copy destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name before copying (➡ 43, Enter Album Name).

≥You cannot copy the information about the print number setting

(DPOF) or the picture rotation.

≥The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the

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

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Copying from a video cassette recorder

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

1.3

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DRIVE

SELECT

∫

3,4,2,1

ENTER

REC MODE

¥ REC

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

DISPLAY

REC MODE

2 54 8 0

3 6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PAU SE

ENTER

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

INPUT SELECT

;

FUNCTIONS

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front

You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear.

≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

L/MONO

AV3

-AUDIO IN-

VIDEO IN

L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

DV IN

S VIDEO IN

REC

1.3

This unit

Yellow White Red

DV cable

(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)

S Video

cable

Audio/Video cable

Other video equipment

3 When you want to start recording

Press [¥ REC].

Recording starts.

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].

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

≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ 23), 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.

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

[HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the play list is created automatically.

Preparation

1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the

equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ left column). 2 Turn on the main unit and DV equipment. 3 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. 4 Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording

to start. ≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 63).

After preparation is completed, the following screen appears.

DV Auto Rec

DV unit is connected. Record from the DV unit?

Rec to HDD Rec to DVD Cancel

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

≥When the screen is not displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select

HDD or DVD and then continue from step 1.

Press [2, 1] to select “Rec to HDD” or “Rec to DVD” and press [ENTER].

You can proceed to step 4.

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Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.

If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural

Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.

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

When recording from the unit’s DV terminal

Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” in the Setup menu (➡ 60). When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.

[Note]

If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the recording will start and the copying will stop.

Manual recording

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. ≥When recording bilingual programmes (➡ 8, Important notes for

recording)

≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,

change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (➡ 63). This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

≥To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “AV-in

NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (➡ 37).

≥Check the time on the unit is correct.

1 While stopped

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

e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “AV3”.

2 Start play on the other equipment.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “DV Auto Rec”

and press [ENTER].

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and

press [ENTER].

Recording starts.

When recording finishes

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

To stop recording

Press [∫].

[Note]

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

be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.

≥

It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.

≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It

cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)

≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly. ≥Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be

input properly.

≥The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will

not be recorded.

≥You cannot record and play simultaneously.

If the DV automatic 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 (➡ left column).

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DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

My favorite 01/02

01 Chapter 1

Chapter 2

(

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DRIVE SELECT

3,4,2,1

ENTER

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

DISPLAY

REC MODE

3 6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Setting the protection

[RAM]

Preparation

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

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc

Protection” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-

protected.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

RETURN

Titles 11 Used

0 : 22

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Delete all titles

Format Disc

Remain

5:38 (EP)

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

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

(➡ 7).

Common procedures

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

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FUNCTIONS

HDD

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ENTER

RETURN

3 Press [3, 4] to select “HDD

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

e.g., [RAM]

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

SELECT

ENTER

≥When HDD has been selected, “Delete all titles” and

“Format HDD” are displayed.

≥When SD has been selected, “Format Card” only is

displayed.

RETURN

Titles 11 Used

Disc Name

Disc Protection

Delete all titles

Format Disc

Remain

G-Code Record

Advanced Copy

Playlists Flexible Rec

DV Auto Rec

Setup HDD Management

0 : 22

Remain

30:00 SP

5:38 (EP)

Off

Cartridge-protection

For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge

≥With the write-protect tab in the protect position,

play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

PROTECT

[SD]

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

LOCK

Providing a name for a disc

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

You can provide a name for each disc.

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ above).

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Name”

and press [ENTER].

➡ 56, Entering text

≥The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window. ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] With a finalized disc, the name is

displayed on the Top Menu.

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

equipment.

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Documentary

Titles 11 Used

0 : 22

Remain

5:38

Copying from a video cassette recorder/HDD, disc and card management

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HDD, disc and card management

Refer to the control reference on page 53.

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles

[HDD] [RAM]

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 53).

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 53)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all

titles” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when finished.

7 Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

[Note]

≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be

restored. Make certain before proceeding.

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

Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format

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

Preparation

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. ≥Release protection (➡ 53).

[Note]

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

card even if you have set protection.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 53)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Format HDD”,

“Format Disc” or “Format Card” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when formatting is finished.

[Note]

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

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

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.

This can render the disc or the card unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

[Note]

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

be possible to use it on any other equipment.

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed on the disc. ≥You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.

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

must be reformatted if you do this.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Selecting the background style–Top Menu

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-

Video top menu after finalizing.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 53)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu”

and press [ENTER].

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

background and press [ENTER].

Top Menu List

Display after finalizing

Thumbnail (Still picture)

≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. (➡ 39,

Change Thumbnail)

7 8

Title Name

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first–Auto-Play Select

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 53)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Play

Select” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or

“Title 1” and press [ENTER].

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

top menu.

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–Finalize

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ above)

before finalizing the disc.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 53)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalize” and

press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and

press [ENTER].

A message appears when finalizing is finished.

[Note]

≥You cannot cancel finalizing. ≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.

([-R]DL] [+R]DL] Finalizing takes up to 60 minutes.)

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalizing.

This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

[Note]

When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times).

After finalizing ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you

can no longer record or edit.

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

(➡ 54) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.

≥When copying in high speed, chapters will be replicated. ≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] Titles are divided into about 5-minute ([+R] 8-

≥There is a pause of several seconds between titles and

Recording/Editing/Entering name Yt

Play on other players tY

≥You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s

equipment.

≥If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than

this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.

≥Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players

due to the condition of the recording.

minute) –the titles were directly recorded to the disc. –the titles were copied using any mode other than the high

chapters during play.

chapters, if

speed mode (excluding [-R]DL] [+R]DL]).

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

Before

finalizing

After

finalizing

Creating Top Menu—Create 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.

You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.

Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ left column) before creating top menu.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 53)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Create Top

Menu” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

6 Press [2, 1] 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].

[Note]

≥You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the

created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create Top Menu”.

HDD, disc and card management

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Entering text

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

JKL

Enter Name

12345

ABC a

DEF d

GH I g

678 90 bcij ef/l % hiﬂ $

Top Menu Preview

Chapter 1_

Chapter 1

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Numbered buttons

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

2 54 8 0

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

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

:, 9

PAU SE

DISPLAY

REC MODE

ENTER

CHAPTER

CREATE

F Rec

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

;

3 Press [∫] (Set).

RETURN

To end partway

Press [RETURN]. Text is not added.

∫

3,4,2,1

ENTER

SUB MENU

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

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

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

[HDD] [RAM] Characters

Title

64 (44

)

Playlist 64

Album of still pictures 36 Disc ([RAM])64

Title name for timer recording

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

Title 44

Disc 40

∫ To add a name

You can add frequently used names and recall them later. Maximum number of added names: 20 Maximum number of characters per name: 20 After entering the name (steps 1–2). 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Add to List” and press

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

∫ To recall an added name

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “List Names” and press

[SD] Characters

Album of still pictures 36

[Note]

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

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be recalled and

∫ To delete an added name

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “List Names” and press

1 Show Enter Name screen.

Title (timer recording)

Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 25.

Title

Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 38.

Playlist

Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 41.

Disc

Select “Disc Name” in step 4 of “Providing a name for a disc” on page 53.

Album of still pictures

Select “Enter Album Name” in step 4 on page 42, “To edit the album”.

Name field: shows the text you have entered

Enter Name

Top Menu Preview

Delete

;

Add to List List Names

Set

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

12345

ABC a

DEF d

GH INOg

JKL j

PQRSp

TUV t

WXY Z w

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Space

;

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be deleted. 3 Press [SUB MENU] to show “Delete Name” and press

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [RETURN].

For your reference

If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu after finalization (➡ 55). When entering a title name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Top Menu Preview” window.

character and press [ENTER].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

≥To delete a character

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.)

≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

Press [7] to move to the 7th row.

1 2 Press [7] twice to highlight

“R”.

3 Press [ENTER].

≥To enter a space

Press [¢] and press [ENTER].

≥Add/recall names (➡ below)

“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the Title view screen and so on.

[ENTER].

“

≥You can also press [9] to select

Add to List

≥Press [RETURN] to cancel.

[ENTER].

“

≥You can also press [:] to select

List Names

press [ENTER].

[ENTER]. ≥You can also press [:] to select

“

List Names

[ENTER].

7 7

PQR

TUV

”.

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FUNCTIONS window

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

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

3,4,2,1 ENTER

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

2 54 8 0

PAU SE

ENTER

DISPLAY

CHAPTER

REC MODE

3 6

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

MANUAL SKIP

CREATE

STATUS

F Rec

VOLUME

RETURN

DELETE

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc.

HDD

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ENTER

RETURN

Remain

30:00 SP

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

press [ENTER].

≥If you select “To Others” and press [ENTER], the following

screen appears. Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

HDD

FUNCTIONS

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ENTER

RETURN

30:00 SP

Remain

G-Code Record

Advanced Copy

Playlists Flexible Rec

DV Auto Rec

Setup HDD Management

Entering text/FUNCTIONS window/Child Lock

Child Lock

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

ENTER

DRIVE SELECT

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

DVD

AUDIO

STOP

≥If you press [RETURN], you can return to the previous

screen.

To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.

VOLUME

2 54 8 0

SKIP

DISPLAY

PAU SE

ENTER

6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE CHAPTER

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

RETURN

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.

If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.

To cancel the Child Lock

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

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Changing the unit’s settings

1.3

DISPLAY

STATUS

AUDIO

DELETE

F Rec

REC MOD E

REC

CREATE

CHAPTER

ENTER

RETURN

SUB MEN U

MANUAL S KIP

PAUSE

STOP

SLOW/SEAR CH

SKIP

G-Code

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

DRIVE SELECT

-/--

TIME S LIP

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

Numbered buttons

3,4,2,1

ENTER

DVD

DRIVE SELECT

SKIP

STOP

TIME SLIP

SUB MENU

AUDIO

REC

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

-AUDIO IN-

DV IN

AV3

< OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

2 54 8 0

DISPLAY

REC MODE

PAU SE

ENTER

6 9

-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY/x1.3

CREATE

CHAPTER

F Rec

INPUT SELECT

G-Code

MANUAL SKIP

RETURN

STATUS

DELETE

1 While stopped

Common procedures

DRIVE

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

REC

1.3

∫

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [ENTER].

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

press [1].

Tab s

Setup

Tun in g Disc Picture Sound

Display Connection

Others

Menus Options

Comb Filter Still Mode Seamless Play

SELECT

ENTER

atic

TAB

RETURN

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

press [ENTER].

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

6 Press [3, 4] to select the option and

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

[Note]

There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens, follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.

(continued on the next page)

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(continued)

Summary of settings

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

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

Tuning

Disc

Manual (➡ 62)

Auto-Setup Restart (➡ 63)

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. ≥Do not forget your password.

DVD-Audio Video mode Playback

Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.

Soundtrack

Subtitle ≥Automatic

Menus ≥English

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 (➡ 21, Recording modes and approximate recording times).

Rec for High Speed Copy

When high speed copying a title to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVDRW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, it is necessary to turn this setting “On” before recording to the HDD; however, the screen size, etc. is restricted (➡ right). We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.

DVD Speed for High Speed Copy

Select the speed of high-speed copying (When using highspeed copy compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R, +R 8X or +RW 4X discs).

Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V] ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite

any changes you make here.

≥Enter a code (➡ 64) with the numbered

buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen (➡ 29).

≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

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

≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock

≥On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or

≥Off ≥English

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

≥English ≥German ≥French ≥Italian ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥EP (6 Hours):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

≥EP (8 Hours)

The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.

≥On: Makes high speed mode copying to DVD-R, etc. possible.

≥Off

≥Maximum ≥Normal (Silent):

Selecting “Normal (Silent)” means the noise generated by this unit is less than “Maximum”, however the time required for copying will double (approximately).

: All DVD-Video can be played.

ratings recorded on them.

Changing the unit’s settings

turn the unit off.

≥German ≥French ≥Italian

: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not

available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

≥German ≥French ≥Italian

disc.

:You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

disc.

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. –Pictures are saved in 4:3. –Select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio

Selection” (➡ 60).

Picture

Comb Filter

Select the picture sharpness when recording. The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC” (➡ 63).

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (➡ 73, Frames and fields).

Seamless Play

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles.

≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting. ≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.

≥Automatic ≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen

≥On

≥Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played

(The picture is coarser.)

clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does

not work when there are several audio types included on the playlist and when using Quick View. Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.

accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.

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Changing the unit’s settings

Refer to the control reference on page 58.

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

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Bilingual Audio Selection

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: –Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW. –“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (➡ 22). –Recording or copying sound in LPCM (➡ below, “Audio Mode

for XP Recording”).

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡ 16). ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. ≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the

settings across if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal.

DTS ≥Bitstream

Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal. Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channels.

[Note]

Not making the proper settings may result in noise or some trouble for digital

MPEG ≥Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode.

Audio Mode for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV input terminal (➡ 52).

recording.

≥On ≥Off

≥M1 ≥M2

You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an external source, such as when copying from a video cassette recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV input terminal). Select on the other equipment. When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (➡ below).

≥On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose

when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when

≥Off

the connected equipment can process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

≥Bitstream

≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby

≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS

≥PCM

≥Dolby Digital ≥LPCM (➡ 73)

–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than

–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you

–When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of

≥Stereo 1 ≥Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)

≥Mix: Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ above).

:When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby

Digital logo.

: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS

logo.

MPEG decoder.

: When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG

decoder.

(➡ 73)

that of normal XP mode recordings.

selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ above).

: Records audio (L1, R1).

subsequent to original recording.

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Display

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

Grey Background

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

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save” (➡ 61) to “On”.

≥Automatic ≥Off

≥On ≥Off

≥Bright ≥Dim ≥Automatic: The display turns dark during play and disappears

when the unit is turned off. It reappears momentarily if a button is pressed. While using this mode, the standby power consumption can be reduced.

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

Connection

Others

TV Aspect (➡ 17) Set to match the type of television Progressive (➡ 18)

connected.

≥16:9 ≥4:3 ≥On ≥Off

This setting is fixed with “Off” if you set “AV1 Output” to “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”.

TV System (➡ 63) ≥PA L ≥NTSC

≥

AV1 Output

Selects the output from the AV1 terminal. Select “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” for RGB output. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for component output (progressive output). Set according to the signal and terminal of the connected TV.

Video (with component):

Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.

≥

S Video (with component):

Select when a TV is connected that can receive an S Video signal.

≥RGB 1 (without component):

Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal. If you always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGB signal, select this mode. The TV screen will automatically switch to display the picture from the unit when the unit is turned on.

≥RGB 2 (without component):

Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal. If you would like to switch to display the picture from the unit only when playback or viewing menus, select this mode.

AV2 Input

This setting is according to the output signal of the connected

≥Video ≥S Video

equipment.

Remote Control (➡ 19) ≥DV D 1 ≥DVD 2 ≥DVD 3 Clock (➡ 64) Power Save

≥Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”.

–“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (➡ 60). –The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically

≥On: Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned

to standby (➡ 74).

≥Off

turned to “Off”.)

≥If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically

turned to “Off”.

Quick Start

The Quick Start feature enables this unit to be ready to start recording as quick as approx. 1 second

after turning it on. You can start recording soon after deciding you want to record something.

Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM.

≥

If this is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically turned to “Off”.

≥On ≥Off: Standby power consumption is less than when this is

set to “On”.

≥Startup takes up to a minute when:

–You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-

RAM. –You want to make other operations. –The clock has not been set.

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

Country

≥Australia ≥New Zealand ≥Others

DivX Registration ≥You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX

Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (➡ 33).

Initialize

≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Shipping Condition

All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer

≥Ye s ≥No

recording programmes are also cancelled.

Default Settings

All the settings other than the programmed channels, time settings, country settings

, disc language settings, ratings

≥Ye s ≥No

level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.

Only for Australia and N.Z.

≥Letterbox

Changing the unit’s settings

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Changing the unit’s settings

Refer to the control reference on page 58.

Tun ing

∫ To change the tuning settings for individual

programme position

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and

press [1].

Setup

Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others

Manual

You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions.

Manual Auto-Setup Restart

SELECT

TAB

ENTER

RETURN

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and

press [ENTER].

Manual Tuning

Pos

Name

1 ARD 4 2 ZDF 3 N3 4 HR3 5 BR3 10 6

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Delete

Move

Add

To delete a programme position

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [A].

To add a blank programme position

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [B].

To move a TV station to another programme position

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press

[C].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the new programme position to

which you want to assign the TV station and press [ENTER].

Pos

Name

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1]

to select a programme position and press [ENTER].

e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]

Manual Tuning

SELECT

RETURN

RETURN : leave

Pos Name Channel Fine Tuning Mono

ARD

Auto

Off

Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1].

Pos To change the programme position in which

the TV stations are assigned

Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the number of the desired programme position and press [ENTER].

Name To enter or change the name of a TV station

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and press [ENTER]. If the station name needs a blank space, select the blank between “Z” and “¢”.

Channel To enter newly available TV stations or change

the channel number of an already tuned TV station

Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter the channel number of the desired TV station. Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has been tuned. After the desired TV station is tuned, press [ENTER].

Fine Tuning To obtain the best tuning condition

Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition and press [ENTER]. ≥Press [1] to return to “Auto”.

Video System

To select the video system type

Press [3, 4] to select “PAL” or “SECAM” if the picture lacks colour, and press [ENTER]. Auto: This unit automatically distinguishes

PAL and SECAM signals. PAL: For receiving PAL signals. SECAM: For receiving SECAM signals.

This setting is also available when you select the external input channel (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4) in step 5. In order to record properly, make the appropriate settings to match the connected equipment.

Audio Mode

To select the audio reception type

If sound quality is poor, press [3, 4] to select “BG”, “I” or “DK” and press [ENTER]. BG: PAL B.G. I: PAL I DK: PAL D.K.K1

Mono To select the type of sound to be recorded

Press [3, 4] to select “On” if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions, or if you want to record the normal (mono) sound during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast, and press [ENTER].

Only for Asia and Middle East

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Restart set up

You can restart auto channel setting if set up (➡17) fails for some reason. After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 62)

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup

Restart” and press [ENTER].

The confirmation screen appears.

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

≥If the country setting menu appears on the television

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

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup. When the unit is on and stopped

Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Country setting screen

All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Only for Australia and N.Z.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

List of TV Reception Channels

[For]Asia]

Tune r

System

PAL–BGH,

SECAM–BG

PAL–I

PAL–DK,

SECAM–DKK1

PAL–D China 1–12 13

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

Tune r

System

PAL–B Australia 0–12 28–69

PAL–BG

[For]Middle]East]

Tuner

System

PAL–BGH,

SECAM–BG

Channel

Coverage

Zealand

or the Auto-Setup screen appears.

Channel

Coverage

CCIR E2–E12 E21–E69

Hong Kong

OIRT R1–R12 21

New

Channel

Coverage

CCIR E2–E12 E21–E69

VHF UHF CATV

—21

VHF UHF CATV

1–11 21–69

VHF UHF CATV

S01–S05

M1–M10

U1–U10

S21–S41

–

69 —

44 MHz to

–

470 MHz

–

57 Z1–Z35

45 MHz to

470 MHz

44 MHz to

470 MHz

S01–S05

M1–M10 U1–U10

S21–S41

TV System

Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV System”

and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV system

and press [ENTER].

ENTER

TV System

PAL

NTSC

SELECT

RETURN

Setup

Tun in g Disc Picture

Sound

Display

Connection Others

≥PA L (factory preset)

–Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system

television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL

60.

–Select to record television programmes and PAL input from

other equipment.

–[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the

HDD.

≥NTSC

–Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television

programmes cannot be recorded properly.

–Select to record NTSC input from other equipment. –[HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on

the HDD.

7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and

press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

∫ To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)

While stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.

[Note]

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC

signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)

Changing the unit’s settings

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Changing the unit’s settings

Refer to the control reference on page 58.

Clock Settings

In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [1]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select “Clock” and press [ENTER].

Clock

Time Date

15 : 45 : 39

Number

0 9

Please set clock manually.

CHANGE

SELECT

ENTER: store RETURN: leave

ENTER

RETURN

. 8

2006

6 Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change.

The items change as follows: Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

7 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

8 Press [ENTER] when you have finished the settings.

The clock starts.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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: 6669 Cambodian: 7577

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

6678

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

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

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

Rhaeto-Romance:

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

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

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Messages

On the television Page

Authorization Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different

registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX)

Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected.

Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting. To playback, please change the TV System in Setup.

Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 10

Unable to format.

Cannot play on this unit. ≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.

Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.

Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded.

No Disc ≥The disc may be upside down. —

No folders. ≥There is no compatible folder in this unit. 7, 31

No SD CARD No valid SD card.

Not enough space in the copy destination.

≥The HDD or disc may be full. ≥The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.

≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV

system currently selected on the unit. Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.

≥Turn the unit off and re-insert the card.

[Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is no increase in disc space. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.]

≥Use a new disc.

≥The 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.

≥The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.

≥Create space by deleting any unnecessary items.

32, 33

— — 20

31 13

39, 44,

—

39, 43,

44, 54

Changing the unit’s settings/Messages

≥Delete one or more items registered on the copy list to ensure that the “Destination

Capacity” is not exceeded.

This is a non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-

This disc is not formatted properly. Format it using DVD Management in FUNCTIONS menu.

Not enough space on HDD. Space of 4 hours (in SP mode) is necessary.

Maximum number of titles is recorded on HDD. Please delete unnecessary titles.

Rental Expired. ≥The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX) 33

R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +RW.

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. ≥You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit. Record to the

HDD and then copy to the disc.

[-R]DL] [+R]DL] It is not possible to copy when there is not enough free space on the HDD

≥

or when the total number of the recorded titles on the HDD and the titles to be copied are greater than 500. Delete unwanted titles from the HDD.

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Messages

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.

DVD 

(“∑” stands for a number.)

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

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

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HARD ERR

≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was

purchased.

NoERAS ≥You cannot delete items on this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

NoREAD ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

≥This message may appear when the DVD-RAM lens cleaner has finished cleaning.

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

NoWRIT ≥You cannot write to this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

PLEASE WAIT

≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying

out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

PROG FULL

≥There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. 27

SLEEP ≥In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode. 9

SP 35:50 LP 151h

“SP”,”LP” and the numbers are examples.

≥Available space on the HDD or disc.

The example “ SP 35:50” is displayed when less than 100 hours are available and the example “LP 151h” is displayed when over 100 hours are available. “SP” and “LP” are recording modes, “35:50” means “35 hours 50 minutes” and “151h” means “151 hours”.

UNFORMAT

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format) that has been recorded on other equipment. Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.

UNSUPPORT

≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 4–6

U59 ≥The unit is hot.

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

U61 ≥(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording, 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.

U88 ≥(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while

recording, 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.

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

[Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

H or F ≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s

condition.)

≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the

following.

1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.

2. Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.) If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service

X HOLD ≥The Child Lock function is activated.

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

The message are alternately displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.

Set up Page

What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?

Are the headphones and speakers directly connected to the unit?

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

Is my television progressive output compatible?

Disc

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

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

Please tell me about disc compatibility with this unit.

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

≥DVD-Video:

You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

≥DVD-Audio:

This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.

≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. 16

≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture

compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal. If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video. If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region numbers are not supported by this unit.

Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play

discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to a standard.

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and

plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).

≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following

standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

≥You 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 DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVDVideo format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit be played on other equipment?

Can I record digital audio signals using this unit?

Can a digital audio signal from this unit be recorded to other equipment?

Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during recording?

Can I high speed copy to a disc? ≥Yes, you can.

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

is usually not possible.

≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on

this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.

≥If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment. ≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output

only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu. –PCM Down Conversion: On –Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

≥You cannot record MP3 signals. ≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before

recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.

Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.

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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, consult your dealer for instructions.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting

breaks.

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

operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.

Power Page

No power.

The unit does not turn on pressing [Í DVD].

The unit switches to standby mode.

Displays

The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. 60 “0:00” is flashing on the unit’s

display. 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.

Compared to the actual recorded time, the elapsed time displayed is less. (Only when recording in NTSC)

“U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected.

TV screen and video

Television reception worsens after connecting the unit.

Status messages do not appear. ≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu. 60 The grey background does not

appear. Picture does not appear during

timer recording. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture

expands left and right.

Screen size is wrong. The recorded title is stretched

vertically.

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 Picture menu in the onscreen menus.

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

Picture is distorted.

≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket. 14, 15

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

≥Set the clock. 64

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times. ≥Available 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.

≥Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no

increase in disc space.

≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R,

DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more.

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly. ≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be 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.

≥The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.

1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/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 [∫] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for

about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.

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

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the Setup menu. 60

≥Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording

is going to work properly, turn the unit on.

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

“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.

≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

–If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On”

in the Setup menu.

–If you recorded or copied to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R,

+R DL or +RW. It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating instructions.

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≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture 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.

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

S VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. ≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.

Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.

≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While

stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a

Panasonic disc.)

≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.

(Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode

(➡ 9), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

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

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

Operation

Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work.

≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the

amplifier if you have connected one.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.

–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs. –When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

≥[DVD-A] The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. When playing multi-

channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will be output. Refer to the disc’s jacket.

≥Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX) ≥If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, you

can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast. If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.

–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. –When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”. –When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”.

≥When connecting an amplifier using an optical digital cable, you cannot switch the audio if

“Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables.

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

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

code.

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

control.

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≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

operation.

≥Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission. ≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

exposure.

≥It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. ≥It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries. ≥The child lock function is activated.

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

HDD activation is slow. ≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“SLEEP” appears in the unit’s display.) 9 Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit is recording.

Cannot tune channels. ≥Check the connections. 14, 15 Startup is slow. ≥Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

Takes time to read DVD-RAM. ≥It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been

≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly. ≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. ≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear. ≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

Reset the unit as follows:

1Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the

dealer.

≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the

main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer. If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock function.

≥Startup 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 mains lead is connected. –For a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.

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Recording, timer recording and copying Page

Cannot record. Cannot copy.

Cannot record from external equipment.

Timer recording does not work properly.

CODE

programming does not

Gwork properly.

Only for Australia and N.Z.

Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed.

The timer programme remains even after recording finishes.

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc. disc using the high speed mode.

When copying, it takes a long time even when high speed mode is selected.

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

The DV automatic recording function does not work.

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

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unit can record onto.

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD

Management.

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

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its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.

≥You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the

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HDD and then copy. –If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a

blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode recording is necessary).

–If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500.

≥You cannot record and copy on finalized discs. However, you can record and copy again if

you format DVD-RW.

≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and

+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.

≥DVD-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.

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types

of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

≥Check that the connection is correct.

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≥Select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

programme.

≥The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording

list is not on.) 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [A].

≥Set the clock.

≥Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

recording drive.

≥If 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.

≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly. 25

≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while

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

≥When recording to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” in the Setup menu. ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in EP or FR (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode, you cannot

perform high-speed copy.

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Rec for High

Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.

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

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

≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. ≥You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic

DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.

≥When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal, however, this is not a problem.

≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

equipment settings.

≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television. ≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV

equipment are not successive.

≥Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly. ≥The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.

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Play Page

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

Audio and video momentarily pause.

DVD-Video is not played. ≥You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting. 59

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

Angle cannot be changed. ≥Angles 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. ≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

The resume play function does not work.

The Video CD picture does not display properly.

Time Slip does not work. ≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title

It takes time before play starts. ≥This is normal on DivX video. (DivX) — Picture stops. ≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX) —

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ≥The disc is dirty. ≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit. ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording. ≥You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM

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

≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD

players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hours)” mode.

≥You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording. ≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)

≥This occurs between playlist chapters. ≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high speed mode.

≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View. ≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches

between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. ≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on

some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.

≥Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.

≥The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press

[DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).

≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. ≥Memorized positions are cancelled when

–press [∫] several times. –open the disc tray (excluding [HDD]). –[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] [SD] turn off the power. –if a recording or timer recording was executed.

≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu. ≥When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during

search.

recorded on the disc.

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Available disc space does not increase even after deleting a title.

Cannot edit. ≥You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space.

Cannot format. ≥The 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 “Partial Delete” operation.

Cannot delete chapters. ≥When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. 39

Cannot create a playlist. ≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

≥Available disc space does not increase after deleting on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL. ≥Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted on DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format) and +RW. The disc space does not increase when any other titles are deleted.

Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.

≥You tried formatting a disc that you may not be able to use in this unit.

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

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

≥These operations are not possible with still pictures. ≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a

start point.

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Still pictures

Cannot display Direct Navigator screen.

≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy. —

Cannot edit or format a card. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message

sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)

The contents of the card cannot be read.

≥The 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.

≥The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this

unit.

≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again. ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB.

Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a long time.

≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours. ≥When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or

card.

To reset this unit

To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset

≥Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings

level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

≥Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the

programmed channels, time settings, country settings ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.

≥Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Country setting screen

, disc language settings, ratings level,

or the Auto-Setup screen appears. All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Only for Australia and N.Z.

To reset the ratings level settings

To restore the unit if it freezes

≥While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and

hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

≥Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.) —

due to one of the safety devices being activated

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Glossary

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

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.

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

DivX

A video compression format developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. that compresses video files without any considerable loss of video quality.

Dolby Digital

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

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.

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 hard disk (HDD), 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 dialogue clearly.

Film and video

DVD-Videos 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 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames

per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well.) Generally appropriate for motion picture films.

Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second. (PAL discs) or

30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama programmes 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, +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 hard disk 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) and MPEG2 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), +RW, SD Memory Cards and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on this unit. Formatting deletes irrevocably 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.

Frame Field Field

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

picture quality is generally better.

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

there is no blurring.

HDD (Hard disk drive)

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

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour 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 benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

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

MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)

A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video. MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2. MPEG2 moving picture files shot with a Panasonic SD multi-camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

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

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

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

fills the screen.

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and

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

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. (This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

Progressive/Interlace

The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or 576p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 480p) respectively. 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. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible.

Protection

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

RGB

This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

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 colour still pictures, a common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras and other devices.

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Specifications

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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 DL (Double Layer)

+RW

Recordable discs

DVD-RAM: Ver. 2.0

Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0

Ver.2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 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/8X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0

for General Ver.2.x/16X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0

for DL Ver.3.0

for DL Ver.3.x/4X-SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0

DVD-RW: Ver. 1.1

Ver. 1.x/2X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0 Ver. 1.x/4X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0 Ver. 1.x/6X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 3.0

+R: Ver. 1.0

Ver. 1. 1 Ver. 1. 2 Ver. 1. 3

for DL Ver.1.0

+RW: Ver. 1.1

Ver.1.2/4X-SPEED

Recording time Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)

XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours

LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours

Maximum Approx. 284 hours with 160 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode)

XP: Approx. 36 hours, SP: Approx. 70 hours

LP: Approx. 138 hours, EP: Approx. 212 hours/284 hours

Playable discs

DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format

DVD-R : DVD-Video format, DivX

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, DivX formatted discs)

Internal HDD capacity 160 GB 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 (Pickup)

Wave length: (CD) 780 nm wave length, (DVD) 662 nm wave length Laser power:

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

Audio

Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode) Audio in: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) Input level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Input impedance: More than 10 k≠ Audio out: AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack) Output level: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz Output impedance: Less than 1 k≠ Digital audio out: Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)

Video

Video system:

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]

SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields

NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields

NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields

Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East] Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.] Video in (PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East] S-Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):

AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.] S-Video in (PAL/NTSC):

AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

Video out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

RGB out (PAL/NTSC):

AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination

Component video output (NTSC 480p/480i, PAL 576p/576i)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

R: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

Television system

[For]Asia]

Tuner system Channel coverage

PA L- D K, SECAM-DKK1 OIRT

PA L- B GH , SECAM-BG CCIR

VHF: R1 to R12 UHF: 21 to 69 CATV: 44 MHz to 470 MHz

VHF: E2 to E12 UHF: E21 to E69 CATV: S01 to S05,

M1 to M10, U1 to U10, S21 to S41

PA L- I

UHF: 21 to 69

Hong Kong

PA L- D China

VHF: 1 to 12 UHF: 13 to 57 CATV: Z1 to Z35

RF converter output: Not provided

[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]

Tuner system Channel coverage

PA L- B Australia

VHF: 0 to 12 UHF: 28 to 69 CATV: 45 MHz to 470 MHz

PA L- B G New Zealand

VHF: 1 to 11 UHF: 21 to 69 CATV: 44 MHz to 470 MHz

RF converter output: Not provided

[For]Middle]East]

Tuner system Channel coverage

PA L- B GH , SECAM-BG CCIR

VHF: E2 to E12 UHF: E21 to E69 CATV: S01 to S05, M1 to M10,

U1 to U10, S21 to S41

RF converter output: Not provided

SD card slot

SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc Still picture (JPEG, TIFF)

Compatible media: SD Memory Card

, MultiMediaCard

Format: FAT12, FAT16

Image file format:

JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system),

(sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF Compatible

Number of pixels: 34 a 34 to 6144 a 4096 Thawing time: Approx. 3 sec (6 M pixels, JPEG)

SD Video (MPEG2)

Compatible media: SD Memory Card

, MultiMediaCard Codec: MPEG 2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile) File Format: SD-Video format conforming Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVDRAM disc, the playback is possible.

DV input IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin : 1 pc

Others

Region code:

[For]Asia] #3 [For]Australia]and]N.Z.] #4 [For]Middle]East] #2

Operating temperature: 5 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) Power supply:

[For]Asia]and]Middle]East] AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz [For]Australia]and]N.Z.] AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: Approx. 31 W Dimensions (WkDkH): Approx. 430 mmk329 mmk58 mm Mass: Approx. 4.2 kg

Power consumption in standby mode:

Approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)

[Note]

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

Includes miniSDTM cards. (A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be inserted.)

≥Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Volt age

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric

shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

Specifications/Safety precautions

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

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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

≥miniSD

≥SD logo is a trademark. ≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and

are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

Official DivX Certified™ Plays DivX compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements).

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

is a trademark of SD Card Association.

5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX

product.

VOD video content (in

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Index

Album

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Audio

Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 27

AV2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Channel

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 38

Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Cleaning

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connection

Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Amplifier, system component . . . . . . . 16

DV input terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16

Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Copy

SD card (MPEG2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Title/Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Country setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 39

Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Delete

Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

All titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 41

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

DELETE Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . 28, 34, 38, 42

Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31–33, 73

DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 73

DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Enabling discs to be played on other

equipment– Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 55, 73

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 54, 73

FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . 21

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

G-

Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . 8

JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 73

Language

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 59

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 59

LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 73

Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31–33

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Mode

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 33

Name

Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 39

Noise reduction (NR)

AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

On-screen

Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Partial Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 59

Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 37, 73

Properties

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Protection

Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ratings level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Rec for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . 22, 59

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Auto Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27

Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

RGB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 73

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Shipping Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . 23

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Still picture

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 73

Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27

Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tuning

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 63

Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

TV System (PAL/NTSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

V.S.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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