Panasonic DVD Recorder DMR E100H User Manual

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DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
Operating Instructions  
Model No. DMR-E100H  
Dear customer  
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance  
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read  
these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future ref-  
erence.  
Region number supported by this unit  
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software  
according to where they are sold.  
[For\U.S.A.]only]  
The warranty can be found on page 68.  
[For\Canada]only]  
The region number of this unit is “1”.  
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or  
ALL”.  
The warranty can be found on page 69.  
Example:  
En las páginas 70 y 71 hay una guía de referen-  
cia rápida en español.  
1
2
ALL  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions  
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic-  
ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the apparatus.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance  
with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-  
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than  
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third  
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided  
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus  
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-  
mally, or has been dropped.  
Features  
This unit allows recording of high quality video on HDD and DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast  
random access. This media also out performs past tape formats in ease of operation.  
Maximum 160 hours on HDD (Hard Disk Drive)  
DV Automatic Recording (page 16)  
A play list is automatically created, which is convenient for editing.  
(page 15)  
This model is installed with a high capacity 120 GB hard disk capable of  
recording a maximum of 160 hours (6 hours continuously). The same  
functions are available with HDD as with DVD-RAM and editing/record-  
ing of visual data from hard disk to DVD-RAM/R is easy-to-perform.  
Exceptional sound and picture quality when recording  
Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality  
sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use  
LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher quality.  
The encoder system used for recording is called “Hybrid VBR” and  
allows high quality recordings.  
Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM  
Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD–RAM allows you to record a  
maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).  
Fast access to the program you want to watch  
(page 19) [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play.  
You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record-  
ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.  
Make your own DVD-Video  
Maximum 24t DVD-R recording speed  
You can high speed record from the HDD to a DVD-R using 24k  
recording speed on DVD-R discs that are compatible with high  
speed recording (When EP mode and Dolby Digital is selected).  
Programs stored on the HDD can be quickly dubbed and stored on  
a DVD-R.  
Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an origi-  
nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.  
In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play other  
types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This means that  
this unit has the potential to play a central role in your home enter-  
tainment, from high-end home theater through to CD playback.  
Auto Renewal Recording (page 28)  
If you record a program onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every  
week using timer recording, the unit will record the new program  
over the old one.  
MP3 disc play (page 24)  
You can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW, as well  
as DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CDs and CDs.  
Progressive Scan  
Relief Recording (page 27)  
By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro-  
gressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality pic-  
ture rendered by the progressive scan function.  
When timer recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-R, the unit will compare  
the remaining space on the disc and the time necessary for record-  
ing. If space is insufficient the unit will record the program to HDD  
instead (there is no relief recording function the other way, i.e. from  
HDD to DVD-RAM or DVD-R).  
Quick View (page 21)  
You can speed up play to make checking the contents faster. Both  
video and sound are played faster.  
Editing your recording [HDD] [RAM]  
You can divide programs (page 36).  
Use play lists (page 32) to select your favorite scenes and rear-  
range them to play in any order you like.  
The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the  
features you can use (page 50)  
The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions  
you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation  
you want to perform.  
Dubbing/editing/playing SD VIDEO (MPEG4)  
programs (pages 22, 30, 42)  
Watch a program while you are recording it  
(page 17) [HDD] [RAM]  
Chasing play  
You can simultaneously record programs as SD VIDEO (MPEG4)  
programs to the HDD (page 14). By dubbing to a SD card, you  
can view the programs on a Panasonic video camera [SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4) compatible].  
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it.  
Simultaneous rec and play  
You can record a program while watching one you recorded previously.  
You can also dub SD VIDEO (MPEG2) recorded on future  
releases of Panasonic SD video cameras to this unit.  
Saving/editing/playing still pictures (JPEG, TIFF)  
taken on a digital camera (pages 22, 38–41)  
Time Slip  
You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while  
recording by pressing the time slip button.  
During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the  
scene you wish to view.  
You can save to a high capacity HDD or DVD-RAM.  
You can play on a television screen.  
You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic  
printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store.  
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Table of contents  
Getting started  
Dubbing  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Dubbing programs or play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
One Touch Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Editing  
Setting up  
Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Playing play lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Playing play list scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
To erase a play list or a play list scene during playback. . . . . 33  
Editing play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Editing programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Editing SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
HDD, Disc setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
STEP 1 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
STEP 5 Set up to match your television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
HDD (Hard disk drive). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Recording  
Advanced operation  
Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Inserting discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Watching the television while recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Recording the best quality pictures within the set amount of time  
—Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Recording from a video cassette recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Playing from the beginning of the program while you are  
On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Play menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Using the FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Changing the remote control code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Audio channel for DV input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Clock settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Other channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Connecting an amplifier or system component . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Connecting other video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Other antenna connection to the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Other antenna connection from the unit to the television. . . . 61  
recording—Chasing Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Simultaneous rec and play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Reviewing the recorded images while recording—Time Slip. . 17  
Playing back  
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
When a menu screen appears on the television . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Position Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Using the Direct Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
To erase a program that is being played back . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Other methods of play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Skipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Frame-by-frame viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Starting play from a selected item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Marking places to play again—MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Playing still pictures and SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs . . . . 22  
Using menus to play MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Changing audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Reference  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Guía de referencia rápida en español  
Timer recording  
Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Specify a time to stop recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . 26  
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Check programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Change or cancel the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
(Spanish Quick Reference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
Accessories  
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.  
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).  
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.  
[] 1 Remote control  
[] 1 AC power supply cord  
[] 1 75 coaxial cable  
(EUR7624KB0)  
(RJA0065-A)  
(VJA1091)  
[] 2 Batteries  
[] 1 Audio/Video cable  
[] 1 DVD-RAM disc  
for remote control  
(VJA0788)  
(U.S.A. only)  
Product Registration Card  
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register  
[Note]  
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit  
only. Do not use it with other equipment.  
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STEP 1 Antenna and television connections  
Setup precautions  
Preparation  
Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan and the cooling  
vents on the side are covered up.  
Refer to the television’s operating instructions.  
Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power sup-  
ply cord.  
Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.  
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.  
To enjoy sound through other audio equipment  
(page 59)  
To enjoy progressive video  
In the following situation, with the power off, let the unit adjust to the room  
Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals  
on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard sys-  
tem. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to  
an incompatible television.)  
All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals  
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have  
another brand of television.  
temperature and wait 2-3 hours until condensation is gone.  
Conditions where condensation may occur  
–During the rainy season in tropical and sub tropical areas.  
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.  
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from a very  
hot location to a very cold location, or when an extreme change in air  
conditioning or cooled air directly impacts the unit.)  
Television  
To the antenna  
Cable TV  
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
R
L
Outdoor antenna  
Indoor antenna  
Red White Yellow  
AC power supply cord (included)  
Connect last.  
or  
Also connect the AC  
power supply cords for  
the other equipment.  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
75 coaxial cable  
(included) below  
If the connector  
doesn’t match  
page 61  
Antenna cable  
(usually discon-  
nected from the  
television).  
To household AC outlet  
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)  
Red White Yellow  
Cooling fan  
This unit  
RF IN  
(L1)  
(L3)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R AUDIO
VIDO S-VIDEO  
Y
P
B
PR  
OPTICAL  
RF OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
(480P/480I)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
VHF/UHF  
Television  
Television  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal  
S-VIDEO OUT terminal  
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal  
achieves a more vivid pic-  
ture than the VIDEO OUT  
terminal by separating the  
chrominance (C) and lumi-  
nance (Y) signals. (Actual  
results depend on the tele-  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
These terminals can be used for either interlace or  
progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-  
VIDEO OUT terminal.  
S VIDEO IN  
Y
PB  
PR  
Connection using these terminals outputs the color differ-  
ence signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in  
order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.  
The description of the component video input terminals  
depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/  
R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.  
After making this connection, change the black level for a  
better picture (page 52, Video–Black Level Control).  
Video cable  
(not included)  
vision.)  
S video cable  
(not included)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
Y
P
B
PR  
When making either of the above connections, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the  
television.  
75 coaxial cable  
The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along the 75 ≠  
coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is turned off. You don’t  
Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder  
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be  
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not  
have to connect the antenna to the television.  
be shown correctly on the television.  
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the 75 ≠  
coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect one of the follow-  
ing terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal,  
the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.  
If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.  
Conserving power  
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is  
turned off (approx. 3.5 W). To save power when the unit is not to  
be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.  
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STEP 2 The remote control  
STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning  
Batteries  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
Closing the rear cover.  
Opening the rear cover.  
Í, DVD POWER  
HDD  
DVD  
Press with your  
finger  
1
5
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
P
U
S
H
1
4
7
2
3
6
W, X, CH  
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
P
U
S
+
H
VOLUME  
-
Slide into place.  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
3
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
-
When the cover  
comes off  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
+
2
4
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
1
PU  
SH  
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
2
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.  
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.  
RETURN  
SETUP  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
Do not:  
Mix old and new batteries.  
Use different types at the same time.  
Heat or expose to flame.  
Take apart or short circuit.  
ADD/DLT  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.  
Use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can  
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.  
X,W, CH  
POWER, Í/I  
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long  
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REC  
HDD  
CH  
REC  
REC  
DVD  
EJECT  
S
D
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ERASE  
POWER Í/I  
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[Note]  
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control  
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (television  
page 9, main unit page 54).  
After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing  
[Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit  
assists you to set the menu language, and automatically tunes in all  
the channels it can receive and sets the clock.  
Use  
Remote control signal sensor  
The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (air-  
waves or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.  
20x  
Band  
Channel  
VHF  
UHF  
2s13  
14s69  
2s13  
TV Mode  
(Airwaves)  
30x  
20x  
30x  
VHF  
CATV LOW BAND  
95s99  
14s36  
37s65  
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit  
CATV MID/SUPER BAND  
CATV HYPER BAND  
CATV Mode  
(Cable)  
66s94  
100s125  
ULTRA BAND  
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL  
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2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and  
Preparation  
Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to  
suit the connections to this unit.  
press [1].  
SETUP  
Antenna System  
CATV  
Auto Channel Setting  
1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the  
Channel Caption  
Preset Channel Caption  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
unit on.  
Select Language  
Seleccione la Lengua  
Sélection de Langue  
Manual Channel Caption  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Antenna Sys-  
English  
Español  
Français  
tem” and press [ENTER].  
Antenna System  
SETUP  
Press ENTER  
pulse ENTER  
Appuyer sur ENTER  
TV  
CATV  
Channel  
Set Up  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu lan-  
guage and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV” or  
e.g., when you select  
Auto Channel/Clock Setting  
English  
“CATV” and press [ENTER].  
The screen shown in step 2 reappears.  
Connect antenna cable and if you use a  
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH  
then. . .  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Channel  
Setting” and press [ENTER].  
Please push the ENTER key.  
Auto Channel Setting  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Connect antenna cable and if you use a  
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH  
then...  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
3 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto  
Tuning.  
Please push the ENTER key.  
Video  
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is  
displayed when finished. If the clock is an hour slower or  
faster than the actual time, go to “Time Zone Adjust” to cor-  
rect it (page 55).  
Audio  
Display  
If you have not yet set clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Set-  
ting” screen appears.  
4
When the display shows the correct time  
Press [ENTER] to complete Plug-in  
Auto Tuning.  
6 Press [ENTER].  
Auto setting starts. This takes a few minutes. (To stop auto  
channel setting, press [RETURN].) When finished, the Com-  
plete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER].  
If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically  
Press [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the  
time manually (page 55).  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the SETUP screen  
Press [SETUP].  
To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after reloca-  
tion, for example)  
Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plusr guide  
channel settings all revert to the default values when you  
perform the procedure below. Timer recording settings are  
also cleared.  
Adding and deleting channels  
Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or unnec-  
essary channels are set.  
While this unit is receiving the antenna signal (but not during  
recording):  
When the unit is on and stopped  
1 Press and hold [X, CH] and [W, CH] on the main unit for  
about five seconds.  
The unit turns off.  
2 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.  
Follow the above steps 2–4.  
1 Press the numbered buttons to select  
a channel.  
e.g.,  
“5”:  
[0] [5]  
Unit’s display  
“15”: [1] [5]  
“115”: [100] [1] [5]  
If Plug-in Auto Tuning fails  
You can also use [W, X, CH]  
when you are going to delete a channel.  
1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.  
SETUP  
Antenna System  
CATV  
2 Press [ADD/DLT].  
Auto Channel Setting  
The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set.  
Channel Caption  
Preset Channel Caption  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
e.g.,  
Manual Channel Caption  
CHANNEL 15 DELETED  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
Video  
Audio  
TAB  
SELECT  
Display  
TV Screen  
RETURN  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
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STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr  
DVD TV  
CH Setting” and press [ENTER].  
DVD POWER TV  
e.g., when the current antenna system is CATV.  
HDD  
DVD  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
SETUP  
1
4
7
2
3
6
Guide Channel CATV Channel  
CH  
---  
125  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
---  
1
CANCEL  
SKIP  
Video  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
CANCEL  
---  
---  
2
3
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
SELECT  
ENTER  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
RETURN  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the guide  
channel you want to set and press  
[1].  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
RETURN  
SETUP  
When selecting the guide channel, press and hold [3, 4] to  
scroll the screen up and down.  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
SETUP  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
Guide Channel CATV Channel  
---  
---  
4
5
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
---  
6
Video  
---  
---  
7
8
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
SELECT  
Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plusi codes for  
timer recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart show-  
ing the channels, station names, and guide channels.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
e.g.,  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel  
corresponding to the guide channel  
and press [2].  
Station  
name  
Guide  
channel  
Channel  
number  
Channel setting  
(in step 5)  
CBS  
HBO  
04  
33  
04  
15  
Unnecessary  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
Enter channel 15 next  
to Guide Channel 33.  
SETUP  
Guide Channel CATV Channel  
---  
---  
4
5
Enter channel 20 next  
to Guide Channel 38.  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
Nickelodeon  
38  
20  
12  
6
Video  
Look up the guide channels  
for the stations in magazines. can receive.  
Write down all the stations you  
---  
---  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
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SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.  
To delete a number, press [CANCEL].  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
SETUP  
Antenna System  
CATV  
Auto Channel Setting  
Channel Caption  
Preset Channel Caption  
6 Press [ENTER].  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
The “Channel” screen reappears.  
Manual Channel Caption  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
Video  
Audio  
TAB  
SELECT  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Display  
TV Screen  
RETURN  
To exit the SETUP screen  
Press [SETUP].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and  
press [1].  
SETUP  
Antenna System  
CATV  
Auto Channel Setting  
VCR Plusi and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gem-  
star Development Corporation. The VCR Plusi system is manu-  
factured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
Channel Caption  
Preset Channel Caption  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
Manual Channel Caption  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
Video  
Audio  
SELECT  
ENTER  
TAB  
Display  
TV Screen  
Pats. 5,307,173; 5,335,079; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; and  
4,706,121  
RETURN  
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STEP 5 Set up to match your television  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
DVD TV  
DVD, TV  
DVD POWER TV  
To exit the SETUP screen  
Press [SETUP].  
HDD  
DVD  
Í, POWER TV  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
TV/VIDEO  
Regarding Progressive Television Picture  
Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a standard  
16:9. DVD-Video which has been set at 16:9 will be displayed cor-  
rectly. However, 4:3 video material will be stretched to the right and  
left when displayed.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
W, X, CH  
CH  
5
8
Numbered  
buttons  
VOLUME  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
r, s, VOLUME  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
To view the picture at the right aspect  
– For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to  
be adjusted, use the function provided on the television and  
adjust as necessary.  
– For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive  
images to be adjusted, please set “Progressive” to “OFF”  
(page 49).  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
[Note]  
RETURN  
SETUP  
If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S-  
VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace only (even if you select pro-  
gressive output).  
When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be dis-  
played.  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
Television operation  
You can control televisions by entering the remote control code.  
Change the settings if your television is:  
Progressive  
Press and hold [Í, POWER TV] and enter the  
two-digit code with the numbered buttons.  
e.g., 01: press [0] [1].  
– Read your television’s operating instructions for details.  
Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)  
1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.  
Code No. and Manufacturer  
SETUP  
Antenna System  
CATV  
01  
02  
11  
12  
JVC  
Auto Channel Setting  
Panasonic/National QUASAR  
Channel Caption  
Preset Channel Caption  
HITACHI  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA  
PHILIPS (RC-5)  
Manual Channel Caption  
03  
13  
MITSUBISHI  
SAMSUNG  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
Video  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
ZENITH  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
TAB  
SELECT  
THOMSON RCA GE  
RETURN  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
SHARP  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Screen”  
and press [1].  
SONY  
SAMSUNG  
SETUP  
TOSHIBA  
4:3 (480I)  
TV Type  
TV mode(4:3)  
SANYO FISHER  
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video Pan&Scan  
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM Letterbox  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat  
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.  
Video  
[Note]  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
TAB  
SELECT  
ENTER  
If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your tele-  
vision does not allow control of your television, this remote control  
is not compatible with your television.  
RETURN  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Type” and  
press [ENTER].  
Operation  
Point the remote control at the television.  
TVType  
SETUP  
Aspect 4:3 & 480I  
Aspect 4:3 & 480P  
Aspect 16:9 & 480I  
Aspect 16:9 & 480P  
Operation  
Button  
[Í, POWER TV]  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
On and off  
Video input mode  
[TV/VIDEO]  
Video  
(Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.)  
[W, X, CH] or  
Numbered buttons  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the item and  
Channels  
Volume  
press [ENTER].  
e.g., Channel “5”: [0] [5]  
If you select a progressive output (480P) item, select Video  
in the on-screen menu and set “Transfer” to suit the material  
(page 49).  
[r, s, VOLUME]  
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Disc information  
Discs you can use for recording and play  
Play-only discs  
DVD-Audio§1  
DVD-Video  
Video CD Audio CD§2  
DVD-RAM  
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5  
2.8 GB, 8 cm (3  
DVD-R  
§1 Play is in stereo only.  
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4.7 GB, 12 cm (5  
for General Ver. 2.0  
4.7 GB, 12 cm (5 ) for General Ver. 2.0/  
-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0  
z), 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)  
§2 Including discs recorded with MP3.  
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The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video and  
Video CDs are played. This means that you may not be able to  
control play of a disc with some operations described in these  
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded  
with CD-DA (digital audio), video CD (video CD format 2.0 or  
above) or MP3. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after record-  
ing.  
4k  
We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been confirmed  
to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.  
Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,  
dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the record-  
ing surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording.  
Discs with programs recorded in PAL already cannot be recorded  
on using this unit.  
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the  
condition of recording.  
This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not be compatible with  
other DVD players, including some Panasonic players. Con-  
sult the manual for the player to determine compatibility with  
these DVD-RAM discs.  
This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge  
DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridge-type discs give  
better protection to your recordings.  
DVD-Video  
Audio format  
Dolby Digital (page 53)  
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2  
channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.  
Picture aspect ratios, regular 4:3 or widescreen 16:9, are recorded  
as they are received.  
DTS Digital Surround (page 53)  
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS  
decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.  
DVD-R  
In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another  
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (page 44).  
Once a DVD-R is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.  
You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform  
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and  
erasing programs before finalizing.  
Discs you can use  
The features you can use with the different types of discs are indi-  
When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not  
become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that  
area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is  
erased or not.  
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording man-  
agement information after recording finishes.  
This unit optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is  
carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or  
turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossi-  
ble if optimizing is carried out too many times.  
cated as follows.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
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Hard Disk DVD-RAM DVD-R  
DVD-Audio DVD-Video  
[SD] [CARD] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
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SD cards PC cards Video CD Audio CD MP3 discs  
[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized  
(page 44). DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same  
features as DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)  
Play may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of  
recording.  
The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-  
nal input.  
A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other  
Panasonic DVD recorders.  
This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.  
Protection  
You can protect the disc and card to avoid accidentally erasing  
recorded content.  
Cartridge-protect [RAM]  
(Type 1, 2, and 4 cartridge discs)  
Discs that cannot be played  
Switch the write-protect tab to the protect  
position. Play will automatically start once  
DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”  
12-cm (5z), 2.6- and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM  
PROTECT  
DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard  
3.95- and 4.7-GB DVD-R for Authoring  
Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment  
inserted in the unit.  
Card-protect [SD] [CARD]  
Switch the write-protect switch to the  
“LOCK” position.  
e.g. SD Memory Card  
PAL discs  
CD-ROM  
CVD  
DVD-ROM  
CDV  
SVCD  
DVD-RW  
CD-G  
SACD  
≥iRW  
Photo CD  
MV-Disc  
PD  
Divx Video Disc, etc.  
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the  
unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.  
Examples of causes of such losses are  
A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.  
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.  
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.  
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HDD (Hard disk drive)  
Follow the precautions indicated below to prevent damage to  
the internal HDD. (Not following precautions may result in a  
loss of recording, stop of operation or recording of noise.)  
SD/PC card  
SD card: indicates a card inserted in SD card slot  
PC card: indicates a card inserted in PC card slot  
While operating  
Compatible cards  
Do not remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet, or flip the  
power breaker switch.  
Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact.  
SD card slot  
SD Memory Card§1§2  
Multi Media Card§1§2  
When moving the unit:  
1 Turn the power switch off (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the  
display)  
2 Remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet  
3 Move after waiting more than 2 minutes.  
While power is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or  
movement due to rotation is normal.  
PC card slot  
SD Memory Card§1§4  
Compact Flash§1§4  
Memory Stick§1§4  
Microdrive§1§4  
Multi Media Card§1§4  
Smart Media§1§4  
xD picture card§1§4  
ATA Flash PC card§1  
Mobile hard disk§3  
In the event of a power failure  
Program content during recording or play may be damaged (includ-  
ing SD VIDEO programs).  
§1 You can save/edit/play still pictures (JPEG, TIFF).  
§2 You can dub/edit/play SD VIDEO programs. [SD VIDEO (MPEG2)  
programs are for dubbing only.]  
Safeguards against accidental loss  
Data may be lost if the HDD suffers damage. Any contents you wish  
to keep permanently should be dubbed to DVD-RAM or DVD-R.  
§3 Content saved on SD media storage (SV-PT1). You can only play  
still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) and SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs,  
and dub(save) to HDD or DVD-RAM. [SD VIDEO (MPEG2) pro-  
grams are for dubbing only.]  
When “HDD SLEEP” appears in the display  
The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to  
extend the life of the HDD. (The [HDD] button on the main unit  
flashes and then goes out.)  
Press [HDD] to activate.  
While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away  
because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.  
If there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode  
after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When  
not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.  
§4 A PC card adapter conforming to PC card standards is necessary.  
Compatible with:FAT 12 or FAT 16  
We recommend using this unit to format a card when using for the  
first time (page 40, 42).  
You may not be able to use if formatted on a computer.  
Files created on other equipment may not display properly on this unit.  
Additionally, files created on this unit may not display properly on other  
equipment. (Cannot play, image size or title may not be correct etc.)  
Only use the cards recommended above. We recommend using a  
Panasonic SD card.  
You cannot use SD cards that exceed 2 GB.  
Depending on the card, some may not be usable with this unit.  
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 seg-  
ments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time  
and space remaining for recording.  
If the remaining amount time is insufficient, erase any unwanted  
programs to create enough space before you start recording. (Eras-  
ing a play list will not increase the amount of time.)  
Still pictures  
Compatible formats: DCF§ compliant (Content recorded on a digi-  
tal camera etc.)  
§Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established  
by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
File format: JPEG, TIFF non-compressed RGB chunky format  
Number of pixels: 320 k 240 to 6144 k 4096 (Sub sampling is  
4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
The unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files and a maximum of  
300 folders (including higher level folders).  
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.  
MOTION JPEG is not supported.  
SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
Compatible format: SD VIDEO specification compliant (ASF)  
–Video: MPEG4 compliant  
Audio: G.726 compliant (monaural)  
Maximum bit rate: 64 kbps to 1050 kbps  
Average bit rate: 60 kbps to 768 kbps  
Number of pixels: 176 k 144 (QCIF format) to 320 k 240 (QVGA  
format)  
Frame rate: 6 fps to 15 fps  
The unit can handle a maximum of 999 files.  
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Control reference guide  
Remote control  
1 POWER button (Í, DVD ( POWER) ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 14  
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 VCR Plusr button (VCR Plusr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
3 Disc tray open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE). . . . . . . . . . 14  
4 Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 100)  
5 Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
6 Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
7 Stop button (STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
8 Pause button (; PAUSE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
9 Top menu and Direct Navigator button  
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 24  
: Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . 7  
; Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
< Frame advance and frame reverse buttons  
DVD TV  
C
DVD POWER TV  
D
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1
2
HDD  
DVD  
E
F
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
3
1
4
7
2
3
6
H
I
CH  
5
8
4
VOLUME  
9
(2;, ;1 FRAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
= Manual programming and check button  
(PROG/CHECK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
> Manual channel adding and deleting button  
CANCEL  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
5
6
SKIP  
J
K
(ADD/DLT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
? On-screen display button (STATUS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
@ Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
A On-screen menu button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
B Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . . . . 19  
C DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
D TV power on/off button (Í, ( POWER) TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
E Drive select buttons (HDD, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
F Television input mode selector (TV/VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
G Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
H Channel buttons for recorder and TV (W, X, CH) . . . . . . 9, 14  
I TV volume buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
J Slow/search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . . . . . 20  
K Play/quick view button (1 PLAY/a1.3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 21  
L Menu and Play list button (MENU, PLAY LIST) . . . . . . . 19, 32  
M Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
N Time slip button (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 21  
O One-minute skip button (CM SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
P Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
7
8
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
9
L
TOP MENU  
ENTER  
:
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
;
<
M
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
N
P
R
T
O
Q
S
U
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
=
?
A
Q
Erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 23, 33  
>
@
B
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
R Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
S Dubbing button (DUBBING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
T Setup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
U Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
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Main unit  
V W  
X
Y
Z
[
\
]
E
1
3
E Q  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REC  
HDD  
REC  
DVD  
EJECT  
POWER  
Í/I  
S D C A R D  
REC MODE CH  
CH  
REC  
ERASE  
P C C A R D  
S-VIDEO IN  
L2  
VIDEO IN L/MONO-AUDIO IN-R  
TIME SLIP TIME SLIP  
/x1.3  
DV IN  
R
N 7KP  
^
_
`
a
b
Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control.  
V Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
W SD card slot (SD CARD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
X PC card slot (PC CARD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Y PC card eject button (EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Z Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
[ Channel buttons for recorder (X, W, CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
\ HDD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
] DVD record lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
^ L2 input terminals (L2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
_ DV input terminal (DV IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
` Display (below)  
a Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
b Skip/Slow/Search buttons (4, 5). . . . . . . . . .20  
The unit’s display  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
DVD-RAM  
XP SP LP EP  
CARD SD D.MIX MPEG4  
REC  
F
GRP TITLE PL CHAP PG TRACK  
AVCD  
PLAY CH  
I
J
Center circle (e.g., DVD-RAM)  
Rotating (REC): recording  
Stopped (REC): recording paused  
Rotating (REC, PLAY):  
Rotating (PLAY): playing  
Stopped (PLAY): play paused  
“PLAY” flashes:  
Chasing play or simultaneous  
rec and play is in progress  
the resume play function  
(page 18) is working  
REC  
REC  
PLAY  
PLAY  
A Timer recording display  
On: When timer recording is on standby (page 26)  
F SD/PC Card indicator  
On:  
When a SD card or PC card is set in the unit  
Flashes: When the unit couldn’t go to timer recording standby  
B Disc type  
C The display mode of the main display section  
(page 22)  
Flashes: When a SD card or PC card is being read/written to  
G Down-mix indicator  
GRP:  
TITLE:  
PL:  
CHAP:  
PG:  
Group number  
Title number  
Play list number  
Chapter number  
Program number  
On: When multi-channel recorded DVD-Audio can be  
downmixed to 2 channels and output.  
H MPEG4 indicator  
On: SD VIDEO (MPEG 4) format recordable (page 14)  
I Channel  
TRACK: Track number  
J Main display section  
D Recording mode (page 15)  
E DVD indicator  
Recording and play counter, and other miscellaneous messages  
Flashes: When you press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit off  
until it actually turns off  
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Recording television programs  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
HDD, DVD record lamp  
Disc tray  
1
Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.  
1
3 2  
2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the  
DVD  
REC  
HDD  
REC  
recording drive.  
The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit.  
It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive)  
and DVD drive simultaneously.  
?
3
If you selected the DVD drive  
5 4 6  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the  
tray and insert a disc (left).  
2
1
Press the button again to close the tray.  
4
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.  
D
DV  
D
D
H
TV/VIDEO  
3
If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD but-  
ton on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.  
Numbered  
buttons  
4 Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to  
“DVD” and press [W, X, CH] to select  
the channel.  
?
;
e.g.,  
when you select  
channel 4  
DVD-RAM  
CH  
SP  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
5 Press [REC MODE] to select the  
FUNCTIONS  
recording mode (next page).  
6
5
e.g.,  
when you  
DVD-RAM  
XP  
DUBBING  
select “XP”  
CH  
STATUS  
When dubbing a program recorded with the high speed  
mode to a DVD-R, set “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” to  
“On” before recording. (page 52) [HDD]  
To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):  
From the SETUP menu, set the “Audio Mode for XP  
Recording” setting to “LPCM” (the picture quality may go  
down slightly). (page 53)  
6 Press [¥, REC] to start recording.  
The HDD or DVD record lamp on the main unit lights up.  
Inserting discs  
DVD-RAM  
XP  
REC  
PG  
You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.  
CH  
Non-cartridge disc  
Recording will be made over unrecorded space on the HDD  
or on the disc. Data will not be overwritten.  
Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in  
the program list (page 19, Using the Direct Navigator).  
Insert label-up.  
Insert completely.  
[DVD-R]  
To play DVD-R on compatible equipment, finalize it (page 44).  
Cartridge disc  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
To pause recording  
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.  
Press [;]. Press again to continue recording. (Program is not split  
into a separate program.)  
[Note]  
Enjoying SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs [HDD]  
Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to  
record/play is facing up.  
When using 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the car-  
tridge and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.  
When you set the “MPEG4 Rec mode” (page 52) to either “SF”,  
“F”, “N”, or “E” before recording to the HDD, you can also simulta-  
neously record programs as SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs during  
recording. When dubbing the simultaneously recorded SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4) programs, you can dub to a SD card using high speed  
mode (page 31).  
Should the AC power supply cord come loose by  
accident or for any other reason the power supply is  
cut off while recording or editing is taking place, the  
contents of the HDD or disc may be lost.  
Set the “SD card capacity” (page 52) to match the capacity of your  
SD card. Programs are divided according to the set capacity. Pro-  
grams are also divided when you pause or stop during recording.  
You cannot directly record to a SD card.  
Audio of the SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs becomes monaural.  
When recording SAP broadcasts, press [AUDIO] to select the  
audio for recording.  
The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video sig-  
nal input.  
Auto power-off  
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.  
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours  
(page 51, Set Up—Off Timer).  
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§1You can dub in high speed mode to DVD-R by turning “Rec in  
DVD-R high speed mode” (page 52) to “On” at recording.  
§2You can simultaneously record programs as SD VIDEO (MPEG4)  
programs by setting the “MPEG4 Rec mode” (page 52) to either  
“SF”, “F”, “N”, or “E”. Approximately 10 seconds of the first part of  
a simultaneously recorded SD VIDEO (MPEG4) program may not  
be recorded when recording a program without recording limita-  
tions right after recording a program with limitations.  
§3Excluding SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
[Note]  
You can record while the unit is on standby for timer recording, but  
once the time for the timer recording to begin is reached, any  
recording taking place will stop and the timer recording will begin.  
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.  
Release protection (cartridge page 10, disc page 44) when  
you record. [RAM]  
When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it to  
ensure accurate recording (page 44, “Format”).  
There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (page 10).  
Select “Main” or “SAP” from “Select MTS” in the Audio menu when  
recording SAP broadcasts based on the following conditions  
(page 53, Select MTS).  
§4Only SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
§5You cannot record or dub programs with limitations as SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4) programs.  
§6Transfer: All recorded content transferred to DVD-RAM is deleted  
from the HDD.  
–Recording to a DVD-R.  
–Recording sound in LPCM.  
When “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” (  
For your reference  
You can record up to 250 programs on HDD, 99 programs on one disc.  
page 52) is set to “On”.  
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been  
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has  
been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.  
This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-  
able Media (CPRM page 62) system so you can record broad-  
casts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto  
4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not  
possible to record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.  
Watching the television while recording  
Pictures being recorded are unaffected.  
Switch [DVD, TV] to “TV”.  
It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording  
from another (editing is not possible).  
1 Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the television’s input mode to  
“TV”.  
2 Press [W, X, CH] to change channels.  
You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.  
Recording modes and approximate recording times in hours  
Disc  
DVD-RAM  
Recording the best quality pictures  
within the set amount of time—Flexible  
Recording  
HDD  
(120GB)  
DVD-R  
(4.7 GB)  
Single- Double-  
Mode  
sided  
sided  
(4.7 GB) (9.4 GB)  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
XP (High quality)  
SP (Normal)  
26§  
52§  
104§  
160§  
1
2
4
6
2
4
1
2
4
6
The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit  
in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and with  
the best possible picture quality.  
LP (Long play)  
EP (Extra long play)  
8
12  
1 Press [W, X, CH] to select the channel.  
Values for recordings immediately after purchase. Recording times  
may change depending on the recording content.  
2
While stopped  
§Recording times will be shortened when you set the “MPEG4 Rec  
mode” (page 52) to either “SF”, “F”, “N”, or “E”.  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
FR (Flexible Recording Mode) (right)  
3
Press [  
select “FLEXIBLE REC”  
and then [ENTER].  
3
,
4
,
2
,
1
]
to  
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP  
that will enable the recordings to fit in the available recording time on  
the disc with the best possible recording quality.  
FLEXIBLE REC  
You can set for dubbing (page 30) or timer recording (page 26).  
4
Press [  
“Hour” and “Min.and  
press [ ] to set  
2
,
1
] to select  
FLEXIBLE REC  
Record on FR mode  
When dubbing content stored on the HDD, the contents are auto-  
matically adjusted to fit on 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/R discs.  
All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.  
Maximum rec time  
Set up rec time  
2 Hour 15 Min.  
1 Hour 00 Min.  
3
,
4
Start  
Cancel  
SELECT  
the recording time.  
You can also use the numbered  
buttons to set the recording time.  
ENTER  
Recording/Dubbing/Transferring of a program  
RETURN  
This unit incorporates copyright protection technology for recording  
equipment known as CPRM (page 62).  
Refer to the table below for storage media and associated limits.  
5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”  
and press [ENTER].  
No recording limit  
Recording starts.  
Record §1§2 HDD  
RAM DVD-R §3 SD  
§4  
Dub  
To show the remaining time  
Press [STATUS].  
§4  
Record  
Dub  
Dub  
RAM  
HDD SD  
[Note]  
Record  
DVD-R  
You cannot dub.  
This does not work with DV Automatic Recording (page 16).  
You cannot record more than 6 hours.  
It may not be possible to record to the end of the program if the  
remaining time doesn’t allow.  
For your reference  
Recording time is reduced if you repeatedly pause recording.  
The recording mode automatically becomes FR mode.  
Recording limited to one time §5  
§6  
Record  
Record  
Record  
Transfer  
HDD  
RAM  
RAM  
You can dub to the HDD  
but cannot play due to  
copyright protection.  
Dub  
You cannot record.  
DVD-R  
Recording not possible  
You cannot record/dub on any media.  
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Recording television programs  
DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)  
DVD TV  
[HDD] [RAM]  
DVD POWER TV  
Automatic generation of programs and play lists is possible for using  
the “DV AUTO REC” function when connecting DV equipment (e.g.,  
Digital Video Camcorders) to the DV input terminal on the front of  
the unit with the DV cable.  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD, DVD  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
INPUT SELECT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
W, X, CH  
CH  
5
8
Preparation  
VOLUME  
1. Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the  
equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal. (page 60)  
2. Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.  
3. Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording  
to start.  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
4. Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.  
;
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
1
While stopped  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
The FUNCTIONS window appears (page 50).  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
FUNCTIONS  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DV  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
AUTO REC” and then [ENTER].  
DV AUTO REC screen appears.  
¥, REC  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
REC MODE  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
DV AUTO REC  
3 Press [REC MODE] to select the  
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).  
Recording from a video cassette recorder  
4 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and then  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
[ENTER].  
Preparation  
Recording starts.  
Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals  
(page 60).  
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.  
When recording finishes  
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV auto  
recording.  
1
While stopped  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the  
input channel for the equipment you  
have connected.  
[Note]  
Select the type of audio recording from the Audio menu’s “Select  
Audio CH for DV input” settings (page 53).  
Select L1, L2, L3 or DV.  
You can also select the input channel by pressing [W, X, CH].  
You cannot record SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs using “DV  
AUTO REC”.  
When “Cannot detect DV connection” is displayed or there is a  
recording problem, confirm the connections, DV equipment set-  
tings and reset the power.  
2 Press [REC MODE] to select the  
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).  
3 Start play on the other equipment.  
4 Press [¥, REC] at the point you want  
If that does not work follow the instructions for “Recording from a  
video cassette recorder” (left).  
It is not possible to carry out Chasing play or Simultaneous rec  
and play of the program that is being recorded.  
The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.  
You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment  
appear on the television.  
to start recording.  
Recording starts.  
To skip unwanted parts  
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to continue recording.)  
Do not operate the DV equipment during recording, as this will  
cause recording to stop.  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on  
the tape in the DV equipment are not successive.  
During copying, a marker is automatically assigned to points in the  
original recording where recording was stopped or paused.  
The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment  
will not be recorded.  
[Note]  
When recording using L1, L2 or L3 terminals, only the sound  
received at the time of recording will be recorded.  
The audio recorded through the DV Input terminal is the audio  
selected in the “Select Audio CH for DV input” (page 53).  
If flexible recording (page 15) is used instead of steps 2 and 4,  
settings can be made so that recording continues to the end of the  
video.  
Depending on the equipment, the DV Automatic Recording may  
not operate properly.  
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Playing while you are recording  
Simultaneous rec and play  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
While recording, you can play a program previously recorded.  
HDD  
DVD  
1
During recording  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
5
8
VOLUME  
2 Press [3, 4] to select a program and  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
press [ENTER].  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
e.g.,  
You want to watch the movie  
you recorded yesterday while  
recording a sport program.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
The movie is played back  
while the sport program is  
being recorded.  
1
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
DVD  
ENTER  
No  
01  
02  
CH  
4
6
DATE  
TIME  
TITLE  
EDIT  
1
3
10  
9
:
:
00 AM Dinosaur  
00 PM  
6/19 WED  
6/20 THU  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
¥
1
Soccer  
1
1
1
3
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
SELECT  
ENTER  
TOTAL 2  
No  
~
TIME SLIP  
0
9
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
RETURN  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
[Note]  
Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.  
You cannot edit programs (page 36) during simultaneous rec  
and play.  
Reviewing the recorded images while  
recording—Time Slip  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Playing from the beginning of the program  
while you are recording—Chasing Play  
During recording  
You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being  
recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded pre-  
viously.  
Press [1] (PLAY).  
1
During recording  
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.  
Press [TIME SLIP].  
Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.  
Play starts from the beginning of the program being recorded.  
e.g.,  
The same sports program is  
played back from the begin-  
ning. (Recording continues.)  
PLAY  
0 min  
You are recording a sports  
program and you want to  
watch it from the beginning.  
Play starts from 30  
seconds previous.  
REC  
The current recording  
images appear as a  
picture-in-picture.  
You will hear the playback audio.  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to select another program.  
2 Press [3, 4] to enter the time and  
[Note]  
press [ENTER].  
Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.  
Press [3, 4] to alter in  
PLAY  
one-minute units. Press  
and hold [3, 4] to alter  
in 10-minute units.  
To stop play  
REC  
Press [].  
To stop recording  
Wait 2 seconds after stopping play, then press [].  
To stop timer recording, press [], then [ENTER] within 5 sec-  
onds.  
Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press again to  
show the play and recording images.  
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Playing discs  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
Disc tray  
1
3 2  
ERASE  
1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the  
DVD  
REC  
HDD  
REC  
unit on.  
2 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the  
4,  
5
playback drive.  
?
The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit.  
It is not possible to playback both HDD (Hard Disk Drive)  
and DVD drive simultaneously.  
4
2
1
3
If you selected the DVD drive  
DVD, TV  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the  
tray and insert a disc (page 14).  
VD  
D
DD  
H
3
Press the button again to close the tray.  
Numbered  
buttons  
If cartridge protection is activated (page 10), play begins  
automatically when you close the tray. [RAM]  
4
You cannot play continuously from one side of a double-  
sided disc to the other. Eject the disc and turn it over.  
If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD but-  
ton on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.  
:, 9  
?
;
MENU  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR,  
TOP MENU  
4 Press [1] (PLAY).  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
The unit takes some time to read the disc  
before play starts. (When a menu screen  
appears on the television next page)  
DVD-RA  
RETURN  
PLAY  
Play starts from the most recently recorded program.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
ERASE  
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
DUBBING  
POSITION  
MEMORY  
To stop play  
Press [].  
[Note]  
If you select another drive while playback is in progress, playback  
will be stopped. If using DVD-Video, the contents of the menu  
screen may be returned to their initial state.  
If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when  
you press [1] (PLAY).  
When you play a disc with an audio-only track, the video from the  
previous disc may continue to be shown on the television.  
Actual sound levels for DVD-Video are lower compared to televi-  
sion broadcast or playback of other discs. To avoid a sudden  
increase in volume level when switching from DVD-Video, reduce  
the volume setting before playing other sources or switching to  
television broadcast.  
Resume play function  
DVD-RA  
PLAY  
When “PLAY” flashes on the display, resume  
function is active. Press [1] (PLAY) to start play  
from where you stopped it.  
To cancel, press [] until “PLAY” goes out. (The position is also  
cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.)  
The screen saver may appear when you  
stop play. Press [] again and you can  
use this unit’s tuner to watch television.  
When using this unit for the first time, the HDD has nothing  
recorded on it. You must record a program etc to the HDD before  
you can enjoy playback.  
To pause play  
Press [;]. (Press again to restart play.)  
Auto power-off  
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.  
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours  
(page 51, Set Up—Off Timer).  
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When a menu screen appears on  
the television  
Using the Direct Navigator  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this  
list to find programs to watch.  
[VCD]  
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” and  
Press the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to  
select an item.  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
1 Press [DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
e.g., “5”: [0] [5]  
The highlighted program  
plays in the background.  
“15”: [1] [5]  
DVD  
No CH  
DATE  
TIME  
TITLE  
EDIT  
1
3
01  
02  
03  
4
6
13  
6/20 WED 10  
6/20 WED  
6/20 WED  
:
:
:
00 AM Dinosaur  
00 PM  
00 PM USJ  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
1
Auto action  
9
11  
1
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and  
1
3
1
press [ENTER].  
You can also use the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to select an item.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
TOTAL 3  
No.  
~
0
9
RETURN  
Other buttons used to operate menus  
Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.  
[9][5]: Shows the next menu.  
[:][4]: Shows the previous menu.  
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD]  
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the program  
and press [ENTER].  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
e.g.,  
[HDD]  
“5”: [0][0][5]  
“15”: [0][1] [5]  
[RAM] [DVD-R]  
“5”: [0][5]  
“15”: [1] [5]  
Play of the images that were playing in the background continues.  
[Note]  
To stop play  
Press [].  
To clear the program list  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press []  
when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit’s motor and  
your television screen.  
If “/” appears on the television, the operation is prohibited by  
the unit or disc.  
About the program list  
Functions available vary from disc to disc.  
Write-protected  
Displayed when you have protected  
the program.  
Position Memory  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
No CH  
DA  
3
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
4
6/20  
6/20  
6/20  
6/21  
6/22  
Copy-protected  
(Effective only when the elapsed play time is displayed)  
6
Displayed when you have recorded  
a program that has copy protection,  
from CATV broadcasts, for example.  
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2
You can start play from a memorized position even after turning the  
unit off.  
X
3
¥
Unable to play  
Displayed if you cannot play the program.  
8
TOTAL 5  
1
2
During play  
N
~
0
Press [POSITION MEMORY].  
The message “Position Memorized” appears on the televi-  
sion.  
Currently recording  
Displayed when the program is being  
recorded.  
And more...  
After switching the unit to standby and back on  
:Programs that have been rerouted to the HDD [HDD]  
(page 27, Relief Recording)  
Press [1] (PLAY).  
Play starts from the memorized position. (The position is  
cleared.)  
:Programs that allow one copy [HDD]  
To erase a program that is being played back  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
[Note]  
[DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
The position is cleared when you open the disc tray.  
[RAM]  
Positions remain memorized even after the disc tray is opened.  
You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected.  
(cartridge page 10, disc page 44)  
Since the program, any play lists (page 32) created from  
it are erased irretrievably by this procedure, you should be  
certain you wish to erase before carrying it out.  
1 Press [ERASE].  
A confirmation screen will be displayed.  
For your reference  
If you press [] before switching the unit to standby after pressing  
[POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a position, play will resume  
from the position you pressed [] when you press [1] (PLAY).  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and  
press [ENTER].  
On the main unit, press [  
D
,
E] and [ENTER].  
[Note]  
It is not possible to erase the program when you are carrying out  
chasing play, simultaneous rec and play or time slip play  
(page 17). [HDD] [RAM]  
The amount of space remaining on the disc does not increase  
even if you erase programs. [DVD-R]  
If the confirmation screen disappears before you complete the  
operation, start from the beginning again.  
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Other methods of play  
Slow-motion play  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
HDD  
DVD  
While paused  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Press [6] or [5].  
Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
[Note]  
VOLUME  
9
The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Backward ([6] [D]) does not work with Video CDs.  
The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes.  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
CANCEL  
:, 9  
6, 5  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
1, PLAY/t1.3  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
Frame-by-frame viewing  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
While paused  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
Press [2;] or [;1].  
RETURN  
CM SKIP  
TIME SLIP  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
[Note]  
2;, ;1  
MARKER  
DISPLAY  
Each press shows the next frame.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Cursor buttons [2, 1] are also effective while paused for frame-  
by-frame viewing.  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
Backward ([2;]) does not work with Video CDs.  
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
During play  
Skipping  
Press [6] or [5].  
Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
During play or while paused  
[Note]  
Press [:] or [9].  
The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Press [D] or [E] on the main unit.  
Each press increases the number of skips.  
Audio is heard only while using first level fast forward [other than  
DVD-Audio (excluding moving picture parts), CD, MP3]. You can  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
turn this audio off if you want to (page 52, PLAY  
during Search).  
k1.3 & Audio  
Play position  
Twice  
Once  
Twice  
Once  
Starting play from a selected item  
Chapter/track  
Chapter/track  
Chapter/track  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
[:]  
[9]  
During play  
[:/6]  
[5/9]  
Press the numbered buttons to select the  
item.  
[HDD\ ]RAM] [DVD-R]  
Marker  
Play position  
e.g.,  
“5”: [0] [5]  
[HDD] [MP3] “5”: [0] [0] [5]  
Twice  
Once Twice Three times  
Once  
“15”: [1] [5]  
“15”: [0] [1] [5]  
Program  
Program  
Program  
[Note]  
This may not work with some discs.  
This works only when stopped with some  
discs (the screen saver is on the television).  
A group ([DVD-A]) or title ([DVD-V]) number  
can be specified while the screen saver is  
displayed.  
e.g., [DVD-A] “5”: [5]  
[DVD-V] “5”: [0] [5]  
Playing bonus groups [DVD-A]  
[:]  
[9]  
[5/9]  
[:/6]  
For your reference  
Pressing [:] [D] or [9] [E] while the playback  
control feature on Video CDs (page 62) is working may take you  
to a menu screen.  
Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen  
appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the  
numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. Refer also to the disc’s  
jacket.  
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Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip  
Marking places to play again—MARKER  
You can mark positions by pressing [MARKER]. Also use on-screen  
menus to mark, recall, and clear positions.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Convenient when  
you want to skip commercials etc.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
Mark up to 999 positions. The unit records the markers directly onto  
the disc and they remain intact even if you remove the disc.  
During play  
Press [CM SKIP].  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
Mark up to 5 positions. The markers clear when you open the disc tray.  
[Note]  
Marking positions directly  
If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you  
skipped from, play restarts from the beginning of that program.  
During play  
Press [MARKER].  
One marker is added.  
Selecting an amount of time to skip  
—Time Slip  
Using on-screen menus to mark positions  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
1
During play  
Press [DISPLAY].  
The on-screen menus appear.  
1
During play  
Press [TIME SLIP].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Play” and  
0 min  
press [1].  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
Disc  
Repeat play  
OFF  
Play  
1s10  
Marker  
††††††††††  
Video  
Audio  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Marker” and  
press [1] to highlight the first aster-  
isk (¢).  
2
Within 5 seconds  
Press [3, 4] to enter the time and  
then press [ENTER].  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
e.g., Go back to 5 minutes  
1s10  
†††  
††††††††  
–5 min  
4 Press [2, 1] to select an asterisk (¢)  
and press [ENTER].  
One marker is added.  
When marking positions 11 and above  
Press to alter in one-minute units. Press and hold to alter in  
10-minute units.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
1s10 1 2  
1 Press [2, 1] to highlight “1–10”.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”.  
You can select the next group of 10 when the current group is full.  
3 Press [1].  
The first asterisk is highlighted.  
4 Press [ENTER] to mark a position.  
Quick View  
[HDD] [RAM] (Only with Dolby Digital)  
You can increase the speed of play without disrupting the  
soundtrack.  
To recall a marker  
Press [2, 1] to select a marker number and press [ENTER].  
Play starts from the marked position.  
During play  
Press and hold [1] (PLAY/  
k1.3).  
To clear markers  
Press [2, 1] to select a marker number and press [CANCEL].  
An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared.  
HDD  
PLAY  
HDD  
PLAY t1.3  
L R  
L R  
To clear the on-screen menus  
Press [RETURN].  
To return to normal speed  
Press [1] (PLAY/k1.3).  
[Note]  
You cannot use this feature if:  
– the disc’s elapsed play time is not shown in the display.  
– you are using a play list. [HDD] [RAM]  
[Note]  
Output is in PCM when using a digital connection (page 59, [A]).  
This is canceled when you perform skip, pause or when play  
reaches a point where a program recorded in sound other than  
Dolby Digital starts.  
– protection (cartridge page 10, disc page 44) is set (you  
can still recall the markers to play a position). [RAM]  
Subtitles around markers may fail to appear.  
Markers are cleared when you finalize DVD-R (page 44).  
This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY  
during Search” (page 52).  
k1.3 & Audio  
Markers on HDD, DVD-RAM and DVD-R are ordered by time, so  
marker numbers can change when you add and delete them.  
This does not work when recording in XP or FR mode. [RAM]  
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Playing still pictures and SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]  
DVD TV  
Inserting/Removing the SD/PC card  
DVD POWER TV  
Only insert or remove the SD/PC card after turning the unit off.  
When the card indicator (“SD” or “CARD”) on the unit display is  
flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the  
power or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or  
loss of the card’s contents.  
HDD  
DVD  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
SD card slot  
Inserting the card  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
6, 5  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
;
1
Card  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
Lift  
3
Click into place flush with card  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
Insert label up with cut-off corner  
ENTER  
facing in.  
2
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
1
Press down  
Insert straight-in until it fits into place.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
CM SKIP  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
Removing the card  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
ERASE  
STATUS  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
Lift  
3
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
The FUNCTIONS window appears (page 50).  
2 Press on the center of the card.  
1 Press down  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to  
select “JPEG” to play still  
pictures or “SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4)” to play SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4) programs and  
press [ENTER].  
PC card slot  
Inserting the card  
JPEG  
There are cards requiring adapters (page 11).  
SD VIDEO (MPEG4)  
Hold the edge of the card and  
insert until it fits into place.  
If using the adapter, do not press  
directly on the card.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “INPUT” and  
press [ENTER].  
JPEG  
A list of the folders in the drive appears.  
4
2
2 Align to  
match the mark  
Press [3, 4] to select the folder and  
press [ENTER].  
To select another drive, press [2] and [3, 4] to select and  
Terminal connections  
1
facing into the unit  
The labeled side facing upwards  
press [1].  
Removing the card  
SD VIDEO (MPEG4)  
Eject button  
comes out  
Press [3, 4] to select the drive and  
press [ENTER].  
1 Push  
2 Push again  
When there are folders not displayed, use [:], [9] to  
switch between them.  
To display still pictures (Album Display)  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Album” and  
press [ENTER].  
A list of the still pictures in the folder appears.  
If there are more than 9  
still pictures, press [3,  
If using the adapter, remove the adapter and card together.  
If the eject button does not come out  
JPEG  
SD card  
100_PANA  
INPUT  
ALBUM  
4, 2, 1] to select “Next”  
To remove the card, press the card in once more and then  
repeat steps 12.  
0001  
0004  
----  
0002  
----  
0003  
----  
and  
press  
[ENTER].  
Select “Prev.” to move  
back.  
To select a page of still  
pictures with the num-  
bered buttons:  
Select Page  
It is not possible to open the disc tray while the still pictures/SD  
VIDEO (MPEG4) programs screen is displayed.  
0
9
SELECT  
----  
----  
ENTER  
Prev.  
1 / 1  
Next  
RETURN  
SD logo is a trademark.  
Portions of this product are protected under copyright law  
and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.  
e.g., “5”: [0] [0] [5]  
“15”: [0] [1] [5]  
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To display still pictures one by one  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture and then [ENTER].  
To erase a still picture or a SD VIDEO (MPEG4) program  
(Still pictures and programs are erased irretrievably by this pro-  
cedure.)  
During play or while in still picture display  
1 Press [ERASE].  
To select the next or previous still picture  
While in the still picture display, press [2, 1].  
[2] : previous still picture [1] : next still picture  
The still picture changes every time the button is pressed.  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To rotate the still picture  
While in still picture display  
1 Press [ENTER].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and  
To display still pictures one by one with constant  
interval (Slide Show)  
press [ENTER].  
The still picture as a whole is rotated.  
Rotation information will not be stored.  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show”  
and press [ENTER].  
To display information about the still pictures  
While in still picture display, press [ENTER].  
(Date, “folder number” - “file number” and number of still pictures  
are displayed.)  
The still pictures in the folder appear in numerical order.  
To change the display timing  
1 After step 2 on the left page, press [3, 4] to select “Settings”  
and press [ENTER].  
To give a title to a still picture folder  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show”.  
3 Press [2, 1] to select the desired timing between still pictures  
(0 – 30 seconds) (in base units of 1 second).  
4 Press [ENTER].  
After selecting the still picture’s folder in step 4 on the left page,  
press [1] to select “Folder Title” and press [ENTER].  
(page 46, Entering text):  
Titles inputted using this unit will not be displayed on other  
equipment.  
To select the next or previous still picture  
While in still picture display, press [2, 1].  
[2] : previous still picture [1] : next still picture  
The still picture changes every time the button is pressed.  
Folder structure  
The following  
e.g.,  
can be displayed on this unit.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
¢¢¢ : Numbers  
DCIM (Still picture folder)  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
XXX : Letters  
To play SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
Card  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Play” and  
XXXXXXXX.JPG  
XXXXXXXX.TIF  
press [ENTER].  
Press [:, 9] to change between folders.  
Displayed icons  
e.g., SD Card  
§
IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT  
: Programs that  
SD Card  
cannot be played  
: Programs without  
audio  
XXXXXXXX.JPG  
XXXXXXXX.TIF  
SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4)  
SD VIDEO (SD VIDEO folder)  
PRL¢¢¢ (MPEG4 folder)  
No.  
EDIT  
No. CH DATE START  
TITLE  
Dinosaur  
Auto action  
0
--  
9
3
2
4
12/24 11:00 AM  
12/31 5:00 PM  
1
1
1
1
1
001  
002  
MOL¢¢¢.ASF  
SELECT  
PRG¢¢¢ (MPEG2 folder)  
ENTER  
3
RETURN  
MOV¢¢¢.MOD  
MOV¢¢¢.MOI  
PRG¢¢¢.PGI  
6 Press [3, 4] to select a program and  
(MPEG2 control  
MGRINFO  
press [ENTER].  
information folder)  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
DVD-  
RAM  
e.g., “5”: [0][0][5]  
“15”: [0][1] [5]  
JPEG  
DCIM¢¢¢ (Still picture folder)  
To return to the previous screen  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
Press [RETURN].  
XXXXXXXX.JPG  
XXXXXXXX.TIF  
To stop  
Press [:, 9] to change between folders.  
Press [].  
To pause  
§
DCIM  
Press [;].  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
To skip programs  
Press [:] or [9].  
To skip a minute forward  
Press [CM SKIP].  
To search the point to play  
XXXXXXXX.JPG  
XXXXXXXX.TIF  
SD VIDEO (SD VIDEO folder)  
PRL¢¢¢ (MPEG4 folder)  
MOL¢¢¢.ASF  
Press [6] or [5] during play (3 steps). (Play pauses and only  
the displayed time advances.)  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
§ Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these  
folders cannot be selected as a copy destination.  
The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g.,  
DCIM000 etc).  
To display the on-screen display  
Press [STATUS].  
Files and folders that were created on equipment other than  
this unit may not display properly or play.  
[Note]  
Video on this unit’s display is expanded to fit an aspect ratio of  
(320 k 240) dots and may be different from the aspect ratio of the  
original video or may cause the edges of the video to be cut off.  
The recorded date and time display may be different.  
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Using menus to play MP3 discs  
Using the tree screen to find a group  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
1
While the file list is displayed  
HDD  
DVD  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Press [1] to display the tree screen.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
Selected group no. /Total group no.  
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed  
as group number.  
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
MENU  
TREE  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
G
T
TOTAL  
8
14  
MP3 music  
001 My favorite  
G
7/25  
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  
40/111  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
No.  
~
You cannot select  
groups that  
contain no  
0
9
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
SELECT  
ENTER  
002 Standard number  
001 Piano solo  
002 Vocal  
compatible files.  
3, 4, 2, 1  
RETURN  
ENTER  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group  
RETURN  
and press [ENTER].  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
The file list for the group appears.  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
To return to the file list  
Press [RETURN].  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
[Note]  
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for  
extended formats).  
This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot  
of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the num-  
ber of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.  
If you play a MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will  
take some time before the music itself starts playing and the  
elapsed time will not be displayed during this time. Even after  
the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.  
This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.  
Depending on recording some items may not be playable.  
[MP3]  
This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.  
Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.  
1 Press [TOP MENU].  
Selected group number and name  
No  
GROUP  
My favorite  
MENU  
G: Group no.  
1
:
G
T
TOTAL  
1
1
TOTAL  
1
TRACK  
001 Both Ends Freezing  
TREE  
T: Track no. in the group  
TOTAL: Selected track no./  
Total track no. in all  
groups  
Compatible sampling rate:  
16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and  
48 kHz  
2
3
002 Lady Starfish  
003 Life on Jupiter  
004 Metal Glue  
1/111  
4
Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps  
Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:  
999 tracks and 99 groups  
No.  
~
5
005 Paint ItYellow  
006 Pyjamamama  
007 Shrimps from Mars  
008 Starperson  
6
0
9
7
8
SELECT  
ENTER  
9
009 Velvet Cuppermine  
010 Ziggy Starfish  
10  
RETURN  
Prev.  
Next  
Naming folders and files  
MP3 files must have the extension  
“.MP3” or “.mp3”.  
At the time of recording, give folder  
and file names a 3-digit numeric  
prefix in the order you want them to  
play (this may not work at times).  
e.g.,  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and  
001 (folder=group)  
press [ENTER].  
001track.mp3 (file=track)  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
Play continues to the last track in the last group.  
0” indicates the track currently playing.  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
e.g., “5”: [0] [0] [5]  
002 group  
001track.mp3  
003 group  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
004track.mp3  
“15”: [0] [1] [5]  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev.” or “Next” and press [ENTER].  
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group  
appears.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.  
To exit the file list  
Press [TOP MENU].  
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Changing audio  
While playing HDD, DVD-RAM or Video CD  
LR>L>R  
^---------------}  
DVD TV  
DVD-RAM  
PLAY  
DVD POWER TV  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
“L R” is selected  
HDD  
DVD  
L R  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
3
6
If it is a recording of an SAP broadcast, each time you press  
CH  
[HDD] [RAM]  
5
8
[AUDIO]:  
VOLUME  
MAIN()SAP  
For your reference  
You can change the audio for the full images being played with  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
[HDD] [RAM]  
simultaneous rec and play and Time Slip.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
While playing DVD-Audio or DVD-Video  
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the  
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack lan-  
guage.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
1 ENG  
Î Digital 3/2.1ch  
Sound track  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
e.g., [DVD-V] English is the selected language.  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
[Note]  
[HDD] [RAM]  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
You may be unable to change the audio when you have connected  
the unit to an AV receiver through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal  
and “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. If this occurs:  
Change “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” (page 53), or  
Connect also with an audio cable (page 59, [B]) and change the  
input on the receiver.  
AUDIO  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
You can change the audio being received or played.  
Press [AUDIO].  
How the type changes depends on when you press the button.  
While receiving MTS audio (Multi-channel Tele-  
vision Sound Stereo)  
[.Stereo: Main audio (stereo)  
l
v
l SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP)  
l
v
a- Mono: Main audio (monaural)  
If the broadcast is “Mono i SAP”, audio will be monaural even if  
you select Stereo mode.  
Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.  
No disc  
e.g., “Stereo” is selected  
CH 12  
“((” appears when the unit is receiving  
((  
Stereo  
the type of audio you selected.  
[Note]  
If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded  
sound will also change. [HDD] [RAM]  
It will not be possible to alter the sound by pressing [AUDIO] in the  
following cases:  
– When the DVD drive is selected and a DVD-R is in the disc tray.  
– When recording mode is XP and “LPCM” has been selected in  
the Audio menu, “Audio Mode for XP Recording” (page 53).  
– When “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” is set to “On”  
(page 52).  
Select “Main” or “SAP” from “Select MTS” in the Audio menu when  
recording SAP broadcasts based on the above conditions  
(page 53, Select MTS).  
If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also recorded.  
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Timer recording  
Preparation  
Set the clock and guide channels for VCR Plusr recording  
(page 8) correctly.  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
Release protection (cartridge page 10, disc page 44) before  
proceeding. [RAM]  
Í, DVD POWER  
HDD  
DVD  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
VCR Plus+  
Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
recordings  
Entering VCR Plusi codes is an easy way of programming the unit  
for recording. You can find these codes in newspapers and maga-  
zines. You can enter up to 32 programs up to a month in advance.  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
CANCEL  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
1 Press  
VCR Plusi  
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[VCR Plusr].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Enter PLUS CODE Number by using 0–9 key.  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
RETURN  
No.  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
2 Press the numbered buttons to enter  
PROG/CHECK  
STATUS  
¥, REC  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
the VCR Plusr code.  
REC MODE  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
Press [2] to move  
VCR Plusi  
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back to correct a  
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digit.  
1 2 1  
2
1 2  
1 2  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
3 Press [ENTER].  
Specify a time to stop recording  
This is a simple way of specifying a time to stop recording when you  
are in a hurry or before you go to bed.  
Confirm the program and make corrections if necessary using  
[3, 4, 2, 1].  
“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code.  
Reenter the code.  
During recording  
To change the recording mode  
Press [REC MODE].  
To enter the title of the program  
Press [2, 1] to select “Enter Title” and press [ENTER]  
(page 46).  
Press [¥, REC] to select the recording time.  
Each time you press the button:  
e.g.,  
0:30 "# 1:00 "# 1:30 "# 2:00 "# 3:00  
^"" Counter (cancel) !" 4:00 ,""}  
To show the remaining time  
Press [STATUS].  
The current  
TIMER  
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recording mode  
(shown on the  
unit’s display) is  
automatically  
selected.  
RECORDING  
3/26TUE12:53 PM  
For your reference  
This does not work with timer recordings or Flexible Recording  
(page 15).  
Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [].  
The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or chan-  
nel while recording is paused.  
DRIVE  
HDD  
CHANNEL  
DATE  
ON  
OFF  
MODE  
SP  
3
39  
4 / 1 MON 4:20 PM  
5:10 PM  
4
Enter Title  
When you press [ENTER]  
TIMER  
RECORDING  
Displayed if the  
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recording can fit  
in the remaining  
space on the  
HDD or disc.  
No CHANNEL  
01 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 1:00 PM 2:00 PM SP  
New Timer Program  
DATE  
ON  
OFF MODE DRIVE CHECK  
Enable  
Repeat steps 1–3 to program other recordings.  
4 Press [RETURN].  
The timer recording list disappears and the unit enters Timer  
Recording standby mode (“F” appears on the unit display).  
The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by press-  
ing [Í, DVD POWER].  
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Manually programming timer recordings  
You can enter up to 32 programs up to a month in advance.  
Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.  
4 Press [ENTER] when you have  
finished programming the timer.  
TIMER  
Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP  
RECORDING  
3/26TUE 12:55 PM  
OFF MODE DRIVE CHECK  
Displayed if the  
No CHANNEL  
DATE  
ON  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
01 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 1:00 PM 2:00 PM SP  
02 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 2:30 PM 3:00 PM SP  
New Timer Program  
Enable  
Enable  
recording can fit  
in the remaining  
space on the  
disc.  
TIMER  
Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP  
RECORDING  
3/26TUE 12:55 PM  
No CHANNEL  
DATE  
ON  
OFF MODE DRIVE CHECK  
01 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 1:00 PM 2:00 PM SP  
New Timer Program  
Enable  
Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Program” and repeat  
steps 2- 4 to program other recordings.  
5 Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].  
The timer recording list disappears and the unit enters Timer  
Recording standby mode (“F” appears on the unit display).  
The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by press-  
ing [Í, DVD POWER].  
SELECT  
ENTER  
Press ENTER or VCR Plus+ to  
store new program.  
RETURN  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer  
Program” and press [ENTER].  
To release the unit from recording standby  
Cancel all the timer recording programs using [CANCEL]  
(page 29).  
TIMER  
Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP  
RECORDING  
3/26TUE 12:55 PM  
DRIVE  
---  
CHANNEL  
DATE  
ON  
OFF  
MODE  
--  
3
To cancel recording when recording has  
already begun  
----------  
--:-- --  
--:-- --  
----  
4
Enter Title  
Press [], then [ENTER] within 5 seconds.  
Recording stops.  
Please set Channel.  
[Note]  
No.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
When the program timer reaches the set time when in record-  
ing standby mode, timer recording will start even if the unit is  
playing or recording another program.  
0
9
--  
RETURN  
3 Press [1] to move through the items  
The actual time recorded may be longer than the program itself  
when television programs are recorded using VCR Plus  
i
.
and change the items with [3, 4].  
If you don’t select a recording mode when using VCR Plus+  
codes to make a timer recording, the unit sets the mode  
selected on the unit at that time (unless the mode is “XP”, in  
which case the unit sets “FR” as the mode).  
“All timer programs are occupied.appears if there are  
already 32 programs.  
The current settings are shown each time you press [1].  
You may use the numbered buttons to enter the CHANNEL,  
DATE, ON (start Time), and OFF (Finish Time).  
TIMER  
RECORDING  
Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP  
3/26TUE 12:55 PM  
DRIVE  
HDD  
CHANNEL  
64 ABC  
DATE  
3/ 26 TUE  
ON  
OFF  
MODE  
SP  
The remaining time displayed is based on the current record-  
ing mode.  
2:30 PM 3:00 PM  
When you program successive timer recordings to start  
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the  
part at the beginning of the later programs (a few seconds  
when recording with HDD or DVD-RAM, and approximately  
30 seconds when recording with DVD-R).  
If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually  
setting the clock (page 55), timer recording may not work  
when summer switches to winter and vice versa.  
F” flashes when the unit couldn’t go to timer recording  
standby.  
Enter Title  
CHANNEL (Channel number and caption)  
DATE  
[.Current date  
l
;:  
l Next day up to one month later minus one day  
;:  
l Weekly timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI  
l
l
;:  
When timer recording starts, the record lamp (page 13,  
Main unit) lights, even if the unit is off.  
{.Daily timer: WEEKLY SUN>--->WEEKLY SAT  
ON (Start time)/OFF (Finish time)  
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if  
you hold the button.  
MODE (Recording mode page 15)  
SP>XP>FR>EP>LP (>Return to SP)  
DRIVE  
Relief Recording  
When the recording drive is set to “DVD” for timer recording, the  
unit will automatically evaluate if the program will fit onto the disc  
before beginning recording. If the program will not fit then the  
recording drive will be altered to “HDD” automatically.  
If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the  
program as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.  
If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on,  
the recording drive will be altered to HDD.  
HDD()DVD  
RENEW (page 28, Auto Renewal Recording)  
Only when you set daily or weekly recording onto HDD  
You cannot set if “MPEG4 Rec mode” (page 52) is set to  
either “SF”, “F”, “N”, or “E”.  
The recording mode will not be altered.  
The Direct Navigator shows which programs were relief-  
recorded (page 19).  
ON()OFF  
Enter Title  
Select “Enter Title” using [2, 1] and press [ENTER]  
(page 46).  
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Timer recording  
Check programs  
DVD TV  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
DVD POWER TV  
HDD  
DVD  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
TIMER  
RECORDING  
Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP  
1
4
7
2
3
6
3/26TUE 12:55 PM  
CH  
No CHANNEL  
DATE  
64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 1:19 PM 1:22 PM LP  
SUN-SAT 2:30 PM  
ON  
OFF MODE DRIVE CHECK  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
01  
02  
Enable  
# 3/31  
Overlap  
# 3/28  
W
W
-
VOLUME  
64 ABC  
2:40 PM LP  
9
03 64 ABC 3/ 25 MON 2:30 PM 3:30 PM SP  
64 ABC WEEKLY MON 5:00 AM 6:00 AM LP  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
04  
05 64 ABC  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
CANCEL  
3/ 26 TUE 9:00 AM 10:00 AM SP  
F
X
06  
07  
SP  
SP  
64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 8:00 AM 9:00 AM  
64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 10:00 AM 11:00 AM  
New Timer Program  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
SELECT  
ENTER  
Press ENTER or VCR Plus+ to  
store new program.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
RETURN  
Icon explanations  
3, 4, 2, 1  
W The times overlap those in another program.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Note the following if times overlap:  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
–The program with the earlier start time receives priority.  
Recording of the program with the later start time starts when  
the earlier program finishes recording.  
–If you make two programs with the same start time, the one  
you programmed last receives priority.  
RETURN  
ADD/DLT  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
PROG/CHECK  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
- You stopped recording of a weekly or daily timer recording. The  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
icon disappears the next time the timer starts recording.  
¥ This program is currently recording.  
F The disc was full or the maximum number of programs or  
Auto Renewal Recording  
scenes was reached so the program failed to record.  
[HDD]  
The material was copy-prohibited so it was not recorded.  
If you record a program onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every  
week using timer recording, the unit will record the new program  
over the old one.  
X The program did not complete recording because the disc is  
dirty or some other reason.  
Programs that failed to record are displayed gray. They are auto-  
matically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days  
later.  
This function can be used only when weekly recording or  
daily recording is selected for “DATE”.  
You cannot set if “MPEG4 Rec mode” (page 52) is set to  
either “SF”, “F”, “N”, or “E”.  
Auto Renewal Recording indicator [HDD]  
The program will be automatically recorded over in succession.  
1
While the timer recording list  
(page 27, step 4) is displayed  
Relief Recording indicator  
Programs that have been rerouted to the HDD because of  
insufficient space.  
Press [3, 4] to select the program  
and then [ENTER].  
TIMER  
Recording drive indicator  
Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP  
RECORDING  
3/26TUE12:55 PM  
HDD  
DVD  
No CHANNEL  
01 64 ABC WEEKLY TUE 1:00 PM 2:00 PM SP  
02 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 2:30 PM 3:00 PM SP  
New Timer Program  
DATE  
ON  
OFF MODE DRIVE CHECK  
>
-- 6/11  
Enable  
Message displayed in the CHECK line  
Some of the information shown in the CHECK line may not be cor-  
rect while you are recording.  
2 Press [2, 1] to select  
Enable: Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space  
on the disc.  
> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will  
show as long as recordings can be made (up to a maxi-  
mum of one month from the present time) based on the  
time remaining on the disc.  
RENEW  
ON  
MODE DRIVE  
HDD  
“RENEW”.  
SP  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and then  
[ENTER].  
! : It may not be possible to record because of write protec-  
tion, because there is no more space left or because the  
number of possible programs has reached its maximum.  
Please check the HDD and disc.  
The timer recording list reappears.  
[Note]  
If a program set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected, the program  
will not be overwritten. Instead the program set for recording will be  
saved as a separate program, and this program will be the one to be  
overwritten when the next Auto Renewal Recording takes place.  
2 Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].  
The timer recording list disappears.  
When play back is taking place from the HDD, auto renewal  
recording will not be carried out. The program supposed to be auto  
renewal recorded will be recorded as a separate program.  
Play list scenes made from programs that were set for Auto  
Renewal Recording are erased along with auto renewal.  
When there is not enough space on the HDD, the program may not  
be recorded completely (even if repeating a renewal recording)  
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[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
The timer recording list appears.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the program.  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
e.g., “5”: [0] [5]  
“15”: [1] [5]  
Press [2, 1] to skip down several programs on the list.  
3 Press [CANCEL] or [ADD/DLT] to  
delete,  
You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.  
or press [ENTER] to change.  
The timer recording setting screen appears.  
4
If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,  
Move through the items with [2, 1]  
and change the settings with [3, 4]  
and press [ENTER].  
5 Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN].  
The timer recording list disappears.  
[Note]  
During timer recording, you can change the end time as long as  
the recording mode is not “FR”.  
Even when the power is off, you can display the timer recording list  
by pressing [PROG/CHECK].  
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Dubbing programs or play list  
5 Select items for dubbing.  
DVD TV  
1 Press [3, 4] to select the dub-  
Dubbing List  
DVD POWER TV  
Remain  
MB Amount 0 : 00 MB  
4061  
TITLE  
bing list table and press [ENTER].  
HDD  
No TIME  
EDIT  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
HDD  
DVD  
3
New program  
Display on the dubbing list  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
: “Transfer” because of  
recording limitation  
1
4
7
2
3
6
3
CH  
(page 15)  
0 : 00  
0 Press Return to store Numb  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
VOLUME  
:
Program or play list contains  
still picture(s)  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
–Still picture(s) cannot be dubbed.  
You cannot convert to a SD VIDEO (MPEG4)  
program.  
:, 9  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
: Program recorded with the “Rec in DVD-R high speed  
mode” setting (page 52) “On” and play lists created  
from that program.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
” does not appear for the following programs  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
and play lists.  
–Play lists created from programs using a variety of  
recording modes  
–Play lists created from multiple programs using “FR”  
recording mode  
–Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby  
Digital and LPCM, etc.)  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
–Programs that contain repeatedly erased segments  
Program with recording limitations  
DUBBING  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
:
–Programs with recording limitations are transferred  
without dubbing. Note that programs will not be  
transferred if they are protected.  
–Programs with recording limitations and play lists  
cannot be registered on the same dubbing list.  
You cannot select play lists when the play list was  
created from a program containing a recording  
limitation.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [SD] [CARD] (Mobile hard disk only)  
It is possible to dub a program or play list to another drive.  
Dubbing a play list will create a program.  
You can dub a maximum of 250 programs to HDD and 99 pro-  
grams to DVD-RAM or DVD-R.  
You can dub a maximum of 999 SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs.  
You can high speed dub. Using a high speed compatible DVD-R  
allows you to dub in an even shorter amount of time.  
You can use the Direct Navigator to play SD VIDEO (MPEG2)  
recorded on future releases of Panasonic video cameras by using  
the “High Speed (MPEG2)” mode for dubbing.  
“Estimated destination storage”:  
Percentage of SD VIDEO (MPEG4) program space  
for dubbing proportionate to the amount of blank  
space on the destination drive.  
Select Programs  
Select PLAY LISTs  
HDD  
2 Press [3, 4] to select  
“New program” and  
press [ENTER].  
Dubbing  
Refer to page 15 for details about storage media and associated limits.  
Preparation  
Press [HDD] to select HDD drive.  
No.  
--  
CH  
2
4
ON  
TITLE  
TOTAL  
No DATE  
0
9
3
12/24  
11:00 AM  
5:00 PM  
001  
Dinosaur  
Auto action  
01:52  
01:00  
002 12/31  
SELECT  
TAB  
1
While stopped  
ENTER  
3
RETURN  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
3
Press [  
2
,
1] to select “Select Programs” or “Select PLAY LISTs”.  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to  
2
4
4 Press [3, 4] to select the program or play list for dubbing  
and press [ENTER].  
select “DUBBING” and  
DUBBING  
press [ENTER].  
Repeat steps 5-2 to 5-4 to register more than one.  
[Make sure “Remain” on the dubbing list is greater than  
“Amount”. Dubbing will not begin if “Amount” is larger than  
“Remain”. (Excluding when “MPEG2 to 4” mode is  
selected)]  
e.g., Dubbing from HDD to DVD-RAM  
Dubbing direction HDD  
Rec Mode (MPEG2/4)  
DVD-RAM  
High Speed  
Dubbing  
Remain  
MB  
Amount 0 : 00 MB  
4061  
TIME  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
Numbers 0 : 00  
TITLE  
No  
e.g., “5”: [0] [5],  
To select a program on HDD:  
“15”: [1] [5]  
5 Press [RETURN].  
Return to step 2.  
“5”: [0] [0] [5]  
Dubbing list table  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Start dubbing  
6
While the screen in step 2 is displayed  
3 Select the dubbing direction.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Start dub-  
bing” and press [ENTER].  
The confirmation screen will be displayed.  
1 While selecting “Dubbing direction”  
Press [ENTER].  
2
3
Press [  
Press [  
Only valid dubbing directions are displayed.  
3
,
4
] to select the original drive and press [ENTER].  
Press [2  
,
1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start dubbing.  
3
,
4] to select the destination drive and press [ENTER].  
To stop dubbing  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
If stopped partway, dubbing will be up to that point. However, in  
high speed mode, only programs that have completed dubbing at  
the point stopped are dubbed. (Remaining disc space will be  
reduced once you have recorded/dubbed to DVD-R.)  
4 Select the recording mode.  
(next page, Dubbing direction and recording mode)  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Rec Mode (MPEG2/4)” and press  
[ENTER].  
2
Press [3,  
4] to select the recording mode and press [ENTER].  
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To add or remove from the dubbing list  
Dubbing direction and recording mode  
While the Dubbing List (step 5-1) is displayed  
1 Press [3, 4] to select the dubbing list and press [1].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].  
If you select “Add”, carry out steps 5-3 and 5-4. Addition will  
take place above the program selected in step 1.  
If you select “Erase” or “Erase All”, a confirmation screen will be  
displayed. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” or “No” and press  
[ENTER] (Return to Dubbing List).  
Recording mode  
Dubbing  
High  
XP–  
High  
Speed  
High  
Speed  
MPEG2  
to 4§1§2  
direction  
Speed§1 EP,  
FR (MPEG4) (MPEG2)  
HDD  
RAM  
RAM  
±
±
±
k
k
k
k
k
±
k
±
±
±
±
±
k
k
k
k
k
±
±
k
k
±
k
±
k
k
[Note]  
§3  
Dubbing list’s content will be erased in the following cases.  
–If the power is turned off or the original disc is ejected. (Nothing is  
erased if the power is turned off when dubbing from the HDD).  
–Erasing an original program or play list.  
–When the SD VIDEO (MPEG4) program is erased on the original  
drive or when recording or dubbing SD VIDEO (MPEG4) pro-  
grams on the original drive.  
When dubbing using the “MPEG2 to 4” mode, the displayed  
“Remain” value is calculated using video segments that contain  
the most information. You may be able to dub even if “Amount” has  
exceeded “Remain” when video images do not change rapidly.  
Regarding the time until dubbing ends (High Speed mode)  
You can high speed dub Dolby Digital audio programs. LPCM  
audio programs take about the same amount of dubbing time.  
–The current progress indicator is corrected each time the pro-  
gram being dubbed changes.  
DVD-R  
SD  
±
k
±
k
k
k
HDD  
SD  
SD  
CARD  
HDD  
RAM  
§1Refer to the approximate recording times. (below)  
§2You cannot select this mode if “MPEG4 Rec mode” (page 52) is  
set to “Off”.  
§3You cannot select the high speed mode when dubbing programs or  
play lists from the HDD to a DVD-R that do not display the  
”.  
You will not be able to obtain better picture quality of the original  
picture even if you select a higher quality picture mode than the  
original. (Only prevents picture degradation.)  
–When there are programs mixed with LPCM audio and Dolby  
Digital audio, the dubbing time display may fluctuate significantly.  
–When dubbing SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs, the time display  
may fluctuate.  
It is not possible to activate timer recording during dubbing.  
Title information etc. is dubbed as is. However, when using  
“MPEG2 to 4” mode, protect settings are not dubbed. Markers are  
only dubbed if you use “High Speed” dubbing mode.  
Select the audio format for recording SAP broadcast from “Select  
MTS” in the setup menu (page 53, Audio) when:  
–Dubbing to a DVD-R.  
Approximate recording times  
(h: hours, m: minutes)  
Approximate SD card capacity and dubbing  
capacity for SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card.  
You cannot dub a program utilizing the maximum capacity of the card  
due to the additional recording of copyright information etc.  
–Dubbing sound in LPCM.  
–Dubbing programs in “MPEG2 to 4” mode.  
Use [:], [9] to switch between folders when there are other  
folders on the mobile hard disc which are not displayable on screen.  
The first value indicates video with non-rapid movement, the sec-  
ond value indicates rapid movement.  
One Touch Dubbing  
Recording mode  
Capacity  
[HDD] > [RAM] [DVD-R]  
You can dub programs and play lists being played from the HDD to a  
DVD-RAM, DVD-R.  
[HDD] [RAM] > [SD]  
You can dub SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs being played from the  
HDD or DVD-RAM to a card.  
SF  
F
N
E
(Super fine)  
(Fine)  
(Normal)  
(Economy)  
1 m  
1 m  
2 m  
2 m  
4 m  
3 m  
9 m  
8 m  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
2 m  
2 m  
5 m  
4 m  
9 m  
6 m  
20 m  
19 m  
1
During play or while paused  
Press [DUBBING].  
5 m  
4 m  
10 m  
9 m  
18 m  
13 m  
43 m  
41 m  
The confirmation screen appears.  
10 m  
8 m  
21 m  
19 m  
38 m  
28 m  
1 h 28 m  
1 h 24 m  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
21 m  
16 m  
43 m  
40 m  
1 h 18 m  
57 m  
2 h 58 m  
2 h 50 m  
To stop dubbing  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
If stopped partway, dubbing will be up to that point. However, in  
high speed mode, only programs that have completed dubbing at  
the point stopped are dubbed. (Remaining disc space will be  
reduced once you have recorded/dubbed to DVD-R.)  
42 m  
32 m  
1 h 26 m  
1 h 19 m  
2 h 36m  
1h 53 m  
5 h 56 m  
5 h 40 m  
1 h 24 m  
1 h 5 m  
2 h 55 m  
2 h 40 m  
5 h 16 m  
3 h 49 m  
11 h 57m  
11 h 26 m  
2 h 43 m  
2 h 6 m  
5 h 37 m  
5 h 9 m  
10 h 7 m  
7 h 21 m  
23 h 0 m  
21 h 59 m  
[Note]  
This function works even while the program list or play list screen  
5 h 26 m  
4 h 12 m  
11 h 14 m  
10 h 19 m  
20 h 15 m  
14 h 42 m  
46 h 1m  
43 h 59 m  
2 GB  
is being displayed.  
It is not possible to activate timer recording during dubbing.  
Programs with recording limitations (including play lists made from  
those programs) cannot be dubbed.  
When dubbing programs using high speed mode  
to a high speed recording compatible DVD-R  
When dubbing a Dolby Digital audio recording to 1k–4k high  
speed recording compatible disc.  
The recording mode is set as follows:  
High speed mode:  
–When dubbing to a DVD-RAM.  
–When the programs recorded with “Rec in DVD-R high speed  
mode” (page 52) set to “On” and play lists created from that  
programs are being dubbed to a DVD-R.  
Recording mode and recording time  
1 hour of recorded video using XP mode  
2 hours of recorded video using SP mode  
4 hours of recorded video using LP mode  
6 hours of recorded video using EP mode  
Required time Speed  
4k  
–When dubbing a SD VIDEO (MPEG4) program to a card.  
Original dubbing mode:  
8k  
15 minutes  
16k  
–When the programs recorded with “Rec in DVD-R high speed  
mode” set to “Off” is being dubbed to a DVD-R.  
FR (Flexible Recording) (page 15):  
24k  
–Based on the above conditions, the mode automatically changes  
to FR when there is not enough room left on the disc.  
–When dubbing play lists created from the programs recorded with  
“Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” set to “Off” to a DVD-R.  
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Creating play lists  
3 Press [ENTER] at the start point.  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
PLAY LIST No.4  
DVD  
HDD  
DVD  
Scene No.  
1
HDD, DVD  
PLAY LIST  
Creation  
01  
PLAY  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Start  
End  
HDD:The location of  
the whole program’s  
start point  
1
4
7
2
3
6
Next  
CH  
Exit  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
3
0 : 00 . 05  
VOLUME  
DVD-RAM: The loca-  
tion of the whole  
disc’s start point  
SELECT  
9
Start  
End  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
RETURN  
-- : -- . --  
0 : 00 . 05  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
You can use basic functions like fast forwarding/rewinding  
and slow-motion play (page 20).  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
You can use the skip function to jump to another program  
(page 20).  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
PLAY LIST  
4 Press [ENTER] at the end point.  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
PLAY LIST No.4  
DVD  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
Scene No.  
1
PLAY LIST  
Creation  
RETURN  
ERASE  
01  
Start  
End  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
HDD:The location of  
the whole program’s  
end point  
DVD-RAM: The  
location of the whole  
disc’s end point  
Next  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
Exit  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
0 : 01 . 20  
End  
3
3
SELECT  
Start  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
ENTER  
RETURN  
0 : 01 . 20  
0 : 00 . 05  
To specify another scene  
Select “Next” and press [ENTER], then repeat steps 3 and 4.  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and  
press [ENTER].  
[HDD] [RAM]  
The play list screen appears.  
Specify start and end points to create scenes, then specify the order  
in which they are to be played. These scenes are not recorded sep-  
arately so this doesn’t use much capacity.  
You can create a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes on a  
DVD-RAM and HDD.  
To clear the play list screen  
Press [PLAY LIST].  
To stop partway through  
Press [RETURN].  
Preparation  
[Note]  
Release protection (cartridge page 10, disc page 44) before  
proceeding.  
You cannot specify an end point before a start point.  
You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.  
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.  
Play pauses if the end of the last program on the disc is reached  
during this procedure.  
Depending on the state of recording, the actual number of play  
lists that can be recorded may be less than that specified in this  
manual.  
You can high speed dub play lists created from recorded programs  
to a DVD-R by switching “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” to “On”  
excluding the following cases.  
1
While stopped  
Press [PLAY LIST].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Create PLAY  
–Play lists created from programs using a variety of recording  
modes.  
LIST” and press [ENTER].  
–Play lists created from multiple programs using “FR” recording  
mode.  
DVD  
PLAY LIST  
---  
---  
---  
–Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and  
LPCM, etc.)  
---  
---  
---  
No DATE TOTAL SCENE  
TITLE  
EDIT  
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
01 10/23 0:03 006  
02 10/26 0:07 006 USJ  
03 10/21 0:06 004 Auto action  
Dinosaur  
No.  
0
~
9
SELECT  
ENTER  
Create PLAY LIST  
RETURN  
3
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Playing play lists  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
scene and press [ENTER].  
1
While stopped  
The scene you select is played.  
Press [PLAY LIST].  
To show scene 10 and later  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next” and press [ENTER].  
To select a page of scenes with the numbered buttons:  
DVD  
PLAY LIST  
001  
004  
002  
---  
003  
---  
e.g.,  
“5”: [0] [0] [5]  
“15”: [0] [1] [5]  
No DATE TOTAL SCENE  
TITLE  
EDIT  
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
01 10/23 0:03 004 Dinosaur  
02 10/26 0:07 006 USJ  
03 10/21 0:06 004 Auto action  
No.  
0
~
9
To stop scene play  
Press []. (The scene list appears.)  
SELECT  
ENTER  
- - - -  
/- - - -  
:
- - - - -  
RETURN  
3
To clear the scene list  
Press [RETURN].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the play list  
and press [ENTER].  
To erase a play list or a play list scene  
during playback  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
e.g.,  
“5”: [0] [5]  
“15”: [1] [5]  
All the scenes in the play list are played.  
1 Press [ERASE].  
A confirmation screen will be displayed.  
To stop play list play  
Press []. (The play list appears.)  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” or  
“Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Playing play list scenes  
[Note]  
1
While stopped  
Even if you erase play lists or scenes the original program is not  
erased.  
Press [PLAY LIST].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the play list  
that contains the scene you want to  
play and press [1].  
DVD  
PLAY LIST  
001  
004  
002  
003  
---  
Play Scenes  
No DATE TOTAL SCENE  
3
01 10/23 0:03 004 Din
02 10/26 0:07 006 US
Edit Scenes  
03 10/21 0:06 004 Au
PL Copy  
- - - -  
/- - - -  
:
- - - - -  
PL Erase  
3
Enter Title  
Properties  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Play Scenes”  
and press [ENTER].  
DVD  
1 10/23 0:03 004  
Dinosaur  
PLAY LIST  
Play Scenes  
001 00:00.19  
004  
002  
003  
---  
---  
Select Page  
0
~
9
SELECT  
ENTER  
---  
---  
---  
Prev.  
001 / 001  
Next  
RETURN  
Page no./Total page no.  
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Editing play lists  
[HDD] [RAM]  
page 33, Playing play list scenes  
Play Scenes  
Edit Scenes  
Operation  
Preparation  
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.  
DVD  
1 10/23 0:03 004 Dinosaur  
While stopped  
Press [2, 1] to select  
the item (Add, Move, Re-  
edit or Erase) and press  
[ENTER].  
PLAY LIST  
Add  
001 00:00.19  
004  
Move  
Re-edit  
Erase  
Edit Scenes  
Press [PLAY LIST].  
003  
---  
002  
---  
Select Page  
0
~
9
e.g.,  
DVD-RAM  
DVD  
SELECT  
ENTER  
---  
---  
---  
PLAY LIST  
001  
004  
002  
---  
003  
---  
Prev.  
001 / 001  
Next  
RETURN  
No DATE TOTAL SCENE  
TITLE  
EDIT  
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
01 10/23 0:03 004 Dinosaur  
No.  
~
To show scene 10 and later  
02 10/26 0:07 006 USJ  
0
9
03 10/21 0:06 004 Auto action  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next” and press [ENTER].  
You can also select a page of scenes by entering a 3-digit  
number with the numbered buttons.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
--  
--:-- ---  
--/--  
RETURN  
3
e.g.,  
“5”: [0] [0] [5]  
“15”: [0] [1] [5]  
Press [3, 4] to select  
the play list.  
To create a new list, select  
“Create PLAY LIST” and  
press [ENTER] (page 32).  
Press [1] so the  
submenu appears.  
Press [3, 4] to select  
the item and press  
[ENTER].  
PL Copy  
Press [2, 1] to select  
“Copy and press  
[ENTER].  
The copied play list appears at  
the bottom of the list.  
Copy PLAY LIST  
Copy this PLAY LIST?  
Copy  
Cancel  
HDD  
DVD  
SELECT  
HDD,  
DVD  
RETURN  
ENTER  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
Once a play list has been erased,  
it is irretrievable. Check carefully  
before proceeding.  
VOLUME  
PL Erase  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
Erase PLAY LIST  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Erase this PLAY LIST?  
Erase  
Cancel  
Press [2, 1] to select  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
SELECT  
“Erase and press  
[ENTER].  
RETURN  
ENTER  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
The play list is erased.  
PLAY  
LIST  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
Enter Title  
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ENTER  
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100  
SPACE  
RETURN  
To stop set up process  
Press [RETURN].  
For your reference  
Properties  
You can only perform operations for  
“Play Scenes” and “Properties” if the  
disc is write-protected. Release  
Properties  
Dinosaur  
No.  
1
Date 10/23/2002FRI  
Scenes 004 Total 0:03.53  
Play list information (e.g., time and  
date) is shown.  
protection (cartridge  
page 10, disc  
RETURN  
ENTER  
page 44) to access other items.  
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Add (maximum of 999 scenes)  
PLAY LIST No.3 Dinosaur  
DVD  
Press [3, 4] to  
PLAY LIST  
Scene No.  
Add Scenes  
01  
PLAY  
5
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
select “Exit  
and press  
[ENTER].  
Start  
End  
Press [ENTER]  
at the end point  
of the scene.  
Press [ENTER]  
at the start point  
of the scene.  
to select the place  
where you want to  
add the scene and  
press [ENTER].  
Next  
Exit  
3
0 : 00 . 05  
End  
The new scene is  
inserted before the  
highlighted scene.  
SELECT  
Start  
0 : 00 . 05  
ENTER  
RETURN  
--:--.--  
Press [3, 4] to select “Next  
and press [ENTER].  
(Repeat to add other scenes.)  
Move  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the place  
where you want to move the scene to  
and press [ENTER].  
The scene is moved and inserted before the  
highlighted scene.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
to select the scene  
and press [ENTER].  
Repeat to move other scenes.  
Re-edit  
PLAY LIST No.3  
DVD  
Press [3, 4] to  
Scene No.  
1
PLAY LIST  
01  
PLAY  
Re-edit Scenes  
select “Exit  
and press  
[ENTER].  
The re-edited  
scene replaces the  
old one.  
Prev.  
Start  
End  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
to select the scene  
and press [ENTER].  
Press [ENTER] at  
the start point of  
the scene.  
Press [ENTER]  
at the end point  
of the scene.  
Next  
Exit  
3
3
0 : 02 . 08  
SELECT  
Start  
End  
ENTER  
RETURN  
0 : 02 . 08  
0 : 00 . 05  
Press [3, 4] to select “Prev.” or Next” and press  
[ENTER]. (Repeat to re-edit other scenes.)  
Erase  
[Note]  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “Yes and  
press [ENTER].  
The selected scene is  
erased from the play  
list.  
The play list itself is erased if  
you erase all the scenes in it.  
Once a scene has been  
erased, it is irretrievable.  
Check carefully before  
proceeding.  
Press [3, 4,  
2, 1] to select  
the scene and  
press [ENTER].  
Erase Scenes  
Erase this scene?  
Yes  
No  
SELECT  
RETURN  
ENTER  
Repeat to erase other scenes.  
[Note]  
You can use basic functions like fast forwarding/rewinding and slow-motion play  
(
page 20).  
You can use the skip function to jump to another program  
(
page 20).  
You cannot specify an end point before a start point.  
You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.  
Play pauses if the end of the last program is reached during this procedure.  
You cannot edit still picture images.  
Depending on the state of recording, the actual number of play lists or scenes that can be recorded may be less than that specified  
in this manual.  
The picture illustration on the right may be shown in the HDD play list scene display.  
This picture illustration indicates pictures that are permitted to be recorded only once  
001  
(➜  
page 62, CPRM).  
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Editing programs  
Operation  
Erase Program  
Preparation  
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.  
Erase Program  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
Remaining Recording Time 0 : 58 SP  
Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.  
Press  
Erase  
Cancel  
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
SELECT  
RETURN  
The program, and play lists  
created from it, are erased  
irretrievably when you use this  
procedure. Check carefully before  
proceeding.  
ENTER  
e.g.,  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
DVD-RAM  
DVD  
No CH  
DATE  
TIME  
TITLE  
EDIT  
1
Enter Title  
_
Title on TOP MENU  
(DVD-R)  
3
01  
02  
03  
4
6
13  
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6/20 WED  
6/20 WED  
:
:
:
00 AM Dinosaur  
00 PM  
00 PM USJ  
Enter Title  
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SELECT  
ENTER  
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100  
SPACE  
RETURN  
Press [3, 4] to select  
the program.  
To select with the numbered  
buttons:  
Properties  
Properties  
Dinosaur  
e.g., “5”: [0] [5]  
([HDD] [0] [0] [5])  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
No.  
1
On  
1:02 PM  
(
)
Date 6/20/ 2001 TUE  
Time 0:01 SP  
CH  
4
Program information (e.g., time and  
date) is shown.  
RETURN  
ENTER  
Press [1] so the  
submenu appears.  
Protection  
Set up Program Protection.  
Yes  
No  
Protection  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press [3, 4] to select  
the item and press  
[ENTER].  
If set, this will protect the program  
from accidental erasure.  
SELECT  
RETURN  
ENTER  
DVD  
Shorten Segment  
Shorten  
Segment  
03  
PLAY  
Start  
End  
N
S
[HDD] [RAM]  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD,  
DVD  
Next  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Exit  
The program segment, and play  
list scenes created from it, are  
erased irretrievably when you use  
this procedure. Check carefully  
before proceeding.  
0 : 00 . 01  
End  
SELECT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
Start  
ENTER  
RETURN  
:
.
CH  
:
.
Numbered  
buttons  
5
8
VOLUME  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
DVD  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Divide Program  
Divide  
Program  
03  
PLAY  
1
Preview  
Divide  
N
[HDD] [RAM]  
Select a point at which to divide the  
program into two.  
S
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Exit  
0 : 00 . 01  
SELECT  
ENTER  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
Divide  
You must be sure you wish to  
divide a program because once a  
program has been divided,  
it cannot be returned to its  
original form.  
RETURN  
ENTER  
:
.
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
RETURN  
To clear the program list  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Change thumbnails  
DVD  
Change  
thumbnails  
Change thumbnails  
To stop set up process  
Press [RETURN].  
03  
;
N
S
Change  
[DVD-R]  
For your reference  
You can only perform operations for  
“Properties” if the disc is write-  
Select a thumbnail image of a title that  
is displayed in the top menu after  
finalizing.  
Normally, the first scene of the program  
(after 1 second) is displayed.  
Exit  
3
0 : 00 . 01  
SELECT  
Change  
ENTER  
RETURN  
0
:
00 . 01  
protected. Release protection (cartridge  
page 10, disc page 44) to access  
other items.  
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Press [2, 1] to  
select “Erase and  
press [ENTER].  
[Note]  
The disc’s available recording time may not increase after  
erasing short programs.  
Computer data cannot be erased.  
The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when  
you erase programs.  
The program is erased.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
DVD  
Press [2, 1] to set  
protection and press  
[ENTER].  
No CH  
DATE  
TIME  
TITLE  
EDIT  
1
3
The lock symbol  
appears when the  
program is write-  
protected.  
6/20 WED 10 : 00 AM Dinosaur  
01  
02  
03  
4
6
1
1
6/20 WED  
6/20 WED  
Auto action  
9 : 00 PM  
11 : 00 PM USJ  
13  
1
1
3
SELECT  
ENTER  
TOTAL 3  
No  
~
0
9
RETURN  
DVD  
Shorten  
Segment  
DVD  
Shorten  
Segment  
Press  
03  
PLAY  
03  
Press [ENTER]  
at the end point  
of the section  
you want to  
erase.  
Start  
Start  
End  
N
N
[ENTER] at  
the start point  
of the section  
you want to  
erase.  
S
S
End  
Next  
Next  
Exit  
Exit  
3
0 : 00 . 01  
33  
0 : 10 . 15  
End  
SELECT  
ENTER  
SELECT  
ENTER  
Start  
End  
Start  
RETURN  
RETURN  
:
.
0
:
00  
.
01  
0 : 00 . 01  
0 : 10 . 15  
Press [3, 4] to  
select “Exit and  
press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Next  
and press [ENTER], then press [2, 1]  
to select “Erase and press [ENTER].  
Repeat to enter other sections.  
[Note]  
Shorten Segment  
You can use basic functions like fast forwarding/rewinding and slow-motion  
play page 20)  
You can use the skip function to jump to another program  
Play pauses if the end of the program is reached during this procedure.  
You may not be able to specify points within 3 seconds of each other.  
You cannot specify an end point before a start point.  
Press [2, 1]  
to select  
Remaining Recording Time  
Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.  
Erase Cancel  
0:19 SP  
(➜  
.
(➜  
page 20).  
SELECT  
“Erase and  
RETURN  
ENTER  
press [ENTER].  
You cannot specify points on still pictures in the program.  
The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short segments.  
Divide Program  
Press [2, 1] to  
Press [ENTER]  
at the point you  
want to divide  
the program.  
Press [3, 4]  
to select “Exit  
and press  
Once you divide the program,  
it will not be restored to the original.  
select “Divide  
and  
Divide  
Cancel  
press [ENTER].  
The program is divided.  
SELECT  
RETURN  
ENTER  
[ENTER].  
To confirm the division point  
[Note]  
Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press  
[ENTER]. (Play will begin from a point 10  
seconds prior to and after the division point.)  
You can use basic functions like fast forwarding/rewinding and slow-motion  
play page 20)  
You can use the skip function to jump to another program  
(➜  
.
(
page 20).  
The divided programs retain the title and CPRM property (page 62) of  
the original program.  
To change the division point  
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select  
“Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you  
want to change.  
Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut  
out.  
It is not possible to carry out Divide Program in the following cases:  
–when the program is extremely short.  
–when the total number of programs is more than 250 (HDD) or 99  
(DVD-RAM).  
[Note]  
Press [ENTER]  
Press [3, 4]  
to select “Exit  
and press  
You can use basic functions like fast forwarding/  
rewinding and slow-motion play  
You can use the skip function to jump to another  
program page 20).  
(
page 20).  
at the desired  
point to be the  
thumbnail.  
Press [1] (PLAY).  
(
[ENTER].  
The beginning and ending scenes cannot be  
set.  
To change the thumbnail  
Press [3, 4] to select “Change” and repeat the operation above.  
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Editing still pictures  
Operation  
JPEG  
INPUT  
SD card  
100_PANA  
INPUT  
\DCIM\100_PANA  
3
While stopped  
100_PANA  
101_DVD  
001  
002  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]  
SD card  
PC card  
DVD  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
You can select the folder for  
editing.  
HDD  
No  
0
9
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to  
select “JPEG” and press  
[ENTER].  
3
ENTER  
Picture  
0043  
RETURN  
File 0045  
Album  
JPEG  
To display still pictures (Album Display) page 22  
e.g., SD card: First page  
Slide Show  
SD card  
100_PANA  
1/2  
INPUT  
JPEG  
To display still pictures one by one with constant interval (Slide  
Show) page 23  
Album  
Slide Show  
Copy  
SELECT  
ENTER  
All copy of the card  
JPEG  
COPY  
INPUT  
Folder  
SD card  
100_PANA  
Copy  
Copy  
RETURN  
[SD] [CARD] !# [HDD] [RAM]  
0001  
0004  
----  
0002  
----  
0003  
----  
(maximum of 300 folders, 3000 files)  
Press [3, 4] to select  
the item and press  
Select Page  
0
9
SELECT  
----  
----  
[ENTER].  
ENTER  
1 / 1  
Prev.  
Next  
RETURN  
To select a folder other than the  
one currently being displayed  
“INPUT”, right  
[Note]  
When there is no folder in the copying drive, a new folder will be created.  
When there is a folder in the copying drive, copying will continue from the last of the  
existing still pictures.  
When copying a folder, any files in the folder besides the still pictures are also copied.  
Folders lower than the folder to be copied will not be copied.  
If the space on the copying drive runs out or the number of files/folders to be copied  
exceeds the maximum, copying will stop partway through.  
If no title has been entered for the folder at the copying drive, the title from the copying  
source will be entered. It is recommended that the title is entered at the copying source.  
After copying, it may take some time to download the copying source information.  
Print (DPOF) number setting (page 40) is not transferred.  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ALL COPY OFTHE CARD  
JPEG  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
All copy of the card  
ALL COPY  
Copy from  
SD card  
SD card  
[SD] [CARD] # [HDD] [RAM]  
Copy to  
DVD  
\JPEG\DCIM001  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
(maximum of 300 folders, 3000 files)  
To insert/remove the SD/PC card  
(page 22)  
Copy all JPEG from the card.  
All copy Cancel  
When the “SD” or “CARD” indicator in the  
unit display is flashing, the card is being  
read from or written to. Do not turn off the  
power or remove the card. Such action may  
result in malfunction or loss of the card’s  
contents.  
RETURN  
[Note]  
A new folder will be created in the copying drive.  
All compatible files in the folder are copied even if they are not still pictures, but non-  
compatible files and folders will not be copied (page 11).  
Folders lower than the folder to be copied will not be copied.  
If the space on the copying drive runs out or the number of files/folders to be copied  
exceeds the maximum, copying will stop partway through.  
After copying, it may take some time to download the copying source information.  
Print (DPOF) number setting (page 40) is not transferred.  
To stop set up process  
Press [RETURN].  
You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
“Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].  
[Note]  
Erase, Protect, Print (DPOF) page 40  
Settings page 23, “To change the display timing”  
page 40, “Format”  
You can only perform operations for  
“INPUT”, “Album” and “Slide Show” if the  
disc or card is write-protected. Release the  
protection (cartridge or card page 10,  
folder page 40, disc page 44) to  
access other items.  
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Press [2] and  
[3,4] to select select still picture’s  
the drive and  
press [1].  
Press [3,4] to  
To enter the folder’s title  
After selecting the still picture’s folder, press [1] to select “Folder  
Title” and press [ENTER].  
folder and press  
[ENTER].  
(page 46, Entering text)  
If there is not enough space for the entry or if the limit for the  
number of files has been exceeded (page 11, Still pictures),  
the title cannot be entered.  
[Note]  
“Picture” and “File” refer to numbers inside the  
folder selected. Lower files are not included.  
When there are folders not displayed, use [:],  
[9] to switch between them. (page 23, Folder  
structure).  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
a still picture and press  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
to select “Copy”  
and press [ENTER].  
Copying of still pictures  
begins.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
to select “Copy”  
and press [ENTER].  
A confirmation screen  
appears.  
Select the  
copying  
drive.  
(below)  
[ENTER].  
A check mark appears  
on the still picture.  
0001  
Repeat this if you select more than  
one still picture.  
To select all the still pictures in the folder  
To select the copying drive  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks  
inputted separately will be erased.)  
While the confirmation screen is displayed  
1. Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press [ENTER].  
2. Press [2] and [3, 4] to select the drive.  
3. Press [1] and [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].  
Some folders cannot be copied to [page 23, Folder structure  
(indicated by §)].  
To erase check marks  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or “Folder” with  
the check mark and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “All  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “SD card” or  
“PC card”.  
Press [3, 4] to highlight  
“Copy to” and press [2, 1]  
to select “HDD” or “DVD”.  
copy” and press [ENTER].  
All still pictures are copied, and ALL COPY  
screen reappears.  
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Operation  
“INPUT”, “Copy” and “All copy of the card” page 38  
“Album” page 22, To display still pictures (Album Display)  
“Slide Show” page 23, To display still pictures one by one with constant  
interval (Slide Show)  
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to  
select “JPEG” and press  
[ENTER].  
JPEG  
ERASE  
INPUT  
SD card  
100_PANA  
Erase  
Erase  
Folder  
[SD] [CARD] [HDD] [RAM]  
JPEG  
0001  
0004  
----  
0002  
----  
0003  
----  
Select Page  
0
9
SELECT  
----  
----  
ENTER  
e.g., SD card: Second page  
1 / 1  
Prev.  
Next  
RETURN  
[Note]  
SD card  
100_PANA  
JPEG  
When you erase folders, files other than still pictures in the folder are also erased.  
Folders lower than the folder to be erased will not be erased.  
2/2  
Erase  
Protect  
Print (DPOF)  
Settings  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
JPEG  
PROTECT  
SD card  
100_PANA  
Cancel  
INPUT  
Folder  
Press [3, 4] to select  
the item and press  
Protect  
Set Up  
[SD] [CARD] [HDD] [RAM]  
0001  
0004  
----  
0002  
----  
0003  
----  
[ENTER].  
You can set protection for whole  
folders or for individual still pictures.  
To select a folder other than the  
one currently being displayed  
page 38, “INPUT”  
Select Page  
0
9
SELECT  
----  
----  
ENTER  
1 / 1  
Prev.  
Next  
RETURN  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
JPEG  
DPOF  
INPUT  
Whole  
SD card  
100_PANA  
Set Up  
Print (DPOF)  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
[SD] [CARD]  
0001  
0004  
----  
0002  
----  
0003  
----  
You can select a whole folder or  
individual pictures for printing and  
specify the number of prints to be  
made (maximum 999 files).  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
Select Page  
0
9
ENTER  
SELECT  
----  
----  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
1 / 1  
Prev.  
Next  
RETURN  
[Note]  
Settings cannot be made for folders and files not in accordance with DCF standards.  
Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.  
Settings cannot be made if there is no remaining space on the card.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
To insert/remove the SD/PC card  
(page 22)  
All settings made on other equipment, except the number of prints, will be canceled.  
When the “SD” or “CARD” indicator in the  
unit display is flashing, the card is being  
read from or written to. Do not turn off the  
power or remove the card. Such action  
may result in malfunction or loss of the  
card’s contents.  
Slide Show  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]  
To change the display timing  
page 23  
Settings  
To stop set up process  
Press [RETURN].  
You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
“Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].  
Format  
[SD] [CARD]  
[Note]  
You can erase all still pictures in the  
card and format an unformatted  
card.  
You can only perform operations for “Slide  
Show” in “Settings” if the disc or card is  
write-protected. Release the protection  
(cartridge or card page 10, folder ➜  
right, disc page 44) to access other  
items.  
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Once activated, material  
cannot be returned to its  
original form. Check  
carefully before  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “Erase” and  
press [ENTER].  
Selected still pictures are  
erased, and the still  
picture select screen  
reappears.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
to select “Erase”  
still picture and press [ENTER].  
A check mark appears on  
the still picture.  
and press [ENTER]  
A confirmation screen  
appears.  
.
proceeding.  
0001  
Repeat this if you erase more than one still  
picture.  
To select all the still pictures in the folder  
To erase check marks  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks  
inputted separately will be erased.)  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or “Folder” with the check  
mark and press [ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture and  
press [ENTER].  
A check mark appears on the still picture.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to  
“Yes” and press  
select “Set Up” or  
[ENTER].  
“Cancel” and press  
0001  
The lock symbol appears on  
[ENTER].  
the still picture when the still  
picture is protected.  
Repeat this if you set protection of more than one still picture.  
To select all the still pictures in the folder  
To erase check marks  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks  
inputted separately will be erased.)  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or “Folder” with the  
check mark and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a  
still picture and press [ENTER].  
A check mark appears on the  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
to select “Set” and  
press [ENTER].  
The DPOF mark  
appears if you set  
one or more  
Press [2, 1] to  
set number of  
print (0 to 9).  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
to select “Set Up”  
and press [ENTER].  
still picture.  
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Repeat this if you print more than one still  
picture.  
pictures to print.  
To change print (DPOF) settings  
To select all the still pictures in the folder  
1. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a still picture or “Whole” with the DPOF  
mark and press [ENTER].  
2. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Set Up” and press [ENTER].  
3. Press [2, 1] to change the print setting.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Whole” and press [ENTER].  
(A check mark appears on the folder’s name; check marks  
inputted separately will be erased.)  
The print setting will be canceled if you set the number of print to “0”.  
4. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Set” and press [ENTER].  
Once activated, recorded  
Press  
[ENTER]  
to complete  
the procedure.  
Press [2] to  
select “Yes”  
and press  
[ENTER].  
Press [2] to  
select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
Formatting starts.  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “SD card”  
or “PC card” and  
press [ENTER].  
contents (including protected  
still pictures and computer  
data) will be completely erased.  
Check carefully before  
proceeding.  
[Note]  
The cards formatted on this unit may not be usable on other equipment.  
Make absolutely sure not to pull the AC power supply cord out until a message indicating completion appears. This may  
result in loss of card use.  
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Editing SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
Operation  
INPUT  
INPUT  
While stopped  
HDD  
DVD  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
You can select the drive for editing.  
SD card  
PC card  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to  
select “SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4)” and press  
[ENTER].  
Press [3,4] to select  
the drive and press  
[ENTER].  
SD VIDEO (MPEG4)  
HDD  
SD Card  
HDD  
INPUT  
Play  
SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4)  
SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4)  
Play  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]  
Erase all programs  
Format SD card  
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DATE  
TITLE  
EDIT  
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Auto action  
SELECT  
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ENTER  
1
RETURN  
ENTER  
3
RETURN  
1
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Press [3, 4] to select  
the item and press  
[ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select  
Press [1]  
so the  
submenu  
appears.  
Press [3, 4]  
to select the  
item and press  
[ENTER].  
the program.  
To select with the numbered  
buttons:  
e.g., “5”: [0] [0] [5]  
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Numbered  
buttons  
: Programs set to protected  
[Note]  
5
8
VOLUME  
Use [:], [9] to switch  
between folders when there are  
other folders on the mobile  
hard disc which are not  
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: Programs without audio  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
displayable on screen. (page  
23, Folder structure) [CARD]  
: Programs that do not allow input of titles  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
Erase all programs  
3, 4, 2, 1  
Erase all programs  
ENTER  
ENTER  
All MPEG4 programs will be erased.  
Is it OK to start?  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
All SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
will be erased irretrievably when  
you use this procedure. Check  
carefully before proceeding.  
Yes  
No  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
To insert/remove the SD/PC card  
(page 22)  
When the “SD” or “CARD” indicator in the  
unit display is flashing, the card is being  
read from or written to. Do not turn off the  
power or remove the card. Such action may  
result in malfunction or loss of the card’s  
contents.  
Format SD card  
Drive : SD card  
Format SD card  
[SD]  
Format this SD CARD.  
Formatting will erase all contents.  
Is it OK to start formatting?  
You can erase all programs in  
the card.  
To stop set up process  
Press [RETURN].  
You can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
“Cancel” or “No” and press [ENTER].  
Yes  
No  
Once activated, recorded contents  
(including protected programs and  
computer data) will be completely  
erased. Check carefully before  
proceeding.  
[Note]  
You can only perform operations for  
“INPUT” and “Play” if the disc or card is  
write-protected. Repease the protection  
(cartridge or card page 10, disc page  
44) to access other items.  
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Erase  
[Note]  
Erase  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
All content may be erased including files not  
supported by this unit.  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “Erase and  
press [ENTER].  
Erase this program.  
Once a a program has  
been erased, it is  
irretrievable. Check  
carefully before  
Erase  
Cancel  
SELECT  
ENTER  
The program is erased.  
RETURN  
proceeding.  
Enter Title  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
Enter Title  
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Properties  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] [CARD]  
Properties  
MDL002  
Program information  
(e.g., time and date) is  
shown.  
No.  
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0:01  
Date 6/20/ 2001 TUE Bit Rate  
295Kbps  
CH  
4
Rec capacity 2MB  
File name  
MDL002  
Time 8:21 PM  
RETURN  
ENTER  
Protection  
Protection  
SD Card  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
Set up Program Protection.  
SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4)  
If set, this will protect  
the program from  
Yes  
No  
SELECT  
ENTER  
accidental erasure.  
RETURN  
No.  
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START  
TITLE  
EDIT  
No. CH DATE  
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12/31  
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001  
002  
Dinosaur  
Auto action  
5:00 PM  
The lock symbol  
appears when the  
program is write-  
protected.  
SELECT  
Press [2, 1] to set  
protection and  
press [ENTER].  
ENTER  
3
RETURN  
[Note]  
Press  
[ENTER]  
to complete  
the procedure.  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “Start and  
press [ENTER].  
Make absolutely sure not to pull the AC power  
supply cord out until a message indicating  
completion appears. This may result in loss of  
card use.  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “Yes and  
press [ENTER].  
All programs are erased.  
All content may be erased including files not  
supported by this unit.  
To stop erasing  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. (Erases everything up to the point stopped.)  
[Note]  
Press  
[ENTER]  
to complete  
the procedure.  
Press [2, 1]  
to select “Yes”  
and press  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
Formatting starts.  
The cards formatted on this unit may not be  
usable on other equipment.  
Make absolutely sure not to pull the AC power  
supply cord out until a message indicating  
completion appears. This may result in loss of  
card use.  
[ENTER].  
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HDD, Disc setting  
Operation  
Enter Title  
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Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.  
Enter Title  
[RAM] [DVD-R]  
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ENTER  
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SPACE  
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Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to  
select “DISC SETTING”  
and press [ENTER].  
Disc Protection  
Set up Disc Protection.  
Disc Protection  
[RAM]  
If set, this will protect the disc from accidental  
erasure.  
Yes  
No  
DISC SETTING  
Erase all programs  
Erase all programs  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
All programs and PLAY LISTs will  
be erased.  
Is it OK to start erasing all programs?  
[HDD] [RAM]  
DVD  
Prog #  
Used  
7
Free  
0 : 42 (SP)  
DISC SETTING  
0 : 58 Total Mark 10  
All programs and play lists created from them  
will be erased irretrievably when you use this  
procedure. Check carefully before proceeding.  
Yes  
No  
Enter Title  
Disc Protection  
Erase all programs  
Format  
Off  
SELECT  
Preparation  
ENTER  
Release protection (cartridge page 10, program page 36, disc above) before proceeding.  
RETURN  
Format  
Formatting erases all contents on  
the disc, including computer data.  
Check carefully before  
Press [3, 4] to select  
the item and press  
[ENTER].  
[HDD]  
Erase the entire contents on the HDD.  
[RAM]  
proceeding.  
Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them  
before using them in this unit. Formatting also  
allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc.  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
Format disc  
Formatting the disc will erase all contents.  
This will take approximately 1 minute.  
Is it OK to start formatting the disc?  
Preparation  
Release protection (cartridge page 10)  
before proceeding.  
If the disc is dirty, clean it with the recommended  
Yes  
No  
cleaner (page 62) before formatting.  
DVD TV  
TOP MENU LIST  
DVD POWER TV  
TOP MENU  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD,  
DVD  
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[DVD-R]  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Prior to finalizing, you can select the  
background (9 kinds) that will be displayed as  
the DVD Video top menu after finalizing.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
Select First play  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
Select First play  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
[DVD-R]  
Top Menu  
Title 1  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Prior to finalizing, you can select the screen that  
will appear first after finalizing.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
3, 4, 2, 1  
Finalize  
ENTER  
Finalize  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
This will take approximately 10 minutes.  
Is it OK to start finalizing the disc?  
[DVD-R]  
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players  
by finalizing them on this unit, effectively  
making them into DVD-Video that complies with  
DVD-Video standards.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
Yes  
No  
To stop set up process  
Press [RETURN].  
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DISC SETTING Used  
Prog #  
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0 : 42 (SP)  
0 : 58 Total Mark 10  
Press [2, 1] to set disc  
protection and press  
[ENTER].  
Enter Title  
The lock symbol appears  
closed when the disc is  
write-protected.  
Disc Protection  
On  
Erase all programs  
[Note]  
Press  
Computer data cannot be erased.  
Press [2, 1]  
to select “Yes”  
and press  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “Start and  
press [ENTER].  
All programs and play  
lists are erased.  
[ENTER]  
to complete  
the procedure.  
Erase does not work if one or more programs are protected.  
[ENTER].  
[Note]  
Press [2, 1] to  
Press  
[ENTER]  
to complete  
the procedure.  
Press [2, 1]  
to select  
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while the  
message “Formatting the disc” is on the television.This  
can render the disc unusable.  
select “Start and  
press [ENTER].  
Formatting starts.  
A message appears  
when formatting is  
finished.  
“Yes  
and  
Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may  
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.  
The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even  
if you have set program or disc protection. [RAM]  
It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot  
format it.  
press  
[ENTER].  
To stop formatting  
Press [RETURN].  
Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.  
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must  
be reformatted if you do this.  
[Note]  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
background and press [ENTER].  
You can change the title thumbnail. (page 36, Change thumbnails)  
Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu”  
or “Title 1” and press [ENTER].  
Select “Title 1” to play from the beginning on  
the disc without displaying the top menu screen.  
[Note]  
Press  
[ENTER]  
to complete  
the procedure.  
Press [2, 1] to  
select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
Finalizing starts.  
A message appears when  
finalizing is finished.  
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord  
while the message “Finalizing the disc” is on the  
television.This will render the disc unusable.  
Press [2, 1]  
to select “Yes”  
and press  
[ENTER].  
Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.  
You cannot finalize a DVD-R recorded on  
equipment that is not Panasonic.  
If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic  
equipment other than this unit, the background  
selected as “TOP MENU” may not display.  
After finalizing..  
You cannot record or perform editing such as giving titles and erasing programs.  
Programs directly recorded to a DVD-R and dubbed programs longer than 5 minutes using any mode other than the high speed mode  
are divided into approximate 5 minute segment chapters. When dubbing in high speed mode, marker and scene segments will become  
chapter segments.  
There is a pause of several seconds between program segments.  
These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player you are using,  
the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Play the disc using this unit if you experience problems with other equipment.  
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.  
For U.S.A.: http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R For Canada: www.panasonic.ca  
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Entering text  
Preparation  
Release protection before proceeding.  
Cartridge or card page 10, program page 36, folder page 39,  
disc page 44  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
HDD  
DVD  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
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Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
character and press [ENTER].  
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
5
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VOLUME  
9
Title field: shows the text you have entered  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
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Enter Title  
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PAUSE  
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STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
Repeat step 1 to enter other characters.  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
2 Press [].  
The title is entered and the screen disappears.  
You can also finish entering the title by selecting “SET” and  
pressing [ENTER].  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [SD] [CARD]  
This page shows how to enter text for:  
Program titles for timer recording (pages 26 and 27)  
Program titles (page 36)  
To end input midway  
SD VIDEO (MPEG4) program titles (page 43)  
Play list titles (page 34)  
Press [RETURN] (does not save any title information).  
Disc titles (page 44)  
Folder titles of still pictures (page 39)  
Using the numbered buttons to enter characters  
e.g., entering the letter “R”  
You can enter characters up to:  
1 Press [7] to move to the  
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2 Press [7] twice to highlight  
“R”.  
Item  
Number of characters  
7
7
[HDD]  
[RAM]  
[DVD-R]  
[SD] [CARD]  
6 M  
7
3 Press [ENTER].  
Disc  
64  
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64  
44  
7
8
Program  
Play list  
Folder of  
36  
36  
44  
To erase a character  
still pictures  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character you want to  
SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4)  
programs  
44  
erase in the title field.  
2 Press [;].  
You can also erase characters by selecting “ERASE” and press-  
ing [ENTER].  
§ From the timer recording menu: 44  
[Note]  
The full title is shown in the Properties screen (page 34, 36 and  
43), but if you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the pro-  
gram list or play list screen.  
If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU  
(page 44) after finalization ([DVD-R]). When entering a program  
title, the title that will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed  
in “Title on TOP MENU (DVD-R)” field.  
Still picture folder titles  
– Titles are saved in the “TITLE.DVD” folder and can only be dis-  
played on this unit.  
– Input is not possible if the destination lacks sufficient space or  
has exceeded the maximum number of allowable files.  
– The title may not appear correctly if input was done using other  
equipment.  
You cannot input titles on a mobile hard disk.  
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On-screen displays  
Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let  
you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit  
is in.  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
You can change the setting in the SETUP menu so the first display  
does not appear automatically (page 53, Status Messages).  
HDD  
DVD  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Changing the information displayed  
1
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7
2
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6
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Press [STATUS].  
The display changes each time you press the button.  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
e.g., HDD  
HDD  
0
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SLOW/SEARCH  
REC  
PLAY  
LR  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
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HDD  
REC  
PLAY  
LR  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
Bit Rate  
HDD  
REC  
PLAY  
LR  
0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10  
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STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
STATUS  
π PLAY 3.1Mbps SP  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
No display  
Display examples  
a HDD/Disc indication  
e.g., HDD  
c Current recording or play status/input channel  
and caption (if entered)  
b Audio type (page 25)  
Shows the selected audio type.  
During reception  
a
b
HDD  
REC  
PLAY  
LR  
REC:  
Recording  
PAUSE: Recording paused  
c
d
PLAY: Playing  
;:  
5: Fast forwarding  
Reverse slow-motion D: Slow-motion  
Playing paused  
Stereo: Stereo is selected  
Mono: Monaural is selected  
SAP: Secondary audio program is  
selected  
6:  
E:  
Rewinding  
d HDD recording/DVD recording:  
the recording drive is indicated  
Tray open/closed: indicates the status of the disc tray  
when the HDD drive is selected  
(“((” appears when the type you have  
selected is actually being received.)  
During play  
LR, R, L:  
a stereo program is recorded  
MAIN, SAP: an SAP program is recorded  
e The current date and time  
f Elapsed recording time/recording  
mode  
l Selected group and track name  
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6/8 10:15 PM  
π PRG2 0:05.14 XP  
π PRG1 0:00.10 SP  
0:50 XP+N  
n Selected track no./Total track no.  
in all groups  
j
o
g Elapsed play time of a program play-  
ing/mode at the time of recording  
o Elapsed play time of a track play-  
ing  
h Available recording time  
k
i Recording moderMPEG4 record-  
ing mode  
m
e.g., MP3  
e
l
π G1  
Total  
T8  
6/9 10:15 PM  
1:35  
j Approximate volume of recording  
8/18  
Group: RootsMusic  
Track: 008 Holy.mp3  
k Play position in the volume of  
recording  
n
p Recording mode  
or I/P/B display when paused  
(page 62)  
r Video bit-rate when playing  
s Bit-rate display§  
Show as Mbps (Megabits per  
seconds) during play and  
recording, or kbit (kilobits)  
while paused.  
p
e.g., HDD  
Bit Rate  
q Video bit-rate when recording  
0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10  
q
r
π
REC 5.4Mbps XP  
π PLAY 3.1Mbps SP  
§The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing is differ-  
ent so there may be differences in the figures displayed. (Values are  
approximate.)  
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Using on-screen menus  
Disc menu  
Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs.  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
HDD  
DVD  
Disc  
Play  
Î Digital 2/0 ch  
1
Sound track  
Subtitle  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
OFF  
L R  
Video  
Audio  
1
4
7
2
3
6
Audio channel  
CH  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
Item  
Content  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
Sound track  
Soundtrack language [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
SLOW/SEARCH  
See [A] below.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Audio attribute  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
See [B] below.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
Karaoke vocals, on and off  
(Karaoke [DVD-V] only)  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
Solo: ON()OFF  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
Duet: OFF()V1+V2()V1()V2  
^==========J  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
Subtitle  
Angle  
Subtitle language [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
See [A] below.  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
Subtitle on/off  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
Angle number [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
STILL- Page  
P
Still picture number [DVD-A]  
When “Return” is displayed  
Select “Return” and press [ENTER] to return  
to the default page.  
When “RANDOM” is displayed  
Select “RANDOM” and press [ENTER], the  
picture changes randomly each time you  
press [ENTER].  
Common procedures  
1 Press [DISPLAY].  
Slide  
Show  
(Display only) [DVD-A]  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
Disc  
Play  
1
Î Digital 2/0 ch  
Audio channel  
PBC  
[HDD] [RAM] [VCD] (page 25)  
Sound track  
OFF  
L R  
Subtitle  
Playback control on/off [VCD]  
Indicates whether menu play (playback con-  
trol) is on or off.  
Video  
Audio channel  
Audio  
Menu  
Item  
Setting  
[A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language  
ENG: English  
FRA: French  
DEU: German  
ITA: Italian  
ESP: Spanish  
NLD: Dutch  
SVE: Swedish  
NOR: Norwegian  
DAN: Danish  
POR: Portuguese  
RUS: Russian  
JPN: Japanese  
CHI: Chinese  
KOR:Korean  
MAL:Malay  
VIE: Vietnamese  
THA:Thai  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and  
press [1].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and  
¢: Others  
press [1].  
[B] Audio attributes  
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type  
k (kHz): Sampling frequency  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.  
b (bit): Number of bits  
ch (channel): Number of channels  
To clear the on-screen menus  
Press [DISPLAY].  
e.g., 3/2 .1ch  
.1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if  
there is no signal)  
For your reference  
Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].  
The screens depend on the disc contents.  
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and  
disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or  
change.  
0: No surround  
1: Mono surround  
2: Stereo surround (left/right)  
1: Center  
2: Front leftiFront right  
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter  
For your reference  
When playing back recordings of SAP broadcasts, “1+1 ch” will be displayed.  
You may have to use the menus on the disc to make a change to  
selectable soundtracks, subtitles, and angles if they are recorded  
on the disc.  
If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the  
subtitles off.  
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Play menu  
These functions work only when the elapsed play time is displayed.  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
Disc  
Play  
OFF  
Repeat play  
Marker  
1s10  
††††††††††  
Video  
Audio  
Item  
Content  
Remarks  
Repeat play  
Each time you press [3, 4]:  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
PRG: Program  
All  
You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD-Audio,  
DVD-Video, MP3 discs or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.  
Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is  
not shown on the unit’s display.  
[DVD-V]  
Chapter  
Title  
PL: Play list ([HDD] [RAM]) OFF  
[ERASE] does not work while in repeat play mode.  
OFF  
If the Video CD has playback control  
1 While stopped (the screen saver is  
on the television), press the num-  
[VCD] [CD]  
Track  
All  
[DVD-A] [MP3]  
Track  
Group  
OFF  
bered buttons to select  
(page 20).  
a
track  
OFF  
2 Select the repeat mode.  
To cancel: Select “OFF”.  
Marker  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
(page 21)  
Audio menu  
Not available when playing Video CDs, CDs and MP3 discs.  
e.g., DVD-Video  
Disc  
Play  
OFF  
OFF  
V. S. S.  
Dialog Enhancer  
Video  
Audio  
Item  
Content  
Remarks  
V.S.S.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]  
Turn off the surround effects on the other  
equipment.  
V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect,  
with some discs.  
Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.  
V.S.S. does not work for SAP recordings  
made on this unit’s tuner.  
(Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels)  
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The  
effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either  
side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it.  
Natural ()Emphasis()OFF  
^==========J  
Dialog  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
Enhancer  
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)  
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.  
ON()OFF  
Video menu  
Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs.  
When you have set “TV Type” to “Aspect 4:3 &  
Disc  
Play  
Normal  
ON  
Picture  
480P” or “Aspect 16:9 & 480P” in SETUP (  
page 9)  
MPEG-DNR  
Video  
Audio  
Disc  
Play  
Normal  
ON  
Picture  
MPEG-DNR  
Progressive  
Video  
Audio  
Item  
Picture  
Content  
Normal: Default setting  
Soft:  
Fine:  
ON  
Auto 1  
Transfer  
Content  
Soft picture with fewer video artifacts  
Details are sharper  
Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark  
Item  
Progressive ON:  
OFF: Disables progressive output  
Enables progressive output  
scenes.  
Transfer  
Select the method of conversion for progressive  
output to suit the type of material being played  
(page 62, Film and video).  
Auto1 (normal): For film material  
Auto2: For film material (the same as Auto1, but  
able to convert 30-frame-per-second pro-  
gressive video.)  
User:  
You can make further adjustments. See  
page 50.  
(When pro-  
gressive out-  
put is on)  
MPEG-DNR  
(When any item other than “User” is selected)  
You can turn the recommended settings for 3D  
NR, block NR, and mosquito NR (page 50) on  
and off.  
ON()OFF  
Video: For video material  
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Using on-screen menus  
Using the FUNCTIONS window  
Video menu  
When “User” is selected  
Select “Detail picture adjustment”.  
(“User” [2] [4] [ENTER])  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
1/2  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
Disc  
i
i
i
i
0
0
0
0
PictContrast  
Play  
FUNCTIONS  
Brightness  
Sharpness  
Color  
Det  
Video  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
Audio  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [SD] [CARD]  
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main func-  
tions quickly and easily.  
Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment”  
Contrast  
Increases the contrast between light and  
dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7).  
1
While stopped  
Press  
[FUNCTIONS].  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
DVD-RAM  
DVD  
DISC PROTECTION OFF  
CARTRIDGE PROTECT OFF  
FUNCTIONS  
Brightness  
Sharpness  
Brightens the picture (0 to i15).  
0
5
0
5
2
4
Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the hor-  
izontal lines (j6 to i6).  
DISC SETTING DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
DUBBING  
Date  
Time  
CH  
TIMER RECORDING  
RESUME PLAY  
PLAY LIST  
Color  
Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7  
SETUP PLAY FROM TOP  
FLEXIBLE REC  
DV AUTO REC  
to i7).  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.  
JPEG  
SD VIDEO (MPEG4)  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item.  
Press [3] or [4] until page 2/2 appears.  
Refer to the relevant pages for details.  
Icon Refer to  
2/2  
Disc  
Play  
i
i
i
i
0
0
0
0
Pict
Gamma  
3D NR  
Det  
DISC SETTING page 44, HDD, Disc setting  
Video  
Audio  
Block NR  
Mosquito NR  
TIMER  
RECORDING  
page 26, Timer recording  
SETUP  
JPEG  
page 51, Changing the unit’s settings  
page 22, Playing still pictures and SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4) programs  
page 38, Editing still pictures  
page 22, Playing still pictures and SD VIDEO  
Page 2/2 of “Detail picture adjustment”  
Gamma  
Increases the brightness of the center  
ranges to improve detail and contrast in dark  
scenes (0 to i5).  
SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4)  
(MPEG4) programs  
page 42, Editing SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
3D NR  
Reduces overall noise (0 to i4).  
DIRECT  
page 19, Using the Direct Navigator  
NAVIGATOR  
page 36, Editing programs  
Block NR  
Mosquito NR  
Smoothes block noise (0 to i3).  
RESUME PLAY  
PLAY  
page 18, Playing discs  
Reduces the smudging that appears around  
contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3).  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
Play will begin with the oldest program on the  
disc (Program 1).  
Press [ENTER] to enter the setting.  
PLAY FROM  
TOP  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
Play will avoid playing the introductory parts  
and begin playing the contents immediately.  
(The performance of this function varies from  
disc to disc.)  
DV AUTO REC  
PLAY LIST  
page 16, DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)  
page 33, Playing play lists  
page 34, Editing play lists  
page 15, Recording the best quality pictures  
FLEXIBLE REC  
within the set amount of time—Flexible Recording  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
page 19, When a menu screen appears on  
the television  
DUBBING  
page 30, Dubbing programs or play list  
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.  
Some items will be grayed out and cannot be selected if:  
– the disc is write protected/the disc is not formatted/there is noth-  
ing recorded on the disc.  
3 Press [ENTER].  
Your selection is entered and the FUNCTIONS window disap-  
pears. If the operation requires further selections, another  
screen appears.  
To clear the FUNCTIONS window  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Summary of settings  
This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 54 for details on menu operation.  
Underlined items are the factory presets.  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options  
Antenna System (page 7)  
Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are  
set corresponding to the antenna system you select.  
TV  
CATV  
Channel  
Auto Channel Setting (page 7)  
The unit sets the channels automatically.  
Preset Channel Caption (page 56)  
You can give preset captions to the channels.  
Manual Channel Caption (page 56)  
You can set channel captions manually.  
VCR Plusr CH Setting (page 8)  
Set the guide channels for use with VCR Plus  
i
timer recording.  
Off Timer  
2 hr  
6 hr  
Off  
Set Up  
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.  
Remote Control Code (page 54)  
Set Code 1 Set Code 2 Set Code 3  
To avoid operating equipment other than the one intended  
(when more than one remote controlled item is in the same  
area), change the remote control code.  
Auto Clock Setting (page 55)  
The unit adjusts the clock automatically.  
Manual Clock Setting (page 55)  
You can adjust the clock.  
Time Zone Adjust (page 55)  
≥j1  
0  
≥i1  
Adjust the time zone if it was not set correctly after auto clock  
setting. This appears only after auto clock setting is complete.  
Re-initialize Setting  
Yes  
No  
This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the  
clock, channel settings, ratings level, and display language, to  
the default settings.  
Audio  
Some discs start in English  
a certain language Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.  
French  
Spanish  
Disc  
Choose the audio language.  
despite any  
changes you make  
here.  
Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code (back cover).  
Subtitle  
Choose the subtitle language.  
Automatic: If the language selected for “Audio” is not available,  
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if  
available on that disc.  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
Menus  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
Choose the language for disc menus.  
Ratings  
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)  
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. The password 8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.  
screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.  
To enter a password  
1 to 7:  
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings  
recorded on them.  
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.  
If you enter a wrong number, press [2] to erase it.  
Do not forget your password.  
0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.  
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)  
2. Press [ENTER].  
Unlock Recorder  
Change Password  
The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. Change Level  
Temporary Unlock  
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.  
If you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television.  
Press [SETUP] to select “Ratings” again and change ratings.  
DVD-Video Mode  
On: You can play DVD-Video content on DVD-Audio.  
Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.  
The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or turn the unit off.  
Off: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Summary of settings  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options  
Rec in DVD-R high speed mode  
You can dub to DVD-R discs using high speed mode if this  
setting is “On” when recording content to the HDD.  
On: High speed mode compatibility (“  
dubbing list. page 30)  
” appears in the  
Disc  
–Pictures are saved at 4:3.  
–For SAP broadcasts use “Select MTS”. (page 53)  
Select the type of audio in advance.  
–Hybrid VBR Resolution (below) setting is “Fixed”.  
Off  
You cannot dub programs to a DVD-R disc using the high speed  
mode if you recorded the program on a DVD recorder that does  
not have the “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” function, even  
when dubbing to the HDD with this setting “On”.  
MPEG4 Rec  
MPEG4 Rec mode  
SF(Super Fine) F(Fine)  
N(Normal) E(Economy)  
Select the recording mode of the program to be recorded Off  
as SD VIDEO (MPEG4).  
–Picture quality becomes better in the following sequence:  
E>N >F>SF  
You cannot dub a program to a Multi Media Card if you select “SF”.  
You cannot select when Auto Renewal Recording is set.  
(page 28)  
SD card capacity  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
Set according to the capacity of the card you are using.  
You can dub to the card as programs are recorded and  
content is automatically divided according to the card’s  
capacity settings.  
256 MB 512 MB 1 GB  
2 GB  
3-D Y/C Separation  
Turn 3-D Y/C separation on or off.  
On: Reduces noise for recording by separating the luminance (Y)  
and color (C) signals received from the television station.  
Off: Reduces the ghosting that occurs when recording fast mov-  
ing images.  
Video  
Hybrid VBR Resolution  
Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution  
when recording.  
Automatic: Video compression is automated providing efficient  
recording.  
Fixed: Video compression is fixed when recording providing  
smooth video play.  
Still Mode  
Automatic  
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.  
(page 62, Frame still and field still)  
Field: Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering  
occurs when “Automatic” is selected.  
Frame: Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine pat-  
terns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected.  
Seamless Play  
Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.  
On: The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly. This does  
not work when there are several audio types included on  
the play list and when using Quick View. Additionally, the  
positioning of scene segments may change slightly.  
Off: The points where scenes in play lists change are played  
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.  
Black Level Control  
Input Level (Lighter/Darker):  
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level Adjusts the black level of the input signal (e.g., L1, L2, L3)  
control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.  
Composite & S Video Output Level (Lighter/Darker):  
when connected to a TV through the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO  
OUT terminal  
Component Video Output Level (Lighter/Normal/Darker):  
when connected to a TV through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y/PB/PR) terminal  
PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search  
On  
Off  
Audio  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
Choose whether to have sound during the first level of fast-  
forward. Quick View (page 21) does not work if you make  
the setting “Off”.  
You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.  
D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)  
On  
Off  
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.  
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Tabs  
Menus  
Options  
Select MTS (page 25)  
Main  
SAP  
Audio  
Select the audio recording type, main or secondary (SAP) You cannot change secondary audio when:  
audio when:  
– Recording audio to DVD-R from an external source.  
– Recording a program as SD VIDEO (MPEG4) at the same time  
from an external source.  
– Recording or dubbing to a DVD-R.  
– Recording or dubbing sound in LPCM. (“Audio Mode for XP  
Recording” below)  
– Dubbing in “MPEG2 to 4” mode.  
– When “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” (page 52) is set  
to “On”.  
Digital Audio Output  
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (page 59, [A]).  
PCM Down Conversion  
On: If the equipment or connection doesn’t support 96 kHz or  
88.2 kHz.  
Off: If the equipment or connection does support 96 kHz or 88.2  
kHz. However, output will be down converted to 48 kHz or  
44.1 kHz regardless of settings if the signal is greater than  
176.4 kHz or a copy guard has been applied to the disc.  
You can select whether or not to convert recorded audio  
sampling rates from 96kHz or 88. 2 kHz (as is if setting  
Off) to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz (if the setting is On).  
Dolby  
Digital  
Bitstream:Select if the equipment you connected can decode the  
signal.  
PCM: Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.  
If the equipment you connected cannot  
decode the signal, the setting must be  
changed to PCM or Off. If not, signals the  
equipment cannot process will be output by  
this unit, causing high levels of noise which  
can damage your hearing and the speakers.  
DTS  
Bitstream:Select if the equipment you connected can decode the  
signal.  
Off: Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.  
Audio Mode for XP Recording  
Dolby Digital (page 62)  
LPCM (page 62)  
Choose the audio type when recording with XP mode.  
Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information  
than usual. Consequently the picture quality of LPCM record-  
ings may be less than that of normal XP mode recordings.  
Select Audio CH for DV input (page 54)  
You can select the kind of sound when recording from the  
unit’s DV terminal.  
Stereo 1  
Stereo 2  
Mix  
Status Messages  
Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically.  
Automatic  
English  
On  
Off  
Display  
Language of Display Message  
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.  
Español  
Off  
Français  
Blue Background  
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue  
background when reception is weak.  
FL Display  
Bright  
Dim  
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.  
Automatic:  
The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily if a  
button is pressed. When the power is turned off all displays  
disappear. (At this time the power consumed will be approx. 0.5 W.)  
TV Type (page 9)  
Choose the setting to suit your television.  
Aspect 4:3 & 480I  
Aspect 16:9 & 480I  
Aspect 4:3 & 480P  
Aspect 16:9 & 480P  
TV  
Screen  
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video  
Pan & Scan (page 62):  
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3  
standard aspect television.  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan  
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).  
Letterbox (page 62):  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.  
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM  
4:3:  
Programs played as recorded.  
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3 Pan & Scan:Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan.  
standard aspect television.  
Letterbox: Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the  
letterbox style.  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Changing the remote control code  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
Panasonic DVD players and recorders use the same remote control  
system so they may respond unintentionally to a command from this  
remote control. Change the code on this unit and its remote control  
(the two must match) if you place equipment close together.  
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.  
HDD  
DVD  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Numbered  
buttons  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
1
While stopped  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
SETUP  
Antenna System  
CATV  
Auto Channel Setting  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
Channel Caption  
Preset Channel Caption  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
Manual Channel Caption  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
VCR Plusi CH Setting  
Video  
ENTER  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
TAB  
SELECT  
RETURN  
SETUP  
RETURN  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
press [1].  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote Con-  
trol Code” and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2,  
or 3) and press [ENTER].  
The remote control code on the unit has been set.  
Common procedures  
5 While pressing [ENTER] on the  
remote control, press and hold the  
numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) corre-  
sponding to the code you selected in  
See pages 51—53 for menu and option details.  
1
While stopped  
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.  
step 4.  
SETUP  
Antenna System  
CATV  
The remote control code on the remote control has been set.  
Auto Channel Setting  
Channel Caption  
Preset Channel Caption  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
6 Press [SETUP].  
Manual Channel Caption  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
Video  
The following display appears when you use a remote control with a  
different code.  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
TAB  
SELECT  
RETURN  
Tabs  
Options  
Menus  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab  
The unit’s remote control code  
and press [1].  
If you are trying to use this unit’s remote control, change its code to  
match the unit’s (step 5, above).  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and  
press [ENTER].  
Audio channel for DV input  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the option and  
press [ENTER].  
Stereo 1 :Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking  
place.  
The screen now shows the menu again.  
Stereo 2 :Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)  
subsequent to original recording.  
Some items require different operations. Follow the on-screen  
instructions, or read the following explanations.  
Mix  
:Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.  
L1rL2 are recorded in L and R1rR2 are recorded in R,  
except for SAP. When recording to a DVD-R or record-  
ing in LPCM audio, the audio selected in “Select MTS”  
(page 53) is recorded as Stereo 1.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the SETUP screen  
Press [SETUP].  
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Clock settings  
Preparation  
Manual Clock Setting  
If you connect the unit through a cable TV box or DSS receiver  
(page 58), tune to your local PBS station before starting auto  
clock setting. Use manual clock setting if auto clock setting does not  
work or if there is no local PBS channel in your area.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Clock  
Setting” and press [ENTER].  
Manual Clock Setting  
SETUP  
1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.  
MONTH  
1
DAY  
1
YEAR  
HOUR  
MINUTE  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Set Up” and  
/
2000  
:
/
SAT 12  
00 PM  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
press [1].  
DST  
TIME ZONE  
EST  
OFF  
Video  
SETUP  
Off Timer  
6 hr  
SELECT  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
CHANGE  
ENTER  
Remote Control Code Set Code 1  
Clock Settings  
Auto Clock Setting  
Manual Clock Setting  
Time Zone Adjust  
Re-initialize Setting  
RETURN  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
Proceed with the  
steps described  
below.  
4 Press [2, 1] to select the item you  
want to change and press [3, 4] to  
change the setting.  
0
Video  
Audio  
SELECT  
ENTER  
TAB  
Display  
TV Screen  
RETURN  
MONTH(--)DAY(----)YEAR(--)HOUR (12-hour display)  
^>TIME ZONE()DST()MINUTE(J  
DST (Daylight Saving Time): ON or OFF  
If you select “ON”, the clock is advanced one hour starting  
at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on  
the last Sunday in October.  
Auto Clock Setting  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Clock  
TIME ZONE (left):  
Setting” and press [ENTER].  
EST()CST()MST()PST()AST()HST  
(s5)  
(s6)  
(s7)  
(s8)  
(s9)  
(s10)  
Auto Clock Setting  
SETUP  
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
Connect antenna cable and if you use a  
cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH  
then...  
5 Press [ENTER].  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
The clock starts.  
Please push the ENTER key.  
Video  
[Note]  
Audio  
When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs  
recorded before the time zone was changed also change to corre-  
spond to the new time zone.  
If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto Channel/Clock  
Setting” screen appears.  
Time Zone Adjust  
4 Press [ENTER].  
Adjust the time zone (s1 or r1) if it was not set correctly with auto  
clock setting.  
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.  
Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few  
hours in some cases. (To stop auto clock setting, press  
[RETURN].) The following screen appears when setting is  
complete. Press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Time Zone  
Adjust” and press [ENTER].  
Auto Clock Setting  
SETUP  
Time Zone Adjust  
SETUP  
Auto Clock Setting is complete.  
j1  
0
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
4/4/2002 12:15 AM  
DST............. ON  
TIME ZONE.... CST  
i1  
Display  
Video  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “s1”, “0”, or  
r1” and press [ENTER].  
[Note]  
If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time  
The “Set Up” screen (step 2, left) reappears.  
zone adjust.  
DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.  
TIME ZONE shows the time difference from Greenwich meantime  
(GMT).  
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT j5  
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMTj6  
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT j7  
PST (Pacific Standard Time)  
AST (Alaska Standard Time)  
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)  
For other areas: xx hr  
= GMTj8  
= GMT j9  
= GMT j10  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the caption and  
DVD TV  
DVD POWER TV  
then press [1].  
HDD  
DVD  
You can choose from the following captions.  
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC,  
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV,  
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB  
The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold  
[3, 4].  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
5
8
VOLUME  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the channel  
corresponding to the caption and  
then press [2].  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
CANCEL  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station  
or if captions have been added manually.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL].  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
6 Press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
SETUP  
The “Channel” screen reappears.  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
Manual Channel Caption  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual Chan-  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
nel Caption” and press [ENTER].  
Manual Caption  
SETUP  
Caption  
Channel Number  
125  
----  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
Other channel settings  
- - - -  
1
Video  
You can give stations captions. You can use the preset captions, or  
manually enter new ones yourself.  
2
3
----  
----  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
SELECT  
ENTER  
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed  
and in the Direct Navigator screen.  
RETURN  
1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the channel  
and then press [1].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and  
Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if  
preset captions have not been added.  
press [1].  
SETUP  
Antenna System  
CATV  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the first char-  
Auto Channel Setting  
acter and then press [1].  
Channel Caption  
Preset Channel Caption  
Proceed with  
the steps  
described  
below.  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
You can choose from the following characters:  
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)  
To delete the caption, press [CANCEL].  
Repeat step 5 to enter the other characters.  
Manual Channel Caption  
VCR PlusiCH Setting  
Video  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
TAB  
SELECT  
Manual Caption  
SETUP  
RETURN  
Caption  
Channel Number  
----  
----  
6
8
Preset Channel Caption  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
AAAA  
10  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Preset Chan-  
Video  
12  
23  
----  
----  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
SELECT  
ENTER  
nel Caption” and press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
Preset Caption  
SETUP  
Caption  
GLOB  
Channel Number  
---  
6 Press [2, 1] to return to the Channel  
Channel  
Set Up  
Disc  
Number column when you are  
---  
ABC  
finished.  
Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 as necessary.  
Video  
---  
---  
PBS  
CBS  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
SELECT  
ENTER  
7 Press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
The “Channel” screen reappears.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the SETUP screen  
Press [SETUP].  
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Home Theater  
Refer to the relevant pages for details.  
Enjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts  
Reference  
pages  
Reference  
pages  
What you want to do  
How to do it  
Settings  
Connect a cable TV box or  
satellite receiver.  
58  
Tune to channels correctly.  
6, 7  
Enjoying CATV/Sat-  
ellite broadcasts  
Change the necessary  
settings on the equipment you  
have connected.  
Enjoying more powerful sound  
Digital connection  
Connect to an amplifier with  
built-in decoders.  
59  
[A]  
SETUP—Audio—  
53  
Enjoying 5.1-  
Digital Audio Output  
Set PCM Down Conversion  
to suit the equipment.  
Set Dolby Digital and DTS to  
suit the equipment.  
channel surround  
sound with Dolby  
Digital and DTS  
Change speaker settings on  
the amplifier.  
Analog connection  
Connect to an analog  
amplifier or system  
component.  
59  
[B]  
SETUP—Audio—  
Digital Audio Output  
Set PCM Down Conversion  
to Off.  
53  
53  
Enjoying stereo or  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Digital connection  
Connect to a digital  
amplifier or system compo-  
nent.  
59  
[A]  
SETUP—Audio—  
Digital Audio Output  
Set PCM Down Conversion  
to suit the equipment.  
Set Dolby Digital to PCM.  
Set DTS to Off.  
Other uses  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-  
ratories.  
Record to digital recording equipment or cassette deck (page 59)  
Record from a video cassette recorder (pages 16 and 60)  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
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Home Theater  
The equipment connections described are examples.  
Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.  
Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off.  
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver  
You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming.  
Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver.  
Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable box/satellite receiver through this unit.  
One cable TV box/satellite receiver  
Two cable TV boxes  
You can record and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels  
if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.  
AUDIO VIDEO  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
IN  
IN  
R
L
AUDIO VIDEO  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
IN  
IN  
R
L
red white yellow  
Television  
red white yellow  
Audio/Video cable  
Television  
Audio/Video cable (included)  
(included)  
75 coaxial cable  
Connect with 75 ≠  
coaxial cable  
red white yellow  
(included)  
red white yellow  
RF IN  
RF IN  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
Y
P
B
PR  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
Y
P
B
PR  
RF OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
(480P/480I)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
(480P/480I)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
VHF/UHF  
This unit  
75  
coaxial cable  
This unit  
Switch  
box  
IN2  
IN1  
RF OUT RF IN  
VHF/UHF  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
or  
Cable TV box  
IN OUT  
Cable TV  
box  
IN  
OUT  
Cable TV box  
DSS receiver  
2-way  
splitter  
OUT1 OUT2  
IN  
To antenna To home satellite  
or cable TV system  
To cable TV jack  
jack  
(Dishnetwork/  
DSS) jack  
To cable TV jack  
[Note]  
When a home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) is connected,  
auto tuning and auto clock setting may not operate properly. Set the  
clock manually (page 55).  
Change the video input on the television when you want to watch  
another program while recording.  
You cannot do a timer recording unless the channel is first  
selected on the cable TV box.  
Change the video input on the television when you want to watch  
another program while recording.  
You cannot do a timer recording unless the channel is first  
selected on the cable TV box or DSS receiver.  
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Connecting an amplifier or system component  
This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a  
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.  
Digital connection  
Analog connection  
A
B
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic  
Connect an analog amplifier or system com-  
ponent.  
To enjoy multi-channel surround  
sound  
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder  
or a decoder-amplifier combination.  
Change the settings in “Digital Audio  
Output” (page 53).  
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic  
Connect a digital amplifier or system  
component.  
Change the settings in “Digital Audio  
Output” (page 53).  
Amplifier or system  
component  
[Note]  
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround  
decoders not suited to DVD.  
Even if using this connection, output  
will be only 2 channels. [DVD-A]  
AUX IN  
R
L
Amplifier  
Speakers (Example)  
Connect three or more speakers  
for surround sound.  
OPTICAL IN  
Insert fully, with this  
side facing up.  
Audio cable  
Optical digital audio cable  
Do not bend sharply when  
connecting.  
OPTICAL  
R - AUDIO - L  
RF IN  
(L1)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
Y
P
B
PR  
OPTICAL  
(L3)  
RF OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
(480P/480I)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
VHF/UHF  
This unit  
Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes  
Digital recording  
Analog recording  
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equip-  
ment (Connection [A] above).  
You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment  
(Connection [B] above).  
There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are  
with digital signals.  
[Note]  
With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc  
doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the  
recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling fre-  
quency of 48 kHz.  
You cannot record DTS signals.  
You cannot record MP3.  
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.  
V.S.S.: OFF (page 49)  
PCM Down Conversion: On (page 53)  
Dolby Digital: PCM (page 53)  
DTS: Off (page 53)  
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Connecting other video equipment  
Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of  
the unit, L1 and L3  
Connecting to the L2 and DV input terminals on  
the front of the unit  
(L1)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R - AUDIO - L  
S D C A R D  
POWER Í/I  
P C C A R D  
S-VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN L/MONO-AUDIO IN-R  
(L3)  
L2  
DV IN  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R - AUDIO - L  
This unit  
red white yellow  
This unit  
yellow white red  
S video cable§  
S video cable§  
Audio/Video  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
DV cable  
(IEEE1394,  
4-pin)  
cable (included)  
red white yellow  
yellow white red  
R
L
S VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO VIDEO  
OUT OUT  
L
R
VIDEO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
DV  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Other video equipment  
Connect to the video and audio output terminals.  
§By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you  
may make recordings of higher picture quality.  
Other video equipment  
Connect to the video and audio output terminals.  
§By using the S video cable instead of the yellow video cable you  
may make recordings of higher picture quality.  
[Note]  
If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo-  
monaural conversion cable (not included).  
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to  
L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when  
connected through L/MONO.)  
The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.  
When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to operate the  
unit from the other equipment.  
Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camcorder)  
can be connected to the unit via the DV Input terminal.  
The picture compression system of the DV equipment you have  
connected may differ from that used in this unit. In such cases,  
dubbing from this equipment will not be possible.  
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Other antenna connections  
Other antenna connection to the unit  
Other antenna connection from the unit  
to the television  
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.  
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals  
on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.  
A single twin lead  
300–75 transformer  
(not included)  
A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal  
Television  
VHF  
VHF/UHF band separator  
(not included)  
from the antenna  
UHF  
To this unit’s  
RF IN terminal  
(Flat)  
Twin lead  
300 cable  
75 coaxial cable  
A twin lead terminal  
A twin lead and a coaxial cable  
Television  
from the antenna  
75–300 transformer  
(not included)  
VHF or  
UHF  
VHF/UHF band mixer  
(not included)  
(Flat)  
Twin lead  
300 cable  
75 coaxial cable  
Two twin lead terminals  
Television  
VHF  
VHF/UHF band separator  
(not included)  
(Round)  
75 coaxial cable  
To this unit’s  
RF IN terminal  
UHF  
Two twin leads  
75 coaxial cable  
from the antenna  
Multiple antenna terminals  
Television  
300–75 transformer  
(not included)  
Split out  
ANT 1  
(Flat)  
Twin lead  
300 cable  
VHF/UHF band mixer  
(not included)  
75 coaxial cable  
ANT 2  
To this unit’s  
RF IN terminal  
Connect to one of the terminals, then change the television’s  
setting as necessary.  
If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the  
lead connection to minimize signal loss.  
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Glossary  
Bitstream  
Interlace and progressive output  
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan-  
nel) before it is decoded into its various channels.  
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines,  
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.  
This is called 480P.  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)  
CPRM is the copyright protection technology that is used to protect  
broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g. some  
CATV broadcasts).  
I/P/B  
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with  
DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.  
I: Intra coded picture  
Decoder  
This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when  
adjusting the picture.  
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal.  
P: Predictive coded picture  
Dolby Digital  
This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures.  
B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture  
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I- and  
P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.  
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo-  
ratories. 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.  
This unit is set to record using Dolby Digital in all recording modes.  
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)  
Dolby Pro Logic  
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.  
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras etc.,  
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The  
special quality of this standard is that there is little deterioration in  
picture quality in comparison to the degree of compression.  
A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2  
channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround  
channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data. It is used  
by photo developing stores to print out the still picture data taken  
from a digital camera and other equipment or when printing from  
your home printer.  
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)  
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on  
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.  
MPEG2/MPEG4 (Moving Picture Experts Group)  
A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding color video.  
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite  
based digital broadcasting and this unit records programs using  
MPEG2.  
Drive  
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD) and  
DVD. These perform the reading and writing of data. Select them by  
pressing the drive select buttons ([HDD] or [DVD]).  
MPEG4 is a compression standard created for use with mobile  
equipment and use over networks, providing highly efficient record-  
ings even with low bit rates.  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)  
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the  
world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic  
sound effects are possible.  
Playback control (PBC)  
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and infor-  
mation with menus.  
FAT (File Allocation Table)  
The FAT12 (12-bit file allocation table) and FAT16 (16-bit file alloca-  
tion table) systems this unit is compatible with are file systems used  
widely in computers around the world.  
Pan&Scan/Letterbox  
In general, DVD-Video discs are produced for viewing on wide-  
screen televisions with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This means you can  
view most material with the intended aspect ratio on a widescreen  
television.  
Film and video  
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is  
recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at,  
while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.  
Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard television with an  
aspect ratio of 4:3. Two styles of picture, “Pan&Scan” and “Letter-  
box”, deal with this problem.  
Pan&Scan:The sides are cut off so the picture fills  
the screen.  
Finalize  
A process that makes play of recorded audio and video on a CD-R,  
CD-RW and DVD-R possible on play compatible equipment. You  
can finalize a DVD-R on this unit.  
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bot-  
tom of the picture so the picture itself  
appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
Frame still and field still  
Frames are the still pictures that make moving pictures. About thirty  
are shown each second. A frame still may appear blurred but overall  
quality is high.  
Two fields appear alternately to make up one frame. A field still is  
not blurred but picture quality is lower.  
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)  
A still picture data standard. A common format for storing high qual-  
ity images on digital camera’s and other devices.  
Hard disk drive (HDD)  
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 read-  
ing and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.  
Disc handling  
How to hold a disc or  
Handling precautions  
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc  
warping, rendering it unusable)  
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing  
instrument.  
card  
Do not touch the play surface or  
the terminal surface.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-  
ity 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 use the following discs:  
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels  
(rented discs etc).  
–Discs that are badly warped or  
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc  
Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from  
the cold.  
DVD-RAM and DVD-R  
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,  
where available).  
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and DVD-R.  
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
cracked.  
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as  
heart shapes.  
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Error messages  
On the television  
Page  
Error has occurred. Please  
press ENTER.  
A serious, but temporary error has occurred and one of the unit’s safety devices has activated.  
Press [ENTER]. The unit switches to the standby mode. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the  
unit on again.  
No disc.  
No valid disc.  
The disc is upside down.  
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No PC card.  
No valid PC card.  
No SD card.  
The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already inserted,  
turn off the power, remove and then re-insert the card.  
The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.  
Format the card.  
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No valid SD card.  
This is non-recordable disc.  
The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R.  
You cannot format a microdrive or mobile hard disk on this unit.  
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This disc is not formatted  
properly.  
Unable to format.  
No disc can be read.  
This disc cannot be read.  
You inserted an incompatible disc.  
An unformatted DVD-RAM is in the tray. Format the DVD-RAM.  
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No valid HDD card.  
Insert a mobile hard disk that has been recorded using a Panasonic SD media storage device.  
Please check write protect tab Release protection from the DVD-RAM cartridge or the card.  
on the disc cartridge.  
Cannot write.  
PROTECT  
Protected programs are  
existed.  
The program is write-protected. Cancel the protection.  
The disc is write-protected. Cancel Disc Protection.  
The program was copy-guarded.  
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Contents of this disc are pro-  
tected.  
Cannot finish recording com-  
pletely.  
Cannot record. Disc is full.  
No space left on the HDD, disc or card.  
Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [HDD] [RAM]  
Use a new disc or card.  
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Cannot record. Maximum  
amount of programs exceeded.  
Cannot record on the disc.  
Please change the disc.  
The disc is scratched. Use another disc.  
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The disc is dirty.  
Press [<] to remove the disc. (Power goes off.)  
This disc may not be played in You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s region number. This unit Cover  
your region.  
can only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit (1, All, or including the  
number 1).  
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Your selection exceeds the  
recorder’s rating limit.  
A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit. Unlock the unit with “Ratings” in  
“Disc”.  
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Finalizing is necessary for  
compatible playback.  
To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it.  
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Operation is restricted on this unit or disc.  
Cannot playback on this unit.  
You tried to play a non-compatible image.  
Turn the power off on the main unit and re-insert the card.  
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No folder  
There is no compatible folder in this unit.  
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On the unit’s display  
NO READ  
The disc is dirty or badly scratched.  
Clean the disc if it is dirty.  
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The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t disappear.  
The unit cannot read the disc.  
You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished.  
SELF CHECK  
There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the power was on. The unit is  
carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.  
UNSUPPORT  
HARD ERR  
You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.  
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If the message does not go away after turning the power off and on, consult your dealer for ser-  
vice.  
HDD SLEEP  
PROG FULL  
In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode.  
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There are already 32 timer recordings. Erase unnecessary timer recordings.  
CHK REMOTE  
(“” stands for a number.)  
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote  
control.  
U14  
The unit is hot.  
The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it.  
Wait for about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear.  
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit.  
Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.  
U99  
The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now  
press [Í, DVD POWER] again to turn the unit on.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do  
not solve the problem:  
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com,  
or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).  
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca),  
or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.  
The following do not indicate a problem with the unit.  
Sounds occurring periodically during disc rotation.  
Video becomes distorted during searching.  
A sound is heard when the HDD goes into the SLEEP mode, or  
operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.  
Video reception is poor due to adverse weather conditions.  
Reception problems due to a temporary stop of the broadcast  
signal.  
“Press the RESET button” etc. message is displayed when  
playing a card on other equipment that was dubbed on this unit.  
Power  
Page  
No power.  
Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.  
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The unit switches to the  
standby mode.  
This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (Set Up—Off Timer—  
Off). Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.  
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One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [  
Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.  
Operation  
The unit is on but cannot be  
operated.  
Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.  
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Recording drive or playback drive have not been selected properly.  
The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.  
One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.  
Reset the unit as follows:  
1.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby.  
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í, DVD POWER] for about 10  
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.  
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.  
2.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.  
HDD activation is slow.  
The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“HDD SLEEP” appears in the unit’s display.)  
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Cannot eject disc or card.  
You cannot remove the disc while playing/editing still pictures or SD VIDEO (MPEG4) pro-  
grams. Press [RETURN] several times to exit the play/edit screen.  
The unit may have a problem. With the power off, press and hold [] and [CHW] at the same  
time on the main unit for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.  
Picture  
When progressive output is on, refer also to “Progressive video” below.  
The images from this unit do  
not appear on the television.  
Make sure that the television is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, S-VIDEO OUT  
terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.  
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Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.  
When using this unit for the first time, the HDD has nothing recorded on it. You must record a  
program etc. to the HDD before you can enjoy playback.  
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You have set “TV Type” to “Aspect 4:3 & 480P” or “Aspect 16:9 & 480P” in the TV Screen  
menus, but the television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [ ] and  
[TIME SLIP] on the unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to  
interlace.  
Television reception worsens  
after connecting the unit.  
This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television.  
It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult your  
dealer if reception does not improve.  
Due to inherent characteristics of the HDD, the picture may occasionally be disturbed. This is normal.  
Screen size is wrong.  
Check the settings on your television.  
Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for  
DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen menu.  
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On-screen messages do not  
appear.  
Go to the Display menu and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”.  
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The blue background does  
not appear.  
Go to the Display menu and select “On” for “Blue Background”.  
There is ghosting.  
Change the settings for “3D NR”, “Block NR”, and “Mosquito NR” to “0” or turn “MPEG-DNR”  
off if it is on.  
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Play stops for a moment dur-  
ing Quick View.  
Play may stop where two play lists join, but this is not a malfunction.  
Progressive video  
There is ghosting when pro-  
gressive output is on.  
Set “Progressive” 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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There is no apparent change  
in picture quality when  
The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.  
adjusted with the Video menu  
in the on-screen menus.  
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Sound  
Page  
No sound.  
Low volume.  
Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.  
Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.  
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Distorted sound.  
Cannot hear the selected audio.  
While playing SAP audio, you may hear audio coming from another sub-channel even if you  
have properly selected the audio. Turn the V.S.S. setting off.  
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Cannot hear the desired  
audio type.  
Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type.  
If “D.MIX” does not appear in the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, audio output  
will be the front two speakers only.  
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You cannot change the DVD-Audio audio type if the software producer has restricted play in stereo.  
Cannot switch audio during  
stereo or SAP broadcasts.  
You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect to other equipment  
using audio cables (analog connection).  
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You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.  
– While the DVD drive is selected and when a DVD-R is in the disc tray  
– When recording mode is XP and “LPCM” has been selected in the Audio menu, “Audio  
Mode for XP Recording”  
– When “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” is set to “On”  
–Dubbing in “MPEG2 to 4” mode.  
Select “Main” or “SAP” from “Select MTS” in the Audio menu before recording.  
The audio recorded with SD VIDEO (MPEG4) is monaural and cannot be changed.  
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Play  
Play fails to start even when  
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.  
Play starts but then stops  
immediately.  
Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.  
This unit cannot play discs or cards other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.  
The disc is dirty. Clean it.  
The disc may be badly scratched.  
You inserted a blank disc or card.  
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You cannot play discs during DV Automatic Recording.  
A title or chapter doesn’t play  
when it is selected.  
Some titles and chapters on DVD-Video are not played when you have changed the ratings  
level.  
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Alternative soundtrack and  
subtitles cannot be selected.  
The languages are not recorded on the disc.  
You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.  
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No subtitles.  
Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.  
Turn the subtitles on.  
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Angle cannot be changed.  
This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes  
where different angles are recorded.  
You have forgotten your rat-  
ings password.  
Return the ratings setting to “8”.  
While the disc tray is open, press and hold [:/6] and [5/9] on the main unit at the  
same time for 5 or more seconds.  
Displays  
The display is dim.  
Go to the Display menu and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”.  
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“12:00” is flashing on the  
unit’s display.  
The clock is not set.  
The displayed recording/dub-  
bing time and actual record-  
ing/dubbing time differ.  
Displayed recording time is based on the number of frames per second. This number is sub-  
ject to minute variations. When recording over long periods, these variations may result in the  
difference between displayed recording time and actual recording time. This is normal.  
The current progress indicator may not display properly while dubbing.  
When dubbing video without rapid movement using the “MPEG2 to 4” mode dubbing may be  
possible at a capacity lower than indicated.  
Recording or editing content on a DVD-R more than 200 times will reduce the remaining  
amount of space.  
The display doesn’t show the  
correct time. [MP3]  
Times may not appear correctly when searching through tracks recorded with a variable bit rate.  
Remote control  
The remote control doesn’t  
work.  
[DVD, TV] is not switched to “DVD”. Switch to “DVD” when operating this unit.  
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.  
The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.  
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Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.  
Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit.  
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Cannot operate the televi-  
sion.  
Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.  
[DVD, TV] is not switched to “TV”. Switch to “TV” when selecting the receiving channel for the television.  
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Recording/Timer recording/Dubbing  
Page  
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Cannot record.  
You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the  
unit can record onto.  
The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it.  
The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.  
Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).  
The disc is protected with DISC SETTING.  
The HDD or the disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.  
You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.  
Recording to a DVD-R may no longer be possible if you perform the following types of opera-  
tions 50 or more times. When repeatedly inserting or removing the DVD-R and when the  
power is switched on or off while the DVD-R is in the unit tray.  
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A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.  
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VCR Plusr programming  
does not work properly.  
The guide channels are incorrect. Go to the Channel menu and correct them with “VCR  
Plusi CH Setting”.  
The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with “Clock Settings”.  
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Timer recording does not  
work properly.  
The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program.  
Different timer program times overlap.  
The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with “Clock Settings”.  
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The unit switches to standby  
while making a timer recording.  
The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program.  
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The timer program remains  
even after recording finishes.  
The timer program remains if set to daily or weekly.  
Timer recording does not stop  
even when [] is pressed.  
Press [] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “F” off. Recording stops.  
The available recording time  
doesn’t increase even after  
erasing recordings on the  
disc.  
As this unit is unable to erase data written to DVD-RAM with a computer, the available record-  
ing time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc.  
If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting.  
Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously  
recorded programming.  
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The available recording time will become smaller after recording still pictures, and SD VIDEO  
(MPEG4) programs.  
A part or whole of a recorded  
program has been lost.  
If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while  
recording or editing, the program may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.  
We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format  
the HDD/disc or use a new disc.  
Cannot dub to a DVD-R disc  
using the high speed mode.  
When recording to the HDD, set “Rec in DVD-R high speed mode” to “On” from the Disc  
menu. Note that you cannot dub programs to a DVD-R disc using the high speed mode if you  
recorded the program on a DVD recorder that does not have the “Rec in DVD-R high speed  
mode” function, even when dubbing to the HDD with this setting “On”.  
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When dubbing to a DVD-R, it  
takes a long time even when  
high speed mode is selected.  
It takes longer than normal when dubbing programs that contain LPCM audio.  
Use a DVD-R that is compatible with high speed recording.  
Dubbing will take longer than normal when there are many programs.  
An unusually large sound is  
coming from the rotating  
DVD-R.  
When recording or high speed dubbing to a DVD-R, the sound of the disc rotating may be  
larger than normal, however, this is not a problem.  
Still pictures/SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs  
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.  
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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.  
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Copying, erasing 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 erasing, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or  
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card.  
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The PC card cannot be removed.  
Make sure the PC card is slotted home firmly before attempting to remove.  
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Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.  
Maintenance  
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the envi-  
ronment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette  
smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.  
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and  
viewing pleasure.  
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it  
impossible to record or play discs.  
Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once  
every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating envi-  
ronment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that  
came with the cloth carefully.  
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Specifications  
Recording system:  
Optical pick-up:  
DVD video recording standards (DVD-RAM),  
3 SD Video MPEG2§  
Card slot:  
Compatible media: SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card, Mobile  
DVD video standards (DVD-R)  
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units  
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 790 nm  
wavelength for CDs)  
SD Memory Card/PC Card Type II  
hard disk (read only)  
SD VIDEO specification compliant  
File format:  
Video system  
TV system:  
Recordable discs:  
12 cm (5  
12 cm (5  
q
q
) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs  
) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs  
NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields  
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)/MPEG4  
8 cm (3  
12 cm (5  
8 cm (3 ) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs  
(for General Ver. 2.0)  
12 cm (5 ) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs  
q) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs  
Recording system:  
Input:  
q) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs  
LINE (pin jack)a3,  
1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠  
q
S connectora3  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠  
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75  
LINE (pin jack)a2,1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠  
S connectora2 Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠  
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Output:  
(for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R  
Revision 1.0)  
Max. 6 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)  
XP: 60 minutes  
SP: 120 minutes  
LP: 240 minutes  
EP: 360 minutes  
Max. 160 hours (using Built-in HDD: HDD  
capacity 120 GB)  
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75  
Recording time:  
Component video output (480P/480i):  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 ≠  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 ≠  
Antenna reception input:  
TV Channel: 2ch–69ch, 75 ≠  
CATV Channel: 1ch–125ch, 75 ≠  
XP: 26 hours  
Audio system  
SP: 52 hours  
Recording system:  
Dolby Digital (XP/SP/LP/EP)  
LINEAR PCM (XP mode only)  
LINE (pin jack)a3  
LP: 104 hours  
EP: 160 hours  
(Continuous Recording time is 6 hours max.)  
Input:  
Reference input: 309 mVrms  
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Input impedance: 47 k≠  
LINE (pin jack)a2  
Reference output: 309 mVrms  
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Output impedance: 1 k≠  
(Load impedance: 10 k)  
Discs played:  
12 cm (5  
12 cm (5  
q
q
) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs  
) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs  
8 cm (3  
12 cm (5  
8 cm (3 ) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs  
(for General Ver. 2.0)  
12 cm (5 ) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs  
q) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs  
Output:  
q) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs  
q
q
(for General Ver. 2.0/4k–SPEED DVD-R  
Revision 1.0)  
DVD-VIDEO discs  
CD-Audio discs (CD-DA)  
Video CD discs  
DVD-Audio discs  
CD-R/CD-RW discs  
(CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 formatted discs)  
High Speed Drive  
Number of channels: Recording:  
Playback:  
2 channels  
2 channels  
Other input/output connectors:  
Digital audio optical output connector  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)  
Operating temperature range:  
5 oC–40 oC (41 oF–104 oF)  
Operating humidity range:  
Drive unit:  
Card unit:  
10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)  
Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display  
(DVD-R 4k recording speed compatible)  
Clock unit:  
1 Still pictures (JPEG, TIFF)  
LASER Specification  
Class I LASER Product  
Wave Length:  
Card slot:  
SD Memory Card/PC Card Type II  
Compatible media: SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card, A PC  
Card conforming to PC Card Standards,  
ATA Flash PC card, PC Card adaptor (SD  
Memory Card, Multi Media Card, Compact  
Flash, Smart Media, Memory Stick, xD pic-  
ture card, Microdrive), Mobile hard disk  
779–791 nm 653–662 nm  
No hazardous radiation is emitted with  
the safety protection  
Laser Power:  
DV input:  
IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin  
Power supply:  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Format:  
Image format:  
FAT12 or FAT16  
JPEG conforming to DCF (Design rule for  
Camera File system)  
Power consumption:  
Dimensions:  
42 W  
Approx. 430 (W)k79 (H)k296 (D) mm  
[Approx.1615/16q(W)k31/8 (H)k1111/16q(D)]  
q
(sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky)  
DPOF Compatible  
(excluding protrusions)  
Approx. 5.5 kg (12.13 lbs)  
Mass:  
Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 3.5 W  
Number of pixels: 320 a 240 to 6144 a 4096  
Thawing time:  
2 SD Video MPEG4  
Card slot:  
Compatible media: SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card (Super  
fine cannot be used), Mobile hard disk (read  
only)  
Approx. 7 s (2 M pixels, JPEG)  
[Note]  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Mass and dimensions are approximate.  
SD Memory Card/PC Card Type II  
§Play is possible after converting the video recoding standard and  
transferring to the HDD/DVD-RAM.  
Video recording system:  
MPEG 4 conforming  
Number of pixels: Super fine/Fine 320 a 240 (QVGA)/Normal/  
Economy 176 a 144 (QCIF)  
Recording rate (Max):  
Super fine 1050 kbps/Fine 430 kbps/  
Normal 300 kbps/Economy 100 kbps  
(Including audio recording rate of 32 kbps)  
Audio recording system:  
G.726 conforming  
File format:  
SD VIDEO specification compliant (ASF)  
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric  
of Puerto Rico, Inc.,  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic DVD Recorder  
Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty Coverage  
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions  
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively  
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,  
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)  
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished  
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES  
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT  
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not  
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,  
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment  
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,  
modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business),  
rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other  
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.  
Product or Part Name  
Parts  
Labor  
DVD Recorder  
One (1) Year  
One (1) Year  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER  
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE  
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM  
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS  
WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and  
from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other recorded content. The  
items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF  
Rechargeable Batteries,  
DVD-RAM Disc (in  
exchange for defective  
item)  
Ten (10) Days  
Not Applicable  
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”  
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product  
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not  
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United  
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new  
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase  
date is required for warranty service.  
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED  
WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so  
the exclusions may not apply to you.  
Carry-In or Mail-In Service  
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit  
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax  
(787)-768-2910.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or  
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the  
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s  
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.  
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
Customer Services Directory  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,  
TTY: 1-877-833-8855  
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request,  
Dealer Locations, and Customer Service inquiries please visit Web Site:  
You can purchase parts, accessories, locate your nearest servicenter and more by visiting our  
Web Site  
or E-mail us via web:  
Contact:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262),  
Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 10 am–7 pm, EST.  
Accessory Purchases  
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)  
1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,  
TTY: 1-866-605-1277  
(Monday–Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company  
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032  
(Accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Check)  
Service in Puerto Rico  
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:  
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910  
F0602NY  
User memo:  
The model number and serial number of this product can be  
DATE OF PURCHASE  
DEALER NAME  
DEALER ADDRESS  
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.  
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for  
future reference.  
DMR-E100H  
MODEL NUMBER  
SERIAL NUMBER  
TELEPHONE NUMBER  
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3  
PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY  
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a  
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.  
Panasonic DVD Recorder One (1) year, parts and labour  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage  
for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that  
affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also  
excluded from coverage under this warranty.  
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before  
warranty service is performed.  
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied  
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505  
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:  
Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.  
A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:  
Richmond,  
Calgary, Alberta  
Mississauga, Ontario  
Lachine, Québec  
British Columbia  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
12111 Riverside Way  
Richmond, BC  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
6835-8th St. N. E.  
Calgary, AB  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Dr.  
Mississauga, ON  
L4W 2T3  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
3075, rue Louis A. Amos  
Lachine, QC  
V6W 1K8  
T2E 7H7  
H8T 1C4  
Tel: (604) 278-4211  
Fax: (604) 278-5627  
Tel: (403) 295-3955  
Fax: (403) 274-5493  
Tel: (905) 624-8447  
Fax: (905) 238-2418  
Tel: (514) 633-8684  
Fax: (514) 633-8020  
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE  
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.  
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.  
Product Service  
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by  
qualified service personnel if:  
Product information  
For product information or assistance with product operation:  
(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged;  
or  
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or  
(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or  
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at  
1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com,  
or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).  
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked  
change in performance; or  
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care  
Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website  
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.  
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that  
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servic-  
ing to authorized servicing personnel.  
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the  
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that  
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized  
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to per-  
form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working  
condition.  
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Guía de referencia rápida en español  
Conexiones del televisor y de la antena  
Televisor  
A la antena  
Cable de TV  
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
R
L
Antena interior  
Antena exterior  
o
Rojo Blanco Amarillo  
Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido)  
Conecte por último.  
Conecte también los cables de alimentación  
de CA para el otro equipo.  
Cable de audio/  
75 cable coaxial  
(incluido)  
Cable de antena  
(desconectado  
normalmente desde el  
televisor)  
vídeo  
(incluido)  
A la toma de CA del hogar  
(CA 120 V, 60 Hz)  
Rojo Blanco Amarillo  
Ventilador de refrigeración  
Este aparato  
RF IN  
(L1)  
(L3)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
- AUDIO
VIDO S-VIDEO  
Y
P
B
PR  
OPTICAL  
RF OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
(480P/480I)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
VHF/UHF  
Para disfrutar del vídeo progresivo  
Conecte a los terminales de entrada de vídeo componente (480P) en un televisor compatible con el sistema de protec-  
ción contra copia del aparato. (El vídeo no se visualizará correctamente si está conectado a un televisor incompatible).  
Ajuste “Tipo TV” a “4:3 y 480P” o “16:9 y 480P”. (abajo, “Configuración según su televisor”)  
Preparación  
Confirme que la antena esté conectada correctamente.  
Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada  
según las conexiones hechas al aparato.  
DVD TV  
DVD, TV  
DVD POWER TV  
Í, DVD POWER  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD, DVD  
TV/VIDEO  
VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO  
Sintonización automática al enchufar  
< OPEN/CLOSE  
1 Pulse [Í, DVD POWER] para encender el aparato.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
W, X, CH  
CH  
2 Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Español” y pulse [ENTER].  
Botones  
numerados  
5
8
VOLUME  
3 Pulse [ENTER].  
La sintonización automática al enchufar empieza y el aparato  
transforma las emisoras que puede recibir en canales.  
9
CANCEL  
SKIP  
0
100  
SLOW/SEARCH  
El aparato pasa luego a la configuración automática del reloj.  
Cuando termina se visualiza la hora.  
Cuando la visualización muestra la hora correcta  
4 Pulse [ENTER] para completar la sintonización automática al  
enchufar.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
1
?
;
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
ENTER  
3, 4, 2, 1  
Configuración según su televisor  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
FRAME  
RETURN  
Cambie la configuración si su televisor es:  
Progresiva (Lea las instrucciones de funcionamiento de su televi-  
sor para conocer detalles.)  
RETURN  
CM SKIP TIME SLIP  
Pantalla panorámica (relación de aspecto 16:9)  
PROG/CHECK ADD/DLT ERASE  
REC  
REC  
1 Pulse [SETUP] para mostrar los menús.  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
MARKER DUBBING REC MODE  
POSITION  
REC MODE  
SETUP  
2 Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Pantalla TV” y pulse [1].  
3 Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Tipo TV” y pulse [ENTER].  
4 Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar el elemento y pulse [ENTER].  
AUDIO  
SETUP  
MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
POSITION  
MEMORY  
Para volver a la pantalla anterior  
Pulse [RETURN].  
Cuando termine  
Pulse [SETUP].  
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Si selecciona el elemento para salida progresiva (480P)  
Para detener la reproducción y la grabación  
1 Pulse []. (La reproducción se detiene).  
Espere 2 segundos.  
Seleccione Vídeo en el menú en pantalla y ajuste “Transferencia” de  
acuerdo con el tipo de material en reproducción durante la reproducción.  
Durante la reproducción  
2 Pulse []. (La grabación se detiene).  
Para detener la grabación con temporizador, pulse [],  
después [ENTER] en un transcurso de 5 segundos.  
1. Pulse [DISPLAY].  
2. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Vídeo” y pulse [1].  
3. Pulse [  
3
,
4] para seleccionar “Progresiva” y pulse [1] dos veces.  
4. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Transferencia” de acuerdo con el  
tipo de material en reproducción.  
Reproducción de discos  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
Disco  
Normal  
ACT  
Imagen  
Repr.  
Vídeo  
Audio  
DNR  
1 Pulse [Í, DVD POWER] para  
ACT  
Auto 1  
Transferencia  
Progresiva  
encender el aparato.  
Auto1 (normal): Para material cinematográfico  
Auto2: Para material cinematográfico (igual que Auto1, capaz de  
convertir vídeo progresivo de 30 cuadros por segundo).  
Vídeo: Para material de vídeo  
2 Pulse [HDD] o [DVD] para seleccionar  
la unidad de reproducción.  
El botón HDD o DVD se enciende en la unidad.  
No es posible reproducir simultáneamente en la unidad  
HDD (unidad de disco duro) y en la unidad DVD.  
Grabación de programas de televisión  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
3
Si seleccionó la unidad DVD  
1 Pulse [Í, DVD POWER] para  
Pulse [< OPEN/CLOSE] para abrir la  
bandeja e introducir un disco.  
Vuelva a pulsar el botón para cerrar la bandeja.  
En un disco de doble cara, no es posible reproducir de  
manera continua desde una cara a la otra. Será necesario  
expulsar el disco y darle la vuelta.  
encender el aparato.  
2 Pulse [HDD] o [DVD] para seleccionar  
la unidad de grabación.  
El botón HDD o DVD se enciende en la unidad.  
No es posible grabar simultáneamente en la unidad HDD  
(unidad de disco duro) y en la unidad DVD.  
4 Pulse [1] (PLAY).  
(Cuando aparece una pantalla de menús en el televisor  
abajo)  
3
4
Si seleccionó la unidad DVD  
Para detener la reproducción  
Pulse [].  
Pulse [< OPEN/CLOSE] para abrir la  
bandeja e introduzca un disco.  
Vuelva a pulsar el botón para cerrar la bandeja.  
En un disco de doble cara, no es posible grabar de manera  
continua desde una cara a la otra. Será necesario expulsar  
el disco y darle la vuelta.  
Cuando “PLAY” parpadea en la visualización, se está activando la función  
de reanudación. Pulse [ ] (PLAY) para iniciar la reproducción desde la  
posición en que la detuvo.  
Para cancelar la función, pulse [  
se cancela la posición al apagar el aparato o abrir la bandeja del disco).  
1
] hasta que se apague “PLAY” (también  
Para hacer una pausa en la reproducción  
Pulse [;]. (Vuelva a pulsar para reanudar la reproducción).  
Asegúrese de que [DVD, TV] se  
encuentre en la posición “DVD” y pulse  
Cuando aparece una pantalla de menús en el televisor  
[VCD]  
[
W,  
X, CH] para seleccionar el canal.  
Interruptor [DVD, TV] a “DVD” y  
Pulse los botones numerados (0, 1j9) para seleccionar  
un elemento.  
5 Pulse [REC MODE] para seleccionar  
el modo de grabación.  
por ejemplo., “5”: [0] [5]  
“15”: [1] [5]  
Seleccione “XP”, “SP”, “LP” o “EP”.  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
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Pulse [¥, REC] para iniciar la grabación.  
Pulse [3, 4, 2, 1] para seleccionar un elemento y  
pulse [ENTER].  
Puede que también sea posible utilizar los botones numerados (0,  
1j9) para seleccionar un elemento.  
La luz de grabación de las unidades HDD y DVD se enciende  
en la unidad principal.  
Para detener la grabación  
Pulse [].  
Para hacer una pausa en la grabación  
Pulse [;]. Pulse de nuevo para continuar grabando. (El programa  
no se divide en un programa separado.)  
Memoria de posición  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
Después de apagar el aparato, puede iniciar la reproducción desde  
una posición memorizada.  
(Cuando se muestra el tiempo de reproducción transcurrido)  
Durante la reproducción  
1 Pulse [POSITION MEMORY].  
Visualización del televisor durante la grabación  
Las imágenes siendo grabadas no se ven afectadas.  
Interruptor [DVD, TV] a “TV”.  
El mensaje “Posicion Memorizada” aparece en el televisor.  
1 Pulse [TV/VIDEO] para cambiar el modo de entrada del  
televisor a “TV”.  
2 Después de pasar el aparato a la posición de modo en  
espera y de volver a ponerlo en funcionamiento  
2 Pulse [W, X, CH] para cambiar canales.  
Pulse [1] (PLAY).  
La reproducción se inicia desde la posición memorizada. (La  
posición se cancela).  
Reproducción desde el inicio del programa que está  
grabando—Reproducción encadenada [HDD] [RAM]  
Pulse [1] (PLAY).  
La reproducción se inicia desde el principio del programa que se  
está grabando. (Se enciende el indicador Time Slip).  
[Nota]  
[DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
La posición se cancela al abrir la bandeja del disco.  
Grabación y reproducción simultáneas [HDD] [RAM]  
Puede reproducir un programa grabado previamente durante la grabación.  
[RAM]  
1 Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Se enciende el indicador Time Slip.  
Las posiciones siguen estando memorizadas incluso tras haber  
abierto la bandeja del disco.  
Si el disco está protegido contra escritura, no se pueden marcar  
posiciones.  
2 Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar un programa y pulse [ENTER].  
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Index  
All copy of the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Antenna system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Audio attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 62  
Flexible Recording (FR) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Format  
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 22  
SD VIDEO (MPEG4) programs . . . . . . . 11  
play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23  
card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 42  
DVD-RAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Channel caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Chasing play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Cleaning  
edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Shorten Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Sound track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23  
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 62  
disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Language code list. . . . . . . . . .Back cover  
LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 62  
Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
CM Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Connection  
Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
MPEG-DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
MPEG4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–41  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
amplifier, system component . . . . . . 59  
antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
antenna, television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
cable TV box, satellite receiver . . . . 58  
video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
CPRM system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 62  
Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 21  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–29  
Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
TV Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
On-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48–50  
PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 22  
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
PLAY FROM TOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–35  
Position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 9, 49, 62  
Properties  
VCR Plusi  
Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Divide Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
DV Automatic Recording (DV AUTO REC)  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
guide channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
V.S.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 43  
Edit Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Enter title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Protection  
card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 43  
Erase  
all programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 44  
folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34  
play list scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 35  
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 36, 43  
still picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Ratings password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Re-initialize setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Language code list Input the code with numbered buttons.  
Abkhazian:  
6566  
6565  
6570  
8381  
6577  
6582  
7289  
6583  
6588  
6590  
6665  
6985  
Chinese:  
Corsican:  
Croatian:  
Czech:  
9072  
6779  
7282  
6783  
6865  
7876  
6978  
6979  
6984  
7079  
7074  
7073  
7082  
7089  
7176  
7565  
6869  
6976  
7576  
7178  
7185  
Hausa:  
7265  
7387  
7273  
7285  
7383  
7378  
7365  
7165  
7384  
7465  
7487  
7578  
7583  
7575  
7589  
7579  
7585  
7679  
7665  
Lithuanian:  
Macedonian:  
Malagasy:  
Malay:  
7684  
7775  
7771  
7783  
7776  
7784  
7773  
7782  
7779  
7778  
7865  
7869  
7879  
7982  
Romanian:  
Russian:  
8279  
8285  
8377  
8365  
7168  
8382  
Telugu:  
Thai:  
Tibetan:  
Tigrinya:  
Tonga:  
Turkish:  
Turkmen:  
Twi:  
Ukrainian:  
Urdu:  
Uzbek:  
Vietnamese:  
Volapük:  
Welsh:  
Wolof:  
Xhosa:  
Yiddish:  
Yoruba:  
Zulu:  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
Afar:  
Hebrew:  
Hindi:  
Afrikaans:  
Albanian:  
Ameharic:  
Arabic:  
Armenian:  
Assamese:  
Aymara:  
Samoan:  
Sanskrit:  
Hungarian:  
Icelandic:  
Indonesian:  
Interlingua:  
Irish:  
Danish:  
Dutch:  
Malayalam:  
Maltese:  
Maori:  
Scots Gaelic:  
Serbian:  
English:  
Esperanto:  
Estonian:  
Faroese:  
Fiji:  
Finnish:  
French:  
Frisian:  
Galician:  
Georgian:  
German:  
Greek:  
Greenlandic:  
Guarani:  
Gujarati:  
Serbo-Croatian: 8372  
Marathi:  
Shona:  
Sindhi:  
8378  
8368  
8373  
8375  
8376  
8379  
6983  
8385  
8387  
8386  
8476  
8471  
8465  
8484  
Italian:  
Moldavian:  
Mongolian:  
Nauru:  
Azerbaijani:  
Bashkir:  
Japanese:  
Javanese:  
Kannada:  
Kashmiri:  
Kazakh:  
Kirghiz:  
Singhalese:  
Slovak:  
Basque:  
Nepali:  
Norwegian:  
Oriya:  
Slovenian:  
Somali:  
Spanish:  
Sundanese:  
Swahili:  
Swedish:  
Tagalog:  
Tajik:  
Bengali; Bangla:  
6678  
6890  
6672  
6682  
6671  
7789  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
Bulgarian:  
Burmese:  
Byelorussian: 6669  
Cambodian:  
Catalan:  
Pashto, Pushto: 8083  
Korean:  
Kurdish:  
Laotian:  
Latin:  
Latvian, Lettish: 7686  
Lingala: 7678  
Persian:  
Polish:  
7065  
8076  
8084  
8065  
8185  
Portuguese:  
Punjabi:  
Quechua:  
Tamil:  
Tatar:  
7577  
6765  
Rhaeto-Romance: 8277  
U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this  
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics  
Company, Division of Matsushita  
Electric Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,  
New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Sales Company,  
Division of Matsushita Electric  
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,  
Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive  
Mississauga, Ontario  
L4W 2T3  
pr  
C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Printed in Japan  
RQT6986-P  
F0703FM1073  
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