Panasonic DVD Recorder DMR E51 User Manual

DVD Video Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. DMR-E51

Model No. DMR-E50

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

RQT6998-G

GCS GN

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Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which

appear in the text.

A K

B @ N <

OPEN/CLOSE

REC MODE

REC

ERASE

TIMER REC

VIDEO IN

L/MONO

AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

TIME SLIP

/a1.3

AV2

I 7 E

DVD

REC

G-Code

REC MODE

VOLUME

CANCEL

-/--

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

Hold both sides of the remote control’s cover to open it. (You can

also open it by pressing on the center of it and sliding it down.)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

FUNCTIONS

PROG/CHECK

RETURN

TIMER

DISPLAY TIME SLIP

TOP

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE F Rec

INPUT SELECT STATUS

FRAME

DISPLAY

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

ERASE

AUDIO

POSITION MEMORY MARKER

PROG/CHECK TIMER MANUAL SKIP TIME SLIP

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Main unit

Page

(37)Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

(38)Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(39)AV2 input terminals (AV2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

(1) DVD on/off button (Í, DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

≥To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In

the standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains.

≥In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount

of power.

(40)Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(41)Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP)

(2) G-CODE button (G-Code). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

≥While both recording and play are activated, this indicator

lights up.

(42)Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9) . . . . . . 14

(3) Television input mode selector (AV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) Numeric buttons (0–9, – /– –) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

≥When selecting a title, chapter, track, programme or play list

Example: “5”:

Example: “15”: [1] )[5]

≥When selecting a page of play list scene and item of MP3

[0] )[5]

Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the

remote control.

Example: “5”:

Example: “15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

≥When selecting a television channel

Example: “5”:

Example: “15”:

[0] )[0] )[5]

ªEntering titles

(page 29)

≥To enter characters

[5]

[

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the character you want to

enter and press [ENTER] (10).

] )[1] )[5]

(5) Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

(6) Skip buttons (:, 9, SKIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

(7) Stop button (∫, STOP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(8) Pause button (;, PAUSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(9) Direct Navigator and Top menu button

ENTER

(DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 33

(10)Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/

Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(11)Function button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

≥To erase characters

Press [;] (8). (You can also erase characters by using

[3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “ERASE” and pressing [ENTER]

(10).)

(12)Timer recording button ( , TIMER). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(13)Manual programming and check button

PAUSE

(PROG/CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

(14)TV on/off button (Í, TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(15)DVD/TV switch (DVD, TV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(16)Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

(17)Recording mode button (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

(18)Channel up/down buttons (W, X, CH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ENTER

(19)TV volume up/down buttons (r, s, VOLUME). . . . . . . .

(20)Slow/Search buttons (6, 5, SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . 14

(21)Play/t1.3 button (1, PLAY/t1.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

(22)Play List and Menu button (PLAY LIST, MENU). . . . 13, 37

(23)Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

(24)Manual skip button (MANUAL SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

(25)Time slip button (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

(26)Flexible recording button (F Rec). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

(27)Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . . 13

(28)Status display button (STATUS)/

≥To finish entering the title

Press [∫] (7). (You can also finish entering the title by using

[3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SET” and pressing [ENTER]

(10).)

[B] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 59

(29)Input select button (INPUT SELECT)/

ENTER

[A] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 57

(30)Erase button (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 39

(31)Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

(32)Frame advance and frame reverse buttons

(2;, ;1, FRAME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

(33)[C] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

(34)Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

(35)Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

(36)Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY) . . . . . . 14

≥To enter a space

You may enter a space by pressing [-/--] (4) and then press

[ENTER] (10).

-/--

ENTER

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Control reference guide (continued)

The unit’s display

Rotating (REC): recording

Rotating (REC, PLAY):

Rotating (PLAY): playing

Stopped (REC): recording paused

recording and playing simultaneously or

Time Slip is in progress

Stopped (PLAY): play paused

(1)

(2)

(5)

(6)

(3)

(4)

(7)

(8)

(1) Recording indicator (REC)

(6) DVD indicator

On:

Flashes:

while recording

when you press [Í, DVD] (1) to turn the unit off until it actually

turns off

(7) Channel

(2) Timer programme display

On:

1, 2, 3, ....., 99 / A1, A2, A3,

(8) Main display section

Timer recording

when a programme for timer recording is on

(3) Disc type

DVD-RAM: DVD-RAM

DVD-R: DVD-R

DVD-V: DVD-Video

VCD: Video CD

Recording and play counter

Remaining recording time

Current time

Title, track, chapter, group

Miscellaneous messages

etc.

≥Remaining recording time:

(For example)

1 hour )Displayed as “R 1:00”

CD: Audio CD, MP3 disc

(4) The display mode of the main display section

GRP: group number

TITLE: title number

TRACK: track number

CHAP: chapter number

PG: programme number

PL: play list number

(5) Recording mode (pages 19 and 25)

XP: High-quality mode

SP: Normal mode

LP: Long play mode

EP: Extra long play mode

XP SP LP EP (all on):

FR mode (in flexible recording or in timer recording)

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Warning and Important Information

Avoid:

≥Humidity and dust.

≥Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.

≥Magnets or electromagnetic objects.

≥Touching internal parts of the unit.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS

RADIATION EXPOSURE.

≥Water or some other liquid.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

≥Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during

lightning storms.)

≥Anything heavy on the unit.

WARNING:

≥Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.

≥Using a cell phone near the unit because doing so may cause

noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR

PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND

ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH

AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.

Do:

≥Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth.

≥Install the unit in a horizontal position.

≥Keep the unit, TV and other equipment switched off until you

have finished all connections.

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well

ventilated place;

do not install this equipment in a confined space such as

a book case or similar unit.

G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

Important

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of

pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast

material may infringe copyright laws.

G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under

license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

For your safety

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Do not remove outer cover.

Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may seriously

damage it.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

Notes on these instructions

These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the

remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation

described can also be performed with the main unit.

The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not

necessarily match what you will see on your screen.

Disposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be

disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with

the applicable regulations.

Displays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples only. Actual

displays depends on the disc being played.

Cautions before you operate this unit

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

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

the cooling vents on the side are covered up.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

Standard Accessories

1 pc. RF Coaxial cable

1 pc. Remote Control

(EUR7615LC0)

2 pcs. R6 size batteries

1 pc. AC mains lead

1 pc. Audio/Video cable

Inside of unit

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

(FDA 21 CFR)

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

ATTENTION

ADVARSEL

VARO!

(IEC60825-1)

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖN

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VARNING

ADVARSEL

VORSICHT

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

RF IN

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OPTICAL

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(NTSC:480P/480I,

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AL:576I)

RQLS0233

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The remote control

Batteries

Television operation

You can control televisions by changing the remote control code.

≥Insert so the poles (- and +) match those in the remote control.

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Preparation

≥Turn on the television.

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.

R6, AA, UM-3

Refer to the chart below for the code for your

television.

Press and hold [TV, Í] (14) and enter the two-digit

code with the numeric buttons (4).

≥For example: 01, press [0] )[1].

≥After entering the code, test the remote control by turning on

the television and changing channels.

Notes

Do not;

≥If there is more than one code, repeat the procedure until you find

the code that allows correct operation.

≥mix old and new batteries

≥use different types at the same time

≥heat or expose to flame

≥take apart or short circuit

≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries

≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off

≥Repeat this procedure after you change the batteries.

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

television does not allow control of your television, this remote is

not compatible with your television.

List of TVs Compatible with the unit’s Remote Control

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can

damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.

Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any

part of your body.

Brand:

Code

Panasonic/National

SONY

01, 02, 03, 04

TOSHIBA

JVC

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long

period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even

when held close to the front panel.

HITACHI

MITSUBISHI

SHARP

09, 10

PHILIPS, SAMSUNG

NEC

Use

SANYO

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m

directly in front of the unit.

GOLDSTAR/LG

SAMSUNG

SANYO

15, 16

17, 18

≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from

dust.

≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

Operation:

On and off:

Video input mode:

Channels:

Volume:

Numeric:

Button

[TV, Í] (14)

[AV] (3)

[W, X, CH] (18)

[i, j, VOLUME] (19)

[0-9, -/--] (4)

(1)

(2)

DVD

(3)

(1) Remote control signal sensor

(2) 7 m directly in front of the unit.

(3) Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Do not;

≥put heavy objects on the remote control

≥take the remote control apart

≥spill liquids onto the remote control

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Discs

≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC

signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on

another unit is not guaranteed.

Discs you can use

The features you can use with the different types of discs are

indicated as follows.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

Play-only discs

Discs you can play-only and their logos

Video

CDs

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-Video

Disc

type

Indication used

in instructions

Audio

CDs

MP3

discs

Logo

Video system

For your reference

≥[DVD-R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized

(page 32) and can still be recorded on.

≥DVD-R that have been finalized can use the same features as

DVD-Video. (Refer to features indicated [DVD-V].)

DVD-

Video

PAL/NTSC

[DVD-V]

Discs you can use for recording and play

Logos for the discs you can record on and play

Audio

–

[CD]

Disc

type

Indication used

in instructions

Logo

Regulation

4.7 GB/9.4 GB,

12 cm (5z)

2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z)

Video

DVD-

RAM

PAL/NTSC

–

[VCD]

[MP3]

[RAM]

–

4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z)

1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z)

for General Ver.2.0

DVD-

[DVD-R]

Region Management Information (DVD-Video only)

Region number are allocated to DVD players and

software according to where they are sold.

≥For Asia: “3”

≥For Australia, New Zealand: “4”

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no

compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a

problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility

and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage

caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are

(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another

company.

(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in this

unit.

(3) A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer

disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this

unit.

DVD-Video can be played on this unit if their region

number is the same or includes the same number, or if

the DVD is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for

this unit before choosing discs. The number for this unit is

indicated on the rear panel of the unit.

ALL

Playing CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio), MP3 and Video

CD format, audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been

finalized*upon completion of recording.

It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the

condition of the recording.

* Finalize: A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Notes

Note

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for

Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts

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.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,

dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it

impossible to use the disc for recording.

≥The producer of the material can control how these discs 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.

≥If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings

with the write protected tab (page 64). With the tab in this

position, you cannot record to the disc, delete programmes with

the direct navigator, edit with the play list screen, or format the

disc.

≥This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge

DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your

valuable recordings.

For your reference

≥DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on

incompatible players (including players manufactured by

Panasonic).

≥Using a Panasonic DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that

allow you to make one copy, such as some satellite broadcasts.

≥This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC

signals or vice versa.

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Discs (continued)

Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this

Audio format logos

Dolby Digital (pages 46 and 61)

unit or “All”

This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo

≥Some DVD-R

≥DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)

(2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a built-in

Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy surround sound.

≥DVD-ROM

≥DVD-RW

≥DVD-Audio

≥iRW

DTS Digital Surround (pages 46 and 61)

Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS

decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

≥CD-ROM

≥CDV

≥CD-G

≥CVD

≥SVCD

≥SACD

Types of disc for the type of connected

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this

table.

≥MV-Disc

≥PD

≥Photo CD

≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

≥Play of non-standard Video CDs and Super Video CDs is not

guaranteed.

TV type

Disc

PAL

Yes/No

Yes

Multi-

system TV

NTSC

PAL

Yes

DVD-R

NTSC TV

PAL TV

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing

[the process that allows recordings on DVD-R to be played on

compatible DVD players, (page 32)] them on this unit,

effectively making them into DVD-Video.

NTSC

PAL

Yes*¹

Yes

NTSC

Yes*²(PAL60)

ªBefore finalizing

You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform

editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programmes

and erasing programmes.

You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this unit if it was recorded

with another unit, whether it is finalized or not.

*¹If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (page 53), the picture may

be clearer.

*²If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals

the picture will not be shown correctly.

You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.

Erasing programmes will not increase the disc’s available time.

Discs and accessories

≥DVD-RAM

You can also record signals which allow you to make one copy,

onto these discs.

ªAfter finalizing

The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video

specifications, and your very own DVD-Video is created.

≥The titles you entered with this unit appear as menus.

≥Programmes longer than 5 minutes are divided into 5-minute

chapters.

9.4-GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:

LM-AD240E

4.7-GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:

LM-AB120E

(set of 3, LM-AB120E3)

4.7-GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

LM-AF120E

≥These DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or edited.

≥These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is not

guaranteed.

(set of 3, LM-AF120E3)

≥DVD-R

4.7-GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

LM-RF120E

≥DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner:

LF-K200DCA1

Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the

DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the

disc if the player is unable.

For your reference

≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording

management information after recording finishes.

≥To record on DVD-R, this unit optimizes the disc for each

recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after

inserting the disc or turning the unit on. Recording may become

impossible after the disc is optimized more than 50 times.

≥The first 30 seconds of a programme may not be recorded if you

make successive timer recordings.

≥DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner:

LF-K123LCA1

≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video

signal input. Use the television’s screen modes to change the

screen size for play.

≥Some broadcasts carry signals that allow you to make one copy,

but you cannot record these broadcast with DVD-R. Use

DVD-RAM to record these kinds of broadcast.

≥Play may be impossible in some cases due the condition of the

recording.

≥We recommend using DVD-R manufactured by Panasonic as

they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

≥You cannot change audio type if a DVD-R is in the unit. Select

the audio type (M1 or M2) before recording by going to “Bilingual

Audio Selection” in the “Sound” menu.

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Connecting and Setting up

First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units which you are going to connect with before connecting and disconnecting

cables.

Use an Audio/Video cable or Audio/S-Video cable.

Follow these steps if you connect your unit to a television using an RF Coaxial cable and an Audio/Video cable. (AV Connection)

An RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch television even if an Audio/Video cable is also used to connect unit to the television

(2)

(1)

RF IN

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OPTICAL

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(NTSC:480P/480I,

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

PAL:576I)

(4)

(3)

(5)

Sockets

ªConnect as following steps

(1) Audio/Video Output socket

(2) Aerial Input socket

(3) Aerial Output socket

(4) Aerial Input socket

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

Aerial lead (not supplied)

AC mains leads (supplied)

AC mains leads (not supplied)

(5) Audio/Video Input socket

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Connecting and Setting up (continued)

Follow these steps if you connect your unit to a television using an S-Video cable. (S-Video Connection)

An RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch television.

(3)

(2) (1)

RF IN

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OPTICAL

(6)

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(NTSC:480P/480I,

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

PAL:576I)

(5)

(4)

(7)

Sockets

(1) S-Video Output socket

(2) Audio/Video Output socket

(3) Aerial Input socket

(4) Aerial Output socket

(5) Aerial Input socket

ªConnect as following steps

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

S-Video cable (not supplied)

Aerial lead (not supplied)

AC mains leads (supplied)

AC mains leads (not supplied)

(6) S-Video Input socket

(7) Audio/Video Input socket

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 be shown correctly on the television.

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Connecting and Setting up (continued)

Selecting TV screen type

The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do

not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect

television.

Auto Setup

Auto Setup automatically tunes all available stations.

Press [DVD, Í] (1) to switch the unit on.

DMR-E51GCS: Auto-Setup screen appears on the television

and go to step 3.

Preparation

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

suit the connections to this unit.

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

DMR-E50GN: The Country setting menu appears on the

television.

Country

Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn this unit on.

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS

window.

Australia

New Zealand

Others

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

DVD-RAM

RETURN

leave ENTER

access

Disc Protection Off

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the country and

press [ENTER] (10).

Auto Setup starts.

DISC INFORMATION DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST

SELECT

TIMER RECORDING

SETUP

PLAY

PLAY LIST

≥This takes about 5 minutes.

ENTER

RETURN

TOP PLAY

FLEXIBLE REC

Auto-Setup

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Connection” and

press [2] or [1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “TV Aspect” and press

[ENTER] (10).

128

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.

RETURN: to abort

SETUP

TV Aspect

RETURN

Progressive (NTSC)

TV System

Tuning

Normal (4:3) TV

Settings

Norm (4:3)TV Settings (DVD-Video)

Disc

To cancel Auto Setup before it finishes

Press [RETURN] (23).

Norm (4:3)TV Settings (DVD-RAM)

Picture

Sound

SELECT

ENTER

Tab

Display

Connection

The clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup

finishes

RETURN

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the TV aspect and press

[ENTER] (10).

(1) Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the correct time and date.

(2) Press [ENTER] (10) to conclude the setting.

TV Aspect

SETUP

To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly

Norm (4:3)

Wide (16:9)

See page 56.

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

When no stations have been set, confirm all

connections and restart Auto Setup

See page 57 and Hint below.

SELECT

ENTER

Display

Connection

RETURN

When station names or channel numbers have not

been set correctly

See page 56.

≥4:3 (factory setting)

≥16:9

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN] (23).

Hint

≥You can restart the Auto Setup if the screen of the unit’s tuner is

displayed in the stop mode. Hold down [W, CH] (18) and [X, CH]

(18) on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds.

For your reference

Apart from “TV Aspect”, other settings also affect how video

appears on your television. Check the following if video doesn’t

appear correctly on your television.

≥“Connection”—“Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)” or “Norm

(4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)” (page 53).

≥The video setting on the disc. How video appears is often

specified by the disc itself.

≥The video settings on your television.

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Playing discs

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Preparation

Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations

depend on the disc.

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn the unit on.

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (27) to open the tray and

insert a disc.

Press the numeric buttons (4) to select an item, or move

[3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select an item and press [ENTER] (10).

≥You can return to menus after you start play by pressing

[TOP MENU] (9) or [MENU] (22) (DVD-Video), or [RETURN]

(23) (Video CD).

(2)

Note

≥The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even

after you finish playing an item. Press [∫] (7) when you finish to

preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

(1)

For your reference

e.g.: DVD-RAM

(1) Arrow pointing inwards.

(2) Align correctly.

≥Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided

discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing

up.)

≥Insert inside the tray’s guides.

≥Insert one disc only.

≥If “ ” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥[RAM] [DVD-R]

Play starts from the beginning of the most recent recording. If that

programme is extremely short, play starts from the next most

recent recording. Use “TOP PLAY” in the FUNCTIONS window

(page 22) to start play from the oldest programme on the disc

(programme 1).

Press [1] (21).

≥The disc tray closes and play begins.

(The unit takes some time to read the

disc before play starts.)

Erasing a programme that is being

played

≥If the Resume function (page 14) is not

active, playback will begin from the most

recently recorded programme. [RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Play starts from the beginning of the disc. [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

[MP3]

≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to

“PROTECT” (page 64) and press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (27),

play starts automatically.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Since the programme in playback and all the play lists

(page 38) created during its playback are erased irretrievably,

you should make sure if the desired programme has been

selected before carrying out.

During play

Press [ERASE] (30).

Erase Programme

ªTo stop play

Press [∫] (7). (page 14, “Starting play

Remaining Time

0 : 58 SP

Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.

from where you stopped it”)

Erase

Cancel

SELECT

≥A screen similar to the illustrated may

appear when you stop play. Press [∫]

(7) again and you can use this unit’s

tuner to watch television.

This screen is also shown when you are

playing CDs.

Erase

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

≥The menu disappear about 10 seconds later.

Use [2] (10) or [:/6] (42) to select “Erase”

and press [ENTER] (10) or [ERASE] (30).

≥Use [1] (10) or [5/9] (42) to select “Cancel” and press

[ENTER] (10) or [ERASE] (30), or press [RETURN] (23) to

cancel.

ªTo pause play

Press [;] (8).

Press again to restart playing.

ªWith non-cartridge discs

Notes

(1)

≥It is not possible to erase a programme when you are carrying

out simultaneous recording and play (page 21).

≥It is not possible to erase a programme that is in the process of

being recorded.

≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when

you erase programmes.

(2) (3)

(1) Insert label-up. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for

the side you want to play is facing up.)

(2) Guide for 12 cm (5q) disc

(3) Guide for 8 cm (3q) disc

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Playing discs (continued)

Quick View (Play t1.3)

[RAM]

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

During play

During play or Time Slip, you can play faster than the normal play

to save time by Quick View function.

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH]

(20).

[6]: backward

[5]: forward

During play

Press and hold [1] (21) for about 1 second.

DVD-RAM

PLAY x1.3

DVD-RAM

•

≥Press [1] (21) to return to normal play.

≥You cannot use this feature if the “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during

Search” of “Sound” is “Off” (page 52).

≥This feature can be activated only on DVD-RAM recorded with

Dolby Digital.

≥Simultaneous recording and play with Quick View (Play k1.3) is

possible only during SP, LP and EP recording mode.

≥Quick View (Play k1.3) cannot operate when “editing menu” is

displayed. (pages 36, 38, 40 and 41)

≥During Quick View (Play k1.3), the Digital Audio Output will

change to PCM Output.

≥During Quick View (Play k1.3), it may cause the picture to freeze

for a moment when scenes change.

≥If using the [:/6] or [5/9] (42) button on the unit,

keep pressing the button for 1 or more seconds.

≥There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search

speed.

≥The search speed is maintained when you release the button.

≥Press [1] (21) to return to normal play.

≥You will hear sound at speed one (only forward) when playing

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video and Video CDs. You can turn

this sound off if you want to (page 52, “Sound”—“PLAY k1.3 &

Audio during Search” to “Off”).

≥Sound is not heard during chasing play and simultaneous

recording and play.

Slow-motion play

Starting play from where you stopped it

(Resume Function)

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/SEARCH]

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

(20).

During play

Press [∫] (7).

≥The unit remembers the position.

[6]: backward (does not work with Video CDs)

[5]: forward

Press [1] (21).

≥Play starts from where you stopped it.

≥If using the [:/6] or [5/9] (42) button on the unit,

keep pressing the button for 1 or more seconds.

≥There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the slow-

motion speed.

e.g.: DVD-RAM

ªTo cancel the resume function

Press [∫] (7) while the unit remembers the position.

≥The slow-motion speed is maintained when you release the

button.

(The position is also cleared when you turn the unit off.)

≥Press [1] (21) to return to normal play.

ªTo start play from a memorized position after turning

the unit off

Press [POSITION MEMORY] (36) during play.

(The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.)

Now when you press [1] (21) after switching the unit to standby

and back on, play starts from the memorized position.

Frame-by-frame viewing

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Remote control only

While paused

Press [2;, FRAME] or [;1, FRAME] (32) or [2, 1]

(10).

[2;] or [2]: backward (does not work with Video CDs)

For your reference

[DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

≥The position memorized when you press [∫] (7) or

[POSITION MEMORY] (36) is cleared when you open the disc

tray.

[;1] or [1]: forward

≥Each press shows the next or previous frame.

[RAM]

≥Press [1] (21) to return to normal play.

≥The position memory is written to the disc and remains intact until

you mark a different position.

You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected with DISC

INFORMATION (page 30) or with the write protect tab (page 64).

Release the protection before marking position.

≥If you press [∫] (7) before switching the unit to standby after

pressing [POSITION MEMORY] (36) to memorize a position,

play will resume from the position you pressed [∫] (7) when you

press [1] (21).

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Playing discs (continued)

Skipping

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

Manual Skip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can skip to the beginning of tracks (page 62) and chapters

(page 62) and restart play from there.

On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a

programme and start play from there.

The section between the point where recording is started and the

point where it is stopped is called a “programme”.

Remote control only

You can skip commercials easily with this feature.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

During play

Press [MANUAL SKIP] (24).

Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later.

During play or while paused

Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] (6).

[:]: backward

[9]: forward

Each press increases the number of skips.

Selecting an amount of time to skip—

Time Slip

[RAM] [DVD-R]

For your reference

≥After skipping, the unit returns to the previous state, play or

pause.

You can set an amount of time and then skip with one press of a

button.

≥Press [1] (21) to restart play if it was paused.

≥Pressing [:] or [9] (6) while a DVD menu is being shown

or while the playback control feature on Video CDs (page 62) is

working may take you to a menu screen.

≥You can also mark positions to skip to (page 17).

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

During play

Press [TIME SLIP] (25).

(1)

(4)

(2)

0 min

(3)

(4)

[:]

[9]

(1) Play position

(2) Twice

(3) Once

Within 5 seconds

Press [3, 4] (10) to enter the time and press

[ENTER] (10).

(4) Chapter/track

(5)

≥Play skips the time you entered.

≥Press [3] (10) to increase or [4] (10) to decrease in one-

minute units. Press and hold [3] (10) to increase or [4] (10)

to decrease in 10-minute units.

(1)

(7)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(8)

–5 min

[:]

[9]

(1) Play position

(2) Marker

(3) Twice

(4) Once

(5) Three times

(6) The programme before

(7) Current programme

(8) The programme after

Note

≥You cannot use this feature while a “DIRECT NAVIGATOR”

(page 33) or “PLAY LIST” (page 37) screen is being displayed.

Starting play from a selected programme,

title, chapter or track

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

Remote control only

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

During play

Press the numeric buttons (4) to select the item.

(page 4)

≥This works only when stopped with some discs (the screen saver

is on the television).

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Playing discs (continued)

ªWhen you have connected the unit to other

Changing audio

equipment with an optical digital cable

You cannot change the audio type when you have used only an

optical digital cable for connection in the following cases:

≥While playing stereo or bilingual broadcasts recorded on DVD-

RAM.

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Remote control only

You can change the audio being received or played with the

following procedure.

≥While playing something recorded from other equipment.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

When using DVD-R

You cannot use [AUDIO] (31) or the DISPLAY menu to change

audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.

During reception or play

Press [AUDIO] (31) to select the audio type.

How the type changes depends on when you press the button.

≥While receiving a bilingual TV broadcast

ªWhile receiving a TV programme with Stereo

When receiving a TV programme with the Stereo, Bilingual or

NICAM sound system, the type of sound system in which it is

broadcast is automatically indicated.

You can use the SETUP menus to select which audio type is

recorded, either “M1” or “M2”. “M1” is the default setting. (page 52,

“Sound”—“Bilingual Audio Selection”)

≥During play

The audio type selected for recording is played. This is displayed

as “LR”.

DVD-RAM

ARD

STEREO

L R

(1)

(1) e.g.: “STEREO” is selected

STEREO:

M1/M2:

M1:

When receiving a STEREO/NICAM stereo

broadcast.

When receiving a Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound

broadcast.

When receiving a NICAM monaural broadcast.

ªWhile playing a television programme recorded on

DVD-RAM

If it is a recording of a stereo broadcast

LR>L>R

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

DVD-RAM

PLAY

L R

(2)

(2) e.g.: “LR” is selected

ªWhile playing a DVD Video

You can change the audio channel number each time you press

the button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack

language.

1 ENG

Î Digital 3/2.1ch

Soundtrack

(3)

2 FRA

Î Digital 3/2.1ch

(4)

(3) e.g.: English is the selected language

(4) The language is switched to French

ªWhile playing a Video CD

LR>L>R

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

V-CD

PLAY

L R

(5)

(5) e.g.: “LR” is selected

For your reference

≥You can also use the DISPLAY menu to change the audio type.

≥You can change the audio for the images being played with

simultaneous recording and play and Time Slip.

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Playing discs (continued)

Notes

[RAM]

Marking places to play again—MARKER

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥This feature doesn’t work while using a play list.

≥Markers cannot be added to or removed from discs that are

protected (pages 30 and 64).

You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These

marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM, but are cleared when

you removed or finalized DVD-R.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to later. All the

markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened.

≥The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker

numbers can change when you add and erase markers.

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

≥This feature only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc is

shown on the unit’s display.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear.

ªMarking positions directly

During play

Press [MARKER] (35).

≥One marker is added.

ªUsing DISPLAY menus to mark positions

Displaying the marker icon

During play

Press [DISPLAY] (34).

Disc

Play

Î Digital 2/0ch

OFF

L R

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Picture

Audio channel

Sound

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the Play tab and press [1]

(10).

Disc

Play

Picture

Sound

OFF

Repeat Play

Marker

1s10

††††††††††

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Marker” and press [1]

(10) to highlight the first asterisk (¢).

[RAM] [DVD-R]

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

1s10

†††††

††††††††††

Marking positions

Use [2, 1] (10) to select an asterisk (¢).

Press [ENTER] (10).

≥One marker is added.

When marking positions 11 and above

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Use [2, 1] (10) to highlight “1–10”.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “11–20”.

≥You can select the next group of 10 when the current group is

full.

Use [1] (10).

≥The first asterisk is highlighted.

Press [ENTER] (10) to mark a position.

To play from a marked position

Use [2, 1] (10) to select a marker number.

Press [ENTER] (10).

≥Play starts from the marked position.

ªTo clear a marker

Use [2, 1] (10) to select a marker number and press [CANCEL]

(5).

≥An asterisk replaces the number and the position is cleared.

ªTo clear the DISPLAY menus

Press [DISPLAY] (34).

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Playing discs (continued)

ªNaming folders and files

Using menus to play MP3 discs

[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.

“Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups)

recorded in the disc.

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).

Folder = Group

000011

001.mp3

002.mp3

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

File = Track

003.mp3

002

Track total = Total

During stop or play

Press [TOP MENU] (9) or [MENU] (22).

≥The file list appears.

004.mp3

005.mp3

003

006.mp3

007.mp3

008.mp3

009.mp3

010.mp3

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

extended formats).

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

≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

≥English alphabets and a Arabic numerals are indicated properly.

Other characters may not be indicated properly.

Selected Group No. and Name

The Group Number

No.

Total

Group

Track

MP3_MUSIC

Tree

001 Both Ends Freezing

Track Number in the Group

TOTAL

1/ 24

TOTAL:

Selected Track Number /

Total Track Number

No.

–

ªUsing the tree screen to find a group

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

During stop or play

Back

Press [1] (10) while a track is highlighted to

display the tree screen.

Press [3, 4] (10) to select the track and press

[ENTER] (10).

Play continues to the last track in the last group.

Tree

Selected Group Number/

1/ 15

MP3_MUSIC

Total Group Number

≥If the group has no

track, “– –” is displayed

as group number.

001 My favorite

001 Brazillian pops

002 Chinese pops

003 Czech pops

004 PC Files

005 Japanese pops

006 Swedish pops

001 Momoko

TOTAL

1/ 24

≥“

” indicates the track currently playing.

≥You can also select the track with the numeric buttons (4),

directly.

e.g.: The track “006.mp3” of Group “002” of the illustration

on top right,

No.

–

SELECT

ENTER

002 Standard Number

001 Piano solo

002 Vocal

RETURN

“6”:

[0] )[0] )[6]

≥The folder which the file of MP3 is not in through is indicated

by black. Even if that folder is chosen, a file list doesn’t come

out.

The track “010.mp3” of Group “003” of the illustration

on top right,

“10”

[0] )[1] )[0]

Press [3, 4] (10) to select a group and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥The file list for the group appears.

ªTo show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “2 Back” or “Next 1” and

press [ENTER] (10).

≥After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group

appears.

For your reference

≥Press [2, 1] (10) to jump layers in the tree screen.

ªTo exit the file list

Press [TOP MENU] (9), [MENU] (22) or [RETURN] (23).

ªTo return to the file list

Press [RETURN] (23).

Notes

≥The order in which menu appears on menu display may differ

from the order on computer display.

≥Sometimes, during fast forward/rewind of VBR recorded MP3,

the counter may not display correctly.

≥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 number of

sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

≥If the disc includes both MP3 and other types of audio data (e.g.

WMA or WAV), the unit plays only the MP3.

≥If the disc includes both MP3 and normal audio data (CD-DA),

the unit plays the type recorded in the inner part of the disc.

≥Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the

order you numbered them or may not play at all.

≥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.

≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable: 999 tracks

and 99 groups

≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

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Recording television programmes

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Preparation

ªRe-inserting double-sided discs

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn the unit on.

Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (27) to open the tray and

insert a disc.

Reverse

≥Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides.

≥Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough

space available.

≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (27) to close the tray.

≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit,

format it to ensure accurate recording (page 31, “Format”).

Check the disc carefully to ensure it doesn’t contain

programmes you want to keep.

Front

Turn over

You can get up to 12 hours recording when you use double-sided

discs and use the “EP” mode.

ªRecording modes and approximate recording times

in hours

(2)

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

Single-sided Double-sided

(4.7 GB)

(9.4 GB)

XP (High quality)

SP (Normal)

(1)

e.g.: DVD-RAM

(1) Arrow pointing inwards.

(2) Align correctly.

LP (Long play)

EP (Extra long play)

≥Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (with double-sided

discs, load so the label for the side you want to record is

facing up.)

≥Flexible recording (FR) calculates a recording rate that will

enable the recording to fit in the remaining time on the disc.

Press [W, X, CH] (18) or numeric buttons (4) to

select the channel.

When using DVD-R

≥You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing

them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.

≥The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video

signal input.

≥When recording bilingual channel sound onto DVD-R, it is

possible to select only one of “M1” or “M2”.

(3)

(3) e.g.: When you have selected channel 4

Press [REC MODE] (17) to select the recording

mode.

≥Select “XP”, “SP”, “LP” or “EP”.

≥It is also possible to perform the flexible recording (FR).

(page 20)

When recording bilingual TV broadcast while receiving a

bilingual TV broadcast

Select “M1”(main) or “M2”(secondary audio) of “Bilingual Audio

Selection” in the “Sound” menu.

(4)

When recording bilingual audio with connecting to a decoder

or a digital receiver

Select the audio type either “M1” or “M2” on the connected

devices. (You cannot select the audio type on this unit.)

(4) e.g.: When you have selected “XP”

Press [¥, REC] (16) to start recording.

≥The programme which has already been recorded is not

overwritten.

For your reference

[RAM]

≥Select the audio type both “M1” and “M2” on the connected

devices. (You can also select the audio type on this unit.)

Note

[DVD-R]

≥You cannot use [AUDIO] (31) or the DISPLAY menu to change

audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.

To ensure recording

≥Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough space

available.

≥Ensure the write protect tab is not set to “PROTECT”. (page 64)

≥Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC INFORMATION.

ªTo pause recording

Press [;] (8).

Press again to restart recording.

ªTo stop recording

Press [∫] (7).

ªTo select channels with the remote control

Press the numeric buttons (4).

ªConvenient features

≥Chasing play—playing from the beginning of the programme you

are recording (page 21).

≥Simultaneous recording and play—watching a programme you

recorded while recording another (page 21).

≥Time Slip-checking the images you are recording (page 22).

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Recording television programmes (continued)

ªTo check the remaining time and the current mode

during recording

Press [STATUS] (28) several times.

One Touch Recording—Specify a time to

stop recording

[RAM] [DVD-R]

(1)

Main unit only

DVD-RAM

0:07:21 6.8.

π Remain

0:50 XP

This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a

hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in

advance.

π PRG2 0:05.14 XP

REC

PLAY

π PRG1 0:00.10 SP

(1) Available recording time and recording mode

(e.g.: “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

While recording

Press [¥, REC] (16) on the main unit to select the

recording time.

The time increases as illustrated each time you press the button.

The counter decreases in 1-minute units after you set a time. You

can change the time again with the same operation.

When the time you set is reached, recording stops and the unit

switches to standby.

Notes

≥The message “Cannot record. Maximum number of

programmes recorded.” is displayed if you try to start recording

when there are already 99 programmes on a disc. Erase

unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or use a new disc to

continue recording.

Unit’s Display

(Counter) # 30 # 60 # 90

^ 240 ! 180 ! 120 !}

≥Check that disc can be recorded on (page 8).

For your reference

≥You can record up to 99 programmes on one disc.

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but

the material is recorded as a separate programme.

≥An error message appears if you try to start recording when a

disc is full; the remaining time will be shown as “0:00”. To

continue recording, erase unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM

only (page 34), Erasing programmes) or use another disc.

≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (page 9).

≥The message “Can not record on the disc.” is displayed when

recording was not completed correctly. Check the discs for dirt or

scratches.

(2)

(2) Shows recording will stop in 30 minutes

ªTo cancel

During recording, press [¥, REC] (16) until the counter appears.

≥Recording continues.

ªTo show the time remaining until recording finishes

Press [STATUS] (28) several times.

≥Recording cannot be performed correctly if you try to record PAL

system to a disc that already contains recordings using NTSC.

DVD-RAM

REC/OTR 30

ARD

Flexible recording mode (FR)

[RAM] [DVD-R]

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.

For your reference

≥This does not work during timer recordings or while using flexible

recording.

≥You cannot use the remote control to specify a time for recording

to stop.

While stopped

Press [F Rec] (26).

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

Recording in FR mode

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫] (7).

≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or

channel while recording is paused.

Maximum rec. time 1 Hour 23 Min.

Set rec. time

1 Hour 23 Min.

Start

Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the recording time.

To start recording

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Start” and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥Recording starts.

For your reference

≥Press [STATUS] (28) during recording to show the remaining

time.

DVD-RAM

REC 83

ARD

≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while

flexible recording is paused.

≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.

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Playing while you are recording

Playing from the beginning of the

programme you are recording—Chasing

play

[RAM]

Simultaneous recording and play

[RAM]

You can start play of the programme you are recording or play a

programme previously recorded.

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

You can start play from the beginning of a programme while

continuing to record it.

During recording or timer recording

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9).

≥“µ” is displayed in the direct navigator to indicate the

programme is being recorded (page 33).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select a programme and press

[ENTER] (10).

While recording or timer recording

Press [1] (21).

Play starts from the beginning of the programme being recorded.

(1)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No. Name

Date

Time

Title

Edit

10:00 Dinosaur

9:00 Football

20/7 WED

(2)

(4)

SELECT

TOTAL

No.

–

ENTER

RETURN

(3)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No. Name

Date

Time

Title

Edit

10:00 Dinosaur

9:00 Football

20/7 WED

(4)

SELECT

TOTAL

No.

–

ENTER

RETURN

(1) For example: while recording programme 2 (sport)

(2) You want to watch the sports programme currently recording

(programme 2)

(3) Do the above operation (press [1] (21)) and...

(4) The same sports programme is recorded while you are

watching it.

(1) For example: while recording programme 2 (sport)

(2) You want to watch the movie you recorded yesterday

(programme 1)

(3) Do the above operation and...

(4) A sports programme is recorded while you watch a movie.

ªTo stop play and recording

1) Press [∫] (7). Play stops.

2) (Wait 2 or more seconds)

ªTo stop play and recording

1) Press [∫] (7). Play stops.

2) (Wait 2 or more seconds)

Press [∫] (7). Recording stops.

≥You cannot stop recording with [∫] (7) during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [ , TIMER] (12).

Press [∫] (7). Recording stops.

≥You cannot stop recording with [∫] (7) during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [ , TIMER] (12).

For your reference

≥During simultaneous recording and play, you cannot edit with the

direct navigator or play lists.

For your reference

≥The playback images are displayed during chasing play.

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording

starts.

≥If you fast-forward and get to within a few seconds of the part

being recorded, the picture will change to show the images

currently being played.

≥The operation is shown on the unit’s display (page 5).

≥If you fast-forward and get to within a few seconds of the part

being recorded, the unit automatically switches to play and

shows the images about 5 seconds before. You cannot get any

closer than this.

≥If you start play while the unit is on standby for timer recording,

recording starts when the time you set is reached.

≥The unit returns to recording standby when you stop play while it

is on standby for timer recording.

≥The operation is shown on the unit’s display (page 5).

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

≥While this function is activated, TIME SLIP indicator (41) lights

up.

≥While this function is activated, TIME SLIP indicator (41) lights

up.

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Playing while you are recording (continued)

Using the FUNCTIONS window

Checking the recording during recording

(TIME SLIP)

[RAM]

About the FUNCTIONS window

Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be

controlled with icons. The examples show the FUNCTIONS

window when a DVD-RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on

the type of disc being used.

You can play the programme being recorded to check that it is

being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were

recorded previously.

Disc display

(1)

(2)

(3)

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

DVD-RAM

Disc Protection Off

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

While recording or timer recording

Press [TIME SLIP] (25).

Play starts 30 seconds previous.

DISC INFORMATION DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST

PLAY

0 min

(1)

SELECT

TIMER RECORDING

SETUP

PLAY LIST

PLAY

ENTER

RETURN

REC

TOP PLAY

FLEXIBLE REC

(1) Disc title

(2)

≥The disc’s title is displayed if one is recorded. You can enter

titles with Enter Title in DISC INFORMATION (page 29).

(2) Disc protection

≥“On” is displayed if you have used Disc Protection in DISC

INFORMATION to protect the disc (page 30).

(3) Cartridge Protection

(1) Play images (30 seconds before)

(2) Current recording

ªTo change the part being played

Press [3, 4] (10) to enter the time.

≥Press [3] (10) to increase or [4] (10) to decrease in one-minute

units. Press and hold [3] (10) to increase or [4] (10) to

decrease in 10-minute units.

≥“On” is displayed if the cartridge’s write protect tab is

switched to “PROTECT” (page 64).

Using the FUNCTIONS window

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

PLAY

–5 min

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

REC

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS

window.

DVD-RAM

Disc Protection Off

FUNCTIONS

ªTo show the play images in full

Press [TIME SLIP] (25).

Cartridge Protection Off

≥Press [TIME SLIP] (25) to return to the picture-in-picture screen.

DISC INFORMATION DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST

ªTo stop play and recording

1) Press [∫] (7). Play stops.

2) (Wait 2 or more seconds)

SELECT

ENTER

TIMER RECORDING

SETUP

PLAY

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TOP PLAY

FLEXIBLE REC

Press [∫] (7). Recording stops.

≥You cannot stop recording with [∫] (7) during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [ , TIMER] (12).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select an item.

≥Refer to the relevant pages for details.

Press [ENTER] (10).

For your reference

≥Your selection is entered and the FUNCTIONS window

disappears. If the operation requires further selections,

another screen appears.

≥The sound for the images being played is heard during Time Slip.

≥While this function is activated, TIME SLIP indicator (41) lights

up.

≥The image on the small screen may be distorted or flicker

depending on the scene. However, this does not affect the image

recorded.

ªTo clear the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) or [RETURN] (23).

Watching the television while recording

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “TV”.

Press [AV] (3) to change the input mode to “TV”.

Press [W, X, CH] (18) to change channels.

≥You can also select the channel with the numeric buttons (4).

For your reference

≥You can also do this if the unit is making a timer recording.

≥The recording is unaffected.

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Using the FUNCTIONS window (continued)

CREATE PLAY LIST

ªFUNCTIONS window icons

DISC INFORMATION

CREATE PLAY LIST

DISC INFORMATION

Creating play lists:

[RAM] (page 38)

Enter Title:

[RAM] [DVD-R] (page 29)

PLAY LIST

Disc Protection:

Erase all programmes:

Format:

[RAM] (page 30)

[RAM] (page 31)

[DVD-R] (page 32)

Finalize:

PLAY LIST

Playing Play Lists:

Play Scenes:

Edit:

PL Copy:

PL Erase:

[RAM] (page 39)

[RAM] (pages 40 and 41)

[RAM] (page 42)

TIMER RECORDING

Enter Title:

Properties:

Checking the timer programming:[RAM] [DVD-R] (page 27)

Registering programmes and making corrections:

[RAM] [DVD-R] (page 26)

FLEXIBLE REC

Cancelling timer recordings:

[RAM] [DVD-R] (page 27)

SETUP

FLEXIBLE REC

Flexible recording mode:

[RAM] [DVD-R] (page 20)

SETUP

TOP MENU

Settings for the unit and discs:

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

[MP3] Settings depend on the

type of disc (page 51)

TOP MENU

Example

Display a disc’s menus:

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

[DVD-V] (page 13)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Some items will not be shown unless you release disc protection

with DISC INFORMATION—“Disc Protection” (page 30) or

release cartridge protection with the write protect tab (page 64).

Play:

Erase:

[RAM] [DVD-R] (page 33)

[RAM] [DVD-R] (page 34)

[RAM] (page 35)

Enter Title:

Properties:

Protection:

Partial Erase:

Divide:

[RAM] (page 36)

PLAY

Disc play:

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

[MP3] (page 13)

RESUME PLAY

Start play from the point you stopped play:

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

[MP3] (page 14)

TOP PLAY

Start play from the oldest programme on the disc:

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

[MP3] (page 13)

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Timer recording

If the programme is correct

Press [ENTER] (10).

≥The Timer Programme List screen appears.

Using G-CODE number to make timer

recording

[RAM] [DVD-R]

TIMER

RECORDING

Remain 1:58 SP

1:19:00 12.7 TUE

Disc

Remote control only

No. Name

01 64 ABC 12/ 7 TUE

Date

Start

1:19

Stop

1:22

Mode

space

SP OK

New Timer Programme

You can easily programme the unit to make a timer recording of a

programme by entering the programme’s G-CODE number, which

can be found in the television sections of newspapers or in

television guides. You can programme up to 16 programmes one

month in advance. Programmes for everyday or every week are

counted as one programme.

SELECT

ENTER

CANCEL

RETURN

Press [RETURN] (23).

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Ensure that this unit’s clock is set correctly.

≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for

the programme you are going to record plus a little extra).

ªTo put the unit on recording standby

Press [ , TIMER] (12).

Ensure “ ” lights on the unit’s display.

Press [G-Code] (2) button.

G-Code

Remain 0:59 SP

12:53:00 12.7 TUE

Enter G-Code Number by using 0-9 key.

No.

RETURN

Press the numeric buttons (4) to enter the G-CODE

number.

G-Code

Remain 0:59 SP

12:53:00 12.7 TUE

No.

RETURN

≥If you enter the wrong digit, use [2] (10) to move back and

enter the correct digit.

Press [ENTER] (10).

≥The Timer Programme Correction screen which allows you to

confirm the programme appears and make corrections if

necessary.

TIMER

RECORDING

Remain 1:58 SP

12:53:00 12.7 TUE

Name

Date

Start

1:00

Stop

2:00

Mode

64 ABC 12/ 7 TUE

Title

Press ENTER to store new programme.

SELECT

ENTER

No.

CANCEL

RETURN

≥Check the programme.

To make corrections (page 25).

To programme other recordings, repeat steps 1, 2 and 3.

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Timer recording (continued)

Notes

ªTo change the programme

≥The built-in clock employs 24-hour system.

TIMER

Remain 1:58 SP

RECORDING

1:19:00 12.7 TUE

≥The actual time recorded may be longer than the programme

itself when television programmes are recorded using G-CODE.

≥“Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong code.

Reenter the code.

Name

Date

Start

1:00

Stop

2:00

Mode

64 ABC 12/ 7 TUE

Title

≥“PROG FULL” is displayed in the unit’s display if there are already

16 items programmed. Delete unnecessary items (page 27).

≥The remaining time displayed is calculated based on the current

recording mode.

Press ENTER to store new programme.

SELECT

ENTER

No.

CANCEL

RETURN

Timer Programme Correction screen (After step 3 on page 24)

1) Use [2, 1] (10) to select the item you want to change.

2) Change the setting with [3, 4] (10).

≥You may use the numeric buttons (4) to enter “Name”,

“Date”, “Start” and “Stop”.

≥When recording more than one programme in a row, for DVD-

RAM the first few seconds, and for DVD-R about the first 30

seconds of all programmes from the second one onwards will not

be recorded.

≥Recording is not possible unless you set “Disc Protection” in

“DISC INFORMATION” to “Off”. (page 30)

The items change as follows:

≥Name (Programme Position/TV Station Name)

≥Date

Current date>the day before one month later>

Daily (Sunday to Saturday)>Daily (Monday to Saturday)>

Daily (Monday to Friday)>Weekly (Sundays)>...>

Weekly (Saturdays)

≥You can not record to a disc if the write protect tab on a cartridge

disc is set to protect. Release this before operation (page 64).

≥Even if the unit is put in the timer recording standby mode or the

timer recording is being performed, you can play a programme.

≥Start (start time)/Stop (finish time)

The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if

you hold the button.

≥Mode (Recording mode)

XP>SP>LP>EP>FR (page 19)

≥Title

Select “Title” and press [ENTER] (10), then refer to page 29

for entering title.

You can give DVD-RAM and DVD-R titles of up to 44

characters.

3) Press [ENTER] (10) when you have finished making changes.

The Timer Programme List screen appears.

ªIf “– –” appears under “Name” after entering a

G-CODE number

Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name.

Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of the

programme position is displayed under “Name”.

However, if the TV station information was not automatically set

during Auto Setup due to adverse reception conditions, the “– –”

indication appears instead.

In such a case, follow the operation steps below to correct it.

Use [3, 4] (10) repeatedly to select the programme

position on which the TV programme to be recorded

will be broadcast.

After you have entered the information of a TV station, it remains

stored in the unit’s memory, and you do not need to enter it again

in the future.

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Timer recording (continued)

To put the unit on recording standby

Press [ , TIMER] (12).

Ensure “ ” lights on the unit’s display.

Manual programming

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Remote control only

To change the timer recording programme

1) While the Timer Programme List Screen is being shown, use

[3, 4] (10) to select the programme you want to change, and

press [ENTER] (10) to show the Timer Programme Correction

screen.

You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16

programmes).

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Ensure that this unit’s clock is set correctly.

≥Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for

the programme you are going to record plus a little extra).

≥You may also select programme by inputting a 2-digit number

using the numeric buttons (4).

≥Use [2, 1] (10) to move to the page preceding or following

the one on display.

Press [PROG/CHECK] (13).

≥The Timer Programme List screen appears.

2) Move through the items with [1] (10) and change the settings

with [3, 4] (10) and press [ENTER] (10).

TIMER

Remain 1:58 SP

RECORDING

1:19:00 12.7 TUE

Disc

Mode

space

SP OK

No. Name

01 64 ABC 12/ 7 TUE

Date

Start

1:19

Stop

1:22

Notes

New Timer Programme

≥The built-in clock employs 24-hour system.

≥The remaining time is not shown if you insert discs other than

DVD-RAM or DVD-R.

≥The remaining time displayed is calculated based on the current

recording mode.

SELECT

ENTER

Press ENTER to store

new programme.

RETURN

≥If the disc is protected (pages 30 and 64), the unit switches to

standby but does not go on standby for recording. Check the disc

carefully.

≥Recording is not possible unless you set “Disc Protection” in

“DISC INFORMATION” to “Off”. (page 30)

A line that is ready for programming is highlighted.

Press [ENTER] (10).

≥The Timer Programme Correction screen appears.

TIMER

≥You cannot record to a disc if the write protect tab on a cartridge

disc is set to protect. Release this before operation (page 64).

≥Even if the unit is put in the timer recording standby mode or the

timer recording is being performed, you can play a programme.

≥When recording more than one programme in a row, for

DVD-RAM the first few seconds, and for DVD-R about the first

30 seconds of all programmes from the second one onwards will

not be recorded.

Remain 1:58 SP

RECORDING

1:55:00 12.7 TUE

Date

Start

Stop

Name

Mode

Title

Please set Channel.

No.

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Use [1] (10) to move through the items and change

the items with [3, 4] (10).

≥The current settings are shown each time you press [1]

(10).

≥You may use the numeric buttons (4) to enter “Name”,

“Date”, “Start” and “Stop”.

TIMER

RECORDING

Remain 1:58 SP

1:19:00 12.7 TUE

Date

Name

64 ABC 12/ 7 TUE

Start

1:00

Stop

2:00

Mode

Title

≥Name (Programme Position/TV Station Name)

≥Date

Current date>the day before one month later>

Daily (Sunday to Saturday)>Daily (Monday to Saturday)>

Daily (Monday to Friday)>Weekly (Sundays)>...>

Weekly (Saturdays)

≥Start (start time)/Stop (finish time)

The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if

you hold the button.

≥Mode (Recording mode)

XP>SP>LP>EP>FR (page 19)

≥Title

Select “Title” and press [ENTER] (10), then refer to page 29

for entering title.

Press [ENTER] (10) when you have finished making

changes.

≥To continue programming:

Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4.

Press [PROG/CHECK] (13) or [RETURN] (23).

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Timer recording (continued)

To check programmes

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Starting and canceling programmes

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Press [PROG/CHECK] (13).

ªTo put the unit on recording standby

The Timer Programme List screen appears.

Press [ , TIMER] (12).

The unit turns off and “ ” lights on the unit’s display.

TIMER

Remain 1:58 SP

RECORDING

1:19:00 12.7 TUE

Disc

Note

No. Name

Date

Start

1:19

1:20

8:00

9:00

Stop

1:22

Mode

space

01 64 ABC 12/ 7 TUE

02 64 ABC 12/ 7 TUE

03 64 ABC 20/ 7 WED

04 64 ABC 20/ 7 WED

SP OK

≥The unit cannot go to timer recording standby if the disc is

2:20

protected (pages 30 and 64) or full (“ ” flashes). Check the disc

carefully.

9:00

10:00

11:00

SP OK

05 64 ABC 20/ 7 WED 10:00

New Timer Programme

ªTo release the unit from recording standby

If you want to record something else before the programme start

time, for example:

SELECT

ENTER

CANCEL

RETURN

Press [ , TIMER] (12).

The unit turns on and “ ” goes out.

Icon explanations (A)

This programme is currently recording.

≥Be sure to press [ , TIMER] (12) before the programme start

time to put the unit on recording standby. The programme only

The programme is overlap with another programme.

The disc was full or the maximum number of programmes or

scenes was reached so the programme failed to record.

works if “ ” is on.

ªTo stop recording while a programme is working

Press [ , TIMER] (12).

The television programme was copy-guarded so the

programme failed to record.

TV system of the programme is different from the setting in

SETUP, so the programme failed to record.

The programme did not complete recording because the

disc is dirty or some other reason.

To clear a timer recording programme

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Press [CANCEL] (5) or [ERASE] (30) while the

programme’s Timer Programme Correction screen is

being shown.

Disc space

OK:

Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining

space on the disc.

(Alternatively, use [3, 4] (10) to select the programme

in the Timer Programme List screen and press

[CANCEL] (5) or [ERASE] (30).)

# (Date):

For recordings made daily or weekly, the display

will show until when recordings can be made

based on the time remaining on the disc.

Displayed if the disc is not inserted in the unit or is

write-protected (pages 30 and 64) or there is not

enough memory capacity left on the disc.

≥You can not delete programmes that are currently recording.

ªTo change the programme

(page 26)

ªTo exit from the Timer Programme List screen

Press [PROG/CHECK] (13) or [RETURN] (23). (The television is

shown.)

For your reference

≥Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the list at 4

a.m. the day after tomorrow.

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Recording from a video cassette player

When connected to the other equipment

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or a video camera connected to the input terminals.

Preparation

≥Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off.

Then after connecting any cable, turn on the both units.

≥Connect the other equipment to this unit’s input terminals (page 49).

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc that can be recorded on.

≥Select the recording mode, XP, SP, LP or EP (page 19).

≥It is also possible to perform the flexible recording (FR) (page 20).

While stopped

Press [W, X, CH] (18) or [INPUT SELECT] (29) to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

≥Select AV1, AV2 or AV3.

Start play on the other equipment.

Press [¥, REC] (16) at the point you want to start recording.

ªTo skip unwanted parts

Press [;] (8) to pause recording.

Press again to restart recording.

ªTo stop recording

Press [∫] (7).

Note

≥Stop play on the other equipment as well.

For your reference

≥Poor video quality or colouring may indicate that the material you are recording has copy protection.

≥Select the TV system (PAL/NTSC) of the programme you wish to record (page 53).

≥Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.

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Entering titles

DISC INFORMATION

[RAM] [DVD-R]

About DISC INFORMATION

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can:

≥Title discs with the DISC INFORMATION in the FUNCTIONS

window.

≥Title programmes with the Timer recording (page 25).

≥Title programmes with the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (page 34).

≥Title play lists with the PLAY LIST screen (page 42).

≥You can give discs titles—Enter Title

≥You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM—Disc

Protection

≥You can erase all programmes and play lists on DVD-RAM—

Erase all programmes

≥You can format DVD-RAM—Format

≥You can finalize DVD-R so they can be played on compatible

DVD players—Finalize

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc with something recorded on it.

≥Select Titling “DISC INFORMATION”, Titling “Timer recording”,

Titling “DIRECT NAVIGATOR”, or Titling “PLAY LIST” screen.

Enter Title

[RAM] [DVD-R]

After the titling screen appears

Each disc can be given a different title.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the character you

want to enter and press [ENTER] (10).

≥You can enter the following characters.

Enter Title

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

(1)

)

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC

INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).

(2)

(3)

ﬂ

[

]

ERASE

SET

{

(

–

-/--

}

SELECT

;

ENTER

-/--

SPACE

RETURN

DISC INFORMATION

(4)

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Enter Title” and press

[ENTER] (10).

(1) This window shows the text you have entered (Title field)

(2) ERASE ([;] (8))

(3) SET ([∫] (7)) (when you have finished entering text)

(4) SPACE

DISC

INFORMATION

Prog No 7

Used 0 : 58 Markers

Free

0 : 42 (SP)

Enter Title

To enter other characters

Disc Protection

Erase all programmes

Off

Repeat step 1.

SELECT

Format

Press [∫] (7). (You can also finish entering the title

by using [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SET” and

pressing [ENTER] (10).)

ENTER

RETURN

Enter the title.

Enter Title

≥The title is entered and the screen disappears.

)

ªTo stop partway through

Press [RETURN] (23) (does not save any title information).

ﬂ

[

]

ERASE

SET

ªUsing the numeric buttons (4) to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

{

(

–

-/--

}

SELECT

;

1) Press [7] (4) to move to the 7th row.

2) Press [7] (4) twice to highlight “R”.

3) Press [ENTER] (10).

≥You may enter a space by pressing [-/--]

(4) and then [ENTER] (10).

6 M

ENTER

-/--

SPACE

RETURN

Notes

≥You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters and DVD-R

titles of up to 40 characters.

≥You cannot give DVD-R titles once they have been finalized.

ªTo correct a character

1) Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the character you want to

correct in the title field.

2) Press [;] (8). (You can also erase characters by using

[3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “ERASE” and pressing

[ENTER] (10).)

3) Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the correct character and

press [ENTER] (10).

Notes

≥You cannot enter titles if the programme is protected. Release

the protection with the direct navigator (page 35).

≥You cannot enter titles unless the “Disc Protection” in DISC

INFORMATION is “Off” (page 30).

≥You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected with the write

protect tab (page 64).

≥If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the programme

list (page 33) and play list screen (page 37).

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DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Disc Protection

[RAM]

Releasing disc protection

[RAM]

This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure.

This allows you to release disc protection.

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert the disc you want to protect.

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert the disc you want to release protection.

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC

INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC

INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).

DISC INFORMATION

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Disc Protection” and

press [ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Disc Protection” and

press [ENTER] (10).

DISC

Prog No 7

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Free

0 : 42 (SP)

Prog No 7

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Free

0 : 42 (SP)

INFORMATION

Enter Title

Disc Protection

Off

Disc Protection

Erase all programmes

Format

SELECT

Format

ENTER

RETURN

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Disc Protection

Set up Disc Protection ?

Cancel Disc Protection ?

Yes

DISC

Prog No 7

Free

0 : 42 (SP)

Prog No 7

Free

0 : 42 (SP)

INFORMATION

Used

0 : 58 Markers

Used

0 : 58 Markers

Enter Title

Disc Protection

Off

Erase all programmes

Format

Erase all programmes

Format

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

ªTo stop partway through

Select “No” in step 4 and press [ENTER] (10).

ªTo stop partway through

Select “No” in step 4 and press [ENTER] (10).

Press [RETURN] (23).

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DISC INFORMATION (continued)

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC

INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).

Erase all programmes

[RAM]

All programmes and play lists created from them will be erased

irretrievably when you use this procedure.

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

DISC INFORMATION

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Format” and press

[ENTER] (10).

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC

INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).

DISC

Prog No 7

Used 0 : 58 Markers

Free

0 : 42 (SP)

INFORMATION

Enter Title

Disc Protection

Off

Erase all programmes

Format

DISC INFORMATION

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Erase all programmes”

and press [ENTER] (10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

DISC

Prog No 7

Used 0 : 58 Markers

Free

0 : 42 (SP)

INFORMATION

Format Disc

Enter Title

Disc Protection

Off

Formatting the Disc will erase all contents.

This will take approximately 1 minute.

Start formatting the disc ?

Erase all programmes

Format

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Yes

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Start” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Erase all programmes

Format Disc

All programmes and Play Lists will

be erased.

Is it OK to start erasing all programmes ?

All contents of this disc will be

completely erased.

Start formatting the disc ?

Yes

Start

Cancel

Use [2] (10) to select “Start” and press [ENTER]

(10).

≥Formatting starts.

The message “Formatting is complete” appears when

formatting is finished.

Erase all programmes

All programmes and Play Lists will be

completely erased.

It is OK to start erasing all programmes ?

All recordings are irretrievably erased when a disc is formatted.

Check the disc carefully before formatting to ensure it doesn’t

contain any programmes you want to keep.

Start

Cancel

ªTo stop formatting

Select “No” in step 4 or “Cancel” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10)

All programmes and play lists are erased.

Press [RETURN] (23).

ªTo stop partway through

Select “No” in step 4 or “Cancel” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10)

Notes

Press [RETURN] (23).

≥Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply

cord while the message “Formatting the disc” is on the

television.

This can render the disc unusable.

(This can take up to 70 minutes. You can cancel formatting if it

takes more than 2 minutes by pressing [RETURN] (23). The disc

must be reformatted if you do this.)

≥All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including

recordings made with this unit. Data written to the disc by a

computer is also erased.

Notes

≥You cannot erase computer data.

≥The disc title will also be erased.

≥If protection is active on even one programme (page 35), you

cannot erase all programmes.

For your reference

≥

Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected (pages 30 and

64).

For your reference

≥The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab is switched

to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue (page 64).

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

≥The message “Unable to format” appears when you try to

format discs this unit cannot use.

≥If you have used the direct navigator to protect a programme

(page 35), the message “Contents on the disc have been

protected. Start formatting the disc?” appears in step 5.

Select “Start” if you want to format the disc. The contents will be

erased even if they have been protected.

Format

[RAM]

Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs

before you can use them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to

erase the entire contents of a disc.

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert the disc you want to format.

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DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Finalize—Creating DVD-Video

[DVD-R]

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them

on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.

The menus you create with this unit can also be used on the

player.

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert the disc you want to finalize.

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC

INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10).

DISC INFORMATION

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Finalize” and press

[ENTER] (10).

DISC

Prog No 7

Used 0 : 58 Markers

Free

0 : 42 (SP)

INFORMATION

Enter Title

Finalize

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Finalize

This will take approximately

Start finalizing the disc ?

≤

minutes.

Yes

Use [2] (10) to select “Start” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Finalize

Finalize will make this disc playback only.

Start finalizing the disc ?

Start

Cancel

≥Finalizing starts.

The message “Finalizing is finished” appears when finalizing

is finished.

ªTo stop finalizing

Select “No” in step 4 or “Cancel” in step 5 and press [ENTER]

(10).

Press [RETURN] (23).

Notes

≥Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the power supply cord

while the message “Finalizing the Disc” is on the television.

This can render the disc unusable.

≥You can only finalize DVD-R that were recorded on this unit.

≥You cannot record on DVD-R that have been finalized.

≥Programmes longer than 5 minutes will be divided into about 5-

minute chapters.

≥The markers you entered (page 17) will be lost.

≥Finalizing takes up to about 15 minutes.

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Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR

About the programme list

Selecting programmes to play

[RAM] [DVD-R]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

A list of programmes is created as you record them. You can use

this list to find the programmes you want to watch.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

No.Name Date

Time

TITLE

Erase

Enter Title

Edit

20/7 WED 10:00 Dinosaur

20/7 WED

Auto action

9:00

Properties

03 13 20/7 WED

11:00 USJ

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9).

≥The programme list appears.

Protection

21/7 THU

22/7 FRI

12:00

21:00

Football

Partial Erase

Divide

≥The images for the currently highlighted list are played in the

background.

SELECT

TOTAL 5

RETURN

ENTER

RETURN

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

a) Programme number, broadcast name, recording date, time

recording started, programme title (if entered).

≥Programme 1 is selected in the example.

No.Name Date

Time

20/7 WED 10:00 Dinosaur

20/7 WED

Auto action

Title

Edit

9:00

13 20/7 WED

11:00 USJ

b) Write-protected:

SELECT

ENTER

TOTAL 3

No.

–

RETURN

≥Displayed when you have protected the programme.

Programme 1 has been protected in the example.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the programme you want

to watch and press [ENTER] (10).

c) Copy-protected/Different TV system (PAL or NTSC):

≥Displayed when you have recorded a programme that has

copy protection, from broadcast.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

≥Displayed when the programme failed to record so that the

TV system of the programme is different from the setting in

SETUP.

No.Name Date

Time

24/7 WED 10:00 Dinosaur

24/7 WED

Auto action

Title

Edit

For example, when you select

programme number 2.

9:00

d) NTSC: /PAL:

13 24/7 WED

11:00 USJ

≥Displayed when you recorded using a different encoding

system from that of the TV system currently selected on the

unit.

SELECT

ENTER

TOTAL 3

No.

–

RETURN

e) Unable to play: X

≥Displayed if you cannot play the programme.

f) Currently recording: ¥

≥Displayed when the programme is being recorded.

g) Scroll bar

≥Play of the images that were playing in the background

continues.

ªTo clear the programme list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9) or [RETURN] (23).

≥If there are more than 6 programmes, you can move down

the list by using [3, 4] (10) and this bar shows your

approximate position in the list.

For your reference

≥The direct navigator works while stopped, playing or recording.

≥You can also select programmes from the list in step 2 by

entering a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons (4).

If you enter a number larger than the total number of

programmes, the last programme is selected.

h) Total number of programmes

≥Shows the total number of programmes.

i) Sub menu

≥Displayed when you use [1] (10). (You can see this during

simultaneous recording and play but you are unable to

perform operations.)

≥Titles are only displayed if you have given the programme a title.

≥The unit’s clock must be set correctly.

≥Erase a programme (page 34).

≥Enter or edit a title (page 34).

≥Check a programme’s contents (page 34).

≥Write-protect a programme (page 35).

≥Erase part of a programme (page 36).

≥Divide a selected programme into two (page 36).

For your reference

≥The list can show up to 99 programmes that you have recorded.

≥When using DVD-R, “Protection”, “Partial Erase” and “Divide” are

not displayed in the submenu.

≥The contents of the list are recorded on the disc.

≥[RAM]

When the disc is protected (pages 30 and 64), you can only

access “Properties”. Release the protection to access other

items.

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Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued)

Erasing programmes

Entering and editing programme titles

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The programme is erased completely when you use this procedure

and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully before

erasing it to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasing programmes”,

perform the following steps:

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Enter Title” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Enter or edit the title.

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] (9).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the desired programme.

Use [1] (10) so the submenu appears.

Enter Title

Erase

)

Enter Title

Properties

Protection

Partial Erase

Divide

ﬂ

[

]

ERASE

SET

{

(

–

-/--

}

SELECT

;

ENTER

-/--

SPACE

RETURN

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Erase” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Erase”.

≥“Entering titles” (page 29)

For your reference

Erase Programme

≥You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters

- a maximum of 44 characters is possible when inputting a title

from the timer recording menu.

Remaining Time

0 : 58 SP

Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.

≥You can give DVD-R titles of up to 44 characters.

≥The full title is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter a

long title, only part of it is shown in the programme list.

Erase

Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Press [ENTER] (10).

Checking programme contents

ªTo stop partway through

Select “Cancel” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10).

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can check the contents of a selected programme.

Press [RETURN] (23).

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

For your reference

≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after

erasing short programmes.

≥Computer data is not erased.

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasing programmes”,

perform the following steps:

≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when

you erase programmes.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Properties” and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥The contents of the programme are shown.

Properties

Football

No.

1:02

(

)

Date 12/ 7/2005 TUE Time 0:01 SP

Name 12

RETURN

ENTER

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN] (23).

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Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued)

Protecting programmes

[RAM]

Releasing programme protection

[RAM]

You can prevent accidental erasure of programmes by write-

protecting them.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasing programmes”,

perform the following steps:

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasing programmes”,

perform the following steps:

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Protection” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Protection” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Protection

Cancel Programme Protection ?

Yes

Protection

SELECT

RETURN

Set Up Programme Protection ?

ENTER

Yes

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No.Name Date

Time

10:00

Title

Edit

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

20/7 WED

Football

9:00 Dinosaur

11:00 USJ

03 13

No.Name Date

Time

10:00

Title

Edit

20/7 WED

Football

SELECT

TOTAL 3

No.

9:00 Dinosaur

11:00 USJ

–

RETURN

ENTER

03 13

SELECT

TOTAL 3

No.

–

RETURN

The padlock mark disappears.

ENTER

ªTo stop partway through

Select “No” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10).

The padlock mark appears.

ªTo stop partway through

Select “No” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10).

Press [RETURN] (23).

For your reference

Programmes will be erased even if they are protected if you format

the disc with DISC INFORMATION (page 31).

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Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued)

Erasing parts of a programme

[RAM]

Dividing programmes

[RAM]

The specified parts of the programme are erased completely

when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check

the programme carefully to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep.

You can divide a selected programme into two.

You must be sure you wish to divide a programme because

once a programme has been divided it cannot be returned to

its original form.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasing programmes”,

perform the following steps:

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Erasing programmes”,

perform the following steps:

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Partial Erase” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the start point of the part you

want to erase and press [ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Divide” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the point you want to divide and

press [ENTER] (10).

Partial

Erase

PLAY

Start

End

Divide

Programme

Preview

Divide

Exit

0 : 00 . 05

End

SELECT

ENTER

Exit

Start

RETURN

–

0 : 00 . 05

SELECT

ENTER

Divide

RETURN

0 : 00 . 05

Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the end point of the part you

want to erase and press [ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Divide” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Partial

Erase

Start

End

≥The programme is divided at the point.

Exit

Divide Programme

0 : 10 . 15

End

SELECT

ENTER

Once divided, this programme cannot be

re-combined.

Start

0 : 00 . 05

RETURN

0 : 10 . 15

Divide

Cancel

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

Use [

]

(10) to select “Exit” and press [ENTER] (10)

(10) to select “Erase” and press [ENTER] (10)

ªTo stop partway through

Select “Cancel” in step 7 and press [ENTER] (10).

≥Play lists created with the erased part are also erased.

Partial erase

Press [RETURN] (23).

Remaining Time

Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased.

Erase Cancel

0:19 SP

ªTo change the point to divide

Select “Divide” in step 6, then repeat steps 5-7.

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

ªTo check the division point

ªTo stop partway through

Select “Cancel” in step 8 and press [ENTER] (10).

By selecting “Preview” in step 6 and pressing [ENTER] (10), play

will begin from a point 10 seconds prior to the division point. You

may wish to make sure that the division point is at an appropriate

location.

Press [RETURN] (23).

ªTo erase another part of the same programme

Select “Next” in step 7 and perform step 8, then repeat steps 5-8.

Notes

≥

The divided programmes retain the title of the original programme.

≥A minute portion of the recording directly preceding the division

point may be lost.

For your reference

≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points.

≥You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start

point after an end point.

≥You may not be able to specify start and end points within

3 seconds of each other.

For your reference

≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points.

≥It is not possible to carry out “Divide” in the following cases:

-When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.

-When the total number of programme is more than 99.

≥You cannot specify start and end points if the picture recorded is

stilled.

≥The unit pauses play when the end of the programme is reached

during this procedure.

≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after

erasing short parts of programmes.

≥Play lists created with the erased part are also erased.

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Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes

About the PLAY LIST Scene screen

Displaying PLAY LIST

[RAM]

3 12/7 0:02 004 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

Preparations

Play Scenes

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

003

---

001 00:00.19

004

002

---

SELECT PAGE

–

Press [PLAY LIST] (22).

---

SELECT

ENTER

PLAY LIST

Back

001/001

RETURN

001

004

002

---

003

---

a) Play list information

No. Date Total Scene

Title

Edit

This shows the play list number, date of creation (date/month),

total play time, and the number of scenes it contains and title (if

entered).

01 12/7 0:03 006 Auto action

No.

–

02 12/7 0:07

006 USJ

03 20/7 0:06 004 Dinosaur

SELECT

ENTER

–

/–

–

:–

—

RETURN

b) Scenes

9 scenes can be shown on a page.

The play list screen appears. Scenes are not displayed if you have

not yet created a play list with the disc.

c) Turning pages

If there are more than 9 scenes, use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to

select “2 Back” or “Next 1” and press [ENTER] (10) to move

to the previous page or next page. You can also enter the 3

digits with the numeric buttons (4).

ªTo clear the PLAY LIST screen

Press [PLAY LIST] (22) or [RETURN] (23).

The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the

play list.

ªWhat you can do with the PLAY LIST screen

≥Creating PLAY LIST (page 38)

Play Scenes

Edit

≥Playing PLAY LIST (page 39)

≥Select a scene to play (page 39)

≥Add, move, re-edit and erase scenes

(pages 40 and 41)

≥Copying PLAY LIST (page 42)

≥Erasing a PLAY LIST (page 42)

≥Give PLAY LIST titles (page 42)

≥Checking PLAY LIST’s contents

(page 42)

PL Copy

PL Erase

Enter Title

Properties

For your reference

≥When the disc is protected (pages 30 and 64), you can only

access “Play Scenes” and “Properties”. Release the protection to

access other items.

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Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

For your reference

Creating PLAY LIST

≥You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while

playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

≥One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes.

These numbers may be reduced under some conditions.

≥You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start

point after an end point.

[RAM]

You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then

specify the order in which these scenes are played. These scenes

are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use up much of the

disc’s capacity.

≥If you specify an end point but not a start point, the unit

determines the beginning of the programme as the start point.

Similarly, if you specify a start point but not an end point, the unit

determines the end of the programme as the end point.

≥You may not be able to specify start and end points if the material

is still pictures recorded on other equipment.

≥The unit pauses play when the end of the last programme on the

disc is reached during this procedure.

≥You can also display the CREATE PLAY LIST screen by

selecting “jj” at the bottom of the play list.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “CREATE PLAY

LIST” and press [ENTER] (10).

CREATE PLAY LIST

PLAY LIST

0-0--2

---

0-0--3

---

Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the start point of the scene and

press [ENTER] (10).

0-0--4

No. Date Total Scene

Title

Edit

01 12/7 0:03 006 Auto action

02 12/7 0:07 006 USJ

No.

–

03 20/7 0:06 004 Dinosaur

SELECT

ENTER

PLAY LIST No.3 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

–

/–

–

:–

—

Creation

Scene No.

RETURN

PLAY

Start

End

Exit

0 : 00 . 05

End

SELECT

ENTER

Start

RETURN

0 : 00 . 05

--:--.--

Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the end point of the scene and

press [ENTER] (10).

PLAY LIST No.3

PLAY LIST

Creation

Scene No.

Start

End

Exit

0 : 35 . 20

End

SELECT

ENTER

Start

RETURN

0 : 35 . 20

0 : 00 . 05

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]

(10).

ªTo stop partway through

Press [RETURN] (23).

ªTo clear the PLAY LIST screen

Press [PLAY LIST] (22) or [RETURN] (23).

The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the

play list.

ªTo specify another scene

Select “Next” after step 4 and press [ENTER] (10), then repeat

steps 3 and 4.

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Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Playing PLAY LIST

[RAM]

Playing Scenes

[RAM]

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

Press [PLAY LIST] (22).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the play list you want to

play and press [ENTER] (10).

≥The play list you select is played.

≥You can display the play lists after the sixth one by moving

[4] (10).

Press [PLAY LIST] (22).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the play list that contains

the scene you want to play and use [1] (10).

Play Scenes

Edit

PL Copy

PL Erase

Enter Title

Properties

PLAY LIST

001

004

002

---

003

---

No. Date Total Scene

Title

Edit

01 12/7 0:03 006 Auto action

02 12/7 0:07 006 USJ

No.

–

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Play Scenes” and press

[ENTER] (10).

03 20/7 0:06 004 Dinosaur

SELECT

ENTER

–

—

09 Baseball

05 21/7 0:09 015 Movie

RETURN

06 22/7 0:05 008

Football

3 12/7 0:02 004 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

Play Scenes

ªTo stop PLAY LIST play

Press [∫] (7).

The play list appears.

003

---

001 00:00.19

004

002

---

SELECT PAGE

–

---

SELECT

ENTER

Back

001/001

RETURN

For your reference

You can also select play lists from the list in step 2 by entering a 2-

digit number with the numeric buttons (4).

If you enter a number larger than the total number of play lists, the

last play list is selected.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the scene you want

to play and press [ENTER] (10).

≥The scene you select is played.

ªTo stop scene play

Press [∫] (7).

The scene list appears.

ªTo show scene 10 and later

In step 4, use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Next 1” and press

[ENTER] (10).

For your reference

You can also select a page of scenes in step 4 by entering a 3-digit

number with the numeric buttons (4).

To erase a PLAY LIST or a PLAY LIST Scene during play

During play a play list or a play list scene

Press [ERASE] (30).

≥A confirmation message will be displayed.

Press [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

≥Select “No” and press [ENTER] (10), or press [RETURN]

(23) to cancel.

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Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST

[RAM]

Moving a Scene

[RAM]

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

Press [PLAY LIST] (22).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the desired play list and

press [1] (10).

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY

LIST”, perform the following steps:

Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Move” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Play Scenes

Edit

3 12/7 0:02 004 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

PL Copy

PL Erase

Enter Title

Properties

Edit

Add

001 00:00.19

004

Move Re-edit Erase

003

---

002

---

SELECT PAGE

–

SELECT

ENTER

---

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Edit” and press [ENTER]

Back

001/001

RETURN

(10).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the scene you want

to move and press [ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the scene currently

in the position to which you want to move the scene

and press [ENTER] (10).

≥The scene you selected in step 5 moves to the position in

3 12/7 0:02 004 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

Edit

Add

001 00:00.19

004

Move Re-edit Erase

003

---

002

---

SELECT PAGE

–

SELECT

ENTER

---

Back

001/001

RETURN

front of the scene selected.

Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Add” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the scene after the

position you want to add the scene and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the start point of the scene and

press [ENTER] (10).

3 12/7 0:02 004 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

Edit

Add

001 00:00.19

004

Move Re-edit Erase

003

---

002

---

SELECT PAGE

–

SELECT

ENTER

---

Back

001/001

RETURN

ªTo move another scene

Repeat steps 5 and 6.

PLAY LIST No.3 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

Add

Scene No.

PLAY

Start

End

Exit

0 : 00 . 05

End

SELECT

ENTER

Start

RETURN

0 : 00 . 05

--:--.--

Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the end point of the scene and

press [ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]

(10).

≥The screen from step 4 reappears.

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN] (23).

ªTo add other scene

1) Use [3, 4] (10) after step 7 to select “Next” and press

[ENTER] (10).

2) Repeat steps 6 and 7.

For your reference

You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while playing

scenes just as you can during normal play.

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Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene

[RAM]

Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST

[RAM]

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY

LIST”, perform the following steps:

After performing steps 1 to 3 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY

LIST”, perform the following steps:

Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Re-edit” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Erase” and press

[ENTER] (10).

3 12/7 0:02 004 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

3 12/7 0:02 004 Dinosaur

PLAY LIST

Edit

Add

001 00:00.19

004

Move Re-edit Erase

Add

001 00:00.19

004

Move Re-edit Erase

003

---

003

---

002

---

002

---

SELECT PAGE

–

SELECT

ENTER

SELECT

ENTER

---

Back

001/001

Back

001/001

RETURN

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the scene you want

to re-edit and press [ENTER] (10).

Use search function such as fast-forward and slow-

motion to find the start point of the scene and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the scene you want

to erase and press [ENTER] (10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Erase Scenes

Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the end point of the scene and

press [ENTER] (10).

Erase this Scene ?

Yes

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

PLAY LIST No.3

PLAY LIST

Re-edit

Scene No.

The selected scene is erased from the play list.

Back

Start

End

ªTo erase other scene

Repeat steps 5 and 6.

Exit

0 : 35 . 20

End

SELECT

ENTER

ªTo stop partway

Select “No” in step 6 and press [ENTER] (10).

Start

RETURN

0 : 35 . 20

0 : 00 . 05

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Press [RETURN] (23).

ªTo re-edit another scene

For your reference

(1) Use [3, 4] (10) after step 7 to select “Next” or “Back” and

press [ENTER] (10) until you find the scene you want to re-

edit.

The play list itself is erased if you erase all the scenes in it.

(2) Repeat steps 5-7 to continue re-editing other scenes.

Note

≥You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start

point after an end point.

For your reference

≥You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while

playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

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Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes (continued)

Copying PLAY LIST

[RAM]

Titling PLAY LIST

[RAM]

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

After performing steps 1 to 2 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY

LIST”, perform the following steps:

After performing steps 1 to 2 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY

LIST”, perform the following steps:

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “PL Copy” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Enter Title” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Enter Title

)

Copy PLAY LIST

ﬂ

[

Copy this PLAY LIST ?

]

ERASE

SET

Yes

{

(

–

-/--

SELECT

}

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

;

ENTER

The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list.

-/--

SPACE

RETURN

ªTo stop partway

Select “No” in step 4 and press [ENTER] (10).

Enter the title.

≥“Entering titles” (page 29)

Press [RETURN] (23).

For your reference

You can give play lists on DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters.

The full title is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter a

long title, only part of it is shown in the play list screen.

Erasing a PLAY LIST

[RAM]

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

Checking PLAY LIST’s contents

[RAM]

After performing steps 1 to 2 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY

LIST”, perform the following steps:

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Insert a disc you created play lists on.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “PL Erase” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

After performing steps 1 to 2 of “Adding Scenes to a PLAY

LIST”, perform the following steps:

(10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Properties” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Erase PLAY LIST

Erase this PLAY LIST ?

Properties

Yes

Dinosaur

SELECT

No.

Date 22/ 7/2005 FRI

RETURN

ENTER

Scenes 004 Total 0:05.51

The play list is erased.

RETURN

ENTER

ªTo stop partway

Select “No” in step 4 and press [ENTER] (10).

Press [RETURN] (23).

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Using DISPLAY menus

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

Disc menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Remote control only

Disc

Play

Picture

Sound

DISPLAY menus contain information about the disc or unit. These

menus allow you to perform operations by changing this

information.

Î Digital 2/0ch

OFF

L R

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

Common procedures

Preparation

Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack language [DVD-V]

(See [A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language.)

Change the number to select a soundtrack.

Press [DISPLAY] (34).

Disc

Play

Î Digital 2/0ch

OFF

L R

Soundtrack

Audio attribute [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

(See [B] Audio attributes.)

Subtitle

Picture

Audio channel

Sound

Karaoke vocals, on and off (Karaoke [DVD-V] only)

Solo: ON()OFF

Duet: OFF()V1iV2()V1()V2

^___________J

Setting

Item

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the menu and press

[1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the item and press

[1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the setting.

≥Some options require different operations. Follow the on-

Subtitle

Subtitle language [DVD-V]

(See [A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language.)

Change the number to select a subtitle language.

Subtitles on/off [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

Turn the subtitles on or off.

screen instructions and the instructions described later.

Angle [DVD-V]

ªTo return to the previous screen

Change the number to select an angle.

Press [RETURN] (23).

Audio channel [RAM] [VCD]

ªWhen you are finished

Press [DISPLAY] (34).

Select the audio channel. (page 16)

PBC [VCD]

For your reference

Playback control on/off

≥The screens depend on the disc contents.

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

and the type of software you are playing, there are some items

that you cannot select or change.

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

[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

¢: Others

[B] Audio attributes

Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type

k (kHz):

b (bit):

ch (channel):

Sampling frequency

Number of bits

Number of channels

For your reference

≥You can only select subtitles, soundtracks and angles if they are

recorded on the disc.

≥Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles and angles

only by using the disc’s menus.

≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn

the subtitles off.

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Using DISPLAY menus (continued)

Play menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

Sound menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

Disc

Play

Picture

Sound

Disc

Play

Picture

Sound

OFF

Repeat Play

V. S. S.

Dialog Enhancer

OFF

1s10

Marker

††††††††††

Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

(page 45)

V.S.S. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

(Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using 2 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.

You can play a programme, play list, chapter, title, group or

track repeatedly.

Marker [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] (page 17)

You can mark points on a disc to return to later.

Natural()Emphasis()OFF

^__________J

Picture menu

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Notes

≥V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect, with some discs,

even if you select “Natural” or “Emphasis”.

≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.

Disc

Play

Picture

Sound

Normal

MODE

DNR

AUTO1

Progressive

Transfer

Dialog Enhancer [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

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

channel)

MODE

To select the picture mode during play

The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog

easier to hear.

ON()OFF

Normal: Normal mode

Soft:

Soft mode

Fine mode

Fine:

Cinema: Cinema mode (mellows movie, enhances detail in

dark scenes)

DNR

You can turn on and off the DNR.

ON()OFF

Progressive

This menu is displayed only when setting both

“Progressive (NTSC)” to “On” and “TV System” to “NTSC” in

“Connection” Menu.

ON:

OFF:

Enables progressive output

Disables progressive output

Transfer

(When progressive output is ON)

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit

the type of material being played. (page 61)

Auto1:

For film material

Auto2:

For film material (the same as Auto1, but able to

convert 30 frames per second progressive video)

For video material

Video:

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Using DISPLAY menus (continued)

Repeat play

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3]

During play

Use [3, 4] (10).

Disc

Play

Picture

Sound

OFF

Repeat Play

1s10

Marker

††††††††††

The display changes as illustrated.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

PRG (PROGRAMME),-.All,-.OFF

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

[DVD-V]

Chapter,-.Title,-.OFF

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

[CD] [VCD]

Track,-.All,-.OFF

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

[MP3]

Track,-.Group,-.OFF

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

While playing a play list

[RAM]

PL (PLAY LIST),-.OFF

If the Video CD has playback control

1) While stopped (the screen saver is on the

television), press the numeric buttons (4)

to select a track.

2) Do the above operation.

Notes

≥Repeat play may not work as desired with some discs.

≥Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not

shown on the unit’s display.

≥You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD-Video, MP3

discs or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.

≥[ERASE] (30) does not work while in repeat play mode.

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Child Lock

The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.

Remote control only

To activate the Child Lock

Hold down [ENTER] (10) and [RETURN] (23) simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.

≥If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.

To cancel the Child Lock

Hold down [ENTER] (10) and [RETURN] (23) simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

≥If you cannot cancel the Child Lock, press [RETURN] (23) and then perform the operation.

Upgrading your system

First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units which you are going to connect with before connecting and disconnecting

cables.

Enjoying more powerful sound

Refer to the relevant pages for details.

Digital connection

Connect to an amplifier with

built-in decoders.

Page 47

[A]

SETUP—Sound

≥Set “PCM Down Conversion”

to “On”.

≥Set “Dolby Digital” and “DTS”

to suit the equipment.

Page 54

Enjoying 5.1-channel

surround sound with Dolby

Digital and DTS

Change speaker settings on the

amplifier.

—

Analog connection

Connect to an analog amplifier

or system component.

Page 47

[B]

SETUP—Sound

≥Set “PCM Down Conversion”

to “Off”.

Page 54

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro

Logic

Digital connection

Connect to a digital amplifier or

system component.

Page 47

[A]

SETUP—Sound

≥Set “PCM Down Conversion”

to “On”.

≥Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM”.

≥Set “DTS” to “Off”.

ªOther uses

Record to digital recording equipment or cassette deck ([A] [B] page 47)

Record from an video cassette recorder (page 49)

Use connection [B] to enjoy discs recorded with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Sound will not be output if you use connection [A] and set

“PCM Down Conversion” to “Off” due to copy protection. (Convert the signal to 48 kHz to enjoy this type of audio.)

For your reference

≥The equipment connections described are examples.

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Note

≥You can enjoy Dolby Digital in stereo with this unit alone. (This unit does not have a DTS decoder.)

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Upgrading your system (continued)

Connecting a digital amplifier or system

component [A]

Connecting an analog amplifier or

system component [B]

(1)

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(NTSC:480P/480I,

PAL:576I)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

(2)

(1)

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(NTSC:480P/480I,

DIGITAL AUDIO OU

(PCM/BITSTREAM

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

PAL:576I)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Audio cable

a) Red (R)

b) White (L)

(2) To AUDIO OUT (L/R)

(3) Audio cable (not supplied)

(4) Audio input (L/R)

(1) Insert fully, with this side facing up. (Do not bend when

connecting.)

(5) 2-channel analog amplifier or system component

(not supplied)

(2) Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)

(3) To optical digital input

(4) Amplifier

ªTo enjoy Dolby Pro Logic (page 61)

You will also need to connect center and surround speakers in

addition to the front speakers to enjoy surround sound. Read the

instructions for the equipment for connection details. Turn V.S.S.

off. Dolby Pro Logic will not function correctly if V.S.S. is on.

system component (with or without decoders) (not supplied)

(5) Speakers (not supplied)

≥Example: 6 speakers

For your reference

≥Change the settings in the “Sound” menus (page 52) to suit the

digital equipment you have connected. If the equipment can

decode Dolby Digital, set “Dolby Digital” to “Bitstream” (factory

setting). If the equipment can decode DTS, set “DTS” to

“Bitstream”.

≥The DTS decoder must be compatible with the signals recorded

on DVD.

≥During Quick View (Play k1.3), the Digital Audio Output will

change to PCM Output.

You can record the digital signal directly onto digital recording

equipment.

The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 kHz/16 bit linear

PCM.

When recording DVDs, ensure the following conditions are met.

≥There is no copy guard recorded on the disc.

≥The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of

48 kHz/16 bit.

≥You cannot record MP3.

If you want to use the synchro recording feature on your digital

recording equipment and you use connection [A] or [B] to record

from CDs or video CDs, first pause at the point you want to record

from, activate the synchro feature, then restart play on the unit.

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Upgrading your system (continued)

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Progressive (NTSC)” and

press [ENTER] (10).

Connecting a Television with

Component video input terminals

(For NTSC TV System only)

Progressive (NTSC)

SETUP

TV Aspect

Progressive (NTSC)

TV System

Off

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

(1)

Normal (4:3) TV

Norm (4:3)TV Settings (DVD-Video)

Norm (4:3)TV Settings (DVD-RAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

SELECT

ENTER

SELECT

ENTER

Tab

Display

Connection

Display

Connection

P^BPR

RETURN

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “On” and press [ENTER]

(10).

(2)

(3)

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN] (23).

ªTo enjoy progressive video

Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a

television compatible with this unit's copy guard system. (Video will

not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible

television.)

(4)

(5)

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are

compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand

of television.

ªCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

VIDEO S-VIDEO

(6)

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive

output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT

terminal.

(7)

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(NTSC:480P/480I,

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

PAL:576I)

Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference

signals (P^B/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/P^B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).

Connect to terminals of the same colour.

(1) Television with Component video input terminals (not supplied)

(2) Audio input (L/R)

(3) Component video input (Y/P^B/PR)

(4) Audio cable (not supplied)

(5) Video cable (not supplied)

(6) To AUDIO OUT (L/R)

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio

cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

(7) To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P^B/PR)

ªRegarding 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 correctly. However, 4:3 video material will be stretched

to the right and left when displayed.

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn this unit on.

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS

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 (NTSC)” to “Off”

(page 53).

window.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

DVD-RAM

Disc Protection Off

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

DISC INFORMATION DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST

SELECT

ENTER

TIMER RECORDING

SETUP

PLAY

PLAY LIST

Notes

RETURN

TOP PLAY

FLEXIBLE REC

≥If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S-

VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace only (even if you select

progressive output).

≥When progressive output is on, closed captions can not be

displayed.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Connection” and

press [2] or [1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “TV System” and press

[ENTER] (10).

TV System

SETUP

TV Aspect

Progressive (NTSC)

TV System

PAL

NTSC

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Normal (4:3) TV

Norm (4:3)TV Settings (DVD-Video)

Norm (4:3)TV Settings (DVD-RAM)

SELECT

ENTER

SELECT

ENTER

Tab

Display

Connection

Display

Connection

RETURN

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “NTSC” and press

[ENTER] (10).

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Upgrading your system (continued)

Connecting a video cassette recorder

When connecting to the AV2 input terminals on the

front of the unit

When connecting to the input terminals on the rear of

the unit

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

AV2

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

R - AUDIO - L

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

(2) S video cable (not supplied)

(3) Other playback equipment

≥Connect to the video and audio output terminals.

(1) S video cable (not supplied)

(2) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

(3) Other playback equipment

Note

≥If audio output of the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo-

monaural conversion cable (not supplied).

≥Connect to the video and audio output terminals.

Note

≥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.)

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Changing the unit’s settings

Common procedures

Refer to the summary of settings table on page 51 and use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10).

(DMR-E51GCS)

(2)

(DMR-E50GN)

(2)

(3)

SETUP

Remote

DVD 1

Remote

DVD 1

Clock

Shipping Condition

Country

Others

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Shipping Condition

(1)

Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Tab

SELECT

Tab

SELECT

RETURN

(1) Menus

The SETUP menu is made up of seven menus—Tuning, Settings, Disc, Picture, Sound, Display and Connection. Select the menu’s tab to

display the items.

(2) Items

A list of items in the menu you selected.

(3) Options

This shows the current settings. The options are shown when you select an item.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the menu’s tab and press [2] or [1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the item you want to change and press [ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the option and press [ENTER] (10).

≥Some options require different operations. Follow the on-screen instructions and the instructions described.

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN] (23). Even if you have changed an option, the change is not accepted unless you press [ENTER] (10).

ªWhen you are finished

Press [FUNCTIONS] (11).

For your reference

≥The unit retains these settings in its memory until you change them, even if you turn it off.

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

ªDisc [DVD-V]

Summary of settings

Setting the language of disc menu, audio and subtitles for playing

the DVD-Video.

This description shows the initial settings for this unit. See

page 50 for details on menu operation.

≥Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite

any changes you make here.

≥If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages

are already fixed in disc, the default language in the disc will play

instead.

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

ªTuning

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

Soundtrack

ªSettings

Choose the preferred audio language.

[English] [French] [German] [Italian] [Spanish] [Original]

[Other ¢¢¢¢]

Remote

Change the remote control code so you can use other Panasonic

DVD equipment at the same time.

[DVD 1] [DVD 2] [DVD 3]

Subtitle

Choose the preferred subtitle language.

[Automatic] [English] [French] [German] [Italian]

[Spanish] [Other ¢¢¢¢]

Clock

Clock Setting (page 56)

You can adjust the clock.

Menus

Country (DMR-E50GN only)

Choose the preferred language for disc menus.

[English] [French] [German] [Italian] [Spanish]

[Other ¢¢¢¢]

[Australia] [New Zealand] [Others]

Shipping Condition

The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory settings.

(except for the ratings level and the password)

[Yes] [No]

Original

The original language of each disc will be selected.

Other ¢¢¢¢

This is language code setting.

Input a code number with the numeric buttons (4).

(See below language code list)

Automatic

If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not available,

subtitles of that language will automatically appear if

available on that disc.

Ratings (page 54)

You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences,

children, for example. Play and changes to the settings are not

possible unless you enter a password.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

[8 No Limit]:

[1] to [7]:

All DVD-Video can be played.

Prohibits play of DVD-Video with

corresponding ratings recorded on them.

Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

[0 Lock All]:

Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)

[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password]

[Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]

Language code list

Abkhazian:

Afar:

Afrikaans:

Albanian:

Ameharic:

Arabic:

Armenian:

Assamese:

Aymara:

Azerbaijani:

Bashkir:

6566 Chinese:

6565 Corsican:

6570 Croatian:

8381 Czech:

6577 Danish:

6582 Dutch:

7289 English:

6583 Esperanto:

6588 Estonian:

6590 Faroese:

6665 Fiji:

9072 Hausa:

6779 Hebrew:

7282 Hindi:

6783 Hungarian:

6865 Icelandic:

7876 Indonesian:

6978 Interlingua:

6979 Irish:

7265 Lithuanian:

7387 Macedonian:

7273 Malagasy:

7285 Malay:

7383 Malayalam:

7378 Maltese:

7365 Maori:

7165 Marathi:

7384 Moldavian:

7465 Mongolian:

7487 Nauru:

7578 Nepali:

7583 Norwegian:

7575 Oriya:

7589 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Sundanese:

7579 Persian:

7585 Polish:

7684 Romanian:

7775 Russian:

7771 Samoan:

7783 Sanskrit:

7776 Scots Gaelic:

7784 Serbian:

7773 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Turkmen:

7782 Shona:

7779 Sindhi:

7778 Singhalese:

7865 Slovak:

7869 Slovenian:

7879 Somali:

7982 Spanish:

8279 Telugu:

8285 Thai:

8377 Tibetan:

8365 Tigrinya:

7168 Tonga:

8382 Turkish:

8469

8472

6679

8473

8479

8482

8475

8487

8575

8582

8590

8673

8679

6789

8779

8872

7473

8979

9085

8378 Twi:

6984 Italian:

8368 Ukrainian:

8373 Urdu:

8375 Uzbek:

8376 Vietnamese:

8379 Volapük:

6983 Welsh:

8385 Wolof:

8387 Xhosa:

8386 Yiddish:

8476 Yoruba:

8471 Zulu:

8465

7079 Japanese:

7074 Javanese:

7073 Kannada:

7082 Kashmiri:

7089 Kazakh:

7176 Kirghiz:

7565 Korean:

6869 Kurdish:

6976 Laotian:

7576 Latin:

Basque:

6985 Finnish:

Bengali, Bangla: 6678 French:

Bhutani:

Bihari:

Breton:

Bulgarian:

Burmese:

Byelorussian:

Cambodian:

Catalan:

6890 Frisian:

6672 Galician:

6682 Georgian:

6671 German:

7789 Greek:

6669 Greenlandic:

7577 Guarani:

6765 Gujarati:

7065 Swahili:

8076 Swedish:

8084 Tagalog:

8065 Tajik:

7679 Portuguese:

7665 Punjabi:

7178 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Quechua:

7185 Lingala:

8185 Tamil:

7678 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277 Tatar:

8484

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

ªSound

PLAY t1.3 & Audio during Search (PLAY) (page 14)

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Choose whether to operate the Quick View (Play k1.3) or not and

whether to have sound during search.

ªPicture

Hybrid VBR Resolution (REC)

Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution when

recording.

[On] [Off]

[Automatic] [Fixed]

Dynamic Range Compression (PLAY)

[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

[On] [Off]

Automatic

The unit automatically switches resolution rates during

recording according to the image. The unit reduces block

noise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by selecting

the optimum rate.

Bilingual Audio Selection (REC) (page 16)

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when

recording to DVD-R.

Fixed

The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution rate is not

reduced.

[M1] [M2]

Still Mode (PLAY)

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.

[Automatic] [Field] [Frame]

Digital Audio Output (PLAY)

(Press [ENTER] (10) to show the following settings. To return to

the previous screen, press [RETURN] (23).)

PCM Down Conversion (page 54)

Field

Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs

when “Automatic” is selected.

Frame

[On] [Off]

≥Select “On” when using a copyright protected disc, since the

audio output does not work.

Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine

patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is

selected.

Dolby Digital (page 54)

Choose whether to output Dolby Digital bitstream signals for

decoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCM

signals for 2-channel output.

[Bitstream] [PCM]

DTS (page 54)

Choose whether to output DTS bitstream signals for

decoding on other equipment or to not output signals at all.

[Bitstream] [Off]

MPEG (page 54)

Choose whether to output MPEG bitstream signals for

decoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCM

signals for 2-channel output.

[Bitstream] [PCM]

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)

You can select how to reflect the image on the TV, when you

watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on 4:3 TV.

[Pan & Scan] [Letterbox]

ªDisplay

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically or

not.

Pan & Scan

Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides cut

off if the pan & scan was specified by the producer of the

disc. 16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan &

scan style will appear in the letterbox style (with black bands

above and below the picture) despite the setting here.

[Automatic] [Off]

Grey Background

Select whether to show the grey background, normally shown

when television reception is poor.

[On] [Off]

Channel Guide

[On] [Off]

The Channel Guide will appear for a few seconds each time

the channel is changed with [X, W, CH] (18).

Off

Letterbox

Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox

style.

The Channel Guide will not appear.

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

[Bright] [Dim] [Automatic]

Automatic

Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)

In standby mode: Off

During normal play: Dim

Others: Bright

You can select how to reflect the image on the TV, when you

watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on 4:3 TV.

[Norm (4:3)] [Pan & Scan] [Letterbox]

ªConnection

Norm (4:3)

Programmes played as recorded.

Pan & Scan

TV Aspect (page 12)

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides cut

[Norm (4:3)] [Wide (16:9)]

off if the pan & scan format is specified at the time of

recording.

Letterbox

Progressive (NTSC)

[On] [Off]

Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox

style.

Select when connecting to a NTSC television with

component video input terminals.

Off

Select when connecting to a PAL television.

TV System

[PAL] [NTSC]

PAL

Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system television.

Select to record television programmes and PAL input from

other equipment.

NTSC

Select when connecting to a NTSC television.

Select to record NTSC input from other equipment. Television

programmes cannot be recorded properly.

≥To change the TV system (PAL/NTSC) setting:

While stopped, keep pressing [∫] (7) and [<, OPEN/CLOSE]

(27) on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.

≥If the playback picture on the TV screen from a Video CD isn’t

shown correctly:

- When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC”. (After

viewing the disc, return the setting to “PAL”.)

- When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture

cannot be displayed correctly during the fast forward and

rewind.

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

Entering a password (Ratings)

You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences,

children, for example. Play and changes to the settings are not

possible unless you enter a password.

Digital output

Change these settings when you have connected equipment

through this unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

PCM Down Conversion

When setting ratings

Off (Factory preset):

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

1) Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons (4).

≥If you enter a wrong number, press [2] (10) to erase it

before you press [ENTER] (10).

≥Do not forget your password.

2) Press [ENTER] (10).

When you have used audio cables to connect the unit to other

equipment (analog connection [B] page 47).

On:

When you have used an optical digital cable to connect the unit to

other equipment (digital connection [A] page 47). Output is limited

to 48 kHz/16 bit.

3) Press [ENTER] (10).

The password is entered and the unit is locked.

Output of audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz

Audio is output as follows in accordance with the connections and

settings you make.

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit

you set, a message appears on the television.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Connection

Setting

When changing ratings

[A] (digital)

[B] (analog)

The password screen is shown when you select “Ratings”.

1) Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons (4) and

press [ENTER] (10).

No output*¹

Off

Output as 96 kHz

Unlock Recorder:

To unlock the unit and return the rating

to 8

Converted and output

as 48 kHz/16 bit

Converted and output

as 48 kHz

Change Password:

Change Level:

Temporary Unlock:

To change your password

To change the rating level

To temporarily unlock the unit (the unit

locks again if you switch it to standby

or open the disc tray)

*¹Audio is output at 96 kHz if the DVD is unprotected, but the

connected equipment must be able to handle such signals in

order to play them.

Dolby Digital

Bitstream (Factory preset):

When you have connected a unit with a built-in Dolby Digital

decoder.

2) Select the item with [3, 4] (10) and press [ENTER] (10).

Actual screens depend on the operation. Follow the on-screen

instructions.

PCM:

When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a built-in Dolby

Digital decoder.*²

DTS

Off (Factory preset):

When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a built-in DTS

decoder.*²

Bitstream:

When you have connected a unit with a built-in DTS decoder.

MPEG

Bitstream:

When you have connected a unit with a built-in MPEG decoder.

PCM (Factory preset):

When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a built-in

MPEG decoder.*²

*²Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM”, “DTS” to “Off” and “MPEG” to

“PCM” if the other equipment doesn’t have decoders. Incorrect

settings can cause noise to be output which can be harmful to

your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded properly

to digital recording equipment.

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

Remote Setting

Operating other Panasonic DVD

equipment with the remote control

By changing the remote control code, you can operate other DVD

recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic.

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.

Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by

Panasonic use the same system for their remote controls, so if you

operate them in the same place, the controls can be confused by

the different pieces of equipment. Use the following procedure to

change the remote control code to solve this problem.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥The SETUP screen appears.

DVD-RAM

Disc Protection Off

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

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

DISC INFORMATION DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST

Preparation

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

SELECT

ENTER

TIMER RECORDING

SETUP

PLAY

PLAY LIST

Press [ENTER] (10) and the numeric buttons (4)

corresponding to the code you want to set, [1], [2] or

[3], at the same time for about 2 seconds.

RETURN

TOP PLAY

FLEXIBLE REC

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Settings” tab and

press [2] or [1] (10).

Notes

(DMR-E51GCS)

(DMR-E50GN)

≥Be sure to set the same remote control code on the main unit as

you did for the remote control itself (page 51, “Settings” —

“Remote”).

≥The following display appears on the unit’s display if its code and

the remote control’s code are different. Change the remote

control’s code to suit the unit.

SETUP

Remote

Clock

DVD 1

Remote

Clock

DVD 1

Shipping Condition

Country

Others

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Shipping Condition

Tab

SELECT

Tab

SELECT

Display

Connection

Display

Connection

RETURN

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Remote” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or

“DVD 3” and press [ENTER] (10).

≥DVD 1:

The unit’s remote control code

≥The display disappears after about 5 seconds.

Select this setting on both the unit and the remote control for

normal use with one unit.

≥DVD 2/DVD 3:

Select this setting on both the unit and the remote control

when using this unit and another Panasonic unit in the same

place. This ensures that you can operate both units

independently with their respective remote control.

It also allows you to operate both units with a single remote

control, simply by changing the remote control mode on the

remote control.

To change the remote control mode on the remote

control itself, press [ENTER] (10) and the numeric

buttons (4) corresponding to the code you want to

set, [1], [2] or [3], at the same time for about 2

seconds.

Press [RETURN] (23).

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

Clock Settings

Channel Settings

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.

Selecting the manual tuning

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥The SETUP screen appears.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

DVD-RAM

≥The SETUP screen appears.

Disc Protection Off

FUNCTIONS

Cartridge Protection Off

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Tuning” tab and

press [2] or [1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Manual” and press

DISC INFORMATION DIRECT NAVIGATOR CREATE PLAY LIST

SELECT

TIMER RECORDING

SETUP

PLAY

PLAY LIST

[ENTER] (10).

ENTER

RETURN

TOP PLAY

FLEXIBLE REC

SETUP

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Settings” tab and

press [2] or [1] (10).

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Display

(DMR-E51GCS)

(DMR-E50GN)

SELECT

SETUP

TAB

Remote

DVD 1

Remote

Clock

DVD 1

ENTER

Connection

RETURN

Clock

Shipping Condition

Country

Others

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the TV station that you

want to tune and press [ENTER] (10).

≥The TUNING BOX screen appears.

Shipping Condition

Tab

SELECT

Tab

SELECT

Display

Connection

Display

Connection

(DMR-E51GCS)

(DMR-E50GN)

RETURN

Manual Tuning

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Clock” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Pos Name Ch

ARD

ZDF

HR3

BR3

ARD

ZDF

HR3

BR3

Clock

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Move

RETURN

Move

Add

Time:

Date:

Delete

Add

2006

No.

Please set clock.

CHANGE SELECT

Pos

Name

Channel

ARD

Pos

Name

Channel

ARD

ENTER

access , RETURN

leave

Manual

Tuning

Manual

Tuning

ENTER

RETURN

Fine Tuning Auto

Mono

Off

Audio mode

Mono

Off

Use [2, 1] (10) to select the item you want to

change.

≥The items change as follows:

CHANGE

ENTER

CHANGE

ENTER

RETURN

Hour>Minute>Second>Day>Month>Year

RETURN : leave

ENTER store

RETURN : leave

ENTER store

Use [3, 4] (10) to change the setting.

≥You can also use the numeric buttons (4) for setting.

Press [ENTER] (10).

Handling the TUNING BOX screen

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the desired field and

press [ENTER] (10).

≥The SETUP screen reappears and the clock starts.

Press [RETURN] (23).

Pos:

To change the order in which the TV stations are assigned to the

programme positions.

Note

≥In the event of a power failure, the clock will operate on its back

up system for a minimum of 3 years.

Press the numeric buttons (4) to enter the number of the desired

programme position.

Name:

To enter or change the name of a TV station.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to enter station name and press [ENTER]

(10).

≥If the station name needs a blank space, select the blank

between [Z] and [¢].

Channel:

To enter newly available TV stations or change the channel

number of an already tuned TV station.

Press the numeric buttons (4) to enter the channel number of the

desired TV station.

≥Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has been tuned.

≥After the desired TV station is tuned, press [ENTER] (10).

Fine Tuning:

To obtain the best tuning condition.

Use [3, 4] (10) to obtain the best tuning condition.

≥If you do not want to change the tuning condition, Use [1] (10)

to return to the original condition [Auto].

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

Audio mode: (DMR-E51GCS only)

To select Audio mode then select the broadcasting system.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “BG”, “I”, or “DK”.

List of TV Reception Channels

For DMR-E51GCS

SYSTEM

VHF

UHF

CATV

≥BG: PAL B.G.H

≥I:

PAL I

S01-S05

M1-M10

U1-U10

S21-S41

≥DK: PAL D.K.K1

CCIR Standard

(B.G.H)

E2-E12

E21-E69

Mono:

To select the type of sound to be recorded.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Off”.

≥Select “On” if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior

reception conditions, or if you want to record the normal (mono)

sound during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast.

Hong kong Special

Administrative

Region of China (I)

21-69

Press [RETURN] (23).

OIRT (D.K.K1)

China (D)

R1-R12

1-12

21-69

13-57

44-470MHz

Z1-Z35

Adding, deleting and moving channels

Use this function if:

≥Channels were not set correctly using automatic tuning.

≥A channel that should have been set wasn’t.

≥A channel’s reception is poor and you want to delete it.

For DMR-E50GN

Country

VHF

0-12

1-11

UHF

CATV

Preparations

Australia

28-69

21-69

45-470MHz

44-470MHz

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.

New Zealand

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥The SETUP screen appears.

Auto-Setup Restart

You can use the SETUP menus to start Auto Channel setting if

Auto Setup (page 12) fails for some reason.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Tuning” tab and

press [2] or [1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Manual” and press

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.

[ENTER] (10).

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

SETUP

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

≥The SETUP screen appears.

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Tuning” tab and

press [2] or [1] (10).

SETUP

Manual

SELECT

Display

TAB

ENTER

Connection

RETURN

Auto-Setup Restart

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select the desired TV

station and use the [A], [B], [C] buttons ((29), (28),

(33)) to select “Delete”, “Add”, “Move”.

SELECT

Display

TAB

ENTER

Connection

Manual Tuning

RETURN

Pos Name Ch

ARD

ZDF

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Auto-Setup Restart” and

press [ENTER] (10).

≥A message appears asking you to confirm the operation.

Use [2] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

HR3

BR3

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Move

Delete

Add

≥Auto Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Follow the operations below.

The clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup

finishes

To delete a programme position “Delete”:

Press [A] (29).

(1) Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the correct time and date.

(2) Press [ENTER] (10) to conclude the setting.

To insert a blank programme position “Add”:

Press [B] (28).

To move a TV station to another programme position “Move”:

Press [C] (33), and then use [3, 4] (10) to select the new

programme position to which you want to assign the TV station.

Press [ENTER] (10).

Press [RETURN] (23).

Note

≥Setting can take up to 3 minutes approximately.

Hint

≥If you have performed Manual Tuning to enter TV stations, the

[jj] indication may appear under [Pos/Name] on the display

when programming a G-CODE timer recording.

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

Country Settings

(DMR-E50GN only)

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥The SETUP screen appears.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Settings” tab and

press [2] or [1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Country” and press

[ENTER] (10).

Country

Australia

New Zealand

Others

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

leave ENTER

access

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the desired country and

press [ENTER] (10).

Press [RETURN] (23).

Shipping Condition

The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory settings.

(except for the ratings level and the password)

Preparations

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window.

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “SETUP” and press

[ENTER] (10).

≥The SETUP screen appears.

Use [3, 4] (10) to select the “Settings” tab and

press [2] or [1] (10).

Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Shipping Condition” and

press [ENTER] (10).

SETUP

Shipping Condition

Warning—all stored

tuning data will be lost !

Do you want to proceed ?

Tuning

Settings

Disc

Picture

Sound

Yes

Display

Connection

ENTER

RETURN

Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

Use [2, 1] (10) to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]

(10).

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Status displays

Changing the information displayed

Display examples

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-RAM

REC

PLAY

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Stereo

Remote control only

(1) Current media

Preparation

(2) Current recording or play status, input channel

≥Shows the current state of the unit, and the input channel.

REC: Recording

≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

Press [STATUS] (28) to change the information

displayed.

PAUSE: Recording paused

The display changes each time you press the button.

PLAY: Playing

For example, DVD-RAM

PLAY t1.3: Quick Viewing (Play k1.3)

;: Playing Paused

5: Fast forwarding (5 speeds)

6: Rewinding (5 speeds)

DVD-RAM

REC

F: Slow-motion (5 speeds)

PLAY

G: Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds)

(3) Audio type

≥Shows the selected audio type.

Stereo: a stereo broadcast is being received

M1/M2: a multiple audio broadcast is being received

M1: a NICAM monaural broadcast is being received

(4) Sound mode

0:07:21 6.8.

π Remain

0:50 XP

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

π PRG2 0:05.14 XP

π PRG1 0:00.10 SP

LR, L, R: when you have changed the audio with the remote

control’s [AUDIO] (31)

Bit Rate

π REC 5.4Mbps XP

π PLAY 3.1Mbps SP

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

0 . . . . 5 . . . . 10

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

0:07:21 6.8.

π Remain

0:50 XP

π PRG2 0:05.14 XP

π PRG1 0:00.10 SP

(9)

No display

(5) Available recording time and recording mode

(e.g.: “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

(6) The current date and time

(7) Recording time

≥Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide to

how much space has been used for recording on the disc.

(8) Elapsed play time

(9) Play position

Bit Rate

(10)

(11)

REC 5.4Mbps XP

π PLAY 3.1Mbps SP

(12)

(10)Video bit-rate when recording

(11)Video bit-rate when playing

(12)Bit-rate display

≥Shows as Mbps (Mega-bit per seconds) during play and

recording, or kbit (kilobit) while paused.

≥The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing is

different so there may be differences in the figures displayed.

(Values are approximate.)

For your reference

≥These displays may not be shown if “On-Screen Messages” in

the “Display” menu is set to “Off” (page 53). If set to “Automatic”,

displays (1), (2), (3) and (4) appear for 5 seconds and then

disappear.

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Maintenance and Handling

Maintenance

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.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) every 1 to 4 months, depending on frequency of use and the operating

environment.

Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

≥The lens cleaner may make some sound during use but this does not indicate a malfunction.

≥“NO READ” appears on the unit’s display when cleaning finishes.

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity and dust.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Disc handling

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.

(These can damage the unit.)

ªHow to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

ªIf there is dirt or condensation on the disc

If the disc is dirty, wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from the cold.

DVD-RAM and DVD-R

≥Clean and dry with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). Do not use cleaners or clothes for CDs to

clean DVD-RAM and DVD-R.

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.

DVD-Video, Video CD and CD

Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

ªHandling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

≥Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.

ªDo not place or store discs in the following places

≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight

≥Humid or dusty locations

≥Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance.

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Glossary

≥A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture

Bitstream

may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

≥A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a

frame still so picture quality is lower.

This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes

these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals.

Channel (when referring to DVD)

Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role.

For example, 5.1 channel

≥Front speakers—1 left channel and 1 right channel

≥Center speaker—1 channel

≥Surround speakers—1 left channel and 1 right channel

≥Subwoofer—1 channelk0.1 (the ratio of bass to the total amount

of sound output)

Interlace and progressive output

NTSC has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive

scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p.

The video signals output from this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT terminals (Y, P^B, PR) allow you to enjoy higher quality pictures

than if the signals were output from the VIDEO OUT terminal or S-

VIDEO OUT terminal.

Examples as shown in the status display

Linear PCM

3/2 .1 ch

This is a form of signal that has been digitized without compressing

it. CDs are recorded with 44.1 kHz/16 bit PCM, while DVDs use

PCM between 48 kHz/16 bit and 96 kHz/24 bit, allowing

reproduction of greater quality sound.

The linear PCM signals output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT,

OPTICAL terminal are stereo (2 channel).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) 1: Subwoofer signal

(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)

(2) 0: No surround

1: Mono surround

2: Stereo surround (left/right)

(3) 1: Center

NICAM (NICAM Broadcasting System)

This is a 2 channel sound broadcast system which in most

instances provides high quality stereo sound. Broadcasters can

also transmit two separate mono soundtracks on this system.

2: Front leftiFront right

3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be

viewed on a widescreen television with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

This means you can view most material with the intended aspect

ratio on a widescreen television.

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

“Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

This is a list of programmes you have recorded. You can select

programmes from the list to view. The list also shows the date and

time of recording, the channel, and the titles of titled programmes.

The selected programme is played in the background, making

selection even simpler.

Pan&Scan:

The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby

Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2 channel) audio, these signals

can also be 5.1-channel audio. A large amount of audio

information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

Letterbox:

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the

picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect

ratio of 16:9.

Dolby Pro Logic

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.

DTS Digital Surround

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the

world. The separation between channels is good and the

compression ratio is low, so realistic sound effects are possible.

DTS soundtracks are produced with the assumption that all

channels will be used.

Playback control (PBC)

This is a method of playing Video CDs. You can select parts to

play by using menus recorded on the disc.

PLAY LIST

This is a collection of scenes. It enables you to play these scenes

in succession or to select specific ones to play.

Film and video

DVD-Video 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.

Programme (PRG)

The section between the point where recording is started and the

point where it is stopped.

Finalize

This process allows DVD-R to be played on compatible equipment.

Sampling frequency

This is the number of samples of sound taken per second during

conversion to a digital signal. A high sampling frequency results in

a sound close to the original when played back.

Frame and field

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving

picture. A frame is made up of 2 fields.

S-video output

Frame

Field

The colour and luminance signals are separated before being sent

to the television, making for greater picture clarity.

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Glossary (continued)

Title/Chapter (DVD-Video)

DVD-Video are divided up into large sections, titles, and smaller sections, chapters. The numbers allocated to these sections are called title

numbers and chapter numbers.

Example

(2)

(1)

(5)

(4)

(3)

(4)

(3)

(1) Title 1

(2) Title 2

(3) Chapter 1

(4) Chapter 2

(5) Chapter 3

Track

This is the smallest division on CD, and Video CD, and usually equates to a single song.

Example

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Track 1

(2) Track 2

(3) Track 3

(4) Track 4

(5) Track 5

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Self-diagnosis

The self-diagnosis displays appear if a problem occurs with the unit.

The service numbers in the table appear when a problem occurs.

≥The service numbers are a “U” followed by two digits.

Service number

Service

number

Unit status

Solutions

NO READ

The disc is dirty or badly

scratched.

≥Follow the instructions in “Maintenance and Handling” to clean the disc if it is dirty.

(page 60)

≥The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t disappear.

It can not be read for the

disk which doesn’t cope

with it.

≥It can not be read for the disk which doesn’t cope with it. Exchange a disk.

≥Take the cleaner out of the unit.

The DVD-RAM/PD lens

cleaner has finished

cleaning.

UNSUPPORT

U14

You have inserted a disc

the unit cannot play or

record on.

≥Insert a disc the unit can play or record on. (page 8)

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/I] (1) to switch the unit to standby. Now press [Í/I] (1) again to turn the unit

on.

REMOTE

DVD

The remote control code is

wrong.

≥Change to the correct code. (page 55)

RECOVER

A power failure occurred

or the AC mains plug was

disconnected while the

power was ON.

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

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Error displays

Error messages

No Disc.

Causes and solutions

≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play. (page 13)

≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.

(page 13)

This is a non-recordable disc.

Cannot record.

≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized

DVD-R, DVD-Video, CDs or Video CDs.

This disc is not properly formatted.

Formatting is necessary using DISC

INFORMATION.

Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. (page 8)

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM.

Format the disc with this unit. (page 31)

This disc cannot be read.

≥You inserted an incompatible disc. (page 13)

Please check write protect tab on the

disc.

≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to

“PROTECT”.

Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the

write protection.

PROTECT

Contents of this disc are protected.

Cannot finish recording completely.

Cannot record on the disc.

≥The programme is write-protected.

Release the protection with the direct navigator. (page 35)

≥The disc is write-protected.

Release the protection with the disc protection sub menu of DISC INFORMATION.

(page 30)

≥The programme was copy-protected.

≥TV system of the programme was different from the setting in SETUP, so the timer

recorded was not completed.

≥The disc is full.

≥Recording was not completed for some other reason.

≥The disc is scratched. Use another disc.

≥The disc is dirty. Clean the disc as described in these operating instructions. (page 60)

Cannot record to the disc.

≥TV system of the programme or the input signal was different from the setting in SETUP.

TV system of input signal is different to

the setting in SETUP.

Disc is full.

≥No space left on the disc.

Create space by erasing any unwanted programmes. (page 34)

Use a new disc.

Please set clock.

≥The clock is not set correctly. Reset the clock using “Clock Settings”. (page 56)

This disc may not be played in your

region.

≥You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s region number.

This unit can play only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit.

(page 8)

Your selection exceeds the recorder’s

rating limit.

≥A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit. Temporarily unlock the unit

with “Ratings” in the disc menu. (page 54)

Error has occurred.

Please press ENTER.

≥You can operate the unit using the [ENTER] (10) only.

≥After you press the [ENTER] (10), turn off the unit and then turn it on. Recovery starts.

Please check the disc.

Please change the disc.

≥Check the discs for dirt or scratches. (page 60)

≥You can operate the unit using the [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (27) only.

≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (27) to open the tray and eject a disc, the unit becomes off.

≥To continue play or recording, insert an another disc.

Finalizing is necessary for compatible

playback.

≥To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize

it. (page 32)

Please check write protect tab.

≥Release the protection on the DVD-RAM.

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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, consult your dealer for instructions.

Power

No power

≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.

The unit is on but cannot be

operated.

≥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/I] (1) on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] (1) 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/I] (1) to turn the unit on.

The unit switches to standby

automatically.

≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

Picture

No picture.

≥Make sure the television’s input setting (e.g., AV1) is correct. (pages 10 and 11)

≥You have set “Progressive (NTSC)” to “On” in the Connection menu, but the television is not

compatible with progressive signals. Press [∫] (7) and [TIME SLIP] (25) 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.

Screen size is wrong.

The picture flickers.

≥Check the settings on your television.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)” or “Norm (4:3) TV

Settings (DVD-RAM)” in the Connection menu. (pages 12 and 53)

≥Adjust the television’s vertical hold. Read the television’s operating instructions or consult your

dealer.

On-screen messages do not

appear.

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “Automatic” for “On-Screen Messages”. (page 53)

Press [STATUS] (28) to show the on-screen messages constantly.

The grey background does not

appear.

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “On” for “Grey Background”. (page 53)

Progressive video

There is ghosting when you

progressive output is on.

≥Set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused by editing method or material used on

DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace out put. (page 44)

There is no apparent change in

picture quality when adjusted

with the Video menu in the on-

screen menus.

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

Sound

No sound.

≥Check the connections. (pages 10 and 11)

Low volume.

Distorted sound.

≥Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. (pages 46, 47 and 54)

≥Turn V.S.S. to “OFF” if it causes distortion. (page 44)

Cannot hear the desired audio

type.

≥Press [AUDIO] (31) on the remote control to select the desired audio type. (page 16)

[DVD-R]

≥Go to Sound in the SETUP menus and choose the correct setting with “Bilingual Audio

Selection”. (page 52)

Cannot switch audio during

stereo or NICAM broadcasts.

≥You have used digital connection. Connect to other equipment using audio cables (analog

connection). (pages 10, 11 and 47)

≥You cannot change the audio type when using DVD-R.

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Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Displays

The display is dim.

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”.

(page 53)

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s

display.

≥The clock is not set.

Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and set the clock with “Clock”. (page 56)

“NO READ” appears on the unit’s

display after using a lens cleaner.

≥Take the cleaner out of the unit.

Play

Play fails to start even when [1]

(21) is pressed.

Play starts but then stops

immediately.

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. (page 13)

≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD and MP3

disc. (page 8)

≥The disc is dirty. Clean it. (page 60)

“NO READ”, “UNSUPPORT”, “NO

DISC” or “NO PLAY” appears on

the unit’s display.

≥The disc may be badly scratched. (page 60)

≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R.

No response when buttons

pressed.

≥If “ ” appears on the television

the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥If the unit is not operating at all, press [ , TIMER] (12) to switch the unit to standby, then press

[

, TIMER] (12) again to turn the unit on. The unit may not be operating correctly due to

lightning, static electricity, or some other external factor.

≥The Child Lock function is activated. (page 46)

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. (page 54)

Picture distorted during search.

≥Some distortion is normal.

Alternative soundtrack and

subtitles cannot be selected.

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.

≥You may have to use the disc’s own menus to select languages.

Soundtrack/subtitle language not

the one selected with the SETUP

menus.

≥The language is not recorded on the disc. (page 51)

No subtitles.

≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

≥Turn the subtitles on. (page 43)

Angle cannot be changed.

≥This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes where

different angles are recorded (“

” appears on the display).

You have forgotten your ratings

password.

≥Return the unit's settings to the initial state (factory setting).

With the tray open, keep pressing [:/6] and [5/9] (42) on the main unit

simultaneously for 5 or more seconds.

Remote control

The remote control doesn’t work.

≥The unit is on standby to make a timer recording (“ ” on the unit’s display is on). (page 24)

≥[DVD, TV] (15) is not switched to “DVD”.

Switch to “DVD” when operating this unit. (page 7)

≥The remote control code is wrong.

Change to the correct code. (page 55)

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. (page 7)

≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit. (page 7)

≥Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit.

≥The Child Lock function is activated. (page 46)

Cannot operate the television.

≥The remote control code is wrong.

Change to the correct code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.

(page 7)

≥[DVD, TV] (15) is not switched to “TV”.

Switch to “TV” when operating the television. (page 7)

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Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Recording and timer recording

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. (page 8)

≥The disc is unformatted.

Format the disc so this unit can record on it. (page 31)

≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT”.

Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection. (page 64)

≥Recording is not possible unless you set “Disc Protection” in “DISC INFORMATION” to “Off”.

(page 30)

≥The disc is full or nearly full.

Delete unneeded programmes or use another disc. (page 34)

≥The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded.

≥Tired to record to a DVD-R that has already been finalized.

G-CODE programming does not

work properly.

≥The clock is wrong.

Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and correct the clock with “Clock”. (page 56)

If “– –” appears under “Name”

after entering a G-CODE number

≥Use [3, 4] (10) repeatedly to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be

recorded will be broadcast. (page 25)

Timer recording does not work

properly.

≥The timer programme is incorrect.

Make corrections to the programme and check them when you are finished. (pages 25 and 26)

≥The unit is not on standby for timer recording. (“ ” on the unit’s display is not on.)

≥Different timer programme times overlap. (page 24)

≥The clock is wrong.

Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and correct the clock with “Clock”. (page 56)

The unit switches to standby

while making a timer recording.

≥The unit switches to standby while making a timer recording if the disc runs out of space.

Use a disc that has enough space to record the programme.

The timer programme remains

even after recording finishes.

≥The programme remains if you select weekly or daily setting. (pages 25 and 26)

The available recording time

doesn’t increase even after

≥The available recording time does not increase if you erase data written to the disc with the

DVD-RAM drive of a computer.

erasing all recordings on the disc.

Format the disc if necessary. (page 31)

≥If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (optional) before formatting.

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

recorded programming.

A part or whole of a recorded

programme has been lost.

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

recording or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable.

)We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. You will have to format

the disc or use a new disc.

Cannot eject a disc.

≥Press [DVD, Í] (1) to switch the unit off.

Hold down [∫] (7) and [W, CH] (18) on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds.

≥If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work.

Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Specifications

Video

Video System:

Power supply:

For Asia

(DMR-E51GCS)

PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields

NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields

MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

AV1/AV2/AV3 IN (pin jack)

1 Vp-p 75 ohm, terminated

AV1/AV2/AV3 IN (S connector)

1 Vp-p 75 ohm, terminated

OUT (pin jack)

AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

For Australia and New Zealand

(DMR-E50GN)

AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz

29 W (Approx. 4 W [Standby mode])

Recording system:

Video In:

S-Video In:

Video Out:

S-Video Out:

Power consumption:

Recording system:

DVD video recording standards

(DVD-RAM),

1 Vp-p 75 ohm, terminated

OUT (S connector)

DVD video standards (DVD-R)

12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM

12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM

8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM

12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R

(for General Ver.2.0)

8 cm 1.4GB DVD-R

(for General Ver.2.0)

Maximum 360 min (with 4.7 GB disc)

XP: Approx. 60 min

SP: Approx. 120 min

LP: Approx. 240 min

EP: Approx. 360 min

12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM

12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM

8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM

12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R

(for General Ver.2.0)

8 cm 1.4 GB DVD-R

(for General Ver.2.0)

DVD-Video

1 Vp-p 75 ohm, terminated

Recordable discs:

Component video output

(NTSC 480P/480I)

(PAL 576I)

PB:

PR:

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm, terminated

0.7 Vp-p 75 ohm, terminated

Dimensions

(W)t(H)t(D):

Mass:

Recording time:

Playable discs:

Approx. 430k79k283 mm

Approx. 3.8 kg

Operating

Temperature:

Operating

5oC–40oC

Humidity range:

10%–80% RH (no condensation)

LASER Specification

Class 1 LASER Product

Wave Length:

775-815 nm, 655-666 nm

No hazardous radiation is emitted with

the safety protection

Laser Power:

CD-Audio (CD-DA)

Video CD

CD-R/RW

(MP3, CD-DA, Video CD formatted

discs)

Note

Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology

that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents

and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision

Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited

viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

Audio

Recording system:

Audio In:

Dolby Digital 2ch

AV1/AV2/AV3 IN (pin jack)

Standard: 0.5 Vrms

Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz

more than 10 kohm

OUT (pin jack)

Input Level:

Input Impedance:

Audio Out:

Output Level:

Standard: 0.5 Vrms

Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz

Output Impedance: less than 1 kohm

Digital Audio Out:

Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital,

DTS, MPEG)

Television System

Tuner System:

For Asia

(DMR-E51GCS)

PAL BGH/I/DK

For Australia and New Zealand

(DMR-E50GN)

PAL BGH

RF Converter Output: Not provided

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Index

ªA

ªQ

Audio ......................................................................................... 16

Auto Setup .......................................................................... 12, 57

Quick View (Play t1.3) .............................................................14

ªR

ªC

Ratings ................................................................................51, 54

Recording ...........................................................................19, 28

Recording modes .......................................................................19

Remaining time ..........................................................................20

Repeat play ................................................................................45

RESUME PLAY .........................................................................14

Chasing play .............................................................................. 21

Clock ......................................................................................... 56

Connecting .................................................................. 10, 47, 53

Country ............................................................................... 12, 58

CREATE PLAY LIST ................................................................. 38

ªD

ªS

DIRECT NAVIGATOR ........................................................ 33, 61

Disc ........................................................................ 8, 13, 19, 60

DISC INFORMATION ................................................................ 29

Dolby Digital ........................................................... 9, 46, 54, 61

DTS ........................................................................ 9, 46, 54, 61

Search .......................................................................................14

SETUP .......................................................................................50

Simultaneous recording and play ..............................................21

Slow-motion ...............................................................................14

Subtitle ................................................................................43, 51

ªE

ªT

Erase .................................................................................. 13, 34

Time Slip .............................................................................15, 22

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

Title .......................................................................29, 34, 42, 62

ªF

Finalize ............................................................................... 32, 61

Flexible recording mode ............................................................ 20

Format ....................................................................................... 31

Frame-by-frame ......................................................................... 14

FUNCTIONS window ................................................................ 22

ªW

Watching the television while recording .....................................22

Write protect tab ........................................................................64

ªG

G-CODE ....................................................................................... 24

ªL

Language .................................................................................. 43

ªM

Manual tuning ............................................................................ 56

Marker ....................................................................................... 17

MENU ........................................................................................ 13

MP3 ........................................................................................... 18

MPEG ........................................................................................ 54

ªP

PLAY ......................................................................................... 13

PLAY LIST .......................................................................... 37, 61

Progressive ................................................................. 48, 53, 61

RQT6998-G

F0403Ah0

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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