Panasonic DVD Recorder DMR ES16 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
DVD Recorder  
DMR-ES16  
Model No.  
If you have any questions contact  
Dear customer  
1-800-561-5505  
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance  
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.  
The warranty can be found on page 47.  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read  
the instructions completely.  
Please keep this manual for future reference.  
Region number supported by this unit  
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software  
according to where they are sold.  
• The region number of this unit is “1”.  
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or  
ALL”.  
Example:  
RQT8950-Y  
En Cf  
PC  
H0107FJ0  
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Table of contents  
Getting started  
Editing  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
The remote control information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Channel captions/Television type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Remote control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Selecting recorded titles to delete –Delete Navigator . . . . . . . 29  
Deleting title during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Recording  
Copying  
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . 17  
Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Recording television programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording . . 19  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun . . . . . . . 21  
Release program from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Notes on scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Convenient functions  
DVD Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Setting the protection –Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Deleting all contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD ). . . . . . . . 35  
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first  
–Playback will start with:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment –Finalize . . . 36  
Creating Top Menu –Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double- layer on single  
side) discs to be recordable –Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Playing back  
Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures  
(JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Playing MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . 24  
To select other folder (group) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Regarding DivX VOD content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Regarding MP3, DivX and still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Reference  
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Using on-screen menus/  
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages . . . . . . . .27  
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Accessories  
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.  
(Product numbers correct as of January 2007. These may be subject to change.)  
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.  
• For use with this unit  
only.  
Do not use it with  
other equipment.  
Also do not use the  
cords for other  
equipment with this  
unit.  
1
2
Remote control  
(EUR7659Y10)  
1
Audio/video cable  
(K2KA6BA00003)  
1
75 coaxial cable  
(K2KZ2BA00001)  
1
AC power supply cord  
(K2CB2CB00018)  
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back  
sides of the unit.  
Batteries  
for remote control  
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Disc information  
Discs you can use for recording and play  
DVD-R DL*1  
(dual layer on  
single side)  
+R*2  
+R DL*1  
(double layer  
on single side)  
Disc type  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
+RW  
Indication in these  
instructions  
-R  
Before  
-R DL  
Before  
-RW(V)  
Before  
+R  
Before  
+R DL  
Before  
finalization  
finalization  
finalization  
finalization  
finalization  
RAM  
+RW  
DVD-V  
After  
DVD-V  
After  
DVD-V  
After  
DVD-V  
After  
DVD-V  
After  
finalization  
finalization  
finalization  
finalization  
finalization  
Logo  
––––  
––––  
––––  
Recording format  
(Ô below)  
Re-writable*3  
VR  
DVD-Video  
No  
DVD-Video  
No  
DVD-Video  
Yes  
+VR  
No  
+VR  
No  
+VR  
Yes  
Yes  
What you can do on this unit  
Recording  
broadcasts that  
allow one copy  
Yes*4  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Recording both  
Main and SAP of  
MTS broadcast  
Recording 16:9  
aspect picture  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Creating playlists  
Compatibility  
Usable high  
speed recording  
disc type*5  
Up to 4x*6  
Up to 5x  
Up to 16x  
Yes  
Up to 4x  
Yes*7  
Up to 6x  
Yes  
Up to 16x  
Yes  
Up to 2.4x  
Yes*8  
Play on other  
players  
Only on DVD-  
RAM  
Yes  
compatible  
players. (It is  
not possible to  
finalize the  
disc.)  
(It is not  
possible to  
finalize the  
disc.)  
Only on compatible players after finalizing the disc (Ô page 36)  
• We recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.  
You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.  
• For the recording time, refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times” on page 17.  
1
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You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer (Ô page 36). You will no longer be able to record  
to the first layer after you do this (Ô page 16).  
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.  
You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it  
can be played in the other unit.  
The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the program is deleted when you use a one time recording disc.  
CPRM (Ô page 45) compatible discs only.  
This unit can use the high-speed recording discs shown in the chart, but using them will not shorten the recording time.  
You can play 8x recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.  
Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.  
2
*
3
4
5
6
7
8
*
*
*
*
*
*
Play on +R DL compatible equipment.  
Regarding recording format  
VR (DVD Video Recording) format  
This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on.  
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible  
DVD-RAM on this unit.  
• Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.  
DVD-Video format  
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.  
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.  
You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.  
+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format  
This is method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can play back such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as  
contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.  
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.  
• After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.  
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Play-only discs  
Disc type  
DVD-Video  
DVD-V  
DVD-Audio  
DVD-A  
DVD-RW (VR format)  
-RW(VR)  
Indication in these  
instructions  
Logo  
Instructions  
High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder*  
discs  
You can play programs that allow “One time only recording” if  
• Played on this  
unit in  
2 channels.  
they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.  
• By formatting (Ô page 35) the disc, you can record to it in  
DVD-Video format.  
• It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment  
used for recording.  
Disc type  
Logo  
DVD-R  
DivX  
CD  
Video CD  
––––  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF  
CD  
VCD  
Instructions  
DVD-R* with video  
recorded in DivX  
Recorded audio and music • CD-R and CD-RW* with video  
Recorded music and  
video (including CD-R/  
RW*)  
(including CD-R/RW*)  
recorded in DivX  
• CD-R and CD-RW* with music  
recorded in MP3 (Ô page 24)  
• CD-R and CD-RW* with still  
pictures recorded in JPEG and  
TIFF  
• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating  
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.  
* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.  
Regarding DVD-Audio  
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (Ô page 45) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks  
that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the  
disc’s jacket for more information.  
Note about using a DualDisc  
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so  
play may not be possible.  
Discs that cannot be played  
• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5)  
• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring  
• DVD-R recorded in VR format  
PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)  
• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”  
• Blu-ray, HD-DVD  
• DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized  
(Ô page 45)  
• DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,  
SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.  
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The remote control information  
n Batteries  
• Insert so the poles (+ and –)  
match those in the remote  
control.  
n Use  
Remote control signal sensor  
• Do not use rechargeable type  
batteries.  
• Do not mix old and new  
batteries.  
20  
20  
30  
30  
• Do not use different types at  
the same time.  
R6/LR6, AA  
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit  
• Do not heat or expose to flame.  
• Do not take apart or short circuit.  
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.  
• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can  
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.  
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long  
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
Disc handling  
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.  
• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.  
• Do not use the following discs:  
n How to hold a disc  
Do not touch the recorded surface.  
Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels  
(rented discs, etc.).  
Discs that are badly warped or cracked.  
Irregularly shaped discs, such as  
n Concerning non-cartridge  
discs  
Be careful about scratches and dirt.  
heart shapes.  
• Do not place in the following areas:  
In direct sunlight.  
n If there is dirt or  
condensation on the disc  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
In very dusty or humid areas.  
Near a heater.  
Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature  
(condensation can occur).  
Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.  
To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases  
or cartridges when you are not using them.  
n Handling precautions  
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc  
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)  
• Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt  
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.  
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static  
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with  
the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such  
loss.  
Examples of causes of such losses are  
• A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.  
• A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.  
• A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.  
Unit care  
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the  
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.  
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.  
Do not place the unit on  
amplifiers or equipment  
that may become hot.  
The heat can damage the unit.  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the  
instructions that came with the cloth.  
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and  
viewing pleasure.  
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it  
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.  
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc  
and the unit.  
impossible to record or play discs.  
Use the DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720PP) about once every year,  
depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.  
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.  
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Control reference guide  
Remote control  
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.  
1 Turn the unit on (Ô page 12)  
bo Television operations (Ô page 15)  
bp Channel select (Ô page 18)  
bq Add/delete channel (Ô page 13)  
br Input select (IN1 or IN2 or DV)  
bs Delete items (Ô page 29)  
bn  
2 Select channels and title numbers, etc./  
Enter numbers  
3 Cancel  
1
2
4 Basic operations for recording and play  
bo  
bp  
5 Skip the specified time (Ô page 23)  
bt Skip a minute forward (Ô page 23)  
6 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu  
(Ô page 22, 24, 30)  
7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame  
(Ô page 12, 23)  
ck Show scheduled recording list  
(Ô page 20)  
cl Show FUNCTIONS window  
(Ô page 28)  
8 Show sub menu (Ô page 25, 30, 33)  
cm Return to previous screen  
bq  
br  
bs  
9 Show on-screen menu (Ô page 27)  
bk Select audio (Ô page 19, 23)  
bl Start recording (Ô page 18)  
cn Create chapters (Ô page 23)  
3
4
co Show Setup menu (Ô page 14, 37)  
cp Start Flexible Recording (Ô page 19)  
cq Show status messages (Ô page 28)  
bm Change recording mode (Ô page 18)  
bn Remote control signal output  
5
6
bt  
n Using the cursor  
ck • Select items on menu screens and set items.  
Press up, down, left or right to select an item.  
cl  
7
8
9
bk  
cm  
cn  
co  
Press [ENTER] to confirm.  
This operation is also possible...  
• Frame-by-frame (backward/forward):  
While paused, press [w h] or [h q] (left/right)  
bl  
bm  
cp  
cq  
Main unit  
1
2
3
4
7
bk  
CH  
DV IN  
IN2  
6
8 9 bl  
Opening the front panel  
5
Press down on the  
with your finger.  
part  
1 POWER button (POWER 8) (Ô page 12)  
6 Open/close disc tray (Ô page 18)  
7 Display (Ô below)  
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In  
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.  
2 Disc tray (Ô page 18)  
8 Stop (Ô page 18, 23)  
9 Start play (Ô page 22)  
3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (Ô page 34)  
4 Connectors for external equipment (Ô page 34)  
5 Channel select (Ô page 18)  
bk Remote control signal sensor  
bl Start recording (Ô page 18)/  
Specify the time to stop recording (Ô page 19)  
The unit’s display  
1 Disc indicator  
12  
• This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this  
unit is inserted.  
2 Scheduled recording indicator  
3 Main display section  
4 Playing indicator  
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STEP 1 Connection  
This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect using the one that best suits  
you.  
• Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.)  
• Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
• Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.  
n The unit’s RF OUT terminal  
n Connect the unit directly to the television  
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.  
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go  
through the RF OUT terminal to the television.  
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this  
unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S  
VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
terminal.  
Television  
• Refer to page 11 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.  
VCR  
n When the unit is not to be used for a long time  
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit  
consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off  
(approx. 2.0 W).  
This unit  
A
Connection with a television  
Television  
Cable from wall or  
antenna signal  
AUDIO IN VIDEO  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
R
L
• If your television does not  
have AUDIO/VIDEO  
Red White Yellow  
terminals (Ô page 10 a).  
• If you enjoy higher picture  
quality (Ô page 10).  
75 Ω  
coaxial  
cable  
Audio/video  
cable  
(Included)  
75 coaxial cable  
(Included)  
1
3
2
To OUT  
To household  
AC outlet  
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)  
To RF IN  
Red White Yellow  
To RF OUT  
This unit’s rear panel  
4
AC power supply cord (Included)  
Connect only after all other connections are complete.  
B
Connection with a television and video cassette recorder  
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.  
Cable from wall or  
antenna signal  
Television  
AUDIO IN VIDEO  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
R
L
• If your television does not  
Red White Yellow  
have AUDIO/VIDEO  
terminals (Ô page 10 b).  
• If you enjoy higher picture  
quality (Ô page 10).  
75 Ω  
coaxial  
cable  
Audio/video  
cable  
(Included)  
75 coaxial cable  
1
4
3
To OUT  
To RF IN  
To household  
AC outlet  
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)  
Red White Yellow  
Red White Yellow  
This unit’s rear panel  
To RF OUT  
To IN1  
6
75 coaxial  
cable  
AC power supply cord  
(Included)  
Audio/video  
cable  
(Included)  
2
5
Connect only after all  
other connections are  
complete.  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
Yellow  
White  
Red  
AUDIO  
L
AUDIO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
Video cassette recorder  
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Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver  
You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.  
• Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.  
Television  
Cable from wall or  
antenna signal  
AUDIO IN VIDEO  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
R
L
IN  
• If your television does not  
Red White Yellow  
have AUDIO/VIDEO  
terminals (Ô page 10 c).  
• If you enjoy higher picture  
quality (Ô page 10).  
75 coaxial  
cable  
Audio/video  
cable  
(Included)  
75 coaxial cable  
2
5
4
To OUT  
To RF IN  
To household  
AC outlet  
Red White Yellow  
Red White Yellow  
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)  
To RF OUT  
This unit’s rear panel  
To IN1  
7
75 coaxial  
cable  
AC power supply cord (Included)  
Connect only after all other  
connections are complete.  
Audio/video  
cable  
(Included)  
3
6
Satellite antenna  
(Satellite receiver only)  
Red White Yellow  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO  
Satellite Cable  
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
RF  
1
Cable box or Satellite receiver  
75 coaxial  
cable  
D
Connection with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver  
You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.  
• Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.  
• The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.  
Television  
Cable from wall or  
antenna signal  
AUDIO IN VIDEO  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
R
L
• If your television does not  
have AUDIO/VIDEO  
terminals (Ô page 10 d).  
• If you enjoy higher picture  
quality (Ô page 10).  
Red White Yellow  
75 coaxial cable  
2
Audio/video  
75 coaxial cable  
cable  
(Included)  
5
4
3
75 coaxial cable (Included)  
To RF IN  
To OUT  
This unit’s front panel  
To household  
AC outlet  
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)  
Red White Yellow  
Red White Yellow  
CH  
This unit’s rear panel  
DV IN  
IN2  
To RF OUT  
Yellow White Red  
To IN1  
To IN2  
9
AC power supply cord (Included)  
Connect only after all other  
connections are complete.  
Audio/video  
cable  
8
7
Audio/video  
cable  
Satellite antenna  
(Satellite receiver only)  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Red White Yellow OUT  
OUT  
IN  
Yellow  
IN  
AUDIO  
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
L
White  
Red  
L
Satellite Cable  
R
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
RF  
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
1
R
VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
75 coaxial  
cable  
Video cassette recorder  
Cable box or Satellite receiver  
6
75 coaxial cable  
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STEP 1 Connection  
If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary  
a
Connection with a television (Ô page 8 A)  
Audio/video cable (Included)  
3
This unit’s rear panel  
RF Modulator  
Television  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
Red White Yellow  
Red White Yellow  
IN  
OUT  
RF  
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
RF  
2
75 coaxial cable  
75 coaxial cable (Included)  
b
Connection with a television and video cassette recorder (Ô page 8 B)  
Audio/video cable (Included)  
4
This unit’s rear panel  
RF Modulator  
Television  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
Red White Yellow  
Red White Yellow  
IN  
OUT  
RF  
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
RF  
Video cassette recorder  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
75 coaxial cable  
3
VHF/UHF  
RF OUT  
75 coaxial cable  
c
d
Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver (Ô page 9 C)  
Connection with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver (Ô page 9 D)  
Audio/video cable (Included)  
5
This unit’s rear panel  
RF Modulator  
Television  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
Red White Yellow  
Red White Yellow  
IN  
OUT  
RF  
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
RF  
Cable box or Satellite receiver  
OUT  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
75 coaxial cable  
AUDIO  
R
L
RF  
4
75 coaxial cable  
To enjoy higher picture quality  
Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal  
Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal  
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the  
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)  
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive  
output (Ô page 45) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO  
OUT terminal.  
• Connect to terminals of the same color.  
Television  
Television  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO  
IN IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO  
R
L
R
L
IN  
IN  
Red White  
Red White  
Audio/video cable  
(Included)  
S Video cable  
Component  
Video cable  
Audio/video cable  
(Included)  
Red White  
Red White  
This unit’s  
rear panel  
This unit’s  
rear panel  
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If the antenna connector doesn’t match  
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on  
the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment’s operating instructions.  
Type  
This unit  
Other equipment (television etc.)  
A twin lead  
300–75 Ω  
transformer  
from the antenna  
75–300 Ω  
transformer  
(Flat) Twin lead  
300 cable  
VHF or UHF  
75 coaxial  
cable  
To this unit’s RF IN  
terminal  
Television  
A twin lead and  
a coaxial plug  
from the antenna  
VHF/UHF  
band mixer  
VHF  
VHF/UHF band separator  
(Flat) Twin lead  
300 cable  
UHF  
75 coaxial  
cable  
Television  
To this unit’s  
(Round)  
75 coaxial cable  
RF IN terminal  
Two twin leads  
from the antenna  
VHF/UHF  
band mixer  
(Flat) Twin lead  
300 cable  
VHF  
VHF/UHF band separator  
UHF  
75 coaxial  
cable  
To this unit’s  
RF IN terminal  
Television  
300–75 Ω  
transformer  
Connecting an amplifier or system component  
n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input  
n Connection to a stereo amplifier  
terminal  
To enjoy multi-channel surround on DVD-  
Video, connect an amplifier with a built-in  
decoder displaying these logo marks using  
an optical digital audio cable and change  
the settings in Digital Audio Output  
(Ô page 39).  
• Before purchasing an optical digital audio  
cable, check the terminal shape of the  
connected equipment.  
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround  
decoders not suited to DVD.  
• Even if using this connection, output will be  
only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.  
Amplifier’s rear panel  
AUDIO IN  
Amplifier’s rear panel  
R
L
OPTICAL IN  
Red White  
Optical digital audio cable  
Do not bend sharply when  
connecting.  
Audio cable  
Insert fully, with this side facing up.  
Red White  
This unit’s rear panel  
This unit’s rear panel  
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STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning  
Preparation  
Turn on the television and select the  
appropriate video input to suit the  
connections to this unit.  
CH  
DV IN  
IN2  
1 Press [^ DVD POWER].  
POWER 8  
2 CH 1  
Select Language  
Seleccione el idioma  
Sélection de Langue  
English  
Español  
Français  
^ DVD  
POWER  
Press ENTER  
Pulse ENTER  
Appuyer sur ENTER  
2 Press [e,r] to select the language  
1 2 CH  
and press [ENTER].  
Numbered  
buttons  
If you make a mistake, press [RETURN] to return to an earlier  
screen.  
ADD/DLT  
Aspect Ratio Selection  
Select TV type and press ENTER.  
(Please refer to Operation Instruction  
for details)  
4:3  
4:3 TV  
16:9 16:9 Widescreen TV  
3 Press [e,r] to select “4:3 TV” or  
“16:9 Widescreen TV” and press  
[ENTER].  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
Quick Start setting  
RETURN  
The unit can be turned on faster, in about  
1 second. Please note that Quick Start  
mode slightly increases power  
consumption when the unit is off.  
(See Operation Instructions for details)  
Turn Quick Start on ?  
* REC  
On  
Off  
4 Press [e,r] to select “On” or “Off”  
and press [ENTER].  
If you activate “Quick Start” function, select “On”.  
About “Quick Start” function  
If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to  
DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^ DVD POWER]  
to turn the unit on and then sequentially press [* REC].  
The following happens when you have selected “On”.  
• Power consumption in standby mode increases because  
power is supplied to the unit.  
After pressing [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time,  
the unit starts necessary setup.  
Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Ô page 15)  
Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007.  
When you use the unit with DST on, the change may cause the  
unit’s clock to go behind the actual time. Check the DST setting in  
“Set Clock Manually” in the Setup menu, set DST off and reset the  
clock precisely if you are using this function.  
Default Recording Source  
Please select the source from which this  
unit will record each time it is turned  
on. Note: Selecting "Internal TV Tuner"  
will start the Auto Channel Clock  
Settings process.  
This one time process takes a few minutes.  
Internal TV Tuner  
Input  
5 Press [e,r] to select “Internal TV  
Tuner” or “Input” and press [ENTER].  
When you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input”. The  
unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen. Set the clock  
manually (Ô page 13).  
(Continued on next page)  
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Adding and deleting channels  
6 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto  
After channel setting on this unit completed, you can add or delete  
channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels  
are set.  
Tuning.  
Set Channels Automatically  
Ch.  
1
1 Press the numbered buttons to select  
a channel.  
Set Channels Automatically  
Proceeding .  
.
.
Antenna  
e.g., 5:  
15:  
Cable TV  
Unit’s display  
[0] Ô [5]  
[1] Ô [5]  
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is  
displayed when finished.  
e.g.,  
5:  
15:  
115:  
[0] Ô [0] Ô [5]  
[0] Ô [1] Ô [5]  
[1] Ô [1] Ô [5]  
Set Clock Automatically  
Auto Clock Setting is complete.  
You can also use [1 2 CH] when you are going to delete a  
channel.  
4/4/2006 12:15 AM  
DST.....................On  
Time Zone........CST  
2 Press [ADD/DLT].  
e.g., The channel is deleted.  
n When one of the following screen appears  
“No channels were found.screen  
Set Channels Automatically  
Channel 15 Deleted  
Restart Plug-in Auto Tuning  
(after relocation, for example)  
No channels were found.  
Please check antenna or cable connection.  
then...  
The setting of the clock and channel is cleared when you perform  
the procedure below. Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.  
press ENTER again  
After turning off the unit, confirm following and perform  
setup again.  
• Confirm the antenna cable is firmly connected to RF IN  
terminal.  
• If you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input” in  
step 5.  
1
When the unit is on and stopped  
Press and hold [2 CH] and [1 CH] on  
the main unit for about five seconds.  
The unit turns off.  
“Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.screen  
2 Press [^ DVD POWER].  
Set Clock Automatically  
The language selection screen is displayed.  
Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.  
When “Set Clock Manually” screen is displayed  
The “Set Clock Manually” screen is automatically displayed when:  
there is an error while setting the clock automatically.  
Press ENTER  
to set clock manually.  
you have selected “Input” in step 5 while setting (Ô page 12).  
Press [ENTER] and set clock manually (Ô right).  
1 Press [w,q] to select the item you  
7 Press [ENTER].  
want to change and press [e,r] to  
change the setting.  
Set Clock Manually  
A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.  
n If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the  
actual time  
Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu  
Month  
1
Day  
1
Year  
Hour Minute  
/
:
/
2000  
12  
00  
AM  
SAT  
(Ô page 15).  
DST Time Zone  
DST, Time Zone  
The unit configures channels according to the Signal Source (RF IN)  
Off  
EST  
(Ô below)  
settings (Ô page 37) as follows.  
Signal Source  
(RF IN)  
Antenna  
• DST (Daylight Saving Time):  
Band  
Channel  
2–13  
14–69  
2–13  
95–99  
14–36  
37–65  
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at  
2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on  
the last Sunday in October.  
• Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean  
Time (GMT).  
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5  
CST (Central Standard Time)  
VHF  
UHF  
VHF  
Cable TV  
CATV LOW BAND  
CATV MID/SUPER BAND  
CATV HYPER BAND  
= GMT –6  
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7  
66–94  
100–125  
1
PST (Pacific Standard Time)  
AST (Alaska Standard Time)  
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)  
= GMT –8  
= GMT –9  
= GMT –10  
ULTRA BAND  
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL  
2 Press [ENTER].  
A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.  
The clock starts.  
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Channel captions/Television type  
Manual Channel Captions  
TV operation  
buttons  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Manual  
Channel Captions” and press  
[ENTER].  
4 Press [e,r] to select the channel and  
Numbered  
buttons  
press [q].  
• Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if  
preset captions have not been added.  
CANCEL  
5 Press [e,r] to select the first  
character and press [q].  
You can choose from the following characters:  
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)  
To delete the caption, press [CANCEL ].  
• Repeat this step to enter the other characters.  
Manual Channel Captions  
Setup  
Channel Number Caption  
6
----  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
Channel  
Setup  
8
----  
RETURN  
Disc  
10  
AAAA  
Video  
SETUP  
12  
23  
----  
----  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
ENTER  
Channel captions  
You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones  
yourself.  
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed  
and in the Direct Navigator screen.  
You can set channel captions after channel setting on this unit is  
completed (Ô page 12–13).  
6 Press [w,q] to return to the “Channel  
Number” column.  
Repeat steps 4–6 to enter other channels.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
To exit the screen  
Press [SETUP].  
1
While stopped  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Press [SETUP].  
Setup  
Signal Source (RF IN)  
Cable TV  
Set Channels Automatically  
Selecting television type  
Channel Captions  
Channel  
Preset Channel Captions  
Setup  
Disc  
Do the following if you connect a progressive television or if you  
connect a different type of television after choosing a type during  
initial setup just after turning the unit on for the first time. Select the  
item that matches your television.  
Manual Channel Captions  
Video  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Channel” and  
press [q].  
1
While stopped  
Press [SETUP].  
Preset Channel Captions  
2 Press [e,r] to select “TV Screen” and  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Preset Channel  
press [q].  
Captions” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [e,r] to select “TV Type” and  
Preset Channel Captions  
Setup  
Caption Channel Number  
press [ENTER].  
GLOB  
---  
Channel  
Setup  
TV Type  
Setup  
Disc  
4:3 TV  
ABC  
---  
Aspect 4:3 & 480i  
Video  
Channel  
PBS  
CBS  
---  
---  
Audio  
Aspect 4:3 & 480p  
Setup  
Display  
TV Screen  
16:9 Aspect ( Widescreen TV )  
ENTER  
Disc  
Aspect 16:9 & 480i  
Video  
Aspect 16:9 & 480p  
Audio  
Display  
4 Press [e,r] to select the caption and  
ENTER  
TV Screen  
press [q].  
• 480p/480i:  
You can choose from the following captions.  
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC,  
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV,  
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB  
• When selecting the caption, press and hold [e,r] to scroll  
up and down the screen.  
Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive  
output.  
4 Press [e,r] to select the item and  
press [ENTER].  
To exit the screen  
Press [SETUP].  
5 Press [e,r] to select the channel  
corresponding to the caption and  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
press [w].  
• Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if  
captions have not been added manually.  
To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL ].  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.  
6 Press [ENTER].  
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Remote control settings  
Clock settings  
Refer to the control reference on page 14.  
Refer to the control reference on page 14.  
Television operation  
Set Clock Manually  
You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.  
Point the remote control at the television  
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory  
for approximately 1 minute.  
While pressing [^ POWER TV], enter the code with  
1
While stopped  
the numbered buttons.  
Press [SETUP].  
e.g., 0250: [0] Ô [2] Ô [5] Ô [0]  
Manufacturer and Code No.  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and  
Panasonic  
National  
QUASAR  
0051/0250  
PHILIPS (RC-5) 0054  
press [q].  
RCA  
0047  
SAMSUNG  
0060/0587/  
0702  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Clock Settings”  
and press [ENTER].  
FISHER  
GE  
0154  
0047  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SONY  
0154  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Set Clock  
0093/0165  
0000  
GOLDSTAR  
0178/0317/  
0457  
Manually” and press [ENTER].  
Set Clock Manually  
Setup  
HITACHI  
JVC  
0145  
0053  
SYLVANIA  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
0054  
0047  
0156  
Month  
1
Day  
1
Year  
Hour Minute  
/
:
/
2000  
12  
00  
AM  
SAT  
Channel  
Setup  
Disc  
DST Time Zone  
LG  
0178/0317/  
0457  
DST, Time Zone (Ô below)  
Off  
EST  
Video  
Audio  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
0054  
0150  
ZENITH  
0017  
5 Press [w,q] to select the item you  
want to change and press [e,r] to  
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat the  
procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.  
• If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your  
television does not allow control of your television, this remote  
control is not compatible with your television.  
change the setting.  
• DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off  
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at  
2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on  
the last Sunday in October.  
• Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean  
Time (GMT).  
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5  
When other Panasonic products  
respond to this remote control  
CST (Central Standard Time)  
= GMT –6  
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7  
When other Panasonic products placed nearby affect this unit’s  
remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and  
the remote control (the two must match).  
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.  
To change the code on the main unit  
PST (Pacific Standard Time)  
AST (Alaska Standard Time)  
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)  
= GMT –8  
= GMT –9  
= GMT –10  
6 Press [ENTER].  
1
While stopped  
The clock starts.  
Press [SETUP].  
Adjust Time Zone  
Adjust the time zone (–1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and  
press [q].  
clock setting.  
You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is  
completed.  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Remote Control  
Code” and press [ENTER].  
1
While stopped  
4 Press [e,r] to select the code (“1”,  
Press [SETUP].  
“2” or “3”) and press [ENTER].  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and  
Remote Control Code  
Setup  
press [q].  
Press " " and "ENTER" together  
for more than 2 seconds on the remote.  
Channel  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Clock Settings”  
Setup  
Disc  
and press [ENTER].  
Video  
To change the code on the remote control  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Adjust Time  
5 While pressing [ENTER], press and  
Zone” and press [ENTER].  
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or  
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.  
5 Press [e,r] to select “–1” or “+1” and  
press [ENTER].  
6 Press [ENTER].  
To exit the screen  
Press [SETUP].  
n When the following indicator appears on the  
unit’s display  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Press and hold [ENTER] and  
the indicated number button  
at the same time for more  
than 2 seconds.  
To exit the screen  
Press [SETUP].  
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Important notes for recording  
RAM  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
Select the main or secondary audio before  
recording  
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded  
You can change the audio during playback.  
(Ô page 23, Changing audio)  
(Ô page 39, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”)  
The selected audio only is recorded.  
Main  
SAP  
Main  
Hello  
Hola  
Hello  
Recording of MTS  
broadcasting  
If you record from external equipment  
Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external  
equipment.  
If you record from external equipment  
Select “Main” or “SAP” on the external equipment.  
RAM  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
Recorded in 4:3 aspect  
Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)  
Recording of  
Widescreen  
broadcasting  
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM (Ô page 45) compatible DVD-RAM.  
RAM  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
(CPRM compatible disc only)  
Recording of digital  
broadcasting  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
The disc must be finalized after recording (Ô page 36).  
It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play  
them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or  
copy.*  
* You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.  
Recorded to DVD-R, etc.  
Play on other DVD equipment  
Playing the disc on  
other DVD players  
C
RCH  
SEA  
R
ENTE  
V
OL  
A
Y
U
D
ISPL  
T
OP  
MEN  
URN  
RET  
U
ON  
MEN  
OFF  
D
C
IN  
9V  
Finalize  
EN  
OP  
UND  
RRO  
A.SU  
A
T
REPE  
D
E
O
R
MO  
I
T
MON  
MO  
DE  
URE  
PICT  
+RW  
To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in DVD Management menu  
(Ô page 36).  
-R DL +R DL  
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.  
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when  
space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer.  
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing.  
Make certain before proceeding.  
The second layer  
It is not possible to  
record continuously  
from the first layer to  
the second layer.  
Recording to a  
DVD-R DL and  
+R DL  
The available  
space  
(Disc inner  
side)  
(Disc outer  
side)  
The first layer  
Title1  
Title2  
Recording/Playback direction  
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Recording modes and approximate recording times  
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may  
become shorter than indicated.  
FR (Flexible Recording)  
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP  
(8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space  
with the best possible recording quality.  
You can use FR mode in Scheduled recording (Ô page 20, step 3)  
and Flexible recording (Ô page 19).  
DVD-RAM  
9.4 GB  
DVD-R,  
DVD-RW,  
+R, +RW  
4.7 GB  
Recording Mode  
4.7 GB  
(Double-  
sided*1)  
XP (High picture  
1 h.  
2 h.  
4 h.  
8 h.  
1 h.  
2 h.  
4 h.  
quality)  
Using “FR mode” is convenient in these kind of situations  
SP (Standard)  
LP (Long  
recording)  
2 h.  
4 h.  
• When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an  
appropriate recording mode difficult  
• When you want to record a long program with the best picture  
quality possible  
8 h.  
(6 h.*2)  
16 h.  
(12 h.*2)  
8 h.  
(6 h.*2)  
EP (Extra long  
recording)  
e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to disc  
FR (Flexible  
Recording)  
8 h. maximum  
for one side  
8 h. maximum  
8 h. maximum  
If you select XP mode  
The program will not fit one disc.  
DVD-R DL, +R DL*3 8.5 GB  
Recording Mode  
First layer (L0)  
Second layer (L1)  
60 minutes  
30 minutes  
XP (High picture  
quality)  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
55 min.  
50 min.  
Full  
SP (Standard)  
LP (Long  
recording)  
1 h. 50 min.  
3 h. 40 min.  
1 h. 40 min.  
3 h. 20 min.  
Another disc is necessary.  
If you select SP mode  
The program will fit one disc.  
7 h. 25 min.  
(5 h. 30 min.*2)  
6 h. 50 min.  
(5 h. 15 min.*2)  
EP (Extra long  
recording)  
There will be 30 minutes  
remaining disc space.  
FR (Flexible  
Recording)  
7 h. 25 min. maximum 6 h. 50 min. maximum  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
1
*
*
It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a  
double sided disc to the other.  
When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP – Extended  
Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (Ô page 38).  
The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play  
(6H)” than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.  
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the  
second layer.  
Remains  
2
3
If you select FR mode  
The program will fit one disc perfectly.  
*
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
Note  
Fit  
• This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the  
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording  
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be  
different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with DVD-R  
DL and +R DL.)  
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time.  
RAM  
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may  
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-  
RAM. Use EP (6H) mode if playback may be on other equipment.  
Disc Insertion/Ejection  
When the format confirmation screen is displayed  
When remove a recorded disc  
RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a computer or  
other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed.  
Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents are  
When you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit while stopped:  
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc  
for play on other equipment.  
deleted.  
Make compatible for playback on other DVD players ( Finalize )  
Format  
Finalizing is necessary to enable playback  
of the disc on compatible DVD players.  
Once finalized, titles cannot be added to the disc.  
It will take approximately minutes. Start ?  
This disc is not formatted properly.  
Do you want to format the  
disc in DVD Management?  
Press "REC" to start finalizing.  
Yes  
No  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone  
finalizing. The disc can be played only on  
this unit. You can Finalize it later.  
ENTER  
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
n When finalizing the disc  
Press [* REC].  
• Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all  
contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD )” (Ô page 35).  
You cannot stop this process once you have started it.  
• If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,  
select “Disc Name” (Ô page 35) or “Playback will start with:”  
(Ô page 36) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.  
n When opening the tray without disc finalization  
Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.  
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Recording television programs  
1 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main  
; OPEN/CLOSE  
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.  
• Press the button again to close the tray.  
• When using 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3) DVD-R,  
remove the disc from the cartridge.  
CH  
DV IN  
IN2  
g Cartridge disc  
Insert label-up.  
* REC  
2 CH 1 g q  
Insert label-up with  
the arrow facing in.  
Insert fully.  
2 Press [1 2 CH] to select the channel.  
1 2 CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
Antenna  
e.g., 5:  
15:  
Cable TV  
[0] Ô [5]  
[1] Ô [5]  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] Ô [0] Ô [5]  
[0] Ô [1] Ô [5]  
[1] Ô [1] Ô [5]  
15:  
115:  
g
q
h
• Select the audio to record (Ô page 19).  
3 Press [REC MODE] to select the  
recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
RETURN  
AUDIO  
Remaining time on the disc  
* REC  
F Rec  
4 Press [* REC] to start recording.  
REC MODE  
STATUS  
The elapsed time is shown on the display.  
Recording will take place on free space on disc. Data will not  
be overwritten.  
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during  
recording. You can change the channel or recording mode  
while paused; however, the recording will then be as a  
separate title.  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)  
You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.  
You can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled  
recording, but once the time for the scheduled recording to  
begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and  
the scheduled recording will begin.  
+R +R DL +RW  
You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.  
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).  
n To pause recording  
Note  
Press [h].  
+RW  
You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu”  
Press again to restart recording.  
You can also press [* REC] to restart.  
(Title is not split into separate titles.)  
(Ô page 36). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the  
menu. In that case, create the menu again.  
RAM  
It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a  
double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and  
turn it over.  
n To stop recording  
Press [g].  
• From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.  
Preparation  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
Turn the unit on.  
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording  
management information after recording finishes.  
n When recording the channel (not set on this  
unit) from cable box or satellite receiver  
1 Select the channel on the equipment before turning the unit on.  
2 Press [1 2 CH] to select IN1 or IN2 in step 2 (Ô above).  
Off Timer  
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.  
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours  
(Ô page 37, “Off Timer”).  
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To specify a time to stop recording  
–One Touch Recording  
Playing while you are recording  
RAM  
During recording  
Press [* REC] to select the recording time.  
• The unit’s display changes as shown below.  
Playing from the beginning of the title you are  
recording–Chasing playback  
Press [q] (PLAY) during recording.  
OFF 0:30  
OFF 1:00  
OFF 1:30  
OFF 4:00  
OFF 2:00  
OFF 3:00  
• There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.  
Counter (cancel)  
• This does not work during scheduled recordings (Ô page 20) or  
while using Flexible Recording (Ô below).  
• If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is  
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.  
• The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is  
reached.  
To stop play  
Press [g].  
To stop recording  
2 seconds after play stops  
Press [g].  
To stop scheduled recording  
1 Press [g] to stop playing.  
To cancel  
Press [* REC] several times until the counter appears.  
• The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording  
continues.  
2 After 2 seconds, press [g].  
3 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].  
Playing a title previously recorded while recording–  
Simultaneous rec and play  
To stop recording partway  
Press [g].  
Flexible Recording  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during  
recording.  
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select a title and  
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording  
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR  
mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (Ô page 17).  
press [ENTER].  
• There is no sound output while searching forward or  
backward.  
Preparation  
Select the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2 or DV) to record.  
To stop play  
Press [g].  
1
While stopped  
To stop recording  
Press [F Rec].  
1 Press [g] to stop playing.  
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.  
3 Press [g].  
Flexible Recording  
Record in FR mode.  
Maximum recording  
time  
This is the maximum  
recording time in FR  
mode.  
Max recording time  
Set recording time  
8 Hour 00 Min.  
To stop scheduled recording  
1 Press [g] to stop playing.  
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.  
3 Press [g].  
4 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].  
1 Hour 30 Min.  
Start  
Cancel  
Selecting audio to record  
2 Press [w,q] to select “Hour” and  
“Min.and press [e,r] to set the  
RAM  
recording time.  
Press [AUDIO].  
You can also set the recording time with the numbered  
buttons.  
Stereo: Main audio (stereo)  
• If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be  
monaural even if you select Stereo mode.  
You cannot record for more than 8 hours.  
SAP  
Audio:  
Secondary audio program (SAP)  
• If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also  
recorded.  
3
When you want to start recording  
Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
Mono:  
Main audio (monaural)  
• Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a  
stereo broadcast.  
Recording starts.  
To exit the screen without recording  
Press [RETURN].  
DVD-RAM  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
To stop recording partway  
Press [g].  
DVD-RAM  
Rec. 0:59  
CH 71  
CH 12  
Stereo  
e.g., “Stereo” is selected  
((  
Remaining  
time of  
recording  
“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.  
To show the remaining time  
Press [STATUS].  
Stereo  
• If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded  
sound will also change.  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-  
channel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setup  
menu (Ô page 39).  
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Scheduled recording  
1 Press [SCHEDULE].  
Schedule  
List  
Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP  
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM  
No Channel  
Date  
On  
Off  
Mode Check  
New Scheduled Recording  
Press ENTER to set new schedule.  
ENTER  
2 Press [e,r] to select “New Scheduled  
Numbered  
buttons  
Recording” and press [ENTER].  
ADD/DLT  
SCHEDULED  
Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP  
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM  
RECORDING  
CANCEL  
Channel  
----  
Date  
On  
-- --  
Off  
-- --  
Mode  
--  
----------  
--:  
--  
:
Title Name  
Set channel.  
g
ENTER  
0
--  
9
Number  
SCHEDULE  
RETURN  
3 Press [q] to move through the items  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
and change the items with [e,r].  
Channel  
Date  
On  
Off  
Mode  
39  
4/1 Mon  
4:20 PM  
5:10 PM SP  
Title Name  
SUB MENU  
REC MODE  
• Press and hold [e,r] to alter On (Start time) and Off (Finish  
time) in 30-minute increments.  
You can also set Channel, Date, On (Start time), and Off  
(Finish time) with the numbered buttons.  
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording  
mode.  
n To set daily or weekly timer  
Press [w,q] to select “Date” and [e,r] to select daily timer  
or weekly timer.  
Date:  
Current date up to one month later minus  
one day  
Daily timer: Sun-Sat Mon-Sat Mon-Fri  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
Weekly timer: Weekly, Sun --- Weekly, Sat  
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).  
n To enter title name  
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each  
daily or weekly program is counted as one program.)  
Press [w,q] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER]  
(Ô page 33, Entering text).  
Preparation  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
• Check that the time on the unit is correct.  
• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).  
4 Press [ENTER].  
When “!” appears,  
make sure the  
disc has a  
No Channel  
Date  
On  
Off  
Mode Check  
OK  
01 64 ABC 3/26 Tue 2:30 PM 3:00 PM SP  
New Scheduled Recording  
sufficient space.  
z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate scheduled recording  
standby has been activated.  
• Repeat steps 2–4 to schedule other recordings.  
Note  
When the disc is removed, scheduled recording standby is cancelled  
(the “z” indicator goes out). You can put the unit back on standby by  
inserting a recordable disc (the “z” lights on again).  
n To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
n To exit the screen  
Press [SCHEDULE].  
n When recording the channel (not set on this  
unit) from cable box or satellite receiver  
1 Press [e,r] to select IN1 or IN2 in the channel column (Ô above,  
step 3).  
2 Select the channel on the equipment before the scheduled time.  
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Cancel scheduled recording that has  
already begun  
Check, change or delete a program  
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the schedule list by  
pressing [SCHEDULE].  
1
When the unit is on  
Press [SCHEDULE].  
Press [g].  
Icons  
The confirmation screen appears.  
This program is currently recording.  
2 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording”  
W
The times overlap those in another program.  
and press [ENTER].  
Scheduled recording standby is cancelled. Recording will not  
start at the scheduled time.  
Recording stops and the scheduled recording is cancelled.  
(Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording  
will start as programmed.)  
You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon  
disappears the next time the scheduled program starts  
recording.  
F
The disc was full so the program failed to record.  
Release program from recording  
standby  
The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.  
X
The program did not complete recording because the disc is  
dirty or for some other reason.  
1 Press [SCHEDULE].  
Schedule  
List  
Remaining Recording Time  
1:58 SP  
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM  
Mode Check  
2 Press [e,r] to select the program and  
No Channel  
Date  
On  
Off  
press [SUB MENU].  
New Scheduled Recording  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Schedule set to  
Off” and press [ENTER].  
Cancelled icon is displayed in left column.  
Message displayed in the Check line  
OK:  
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining  
Schedule  
List  
space.  
(Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will  
show until when recordings can be made (up to a  
maximum of one month from the present time)  
based on the time remaining on the disc.  
No Channel  
01 64 ABC  
!:  
It may not be possible to record because:  
• no disc is inserted  
• the disc is write-protected  
• Be sure to select “Schedule set to On.in step 3 before the  
scheduled time to put the program on recording standby.  
• there is no more space left  
• the number of possible titles has reached its  
maximum  
Notes on scheduled recording  
• “z” flashes on the unit’s display for about 5 seconds when the unit  
cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g., a recordable disc  
is not in the disc tray).  
• Scheduled recordings begin when the set time is reached even  
when recording or when playing.  
• scheduled recording standby is cancelled  
Overlap: The times overlap those in another program.  
Recording of the program with the later start time  
starts when the earlier program finishes recording.  
• If the unit is turned on when scheduled recording begins, it remains  
turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.  
You can turn the unit off during scheduled recording.  
• If you are making consecutive recordings that will start one after  
the other, the beginning of the later program cannot be recorded.  
n To change a program  
Press [e,r] to select the program and press [ENTER]  
(Ô page 20, step 3).  
• During scheduled recording, you can change the end time as long  
as the recording mode is not “FR”.  
e.g., Program1 10:00–11:00  
Program2 11:00–12:00  
n To delete a program  
Press [e,r] to select the program and press [CANCEL ] or  
[ADD/DLT].  
11:00  
Program1 Program2  
n To cancel recording that has already begun  
Press [e,r] to select program and press [SUB MENU], then  
press [ENTER].  
Recorded  
Recorded  
Not recorded  
n To exit the schedule list  
Press [SCHEDULE].  
• If the actual broadcasting times of scheduled recordings overlap,  
the recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording  
of the later program will start only after the first scheduled  
recording has finished.  
• If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to On when manually setting  
the clock (Ô page 15), scheduled recording may not work when  
summer switches to winter and vice versa.  
• Programs that failed to record are displayed gray, and cannot be  
changed. They are automatically deleted from the schedule list at 4  
a.m. two days later.  
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Playing discs  
1 Insert a disc (Ô page 18).  
2 Press [q] (PLAY).  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)  
Play starts from the most recently recorded title.  
DVD-V DVD-A CD VCD  
and MP3  
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.  
DivX  
DivX menu screen appears (Ô page 24).  
n When a menu screen appears on the television  
Numbered  
buttons  
DVD-V DVD-A  
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.  
VCD  
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.  
t,y  
q x1.3  
u,i  
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]  
15: [1] Ô [5]  
g
h
• To return to the menu screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].  
DVD-V  
DVD-A  
VCD  
TIME SLIP  
CM SKIP  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Press [RETURN].  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
w h, h q  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
• The playing method may differ from the one described above  
depending on disc types. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
AUDIO  
Selecting recorded titles to play  
–Direct Navigator  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)  
Simply select the recorded titles you want to play from the menu.  
1
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View  
DVD-RAM  
07  
08  
--  
--  
10 10/27 Mon  
10CH 10/27/2005  
8
10/27 Mon  
8CH 10/27/2005  
--  
--  
Previous  
Play  
Next  
Page  
02/02  
Nex  
t
S
SUB MENU  
Select  
Previous  
Preparation  
2
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and press [ENTER].  
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
Turn on this unit.  
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]  
15: [1] Ô [5]  
To show other pages  
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Direct Navigator screen icons  
Title protected.  
Title that was not recorded due to recording protection  
(Digital broadcasts, etc.)  
Title cannot be played because data is damaged.  
Currently recording.  
Title with “One time only recording” restriction  
Note  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
disc when scheduled recording starts.  
RAM  
The unit stops playing a  
Press [q] (PLAY) when you wish to start playing the disc  
while recording (Ô page 19, “Chasing playback”).  
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Operations during play  
Press [g].  
The stopped position is memorized.  
Resume play function  
Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position.  
Stop  
VCD  
Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective.  
• The stopped position is cleared when:  
You press [g] several times.  
You open the tray.  
DVD-A CD VCD  
and MP3/DivX: You turn the unit off.  
Press [h].  
Press again or press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Pause  
Press [t] or [y].  
+R +R DL +RW  
• The speed increases up to 5 steps (  
• Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.  
up to 3 steps).  
Search  
• Audio is heard during first level search forward.  
DVD-A  
CD  
and MP3: Audio is heard during all levels of search.  
(excluding motion picture parts)  
DivX: Audio is not heard during all levels of search.  
• Depending on the disc, searching may not be possible.  
During play or while paused, press [u] or [i].  
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.  
• Each press increases the number of skips.  
DivX: Backward direction [u] only  
Skip  
Press the numbered buttons.  
Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.  
e.g., 5:  
[0] Ô [5]  
5:  
[0] Ô [0] Ô [5]  
CD  
MP3, JPEG/TIFF and DIvX  
15: [1] Ô [5]  
15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]  
DVD-A  
Selecting groups  
Starting from a selected  
item  
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television Ô right)  
5: [5]  
• This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television Ô above) with some discs.  
VCD  
(with playback control)  
If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the  
television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit’s display.)  
Press and hold [q] (PLAY/x1.3).  
RAM  
Quick View  
Play speed is quicker than normal.  
• Press again to return to normal speed.  
While paused, press [t] or [y].  
Slow-motion  
• The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
• Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.  
+RW DVD-V  
VCD  
Forward direction [y] only.  
DVD-A  
(Motion picture parts only)  
• The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes  
-RW(VR) VCD  
DVD-V DVD-A VCD  
(excluding  
).  
While paused, press [w h] or [h q].  
• Each press shows the next frame.  
• Press and hold to change forward or backward in succession.  
• Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Frame-by-frame  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
+RW DVD-V  
DVD-A  
(Motion picture parts only)  
VCD  
Forward direction [h q] only.  
-RW(VR) VCD  
1 Press [TIME SLIP].  
2 Press [e,r] to select the time and press [ENTER].  
Play skips to the specified time.  
• Each time you press [e,r], the time increases [e] or decreases [r] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and  
hold for 10-minute intervals.)  
Skipping the specified  
time (Time Slip)  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
+RW -RW(VR)  
Press [CM SKIP].  
Play restarts from approximately a minute later.  
CM Skip  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
+RW -RW(VR)  
Press [AUDIO].  
DVD-RAM  
Play  
RAM -RW(VR) VCD  
and DivX (Ô page 26)  
Stereo Mono L Mono R  
e.g., “Stereo” is selected  
Stereo  
RAM -RW(VR)  
When playing an SAP broadcast: Main AudioSAP Audio  
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows  
you to change things like the soundtrack language.  
Changing audio  
DVD-V DVD-A  
1 ENG  
Digital 3/2.1ch  
Soundtrack  
DVD-V  
e.g.,  
English is the selected language (Ô page 27, Soundtrack).  
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].  
RAM  
Create Chapter  
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Chapters are divided at the point pressed.  
• Press [u,i] to skip to the start of a chapter.  
(Ô page 30, Title/Chapter)  
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Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
Playing MP3, DivX and still pictures  
(JPEG/TIFF)  
^ DVD  
POWER  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
CD  
n MP3  
G: Group no.  
T: Track no. in the group  
TOTAL: Track No./Total tracks in all groups  
Numbered  
buttons  
No.  
1
Total  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Group  
Track  
Menu  
Selected group  
:
101  
G
T
1
1
Tree  
001-Baby  
002-Simple  
003-Aganju  
004-Around  
005-River  
006-Every  
007-Cada  
008-O  
Total  
t,y  
1/ 111  
u,i  
No.  
0
--  
9
Prev.  
Next  
g
8
9
10  
009-Winter  
010-Distante  
ENTER  
Page 001/002  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as  
groups.  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
• “ ” indicates the track currently playing.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
-R CD  
n DivX  
SUB MENU  
DivX Menu  
CD(DivX)  
No.  
Folder1  
:
VIDEO  
Name of Title  
Tree  
001 Movie01.avi  
002 Movie02.avi  
003 Movie03.avi  
004 Movie04.avi  
005 Movie05.avi  
006 Movie06.avi  
007 Movie07.avi  
008 Movie08.avi  
009 Movie09.avi  
010 Movie10.avi  
STATUS  
Page 001/003  
Total Title : 020  
ENTER  
Previous  
Next  
Selecting file type to play  
• Files are treated as titles.  
CD  
You can play CD-R/CD-RW which contain MP3 files, DivX video  
contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer.  
CD  
n Still picture (JPEG/TIFF)  
Pictures Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
Picture View  
Folder001  
The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc  
containing MP3 files, DivX video contents and still pictures (JPEG/  
TIFF).  
e.g.,  
Folder  
001  
002  
003  
007  
---  
004  
008  
---  
005  
009  
006  
---  
Playback mode is set to DivX.  
To play another type of files,  
please select playback mode  
from Menu in FUNCTIONS.  
Previous  
Next  
Page 001/001  
Play  
To switch to other menu  
ENTER  
Press [RETURN] and perform steps 1–3 in “To select file  
type” on the left column.  
• When playing the file displayed on the screen  
Press [ENTER].  
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the file  
• When playing other file displayed on the screen  
Press [ENTER] and follow the steps below.  
(track, title or picture) and press  
[ENTER].  
To select file type  
Play starts on the selected file (track, title or picture).  
You can also select the file (track, title or picture) with the  
numbered buttons.  
1 Press [FUNCTIONS].  
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]  
FUNCTIONS  
Playback mode : DivX  
CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)  
15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]  
Menu  
Menu  
Program  
To show other pages  
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).  
Other Functions  
To stop playing  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Press [g].  
• (JPEG) The unit remembers the still picture where you stopped  
play. This is cleared when you turn the unit off or remove the disc.  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Menu” and  
To display the previous or next still picture during play  
(JPEG)  
Press [w,q].  
press [ENTER].  
Multimedia content  
Music and pictures on disc.  
Please select playback mode.  
DivX Menu  
MP3 Music  
Pictures  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
ENTER  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
3 Press [e,r] to select playback mode  
Note (DivX)  
and press [ENTER].  
• Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from  
Ô right, step 2  
showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to  
adjust the aspect through the TV.  
• Successive play is not available.  
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To select other folder (group)  
Useful functions during still picture  
play  
MP3, DivX  
CD  
1
While the Menu screen is displayed  
You can display still pictures one by one with  
constant interval.  
Press [q].  
While the Pictures Menu is displayed  
1 Press [e,r,w,q] to select  
“Folder” and press  
CD  
n MP3  
G: Selected group No. /Total group No.  
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed  
as group number.  
[SUB MENU].  
Pictures Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
Picture View  
Folder001  
Folder  
Tree  
Menu  
001  
002  
003  
007  
004  
008  
G
7/25  
G
8
MP3 music  
T
14  
111  
Total  
Start  
SlideShow  
101  
40/111  
102  
005  
006  
103  
104  
No.  
105  
Groups that  
contain no  
compatible files.  
0
--  
9
106  
2 Press [e,r] to  
107  
Start Slideshow  
108  
Slide Interval  
109  
select “Start Slide  
Show” and press  
[ENTER].  
001  
Slide Interval  
211  
ENTER  
201  
202  
-R CD  
n DivX  
To change the slide interval  
1 In step 2 above, press [e,r] to select  
“Slide Interval” and press [ENTER].  
2 Press [w,q] to select the slide interval  
and press [ENTER].  
F: Selected folder No./Total folder No. including DivX title  
DivX Menu  
CD(DivX)  
Select Folder  
F
1/ 11  
VIDEO  
You can select a slide interval between  
0-30 seconds.  
001 Action  
002 Adventure  
003 Documentary  
004 Comedy  
005 Musical  
006 SF  
While playing  
007 Sports  
008 Suspense  
009 Love romance  
010 Animation  
Data  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
Rotate Right  
Folders that contain  
no compatible files.  
Page 001/003  
Total Title : 005  
2 Press [e,r] to  
ENTER  
Rotate Left  
select “Rotate  
ENTER  
RIGHT” or “Rotate  
LEFT” and press  
[ENTER].  
2 Press [e,r] to select a group (folder)  
Rotate  
and press [ENTER].  
The file list for the group (folder) appears.  
To return the rotated picture to its original  
position  
Press [e,r] to select the opposite rotation in  
step 2 and press [ENTER].  
• Rotation information will not be stored.  
Still picture  
CD  
While playing  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
2 Press [e,r] to  
1
While the Pictures Menu is displayed  
Rotate Right  
Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Folder”  
and press [ENTER].  
Rotate Left  
select “Zoom in”  
Zoom in  
ENTER  
F: Selected folder No./Total folder No.  
and press [ENTER].  
To return the picture to its  
original size  
Pictures Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
Select Folder  
Zoom in  
Zoom out  
Press [e,r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2  
and press [ENTER].  
• When zooming in, the picture may be cut  
off.  
• The enlargement information will not be  
stored.  
• The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only  
available for still pictures smaller than  
640 x 480 pixels.  
F
1/ 21  
12 02
2
0
04  
image001  
image002  
image003  
image004  
image005  
image006  
image007  
image008  
image009  
image010  
Data  
Folders that contain  
no compatible files.  
ENTER  
2 Press [e,r] to select the folder and  
While playing  
Press [STATUS] twice.  
11/30 12:03 AM  
press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Date : 11/26/2005  
No. :  
2/ 30  
Properties  
To exit the screen  
Shooting date  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
To exit the picture properties screen  
Press [STATUS] again.  
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Refer to the control reference on page 24.  
DivX  
Playable discs  
-R CD  
Regarding DivX VOD content  
File format  
DivX  
• Files must have the  
extension “.DIVX”,  
“.divx”, “.AVI” or  
“.avi”.  
-R CD  
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright  
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first  
need to register the unit.  
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to  
enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more  
Maximum number 300 Recognizable folders per disc on this unit  
of folders (including the root folder)  
Maximum number 200 Recognizable DivX files per disc on this  
1
of files  
unit  
Display the unit’s registration code  
(Ô page 37, “DivX Registration” in “Setup” tab)  
Support version  
Plays all versions of DivX video (including  
DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media  
files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater  
Profile.  
DivX Registration  
Setup  
DivX ( R ) Video On Demand  
Channel  
Video  
Setup  
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX  
Number of stream: Up to 1  
Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50  
Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576  
FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps  
Audio  
8 alphanumeric characters  
Disc  
Video  
Audio  
Display  
TV Screen  
ENTER  
• After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, new registration  
code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this  
registration code to purchase or rent DivX VOD content. If you use  
this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content  
on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you  
purchased using the old code.  
Number of stream: Up to 8  
Format: MP3, Dolby Digital, MPEG  
Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible.  
MPEG multi is 2ch conversion.  
• GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not  
supported.  
• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code  
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this  
content. (“Authorization Error.” is displayed.)  
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Still pictures (JPEG/TIFF  
)
Playable discs  
CD  
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set  
number of times  
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.  
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is  
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of  
remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired.” is displayed.)  
File format  
JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky  
format)  
• Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”,  
“.tif” or “.TIF”.  
Number of pixels between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 pixels  
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
Maximum number 99 Recodinzable folders per disc on this unit  
When playing this content  
• The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if:  
you press [^ DVD POWER].  
of folders  
(including the root folder)  
1
Maximum number  
of files  
999 Recognizable files per disc on this unit  
you press [g] (STOP).  
you press [u] (SKIP) or [t,y] (SEARCH) etc. and arrive at  
another content or the start of the content being played.  
• Resume play function (Ô page 23) does not work.  
MOTION JPEG  
Not compatible  
1
Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and  
other type of files is 4000.  
2
Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format  
still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some  
files may not display or be playable.  
Regarding MP3, DivX and still  
pictures  
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by  
making folders as shown below. However depending on how  
you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the  
order you numbered the folders.  
CD  
• Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended  
formats) and Joliet  
• This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the  
disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.  
• Operation may take time to complete when there are many files  
(titles or tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may  
not display or be playable.  
• English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.  
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.  
• The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is  
displayed on a computer.  
• Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks)  
and folders (groups) may not play in the order you numbered them.  
• This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.  
• Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.  
tree  
CD  
Structure of MP3 folders  
001Group  
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the  
order you want to play them.  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
Order of  
play  
002Group  
003Group  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
004track.mp3  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
tree  
CD  
P0000001.jpg  
P0000002.jpg  
002 Folder  
Structure of still pictures (JPEG/  
TIFF)  
MP3  
Playable discs  
Files inside a folder are displayed  
in the order they were updated or  
taken.  
• When the highest level folders  
are “DCIM” folders, they are  
displayed first on the tree.  
P0000003.jpg  
P0000004.jpg  
P0000005.jpg  
CD  
Order of  
play  
003 Folder  
File format  
MP3  
• Files must have the extension “.mp3” or  
“.MP3”.  
004 Folder  
P0000006.jpg  
P0000007.jpg  
P0000008.jpg  
P0000009.jpg  
P0000010.jpg  
P0000011.jpg  
P0000012.jpg  
Maximum number 99 Recognizable folders per disc on this unit  
of folders (groups) (including the root folder)  
Maximum number  
of files (tracks)  
1
999 Recognizable files per disc on this unit  
Bit rates  
32 kbps to 320 kbps  
Sampling  
frequency  
16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/  
48 kHz  
ID3 tags  
Not compatible  
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play may not be possible.  
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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages  
DVD-V DVD-A  
Subtitle*  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language  
(Ô below, Language).  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)  
(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)  
Turn the subtitle on/off.  
• Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.  
• If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn  
the subtitles off.  
Numbered  
buttons  
DivX  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.  
• Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple  
subtitles.  
CANCELQ  
DELETE  
RAM -RW(VR) VCD  
Audio channel  
Ô page 23, Changing audio  
DVD-V DVD-A  
and DivX  
u,i  
g
h
Angle*  
Change the number to select an angle.  
DVD-A  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
Still-P (Still picture)  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
Selects the play method for still pictures.  
Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.  
Page: Select the still picture number and play.  
• RANDOM: Plays in random order.  
SUB MENU  
DISPLAY  
• Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.  
Source Select (DivX)  
• Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents is  
automatically distinguished and output.  
STATUS  
• Interlace:  
Select when the disc contents were recorded  
using interlace.  
• Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded  
using progressive.  
Using on-screen menus  
VCD  
PBC (Playback control Ô page 45)  
Common procedures  
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off  
(unchangeable).  
1 Press [DISPLAY].  
* With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the  
menus (Ô page 22) on the disc.  
• The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot  
change anything when there is no recording.  
Disc  
Digital 2/0 ch  
1
Soundtrack  
Play  
Off  
Subtitle  
Video  
Audio  
Other  
L R  
Audio channel  
Audio attribute  
LPCM/PPCM/%Digital/DTS/MPEG:  
Signal type  
k (kHz):  
b (bit):  
ch (channel):  
Sampling frequency  
Number of bits  
Number of channels  
Menu  
Item  
Setting  
• Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,  
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you  
cannot select or change.  
Language  
ENG: English  
FRA: French  
DEU: German  
ITA: Italian  
ESP: Spanish  
NLD: Dutch  
DAN: Danish  
THA: Thai  
2 Press [e,r] to select the menu and  
POR: Portuguese  
RUS: Russian  
JPN: Japanese  
CHI: Chinese  
KOR: Korean  
POL: Polish  
CES: Czech  
SLK: Slovak  
HUN: Hungarian  
FIN: Finnish  
press [q].  
3 Press [e,r] to select the item and  
press [q].  
SVE: Swedish  
NOR: Norwegian  
MAL: Malay  
VIE: Vietnamese  
Others  
:
4 Press [e,r] to select the setting.  
• Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].  
Play menu–Change play sequence  
To clear the on-screen menus  
Press [DISPLAY].  
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.  
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that  
can be selected will differ.  
Disc menu–Setting disc content  
Repeat play  
DVD-V DVD-A  
Select the audio and language (Ô right, Audio attribute,  
Soundtrack*  
CD VCD  
• All  
Language).  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
DVD-V -RW(VR)  
• Chapter  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)  
The disc’s audio attributes appear.  
DivX  
Select the soundtrack number.  
• Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only  
one audio type.  
DVD-A  
• Group  
• Playlists  
• Title  
and MP3  
RAM -RW(VR)  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
DVD-V -RW(VR)  
DVD-A CD VCD  
Track  
and MP3  
Select “Off” to cancel.  
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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messgages  
Refer to the control reference on page 27.  
FUNCTIONS window  
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main  
functions quickly and easily.  
Video menu–Change picture quality  
Picture  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A  
-RW(VR) VCD  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Select the picture mode.  
Normal: Default setting  
FUNCTIONS  
Cartridge Protection Off  
DVD-RAM  
Playback  
Disc Protection Off  
Soft:  
Soft picture with fewer video artifacts  
Program  
Delete  
Fine:  
Details are sharper  
Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.  
DNR  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A  
-RW(VR) VCD  
Other Functions  
ENTER  
RETURN  
and DivX  
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.  
Reduces noise and picture degradation.  
OnOff  
2 Press [e,r] to select an item and  
Progressive  
press [ENTER].  
[Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (Ô page 14).]  
• If you select “Other Functions”, press [e,r] to select an item  
and press [ENTER].  
Select “On” to enable progressive output.  
• Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.  
• When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be  
displayed.  
To exit the FUNCTIONS window  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Transfer [Only when “Progressive” (Ô above) is set to “On”.]  
Status messages  
Status messages appear on the television during operation to show  
the condition of the unit.  
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit  
the type of material being played (Ô page 45, Film and video).  
Auto1 (normal):  
Press [STATUS].  
Automatically detects the film and video content,  
and appropriately converts it.  
The display changes each time you press the button.  
Auto2:  
In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects film  
contents with different frame rates and  
appropriately converts it.  
Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the  
video content is distorted.  
Type of disc  
DVD-RAM  
Rec.  
Play  
Recording or play status/input  
channel  
Selected audio type  
Video:  
Stereo  
Line-in NR (Only when IN1, IN2 or DV is selected.)  
Available recording time  
and recording mode  
Reduces video tape noise while copying.  
Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.  
Automatic:  
Date and time  
Noise reduction only works on picture input from a  
video tape.  
Noise reduction works for any video input.  
Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to  
record input as it is.  
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Remain  
12/24 6:34 PM  
1:45 SP  
g
g
T12 0:12.34 SP  
T12 0:01.23 SP  
On:  
Off:  
Title number and elapsed  
time during recording/  
Recording mode  
Title number and elapsed  
time during play/  
Recording mode  
Audio menu–Change sound effect  
V. Surround Sound  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A  
No display  
-RW(VR)  
(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)  
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers  
only.  
Turn V. Surround Sound off if it causes distortion.  
Turn off the surround function on the connected equipment.  
V. Surround Sound does not work for SAP recordings.  
Dialog Enhancer  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V DVD-A  
-RW(VR)  
and DivX  
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)  
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog  
easier to hear.  
Other menu–Change the display position  
Position  
1 (Standard) - 5: The higher the setting the lower the screen  
moves.  
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Entering text  
Deleting titles  
Refer to the control reference on page 27.  
Refer to the control reference on page 27.  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.  
The maximum number of characters:  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
• A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.  
Make certain before proceeding.  
You cannot delete while recording.  
-R -R DL  
Characters  
Characters  
RAM  
-RW(V) +R  
+R DL +RW  
Title  
RAM  
When a recorded title is deleted the available disc space will  
increase by the amount deleted.  
Title  
Playlist  
Disc  
64 (44*)  
64  
64  
44  
40  
Disc  
The available disc space increases if any  
of these is deleted.  
* Scheduled recording  
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.  
The last  
recorded title  
The available  
space  
Title1  
Title2  
- - - -  
1 Show Enter Name screen.  
-RW(V) +RW  
Title (scheduled recording)  
(Ô page 20, Step 3)  
(Ô page 30, Step 3)  
(Ô page 33, Step 5)  
Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.  
Title  
Playlist  
The available space does not  
When deleted, the available  
Disc  
(Ô  
page 35, “Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name”)  
increase if these are deleted.  
disc space increases.  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
The last  
recorded title  
The available  
space  
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top  
Menu after finalization (Ô page 36). When entering a title  
name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be  
previewed in “Top Menu Preview (Finalized Disc)” window.  
Title1  
Title2  
- - - -  
-R -R DL +R +R DL  
Available space does not increase after deletion.  
Title Name  
_
Name field:  
shows the text you  
have entered  
Selecting recorded titles to delete  
–Delete Navigator  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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(Finalized Disc)  
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Erase  
Phrase Save  
Phrase List  
Preparation  
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Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
Turn the unit on.  
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• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).  
Space  
ENTER  
1
While stopped  
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select a character  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
and press [ENTER].  
Repeat this step to enter other characters.  
• To erase a character  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Delete” and  
press [ENTER].  
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the character in the name field  
DELETE Navigator Title View  
DVD-RAM  
and press [h].  
• Using the numbered buttons to enter characters  
e.g., entering the letter “R”  
1 Press [7] to move to the 7th row.  
2 Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.  
3 Press [ENTER].  
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Previous  
Delete  
Next  
Page  
02/02  
• To enter a space  
Nex  
t
S
SUB MENU  
Select  
Previous  
Press [CANCEL ] and press  
[ENTER].  
3 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and  
3 Press [g] (Set).  
press [ENTER].  
Returns to the previously displayed screen.  
To show other pages  
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).  
Multiple deleting  
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)  
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.  
To end partway  
Press [RETURN].  
Text is not saved.  
n To save frequently used phrases  
4 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and  
You can add frequently used phrases and recall them later.  
Maximum number of saved phrases: 20  
press [ENTER].  
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20  
After entering the phrase (Ôabove, steps 1–2)  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
1
2
Press [i] while the phrase to be saved is shown in the name field.  
Press [w] to select “Save” and press [ENTER].  
To cancel saving phrase  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
Press [RETURN].  
n To recall a saved phrase  
1
2
Press [u].  
Deleting title during play  
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be recalled and press  
[ENTER].  
1
While playing  
n To erase a saved phrase  
1
2
Press [u].  
Press [DELETE].  
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be erased and press  
[SUB MENU].  
2 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and  
3
4
5
Press [ENTER].  
Press [w] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].  
Press [RETURN].  
press [ENTER].  
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Editing titles/chapters  
Editing titles/chapters and playing  
chapters  
1
During play or while stopped  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View  
DVD-RAM  
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08  
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--  
--  
--  
Previous  
Play  
Next  
Page  
02/02  
u,i  
Nex  
t
S
SUB MENU  
Select  
Previous  
q
To show other pages  
h
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).  
Multiple editing  
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)  
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
3 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]  
to select the operation and press  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
[ENTER].  
• If you select “Edit Title”, press [e,r] to select the operation  
and press [ENTER] (Ô page 31).  
Title Name  
Set Protection  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)  
Cancel Protection  
Refer to “Title  
operations”  
(Ô page 31).  
Shorten Title  
Change Thumbnail  
Divide Title  
Delete Title  
Properties  
Edit Title  
Title/Chapter  
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.  
Title  
View Chapters  
Chapter  
If you select “View Chapters” (Ô Step 4)  
Start  
End  
4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.  
To start play Ô Press [ENTER].  
RAM  
You can divide a title into multiple chapters.  
(Ô page 23, 31, Create Chapter)  
To edit Ô Step 5  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View  
DVD-RAM  
Title  
08  
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001  
---  
---  
---  
---  
0:00.00  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Previous  
Next  
Page  
Select  
01/01  
Play  
SUB MENU  
S
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô above)  
RAM  
You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist  
(Ô page 32).  
5 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
Titles are divided into about 5-  
to select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
+R +R DL  
8-minute) chapters after finalizing (Ô page 36).  
minute  
(
• The maximum number of items on a disc:  
–Titles:  
–Chapters: Approximately 1000  
Delete Chapter  
+R +R DL +RW  
99 (  
49 titles)  
Create Chapter  
Refer to “Chapter operations”  
Combine Chapters  
+R +R DL +RW  
(
Approximately 254)  
(Ô page 31).  
Depends on the state of recording.  
View Titles  
Note  
You can go back to the Title View.  
• Once deleted, divided or shortened, a title cannot be restored to its  
original state. Make certain before proceeding.  
You cannot edit during recording.  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
+RW  
You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu”  
(Ô page 36). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the  
menu. In that case, create the menu again.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
+R +R DL  
Management information is recorded in unused  
sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs  
decreases each time you edit their contents.  
Preparation  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
Turn the unit on.  
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Release protection (Ô page 35).  
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Title operations  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 30)  
Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Delete Title*  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
-R -R DL +R +R DL  
The available recording space does not increase when you delete titles.  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)  
-RW(V) +RW  
Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does not  
+R +R DL +RW  
increase if other titles are deleted.  
Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.  
• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.  
Properties  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)  
+R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)  
You can give names to recorded titles.  
Ô page 29, Entering text  
Title Name  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)  
+R +R DL +RW  
If set, this will protect the title from accidental deletion.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View  
DVD-RAM  
Set Protection*  
Cancel Protection*  
RAM +R +R DL +RW  
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.  
07  
08  
--  
--  
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8
10/27 Mon  
10CH 10/27/2005  
8CH 10/27/2005  
--  
--  
You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.  
1 Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the  
section you want to delete.  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to delete other sections.  
3 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten Title  
DVD-RAM  
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Play  
Start  
End  
Shorten Title  
Next  
RAM  
Exit  
(Ô below, “For quicker  
editing”)  
0:43.21  
Start  
--:--.--  
End  
--:--  
.
-
-
ENTER  
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title  
View.  
1 Press [q] (PLAY) to start play.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail  
DVD-RAM  
8CH 10/27/2005  
Change  
Exit  
Change Thumbnail  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)  
2 Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a  
thumbnail is shown.  
0:00.00  
+R +R DL +RW  
(Ô below, “For quicker  
editing”)  
Change  
--:--.--  
Start play and select  
To change the thumbnail  
Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER] at  
the thumbnail position.  
ENTER  
the point you want to use as the thumbnail.  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
You can divide a title into two.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title  
DVD-RAM  
1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [w,q] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].  
8CH 10/27/2005  
Play  
Preview  
Divide  
Exit  
0:00.11  
To confirm the division point  
Divide Title  
RAM  
Divide  
--:--.--  
Press [e,r] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10  
seconds before and after the division point.)  
To change the division point  
ENTER  
(Ô below, “For quicker  
editing”)  
Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the  
point you want to divide.  
Note  
• The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (Ô page 45) of the original title.  
• Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily be cut out. Make certain using  
“Preview” function (Ô above) before proceeding.  
* Multiple editing is possible.  
Chapter operations  
After performing steps 1–5 (Ô page 30)  
Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
Delete Chapter*  
RAM  
Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter  
DVD-RAM  
1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.  
8CH 10/27/2005  
Play  
Create  
Exit  
Create Chapter  
RAM  
• Repeat this step to divide at other points.  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
(Ô below, “For quicker  
editing”)  
0:43.21  
ENTER  
Press [w,q] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].  
• The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.  
Combine Chapters  
RAM  
* Multiple editing is possible.  
For quicker editing  
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• Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (Ô page 23) to find the desired point.  
To skip to the start or end of a title, press [u] (start) or [i] (end).  
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Creating, editing and playing playlists  
Creating playlists  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Other  
Functions” and press [ENTER].  
FUNCTIONS  
Cartridge Protection Off  
Disc Protection Off  
DVD-RAM  
Playback  
Playlists  
Flexible Recording  
DV Camcorder Rec  
Program  
Delete  
Setup  
DVD Management  
Others Functions  
ENTER  
RETURN  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and  
press [ENTER].  
4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Create”  
and press [ENTER].  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
PLAYLISTS  
DVD-RAM  
Playlist View  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
--  
--  
--  
--  
Create  
--  
--  
SUB MENU  
Previous  
Next  
Page  
01/01  
ENTER  
5 Press [w,q] to select the source title  
and press [r].  
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip  
to step 7.  
PLAYLISTS  
DVD-RAM  
Create  
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Source Title  
Page  
01/01  
--  
--  
01  
02  
002  
---  
Source Chapter  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
---  
---  
003  
---  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
You can arrange the chapters (Ô page 30) to create a playlist.  
Title Title  
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
Press RETURN to exit. 
6 Press [w,q] to select the chapter you  
want to add to a playlist and press  
[ENTER].  
Press [e] to cancel.  
PLAYLISTS  
DVD-RAM  
Create  
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Source Title  
Playlist Chapter Chapter  
Page  
01/01  
--  
--  
01  
02  
002  
---  
Source Chapter  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
---  
---  
003  
---  
• Editing playlists doesn’t modify the recorded data. Playlists are  
not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.  
You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
Press RETURN to exit. 
S
RAM  
You can also create a new chapter from the source title.  
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press  
[ENTER] (Ô page 31, “Create Chapter”).  
• The maximum number of items on a disc:  
–Playlists:  
–Chapters in playlists: Approximately 1000  
Depends on the state of recording.  
99  
7 Press [w,q] to select the position to  
• If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the  
items entered will not be recorded.  
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].  
PLAYLISTS  
DVD-RAM  
Create  
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Source Title  
Preparation  
Page  
01/01  
--  
--  
01  
02  
002  
---  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
Turn the unit on.  
• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).  
Source Chapter  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
---  
---  
003  
---  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
• Release disc or cartridge protection (Ô page 35).  
ENTER  
Press RETURN to exit.  
• Press [e] to select other source titles.  
• Repeat steps 5–7 to add other chapters.  
8 Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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Editing and playing playlists/chapters  
Playlist operations  
After performing steps 1–5 (Ô left)  
RAM -RW(VR)  
(play only)  
Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press  
[ENTER].  
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and  
cannot be restored.  
Make certain before proceeding.  
Delete  
Playlist*  
RAM  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Other  
Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is  
shown.  
Functions” and press [ENTER].  
• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.  
3 Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and  
Properties  
RAM -RW(VR)  
Properties  
press [ENTER].  
Dinosaur  
Number  
01  
Date: 6/20/2004 Wed  
Length: 0:30.05  
Chapters: 012  
4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the playlist.  
ENTER  
To start play Ô Press [ENTER].  
To edit Ô Step 5  
Ô page 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8  
RAM  
Create  
PLAYLISTS  
DVD-RAM  
Playlist View  
--  
Press [w,q] to select “Copy” and press  
[ENTER].  
• The copied playlist becomes the newest one  
01  
--  
--  
RAM  
Copy*  
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--  
Create  
--  
in the playlist view screen.  
Ô page 29, Entering text  
Playlist  
Name  
RAM  
Previous  
Play  
Next  
Page  
Select  
01/01  
S
SUB MENU  
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô page 30)  
5 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]  
to select the operation and press  
Ô page 31, Change Thumbnail  
Change  
Thumbnail  
RAM  
[ENTER].  
• If you select “Edit”, press [e,r] to select the operation and  
* Multiple editing is possible.  
press [ENTER].  
Chapter operations  
Create  
Copy  
Refer to “Playlist  
operations”  
RAM  
Playlist Name  
Delete Playlist  
After performing steps 1–7 (Ô left)  
• Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and  
source chapters.  
Change Thumbnail  
(Ô right).  
Properties  
Edit  
View Chapters  
Ô page 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8  
Add  
Chapter  
If you select “View Chapters” (Ô Step 6)  
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the position to  
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].  
6 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.  
PLAYLISTS  
DVD-RAM  
Move Chapter  
To start play Ô Press [ENTER].  
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To edit Ô Step 7  
001  
---  
002  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Move  
Chapter  
0:00.15  
0:00.24  
PLAYLISTS  
DVD-RAM  
Chapter View  
---  
---  
---  
08 10/30 Mon 0:30  
001  
---  
002  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
0:00.15  
0:00.24  
---  
---  
---  
Previous  
Next  
Page  
01/01  
ENTER  
---  
---  
Ô page 31, Create Chapter  
Previous  
Next  
Page  
01/01  
Create  
Play  
SUB MENU  
Select  
S
Chapter  
Combine  
Chapters  
Delete  
Chapter*  
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô page 30)  
Ô page 31, Combine Chapters  
7 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]  
to select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
Add Chapter  
Ô page 31, Delete Chapter  
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the  
chapters in it.  
* Multiple editing is possible.  
Move Chapter  
Refer to “Chapter operations”  
Create Chapter  
(Ô right).  
Combine Chapters  
Delete Chapter  
View Playlists  
You can go back to the Playlist View.  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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Copying from a video cassette recorder  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Other  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Functions” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [e,r] to select “DV Camcorder  
Rec.and press [ENTER].  
g
h
4 Press [w,q] to select “Record” and  
press [ENTER].  
Recording starts.  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
When recording finishes  
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV Auto  
Record.  
FUNCTIONS  
To stop recording  
Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].  
Note  
• Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can  
be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.  
• If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers these are  
not guaranteed to work.  
* REC  
REC MODE  
• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV  
equipment.  
• The DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.  
(It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)  
• The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.  
• Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be  
input properly.  
e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN  
terminals  
You can also connect to the IN1 input terminal on the rear.  
Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.  
This unit  
CH  
DV IN  
IN2  
• The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will  
not be recorded.  
You cannot record and play simultaneously.  
If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,  
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the  
unit off and back on.  
Yellow White Red  
or  
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual  
recording (Ô below).  
DV cable  
(IEEE 1394,  
4-pin)  
Audio/video  
cable  
S Video  
cable*  
Manual recording  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
Other video equipment  
Connect to Audio/video  
output terminals.  
Note  
When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound  
received at the time of recording will be recorded.  
As long as secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is  
not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.  
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural  
Connect to L/MONO.  
* The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the  
VIDEO terminal.  
1
While stopped  
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the  
input channel for the equipment you  
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).  
Preparation  
Turn on the unit and connected equipment.  
• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).  
have connected.  
e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select “IN2”.  
• Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.  
To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set “Line-in NR”  
to “On” (Ô page 28).  
When recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal  
Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel for  
DV Input” in the Setup menu (Ô page 39).  
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),  
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.  
2 Start play on the other equipment.  
3
When you want to start recording  
Press [* REC].  
Recording starts.  
• Using Flexible Recording (Ô page 19), you can record the content  
of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the  
best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.  
To skip unwanted parts  
DV camcorder recording  
Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)  
RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW  
To stop recording  
Press [g].  
RAM  
Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time  
chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is  
created automatically.  
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated  
to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so  
treated cannot be recorded using this unit.  
When “DV camcorder connection” screen is displayed  
DV camcorder connection  
Press [w,q] to select “Record  
to DVD” and press [ENTER].  
You can proceed to step 4.  
DV connection detected.  
Start recording ?  
Record to DVD  
ENTER  
Cancel  
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DVD Management  
Deleting all titles and playlists  
–Delete All Titles  
RAM  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Delete All  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
Titles” and press [ENTER].  
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press  
[ENTER].  
Preparation  
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and  
RAM  
Release protection (Ô below).  
press [ENTER].  
A message appears when finished.  
1
While stopped  
7 Press [ENTER].  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Note  
2 Press [e,r] to select “Other  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be  
restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
• Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.  
Functions” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [e,r] to select “DVD  
• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.  
Management” and press [ENTER].  
Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to  
do next.  
Deleting all contents of a disc  
–Format Disc ( DVD )  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR)  
+R +R DL  
Note  
(New disc only)  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Formatting delete all contents (including computer data), and  
they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.  
The contents are deleted when you format the disc even if you  
have set protection.  
Providing a disc with a name  
–Disc Name  
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Format Disc  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Disc Name”  
( DVD )” and press [ENTER].  
and press [ENTER].  
Ô page 29, Entering text  
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press  
• The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT  
window.  
• With a finalized disc and +RW the name is displayed in the  
Top Menu.  
[ENTER].  
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
DOCUMENTARY  
My favorite  
DVD  
MANAGEMENT  
DVD-RAM  
01  
Titles:  
11  
Free t  
A message appears when formatting is finished.  
Chapter 1  
Used Time: 0:22  
Note  
Disc Name  
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while  
formatting. This can render the disc unusable.  
• Formatting normally takes a few minutes. However, it may  
Setting the protection  
–Disc Protection  
RAM  
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes (  
).  
7 Press [ENTER].  
RAM  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)  
Note  
-R -R DL CD  
Formatting cannot be performed.  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Disc  
-RW(V) -RW(VR)  
You can format only as DVD-Video format on this  
unit.  
Protection” and press [ENTER].  
• When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be  
possible to use it on any other equipment.  
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
RAM  
To stop formatting  
Press [RETURN].  
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc  
must be reformatted if you do this.  
DOCUMENTARY  
DVD  
MANAGEMENT  
DVD-RAM  
Titles:  
11  
Free time:  
5:38(SP)  
Used Time: 0:22  
Disc Name  
The lock symbol  
appears closed when  
the disc is write-  
protected.  
Disc Protection  
Delete All Titles  
Off  
Cartridge–protection  
RAM  
(with a cartridge)  
With the write-protect tab in the protect position,  
play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.  
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DVD Management  
Refer to the control reference on page 35.  
Selecting whether to show the Top  
Menu first  
Creating Top Menu  
–Create DVD Top Menu  
–Playback will start with:  
+RW  
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient  
function. We recommend you to create the menu before playing a  
+RW disc on other equipment.  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make  
selections before finalizing the disc.  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Create DVD Top  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Playback will  
Menu” and press [ENTER].  
start with:” and press [ENTER].  
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press  
5 Press [e,r] to select items and press  
[ENTER].  
[ENTER].  
DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.  
First Title on DVD: The disc content is played without  
displaying the top menu.  
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.  
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.  
Enabling discs to be played on other  
equipment  
–Finalize  
7 Press [ENTER].  
• Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,  
create the menu again.  
You cannot use the title menu for playing on this unit.  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL  
Finalize the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The  
equipment must be able to play finalized discs. To check  
compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 4.  
Enabling the second layer on DL  
(dual- or double- layer on single side)  
discs to be recordable  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)  
–Close First Layer  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Finalize” and  
-R DL +R DL  
press [ENTER].  
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on  
one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers.  
Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You  
must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer.  
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still  
available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before  
proceeding.  
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press  
[ENTER].  
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
• Finalizing starts. You cannot cancel finalizing.  
• Finalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15  
minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc.  
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)  
4 Press [e,r] to select “Close First  
-R DL +R DL  
(
up to 60 minutes.)  
Note  
Layer” and press [ENTER].  
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while  
finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.  
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press  
[ENTER].  
7 Press [ENTER].  
After finalizing  
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
-R -R DL +R +R DL  
The disc becomes play-only and you can  
Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.  
Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum  
of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first  
layer.  
no longer record or edit.  
-RW(V)  
You can record and edit the disc after formatting  
(Ô page 35) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.  
• Titles are divided into about 5-minute (  
chapters. This time varies greatly depending on the condition and  
mode of recording.  
• There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters  
during play.  
+R +R DL  
8-minute)  
Note  
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while  
closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
You cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.  
• By closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been  
recorded on the second layer by other equipment.  
You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturers’  
equipment.  
• Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players  
due to the condition of the recording.  
• When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may  
take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen  
(approximately four times).  
n To confirm the layer you can record  
You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you  
can record.  
DOCUMENTARY  
DVD  
MANAGEMENT  
DVD-R DL  
Titles:  
1
Free time: 3:54(LP)  
Of the first layer  
Used Time: 0:00  
Disc Name  
Playback will start with: Top Menu  
Finalize  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Common procedures  
Numbered  
buttons  
1
While stopped  
Press [SETUP].  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options  
Setup  
Signal Source (RF IN)  
Set Channels Automatically  
Channel Captions  
Cable TV  
Channel  
Setup  
Disc  
Preset Channel Captions  
Manual Channel Captions  
Video  
2 Press [e,r] to select the tab and  
press [q].  
3 Press [e,r] to select the menu and  
e,r,w,q  
ENTER  
press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
4 Press [e,r] to select the option and  
SETUP  
press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [SETUP].  
Note  
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens,  
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.  
Summary of settings  
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Channel Signal Source (RF IN) (Ô page 13)  
Set Channels Automatically  
• Antenna  
• Cable TV  
Preset Channel Captions*1 (Ô page 14)  
Manual Channel Captions*1 (Ô page 14)  
Setup  
Off Timer  
• 2 Hours  
• 6 Hours  
• Off  
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.  
Remote Control Code (Ô page 15)  
• Set Code 1 • Set Code 2 • Set Code 3  
Clock Settings  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Set Clock Automatically  
Set Clock Manually (Ô page 15)  
Adjust Time Zone*2 (Ô page 15)  
• –1  
• 0  
• +1  
Quick Start  
• On  
• Off  
If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to  
DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^ DVD POWER] to  
turn the unit on and then sequentially press [* REC].  
The following happens when you have selected “On”.  
• Power consumption in standby mode increases because power  
is supplied to the unit.  
DivX Registration  
Displays the unit’s registration code. You need this registration  
code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)  
(Ô page 26) content.  
Restore Default Settings  
Yes  
• No  
This returns all values in the Setup menus, except for the clock,  
channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, to the  
default settings.  
1
*
*
You can set these menus only after “Set Channels Automatically” is completed.  
You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is completed.  
2
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Disc  
Settings for Playback  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Ratings  
• 8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.  
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.  
• 1 to 7:  
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding  
ratings recorded on them.  
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password • 0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.  
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is  
• Unlock Recorder  
• Change Level  
• Change Password  
Temporary Unlock  
shown.  
• Do not forget your password.  
Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode  
Select “Video Mode (Video On)” to play DVD-Video content  
on some DVD-Audio.  
• Video Mode (Video On):  
The setting returns to “Audio Mode (Video Off)” when you  
change the disc or turn the unit off.  
• Audio Mode (Video Off)  
Audio Language • Some discs start in a certain  
• English  
• French  
• Spanish  
language despite any changes you  
make here.  
• Enter a code (Ô page 45) with the  
numbered buttons when you select  
DVD-V  
• Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.  
• Other  
Subtitle  
Language  
• Automatic:  
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available,  
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available  
on that disc.  
“Other  
”.  
DVD-V  
When the selected language is not  
available on the disc, the default  
language is played. There are discs  
where you can only switch the  
language from the menu screen  
(Ô page 22).  
• English  
• English  
• French  
• French  
• Spanish  
• Spanish  
• Other  
• Other  
Menu Language  
DVD-V  
Settings for Recording  
Press [ENTER] to show the following setting.  
Recording Time in EP Mode  
• EP – Extended Play (6H):  
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP  
mode (Ô page 17, Recording modes and approximate  
recording times).  
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.  
• EP – Extended Play (8H):  
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.  
The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play (6H)”  
than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.  
Video  
Still Mode ( paused video )  
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play  
(Ô page 45, Frames and fields).  
• Automatic  
• Field:  
Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is  
selected. (The picture is coarser.)  
• Frame:  
Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen  
clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is  
clearer and finer.)  
Black Level Control  
Select for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.  
Input Level  
• Lighter  
• Darker  
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.  
Output Level (Composite/SVideo)  
• Lighter  
• Darker  
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO  
OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.  
Output Level (Component)  
• Lighter  
• Normal  
• Darker  
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals.  
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Tabs  
Audio  
Menus  
DVD-V  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
• On  
• Off  
Dynamic Range Compression  
(Dolby Digital only)  
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.  
Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )  
• Main  
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP)  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an  
external source, such as when transferring (copying) from a video  
cassette recorder. Select on the other equipment. When recording  
from the unit’s DV IN terminal, select the type of audio recording  
from “Select Audio Channel for DV Input” (Ô below).  
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program  
(SAP) when recording to a disc.  
Digital Audio Output  
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô page 11).  
• Press [ENTER] to display the menu.  
PCM Down Conversion  
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96  
kHz or 88.2 kHz.  
• Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the  
• On:  
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.  
(Choose when the connected equipment cannot  
process signals with a sampling frequency of 96  
kHz or 88.2 kHz.)  
above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of • Off:  
over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.  
Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose  
when the connected equipment can process signals  
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)  
Dolby Digital  
Select how to output the  
signal.  
• Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby  
Digital logo.  
If “Bitstream” is selected, the  
connected equipment  
decodes the signal.  
• PCM:  
When connecting to equipment not displaying the  
Dolby Digital logo.  
If “PCM” is selected, this unit  
decodes the signal and  
outputs it as 2 channel.  
DTS  
• Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS  
logo.  
Note  
• PCM:  
When connecting to equipment not displaying the  
DTS logo.  
Not making the proper  
settings may result in noise  
or some trouble for digital  
recording.  
Select Audio Channel for DV Input  
• Stereo 1: Records audio (L1, R1)  
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s • Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)  
DV IN terminal (Ô page 34).  
subsequent to original recording.  
• Mix:  
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.  
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in  
advance from “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” (Ô above).  
Display  
Status Messages  
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.  
• Automatic  
• Off  
On-screen Language  
• English  
• Español  
• Français  
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen  
messages.  
Blue Background  
• On  
• Off  
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue  
background when reception is weak.  
FL Display  
• Bright  
• Dim  
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.  
• Automatic:  
The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily  
when you press a button. When the unit is turned off all displays  
disappear. While using this mode the standby power  
consumption can be reduced.  
TV  
Screen  
TV Type (Ô page 14)  
• Aspect 4:3 & 480i  
• Aspect 16:9 & 480i  
• Aspect 4:3 & 480p  
• Aspect 16:9 & 480p  
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video  
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3  
standard aspect television.  
• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit):  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan  
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).  
• Letterbox (Shrink to fit):  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.  
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM  
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3  
standard aspect television.  
• 4:3 Aspect: Titles played as recorded.  
• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit):  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &  
Scan.  
• Letterbox (Shrink to fit):  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the  
letterbox style.  
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Messages  
Page  
26  
On the television  
Authorization Error.  
This title is not authorized to  
play.  
You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration  
code. You cannot play the content on this unit.  
Cannot finish recording  
completely.  
• The program was copy-protected.  
• The disc may be full.  
• The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.  
Cannot play.  
You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).  
• The disc may be dirty or scratched.  
6
Cannot record on the disc.  
Unable to format.  
Please check the disc.  
Cannot record. Disc is full.  
29, 31, 35  
RAM -RW(V) +RW  
• Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.  
(Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no  
increase in disc space.)  
• Use a new disc.  
Cannot record. Maximum  
numbers of titles exceeded.  
6
No disc  
• The disc may be upside down.  
Please change the disc.  
• There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove it  
and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)  
This is a non-recordable disc. • The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R,  
4
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.  
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. Format the disc with  
this unit.  
This disc is not formatted  
properly.  
35  
Rental Expired.  
• The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX)  
• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.  
26  
5
On the unit’s display  
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.  
• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change  
the code on the remote control.  
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the  
same time for more than 2 seconds.  
15  
SET  
(“ ” stands for a number.)  
HARD ERR  
(“HARD” and “ERR” are  
• If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was  
purchased.  
alternately displayed.)  
NoREAD  
• The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.  
• The message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.  
Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.  
6
NoWRIT  
NoERAS  
• Recording may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.  
• Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.  
PLEASE WAIT  
(“PLEASE” and “WAIT” are  
alternately displayed.)  
• Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.  
• The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE  
WAIT” is displayed.  
UNSUPPORT  
(“UNSUP” and “PORT” are  
alternately displayed.)  
You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.  
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UNFORMAT  
(“UNFOR” and “MAT” are  
You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format) recorded on other equipment.  
alternately displayed.)  
U59  
• The unit is hot.  
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait about 30 minutes until the message  
disappears.  
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the vent on the  
rear of the unit.  
U61  
U88  
U99  
• There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is  
carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The  
unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.  
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• There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording or playing. The unit is  
carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The  
unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.  
• The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to  
standby. Now press [POWER 8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.  
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Frequently asked questions  
Set up  
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8–10  
• If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is  
necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.  
Do the Audio/Video cables need to be  
connected to the TV in order to see the  
Menus?  
• DVD-Video:  
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What equipment is necessary to play multi  
channel surround sound?  
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an  
amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.  
• DVD-Audio:  
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel  
surround sound.  
You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc.  
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10  
Are the headphones and speakers directly  
connected to the unit?  
• We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal  
outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y)  
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. If the  
television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be  
output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a  
progressive output signal.  
The television has both S VIDEO IN terminal  
and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.  
Which terminal should I connect with?  
• All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible.  
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.  
Is my television progressive output  
compatible?  
Disc  
You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the  
disc on this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on  
the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the  
DVD player, play may not be possible. To enable play on other DVD players,  
please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.  
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Can I play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW  
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW  
recorded with this unit with other equipment?  
You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.  
• However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include  
“1” or “ALL.  
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Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video  
CDs bought in another country?  
• The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You  
cannot play discs that do not have a region number.  
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a  
region number be played?  
• This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),  
+R, +R DL and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (VR format).  
• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.  
• After recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs  
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Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW compatibility  
with this unit.  
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You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording  
them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.  
You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after  
recording them on this unit.  
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video  
compatible player.  
• This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded under one of  
the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, DivX and still pictures  
(JPEG/TIFF). Close the session after recording.  
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW  
compatibility with this unit.  
You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.  
Recording  
• Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;  
therefore, recording is usually not possible.  
Can I record from a commercially purchased  
video cassette or DVD?  
You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are  
for output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV IN terminal from a  
digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)  
Can I record digital audio signals using this  
unit?  
You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the  
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following from the Setup menu.  
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Can a digital audio signal from this unit be  
recorded to other equipment?  
PCM Down Conversion  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
On  
PCM  
PCM  
However, only  
As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.  
As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency  
of 48 kHz.  
You cannot record MP3 signals.  
• With DVD-RAM, you can, and the recorded audio also changes. Just press  
[AUDIO].  
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Can I switch to SAP during recording?  
• With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW  
you cannot. Change before recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”  
in the Setup menu.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart  
do not solve the problem, refer to “Product information” on page 44.  
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:  
• Regular disc rotating sounds.  
• Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a  
Panasonic disc.)  
• The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.  
(Press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)  
• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.  
• Image disturbance during search.  
• Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting  
breaks.  
Power  
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No power.  
• Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.  
The unit switches to the  
standby mode.  
• This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup menu, if you would prefer.  
• One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to turn the  
unit on.  
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TV screen and video  
The images from this unit do  
not appear on the television.  
• Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal  
or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.  
• Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.  
• The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [g] and [q x1.3] on  
the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.  
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Picture is distorted.  
Television reception worsens • Re-connect all connecting cords securely.  
after connecting the unit.  
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Status messages do not  
appear.  
• Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.  
The blue background does not • Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the Setup menu.  
appear.  
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture  
expands left and right.  
Screen size is wrong.  
• Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set  
“Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”.  
• Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-  
RAM” in the Setup menu.  
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There is a lot of after-image  
when playing video.  
• Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.  
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When playing DVD-Video  
using progressive output, one  
part of the picture  
• Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or  
material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.  
momentarily appears to be  
doubled up.  
There is no apparent change  
in picture quality when  
• The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.  
adjusted with the Video menu  
in the on-screen menus.  
Displays  
The display is dim.  
• Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.  
• Set the clock.  
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“12:00A” is flashing on the  
unit’s display.  
Compared to the actual  
recorded time, less remaining  
time is displayed.  
• The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames  
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time  
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as  
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.  
The time recorded on the disc • Times shown may disagree with actual times.  
and the available time shown • Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL, there is no  
do not add up.  
increase in disc space.  
The play time shown for MP3  
does not agree with the actual  
time.  
• Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the  
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.  
• Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R and +R DL reduces if you have  
repeatedly recorded and edited more than 200 times or so. (For the second layer on  
DVD-R DL and +R DL, this happens after about 60 times.)  
• While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.  
“U88” is displayed and the  
disc cannot be ejected.  
• The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.  
1
Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.  
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for about  
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.  
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While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main unit at the same time for  
about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.  
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Sound  
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Low volume.  
Distorted sound.  
• Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have  
connected one.  
• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.  
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Cannot hear the desired audio Turn off V. Surround Sound in the following cases.  
type.  
When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.  
When playing MTS broadcast programs.  
• Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)  
Cannot switch audio.  
You cannot change the audio type when DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),  
+R, +R DL or +RW is in the disc tray.  
You cannot change the audio type when playing DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format), +R, +R DL or +RW. (You can select “Main” or “SAP” in “Multi-channel TV Sound  
( MTS )” in the Setup menu before recording.)  
• When the sound is output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, the sound effect doesn’t work if  
the setting of “Dolby Digital” is “Bitstream”.  
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• There are discs where audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.  
Operation  
Cannot operate the television. • Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.  
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• The remote control and main unit are using different codes.  
Change the code on the remote control.  
The remote control doesn’t  
work.  
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the  
same time for more than 2 seconds.  
• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.  
You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during  
operation.  
• Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.  
• Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight  
exposure.  
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• It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.  
• It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.  
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The unit is on but cannot be  
operated.  
• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.  
• The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.  
• One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.  
Reset the unit as follows:  
1
Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.  
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for about  
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.  
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.  
Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated,  
consult the dealer.  
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Cannot eject disc.  
Startup is slow.  
• The unit is recording.  
• The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main  
unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.  
• Startup takes time in the following situations.  
–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.  
The clock is not set.  
Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.  
Recording, scheduled recording and copying  
Cannot record.  
You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the  
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unit can record onto.  
RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW  
Management.  
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The disc is not formatted. Format the disc using DVD  
• The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to Protect, or the disc is protected with DVD  
Management.  
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• Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)  
• The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles or use another disc.  
You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL  
or DVD-RW (VR format) discs.  
• Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW  
you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the  
unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.  
• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be  
recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.  
Cannot record from external  
equipment.  
• Check that the connection is correct.  
• Select the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.  
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Scheduled recording does not • The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the  
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work properly.  
program.  
• Set the clock.  
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Scheduled recording does not • If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,  
stop even when [g] is  
you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.  
pressed.  
The scheduled program  
remains even after recording  
finishes.  
• The scheduled program remains if set to Monday - Friday, Monday - Saturday, Sunday -  
Saturday or weekly.  
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A part or whole of a recorded • If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while  
title has been lost.  
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have to  
format the disc ( RAM -RW(V) +RW ) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee  
regarding lost titles or discs.  
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Recording, scheduled recording and copying (Continued)  
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The DV automatic recording  
function does not work.  
• If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV  
equipment settings.  
You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.  
• Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment  
are not successive.  
• Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.  
You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.  
Play  
Play fails to start even when  
[q] (PLAY) is pressed.  
Play starts but then stops  
immediately.  
• Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.  
• The disc is dirty.  
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You tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit.  
You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.  
• When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players  
that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.  
You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.  
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• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)  
DVD-Video is not played.  
• Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.  
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Alternative soundtrack and  
subtitles cannot be selected.  
• The languages are not recorded on the disc.  
You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.  
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No subtitles.  
• When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.  
• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.  
• Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.  
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Angle cannot be changed.  
• Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.  
You have forgotten your  
ratings password.  
• While the disc tray is open, press and hold [* REC] and [q x1.3] on the main unit at the same time  
for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display). The ratings level returns to “8”.  
Quick View does not work.  
• This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.  
• This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.  
The resume play function  
does not work.  
• Memorized positions are canceled when  
press [g] several times.  
open the disc tray.  
MP3/DivX: turn off the power.  
DVD-A CD VCD  
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• This function does not work when playing DivX VOD content.  
• It will take a little time for DivX videos to start playing. (DivX)  
• Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)  
It takes time before play starts.  
Picture stops.  
Edit  
Cannot format.  
• The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.  
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Cannot create chapters.  
• The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the  
disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.  
Cannot mark the start point or • These operations are not possible with still pictures.  
the end point during “Shorten You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a  
Title” operation.  
start point.  
Cannot delete chapters.  
• When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.  
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The available recording space • Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase even after  
doesn’t increase even after  
deleting recordings on the  
disc.  
deleting previously recorded titles.  
• Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the  
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.  
Cannot create a playlist.  
You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select  
them individually.  
Product Service  
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:  
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or  
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or  
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or  
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or  
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.  
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized  
servicing personnel.  
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.  
Product information  
For product information or assistance with product operation:  
Servicentre closest to you.  
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Glossary  
Bitstream  
• A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but  
picture quality is generally better.  
• A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but  
there is no blurring.  
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)  
before it is decoded into its various channels.  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)  
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to  
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with  
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.  
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)  
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.  
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc.,  
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The  
feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering  
the degree of compression.  
DivX  
A video compression format developed by DivX, Inc. that compresses  
video files without any considerable loss of video quality.  
Dolby Digital  
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)  
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby  
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can  
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can  
be recorded on one disc using this method.  
An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately  
one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You  
can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.  
Pan & Scan/Letterbox  
Down-mixing  
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be  
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images  
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of  
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.  
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into  
two channels for stereo output. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-  
channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s speakers. Some discs  
prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.  
Pan & Scan:The sides are cut off so the picture  
fills the screen.  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)  
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good  
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.  
Dynamic range  
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound  
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest  
level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression  
means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds.  
This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.  
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom of the picture so the picture  
itself appears in an aspect ratio of  
16:9.  
Playback control (PBC)  
Film and video  
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and  
information with menus.  
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)  
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can  
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable  
method of progressive output.  
Film:  
Progressive/Interlace  
Recorded at 24 or 30 frames per second. Generally appropriate for  
motion picture films.  
Video:  
Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally appropriate  
for TV drama programs or animation.  
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines,  
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.  
This is called 480p.  
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video  
recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be  
compatible to enjoy progressive video.  
Finalize  
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.  
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize DVD-  
R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL on this unit.  
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or  
edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become recordable.  
Protection  
You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or  
deletion protection.  
Sampling frequency  
Formatting  
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave  
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital  
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per  
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the  
original sound.  
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM  
recordable on recording equipment.  
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format),  
+R, +R DL or +RW on this unit.  
When you use a new DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW, it must be formatted.  
Formatting irrevocably deletes all contents.  
Frames and fields  
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see  
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.  
Thumbnail  
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display  
multiple pictures in the form of a list.  
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)  
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.  
A common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras  
and other devices.  
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Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.  
Abkhazian:  
Afar:  
6566 Chinese:  
6565 Corsican:  
6570 Croatian:  
8381 Czech:  
6577 Danish:  
6582 Dutch:  
7289 English:  
6583 Esperanto:  
6589 Estonian:  
6590 Faroese:  
6665 Fiji:  
6985 Finnish:  
French:  
6678 Frisian:  
6890 Galician:  
6672 Georgian:  
6682 German:  
6671 Greek:  
9072 Hebrew:  
6779 Hindi:  
7387 Macedonian: 7775 Romanian:  
8279 Telugu:  
8285 Thai:  
8377 Tibetan:  
8365 Tigrinya:  
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8979  
9085  
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:  
7579  
7585 Persian:  
7679 Polish:  
7665 Portuguese:  
Punjabi:  
7771 Russian:  
7783 Samoan:  
7776 Sanskrit:  
Afrikaans:  
Albanian:  
Ameharic:  
Arabic:  
Armenian:  
Assamese:  
Aymara:  
Azerbaijani:  
Bashkir:  
Basque:  
Bengali; Bangla:  
7282 Hungarian:  
6783 Icelandic:  
6865 Indonesian:  
7876 Interlingua:  
6978 Irish:  
7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga:  
7773 Serbian:  
7782 Serbo-Croatian:  
7779  
7778 Shona:  
7865 Sindhi:  
7869 Singhalese:  
7879 Slovak:  
7982 Slovenian:  
Somali:  
8083 Spanish:  
7065 Sundanese:  
8076 Swahili:  
8084 Swedish:  
8065 Tagalog:  
8185 Tajik:  
8382 Turkish:  
Turkmen:  
8372 Twi:  
6979 Italian:  
6984 Japanese:  
7079 Javanese:  
7074 Kannada:  
7073 Kashmiri:  
7082 Kazakh:  
7089 Kirghiz:  
7176 Korean:  
7565 Kurdish:  
6869 Laotian:  
6976 Latin:  
8378 Ukrainian:  
8368 Urdu:  
8373 Uzbek:  
8375 Vietnamese:  
8376 Volapük:  
8379 Welsh:  
6983 Wolof:  
8385 Xhosa:  
8387 Yiddish:  
8386 Yoruba:  
8476 Zulu:  
8471  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
Bulgarian:  
Burmese:  
7789 Greenlandic: 7576 Latvian, Lettish:  
Byelorussian: 6669 Guarani:  
7178  
7686 Quechua:  
7678 Rhaeto-Romance:  
Cambodian:  
Catalan:  
7577 Gujarati:  
6765 Hausa:  
7185 Lingala:  
7265 Lithuanian:  
Tamil:  
8277 Tatar:  
8465  
8484  
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Specifications  
Recordable discs:  
Quick Start for Recording (Quick Start : ON)  
DVD-RAM:  
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM*  
Ver. 2.0  
* From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1  
second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially  
pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).  
Ver. 2.1/3X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0  
Ver. 2.2/5X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0  
DVD-R:  
for General Ver. 2.0  
Video system  
for General Ver. 2.0/4X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0  
for General Ver. 2.x/8X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0  
for General Ver. 2.x/16X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0  
for DL Ver. 3.0  
Recording system:  
Input:  
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)  
LINE (pin jack) ×2,  
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
S connector ×2  
Y:  
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
for DL Ver. 3.x/4X–SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0  
Output:  
LINE (pin jack) ×1,  
S connector ×1  
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
DVD-RW:  
Y:  
Ver. 1.1  
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
Ver. 1.x/2X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0  
Ver. 1.x/4X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0  
Ver. 1.x/6X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 3.0  
Component video  
output:  
Y, PB, PR x 1  
(480p/480i)  
Y:  
PB:  
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω  
+R:  
Audio system  
Ver. 1.0  
Ver. 1.1  
Ver. 1.2  
Ver. 1.3  
for DL Ver. 1.0  
Recording system:  
Analog Input:  
Dolby Digital (2ch)  
LINE (pin jack) ×2  
Reference input: 309 mVrms  
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Input impedance: 47 kΩ  
LINE (pin jack) ×1  
Reference output: 309 mVrms  
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Output impedance: 1 kΩ  
(Load impedance: 10 k)  
Recording: 2 channels  
Playback: 2 channels  
Digital audio optical output connector  
×1  
+RW:  
Ver. 1.1  
Ver. 1.2/4X–SPEED  
Analog Output:  
Recording system:  
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R:  
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):  
DVD-Video format  
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format  
+R  
DVD-Video format  
Number of channels:  
Digital Output:  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)  
+R DL (Double Layer)  
+RW  
DV Input:  
IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin: 1 pc  
# 1  
Recording time:  
Regional Code:  
Clock unit:  
Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)  
XP: Approx. 1 hour  
LP: Approx. 4 hours  
Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display  
SP: Approx. 2 hours  
EP: Approx. 6 hours or 8 hours  
Operating temperature range:  
Operating humidity range:  
Power supply:  
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)  
10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Playable discs:  
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R: DVD-Video format, DivX  
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):  
DVD-Video format  
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format  
Power consumption:  
Approx. 19 W  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
430 mm × 58 mm × 248 mm  
(1615/16× 25/16× 913/16)  
+R  
+RW  
+R DL (Double Layer)  
DVD-Video  
Mass:  
Approx. 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs)  
DVD-AUDIO CD-Audio (CD-DA)  
Video CD CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG,  
DivX)  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
approx. 2.0 W (Shipping condition)  
approx. 6.1 W (User setting: Quick Start: On)  
Optical pick-up:  
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units  
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)  
Note  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
LASER Specification  
Class 1 LASER Product  
Wave length:  
780 nm (CDs)  
662 nm (DVDs)  
Laser power:  
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the  
safety protection  
Television system  
TV system:  
NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields  
Antenna reception TV Channel:  
2 ch–69 ch  
input: CATV Channel: 1 ch–125 ch  
RF converter output:Not provided  
User memo:  
The model number and serial number of this product can be found  
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.  
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future  
reference.  
DATE OF PURCHASE  
DEALER NAME  
DEALER ADDRESS  
TELEPHONE NUMBER  
MODEL NUMBER  
SERIAL NUMBER  
DMR-ES16  
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Limited Warranty  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY  
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any  
such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.  
Technics Audio Product  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD)  
Panasonic Audio / SD Audio Product  
Panasonic DVD Product  
Panasonic Combination DVD Player / VCR  
Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder / VCR  
Accessories including rechargeable batteries  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
Ninety (90) days  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed,  
subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has  
been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product  
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.  
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original  
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.  
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES.  
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the  
exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:  
Our Customer Care Centre:  
Telephone #:  
1-800 #:  
Fax #:  
(905) 624-5505  
1-800-561-5505  
(905) 238-2360  
“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca  
Email link:  
Link : "ServicentresTM locator" under "Customer support"  
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE  
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.  
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.  
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Index  
Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Audio  
Divide Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 45  
DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,  
+R, +R DL, +RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 45  
Properties  
playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Protection  
attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . .19, 39  
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Channel  
Enter name  
adding, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Set Channels Automatically . . . . . . . .13  
Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Cleaning  
disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Connection  
amplifier, system component . . . . . . .11  
antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 11  
cable box, satellite receiver . . . . . .9, 10  
DV IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 10  
video cassette recorder . . . .8, 9, 10, 34  
Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Copying  
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . .34  
from a video cassette recorder. . . . . .34  
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Create Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 31, 33  
Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31  
cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 45  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Format disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
FR (Flexible Recording) Mode . . . . . . . . 17  
FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 37  
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Recording  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
from a video cassette recorder . . . . .34  
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
scheduled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45  
Language  
audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Scheduled recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Shorten Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Signal Source (RF IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Menu  
MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Mode  
recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
still mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45  
Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 45  
Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
TV Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Noise reduction (NR)  
Delete  
DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Line-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 33  
chapter in playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 30  
On-screen  
language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
V. Surround Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and  
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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.  
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital  
Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.  
-If you see this symbol-  
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the  
European Union  
Official DivX® Certified product.  
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard  
playback of DivX® media files.  
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact  
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the  
correct method of disposal.  
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX,  
Inc. and are used under license.  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
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Printed in China  
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