Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No.
DMR-ES18
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD
Recorders and DVD-Video according to where
they are sold.
For Asia
• The region number of this unit is “3”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “3” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
3
3
ALL
6
For Middle East and South Africa
• The region number of this unit is “2”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
3
2
ALL
5
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Table of contents
Copying
Getting started
Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
STEP 2 Channel reception and TV aspect settings . . . 13
Convenient functions
DVD Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Deleting all the contents of a disc –Format Disc . . . . . . . . . . .35
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first
–Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment –Finalise . . .36
Creating Top Menu –Create Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double- layer on single
side) discs to be recordable –Close First Layer. . . . . . . . . . .36
Changing the unit’s settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Child Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Recording
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording modes and approximate recording times. . . . . . . . 15
Disc Insertion/Ejection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording television programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording . . 17
Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing while you are recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . 19
To release the programme from recording standby. . . . . . . . . 19
Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing back
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing audio during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG). . . . . . . . . 22
Showing the menu screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing DivX video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Regarding DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Regarding MP3, DivX and still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using on-screen menus/Status message . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using on-screen menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Status message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FUNCTION MENU window/Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reference
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
About descriptions in these operating instructions
• e.g., For Thailand : indicates features applicable in Thailand.
For Middle East and South Africa : indicates features
applicable in Middle East and South Africa.
Editing
• Pages to be referred to are indicated as “Ô
”.
Deleting titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Deleting titles 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
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Included accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of June 2008. These may be subject to change.)
1
Remote control
2
Batteries
1
Audio/video cable
1
RF coaxial cable
(N2QAYB000237)
for remote control
For Asia
For Middle East and South Africa
For Thailand
AC mains leads
• For use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
For Saudi Arabia
AC mains leads
2
2
Also do not use the cords for other equipment with this unit.
The remote control information
n Use
n Batteries
• Insert so the poles (+ and –)
match those in the remote
control.
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 directly in front of the unit
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• 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.
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Disc handling
• 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.
n How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
DO
DO NOT
• 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:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rental discs, etc.).
–Discs that are badly warped
or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as
heart shapes.
DO NOT
n Concerning non-cartridge discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
n If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
• Do not place in the following areas:
–In direct sunlight.
DO
DO NOT
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
–Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature
(condensation can occur).
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
• To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases
or cartridges when you are not using them.
n Handling precautions
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
Unit care
n Maintenance
To clean the unit
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
• 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.
• Do not place the unit on
DO NOT
amplifiers or equipment that may
become hot. The heat can
damage the unit.
To clean the DVD lens
• Do not place any heavy objects
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
on top of the unit.
impossible to record or play discs.
• The unit should not be mounted
in a vertical position. It’s
designed to operate in the horizontal position.
• Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
n Cautions about condensation
Condensation can cause unreliable playback of recordings.
Condensation may form in the following cases,
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do
not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.
• The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.
• The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an
air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.
• During rainy seasons.
In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for
at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with
the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such
loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
• A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
• A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
• A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
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Disc information
Discs you can use for recording and play
({: Possible, –: Impossible)
Data that
can be
recorded
and played
Play on
other
players
Recording
Recording both M 1
and M 2 for bilingual
Disc type
Copy-once
recording
(CPRM)
16:9 aspect
Logo
Rewritable
1
2
2
Standard symbol
picture
broadcasts
{
DVD-RAM
CPRM (Ô 50)
compatible discs
only
Video
{
{
{
{
RAM
DVD-R
before finalisation
3
–
-R
DVD-V
Video
Video
–
–
{
{
{
{
–
–
(Either one)
after finalisation
4
DVD-R DL
before finalisation
after finalisation
3
–
-R DL
DVD-V
(Either one)
DVD-RW
before finalisation
after finalisation
3
–
-RW(V)
DVD-V
Video
Video
{
{
{
{
–
–
(Either one)
+R
3
–
+R
DVD-V
before finalisation
–
–
– (4:3 aspect)
(Either one)
after finalisation
4
+R DL
3
–
+R DL
DVD-V
before finalisation
after finalisation
–
–
Video
Video
–
{
{
– (4:3 aspect)
– (4:3 aspect)
–
–
(Either one)
3
+RW
+RW
–
{
(Either one)
1
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
+R +R DL +RW
+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (Ô 36).
This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.
You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way
as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.
• The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be
recorded.
RAM
can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and
DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
-R DL , +R DL or +RW can be played back only on equipment
compatible with these discs.
2 For further information (Ô 14, Important notes for recording)
3 The audio selected in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (Ô 38) is
recorded.
4 You cannot continue a recording from the first layer to the
second layer on dual- or double-layer discs. To record onto the
second layer, you must first close the first layer using the “Close
First Layer” item in DVD Management (Ô 36). You will no longer
be able to record to the first layer after you do this (Ô 14).
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio
may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.
RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW To use a new disc, formatting is
necessary (Ô 35).
• After finalising the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the
disc on DVD players and other equipment.
Note
• +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with
another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However,
discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.
• This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have
PAL signal recordings.
• 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.
•
•
+RW
If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend
you create top menu (Ô 36).
• Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.
For available recording times for different discs under different
recording modes, see “Recording modes and approximate
recording times” (Ô 15).
• Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent
you from playing or recording certain discs.
• Please see specifications (Ô 51) for compatible disc versions and
recording speeds.
n Recording format
This unit records video in the following formats.
RAM
DVD Video Recording format
This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit
television broadcasts and so on.
• You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.
• The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be
recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
-R -R DL -RW(V)
DVD-Video format
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-
Video.
• The broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be
recorded even if using a CPRM compatible disc.
• After finalising the disc, you can play the disc on DVD players and
other equipment.
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Play-only discs
Disc type
Standard
symbol
Logo
Uses
High quality movie and music discs
DVD-V
DVD-Video
DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder
• You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they
have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc.
• By formatting (Ô 35) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video
format.
DVD-RW
(DVD Video
Recording
format)
-RW(VR)
• It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment used for
recording.
• DVD-R and DVD-R DL with video recorded in DivX
Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW )
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DivX
CD
CD
• CD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX
• CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3
• CD-R and CD-RW with still pictures recorded in JPEG
DivX, MP3,
JPEG
–
• Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW )
VCD
Video CD
Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.
• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
Discs that cannot be played
• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on another unit
and not finalised (Ô 50)
Types of disc for the type of
connected TV
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this
table.
({: Possible to view, –: Impossible to view)
• Discs recorded with AVCHD format
TV type
Disc
PAL
Yes/No
For Middle East and South Africa
•
DVD-Video with a region number
{
{
{
other than “2” or “ALL”
Multi-system TV
For Asia
DVD-Video with a region number other than “3” or “ALL”
NTSC
PAL
• Blu-ray, HD DVD
• DVD-Audio
• DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,
SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.
PAL TV
{
1 (PAL60)
–
NTSC
PAL
NTSC TV
2
NTSC
{
1 If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals
the picture will not be shown correctly.
2 Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (Ô 39).
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Control reference guide
Remote control
1 Turn the unit on (Ô 13)
bo
bp
2 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
3 To delete unnecessary recorded titles
4 Basic operations for recording and play
5 Skip the specified time (Ô 21)
DVD
TV
6 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu (Ô 20, 22, 30)
7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (Ô 13, 21)
1
VOL
8 Show OPTION menu (Ô 24, 30, 33)
CH
This menu is used when playing titles and still pictures or editing titles,
etc.
AV
9 Show on-screen menu (Ô 26)
bk Manual tuning settings (Ô 37)
bl Select audio (Ô 20)
2 3
4 5 6
1
CH
bq
br
bm Start recording (Ô 16)
2
bn Change recording mode (Ô 16)
bo Transmit the remote control signal
bp Television operations (Ô 41)
bq Channel select (Ô 16)
INPUT SELECT
8 9
7
DELETE
3
4
-/--
SLOW/SEARCH
0
br Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (Ô 34)
bs Exit the menu screen
SKIP
bt Show timer recording programme screen (Ô 18)
ck Show FUNCTION MENU window (Ô 28)
By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main
functions (Playback, Recording, etc.) quickly and easily.
cl Return to previous screen
cm Create chapter (Ô 21)
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
TIME SLIP
bs
bt
5
cn Skip approx. 1 minute forward (Ô 21)
co Show status messages (Ô 27)
cp Start Flexible Recording (Ô 17)
cq Recording function
ck
6
7
OK
OPTION
RETURN
cl
cm
cn
8
9
bk
CREATE
DISPLAY
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
REC MODE
F Rec
STATUS
bl
co
cp
cq
bm
bn
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Main unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
Opening the front panel
Pull down
7
8 9
bk bl
1 Standby/on switch (8) (Ô 13)
7 Display (Ô below)
8 Stop (Ô 16, 21)
9 Start play (Ô 20)
bk Start recording (Ô 16)/
Specify the time to stop recording (Ô 17)
bl Remote control signal sensor
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 16)
3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (Ô 34)
4 Connection for VCR, camcorder etc. (Ô 34)
5 Channel select (Ô 16)
6 Open/close disc tray (Ô 16)
The unit’s display
1 Main display section indicator
2 Recording mode indicator
3 Recording indicator
4 Timer recording indicator
5 Disc indicator
• This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this
unit is inserted.
6 Playing indicator
1
2
3
4
REC
PLAY
5
6
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STEP 1 Connection
• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
• Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from patterns A-B. Confirm connections not listed below with your
dealer.
For Middle East and South Africa
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off.
[approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)]
When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Start” function does not work.
Connecting a television
To the aerial
For Saudi Arabia
To household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Aerial
cable
Television’s rear panel
AUDIO IN VIDEO
IN
AC mains lead (included)
Connect only after all other connections
VHF/UHF
RF IN
R
L
are complete.
Red White Yellow
For Middle East and South Africa
Use the AC mains lead that matches the
socket for the area you live in.
4
RF coaxial cable
(included)
For Asia
AC mains lead with a label is for Thailand.
AC mains lead without a label is for areas
other than Thailand.
3
1 2
Audio/video cable
(included)
Other connections (Ô 12)
Cooling fan
Red White Yellow
This unit’s rear panel
Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal
You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output
on this unit.
Required setting
“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (Ô 39)
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Connecting a television and VCR
To household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
For Saudi Arabia
To the aerial
Television’s rear panel
AC mains lead (included)
Connect only after all other connections
AUDIO IN VIDEO
IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
R
L
are complete.
For Middle East and South Africa
Use the AC mains lead that matches the
socket for the area you live in.
Red White Yellow
6
RF coaxial cable
(included)
For Asia
AC mains lead with a label is for Thailand.
AC mains lead without a label is for areas
other than Thailand.
4
5
Audio/video cable
(included)
Other connections (Ô 12)
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
This unit’s rear panel
RF coaxial cable
Audio/video cable
1 2
Connect the unit directly to the
television
3
DO NOT
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.
Aerial cable
Television
Red White Yellow
VCR
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUT
R
L
OUT
This unit
VCR’s rear panel
• When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR
Connect to the input terminals on the television side if
there are both television and VCR input terminals.
Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal
You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output
on this unit.
Required setting
“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (Ô 39)
Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
Required setting
“AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (Ô 39)
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STEP 1 Connection
Other connections
Leave “Yellow” unconnected.
Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)
Television’s rear panel
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
IN IN
R
L
Red White
Audio/video cable
S Video cable
(included)
Red White
This unit’s rear panel
Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals
Television’s rear panel
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals can be used for either
interlace or progressive output (Ô 50) and provide a purer picture
than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
R
L
IN
IN
Connect to terminals of the same colour.
Required setting
“Progressive” setting in the Setup menu (Ô 39)
Red White
If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube)
Progressive output may cause some flickering, even if it is
progressive compatible. Turn off “Progressive” if you are concerned
about it (Ô 27). This is the same for multi system televisions using
PAL mode.
Video cable
Audio/video cable
(included)
CRT
DO NOT
Red White
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Progressive output
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
This unit’s rear panel
This unit
Connecting an amplifier or system component
n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input
n Connecting a stereo amplifier
terminal
• To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an
amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.
Required setting
“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (Ô 38)
• 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.
Amplifier’s rear panel
Amplifier’s rear panel
OPTICAL IN
AUDIO IN
R
L
Red White
Insert fully,
with this
side up.
Optical digital
audio cable
Do not bend
cable sharply.
Audio cable
Red White
This unit’s rear panel
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STEP 2 Channel reception and TV aspect settings
4 Press [OK] when you have finished
8
the settings.
TV aspect setting screen appears.
TV Aspect
16:9 WIDE TV
16:9
4:3 TV
Pan & Scan
DVD
Letterbox
SELECT
TV
^ DVD
OK
VOL
CH
RETURN
AV
5 Press [e, r] to select the TV aspect
2 3
4 5 6
1
and press [OK].
• 16:9:
CH
Numbered
buttons
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television
• Pan & Scan:
When connected to a 4:3 aspect
television, side picture is trimmed for
16:9 picture (Ô 50).
INPUT SELECT
8 9
7
DELETE
-/--
SLOW/SEARCH
0
SKIP
• Letterbox:
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
When connected to a 4:3 aspect
television. 16:9 picture is shown in the
letterbox style (Ô 50).
TIME SLIP
To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
OK
e, r, w, q
OPTION
AUDIO
RETURN
OK
n To confirm that stations have been tuned
RETURN
CREATE
correctly (Ô 37)
DISPLAY
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
n To restart set up (Ô 37)
1 Turn on the television and select the
appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.
2 Press [^ DVD] to turn the unit on.
Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.
Auto-Setup
1
Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait.
RETURN : to cancel
RETURN
Auto-Setup is complete when you see the Clock setting menu.
Clock
Time
0
Date
1
00
00
1
2008
:
:
.
.
Number
0
--
9
Please set clock manually.
SELECT
OK : store RETURN : leave
CHANGE
OK
RETURN
3 Select an item with [w, q] and press
[e, r] to change the settings.
This is a 24-hour clock.
The items change as follows:
Hour
Minute
Second
Day
Month
Year
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (Ô 40).
(Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)
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Important notes for recording
RAM
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When recording a
bilingual
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded. Select the main or secondary audio before
You can change the audio during playback. (Ô 20,
recording
programme
“Changing audio during play”)
(Ô 38, “Bilingual Audio Selection”)
The selected audio only is recorded.
M 1
M 2
M 1
Hello
Hallo
Hello
If you record from external equipment
–Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.
-R -R DL -RW(V)
RAM
About the aspect
when recording a
programme
• If “Aspect for Recording” in the Setup menu is set to The programme will be recorded in the original aspect.
“Automatic” (The default setting is “Automatic” Ô 38),
the programme will be recorded in the original aspect
used when recording started (including when
recording started at a commercial, etc.). If recorded
with a different aspect, select the correct aspect
(“16:9” or “4:3”).
+R +R DL +RW
The programme will be recorded in 4:3 aspect.
However, in the following cases, programme will be
recorded in 4:3.
• Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings
5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be recorded
in 4:3 aspect.
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM (Ô 50) compatible DVD-RAM.
When recording the
“One time only
recording”
RAM
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
(CPRM compatible disc only)
broadcasts
{: Can do, –: Cannot do
• Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
The disc must be finalised after recording (Ô 36).
It is necessary to finalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording 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.
Playing the disc on
other DVD players
Recorded to DVD-R, etc.
Play on other DVD equipment
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If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (Ô 36).
-R DL +R DL
Recording to
DVD-R DL and
+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 (Ô 36,
“Close First Layer”). Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot
cancel closing. Make certain before proceeding.
It is not possible to record
continuously from the
The second layer
The available
space
first layer to the second
layer.
(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.
Note
• This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the
(The times provided on this chart are an estimate.)
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.)
DVD-RAM
DVD-R,
DVD-RW,
+R, +RW
4.7 GB
9.4 GB
Recording Mode
(Double-
4.7 GB
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.
1
sided
2 h.
)
RAM
•
When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP ( 8 Hours )” mode,
XP (High quality)
SP (Standard)
LP (Long play)
1 h.
2 h.
4 h.
1 h.
2 h.
4 h.
play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with
DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP ( 6 Hours )” mode.
4 h.
8 h.
8 h.
(6 h.
16 h.
(12 h.
8 h. maximum
for one side
8 h.
(6 h.
EP (Extra long
play)
FR (Flexible Recording)
2
2
2
)
)
)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
( 8 Hours ) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc
space with the best possible recording quality.
FR (Flexible
Recording)
8 h. maximum
8 h. maximum
• You can use FR mode in timer recording (Ô 18, step 3) and
Flexible Recording (Ô 17).
DVD-R DL, +R DL 3 8.5 GB
First layer (L0) Second layer (L1)
Recording Mode
Using FR mode is convenient in these kind of situations
XP (High quality)
SP (Standard)
LP (Long play)
55 min.
1 h. 50 min.
3 h. 40 min.
7 h. 25 min.
(5 h. 30 min.
50 min.
1 h. 40 min.
3 h. 20 min.
6 h. 50 min.
(5 h. 15 min.
• When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an
appropriate recording mode difficult
• When you want to record a long programme with the best picture
quality possible
EP (Extra long
play)
2
2
)
)
e.g., Recording a 90 minutes programme to disc
FR (Flexible
Recording)
7 h. 25 min. maximum 6 h. 50 min. maximum
If you select XP mode
The programme will not fit one disc.
XP
SP
LP
60 minutes
30 minutes
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Full
Another disc is necessary.
If you select SP mode
2
EP ( 6 Hours )
EP ( 8 Hours )
The programme will fit one disc.
There will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.
Recording time
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.
2 When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP ( 6 Hours )” in
the Setup menu (Ô 38).
The sound quality is better when using “EP ( 6 Hours )” than
when using “EP ( 8 Hours )”.
Remains
If you select FR mode
The programme will fit one disc perfectly.
3 It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the
second layer.
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Fit
Disc Insertion/Ejection
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
When removing a recorded disc
RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
When you insert a new disc or 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.
Finalise
Format
Finalise the disc so that it can be played
on other DVD players.
Note: Recording or Editing is not possible
after finalising. This may take up to min.
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the disc now ?
Press the REC button to start finalise.
Yes
No
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
This disc cannot be played on other
DVD players without finalising.
SELECT
OK
RETURN
Press [w , q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
n When finalising the disc
• Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all
the contents of a disc –Format Disc” (Ô 35).
Press [* REC] on the main unit.
• 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 35) or “Auto-Play Select” (Ô 36) in “DVD
Management” before finalising.
n When opening the tray without disc finalisation
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Recording television programmes
2 Press [1 2 CH] to select the channel.
2 CH 1 ; OPEN/CLOSE
To select with the numbered buttons:
g
q
* REC
e.g.,
5:
[0] Ô [5]
15:
[1] Ô [5]
3 Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
DVD
TV
VOL
CH
AV
2 3
4 5 6
1
1 2 CH
CH
Numbered
buttons
Remaining time on the disc
INPUT SELECT
4 Press [* REC] to start recording.
8 9
7
DELETE
-/--
SLOW/SEARCH
0
REC
SKIP
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
q
g
h
The elapsed time is shown on the display.
Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
TIME SLIP
• You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.
• You can record while the unit is in standby for timer
recording, but once the time for the timer recording to begin
is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer
recording will begin.
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
OK
e , r , w , q
OPTION
RETURN
OK
RETURN
RAM
•
You can change the audio being received by pressing
CREATE
DISPLAY
REC MODE
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
[AUDIO] during recording. (This does not affect the actual
recording of the audio.)
AUDIO
F Rec
STATUS
STATUS
F Rec
* REC
n To pause recording
Press [h].
REC MODE
Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [* REC] to restart.
(Recorded title is not split into separate titles.)
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
• You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
+R +R DL +RW
• You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
n To stop recording
Press [g].
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô 14).
• From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
•
Note
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.
In order to play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R and +R DL (recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it
is necessary to finalise them (Ô 36).
+RW
•
You can create a Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (Ô 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
In order to play +RW on other players, we recommend you to
create a top menu (Ô 36).
double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and
turn it over.
Preparation
Quick Start (Ô 40)
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM
From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM starts in about 1
second after the REC button is pressed. (Quick Start Mode)
It is set to “On” at the time of purchase.
1 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
• Depending on the type of TV or the connected terminal, it may
take time to display the screen.
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
• Press the button again to close the tray.
Note
• When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the
disc from the cartridge.
Startup takes more time when:
–you play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM.
–you want to make other operations.
–the clock has not been set.
g Cartridge disc
Insert label-up.
Insert label-up with
the arrow facing in.
Insert fully.
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To specify a time to stop recording
–One Touch Recording
Playing while you are recording
RAM
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During recording
Press [* REC] on the main unit 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)
To stop play
Press [g].
• This does not work during timer recordings (Ô 18) or while using
Flexible Recording (Ô below).
• The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is
reached.
To stop recording
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [g] (after 2 seconds).
To cancel
To stop timer recording
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [g] (after 2 seconds).
3 Press [w , q] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].
Press [* REC] on the main unit several times until the counter
appears.
• The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording
continues.
To stop recording
Press [g].
Playing a title previously recorded while recording
–Simultaneous rec and play
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
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 15).
and press [OK].
• There is no sound output while searching forward or
backward.
Preparation
• Select the channel or the external input to record.
To stop play
Press [g].
1
While stopped
To exit the Direct Navigator screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [F Rec].
Flexible Rec
To stop recording
Record in FR mode.
Maximum rec. time
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3 Press [g].
Maximum recording
time
This is the maximum
recording time in EP
( 8 Hours ) mode.
8 Hour 00 Min.
Set rec. time
8 Hour 00 Min.
Start
Cancel
To stop timer 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 [OK].
SELECT
RETURN
2 Press [w , q] to select “Hour” and
“Min.” and press [e , r] to set the
recording time.
• You can also set the recording time with the numbered
buttons.
• You cannot record for more than 8 hours.
3
When you want to start recording
Press [e , r , w , q] to select “Start”
and press [OK].
Recording starts.
• All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in
the display.
XP
SP
LP
EP
To exit the screen without recording
Press [RETURN].
e.g., DVD-RAM
To stop recording partway
Press [g].
DVD-RAM
REC 7:59
ARD
Remaining time
of recording
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
L R
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Timer recording
Manually programming timer
recordings
You can enter up to 16 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each
daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)
DVD
TV
VOL
CH
AV
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
Timer
Recording
Remain
1:57 SP
SAT 05.07.08. 10:20:42
Drive
Stop Mode
2 3
1
CH
No. Name
Date
Start
Numbered
buttons
space
New Timer Programme
4 5 6
INPUT SELECT
8 9
7
DELETE
-/--
SLOW/SEARCH
Press OK to store new programme.
DELETE
0
OK
SKIP
RETURN
2 Press [e , r] to select “New Timer
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
g
Programme” and press [OK].
TIME SLIP
3 Press [q] to move through the items
PROG/CHECK
and change the items with [e , r].
e , r , w , q
OK
OK
Timer
Remain 1:57 SP
SAT 05.07.08. 10:20:42
Recording
Name
Date
Start
Stop
Mode
SP
OPTION
RETURN
1 ARD
5. 7. SAT
22:00
22:30
OPTION
“Red”
CREATE
Programme Name
DISPLAY
REC MODE
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
• Press and hold [e , r] to alter Start (Start time) and Stop
(Finish time) in 30-minute increments.
• You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station
Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with
the numbered buttons.
F Rec
STATUS
REC MODE
• You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
mode.
• Date
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: SUN → --- → SAT
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô 14).
• To enter programme name
Press [w , q] to select “Programme Name” and press [OK]
(Ô 28, Entering text).
Preparation
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Check the time on the unit is correct.
• Insert a disc (Ô 16).
4 Press [OK].
The settings are stored and the programme goes to timer
recording standby.
The timer icon is displayed in left column.
Timer
Recording
No. Name
01 ARD
Timer icon
7
“z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.
Drive
No. Name
01 ARD 5. 7. SAT 22:00
Date
Start
Stop Mode
22:30 SP
space
OK
When “!” appears,
make sure the
disc has a
New Timer Programme
sufficient space.
Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.
To exit the timer recording list
Press [PROG/CHECK].
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To cancel recording when recording
has already begun
Check, change or delete a programme
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording
list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
1
When this unit is on
Press [PROG/CHECK].
Press [g].
Icons
The confirmation screen appears.
Timer recording standby is activated.
This programme is currently recording.
2 Press [w , q] to select “Stop
Recording” and press [OK].
Recording stops and the timer recording is cancelled. (Daily
and weekly timers remain and timer recording will start as
programmed.)
The times overlap those in another
programme. Recording of the programme
with the later start time starts when the
earlier programme finishes recording.
You stopped a weekly or daily timer
recording. The icon disappears the next
time the timer programme starts recording.
To release the programme from
recording standby
The disc was full so the programme failed to
record.
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording
list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
The programme was copy-protected so it
was not recorded.
X
The programme did not complete recording
because the disc is dirty or some other
reason.
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
2 Press [e , r] to select the programme
and press the “Red” button.
The timer icon (Ô 18, right) disappears.
• To put the programme on recording standby again
Perform step 2 again before the programme start time to put
the programme on recording standby. Timer recording will
work only if the timer icon is displayed.
Timer
Remain
1:57 SP
SAT 05.07.08 10:20:42
Drive
Recording
No. Name
01 ARD 5. 7. SAT 19:00
Date
Start
Stop Mode
20:00 SP
space
OK
New Timer Programme
Notes on timer recording
Press OK to store new programme.
OK
• When an inserted disc has been recorded with the signal system
different from the one set in the default TV system (Ô 39), this unit
does not enter the timer recording standby and the timer recording
will not start.
• Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is
turned on/off.
• “z” flashes on the unit’s display for about 5 seconds when the unit
cannot go to timer recording standby (e.g., a recordable disc is not
in the disc tray).
• Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when
recording or when playing.
• If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins, it remains
turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.
You can turn the unit off during timer recording.
• If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the last
10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time,
“z” flashes on the unit’s display. In this case, insert a recordable
disc to put the unit in the timer recording standby mode.
• If you are making consecutive recordings that will start one after
the other, the beginning of the later programme cannot be
recorded.
RETURN
Message displayed in the “Drive space” line
OK:
Displayed if the recording can fit in
the remaining space.
→ (Date): For recordings made daily or
weekly, the display will show until
when recordings can be made (up
to a maximum of one month from
the present time) based on the
time remaining on the disc.
!:
It may not be possible to record
because:
• no disc is inserted
• the disc is write-protected
• there is no more space left
• the number of possible titles has
reached its maximum.
• the inserted disc has been
recorded with the signal system
different from the signal system
of TV system signal set on this
unit.
e.g., Programme1 10:00–11:00
Programme2 11:00–12:00
11:00
n To change a programme
Press [e , r] to select the programme and press [OK] (Ô 18,
Programme1 Programme2
step 3).
Recorded
Recorded
Not recorded
n To delete a programme
Press [e , r] to select the programme and press [DELETE ].
You can also delete a programme with the following steps
1
2
Press [e , r] to select the programme and press [OPTION].
Press [e , r] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
• If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap, the
recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of
the later programme will start only after the first timer recording has
finished.
n To exit the timer recording list
Press [PROG/CHECK].
• Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer
recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.
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Playing discs
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play
–Direct Navigator
DVD
TV
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Simply select the recorded programmes (titles) you want to play from
the menu.
VOL
CH
AV
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 3
4 5 6
1
CH
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM
Numbered
buttons
07
08
--
INPUT SELECT
8 9
7
ARD
--
1. 1. TUE
ARD
--
1. 1. TUE
DELETE
--
-/--
0
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
t, y
u, i
Previous
OPTION
Next
Page
02/02
OK
RETURN
Select
Previous
Nex
t
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
g
h
q
TIME SLIP
2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title and press
[OK].
TIME SLIP
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]
e, r, w, q
OK
w h, h q
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
15: [1] Ô [5]
OK
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
OPTION
RETURN
OPTION
AUDIO
RETURN
CREATE
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
DISPLAY
REC MODE
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
MANUAL SKIP
CREATE
F Rec
STATUS
CHAPTER
Direct Navigator screen icons
Currently recording.
Preparation
Title protected.
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn on this unit.
Title that was not recorded due to recording protection
(Digital broadcasts etc.)
Title cannot be played because data is damaged.
1 Insert a disc (Ô 16).
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
2 Press [q] (PLAY).
(NTSC) Title recorded using a different encoding system from
that of the TV system currently selected on the unit.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Play starts from the most recently recorded
title.
(PAL)
Note
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
DVD-V VCD
•
The unit stops playing a disc
when timer recording starts.
Play starts from the point specified by the disc.
RAM
•
Press [q] (PLAY) when you wish to start playing the disc
CD
while recording (Ô 17, “Chasing playback”).
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.
Menu operation for other type of contents
• DivX (Ô 22)
Changing audio during play
• MP3 (Ô 23)
• Still pictures (JPEG) (Ô 23)
Press [AUDIO].
RAM -RW(VR) VCD
and DivX
n When a menu screen appears on the television
DVD-V
DVD-RAM
PLAY
LR
L
R
Press [e, r, w, q] to select the item and press [OK].
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
• If you are instructed to press the “ENTER” button by the menu
screen or the disc’s instruction document, press [OK].
L R
e.g., “L R” is selected
VCD
DVD-V
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack
language.
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]
15: [1] Ô [5]
• To return to the menu screen
1 ENG
Digital 3/2.1ch
Soundtrack
DVD-V
1
2
Press [OPTION].
Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or “Menu” and press [OK].
DVD-V
e.g.,
English is the selected language (Ô 26, Soundtrack).
VCD
Press [RETURN].
Note
• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g]
when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your
television screen and so on.
• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you
may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
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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.
The stopped position is cleared when:
– you press [g] several times.
– you open the tray.
Stop
CD VCD
–
and MP3/DivX
you turn the unit off.
Press [h].
Pause
Press again or press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.
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).
• Audio is heard during first level search forward.
Search
CD
–
and MP3
Audio is heard during all levels of search.
–DivX
Audio is not heard during all levels of search.
• Depending on the disc, searching may not be possible.
During play or while paused, press [u] or [i].
The unit will skip titles, chapters, or tracks according to the number of times the button is pressed and play will begin.
• DivX
Skip
Backward direction [u] only.
Press the numbered buttons.
Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.
MP3/JPEG
e.g., 5:
[0] Ô [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
15: [0] Ô [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
Starting from a selected
Other discs
Input a 2-digit number
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]
item
(excluding DivX)
15: [1] Ô [5]
• This works only when stopped (the above screen is displayed on the television) with some discs.
VCD
•
(with playback control)
If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen 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).
Play speed is quicker than normal.
• Press again to return to normal speed.
RAM
Quick View
While paused, press [t] or [y].
• The speed increases up to 5 steps.
• Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.
Slow-motion
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
+RW DVD-V
VCD
•
Forward direction [y] only.
-RW(VR) VCD
• The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes
DVD-V VCD
(excluding
).
While paused, press [w h] or [h q].
• Each press shows the next frame.
• Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.
• Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.
Frame-by-frame
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
+RW DVD-V
-RW(VR) VCD
VCD
•
Forward direction [h q] only.
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
2 Press [e, r] to select the time and press
This automatically disappears after
approximately 5 seconds. To show the
screen again press [TIME SLIP] again.
Skipping the specified
time (Time Slip)
RAM
[OK].
Play skips the specified time.
-
5 min
• Each time you press [e, r], the time increases [e] or
decreases [r] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and hold for
10-minute intervals.)
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
(This function does not work with
finalised discs.)
+RW -RW(VR)
Press [MANUAL SKIP].
Manual Skip
RAM
Play restarts from approximately 1 minute later.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
(This function does not work with
finalised discs.)
+RW -RW(VR)
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].
RAM
Create Chapter
Chapters are divided at the point pressed.
• Press [u, i] to skip to the start of a chapter.
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Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG)
Playing DivX video contents
DVD
-R -R DL CD
TV
^ DVD
You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto
DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW.
VOL
CH
AV
1 Show DivX Menu screen.
2 3
4 5 6
1
CH
(Ô left, Showing the menu screen)
Numbered
buttons
DivX Menu
CD(DivX)
No.
Folder1
:
VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
8 9
7
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
DELETE
-/--
SLOW/SEARCH
0
SKIP
t, y
u, i
Page 001/003
Total Title : 020
OK
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
Previous
Nex
t
g
q
RETURN
TIME SLIP
• Files are treated as titles.
2 Press [e, r] to select the title and
e, r, w, q
OK
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
press [OK].
OK
Play starts on the selected title.
• You can also select the title with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
FUNCTION
MENU
OPTION
RETURN
RETURN
OPTION
15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
CREATE
DISPLAY
REC MODE
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
To stop playing
Press [g].
F Rec
STATUS
STATUS
To show other pages
Press [u, i].
Showing the menu screen
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
CD
1
2
Insert the disc.
If the disc contains different file types
Note
Playback
• Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from
showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to
adjust the aspect through the TV.
Play Mode:DivX
Select file type.
DivX
JPEG
MP3
• Successive play is not possible.
Using the tree screen to find a folder
Press [e, r] to select the item and press [OK].
Otherwise,
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
1 While the file list is displayed
Press [q] while a title is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
n Changing the file type to play
F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.
CD
DivX Menu
CD(DivX)
001 Action
Folder
1 Press [RETURN] several times to exit the menu.
2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
F
1/ 11
VIDEO
002 Adventure
003 Documentary
004 Comedy
005 Musical
006 SF
FUNCTION MENU
Play Mode : DivX
CD(DivX/JPEG/MP3)
007 Sports
You cannot select folders
that contain no
compatible files.
008 Suspense
009 Love romance
010 Animation
Data
Playback
Recording
Page 001/003
Total Title : 005
OK
RETURN
To Others
2 Press [e, r] to select a folder and press [OK].
OK
RETURN
The file list for the folder appears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
3 Press [e, r] to select “Playback” and press
[OK].
4 Press [e, r] to select the item and press [OK].
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Playing MP3 files
Playing still pictures
CD
CD
You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a CD-R/CD-
RW.
You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a CD-R/
CD-RW.
1 Show MP3 Menu screen.
1 Show Album View screen.
(Ô 22, Showing the menu screen)
Album View screen
(Ô 22, Showing the menu screen)
G: Group no.
JPEG Menu
CD (JPEG)
Album View
002
T: Track no. in the group
- - -
001
TOTAL: Track No./Total tracks in all groups
1. 1.08
Total
5
1. 2.08
Total
3
001 picture
002 picture
No.
1
Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Group
Track
- - -
- - -
- - -
MP3 Menu
Selected group
:
101
G
1
1
Tree
T
001-Baby
002-Simple
003-Aganju
004-Around
005-River
006-Every
007-Cada
008-O
TOTAL
1/ 91
Page 01/01
OPTION
Previous
Next
OK
Press OK to show
pictures.
Number
Slide Show
RETURN
0
--
9
Prev.
Next
To show other pages
Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press
[OK].
8
9
10
SELECT
009-Winter
010-Distante
OK
RETURN
Page 001/019
• You can also press [u, i] to show other pages.
• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as
groups.
2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the album
2 Press [e, r] to select the track and
and press [OK].
You can also select album with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,
press [OK].
Play starts on the selected track.
5:
15:
115:
[0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
[0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
[1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
• “ ” indicates the track currently playing.
• You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
15: [0] Ô [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
JPEG Menu
CD (JPEG)
Picture (JPEG) View
Album Name 103__DVD
0001
0005
0009
0002
0006
----
0003
0007
----
0004
0008
----
To stop playing
Press [g].
To show other pages
Press [u, i].
Page 001/001
Previous
Next
OK
Slide Show
OPTION
RETURN
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
3 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the still
Using the tree screen to find a group
picture and press [OK].
You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons.
e.g.,
1 While the file list is displayed
Press [q] while a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
5:
[0] Ô [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
115:
[0] Ô [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
15:
[0] Ô [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
1115: [1] Ô [1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
• Press [w, q] to display the previous or next still picture.
• Useful functions during still picture play (Ô 24)
Selected group No. /Total groups
If the group has no track, “- -” is displayed as group number.
To return to the Album View screen or Picture (JPEG) View
screen
Press [RETURN].
Tree
Menu
G
7/25
G
T
1
1
MP3 music
001 My favorite
TOTAL
001 Brazilian pops
1/ 91
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops
004 Hungarian pops
Number
005 Liner notes
You cannot select
groups that contain no
compatible files.
0
--
9
006 Japanese pops
007 Mexican pops
008 Philippine pops
009 Swedish pops
SELECT
001 Momoko
002 Standard number
OK
001 Piano solo
RETURN
002 Vocal
2 Press [e, r] to select a group and press [OK].
The file list for the group appears.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG)
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
Useful functions during still picture play
You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.
Start Slide Show
Slide Show Setting
While the Album View screen is displayed
1 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the album.
2 Press [q] (PLAY).
Start Slide Show
Slide Show Setting
You can also start Slide Show with the following steps.
While the Album View screen is displayed
1 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the desired album and press [OPTION].
2 Press [e, r] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [OK].
• To change the display interval
1
2
3
Press [e, r] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [OK].
Press [e, r] to select “Display interval”.
Press [w, q] to select the desired interval (0-30 seconds) and press [OK].
• Repeat Play
1
2
3
Press [e, r] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [OK].
Press [e, r] to select “Repeat Play”.
Press [w, q] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].
While playing
1 Press [OPTION].
Rotate
FUNCTION MENU
Rotate RIGHT
Rotate LEFT
2 Press [e, r] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and
press [OK].
• Rotation information will not be stored.
OK
RETURN
While playing
1 Press [OPTION].
2 Press [e, r] to select “Zoom in” and press [OK].
Zoom in
Zoom out
FUNCTION MENU
Rotate RIGHT
Rotate LEFT
Zoom in
• To return the picture to its original size, press [e, r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and
press [OK].
• 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 ×
480 pixels.
OK
RETURN
While playing
Press [STATUS] twice.
Properties
12:03:00 7. 5.
Folder - Picture No. 103 - 0006
Date
1. 1. 2008
No.
3/9
To exit the picture properties screen
Press [STATUS].
Shooting date
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DivX
Playable discs
File format
Regarding DivX VOD content
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first
need to register the unit.
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/RW
DivX
• Files must have the
extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”,
“.AVI” or “.avi”.
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 (including the root folder)
of folders
1
Maximum number
of files
Support version
200
Display the unit’s registration code.
(Ô 40, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)
Plays all versions of DivX video (including
DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media
files.
Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
Video
–Number of stream: Up to 1
–Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50
–Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576
–FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps
Audio
–Number of stream: Up to 8
–Format: MP3, Dolby Digital, MPEG
–Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible.
MPEG multi is 2ch conversion.
• GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not
supported.
DivX Registration
Setup
DivX ( R ) Video On Demand
Tuning
Disc
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
8 alphanumeric characters
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Others
OK
RETURN
• 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 (rent) DivX VOD content, and then play the
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content
that you purchased (rented) using the old code.
• If you purchase or rent DivX VOD content using a registration code
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play that
content. (“Authorisation Error.” is displayed.)
2
Still pictures (JPEG
Playable discs
File format
)
CD-R/RW
JPEG
• Files must have the extension “.jpg” or
“.JPG”.
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.)
Number of pixels 34 x 34 to 6144 x 4096
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Maximum number 300 (including the root folder)
When playing this content
• The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if:
– you press [^ DVD].
– you press [g] (STOP).
– you press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
– 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 21) does not work.
of folders
Maximum number
of files
1
3000
MOTION JPEG
Not compatible
Progressive JPEG
1 Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX
and other type of files is 4000.
2 It may take a few moments for still pictures to display.
Regarding MP3, DivX and still
pictures
• 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.
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) 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.
Structure of MP3 folders
Root
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the
order you want to play them.
001Group
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
• 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.
Structure of still picture folders
Files inside a folder are displayed
in the order they were updated or
taken.
Root
P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg
002 Folder
P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg
Order of
play
003 Folder
MP3
Playable discs
File format
CD-R/RW
MP3
004 Folder
P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg
P0000009.jpg
P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jpg
• Files must have the extension “.mp3” or
“.MP3”.
Maximum number 300 (including the root folder)
• When the highest level folders are “DCIM” folders, they are
displayed first on the tree.
of folders (groups)
1
Maximum number
of files (tracks)
3000
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
• If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file,
play may not be possible.
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Using on-screen menus/Status message
Disc menu–Setting the disc content
DVD
DVD-V
Soundtrack
TV
Select the audio and language (Ô below, Audio attribute,
Language).
VOL
CH
AV
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.
2 3
4 5 6
1
CH
INPUT SELECT
8 9
0
7
DVD-V
Subtitle
DELETE
-/--
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (Ô below,
Language).
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
• Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
DivX
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
TIME SLIP
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.
• Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple
subtitles.
OK
RAM -RW(VR) VCD
Audio channel
and DivX
e, r, w, q
Ô 20, Changing audio during play
Source Select (DivX)
OPTION
RETURN
OK
CREATE
DISPLAY
REC MODE
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
• Automatic:
DISPLAY
The constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically
distinguished and output.
F Rec
STATUS
STATUS
• Interlace:
Select when the disc contents were recorded using interlace.
• Progressive:
Select when the disc contents were recorded using
progressive.
DVD-V
Change the number to select an angle.
VCD
Angle
PBC (Playback control Ô 50)
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
(unchangeable)
Using on-screen menus
With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using
the menus (Ô 20) on the disc.
• The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot
change when there is no recording.
Common procedures
1 Press [DISPLAY].
Play
Audio attribute
Disc
Digital 2/0 ch
1
Soundtrack
LPCM/%Digital/DTS/MPEG:
ch (channel):
k (kHz):
Signal type
Off
Subtitle
Number of channels
Sampling frequency
Number of bits
Picture
Audio channel
Sound
L R
b (bit):
Other
Language
Menu
Item
Setting
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
DAN: Danish
THA: Thai
• Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you
cannot select or change.
POR: Portuguese POL: Polish
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese
CHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
CES: Czech
SLK: Slovak
HUN: Hungarian
FIN: Finnish
ITA:
Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch
SVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
2 Press [e, r] to select the menu and
press [q].
Others
:
VIE: Vietnamese
3 Press [e, r] to select the item and
press [q].
Play menu–Change the play sequence
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that
can be selected will differ.
4 Press [e, r] to select the setting.
• Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
Repeat Play
CD VCD
• All
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
• Chapter
DVD-V -RW(VR)
• Group
MP3
RAM -RW(VR)
• PL (Playlist)
• Title
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
DVD-V -RW(VR)
CD VCD
Select “Off” to cancel.
• Track
and MP3
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Picture menu–Change the picture quality
Status message
Status messages appear on the television during operation to show
the condition of the unit.
Playback NR
Reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive (Ô 50)
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
Type of disc
The remaining time appears here while
stopped.
Recording or play status/input channel
Transfer [When “Progressive” (Ô above) is set to “On”]
DVD-RAM
REC
PLAY
STEREO
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of title being played (Ô 50, Film and video).
TV audio type being received (Ô below)
Selected audio type
When the output signal is PAL
L R
• Auto:
• Video:
• Film:
Automatically detects the film and video content,
and appropriately converts it.
Select when using “Auto”, and the content is
distorted.
Select this if the edges of the film
content appear jagged or rough
when “Auto” is selected.
Available recording time
and recording mode
Date and time
g
Remain
12:34:50 7. 5.
1:45 SP
g
g
T12 0:12.34 SP
T12 0:01.23 SP
However, if the video content is
distorted as shown in the
illustration to the right, then select “Auto”.
Title number and elapsed
time during recording/
Recording mode
Title number and elapsed
time during play/
Recording mode
• When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.
When the output signal is NTSC
• Auto 1 (normal):
No display
Automatically detects the film and video content,
• TV audio type
and appropriately converts it.
• Auto 2:
In addition to “Auto 1”, automatically detects film
contents with different frame rates and
appropriately converts it.
Select when using “Auto 1” and “Auto 2”, and the
content is distorted.
STEREO:Stereo broadcast
M 1/M 2: Bilingual dual-sound broadcast
M 1: Monaural broadcast
• Video:
Input NR (Only when AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV is selected)
Reduces video tape noise while copying.
• Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from
a video tape.
• On:
• Off:
Noise reduction works for any input video.
Noise reduction is off. You can record the input
signal as it is.
Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu
(Ô 39).
Sound menu–Change the sound effect
V.S.S.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR)
(Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only)
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers
only.
• Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround
function on the connected equipment.)
• V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.
Dialogue Enhancer
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR)
and
DivX
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)
The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue
easier to hear.
Other menu–Change the display position
Position
1 - 5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu moves.
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FUNCTION MENU window/Entering text
FUNCTION MENU window
Entering text
By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main
functions quickly and easily.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
-R -R DL
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
Characters
Characters
RAM
-RW(V) +R
+R DL +RW
FUNCTION MENU
DVD-RAM
Playback
Disc Protection Off
Title
Title
Disc
44
40
64 (44 )
64
Recording
Delete
Playlist
Disc
64
To Others
Title name for timer recording
OK
RETURN
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1 Show Enter Name screen.
2 Press [e, r] to select an item and
Title (timer recording)
(Ô 18, step 3)
(Ô 30, step 3)
press [OK].
Title
• If you select “To Others” and press [OK], the following
screen appears. Press [e, r] to select an item and press
[OK].
Playlist
Disc
(Ô 33, step 5)
(Ô 35, “Providing a name for a disc”)
FUNCTION MENU
DVD-RAM
Playback
Disc Protection Off
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Playlists
Flexible Rec
DV Auto Rec
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu
after finalisation (Ô 36). When entering a title name, the name that
will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Top Menu
Preview” window.
Recording
Delete
Setup
DVD Management
To Others
OK
RETURN
Name field: shows the text you have entered
Enter Name
_
• If you press [RETURN], you can return to the previous
screen.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
A
D
G
J
2
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
,
3
C
F
I
4
5
a
6
b
e
7
c
f
8
9
$
0
Top Menu Preview
d
g
j
/
%
&
Playback
You can select and play recorded programmes
(Ô 20), change the Play Mode (DivX, JPEG,
MP3) (Ô 22), etc.
h
k
i
#
L
O
R
V
Y
?
l
@
_
Delete
Set
m
n
o
[
]
(
M
P
T
S
p
t
q
u
x
'
r
s
{
)
-
0
9
Recording
Delete
You can start programming timer recording
(Ô 18).
v
}
W
.
Z
!
w
"
y
:
z
;
|
\
`
SELECT
OK
You can delete items using DELETE Navigator
(Ô 29).
Space
RETURN
Playlists
Flexible Rec
You can create playlists by grouping your
favourite chapters (Ô 32).
2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select a
The unit sets the best possible picture quality
that fits the recording within the remaining disc
space (Ô 17).
character and press [OK].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
• To delete a character
DV Auto Rec
Setup
DV automatic recording function (Ô 34)
Press [e, r, w, q] to select the character in the name field
and press [h].
You can change the unit’s settings using Setup
menu (Ô 37).
• 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 [OK].
DVD
Management
You can manage the discs through formatting,
finalising and other operations (Ô 35).
To exit the FUNCTION MENU window
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
• To enter a space
Press [DELETE ] and press [OK].
3 Press [g] (Set).
“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the Title View
screen and so on.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
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Deleting titles
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete
Preparation
DVD
TV
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
VOL
CH
AV
• Insert the disc (Ô 16).
RAM
•
Release protection (Ô 35, Setting the protection).
2 3
4 5 6
1
CH
1
While stopped
INPUT SELECT
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
8 9
7
DELETE
2 Press [e, r] to select “Delete” and
-/--
SLOW/SEARCH
DELETE
0
SKIP
press [OK].
u , i
DELETE Navigator Title View
DVD-RAM
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
07
08
--
h
ARD
--
5. 7. SAT
ARD
--
5. 7. SAT
TIME SLIP
--
EXIT
Previous
Next
Page
02/02
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
OPTION
Select
Previous
Nex
t
RETURN
OK
e, r, w, q
3 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title
OPTION
RETURN
OK
RETURN
and press [OK].
CREATE
DISPLAY
REC MODE
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
You can confirm the titles that you have selected using the
option menu.
F Rec
STATUS
• Refer to option menu operations for the “Title View” (Ô 30,
step 3).
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.
4 Press [w, q] to select “Delete” and
press [OK].
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
(You cannot delete titles on finalised discs.)
• A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.
Make certain before proceeding.
The title is deleted.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
• You cannot delete while recording or copying.
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
RAM
•
When a recorded title is deleted the available disc space will
increase by the amount deleted.
Deleting titles during play
The available disc space increases if any
of these is deleted.
1
While playing
The last
The available
space
Press [DELETE ].
Title1
Title2
- - - -
recorded title
Delete
DOCUMENTARY
-RW(V) +RW
•
Date
Name
5.7.2008 SAT
10
Time
19:41
Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.
1:57(SP)
Remaining Time
Corresponding chapter of playlists will be deleted.
The available space does not
When deleted, the available
Delete Cancel
increase if these are deleted.
disc space increases.
SELECT
OK
RETURN
The last
recorded title
The available
space
Title1
Title2
- - - -
2 Press [w, q] to select “Delete” and
press [OK].
-R -R DL +R +R DL
•
The title is deleted.
Available space does not increase after deletion.
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Editing titles/chapters
Editing titles/chapters and playing
chapters
DVD
TV
VOL
CH
1
During play or while stopped
AV
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 3
4 5 6
1
2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the title.
CH
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM
INPUT SELECT
07
08
--
8 9
7
DELETE
ARD
--
5. 7. SAT
ARD
--
5. 7. SAT
-/--
SLOW/SEARCH
0
--
SKIP
u , i
Previous
Next
Page
02/02
OK
OPTION
Select
Previous
Nex
t
RETURN
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
q
h
TIME SLIP
To show other pages
Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press
[OK].
• You can also press [u, i] to show other pages.
e, r, w, q
OK
DIRECT
Multiple editing
NAVIGATOR
OK
Select with [e, r, w, q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.
OPTION
AUDIO
RETURN
OPTION
RETURN
CREATE
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
3 Press [OPTION], then press [e, r] to
DISPLAY
select the operation and press [OK].
• If you select “Edit”, press [e, r] to select the operation and
press [OK].
RAM
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
+RW -RW(VR)
(You cannot edit finalised discs.)
Enter Name
Set up Protection
Title/Chapter
Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one
Cancel Protection
Refer to “Title
operations”
(Ô 31).
chapter.
Partial Delete
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title
Delete
Properties
Edit
Title
Chapter
Chapter View
Start
End
If you select “Chapter View” (Ô step 4)
RAM
You can divide a title into multiple chapters.
(Ô 21, 31, “Create Chapter”)
4 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the
chapter.
Title
To start play Ô Press [OK].
To edit Ô Step 5.
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View
DVD-RAM
08 ARD 5. 7. SAT
---
---
---
001
---
---
---
---
---
0:00.15
---
RAM
You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist
(Ô 32).
---
---
Previous
Next
Page
01/01
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
•
Titles are divided into about 5-
OK
RETURN
OPTION
Select
+R +R DL
minute (
8-minute) chapters after finalising (Ô 36).
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô above)
5 Press [OPTION], then press [e, r] to
select the operation and press [OK].
• The maximum number of items on a disc:
–Titles:
–Chapters:
+R +R DL +RW
99 (
Approximately 1000
49 titles)
+R +R DL +RW
(
Approximately 254)
Delete Chapter
Create Chapter
(Depends on the state of recording.)
Refer to “Chapter operations”
(Ô 31).
Combine Chapters
Note
• Once deleted or partially deleted, title/chapters cannot be restored
to their original state. Make certain before proceeding.
• You cannot edit during recording or copying, etc.
• Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.
dividing a title etc).
Title View
• You can go back to the Title View.
+RW
•
You can create a Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (Ô 36).
To return to the previous screen
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,
create the menu again.
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
+R +R DL
•
Management information is recorded in unused
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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 AV input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
• Insert the disc with the title to edit (Ô 16).
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•
Release protection (Ô 35, Setting the protection).
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Title operations
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô 30)
Press [w, q] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
• Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored.
Make certain before proceeding.
Delete
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
-R -R DL +R +R DL
•
•
The available recording time on a disc does not increase when you delete titles.
+R +R DL +RW
-RW(V) +RW
Available recording space on a disc increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does
not increase if other titles are deleted (Ô 29).
Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
• Press [OK] to exit the screen.
Properties
Dinosaur
Properties
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
No. 01
Time
12:19
Date 5. 7.2008 SAT
Name 4
Rec time 0:30 (SP)
+R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
OK
RETURN
You can give names to recorded titles.
Ô 28, Entering text
Enter 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 up Protection
Cancel Protection
RAM +R +R DL +RW
Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
07
08
ARD
--
5. 7. SAT
ARD
--
5. 7. SAT
You can remove unnecessary part of the recording.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Delete
DVD-RAM
1 Press [OK] at the start point and end point of the section
you want to delete.
2 Press [e, r] to select “Finish” and press [OK].
• Select “Next” and press [OK] to delete other sections.
3 Press [w, q] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
08
PLAY
Start
End
Partial Delete
Next
RAM
Finish
0:43.21
End
(Ô below, “For your
reference”)
Start
--:--.--
--:
--
.--
OK
RETURN
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
08
Change Thumbnail
Change
2 Press [OK] when the image you want to use as a
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
thumbnail is shown.
To change the thumbnail
Restart play and press [e, r] to select “Change”, then press [OK] at the
point you want to use as the thumbnail.
Finish
+R +R DL +RW
(Ô below, “For your
reference”)
0:00.00
Change
Start play and select the image
of thumbnail.
a
--:--.--
OK
RETURN
3 Press [e, r] to select “Finish” and press [OK].
You can divide a title into two.
1 Press [OK] at the point you want to divide the title.
2 Press [e, r] to select “Finish” and press [OK].
3 Press [w, q] to select “Divide” and press [OK].
To confirm the division point
Press [e, r] to select “Preview” and press [OK]. (The unit plays 10 seconds
before and after the division point.)
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
DVD-RAM
08
PLAY
Preview
Divide
Finish
0:43.21
Divide Title
RAM
Divide
--:--.--
OK
RETURN
(Ô below, “For your
reference”)
To change the division point
Restart play and press [e, r] to select “Divide”, then press [OK] at the point you want to divide the title.
Note
• The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (Ô 50) of the original title.
• Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily be cut out. Carry out the title division
after checking it with “Preview” (Ô above).
Multiple editing is possible.
Chapter operations
After performing steps 1–5 (Ô 30)
Press [w, q] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
• Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored.
Make certain before proceeding.
• Select “Combine Chapters” (Ô below) when you only want to delete the division point between chapters.
Delete Chapter
RAM
(The recorded contents will not be deleted.)
Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter
DVD-RAM
1 Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.
Create Chapter
08
PLAY
Create
• Repeat this step to divide at other points.
RAM
2 Press [e, r] to select “Finish” and press [OK].
(Ô below, “For your
reference”)
Finish
0:00.01
Press [w, q] to select “Combine” and press [OK].
• The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.
Combine Chapters
RAM
Multiple editing is possible.
For your reference
• Use Search (Ô 21) or Time Slip (Ô 21) to find the desired point.
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• 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
CH
4 5 6
INPUT SELECT
3 Press [e, r] to select “Playlists” and
press [OK].
8 9
7
DELETE
4 Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Create”
-/--
0
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
and press [OK].
Playlists
DVD-RAM
Playlist View
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
--
--
--
Create
--
TIME SLIP
EXIT
--
--
e, r, w, q
Previous
Next
Page
01/01
FUNCTION
MENU
OK
OK
RETURN
OK
5 Press [w, q] to select the source title
OPTION
RETURN
OPTION
RETURN
and press [r].
CREATE
DISPLAY
REC MODE
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
• Press [OK] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip to
step 7.
F Rec
STATUS
Playlists
Create
DVD-RAM
08 ARD 5. 7. SAT
Source Title
01
Page
01/01
--
--
02
You can arrange the chapters (Ô 30) to create a playlist.
Title Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Source Chapter
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
---
---
002
---
003
---
Chapters in Playlist
---
OK
OPTION
Press RETURN to finish.
RETURN
6 Press [w, q] to select the chapter you
want to add to a playlist and press
[OK].
Playlist
Chapter Chapter
• Press [e] to cancel.
• 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 or copying.
Playlists
DVD-RAM
Create
08 ARD 5. 7. SAT
Source Title
01
Page
01/01
--
--
02
Source Chapter
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
---
---
002
---
003
---
RAM
Chapters in Playlist
---
• The maximum number of items on a disc:
–Playlists:
–Chapters in playlists: Approximately 1000
(Depends on the state of recording.)
99
OK
OPTION
Press RETURN to finish.
RETURN
• You can also create a new chapter from the source title.
Press [OPTION] to select “Create Chapter” and press [OK]
(Ô 31, Create Chapter).
• If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the
items entered will not be recorded.
7 Press [w, q] to select the position to
Preparation
insert the chapter and press [OK].
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit
the connections to this unit.
Playlists
Create
DVD-RAM
• Turn the unit on.
• Insert the disc with the title to edit (Ô 16).
• Release protection (Ô 35, Setting the protection).
08 ARD 5. 7. SAT
Source Title
01
Page
01/01
--
--
02
Source Chapter
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
---
---
002
---
003
---
Chapters in Playlist
---
Creating playlists
OK
Press RETURN to finish.
RETURN
1
While stopped
• Press [e] to select other source titles.
• Repeat steps 6–7 to add other chapters.
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
8 Press [RETURN].
2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and
All the selected scenes become the playlist.
press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
FUNCTION MENU
Press [RETURN].
DVD-RAM
Playback
Disc Protection Off
Playlists
Flexible Rec
DV Auto Rec
Recording
Delete
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Setup
DVD Management
To Others
OK
RETURN
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Editing and playing playlists/chapters
Playlist operations
After performing steps 1–5 (Ô left)
RAM
-RW(VR)
Press [w, q] to select “Delete” and press
(play only)
[OK].
Delete
RAM
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and
cannot be restored.
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
Make certain before proceeding.
Playlist information (e.g., total time and date)
is shown.
• Press [OK] to exit the screen.
2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and
press [OK].
Properties
RAM -RW(VR)
Properties
3 Press [e, r] to select “Playlists” and
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No.
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press [OK].
Chapters
012
4 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the
OK
RETURN
Ô 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
playlist.
RAM
Create
To start play Ô Press [OK].
To edit Ô Step 5.
Press [w, q] to select “Copy” and press
[OK].
• The copied playlist becomes the newest one
RAM
Copy
Playlists
DVD-RAM
Playlist View
in the playlist view screen.
01
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--
Ô 28, Entering text
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Create
--
Enter Name
RAM
Ô 31, Change Thumbnail
Change
Thumbnail
RAM
Previous
Next
Page
01/01
OK
OPTION
Select
RETURN
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô 30)
5 Press [OPTION], then press [e, r] to
Multiple editing is possible.
select the operation and press [OK].
• If you select “Edit”, press [e, r] to select the operation and
press [OK].
Chapter operations
RAM
Create
Copy
After performing steps 1–7 (Ô left)
• Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and
source chapters.
Refer to “Playlist
operations”
(Ô right).
Enter Name
Delete
Change Thumbnail
Properties
Edit
Ô 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
Add
Chapter View
Chapter
Press [e, r, w, q] to select the position to
If you select “Chapter View” (Ô step 6)
insert the chapter and press [OK].
Playlists
DVD-RAM
Move Chapter
6 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the
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Move
Chapter
chapter.
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To start play Ô Press [OK].
To edit Ô Step 7.
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Playlists
DVD-RAM
Chapter View
Previous
Next
Page
01/01
OK
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RETURN
001
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0:00.15
0:00.24
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Ô 31, Create Chapter
---
Create
Chapter
Combine
Chapters
Delete
---
---
---
Previous
Next
Page
01/01
Ô 31, Combine Chapters
OK
RETURN
OPTION
Select
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô 30)
7 Press [OPTION], then press [e, r] to
select the operation and press [OK].
Ô 31, Delete Chapter
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the
chapters in it.
Chapter
Multiple editing is possible.
Add Chapter
Move Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”
Create Chapter
(Ô right).
Combine Chapters
Delete Chapter
Playlist View
• You can go back to the Playlist View.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
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Copying from a video cassette recorder
TV
DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)
VOL
CH
AV
RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW
RAM
Programmes are recorded as a title while at the same time
2 3
4 5 6
1
chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is
created automatically.
When “DV Auto Rec” screen is displayed
DV Auto Rec
CH
INPUT SELECT
8 9
7
INPUT
SELECT
DV unit is connected.
Record from the DV unit ?
Press [w, q] to select “Rec to
DELETE
-/--
SLOW/SEARCH
0
DVD” and press [OK].
SKIP
You can proceed to step 4.
Rec to DVD
Cancel
SELECT
OK
RETURN
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
EXIT
g
h
TIME SLIP
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
e, r, w, q
FUNCTION
MENU
2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and
OK
OK
press [OK].
OPTION
RETURN
3 Press [e, r] to select “DV Auto Rec”
CREATE
DISPLAY
REC MODE
AUDIO
REC
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
and press [OK].
F Rec
STATUS
4 Press [w, q] to select “Rec” and press
* REC
[OK].
REC MODE
Recording starts.
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish DV automatic
recording.
You can record from equipment connected to the AV3, AV4, or
DV IN terminals on the unit.
• To connect to the AV4 terminals (Ô 11)
To stop recording
Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].
• To connect to the AV3 or DV IN terminals (Ô below)
• You can also connect to the AV2 input terminal on the rear.
• Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.
Note
• Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can
be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.
• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV
equipment.
This unit
• 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.
Yellow White Red
or
• The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will
not be recorded.
• You cannot record and play simultaneously.
DV cable
(IEEE 1394,
4-pin)
S Video Audio/video
cable
cable
If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on.
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual
recording (Ô below).
Other video equipment
Manual recording
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.
The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO terminal.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
1
While stopped
Preparation
• Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
• Insert a disc (Ô 16).
• Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
• When recording a bilingual programme (Ô 14).
• When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,
change “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (Ô 39). This
unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals.
• To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set “Input NR” to
“On” (Ô 27).
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
have connected.
e.g., If you have connected to the AV3 input terminals, select
“A3”.
2 Start play on the other equipment.
3
When you want to start recording
• Check the time on the unit is correct.
Press [* REC].
• When recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal
Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input”
in the Setup menu (Ô 39).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
About the aspect when recording a programme (Ô 14)
Recording starts.
• Using Flexible Recording (Ô 17), 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
Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
Note
To stop recording
Press [g].
• If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the
recording will start and the copying will stop.
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• If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then
the video quality will be degraded.
Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to
prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated
cannot be recorded using this unit.
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DVD Management
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/ x1.3
Deleting all titles and playlists
–Delete all titles
TIME SLIP
EXIT
EXIT
RAM
FUNCTION
MENU
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)
OK
e, r, w, q
4 Press [e, r] to select “Delete all
OPTION
AUDIO
RETURN
OK
RETURN
titles” and press [OK].
CREATE
DISPLAY
CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP
5 Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press
[OK].
Common procedures
6 Press [w, q] to select “Start” and
Preparation
RAM
•
Release protection (Ô below).
press [OK].
A message appears when finished.
1
While stopped
7 Press [OK].
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
Note
2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and
• 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.
press [OK].
• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
3 Press [e, r] to select “DVD
Management” and press [OK].
Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to
do next.
Deleting all the contents of a disc
–Format Disc
To return to the previous screen
RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR)
Press [RETURN].
+R +R DL
Note
(New disc only)
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data),
and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before
proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format a disc
even if you have set protection.
Providing a name for a disc
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)
4 Press [e, r] to select “Disc Name”
4 Press [e, r] to select “Format Disc”
and press [OK].
Ô 28, Entering text
and press [OK].
• The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management
window.
5 Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press
[OK].
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
•
With a finalised disc, the
name is displayed on the Top Menu.
+RW
6 Press [w, q] to select “Start” and
•
The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on
other equipment after creating top menu.
press [OK].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
Documentary
My favorite
01/02
DVD
Management
DVD-RAM
Titles
Used
11
0 : 22
Remain 5:38 (
01
Chapter
02
Chapter
Note
1
2
• Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.
This can render the disc unusable.
• Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may
Setting the protection
RAM
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes (
).
RAM
7 Press [OK].
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)
Note
4 Press [e, r] to select “Disc
-R -R DL CD
•
•
Formatting cannot be performed on the disc.
You can format only as DVD-Video format on this
-RW(V) -RW(VR)
Protection” and press [OK].
unit.
• 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
[OK].
RAM
To stop formatting
DVD
Management
DVD-RAM
Press [RETURN].
Titles
Used
11
0:03
Remain
1:57(SP)
• You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc
must be reformatted if you do this.
Disc Name
Disc Protection
Delete all titles
On
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-
protected.
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.
Creating Top Menu
–Create Top Menu
Selecting whether to show the Top
Menu first
–Auto-Play Select
+RW
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW
disc on other equipment.
You cannot use Top Menu for playing on this unit.
Make selections from “Auto-Play Select” (Ô left) before creating top
menu.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising. Make
selections before finalising the disc.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô 35)
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô 35)
4 Press [e, r] to select “Auto-Play
4 Press [e, r] to select “Create Top
Select” and press [OK].
Menu” and press [OK].
5 Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or
5 Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press
“Title 1” and press [OK].
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
[OK].
Title 1:
The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.
6 Press [w, q] to select “Start” and
Enabling discs to be played on other
equipment
–Finalise
press [OK].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
7 Press [OK].
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,
create the menu again.
Finalise the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The
equipment must be able to play finalised discs. To check
compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 6.
Make selections from “Auto-Play Select” (Ô above) before finalising
the disc.
Enabling the second layer on DL
(dual- or double- layer on single side)
discs to be recordable
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô 35)
–Close First Layer
4 Press [e, r] to select “Finalise” and
press [OK].
-R DL +R DL
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 [OK].
6 Press [w, q] to select “Start” and
press [OK].
• Finalising starts. You cannot cancel finalising.
• Finalising can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15
minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc.
( -R DL +R DL up to 60 minutes.)
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô 35)
4 Press [e, r] to select “Close First
Note
Layer” and press [OK].
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This
will render the disc unusable.
5 Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press
7 Press [OK].
[OK].
6 Press [w, q] to select “Start” and
After finalising
•
-R -R DL +R +R DL The disc becomes play-only and you can
press [OK].
no longer record or edit.
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.
Note
-RW(V)
•
You can record and edit the disc after formatting
(Ô 35) although it becomes play-only after finalising.
• Titles are divided into about 5-minute ( +R +R DL 8-minute)
chapters after finalising. This time varies greatly depending on
the condition and mode of recording.
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while closing the
layer. This will render the disc unusable.
•
There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters during play.
7 Press [OK].
• You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s
equipment.
• Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players
due to the condition of the recording.
• When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may
take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen
(approximately four times).
• 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.
n To confirm the layer you can record
You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you
can record.
DVD
Management
DVD-R DL
Titles
Used
1
0:00
Remain
3:54(LP)
of the first layer
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Changing the unit’s settings
You can change the unit’s settings using the Setup menu.
To change the tuning settings for individual programme position
• The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Manual Tuning
Pos Name Ch
Pos Name Ch
1
2
ARD
ZDF
N3
4
2
5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Common procedures
3
4
5
Pos
1
HR3
BR3
8
10
Manual
Tuning
Name
ARD
4
1
While stopped
Channel
Fine Tuning
Video System
Audio Mode
Mono
6
7
8
9
SELECT
OK
Auto
Auto
BG
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
RETURN
SELECT
10
Delete Move
Add
Off
2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and
RETURN
press [OK].
RETURN : leave
3 Press [e, r] to select “Setup” and
1 Press [e, r, w, q] to select a programme position and press
[OK].
2 Press [e, r] to select an item and press [q].
press [OK].
Tabs
Menus
Options
Pos
To change the programme position in which the
TV stations are assigned
Setup
Remote Control
DVD 1
Press [e, r] or numbered buttons to select the
number of the desired programme position and
press [OK].
Clock
Power Save
Quick Start
DivX Registration
Initialize
Off
On
Tuning
Disc
Name
Channel
To enter or change the name of a TV station
Press [e, r, w, q] to enter station name and press
[OK].
If the station name needs a blank space, select the
blank between “Z” and “ ”.
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Others
SELECT
RETURN
TAB
To enter newly available TV stations or change
the channel number of an already tuned TV
station
Press [e, r] or the numbered buttons to enter the
channel number of the desired TV station.
Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has
been tuned.
4 Press [e, r] to select the tab and
press [q].
5 Press [e, r] to select the menu and
press [OK].
6 Press [e, r] to select the option and
After the desired TV station is tuned, press [OK].
Fine Tuning To obtain the best tuning condition
Press [e, r] to adjust the best tuning condition and
press [OK].
press [OK].
• Press [q] to return to “Auto”.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Video
System
To select the video system type
Press [e, r] to select “PAL” or “SECAM” if the
picture lacks colour, and press [OK].
• Auto
This unit automatically distinguishes PAL and
SECAM signals.
Tuning
Manual Tuning
You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions..
• PAL
For receiving PAL signals.
Setup
Manual Tuning
• SECAM
Auto-Setup Restart
For receiving SECAM signals.
This setting is also available when you select the
external input channel (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4) in
step 1 (Ô above).
In order to record properly, make the appropriate
settings to match the connected equipment.
Tuning
Disc
Picture
Sound
Manual Tuning
Display
Pos Name Ch
Pos Name Ch
Connection
Others
TAB
RETURN
SELECT
OK
1
2
ARD
ZDF
N3
4
2
5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
3
4
5
HR3
BR3
8
10
Audio
Mode
To select the audio reception type
If sound quality is poor, press [e, r] to select
“BG”, “I” or “DK” and press [OK].
• BG
6
7
8
9
SELECT
OK
RETURN
10
Delete Move
Add
PAL B.G
• I
PAL I
To delete a programme position
Press [e, r, w, q] to select a programme position and press the
“Red” button.
• DK
PAL D.K.K1
To add a blank programme position
Press [e, r, w, q] to select a programme position and press the
“Green” button.
Mono
To select the type of sound to be recorded
Press [e, r] to select “On” if the stereo sound is
distorted due to inferior reception conditions, or if
you want to record the normal (mono) sound during
a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast, and press
[OK].
To move a TV station to another programme position
1 Press [e, r, w, q] to select a programme position and press the
“Yellow” button.
Auto-Setup Restart
2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the new programme position to
which you want to assign the TV station and press [OK].
You can restart auto channel setting if set up (Ô 13) fails for some
reason.
When the confirmation screen appears
Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.
When the unit is on and stopped
Press and hold [2 CH] and [CH 1] on the main unit until the
Auto-Setup screen appears.
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and
clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.
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Changing the unit’s settings
Disc
Picture
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
Comb Filter
Settings for Playback
Select the picture sharpness when recording.
The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”
(Ô 39).
• Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Ratings
[On] Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.
[Off] Select it when recording noisy pictures.
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
Do not forget your password.
Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (Ô 50,
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
Frames and fields).
[Automatic]
[8 No Limit] All DVD-Video can be played.
[1 to 7]
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
[Field]
Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
(The picture is coarser.)
[0 Lock All] Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
• Changing settings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
[Frame]
Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen
clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is
clearer and finer.)
[Unlock Recorder]
[Change Level]
[Change Password]
[Temporary Unlock]
Soundtrack
Sound
[English]
[Spanish]
[Original]
[German]
[French]
[Italian]
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
Dynamic Range Compression
The original language of each disc will be
selected.
]
(Dolby Digital only)
DVD-V
[Other
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
[On]
[Off]
Subtitle
[Automatic]
If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not
available, subtitles of that language will
automatically appear if available on that disc.
Bilingual Audio Selection
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when
recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL and +RW.
[English]
[Spanish]
[Other
[German]
[French]
[Italian]
[M 1]
[M 2]
]
• You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an
external source, such as when copying from a video cassette
recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV
input terminal). Select the audio on the other equipment.
• When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of
audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (Ô 39).
Menus
[English]
[Spanish]
[German]
[French]
[Italian]
[Other
]
]
[Other
Digital Audio Output
Enter a code (Ô 42) with the numbered buttons. When the
selected language is not available on the disc, the default lan-
guage is played. There are discs where you can only switch the
language from the menu screen (Ô 20).
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through
this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô 12).
• Press [OK] to show the following settings.
PCM Down Conversion
DVD-V
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
• Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the settings below if the
signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc
has copy protection.
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus.
• Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you
make here.
Settings for Recording
• Press [OK] to show the following settings.
[On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the
connected equipment cannot process signals with a
sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)
[Off] Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when the connected
equipment can process signals with a sampling frequency
of 96 kHz.)
Recording time in EP mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode
(Ô 15, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
[EP (6 Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
disc.
Dolby Digital
Select how to output the signal.
Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment
decodes the signal.
Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and
outputs it as 2 channels.
• Not making the proper settings may result in noise.
[Bitstream] When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby
Digital logo.
[EP (8 Hours)] You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
disc.
• The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when
using “EP (8 Hours)”.
Aspect for Recording
Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying.
[Automatic]
The programme will be recorded in the original
aspect used when recording started (including
when recording started at a commercial, etc.).
[4:3]
[PCM]
When connecting to equipment not displaying the
Dolby Digital logo.
[16:9]
• In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”,
recordings will be made in 4:3.
DTS
Select how to output the signal.
Select “Bitstream” if the connected
equipment decodes the signal.
Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal
and outputs it as 2 channels.
-R -R DL -RW(V)
–
When the recording mode is set to “EP” or
“FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.
–When recording or copying to a +R, +R DL and +RW.
• Not making the proper settings may result
in noise.
[Bitstream] When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS
logo.
[PCM]
When connecting to equipment not displaying the
DTS logo.
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MPEG
TV System
Select how to output the signal.
Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with.
Select “Bitstream” if the connected equipment decodes the signal.
Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as
2 channels.
• Not making the proper settings may result in noise.
[Bitstream] When connected to equipment with a built-in MPEG
decoder.
[PAL]
• Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system
television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as
PAL 60.
• Select to record television programmes and PAL input
from other equipment.
• Select when connecting to an NTSC television.
Television programmes cannot be recorded properly.
• Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.
[NTSC]
[PCM]
When connected to equipment without a built-in
MPEG decoder.
Audio Mode for DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV
input terminal (Ô 34).
Note
• This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have
PAL signal recordings.
[Stereo 1] Records audio (L1, R1).
• When an inserted disc has been recorded with the signal system
different from the one set in the default TV system, this unit does
not enter the timer recording standby and the timer recording will
not start.
[Stereo 2] Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.
[Mix]
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
• When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in
advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (Ô 38).
To change the setting all at once (PALÖNTSC)
While stopped, keep pressing [g] and [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the
main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.
Display
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
AV1 Output
Set according to the terminal of the connected TV.
Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for
component output (progressive output).
[Video (with component)]
Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.
[S Video (with component)]
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.
[Automatic]
[Off]
Grey Background
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey
background when tuner reception is weak.
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an S Video signal.
[RGB 1 (without component)]
[On]
[Off]
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal.
If you always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGB
signal, select this mode. The TV screen will automatically switch to
display the picture from the unit when the unit is turned on.
[RGB 2 (without component)]
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB signal.
If you would like to switch to display the picture from the unit only
when playback or viewing menus, select this mode.
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save” (Ô 40)
to “On”.
[Bright]
[Dim]
[Automatic] The display turns dark during play and disappears
when the unit is turned off. It reappears momentarily if
a button is pressed. While using this mode, the standby
power consumption can be reduced.
AV2 Input
Set according to the output signal of the connected equipment.
[Video]
[S Video]
Connection
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
TV Aspect
Set to match the type of television connected.
[16:9]
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television.
[Pan & Scan] When connected to a 4:3 aspect
television, side picture is trimmed for
16:9 picture.
[Letterbox]
When connected to a 4:3 aspect
television. 16:9 picture is shown in the
letterbox style.
Progressive
You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan.
This setting is fixed with “Off” if you set “AV1 Output” to “RGB 1
(without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”.
[On]
[Off]
Note
• When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube)
or a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is
progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some
flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if you are concerned about it
(Ô 27).
• Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an
incompatible television.
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Changing the unit’s settings
Quick Start
Others
The Quick Start feature enables this unit to be ready to start
recording as quick as approx. 1 second after turning it on. You can
start recording soon after deciding you want to record something.
Only when recording to DVD-RAM.
(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)
Remote Control
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products
close together.
[On]
[Off] Standby power consumption is less than when this is set to
”On”.
(If this is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically turned to “Off”.)
• Startup takes up to a minute when:
–You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM.
–You want to make other operations.
–The clock has not been set.
[DVD 1]
[DVD 2]
[DVD 3]
Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
1 Press [e, r] to select the code (“DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or
“DVD 3”) and press [OK].
Remote Control
Setup
Press " " and "OK" together
for more than 5 seconds on the remote
control.
DivX Registration
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-
on-Demand (VOD) content (Ô 25).
Tuning
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Others
Initialize
OK
Set to match the connected equipment.
• Press [OK] to show the following settings.
RETURN
To change the code on the remote control
2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the numbered button
([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 5 seconds.
3 Press [OK].
Shipping Condition
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and
clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.
n When the following indicator appears on the
[Yes]
[No]
unit’s display
Default Settings
The unit’s remote control code
All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock settings, disc
language settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control
code, return to the factory presets.
[Yes]
[No]
List of TV Reception Channels
For Asia
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s
(Ô above, step 2).
Tuner
System
PAL–D, K,
SECAM–D, K,
K1
Channel
Coverage
OIRT
VHF
UHF
CATV
Note
Executing “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu returns the main
unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1
(Ô above, step 2).
R1–R12
21–69
44 MHz–
470 MHz
PAL–B, G, H,
SECAM–B, G
CCIR
E2–E12
E21–E69
S01–S05
M1–M10
U1–U10
S21–S41
—
Clock
• In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory
for approximately 60 minutes.
Clock
PAL–I
PAL–D
Hong Kong
China
—
1–12
21–69
13–57
Z1–Z35
Time
15
Date
5
For Middle East and South Africa
45
39
7
2008
:
:
.
.
Tuner
System
PAL–D, K,
SECAM–D, K,
K1
Channel
Coverage
OIRT
VHF
UHF
CATV
Number
0
--
9
Please set clock manually.
SELECT
OK : store RETURN : leave
CHANGE
OK
R1–R12
21–69
44 MHz–
470 MHz
RETURN
1 Press [w, q] to select the item you want to change.
PAL–B, G, H,
SECAM–B, G
CCIR
E2–E12
4–13
E21–E69
21–69
S01–S05
M1–M10
U1–U10
S21–S41
—
The items change as follows:
Hour
Minute
Second
Day
Month
Year
PAL–I
South Africa
2 Press [e, r] to change the setting.
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.
3 Press [OK] when you have finished the settings.
The clock starts.
Power Save
[On] Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned to
standby (Ô 51).
[Off]
(If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically turned
to “Off”.)
• Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”.
–“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (Ô 39).
–The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically
turned to “Off”.)
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Other Settings
2 Test by turning on the television and
Television operation
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the
television channel and change the television volume.
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.
Note
DVD
TV
• If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the
one that allows correct operation.
Volume
Turn TV on/off
VOL
CH
AV
Channel
Select
Input Select
Child Lock
The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote
control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.
2 3
4 5 6
1
CH
Press and hold [OK]
and [RETURN]
1 Point the remote control at the
television
simultaneously until
“X HOLD” appears
on the unit’s display.
While pressing [^ TV], enter the code
with the numbered buttons.
If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears
on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.
e.g., 01: [0] Ô [1]
10: [1] Ô [0]
Manufacturer and Code No.
To cancel the Child Lock
Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD”
disappears.
Brand
Panasonic
Code
01/02/03/04 METZ
Brand
Code
05/28
AIWA
AKAI
BEJING
BEKO
35
27/30
33
MITSUBISHI
MIVAR
NEC
05/19/20/47
24
36
33
05/71/72/73/ NOBLEX
74
BENQ
58/59
NOKIA
25/26/27/60/
61
BP
BRANDT
BUSH
09
10/15
05
66
69
05
64/65
05
05
05
10/34
61
21
53
63/67
NORDMENDE
OLEVIA
ONWA
ORION
PEONY
PHILCO
PHILIPS
PHONOLA
PIONEER
PROVIEW
PYE
RADIOLA
SABA
SALORA
SAMSUNG
10
45
30/39/70
05
49/69
41/48/64
05/06/46
05
37/38
52
05
CENTREX
CHANGHONG
CURTIS
DAEWOO
DESMET
DUAL
ELEMIS
FERGUSON
FINLUX
FISHER
FUJITSU
FUNAI
05
10
26
32/42/43/65/
68
GOLDSTAR
GOODMANS
GRADIENTE
GRUNDIG
05/50/51
SANSUI
SANYO
SCHNEIDER
SEG
05
05
36
09
21/54/55/56
05/29/30
05/69/75/76/
77/78
05/25
18
HIKONA
HITACHI
52
SELECO
05/22/23/40/ SHARP
41
INNO HIT
IRRADIO
ITT
05
30
25
49
SIEMENS
SINUDYNE
SONY
09
05
08
JINGXING
TCL
31/33/66/67/
69
JVC
17/30/39/70 TELEFUNKEN
10/11/12/13/
14
KDS
52
TEVION
52
KOLIN
KONKA
LG
45
62
05/50/51
07/46
TEX ONDA
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
52
10/15/44
16/57
05
LOEWE
WHITE
WESTINGHOUSE
MAG
52
YAMAHA
18/41
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Safety precautions
Placement
Foreign matter
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life.
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit
and cause a fire.
Service
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is
not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains
lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre.
Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.
Official DivX® Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard
playback of DivX® media files.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX,
Inc. and are used under license.
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital
Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and
5,583,936.
Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian:
Afar:
6566 Catalan:
6565 Chinese:
6570 Corsican:
8381 Croatian:
6577 Czech:
6582 Danish:
7289 Dutch:
6583 English:
6589 Esperanto:
6590 Estonian:
6665 Faroese:
6985 Fiji:
6765 Gujarati:
9072 Hausa:
7185 Lingala:
7678 Rhaeto-Romance:
7684
Tamil:
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085
7265 Lithuanian:
7387 Macedonian: 7775 Romanian:
8277 Tatar:
8279 Telugu:
8285 Thai:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
Amharic:
Arabic:
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
Basque:
6779 Hebrew:
7282 Hindi:
7273 Malagasy:
7285 Malay:
7383 Malayalam:
7378 Maltese:
7365 Maori:
7165 Marathi:
7384 Moldavian:
7465 Mongolian:
7487 Nauru:
7578 Nepali:
7583 Norwegian:
7575 Oriya:
7589 Pashto, Pushto:8083 Spanish:
7579 Persian:
7585 Polish:
7771 Russian:
7783 Samoan:
7776 Sanskrit:
6783 Hungarian:
6865 Icelandic:
7876 Indonesian:
6978 Interlingua:
6979 Irish:
8377 Tibetan:
8365 Tigrinya:
7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga:
7773 Serbian: 8382 Turkish:
7782 Serbo-Croatian:8372 Turkmen:
6984 Italian:
7779 Shona:
7778 Sindhi:
7865 Singhalese:
7869 Slovak:
7879 Slovenian:
7982 Somali:
8378 Twi:
8368 Ukrainian:
8373 Urdu:
7079 Japanese:
7074 Javanese:
7073 Kannada:
7082 Kashmiri:
7089 Kazakh:
7176 Kirghiz:
7565 Korean:
6869 Kurdish:
6976 Laotian:
Bengali; Bangla:
Finnish:
8375 Uzbek:
8376 Vietnamese:
8379 Volapük:
6983 Welsh:
8385 Wolof:
8387 Xhosa:
8386 Yiddish:
8476 Yoruba:
8471 Zulu:
6678 French:
6890 Frisian:
6672 Galician:
6682 Georgian:
6671 German:
7789 Greek:
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
7065 Sundanese:
8076 Swahili:
8084 Swedish:
8065 Tagalog:
8185 Tajik:
7679 Portuguese:
7665 Punjabi:
Byelorussian: 6669 Greenlandic: 7576 Latin:
Cambodian: 7577 Guarani:
7178 Latvian, Lettish:7686 Quechua:
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Messages
On the television
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25
Authorisation Error.
• You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration
code. You cannot play the content on this unit.
Cannot finish recording
completely.
• The programme was copy-protected.
• The disc may be full.
• The maximum number of programme has been exceeded.
—
—
16
Cannot playback.
TV system is different from
• You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system
currently selected on the unit.
39
the setting.
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.
To playback, please change
the TV System in Setup.
Cannot record to the disc.
Unable to format.
• The disc may be dirty or scratched.
5
Cannot play on this unit.
Cannot record. Disc is full.
• You tried to play a non-compatible image.
25
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. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases
only when the last recorded title is deleted.)
Cannot record. Maximum
number of titles exceeded.
—
—
25
6
• Use a new disc.
No Disc
• The disc may be upside down.
• There is no compatible folder in this unit.
No folders.
This is a non-recordable disc. • The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalised DVD-R,
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.
This disc is not formatted
properly.
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Format it using DVD
Management in FUNCTION
MENU.
Rental Expired.
• The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it.
• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
25
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5
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Messages
On the unit’s display
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.
Page
40
• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change
the code on the remote control.
DVD
(“ ” stands for a number.)
Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
• If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased.
—
—
HARD ERR
NoERAS
NoREAD
• Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.
• 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.
5
5
NoWRIT
• Recording may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.
• The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc. Change the “TV
System” in the Setup menu.
—
39
• 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.
—
—
PLEASE WAIT
• There are already 16 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.
19
35
PROG FULL
UNFORMAT
• You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format) that has been recorded on other equipment.
Format the disc to use it.
However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.
• You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
6, 7
—
UNSUPPORT
U59
• The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message
disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan
on the rear of the unit.
U61
• The unit detected an error while recording or playing with no disc in the disc tray. 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.
—
—
47
U80
U81
U99
• The unit fails to operate properly. Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby
mode. Now press [8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
U88
• The unit detected an error while recording or playing with a disc in the disc tray. 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.
• There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the
unit’s condition.)
—
H
or F
• Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do
the following.
46-49
1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect
it.
2. Press [8] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)
If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from
the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.
X HOLD
• The Child Lock function is activated.
41
Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.
The messages are alternately displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
Set up
Page
12
• You can play DVD-Video multi-channel sound by digitally connecting an
amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
What equipment is necessary to play multi
channel surround sound?
• You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.
12
12
Are the headphones and speakers directly
connected to the unit?
The television has both S VIDEO IN terminal
and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.
Which terminal should I connect with?
• Connecting with the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a more
vivid picture compared to connecting with the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with
progressive scan, connect through the COMPONENT VIDEO terminals for
high-quality progressive video.
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that
is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive
output as some flickering can occur.
• All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p
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 finalising the
disc on this unit. It is not necessary to finalise +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.
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Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video Format), +R, +R DL and +RW
recorded on this unit be played on other
equipment?
• You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number is not supported by this unit.
Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.
Cover
—
Can I play DVD-Video and Video CDs bought
in another country?
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a
region number be played?
• The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You
cannot play discs that do not have a region number.
• This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format).
• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.
• After recording but before finalising +R, +R DL discs
6, 7
Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW compatibility
with this unit.
—
—
–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 finalising the disc, 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).
7, 25
—
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 can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu.
38
Can a digital audio signal from this unit be
recorded to other equipment?
–PCM Down Conversion:
On
–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: 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. Just press [AUDIO]. This does not affect the actual
recording of the audio.
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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during
recording?
• With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW,
you cannot. Change before recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” 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, consult your dealer for instructions.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
• Regular disc rotating sounds.
• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
• Image disturbance during search.
• Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting
breaks.
• The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
(Press and hold [8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
• When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.
This does not indicate a problem with this unit.
• Operations are slow to respond in power save mode.
• Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using
a Panasonic disc.)
Power
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No power.
The unit does not turn on
pressing [^ DVD].
• Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket.
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The unit switches to the
standby mode.
• One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [8] on the main unit to turn the unit on.
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TV screen and video
Television reception
worsens after connecting
the unit.
• This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It can
be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved by
using a signal booster, consult the dealer.
Status messages do not
appear.
The grey background does • Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the Setup menu.
not appear.
Picture does not appear
during timer recording.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture • Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.
• Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu.
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• Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording is
going to work properly, turn the unit on.
“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
• Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.
• By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be made
using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.
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It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating
instructions.
The screen changes
automatically.
The recorded title is
stretched vertically.
• The display may turn to the screen saver mode automatically if there is no operation for 5 minutes
or more. Press [OK] to return to the previous screen.
• 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.
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-R -R DL -RW(V)
mode.
–If you recorded to a +R, +R DL or +RW.
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If you recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording
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–If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.
When you want to record 16:9 programme in the same aspect, set the “Aspect for Recording” to
“16:9”.
–By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be
made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating
instructions.
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There is a lot of after-image • Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
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when playing video.
When playing DVD-Video
using progressive output,
one part of the picture
momentarily appears to be
doubled up.
• Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or
material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
There is no apparent
change in picture quality
when adjusted with the
Picture menu in the on-
screen menus.
• The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.
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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., AV1) is correct.
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Picture is distorted.
• Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.
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• Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.
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.
• The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While
stopped, press and hold [g] and [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The
system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.
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The picture is distorted
during play, or video will
not play correctly.
• You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or unfavorable weather
conditions.
• The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between recorded titles in the
following situations:
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–between titles recorded with different recording modes.
–between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.
–between scenes recorded with different resolutions.
–between playlist chapters.
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Displays
The display is dim.
“0:00” is flashing on the
unit’s display.
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• Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.
• Set the clock.
The time recorded on the
disc and the available time
shown do not add up.
The play time shown for
MP3 does not agree with
the actual time.
• Times shown may disagree with actual times.
• Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no increase in
disc space.
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• Available recording space on a 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.
• More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing DVD-R, DVD-
R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more. (For the second layer on DVD-R DL and +R DL, this
happens after about 60 times.)
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• While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.
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Compared to the actual
recorded time, the elapsed
time displayed is less.
(Only when recording in
NTSC)
• 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.
“U88” is displayed and the • The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.
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Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
disc cannot be ejected.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [8] on the main unit for about 10 seconds.
The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
2
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.
Sound
No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired
audio type.
• Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the
amplifier if you have connected one.
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• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
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• Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.
• The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. Some discs prohibit down-mixing
and this unit can then only output the front two channels. Refer to the disc’s jacket.
• Audio may not be output due to how DivX files were created.
• You cannot change the audio type when playing DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL or +RW. When any these disc types is in use, the audio of broadcast programme
cannot be changed.
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Cannot switch audio.
• When connecting an amplifier using an optical digital audio cable, you cannot switch the audio if
“Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables.
• There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.
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Operation
Cannot operate the
television.
The remote control doesn’t
work.
• Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.
• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the
code on the remote control.
Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for
more than 5 seconds.
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• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
• You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during
operation.
• Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
• Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight
exposure.
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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.
• The child lock function is activated.
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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:
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Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [8] on the main unit for about 10 seconds.
The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
Press [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.
• The unit is recording.
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• 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.
• If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock
function.
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Cannot tune channels.
Startup is slow.
• Check the connections.
• Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.
Even if “Quick Start” is set to “On”, startup is slow if the clock is not set, there was a power failure
or the AC plug has just been connected.
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• Twenty to 30 seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs other
than DVD-RAM.
• Startup takes time for a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.
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Troubleshooting guide
Recording, timer recording and copying
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Cannot record.
• You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit
can record onto.
RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
• The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.
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•
The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD Management.
• Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)
• You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached its
limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.
• You cannot record on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) discs. However, you can record again if you format DVD-
RW.
• 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.
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• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW recorded on this unit may
not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
• This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.
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Cannot record from
external equipment.
• Check that the connection is correct.
• Select the input channel (“AV2”, “AV3”, “AV4” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.
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Timer recording does not
work properly.
•
The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the programme.
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• The unit or the timer programme is not on timer recording standby. (“z” on the unit’s display or the
timer icon in the timer recording list is not on.)
Put the unit and the timer programme on timer recording standby.
• Set the clock.
• If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”, you
cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.
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Timer recording does not
stop even when [g] is
pressed.
The timer programme
remains even after
recording finishes.
A part or whole of a
recorded title has been
lost.
• The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.
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• If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have to format
the disc ( RAM
+RW ) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost
-RW(V)
programmes or discs.
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.
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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 disc unplayable on this unit.
• You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for recording.
• When recording to DVD-RAM using EP ( 8 Hours ) mode, play may not be possible on DVD
players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP ( 6 Hours ) mode.
• You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.
• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it.
• Make sure that the TV is turned on. If the menu or messages are displayed, follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Audio and video
momentarily pause.
• This occurs between playlist chapters.
• This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.
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DVD-Video is not played.
• You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.
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• Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not defective.
Cover
Alternative soundtrack and
• The languages are not recorded on the disc.
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subtitles cannot be selected. • You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.
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No subtitles.
• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
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• 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.
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You have forgotten your
ratings password.
You want to cancel the
ratings level.
• 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.
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• This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.
The resume play function
does not work.
• Memorized positions are cancelled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened. The
memorized position on the playlist is also cancelled when the playlist and title are edited.
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The Video CD picture does • When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu.
not display properly. When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during search.
Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. • These functions do not work with finalised discs.
do not work. • Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title recorded
on the disc.
It takes time before play starts. • This is normal on DivX video.
Picture stops. • Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB.
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Edit
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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 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.
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Cannot mark the start point • These operations are not possible with still pictures.
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or the end point during
• You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a start
“Partial Delete” operation.
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 doesn’t increase
even after deleting
• Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase even after
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.
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recordings on the disc.
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.
Still pictures
Cannot display Direct
Navigator screen.
• This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copying.
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Still pictures (JPEG) are
not played back properly.
• The images that were edited on the PC, such as Motion JPEG, Progressive JPEG, etc., may not
be played back.
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To reset this unit
To return all the settings
other than the main ones to
the factory preset.
• Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings level,
ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes
are also cancelled.
• Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the programmed
channels, time settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control
code, return to the factory presets.
• Press and hold [2 CH] and [CH 1] on the main unit until the Auto-Setup screen appears. All the
settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset.
The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.
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To reset the ratings level
settings.
• 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.
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To restore the unit if it
freezes due to one of the
safety devices being
activated.
• Press and hold [8] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)
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Glossary
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.
Component video output
Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and
luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in
reproducing colours. 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.
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=
Frame
Field
Field
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.
• 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.
Decoder
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This
is called decoding.
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures.
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras etc.,
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The
feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering
the degree of compression.
DivX
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX
media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality
that maintains a relatively small file size.
MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)
A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video.
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based
digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can
be recorded on one disc using this method.
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default
audio.
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to
approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of
audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and
CD-RW.
Down-mixing
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/Letterbox
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Pan& Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture
fills the screen.
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are
possible.
Dynamic range
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the picture so the picture
itself appears in an aspect ratio of
16:9.
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression
means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds.
This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue
clearly.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and
information with menus.
Film and video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
Progressive/Interlace
Film:
The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced (i) scan
lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses
twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are
called 480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) respectively.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames per
second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per
second as well.) Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
Video:
Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second (PAL discs) or 30
frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for
TV drama programmes or animation.
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p
input terminals are progressive compatible.
Finalise
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 finalise
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL on
this unit.
After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer
record or edit. However, finalised DVD-RW can be formatted to
become recordable.
Protection
You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or
deletion protection.
RGB
This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G),
and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them.
By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission,
noise is reduced for even higher quality images.
Folder
This is a place on the disc where groups of data are stored together.
In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures
(JPEG) are stored.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave
(analogue 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
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 deletes irrevocably all contents.
Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display
multiple pictures in the form of a list.
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Specifications
Recording System
DVD-RAM:
DVD-R:
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):
DVD-RW:
Television System
For Asia
DVD Video Recording format
DVD-Video format
Channel
DVD-Video format
DVD-Video format
Tuner System
VHF
UHF
CATV
Coverage
PAL-D, K,
SECAM-D, K,
K1
+R
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW
OIRT
R1-R12 21-69 44 MHz–470 MHz
Recording time
S01-S05
E2-E12 E21-E69 M1-M10, U1-U10
S21-S41
PAL-B, G, H,
SECAM-B, G
Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 1 hour
LP: Approx. 4 hours
CCIR
SP: Approx. 2 hours
EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours
Hong
Kong
China
PAL-I
–
21-69
13-57
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Recordable discs
DVD-RAM:
2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),
PAL-D
1-12
Z1-Z35
2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)
1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),
1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)
2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)
1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),
2-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 2-6X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0), 2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),
2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 2.4-16X SPEED (Ver. 1.3)
2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0), 2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
RF converter output:
Not provided
DVD-R:
For Middle East and South Africa
Channel
DVD-R DL:
DVD-RW:
Tuner System
VHF
UHF
CATV
Coverage
PAL-D, K,
SECAM-D, K,
K1
+R:
OIRT
R1-R12 21-69 44 MHz–470 MHz
+R DL:
+RW:
S01-S05
E2-E12 E21-E69 M1-M10, U1-U10
S21-S41
PAL-B, G, H,
SECAM-B, G
CCIR
Quick Start for Recording (Quick Start: On)
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording
(When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, Component Video,
Video or S-Video terminals)
South
Africa
PAL-I
4-13
21-69
–
From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM starts in about
1 second after the REC button is pressed. (Quick Start Mode)
Playable discs
RF converter output:
Optical pick-up:
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)
LASER Specification
Class 1 LASER Product
Wave Length:
Not provided
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units
DVD-RAM (DVD Video Recording format), DVD-R (DVD-Video
format, DivX ), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) (DVD-Video format,
DivX ), DVD-RW (DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording
format), +R, +R DL (Double Layer), +RW, DVD-Video, CD-Audio
(CD-DA), Video CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA , Video CD , MP3 ,
JPEG , DivX )
780 nm (CDs), 662 nm (DVDs)
Laser Power:
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection
DV Input
Others
IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin: 1 pc
Finalising is necessary for compatible playback.
Audio
Region Code:
Recording System:
Audio In:
Input Level:
Dolby Digital 2ch
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz
More than 10 kΩ
For Middle East and South Africa
# 2
# 3
For Asia
Operating temperature:
Operating humidity range:
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Dimensions (W×H×D):
Mass:
5 °C to 40 °C
Input Impedance:
Audio Out:
Output Level:
Output Impedance:
10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Approx. 22 W
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack)
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz
Less than 1 kΩ
430 mm × 59 mm × 326 mm
Approx. 3.5 kg
Digital Audio Out:Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)
Video
Video System:
Power consumption in standby mode:
Approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)
Approx. 8 W (Quick Start mode)
SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields
NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields
Recording System:
Video In (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination
S-Video In (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination
Video Out (PAL/NTSC):
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination
S-Video Out (PAL/NTSC):
AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination
RGB Out (PAL/NTSC):AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 Ω, termination
Component video output (NTSC 480p/480i, PAL 576p/576i)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination
PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination
PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω, termination
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Index
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 25, 50
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Partial Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Power Save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 39, 50
Properties
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Protection
Adjust the audio quality
(Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adjust the picture quality
(Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Album (Still picture)
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Audio
Edit
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Enabling discs to be played on other
equipment-Finalise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AV2 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Finalise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 50
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 50
FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . . . 15
FUNCTION MENU window . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Channel
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 40
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 30
Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Child Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Cleaning
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connection
Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Amplifier, system component . . . . . . .12
DV input terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . .11
Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Create Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 31
Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Ratings level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 38
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . .34
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Remote control code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 50
Language
Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 38
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 38
Manual Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Menu
DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 25
MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mode
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 25
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . .17
Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Still picture
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Subtitle
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Switch the audio/subtitles on the disc
(Disc menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Delete
All titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 33
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Digital Audio Output settings . . . . . . . . .38
Direct Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 30
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Name
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 31
Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Tuning
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
TV System (PAL/NTSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
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