Panasonic DVD Recorder LQ MD800P User Manual

Operating Instructions  
DVD Video Recorder  
Model No.  
LQ-MD800P  
LQ-MD800E  
Model No.  
DVD VIDEO RECORDER LQ-MD800  
OPEN/CLOSE  
POWER  
GB  
4.7  
REC  
BUSY  
CH1 CH2  
REMAIN  
FWD  
INHIBIT  
MENU REPEAT FUNCTION  
SEARCH  
STATUS  
CH2  
PHONES  
CH1/MIC  
MARKER  
STOP  
REV  
PAUSE PLAY  
REC  
MIN  
MAX MIN  
MAX MIN  
MODE LOCK  
OFF ON  
MAX  
ENTER  
RETURN  
SHIFT  
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.  
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(General)  
For your safety  
CAUTION:  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN  
COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
NOTICE FOR LASER  
Inside of unit  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
NOTICE FOR MEDICAL USE  
This is an apparatus intended for recording playing-back of diagnosis image classified as;  
Protection against Electric Shock  
Protection against Ingress of Water  
Mode of Operation  
Class 1  
Ordinary  
Continuous  
Not suitable for use in the presence of a Flammable Anaesthetic mixture with Air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide.  
Equipment connected to signal input and/or output parts must be certified according to the appropriate IEC 60601-1  
and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standard.  
Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional  
equipment to the signal input part, or signal output part configures a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the  
system complies with the requirements of the standard IEC 60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the technical service department  
or your local representative.  
Leakage current of this unit may be exceeded the allowable value when conductively connected to other equipment.  
To avoid increment of the leakage current, separation device shall be applied.  
is the safety information.  
(USA and Canada)  
For your safety  
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(USA and Canada)  
For your safety  
FCC NOTICE  
CAUTION:  
Declaration of Conformity  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
LQ-MD800P  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one of the following measures:  
PANASONIC  
Responsible Party:  
Matsushita Electric  
Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way,  
Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Panasonic Digital  
Support contact:  
Communications & Security  
Company  
50 Meadowlands Parkway,  
Secaucus, NJ 07094  
1-888-VISION (8474)  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The user may find the booklet Something About Interference”  
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.  
To assure continued compliance, follow the  
attached installation instructions and do not  
make any unauthorized modifications.  
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit  
compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when  
connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any  
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void  
the users authority to operate this device.  
(Europe)  
For your safety  
Disposal of old equipment  
Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not  
be disposed of as domestic waste, but in  
accordance with the applicable regulations.  
CAUTION:  
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY  
UNSCREWING  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove  
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. And do not  
insert fingers or any other objects into the disc tray.  
Attentie  
Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van  
het apparaat. alsmede voor de afstandsbediening,  
wordt gebruik gemaakt van een batterij.  
Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is, mag u deze nlet  
gewoon weggooien, maar dient u ze als klein  
chemisch afval weg te doen.  
(when using the LQ-MD800P in Europe)  
For your safety  
The LQ-MD800P is equipped with the North American type mains cable only.  
When using this product in Europe, you must use a 3-core grounding type of mains cable that complies with the appropriate  
national standard.  
Obtain the following mains cable.  
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.  
(Part number: VJA0746)  
FOR U.K. ONLY  
(Part number: VJA0738)  
is the safety information.  
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(when using the LQ-MD800E in Europe)  
For your safety  
Caution for AC Mains Lead  
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.  
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only  
for U.K.  
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.  
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.  
FOR U.K. ONLY  
Not to be used in the U.K.  
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket  
outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this  
appliance may not correspond with the coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed  
as follows:  
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW  
must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is  
FOR U.K. ONLY  
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin  
mains plug for your safety and convenience.  
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.  
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that  
the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it  
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.  
marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol  
coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.  
or  
Check for the ASTA mark  
body of the fuse.  
or the BSI mark  
on the  
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected  
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the  
letter N or coloured BLACK.  
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be  
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked  
with the letter L or coloured RED.  
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must  
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.  
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used  
until a replacement cover is obtained.  
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your  
local Panasonic Dealer.  
How to replace the fuse  
1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.  
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE  
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN  
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG  
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A  
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE  
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP  
SOCKET.  
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring  
code as shown below.  
2.Replace the fuse.  
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured  
in accordance with the following code:  
Fuse  
Green-and-Yellow: Earth  
Blue:  
Brown:  
Neutral  
Live  
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Contents  
For your safety .................................................2  
Features ............................................................7  
Accessories .....................................................7  
Control reference guide ..................................8  
Front Panel ........................................................8  
The units display...............................................9  
Rear Panel.......................................................10  
Discs................................................................11  
Connecting and Setting up............................12  
Recording programs..................................... 16  
Playing discs ................................................. 17  
Starting play from where you stopped it  
Using the SEARCH PROGRAM.....................25  
Selecting programs to play ..............................25  
Erasing programs (Erase)................................26  
Entering and editing program titles (Enter Title)......26  
Checking program contents (Properties).........26  
Protecting programs/Releasing  
program protection (Protection).......................26  
Erasing parts of a program (Partial Erase) ......27  
Dividing programs (Divide) ..............................27  
Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs........ 28  
Displaying PLAY LIST .....................................28  
Creating PLAY LIST ........................................28  
Playing PLAY LIST ..........................................29  
Playing Scenes (Play Scenes).........................29  
Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST (Add).............29  
Moving a Scene (Move)...................................30  
To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene (Re-edit) .........30  
Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST (Erase)....30  
Copying PLAY LIST (PL Copy)........................31  
Erasing a PLAY LIST (PL Erase).....................31  
Titling PLAY LIST (Enter Title).........................31  
(Resume Function) ..........................................17  
Fast forward and rewind ..................................17  
Slow-motion play .............................................17  
Frame-by-frame viewing..................................17  
Skipping...........................................................17  
Skip five minutes forward or backward  
(Time slip) .......................................................18  
Instant repeat play (Instant Repeat) ................18  
Marking places to play again (MARKER) ........18  
Checking PLAY LISTs contents (Properties)......31  
Status displays ............................................. 19  
Changing the information displayed ................19  
Display examples.............................................19  
Using the FUNCTION menus........................ 20  
Common procedures .......................................20  
Disc menu........................................................20  
Play menu........................................................21  
Sound menu ....................................................21  
Picture menu....................................................21  
Using the MENU window .............................. 22  
About the MENU window.................................22  
Using the MENU window.................................22  
DISC INFORMATION .................................... 23  
Enter Title ........................................................23  
Disc Protection/Releasing disc protection .......23  
Erase all programs...........................................23  
Format .............................................................24  
Finalize Creating DVD-Video........................24  
Entering titles .................................................32  
Changing the unit’s settings ........................ 33  
Common procedures .......................................33  
Summary of settings........................................33  
Maintenance and Handling............................36  
Maintenance ....................................................36  
Disc handling ...................................................36  
Glossary..........................................................37  
Error messages ..............................................38  
Troubleshooting guide...................................40  
Connector signals..........................................42  
Regarding copyright ......................................42  
Specifications.................................................43  
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Features  
This unit allows recording of high quality video on  
DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media  
with fast random access. This media also  
outperforms past tape formats in ease of  
operation.  
(see page 35)  
NTSC/PAL switchable  
You can play or record NTSC or PAL by changing the  
settings in TV System in the SETUP menu.  
Fast access to the program you want to  
(see page 25)  
DVD-R  
RAM  
watch  
Exceptional sound and picture quality  
when recording  
Use the SEARCH PROGRAM to find a program you  
have recorded and start play.  
Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling  
high quality sound recordings. When recording in XP/SP  
mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve  
sound recordings of even higher quality.  
The MPEG2 encoder system used for recording is called  
Hybrid VBRand allows high quality recordings.  
The MENU window shows you most of  
the features you can use  
The MENU window has most of the features and  
functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the  
icon for the operation you want to perform.  
(see page 22)  
Maximum 8 hours on DVD-RAM  
Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to  
record a maximum of 8 hours (4 hours continuously).  
RAM  
Editing your recording  
(see pages 27 and 28)  
You can divide and erase programs.  
Use play lists to select scenes you need and rearrange  
them to play in any order you like.  
(see page 13)  
Progressive Scan  
By connecting the component video terminals of this unit  
to a progressive scan monitor television, it is possible to  
watch the high quality picture rendered by the  
progressive scan function.  
(see page 24)  
Make DVD-Video  
Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces  
a DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.  
(see page 14)  
External control function  
Small and light  
The units dimensions are 8-7/16˝(w) x 4-1/32˝(h) x 14-  
3/8˝(d) (214 (W) x 102 (H) x 365 (D) mm) and it weighs  
This unit has USB, RS-232C, and PAUSE REMOTE  
terminals to enable remote control from computers or  
other equipment. Using USB or RS-232C allows you to  
enter program titles.  
kg  
only 10.14 lbs (4.6 ).  
Accessories  
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:  
Standard accessories  
LM-AF120U (For USA and Canada)  
LM-AF120E (For Europe)  
Power cord x 1 For USA, Canada (LQ-MD800P)  
x 2 For Europe (LQ-MD800E)  
DVD-R discs  
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:  
LM-RF120U (For USA and Canada)  
Emergency ejection pin x 1  
LM-RF120E (For Europe)  
DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner: LF-K200DCA1  
DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1  
Optional accessories  
Part numbers are current as of December 2003. They may  
change without notice.  
DVD-RAM discs  
9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:  
LM-AD240U (For USA and Canada)  
LM-AD240E (For Europe)  
4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:  
LM-AB120U (For USA and Canada)  
LM-AB120E (For Europe)  
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Control reference guide  
Front Panel  
DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
GB  
4.7  
REC  
BUSY  
CH1 CH2  
REMAIN  
FWD  
INHIBIT  
MENU REPEAT FUNCTION  
SEARCH  
STATUS  
CH2  
PHONES  
CH1/MIC  
MARKER  
ENTER  
STOP  
REV  
PAUSE PLAY  
REC  
MIN  
MAX MIN  
MAX MIN  
MODE LOCK  
OFF ON  
MAX  
RETURN  
SHIFT  
POWER on/off button (POWER)  
Stop button (STOP  
)
Main power switch. The display lights when the unit is on.  
Stops recording and play.  
Slow/Search buttons (REV  
, FWD  
)
NOTE: Do not switch the unit off during recording,  
Press during play to start search play.  
Press while paused to start slow play.  
Press while stopped to operate search play at the  
maximum speed.  
play, or editing.  
Disc tray  
Open the try and put a disc on it.  
Pause button (PAUSE  
)
Emergency ejection hole  
Pauses play or recording. Releases pause.  
Use the included emergency ejection pin to open the tray if  
you ever need to remove the disc manually (see page 40).  
Play button (PLAY  
)
NOTE: Switch the unit off if you need to use the  
Plays the disc.  
emergency ejection pin to open the tray.  
Recording button (REC  
)
Records video and audio to a disc.  
Disc tray Open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE  
Press to open when the tray is closed and to close  
when the tray is open.  
)
Search program button (SEARCH)  
Press to select a program.  
Menu button (MENU [SHIFT + SEARCH])  
Press to use menu functions.  
LEDs  
BUSY  
Lights when accessing the disc, as  
when recording or playing.  
Status button (STATUS)  
Press to use the status display function.  
Functions button (FUNCTION [SHIFT +STATUS])  
Press to use the function menu.  
NOTE: Don't shut off the power supply  
when it lights up.  
REC INHIBIT  
(REPEAT)  
When it is turned on, neither recording  
nor editing is possible.  
Cursor buttons (  
,
,
,
)
Lights while the repeat function is operating.  
Used to select menu items.  
REPEAT button (REPEAT [SHIFT +  
Press during play to start instant repeat play.  
])  
Headphones level control  
Adjust the level of headphones.  
SKIP or STEP button (  
,
)
Headphones Jack (Stereo mini jack)  
Connect stereo headphones.  
Press during play to skip items.  
Press while paused to start step play.  
Audio REC level control CH1/MIC, CH2  
SKIP button (  
,
[SHIFT +  
,
])  
Adjust the level of audio recording.  
Press during play to skip items.  
Cannot adjust the level of the DV IN audio.  
Enter button (ENTER)  
Press to confirm selection of menu items.  
Marker button (MARKER [SHIFT + ENTER])  
Press to set a marker.  
Microphone Jack (mini jack)  
Connect a microphone. The microphone signal is  
recorded in channel 1.  
RETURN button (RETURN)  
Press to cancel selection of menu items.  
Shift buttons (SHIFT)  
MODE LOCK  
When it is set to ON, none of the front panel switch  
can be operated.  
Display  
Press together with other buttons to use blue-labeled  
functions.  
Shows various information (see page 9).  
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Control reference guide (continued)  
The units display  
Audio Level Meter  
Disc type  
Shows the recording level. Adjust the recording level  
with Audio REC level control CH1/MIC, CH2 on the  
front panel so that the level meter does not exceed 0  
dB.  
Shows the type of disc.  
DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM  
DVD-R :  
DVD :  
DVD-R  
Finalized DVD-R  
The display mode of the main display section  
Recording mode  
Shows disc structure.  
TITLE : Title number  
CHAP : Chapter number  
Shows recording mode.  
XP : High-quality mode  
SP : Normal mode  
PG :  
PL :  
Program number  
Play list number  
LP : Long play mode  
Input  
REC/PLAY Indication  
Shows play or recording status.  
Recording:  
Shows video input.  
V :  
Video  
SV : S-Video  
DV : DV IN  
lighting  
lighting  
lighting  
rotating  
stopped  
rotating  
stopped  
Recording paused:  
Playing:  
Main display section  
Shows various types of information.  
Recording and play counter  
Remaining recording time  
Play paused:  
lighting  
Remain  
(For example: 1 hour  
Current time  
Title, Chapter, Group  
Displayed as R 1:00)  
REMAINprovides rough indication of the disc  
remaining amount. Each lamp goes off one after another  
according to the decrease of the disc remaining amount.  
This is not an exact indication of the disc remaining  
amount.  
Miscellaneous messages  
etc.  
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Control reference guide (continued)  
Rear Panel  
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
~ AC IN  
S-VIDEO  
PB  
PR  
Y
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
2
AUDIO  
MON  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
DV IN  
PAUSE  
REMOTE  
RS-232C  
USB  
VIDEO IN (BNC)  
DV IN (4-pin)  
Composite signal input.  
DV input. Connect a 4-pin IEEE1394 cable. You can  
digitally input video and audio.  
VIDEO OUT 1/2 (BNC)  
PAUSE REMOTE (Stereo mini jack)  
Composite signal output.  
External control jack for recording start and pause  
control. This jack also outputs a recording status signal.  
Y, PB, PR (Component Video output) (BNC)  
Component signal (Y, PB, PR) output.  
Audio CH1 (A)/CH2 (B) input connector (PHONO)  
S-VIDEO IN (4P)  
S-Video (Y/C) input.  
Input for analog audio. If you have connected a  
microphone, use the Audio CH assignment with Mic  
setting in the SETUP menus to assign recording  
channels.  
S-VIDEO OUT (4P)  
S-Video (Y/C) output.  
Security Lock  
Equipotential terminal  
This can be used to connect a commercially-available  
theft-prevention cable (manufactured by Kensington).  
This security lock is compatible with the Microsaver  
Security System from Kensington.  
When connecting this unit to any other component,  
make absolutely sure that it is properly grounded by  
connecting this terminal.  
When connecting, use the socket and be sure to use  
Audio CH1/CH2 output connector (PHONO)  
Analog audio output.  
2
wire with a cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm .  
Audio Monitor output connector (PHONO)  
Analog audio output. Use the Monitor setting item in the  
FUNCTION menus to assign the channel to be output.  
Cross-sectional area :  
More than 1.0 mm  
Socket  
2
RS-232C Remote connector (D-sub 9P)  
RS-232C terminal. Connect a computer or other control  
device to enable external control.  
Power socket  
Connect power cord (supplied).  
USB Remote connector (Type-B connector)  
USB terminal. Connect a computer or other control  
device to enable external control.  
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Discs  
We recommend using discs manufactured by Panasonic as they have been tested to be compatible with this unit. In case of discs  
manufactured by other makers, play may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of the recording.  
Indication used  
in instructions  
Creation of  
PLAY LIST  
Disc type  
Logo  
Recording Playing  
Configuration examples of data on a disc  
1
2
3
4
5
Programs  
DVD-RAM  
RAM  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
4.7 GB/ 9.4 GB (12 cm)  
Scene1 Scene2 Scene3 Scene4 Scene5  
PLAY LIST  
DVD-R  
4.7 GB (12 cm)  
for General Ver. 2.0  
Before finalizing  
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
Programs  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
DVD-R  
4.7 GB (12 cm)  
After finalizing  
1
2
2
for General  
Titles  
Chapters  
Ver.2.0/4x-Speed  
DVD-R Revision 1.0  
DVD  
unit if it was recorded with another unit, whether it is finalized or  
not. You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.  
Erasing programs will not increase the discs available time.  
It may not be possible for you to perform finalizing and other  
editing operations normally if you perform actions such as  
deleting programs or changing titles a total of 200 times on the  
same disc.  
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no  
compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due  
to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no  
responsibility and offers no compensation for any  
subsequent damage caused by such loss.  
Examples of causes of such losses are  
(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD  
recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another  
company.  
(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in  
this unit.  
(3) A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or  
computer disc drive manufactured by another company is  
played in this unit.  
After finalizing  
The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video  
specifications.  
The titles you entered with this unit appear as menus.  
Programs longer than  
5
minutes are divided into  
approximately-5-minute chapters.  
These DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or edited.  
These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is  
not guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player  
you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording.  
Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable.  
Notes:  
This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for  
Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record  
broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some CATV  
broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM  
compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R.  
Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,  
dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it  
impossible to use the disc for recording.  
If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings  
with the write protected tab. With the tab in this position, you  
cannot record to the disc, delete programs with the search  
program, edit with the play list screen, or format the disc.  
This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge  
DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your  
valuable recordings.  
For your reference:  
The aspect ratio of recordings will be 4:3, irrespective of the  
aspect ratio of the program recorded. To change the aspect  
ratio, change the setting on the monitor television.  
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording  
management information after recording finishes.  
To record on DVD-R, this unit optimizes the disc for each  
recording.  
Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting  
the disc or turning the unit on. Recording may become  
impossible after the disc is optimized more than 50 times.  
Play may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of  
the recording.  
We recommend using DVD-R manufactured by Panasonic as  
they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.  
You cannot change audio type if a DVD-R is in the unit. Select  
the audio type (M1 or M2) before recording by going to Bilingual  
Audio Selectionin the Soundmenu.  
For your reference:  
DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on  
incompatible players (including players manufactured by  
Panasonic).  
This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC  
signals or vice versa.  
A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other  
Panasonic DVD recorders.  
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC  
signals.  
Examples of discs that cannot be played  
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit  
is not guaranteed.  
Do not perform editing operations, such as finalizing, if the TV  
system of the unit and disc are different.  
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Some DVD-R, DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2  
GB), 8cm DVD-R, 8cm DVD-RAM (2.8 GB), DVD-ROM, DVD-RW,  
+RW, CD-ROM, Audio-CDs, Video-CD, CDV, CD-G, CVD, SVCD,  
SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Photo CD, Divx Video Disc, etc.  
Regarding DVD-R  
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing  
(the process that allows recordings on DVD-R to be played on  
compatible DVD players) them on this unit, effectively making  
them into DVD-Video.  
Audio format logos  
Dolby Digital  
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2  
channels).  
Before finalizing  
You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform  
editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and  
erasing programs. You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolbyand double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
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Discs (continued)  
Types of disc for the type of connected  
monitor television  
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this  
table. If you select the same TV system (PAL or NTSC) setting for  
this unit and your monitor television as the disc you want to play,  
the picture can be clearer.  
Type of monitor television  
TV system  
on discs.  
NTSC  
PAL  
Yes/No  
Multi system monitor  
television  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
You may be unable to use same functions or they may  
function incorrectly if the TV system for the unit is  
different to that for the disc.  
NTSC monitor television  
NTSC  
PAL  
1
* If your monitor television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60  
signals the picture will not be shown correctly.  
* If you set the TV system of this unit to PAL, the picture may be  
clearer.  
1
PAL monitor television  
NTSC  
PAL  
Yes* (PAL60)  
2
2
Yes*  
Connecting and Setting up  
Put the unit on a stable, horizontal surface where it will not be exposed to excessive dust. Do not block its vents or place where it can  
become hot.  
First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units, which you are going to connect with before connecting and disconnecting cables.  
Reconnect the AC mains leads when all connections are complete. Read the instructions for the other units carefully.  
Audio/video input will not be output if this unit is switched off or malfunctions. Consider other connections in the system when outputting  
audio/video for the purpose of monitoring input. To record essential material, use multiple units to record at the same time, or make other  
similar allowances in your system setup.  
Connecting a Monitor television  
Composite video, monaural audio terminals  
Video cable (BNC)  
Component video terminals  
Component video (BNC x 3)  
Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)  
AC mains lead (supplied)  
Audio cable (PHONO)  
AC mains lead (supplied)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
~
AC IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
~
AC IN  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
Y
PB  
PR  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
2
Y
PB PR  
2
AUIO  
M
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
MON  
DN  
PAUSE  
REMOTE  
RS-232C  
USB  
AUDIO
AUIO OU
DV IN  
PAUS
REMO
RS-232C  
USB  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
MONO  
OUT  
To set to progressive output mode  
(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH) ]  
to show the MENU window.  
S-Video, stereo audio terminals  
S-Video cable (4P)  
Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)  
AC mains lead (supplied)  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the SETUPand  
press [ENTER].  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
(3) Use [  
] or [ ].  
(4) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select the Connectionand press  
[
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
~
AC IN  
,
] to select TV Systemand press  
Y
PB  
PR  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
2
AUDIO  
MON  
AUDIO IN  
ADIO OU
DV IN  
PAUSE  
REMOTE  
RS-232C  
USB  
(5) Use [  
,
] to select NTSCand press [ENTER].  
(6) Use [  
press [ENTER].  
(7) Use [  
,
] to select Progressive (NTSC)and  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
,
] to select Onand press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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Connecting and Setting up (continued)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal  
Connecting a video player  
Composite video, stereo audio terminals  
Video cable (BNC)  
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive  
output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT  
terminal.  
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference  
signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to  
achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.  
Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)  
AC mains lead (supplied)  
The description of the component video input terminals  
depends on the monitor television (e.g., Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y,  
Y/CB/CR).  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
~
AC IN  
Video player  
Y
PB  
PR  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
To watch progressive video (NTSC only)  
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
2
Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a  
monitor television compatible with this unit's copy guard system.  
(Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an  
incompatible monitor television.)  
All Panasonic monitor televisions that have 480P input  
terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have  
another brand of monitor television.  
AUDIO  
MON  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
DV IN  
PAUSE  
RS-232C  
USB  
REMOTE  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO IN  
S-Video, stereo audio terminals  
S-Video cable (4P)  
Regarding Progressive Television Picture  
Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a  
standard 16:9. DVD-Video which has been set at 16:9 will be  
displayed correctly. However, 4:3 video material will be  
stretched to the right and left when displayed.  
Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)  
AC mains lead (supplied)  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
To view the picture at the right aspect  
For monitor televisions that allow the aspect of progressive  
images to be adjusted, use the function provided on the  
monitor television and adjust as necessary.  
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
~
AC IN  
Video player  
Y
PB  
PR  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
For monitor televisions which do not allow the aspect of  
progressive images to be adjusted, please set Progressive  
(NTSC)to Off.  
2
AUDIO  
MON  
UDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
DV IN  
PAUSE  
REMOTE  
RS-232C  
USB  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
OUT  
AUDIO IN  
Note:  
If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S-  
VIDEO OUT, output signal will be interlace only (even if you  
select progressive output).  
DV terminal  
DV cable (4P-4P or 4P-6P)  
AC mains lead (supplied)  
Video player  
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
~
AC IN  
S-VIDEO  
Y
PB  
PR  
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
1
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
2
AUDIO  
MON  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
DV IN  
PAUSE  
REMOTE  
RS-232C  
USB  
DV OUT  
DV IN  
Notes:  
Be sure to observe the following points when connecting the  
IEEE1394 cable (DV cable).  
· This unit and all connected equipment should be used with a shared  
GND connection. If all equipment is not connected to a shared GND,  
turn off the power to all equipment before connecting or removing the  
IEEE1394 cable.  
· When connecting to equipment having a 6-pin terminal, connect the  
IEEE1394 cable to the 6-pin terminal first and then to the terminal on  
this unit.  
· When connecting to equipment having a 6-pin terminal, be sure to  
connect the end of the IEEE1394 cable that matches the terminal  
shape. Inserting the wrong end of the plug can damage the unit.  
The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.  
When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to operate  
the unit from the other equipment.  
Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camera)  
can be connected to the unit via the DV Input terminal.  
The picture compression system of the DV equipment you have  
connected may differ from that used in this unit. In such cases,  
dubbing from this equipment will not be possible.  
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Connecting and Setting up (continued)  
Connecting a Microphone  
If you record while a microphone is connected, microphone signal  
can be recorded in channel 1.  
Use the following procedures to change the settings if  
necessary. For other items, see page 33.  
DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
POWER  
4.7  
GB  
TV screen type (TV Aspect)  
The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular monitor television.  
You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3  
aspect monitor television.  
REC  
BUSY  
CH1 CH2  
REMAIN  
FWD  
INHIBIT  
MENU REPEAT FUNCTION  
SEARCH  
STATUS  
PHONES  
CH1/MIC  
CH2  
MARKER  
ENTER  
STOP  
REV  
PAUSE PLAY  
REC  
MIN  
MAX MIN  
MAX MIN  
MODE LOCK  
OFF ON  
MAX  
SHIFT  
RETURN  
(1) Turn on the monitor television and select the  
appropriate video input to suit the connections to  
this unit.  
MIC  
(2) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH) ]  
to show the MENU window.  
Notes:  
When a microphone is connected, the sound recorded to  
channel 2 is that selected in Audio CH assignment with Mic.  
Use a microphone with the monaural mini plug. When using a  
condenser microphone, select the one with built-in batteries.  
(3) Use [  
press [ENTER].  
(4) Use [ ] to select the Connectionand  
press [ ] or [ ].  
(5) Use [ ] to select TV Aspectand press  
[ENTER].  
,
,
,
] to select the SETUPand  
,
Connecting a PC  
Various controls are available if you connect a computer through  
the RS-232C or USB terminals.  
,
RS-232C terminal  
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
~
AC IN  
Y
PB  
PR  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
2
AUDIO  
MON  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
DV IN  
PAUSE  
REMOTE  
RS-232C  
USB  
RS-232C  
RS-232C cable (9P straight)  
(6) Use [  
,
] to select the TV aspect and press  
[ENTER].  
USB terminal  
VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
~
AC IN  
Y
PB  
PR  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
CH1(A)  
CH2(B)  
CH1  
CH2  
2
AUDIO  
MON  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
DV IN  
PAUSE  
REMOTE  
RS-232C  
USB  
USB  
USB cable  
4:3 (factory setting)  
16:9  
Type-B  
connector  
Type-A  
connector  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
For your reference:  
Apart from TV Aspect, other settings also affect how video  
appears on your monitor television. Check the following if video  
doesnt appear correctly on your monitor television.  
• “Connection”–“Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD)or Norm (4:3) TV  
Settings (DVD-RAM).  
The video setting on the disc.  
How video appears is often specified by the disc itself.  
The video settings on your monitor television.  
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Connecting and Setting up (continued)  
Input Select  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of TV Screen type,  
Clock Settings (Clock)  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of TV Screen type,  
perform the following steps:  
perform the following steps:  
(4) Use [  
] or [ ].  
(5) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select the Settingsand press  
(4) Use [  
] or [ ].  
(5) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select the Pictureand press  
[
[
,
] to select Clockand press  
,
] to select Input Selectand press  
(6) Use [  
change.  
,
] to select the item you want to  
(6) Use [  
,
] to select the input and press  
[ENTER].  
Select V(VIDEO), SV(S-VIDEO), or DV.  
For LQ-MD800P (USA and Canada), the items change as  
follows:  
Notes:  
Hour  
Minute  
Second  
Time Zone  
For LQ-MD800E (Europe), the items change as follows:  
Month  
Day  
Year  
When V(VIDEO)or SV(S-VIDEO)is selected, the audio input  
is set to AUDIO IN/MIC.  
When DVis selected, the audio input is set to DV IN.  
Hour  
Minute  
Second  
Day  
Month  
Year  
Rec Mode  
Time Zone  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of TV Screen type,  
perform the following steps:  
(7) Use [  
,
] to change the setting and press  
(4) Use [  
] or [ ].  
(5) Use [  
[ENTER].  
(6) Use [  
,
] to select the Pictureand press  
[ENTER].  
[
Notes:  
,
] to select Rec Modeand press  
Set the clock before using this unit because it is not set prior to  
shipment.  
,
] to select the recording mode and  
The year can be set between 1988 and 2087 inclusive.  
The battery for the clock operates for approximately 3 years.  
• “Time Zoneshows time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean  
Time). Set Time Zone(-12 to +12) according to the local time  
(see page 37).  
press [ENTER].  
Select XP, SP, or LP.  
Audio Mode  
Set the recording mode.  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of TV Screen type,  
perform the following steps:  
Initialize all Settings (Shipping Condition)  
The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory settings  
(except for the TV screen setting and the time, date and time zone  
settings of the clock).  
(4) Use [  
or [ ].  
(5) Use [  
,
] to select the Soundand press [  
]
,
] to select Audio Mode for XP/SP  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of TV Screen type,  
Recordingand press [ENTER].  
perform the following steps:  
(6) Use [  
,
] to select the audio mode and press  
(4) Use [  
] or [ ].  
(5) Use [  
,
] to select the Settingsand press  
[ENTER].  
Select LPCMor Dolby Digital.  
[
,
] to select Shipping Conditionand  
press [ENTER].  
Notes:  
(6) Use [  
(7) Use [  
,
,
] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
To obtain higher quality recording, select LPCM(Linear PCM)  
and set the recording mode to XPor SP.  
Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information  
than those made using Dolby Digital.  
Consequently the picture quality with LPCM audio may be less  
than that with Dolby Digital audio.  
To stop the above operation partway  
Select Noin step (6) or (7) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
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Recording programs  
There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (see page 11).  
DVD-RAM use a more reliable recording system than DVD-R. Use DVD-  
RAM for important recordings.  
The condition of the unit and video input may cause the picture to be  
momentarily disrupted.  
Scratches and dirt on a disc may make it impossible to record for a few  
seconds.  
RAM  
DVD-R  
Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough  
space available.  
Ensure the write protect tab is not set to PROTECT.  
Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC  
INFORMATION.  
To pause recording  
RAM  
Press [PAUSE  
].  
When using a disc in this unit for the first time, format it for  
more precise recording.  
Press again to restart recording.  
To stop recording  
Press [STOP ].  
(1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE  
Insert one disc only within the trays guides.  
Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to close the tray.  
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided discs,  
load so the label for the side you want to record is facing up.)  
] to open the tray and insert a disc.  
Re-inserting double-sided discs  
You can get up to 8 hours recording when you use double-sided  
discs and use the LPmode.  
Recording modes and approximate recording  
times in hours  
Disc with cartridge  
Disc without cartridge  
Label up  
Press to the rear  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-R  
Single-sided  
(4.7 GB)  
Double-sided  
(9.4 GB)  
(4.7 GB)  
XP (High quality)  
SP (Normal)  
1
2
4
2
4
8
1
2
4
Arrow in  
LP (Long play)  
(2) Select the input on the MENU window.  
When using DVD-R  
Select (VIDEO), SV(S-VIDEO), or DV.  
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing  
them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.  
The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video  
signal input.  
(3) Select the recording mode.  
Select XP, SP, or LP.  
(4) Select the audio mode.  
Select LPCMor Dolby Digital.  
Recording sound using LPCM  
To obtain higher quality recordings using LPCM, prepare as  
follows:  
(1) Select LPCMin the SETUP menu, Sound-Audio Mode  
for XP/SP Recording.  
(5) Adjust the audio recording level.  
Adjust the audio REC Level control (CH1/MIC or CH2) on  
the front panel.  
(6) Press [REC ] to start recording.  
The program which has already been recorded is not  
overwritten.  
(2) Set recording mode to XPor SP.  
Notes:  
Note:  
This unit does not support recording the signal from a computer.  
If recording is impossible when using DV IN, check the connections and  
the settings of DV equipment, turn the unit off, and then turn it on again.  
You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.  
Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information than usual.  
Consequently the picture quality of LPCM recordings may worsen.  
When using DVD-R or discs with LPCM recording  
When recording bilingual audio with connecting to a decoder or  
a digital receiver, select the audio type either M1(Main audio)”  
or M2(Secondary audio)on the connected devices.  
The message Cannot record. Maximum number of programs recorded.”  
is displayed if you try to start recording when there are already 99  
programs on a disc. Erase unneeded programs (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or  
use a new disc to continue recording.  
Do not vibrate the unit while recording.  
(You cannot select the audio type on this unit.)  
For your reference:  
Poor video quality or coloring may indicate that the material you are  
recording has copy protection.  
For your reference:  
RAM  
Both audio types of M1and M2can be recorded. (When playing, you  
can select either one.)  
Select the TV system (NTSC/PAL) of the program you wish to record.  
We recommend connecting one piece of DV equipment at a time.  
When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to use the DV terminal  
and operate the unit from other equipment.  
In the case of some DV equipment, pictures and sound may not be  
received properly.  
Note:  
DVD-R  
You cannot use the DISPLAY menu to change audio type when a DVD-R  
is in the disc tray.  
If there is no monitor television picture when playing back from an external  
device, turn the external device off and then on once again.  
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent  
illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded  
using this unit.  
To check the remaining time and the current  
mode during recording  
Press [STATUS] several times to show the following displays.  
When recording from DV equipment, the audio setting can be made at  
Audio Mode for DV Input.  
You cannot change the input or the recording mode during recording or  
when recording is paused.  
An error message appears if you try to start recording when a disc is full; the  
remaining time will be shown as 0:00. To continue recording, erase unneeded  
programs (DVD-RAM only, Erasing programs) or use another disc.  
If the character set recorded on a disc is different from the set designated  
for each region when recording to, editing, or finalizing its disc, titles may  
not be displayed.  
When using discs recorded with a DVD video recorder for a different  
destination, do not perform all operations except play.  
Available recording time and recording mode  
(e.g., : 0:50 XPindicates 50 minutes in XP mode)  
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Playing discs  
(1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE  
] to open the tray and  
Slow-motion play  
While paused, press [REV  
There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the  
slow-motion speed.  
insert a disc.  
] or [FWD  
].  
Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided  
discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is  
facing up.)  
Insert inside the trays guides.  
insert one disc only.  
Press [PLAY  
] to return to normal play.  
The speed shown is approximate.  
DVD  
(2) Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to close the tray.  
The unit takes several seconds to read the disc.  
(3) Press [PLAY ] to start play.  
After the title number changes, the unit returns to normal play.  
Play may not operate smoothly at some slow-motion speeds.  
RAM  
DVD-R  
Frame-by-frame viewing  
Playback starts from the most recently recorded program.  
While paused, press [  
] or [  
].  
DVD  
Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.  
[
[
] : backward  
To pause play  
] : forward  
Press [PAUSE  
].  
Press again to restart playing.  
Each press shows the next or previous frame.  
Press [PLAY  
] to return to normal.  
To stop play  
Press [STOP ].  
(Starting play from where you stopped it)  
A screen similar to the illustrated may  
appear when you stop play.  
Skipping  
You can skip to the beginning of tracks and chapters or markers  
and restart play from there.  
During play or while paused, press [SHIFT+“  
or [SHIFT+“ ”].  
]  
Starting play from where you stopped it  
(Resume Function)  
[
[
] : backward  
(1) During play, press [STOP ].  
] : forward  
The unit remembers the position.  
Each press increases the number of skips.  
(2) Press [PLAY  
].  
Play starts from where you stopped it.  
DVD  
The STOP button lights and the PLAY button flashes when  
the resume function is operating.  
To cancel the resume function  
Press [STOP ] while the unit remembers the position. (The  
position is also cleared when you turn the unit off.)  
The STOP button lights and the PLAY button goes out when  
the resume function is not operating.  
Play position/  
Pause position  
Once  
Twice  
Chapter/track  
Fast forward and rewind  
RAM  
While stopped, press and hold  
DVD-R  
[REV  
] or [FWD  
].  
The disc is skipped to the beginning or  
end and play is paused.  
During play, press [REV  
or [FWD ].  
There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search  
speed.  
]
Play position/  
Stop position  
Marker  
Three times  
The program before  
Current program  
The program after  
Once  
Twice  
The speed shown is approximate.  
Press [PLAY  
] to return to normal play.  
You will hear sound during fast forward play at the first search  
speed of the five ones.  
Note:  
RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD  
When you are at stop position, you cannot move to the Marker  
After the title number changes, the unit returns to normal play.  
even if you press [  
] or [  
].  
For your reference:  
After skipping, the unit returns to the previous state, play or  
pause.  
Press [PLAY  
] to restart play if it was paused.  
] or [ ] allows skip.  
During play, only pressing [  
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Playing discs (continued)  
(2) Use [  
(3) Use [  
,
,
] to select the Play tab and press [ ].  
Skip five minutes forward or backward  
(Time slip)  
RAM  
DVD-R  
During play, press [SHIFT + REV  
] or [SHIFT +  
FWD  
].  
] to select Markerand press [ ] to  
[
[
] : to skip back five minutes  
] : to skip forward five minutes  
highlight the first asterisk ( ).  
RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD  
Repeat to skip in five-minute units.  
Note:  
You cannot use this feature while a SEARCHor PLAY LIST”  
screen is being displayed.  
You cannot skip over the beginning or end of a program or title.  
Marking positions  
(1) Use [  
,
] to select an asterisk ( ).  
Instant repeat play (Instant Repeat)  
Select a part of the disc to play repeatedly.  
(2) Press [ENTER] .  
The asterisk changes to a number and one marker is  
added.  
During normal play, press [REPEAT (SHIFT +  
)].  
When marking positions 11 and above  
The point where you pressed the button is the end of the  
repeated section. Select the duration of the section in Repeat  
Duration in the SETUP menus.  
Instant repeat continues to function even if you pause play,  
restart play, start slow motion, or frame-by-frame. Instant  
repeat is cancelled if you stop play, skip items, or start  
recording or search.  
RAM  
DVD-R  
(1) Use [  
(2) Use [  
,
] to highlight 1-10.  
] to select 11-20.  
,
You can select the next group of 10 when the current  
group is full.  
(3) Use [ ] .  
Notes:  
You cannot use instant repeat play while playing a play list or  
while a FUNCTION menu is on the screen.  
The first asterisk is highlighted.  
(4) Press [ENTER] to mark a position.  
Instant repeat play works only within a program. Instant repeat  
play may start from the beginning of the program if you press the  
button soon after the program starts.  
During instant repeat play, even if you pass the beginning of the  
repeat section during reverse slow motion or frame-by-frame,  
these operations continue and the section does not start  
repeating.  
To play from a marked position  
(1) Use [  
,
] to select a marker number.  
(2) Press [ENTER].  
Play starts from the marked position.  
To clear a marker  
Use [  
,
] to select a marker number and press [SHIFT +  
Marking places to play again (MARKER)  
RETURN].  
RAM  
DVD-R  
To clear the FUNCTION menus  
You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later.  
These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM and saved  
even if you remove the disc, but are cleared when you  
finalized DVD-R.  
Press [FUNCTION (SHIFT + STATUS)].  
Notes:  
RAM  
This feature doesnt work while using a play list.  
Markers cannot be added to or removed from discs that are  
protected.  
DVD  
You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to later.  
All the markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened.  
RAM  
DVD-R  
The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker  
numbers can change when you add and erase markers.  
Marking positions directly  
While played or paused, press [MARKER (SHIFT +  
ENTER)].  
One marker is added.  
DVD  
This feature only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc is  
shown on the units display.  
Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear.  
Using FUNCTION menus to mark positions  
Displaying the marker icon  
(1) While played or paused, press [FUNCTION (SHIFT  
+ STATUS)].  
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Status displays  
Changing the information displayed  
Displays appear on the monitor television when you operate the unit  
to let you know what operation was performed and what condition  
the unit is in.  
Press [STATUS] to change the information  
displayed.  
FUNCTION  
STATUS  
Available recording time and recording mode  
(e.g., : 0:50 XPindicates 50 minutes in XP mode)  
The current date and time  
(for USA and Canada)  
The display changes each time you press the button.  
For example, DVD-RAM  
Hour, Minute, Second  
(for Europe)  
Hour, Minute, Second  
Month, Day, Year  
Day, Month, Year  
Recording time  
Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide  
to how much space has been used for recording on the  
disc.  
Elapsed play time  
Play position  
Video bit-rate when recording  
Video bit-rate when playing  
Bit-rate, recording mode, or picture type display  
Shows as Mbps (Mega-bit per seconds) during play and  
recording, or kbit (kilobit) while paused.  
The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing  
is different so there may be differences in the figures  
displayed. (Values are approximate.)  
No display  
Display examples  
While paused, the picture type (I, P, or B) is displayed.  
For your reference:  
To cancel the status displays, press [STATUS] to blank the  
screen and set On-Screen Status: Modein the Displaymenu  
to Off. If set to Automatic, displays  
,
,
and  
appear  
for 5 seconds and then disappear.  
Select the size and position of the on-screen status window with  
On-Screen Status : Window Sizeand On Screen Status :  
Window Type.  
When On-Screen Status: Window Typeis set to R-Bottomor  
L-Bottomand the TV system of a disc you play differs from that  
of this unit, the on-screen status window does not appear at the  
normal position.  
(When On Screen Status:  
Window Typeis Normal)  
(When On Screen Status:  
Window Typeis Small)  
Current media  
Current recording or play status, input channel  
Shows the current state of the unit, and the input channel.  
REC: Recording  
PAUSE: Recording paused  
PLAY: Playing  
: Playing Paused  
: Fast forwarding (5 speeds)  
: Rewinding (5 speeds)  
: Slow-motion (5 speeds)  
: Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds)  
V: VIDEO IN  
SV: S-VIDEO IN  
DV: DV IN  
Monitor audio  
MIX, CH1, CH2: To select the mode, use the FUNCTION  
menus.  
Sound mode  
CH1 CH2, CH1, CH2: To select the mode, use the  
FUNCTION menus.  
When CH1 CH2is selected,  
display  
is blanked.  
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Using the FUNCTION menus  
FUNCTION menus contain information about the disc or unit. These  
menus allow you to perform operations by changing this  
Disc menu  
information.  
Common procedures  
(1) During play, press [FUNCTION (SHIFT +  
STATUS)].  
Soundtrack  
Soundtrack language  
DVD  
Change the number to select a soundtrack.  
Audio attribute  
LPCM/PPCM/  
k (kHz)  
Digital : Signal type  
: Sampling frequency  
Menu  
Item  
Setting  
b (bit)  
: Number of bits  
ch (channel)  
: Number of channels  
(2) Use [  
(3) Use [  
(4) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the menu and press [ ].  
] to select the item and press [ ].  
] to select the setting.  
Subtitle  
Subtitle language  
Change the number to select a subtitle language.  
Subtitles on/off  
DVD  
Some options require different operations. Follow the on-  
screen instructions and the instructions described later.  
Turn the subtitles ON or OFF.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
RAM  
Audio channel  
Change the output audio channel.  
While playing a DVD-RAM.  
When you are finished  
Press [FUNCTION (SHIFT + STATUS)].  
(No display)  
CH1 CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
For your reference:  
The selected setting is reflected in the status display.  
The screens depend on the disc contents and the FUNCTION  
menu is not displayed when a disc is not inserted in the unit.  
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.)  
and the type of software you are playing, there are some items  
that you cannot select or change.  
e.g., : CH1 CH2is selected  
DVD  
Angle  
Change the number to select an angle.  
For your reference:  
You cannot change the audio, subtitles, or angles on DVD-Video  
created on this unit.  
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Using the FUNCTION menus (continued)  
Play menu  
Picture menu  
Repeat Play  
MODE  
You can play a program, play list, chapter, title, group or track  
repeatedly.  
Normal: Default setting  
Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifact  
Fine: Details are Fine mode  
Cinema: Enhances detail in dark scenes.  
User: You can make further adjustments next parameter.  
During play, use [  
The display changes as illustrated.  
RAM DVD-R  
,
]
PRG (PROGRAM)  
All  
OFF  
Page 1/2 of Detail picture adjustment ”  
User ”  
[
]
[
]
[ENTER]  
Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of  
the picture (-7 to +7).  
Brightness: Brightens the picture (0 to +15).  
Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal  
line (-6 to +6).  
DVD  
Chapter  
Title  
OFF  
Color: Adjust the shade of the pictures color (-7 to +7).  
While playing a play list, use [  
RAM  
,
]
Page 2/2 of Detail picture adjustment ”  
PL (PLAY LIST)  
OFF  
User ”  
[
]
[
]
[ENTER]  
[
]
Gamma: Increases the brightness of the center ranges to  
improve detail and contrast in dark scenes (0 to +5).  
3D NR: Reduces overall noise (0 to +4).  
Block NR: Smoother block noise (0 to +3).  
Mosquito NR: Reduces the smudging that appears around  
contrasting sections of the picture (0 to +3).  
Notes  
Repeat play may not work as desired with some discs.  
Repeat play does not work if the discs elapsed play time is not  
shown on the units display.  
To change from instant repeat play to repeat play, stop instant  
repeat play before using repeat play.  
Press [ENTER] or [RETURN] to enter the setting.  
To initialize Detail picture adjustment, open the Detail picture  
adjustmentscreen and press [SHIFT + RETURN].  
RAM  
You cannot use repeat play in a row for two or more play lists.  
DNR  
Marker  
When any item other than Useris select, you can turn the  
recommended setting for 3D NR, block NR, and mosquito NR  
on and off.  
You can mark points on a disc to return to later (see page 18).  
ON  
OFF  
Sound menu  
Progressive  
This menu is displayed only when setting both  
Progressive (NTSC)to ONand TV Systemto NTSCin  
ConnectionMenu.  
ON: Enables progressive output  
OFF: Disables progressive output  
Monitor  
Transfer (When progressive output is ON)  
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit  
the type of material being played.  
This is used to select the audio signal to the AUDIO MON  
connector  
MIX  
CH1  
CH2  
Auto1: For film material  
Auto2: For video material (the same as Auto1, but able to  
convert 30 frames per second progressive video)  
Video: For video material  
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Using the MENU window  
MENU window icons  
About the MENU window  
SEARCH PROGRAM  
Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled  
with icons. The examples show the MENU window when a DVD-  
RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on the type of disc being  
used.  
Erase:  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD-R  
DVD-R  
DVD-R  
Enter Title:  
Properties:  
Protection:  
Partial Erase:  
Divide:  
(Example of DVD-RAM)  
CREATE PLAY LIST  
PLAY LIST  
Creating play lists:  
RAM  
Playing Play Lists:  
Play Scenes:  
Edit:  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
RAM  
PL Copy:  
PL Erase:  
Enter Title:  
Properties:  
Disc type/Disc title  
The type of the disc you inserted is displayed.  
The discs title is displayed if one is recorded. You can  
enter titles with Enter Titlein DISC INFORMATION.  
PLAY  
Disc play:  
RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD  
Disc Protection  
• “Onis displayed if you have used Disc Protection in DISC  
INFORMATION to protect the disc.  
Cartridge Protection  
• “Onis displayed if the cartridges write protect tab is  
switched to PROTECT.  
RESUME PLAY  
TOP PLAY  
Start play from the point you stopped  
play:  
RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD  
Using the MENU window  
(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)]  
to show the MENU Window.  
Start play from the oldest program on  
the disc:  
RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select an item.  
Refer to the relevant pages for details.  
(3) Press [ENTER].  
Your selection is entered and the MENU window  
disappears. If the operation requires further selections,  
another screen appears.  
DISC INFORMATION  
Enter Title:  
RAM  
DVD-R  
Disc Protection:  
Erase all programs:  
Format:  
RAM  
RAM  
To clear the MENU window  
Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] or [RETURN].  
RAM  
Finalize:  
DVD-R  
SETUP  
Settings for the unit and discs:  
RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD  
TOP MENU / MENU  
Display discs menus:  
DVD  
(Example)  
Note:  
Some items will not be shown unless you release disc  
protection with DISC INFORMATION—“Disc Protectionor  
release cartridge protection with the write protect tab.  
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DISC INFORMATION  
The following functions can be used for a disc you have recorded  
on.  
Disc Protection/Releasing disc protection  
RAM  
This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure.  
This allows you to release disc protection.  
About DISC INFORMATION  
RAM  
DVD-R  
You can give discs titles Enter Title  
You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM Disc  
Protection  
You can erase all programs and play lists on DVD-RAM –  
Erase all programs  
After performing steps (1) to (2) of Enter Title,  
perform the following steps:  
(3) Use [  
,
] to select Disc Protectionand  
press [ENTER].  
You can format DVD-RAM Format  
You can finalize DVD-R so they can be played on compatible  
DVD players Finalize  
Enter Title  
RAM  
DVD-R  
Each disc can be given a different title.  
(4) Use [ ] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)].  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to  
select DISC  
INFORMATIONand press  
[ENTER].  
(3) Use [  
,
] to select Enter Titleand press  
[ENTER].  
To stop partway through  
Select Noin step (4) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
Erase all programs  
RAM  
(4) Enter the title.  
All programs and play lists created from them will be  
erased irretrievably when you use this procedure.  
After performing steps (1) to (2) of Enter Title,  
perform the following steps:  
(3) Use [  
,
] to select Erase all programsand  
press [ENTER].  
(4) Use [ ] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
(5) Use [ ] to select Startand press [ENTER].  
Notes:  
You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters and DVD-R  
titles of up to 40 characters.  
The 31st letter or later on some finalized DVD-R may not be  
displayed due to the font size of titles.  
You cannot give DVD-R titles once they have been finalized.  
For details on entering titles, see page 32.  
All programs and play lists are erased.  
To stop partway through  
Select Noin step (4) or Cancelin step (5) and press  
[ENTER] or [RETURN].  
Notes:  
The disc title will also be erased.  
If protection is active on even one program, you cannot erase all  
programs.  
For your reference:  
You cannot erase computer data.  
Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected.  
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DISC INFORMATION (continued)  
Format  
RAM  
Finalize - Creating DVD-Video  
DVD-R  
Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs  
before you can use them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to  
erase the entire contents of a disc.  
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them  
on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.  
You can also use the menus created with this unit on compatible  
DVD players.  
All programs and play lists created from them will be  
erased irretrievably when you use this procedure.  
You must be sure you wish to finalize the disc because  
once it has been finalized it cannot be retrieved.  
After performing steps (1) to (2) of Enter Title,  
perform the following steps:  
After performing steps (1) to (2) of Enter Title,  
perform the following steps:  
(3) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select Formatand press  
(3) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select Finalizeand press  
(4) Use [ ] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
(4) Use [ ] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
(5) Use [ ] to select Startand press [ENTER].  
(5) Use [ ] to select Startand press [ENTER].  
Formatting starts. The message Formatting is complete”  
appears when formatting is finished. All recordings are  
irretrievably erased when a disc is formatted. Check the  
disc carefully before formatting to ensure it doesnt contain  
any programs you want to keep.  
Finalizing starts. The message Finalizing is finished”  
appears when finalizing is finished.  
To stop finalizing  
Select Noin step (4) or Cancelin step (5) and press  
[ENTER] or [RETURN].  
To stop formatting  
Select Noin step (4) or Cancelin step (5) and press  
[ENTER] or [RETURN].  
Do not finalize discs that are dirty or dusty.  
Do not turn the unit off, vibrate the unit or disconnect the  
power supply cord while the message Finalizing the  
Discis on the monitor television. This can render the  
disc unusable. If finalizing fails, you will be unable to play  
any of the material recorded on the disc.  
Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC mains lead  
cord while the message Formatting the discis on the  
monitor television.  
This can render the disc unusable.  
Notes:  
This can take up to 70 minutes. You can cancel formatting if it  
takes more than 2 minutes by pressing [RETURN]. The disc  
must be reformatted if you do this.  
All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including  
recordings made with this unit. Data written to the disc by a  
computer is also erased.  
Notes:  
You can finalize DVD-R only that were recorded on this unit.  
If you try to use other equipment to finalize DVD-R recorded on  
this unit, it may be impossible.  
You cannot record on DVD-R that have been finalized.  
Programs longer than 5 minutes will be divided into about-5-  
minute chapters.  
For your reference:  
The markers you entered will be lost.  
Finalizing takes up to about 15 minutes.  
The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab is switched  
to PROTECT. Release the protection to continue.  
Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R.  
The message Unable to formatappears when you try to  
format discs this unit cannot use.  
If you have used the search program to protect a program, the  
message Contents on the disc have been protected. Start  
formatting the disc?appears in step (5). Select Startif you  
want to format the disc. The contents will be erased even if they  
have been protected.  
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Using the SEARCH PROGRAM  
The following functions can be used for a disc you have recorded  
on.  
About the program list  
Selecting programs to play  
RAM  
DVD-R  
A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this  
list to find the programs you want to watch.  
(1) While played, stopped, or paused, press  
[SEARCH].  
Program number, Input signal name, recording date,  
time recording started, program title (if entered)  
Program 1 is selected in the example.  
Write-protected:  
Displayed when you have protected the program.  
Program 1 has been protected in the example.  
(2) Use [  
,
] to select the program you want to  
Copy-protected/Different TV system (PAL or NTSC):  
watch and press [ENTER].  
Displayed when you have recorded a program that has  
copy protection.  
Displayed when the program failed to record so that the  
TV system of the program is different from the setting in  
SETUP.  
NTSC  
/ PAL:  
Displayed when you recorded using a different encoding  
system from that of the TV system currently selected on  
the unit.  
For example,  
when you  
select program  
number 2.  
Unable to play:  
Displayed if you cannot play the program.  
Currently recording:  
Displayed when the program is being recorded.  
Scroll bar  
Play of the images that were playing in the background  
continues.  
If there are more than 5 programs, you can move down  
To clear the program list  
the list by using [  
,
] and this bar shows your  
Press [SEARCH] or [RETURN].  
approximate position in the list.  
Total number of programs  
Shows the total number of programs.  
Sub menu  
For your reference:  
Titles are only displayed if you have given the program a title.  
The units clock must be set correctly.  
Displayed when you use [ ].  
Erase a program (Erase).  
Enter or edit a title (Enter Title).  
Check programs contents (Properties).  
Write-protect a program (Protection).  
Erase part of a program (Partial Erase).  
Divide a selected program into two (Divide).  
For your reference:  
The list can show up to 99 programs that you have recorded.  
When using DVD-R, Partial Eraseand Divideare not  
displayed in the submenu.  
The contents of the list are recorded on the disc.  
RAM  
When the disc is protected, you can only access Properties.  
Release the protection to access other items.  
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Using the SEARCH PROGRAM (continued)  
Erasing programs (Erase)  
Checking program contents (Properties)  
RAM  
DVD-R  
RAM  
DVD-R  
You can check the contents of a selected program.  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of Erasing  
programs, perform the following steps:  
The program is erased completely when you use this  
procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the program  
carefully before erasing it to ensure it isnt one you want  
to keep.  
(4) Use [  
,
] to select Propertiesand press  
[ENTER].  
The contents of the program are shown.  
(1) Press [SEARCH].  
(2) Use [  
program.  
(3) Use [ ] so the submenu appears.  
(4) Use [ ] to select Eraseand  
,
] to select the desired  
,
press [ENTER].  
(5) Use [ ] to select Erase.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Protecting programs/Releasing  
program protection (Protection)  
RAM  
(6) Press [ENTER].  
You can prevent accidental erasure of programs by write-protecting  
them.  
To stop partway through  
Select Cancelin step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of Erasing  
programs, perform the following steps:  
For your reference:  
The discs available recording time may not increase after  
erasing short programs.  
(4) Use [  
[ENTER].  
(5) Use [ ] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
,
] to select Protectionand press  
Computer data is not erased.  
The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when  
you erase programs.  
Entering and editing program titles  
(Enter Title)  
RAM  
DVD-R  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of Erasing  
programs, perform the following steps:  
(4) Use [  
,
] to select Enter Titleand press  
[ENTER].  
(5) Enter or edit the title.  
The padlock mark appears.  
The padlock mark disappears.  
To stop partway through  
Select Noin step 5 and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
For your reference:  
Programs will be erased even if they are protected if you format  
the disc with DISC INFORMATION.  
(see page 32)  
For your reference:  
You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters  
The 33rd letter or later on some finalized DVD-R may not be  
displayed due to the font size of titles.  
You can give DVD-R titles of up to 44 characters.  
The full title is shown in the Propertiesscreen, but if you enter  
a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list.  
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Using the SEARCH PROGRAM (continued)  
The unit pauses play when the end of the program is reached  
during this procedure.  
The discs available recording time may not increase after  
erasing short parts of programs.  
You cannot use the [STOP ] button while finding start and end  
points.  
Erasing parts of a program (Partial Erase)  
RAM  
The specified parts of the program are erased completely  
when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved.  
Check the program carefully to ensure it isnt one you  
want to keep.  
Dividing programs (Divide)  
RAM  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of Erasing  
You can divide a selected program into two.  
programs, perform the following steps:  
You must be sure you wish to divide a program because  
once a program has been divided it cannot be returned to  
its original form.  
(4) Use [  
,
] to select Partial Eraseand press  
[ENTER].  
(5) Use search functions such as fast-forward and  
slow-motion to find the start point of the part you  
want to erase and press [ENTER].  
After performing steps (1) to (3) of Erasing  
programs, perform the following steps:  
(4) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select Divideand press  
(5) Use search functions such as fast-forward and  
slow-motion to find the point you want to divide  
and press [ENTER].  
(6) Use search functions such as fast-forward and  
slow-motion to find the end point of the part you  
want to erase and press [ENTER].  
(6) Use [  
,
] to select Exitand press [ENTER].  
(7) Use [ ] to select Divideand press [ENTER].  
The program is divided at the point.  
(7) Use [  
,
] to select Exitand press [ENTER].  
(8) Use [ ] to select Eraseand press [ENTER].  
Play lists created with the erased part are also erased.  
To stop partway through  
Select Cancelin step (7) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
To change the point to divide  
Select Dividein step (6), then repeat steps (5)(7).  
To check the division point  
By selecting Previewin step (6) and pressing [ENTER], play  
will begin from a point 10 seconds prior to the division point. You  
may wish to make sure that the division point is at an  
appropriate location.  
To stop partway through  
Select Cancelin step (8) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
Notes:  
To erase another part of the same program  
Select Nextin step (7) and perform step (8), then repeat steps  
(5)(8).  
The divided programs retain the title of the original program.  
A minute portion of the recording directly preceding the division  
point may be lost.  
For your reference:  
For your reference:  
Use search and slow-motion to find the points.  
It is not possible to carry out Dividein the following cases:  
When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.  
When the total number of programs is more than 99.  
You cannot use the [STOP ] button while finding the division  
point.  
Use search and slow-motion to find the points.  
You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start  
point after an end point.  
You may not be able to specify start and end points within 3  
seconds of each other.  
You cannot specify start and end points if the picture recorded is stilled.  
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Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs  
The following function can be used for a disc you have recorded on,  
but the functions except CREATE PLAY LISTcan be used only  
when play lists have been created on the disc.  
Creating PLAY LIST  
RAM  
You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the  
order in which these scenes are played. These scenes are not  
recorded separately so this doesnt use up much of the discs capacity.  
Displaying PLAY LIST  
RAM  
(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)].  
(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the  
MENU window.  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select CREATE PLAY  
LISTand press [ENTER] .  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the PLAY LIST”  
(3) Use search functions such as fast-forward and  
slow-motion to find the start point of the scene  
and press [ENTER].  
and press [ENTER].  
The play list screen appears. Scenes are not displayed if  
you have not yet created a play list with the disc.  
(4) Use search functions such as fast-forward and  
slow-motion to find the end point of the scene  
and press [ENTER].  
To clear the PLAY LIST screen Press [RETURN].  
The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the  
play list.  
What you can do with the PLAY LIST screen  
Creating PLAY LIST  
Playing PLAY LIST  
Select a scene to play (Play Scenes)  
Add, move, re-edit and erase scenes (Edit)  
Copying PLAY LIST (PL Copy)  
Erasing a PLAY LIST (PL Erase)  
Give PLAY LIST titles (Enter Title)  
Checking PLAY LISTs contents (Properties)  
For your reference:  
(5) Use [  
,
] to select Exitand press [ENTER].  
When the disc is protected (see pages 23 and 26), you can only  
access Play Scenesand Properties. Release the protection to  
access other items.  
To stop partway through  
Press [RETURN].  
About the PLAY LIST Play Scene screen  
RAM  
To clear the PLAY LIST screen  
Press [RETURN].  
The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up  
the play list.  
To specify another scene  
Select Nextafter step (4) and press [ENTER], then repeat  
steps (3) and (4).  
For your reference:  
You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while  
playing scenes just as you can during normal play.  
One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes.  
These numbers may be reduced under some conditions.  
You cannot use the [STOP ] button while finding start and end  
points.  
Play list information  
This shows the play list number, date of creation  
(date/month), total play time, and the number of scenes it  
contains and title (if entered).  
You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start  
point after an end point.  
If you specify an end point but not a start point, the unit  
determines the beginning of the program as the start point.  
Similarly, if you specify a start point but not an end point, the unit  
determines the end of the program as the end point.  
You may not be able to specify start and end points if the  
material is still pictures recorded on other equipment.  
The unit pauses play when the end of the last program on the  
disc is reached during this procedure.  
Scenes  
9 scenes can be shown on a page.  
Turning pages  
If there are more than 9 scenes, use [  
] to  
,
,
,
select Backor Next and press [ENTER] to move to  
the previous page or next page.  
For your reference:  
You can also display the CREATE PLAY LISTscreen by  
selecting “– –” at the bottom of the play list.  
The time of the scene is displayed in the selected scene.  
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To stop scene play  
Playing PLAY LIST  
RAM  
Press [ ].  
The scene list appears.  
(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the  
To show scene 10 and later  
MENU window.  
In step (5), use [  
,
,
,
] to select Next 1and press [ENTER].  
(2) Use [  
and press [ENTER].  
(3) Use [ ] to select the play list you want to  
,
,
,
] to select the PLAY LIST”  
,
Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST (Add)  
RAM  
play and press [ENTER].  
The play list you select is played.  
(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the  
MENU window.  
You can display the play lists after the sixth one by moving [  
].  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the PLAY LIST”  
and press [ENTER].  
(3) Use [  
,
] to select the desired play list and  
press [ ].  
(4) Use [  
(5) Use [  
,
,
] to select Editand press [ENTER].  
] to select Addand press [ENTER].  
To stop PLAY LIST play  
Press [ ].  
The play list appears.  
For your reference:  
Recording mode does not appear on the units display while  
playing a play list.  
(6) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the scene after the  
Playing Scenes (Play Scenes)  
RAM  
position you want to add the scene and press  
[ENTER].  
(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the  
MENU window.  
(7) Use search functions such as fast-forward and  
slow-motion to find the start point of the scene  
and press [ENTER].  
(2) Use [  
and press [ENTER].  
(3) Use [ ] to select the play list that contains  
the scene you want to play and use [ ] .  
(4) Use [ ] to select Play Scenesand press  
[ENTER].  
,
,
,
] to select the PLAY LIST”  
,
,
(8) Use search functions such as fast-forward and  
slow-motion to find the end point of the scene  
and press [ENTER].  
(9) Use [  
,
] to select Exitand press [ENTER].  
(5) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the scene you want  
The screen from step (5) reappears.  
to play and press [ENTER].  
The scene you select is played.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To add other scene  
(1) Use [  
,
] after step (8) to select Nextand press  
[ENTER].  
(2) Repeat steps (7) and (8).  
For your reference:  
You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while  
playing scenes just as you can during normal play.  
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(8) Use search functions such as fast-forward and  
Moving a Scene (Move)  
RAM  
slow-motion to find the end point of the scene  
and press [ENTER].  
After performing steps (1) to (4) of Adding Scenes  
to a PLAY LIST, perform the following steps:  
(5) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select Moveand press  
(9) Use [  
,
] to select Exitand press [ENTER].  
To re-edit another scene  
(1) Use [  
,
] after step (8) to select Nextor Backand  
press [ENTER] until you find the scene you want to re-edit.  
(2) Repeat steps (6)(8) to continue re-editing other scenes.  
(6) Use [  
to move and press [ENTER].  
(7) Use [ ] to select the scene currently  
,
,
,
] to select the scene you want  
Note:  
,
,
,
You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start  
point after an end point.  
For your reference:  
You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while  
playing scenes just as you can during normal.  
in the position to which you want to move the  
scene and press [ENTER].  
The scene you selected in step (6) moves to the position in  
front of the scene selected.  
Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST  
(Erase)  
RAM  
After performing steps (1) to (4) of Adding Scenes  
to a PLAY LIST, perform the following steps:  
(5) Use [  
,
] to select Eraseand press [ENTER].  
To move another scene  
Repeat steps (6) and (7).  
To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene (Re-edit)  
RAM  
After performing steps (1) to (4) of Adding Scenes  
to a PLAY LIST, perform the following steps:  
(6) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the scene you want  
to erase and press [ENTER].  
(5) Use [  
,
] to select Re-editand press  
[ENTER].  
(7) Use [ ] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
The selected scene is erased from the play list.  
To erase other scene  
Repeat steps (6) and (7).  
(6) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the scene you want  
to re-edit and press [ENTER].  
To stop partway  
Select Noin step (7) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
(7) Use search function such as fast-forward and  
slow-motion to find the start point of the scene  
and press [ENTER].  
For your reference:  
The play list itself is erased if you erase all the scenes in it.  
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Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs (continued)  
Copying PLAY LIST (PL Copy)  
RAM  
Titling PLAY LIST (Enter Title)  
RAM  
(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the  
MENU window.  
(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the  
MENU window.  
(2) Use [  
and press [ENTER].  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the PLAY LIST”  
,
,
,
] to select the PLAY LIST”  
and press [ENTER].  
(3) Use [  
press [ ].  
(4) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select the desired play list and  
(3) Use [  
press [ ].  
(4) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select the desired play list and  
,
] to select PL Copyand press  
,
] to select Enter Titleand press  
(5) Use [ ] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list.  
To stop partway  
Select Noin step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
(5) Enter the title.  
For details on entering titles, see page 32.  
For your reference:  
You can give play lists on DVD-RAM titles of up to 64  
characters. The full title is shown in the Propertiesscreen, but if  
you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the play list  
screen.  
Erasing a PLAY LIST (PL Erase)  
RAM  
(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the  
MENU window.  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the PLAY LIST”  
and press [ENTER].  
Checking PLAY LISTs contents  
(3) Use [  
press [ ].  
(4) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select the desired play list and  
(Properties)  
RAM  
,
] to select PL Eraseand press  
(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the  
MENU window.  
(5) Use [ ] to select Yesand press [ENTER].  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the PLAY LIST”  
and press [ENTER].  
(3) Use [  
press [ ].  
(4) Use [  
[ENTER].  
,
] to select the desired play list and  
,
] to select Propertiesand press  
The play list is erased.  
To stop partway  
Select Noin step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].  
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Entering titles  
Entering titles  
RAM  
DVD-R  
To enter characters  
You can:  
Use [  
] to select the character you want to enter  
,
,
,
Title discs with the DISC INFORMATION in the MENU window.  
Title programs with the SEARCH.  
Title play lists with the PLAY LIST screen.  
and press [ENTER].  
To erase characters  
Press [ ].  
(You can also erase characters by using [  
] to  
,
,
,
(1) Insert a disc with something recorded on it and  
select the DISC INFORMATION, SERCH  
PROGRAM, or PLAY LISTscreen.  
select ERASEand pressing [ENTER].)  
(2) After the titling screen appears, use [  
,
,
,
] to select the character you want to enter and  
press [ENTER].  
You can enter the following characters.  
To finish entering the title  
Press [ ].  
(You can also finish entering the title by using [  
]
,
,
,
to select SETand pressing [ENTER].)  
To correct a character  
(1) Use [  
correct in the title field.  
(2) Press [ ]. (You can also erase characters by using [  
] to select the character you want to  
,
,
,
,
This window shows the text you have entered (Title  
field)  
] to select ERASEand pressing [ENTER].)  
] to select the correct character and  
,
,
(3) Use [  
,
,
,
ERASE [  
]
press [ENTER].  
SET [ ] (when you have finished entering text)  
SPACE  
Notes:  
You cannot enter titles if the program is protected. Release the  
protection with the search program.  
You cannot enter titles unless the Disc Protectionin DISC  
INFORMATION is Off.  
To enter other characters  
You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected with the write  
protect tab.  
If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list  
and play list screen.  
Repeat steps (1) and (2).  
(3) Press [ ]. (You can also finish entering the title  
by using [  
,
,
,
] to select SETand  
pressing [ENTER].)  
The title is entered and the screen disappears.  
To stop partway through  
Press [RETURN].  
(does not save any title information.)  
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Changing the units settings  
Common procedures  
Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.  
(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)]  
to show the MENU window.  
Summary of settings  
Underlined items are the factory presets.  
: Effective items during play.  
PLAY  
:
Effective items during recording  
REC  
(2) Use [  
,
,
,
] to select the SETUPand  
Settings  
Clock (see page 15)  
press [ENTER].  
You can adjust the clock.  
Repeat Duration  
Decide the length of the repeated section when you start instant  
repeat.  
[1sec] [2sec] [3sec] [4sec] [5sec] [10sec] [20sec] [30sec]  
Shipping Condition (see page 15)  
The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory  
settings. (except for the TV screen and clock settings (time,  
date, time zone))  
[Yes] [No]  
Remote  
PAUSE REMOTE  
Decide the method of control through the PAUSE REMOTE  
jack.  
Menus  
The SETUP menu is made up of six menusSettings,  
Remote, Picture, Sound, System and Connection.  
Select the menus tab to display the items.  
[Low Edge] [High Edge] [Low Level]  
Low Edge:  
Use down edge signals to control recording start and  
pause.  
Items  
High Edge:  
A list of items in the menu you selected.  
Use rising edge signals to control recording start and  
pause.  
Low Level:  
Recording occurs when the signal is low. Recording is  
paused when the signal is high.  
Options  
This shows the current settings. The options are shown  
when you select an item.  
(3) Use [  
] or [ ].  
(4) Use [  
,
] to select the menus tab and press  
Baud Rate  
[
Decide the baud rate when using the RS-232C terminal.  
[1200] [2400] [4800] [9600] [19200]  
Bit Length  
Decide the bit length when using the RS-232C terminal.  
[7bit] [8bit]  
Stop Bit  
,
] to select the item you want to  
change and press [ENTER].  
(5) Use [ ] to select the option and press  
[ENTER].  
,
Some options require different operations. Follow the on-  
screen instructions and the instructions described.  
Decide the stop bit when using the RS-232C terminal.  
[Stop-1] [Stop-2]  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Parity  
Decide the parity check when using the RS-232C terminal.  
Even if you have changed an option, the change is not accepted  
unless you press [ENTER].  
[Even] [Odd] [None]  
Protocol  
Decide the protocol when using the RS-232C or USB terminal.  
For your reference:  
If closing the SETUP menu window, the changed settings are  
accepted.  
The unit retains these settings in its memory until you change  
them, even if you turn it off.  
[DVD] [VTR1] [VTR2]  
DVD:  
The standard LQ-MD800 protocol.  
VTR1:  
Protocol with high compatibility with AG-MD830.  
VTR2:  
Protocol with high compatibility with equipment  
manufactured by other companies.  
For your reference:  
The operation of this unit may depend on the selected protocol.  
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Changing the units settings (continued)  
Picture  
Rec Mode  
Note:  
When the Black Level of the input signal is set to 7.5 IRE, set  
as follows:  
(see page 15)  
REC  
[XP] [SP] [LP]  
Input Level [Darker]  
Input Select  
Select the video input.  
[V(VIDEO)] [SV(S-VIDEO)] [DV]  
3-D Y/C Separation (NTSC)  
REC  
Composite & S-Video Output Level [Lighter]  
Component Video Output Level [Normal]  
When the TV system is set to NTSC, this control can be  
used.  
[On] [Off]  
On:  
Sound  
Audio during Search  
Y/C separation of three dimensions is performed.  
Off:  
PLAY  
Choose whether to have sound during fast forward play at the  
first search speed of the five ones.  
[On] [Off]  
Y/C separation of two dimensions is performed.  
Hybrid VBR Resolution  
REC  
Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution  
when recording.  
Dynamic Range Compression  
PLAY  
(In Dolby Digital mode, this functions only for  
compatible discs.)  
DVD  
[Automatic] [Fixed]  
Automatic:  
The unit automatically switches resolution rates during  
recording according to the image. The unit reduces block  
noise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by  
selecting the optimum rate.  
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.  
[On] [Off]  
On:  
Dynamic range compression is performed.  
Off:  
Dynamic range compression is not performed.  
Fixed:  
The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution rate is  
not reduced.  
Bilingual Audio Selection  
(see page 11)  
REC  
Still Mode  
PLAY  
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.  
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type  
when recording sound signals of the DV IN terminal to DVD-R or  
when recording LPCM signals to DVD-RAM.  
[Automatic] [Field] [Frame]  
[M1] [M2]  
M1:  
Automatic:  
The unit automatically switches between frame still mode  
Main audio  
M2:  
and field still mode.  
Field:  
Secondary audio  
Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs  
when Automaticis selected.  
Audio Mode for XP/SP Recording  
REC  
Frame:  
Choose the audio type when recording with XP or SP mode.  
[Dolby Digital] [LPCM]  
Even if LPCMis set, sound becomes Dolby Digitalin  
recording mode other than XP or SP mode.  
Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine  
patterns cannot be seen clearly when Automaticis  
selected.  
Seamless Play  
PLAY  
Audio Mode for DV Input  
REC  
Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.  
Seamless Play does not work with programs recorded in  
LPCM.  
You can select the kind of sound when recording from the units  
DV terminal.  
[Stereo 1] [Stereo 2] [Mix]  
Stereo 1:  
Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking  
place.  
Stereo 2:  
[On] [Off]  
On:  
The scenes in play lists created with this unit are played  
seamlessly.  
This may cause shifting of the points where scenes  
change. Some play lists cannot be played seamlessly.  
Seamless Play does not effect programs that have been  
recorded with LPCM sound.  
Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)  
subsequent to original recording.  
Mix:  
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.  
L1+L2 are recorded in CH1 and R1+R2 are recorded in  
CH2. In the case of bilingual broadcast, Stereo 1 is  
recorded when recording to DVD-R or if recording in  
LPCM. Details of recording are given in Bilingual Audio  
Selection.  
Off:  
The points where scenes in play lists are played  
accurately, but this may cause the picture to freeze for a  
moment when scenes change.  
Black Level Control (NTSC)  
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level  
control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.  
Input Level  
Audio CH Assignment with Mic  
Select the audio input recorded to channel 2 when a  
microphone is connected.  
REC  
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.  
[Lighter] [Darker]  
Composite & S-Video Output Level  
When connected to a monitor television through the  
VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.  
[Lighter] [Darker]  
[CH1(A)] [CH2(B)] [Mix]  
CH1(A):  
Audio input through AUDIO IN CH1 (A) is recorded.  
CH2(B):  
Audio input through AUDIO IN CH2 (B) is recorded.  
Mix:  
Component Video Output Level  
Audio input through AUDIO IN CH1 (A) and AUDIO IN  
CH2 (B) is mixed and recorded.  
When connected to a monitor television through the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals.  
[Lighter] [Normal] [Darker]  
(Continued on next page)  
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TV System  
[PAL] [NTSC] ( for LQ-MD800P )  
Note:  
Microphone signal is always recorded to channel 1 when a  
[PAL] [NTSC] ( for LQ-MD800E )  
PAL:  
microphone is connected.  
System  
On-Screen Status: Mode  
Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system monitor  
television.  
Select to record television programs and PAL input from  
other equipment.  
Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically or  
not.  
NTSC:  
[Automatic] [Off]  
Select when connecting to a NTSC monitor television.  
Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.  
Automatic:  
If playing or stopping a disc while canceling status  
displays using the [STATUS] button, the displays appear  
automatically for approximately 5 seconds.  
Off:  
Note:  
When changing the TV system, change this setting only,  
close the SETUP screen, then turn the unit off and on again.  
Even if playing or stopping a disc while canceling status  
displays using the [STATUS] button, the displays do not  
appear.  
Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD)  
PLAY  
You can select how to reflect the image on the monitor  
television, when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on 4:3  
monitor television.  
On-Screen Status : Window Size  
Select the size of the on-screen status window.  
[Normal] [Small]  
[Pan & Scan] [Letterbox]  
Pan & Scan:  
Video recorded for  
widescreen is played with  
the sides cut off if the Pan  
& Scan was specified by  
the producer of the disc.  
16:9 software prohibited  
from being shown in the Pan & Scan style will appear in  
the letterbox style (with black bands above and below the  
picture) despite the setting here.  
Letterbox:  
Normal: 5 lines  
a
Small:  
3 lines  
On-Screen Status : Window Type  
Select the position of the on-screen status window.  
[R - Upper] [L - Upper] [R - Bottom] [L - Bottom]  
R - Upper: Upper right  
L - Upper: Upper left  
R - Bottom: Lower right  
L - Bottom: Lower left  
Program Write Protection  
REC  
Choose whether to set protection for programs after recording.  
Video recorded for  
a
[Automatic] [Manual]  
Automatic:  
widescreen is played in the  
letterbox style.  
Programs are protected after recording.  
Manual:  
Programs are not protected after recording.  
Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)  
PLAY  
Beep  
You can select how to reflect the image on the monitor  
television, when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on 4:3  
monitor television.  
A tone sounds if a problem occurs with the unit.  
[On] [Off]  
Note:  
[Norm (4:3)] [Pan & Scan] [Letterbox]  
Norm (4:3):  
Programs played as recorded.  
Pan & Scan:  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides  
cut off if the Pan & Scan format is specified at the time of  
recording.  
Letterbox:  
To stop the tone that is sounding, press any button except  
the [POWER] and [REC  
Finalizing speed  
Select the speed at which writing occurs when finalizing.  
] buttons on the front panel.  
[1x] [4x]  
1x:  
Writing occurs at normal speed. Select this under normal  
conditions. This selection ensures a high level of  
compatibility with other DVD players.  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox  
style.  
4x:  
When recording on discs compatible with 4x speed,  
writing happens at 4x speed, thus shortening the time it  
takes for finalizing. Finalizing may fail with some types of  
discs.  
Note:  
To change the TV system (PAL/NTSC) setting, while  
stopped, keep pressing [STOP  
] and [OPEN/CLOSE  
]
on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. After that, turn the  
unit off and on again. The TV system is set to NTSC or PAL  
alternately.  
Connection  
TV Aspect (see page 14)  
Choose the setting to suit your monitor television and  
preference.  
[Norm (4:3)] [Wide (16:9)]  
Progressive (NTSC)  
[On] [Off]  
On:  
Select when connecting to a NTSC monitor television  
with component video input terminals.  
Off:  
Select when connecting to a PAL monitor television.  
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Maintenance and Handling  
Maintenance  
Disc handling  
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These  
can damage the unit.)  
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the  
environment, especially temperature, humidity and dust. Observe  
the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing  
pleasure.  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that  
came with the cloth carefully.  
How to hold a disc  
Do not touch the recorded surface.  
Dust and dirt may adhere to the units lenses over time,  
possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.  
Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1)  
about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the  
operating environment. Read the lens cleaners instructions  
carefully before use.  
The lens cleaner may make some sound during use but this does  
not indicate a malfunction.  
• “NO READappears on the units display when cleaning finishes.  
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc  
Clean and dry with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-  
K200DCA1).  
Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.  
Handling precautions  
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other  
writing instrument.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static  
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with  
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)  
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.  
Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the  
market.  
Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.  
Do not place or store discs in the following  
places  
Locations exposed to direct sunlight.  
Humid or dusty locations.  
Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance.  
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Glossary  
Picture type (I/P/B)  
Pan & Scan/Letterbox  
In order to efficiently record to discs, common data between frames  
is shared and only that data that differs is recorded for each frame.  
I-picture: This is the base picture and all data for it is recorded.  
P-picture: This picture is recreated based on past I-pictures or P-  
pictures.  
Images made for showing on a widescreen (16:9) monitor television  
do not fit in the screen of a 4:3 monitor television.  
Two styles of picture, Pan & Scanand Letterbox, deal with this  
problem.  
B-picture: This picture is created from both I- and P-pictures and  
fills the gaps between the two.  
Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.  
I-pictures are of the best quality and are the best to use when  
adjusting picture quality.  
SEARCH PROGRAM  
This is a list of programs you have recorded. You can select  
programs from the list to view. The list also shows the date and time  
of recording, the input, and the titles of titled programs. The  
selected program is played in the background, making selection  
even simpler.  
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture  
so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
Finalize  
This process allows DVD-R to be played on compatible equipment.  
You cannot record on a disc that has been finalized.  
PLAY LIST  
This is a collection of scenes. It enables you to play these scenes in  
Frame and field  
succession or to select specific ones to play.  
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving  
picture. A frame is made up of 2 fields.  
Program (PG)  
The section between the point where recording is started and the  
point where it is stopped.  
Frame  
Field  
Field  
Sampling frequency  
This is the number of samples of sound taken per second during  
conversion to a digital signal. A high sampling frequency results in a  
sound close to the original when played back.  
A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture  
may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.  
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a  
frame still so picture quality is lower.  
S-Video output  
The color and luminance signals are separated before being sent to  
the monitor television, making for greater picture clarity.  
Interlace and progressive output  
NTSC has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive  
scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p.  
The video signals output from this units COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT terminals (Y, PB, PR) allow you to enjoy higher quality pictures  
than if the signals were output from the VIDEO OUT terminal or S-  
VIDEO OUT terminal.  
Time Zone  
Time Zoneshows time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean  
Time).  
List of Time Zone”  
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)  
AEST (Australia Eastern Standard Time) +10  
+12  
Linear PCM (LPCM)  
This is a form of signal that has been digitized without compressing  
it. CDs are recorded with 44.1 kHz/16 bit PCM, while DVDs use  
PCM between 48kHz/16bit and 96kHz/24 bit, allowing reproduction  
of greater quality sound. The linear PCM signals output from the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, OPTICAL terminal are stereo (2 channel).  
LPCM sound is available when recording in XP or SP mode.  
JST (Japan Standard Time)  
CCT (China Coastal Time)  
EET (Eastern Europe Time)  
MET (Middle Europe Time)  
WET (Western Europe Time)  
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)  
WAT (West Africa Time)  
AST (Atlantic Standard Time)  
EST (Eastern Standard Time)  
CST (Central Standard Time)  
MST (Mountain Standard Time)  
PST (Pacific Standard Time)  
AST (Alaska Standard Time)  
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)  
+9  
+8  
+2  
+1  
0
0
-1  
-4  
-5  
-6  
-7  
-8  
-9  
-10  
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Error messages  
On the monitor television  
Error messages  
Causes and solutions  
No Disc.  
You havent inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play.  
The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.  
The disc isnt on the tray correctly. See the instructions in playing discs for the correct way to  
set discs.  
This is a non-recordable disc.  
Cannot record.  
This disc is not properly formatted.  
Formatting is necessary using DISC  
INFORMATION.  
The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized DVD-R,  
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, CDs or Video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAM or un-finalized DVD-R.  
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.  
This disc cannot be read.  
You inserted an incompatible disc.  
Please check write protect tab on the The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.  
disc.  
Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.  
Contents of this disc are protected.  
The program is write-protected. Release the protection with the search program.  
The disc is write-protected. Release the protection with the disc protection sub menu of DISC  
INFORMATION.  
Cannot finish recording completely.  
The program was copy-protected.  
The disc is full.  
Recording was not completed for some other reason.  
Copying of this material is not The input signal is copy-protected.  
allowed.  
Cannot play.  
You cannot play the disc because there is no video recorded on it.  
Cannot record on the disc.  
The disc is scratched. Use another disc.  
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc as described in these operating instructions.  
You inserted an incompatible disc.  
Cannot record to the disc.  
TV system of the program or the input signal was different from the setting in SETUP.  
TV system of input signal is different  
to the setting in SETUP.  
Disc is full.  
No space left on the disc. Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. Use a new disc.  
This disc may not be played in your This unit can play DVD-R recorded and finalized with this unit. Do not play DVD Video.  
region.  
Error has occurred.  
Please press ENTER.  
Press the [ENTER] button. Recovery starts. When the display panel clears, turn off the unit  
and then turn it on. You cannot operate the unit during recovery.  
Please check the disc.  
Please change the disc.  
Check the discs for dirt or scratches.  
You can operate the unit using [OPEN/CLOSE ] only.  
Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to open the tray and eject a disc, the unit becomes off.  
To continue play or recording, turn off the unit, turn it on and then insert another disc.  
Finalizing is necessary for  
compatible playback.  
To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it.  
Please check write protect tab.  
Release the protection on the DVD-RAM.  
Character set of the disc is different. Because the character set of the disc is different from the set designated for each region, the  
Cannot enter title.  
operation cannot be allowed.  
Character set of the disc is different.  
This program cannot be edited.  
Character set of the disc is different.  
This play list cannot be edited.  
Character set of the disc is different.  
Cannot finalize.  
No folder.  
There is no compatible folder in this unit.  
The operation is prohibited by the disc or unit.  
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Error messages (continued)  
On the units display  
Error messages  
Unit status  
Solutions  
NO READ  
The disc is dirty or badly Follow the instructions in Maintenance and Handlingto clean the disc if it  
scratched.  
is dirty.  
The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesnt  
disappear.  
The disc isnt on the tray See the instructions in playing discs for the correct way to set discs.  
correctly.  
It cannot be read for the disc  
It can not be read for the disc which doesnt cope with it. Exchange a disc.  
which doesnt cope with it.  
The DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner Take the cleaner out of the unit.  
has finished cleaning.  
NO PLAY  
You cannot play the disc Insert a disc the unit can play.  
because there is no video  
recorded on it.  
UN SUPPORT  
OVER TEMP  
You have inserted a disc the Insert a disc the unit can play or record on.  
unit cannot play or record on.  
The unit is hot.  
The unit switches to standby mode automatically for safety and you cannot  
operate it.  
Wait for about 30 minutes until the service number disappears. After that,  
turn the unit off and then turn it on.  
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit.  
Remove obstacles from around the vents on the bottom of the unit and the  
cooling fan on the rear panel.  
CHECK BATTERY  
FAN LOCK  
The battery for the clock is To replace the battery, consult your dealer.  
almost dead.  
The fan of the rear panel has All the functions will stop five minutes later for safety.  
stopped.  
ERR FAN LOCK  
The fan of the rear panel has All the functions have stopped for safety. If there is any foreign matter on  
stopped.  
the fan, turn off the unit and remove it. When turn on the unit again, if the  
unit does not operate normally, consult your dealer.  
U99  
The unit fails to operate.  
Press [POWER] to switch the unit to off. Now press [POWER] again to turn  
the unit on.  
ERR DRIVE  
There was brief instability in the Replace the disc or wipe it clean. If the problem persists, try turning the unit  
ERR ENCODER  
video or audio during play or  
recording. The video may be  
disrupted or a few seconds may  
not have been recorded.  
off and on again.  
Alarms  
When Beepis set to On, the alarm sounds if a problem occurs (for example, recording is impossible for some reason).  
Note:  
The alarm may not sound under some circumstances.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies  
indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.  
Power  
No power  
Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household AC outlet.  
The unit switches to standby mode One of the units safety devices may have activated.  
automatically.  
Press [POWER] to switch the unit off, wait about one minute, and then press [POWER] to  
switch the unit on again.  
When OVER TEMPappears on the display, see page 39.  
Operation  
The unit is on but cannot be The disc may prohibit some operations.  
operated.  
The unit is hot (OVER TEMPappears on the display). See page 39.  
One of the units safety devices may have activated.  
Press [POWER] to switch the unit off, wait about one minute, and then press [POWER] to  
switch the unit on again.  
The [MODE LOCK] switch is set to ON. Set to OFF.  
An error display is being shown.  
If “  
appears on the monitor television the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.  
Press [SHIFT] and [OPEN/CLOSE ] together for 5 seconds to open the tray. After ejecting  
the disc, turn the unit off and then turn it on again.  
Cannot eject a disc.  
If the above doesnt work, use the emergency eject pin to open the tray.  
(1) Make sure the unit is OFF. (Doing the following while it is on can damage the unit.)  
(2) Insert the included emergency eject pin into the emergency ejection hole, pushing  
horizontally 4 or 5 times.  
(3) When the shutter opens and the tray comes out, remove the pin.  
(4) Pull the tray out horizontally.  
Emergency ejection can cause damage so it should be avoided if possible.  
To restore the tray, turn the unit on and press [OPEN/CLOSE ]. (The tray may close when  
you turn the unit on.)  
After editing a disc (e.g., protect or marker setting/cancel) the tray may take about 10  
seconds to come out.  
The disc tray is slow in coming out.  
Displays  
“– –:– –” appears on the units The clock is not set. Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and set the clock with Clock.  
display.  
NO READappears on the units Take the cleaner out of the unit.  
display after using a lens cleaner.  
Picture  
No picture.  
Check the video input on the monitor television.  
You are trying to output progressive video to an incompatible monitor television.  
Press  
[STOP ] and [RETURN] together for five seconds. After that, turn the unit off and on again.  
The TV system (NTSC/PAL) on the unit and monitor television are different. While  
stopped, press [STOP ] and [OPEN/CLOSE ] together for five seconds. After that, turn  
the unit off and on again. The video system changes from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.  
Screen size is wrong.  
Check the settings on your monitor television.  
Check the settings for TV Aspect, Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD)or Norm (4:3) TV  
Settings (DVD-RAM)in the Connection menu.  
On-screen messages do not appear.  
Select Automaticfor On-Screen Messagesor press [STATUS] to show the on-screen  
messages constantly.  
There are a lot of artifacts.  
No title names.  
Switch DNR off. (In Picture MODE User, set 3D NR, Block NR, and Mosquito NR to 0.)  
As the character sets used in different regions differ from each other, you may be unable to  
see titles entered on a unit in another region.  
Do not enter titles onto a disc that was recorded in another region as this can cause titles on  
the disc not to appear.  
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Progressive video  
There is ghosting when you  
progressive output is on.  
Set Progressiveto OFF. This problem is caused by editing method or material used on  
DISC, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.  
There is no apparent change in The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.  
picture quality when adjusted with  
the Video menu in the on-screen  
menus.  
Sound  
No sound.  
Check the connections.  
Low volume.  
Distorted sound.  
Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.  
Recording level is wrong.  
level.  
Adjust Audio REC Level control CH1/MIC, CH2 on the front panel to the correct recording  
Cannot hear the desired audio type.  
Choose the correct setting in Bilingual Audio Selectionbefore recording.  
DVD-R  
You cannot change the audio type for DVD-R or recordings in LPCM.  
Play  
Play fails to start even when  
Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.  
[PLAY  
] is pressed.  
This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R and Finalized DVD-R.  
The disc is dirty. Clean it.  
The disc may be badly scratched.  
Play starts but then stops  
immediately.  
You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R.  
NO READ, UN SUPPORT, NO  
DISCor NO PLAYappears on the  
units display.  
Some distortion is normal.  
Picture distorted during search.  
You cannot change the soundtracks or subtitles on DVD-RAM or DVD-R recorded on this  
unit.  
Alternative soundtrack and subtitles  
cannot be selected.  
Subtitles are not recorded on discs recorded on this unit.  
No subtitles.  
Instant repeat doesnt work while playing play lists.  
Instant repeat doesnt work.  
Recording  
Cannot record.  
You havent inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the  
unit can record onto.  
The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to  
release the write protection.  
Recording is not possible unless you set Disc Protectionin DISC INFORMATIONto Off.  
The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded programs or use another disc.  
The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded.  
The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it.  
RAM  
Tried to record to a DVD-R that has already been finalized.  
You cannot record when the TV system mode of this unit is not set to the type of the input  
image or when using a disc on which an image of a different TV system has already been  
recorded.  
Recording may become impossible if you repeatedly insert and remove a disc, or if you  
record or play the disc on multiple recorders (around eight).  
DVD-R  
Recording time appears shorter than The available time shown is only a guide. This unit cannot show the exact available time.  
it actually is.  
Available recording time appears The available recording time does not increase if you erase data written to the disc with the  
longer or shorter than it actually is.  
DVD-RAM drive of a computer. Format the disc if necessary.  
The available recording time doesnt If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting.  
increase even after erasing all Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously  
recordings on the disc.  
recorded programs.  
A part or whole of a recorded If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while  
program has been lost. recording or editing, the program may be lost or the disc may become unusable.  
We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format  
the disc or use a new disc.  
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Remote control  
The remote control doesnt work.  
Check the connections between the unit and the remote control equipment.  
Close menu screens if they are open.  
[PAUSE REMOTE]: Check the control method and select the correct setting in MODEin  
the SETUP menus.  
[RS-232C]: Check the parameters (e.g., baud rate) and select the correct settings in  
Remotein the SETUP menus. Use the cable suitable for this unit and the  
control equipment, either straight or cross.  
[USB]: Check that the USB driver is installed on the control computer.  
Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.  
Connector signals  
RS-232C (Female)  
Pin No.  
Signal name  
N.C.  
Pin No.  
Signal name  
DSR  
5
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TXD  
RTS ( Shorted to 8 )  
CTS ( Shorted to 7 )  
N.C.  
9
6
RXD  
N.C.  
SG  
PAUSE REMOTE  
Pin No.  
Signal name  
GND  
Pin No.  
3
Signal name  
1
2
PAUSE CONTROL  
PAUSE STATUS  
Regarding copyright  
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual  
property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
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Specifications  
Video  
Video System:  
Power supply: AC 100 V240 V, 50/60 Hz  
NTSC color signal, 525 Lines, 60 Fields  
PAL color signal, 625 Lines, 50 Fields  
Current consumption: 0.51 A0.28 A  
Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)  
indicates safety information.  
Video In (BNC):  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced  
S-Video In(4P):  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced  
General  
(NTSC) C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst level), 75 ,  
Recording System: DVD Video Recording Standards  
unbalanced  
C: 0.3 Vp-p (burst level), 75 ,  
(DVD-RAM),  
(PAL)  
DVD Video Standards (DVD-R)  
Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB  
12 cm 9.4 GB  
unbalanced  
DV-Input (PAL/NTSC):  
IEEE1394 Standard, 4pin  
Video Out (BNC): 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced  
S-Video Out (4P): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced  
(NTSC) C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst level), 75 ,  
unbalanced  
DVD-R:  
12 cm 4.7 GB  
(for General Ver.2.0)  
12 cm 4.7 GB  
DVD-R:  
(for General Ver.2.0/4x-  
Speed  
DVD-R Revision 1.0)  
(PAL)  
C: 0.3 Vp-p (burst level), 75 ,  
unbalanced  
Recording Time:  
Playable discs:  
Maximum 4 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)  
XP: Approx. 1 hour  
SP: Approx. 2 hours  
LP: Approx. 4 hours  
DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB  
12 cm 9.4 GB  
Component video output (BNC)  
(NTSC 480P/480I) (PAL 576I):  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced  
DVD-R:  
12 cm 4.7 GB  
(for General Ver.2.0)  
12 cm 4.7 GB  
(for General Ver.2.0/4x-  
Speed  
Remote  
USB (Type-B connector):  
DVD-R:  
USB Ver.1.1 (cable length: max. 3 m)  
RS-232C (D-sub 9 pin)  
PAUSE REMOTE (Stereo mini jack)  
DVD-R Revision 1.0)  
Dimensions:  
Mass:  
8-7/16(W) x 4-1/32(H) x 14-3/8(D) inch  
(214(W) x 102(H) x 365(D) mm)  
LASER Specification  
Class 1 LASER Product  
kg  
10.14lbs (4.6  
)
Operating Temperature:  
41 °F104 °F (5 °C40 °C)  
Operating Humidity range:  
10 %80 % RH (no condensation)  
Wave Length:  
Laser Power:  
779 nm791 nm, 653 nm662 nm  
No hazardous radiation is emitted  
with the safety protection  
Notes:  
Audio  
Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Recording System: Dolby Digital 2ch,  
Linear PCM 2ch (XP/SP mode)  
Audio In (PHONO): CH 1 / CH 2  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Reference level  
10 dBv, 47 k, unbalanced  
MIC In (mini jack): Reference level  
50 dBv, 3 k, unbalanced  
Audio Out (PHONO): CH1 / CH2  
Reference level  
10 dBv, 600 , unbalanced  
MONITOR Out (PHONO):  
Reference level  
10 dBv, 600 , unbalanced  
Headphones Out (Stereo mini jack):  
Reference level,  
Maximum 28 dBv (variable),  
8 , unbalanced  
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50 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
1-800-880-8474  
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH  
Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden,Germany  
© 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.  
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