Panasonic DVR DMR EX85 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
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Project (1991 to 1996)  
Declaration of Conformity No. 4237, 13th July 2006  
(DMR-EX75)  
Declaration of Conformity No. 4236, 13th July 2006  
(DMR-EX85)  
this unit  
Region numbers are allocated to DVD  
players and DVD-Video according to where  
they are sold.  
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The region number of this unit is “4”.  
The unit will play DVD-Video marked with  
labels containing “4” or “ALL”.  
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Table of contents  
Getting started  
Editing  
HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control TM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
STEP 2 Channel reception settings and  
TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
STEP 3 Set up to match your television  
and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Copying  
Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Viewing  
Watching television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Select the channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Digital channel information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 53  
Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Recording  
Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 24  
Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 28  
To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Convenient functions  
HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Selecting the background style–Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first  
–Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment  
–Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Creating Top Menu–Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Playing back  
Playing recorded video contents/  
Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Playing DivX discs,  
MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . .33  
Regarding DivX discs,  
MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Reference  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
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HDD, disc and card information  
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play  
Hard disk drive (HDD)  
[DMR-EX75] 160 GB  
DVD-RAM  
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm  
Disc type  
[DMR-EX85] 250 GB  
2.8 GB, 8 cm  
Logo  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
[HDD]  
[RAM]  
DVD Video Recording format  
This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on.  
You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.  
Recording format  
Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.  
Data that can be recorded  
and played  
Video  
Still pictures  
Video  
Still pictures  
Re-writable§1  
Y
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Play on other players§2  
Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.  
Compatible with high  
speed recording§3  
Up to 5X recording speed discs.  
What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)  
Recording broadcasts that  
allow one copy  
Y
Y [CPRM (76) compatible discs only.]  
Recording both M 1 and  
M 2 for bilingual  
Y
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broadcasts§4  
Recording 16:9 aspect  
picture§4  
Y
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Creating and editing  
playlists  
DVD-R DL  
(dual layer on single side)  
You cannot directly record to a  
DVD-R DL disc on this unit (8)  
DVD-R  
4.7 GB, 12 cm  
1.4 GB, 8 cm  
DVD-RW  
4.7 GB, 12 cm  
1.4 GB, 8 cm  
Disc type  
Logo  
[-R] before finalization  
[-R]DL] before finalization  
[-RW‹V›] before finalization  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
DVD-Video format  
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.  
Recording format  
Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.  
Data that can be recorded  
and played  
Video  
Video  
Video  
Re-writable§1  
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Only on DVD-R DL compatible  
players after finalizing the disc  
(57, 76).  
Only after finalizing the disc  
Play on other players§2  
Only after finalizing the disc (57, 76).  
(57, 76).  
Compatible with high  
speed recording§3  
Up to 16X recording speed discs.  
Up to 4X recording speed discs.  
Up to 6X recording speed discs.  
What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)  
Recording broadcasts that  
allow one copy  
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Recording both M 1 and  
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Audio Selection)]  
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Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
t [Only one is recorded.(62,  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
M 2 for bilingual  
broadcasts§4  
Recording 16:9 aspect  
picture§4  
t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 t (The picture is recorded in 4:3  
aspect.)  
aspect.)  
Creating and editing  
playlists  
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HDD and discs you can use for recording and play  
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+R DL  
+R§5  
4.7 GB, 12 cm  
(double layer on single side)  
You cannot directly record to a  
+R DL disc on this unit (8)  
Disc type  
Logo  
+RW  
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[+R] before finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
[+R]DL] before finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
[+RW]  
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+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format  
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This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.  
You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way  
as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.  
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Recording format  
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Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.  
After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.  
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Video  
Video  
Video  
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Re-writable§1  
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Play on other players§2  
Only on +R DL compatible players  
after finalizing the disc (57, 76).  
Only after finalizing the disc (57, 76).  
Only on +RW compatible players.  
HD  
Compatible with high  
speed recording§3  
Up to 16X recording speed discs.  
Up to 2.4X recording speed discs. Up to 4X recording speed discs.§6  
What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)  
Recording broadcasts that  
allow one copy  
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Recording both M 1 and  
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M 2 for bilingual  
t [Only one is recorded.(62,  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
t [Only one is recorded.(62,  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
broadcasts§4  
Recording 16:9 aspect  
picture§4  
t (The picture is recorded in 4:3  
t (The picture is recorded in 4:3  
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aspect.)  
aspect.)  
aspect.)  
Creating and editing playlists  
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The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use one time recording disc.  
[RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD Recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.  
If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.  
The high speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed.  
For further information (8, Important notes for recording)  
+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are  
finalized are compatible and can be played.  
You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.  
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We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches  
and dirt.  
You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.  
You cannot record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit.You can record other  
programmes as DVD-Video format.  
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)  
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.  
[Note]  
When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting  
“Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (24).  
Finalize  
A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and  
you can no longer record or edit. (57)  
Formatting  
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (56)  
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.  
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.  
When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)  
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL  
(Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable  
layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the  
first layer to record a programme, the balance is  
recorded on the second layer. When playing a title  
When switching layers:  
Video and audio may momentarily cut  
recorded on both layers, the unit automatically  
switches between layers and plays the title in the same  
way as a normal programme. However, video and  
audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is  
switching layers.  
Second recordable layer  
The available  
space  
(Inner  
section of the  
disc)  
(Outersection  
of the disc)  
First recordable layer  
DVD-R DL  
+R DL  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Playback direction  
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HDD, disc and card information  
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)  
Disc type  
DVD-Video  
DVD-Audio  
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)  
Logo  
Indicated in  
these  
[DVD-V]  
[DVD-A]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
instructions by  
Instructions  
High quality movie and music discs  
High fidelity music  
discs  
DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder  
You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording”  
Played on this unit  
if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.  
By formatting (56) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-  
Video format and play it on this unit.  
in 2 channels.  
It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment  
used for recording.  
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Disc type  
Logo  
DVD-R  
CD  
Video CD  
Indicated in  
these  
DivX  
[CD]  
DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF  
[VCD]  
instructions by  
Instructions  
DVD-R§ with video recorded in  
DivX  
CD-R and CD-RW§ with  
video recorded in DivX  
CD-R and CD-RW§ with  
music recorded in MP3  
CD-R and CD-RW§ with still  
pictures recorded in JPEG  
and TIFF  
Recorded audio and music  
(including CD-R/RW§)  
Recorded music and video  
(including CD-R/RW§)  
§ Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.  
The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating  
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.  
Regarding DVD-Audio  
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (76) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that  
are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the  
disc’s jacket for more information.  
Discs that cannot be played  
2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm  
Types of disc or title recorded on HDD  
for the type of connected TV  
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a  
title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.  
(Y: Possible to view, t: Impossible to view)  
3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring  
DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (  
76).  
DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL”  
Disc/Titles  
recorded on HDD  
Blu-ray  
TV type  
Yes/No  
DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,  
SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.  
PAL  
NTSC  
PAL  
Y
Multi-system TV  
Y§1  
t
Y§2  
NTSC TV  
PAL TV  
NTSC  
PAL  
Y
Y§3 (PAL60)  
NTSC  
§1  
If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (67), the picture may be  
clearer.  
Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (67).  
If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals  
the picture will not be shown correctly.  
§2  
§3  
When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you  
match the “TV System” setting to the title (67).  
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Cards you can use on this unit  
Type  
SD Memory Card  
miniSD Card§  
MultiMediaCard  
Indicated in these instructions  
by  
[SD]  
ion  
Data that can be recorded and  
played  
Still pictures  
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You can insert directly into the SD card slot.  
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You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (36, 52).  
You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a  
photo developing store (45, 76).  
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MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card.  
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Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16  
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Suitable SD Memory Cards  
You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).  
8 MB,  
128 MB,  
16 MB,  
256 MB,  
32 MB,  
512 MB,  
64 MB,  
1 GB,  
2 GB (Maximum)  
Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.  
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.  
(This site is in English only.)  
If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is  
formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (56, 76).  
This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.  
We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
Structure of folders displayed by this unit  
The following  
can be displayed on this unit.  
XXX: Letters  
¢¢¢: Numbers  
Card  
DVD-RAM  
(Higher folder)  
DCIM  
(Picture folder)  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
JPEG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
(Higher folder)  
DCIM¢¢¢  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
(Picture folder)  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
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IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
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DCIM  
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SD_VIDEO  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
(MPEG2 folder)  
PRG¢¢¢  
MOV¢¢¢.MOD  
MOV¢¢¢.MOI  
PRG¢¢¢.PGI  
(MPEG2 information folder)  
MGR_INFO  
§ Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.  
The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.).  
If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play  
or edit the data.  
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Important notes for recording  
[HDD] [RAM]  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
Select the main or secondary audio before  
recording  
When recording a  
bilingual programme  
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.  
You can change the audio during playback.  
(32, Changing audio during play)  
(62, Bilingual Audio Selection)  
M 1  
However in the following cases, select whether to  
record the main or secondary audio:  
–Recording sound in LPCM (62, Audio Mode for  
XP Recording)  
Hello  
The selected  
audio only is  
recorded.  
–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (24)  
M 2  
M 1  
Hello  
Hallo  
If you record from external equipment  
–Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.  
If you record from external equipment  
–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external  
equipment.  
[HDD] [RAM]  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
When recording 16:9  
aspect (Widescreen)  
programmes  
Recorded in 4:3 aspect  
16:9 aspect (Widescreen)  
Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (24).  
You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 86X§); however, the following settings are necessary  
before recording to the HDD.  
When you want to copy  
titles in high speed  
mode from the HDD to  
DVD-R, etc.  
§ Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.  
Record to the HDD  
Setup  
Settings for Recording  
Recording time in EP mode EP (8 Hours)  
Rec for High Speed Copy  
DVD Speed for High Speed Copy  
On  
HDD  
Tuning  
Maximum  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.  
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R,  
+RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (76) compatible DVD-RAM.  
When recording digital  
broadcasts  
[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
[HDD]  
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“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM (They  
are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.  
Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.  
You cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
Playing the disc on  
other DVD players  
The disc must be finalized after recording or copying (57).  
It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play  
them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record  
or copy.§  
§You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.  
Play on other DVD equipment  
Record to DVD-R, etc.  
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Recording to DVD-R DL You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.  
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.  
and +R DL  
It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.  
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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care  
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device  
that is easily susceptible to damage.  
As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.  
The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust  
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be  
possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains  
socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.  
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The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or  
saving recorded content to a disc.  
Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD  
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this  
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem,  
copy all content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.  
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Setup precautions  
Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or  
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Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan  
and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.  
Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to  
vibration or impact.  
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The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,  
etc. gets inside the unit.  
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While operating  
Do not place on anything that  
generates heat like a video cassette  
recorder, etc.  
Do not place in an area often subject to  
temperature changes.  
Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The  
HDD may become damaged.)  
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Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains  
socket, or flip the power breaker switch.  
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or  
movement due to rotation is normal.  
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forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in  
temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the  
unit.  
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When moving the unit  
1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the  
display.)  
Conditions where condensation may occur  
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from  
a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or  
when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air  
directly impacts the unit). When the HDD (warms during  
operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on  
the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD  
heads, etc.  
2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.  
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.  
2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock.  
(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating  
for a short time.)  
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–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.  
–During the rainy season.  
In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit  
adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until  
condensation is gone.  
HDD recording time remaining  
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which  
may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.  
If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist  
will not increase the amount of time.)  
When “SLEEP” appears on the unit’s display  
The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend  
the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the  
disc tray.)  
While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.  
When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.  
Indemnity concerning recorded content  
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or  
edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a  
case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).  
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Disc and card handling  
How to hold a disc or card  
Handling precautions  
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.  
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc  
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)  
Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt  
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static  
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.  
Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other  
strange things.  
Concerning non-cartridge discs  
Be careful about scratches and dirt.  
Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.  
Do not use the following discs:  
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels  
(rental discs, etc.).  
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.  
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart  
shapes.  
Do not place in the following areas:  
–In direct sunlight.  
–In very dusty or humid areas.  
–Near a heater.  
–Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature  
(condensation can occur).  
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.  
To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases  
or cartridges when you are not using them.  
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem  
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by  
such loss.  
Examples of causes of such losses are  
A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.  
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.  
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.  
Unit care  
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the  
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.  
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.  
Do not place the unit on  
amplifiers or equipment  
that may become hot.  
The heat can damage the unit.  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the  
instructions that came with the cloth.  
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and  
viewing pleasure.  
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it  
[Note]  
Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.  
impossible to record or play discs.  
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on  
frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the  
lens cleaner’s instructions before use.  
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.  
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the  
unit.  
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E  
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Included accessories  
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.  
(Product numbers correct as of September 2006. These may be subject to change.)  
2
RF coaxial cables  
2
Batteries  
for remote control  
1
Audio/video  
cable  
1
Remote control  
1
AC mains lead  
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For use with this unit only. Do not  
use it with other equipment.  
Also, do not use cords for other  
equipment with this unit.  
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Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.  
Remote control signal sensor  
When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.  
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R6/LR6, AA  
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Do not use rechargeable type batteries.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not use different types at the same time.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
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Do not take apart or short circuit.  
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.  
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
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Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can  
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.  
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Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long  
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
Remote control operations (12)  
[Note]  
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control  
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (20).  
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Control reference guide  
Remote control  
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.  
1 Turn the unit on (18)  
2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (22, 30, 36)  
3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers  
4 Cancel  
5 Basic operations for recording and play  
6 Show status messages/Digital channel information (21, 39)  
7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (32)  
8 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (30, 31, 40)  
9 Show sub menu (40)  
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TV  
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VOLUME  
CH  
“Red” button for Timer recording programme screen/Direct  
Navigator/Edit Favourites screen/Manual tuning settings  
(28, 30, 65, 66)  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
PAGE  
CH  
; “Green” button for Direct Navigator/Edit Favourites screen  
(36, 65)  
< Start recording (22)  
= Change recording mode (22)  
> Transmit the remote control signal  
? Television operation (20)  
@ Channel select/Change pages in the Edit Favourites screen  
(21, 65)  
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ANALOGUE  
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B
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G-Code  
INPUT  
A Select analogue channel (21)  
B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (54)  
C Show G-CODE screen (26)  
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SKIP  
SLOW/SSEARCH  
D Skip the specified time (32)  
E Show timer recording programme screen (27)  
F Show FUNCTIONS window (59)  
G Return to previous screen  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
H Create chapter (32)  
TIME SLIP  
Yellow” button for Edit Favourites screen (65)  
I Skip 30 seconds forward (32)  
“Blue” button for Digital channel information screen/Timer  
recording programme screen/Edit Favourites screen  
(21, 27, 65)  
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K Show on-screen menu (38)  
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SUB MENU  
RETURN  
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Main unit  
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SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
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1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (18)  
8 Open/close disc tray (22, 30)  
9 Select drive (22, 30, 36)  
Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].  
: Stop (22, 31)  
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In  
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.  
2 Disc tray (22, 30)  
3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (54)  
4 SD card slot (below)  
5 Display (below)  
; Start play (30)  
< Start recording (22)/Specify a time to stop recording (24)  
= Remote control signal sensor  
6 Connection for camcorder etc. (54)  
7 Channel select (21)  
Rear panel terminals (14–17)  
Inserting, Removing the SD card  
When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card.  
Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.  
Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (7).  
Opening the cover  
Inserting the card  
Removing the card  
Closing the cover  
Press the protruding  
part to open the  
cover.  
Press down.  
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Press on the centre of  
the card.  
Pull it straight out.  
Press on the centre of the  
card until it clicks into  
place.  
If you are using a  
miniSD card, insert it  
into the miniSD card  
adaptor that comes  
with the card.  
ADAPTER  
Insert and remove this  
adaptor from the unit.  
Insert the card label up with  
the cut-off corner on the right.  
(Do not forget to close the cover. right)  
Automatic drive select function  
If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [ENTER] to switch to the SD drive  
(36, 52).  
If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.  
The unit’s display  
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REC  
3
4
PLAY  
6
7
8
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Playback  
Recording/Playback  
Recording  
REC  
REC  
PLAY  
PLAY  
2 Timer recording indicator  
3 Lights when the SD card is inserted in the card slot  
4 Lights when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted in the  
5 Lights when the digital channel is selected  
6 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected  
7 Main display section  
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STEP 1 Connection  
Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables  
Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may  
appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.  
Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–B. Confirm connections not listed below with your  
dealer.  
When the unit is not to be used for a long time  
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off  
[approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)]  
When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Start” function does not work.  
This unit is a DVD recorder with an integrated DVB tuner. This means that you can receive and record both analogue and terrestrial digital  
channels without having to connect an additional DVB receiving unit (set-top box).  
Connecting a television  
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To the aerial  
Aerial cable  
Television’s rear panel  
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN  
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VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
To household mains socket  
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)  
Red White Yellow  
AC mains lead  
(included)  
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Connect only after all other  
RF coaxial  
4
RF coaxial cable  
(included)  
3
Other connections  
(16, 17)  
connections are complete.  
cable  
(included)  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
Cooling fan  
RF  
OUT  
RF  
IN  
Red White Yellow  
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AV1 TV  
AV OUT  
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PR  
OPTICAL  
AC IN  
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R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
This unit’s rear panel  
Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal  
You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.  
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB  
output on this unit.  
[Required]setting]  
AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (63)  
Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal  
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.  
[Required]setting]  
“AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (63)  
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Connecting a television and VCR  
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Connect the unit directly to the television  
If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the  
television, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the  
picture may not be shown correctly.  
Television  
When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR  
Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both  
television and VCR input terminals.  
VCR  
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This unit  
Connecting an Analogue television and VCR  
Conect  
To the aerial  
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Analogue television’s rear panel  
Aerial  
cable  
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN  
To household mains socket  
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)  
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L
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
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1
Red White Yellow  
AC mains lead  
(included)  
Connect only after all other  
connections are complete.  
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Audio/Video cable  
Other connections (16, 17)  
RF coaxial  
cable  
(included)  
(included)  
Cooling fan  
RF  
OUT  
RF  
IN  
Red White Yellow  
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AV1 TV  
AV OUT  
PB  
PR  
OPTICAL  
AC IN  
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
Red White YellowVIDEO  
AV2 EXT  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
OMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
This unit’s rear panel  
4
2
Audio/Video cable  
RF coaxial cable  
(included)  
3
RF coaxial cable  
Red White Yellow  
VCR’s rear  
panel  
RF OUT  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
R
L
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
Connecting a Digital television and VCR  
To the aerial  
Aerial cable  
Digital television’s rear panel  
Splitter  
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN  
R
L
To household mains socket  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)  
Red White Yellow  
AC mains lead  
(included)  
Connect only after all  
4
1
other connections  
are complete.  
6
RF coaxial cable  
5
(included)  
Audio/Video cable  
Other connections (16, 17)  
(included)  
Cooling fan  
RF  
OUT  
RF  
IN  
Red White Yellow  
(
)
AV1 TV  
AV OUT  
PB  
PR  
OPTICAL  
This unit’s  
rear panel  
AC IN  
(
)
R-AUDIO-L  
S
VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
Red White VYIDeEOllow  
AV2 EXT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Audio/Video cable  
2
RF coaxial cable  
(included)  
3
Red White Yellow  
VCR’s rear  
panel  
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RF IN  
R
L
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
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STEP 1 Connection  
Other connections  
Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO  
terminals  
Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals  
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the  
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)  
Television’s rear panel  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
PR  
AUDIO IN  
Television’s rear panel  
R
L
Y
PB  
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO  
R
L
IN  
IN  
Red White  
Red White  
Video cable  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(included)  
S Video  
cable  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
Red White  
RF  
OUT  
RF  
N  
(
)
AV1 TV  
AV OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
OPTICAL  
)
AV2(EXT  
S
VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
(PCM/BBITSTRE  
R-AUDDIO-L  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Red White  
This unit’s rear panel  
AV OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or  
progressive output (77) and provide a purer picture than the  
S VIDEO OUT terminal.  
OPTICAL  
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL AAUDIO OUUT  
(PCM/BITSSTREAM)  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
Connect to terminals of the same colour.  
If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube)  
Use component output with progressive “Off” (Factory setting 63),  
even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive output can  
cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system televisions  
using PAL mode.  
This unit’s rear panel  
CRT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Progressive output  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
This unit  
Connecting an amplifier or system component  
Connecting an amplifier with a digital input  
Connecting a stereo amplifier  
terminal  
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an  
amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.  
[Required]setting]  
“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (62)  
When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an Optical digital  
audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you  
can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting  
“Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in the Setup menu (63).  
In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the  
television.  
Amplifier’s rear panel  
AUDIO IN  
R
L
Red White  
Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),  
check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.  
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.  
Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when  
playing DVD-Audio.  
Audio cable  
Amplifier’s  
rear panel  
OPTICAL IN  
Red White  
AV OUT  
Insert fully, with this  
side facing up.  
Optical digital  
audio cable  
Do not bend  
sharply when  
connecting.  
OPTICAL  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DIGITAL AAUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITTSTREAM)  
This unit’s rear panel  
AV OUT  
OPTICAL  
IDEO  
DIGITAL AAUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITTSTREAM)  
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Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal  
HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video  
signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High  
Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video.  
Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).  
Preparation  
From the Setup menu (63), set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”.  
Connecting to a TV  
Connecting to an amplifier/receiver  
ion  
Television’s  
rear panel  
Television’s  
rear panel  
HDMI IN  
HDMI IN  
Conect  
1
P
Amplifier/receiver’s  
rear panel  
This unit’s  
rear panel  
HDMI OUT  
HDMI IN  
HDMI AV OUT  
STE  
AV OUT  
OPTICAL  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITTSTREAM)  
This unit’s  
rear panel  
HDMI AV OUT  
If connecting to a TV incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection  
for Prerecorded Media, 76), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot  
be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cables  
(red and white) to the corresponding audio input terminals.  
AV OUT  
OPTICAL  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITTSTREAM)  
If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel  
output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed ( 76)  
and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)  
If connecting to an amplifier/receiver incompatible with CPPM  
(Content Protection for Prerecorded Media, 76), copy-  
protected DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI  
terminal. Connect to the amplifier with an optical digital cable or  
audio cables (red and white).  
For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content  
Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital  
DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):  
Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all  
when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot  
be output.)  
Control with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM)  
What is HDAVI Control?  
HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under HDAVI Control.  
You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for  
operational details.  
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.  
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.  
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.  
Preparation  
1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable (above).  
2. Set “Control with HDMI” to “On” (63). (The default setting is “On”.)  
3. Set the HDAVI Control operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).  
4. Turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment, turn the TV off/on, and then select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the  
HDAVI Control function works properly.  
Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.  
What you can do with HDAVI Control  
(When the TV is on)  
When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically switch the input channel  
and displays the corresponding action.  
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)  
Easy playback  
Press [FUNCTIONS]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [G-Code], [PROG/CHECK].  
(When the TV is off)  
When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and displays the  
corresponding action.  
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)  
Power on link  
Press [FUNCTIONS]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [G-Code], [PROG/CHECK].  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3  
The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.  
When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit automatically  
Power off link  
sets to standby mode even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed,  
during playback or when the unit is only timer recording.  
Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not set to standby mode at the same time in the following  
conditions:  
–when you pressed [¥ REC] and the unit is recording,  
–when copying  
–when finalizing, etc.  
When this unit is connected to an HDAVI Control compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver  
will also set to standby mode.  
§1 This button is available only when this unit is on.  
§2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents  
from where playback started.  
In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.  
[Note]  
These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.  
About HDAVI Control function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.  
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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings  
3 Press [3, 4] to select your area and  
Í/ l  
press [ENTER].  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
TV Aspect  
16:9 WIDE TV  
4:3 TV  
k
1
.3  
16:9  
4:3  
Letterbox  
DVD  
TV  
SELECT  
Í DVD  
Í
Í
ENTER  
VOLUME  
CH  
RETURN  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
4 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect  
Numbered  
buttons  
and press [ENTER].  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
7
16:9: 16:9 widescreen television  
G-Code  
INPUT  
4:3:  
4:3 aspect television  
SELECT  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.  
[DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &  
Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc)  
(77).  
Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television  
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (77).  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
TIME SLIP  
/
To stop partway  
ENTER  
Press [RETURN].  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
When clock setting screen is displayed  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
In step 2, if the clock setting screen appears on the television, set  
the clock manually.  
This is a 24-hour clock.  
Clock  
Time  
0
Date  
1
:
00  
:
00  
.
1
.
2006  
Number  
0
9
1 Turn on the television and select the  
Please set the clock.  
ENTER: access RETURN: leave  
CHANGE  
SELECT  
appropriate AV input to suit the  
connections to this unit.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
1
Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change and press  
[3, 4] to change the setting.  
The items change as follows:  
2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.  
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year  
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.  
Press [ENTER] when you have finished the settings.  
DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will search for the terrestrial  
digital channels. TV channels will be located and stored ready  
for use.  
2
This takes about 5 minutes.  
TV aspect setting screen (above) appears.  
(Go to step 4)  
Terrestrial digital channels are stored into logical channels  
numbers.  
–Analogue channels are preset at the time of shipping. If you  
would like to add new TV channels, set them manually  
(66).  
DVB Auto-Setup  
To confirm that stations have been tuned  
Please wait!  
Ch 6  
69  
Prog. Channel Service Name  
Net ID TS ID Quality  
correctly (66)  
352  
354  
ABC  
ABC 2  
12289  
12302  
12302 12289  
9
9
1
2
To restart set up (66)  
RETURN: to cancel  
RETURN  
DVB Auto-Setup is complete when Time Zone setting screen  
appears.  
The time information for your region can be obtained.  
Time Zone  
NSW / ACT  
Victoria  
Queensland  
South Australia  
Western Australia  
Northern Territory  
SELECT  
Tasmania  
ENTER  
RETURN  
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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”  
and press [1].  
Setup  
DVD  
TV Aspect  
4:3  
Off  
PAL  
TV  
Progressive  
TV System  
HDMI Settings  
AV1 Output  
AV2 Input  
Í
Í
TV operation  
buttons  
Tuning  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Disc  
Video  
Video  
l
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
PAGE  
CH  
o
r
2 3  
1
TAB  
SELECT  
ENTER  
Numbered  
buttons  
Connection  
Others  
ont  
RETURN  
4 5 6  
c
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
7
ote  
G-Code  
INPUT  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”  
SELECT  
0
m
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
e
r
and press [ENTER].  
d
n
Setup  
Progressive  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
On  
Off  
TIME SLIP  
ona  
i
Tuning  
/
s
i
Disc  
v
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
le  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
SELECT  
ENTER  
te  
Connection  
Others  
RETURN  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
our  
S
y
h
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press  
tc  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
[ENTER].  
Output becomes progressive.  
[Note]  
When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube) or  
a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is progressive  
compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off  
“Progressive” if this occurs (38).  
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P3  
Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an  
incompatible television.  
There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals if  
“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without  
component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (63).  
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To enjoy progressive video  
You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television  
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (77).  
ings  
t
t
e
ts  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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e
1
While stopped  
p
s
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 70:00 SP  
Playback  
ndTVa  
Recording  
a
Delete  
Copy  
To Others  
ENTER  
RETURN  
tings  
e
s
n
o
i
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
pt  
e
c
e
and press [ENTER].  
lr  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
ne  
press [ENTER].  
Setup  
Cha  
Edit Favourites  
Auto-Setup Restart  
Digital  
2
P
Tuning  
Add New DVB Services  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
Signal Condition  
Analogue  
Manual  
STE  
SELECT  
TAB  
Connection  
Others  
RETURN  
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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control  
Refer to the control reference on page 19.  
When other Panasonic products  
respond to this remote control  
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote  
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products  
close together.  
Television operation  
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn  
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the  
television channel and change the television volume.  
Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Volume  
Í
VOLUME  
Turn TV on/off  
Input select  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
1
While stopped  
Channel  
Select  
PAGE  
CH  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 3  
1
4 5 6  
8 9  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
ANALOGUE  
7
and press [ENTER].  
1
Point the remote control at the television  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
While pressing [Í TV], enter the code  
press [ENTER].  
with the numbered buttons.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and  
e.g.,  
01:  
[0] [1]  
10:  
[1] [0]  
press [1].  
Manufacturer and Code No.  
Brand  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote  
Code  
Control” and press [ENTER].  
Panasonic/National  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
HITACHI  
01, 02, 03, 04  
15, 16  
08  
6 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“DVD  
1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and press  
[ENTER].  
JVC  
07  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
09, 10  
13  
Remote Control  
Setup  
PHILIPS  
12  
Press “ ” and “ENTER” together  
for more than 2 seconds on the remote  
control.  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
12, 17, 18  
14, 19  
11  
Tuning  
Disc  
Picture  
SHARP  
SONY  
05  
To change the code on the remote control  
TOSHIBA  
06  
7 While pressing [ENTER], press and  
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or  
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.  
2 Test by turning on the television and  
changing channels.  
Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows  
correct operation.  
8 Press [ENTER].  
If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for  
your television does not allow control of your television, this  
remote control is not compatible with your television.  
When the following indicator appears on the  
unit’s display  
[Note]  
The unit’s remote control code  
If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the  
one that allows correct operation.  
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s  
(step 7).  
[Note]  
Executing “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu returns the main  
unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1  
(step 7).  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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Watching television  
Í/ l  
Digital channel information  
While stopped  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
k
1
.3  
Press [ ] to show the screen information.  
When the digital channel information is being displayed,  
–press [2, 1] to show next programme information.  
–press [3, 4] to view other channel and press [ENTER].  
DVD  
TV  
Í DVD  
Í
on  
Í
i
VOLUME  
–press [ ] again and detailed information about the programmes  
CH  
s
i
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
v
will be displayed (only when “info ” is displayed).  
Using “On-Screen Messages” (62) in the Setup menu, you can  
choose to display or hide digital channel information and change  
the length of time it is displayed for.  
PAGE  
CH  
le  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
Numbered  
buttons  
CH W X  
ANALOGUE CH  
ingte  
ANALOGUE  
h
Programme name  
Signal Quality  
8 9  
CH  
7
c
t
Category  
G-Code  
INPUT  
(below)  
Current time  
Channel  
a
SELECT  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
l/W  
352 ABC2  
ABC News  
19:00 - 19:30  
No Signal  
All Services  
18:53  
Change the  
category  
(below).  
o
r
Change Category  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
NOW  
info  
ont  
Encrypted PG Multi-Audio  
TIME SLIP  
c
/
The parental  
ote  
ratings level is  
Programme is broadcast in multi-channel  
sound (39, DVB Multi Audio).  
m
displayed.  
e
r
ENTER  
During scrambled broadcasting.  
Broadcast time  
d
n
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
a
n
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
Signal Quality  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
o
i
“Blue”  
No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not being received.  
Bad Signal: Due to poor weather conditions, etc., the digital  
broadcast signal has been interrupted.  
s
i
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
v
e
l
No Service:No broadcasts are currently available.  
te  
If “No Signal” or “Bad Signal” is displayed, check to make sure that  
the aerial is correctly positioned.  
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This unit is a DVD recorder with an integrated DVB tuner. This  
means that you can receive and record both analogue and  
terrestrial digital channels without having to connect an additional  
DVB receiving unit (set-top box).  
hy  
If the digital channel information shows “No Signal”, “Bad Signal”,  
“Encrypted”, “No Service” or a digital radio station is selected, the  
digital channel information cannot disappear.  
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t
If you record a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that is  
not being received correctly, digital channel information is also  
recorded and will remain visible during playback.  
Select the channel  
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To change the category to easily select one of  
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3
1 Turn on the television and select the  
your favourite channels  
You can press the “Blue” button to change the category [e.g., Free  
TV, Radio, Edit Favourites screen (65)] and then press [3, 4] to  
select the channel.  
appropriate AV input to suit the  
connections to this unit.  
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T
S
2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.  
3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel.  
Everytime you change the station, a digital channel  
information appear automatically (terrestrial digital channels  
only).  
Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels first,  
and then followed by analogue channels.  
Digital channel  
You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [0] [5]  
15:  
[0] [1] [5]  
115: [1] [1] [5]  
Analogue channel  
You can also select the channel with the following steps.  
1
Press [ANALOGUE CH].  
2
e.g.,  
Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.  
5:  
[0] [5]  
15:  
[1] [5]  
[Note]  
This unit can receive Standard Definition (SD) broadcasts, but is  
unable to receive High Definition (HD) broadcasts. When High  
Definition (HD) programmes are broadcast, “Unable to decode HD”  
is displayed in the digital channel information (right).  
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Recording television programmes  
3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel.  
2
5
REC  
Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels first,  
and then followed by analogue channels.  
Digital channel  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
OPEN/CLOSE  
k
1
.3  
CH  
S
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN-  
AV3  
R
DV IN  
1
3
You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [0] [5]  
SELECT  
AV  
15:  
[0] [1] [5]  
1
PAGE  
CH  
115: [1] [1] [5]  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
Numbered  
buttons  
3
Analogue channel  
ANALOGUE  
ANALOGUE  
CH  
8 9  
CH  
7
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
You can also select the channel with the following steps.  
1
Press [ANALOGUE CH].  
;
2
e.g.,  
Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
5:  
[0] [5]  
TIME SLIP  
15:  
[1] [5]  
/
4 Press [REC MODE] to select the  
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
Remaining time  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
on the disc  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):  
Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the  
Setup menu (62).  
5
4
See also “Important notes for recording” (8).  
Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of  
broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record.  
[RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a  
double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and  
turn it over.  
5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.  
REC  
[+RW] You can create Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (57).  
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,  
create the menu again.  
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on  
disc. Data will not be overwritten.  
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during  
recording. You can change the channel or recording mode while  
paused; however, the recording will then be as a separate title.  
You can record while the unit is in standby for timer  
recording, but once the time for the timer recording to begin  
is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer  
recording will begin.  
[HDD] [RAM] You can change the audio being received by  
pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the  
recording of audio.)  
When recording a digital broadcast, select the audio that you want  
to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen menu (39).  
[HDD]  
You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording  
for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)  
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]  
You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.  
[+R] [+RW]  
You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.  
[SD]  
It is not possible to record onto a card.  
When recording a digital radio broadcast or a digital  
broadcast that is not being received correctly, the digital  
channel information (21) is also recorded.  
Preparation  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
Turn on this unit.  
To pause recording  
1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
Press [;].  
HDD or DVD drive.  
Press again to restart recording.  
You can also press [¥ REC] to restart.  
(Title is not split into separate titles.)  
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.  
2
If you selected the DVD drive  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to  
complete recording management information after recording finishes.  
In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R (recorded  
with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to finalize them (57).  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main  
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.  
Press the button again to close the tray.  
When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the  
disc from the cartridge.  
Insert label-up.  
Cartridge disc  
Quick Start (64)  
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and HDD  
(When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, COMPONENT  
VIDEO, VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals)  
From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts  
about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then  
sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).  
Insert label-up with  
the arrow facing in.  
Insert fully.  
Automatic drive select function  
“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.  
[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge  
set to “PROTECT” (55, Cartridge-protection)]  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]  
[Note]  
Startup takes up to a minute when:  
You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM.  
You want to make other operations.  
–The clock has not been set.  
If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically  
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If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is  
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Recording modes and approximate recording times  
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.  
(The times provided on this chart are an estimate.)  
HDD  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
+R  
DVD-R DL§3  
(8.5 GB)  
+R DL§3  
(8.5 GB)  
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Single-  
Double-  
sided§1  
(9.4 GB)  
Recording Mode  
[DMR-EX75]  
(160 GB)  
[DMR-EX85]  
(250 GB)  
sided  
+RW  
(4.7 GB)  
(4.7 GB)  
me  
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XP (High picture  
qualityrecording  
mode)  
36 hours  
55 hours  
1 hour  
2 hours  
1 hour  
1 hour 45 min.  
1 hour 45 min.  
ogr  
SP (Standard  
onpr  
70 hours  
111 hours  
222 hours  
443 hours  
2 hours  
4 hours  
4 hours  
8 hours  
2 hours  
4 hours  
3 hours 35 min.  
7 hours 10 min.  
3 hours 35 min.  
7 hours 10 min.  
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recording mode)  
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LP (Long  
recording mode)  
le  
138 hours  
EP (Extra long  
recording  
284 hours  
8 hours  
16 hours  
8 hours  
14 hours 20 min.  
ingte  
(212 hours§2  
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(333hours§2  
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(6 hours§2  
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(12 hours§2  
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(6 hours§2  
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(10 hours 45 min.§2  
)
d
r
mode)§4  
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Approximately  
9 hours with video  
quality equivalent  
to LP mode.  
FR (Flexible  
Recording  
Mode)§4  
8 hours  
Re  
284 hours  
maximum  
443 hours  
maximum  
8 hours  
maximum  
8 hours  
maximum  
maximum  
14 hours 20 min.  
for one side  
§1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.  
§2 When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6Hours)” in the Setup menu (61).  
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hours)” than when using “EP (8Hours)”.  
§3 You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying.  
[+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode.  
When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode , you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RW  
§4  
discs.  
[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.  
Use “EP (6Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.  
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)  
You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or programming timer recordings.  
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with  
the best possible recording quality.  
For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.  
When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc.  
All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display (below).  
Disc Insertion/Ejection  
When the format confirmation screen is displayed  
When removing a recorded disc  
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or  
other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format  
the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.  
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc  
for play on other equipment.  
Finalize  
Finalize the disc so that is can be played  
on other DVD players.  
Note: Recording or Editing is not possible  
after finalizing.This may take up to min.  
Format  
This disc is not formatted properly.  
Format it using DVD Management?  
Press the REC button to start finalize.  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.  
The disc cannot be played on other  
DVD players without finalizing.  
Yes  
No  
SELECT  
RETURN  
ENTER  
To finalize the disc  
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
You cannot stop this process once you have started it.  
If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide a  
disc name, select “Top Menu (57)”, “Auto-Play Select (57)” or  
“Disc Name (55)” in “DVD Management” before finalizing.  
To format a disc  
“Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (56)  
To open the tray without disc finalization  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.  
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Recording television programmes  
Recording settings for High Speed  
Copy  
DRIVE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REC  
SELECT  
k
1
.3  
When copying in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW after you  
have recorded to the HDD  
If copying a title using the high speed mode to a DVD-R, etc., set  
“Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.  
However, the following restrictions apply:  
When recording bilingual broadcasts, either the main or  
secondary audio can be recorded.  
¥ REC  
1
DRIVE  
SELECT  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
–If you do not connect external equipment  
Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the  
Setup menu (62).  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
Numbered  
buttons  
–If you connect external equipment  
Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.  
Even 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programmes are recorded in  
4:3 aspect.  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
7
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Refer to the “Important notes for recording” for more information  
(8).  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
1
TIME SLIP  
1
While stopped  
/
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
3,4,2,1  
and press [ENTER].  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc” and  
press [1].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for  
Recording” and press [ENTER].  
6 Press [3, 4] to select “Rec for High  
To specify a time to stop recording—  
One Touch Recording  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
During recording  
Speed Copy” and press [ENTER].  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press  
[ENTER].  
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording  
time.  
8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
You can specify up to 4 hours later.  
The unit display changes as shown below.  
OFF 0:30 ""# OFF 1:00 ""# OFF 1:30 ""# OFF 2:00  
^" Counter (cancel) ,"" OFF 4:00  
press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
,"" OFF 3:00 ,}  
This does not work during timer recordings (26) or while using  
Flexible Recording (25).  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is  
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.  
The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is  
reached.  
To start recording  
Recording television programmes (22)  
Timer recording (26)  
To cancel  
Copying from a video cassette recorder (54)  
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit several times until the counter  
appears.  
The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording  
continues.  
[Note]  
If you do not intend to copy titles in high speed mode to DVD-R,  
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set  
“Rec for High Speed Copy” to “Off”.  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
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When you want to start recording  
Flexible Recording  
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
and press [ENTER].  
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording  
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR  
mode.  
Recording starts.  
XP  
SP  
LP  
EP  
All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in  
the display.  
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Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these  
kinds of situations.  
To exit the screen without recording  
e.g., HDD  
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
me  
Press [RETURN].  
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When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an  
appropriate recording mode difficult  
When you want to record a long programme with the best picture  
quality possible  
HDD  
To stop recording partway  
Press [].  
Remaining  
time of  
recording  
REC 0:59  
21 DVB  
ABC2  
ogr  
To show the remaining time  
Press [ ].  
L R  
onpr  
[HDD]  
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s
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When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be  
copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly  
v
le  
You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording  
mode when copying, to fit the disc space  
Playing while you are recording  
[HDD] [RAM]  
e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc  
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d
r
If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.  
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Playing from the beginning of the title you are  
recording—Chasing playback  
If you try to record a 90 minute  
programme in XP mode, only the  
first 60 minutes will fit on the disc  
and the 30 minute balance will not  
Re  
Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.  
get recorded.  
Another disc is necessary.  
To stop play  
Press [].  
If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.  
However there will be 30 minutes  
remaining disc space.  
To stop recording  
2 seconds after play stops, press [].  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
To stop timer recording  
2 seconds after play stops  
If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one disc  
perfectly.  
1
2
Press [].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].  
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—  
Simultaneous rec and play  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press  
[DRIVE SELECT].  
Necessary space for recording  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during  
recording.  
Preparation  
Select the channel or the external input to record.  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title  
1
While stopped  
and press [ENTER].  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
There is no sound output while searching forward or  
backward.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
and press [ENTER].  
To stop play  
Press [].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Flexible Rec”  
and press [ENTER].  
To exit the Direct Navigator screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Flexible Rec  
Maximum recording time  
This is the maximum recording  
time in EP (8Hours) mode.  
Record in FR mode.  
Maximum rec. time 8 Hour 00 Min.  
Set rec. time  
8 Hour 00 Min.  
To stop recording  
Start  
Cancel  
After play stops  
1
2
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.  
If the recording is on the other drive  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.  
Press [].  
4 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and  
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the  
3
recording time.  
You can also set the recording time with the numbered  
buttons.  
To stop timer recording  
After play stops  
You cannot record more than 8 hours.  
1
2
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.  
If the recording is on the other drive  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.  
Press [].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].  
3
4
[Note]  
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used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).  
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Timer recording  
Using G-CODE system to make timer  
recordings  
Entering G-CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can  
find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
[Note]  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
The G-CODE system is not supported for digital broadcasts.  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
Numbered  
buttons  
1 Press [G-Code].  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
ANALOGUE  
G-Code  
Record  
Remain  
8 9  
CH  
7
12:53:00 15. 7. TUE  
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
G-Code  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
Input G-Code Number 0-9, and press ENTER.  
TIME SLIP  
/
PROG/CHECK  
2 Press the numbered buttons to enter  
the G-CODE number.  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
3 Press [ENTER].  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
S
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
“Blue”  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
HDD  
DVD  
Name  
Date  
Start  
19:00  
Stop  
20:00  
Mode  
SP  
1
ARD 15. 7.TUE  
HDD  
REC MODE  
All Services : ARD  
Programme Name  
Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary  
using [3, 4, 2, 1] (27, step 3).  
When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set  
timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme  
position. After you have entered the information of a TV  
station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.  
See also “Important notes for recording” (8).  
Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of  
broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to  
record.  
4 Press [ENTER].  
The settings are stored and the timer programme is on.  
Timer icon is displayed in left column.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.  
(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
No. Name  
ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
Timer icon  
F01  
Preparation  
New T  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording  
(22).  
F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording  
standby has been activated.  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Timer  
Remain  
Make sure that the clock settings are correct (67).  
Recording  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
Drive  
HDD  
space  
No. Name  
ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
New Timer Programme  
Start Stop  
22:30  
DVD Mode  
Check to make sure “OK”  
is displayed (29).  
HDD  
SP  
OK  
F01  
22:00  
Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.  
To cancel recording when recording has already  
begun (28)  
To release the unit from recording standby  
(28)  
Notes on timer recording (28)  
G-CODE is a registered trademark of  
Gemstar Development Corporation. The  
G-CODE system is manufactured under  
license from Gemstar Development  
Corporation.  
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Manually programming timer  
recordings  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
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HDD  
Drive  
No. Name  
Date  
Start Stop  
DVD Mode  
space  
in  
New Timer Programme  
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2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer  
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Programme” and press [ENTER].  
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3 Press [1] to move through the items  
and change the items with [3, 4].  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
HDD  
DVD  
Name  
Date  
Start  
22:00  
Stop  
22:30  
Mode  
1
ARD 15. 7.TUE  
HDD SP  
All Services : ARD  
Programme Name  
Press ENTER to store the programme.  
ENTER  
Change  
¢
Delete  
0
9
Number  
--  
Favourite  
RETURN  
When “Name” is selected, you can press the “Blue” button to  
change the category [e.g., Free TV, Radio, Edit Favourites  
screen (65)] and then press [3, 4] to select the channel  
you want to record.  
Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and  
Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.  
You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station  
Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with  
the numbered buttons.  
Date  
[. Date:  
Current date up to one month later minus  
one day  
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l
l
;:  
Daily timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI  
;:  
a. Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT  
You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording  
drive.  
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough  
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the  
“HDD” (29, Relief Recording).  
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording  
mode.  
[HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) (29)  
ON!)OFF  
Programme Name  
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press  
[ENTER]. (58, Entering text)  
4 Press [ENTER].  
The settings are stored and the timer programme is on.  
Timer icon is displayed in left column.  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
No. Name  
ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
Timer icon  
F01  
New T  
F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording  
standby has been activated.  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
Drive  
HDD  
space  
No. Name  
ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
Start Stop  
22:30  
DVD Mode  
Check to make sure “OK”  
is displayed (29).  
HDD  
SP  
OK  
F01  
22:00  
New Timer Programme  
Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.  
To cancel recording when recording has already  
begun (28)  
To release the unit from recording standby  
(28)  
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Timer recording  
To cancel recording when recording  
has already begun  
1
While the unit is on  
DVD  
TV  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
recording drive and press [].  
Stop Recording  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
Timer recording in progress.  
Stop this timer recording?  
It will be cancelled if you stop.  
1
4 5 6  
ANALOGUE  
Cancel  
Stop Recording  
8 9  
CH  
7
SELECT  
G-Code  
INPUT  
¢
SELECT  
0
RETURN  
ENTER  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
Recording” and press [ENTER].  
TIME SLIP  
If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled. However, if  
you have set a weekly or daily timer recording, the recording  
will start from the next time the timer recording is set.  
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PROG/CHECK  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
To release the unit from recording  
standby  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
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CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
“Red”  
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme  
and press the “Red” button.  
The timer icon “F” (29, left column) disappears from the  
timer recording list.  
You cannot cancel timer recording standby mode as long as  
even one timer icon “F” (29, left column) remains in the  
timer recording list.  
Press the “Red” button again to activate timer recording  
standby.  
Notes on timer recording  
F” flashes on the unit’s display for about 5 seconds when the unit  
cannot go to timer recording standby.  
Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is  
turned on/off.  
Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when  
playing.  
Timer recordings do not begin while editing or copying in normal  
speed mode (47).  
If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins, it remains  
turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.  
You can turn the unit off during timer recording.  
If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the last  
10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time,  
the “F” flashes on the unit’s display.  
When you programme successive timer recordings to start  
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at  
the beginning of the later programmes.  
Programme  
Programme  
Not recorded  
Recorded  
Recorded  
If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap, the  
recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of  
the later programme will start only after the first timer recording has  
finished.  
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Check, change or delete a programme  
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer  
Relief Recording  
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough  
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If  
there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when  
timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be  
altered to the HDD.  
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].  
Press [PROG/CHECK].  
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The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-  
Icons  
in  
F
[
W
Timer recording standby is activated.  
This programme is currently recording.  
The times overlap those in another programme.  
Recording of the programme with the later start time  
starts when the earlier programme finishes recording.  
You stopped a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon  
disappears the next time the timer programme starts  
recording.  
recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (30).  
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If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the  
programme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.  
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Auto Renewal Recording  
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[HDD]  
If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every  
week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme  
over the old one.  
This function can be used only when weekly recording or daily  
recording is selected.  
F
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The disc was full so the programme failed to record.  
The material was copy-protected so it was not  
recorded.  
The programme did not complete recording because  
the disc is dirty or some other reason.  
Timer programmes set to Auto Renewal Recording  
(right column).  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD  
(Displayed while recording.)  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme  
and press [ENTER].  
HDD Recording drive is set to HDD  
DVD Recording drive is set to DVD  
3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”  
column.  
1:58 SP  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
Timer  
Remain  
Date  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Recording  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and press  
HDD  
Start Stop DVD  
Drive  
Mode  
No. Name  
space  
[ENTER].  
New Timer Programme  
1:58 SP  
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE  
Timer  
Remain  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Recording  
HDD  
DVD  
RENEW  
ON  
Name  
Date  
SUN  
Start  
22:00  
Stop  
Mode  
SP  
1
ARD  
22:30 HDD  
Programme Name  
Press ENTER to store new programme.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
[Note]  
Message displayed in the “Drive space” line  
If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or  
while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while copying, the  
programme will not be overwritten. Instead the programme set for  
recording will be saved as a separate programme, and this  
programme will be the one to be overwritten when the next Auto  
Renewal Recording takes place.  
Playlists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal  
Recording are deleted along with auto renewal.  
When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme may  
not be recorded completely.  
OK:  
Displayed if the recording can fit in the  
remaining space.  
> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display  
will show until when recordings can be made (up  
to a maximum of one month from the present  
time) based on the time remaining on the disc.  
! :  
It may not be possible to record because:  
there is not enough space left  
the number of possible titles has reached its  
maximum.  
Relief: Timer programmes that will be relief recorded to  
the HDD.  
To change a programme  
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER].  
(27, step 3)  
To delete a programme  
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢].  
You can also delete a programme with the following steps  
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2
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
To exit the timer recording list  
Press [PROG/CHECK].  
Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer  
recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.  
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs  
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—  
Direct Navigator  
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[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
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1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Thumbnail Display  
Table Display  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Title View  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Title View  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
3
1
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title  
- - -  
007  
008  
Í
Í
001  
002  
003  
004  
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30  
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15  
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00  
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
ARD 10.10. FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11.10. SAT  
- - -  
SELECT  
AV  
Rec time  
0:52(SP)  
- - -  
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10  
006 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25  
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30  
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00  
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Numbered  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
1
Previous  
Page 02/02  
Select  
Next  
Page 01/01  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Previous  
S
SUB MENU  
Next  
Select  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
RETURN  
4 5 6  
buttons  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
Switching the Direct Navigator appearance  
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G-Code  
1 Press [SUB MENU] while Thumbnail Display is displayed.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Table Display” and press [ENTER].  
The display appearance last used is saved even after the unit is  
turned off.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
6, 5  
:, 9  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
3
2 [HDD] [RAM]  
TIME SLIP  
;
Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.  
/
TIME SLIP  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Title View  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
2;, ;1  
NAVIGATOR,  
“Top Menu”  
- - -  
007  
008  
ENTER  
[HDD] To sort Title View for easy searching (Table Display only)  
This function is convenient when searching for one title to  
playback from many titles.  
3,4,2,1  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO,  
“Red”  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Sort” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
If you select an item other than “No.”  
The Direct Navigator screen will reappear after playback of the  
selected title has finished. (You cannot play titles continuously.)  
Skip and Time Slip will only function with the title currently being  
played back.  
If you exit the Direct Navigator screen, or switch to “PICTURE”  
Direct Navigator screen, the sorted Title View will be cancelled.  
16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the  
following cases.  
–If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for High  
Speed Copy” was set to “On” in the Setup menu (61).  
–If you recorded or copied to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW  
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.  
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to  
your television’s operating instructions.  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press  
[ENTER].  
Preparation  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
[HDD]  
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
Turn on this unit.  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
5:  
15:  
115:  
[0] [0] [5]  
[0] [1] [5]  
[1] [1] [5]  
5:  
15:  
[0] [5]  
[1] [5]  
1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
HDD or DVD drive.  
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.  
It is possible to watch playback from one drive while  
recording on another (editing is not possible).  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press  
[ENTER]. (Thumbnail Display only)  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
2
If you selected the DVD drive  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.  
Press the button again to close the tray.  
When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the  
disc from the cartridge.  
Direct Navigator screen icons  
Insert label-up.  
Cartridge disc  
[
Currently recording.  
Title protected.  
Title that was not recorded due to recording  
protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)  
Title cannot be played  
[When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is  
damaged etc.]  
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Insert label-up with  
the arrow facing in.  
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD  
(29, Relief Recording)  
Insert fully.  
Automatic drive select function (22)  
Title with “One time only recording” restriction  
(76, CPRM)  
3 Press [1] (PLAY).  
Title recorded using a different encoding system  
(NTSC)  
(PAL)  
from that of the TV system currently selected on the  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
Play starts from the most recently recorded title.  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3  
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.  
DivX  
unit.  
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit  
(67).  
DivX Menu screen appears (34)  
When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the  
protect position (55), play automatically starts when  
inserted in the unit.  
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When a menu screen appears on the television  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.  
[VCD]  
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [5]  
15:  
[1] [5]  
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To return to the menu screen  
[DVD-V] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].  
[DVD-A] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
[VCD] Press [RETURN].  
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[Note]  
It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.  
Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.  
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen  
and so on.  
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The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating  
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (67).  
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Operations during play  
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Press [].  
Stop  
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The stopped position is memorized.  
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Resume play function  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.  
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Stopped position  
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If [] is pressed several times, the position is cleared.  
The position is cleared if the tray is opened.  
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[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3/DivX :The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.  
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Press [;].  
Pause  
Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Press [6] or [5].  
The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 steps)  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Search  
Audio is heard during first level search forward.  
[DVD-A] (excluding motion picture parts) [CD] and MP3 : Audio is heard during all levels of search.  
DivX : Audio is not heard during all levels of search.  
Depending on the disc, Search may not be possible.  
During play or while paused, press [:] or [9].  
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.  
Each press increases the number of skips.  
Skip  
DivX : Backward direction [:] only.  
Press the numbered buttons.  
Starting from a selected  
title  
Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.  
[HDD]  
e.g., 5: [0] [0] [5]  
15: [0] [1] [5]  
MP3 and JPEG/TIFF  
e.g., 5: [0] [0] [0] [5]  
15: [0] [0] [1] [5]  
[DVD-A] Selecting groups  
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television right)  
Input a 1-digit number  
e.g., 5: [5]  
Other discs (You can select a track with DVD-Audio.)  
Input a 2-digit number  
e.g., 5: [0] [5]  
15: [1] [5]  
This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television above) with some  
discs.  
[VCD] (with playback control)  
If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the  
television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit’s display.)  
Press and hold [1] (PLAY/a1.3).  
Play speed is quicker than normal.  
Quick View  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press again to return to normal speed.  
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs  
Refer to the control reference on page 30.  
Operations during play  
(continued)  
While paused, press [6] or [5].  
The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Slow-motion  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]  
[VCD] Forward direction [5] only.  
The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes  
(excluding [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD]).  
[DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only)  
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]  
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).  
Each press shows the next frame.  
Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Frame-by-frame  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]  
[DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only)  
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]  
[VCD] Forward direction [1] (;1) only.  
1 Press [TIME SLIP].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time  
Skipping the specified  
time (Time Slip)  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
-
5 min  
This automatically  
disappears after  
approximately 5  
and press [ENTER].  
Play skips the specified time.  
Each time you press [3, 4], the time  
increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 minute  
intervals. (Press and hold for 10-minute  
intervals.)  
seconds. To show the  
screen again press  
[TIME SLIP] again.  
Press [MANUAL SKIP].  
Each time you press, play restarts approximately 30 seconds later.  
Manual Skip  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].  
Chapters are divided at the point pressed.  
Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.  
Create Chapter  
(40, Title/Chapter)  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Changing audio during play  
Press [AUDIO].  
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX  
LR>L>R  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the  
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack  
language (38, Soundtrack).  
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HDD  
PLAY  
1 ENG  
Î Digital 3/2.1ch  
Soundtrack  
e.g., English is selected.  
e.g., “L R” is selected  
L R  
[Note]  
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.  
When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.  
When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (62).  
When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (24).  
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
DivX  
[-R] [CD]  
[CD] Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended  
formats) and Joliet  
Playable  
discs  
[-R] [CD]  
This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the  
disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.  
File  
format  
DivX  
Files must have the  
extension “.DIVX”,  
“.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.  
Operation may take time to complete when there are many files  
(tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may not  
display or be playable.  
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English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.  
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Other characters may not be displayed correctly.  
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Number  
Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders  
The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is  
displayed on a computer.  
of folders (including the root folder)  
Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files  
(tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you  
numbered them.  
Maximum number of files recognizable§1: 200 files  
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Number  
of files  
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This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.  
Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.  
Support  
version  
DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x  
Video  
lpic  
–Number of stream: Up to 1  
–Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50  
–Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576  
–FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps  
Audio  
–Number of stream: Up to 8  
–Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3  
–Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch  
conversion.  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
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Compatible formats: DCF§3 compliant (Content recorded on a  
digital camera, etc.)  
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§3Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established  
by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
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,MP  
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by  
making folders as shown below. However depending on how  
you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the  
order you numbered the folders.  
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.  
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MP3  
Playable  
discs  
[CD]  
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[CD]  
Root  
Structure of MP3 folders  
File  
MP3  
(folder=group)  
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Prefix with 3-digit numbers  
in the order you want to play  
them.  
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Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.  
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(file=track)  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
Number  
Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable:  
of folders 300 folders (groups)  
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002 group  
(groups)  
(including the root folder)  
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001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
004track.mp3  
003 group  
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Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable§1  
3000 files (tracks)  
:
Number  
of files  
(tracks)  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
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Order of play  
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Bit rates  
32 kbps to 320 kbps  
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[CD]  
Sampling 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1kHz/48 kHz  
frequency  
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Root  
Structures of still pictures  
Files inside a folder are displayed  
in the order they were updated or  
taken.  
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P0000001.jpg  
P0000002.jpg  
ID3 tags  
not compatible  
002 Folder  
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If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file,  
play may not be possible.  
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P0000003.jpg  
P0000004.jpg  
P0000005.jpg  
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Still pictures (JPEG, TIFF§2  
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When the highest level folders  
are “DCIM” folders, they are  
displayed first on the tree.  
003 Folder  
ont  
Playable  
discs and  
cards  
[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD]  
P0000006.jpg  
P0000007.jpg  
P0000008.jpg  
P0000009.jpg  
004 Folder  
P0000010.jpg  
P0000011.jpg  
P0000012.jpg  
File  
format  
File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB  
videoc  
Order of play  
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chunky format)  
Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” or  
“.TIF”.  
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Number  
of pixels  
34k34 to 6144k4096  
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
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Number  
of folders  
[CD] Maximum number of folders recognizable:300  
folders (including the root folder)  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of  
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300 folders (including higher folders)  
[CD] Maximum number of files recognizable§1:3000  
files  
Number  
of files  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of  
3000 files  
MOTION  
JPEG  
not supported  
§1 Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and  
other type of files is 4000.  
§2 Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format  
still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some  
files may not display or be playable.  
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
Playing DivX discs  
[-R] [CD]  
You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX  
video contents that have been recorded on a computer.  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í DVD  
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
DRIVE SELECT  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
1
Numbered  
buttons  
4 5 6  
7
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
0
CH  
Folder1  
:
00025  
DivX Menu  
CD (DivX)  
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
No.  
001  
Name of Title  
Tree  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
ABC.avi  
6, 5  
:, 9  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
1
TIME SLIP  
Page  
001/001  
Total Title : 001  
/
ENTER  
RETURN  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Files are treated as titles.  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
When the MP3 or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps  
1–4 in “To select file type” on the left column selecting “DivX”  
in step 4 to change the playback mode.  
3,4,2,1  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
SUB MENU  
“Green”  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
press [ENTER].  
Play starts on the selected title.  
You can also select the title with the numbered buttons.  
Selecting file type to play  
[CD]  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [0] [5]  
15:  
[0] [1] [5]  
You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX  
video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a  
computer.  
To stop playing  
Press [].  
The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc  
containing DivX video contents, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/  
TIFF).  
To show other pages  
Press [:, 9].  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
e.g.,  
Play mode is set to DivX.  
To play another type of file,  
select the file type  
[Note]  
Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from  
showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to  
adjust the aspect through the TV.  
Successive play is not possible.  
Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD  
drive.  
from Menu in FUNCTIONS.  
When playing the file displayed on the screen  
Press [ENTER].  
When you want to play files other than the one displayed on the  
screen  
Follow the steps below.  
To select file type  
Using the tree screen to find a folder  
1 Press [RETURN].  
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].  
FUNCTIONS  
1 While the file list is displayed  
Press [1] while a title is highlighted to display  
the tree screen.  
CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)  
Play Mode : DivX  
Menu  
Menu  
F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.  
Recording  
Folder  
DivX Menu  
CD (DivX)  
Copy  
F
1/21  
To Others  
12.02.2004  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Image001  
Image002  
Image003  
Image004  
Image005  
Image006  
Image007  
Image008  
Image009  
Image010  
DATA1  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press  
You cannot select  
folders that contain no  
compatible files.  
DATA2  
[ENTER].  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Menu  
Select file type.  
DivX  
2 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and press  
[ENTER].  
MP3  
The file list for the folder appears.  
JPEG  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select playback mode and press  
[ENTER].  
If “DivX” is selected: Go to “Playing DivX discs” step 2 in the right  
column.  
If “MP3” is selected: Go to “Playing MP3 discs” step 2  
on page 35.  
If “JPEG” is selected: Go to “Playing still pictures” step 4 on page  
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Regarding DivX VOD content  
Playing MP3 discs  
[CD]  
You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have  
been recorded on a computer.  
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright  
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first  
need to register the unit.  
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to  
enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more  
Preparation  
F)  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
Display the unit’s registration code.  
(64, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)  
F
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G
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1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
DivX Registration  
Setup  
P
J
Selected group  
DivX (R) Video On Demand  
No.  
Group  
My favorite  
Menu  
G
1
Total  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
:
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1
1
G: Group No.  
Track  
Tree  
Tuning  
T
T: Track No. in the group  
TOTAL: Track No./Total  
tracks in all groups  
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001 Both Ends Freezing  
TOTAL  
8 alphanumeric  
characters  
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Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX  
002 Lady Starfish  
003 Life on Jupiter  
004 Metal Glue  
005 Paint ItYellow  
006 Pyjamamama  
007 Shrimps from Mars  
008 Starry Blue  
1/111  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
Number  
0
9
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Prev.  
Next  
st  
8
SELECT  
9
10  
009 Velvet Cuppermine  
010 Ziggy Starfish  
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Connection  
Others  
ENTER  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Page 001/024  
RETURN  
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Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.  
After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another  
registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not  
use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you  
use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the  
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content  
that you purchased using the previous code.  
If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code  
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this  
content. (“Authorization Error.” is displayed.)  
When the DivX or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in  
To select file type” on page 34 selecting “MP3” in step 4 to change  
the playback mode.  
3dis  
,MP  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and  
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i
press [ENTER].  
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Play starts on the selected track.  
vX  
0” indicates the track currently playing.  
You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [0] [0] [5]  
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15:  
[0] [0] [1] [5]  
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Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of  
times  
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.  
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is  
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of  
remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired.is displayed.)  
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To stop playing  
Press [].  
To show other pages  
Press [:, 9].  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
When playing this content  
The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if  
–you press [Í DVD].  
–you press [].  
Using the tree screen to find a group  
–you press [:] or [6, 5] etc. and arrive at another content  
or the start of the content being played.  
–timer recording starts on the HDD.  
–you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive.  
Resume functions do not work.  
1 While the file list is displayed  
Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display  
the tree screen.  
Selected group No. /Total groups  
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number.  
Menu  
Tree  
G
T
8
MP3 music  
001 My favorite  
001 Brazilian pops  
002 Chinese pops  
003 Czech pops  
004 Hungarian pops  
005 Liner notes  
006 Japanese pops  
007 Mexican pops  
008 Philippine pops  
009 Swedish pops  
001 Momoko  
002 Standard number  
001 Piano solo  
G
7/25  
14  
TOTAL  
40/111  
Number  
You cannot select groups  
that contain no compatible  
files.  
0
9
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
002 Vocal  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group and press  
[ENTER].  
The file list for the group appears.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
Refer to the control reference on page 34.  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
Playing still pictures  
album and press [ENTER].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View  
e.g., HDD  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
HDD  
[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD]  
Album Name 103__DVD  
0001  
0002  
0006  
----  
0003  
0007  
----  
0004  
0008  
----  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB  
(7).  
You can playback still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a  
PC.  
You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.  
Inserting, Removing the SD card (13)  
0005  
0009  
Page 001/001  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
Select  
S SUB MENU  
RETURN  
You can also select album with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
While stopped put the card in the slot, and the menu (below)  
is automatically displayed.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Album View” and then press [ENTER]  
to display the Album View screen shown in step 2.  
SD Card  
5:  
[0] [0] [5]  
15: [0] [1] [5]  
115: [1] [1] [5]  
Press [2, 1] to select the previous or next album.  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still  
picture and press [ENTER].  
Album View  
Copy Pictures (JPEG)  
Copy Video (MPEG2)  
SELECT  
You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
RETURN  
ENTER  
5:  
[0] [0] [0] [5]  
115: [0] [1] [1] [5]  
15: [0] [0] [1] [5]  
1115: [1] [1] [1] [5]  
Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture.  
Useful functions during still picture play (37)  
1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
To return to the Album View screen or Picture (JPEG) View  
screen  
HDD, DVD or SD drive.  
The indicator lights up on the unit’s display.  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View  
HDD  
Album View screen  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
- - -  
001  
002  
Recording date of the  
first picture in the album/  
number of pictures/  
album name.  
1. 1. 06 Total  
Date: 1. 1.2006  
5
1. 2. 06 Total  
Date: 1. 2.2006  
3
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
Page 01/01  
SUB MENU  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
Press ENTER to show  
pictures.  
S
Slide Show  
RETURN  
Depending on the digital camera, the editing software on the  
PC etc., the information about the recording date may not be  
displayed. In this case, the date will appear as [--.--.--].  
[HDD] [RAM] If “VIDEO” is selected, press the “Green” button to  
select “PICTURE”.  
[CD]  
JPEG Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
Picture (JPEG) View  
103__DVD  
Picture (JPEG) View  
screen  
Folder  
0001  
0005  
0009  
0002  
0003  
0007  
----  
0004  
0008  
----  
0006  
----  
Page 001/001  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
(Go to step 4)  
When the DivX or MP3 Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4  
in “To select file type” on page 34 selecting “JPEG” in step 4 to  
change the playback mode.  
Direct Navigator screen icons  
Picture and folder protected.  
Picture in which the number of prints is set (DPOF)  
(45, 76).  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press  
[ENTER].  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
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Useful functions during still picture play  
You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.  
Start Slide Show  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
1 While the Album View screen is displayed  
Slide Show Setting  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album.  
2 Press [1] (PLAY).  
F)  
F
I
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You can also start Slide Show with the following steps.  
While the Album View screen is displayed  
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Start Slide Show  
Slide Show Setting  
P
J
1
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired album and press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [ENTER].  
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While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [SUB MENU].  
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2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [ENTER].  
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To change the display interval  
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2
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Display interval”.  
Press [2, 1] to select the desired interval (0–30 seconds) and press [ENTER].  
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Repeat Play  
1
2
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play”.  
Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off” and press [ENTER].  
3dis  
,MP  
While playing  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
Rotate  
cs  
i
d
Rotate RIGHT  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and  
press [ENTER].  
Rotation information will not be stored.  
[CD] Still pictures  
Rotate LEFT  
vX  
ENTER  
RETURN  
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–When disc or album is protected  
–When played on other equipment  
–When copying pictures  
If you remove the SD card while the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed, picture rotation information  
may not be properly stored. Remove the SD card after you exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen.  
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While playing  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom in” and press [ENTER].  
To return the picture to its original size, press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and  
press [ENTER].  
Zoom in  
Zoom out  
Rotate RIGHT  
Rotate LEFT  
Zoom in  
ENTER  
RETURN  
When zooming in, the picture may be cut off.  
The enlargement information will not be stored.  
The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only available for still pictures smaller than  
640 a 480 pixels.  
While playing  
Properties  
Press [ ] twice.  
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Date  
1. 1. 2005  
No.  
3 / 9  
Shooting date  
To exit the picture properties screen  
Press [ ].  
To select the still pictures in another folder  
(7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)  
[RAM] [SD]  
[CD]  
To switch to another higher folder  
1 While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].  
(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)  
1 While the Album View screen is displayed  
Press [SUB MENU].  
JPEG Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
JPEG Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
Picture (JPEG) View  
Folder  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and press [ENTER].  
Folder  
103__DVD  
F
1/3  
0001  
----  
----  
0002  
----  
----  
0003  
----  
0004  
----  
021216_0026  
103_DVD  
Select Folder  
104_DVD  
105_DVD  
Select folder to access.  
\DCIM  
----  
----  
Press ENTER to set.  
SELECT  
Page 001/001  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S SUB MENU  
RETURN  
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Using on-screen menus/Status message  
SELECT  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
STILL-P (Still picture) [DVD-A]  
Selects the play method for still pictures.  
Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
Page:  
Select the still picture number and play.  
TIME SLIP  
RANDOM: Plays in random order.  
/
Return:  
Returns to the default still picture on the disc.  
Source Select (DivX)  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents  
is automatically distinguished and output.  
Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded  
using interlace.  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded  
using progressive.  
DISPLAY  
PBC (Playback control 77) [VCD]  
Using on-screen menus  
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.  
§ With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the  
menus (31) on the disc.  
Common procedures  
The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot  
change when there is no recording.  
1 Press [DISPLAY].  
Audio attribute  
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG:  
k (kHz):  
b (bit):  
Disc  
Î Digital 2/0 ch  
1
Soundtrack  
Subtitle  
Signal type  
Sampling frequency  
Number of bits  
Play  
Off  
Picture  
Sound  
Other  
L R  
Audio channel  
ch (channel):  
Number of channels  
Language  
Menu  
Item  
Setting  
ENG: English  
FRA: French  
DEU: German  
ITA: Italian  
ESP: Spanish  
NLD: Dutch  
SVE: Swedish  
NOR: Norwegian  
DAN: Danish  
POR: Portuguese  
RUS: Russian  
JPN: Japanese  
CHI: Chinese  
KOR: Korean  
MAL: Malay  
VIE: Vietnamese  
THA: Thai  
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,  
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you  
cannot select or change.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and  
¢:  
Others  
press [1].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and  
Play menu—Change the play sequence  
press [1].  
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.  
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that  
can be selected will differ.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.  
Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].  
Repeat Play  
All  
Chapter  
[CD][VCD]  
To clear the on-screen menus  
Press [DISPLAY].  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
[+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]  
Group  
PL (Playlist)  
Title  
[DVD-A] and MP3  
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
[+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]  
[DVD-A] [CD][VCD] and MP3  
Disc menu—Setting the disc content  
Soundtrack§  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
The disc’s audio attributes appear.  
Track  
Select “Off” to cancel.  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
Select the audio and language (right, Audio attribute,  
Language).  
DivX  
Picture menu—Change the picture quality  
Select the soundtrack number.  
Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one  
audio type.  
Playback NR  
Reduces noise and picture degradation.  
Progressive§ (77)  
Subtitle§  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
Select “On” to enable progressive output.  
Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (right,  
Language).  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (Only  
discs that contain subtitle on/off information)  
Turn the subtitle on/off.  
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.  
DivX  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.  
Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple  
subtitles.  
Angle§ [DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
Change the number to select an angle.  
Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX  
32, Changing audio during play  
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Transfer§ [When “Progressive” (38) is set to “On”.]  
Status messages  
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit  
the type of title being played (76, Film and video).  
During playback or recording  
Press [ ].  
When the output signal is PAL  
(When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.)  
The display changes each time you press the button.  
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Auto:  
Video:  
Film:  
Automatically detects the film and video  
content, and appropriately converts it.  
Select when using “Auto”, and the content is  
distorted.  
Select this if the edges of  
the film content appear  
Selected drive/type of disc  
HDD  
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The remaining time appears here while  
REC  
PLAY  
stopped.  
Recording or play status/input channel  
STEREO  
L R  
TV audio type being received (below)  
Selected audio type  
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DVD REC  
Recording drive/Copy progress indicator  
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jagged or rough when  
“Auto” is selected.  
However, if the video  
content is distorted as  
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Title number and elapsed time during play/  
shown in the illustration to the right, then select  
“Auto”.  
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Recording mode  
Available recording time and  
recording mode  
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Date and time  
When the output signal is NTSC  
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Auto1  
(normal):  
Auto2:  
Automatically detects the film and video  
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content, and appropriately converts it.  
In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects  
film contents with different frame rates and  
appropriately converts it.  
Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and  
the content is distorted.  
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Title number and elapsed time during  
recording/Recording mode  
Video:  
No display  
AV-in NR (Only when AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV is selected)  
Reduces video tape noise while copying.  
TV audio type  
STEREO:STEREO stereo broadcast  
M 1/M 2: Bilingual dual-sound broadcast  
M 1: Monaural broadcast  
Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from  
a video tape.  
On:  
Noise reduction works for input video.  
Noise reduction is off. You can record the input  
signal as it is.  
Off:  
§ Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu  
(19).  
Sound menu—Change the sound effect  
DVB Multi Audio  
[Digital channel (MPEG Audio) only]  
If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the  
desired channel before recording.  
DVB Multi Audio cannot be selected during playback or  
recording.  
Depending on the broadcast, the items that can be selected  
will differ.  
English German French  
Italian  
Spanish Other  
V.S.S.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
(Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only)  
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers  
only.  
Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround  
function on the connected equipment.)  
V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.  
Dialog Enhancer  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
[-RW‹VR›] and DivX  
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)  
The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue  
easier to hear.  
Other menu—Change the display position  
Position  
1–5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu  
moves.  
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Editing titles/chapters  
TV  
Í
Í
1
2
During play or while stopped  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE SELECT  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
[HDD] [RAM]  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
1
4 5 6  
7
Press the “Red” button to select  
“VIDEO”.  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
0
CH  
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View  
VIDEO PICTURE  
:, 9  
;
1
Title View screen  
HDD  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
- - -  
007  
008  
TIME SLIP  
ARD 10.10. FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11.10. SAT  
- - -  
/
- - -  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
ENTER  
Previous  
ENTER  
Next  
Page 02/02  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
Select Previous  
S
Next  
SUB MENU  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and  
press [ENTER].  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Multiple editing  
SUB MENU  
“Red”  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
(You cannot edit finalized discs.)  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
Title/Chapter  
Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one  
chapter.  
4
5
Press [SUB MENU].  
Title  
Chapter  
Press [3,  
4] to select the operation  
and press [ENTER].  
Start  
End  
If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and  
press [ENTER]. (41)  
[HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each  
section between the division points becomes a chapter.  
(32, 41, Create Chapter)  
Enter Name  
Set up Protection  
Title  
Cancel Protection  
Refer to “Title  
operations”  
(41).  
Partial Delete  
Change Thumbnail  
Divide Title  
Delete  
Properties  
Edit  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter View  
Table Display  
Album View  
[HDD] [RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a  
Switching the Direct Navigator  
appearance 30  
playlist (42).  
The maximum number of items on a disc:  
[HDD]  
Playing still pictures 36, step 3  
–Titles:  
–Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
500  
If you select “Chapter View”  
6
Press [  
3
,
4
,
2
,
1] to select the chapter.  
–Titles:  
99 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles)  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
–Chapters:  
Approx. 1000 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Approx. 250)  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
To edit Step 7.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View  
HDD  
Chapter View screen  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
[Note]  
008 ARD 11.10. SAT  
Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot  
be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.  
You cannot edit during recording or copying, etc.  
Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.  
dividing a title etc).  
001  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
0:31.24  
---  
---  
---  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (above)  
[+R] [+R]DL] Each time you edit a title the information is saved to the  
free space on the disc. If you do this numerous times, the amount  
of free space decreases.  
7
Press [SUB MENU], then [  
select the operation and press [ENTER].  
3
,
4] to  
We recommend that you edit on the HDD and then copy to disc.  
Delete Chapter  
Create Chapter  
Refer to “Chapter  
operations” (41).  
Editing titles/chapters and playing  
chapters  
Combine Chapters  
Title View  
You can modify (remove unnecessary parts, divide, etc.) recorded  
programmes.  
Preparation  
You can go back to Title View.  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connection to this unit.  
Turn the unit on.  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded  
title to be edited.  
[RAM] Release protection (55).  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
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Title operations  
After performing steps 1–5 (40)  
Delete§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles.  
Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded  
title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
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er  
t
Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.  
Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.  
Properties  
Properties  
p
a
Dinosaur  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
h
No.  
026  
Time  
12:19  
c
/
Date 11.10.2006 MON Rec time 0:30 (SP)  
Name ARD  
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l
t
i
You can give names to recorded titles.  
58, Entering text  
Enter Name  
t
g
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
in  
it  
Set up Protection§  
If set, this will protect the title from accidental deletion.  
Ed  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title V  
HDD  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.  
Cancel Protection§  
007  
008  
[HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
ARD 10.10. FRI  
ARD 11.10.  
You can remove unnecessary part of the recording.  
1Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the  
section you want to delete.  
2Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Next” and press [ENTER] to delete other  
sections.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Delete  
HDD  
Partial Delete  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
[HDD] [RAM]  
008  
PLAY  
Start  
End  
Next  
Exit  
(below, For your reference)  
0:43.21  
Start  
End  
- -:- -.- -  
- -:- -.- -  
ENTER  
RETURN  
3Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
You can change an image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the Title  
View.  
1Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.  
2Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a  
Change Thumbnail  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail  
HDD  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
;
008  
Change  
(below, For your reference)  
Exit  
0:00.00  
thumbnail is shown.  
To change the thumbnail  
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER]  
at the point you want to change.  
Start play and select the image  
of a thumbnail.  
Change  
- -:- -.- -  
ENTER  
3Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
You can divide a title into two.  
Divide Title  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Divide Title  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.  
2Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
3Press [2, 1] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].  
[HDD] [RAM]  
008  
PLAY  
Preview  
(below, For your reference)  
Divide  
Exit  
0:43.21  
To confirm the division point  
Divide  
- -:- -.- -  
Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10  
seconds before and after the division point.)  
To change the division point  
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point where you want to divide  
the title.  
[Note]  
The divided titles retain the title name and CPRM property (76) of the original title.  
Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
Chapter operations  
After performing steps 1–7 (40)  
Delete Chapter§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
Select “Combine Chapters” (below) when you only want to delete the division point between chapters.  
(The recorded contents will not be deleted.)  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the  
title.  
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.  
Repeat this step to divide at other points.  
2Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
Create Chapter  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter  
HDD  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
[HDD] [RAM]  
008  
PLAY  
Create  
(below, For your reference)  
Exit  
0:43.21  
Press [2, 1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].  
The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.  
Combine Chapters  
[HDD] [RAM]  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
For your reference  
Use search (31), Time Slip (32) to find the desired point.  
To find the desired point correctly, use Slow-motion (32) and Frame-by-frame (32).  
To skip to the start or end of a title, press [:] (start) or [9] (end).  
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Creating, editing and playing playlists  
DVD  
TV  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
press [ENTER].  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE SELECT  
PAGE  
CH  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
and press [ENTER].  
ANALOGUE  
Playlists  
HDD  
- -  
Playlist View  
8 9  
CH  
7
- -  
- -  
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Create  
- -  
- -  
- -  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
TIME SLIP  
5 Press [2, 1] to select the source title  
/
and press [4].  
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then  
skip to step 7.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
Create  
Playlists  
HDD  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
001 ARD 11.10. SAT  
SUB MENU  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
Source Title  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
002  
002  
---  
---  
Source Chapter  
001  
003  
---  
---  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
You can arrange the chapters (40) to create a playlist.  
---  
---  
Title  
Title  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
6 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you  
want to add to a playlist and press  
Playlist  
Chapter  
Chapter  
[ENTER].  
Press [3] to cancel.  
Create  
Playlists  
HDD  
001 ARD 11.10. SAT  
Copying (47) a playlist will create a title.  
Source Title  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
002  
002  
---  
---  
Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much  
capacity.  
Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles  
and source chapters.  
You cannot create or edit playlists while recording or copying.  
Source Chapter  
001  
003  
---  
---  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
---  
---  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
[HDD] [RAM]  
You can also create a new chapter from the source title.  
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press  
[ENTER] (41, Create Chapter)  
The maximum number of items on a disc:  
–Playlists:  
99  
–Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
7 Press [2, 1] to select the position to  
If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the  
items entered will not be recorded.  
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].  
Playlists  
HDD  
Create  
Creating playlists  
[HDD] [RAM]  
001 ARD 11.10. SAT  
Source Title  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
002  
002  
---  
---  
Source Chapter  
001  
Preparation  
003  
---  
---  
---  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate Video input to suit  
the connection to this unit.  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
---  
Turn the unit on.  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded  
title to be edited.  
[RAM] Release disc or cartridge protection (55).  
You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording or while  
copying.  
Playlists must be made in accordance with the encoding system  
currently selected in “TV System” (67).  
ENTER  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
Press [3] to select other source titles.  
Repeat steps 6–7 to add other chapters.  
8 Press [RETURN].  
All the selected scenes become the playlist.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
To exit the screen  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
and press [ENTER].  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 30:00 SP  
G-Code Record  
Playback  
Recording  
Advanced Copy  
Playlists  
Delete  
Flexible Rec  
DV Auto Rec  
Copy  
To Others  
Setup  
ENTER  
RETURN  
HDD Management  
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Editing and playing playlists/chapters  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Playlist operations  
After performing steps 1–5 (left)  
[-RW‹VR›] (Play only)  
Delete§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press  
[ENTER].  
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and  
cannot be restored.  
Make certain before proceeding.  
1
While stopped  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
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t
s
i
l
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
y
Playlist information (e.g., total time and date)  
is shown.  
Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.  
and press [ENTER].  
Properties  
[HDD] [RAM]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and  
ingpla  
Properties  
press [ENTER].  
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Dinosaur  
No.  
10  
Date 12.10.2006 TUE  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
Chapters 002 Total 0:30.53  
ndpla  
playlist.  
RETURN  
ENTER  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
To edit Step 5.  
42, Creating playlists, Step 5–8  
Create  
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Playlists  
HDD  
01  
Playlist View  
- -  
Playlist View screen  
[HDD] [RAM]  
- -  
Copy§  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press  
[ENTER].  
The copied playlist becomes the newest  
one in the playlist view screen.  
12.10. SUN 0:30  
- -  
Create  
- -  
ting,e  
- -  
a
e
To show other pages/Multiple editing (40)  
Cr  
5 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to  
You can give names to playlists.  
58, Entering text  
Enter  
Name  
[HDD] [RAM]  
select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and  
press [ENTER].  
41, Change Thumbnail  
Change  
Thumbnail  
Create  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Copy  
Refer to “Playlist  
operations”.  
Enter Name  
Delete  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
Change Thumbnail  
Properties  
Edit  
Chapter operations  
Chapter View  
[HDD] [RAM]  
After performing steps 1–7 (left)  
Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and  
source chapters.  
If you select “Chapter View”  
42, Creating playlists, Step 5–7  
Add  
Chapter  
6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
chapter.  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
To edit Step 7.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position  
to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].  
Move  
Chapter  
Playlists  
HDD  
Chapter View  
Chapter View screen  
Playlists  
HDD  
Move Chapter  
01 ARD 12.10. SUN 0:30  
01 12.10. SUN 0:11  
002  
001  
002  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
001  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
0:10.24  
0:19.36  
0:10.24  
0:19.36  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (40)  
Previous  
Page 01/01  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
7 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to  
select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
41, Create Chapter  
Create  
Chapter  
Add Chapter  
41, Combine Chapters  
Move Chapter  
Combine  
Chapters  
Refer to “Chapter  
operations”.  
Create Chapter  
Combine Chapters  
Delete Chapter  
41, Delete Chapter  
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all  
the chapters in it.  
Delete  
Playlist View  
Chapter§  
You can go back to Playlist View.  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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Editing still pictures  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
2
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press the “Green” button to select  
“PICTURE”.  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
3
Editing an album:  
DRIVE SELECT  
PAGE  
CH  
Select the album to be edited and press  
2 3  
1
[SUB MENU].  
4 5 6  
When you want to create an album using “Create Album”,  
press [SUB MENU] without selecting album.  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
7
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
Editing a still picture:  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
1 Select the album which contains the still  
picture to edit and press [ENTER].  
2 Select the still pictures to edit and press  
[SUB MENU].  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
;
TIME SLIP  
/
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and  
press [ENTER].  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
“Green”  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
To switch to another higher folder (37)  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the operation  
and press [ENTER].  
To edit the album  
(e.g., [SD])  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
Useful functions during still picture  
play (37)  
You can edit pictures and albums.  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB  
(7).  
Start Slide Show  
Slide Show Setting  
Add Pictures  
You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.  
Enter Album Name  
Create Album  
Delete Album  
Preparation  
Edit Album  
Set up Protection  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive.  
[RAM] [SD] Release protection (55, Setting the protection).  
Cancel Protection  
Select Folder  
Album and picture operation (45)  
[RAM] [SD]  
This is only displayed when there are other higher  
folders that can be viewed.  
To switch to another higher folder (37)  
To edit still picture  
(e.g., [SD])  
Delete Picture  
Set up Protection  
Album and picture operation  
(45)  
Cancel Protection  
DPOF  
You can go back to Album View.  
Album View  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
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Album and picture operation  
After performing steps 1–4, page 44  
Delete Picture§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before  
proceeding.  
Delete Album§  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
s
e
When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This  
does not apply to folders under the album concerned.)  
ur  
t
You can give names to albums.  
Enter Album Name  
58, Entering text  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.  
lpic  
i
t
Set up Protection§  
Cancel Protection§  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
If set, this will protect the still picture or album from accidental deletion.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
SD CARD  
Pic  
103__  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
ings  
Album Name  
t
i
The lock symbol appears when the still picture or album is protected.  
Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect an album, the album  
may be deleted by another unit.  
0001  
0002  
0006  
Ed  
0005  
DPOF§  
[SD]  
You can select individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to be made.  
DPOF  
Press [2, 1] to select number of print (0 to 9) and  
press [ENTER].  
Set up DPOF on the picture (JPEG).  
Setting on other equipment will be cancelled.  
Number of prints  
1
The DPOF mark appears.  
To cancel the print setting  
Set the number of print to “0”.  
Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.  
When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released.  
Settings cannot be made for files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space  
on the card.  
1Press [2, 1] to select “Start” or “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Add Pictures  
Create Album  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
2
3
4
e.g.,  
Create Album  
HDD  
Step  
1
Please select album to copy.  
- - -  
007  
008  
12. 5.06 Total 24  
100_DVD  
- - -  
12. 6.06 Total 3  
101_DVD  
- - -  
- - -  
Previous  
Page 02/02  
Next  
ENTER  
Previous  
Next  
RETURN  
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album that contains the still picture you want  
to add and press [ENTER].  
Create Album  
e.g.,  
Copy all the pictures in the selected album?  
Copy Pictures  
Copy Album  
SELECT  
RETURN  
ENTER  
[RAM] [SD]  
To switch to another higher folder  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
2 Select “Select Folder” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].  
3Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
If “Copy Pictures” is selected  
Select the still picture you want to add and press [ENTER].  
If “Copy Album” is selected  
All the still pictures in the album will be copied.  
4Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].  
If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and go to step .  
Only for “Create Album”  
5Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].  
If “Yes” is selected:  
You can give names to albums. (58, Entering text)  
If “No” is selected:  
The recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there is no recording  
date information, the date will appear as [--.--.----].)  
Press [2] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].  
You cannot copy if multiple albums are selected.  
Copy to DVD-RAM  
[HDD]  
Copy to HDD  
[RAM]  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
[Note]  
Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Create Album”, “Copy to DVD-RAM” or “Copy to HDD”.  
You cannot perform “Add Pictures” or “Create Album” to a higher folder.  
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Delete Navigator  
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete  
1
While stopped  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and  
PAGE  
CH  
press [ENTER].  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
DELETE Navigator  
HDD  
Title View  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
- - -  
ANALOGUE  
007  
008  
8 9  
CH  
7
ARD 10.10. FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11.10. SAT  
- - -  
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
- - -  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
Previous  
Page 02/02  
Select  
Next  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
Previous  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Next  
STOP  
RETURN  
;
TIME SLIP  
[HDD] [RAM] To switch to the other view  
/
Press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”.  
Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
3
If you want to delete a title:  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title  
and press [ENTER].  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
“Red”  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
DELETE  
“Green”  
If you want to delete an album:  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
album and press [DELETE].  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD]  
(You cannot delete items on finalized discs.)  
A title or a picture cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make  
certain before proceeding.  
If you want to delete a still picture:  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album  
that contains the still picture you want to  
delete and press [ENTER].  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still  
picture and press [ENTER].  
You cannot delete while recording or copying.  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive.  
[RAM] [SD] Release protection (55, Setting the protection).  
You can confirm the titles or pictures etc. that you have  
selected using the sub menu.  
Available disc space after deleting  
Refer to sub menu operations for the “Title View” (40, step  
5).  
Refer to sub menu operations for the “Album View” (44,  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] If you delete a recorded title (or a still picture),  
the space deleted becomes available for recording.  
step 4).  
Available disc space increases after  
deleting any of these titles or still  
pictures  
Refer to sub menu operations for the “Picture (JPEG) View”  
(44, step 4).  
To show other pages  
Press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Available  
disc space  
......  
Last title  
recorded  
Title  
Title  
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the  
last recorded title is deleted.  
4 Press [2] to select “Delete” and press  
Available disc space does  
Available disc space  
[ENTER].  
not increase even after  
increases after deleting  
The title, album or the picture is deleted.  
deleting  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Last title  
recorded  
Available  
disc space  
......  
Title  
Title  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase even  
after the contents are deleted.  
Deleting titles or pictures during play  
1
While playing  
Press [DELETE].  
You cannot delete a picture during a Slide Show.  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and  
press [ENTER].  
The title or the picture is deleted.  
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Copying titles or playlists  
Copy  
Advanced Copy  
Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Make a copy list and then copy.  
Features  
You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the  
settings.  
way you want.  
HDD DVD  
Y
t
Y
Y
Copy direction  
DVD HDD  
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW]  
[DVD-V] (Only from a finalized disc)  
s
t
Y
s
i
l
[DVD-V] You cannot perform high-speed copy with  
finalized discs.  
[+RW] You cannot perform high-speed copy from  
+RW to HDD.  
y
High speed mode copy§1  
Y
t
pla  
or  
Y§2  
Changing recording mode  
Finalize§3  
s
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
Can be selected  
Automatically finalized  
High speed mode  
Normal speed mode  
High speed mode  
Normal speed mode  
ngitle  
y
Copying MPEG2 moving pictures  
from an SD card (51)  
Y
t
t
t
[HDD] [RAM] only  
Copying playlists§4  
Cop  
t
Y
Y
t
t
t§5  
t§6  
t
Y
Y
t§5  
t§6  
t
/
Are chapters maintained?  
Are thumbnails maintained?  
Recording and Playing while Copying  
Y
tor  
Y§7  
Y§8  
ga  
i
v
§1  
To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (24).  
However in the following cases, copying to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using the high speed mode does not work.  
Playlists created from titles using a variety of recording modes  
Na  
te  
le  
Playlists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode  
De  
Playlists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and LPCM, etc.)  
Titles that contain many deleted segments  
MPEG2 moving picture titles copied to the HDD from an SD card  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode. (Displayed  
)
§2 If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However it does prevent  
against degradation of picture quality.)  
[+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode.  
§3 You cannot select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select”.  
If you want to set auto-play select or the background colour, select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select” in “DVD Management” before copying (  
57).  
§4 You cannot copy playlists with a play time more than 8 hours.  
When you copy a playlist, it will become a title in the destination drive.  
§5 [RAM] [-R]DL] [+R]DL] [+RW] : One title becomes one chapter.  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] : Chapters are created automatically ([-R] [-RW‹V›] about 5-minutes [+R] about 8-minutes) when finalizing after copying the disc.  
§6 Thumbnails return to the default position.  
§7 When copying playlists, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.  
§8 Possible only with titles on the HDD  
(However it is not possible when copying with automatic finalization or when copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card.)  
You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while copying.  
You cannot play a playlist while copying titles with “One time only recording” restriction (8).  
–Still pictures cannot be played.  
Approximate copying times (Max. speed)  
(excludes time required to write data management information)  
5X Speed  
DVD-RAM  
16X Speed  
DVD-R  
4X Speed§1  
DVD-RW  
8X Speed§2  
+R  
4X Speed  
+RW  
4X Speed  
2.4X Speed  
+R DL  
HDD  
Rec  
mode time  
XP  
SP  
DVD-R DL  
Rec  
Required  
Required  
time  
Required  
time  
15 min.  
Required  
time  
Required  
time  
Required  
time  
Required  
time  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
time  
12 min.  
6 min.  
3 min.  
2 min.  
5
x
6 min.  
10  
x
x
x
x
x
4
8
x
x
15 min.  
4
8
x
x
8 min. 35 s.  
7
x
25 min. 2.4  
12 min. 30 s. 4.8  
6 min. 15 s. 7.2  
x
x
x
15 min.  
7 min. 30 s.  
3 min. 45 s. 16x  
4
8
x
x
1
10  
20  
30  
x
x
x
x
2 min. 25 s. 25  
1 min. 15 s. 48  
52 sec. 69  
42 sec. 86  
7 min. 30 s.  
7 min. 30 s.  
4 min. 10 s. 14  
2 min. 25 s. 25  
x
x
LP  
1 hour  
3 min. 45 s. 16  
2 min. 30 s. 24  
1 min. 53 s. 32  
x
x
x
3 min. 45 s. 16  
2 min. 30 s. 24  
1 min. 53 s. 32  
x
x
x
EP (6H)  
EP (8H)  
1 min. 30 s. 40  
The above values indicate the quickest possible times and speeds to high speed copy a one hour title recorded on the HDD to a high speed  
recording compatible disc. Depending on what part of the disc is being written to, the features of the disc, etc., the times and speeds will vary.  
§1 In this unit, copying with a 6X Speed DVD-RW disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 4X Speed DVD-RW disc.  
§2 In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed +R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 8X Speed +R disc.  
[Note]  
When recording or playing while copying, the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.  
Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not copy using the maximum speed.  
Regarding copying to DVD-R DL (single-sided, Dual Layer)  
and +R DL (single-sided, Double Layer)  
When not copying in high speed mode, titles are temporarily  
copied at normal speed to the HDD and then copied at high speed  
to DVD-R DL and +R DL. The titles that were temporarily copied to  
the HDD are then deleted.  
Regarding copying of digital broadcasts that allow “One time  
only recording”  
You can copy a recorded title to a CPRM (76) compatible DVD-  
RAM, however, the title is deleted from the HDD.  
Titles or playlists cannot be copied from DVD-RAM to the HDD.  
Titles will not be copied if they are protected (41).  
You cannot copy to DVD-R DL and +R DL in the following cases.  
–When there is not enough free space on the HDD. (When  
copying to a new blank disc, if you intend to fill a new disc when  
copying to it, the equivalent of up to 4 hours of free space in SP  
mode is needed on the HDD.)  
You cannot copy playlists created from “One time only recording” titles.  
Titles with recording limitations and playlists cannot be registered  
on the same copying list.  
–When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles  
to be copied to the DVD-R DL and +R DL is greater than 500 in total.  
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may  
momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. (5)  
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Copying titles or playlists  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and  
press [ENTER].  
DVD  
TV  
COPY Navigator  
HDD  
Destination Capacity: 4310MB  
Total  
:
0
Size:  
0MB( 0%)  
Í
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title  
Í
001  
002  
003  
004  
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30  
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15  
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00  
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Rec time  
0:52(SP)  
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10  
006 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25  
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30  
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00  
---  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
1
Numbered  
buttons  
Page 01/01  
Select  
ENTER  
4 5 6  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
7
G-Code  
INPUT  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the title you  
SELECT  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
want to copy and press [ENTER].  
:, 9  
;
1
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
To show other pages  
Press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
TIME SLIP  
/
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
Press [ENTER] to register.  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
SUB MENU  
“Red”  
4
After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become play-  
only and you can no longer record or edit.  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
“Green”  
Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
Before copying  
Copy starts.  
When copying a title with main and secondary audio  
Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from  
“Bilingual Audio Selection” (62) when:  
–Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),  
+R, +R DL and +RW.  
–When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (62)  
and you are copying in XP mode.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To stop copying 50  
COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and  
Copying 16:9 aspect titles  
The titles are copied in 4:3 aspect if you copy to a DVD-R,  
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.  
functions 50  
[Note]  
To check the properties of a title and sort COPY  
Navigator  
1 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press  
[SUB MENU].  
Titles and playlists recorded using a different encoding system (PAL  
or NTSC) from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot  
be copied.  
Preparation  
COPY Navigator  
HDD  
Destination Capacity: 4310MB  
Size: 0MB( 0%)  
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title  
Insert a disc that you can use for copying (4, 5).  
Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.  
Total  
:
0
001  
002  
003  
004  
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30  
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15  
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00  
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05  
Copy  
Rec time  
0:52(SP)  
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10  
006 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25  
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30  
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00  
---  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL  
are automatically finalized (76). After finalizing, the discs  
become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD  
equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.  
Page 01/01  
Properties  
Sort  
ENTER  
RETURN  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Properties” or “Sort”  
and press [ENTER].  
Properties:  
[HDD]  
>
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
(You cannot copy to finalized discs.)  
The name, recording date, channel etc. of the selected title are  
shown.  
Speed and recording mode when copying  
[HDD] > [RAM] : High speed  
Sort:  
[HDD]  
>
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Refer to the following table.  
Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
This changes the way that titles are displayed. You can select to  
display titles by No., recording date, day, channel, recording start  
time and title name. (You cannot select a title if it has a check mark.)  
If you close the COPY Navigator screen, the display order is  
cancelled.  
Rec for High Speed Copy (61)  
Copy speed  
Only titles recorded with “Rec for High  
Speed Copy” set to “On”.  
High speed  
Only titles recorded with “Rec for High  
Speed Copy” set to “Off”.  
Normal speed  
(Recording mode is  
FR.)  
[Note]  
When making a copy of multiple titles that  
were recorded with “Rec for High Speed  
Copy” set to “On” and “Off”.  
When copying titles in high speed mode to 5x high speed recording  
compatible DVD-RAM or 8x high speed recording compatible DVD-  
R or +R, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than  
normal.  
If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal (Silent)” in  
“DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu (61).  
If you register multiple titles, they are copied in order from the title  
at the top of the screen and not in the order you registered them.  
To change the order that titles are copied, create a copying list and  
then copy the contents of the list (49).  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When making a copy that contains titles recorded in “EP”  
mode or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode (Displayed  
copy will be performed at normal speed (Recording mode is FR).  
),  
If the copy destination disc space is exceeded, copy will be  
performed at normal speed (Recording mode is FR).  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
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6 Register titles and playlists for copy.  
Copying using the copying list–  
Advanced Copy  
If you are going to copy a registered list without making any  
changes to it (step 7).  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].  
[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
[HDD]  
[SD]  
>
[HDD]  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Copy  
>
>
Cancel All  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
( 0%)  
0MB  
Size:  
Name of item  
New item (Total=0)  
1
2
3
Copy Direction  
HDD > DVD  
No. Size  
s
t
You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc.  
Copy Mode  
s
i
l
VIDEO High Speed  
Create List  
y
See also the notes “Before copying” (48).  
Page 01/01  
Create copy list.  
Start Copying  
ENTER  
pla  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
1
While stopped  
or  
s
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO” or press the  
“Green” button to select “Playlists”.  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Create List  
ngitle  
VIDEO  
- - -  
Playlists  
HDD  
y
and press [ENTER].  
007  
008  
0:30(XP)  
ARD 10.10. FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11.10. SAT  
- - -  
Cop  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced  
- - -  
Copy” and press [ENTER].  
Previous  
ENTER  
Page 02/02  
Select  
Next  
Previous  
Copy  
S
SUB MENU  
Next  
RETURN  
Cancel All  
Source  
HDD  
DVD  
1 Copy Direction  
HDD > DVD  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or playlists and  
press [ENTER].  
Destination  
Copy Mode  
2
VIDEO High Speed  
When copying to a disc using high speed mode,  
0
Create List  
3
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “  
” can be registered.  
” or  
Select the copy direction.  
Start Copying  
ENTER  
RETURN  
If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]  
several times (step 7).  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with “  
be registered.  
” can  
To select a multiple number of items together, press  
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER]  
(below, Multiple editing).  
To show other pages (below)  
To edit the copying list (50)  
4 Set the copy direction.  
If you are not going to change the copying direction, press  
[4] (step 5).  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Direction” and press [1].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press  
[ENTER].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
The same drive as the copy source cannot be selected.  
6 Press [2] to confirm.  
You can register a multiple number of titles and  
playlists on the copying list by repeating  
steps 24.  
You cannot start copying when the value of the “Size”  
(50) exceeds 100% (“Destination Capacity” is not  
sufficient).  
5 Press [2] to confirm.  
5 Set the recording mode.  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start  
If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]  
(step 6).  
Copying” and press [ENTER].  
When copying titles in high speed mode to 5x high speed  
recording compatible DVD-RAM or 8x high speed recording  
compatible DVD-R or +R, the sound of the disc rotating  
becomes louder than normal.  
If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal  
(Silent)” in “DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup  
menu (61).  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Mode” and press [1].  
2
3
4
Press [3, 4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER]  
Press [3, 4] to select “VIDEO” and press [ENTER]  
Press [3, 4] to select “Recording Mode” and press  
[ENTER]  
Press [3, 4] to select the mode and press [ENTER]  
.
.
.
5
.
6 Press [2] to confirm.  
8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER] to start copying.  
[HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
Press [2, 1] to select “Copy & Finalize” or  
“Copy Only” and press [ENTER].  
If “Copy & Finalize” is selected  
After finalizing, the discs become play-only and you can also  
play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no  
longer record or edit.  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press  
[ENTER].  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, the  
check mark is cancelled.  
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Copying titles or playlists  
(Continued)  
To play DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and  
+R DL on other players, it is necessary to finalize them after  
copy.  
Refer to the control reference on page 48.  
To stop copying  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
(You cannot stop while finalizing)  
To edit the copying list  
Delete All  
Select the item in step 6–4 (49, right column)  
Add  
1
2
Press [SUB MENU].  
When High-speed copying  
All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are  
copied.  
Delete  
Move  
Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
When Normal Speed copying  
Delete All:  
Copies until the point cancelled. However titles with “One time only  
recording” restriction, only titles that have completely copied at the  
point cancelled are copied to the disc. Titles that are cancelled  
before the copy is complete are not copied and remain on the HDD.  
[-R]DL] [+R]DL] If copy is cancelled during the step while copying  
to the HDD, then nothing will be copied. However, if copy is  
cancelled during the step while copying to disc from the HDD,  
then only titles completely copied at the point cancelled are  
copied.  
Delete all items registered on the copying list.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Add:  
Add new items to the copying list.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlists and titles to be added and  
press [ENTER].  
Delete:  
Delete the selected items.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
You can also delete multiple items (49, Multiple editing).  
Move:  
Even if the title was not copied to the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-  
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW, the amount of  
remaining writable disc space becomes less.  
Move selected items or change the order of items on the copying list.  
Press [3, 4] to select the destination and press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Recording and playing while copying  
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed  
copying. (Only when high speed copying without finalizing)  
Still pictures cannot be played.  
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.  
To confirm the current progress  
To cancel all registered copying setting and lists  
After performing steps 1–3 (49, left column)  
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.  
–When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or deleted at the  
copy source  
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,  
open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.  
Press [ ].  
[Note]  
Timer recordings executed while copying are recorded to the  
HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.  
(Only when high speed copying without finalizing)  
COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions  
COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators  
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high  
speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW  
(24)  
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high  
speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) (24)  
(However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in  
high speed mode to +R, +R DL, +RW)  
Title with “One time only recording” restriction  
(8, When recording digital broadcasts)  
Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only  
recording” restriction after copying.  
(8, When recording digital broadcasts)  
Title or playlist contains still picture(s)  
Still picture(s) cannot be copied.  
Title or playlist recorded using a different encoding  
system from that of the TV system currently  
selected on the unit.  
(NTSC)  
(PAL)  
Titles and playlists displaying these marks  
cannot be selected.  
Data size of each registered item  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
Size:  
Size:  
0MB (0%)  
No. Size  
Name of item  
Data size recorded to the copy  
destination  
New item (Total=0)  
When copying at normal speed, the  
total data size will change according to  
the recording mode.  
Page 01/01  
Create copy list.  
The total data size shown may be  
larger than the sum of the data sizes  
for each registered item, because of  
data management information being  
written to the copy destination, etc.  
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When the top menu is displayed  
Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and  
+R DL  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title  
you want to start copying, and press  
[ENTER].  
[DVD-V]  
>
[HDD]  
You can copy the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW  
(DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit.  
While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD  
according to the set time.  
My favorite  
01/02  
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t
01  
Chapter  
02  
Chapter  
1
2
s
i
l
03  
Chapter  
04  
Chapter  
3
4
y
05  
06  
If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that  
portion of title is not recorded.  
pla  
While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are  
recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has  
finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is  
reached.)  
or  
s
Operations and on screen displays during copy are also  
recorded.  
Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent  
illegal copying, and cannot be copied.  
The following cannot be copied: DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio  
CD and so on.  
To return to the previous screen  
ngitle  
Press [RETURN].  
y
To stop copying  
Press [].  
Cop  
You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop  
copying.  
If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.  
Preparation  
Insert the finalized disc (30).  
[Note]  
After performing steps 1–5 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD-  
The screen saver on the right is recorded at the  
beginning.  
Video”) (49, Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy)  
The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of  
copy to the end.  
6 Set “Copy Time”.  
If play does not begin automatically or if the top  
menu does not display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.  
Even if you copy a high quality video/audio DVD, the original  
picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.  
If you want to copy a title from a finalized DVD-RW (DVD Video  
Recording format), create a copy list and then copy (49, Copying  
using the copying list–Advanced Copy).  
If you are not going to change the setting (step 7).  
Setting the unit to copy according to the set  
time  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time” and press [1].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Time Setting” and press [ENTER].  
Setting the unit to copy all the content on the disc  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [2] to confirm.  
Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from  
an SD card  
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been  
taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc,  
can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM.  
(All the recordings on the same date become a title.)  
You cannot playback MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card with  
this unit.  
You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM.  
You cannot playback or record while copying MPEG2.  
Copy will continue until there is not enough available  
recording space on the HDD.  
Setting the copying time  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time” and press [ENTER].  
Copy  
Cancel All  
1 Copy Direction  
DVD > HDD  
2
Hour  
00 Min.  
Copy Mode  
2
3
VIDEO§  
MPEG2  
DVD-Video XP  
Set the time a few minutes  
longer.  
Copy Time  
HDD  
Press ENTER to change settings.  
Start Copying  
ENTER  
RETURN  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [3, 4]  
to set the recording time.  
DVD-RAM  
6 Press [ENTER].  
7 Press [2] to confirm.  
§ Conventionally recorded programmes  
Copying to the HDD continues for the set time even after  
the content being played finishes.  
The display below automatically appears when you insert a card  
into the SD card slot while stopped.  
Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to  
include the operation time before play begins.  
You can also set the recording time with the numbered  
buttons.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Video (MPEG2)” and press  
[ENTER]. Then go to step 7 on page 49.  
SD Card  
Album View  
Copy Pictures (JPEG)  
Copy Video (MPEG2)  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start  
SELECT  
Copying” and press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
ENTER  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start  
copying.  
The disc top menu is displayed.  
Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is  
selected from the “Auto-Play Select” menu when finalizing  
the disc (57).  
How to copy  
Refer to “Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy” (49)  
Please set the items in step 4 and 5 as shown below.  
Copy Direction:  
Source : SD CARD  
Copy Mode:  
Format : VIDEO  
MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card are automatically  
registered on the copy list.  
If there are no MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card, “Copy  
Video (MPEG2)” is not displayed.  
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Copying still pictures  
6 Register still pictures for copy.  
If you are going to copy a registered list without making any  
DVD  
TV  
changes to it (step 7).  
Í
Í
You can register still pictures or still picture folders.  
Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
PAGE  
CH  
list.  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
Copy  
Numbered  
buttons  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
Cancel All  
Picture  
Picture/Folder  
ANALOGUE  
1 Copy Direction  
No. Size  
Name of item  
New item (Total=0)  
SD CARD > HDD  
8 9  
CH  
7
Copy Mode  
PICTURE High Speed  
2
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
Create List  
3
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
Page 01/01  
Create copy list.  
Start Copying  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
RETURN  
;
TIME SLIP  
To register individual still pictures  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture and press  
[ENTER].  
/
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
To select a multiple number of items together, press  
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (53,  
Multiple editing).  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
SUB MENU  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
To show other pages (53)  
To select the still pictures in another folder (53)  
To edit the copying list (53)  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB  
(7).  
You cannot copy pictures recorded to CD-R/CD-RW.  
You can register a multiple number of still pictures on  
[SD]  
the copying list by repeating steps 23.  
While stopped put the card in the slot, and the menu (below) is  
automatically displayed.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Pictures (JPEG)”, press [ENTER] and  
then go to step 4 on page 53, “Copying all the still pictures on a  
card—Copy All Pictures”.  
4 Press [2] to confirm.  
To register on a folder by folder basis  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].  
SD Card  
Album View  
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER].  
Copy Pictures (JPEG)  
Copy Video (MPEG2)  
Copy  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
Cancel All  
Picture  
Picture/Folder  
SELECT  
1 Copy Direction  
No. Size  
Name of item  
RETURN  
ENTER  
SD CARD > HDD  
New item (Total=0)  
Copy Mode  
2
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].  
Copying using the copying list  
1
While stopped  
To select a multiple number of items together, press  
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (53,  
Multiple editing).  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
To show other pages (53)  
To switch to another higher folder (53)  
To edit the copying list (53)  
and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced  
You can register a multiple number of folders on the  
copying list by repeating steps 45.  
Copy” and press [ENTER].  
Copy  
6 Press [2] to confirm.  
Cancel All  
Source  
SD CARD  
HDD  
1 Copy Direction  
SD CARD > HDD  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start  
Destination  
Copy Mode  
2
PICTURE High Speed  
Copying” and press [ENTER].  
For individual still pictures only  
0
Create List  
3
If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]  
several times (step 7).  
When specifying another folder as the copying destination,  
select “Folder”.  
4 Set the copy direction.  
Folder  
New folder  
001 100__DVD  
002 101__DVD  
003 102__DVD  
If you are not going to change the copying direction, press  
[4] (step 5).  
-
New folder  
---  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Direction” and press  
[1].  
8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER] to start copying.  
4
Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press  
[ENTER].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
The same drive as the copy source can be selected.  
6 Press [2] to confirm.  
To stop copying  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
5 Set the recording mode.  
If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]  
(step 6).  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Mode” and press [1].  
2
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select “PICTURE” and press [ENTER]  
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To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press  
[ENTER].  
Copying all the still pictures on a card—  
Copy All Pictures  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
[SD]  
>
[HDD] [RAM]  
Multiple editing  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
s
e
1
While stopped  
ur  
t
To edit the copying list  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Select the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5  
Delete All  
lpic  
i
t
(for a folder) (52, right column)  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Add  
1
2
Press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
and press [ENTER].  
Delete  
ings  
y
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy All  
Delete All:  
Pictures” and press [ENTER].  
Cop  
Delete all items registered on the copying list.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Add:  
Add new items to the copying list.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or folder to be added  
and press [ENTER].  
Copy All Pictures  
Copy from  
Copy to  
SD CARD  
HDD  
Delete:  
Delete the selected items.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
You can also delete multiple items (above, Multiple editing).  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy to” and  
press [2, 1] to select the drive.  
5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Copy”  
and press [ENTER].  
To cancel all registered copying settings and lists  
After performing steps 1–3 (52)  
To stop copying  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.  
–When a title or still picture has been recorded or deleted at the  
copy source  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,  
remove the card, open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.  
To select another folder  
(7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
If you want to switch to another higher folder (below).  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].  
Create List  
SD CARD  
Create List  
SD CARD  
Picture (JPEG)  
Folder  
Folder  
103__DVD  
\DCIM\100__DVD  
0001  
----  
----  
0002  
----  
----  
0003  
----  
0004  
----  
001 100__DVD  
002 101__DVD  
003 102__DVD  
004 103__DVD  
---  
---  
---  
---  
----  
----  
Page 01/01  
Picture 0012 File 0012  
Page 001/001  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
5:  
15:  
115:  
[0] [0] [5]  
[0] [1] [5]  
[1] [1] [5]  
[Note]  
When copying the still pictures on a folder by folder basis  
(52) or card by card basis (above, Copy All Pictures), files  
other than the still picture files inside the folder will also be  
copied. (This does not apply to the lower folders contained  
inside the folders.)  
If still pictures are already contained inside the copy destination  
folder, the new still pictures are recorded following the existing  
still pictures.  
If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of  
files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (33), copying  
will stop partway through.  
When a name has not been input for the copy source folder, it is  
possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the copy  
destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name  
before copying (45, Enter Album Name).  
The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the  
same list.  
To switch to another higher folder  
Only when selecting the source folder  
If there is a multiple number of higher  
\DCIM\100__DVD  
folders recognizable, while the screen on  
the right appears  
001 100__DVD  
002 101__DVD  
003 102__DVD  
004 103__DVD  
1 Press [SUB MENU] and press [ENTER].  
2 Press [2, 1] to select the higher  
Select Folder  
folder and press [ENTER].  
You cannot register a folder with a  
different higher folder to the same  
Select folder to access.  
\DCIM  
Press ENTER to set.  
SELECT  
list.  
RETURN  
ENTER  
You cannot copy the information about the print number setting  
(DPOF) or the picture rotation.  
The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the  
copy list may not be the same at the copy destination.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the desired  
folder and press [ENTER].  
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Copying from a video cassette recorder  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
3
When you want to start recording  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
Press [¥ REC].  
PAGE  
CH  
Recording starts.  
2 3  
1
4 5 6  
To skip unwanted parts  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
7
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)  
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
To stop recording  
Press [].  
INPUT  
SELECT  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated  
to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so  
treated cannot be recorded using this unit.  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
;
TIME SLIP  
/
Using Flexible Recording (25), you can record the content of a  
video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best  
possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.  
FUNCTIONS  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
REC MODE  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
¥ REC  
[HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes  
are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at  
each break in the images and the play list is created automatically.  
e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front  
You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear.  
Preparation  
Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.  
1
Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the  
equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (left column).  
Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
2
3
4
k
1
.
3
CH  
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.  
Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording  
to start.  
S
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -UDIO IN-  
AV3  
R
DV IN  
This unit  
When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,  
DV IN  
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (67).  
VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R  
S VIDEO IN  
After preparation is completed, the following screen appears.  
Yellow White Red  
DV Auto Rec  
Press [2, 1] to select “Rec to  
HDD” or “Rec to DVD” and press  
[ENTER].  
DV unit is connected.  
Record from the DV unit?  
DV cable  
(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)  
S Video  
cable§  
Audio/Video  
cable  
Rec to HDD  
Rec to DVD  
Cancel  
You can proceed to step 4.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
Other video equipment  
RETURN  
When the screen is not displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select  
HDD or DVD and then continue from step 1.  
Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.  
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural  
Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.  
§ The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the  
VIDEO terminal.  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
When recording from the unit’s DV terminal  
Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” in  
the Setup menu (62).  
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),  
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.  
and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “DV Auto Rec”  
and press [ENTER].  
[Note]  
If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the  
recording will start and the copying will stop.  
4 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and  
press [ENTER].  
Recording starts.  
Manual recording  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.  
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.  
When recording bilingual programmes (8, Important notes for  
recording)  
When recording finishes  
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV  
automatic recording.  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,  
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (67).  
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC  
signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded  
onto the HDD.)  
To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “AV-in  
NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (39).  
Check the time on the unit is correct.  
[Note]  
Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can  
be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.  
It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.  
The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It  
cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)  
The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.  
Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be  
input properly.  
The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will  
not be recorded.  
You cannot record and play simultaneously.  
1
While stopped  
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the  
input channel for the equipment you  
have connected.  
If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,  
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the  
unit off and back on.  
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual  
recording (left column).  
e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select  
AV3”.  
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Setting the protection  
[RAM]  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
Preparation  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
DRIVE SELECT  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
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After performing steps 1–3 (left)  
ANALOGUE  
men  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc  
8 9  
CH  
7
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G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
Protection” and press [ENTER].  
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SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
ma  
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PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
press [ENTER].  
TIME SLIP  
ca  
DVD  
Management  
DVD-RAM  
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/
Titles  
Used  
11  
0 : 22  
Remain 5:38 (EP)  
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FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
Disc Name  
sc  
ENTER  
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Disc Protection  
Delete all titles  
On  
3,4,2,1  
,d  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
SELECT  
S
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
ENTER  
Format Disc  
RETURN  
/HD  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
er  
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-  
protected.  
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eco  
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To return to the previous screen  
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Press [RETURN].  
set  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
cas  
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[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB  
(7).  
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Cartridge-protection  
avi  
For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge  
With the write-protect tab in the protect position,  
play automatically starts when inserted in the  
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Common procedures  
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PROTECT  
unit.  
1
While stopped  
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Press [FUNCTIONS].  
[SD]  
Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.  
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2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
and press [ENTER].  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 30:00 SP  
G-Code Record  
Playback  
Recording  
Advanced Copy  
Playlists  
Providing a name for a disc  
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
Delete  
Flexible Rec  
DV Auto Rec  
Copy  
To Others  
Setup  
You can provide a name for each disc.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
HDD Management  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
[RAM] Release protection (above).  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “HDD  
Management”, “DVD Management” or  
“Card Management” and press  
After performing steps 1–3 (left)  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Name”  
and press [ENTER].  
[ENTER].  
e.g., [RAM]  
DVD  
Management  
DVD-RAM  
Titles  
Used  
11  
0 : 22  
Remain 5:38 (EP)  
58, Entering text  
Disc Name  
The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] With a finalized disc, the name is  
displayed on the Top Menu.  
[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other  
equipment.  
Disc Protection  
Delete all titles  
Off  
SELECT  
ENTER  
Format Disc  
RETURN  
Documentary  
My favorite  
01/02  
DVD  
Management  
DVD-RAM  
Titles  
Used  
11  
0 : 22  
Remain 5:38 (  
01  
Chapter  
02  
Chapter  
When HDD has been selected, “Delete all titles” and  
“Format HDD” are displayed.  
1
2
When SD has been selected, “Format Card” only is  
displayed.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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HDD, disc and card management  
Refer to the control reference on page 55.  
Deleting all the contents of a disc or  
card—Format  
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]  
[+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only)  
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete  
all titles  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive.  
Release protection (55).  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.  
Release protection (55).  
[Note]  
After performing steps 1–3 (55)  
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data),  
and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before  
proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format a disc or  
card even if you have set protection.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all  
titles” and press [ENTER].  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
After performing steps 1–3 (55)  
press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Format HDD”,  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
“Format Disc” or “Format Card” and  
press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
A message appears when finished.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
press [ENTER].  
A message appears when formatting is finished.  
[Note]  
Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may  
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).  
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.  
This can render the disc or the card unusable.  
[Note]  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be  
restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.  
Still picture data (JPEG, TIFF) or computer data cannot be deleted.  
Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
[Note]  
When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not  
be possible to use it on any other equipment.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed on the disc.  
You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.  
To stop formatting [RAM]  
Press [RETURN].  
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc  
must be reformatted if you do this.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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[Note]  
Selecting the background style–Top Menu  
When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take  
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four  
times).  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-  
Video top menu after finalizing.  
After finalizing  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you  
can no longer record or edit.  
nt  
[-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting  
(56) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.  
When copying in high speed, chapters will be replicated.  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] Titles are divided into about 5-minute ([+R] 8-  
minute)§ chapters, if  
–the titles were directly recorded to the disc.  
–the titles were copied using any mode other than the high  
speed mode (excluding [-R]DL] [+R]DL]).  
§ This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode  
of recording.  
After performing steps 1–3 (55)  
me  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu”  
and press [ENTER].  
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5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
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background and press [ENTER].  
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Top Menu List  
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1
2
3
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There is a pause of several seconds between titles and  
chapters during play.  
Display after finalizing  
01  
Thumbnail  
,dis  
(Still picture)  
Title Name  
Before  
After  
HD  
finalizing  
finalizing  
You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. (41,  
Change Thumbnail)  
Recording/Editing/Entering name  
Play on other players  
Y
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Y
Selecting whether to show the Top  
Menu first–Auto-Play Select  
You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s  
equipment.  
If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than  
this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be  
displayed.  
Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players  
due to the condition of the recording.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing.  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
After performing steps 1–3 (55)  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Play  
Select” and press [ENTER].  
Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu  
[+RW]  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or  
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient  
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW  
disc on other equipment.  
“Title 1” and press [ENTER].  
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.  
You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.  
Title 1:  
The disc content is played without displaying the  
top menu.  
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (left  
column) before creating top menu.  
Enabling discs to be played on other  
equipment–Finalize  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (above)  
before finalizing the disc.  
After performing steps 1–3 (55)  
Preparation  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Create Top  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
Menu” and press [ENTER].  
After performing steps 1–3 (55)  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalize” and  
press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.  
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
7 Press [ENTER].  
A message appears when finalizing is finished.  
[Note]  
[Note]  
You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the  
created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such  
cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create Top Menu”.  
You cannot cancel finalizing.  
Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.  
([-R]DL] [+R]DL] Finalizing takes up to 60 minutes.)  
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalizing.  
This will render the disc unusable.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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Entering text  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a  
DVD  
TV  
Í
character and press [ENTER].  
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
Repeat this step to enter other characters.  
SELECT  
AV  
PAGE  
CH  
To delete a character  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field  
and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.)  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
Numbered  
buttons  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
7
Using the numbered buttons to enter characters  
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
e.g., entering the letter “R”  
¢
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
1
Press [7] to move to the 7th row.  
5
J
K
N
Q
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L
O
R
V
:, 9  
2 Press [7] twice to highlight  
“R”.  
3 Press [ENTER].  
7
7
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
6 M  
;
TIME SLIP  
7
P
T
7
/
To enter a space  
Press [¢] and press [ENTER].  
Add/recall names (below)  
8
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
3 Press [] (Set).  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
CREATE  
“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the Title view  
screen and so on.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD]  
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.  
To end partway  
The maximum number of characters:  
Press [RETURN].  
Text is not added.  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Characters  
64 (44§)  
Title  
Playlist  
Album of still pictures  
Disc ([RAM])  
64  
36  
64  
To add a name  
You can add frequently used names and recall them later.  
Maximum number of added names: 20  
Maximum number of characters per name: 20  
§Title name for timer recording  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
Characters  
After entering the name (steps 1–2).  
Title  
Disc  
44  
40  
1
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Add to List” and press  
[ENTER].  
You can also press [9] to select Add to List”.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Add” and press [ENTER].  
Press [RETURN] to cancel.  
[SD]  
Characters  
36  
2
Album of still pictures  
Broadcast  
Favourite group 1-4  
Characters  
12  
To recall an added name  
1
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “List Names” and press  
[ENTER].  
[Note]  
You can also press [:] to select List Names”.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be recalled and  
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.  
2
press [ENTER].  
1 Show Enter Name screen.  
To delete an added name  
1
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “List Names” and press  
Title (timer recording)  
[ENTER].  
Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 27.  
You can also press [:] to select List Names”.  
Title  
2
3
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be deleted.  
Press [SUB MENU] to show “Delete Name” and press  
[ENTER].  
Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 40.  
Playlist  
Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 43.  
4
5
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Press [RETURN].  
Disc  
Select “Disc Name” in step 4 of “Providing a name for a  
disc” on page 55.  
Album of still pictures  
Select “Enter Album Name” in step 4 on page 44, “To edit  
the album”.  
For your reference  
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu  
after finalization (57). When entering a title name, the name that  
will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Top Menu Preview”  
window.  
Favourite group 1-4  
Press the “Red” button in step 2 right column on page 65,  
To change the name of a group”.  
Enter Name  
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Name field: shows the text you have entered  
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FUNCTIONS window  
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main  
functions quickly and easily.  
DVD  
TV  
1
While stopped  
Í
Í
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of  
disc.  
PAGE  
CH  
k
2 3  
1
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 30:00 SP  
4 5 6  
Playback  
ANALOGUE  
8 9  
CH  
7
Recording  
G-Code  
INPUT  
Delete  
/ChildLoc  
SELECT  
0
Copy  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
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To Others  
ENTER  
RETURN  
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PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
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TIME SLIP  
/
2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and  
press [ENTER].  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
If you select “To Others” and press [ENTER], the following  
screen appears. Press [3, 4] to select an item and press  
[ENTER].  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
/FUCTIONS  
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CREATE  
CHAPTER  
x
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AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 30:00 SP  
G-Code Record  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
Playback  
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Recording  
Advanced Copy  
Playlists  
Delete  
Flexible Rec  
DV Auto Rec  
ter  
Copy  
n
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To Others  
Setup  
ENTER  
RETURN  
HDD Management  
If you press [RETURN], you can return to the previous  
screen.  
To exit the FUNCTIONS window  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Child Lock  
The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote  
control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.  
DVD  
Press and hold [ENTER]  
and [RETURN]  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
simultaneously until “X  
HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
ANALOGUE  
If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears  
on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.  
8 9  
CH  
7
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
To cancel the Child Lock  
Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X  
HOLD” disappears.  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
TIME SLIP  
/
ENTER  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
W
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CH  
Common procedures  
1
While stopped  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
k
1
.3  
CH  
S
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN-  
AV3  
R
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
DV IN  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
< OPEN/CLOSE  
and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
press [ENTER].  
DVD  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the tab and  
TV  
Í
Í
press [1].  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Menus  
Options  
Tabs  
PAGE  
CH  
2 3  
Setup  
1
Comb Filter  
Still Mode  
Seamless Play  
On  
Automatic  
On  
Numbered  
buttons  
CH W X  
4 5 6  
7
ANALOGUE  
Tuning  
8 9  
0
CH  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
G-Code  
INPUT  
SELECT  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Display  
Connection  
Others  
SELECT  
ENTER  
TAB  
RETURN  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
TIME SLIP  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and  
/
press [ENTER].  
FUNCTIONS  
ENTER  
6 Press [3, 4] to select the option and  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
press [ENTER].  
S
RETURN  
“Blue”  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
AUDIO  
MANUAL SKIP  
“Red”  
To return to the previous screen  
DISPLAY DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
“Green”  
“Yellow”  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
[Note]  
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens,  
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.  
Summary of settings  
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Edit Favourites (65)  
You can edit terrestrial digital or analogue channels into different  
groups.  
Tuning  
Auto-Setup Restart (66)  
You can restart the channel settings for terrestrial digital and  
analogue channels.  
Add New DVB Services (65)  
You can search for newly added terrestrial digital channels to  
receive.  
Signal Condition (65)  
You can check the condition of digital broadcast signals.  
Manual (66)  
You can make the following changes to the analogue channel  
setting: delete channels, and set the channel details.  
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Tabs  
Disc  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Settings for Playback  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Ratings  
8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.  
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.  
1 to 7:  
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding  
ratings recorded on them.  
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password  
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is  
shown.  
0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.  
tings  
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Unlock Recorder  
Change Level  
Change Password  
Temporary Unlock  
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s
Do not forget your password.  
DVD-Audio Video mode Playback  
On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or  
unit’  
Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.  
turn the unit off.  
Off  
Soundtrack Choose the language for audio, subtitle and  
English  
German  
French  
Italian  
disc menus. [DVD-V]  
Spanish  
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Some discs start in a certain language despite Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.  
any changes you make here.  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
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Enter a code (63) with the numbered  
buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.  
When the selected language is not available  
on the disc, the default language is played.  
There are discs where you can only switch the  
language from the menu screen (31).  
Subtitle  
Menus  
Automatic: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not  
available, subtitles of that language will automatically  
appear if available on that disc.  
English  
German  
French  
Italian  
Spanish  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
English  
German  
French  
Italian  
Spanish  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
Settings for Recording  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Recording time in EP mode  
EP (6Hours):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB  
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP  
mode (23, Recording modes and approximate recording  
times).  
disc.  
EP (8Hours):You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB  
disc.  
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hours)” than when  
using “EP (8Hours)”.  
Rec for High Speed Copy  
On: Makes high speed mode copying to DVD-R, etc. possible.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
–Pictures are saved in 4:3.  
When high speed copying a title to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-  
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, it is  
necessary to turn this setting “On” before recording to the  
HDD; however, the screen size, etc. is restricted (right).  
–Select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio  
Selection” (62).  
We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy to Off  
DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.  
DVD Speed for High Speed Copy  
Maximum  
Select the speed of high-speed copying (When using high-  
speed copy compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R, +R 8X or  
+RW 4X discs).  
Normal (Silent):  
Selecting “Normal (Silent)” means the noise generated by this  
unit is less than “Maximum”, however the time required for  
copying will double (approximately).  
Comb Filter  
On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this  
setting.  
Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.  
Picture  
Select the picture sharpness when recording.  
The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”  
(67).  
Still Mode  
Automatic  
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play  
(76, Frames and fields).  
Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.  
(The picture is coarser.)  
Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen  
clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is  
clearer and finer.)  
Seamless Play  
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and  
partially deleted titles.  
On: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does  
not work when there are several audio types included on  
the playlist and when using Quick View. Additionally, the  
positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.  
Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played  
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Refer to the control reference on page 60.  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)  
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.  
On  
Off  
Sound  
Bilingual Audio Selection  
M 1  
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type  
when:  
M 2  
You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an  
–Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- external source, such as when copying from a video cassette  
Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.  
–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (24).  
recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV  
input terminal). Select on the other equipment.  
–Recording or copying sound in LPCM (below, “Audio Mode When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of  
for XP Recording”).  
audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (below).  
Digital Audio Output  
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (16).  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
PCM Down Conversion  
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96  
kHz or 88.2 kHz.  
On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose  
when the connected equipment cannot process signals  
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)  
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the Off: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when  
settings across if the signals have a sampling frequency  
of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy  
protection.  
the connected equipment can process signals with a  
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)  
Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal.  
Select “Bitstream” if the connected  
Bitstream:When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby  
Digital logo.  
equipment decodes the signal.  
PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby  
Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal  
Digital logo.  
and outputs it as 2 channels.  
DTS  
Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS  
logo.  
[Note]  
PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS  
Not making the proper settings may result  
in noise or some trouble for digital  
logo.  
MPEG  
Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in  
recording.  
MPEG decoder.  
PCM: When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG  
decoder.  
Audio Mode for XP Recording  
Dolby Digital (76)  
Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP  
mode.  
LPCM (76)  
–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than  
that of normal XP mode recordings.  
–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you  
selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.  
–When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of  
audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (above).  
Audio Mode for DV Input  
Stereo 1: Records audio (L1, R1).  
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)  
DV input terminal (54).  
subsequent to original recording.  
Mix:  
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.  
When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in  
advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (above).  
On-Screen Messages  
Choose the approximate time until the digital channel  
information screen (21) disappears automatically.  
Off: The digital channel information is not displayed.  
Display  
3 sec.  
5 sec.  
7 sec.  
10 sec.  
Grey Background  
On  
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey  
background when tuner reception is weak.  
Off  
FL Display  
Bright  
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.  
This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save”  
(64) to “On”.  
Dim  
Automatic: The display turns dark during play and disappears  
when the unit is turned off. It reappears  
momentarily if a button is pressed. While using this  
mode, the standby power consumption can be  
reduced.  
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Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
TV Aspect (18)  
Set to match the type of television 16:9  
4:3  
Letterbox  
Connection  
connected.  
Progressive (19)  
On  
Off  
This setting is fixed with  
“Off” if you set “AV1 Output”  
to “RGB 1 (without  
component)” or “RGB 2  
(without component)”.  
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PAL  
NTSC  
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HDMI Settings  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
unit’  
HDMI Video Format  
You can only select items compatible with the connected  
equipment. This setting normally does not need to be  
576i/480i  
576p/480p  
720p  
changed. However if you are concerned about output picture 1080i  
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quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.  
Still pictures play at a resolution equivalent to 480p  
regardless of the settings.  
Automatic: Automatically selects the output resolution best  
suited to the connected television (1080i, 720p,  
576p/480p or 576i/480i).  
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Aspect for 4:3 Video  
4:3:  
Picture is output as original aspect.  
16:9: Picture is output as 16:9 aspect with side panels.  
Digital Audio Output  
HDMI and Optical  
Optical Only: Select when this unit is connected to an amplifier  
with an optical digital audio cable and connected  
to a TV with an HDMI cable and you want to  
enjoy the highest quality of audio from discs  
(16).  
Control with HDMI  
On  
Off: Select when you do not want to use Control with HDMI.  
AV1 Output  
Video (with component):  
Selects the output from the AV1 terminal.  
Select “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without  
component)” for RGB output.  
Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.  
S Video (with component):  
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an S Video signal.  
Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” RGB 1 (without component):  
for component output (progressive output).  
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB  
Set according to the signal and terminal of the connected TV.  
signal. If you always would like to view the picture from the unit  
in RGB signal, select this mode. The TV screen will  
automatically switch to display the picture from the unit when  
the unit is turned on.  
If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, you cannot select RGB 2 (without component):  
“RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)”. Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB  
signal. If you would like to switch to display the picture from the  
unit only when playback or viewing menus, select this mode.  
AV2 Input  
Video  
This setting is according to the output signal of the connected  
equipment.  
S Video  
Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.  
Abkhazian:  
Afar:  
6566 Catalan:  
6565 Chinese:  
6570 Corsican:  
8381 Croatian:  
6577 Czech:  
6582 Danish:  
7289 Dutch:  
6583 English:  
6589 Esperanto:  
6590 Estonian:  
6665 Faroese:  
6985 Fiji:  
6765 Gujarati:  
9072 Hausa:  
6779 Hebrew:  
7282 Hindi:  
6783 Hungarian:  
6865 Icelandic:  
7876 Indonesian:  
6978 Interlingua:  
6979 Irish:  
7185 Lingala:  
7678 Rhaeto-Romance:  
Tamil:  
8465  
8484  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
7265 Lithuanian:  
7387 Macedonian:  
7273 Malagasy:  
7285 Malay:  
7383 Malayalam:  
7378 Maltese:  
7365 Maori:  
7165 Marathi:  
7384 Moldavian:  
7465 Mongolian:  
7487 Nauru:  
7578 Nepali:  
7583 Norwegian:  
7575 Oriya:  
7589 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Spanish:  
7579 Persian:  
7585 Polish:  
7684  
8277 Tatar:  
8279 Telugu:  
8285 Thai:  
8377 Tibetan:  
8365 Tigrinya:  
Afrikaans:  
Albanian:  
Ameharic:  
Arabic:  
Armenian:  
Assamese:  
Aymara:  
Azerbaijani:  
Bashkir:  
Basque:  
7775 Romanian:  
7771 Russian:  
7783 Samoan:  
7776 Sanskrit:  
7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga:  
7773 Serbian: 8382 Turkish:  
7782 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Turkmen:  
6984 Italian:  
7779 Shona:  
7778 Sindhi:  
7865 Singhalese:  
7869 Slovak:  
7879 Slovenian:  
7982 Somali:  
8378 Twi:  
8368 Ukrainian:  
8373 Urdu:  
7079 Japanese:  
7074 Javanese:  
7073 Kannada:  
7082 Kashmiri:  
7089 Kazakh:  
7176 Kirghiz:  
7565 Korean:  
6869 Kurdish:  
6976 Laotian:  
7576 Latin:  
Bengali; Bangla:  
Finnish:  
8375 Uzbek:  
8376 Vietnamese:  
8379 Volapük:  
6983 Welsh:  
8385 Wolof:  
8387 Xhosa:  
8386 Yiddish:  
8476 Yoruba:  
8471 Zulu:  
6678 French:  
6890 Frisian:  
6672 Galician:  
6682 Georgian:  
6671 German:  
7789 Greek:  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
7065 Sundanese:  
8076 Swahili:  
8084 Swedish:  
8065 Tagalog:  
8185 Tajik:  
Bulgarian:  
Burmese:  
Byelorussian: 6669 Greenlandic:  
Cambodian: 7577 Guarani:  
7679 Portuguese:  
7665 Punjabi:  
7178 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Quechua:  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Refer to the control reference on page 60.  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Remote Control (20)  
Clock (67)  
DVD 1  
DVD 2  
DVD 3  
Others  
Power Save  
On: Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned  
Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”.  
–“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (62).  
–The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically  
turned to “Off”.)  
to standby (78).  
Off  
If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically  
turned to “Off”.  
Quick Start  
On  
The Quick Start feature enables this unit to be ready to start  
recording as quick as approx. 1 second§ after turning it on. You  
can start recording soon after deciding you want to record  
something.  
Off:  
Standby power consumption is less than when this is  
set to “On”.  
§Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM.  
If this is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically turned to  
“Off”.  
Startup takes up to a minute when:  
You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-  
RAM.  
You want to make other operations.  
–The clock has not been set.  
DivX Registration  
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX  
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (35).  
System Update  
Update data is sent by an unscheduled digital broadcast. In  
order to receive these updates, you must be able to receive  
digital broadcasts.  
An update will take approximately 30 minutes. While the  
update is in progress, “SW-DL” appears on the unit’s display.  
You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete.  
Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress  
may damage the unit.  
In order to update this unit and support system changes made  
by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates.  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Software Update in Standby  
On: You can perform the unit updates automatically when the  
power is turned off.  
Off  
Software Search Period  
Automatic:  
The unit will give priority to searching for update  
data at midnight.  
Selects the time to perform updates automatically when the  
power is turned off. This can only be set when “Software  
Update in Standby” is set to “On”.  
If there is a programmed recording set for the time you  
have selected, the programmed recording will be given  
priority.  
02:00–06:00  
06:00–10:00  
10:00–14:00  
14:00–18:00  
18:00–22:00  
22:00–02:00  
Software Update Search Now  
If applicable update data is found, press [2, 1] to select “Yes”  
The unit will begin searching for update data.  
and press [ENTER].  
Initialize  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Shipping Condition  
Yes  
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password No  
and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer  
recording programmes are also cancelled.  
Default Settings  
Yes  
All the settings other than the programmed channels, time  
settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings  
password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.  
No  
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To change the name of a group  
After performing steps 1–6  
1Press [1].  
Tuning  
1
While stopped  
2Press the “Red” button.  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
58, Entering text  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
To browse through the list  
Press [W X CH].  
and press [ENTER].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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Add New DVB Services  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and  
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After performing steps 1–4  
press [1].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Add New DVB  
Services” and press [ENTER].  
Setup  
Edit Favourites  
Auto-Setup Restart  
Digital  
Add New DVB Services  
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Tuning  
The unit starts searching for newly available terrestrial digital  
channels. This takes about 5 minutes.  
Disc  
Signal Condition  
Picture  
Cha  
Analogue  
Add New DVB Services  
Sound  
Display  
Manual  
SELECT  
TAB  
Connection  
Others  
Please wait!  
Ch 6  
69  
RETURN  
ENTER  
Prog. Channel Service Name  
Net ID TS ID Quality  
Edit Favourites  
RETURN: to cancel  
You can create four groups of channels for making viewing and recording  
easier. Editing these groups does not affect the channel setting itself.  
Timer recording may not work correctly if you edit the groups  
during timer recording standby.  
RETURN  
A message is displayed when the search is finished.  
6 Press [ENTER] to save the newly  
found channels.  
After performing steps 1–4  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Edit  
Favourites” and press [ENTER].  
To stop partway  
Press [RETURN].  
The channels found before stopping are not saved.  
6 Press the “Green” button to select the  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
group.  
Edit Favourites  
All Services  
2 ABC  
20 ABC HDTV  
Favourite 1  
Signal Condition  
You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals.  
Realign the aerial if you are receiving a poor signal.  
When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be selected:  
1 Press [RETURN] several times to exit the screen.  
2 Press [W X CH] to select a digital channel. “D” appears on the  
unit’s display.  
Favourite Select  
Add  
Add All  
Page -  
SELECT  
RETURN  
To add channels to a group  
After performing steps 1–6  
3 Display the Setup menu again (left).  
After performing steps 1–4  
1Press [3, 4] to select the channel and press the  
“Yellow” button.  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Signal  
Condition” and press [ENTER].  
Repeat this step to add other channels.  
Press the “Blue” button to add all the available channels to the  
group. (Only when no channels have been added to the group.)  
2Press [ENTER] to save the group.  
The quality and strength of the signal are shown.  
Press [W X CH] to select the channel.  
2 ABC 2W DVB CH30  
Signal Quality  
0
0
10  
10  
To change the order of channels of a group  
After performing steps 1–6  
1Press [1].  
Signal Strength  
CH +  
CH –  
RETURN  
Signal Quality  
2Press [3, 4] to select the channel to move and  
press the “Green” button.  
3Press [3, 4] to select the new position of the  
channel and press the “Green” button.  
Repeat the steps 2 3 to move other channels.  
4Press [ENTER] to save the group.  
Below 2 (display red): The signal quality is so poor that there may  
be interference in the pictures and sound.  
2–5 (display orange): The signal quality is basically adequate, but  
brief interference in the pictures and sound  
is possible in isolated case.  
Over 5 (display green): Optimum picture and sound quality.  
Signal Strength  
To delete channels on a group  
After performing steps 1–6  
1Press [1].  
The display for signal strength is grey. “0” means signal strength 0%,  
“10” means signal strength 100%.  
If the signal is too strong, the display will change from grey to red.  
Reduce the signal amplification at your aerial.  
When the signal is weak, check that the aerial is correctly positioned  
and that all digital broadcasts for the current channel have not  
finished for the evening.  
2Press [3, 4] to select the channel and press the  
“Yellow” button.  
Repeat this step to delete other channels.  
Press the “Blue” button to delete all the channels from the group.  
3Press [ENTER] to save the group.  
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Press [RETURN] several times.  
Deleting a channel from a group does not affect the channel itself.  
You can still select the channel from the “All Services” group.  
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Refer to the control reference on page 60.  
Manual  
Auto-Setup Restart  
You can restart auto channel setting for terrestrial digital and  
analogue channels if set up (18) fails for some reason.  
However, if you perform “Auto-Setup Restart”, the order of analogue  
channels will change.  
You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel  
details.  
After performing steps 1–4 (65)  
After performing steps 1–4 (65)  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and  
press [ENTER].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup  
Restart” and press [ENTER].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
Manual Tuning  
Pos Name Ch  
Pos Name Ch  
1
2
ARD  
ZDF  
N3  
10  
2
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
3
28  
4
5
press [ENTER].  
6
7
8
9
SELECT  
ENTER  
HR3  
BR3  
7
9
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.  
When the unit is on and stopped  
RETURN  
10  
Delete  
Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the  
Auto-Setup screen appears.  
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and  
time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording  
programmes are also cancelled.  
To delete a programme position  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press the  
“Red” button.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To change the tuning settings for individual  
programme position  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
Pos  
Name  
Channel  
1
ARD  
4
6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
Manual  
Tuning  
List of TV Reception Channels  
Fine Tuning Auto  
Mono  
to select a  
Off  
programme position  
and press [ENTER].  
SELECT  
Tuner  
System  
Channel  
Coverage  
VHF  
0–12  
6–12  
UHF  
CATV  
RETURN  
RETURN : leave  
Australia  
Analogue  
45 MHz to  
470 MHz  
PAL–B  
DVB–T  
27–69  
27–69  
Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1].  
Australia  
Digital  
Pos  
Programme position in the table  
(You cannot change the programme position.)  
Name  
To enter or change the name of a TV station  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and  
press [ENTER].  
If the station name needs a blank space, select  
the blank between “Z” and “¢”.  
Channel  
To enter newly available TV stations or change  
the channel number of an already tuned TV  
station  
Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter  
the channel number of the desired TV station.  
Wait a few moments until the desired TV station  
has been tuned.  
After the desired TV station is tuned, press  
[ENTER].  
Fine Tuning  
Mono  
To obtain the best tuning condition  
Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition  
and press [ENTER].  
Press [1] to return to “Auto”.  
To select the type of sound to be recorded  
Press [3, 4] to select “On” if the stereo sound is  
distorted due to inferior reception conditions, or if  
you want to record the normal (mono) sound  
during a stereo or bilingual broadcast, and press  
[ENTER].  
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Clock Setting  
Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with,  
or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the  
HDD.  
This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital  
broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day.  
However, if the time is not set correctly use the settings listed in the  
method below.  
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory  
for approximately 60 minutes.  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
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While stopped  
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2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
and press [ENTER].  
unit’  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
press [ENTER].  
and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
ingthe  
n
and press [1].  
press [ENTER].  
Cha  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV System”  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and  
and press [ENTER].  
press [1].  
6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV system  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Clock” and  
and press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
TV System  
Setup  
Clock  
e.g., This screen  
appears while  
receiving a  
digital  
PAL  
NTSC  
Automatic  
Off  
Time Zone  
Queensland  
Date  
Tuning  
Time  
Disc  
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11  
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12  
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2006  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
broadcast.  
SELECT  
Please set the clock.  
ENTER: access RETURN: leave  
CHANGE  
Connection  
Others  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
RETURN  
PAL (factory preset)  
–Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system  
television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL  
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–Select to record television programmes and PAL input from  
other equipment.  
[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the  
HDD.  
NTSC  
–Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television  
programmes cannot be recorded properly.  
–Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.  
[HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on  
the HDD.  
6 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” of  
“Automatic” and press [ENTER].  
7 Press [2, 1] to select the item you  
want to change.  
The items change as follows:  
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year  
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.  
(Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)  
8 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.  
7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.  
press [ENTER].  
9 Press [ENTER] when you have  
finished the settings.  
10PThreecslosck [sRtarEts.TURN].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)  
While stopped, keep pressing [] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the  
main unit for 5 or more seconds.  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
[Note]  
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC  
signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded  
onto the HDD.)  
To change the time zone  
1
Press [3, 4] to set “Automatic” to “On” and press [ENTER] in  
step 6.  
2
Press [3, 4] to select the correct time zone and press [ENTER].  
Auto clock setting starts. This takes a few minutes.  
“Automatic clock setting completed.screen is displayed.  
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.  
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Messages  
On the television  
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Authorization Error.  
You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different  
registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX)  
Cannot finish recording completely. The programme was copy-protected.  
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The HDD or disc may be full.  
The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.  
Cannot playback.  
TV system is different from the  
setting.  
You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV  
system currently selected on the unit.  
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.  
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To playback, please change the TV  
System in Setup.  
Cannot record on the disc.  
Unable to format.  
The disc may be dirty or scratched.  
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Cannot play on this unit.  
You tried to play a non-compatible image.  
Turn the unit off and re-insert the card.  
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13  
Cannot output Audio with HDMI  
because of copyright protection.  
Should you connect equipment that does not support CPPM the audio from the CPPM  
copy protected DVD-Audio cannot be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the  
audio cables (red, white) or optical digital cable to the corresponding terminals.  
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Cannot record. Disc is full.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.  
[Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is  
no increase in disc space. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW  
increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.]  
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Cannot record. Maximum number of  
titles exceeded.  
Use a new disc.  
No Disc  
The disc may be upside down.  
No folders.  
There is no compatible folder in this unit.  
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No SD CARD  
No valid SD card.  
The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already  
inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.  
The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.  
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Not enough space in the copy  
destination.  
Create space by deleting any unnecessary items.  
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46, 56  
Delete one or more items registered on the copy list to ensure that the “Destination  
Capacity” is not exceeded.  
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4–5  
This is a non-recordable disc.  
The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-  
R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +RW.  
This disc is not formatted properly.  
Format it using DVD Management in  
FUNCTIONS menu.  
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW.  
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit. Record to the  
HDD and then copy to the disc.  
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Not enough space on HDD. Space  
of 4 hours (in SP mode) is  
necessary.  
[-R]DL] [+R]DL] It is not possible to copy when there is not enough free space on the HDD  
or when the total number of the recorded titles on the HDD and the titles to be copied are  
greater than 500.  
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Delete unwanted titles from the HDD.  
Maximum number of titles is  
recorded on HDD. Please delete  
unnecessary titles.  
Rental Expired.  
The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX)  
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The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.  
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On the unit’s display  
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.  
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DVD   
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.  
(“” stands for a  
number.)  
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more  
than 2 seconds.  
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HARD ERR§  
No AUDIO§  
If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.  
sag  
When connecting to CPPM incompatible equipment with an HDMI cable, CPPM copy protected DVD-  
Audio cannot output audio through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the audio cables (red, white) or  
optical digital cable to the corresponding terminals.  
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Me  
NoERAS  
NoREAD  
You cannot delete items on this disc.  
The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.  
The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.  
This message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.  
10  
10  
NoWRIT  
You cannot write to this disc.  
The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.  
PLEASE WAIT§  
There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out  
its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until  
the message disappears.  
PROG FULL§  
SLEEP  
There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.  
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In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode.  
SP 35:50  
LP 151h  
“SP”,LP” and the  
numbers are examples.  
Available space on the HDD or disc.  
The example “SP 35:50” is displayed when less than 100 hours are available and the example “LP 151h” is  
displayed when over 100 hours are available.  
“SP” and “LP” are recording modes, “35:50” means “35 hours 50 minutes” and “151h” means “151 hours”.  
SW-DL  
The unit is performing a software update.  
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UNFORMAT§  
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format) that has been recorded on other equipment.  
Format the disc to use it.  
However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.  
UNSUPPORT§  
F74  
You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.  
4–6  
The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction.  
Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.  
F75  
U59  
The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction.  
Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.  
The unit is hot.  
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears.  
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of  
the unit.  
U61  
U71  
(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording, playback or  
copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not  
broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.  
The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.  
U72  
U73  
The HDMI connection acts unusually.  
–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.  
–Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).  
–The HDMI cable is damaged.  
U88  
(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while  
recording, playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal  
operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.  
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U99  
The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. Now press  
[Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.  
H or F  
There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s condition.)  
Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the following. 71–75  
1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.  
2. Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)  
If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the dealer.  
Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service  
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X HOLD  
The Child Lock function is activated.  
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Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.  
§The message are alternately displayed.  
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Frequently asked questions  
Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.  
Set up  
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Which aerial is suitable for receiving  
digital terrestrial broadcasts?  
You can use your current aerial. However, depending on the area where you live, a new  
aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial installer. For more information  
Can this unit receive or record High  
Definition (HD) broadcasts?  
No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.  
What equipment is necessary to play  
multi channel surround sound?  
You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must 16, 17  
connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a  
built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.  
An amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard (version 1.1 or later) must be  
connected to this unit to play multi-channel audio on a DVD-Audio.  
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Are the headphones and speakers  
directly connected to the unit?  
You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.  
The television has both S VIDEO IN  
terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
terminals. Which terminal should I  
connect with?  
Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture  
compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal.  
If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,  
connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.  
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is  
compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some  
flickering can occur.  
Is my television progressive output  
compatible?  
All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals  
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.  
Disc  
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and  
Video CDs bought in another country?  
You cannot play DVD-Video if their region numbers are not supported by this unit.  
Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.  
Cover  
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a  
region number be played?  
The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play  
discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to  
a standard.  
Please tell me about disc compatibility  
with this unit.  
This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and  
plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a  
DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).  
This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.  
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following  
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compatibility with this unit.  
standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).  
You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.  
Recording  
Can I record from a commercially  
purchased video cassette or DVD?  
Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording  
is usually not possible.  
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on  
Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW  
recorded on this unit be played on other  
equipment?  
this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and  
capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.  
If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.  
Can I record digital audio signals using  
this unit?  
You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output  
only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a digital video  
camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)  
Can a digital audio signal from this unit  
be recorded to other equipment?  
You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio  
Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu.  
–PCM Down Conversion: On  
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–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM  
However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording  
equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.  
You cannot record MP3 signals.  
Can I switch to bilingual broadcast  
during recording?  
With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].  
With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before  
recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.  
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Can I high speed copy to a disc?  
Yes, you can.  
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Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart  
do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.  
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:  
Regular disc rotating sounds.  
Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.  
Image disturbance during search.  
Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a  
Panasonic disc.)  
The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.  
(Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)  
When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode  
(9), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected  
sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.  
Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial broadcasting breaks.  
A sound is heard when the HDD goes into SLEEP mode, or  
operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.  
Power  
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No power.  
Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket.  
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The unit does not turn on  
pressing [Í DVD].  
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The unit switches to standby  
mode.  
One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.  
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Displays  
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The display is dim.  
“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s  
display.  
Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.  
Set the clock.  
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n
o
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t
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The time recorded on the disc  
Times shown may disagree with actual times.  
and the available time shown do Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the  
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not add up.  
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.  
Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no  
increase in disc space.  
More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R,  
DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more.  
While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.  
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The play time shown for MP3  
does not agree with the actual  
time.  
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ntl  
Compared to the actual recorded The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames  
time, the elapsed time displayed  
is less.  
(Only when recording in NTSC)  
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time  
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as  
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.  
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“U88” is displayed and the disc  
cannot be ejected.  
The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.  
1
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.  
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10  
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.  
While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for  
about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.  
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TV screen and video  
Television reception worsens  
after connecting the unit.  
This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment.  
It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not  
solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.  
The digital channel information  
does not appear.  
Select the length of time (3-10 sec.) the “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu are to be displayed.  
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The digital channel information cannot be selected during playback or recording.  
The digital channel information is not supported for analogue broadcasts.  
The grey background does not  
appear.  
Picture does not appear during  
timer recording.  
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture  
expands left and right.  
Set “Grey Background” in the Setup menu to “On” while receiving analogue broadcasts. This  
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is not compatible when receiving a digital broadcast or during HDMI output.  
Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording  
is going to work properly, turn the unit on.  
Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set  
“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.  
Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.  
If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” to “16:9” in the Setup menu.  
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Screen size is wrong.  
The recorded title is stretched  
vertically.  
16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.  
–If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On”  
in the Setup menu.  
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–If you recorded or copied to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R,  
+R DL or +RW.  
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating  
instructions.  
There is a lot of after-image  
when playing video.  
When playing DVD-Video using  
progressive output, one part of  
the picture momentarily appears  
to be doubled up.  
Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.  
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Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method  
or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.  
There is no apparent change in  
picture quality when adjusted  
with the Picture menu in the on-  
screen menus.  
The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.  
The images from this unit do not Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT  
14–17  
appear on the television.  
terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.  
Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.  
Picture is distorted.  
Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.  
Press and hold [] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5  
seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.  
The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While  
stopped, keep pressing [] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.  
The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.  
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When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with this unit’s TV system.  
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Reduce the number of connected devices.  
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Sound  
Page  
No sound.  
Low volume.  
Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the  
amplifier if you have connected one.  
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Distorted sound.  
Cannot hear the desired audio  
type.  
Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.  
Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.  
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.  
–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.  
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[DVD-A] The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output.  
This unit cannot playback multi-channel discs that prevent down-mixing unless the unit is  
connected with an HDMI cable to an amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard  
(version 1.1 or later). Refer to the disc jacket for more information.  
Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)  
Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.  
Reduce the number of connected devices.  
The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT  
terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.  
To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital Audio Output” to  
“HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.  
Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected  
with an HDMI cable.  
If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, you  
can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast.  
If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),  
+R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.  
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Cannot switch audio.  
You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.  
–When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the  
disc tray while DVD drive is selected.  
–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.  
–When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”.  
When recording a digital broadcast with multiple audio channels, this will record only the  
audio channel selected in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen menus. The audio channel  
cannot be switched during playback.  
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The amplifier is connected using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable. You cannot switch  
the audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using  
audio cables.  
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There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.  
Operation  
Cannot operate the television.  
The remote control doesn’t work.  
Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the  
code.  
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote  
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control.  
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same  
time for more than 2 seconds.  
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The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.  
You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during  
operation.  
Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.  
Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight  
exposure.  
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It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.  
It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.  
The child lock function is activated.  
The unit is on but cannot be  
operated.  
Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.  
Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.  
The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.  
One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.  
Reset the unit as follows:  
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1
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.  
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10  
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.  
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.  
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the  
dealer.  
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The unit cannot be operated while performing an update. (“SW-DL” appears on the unit’s  
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display.) Please wait until the update finishes.  
HDD activation is slow.  
Cannot eject disc.  
The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“SLEEP” appears in the unit’s display.)  
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The unit is recording.  
The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [CH W] on the  
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.  
If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock  
function.  
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Cannot tune channels.  
Startup is slow.  
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Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.  
Startup takes time in the following situations:  
–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.  
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–The clock is not set.  
–Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.  
–For a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.  
–When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.  
Takes time to read DVD-RAM.  
It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been  
used for a long time.  
Recording, timer recording and copying  
Cannot record.  
Cannot copy.  
You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the  
unit can record onto.  
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The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD  
Management.  
Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).  
You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached  
its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.  
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You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit.  
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.  
[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the  
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HDD and then copy.  
–If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a  
blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode  
recording is necessary).  
–If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500.  
You cannot record and copy on finalized discs. However, you can record and copy again if  
you format DVD-RW.  
Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and  
+RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or  
switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW 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. (However, both types  
of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and  
NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.  
Digital broadcasts cannot be  
recorded or copied.  
Some digital broadcasts are copyright protected with a “One time only recording” security  
feature. This type of programme can only be recorded or copied to the HDD or a CPRM  
compatible DVD-RAM.  
Cannot record from external  
equipment.  
Check that the connection is correct.  
Select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.  
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Timer recording does not work  
properly.  
The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the  
programme.  
The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording  
list is not on.)  
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G-CODE programming does not  
work properly.  
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Press [PROG/CHECK].  
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press the “Red” button.  
Set the clock.  
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Timer recording does not stop  
Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
recording drive.  
even when [] is pressed.  
If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,  
you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.  
The timer programme remains  
even after recording finishes.  
The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.  
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A part or whole of a recorded  
title has been lost.  
If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while  
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.  
You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer  
any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.  
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Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc.  
When recording to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” in the Setup menu.  
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disc using the high speed mode. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in EP or FR (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode, you cannot  
perform high-speed copy.  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Rec for High  
Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL  
or +RW discs with high-speed copy.  
When copying, it takes a long  
time even when high speed  
mode is selected.  
Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed  
recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the disc.  
It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.  
You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic  
DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.  
An unusually loud sound is  
coming from the rotating DVD-R,  
etc.  
When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal,  
however, this is not a problem.  
The DV automatic recording  
function does not work.  
If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV  
equipment settings.  
You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.  
Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV  
equipment are not successive.  
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The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Play  
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Play fails to start even when  
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.  
Play starts but then stops  
immediately.  
Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.  
The disc is dirty.  
You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit.  
You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.  
You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM  
using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to  
copyright protection.  
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When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD  
players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hours)” mode.  
You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.  
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If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)  
Audio and video momentarily  
pause.  
This occurs between playlist chapters.  
This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high  
speed mode.  
This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.  
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[-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches  
between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video  
and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.  
DVD-Video is not played.  
You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.  
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Alternative soundtrack and  
subtitles cannot be selected.  
The languages are not recorded on the disc.  
You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on  
some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.  
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No subtitles.  
Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.  
Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.  
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Angle cannot be changed.  
Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.  
You have forgotten your ratings  
password.  
You want to cancel the ratings  
level.  
The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press  
[DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on  
the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).  
Quick View does not work.  
This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.  
This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.  
The resume play function does  
not work.  
Memorized positions are cancelled when  
–press [] several times.  
–open the disc tray (excluding [HDD]).  
[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] [SD] turn off the power.  
–if a recording or timer recording was executed.  
The Video CD picture does not  
display properly.  
When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu.  
When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during  
search.  
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Time Slip does not work.  
Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title  
recorded on the disc.  
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It takes time before play starts.  
Picture stops.  
This is normal on DivX video. (DivX)  
Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)  
Edit  
Available disc space does not  
increase even after deleting a  
title.  
Available disc space does not increase after deleting on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL.  
Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted on DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format) and +RW. The disc space does not increase when any other titles are deleted.  
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Cannot edit.  
You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space.  
Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.  
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Cannot format.  
The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
You tried formatting a disc that you may not be able to use in this unit.  
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Cannot create chapters.  
The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the  
disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.  
These operations are not possible with still pictures.  
You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a  
start point.  
Cannot mark the start point or  
the end point during “Partial  
Delete” operation.  
Cannot delete chapters.  
Cannot create a playlist.  
When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.  
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You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select  
them individually.  
Still pictures  
Cannot display Direct Navigator  
screen.  
This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy.  
Cannot edit or format a card.  
Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message  
sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)  
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The contents of the card cannot  
be read.  
The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.)  
Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit.  
The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this  
unit.  
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Turn off and then turn on the unit again.  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB.  
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protection takes a long time.  
When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.  
When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or  
card.  
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To reset this unit  
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To return all the settings other  
than the main ones to the factory  
preset  
Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings  
level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording  
programmes are also cancelled.  
Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the  
programmed channels, time settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password,  
remote control code, return to the factory presets.  
Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the DVB Auto-Setup screen  
appears. All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return  
to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.  
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To reset the ratings level  
settings  
While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and  
hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.  
To restore the unit if it freezes  
due to one of the safety devices  
being activated  
Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)  
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Digital broadcasts cannot be  
received.  
Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet.  
The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the direction of the aerial  
may have changed due to strong winds or vibration. If problem persists consult your local TV  
After DVB Auto-Setup only some Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions.  
or no DVB channels are found.  
Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.  
However, use the included RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 1, Connections “A” or “B”.  
For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected/installed by a licenced installer that  
should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.  
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If you live within 5-10 km of DVB transmission towers, a combined VHF/UHF aerial should be  
adequate. Outside this area, separate VHF and UHF aerials provide superior reception  
performance.  
If you live in a unit or apartment, check to ensure the Master Antenna TV (MATV) system is  
designed for analogue and DVB-T reception. Please consult your body corporate. For more  
Picture regularly breaks up on  
some channels, “No Signal”  
message is displayed.  
Check “Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or  
constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.  
Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.  
However, use the included RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 1, Connections “A” or “B”.  
For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected/installed by a licenced installer that  
should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.  
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Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such as light switches,  
fridges etc may cause picture break up and/or audio distortion. Use a high quality quad  
shielded coaxial cable fly lead between this unit and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse  
noise pickup. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.  
When “No Signal” message is displayed, check aerial connection.  
Picture very infrequently breaks Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain  
up on some or all channels.  
with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort  
momentarily.  
Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance, or a passing  
vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy” ignition system.  
HDAVI Control  
HDAVI Control does not work.  
Set “Control with HDMI” in the Setup menu to “On”.  
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Check the HDAVI Control settings on the connected equipment.  
If you changed the connections on the HDMI equipment, unplugged the unit, performed  
updates or if there was a power failure, HDAVI control may not work. In this case, perform the  
following.  
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Turn all equipment connected with an HDMI cable to “ON”, and then turn the TV (VIERA)  
on.  
Change the “HDAVI Control” to “No” on the TV (VIERA), then set to “Yes” again. (For more  
information please see the VIERA operating instructions.)  
Switch the VIERA input to the HDMI equipment connected to this unit, and after this unit’s  
screen is displayed check the HDAVI control operations.  
Other  
After performing an update, you Depending on the content of the update, some settings may have returned to the preset  
can no longer receive  
broadcasts.  
values. Fix the settings again.  
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Glossary  
Bitstream  
Film and video  
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)  
before it is decoded into its various channels.  
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can  
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable  
method of progressive output.  
Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames  
per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames  
per second as well.)  
Generally appropriate for motion picture films.  
Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second. (PAL discs) or  
30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally  
appropriate for TV drama programmes or animation.  
CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media)  
A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit  
supports CPPM.  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)  
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to  
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with  
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.  
Finalize  
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.  
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL on this  
unit.  
Decoder  
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This  
is called decoding.  
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer  
record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to  
become recordable.  
DivX  
Folder  
A video compression format developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. that  
compresses video files without any considerable loss of video  
quality.  
This is a place on the hard disk or memory card where groups of  
data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place  
where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) and MPEG2 are stored.  
Formatting  
Dolby Digital  
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM  
recordable on recording equipment.  
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format),  
+RW, SD Memory Cards and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on  
this unit. Formatting deletes irrevocably all contents.  
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby  
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can  
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can  
be recorded on one disc using this method.  
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default  
audio.  
Frames and fields  
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see  
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.  
Down-mixing  
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on  
some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to  
the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s  
speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then  
only output the front two channels.  
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Field  
Field  
A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but  
picture quality is generally better.  
[DVD-A] Tracks that do not allow down-mixing will not play correctly  
on this unit except when connecting with an HDMI cable to an  
amplifier that meets HDMI standards (Ver. 1.1 or later) and is CPPM  
compatible.  
A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but  
there is no blurring.  
HDD (Hard disk drive)  
This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk  
with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and  
a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading  
and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a  
digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo  
developing store or on your home printer.  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
Drive  
HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic  
products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits  
uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This  
unit supports high-definition video output [720p (750p), 1080i  
(1125i)] from HDMI AV OUT terminals. To enjoy high-definition video  
a high definition compatible television is required.  
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD), disc  
(DVD) and SD card (SD). These perform the reading and writing of  
data.  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)  
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good  
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are  
possible.  
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)  
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures.  
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc.,  
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The  
benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering  
the degree of compression.  
Dynamic range  
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound  
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest  
level of sound before distortion occurs.  
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the  
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low  
volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.  
LPCM (Linear PCM)  
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on  
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.  
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MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)  
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A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video.  
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based  
digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2.  
MPEG2 moving picture files shot with a Panasonic SD multi-camera,  
etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.  
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display  
multiple pictures in the form of a list.  
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)  
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures,  
a common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras  
and other devices.  
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MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)  
An audio compression method that compresses audio to  
approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of  
audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and  
CD-RW.  
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1080i  
In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass  
every 1/50th of a second to display an interlaced image. Because  
1080i (1125i) more than doubles current television broadcasts of  
480i (525i), the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic  
and rich image.  
Pan&Scan/Letterbox  
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be  
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images  
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of  
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.  
Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills  
the screen.  
720p  
In one high definition image, 720 (750) scan lines pass at the same  
time every 1/50th of a second to create a progressive image. Since  
progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there  
is a minimal amount of screen flicker.  
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom  
of the picture so the picture itself appears  
in an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
Playback control (PBC)  
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and  
information with menus.  
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)  
Progressive/Interlace  
The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan  
lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or 576p), uses  
twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are  
called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 480p) respectively.  
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video  
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.  
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.  
Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p  
input terminals are progressive compatible.  
Protection  
You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or  
deletion protection.  
RGB  
This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G),  
and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them.  
By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission,  
noise is reduced for even higher quality images.  
Sampling frequency  
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave  
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital  
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per  
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the  
original sound.  
Signal Quality  
This is the guide for checking the aerial direction. The numbered  
values displayed do not indicate the strength of the signal, but the  
quality of the signal (the signal to noise ratio, or “S/N”). The channels  
you can receive are affected by weather conditions, seasons, time  
(day/night), region, length of the cable that is connected to the aerial,  
etc.  
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Specifications  
Recording system  
DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format  
Television system  
Tuner system  
DVD-R : DVD-Video format  
Channel coverage  
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format  
DVD-RW : DVD-Video format  
PAL-B  
Australia  
VHF: 0 to 12  
UHF: 27 to 69  
CATV: 45 MHz to 470 MHz  
+R  
+R DL (Double Layer)  
+RW  
DVB-T  
Australia  
VHF: 6 to 12  
UHF: 27 to 69  
Recordable discs  
DVD-RAM:  
Ver. 2.0  
Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0  
Ver.2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0  
for General Ver. 2.0  
RF converter output:  
Not provided  
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SD card slot  
DVD-R:  
SD Memory Card slot:  
Still picture (JPEG, TIFF)  
Compatible media:  
Format:  
for General Ver. 2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0  
for General Ver.2.x/8X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0  
SD Memory Card§, MultiMediaCard  
FAT12, FAT16  
for General Ver.2.x/16X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0  
for DL Ver.3.0  
Image file format:  
JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system),  
(sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF Compatible  
Number of pixels:  
Thawing time:  
for DL Ver.3.x/4X-SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0  
DVD-RW:  
+R:  
Ver. 1.1  
Ver. 1.x/2X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0  
Ver. 1.x/4X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0  
Ver. 1.x/6X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 3.0  
34 a 34 to 6144 a 4096  
Approx. 3 sec (6 M pixels, JPEG)  
Ver. 1.0  
Ver. 1.1  
Ver. 1.2  
SD Video (MPEG2)  
Compatible media:  
Ver. 1.3  
SD Memory Card§, MultiMediaCard  
for DL Ver.1.0  
Ver. 1.1  
Codec:  
File Format:  
MPEG 2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile)  
SD-Video format conforming  
+RW:  
Ver.1.2/4X-SPEED  
Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card  
to HDD or DVD-RAM disc.  
After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-  
RAM disc, the playback is possible.  
Recording time  
Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)  
XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours  
LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours  
[DMR-EX75]  
Maximum Approx. 284 hours with 160 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode)  
DV input  
IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin : 1 pc  
19 pin type A: 1 pc  
XP: Approx. 36 hours, SP: Approx. 70 hours  
LP: Approx. 138 hours, EP: Approx. 212 hours/284 hours  
HDMI Output  
HDMI  
[DMR-EX85]  
HDMI Ver.1.2a (EDID Ver.1.3)  
Maximum Approx. 443 hours with 250 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode)  
XP: Approx. 55 hours, SP: Approx. 111 hours  
LP: Approx. 222 hours, EP: Approx. 333 hours/443 hours  
Others  
Region code:  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity range:  
Power supply:  
#4  
5 oC to 40 oC  
Playable discs  
10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)  
AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz  
[DMR-EX75] Approx. 34 W  
[DMR-EX85] Approx. 35 W  
430 mmk329 mmk58 mm  
Approx. 4.3 kg  
DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R : DVD-Video format, DivX  
Power consumption:  
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format  
DVD-RW : DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format  
+R, +R DL (Double Layer), +RW  
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video CD,  
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG, DivX formatted discs)  
Dimensions (WkDkH):  
Mass:  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
Approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)  
Internal HDD capacity  
[DMR-EX75] 160 GB  
[DMR-EX85] 250 GB  
Optical pick-up  
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units  
[Note]  
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
LASER specification  
Class 1 LASER Product (Pickup)  
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Includes miniSD cards. (A miniSD adaptor needs to be inserted.)  
Wave length: (CD) 780 nm wave length, (DVD) 662 nm wave length  
Laser power:  
Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).  
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection  
Audio  
Recording system:  
Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode)  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)  
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz  
More than 10 k≠  
Audio in:  
Input level:  
Input impedance:  
Audio out:  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack)  
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz  
Less than 1 k≠  
Output level:  
Output impedance:  
Digital audio out: Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)  
Video  
Video system:  
PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields  
NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields  
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)  
Recording system:  
Video in (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
S-Video in (PAL/NTSC):  
AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
Video out (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
RGB out (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 , termination  
Component video output (NTSC 480p/480i, PAL 576p/576i)  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 , termination  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 , termination  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 , termination  
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Safety precautions  
Placement  
Foreign matter  
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high  
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These  
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby  
shortening the unit’s service life.  
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric  
shock or malfunction.  
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or  
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the  
power supply and contact your dealer.  
Do not place heavy items on the unit.  
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain  
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.  
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Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when  
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.  
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is  
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interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other  
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect  
the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service  
centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is  
repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.  
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Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not  
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or  
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.  
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC  
mains lead can cause electric shock.  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Official DivX Certified™ product.  
Plays DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3, and DivX VOD video content (in  
compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements).  
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DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of  
DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.  
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface  
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is  
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.  
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized  
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited  
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial  
Co., Ltd.  
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
-If you see this symbol-  
SD logo is a trademark.  
Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and  
are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.  
miniSD Logo is a trademark.  
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the  
European Union  
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact  
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct  
method of disposal.  
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Index  
Album  
Edit Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Enabling discs to be played on other  
equipment– Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Audio  
Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
AV2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Ratings level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Rec for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . 24, 61  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Auto Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–29  
Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
RGB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 77  
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 57, 76  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 56, 76  
FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . 23  
FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
G-CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
HDAVI Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 63, 76  
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . 8  
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 76  
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Channel  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 40  
Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Cleaning  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Connection  
Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15  
Amplifier, system component . . . . 16, 17  
DV input terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–17  
Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Copy  
SD card (MPEG2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Title/Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
CPPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 41  
Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Language  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 61  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 61  
LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 76  
SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13  
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Shipping Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Signal Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . 25  
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Still picture  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
System Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Menu  
DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Mode  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 35  
TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 77  
Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Time Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–29  
Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Tuning  
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 66  
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
TV System (PAL/NTSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Name  
Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 41  
Noise reduction (NR)  
AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
V.S.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
On-screen  
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Delete  
Digital channel information . . . . . . . . 21  
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
All titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 43  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
DELETE Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Digital channel information . . . . . . . . . 21  
Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . 30, 36, 40, 44  
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6  
Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–35, 76  
DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 76  
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
DVB Multi Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Partial Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 61  
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 38, 77  
Properties  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Protection  
Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
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