Panasonic DIGA DMR E85H User Manual

Operating Instructions  
DVD Video Recorder  
Model No.DMR-E85H  
HARD DISK DRIVE  
Region number supported by  
this unit  
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players  
and software according to where they are sold.  
The region number of this unit is “4”.  
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels  
containing “4” or “ALL”.  
Example:  
2
3
4
ALL  
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Dear customer  
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum  
performance and safety, please read these  
instructions carefully.  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this  
product, please read these instructions completely.  
Please keep this manual for future reference.  
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Table of contents  
Getting started  
Editing  
Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
STEP 2 TV Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
STEP 3 Set up to match your television  
and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
To enjoy progressive video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
HDD and Disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Editing titles/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Creating, editing and playing play lists. . . . . . . . 28  
Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Play list operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Transfer (Dubbing)  
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Recording  
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists . . . . . . 31  
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 32  
Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
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Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 15  
Playing while you are recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Recording from an external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
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Convenient functions  
FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
DISC MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Playing back  
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . . . 24  
On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Reference  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
Useful features  
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to  
rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) and  
DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that out  
perform older tape formats. The following information  
summarizes a few of these features.  
Chasing playback  
There is no need to wait until  
recording is complete. Without  
stopping recording, you can play the  
video currently being recorded from  
its beginning.  
Instant recording  
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By  
pressing the recording button, the unit finds available  
recording space and begins recording right away. There is no  
need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.  
Simultaneous Recording  
and Playback  
While recording, you can play  
another video programme that was  
recorded previously.  
HDD recording  
You can keep on recording your favorite programmes to an  
internal HDD that is able to record up to 142 hours [EP (8  
Hour) mode].  
You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite  
programmes to DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup  
disc.  
Time Slip  
During play and also while recording,  
you can jump to the scene you wish  
to view by specifying the skip time.  
Instant play  
There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct  
Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded video  
immediately.  
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Accessories  
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.  
1
Remote control  
1
AC mains lead  
1
RF coaxial cable  
2
Batteries  
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Audio/video cable  
(EUR7721KK0)  
For use with this unit only. Do not  
for remote control  
use it with other equipment.  
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Remote control signal sensor  
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3  
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20˚  
20˚  
30˚  
30˚  
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.  
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.  
7 m directly in front of the unit  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not use different types at the same time.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not take apart or short circuit.  
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.  
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can  
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.  
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long  
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
[Note]  
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control  
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (page 11).  
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem  
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by  
such loss.  
Examples of causes of such losses are  
A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.  
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.  
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.  
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Control reference guide  
Remote control  
DVD  
TV  
Turn the unit on (page 9)  
Television operations (page 11)  
Select drive (page 14, 20)  
Channel select (page 14)  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
Input select (AV3 or AV4)  
AV  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
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5
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CH  
Select channels and title numbers etc./  
Enter numbers  
G-Code  
Show G-CODE screen (page 17)  
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CANCEL  
9
Cancel  
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Skip 30 seconds forward (page 21)  
MANUAL SKIP  
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SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
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Basic operations for recording and play  
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STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (page 20, 26)  
Show FUNCTIONS window (page 34)  
Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (page 9, 21)  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
Show sub menu (page 26)  
Return to previous screen  
Show status messages (page 25)  
Skip the specified time/Display the television image  
as a picture-in-picture (page 15, 21)  
Change recording mode (page 14)  
Start recording (page 14)  
Show on-screen menu (page 24)  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
Show timer recording programme screen (page 18)  
Erase items (page 22)  
Programme recording standby/release  
(page 17, 18)  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
Select audio (page 22)  
Create chapter (page 22)  
Manual tuning operation (page 40)  
One touch transfer (dubbing) (page 32)  
Main unit  
Standby/on switch (Í/I) (page 9)  
Stop (page 14, 21)  
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice  
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small  
Select drive (page 14, 20)  
Lights when the HDD or DVD  
drive is selected  
amount of power.  
Start recording (page 14)  
Remote control signal sensor  
Disc tray (page 14, 20)  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REC  
TIME SLIP  
HDD  
DVD  
DRIVE SELECT  
CH  
/x1.3  
TIME SLIP  
Start play  
(page 20)  
HDD  
DVD  
AV3  
S-VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
L/MONO AUDIO IN  
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Open/close disc tray (page 14, 20)  
Display (below)  
Skip/Slow/Search  
(page 21)  
Time Slip indicator (page 15)  
Connection for camcorder etc.  
(page 16)  
Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a  
Channel select (page 14)  
picture-in-picture (page 15, 21)  
Rear panel terminals (page 7)  
The unit’s display  
Recording mode  
Timer recording indicator  
HDD indicator  
Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator  
Disc type  
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HDD  
REC  
DVD RAM  
XP  
SP  
LP  
EP  
VCD.MIX  
REC  
PLAY  
PLAY  
D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)  
When lit: down-mixed audio is played.  
When off: the disc prevents down-mixing so on  
the two front channels can be played.  
Main display section  
e.g.,  
[HDD]  
Recording  
Playback  
EXTLink  
Recording/Playback  
EXTLink  
EXTLink  
REC  
REC  
REC  
PLAY  
PLAY  
PLAY  
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STEP 1 Connection  
The equipment connections described are examples.  
Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.  
Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals  
Television  
Amplifier  
From AUDIO OUT terminals or  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal  
From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals  
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To AV4 input terminals (rear)  
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Camcorder  
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Video cassette recorder  
Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder  
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright  
protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.  
Television  
Television  
When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the input terminals on  
the television side, not the VCR side.  
This unit  
VCR  
VCR  
This unit  
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. 3 W).  
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is  
empty.  
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and  
the unit.  
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Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO  
terminals and VCR  
indicates included accessories.  
indicates accessories not included.  
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.  
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When making this connection, ensure you  
connect the audio cables to the corresponding  
audio input terminals on the television.  
To household mains socket  
Television’s  
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To the aerial  
Splitter  
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(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)  
rear panel  
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AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
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Aerial  
cable  
AC mains lead  
Connect only after all other  
connections are complete.  
S-Video  
cable  
RF coaxial cable  
Video cable  
Audio/Video cable  
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3
2
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Y
RF I
PB  
PR  
Red White Yellow  
AV1 (TV)  
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AUDIO  
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VIDEO S-VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)  
COMPONENT  
RF OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
(NTSC:480P/480I,  
PAL:576P/576I)  
AC IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R - AUDIO - L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO OUT terminal  
Red White Yellow  
This unit’s rear panel  
Cooling fan  
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more  
vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal.  
(Actual results depend on the television.)  
Audio/Video cable  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal  
Use a splitter if  
you also want  
to connect the  
aerial to your  
VCR.  
These terminals can be used for either interlace or  
progressive output and provide a purer picture than the  
S-VIDEO OUT terminal (below).  
Connect to terminals of the same colour.  
Red White Yellow  
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L
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
VCR’s rear panel  
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT  
Component video output  
Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in  
reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component  
video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (page 44).  
For progressive output (page 10)  
Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart  
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.  
To input in RGB select “RGB (Not NTSC)” from “AV2 Input” in the  
SETUP menu (page 39).  
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.  
To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)” from “AV1  
Output” in the SETUP menu (page 39).  
RGB 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.  
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STEP 1 Connection  
Connecting an amplifier or system component  
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on  
Connection to a stereo amplifier  
DVD-Video  
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders  
using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in  
“Digital Audio Output” (page 38).  
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.  
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AUDIO IN  
Amplifier’s rear panel  
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OPTICAL IN  
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Red White  
Optical digital audio cable  
Do not bend this cable sharply.  
Audio cable  
Insert fully, with this side facing up.  
Red White  
VIDEO  
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AUDIO  
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R
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AUDIO  
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S-VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
AC IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R
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AUDIO  
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R
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AUDIO  
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L
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
This unit’s rear panel  
This unit’s rear panel  
Do not place the unit on  
amplifiers or equipment  
that may become hot.  
The heat can damage the unit.  
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STEP 2 TV Tuning  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the country  
Í/ l  
and press [ENTER].  
OPEN/CLOSE  
TIME SLIP  
REC  
Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.  
HDD  
DVD  
DRIVE SELECT  
CH  
/x1.3  
TIME SLIP  
Auto-Setup  
128  
X CH W  
Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.  
RETURN: to abort  
DVD  
TV  
Í DVD  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
RETURN  
AV  
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Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting  
menu.  
DRIVE SELECT  
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DVD  
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8
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Clock  
CH  
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Numbered  
buttons  
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G-Code  
MANUAL SKIP  
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CANCEL  
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Time  
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Date  
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SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Please set clock manually.  
ENTER: store RETURN: leave  
CHANGE  
ENTER  
SELECT  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
RETURN  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
4 Press [2, 1] to select the item you  
want to change.  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
This is a 24-hour clock.  
ENTER  
The items change as follows:  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year  
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (page 42).  
(Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)  
RETURN  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
5 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.  
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You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.  
6 Press [ENTER] when you have  
finished the settings.  
The clock starts and the television displays the channel  
being received.  
To stop partway  
Press [RETURN].  
Auto-Setup  
When connecting to a television with the  
corresponding terminal (page 7).  
This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV  
To confirm that stations have been tuned  
correctly (page 40)  
stations.  
To restart Auto-Setup (page 41)  
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.  
When the unit is on and stopped  
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.  
1 Turn on the television and select the  
appropriate AV input to suit the  
connections to this unit.  
2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.  
The country setting menu appears on the television.  
Country  
Australia  
New Zealand  
Others  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
RETURN  
:
leave ENTER  
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access  
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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”  
DVD  
TV  
and press [1].  
TV operation  
buttons  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”  
AV  
DRIVE SELECT  
and press [ENTER].  
HDD  
DVD  
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4
2
5
8
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3
6
5 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect  
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
and press [ENTER].  
G-Code  
MANUAL SKIP  
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CANCEL  
9
TV Aspect  
SETUP  
-/--  
16:9 WIDE TV  
16:9  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Tuning  
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4:3  
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Disc  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Letterbox  
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Picture  
Sound  
Display  
Connection  
SELECT  
ENTER  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
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FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
RETURN  
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3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
16:9: 16:9 widescreen television  
4:3: 4:3 aspect television  
[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) (page 44).  
Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television  
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style  
(page 44).  
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SUB MENU  
RETURN  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
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 (page 44).  
Selecting television type and aspect  
1
While stopped  
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
1
While stopped  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Disc Remaining 34:00 SP  
DVD  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”  
Playback  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
Recording  
TIMER RECORDING  
and press [1].  
Dubbing  
DUBBING  
PLAY LIST  
SETUP  
FLEXIBLE REC  
DISC MANAGEMENT  
Edit  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”  
Setting  
and press [ENTER].  
ENTER  
RETURN  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
press [ENTER].  
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].  
Output becomes progressive.  
SETUP  
Manual  
[Note]  
Auto-Setup Restart  
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 (page 25).  
Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an  
incompatible television.  
Tuning  
Others  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
TAB  
SELECT  
Display  
Connection  
RETURN  
There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals  
if “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu is set to “RGB (without  
component)”. Set this item to either “Video (with component)” or  
“S-Video (with component)” (page 39).  
If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT,  
S-VIDEO OUT or AV1 terminal, output will be interlace  
irrespective of the settings.  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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When other Panasonic products  
respond to this remote control  
If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the  
remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the  
two must match).  
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.  
Point the remote control at the television  
Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “DVD 1”.  
While pressing [Í TV], enter the code  
with the numbered buttons.  
1
While stopped  
e.g.,  
01:  
[0] [1]  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Manufacturer and Code No.  
Brand  
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Code  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
ar  
Panasonic/National  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
HITACHI  
01, 02, 03, 04  
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].  
st  
15, 16  
08  
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t
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JVC  
07  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and  
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MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
09, 10  
13  
press [1].  
PHILIPS  
12  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
12, 17, 18  
14, 19  
11  
Control” and press [ENTER].  
SHARP  
SONY  
05  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the code  
TOSHIBA  
06  
(“DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and  
press [ENTER].  
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat  
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.  
If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your  
television does not allow control of your television, this remote  
control is not compatible with your television.  
Remote Control  
SETUP  
Press “ ” and “ENTER” together  
for more than 2 seconds on the remote  
control.  
Tuning  
Others  
Disc  
6
To change the code on the remote control  
While pressing [ENTER], press and  
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or  
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
When the following indicator appears on the  
unit’s display  
The unit’s remote  
control code  
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s  
(step 6).  
[Note]  
Executing “Shipping Condition” in the SETUP menu returns the  
main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1  
(step 6).  
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HDD and Disc information  
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play  
Type  
Logo  
Instructions  
Temporary storage  
You can record up to 142 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (page 15, Recording modes and  
approximate recording times).  
You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (page 15).  
You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub) a  
recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM, however the title is erased from the HDD  
(page 44).  
Hard disk drive (HDD)  
80 GB  
Indicated in these  
instructions with [HDD]  
Re-writable discs for backup use  
You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record or play  
continuously on two sides] (page 15, Recording modes and approximate recording times).  
You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (page 15).  
Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB) are  
commercially available.  
You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM (Content  
Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (page 44). You cannot transfer (dub) a recorded  
title.  
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DVD-RAM  
ar  
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm  
2.8 GB, 8 cm  
[RAM]  
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This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.  
You can transfer (dub) up to 24k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible disc  
(page 31).  
One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)  
You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode].  
By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (page 35, 44).  
You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.  
This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.  
DVD-R  
4.7 GB, 12 cm  
1.4 GB, 8 cm  
[DVD-R]  
You can transfer (dub) up to 32k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible disc  
(page 31).  
We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.  
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.  
Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?  
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon  
what you require.  
§ 1 You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available  
space does not increase after erasing.  
§ 2 Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.  
§ 3 After finalizing the disc (page 35, 44).  
(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)  
Re-writable  
DVD-RAM DVD-R  
§ 4 Only one is recorded (page 38, Bilingual Audio Selection).  
§ 5 CPRM (page 44) compatible discs only.  
§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.  
Y
Y
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Edit  
§1  
Y§3  
Play on other players  
Y§2  
[Note]  
When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On” the  
restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to  
DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to  
DVD-R is not necessary when recording a programme (page 37).  
Recording both M 1 and M 2 of bilingual  
broadcast  
Y
t§4  
Recording broadcasts that allow one copy  
Recording 16:9 aspect picture  
Y§5  
Y
t
§6  
Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)  
With the write-protect tab in the protect position,  
you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc.  
PROTECT  
Play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.  
This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close the  
sessions or finalize the disc after recording.  
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)  
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the  
condition of the recording.  
Disc type  
Logo  
Instructions  
The producer of the material 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.  
DVD-Audio  
[DVD-A]  
High fidelity music discs  
Played on this unit in 2 channels.  
Discs that cannot be played  
2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm  
DVD-Video  
[DVD-V]  
High quality movie and music discs  
3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring  
Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (page 44,  
Finalize)  
Video CD  
[VCD]  
Recorded music and video  
(including CD-R/RW)  
DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL”  
DVD-ROM  
CD-ROM  
CVD  
DVD-RW  
CDV  
SVCD  
≥iR  
CD-G  
SACD  
≥iRW  
Photo CD  
MV-Disc  
Audio CD  
[CD]  
Recorded music and audio  
(including CD-R/RW)  
PD  
Divx Video Disc, etc.  
CD-R and CD-RW with music  
recorded in MP3 (page 23)  
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Setup precautions  
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.  
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.  
Do not place on anything that  
generates heat like a video cassette  
(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)  
This unit  
VCR  
recorder etc.  
Do not place in an area often subject to  
temperature changes.  
TV type  
Multi-system TV  
NTSC TV  
Disc/Titles  
recorded on HDD  
Yes/No  
PAL  
NTSC  
PAL  
Y
Place in an area where condensation does not occur.  
Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a  
cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.  
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.  
Y§1  
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Y§2  
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Conditions where condensation may occur  
ar  
NTSC  
PAL  
–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.  
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.  
–During the rainy season.  
st  
g
Y
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t
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PAL TV  
Y§3 (PAL60)  
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NTSC  
§1  
If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (page 41), the picture may  
be clearer.  
Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (page 41).  
If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals  
the picture will not be shown correctly.  
§2  
§3  
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.  
When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you  
match the “TV System” setting to the title (page 41).  
Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or  
breakdown  
Accessory discs  
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor  
etc. gets inside the unit.  
DVD-RAM  
9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge: LM-AD240LE  
4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge: LM-AB120LE  
While operating  
Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The  
HDD may become damaged.)  
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:  
LM-AF120LE  
Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains  
socket, or flip the power breaker switch.  
DVD-R  
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:  
LM-RF120LE  
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or  
movement due to rotation is normal.  
When moving the unit  
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care  
1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the  
display.)  
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 video content to a DVD disc as  
backup.  
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.)  
The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand  
HDD recording time remaining  
vibration/shock or dust  
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.  
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 the content  
during recording or play may be damaged.  
If the remaining amount time is insufficient, erase any unwanted  
titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a  
play list will not increase the amount of time.)  
The HDD is a temporary storage device  
The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content.  
Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for viewing once, editing,  
or for saving to a DVD disc.  
When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the  
display  
The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to  
extend the life of the HDD.  
Press [HDD] to activate.  
Immediately save (backup) all content as soon  
While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away  
because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.  
If there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode  
after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When  
not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.  
as you feel there may be problem with the HDD  
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, 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, save all content to the DVD disc.  
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 the case any type of repair is made to  
the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).  
Recorded content (Data) on a HDD that has become unusable is  
unrecoverable.  
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Recording television programmes  
3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel.  
Time Slip indicator  
2
1 5  
HDD  
XP  
SP  
EXTLink  
OPEN/CLOSE  
TIME SLIP  
REC  
PLAY LP  
EP  
HDD  
DVD  
DRIVE SELECT  
/x1.3  
TIME SLIP  
CH  
HDD  
DVD  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
AV3  
S-VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
L/MONO AUDIO IN  
R
e.g.,  
5:  
15:  
[0] [5]  
[-/--] [1] [5]  
HDD, DVD indicator  
TIME SLIP  
∫ 1  
3
AV3 input terminals  
INPUT SELECT  
4 Press [REC MODE] to select the  
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).  
DVD  
TV  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
HDD  
XP  
SP  
AV  
EXTLink  
REC  
PLAY LP  
EP  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
1
3
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Remaining time on the disc  
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):  
Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the  
SETUP menu (page 38).  
G-Code  
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7
CANCEL  
9
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MANUAL SKIP  
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-/--  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.  
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1
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Rceo  
HDD  
XP  
SP  
EXTLink  
REC  
PLAY LP  
EP  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
DIRECT  
FUNCTIONS  
NAVIGATOR  
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.  
[HDD] [RAM] You can change the audio being received by  
pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the  
recording of audio.)  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
RETURN  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
TIME SLIP  
STATUS  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
F TIMER  
5
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
AUDIO  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.  
4
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard disk drive) and DVD  
drive simultaneously.  
[HDD]  
When continuously recording for long durations, titles are  
automatically divided every 8 hours.  
[DVD-R]  
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording  
management information after recording finishes.  
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.  
When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.  
You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.  
It is not possible to record CPRM (page 44) protected material  
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.  
To pause recording  
Press [;].  
Press again to restart recording.  
(Title is not split into a separate title.)  
Regarding DVD-R  
When transferring (dubbing) a title recorded with the high speed  
mode to a DVD-R, set “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” to  
“On” before recording to the HDD. (page 37)  
When recording bilingual TV broadcast onto DVD-R, only one of  
either “M 1” or “M 2” audio can be recorded. Select at “Bilingual  
Audio Selection” (page 38).  
In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another  
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (page 35).  
To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch  
Recording  
During recording  
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording  
time.  
Each time you press the button:  
30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.)  
^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (min.) ,}  
1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the  
recording drive.  
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.  
This does not work during timer recordings (page 17) or while  
using Flexible Recording (page 16).  
2
If you selected the DVD drive  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main  
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.  
Press the button again to close the tray.  
If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD  
indicator on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.  
Insert label-up.  
Insert fully so it clicks into place.  
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Recording modes and approximate  
recording times  
Playing while you are recording  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may  
become shorter than indicated.  
(Unit: hour)  
Playing from the beginning of the title you are  
recording—Chasing playback  
DVD-RAM  
Press [1] (PLAY).  
HDD  
(80 GB)  
DVD-R  
(4.7 GB)  
Single-  
sided  
Double-  
sided  
Mode  
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.  
(4.7 GB) (9.4 GB)  
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—  
Simultaneous rec and play  
XP (High quality)  
SP (Normal)  
17  
34  
68  
1
2
2
1
2
4
LP (Long play)  
4
8
4
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
8 (6§)  
16 (12§)  
8 (6§)  
EP (Extra long  
play)  
142  
(106§)  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title  
and press [ENTER].  
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Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.  
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XP  
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
SP  
Reco  
LP  
Reviewing the recorded images while recording—  
Time Slip  
EP (6 Hour)§  
EP (8 Hour)  
1 Press [TIME SLIP].  
Recording time  
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.  
§ When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hour)” in the  
SETUP menu.  
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hour)” than when  
using “EP (8 Hour)”.  
PLAY  
0 min  
Play starts from 30  
seconds previous.  
REC  
[Note]  
The current recording  
images  
When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may  
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.  
In this case use “EP (6 Hour)” mode.  
You will hear the playback audio.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and  
press [ENTER].  
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)  
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP  
(8 Hour) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc  
space with the best possible recording quality.  
You can set when transferring (dubbing) or programming timer  
recordings.  
Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press  
again to show the play and recording images.  
When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically  
adjusted to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB  
disc.  
To stop play  
Press [].  
All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the  
display.  
XP  
To stop recording  
2 seconds after play stops  
Press [].  
SP  
LP  
EP  
To stop timer recording  
Press [F TIMER].  
You can also press and hold [] on the main unit for more than 3  
seconds to stop recording.  
[Note]  
Chasing play can only be used with programmes of the same  
encoding system (PAL/NTSC).  
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Recording television programmes  
Refer to the control reference on page 14.  
Recording from an external equipment  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
Preparation  
Flexible Recording  
Connect a video cassette recorder, etc. to this unit’s input  
terminals.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording  
When recording bilingual programmes  
[HDD] [RAM]  
within the remaining disc space.  
e.g.,  
When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment,  
you can select the audio type in playback.  
[DVD-R]  
Recorded  
Remain  
Select either M 1 or M 2 on the connected equipment. (You cannot  
select the audio type in playback.)  
When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,  
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu  
(page 41).  
Perfectly fit!  
45 minutes in  
SP mode  
Recording rate  
between SP and LP  
To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set “AV-in NR” to  
“On” in the SETUP menu (page 37).  
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.  
60 minutes  
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Programme to be recorded  
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e.g., Connecting other video equipment to the AV3 input  
terminals  
Preparation  
Select the channel to record.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
This unit  
REC  
TIME SLIP  
HDD  
DVD  
RIVE SELECT  
CH  
/x1.3  
R
PULL OPEN  
TIME SLIP  
AV3  
S-VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
L/MONO AUDIO IN  
R
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
S-VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN L/MONO  
-
AUDIO IN  
-
R
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
Yellow White Red  
“FLEXIBLE REC” and press [ENTER].  
FLEXIBLE REC  
Recording in FR mode  
Maximum rec. time 3 Hour 00 Min.  
S-Video cable§  
Set rec. time  
3 Hour 00 Min.  
Audio/Video cable  
Start  
Cancel  
SELECT  
Other video  
equipment  
RETURN  
3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and  
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/  
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the  
MONO.  
recording time.  
§ The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the  
VIDEO terminal.  
You cannot record more than 8 hours.  
You can also set the recording time with the numbered  
buttons.  
1
While stopped  
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the  
input channel for the equipment you  
4
When you want to start recording  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”  
have connected.  
and press [ENTER].  
e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “A3”.  
Recording starts.  
The recording mode becomes FR mode.  
2 Press [REC MODE] to select the  
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).  
To exit the screen without recording  
Press [RETURN].  
Using Flexible Recording (left), you can save content of a  
video cassette to 1 disc with the best possible quality of  
recording without wasting disc space.  
To stop recording partway  
Press [].  
3
When recording from other video equipment  
To show the remaining time  
Press [STATUS].  
Start play on the other equipment.  
DVD-RAM  
REC 59  
ARD  
Remaining  
time  
4 Press [¥ REC].  
Recording starts.  
L R  
To skip unwanted parts  
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been  
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has  
been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.  
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Timer recording  
4 Press [ENTER].  
DVD  
The settings are stored.  
TV  
Í DVD  
VOLUME  
TIMER  
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CH  
INPUT SELECT  
RECORDING  
AV  
HDD Disc  
No. Name  
Date  
Start Stop Mode  
space  
OK  
DVD  
Check to make sure  
“OK” is displayed.  
01  
ARD  
15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP  
New Timer Programme  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD, DVD  
G-Code  
HDD  
DVD  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.  
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
G-Code  
MANUAL SKIP  
5 Press [F TIMER].  
7
CANCEL  
9
F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording  
standby has been activated.  
-/--  
¢ CANCEL  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
The message screen  
appears. Only play is  
Timer standby is active, only playback is possible.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
possible while timer  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
recording is in standby (page 20, 21). (You cannot play a  
title recorded using a different encoding system from that of  
the TV system currently selected on the unit.)  
The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by  
pressing [Í DVD].  
3,4,2,1  
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ENTER  
ENTER  
in  
d
r
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
To release the unit from recording standby  
Press [F TIMER].  
F” goes out.  
Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to  
put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only  
if “F” is displayed.  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
Reco  
PROG/CHECK  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
F TIMER  
REC MODE  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.  
To cancel recording when recording has  
already begun  
Press [F TIMER].  
You can also press and hold [] on the main unit for more than  
3 seconds to stop 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.  
[Note]  
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 transferring  
(dubbing) in normal speed mode (page 31).  
F” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to  
timer recording standby.  
1 Press [G-Code].  
G-Code  
Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP  
12:53:00 15. 7. TUE  
If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the  
latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording  
starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit display. In this case,  
press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby  
mode.  
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 (a few seconds when  
recording with HDD or DVD-RAM and approximately 30  
seconds when recording with DVD-R).  
Enter G-Code Number by using 0-9 keys.  
2 Press the numbered buttons to enter  
the G-CODE number.  
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.  
3 Press [ENTER].  
TIMER  
Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP  
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE  
RECORDING  
HDD  
Relief Recording  
When the recording drive is set to “DVD” for timer recording and  
if the programme will not fit onto the disc, the recording drive will  
be altered to the “HDD” automatically.  
If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on  
or when timer recording starts while transferring (dubbing), the  
recording drive will be altered to the HDD.  
Name  
Date  
Start  
19:00  
Stop Mode  
DVD  
20:00  
1
ARD 15/ 7 TUE  
SP HDD  
Programme Name  
Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary  
using [3, 4, 2, 1] (page 18, 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.  
The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-  
recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (page 20).  
If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the  
programme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.  
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording  
mode.  
You can also press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording  
drive.  
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough  
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the  
“HDD” (right, Relief Recording).  
RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) [HDD] (page 18)  
ON!)OFF  
Programme Name  
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press  
[ENTER] (page 30).  
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Timer recording  
Refer to the control reference on page 17.  
To release the unit from recording standby  
Press [F TIMER].  
F” goes out.  
Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to  
put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only  
if “F” is displayed.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.  
(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)  
Manually programming timer  
recordings  
To cancel recording when recording has  
already begun  
Press [F TIMER].  
You can also press and hold [] on the main unit for more than  
3 seconds to stop recording.  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
TIMER  
Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
RECORDING  
HDD Disc  
No. Name  
Date  
Start Stop Mode  
space  
OK  
DVD  
01 ARD 15/ 7 TUE19:00 20:00 SP  
New Timer Programme  
[Note]  
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 transferring  
(dubbing) in normal speed mode (page 31).  
F” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to  
timer recording standby.  
If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the  
latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording  
starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit display. In this case,  
press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby  
mode.  
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 (a few seconds when  
recording with HDD or DVD-RAM and approximately 30  
seconds when recording with DVD-R).  
SELECT  
ENTER  
g
Press ENTER to store  
new programme.  
RETURN  
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r
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer  
Rceo  
Programme” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [1] to move through the items  
and change the items with [3, 4].  
TIMER  
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12:57:00 15. 7. TUE  
RECORDING  
HDD  
Name  
Date  
Start  
22:00  
Stop Mode  
DVD  
1
ARD 15/ 7 TUE  
22:30  
SP HDD  
Programme Name  
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.  
Auto Renewal Recording  
[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.  
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording  
mode.  
Date  
This function can be used only when weekly recording or daily  
recording is selected.  
[. 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  
;:  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
a. Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme  
You can also press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording  
drive.  
and press [ENTER].  
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough  
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the  
“HDD” (page 17, Relief Recording).  
RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) [HDD] (right)  
ON!)OFF  
Programme Name (page 30)  
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press  
[ENTER].  
3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”  
column.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and press  
[ENTER].  
TIMER  
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12:57:00 15. 7. TUE  
RECORDING  
4 Press [ENTER].  
HDD  
Name  
ARD  
Date  
TUE  
Start Stop Mode  
RENEW  
DVD  
1
22:00 22:30 SP HDD ON  
TIMER  
Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP  
12:58:00 15. 7. TUE  
Programme Name  
RECORDING  
HDD Disc  
No. Name  
Date  
Start Stop Mode  
space  
OK  
DVD  
01  
ARD  
15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP  
Check to make sure  
“OK” is displayed.  
02  
ARD  
15/ 7 TUE 22:00 22:30  
New Timer Programme  
SP  
OK  
[Note]  
If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or  
while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while transferring  
(dubbing), 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.  
Play lists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal  
Recording are erased along with auto renewal.  
When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme may  
not be recorded completely (even if repeating a renewal recording).  
Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.  
5 Press [F TIMER].  
F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording  
standby has been activated.  
The message screen  
appears. Only play is  
possible while timer  
Timer standby is active, only playback is possible.  
recording is in standby (page 20, 21). (You cannot play a  
title recorded using a different encoding system from that of  
the TV system currently selected on the unit.)  
The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by  
pressing [Í DVD].  
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Check, change or delete a programme  
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer  
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].  
Press [PROG/CHECK].  
Icons  
[
W
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.  
The disc was full so the programme failed to record.  
F
X
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.  
g
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD  
(Displayed while recording.)  
in  
d
r
Recording drive: HDD  
Recording drive: DVD  
Reco  
TIMER  
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12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
RECORDING  
HDD Disc  
No. Name  
Date  
Start Stop Mode  
space  
DVD  
New Timer Programme  
SELECT  
ENTER  
Press ENTER to store  
new programme.  
RETURN  
Message displayed in the “Disc space” line  
OK:  
Displayed if the recording can fit in the  
remaining space.  
> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display  
will show until when recordings can be made (up  
to a maximum of one month from the present  
time) based on the time remaining on the disc.  
! :  
It may not be possible to record because:  
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].  
(page 18, step 3)  
To delete a programme  
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢ CANCEL].  
To exit the timer recording list  
Press [PROG/CHECK].  
To put the unit on timer recording standby  
Press [F TIMER].  
F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby  
has been activated.  
Programmes that failed to record are displayed gray. They are  
automatically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two  
days later.  
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Playing discs  
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
2
1
3
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
OPEN/CLOSE  
TIME SLIP  
REC  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW  
HDD  
HDD  
DVD  
DRIVE SELECT  
/x1.3  
TIME SLIP  
CH  
HDD  
DVD  
- - -  
007  
008  
HDD, DVD indicator  
TIME SLIP  
X CH W  
ARD 10/10 FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11/10 SAT  
- - -  
- - -  
DVD  
TV  
D,  
E
VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
CH  
Previous  
02/02  
Next  
AV  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
Select  
RETURN  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
1
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press  
[ENTER].  
Numbered  
buttons  
CH  
W X CH  
G-Code  
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.  
7
CANCEL  
9
e.g.,  
[HDD]  
[RAM] [DVD-R]  
MANUAL SKIP  
-/--  
5:  
15:  
115:  
[0] [0] [5]  
[0] [1] [5]  
[1] [1] [5]  
5:  
15:  
[0] [5]  
[1] [5]  
MANUAL SKIP  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
6, 5  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
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To exit the screen  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
;
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
DIRECT  
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NAVIGATOR,  
TOP MENU  
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3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
2;, ;1  
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Direct Navigator screen icons  
Title protected.  
ENTER  
P
SUB MENU  
PROG/CHECK  
RETURN  
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
ERASE  
Title that was not recorded due to recording  
protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
TIME SLIP  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
Title cannot be played  
[When transferring (dubbing) a title to the HDD,  
or when data is damaged etc.]  
t
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
AUDIO  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
[
Currently recording.  
It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording from  
another (editing is not possible).  
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.  
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD  
(page 17, Relief Recording)  
Title with “One time only recording” restriction  
When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.  
When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you  
match the “TV System” setting to the title (page 41).  
Title recorded using a different encoding  
system from that of the TV system currently  
selected on the unit.  
(NTSC)  
(PAL)  
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to  
suit (page 41).  
1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the  
playback drive.  
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.  
Direct Navigator appearance  
Two types of appearance are available, “Thumbnail Display” and  
Table Display”.  
2
If you selected the DVD drive  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main  
Switching the appearance  
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.  
1
2
Press [SUB MENU] while Thumbnail Display is displayed.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Table Display” and press [ENTER].  
Press the button again to close the tray.  
If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD  
indicator on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.  
Insert label-up.  
Insert fully so it clicks into place.  
When a menu screen appears on the television  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
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:  
15:  
[0] [5]  
[1] [5]  
Insert with the arrow facing in.  
HDD  
To return to the menu screen  
[DVD-A] Press [TOP MENU].  
[DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU].  
[VCD] Press [RETURN].  
XP  
SP  
3 Press [1] (PLAY).  
EXTLink  
REC  
PLAY LP  
EP  
[HDD][RAM] [DVD-R]  
Play starts from the most recently recorded  
title.  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]  
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.  
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Operations during play  
Press [].  
HDD  
XP  
SP  
EXTLink  
The stopped position is memorized.  
REC  
PLAY LP  
EP  
The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from  
the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.)  
Resume play function  
Stop  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.  
Press [;].  
Press again to restart play.  
Pause  
Press [6] or [5].  
On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].  
The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
Search  
Skip  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Audio is heard during first level search forward.  
You can turn off the sound during search (page 38, “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search”).  
Audio is heard during all levels of search. [DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD]  
Press [:] or [9].  
On the main unit, press [D] or [E].  
Each press increases the number of skips.  
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c
ingba  
Press the numbered buttons.  
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e.g., 5:  
[0] [5]  
[HDD]  
5:  
[0] [0] [5]  
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l
P
15: [1] [5]  
[CD] (MP3 discs only) 15: [0] [1] [5]  
Starting from a  
selected item  
[DVD-A] Selecting groups  
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television right)  
5: [5]  
This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television  
right) with some discs.  
Press and hold [1] (PLAY/a1.3).  
Press again to return to normal speed.  
Quick View  
[HDD] [RAM]  
This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search” (page 38).  
The play speed can be increased  
without distorting the audio.  
While paused, press [6] or [5].  
On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].  
The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Forward direction only. [VCD]  
Slow-motion  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion  
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]  
The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes.  
While paused, press [2;] or [;1].  
Each press shows the next frame.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Forward direction only. [VCD]  
Frame-by-frame  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion  
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]  
Press [TIME SLIP].  
Displaying the  
television image as a  
picture-in-picture  
Play images  
The unit displays the television image as a picture-in-  
picture.  
You will hear the playback audio.  
Press [TIME SLIP] again to cancel.  
Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System”  
settings are different from the title recorded on the disc.  
The grey background does not appear on the receiving  
screen even if you select “On” from the “Grey  
Current receiving images  
You can change the channel being  
received by pressing [W X CH].  
You cannot change the channel being  
received while recording.  
Background” in the SETUP menu (page 38).  
1 Press [TIME SLIP].  
Skipping the specified  
time (Time Slip)  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].  
Play skips the specified time.  
Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
[Note]  
Time Slip does not work while timer recording is in standby.  
Press [MANUAL SKIP].  
Manual Skip  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
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seconds later.  
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Playing discs  
Refer to the control reference on page 20.  
Editing operations during play  
1 Press [ERASE].  
Erase  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].  
A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding.  
You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).  
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].  
Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.  
You cannot divide while recording or transferring (dubbing).  
Create Chapter  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Changing audio  
Press [AUDIO].  
[HDD] [RAM] [VCD]  
LR>L>R  
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[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
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You can change the audio channel number each time you press the  
buttons. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack  
language (page 24, Soundtrack).  
HDD  
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PLAY  
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a
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1 ENG  
Î Digital 3/2.1ch  
Soundtrack  
P
e.g., “L R” is selected  
L R  
e.g., English is selected.  
[Note]  
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.  
When a DVD-R 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” (page 38).  
When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On” (page 37).  
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Using menus to play MP3  
Using the tree screen to find a group  
While the file list is displayed  
DVD  
TV  
VOLUME  
CH  
1 Press [1] while a track is highlighted  
INPUT SELECT  
AV  
to display the tree screen.  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
Selected group no. /Total group no.  
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed  
as group number.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Numbered  
buttons  
CH  
G-Code  
7
CANCEL  
9
MENU  
Tree  
MANUAL SKIP  
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  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
40/111  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
You cannot select groups  
that contain no compatible  
files.  
No.  
0
9
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
SELECT  
ENTER  
TOP MENU  
RETURN  
002 Vocal  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
RETURN  
and press [ENTER].  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
k
c
The file list for the group appears.  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
To return to the file list  
Press [RETURN].  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
ingba  
A
y
a
l
P
Tips for making MP3 discs  
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for  
extended formats).  
Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps  
Compatible sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz  
Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:  
999 tracks and 99 groups  
[CD] (MP3 discs only)  
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio  
recording that are finalized (page 44) on a computer. Files are  
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.  
1 Press [TOP MENU].  
This unit is compatible with multi-session.  
This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.  
Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.  
Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of still  
pictures or sessions.  
Selected group  
No  
Group  
My favorite  
MENU  
G
T
G: Group no.  
1
:
1
1
Total  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Track  
Tree  
T: Track no. in the group  
TOTAL: Track no./Total track  
no. in all groups  
001 Both Ends Freezing  
TOTAL  
002 Lady Starfish  
003 Life on Jupiter  
004 Metal Glue  
005 Paint ItYellow  
006 Pyjamamama  
007 Shrimps from Mars  
008 Starperson  
1/111  
The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on  
a computer.  
No.  
0
9
Naming folders and files  
9
10  
009 Velvet Cuppermine  
010 Ziggy Starfish  
SELECT  
ENTER  
e.g.,  
MP3 files must have the  
extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.  
At the time of recording, give  
folder and file names a 3-  
digit numeric prefix in the  
order you want them to play  
(this may not work at times).  
English alphabets and  
Arabic numerals are  
Root  
RETURN  
Prev.  
Next  
(folder=group)  
001  
(file=track)  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and  
002 group  
press [ENTER].  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
004track.mp3  
003 group  
Play continues to the last track in the last group.  
0” indicates the track currently playing.  
You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [0] [5]  
[0] [1] [5]  
displayed correctly. Other  
characters may not be  
Order of play  
15:  
displayed correctly.  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev.” or “Next” and press [ENTER].  
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group  
appears.  
To exit the screen  
Press [TOP MENU].  
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Using on-screen menus and Status messages  
Disc menu—Setting the disc content  
DVD  
TV  
Soundtrack§  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
The disc’s audio attributes appear.  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
Select the audio and language (below, Audio attribute,  
Language).  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
CH  
G-Code  
7
CANCEL  
9
Subtitle§  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
MANUAL SKIP  
-/--  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (below,  
Language).  
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this  
unit. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [VCD]  
page 22, Changing audio  
Angle§ [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
k
c
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
STATUS  
DISPLAY  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
STILL-P (Still picture) [DVD-A]  
ignba  
A
y
a
l
Selects the play method for still pictures.  
P
Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.  
Page:  
Select the still picture number and play.  
RANDOM: Plays in random order.  
Return:  
Returns to the default still picture on the disc.  
PBC (Playback control page 44) [VCD]  
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.  
On-screen menus  
1 Press [DISPLAY].  
§ You may have to use the menus (page 20) on the disc to change.  
The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot  
change when there is no recording.  
Disc  
Î Digital 2/0 ch  
1
Soundtrack  
Play  
OFF  
L R  
Subtitle  
Picture  
Audio channel  
Sound  
Audio attribute  
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG:  
Menu  
Item  
Setting  
Signal type  
Sampling frequency  
Number of bits  
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,  
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you  
cannot select or change.  
k (kHz):  
b (bit):  
ch (channel):  
Number of channels  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and  
Language  
press [1].  
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  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and  
press [1].  
¢:  
Others  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.  
Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].  
To clear the on-screen menus  
Press [DISPLAY].  
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Play menu—Change the play sequence  
Status messages  
Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit  
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.  
to show the condition of the unit.  
Repeat Play  
Press [STATUS].  
All  
[VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]  
[DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only)  
[HDD] [RAM]  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]  
[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]  
The display changes each time you press the button.  
Chapter  
Group  
PL (Play list)  
Title  
Displayed information are examples.  
HDD/Disc indication  
HDD  
REC  
PLAY  
Recording or play status/input channel  
Track  
TV audio type being received (below)  
Selected audio type  
Stereo  
L R  
Select “OFF” to cancel.  
Recording drive/  
DVD REC  
Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator  
Picture menu—Change the picture quality  
Date and time  
Used HDD space  
Available recording time and  
recording mode  
Playback NR  
Recording mode  
Reduces noise and picture degradation.  
Progressive§ (page 44)  
πRemain  
18:53:50 11.10.  
π T2 0:05.14 XP  
π T1 0:00.10 SP  
13:50 XP  
k
c
Select “ON” to enable progressive output.  
Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally.  
Play position within the title  
Title number and elapsed time during play  
ingba  
y
Transfer§ [When “Progressive” (above) is set to “ON”.]  
a
l
Title number and elapsed time during recording  
P
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit  
the type of material being played (page 44, Film and video).  
No display  
When the output signal is PAL  
TV audio type  
Stereo: STEREO/NICAM stereo broadcast  
M 1/M 2: Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound broadcast  
Auto  
Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and  
appropriately converts it.  
Select when using “Auto”, and the video  
content is distorted.  
Video:  
M 1:  
NICAM monaural broadcast  
When the output signal is NTSC  
Auto1  
(normal):  
Auto2:  
Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and  
appropriately converts it.  
Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film  
content in addition to 24 frame-per-second  
film content. (Picture distortion may occur  
depending on the content)  
Video:  
Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and  
the video content is distorted.  
§ Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the SETUP menu  
(page 10).  
Sound menu—Change the sound effect  
V.S.S. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]  
(Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels)  
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers  
only.  
Turn V.S.S. off if it caused distortion.  
V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.  
Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
(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.  
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Editing titles/chapters  
Editing titles/chapters and playing  
chapters  
DVD  
TV  
Preparation  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.  
AV  
Release protection (cartridge page 12, disc page 35). [RAM]  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD, DVD  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
CH  
G-Code  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.  
7
CANCEL  
9
MANUAL SKIP  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW  
HDD  
-/--  
- - -  
007  
008  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
ARD 10/10 FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11/10 SAT  
- - -  
;
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
- - -  
1
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Previous  
02/02  
Next  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
Select  
RETURN  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and  
press [ENTER].  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Multiple editing  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
3 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to  
ign  
select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
Eidt  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and  
press [ENTER].  
Title/Chapter  
Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one  
Enter Name  
chapter.  
Set up Protection  
Cancel Protection  
Partial Erase  
Change Thumbnail  
Divide Title  
Refer to “Title  
operations”.  
Title  
Chapter  
Erase  
Properties  
Edit  
Start  
End  
Chapter View  
Table Display  
page 20, Direct Navigator appearance  
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [HDD] [RAM]  
(page 22, 27, “Create Chapter”)  
If you select “Chapter View”  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
Title  
chapter.  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
To edit Step 5.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR CHAPTER VIEW  
HDD  
008 ARD 11/10 SAT  
You can change the order of chapters and create a play list.  
[HDD] [RAM]  
001  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing  
---  
(page 35). [DVD-R]  
Previous  
01/01  
Select  
Next  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
The maximum number of items on a disc:  
[HDD]  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (above)  
–Titles:  
–Chapters:  
500  
5 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to  
Approx. 1000 per title  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
[RAM] [DVD-R]  
–Titles:  
99  
Erase Chapter  
–Chapters:  
Approx. 1000  
Create Chapter  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
Refer to “Chapter  
operations”.  
Combine Chapters  
[Note]  
Title View  
Once erased, divided or partially erased, it cannot be restored to its  
original state. Make certain before proceeding.  
You cannot edit during recording, chasing play or transferring  
(dubbing), etc.  
You can go back to Title View.  
Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.  
dividing a title etc.)  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
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To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
26  
Title operations  
Erase§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].  
The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.  
Properties  
Dinosaur  
26  
Properties  
No.  
Time  
12:19  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
Date 11/10/2004 MON Rec time 0:30 (SP)  
Name 12  
SELECT  
page 30, Entering text  
Enter Name  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE  
HDD  
Set up Protection§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
007  
008  
Cancel Protection§  
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.  
[HDD] [RAM]  
ARD 10/10 FRI  
ARD 11/10  
You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Erase  
HDD  
008  
PLAY  
Start  
End  
1 Press [ENTER] at the start point and end  
point of the section you want to erase.  
Next  
Exit  
0:43.21  
Partial Erase  
Start  
End  
- -:- -.- -  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press  
[HDD] [RAM]  
- -:- -.- -  
ENTER  
RETURN  
[ENTER].  
Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to erase other sections.  
ing  
3 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].  
Edit  
You can change an image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail  
HDD  
Title View.  
;
008  
Change  
1 Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.  
Exit  
0:06.45  
Change Thumbnail  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
2 Press [ENTER] when the image you  
Change  
00:06.45  
ENTER  
want to use as a thumbnail is shown.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
You can divide a title into two.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title  
HDD  
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the  
title.  
008  
PLAY  
Preview  
Divide  
2Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
3Press [2, 1] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].  
To confirm the division point  
Exit  
0:43.21  
Divide  
- -:- -.- -  
Divide Title  
Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (Play will begin  
from a point 10 seconds prior to and after the division point.)  
To change the division point  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to change.  
[Note]  
The divided titles retain the title name and CPRM property (page 44) of the original title.  
Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
Chapter operations  
Erase Chapter§  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter  
HDD  
1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to  
008  
PLAY  
Create  
divide.  
Create Chapter  
Repeat this step to divide at other points.  
Exit  
[HDD] [RAM]  
0:43.21  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press  
[ENTER].  
Combine Chapters  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press [2, 1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].  
The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
For quicker editing  
Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (page 21) to find the desired point.  
RQT7462  
Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title.  
27  
Creating, editing and playing play lists  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY  
LIST” and press [ENTER].  
DVD  
TV  
PLAY LIST  
HDD  
PLAY LIST VIEW  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
AV  
- -  
- -  
- -  
DRIVE SELECT  
Create  
- -  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD, DVD  
- -  
- -  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
CH  
Previous  
01/01  
Next  
G-Code  
ENTER  
7
CANCEL  
9
RETURN  
MANUAL SKIP  
-/--  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
and press [ENTER].  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
4 Press [2, 1] to select the source title  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
and press [4].  
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then  
skip to step 6.  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
Create  
PLAY LIST  
HDD  
SUB MENU  
001 ARD 11/10 SAT  
Source Title  
001/001  
001  
002  
002  
---  
---  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
Source Chapter  
001  
001/001  
001/001  
003  
---  
---  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
Chapters in PLAY LIST  
---  
---  
---  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
ign  
5 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you  
Eidt  
[HDD] [RAM]  
You can arrange the chapters (page 26) to create a play list.  
want to add to a play list and press  
[ENTER].  
Press [3] to cancel.  
Title  
Title  
Create  
PLAY LIST  
HDD  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
001 ARD 11/10 SAT  
Source Title  
001/001  
001  
002  
002  
---  
---  
Source Chapter  
001  
001/001  
001/001  
003  
---  
---  
Chapters in PLAY LIST  
---  
---  
---  
Play list  
Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recording data.  
Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much  
capacity.  
Chapter  
Chapter  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
You can also create a new chapter from the source title.  
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press  
[ENTER] (page 27, Create Chapter)  
The maximum number of items on a disc:  
6 Press [2, 1] to select the position to  
–Play lists:  
–Chapters in play lists: Approx. 1000  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
99  
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].  
Create  
PLAY LIST  
HDD  
001 ARD 11/10 SAT  
Source Title  
001  
001/001  
[Note]  
002  
002  
---  
---  
You cannot create or edit a play list while recording or while  
transferring (dubbing).  
Play lists must be made in accordance with the encoding system  
currently selected in “TV System” (page 41).  
Source Chapter  
001  
001/001  
001/001  
003  
---  
---  
---  
Chapters in PLAY LIST  
---  
---  
ENTER  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters.  
Press [3] to select other source titles.  
Creating play lists  
Preparation  
7 Press [RETURN].  
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.  
Release protection (cartridge page 12, disc page 35). [RAM]  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
1
While stopped  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Disc Remaining 34:00 SP  
DVD  
Playback  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
Recording  
TIMER RECORDING  
Dubbing  
DUBBING  
PLAY LIST  
SETUP  
FLEXIBLE REC  
DISC MANAGEMENT  
Edit  
Setting  
ENTER  
RETURN  
RQT7462  
28  
Editing and playing play lists/chapters  
1 Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Play list operations  
Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press  
[ENTER].  
Erase§  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY  
Play list information (e.g., time and date) is  
shown.  
LIST” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play  
Properties  
Dinosaur  
Properties  
list.  
No.  
10  
Date 12/10/2004 TUE  
Chapters 002 Total 0:30.53  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
SELECT  
To edit Step 4.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
PLAY LIST  
PLAY LIST VIEW  
HDD  
page 28, Creating play lists  
- -  
- -  
01  
Create  
Copy§  
12/10 SUN 0:30  
- -  
Create  
- -  
Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press  
[ENTER].  
- -  
Previous  
01/01  
Select  
Next  
page 30, Entering text  
ENTER  
Enter  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
Name  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (page 26)  
page 27, Change Thumbnail  
4 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to  
Change  
Thumbnail  
select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and  
ing  
press [ENTER].  
Chapter operations  
Edit  
Create  
Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles and  
source chapters.  
Copy  
Refer to “Play list  
operations”.  
Enter Name  
Erase  
Change Thumbnail  
Properties  
page 28, Creating play lists, Step 4–6  
Add  
Edit  
Chapter  
Chapter View  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position  
to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].  
If you select “Chapter View”  
PLAY LIST  
HDD  
Move Chapter  
01 12/10 SUN 0:30  
002  
Move  
Chapter  
001  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
---  
---  
chapter.  
---  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
To edit Step 6.  
Previous  
01/01  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
PLAY LIST  
HDD  
CHAPTER VIEW  
01 12/10 SUN 0:30  
002  
001  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
page 27, Create Chapter  
page 27, Combine Chapters  
page 27, Erase Chapter  
Create  
Chapter  
---  
---  
---  
Previous  
01/01  
Select  
Next  
Combine  
Chapters  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (page 26)  
Erase  
6 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to  
Chapter§  
select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
Add Chapter  
Move Chapter  
Refer to “Chapter  
Create Chapter  
operations”.  
Combine Chapters  
Erase Chapter  
PLAY LIST View  
You can go back to PLAY LIST View.  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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Entering text  
1 Show Enter Name screen.  
DVD  
TV  
Title (timer recording)  
Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 17, 18.  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
AV  
Title  
Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 26.  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
Play list  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 29.  
G-Code  
Disc  
7
CANCEL  
9
Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 34.  
MANUAL SKIP  
-/--  
¢ CANCEL  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Name field: shows the text you have entered  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Enter Name  
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Title on TOP MENU  
(DVD-R)  
;
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
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PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
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SELECT  
ENTER  
SPACE  
TIMER  
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ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
RETURN  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a  
ign  
character and press [ENTER].  
Eidt  
Repeat this step to enter other characters.  
To erase a character  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field  
and press [;].  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.  
Using the numbered buttons to enter characters  
The maximum number of characters:  
e.g., entering the letter “R”  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Characters  
1 Press [7] to move to the 7th  
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64  
row.  
Title  
7
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2 Press [7] twice to highlight  
“R”.  
3 Press [ENTER].  
6 M  
Play list  
7
Disc  
64  
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7
8
§ Title name for timer recording  
To enter a space  
Press [¢ CANCEL] and press  
[ENTER].  
[DVD-R]  
Title  
Characters  
44  
40  
Disc  
3 Press [] (SET).  
Returns to the previously displayed screen.  
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.  
To end partway  
Press [RETURN].  
Text is not saved.  
[Note]  
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu  
after finalization (page 35). When entering a title name, the name  
that will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Title on TOP  
MENU (DVD-R)” window.  
Enter Name  
Chapter 1_  
Title on TOP MENU  
(DVD-R)  
Chapter 1  
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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit.  
Transferring (dubbing) direction  
You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc.  
Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.  
When you want to re-edit finalized content on  
a DVD-R etc.  
High speed mode§  
High speed mode  
DVD-V§  
HDD  
DVD-R  
HDD  
HDD  
RAM  
Normal speed mode  
Normal speed mode  
Normal speed mode  
§Finalized DVD-R or DVD-Video on sale that  
is not copy-protected, etc.  
When you want to play a transferred  
(dubbed) disc on other equipment, you must  
finalize the disc after transferring (dubbing)  
(page 35, 44).  
§Before recording to HDD, set “DVD-R Rec  
for High Speed mode” to “On” (page 37).  
Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (page 15).  
Transferring (dubbing) mode  
Transferring (dubbing) a title or a play list  
Transferring (dubbing) multiple titles and play lists together  
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) (page 32)  
Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list (page 32)  
You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (below)  
Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features  
High speed  
Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)  
Features  
You can transfer (dub) in a very short amount You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc.  
of time. You can transfer (dub) even faster if  
you use a high speed recording compatible  
disc.  
For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4  
hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (page 15).  
e.g., 1 hour TV drama  
ubing)  
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You can record and play using the HDD while  
high speed transferring (dubbing).  
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Only once using XP mode  
4 times using LP mode  
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times  
below, Approximate transferring (dubbing)  
times  
The same amount of time it takes to record the source  
Can change§  
Picture quality  
Original picture quality  
Yes  
Are chapters/thumbnails  
maintained?  
No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return to  
the default position.)  
Other operations while  
transferring (dubbing)  
You can record/play using the HDD.  
No  
§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.)  
Approximate transferring (dubbing) times (Max. speed)  
HDD  
3k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM 4k high speed recording compatible DVD-R  
Recording mode Recording time  
Required time  
Speed  
3k  
Required time  
Speed  
4k  
XP  
SP  
1 hour  
2 hours  
4 hours  
6 hours  
8 hours  
6k  
8k  
Approx.  
20 min.  
Approx.  
15 min.  
LP  
12k  
18k  
24k  
16k  
24k  
32k  
EP (6 Hour)  
EP (8 Hour)  
[Note]  
When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.  
Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.  
Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R  
To high speed transfer (dub) titles (or play lists created from that  
title), set “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” to “On” before  
recording to the HDD (page 37).  
However in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R  
using the high speed mode does not work.  
Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts that  
allow “One time only recording”  
You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (page 44)  
compatible DVD-RAM, however the title is erased from the HDD.  
You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring  
(dubbing) list (page 32).  
Play lists created from titles using a variety of recording modes  
Play lists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode  
Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and  
LPCM, etc.)  
Titles will not be transferred if they are protected (page 27).  
You cannot transfer play lists created from “One time only  
recording” titles.  
Titles with recording limitations and play lists cannot be registered  
on the same transferring (dubbing) list.  
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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists  
Transferring (dubbing) using the  
transferring (dubbing) list  
[HDD] ,-. [RAM]  
DVD  
TV  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
AV  
[HDD]  
>
[DVD-R]  
DRIVE SELECT  
You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as  
well as select the speed and picture quality.  
HDD  
DVD  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Numbered  
buttons  
CH  
Preparation  
Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from  
“Bilingual Audio Selection” (page 38) when:  
Transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.  
When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (page 38)  
and you are transferring (dubbing) in XP mode.  
G-Code  
7
CANCEL  
9
INPUT SELECT  
MANUAL SKIP  
-/--  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
;
1
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
1
While stopped  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
FUNCTIONS  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select  
ENTER  
“DUBBING” and press [ENTER].  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
DUBBING  
RETURN  
STATUS  
SUB MENU  
Select the dubbing direction.  
Cancel All  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
Source  
HDD  
DVD  
1 Dubbing Direction  
HDD > DVD  
Destination  
Dubbing Mode  
2
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
VIDEO High Speed  
0
Create List  
3
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
DUBBING  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing  
Direction” and press [1].  
1 Press [ENTER].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [2].  
[Note]  
Press [ENTER] to confirm.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing  
Mode” and press [1].  
Titles and play lists recorded using a different encoding system from  
the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be transferred  
(dubbed).  
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One Touch Transfer (dubbing)  
Press [3, 4] to select the mode and press [ENTER]  
3 Press [2].  
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[HDD]  
[HDD]  
Preparation  
>
>
[RAM]  
[DVD-R]  
Press [ENTER] to confirm.  
5 Select the transferring (dubbing)  
Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from  
“Bilingual Audio Selection” (page 38) when transferring (dubbing)  
to a DVD-R.  
items and register on the list.  
If you are not going to change the registered list press  
[ENTER] (step 7).  
1 Play the title or play list you want to  
transfer (dub).  
DUBBING  
Create dubbing list.  
Size:  
0MB  
Cancel All  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
1 Dubbing Direction  
No. Size  
Name of item  
New item  
HDD > DVD  
Dubbing Mode  
2
2 Press [DUBBING].  
VIDEO High Speed  
Create List  
3
DUBBING  
Previous  
Next  
Start Dubbing  
Set  
01/01  
ENTER  
High Speed mode is selected.  
Is it OK to start?  
RETURN  
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 “Title” or “PLAY LIST”  
tab and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and  
press [ENTER].  
When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R using high speed  
Yes  
No  
3 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
The recording mode is set as follows.  
The recording mode changes to FR mode if the remaining disc  
space is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated  
below.  
mode, only items indicated with “  
” can be registered.  
Create List  
HDD  
Title  
PLAY LIST  
- - -  
007  
008  
1200MB  
[HDD]  
[HDD]  
>
>
[RAM]  
[DVD-R]  
:
High speed mode  
:
ARD 10/10 FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11/10 SAT  
- - -  
- - -  
DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode setting  
Previous  
02/02  
Next  
On  
Off  
ENTER  
Select  
RETURN  
High speed mode  
Same recording mode used when  
recording the source title (XP–EP, FR).  
Play lists are transferred (dubbed) in FR  
mode.  
Repeat step 2 4 as necessary.  
To erase, add, or move items from the list (page 33)  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (page 33)  
6 Press [3, 4] to select “Set” and  
[Note]  
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press [ENTER].  
Digital broadcast that allow “One time only recording” recorded titles  
and play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed).  
The transferring (dubbing) list is registered.  
32  
After performing steps 1–4 (page 32, right column)  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing  
Time” and press [1].  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start  
Dubbing” and press [ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start  
transferring (dubbing).  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and  
Transferring (dubbing) list icons  
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the  
Titles and play lists that can be transferred  
(dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R  
(page 37)  
recording time.  
DUBBING  
Set dubbing time.  
Title with “One time only recording” restriction  
Cancel All  
1 Dubbing Direction  
DVD > HDD  
Titles erased from the HDD after transferring  
(dubbing) by recording restrictions.  
2
Hour  
00 Min.  
Dubbing Mode  
DVD-Video XP  
2
3
Dubbing Time  
Set the time with the numbered  
buttons or arrow buttons.  
Title or play list contains still picture(s)  
Still picture(s) cannot be transferred (dubbed).  
Start Dubbing  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Title or play list recorded using a different  
encoding system from that of the TV system  
currently selected on the unit.  
Titles and play lists displaying these marks  
(NTSC)  
You can also set the recording time with the numbered  
buttons.  
Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to  
include the operation time until play begins.  
(PAL)  
cannot be selected.  
7 Press [2] to select “Dubbing Time”  
To edit the transferring (dubbing) list  
Erase All  
Select the item in step 5 (page 32, right column)  
and press [ENTER].  
Add  
1
2
Press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
§
Erase  
Move  
8 Press [3, 4] to select “Start  
§ Multiple editing is possible (below).  
Dubbing” and press [ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start  
transferring (dubbing).  
To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) setting and lists  
In step 3 (page 32, right column)  
The disc top menu is displayed.  
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is  
selected from the “Auto-Play Select” menu when finalizing  
the disc (page 35).  
Transferring (dubbing) lists are also cancelled in the following  
cases.  
ubing)  
–The source title or play list is erased.  
–The tray is opened or the unit is turned off when the transferring  
(dubbing) source is DVD-RAM.  
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Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title  
you want to start transferring  
(dubbing), and press [ENTER].  
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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 “Title” and “PLAY LIST” tab, the  
check mark is cancelled.  
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01/02  
01  
02  
Chapter  
1
3
Chapter  
2
4
03  
Chapter  
04  
Chapter  
05  
06  
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.)  
Transferring (dubbing) a finalized  
DVD-R  
To end transfer (dubbing) manually  
Press [].  
[DVD-V]  
>
[HDD]  
While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred  
(dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.  
Operations and on screen displays during transfer (dubbing) are  
also recorded.  
[Note]  
The screen on the right (screen saver) is  
recorded at the beginning.  
Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer  
(dubbing) to the end.  
If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does not  
display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.  
Even if you transfer (dubbing) a high quality video/audio DVD, the  
original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.  
Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent  
illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).  
The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio,  
Video CD, Audio CD and so on.  
To stop transferring (dubbing)  
Recording and playing while transferring  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
(dubbing)  
If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point.  
However, in high speed mode, only titles that have completed  
transferring (dubbing) at the point stopped are transferred  
(dubbed). [Even if the title was not transferred (dubbed) to the  
DVD-R, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes  
less.]  
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed  
transferring (dubbing).  
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.  
To confirm the current progress  
Press [STATUS].  
[Note]  
You cannot perform chasing play or edit etc. while transferring  
(dubbing).  
Timer recordings executed while transferring (dubbing) are  
recorded to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.  
You cannot play a play list while transferring (dubbing) titles with  
“One time only recording” restriction (page 31).  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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FUNCTIONS window  
DISC MANAGEMENT  
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]  
DVD  
TV  
Preparation  
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.  
Release protection. [RAM]  
(cartridge page 12, disc right)  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD, DVD  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
While stopped  
CH  
G-Code  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
7
CANCEL  
9
FUNCTIONS  
MANUAL SKIP  
HDD  
Disc Protection Off  
Cartridge Protection Off  
DVD  
-/--  
DVD-RAM  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Playback  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
Recording  
TIMER RECORDING  
DUBBING  
PLAY LIST  
SETUP  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Dubbing  
Edit  
FLEXIBLE REC  
DISC MANAGEMENT  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
Setting  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
RETURN  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISC  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
MANAGEMENT” and press  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
[ENTER].  
DISC  
MANAGEMENT  
DVD-RAM  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
Title No. 11  
Used 0 : 22  
Remain 5:38 (EP)  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
C
A
Disc Name  
Disc Protection  
Format Disc  
Off  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the operation  
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main  
functions quickly and easily.  
and press [ENTER].  
1
While stopped  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
toins  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
ucn  
Disc Remaining 34:00 SP  
DVD  
To return to the previous screen  
f
Press [RETURN].  
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Playback  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
e
i
Recording  
TIMER RECORDING  
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e
v
Dubbing  
[Note]  
DUBBING  
PLAY LIST  
SETUP  
FLEXIBLE REC  
DISC MANAGEMENT  
Edit  
Once the disc has been formatted, the contents cannot be  
restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents on  
the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set title  
or disc protection.  
Setting  
Cno  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.  
After finalizing [DVD-R]  
–The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record  
or edit.  
–There is a pause of several seconds between titles.  
–When transferring (dubbing) in high speed, chapters will be  
replicated.  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item  
and press [ENTER].  
–Titles are divided into about 5-minute§ chapters, if  
–the titles were directly recorded to DVD-R.  
–the titles were transferred (dubbed) using any mode other  
than the high speed mode.  
§ This time varies greatly depending on the condition and  
mode of recording.  
To exit the FUNCTIONS window  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
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Disc Name  
Top Menu  
[RAM] [DVD-R]  
[DVD-R]  
page 30, Entering text  
The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.  
Prior to finalizing, you can select the  
background that will be displayed as  
the DVD-Video top menu after  
finalizing.  
You can change thumbnails  
displayed in the Top menu.  
(page 27, Change Thumbnail)  
TOP MENU LIST  
1
2
5
3
6
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Documentary  
Disc Protection Of  
Cartridge Protectio  
DVD  
DVD-RAM  
Display after finalizing  
Playback  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
01  
Thumbnail  
(Still picture)  
Title Name  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to  
Disc Protection  
[RAM]  
select the background and press [ENTER].  
If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.  
Auto-Play Select  
[DVD-R]  
Press [2, 1] to set disc protection and  
Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc.  
Do this before finalizing the disc.  
press [ENTER].  
DISC  
MANAGEMENT  
DVD-RAM  
Title No. 11  
Used 0 : 22  
Remain 5:38 (EP)  
Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or  
“Title 1” and press [ENTER].  
Disc Name  
Disc Protection  
Format Disc  
On  
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.  
Title 1:  
The disc content is played without displaying the top  
menu.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.  
Finalize  
(page 44, Finalize)  
Format Disc  
(page 44, Formatting)  
[DVD-R]  
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them  
on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies  
with DVD-Video standards.  
Set “Top Menu” and“Auto-Play Select” (above) before finalizing  
the disc.  
[HDD]  
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Erase the entire contents on the HDD.  
[RAM]  
Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in  
this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a  
disc.  
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1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
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press [ENTER].  
1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
Con  
press [ENTER].  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
A message appears when finalizing is finished.  
press [ENTER].  
A message appears when formatting is finished.  
3 Press [ENTER].  
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message  
“Finalizing the disc” is on the television. This will render the  
disc unusable.  
Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.  
You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s  
equipment.  
If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other  
than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not  
display.  
3 Press [ENTER].  
To stop formatting  
Press [RETURN].  
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc  
must be reformatted if you do this.  
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message  
“Formatting the disc” is on the television. This can render the  
disc unusable.  
Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to  
a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).  
Before  
After  
finalizing  
finalizing  
Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.  
Disc display on this unit  
DVD-R  
Y
DVD-V  
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Recording/Editing/Entering name  
Play on other players  
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Y
DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players  
due to the condition of the recording.  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Common procedures  
< OPEN/CLOSE  
1
While stopped  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REC  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
TIME SLIP  
HDD  
DVD  
DRIVE SELECT  
CH  
/x1.3  
TIME SLIP  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP”  
and press [ENTER].  
Menus  
Options  
Tabs  
DVD  
TV  
SETUP  
Remote Control  
Clock  
DVD 1  
VOLUME  
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
AV  
Power Save  
Country  
Off  
Others  
Tuning  
Others  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
DRIVE SELECT  
HDD  
DVD  
Shipping Condition  
Default Settings  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Numbered  
buttons  
CH  
TAB  
SELECT  
Display  
Connection  
G-Code  
RETURN  
7
CANCEL  
9
MANUAL SKIP  
-/--  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the tab and  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
press [1].  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
press [ENTER].  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the option and  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
press [ENTER].  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
To exit the screen  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
TIMER  
F
ERASE REC MODE REC  
CREATE  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
DUBBING  
B
AUDIO  
CHAPTER  
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A
A
B
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Summary of settings  
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The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.  
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Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
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Manual (page 40)  
Tuning  
Auto-Setup Restart (page 41)  
Remote Control (page 11)  
DVD 1  
DVD 2  
DVD 3  
Others  
Clock (page 42)  
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” (page 38).  
–This function does not work in the timer recording standby  
mode.  
to standby (page 43).  
Off  
Country (page 9)  
Australia  
New Zealand  
Others  
Shipping Condition  
Yes  
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and No  
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  
and remote control code return to the factory presets.  
No  
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Tabs  
Disc  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Language  
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V]  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.  
Enter a code (page 39) with the numbered buttons when you selecting “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 (page 20).  
Soundtrack  
English French  
German Italian  
Spanish  
Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
Subtitle  
Automatic: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not  
available, subtitles of that language will  
automatically appear if available on that disc.  
English French  
German Italian  
Spanish  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
Menus  
English French  
German Italian  
Spanish  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
Ratings  
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.  
8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.  
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 0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.  
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.  
Do not forget your password.  
Unlock Recorder  
Change Level  
Change Password  
Temporary Unlock  
Recording time in EP mode  
EP (6 Hour): You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB  
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode  
(page 15, Recording modes and approximate recording  
times).  
disc.  
EP (8 Hour):You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB  
disc.  
DVD-Audio Video mode Playback  
On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or  
Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.  
turn the unit off.  
Off  
DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode  
On: Makes high speed mode transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R  
When high speed transferring (dubbing) a title to DVD-R, it is  
necessary to turn this setting “On” before recording to the HDD,  
however the screen size etc. is restricted (right). We  
recommend turning the setting “Off” when recording to media  
other than DVD-R.  
You cannot transfer (dub) titles to a DVD-R using the high speed  
mode if you recorded the programme on a DVD recorder that  
does not have the “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” function,  
even when transferring (dubbing) to the HDD with this setting  
“On”.  
possible. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press  
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[ENTER]. [“  
” appears in the transferring (dubbing)  
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list. page 33]  
–Pictures are saved at 4:3.  
–“Hybrid VBR Resolution” (below) setting is “Fixed”.  
–For bilingual broadcasts use “Bilingual Audio Selection”  
(page 38). Select the type of audio in advance.  
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Off  
Con  
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”  
(page 41).  
Hybrid VBR Resolution (page 44, VBR)  
Automatic: The resolution is automated to provide efficient  
recording with less block noise. [HDD] [RAM]  
Fixed:  
The resolution is fixed to ensure that there is no  
loss of source picture resolution while recording.  
Still Mode  
Automatic  
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play  
(page 44, Frames and fields).  
Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.  
Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen  
clearly when “Automatic” is selected.  
Seamless Play  
Selects the play mode for play list chapter segments.  
On: The chapters in play lists are played seamlessly. This  
does not work when there are several audio types  
included on the play list and when using Quick View.  
Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may  
change slightly.  
Off: The points where chapters in play lists change are played  
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.  
AV-in NR  
On: Noise reduction works for input video.  
Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record  
input as is.  
Reduces video tape noise while transferring (dubbing).  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search  
You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs. Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View (page 21)  
On: Audio is heard during first level search forward.  
Sound  
does not work.  
Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)  
On  
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.  
Off  
Bilingual Audio Selection  
M 1  
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type  
when:  
M 2  
–Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.  
–Recording or transferring (dubbing) sound in LPCM. (below,  
“Audio Mode for XP Recording”)  
You cannot select this when recording from an external source  
onto DVD-R. Select the audio on the other equipment.  
Digital Audio Output  
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (page 8).  
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.  
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the  
above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency  
of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy  
protection.  
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.)  
Off: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when  
the connected equipment can process signals with a  
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)  
Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal, to output  
“Bitstream” so the connected equipment  
decodes the signal, or to decode on this  
unit and output the signal as “PCM” (2  
Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the  
Dolby Digital logo.  
PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby  
Digital logo.  
channel).  
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, possibly damage your hearing  
logo.  
and speakers, and digital recording may  
not work properly.  
MPEG  
Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in  
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PCM: When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG  
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Audio Mode for XP Recording  
Choose the audio type when recording or transferring (dubbing) LPCM (page 44)  
with XP mode.  
Dolby Digital (page 44)  
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–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be less than that  
of normal XP mode recordings.  
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–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you  
selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.  
–When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio  
in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (above).  
On-Screen Messages  
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.  
Automatic  
Off  
Display  
Grey Background  
On  
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey  
background when reception is weak.  
Off  
FL Display  
Bright  
Dim  
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.  
This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save”  
(page 36) to “On”.  
Automatic: The display turns dark during play, and reappears  
momentarily if a button is pressed. When the unit  
is turned off all displays disappear. 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 (page 10)  
Progressive (page 10)  
TV System (page 41)  
AV1 Output  
Selects the output from the AV1 terminal.  
Select “RGB (without component)” for RGB output.  
Select “Video (with component)” or “S-Video (with component)”  
for component output.  
16:9  
On  
4:3  
Letterbox  
Connection  
Off  
PAL  
NTSC  
Video (with component)  
S-Video (with component)  
RGB (without component)  
AV2 Input  
Video  
Set to “RGB (Not NTSC)” when receiving or recording RGB  
output video from external equipment.  
S-Video  
RGB (Not NTSC)  
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Abkhazian:  
Afar:  
6566 Catalan:  
6565 Chinese:  
6570 Corsican:  
8381 Croatian:  
6577 Czech:  
6582 Danish:  
7289 Dutch:  
6583 English:  
6588 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  
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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:  
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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 36.  
To change the tuning settings for individual  
programme position  
Tuning  
Pos  
Name  
Channel  
1
ARD  
4
5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
Manual  
Tuning  
1
While stopped  
Fine Tuning Auto  
Mono  
to select a  
Off  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
CHANGE  
programme position  
and press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP”  
RETURN : leave  
and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and  
Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1].  
press [1].  
Pos  
To change the programme position in which  
the TV stations are assigned  
SETUP  
Manual  
Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the  
number of the desired programme position and  
press [ENTER].  
Auto-Setup Restart  
Tuning  
Others  
Name  
Channel  
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 “¢”.  
Manual  
You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and  
press [ENTER].  
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.  
Manual Tuning  
Pos Name Ch  
Pos Name Ch  
1
2
3
ARD  
ZDF  
N3  
4
2
5
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
4
5
HR3  
BR3  
8
10  
6
7
8
9
SELECT  
ENTER  
After the desired TV station is tuned, press  
[ENTER].  
RETURN  
Move  
10  
Delete  
Add  
Fine Tuning  
Mono  
To obtain the best tuning condition  
Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition  
and press [ENTER].  
A
B
C
To delete a programme position  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [A].  
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Press [1] to return to “Auto”.  
To add a blank programme position  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [B].  
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, bilingual or NICAM broadcast,  
and press [ENTER].  
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To move a TV station to another programme position  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press  
[C].  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the new programme position to  
which you want to assign the TV station and press [ENTER].  
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Auto-Setup Restart  
TV System  
Change the settings to match the equipment you are connecting  
with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles  
on the HDD.  
You can restart auto channel setting if Auto-Setup (page 9) fails for  
some reason.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup  
1
While stopped  
Restart” and press [ENTER].  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP”  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
and press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
The country setting menu appears.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”  
6 Press [2, 1] to select the country and  
and press [1].  
press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV System”  
Auto-Setup starts.  
and press [ENTER].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the TV system  
and press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
TV System  
SETUP  
PAL  
NTSC  
Tuning  
List of TV Reception Channels  
Others  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
Connection  
Country  
Australia  
VHF  
0–12  
1–11  
UHF  
28–69  
21–69  
CATV  
SELECT  
ENTER  
45–470 MHz  
44–470 MHz  
RETURN  
New Zealand  
PAL (factory preset)  
–Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system  
television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL  
60.  
–Select to record television programmes and PAL input from  
other equipment.  
[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the  
HDD.  
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–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.  
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6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
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.  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Refer to the control reference on page 36.  
Clock settings  
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the “Others” and press [1].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Clock” and press [ENTER].  
Clock  
Time  
15  
Date  
1
:
45  
:
39  
.
8
.
2004  
No.  
0
9
Please set clock manually.  
ENTER: store RETURN: leave  
CHANGE  
ENTER  
SELECT  
RETURN  
5 Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change.  
The items change as follows:  
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year  
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
6 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.  
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.  
7 Press [ENTER] when you have finished the settings.  
The clock starts.  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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Child Lock  
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The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote  
control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Press and hold [ENTER]  
and [RETURN]  
simultaneously until “X  
HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP MENU  
FUNCTIONS  
ENTER  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
RETURN  
If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears  
on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.  
PROG/CHECK  
DISPLAY  
STATUS TIME SLIP  
To cancel the Child Lock  
Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X  
HOLD” disappears.  
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Specifications  
Recording system  
DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM),  
DVD-Video format (DVD-R)  
Television system  
Country  
Channel coverage  
VHF: CH 0–12  
UHF: CH 28–69  
Recordable discs  
PAL-B  
Australia  
DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB  
12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)  
DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)  
CATV: 45 MHz–470 MHz  
PAL-BG  
New Zealand  
VHF: CH 1–11  
UHF: CH 21–69  
CATV: 44 MHz–470 MHz  
12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)  
Recording time  
Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)  
XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours  
LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours  
Maximum 142 hours (with built-in 80 GB HDD)  
XP: Approx. 17 hours, SP: Approx. 34 hours  
RF converter output:  
Not provided  
Video  
Video system:  
LP: Approx. 68 hours, EP: Approx. 106 hours/142 hours  
PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields  
NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields  
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)  
Playable discs  
Recording system:  
DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB , 8 cm 2.8 GB  
12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)  
DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)  
Video in (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
S-Video in (PAL/NTSC):  
12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4  
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AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
RGB in (PAL):  
AV2 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 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):  
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD-Audio (CD-DA)  
CD-R/RW (MP3, CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)  
Built-in HDD capacity  
80 GB  
Drive unit  
High Speed Drive (correspond to 4 times speed with  
DVD-R disc and 3 times speed with DVD-RAM disc)  
LASER specification  
Class I LASER Product  
Wave length:  
AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 , termination  
795 nm, 658 nm  
Component video output (NTSC 480P/480I, PAL 576P/576I)  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 , termination  
Laser power:  
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 , termination  
Audio  
Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode, 2ch)  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 , termination  
Others  
Region code:  
Audio in:  
Input level:  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)  
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz  
More than 10 k≠  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack)  
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz  
Less than 1 k≠  
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5–40 oC  
10–80 % RH (no condensation)  
AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz  
38 W  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity range:  
Power supply:  
Power consumption:  
Dimensions (WkDkH):  
Mass:  
Input impedance:  
Audio out:  
Output level:  
Output impedance:  
Digital audio out:  
Approx. 430k274k79 mm  
Approx. 4.4 kg  
Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)  
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Power consumption in standby mode:  
Approx. 3 W (Power Save mode)  
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[Note]  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Mass and dimensions are approximate.  
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Glossary  
Bitstream  
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)  
before it is decoded into its various channels.  
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.  
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.  
LPCM (Linear PCM)  
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on  
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.  
Dolby Digital  
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby  
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can  
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can  
be recorded on one disc using this method.  
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default  
audio.  
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)  
An audio compression method that compresses audio to  
approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of  
audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and  
CD-RW.  
Down-mixing  
Pan&Scan/Letterbox  
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.  
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.  
Drive  
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD) and  
DVD. These perform the reading and writing of data.  
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom of the picture so the picture  
itself appears in an aspect ratio of  
16:9.  
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.  
Playback control (PBC)  
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and  
information with menus.  
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.  
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)  
Progressive/Interlace  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.  
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For PAL  
Protection  
Film is 25 frames per second.  
Video is 50 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).  
For NTSC  
You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or  
erasure protection.  
Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally  
being 24 frames per second.  
Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).  
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.  
Finalize  
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R  
etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can  
finalize DVD-R on this unit.  
VBR (Variable bitrate)  
You cannot record onto or edit finalized discs.  
This is a method of video recording that adjusts the bit rate  
according to video signal.  
Formatting  
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM  
recordable on recording equipment.  
You can format the HDD and DVD-RAM on this unit. Formatting  
erases irrevocably all recordings on the disc.  
Frames and fields  
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see  
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.  
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Field  
Field  
Frame  
A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but  
picture quality is generally better.  
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there is no blurring.  
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Frequently asked questions  
Set up  
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DVD-Video:  
What equipment is necessary to play multi  
channel surround sound?  
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting  
an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.  
DVD-Audio:  
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel  
surround sound.  
You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier  
etc.  
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Are the headphones and speakers directly  
connected to the unit?  
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.  
The television has both S-VIDEO IN  
terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
terminals. Which terminal should I connect  
with?  
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL  
mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend  
progressive output as some flickering can occur.  
All Panasonic televisions that have 576P (625P)/480P (525P) input  
terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another  
brand of television.  
Is my television progressive output  
compatible?  
Disc  
You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “4”  
or “All”.  
Cover  
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and  
Video CDs bought in another country?  
The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a  
standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number.  
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a  
region number be played?  
This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto  
DVD-R discs that are finalized.  
This unit also records and plays the high speed recording compatible  
discs.  
Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RW  
compatibility with this unit.  
This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.  
You can play CD-R and CD-RW on this unit that are created using a  
compatible format.  
You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.  
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW  
compatibility with this unit.  
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Recording  
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Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;  
therefore, recording is usually not possible.  
Can I record from a commercially  
purchased video cassette or DVD?  
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You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on  
this unit; however, due to the condition of the recording, play may not be  
possible.  
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Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit be  
played on other equipment?  
You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon  
the conditions of use.  
How many times can I write to a DVD-RAM  
disc?  
You can record up to a 32k recording speed to DVD-R and up to 24k  
recording speed to DVD-RAM when using a high speed compatible  
disc.  
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Can I high speed transfer (dub) to a disc?  
You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit  
are for output only.  
Can I record digital audio signals using this  
unit?  
You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change  
the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following in the SETUP menu.  
–PCM Down Conversion: On  
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Can a digital audio signal from this unit be  
recorded to other equipment?  
–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.  
With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].  
With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with the “Bilingual  
Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.  
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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during  
recording?  
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Error messages  
On the television  
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Cannot finish recording  
completely.  
The programme was copy-protected.  
The HDD or disc may be full.  
Cannot playback this title.  
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 this title, please  
change the TV System in  
SETUP.  
Cannot record on the disc.  
Please check the disc.  
Unable to format.  
The disc may be dirty or scratched.  
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Cannot record. Disc is full.  
Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [HDD] [RAM]  
Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]  
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Cannot record. Maximum  
number of titles recorded.  
Error has occurred. Please  
press ENTER.  
Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering  
(“SELF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).  
No Disc  
The disc may be upside down.  
Please change the disc.  
There may be a problem with the disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to  
remove it and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open  
the tray.)  
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This is a non-recordable disc.  
The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R.  
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.  
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This disc is not properly  
formatted.  
Formatting is necessary using  
DISC MANAGEMENT.  
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.  
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On the unit’s display  
HDD SLP  
In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode. Press [HDD] to activate.  
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HARD ERR  
If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was  
purchased.  
NO READ  
The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.  
You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]  
on the main unit to eject the disc.  
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PROG FULL  
There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.  
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REMOTE DVD   
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the  
(“” stands for a number.)  
remote control.  
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number  
button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.  
SELF CHECK  
U14  
The unit is starting up. Wait until the message disappears.  
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.  
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.  
UNSUPPORT  
X HOLD  
You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.  
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The Child Lock function is activated.  
Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart  
do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.  
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:  
Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may  
become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R.  
Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.  
Image disturbance during search.  
A sound is heard when the HDD goes into the 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 AC mains socket.  
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The unit switches to the  
standby mode.  
One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.  
Displays  
The display is dim.  
Change “FL Display” in the SETUP menu.  
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“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s  
display.  
Set the clock.  
The time recorded on the disc  
and the available time shown  
do not add up.  
Times shown may disagree with actual times.  
More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R  
200 times or more.  
The play time shown for MP3  
does not agree with the actual  
time.  
While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.  
Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.  
Compared to the actual  
recorded time, the remaining  
time displayed is less.  
The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames  
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time  
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as  
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.  
(Only when recording in NTSC)  
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.  
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Status messages do not  
appear.  
Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the SETUP menu.  
The grey background does not  
appear.  
Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the SETUP menu.  
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Picture does not appear  
during timer recording.  
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.  
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The 4:3 aspect ratio picture  
expands left and right.  
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.  
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Screen size is wrong.  
There is a lot of after-image  
when playing video.  
Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “OFF”.  
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When playing DVD-Video  
using progressive output, one  
part of the picture  
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.  
momentarily appears to be  
doubled up.  
There is no apparent change  
in picture quality when  
adjusted with the Picture  
menu in the on-screen menus.  
The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.  
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The images from this unit do  
not appear on the television.  
Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT  
terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.  
Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.  
The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [] and [TIME SLIP]  
on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.  
Picture is distorted.  
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Sound  
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No sound.  
Low volume.  
Check the connections and 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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The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.MIX” does not appear in  
the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will  
be output. Refer to the disc’s jacket. [DVD-A]  
Cannot switch audio.  
You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.  
–When a DVD-R 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 “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On”  
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You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio  
cables (analog connection).  
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There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.  
Operation  
Cannot operate the television.  
The remote control doesn’t  
work.  
Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the  
code.  
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote  
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control.  
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number  
button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.  
The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.  
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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The child lock function is activated.  
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The unit is on but cannot be  
operated.  
Recording drive or playback drive have not been selected properly.  
Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.  
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The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.  
One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.  
Reset the unit as follows:  
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.  
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Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.  
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HDD activation is slow.  
Cannot eject disc.  
The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“HDD SLP” appears in the unit’s display.)  
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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.  
Cannot tune channels.  
Check the connections.  
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Recording, timer recording and transferring (dubbing)  
Cannot record.  
You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the  
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unit can record onto.  
The disc is un-formatted. Format the disc. [RAM]  
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The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC  
MANAGEMENT.  
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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. Erase unwanted titles.  
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You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.  
Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, 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.  
A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.  
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Recording, timer recording and transferring (dubbing) (Continued)  
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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 unit is not on timer recording standby. (F” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press  
[F TIMER].  
Set the clock.  
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G-CODE programming does not  
work properly.  
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Timer recording does not stop  
While using timer recording, press [F TIMER]. (“F” disappears.)  
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even when [] is pressed.  
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 AC mains socket  
while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable.  
You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any  
guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.  
Cannot transfer (dub) to a  
DVD-R disc using the high  
speed mode.  
When recording to the HDD, set “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” to “On” in the SETUP  
menu.  
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When transferring (dubbing),  
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 recording rating may not be possible due to the  
condition of the disc.  
It takes longer than normal to transfer (dub) many titles.  
You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other  
Panasonic DVD recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording.  
An unusually large sound is  
When recording or high speed transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, the sound of the disc  
coming from the rotating DVD-R.  
rotating may be larger than normal, however, this is not a problem.  
Play  
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.  
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You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit.  
You may be able to transfer (dub) 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.  
When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD  
players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hour)” mode.  
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Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.  
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Alternative soundtrack and  
subtitles cannot be selected.  
The languages are not recorded on the disc.  
You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.  
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No subtitles.  
Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.  
Turn the subtitles on.  
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Angle cannot be changed.  
Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.  
You have forgotten your  
ratings password.  
While the disc tray is open, press [DVD] then press and hold [D] and [E] on  
the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.  
Quick View does not work.  
This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search”.  
This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.  
This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. [RAM]  
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The resume play function  
does not work.  
This function only works when the indicator on the right appears in the unit  
display.  
Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the  
tray is opened. The memorized position on the play list is also canceled  
when the play list and title are edited.  
HDD  
XP  
SP  
EXTLink  
REC  
PLAY LP  
EP  
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  
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recorded on the disc.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Edit  
Cannot format.  
Page  
The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.  
You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.  
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Cannot create chapters.  
The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc.  
The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.  
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  
Erase” operation.  
Cannot erase chapters.  
When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter  
longer.  
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The available recording time  
doesn’t increase even after  
erasing recordings on the  
disc.  
Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously  
recorded titles.  
Cannot create a play list.  
You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures.  
Select them individually.  
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Maintenance  
Unit care  
Disc handling  
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.  
How to hold a disc  
Do not touch the recorded surface.  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that  
came with the cloth carefully.  
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc  
[RAM] [DVD-R]  
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,  
where available).  
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and  
viewing pleasure.  
Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.  
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it  
impossible to record or play discs.  
Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1, where  
available) about once every year, depending on frequency of use  
and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions  
carefully before use.  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then  
wipe dry.  
Handling precautions  
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc  
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)  
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing  
instrument.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static  
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.  
Do not use the following discs:  
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels  
(rented discs etc).  
–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.  
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Placement  
Foreign matter  
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high  
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These  
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby  
shortening the unit’s service life.  
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric  
shock or malfunction.  
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or  
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the  
power supply and contact your dealer.  
Do not place heavy items on the unit.  
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain  
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.  
Voltage  
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit  
and cause a fire.  
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.  
Service  
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is  
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other  
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect  
the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service  
center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is  
repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.  
AC mains lead protection  
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not  
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or  
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.  
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC  
mains lead can cause electric shock.  
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power  
source if it is not to be used for a long time.  
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric  
shock.  
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Index  
Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Audio  
Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 44  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Format disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . . 15  
FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Ratings level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Auto Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–19  
Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
G-CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Language  
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Channel  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 37  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 37  
LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 44  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Auto-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 26  
Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Cleaning  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Connection  
Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Amplifier, system component . . . . . . . . 8  
AV3 input terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . 7, 16  
Copy (play list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Country setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Create Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27  
Create play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Shipping Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . 15  
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Menu  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Mode  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 21  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–19  
Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . 32  
Tuning  
Auto-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
TV System (PAL/NTSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
TV type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Noise reduction (NR)  
AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . 32  
On-screen  
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
V.S.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 26  
Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
DVD-RAM, DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode. . . . . 37  
DVD-R (To play on a DVD player). . . . . 35  
Partial Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 37  
Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 25, 39, 44  
Properties  
Enter name  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18, 27  
Erase  
Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Protection  
Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27, 29  
Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 29  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27  
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.  
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  
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc.  
G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development  
Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license  
from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
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