Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-ES16
Model No.
If you have any questions contact
Dear customer
1-800-561-5505
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
The warranty can be found on page 47.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
• The region number of this unit is “1”.
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or
“ALL”.
Example:
RQT8950-Y
En Cf
PC
H0107FJ0
Table of contents
Getting started
Editing
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The remote control information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Channel captions/Television type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Remote control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting recorded titles to delete –Delete Navigator . . . . . . . 29
Deleting title during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recording
Copying
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . 17
Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recording television programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording . . 19
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun . . . . . . . 21
Release program from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notes on scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Convenient functions
DVD Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the protection –Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Deleting all contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD ). . . . . . . . 35
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first
–Playback will start with:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment –Finalize . . . 36
Creating Top Menu –Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double- layer on single
side) discs to be recordable –Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing back
Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures
(JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . 24
To select other folder (group) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Regarding DivX VOD content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Regarding MP3, DivX and still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reference
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using on-screen menus/
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages . . . . . . . .27
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of January 2007. These may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
• For use with this unit
only.
Do not use it with
other equipment.
Also do not use the
cords for other
equipment with this
unit.
1
2
Remote control
(EUR7659Y10)
1
Audio/video cable
(K2KA6BA00003)
1
75 Ω coaxial cable
(K2KZ2BA00001)
1
AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00018)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back
sides of the unit.
Batteries
for remote control
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Disc information
Discs you can use for recording and play
DVD-R DL*1
(dual layer on
single side)
+R*2
+R DL*1
(double layer
on single side)
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
+RW
Indication in these
instructions
-R
Before
-R DL
Before
-RW(V)
Before
+R
Before
+R DL
Before
finalization
finalization
finalization
finalization
finalization
RAM
+RW
DVD-V
After
DVD-V
After
DVD-V
After
DVD-V
After
DVD-V
After
finalization
finalization
finalization
finalization
finalization
Logo
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Recording format
(Ô below)
Re-writable*3
VR
DVD-Video
No
DVD-Video
No
DVD-Video
Yes
+VR
No
+VR
No
+VR
Yes
Yes
What you can do on this unit
Recording
broadcasts that
allow one copy
Yes*4
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Recording both
Main and SAP of
MTS broadcast
Recording 16:9
aspect picture
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Creating playlists
Compatibility
Usable high
speed recording
disc type*5
Up to 4x*6
Up to 5x
Up to 16x
Yes
Up to 4x
Yes*7
Up to 6x
Yes
Up to 16x
Yes
Up to 2.4x
Yes*8
Play on other
players
Only on DVD-
RAM
Yes
compatible
players. (It is
not possible to
finalize the
disc.)
(It is not
possible to
finalize the
disc.)
Only on compatible players after finalizing the disc (Ô page 36)
• We recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
• You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
• For the recording time, refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times” on page 17.
1
*
You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer (Ô page 36). You will no longer be able to record
to the first layer after you do this (Ô page 16).
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.
You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it
can be played in the other unit.
The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the program is deleted when you use a one time recording disc.
CPRM (Ô page 45) compatible discs only.
This unit can use the high-speed recording discs shown in the chart, but using them will not shorten the recording time.
You can play 8x recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.
Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.
2
*
3
4
5
6
7
8
*
*
*
*
*
*
Play on +R DL compatible equipment.
Regarding recording format
VR (DVD Video Recording) format
This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on.
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible
DVD-RAM on this unit.
• Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.
DVD-Video format
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.
+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format
This is method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can play back such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as
contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.
• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
• After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.
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Play-only discs
Disc type
DVD-Video
DVD-V
DVD-Audio
DVD-A
DVD-RW (VR format)
-RW(VR)
Indication in these
instructions
Logo
Instructions
High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder*
discs
• You can play programs that allow “One time only recording” if
• Played on this
unit in
2 channels.
they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
• By formatting (Ô page 35) the disc, you can record to it in
DVD-Video format.
• It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment
used for recording.
Disc type
Logo
DVD-R
DivX
CD
Video CD
––––
Indicated in these
instructions by
DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF
CD
VCD
Instructions
DVD-R* with video
recorded in DivX
Recorded audio and music • CD-R and CD-RW* with video
Recorded music and
video (including CD-R/
RW*)
(including CD-R/RW*)
recorded in DivX
• CD-R and CD-RW* with music
recorded in MP3 (Ô page 24)
• CD-R and CD-RW* with still
pictures recorded in JPEG and
TIFF
• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.
Regarding DVD-Audio
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (Ô page 45) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks
that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the
disc’s jacket for more information.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so
play may not be possible.
Discs that cannot be played
• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5″)
• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
• DVD-R recorded in VR format
• PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
• DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
• Blu-ray, HD-DVD
• DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized
(Ô page 45)
• DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3″), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,
SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.
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The remote control information
n Batteries
• Insert so the poles (+ and –)
match those in the remote
control.
n Use
Remote control signal sensor
• Do not use rechargeable type
batteries.
• Do not mix old and new
batteries.
20
20
30
30
• Do not use different types at
the same time.
R6/LR6, AA
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not take apart or short circuit.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Disc handling
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
• Do not use the following discs:
n How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs, etc.).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as
n Concerning non-cartridge
discs
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
heart shapes.
• Do not place in the following areas:
–In direct sunlight.
n If there is dirt or
condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
–Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature
(condensation can occur).
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
• To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases
or cartridges when you are not using them.
n Handling precautions
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
• Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with
the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such
loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
• A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
• A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
• A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
Unit care
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc
and the unit.
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720PP) about once every year,
depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
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Control reference guide
Remote control
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
1 Turn the unit on (Ô page 12)
bo Television operations (Ô page 15)
bp Channel select (Ô page 18)
bq Add/delete channel (Ô page 13)
br Input select (IN1 or IN2 or DV)
bs Delete items (Ô page 29)
bn
2 Select channels and title numbers, etc./
Enter numbers
3 Cancel
1
2
4 Basic operations for recording and play
bo
bp
5 Skip the specified time (Ô page 23)
bt Skip a minute forward (Ô page 23)
6 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu
(Ô page 22, 24, 30)
7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame
(Ô page 12, 23)
ck Show scheduled recording list
(Ô page 20)
cl Show FUNCTIONS window
(Ô page 28)
8 Show sub menu (Ô page 25, 30, 33)
cm Return to previous screen
bq
br
bs
9 Show on-screen menu (Ô page 27)
bk Select audio (Ô page 19, 23)
bl Start recording (Ô page 18)
cn Create chapters (Ô page 23)
3
4
co Show Setup menu (Ô page 14, 37)
cp Start Flexible Recording (Ô page 19)
cq Show status messages (Ô page 28)
bm Change recording mode (Ô page 18)
bn Remote control signal output
5
6
bt
n Using the cursor
ck • Select items on menu screens and set items.
Press up, down, left or right to select an item.
cl
7
8
9
bk
cm
cn
co
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
This operation is also possible...
• Frame-by-frame (backward/forward):
While paused, press [w h] or [h q] (left/right)
bl
bm
cp
cq
Main unit
1
2
3
4
7
bk
CH
DV IN
IN2
6
8 9 bl
Opening the front panel
5
Press down on the
with your finger.
part
1 POWER button (POWER 8) (Ô page 12)
6 Open/close disc tray (Ô page 18)
7 Display (Ô below)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
2 Disc tray (Ô page 18)
8 Stop (Ô page 18, 23)
9 Start play (Ô page 22)
3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (Ô page 34)
4 Connectors for external equipment (Ô page 34)
5 Channel select (Ô page 18)
bk Remote control signal sensor
bl Start recording (Ô page 18)/
Specify the time to stop recording (Ô page 19)
The unit’s display
1 Disc indicator
12
• This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this
unit is inserted.
2 Scheduled recording indicator
3 Main display section
4 Playing indicator
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3
4
5
7
STEP 1 Connection
This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect using the one that best suits
you.
• Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.)
• Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
• Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
n The unit’s RF OUT terminal
n Connect the unit directly to the television
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will
not be shown correctly on the television.
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go
through the RF OUT terminal to the television.
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this
unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S
VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
terminal.
Television
• Refer to page 11 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.
VCR
n When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit
consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(approx. 2.0 W).
This unit
A
Connection with a television
Television
Cable from wall or
antenna signal
AUDIO IN VIDEO
IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
R
L
• If your television does not
have AUDIO/VIDEO
Red White Yellow
terminals (Ô page 10 a).
• If you enjoy higher picture
quality (Ô page 10).
75 Ω
coaxial
cable
Audio/video
cable
(Included)
75 Ω coaxial cable
(Included)
1
3
2
To OUT
To household
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
To RF IN
Red White Yellow
To RF OUT
This unit’s rear panel
4
AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
B
Connection with a television and video cassette recorder
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.
Cable from wall or
antenna signal
Television
AUDIO IN VIDEO
IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
R
L
• If your television does not
Red White Yellow
have AUDIO/VIDEO
terminals (Ô page 10 b).
• If you enjoy higher picture
quality (Ô page 10).
75 Ω
coaxial
cable
Audio/video
cable
(Included)
75 Ω coaxial cable
1
4
3
To OUT
To RF IN
To household
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
This unit’s rear panel
To RF OUT
To IN1
6
75 Ω coaxial
cable
AC power supply cord
(Included)
Audio/video
cable
(Included)
2
5
Connect only after all
other connections are
complete.
VHF/UHF
RF IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Yellow
White
Red
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
R
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
Video cassette recorder
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C
Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver
• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
• Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.
Television
Cable from wall or
antenna signal
AUDIO IN VIDEO
VHF/UHF
RF IN
R
L
IN
• If your television does not
Red White Yellow
have AUDIO/VIDEO
terminals (Ô page 10 c).
• If you enjoy higher picture
quality (Ô page 10).
75 Ω coaxial
cable
Audio/video
cable
(Included)
75 Ω coaxial cable
2
5
4
To OUT
To RF IN
To household
AC outlet
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
To RF OUT
This unit’s rear panel
To IN1
7
75 Ω coaxial
cable
AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
Audio/video
cable
(Included)
3
6
Satellite antenna
(Satellite receiver only)
Red White Yellow
OUT
IN
AUDIO
Satellite Cable
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
RF
1
Cable box or Satellite receiver
75 Ω coaxial
cable
D
Connection with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver
• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
• Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.
• The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.
Television
Cable from wall or
antenna signal
AUDIO IN VIDEO
IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
R
L
• If your television does not
have AUDIO/VIDEO
terminals (Ô page 10 d).
• If you enjoy higher picture
quality (Ô page 10).
Red White Yellow
75 Ω coaxial cable
2
Audio/video
75 Ω coaxial cable
cable
(Included)
5
4
3
75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)
To RF IN
To OUT
This unit’s front panel
To household
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
CH
This unit’s rear panel
DV IN
IN2
To RF OUT
Yellow White Red
To IN1
To IN2
9
AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
Audio/video
cable
8
7
Audio/video
cable
Satellite antenna
(Satellite receiver only)
VHF/UHF
RF IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
Red White Yellow OUT
OUT
IN
Yellow
IN
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
White
Red
L
Satellite Cable
R
VIDEO S-VIDEO
RF
AUDIO
R
AUDIO
1
R
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
75 Ω coaxial
cable
Video cassette recorder
Cable box or Satellite receiver
6
75 Ω coaxial cable
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STEP 1 Connection
If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary
a
Connection with a television (Ô page 8 A)
Audio/video cable (Included)
3
This unit’s rear panel
RF Modulator
Television
VHF/UHF
RF IN
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
IN
OUT
RF
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
RF
2
75 Ω coaxial cable
75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)
b
Connection with a television and video cassette recorder (Ô page 8 B)
Audio/video cable (Included)
4
This unit’s rear panel
RF Modulator
Television
VHF/UHF
RF IN
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
IN
OUT
RF
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
RF
Video cassette recorder
VHF/UHF
RF IN
75 Ω coaxial cable
3
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
75 Ω coaxial cable
c
d
Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver (Ô page 9 C)
Connection with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver (Ô page 9 D)
Audio/video cable (Included)
5
This unit’s rear panel
RF Modulator
Television
VHF/UHF
RF IN
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
IN
OUT
RF
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
RF
Cable box or Satellite receiver
OUT
VIDEO S-VIDEO
75 Ω coaxial cable
AUDIO
R
L
RF
4
75 Ω coaxial cable
To enjoy higher picture quality
Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal
Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output (Ô page 45) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO
OUT terminal.
• Connect to terminals of the same color.
Television
Television
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
IN IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
R
L
R
L
IN
IN
Red White
Red White
Audio/video cable
(Included)
S Video cable
Component
Video cable
Audio/video cable
(Included)
Red White
Red White
This unit’s
rear panel
This unit’s
rear panel
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If the antenna connector doesn’t match
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on
the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment’s operating instructions.
Type
This unit
Other equipment (television etc.)
A twin lead
300–75 Ω
transformer
from the antenna
75–300 Ω
transformer
(Flat) Twin lead
300 Ω cable
VHF or UHF
75 Ω coaxial
cable
To this unit’s RF IN
terminal
Television
A twin lead and
a coaxial plug
from the antenna
VHF/UHF
band mixer
VHF
VHF/UHF band separator
(Flat) Twin lead
300 Ω cable
UHF
75 Ω coaxial
cable
Television
To this unit’s
(Round)
75 Ω coaxial cable
RF IN terminal
Two twin leads
from the antenna
VHF/UHF
band mixer
(Flat) Twin lead
300 Ω cable
VHF
VHF/UHF band separator
UHF
75 Ω coaxial
cable
To this unit’s
RF IN terminal
Television
300–75 Ω
transformer
Connecting an amplifier or system component
n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input
n Connection to a stereo amplifier
terminal
• To enjoy multi-channel surround on DVD-
Video, connect an amplifier with a built-in
decoder displaying these logo marks using
an optical digital audio cable and change
the settings in Digital Audio Output
(Ô page 39).
• Before purchasing an optical digital audio
cable, check the terminal shape of the
connected equipment.
• You cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
• Even if using this connection, output will be
only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
Amplifier’s rear panel
AUDIO IN
Amplifier’s rear panel
R
L
OPTICAL IN
Red White
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when
connecting.
Audio cable
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
Red White
This unit’s rear panel
This unit’s rear panel
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STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the
appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.
CH
DV IN
IN2
1 Press [^ DVD POWER].
POWER 8
2 CH 1
Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
Sélection de Langue
English
Español
Français
^ DVD
POWER
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
2 Press [e,r] to select the language
1 2 CH
and press [ENTER].
Numbered
buttons
If you make a mistake, press [RETURN] to return to an earlier
screen.
ADD/DLT
Aspect Ratio Selection
Select TV type and press ENTER.
(Please refer to Operation Instruction
for details)
4:3
4:3 TV
16:9 16:9 Widescreen TV
3 Press [e,r] to select “4:3 TV” or
“16:9 Widescreen TV” and press
[ENTER].
e,r,w,q
ENTER
Quick Start setting
RETURN
The unit can be turned on faster, in about
1 second. Please note that Quick Start
mode slightly increases power
consumption when the unit is off.
(See Operation Instructions for details)
Turn Quick Start on ?
* REC
On
Off
4 Press [e,r] to select “On” or “Off”
and press [ENTER].
If you activate “Quick Start” function, select “On”.
About “Quick Start” function
If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to
DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^ DVD POWER]
to turn the unit on and then sequentially press [* REC].
The following happens when you have selected “On”.
• Power consumption in standby mode increases because
power is supplied to the unit.
After pressing [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time,
the unit starts necessary setup.
Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Ô page 15)
Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007.
When you use the unit with DST on, the change may cause the
unit’s clock to go behind the actual time. Check the DST setting in
“Set Clock Manually” in the Setup menu, set DST off and reset the
clock precisely if you are using this function.
Default Recording Source
Please select the source from which this
unit will record each time it is turned
on. Note: Selecting "Internal TV Tuner"
will start the Auto Channel Clock
Settings process.
This one time process takes a few minutes.
Internal TV Tuner
Input
5 Press [e,r] to select “Internal TV
Tuner” or “Input” and press [ENTER].
When you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input”. The
unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen. Set the clock
manually (Ô page 13).
(Continued on next page)
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Adding and deleting channels
6 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto
After channel setting on this unit completed, you can add or delete
channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels
are set.
Tuning.
Set Channels Automatically
Ch.
1
1 Press the numbered buttons to select
a channel.
Set Channels Automatically
Proceeding .
.
.
Antenna
e.g., 5:
15:
Cable TV
Unit’s display
[0] Ô [5]
[1] Ô [5]
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is
displayed when finished.
e.g.,
5:
15:
115:
[0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
[0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
[1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
• You can also use [1 2 CH] when you are going to delete a
channel.
4/4/2006 12:15 AM
DST.....................On
Time Zone........CST
2 Press [ADD/DLT].
e.g., The channel is deleted.
n When one of the following screen appears
“No channels were found.” screen
Set Channels Automatically
Channel 15 Deleted
Restart Plug-in Auto Tuning
(after relocation, for example)
No channels were found.
Please check antenna or cable connection.
then...
The setting of the clock and channel is cleared when you perform
the procedure below. Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.
press ENTER again
After turning off the unit, confirm following and perform
setup again.
• Confirm the antenna cable is firmly connected to RF IN
terminal.
• If you do not set channels on this unit, select “Input” in
step 5.
1
When the unit is on and stopped
Press and hold [2 CH] and [1 CH] on
the main unit for about five seconds.
The unit turns off.
“Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.” screen
2 Press [^ DVD POWER].
Set Clock Automatically
The language selection screen is displayed.
Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.
When “Set Clock Manually” screen is displayed
The “Set Clock Manually” screen is automatically displayed when:
–there is an error while setting the clock automatically.
Press ENTER
to set clock manually.
–you have selected “Input” in step 5 while setting (Ô page 12).
Press [ENTER] and set clock manually (Ô right).
1 Press [w,q] to select the item you
7 Press [ENTER].
want to change and press [e,r] to
change the setting.
Set Clock Manually
A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.
n If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the
actual time
Select “–1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu
Month
1
Day
1
Year
Hour Minute
/
:
/
2000
12
00
AM
SAT
(Ô page 15).
DST Time Zone
DST, Time Zone
The unit configures channels according to the Signal Source (RF IN)
Off
EST
(Ô below)
settings (Ô page 37) as follows.
Signal Source
(RF IN)
Antenna
• DST (Daylight Saving Time):
Band
Channel
2–13
14–69
2–13
95–99
14–36
37–65
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at
2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on
the last Sunday in October.
• Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean
Time (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5
CST (Central Standard Time)
VHF
UHF
VHF
Cable TV
CATV LOW BAND
CATV MID/SUPER BAND
CATV HYPER BAND
= GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7
66–94
100–125
1
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
AST (Alaska Standard Time)
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
= GMT –8
= GMT –9
= GMT –10
ULTRA BAND
SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL
2 Press [ENTER].
A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.
The clock starts.
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Channel captions/Television type
Manual Channel Captions
TV operation
buttons
3 Press [e,r] to select “Manual
Channel Captions” and press
[ENTER].
4 Press [e,r] to select the channel and
Numbered
buttons
press [q].
• Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if
preset captions have not been added.
CANCEL
5 Press [e,r] to select the first
character and press [q].
• You can choose from the following characters:
A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space)
• To delete the caption, press [CANCEL ].
• Repeat this step to enter the other characters.
Manual Channel Captions
Setup
Channel Number Caption
6
----
e,r,w,q
ENTER
Channel
Setup
8
----
RETURN
Disc
10
AAAA
Video
SETUP
12
23
----
----
Audio
Display
TV Screen
ENTER
Channel captions
You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones
yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed
and in the Direct Navigator screen.
• You can set channel captions after channel setting on this unit is
completed (Ô page 12–13).
6 Press [w,q] to return to the “Channel
Number” column.
Repeat steps 4–6 to enter other channels.
7 Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
1
While stopped
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Press [SETUP].
Setup
Signal Source (RF IN)
Cable TV
Set Channels Automatically
Selecting television type
Channel Captions
Channel
Preset Channel Captions
Setup
Disc
Do the following if you connect a progressive television or if you
connect a different type of television after choosing a type during
initial setup just after turning the unit on for the first time. Select the
item that matches your television.
Manual Channel Captions
Video
2 Press [e,r] to select “Channel” and
press [q].
1
While stopped
Press [SETUP].
Preset Channel Captions
2 Press [e,r] to select “TV Screen” and
3 Press [e,r] to select “Preset Channel
press [q].
Captions” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [e,r] to select “TV Type” and
Preset Channel Captions
Setup
Caption Channel Number
press [ENTER].
GLOB
---
Channel
Setup
TV Type
Setup
Disc
4:3 TV
ABC
---
Aspect 4:3 & 480i
Video
Channel
PBS
CBS
---
---
Audio
Aspect 4:3 & 480p
Setup
Display
TV Screen
16:9 Aspect ( Widescreen TV )
ENTER
Disc
Aspect 16:9 & 480i
Video
Aspect 16:9 & 480p
Audio
Display
4 Press [e,r] to select the caption and
ENTER
TV Screen
press [q].
• 480p/480i:
You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC,
FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV,
WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
• When selecting the caption, press and hold [e,r] to scroll
up and down the screen.
Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive
output.
4 Press [e,r] to select the item and
press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
5 Press [e,r] to select the channel
corresponding to the caption and
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
press [w].
• Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if
captions have not been added manually.
• To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL ].
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other channels.
6 Press [ENTER].
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Remote control settings
Clock settings
Refer to the control reference on page 14.
Refer to the control reference on page 14.
Television operation
Set Clock Manually
You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.
Point the remote control at the television
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory
for approximately 1 minute.
While pressing [^ POWER TV], enter the code with
1
While stopped
the numbered buttons.
Press [SETUP].
e.g., 0250: [0] Ô [2] Ô [5] Ô [0]
Manufacturer and Code No.
2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and
Panasonic
National
QUASAR
0051/0250
PHILIPS (RC-5) 0054
press [q].
RCA
0047
SAMSUNG
0060/0587/
0702
3 Press [e,r] to select “Clock Settings”
and press [ENTER].
FISHER
GE
0154
0047
SANYO
SHARP
SONY
0154
4 Press [e,r] to select “Set Clock
0093/0165
0000
GOLDSTAR
0178/0317/
0457
Manually” and press [ENTER].
Set Clock Manually
Setup
HITACHI
JVC
0145
0053
SYLVANIA
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
0054
0047
0156
Month
1
Day
1
Year
Hour Minute
/
:
/
2000
12
00
AM
SAT
Channel
Setup
Disc
DST Time Zone
LG
0178/0317/
0457
DST, Time Zone (Ô below)
Off
EST
Video
Audio
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
0054
0150
ZENITH
0017
5 Press [w,q] to select the item you
want to change and press [e,r] to
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat the
procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
• If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your
television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.
change the setting.
• DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at
2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on
the last Sunday in October.
• Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean
Time (GMT).
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT –5
When other Panasonic products
respond to this remote control
CST (Central Standard Time)
= GMT –6
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT –7
When other Panasonic products placed nearby affect this unit’s
remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and
the remote control (the two must match).
Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
To change the code on the main unit
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
AST (Alaska Standard Time)
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
= GMT –8
= GMT –9
= GMT –10
6 Press [ENTER].
1
While stopped
The clock starts.
Press [SETUP].
Adjust Time Zone
Adjust the time zone (–1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto
2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and
press [q].
clock setting.
You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is
completed.
3 Press [e,r] to select “Remote Control
Code” and press [ENTER].
1
While stopped
4 Press [e,r] to select the code (“1”,
Press [SETUP].
“2” or “3”) and press [ENTER].
2 Press [e,r] to select “Setup” and
Remote Control Code
Setup
press [q].
Press " " and "ENTER" together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote.
Channel
3 Press [e,r] to select “Clock Settings”
Setup
Disc
and press [ENTER].
Video
To change the code on the remote control
4 Press [e,r] to select “Adjust Time
5 While pressing [ENTER], press and
Zone” and press [ENTER].
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
5 Press [e,r] to select “–1” or “+1” and
press [ENTER].
6 Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
n When the following indicator appears on the
unit’s display
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Press and hold [ENTER] and
the indicated number button
at the same time for more
than 2 seconds.
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
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Press [RETURN].
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Important notes for recording
RAM
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Select the main or secondary audio before
recording
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded
You can change the audio during playback.
(Ô page 23, Changing audio)
(Ô page 39, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”)
The selected audio only is recorded.
Main
SAP
Main
Hello
Hola
Hello
Recording of MTS
broadcasting
If you record from external equipment
–Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the external
equipment.
If you record from external equipment
–Select “Main” or “SAP” on the external equipment.
RAM
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Recorded in 4:3 aspect
Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)
Recording of
Widescreen
broadcasting
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM (Ô page 45) compatible DVD-RAM.
RAM
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
(CPRM compatible disc only)
Recording of digital
broadcasting
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
The disc must be finalized after recording (Ô page 36).
It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play
them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or
copy.*
* You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.
Recorded to DVD-R, etc.
Play on other DVD equipment
Playing the disc on
other DVD players
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+RW
To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in DVD Management menu
(Ô page 36).
-R DL +R DL
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when
space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer.
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing.
Make certain before proceeding.
The second layer
It is not possible to
record continuously
from the first layer to
the second layer.
Recording to a
DVD-R DL and
+R DL
The available
space
(Disc inner
side)
(Disc outer
side)
The first layer
Title1
Title2
Recording/Playback direction
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Recording modes and approximate recording times
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
FR (Flexible Recording)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space
with the best possible recording quality.
• You can use FR mode in Scheduled recording (Ô page 20, step 3)
and Flexible recording (Ô page 19).
DVD-RAM
9.4 GB
DVD-R,
DVD-RW,
+R, +RW
4.7 GB
Recording Mode
4.7 GB
(Double-
sided*1)
XP (High picture
1 h.
2 h.
4 h.
8 h.
1 h.
2 h.
4 h.
quality)
Using “FR mode” is convenient in these kind of situations
SP (Standard)
LP (Long
recording)
2 h.
4 h.
• When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an
appropriate recording mode difficult
• When you want to record a long program with the best picture
quality possible
8 h.
(6 h.*2)
16 h.
(12 h.*2)
8 h.
(6 h.*2)
EP (Extra long
recording)
e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to disc
FR (Flexible
Recording)
8 h. maximum
for one side
8 h. maximum
8 h. maximum
If you select XP mode
The program will not fit one disc.
DVD-R DL, +R DL*3 8.5 GB
Recording Mode
First layer (L0)
Second layer (L1)
60 minutes
30 minutes
XP (High picture
quality)
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
55 min.
50 min.
Full
SP (Standard)
LP (Long
recording)
1 h. 50 min.
3 h. 40 min.
1 h. 40 min.
3 h. 20 min.
Another disc is necessary.
If you select SP mode
The program will fit one disc.
7 h. 25 min.
(5 h. 30 min.*2)
6 h. 50 min.
(5 h. 15 min.*2)
EP (Extra long
recording)
There will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.
FR (Flexible
Recording)
7 h. 25 min. maximum 6 h. 50 min. maximum
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
1
*
*
It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other.
When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP – Extended
Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (Ô page 38).
The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play
(6H)” than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the
second layer.
Remains
2
3
If you select FR mode
The program will fit one disc perfectly.
*
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Note
Fit
• This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be
different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with DVD-R
DL and +R DL.)
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time.
RAM
•
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-
RAM. Use EP (6H) mode if playback may be on other equipment.
Disc Insertion/Ejection
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
When remove a recorded disc
RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a computer or
other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed.
Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents are
When you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit while stopped:
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc
for play on other equipment.
deleted.
Make compatible for playback on other DVD players ( Finalize )
Format
Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, titles cannot be added to the disc.
It will take approximately minutes. Start ?
This disc is not formatted properly.
Do you want to format the
disc in DVD Management?
Press "REC" to start finalizing.
Yes
No
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone
finalizing. The disc can be played only on
this unit. You can Finalize it later.
ENTER
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
n When finalizing the disc
Press [* REC].
• Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all
contents of a disc –Format Disc ( DVD )” (Ô page 35).
• You cannot stop this process once you have started it.
• If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select,
select “Disc Name” (Ô page 35) or “Playback will start with:”
(Ô page 36) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.
n When opening the tray without disc finalization
Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.
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Recording television programs
1 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
; OPEN/CLOSE
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
• Press the button again to close the tray.
• When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R,
remove the disc from the cartridge.
CH
DV IN
IN2
g Cartridge disc
Insert label-up.
* REC
2 CH 1 g q
Insert label-up with
the arrow facing in.
Insert fully.
2 Press [1 2 CH] to select the channel.
1 2 CH
Numbered
buttons
To select with the numbered buttons:
Antenna
e.g., 5:
15:
Cable TV
[0] Ô [5]
[1] Ô [5]
e.g.,
5:
[0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
[0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
[1] Ô [1] Ô [5]
15:
115:
g
q
h
• Select the audio to record (Ô page 19).
3 Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
e,r,w,q
ENTER
RETURN
AUDIO
Remaining time on the disc
* REC
F Rec
4 Press [* REC] to start recording.
REC MODE
STATUS
The elapsed time is shown on the display.
Recording will take place on free space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
• You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording. You can change the channel or recording mode
while paused; however, the recording will then be as a
separate title.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
• You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
• You can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled
recording, but once the time for the scheduled recording to
begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and
the scheduled recording will begin.
+R +R DL +RW
• You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).
n To pause recording
Note
Press [h].
+RW
•
You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu”
Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [* REC] to restart.
(Title is not split into separate titles.)
(Ô page 36). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the
menu. In that case, create the menu again.
RAM
•
It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and
turn it over.
n To stop recording
Press [g].
• From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.
Preparation
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
•
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.
n When recording the channel (not set on this
unit) from cable box or satellite receiver
1 Select the channel on the equipment before turning the unit on.
2 Press [1 2 CH] to select IN1 or IN2 in step 2 (Ô above).
Off Timer
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.
You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(Ô page 37, “Off Timer”).
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To specify a time to stop recording
–One Touch Recording
Playing while you are recording
RAM
During recording
Press [* REC] to select the recording time.
• The unit’s display changes as shown below.
Playing from the beginning of the title you are
recording–Chasing playback
Press [q] (PLAY) during recording.
OFF 0:30
OFF 1:00
OFF 1:30
OFF 4:00
OFF 2:00
OFF 3:00
• There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.
Counter (cancel)
• This does not work during scheduled recordings (Ô page 20) or
while using Flexible Recording (Ô below).
• If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.
• The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is
reached.
To stop play
Press [g].
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [g].
To stop scheduled recording
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
To cancel
Press [* REC] several times until the counter appears.
• The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording
continues.
2 After 2 seconds, press [g].
3 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].
Playing a title previously recorded while recording–
Simultaneous rec and play
To stop recording partway
Press [g].
Flexible Recording
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during
recording.
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select a title and
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR
mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (Ô page 17).
press [ENTER].
• There is no sound output while searching forward or
backward.
Preparation
Select the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2 or DV) to record.
To stop play
Press [g].
1
While stopped
To stop recording
Press [F Rec].
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3 Press [g].
Flexible Recording
Record in FR mode.
Maximum recording
time
This is the maximum
recording time in FR
mode.
Max recording time
Set recording time
8 Hour 00 Min.
To stop scheduled recording
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3 Press [g].
4 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].
1 Hour 30 Min.
Start
Cancel
Selecting audio to record
2 Press [w,q] to select “Hour” and
“Min.” and press [e,r] to set the
RAM
recording time.
Press [AUDIO].
• You can also set the recording time with the numbered
buttons.
Stereo: Main audio (stereo)
• If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be
monaural even if you select Stereo mode.
• You cannot record for more than 8 hours.
SAP
Audio:
Secondary audio program (SAP)
• If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also
recorded.
3
When you want to start recording
Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
Mono:
Main audio (monaural)
• Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a
stereo broadcast.
Recording starts.
To exit the screen without recording
Press [RETURN].
DVD-RAM
e.g., DVD-RAM
To stop recording partway
Press [g].
DVD-RAM
Rec. 0:59
CH 71
CH 12
Stereo
e.g., “Stereo” is selected
((
Remaining
time of
recording
“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
Stereo
• If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded
sound will also change.
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Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-
channel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setup
menu (Ô page 39).
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Scheduled recording
1 Press [SCHEDULE].
Schedule
List
Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM
No Channel
Date
On
Off
Mode Check
New Scheduled Recording
Press ENTER to set new schedule.
ENTER
2 Press [e,r] to select “New Scheduled
Numbered
buttons
Recording” and press [ENTER].
ADD/DLT
SCHEDULED
Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM
RECORDING
CANCEL
Channel
----
Date
On
-- --
Off
-- --
Mode
--
----------
--:
--
:
Title Name
Set channel.
g
ENTER
0
--
9
Number
SCHEDULE
RETURN
3 Press [q] to move through the items
e,r,w,q
ENTER
and change the items with [e,r].
Channel
Date
On
Off
Mode
39
4/1 Mon
4:20 PM
5:10 PM SP
Title Name
SUB MENU
REC MODE
• Press and hold [e,r] to alter On (Start time) and Off (Finish
time) in 30-minute increments.
• You can also set Channel, Date, On (Start time), and Off
(Finish time) with the numbered buttons.
• You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
mode.
n To set daily or weekly timer
Press [w,q] to select “Date” and [e,r] to select daily timer
or weekly timer.
Date:
Current date up to one month later minus
one day
Daily timer: Sun-Sat → Mon-Sat → Mon-Fri
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Weekly timer: Weekly, Sun → --- → Weekly, Sat
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).
n To enter title name
You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance. (Each
daily or weekly program is counted as one program.)
Press [w,q] to select “Title Name” and press [ENTER]
(Ô page 33, Entering text).
Preparation
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Check that the time on the unit is correct.
• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).
4 Press [ENTER].
When “!” appears,
make sure the
disc has a
No Channel
Date
On
Off
Mode Check
OK
01 64 ABC 3/26 Tue 2:30 PM 3:00 PM SP
New Scheduled Recording
sufficient space.
“z” lights on the unit’s display to indicate scheduled recording
standby has been activated.
• Repeat steps 2–4 to schedule other recordings.
Note
When the disc is removed, scheduled recording standby is cancelled
(the “z” indicator goes out). You can put the unit back on standby by
inserting a recordable disc (the “z” lights on again).
n To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
n To exit the screen
Press [SCHEDULE].
n When recording the channel (not set on this
unit) from cable box or satellite receiver
1 Press [e,r] to select IN1 or IN2 in the channel column (Ô above,
step 3).
2 Select the channel on the equipment before the scheduled time.
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Cancel scheduled recording that has
already begun
Check, change or delete a program
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the schedule list by
pressing [SCHEDULE].
1
When the unit is on
Press [SCHEDULE].
Press [g].
Icons
The confirmation screen appears.
This program is currently recording.
2 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording”
W
The times overlap those in another program.
and press [ENTER].
Scheduled recording standby is cancelled. Recording will not
start at the scheduled time.
Recording stops and the scheduled recording is cancelled.
(Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording
will start as programmed.)
You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon
disappears the next time the scheduled program starts
recording.
F
The disc was full so the program failed to record.
Release program from recording
standby
The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.
X
The program did not complete recording because the disc is
dirty or for some other reason.
1 Press [SCHEDULE].
Schedule
List
Remaining Recording Time
1:58 SP
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM
Mode Check
2 Press [e,r] to select the program and
No Channel
Date
On
Off
press [SUB MENU].
New Scheduled Recording
3 Press [e,r] to select “Schedule set to
Off” and press [ENTER].
Cancelled icon is displayed in left column.
Message displayed in the Check line
OK:
Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining
Schedule
List
space.
→ (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display will
show until when recordings can be made (up to a
maximum of one month from the present time)
based on the time remaining on the disc.
No Channel
01 64 ABC
!:
It may not be possible to record because:
• no disc is inserted
• the disc is write-protected
• Be sure to select “Schedule set to On.” in step 3 before the
scheduled time to put the program on recording standby.
• there is no more space left
• the number of possible titles has reached its
maximum
Notes on scheduled recording
• “z” flashes on the unit’s display for about 5 seconds when the unit
cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g., a recordable disc
is not in the disc tray).
• Scheduled recordings begin when the set time is reached even
when recording or when playing.
• scheduled recording standby is cancelled
Overlap: The times overlap those in another program.
Recording of the program with the later start time
starts when the earlier program finishes recording.
• If the unit is turned on when scheduled recording begins, it remains
turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.
You can turn the unit off during scheduled recording.
• If you are making consecutive recordings that will start one after
the other, the beginning of the later program cannot be recorded.
n To change a program
Press [e,r] to select the program and press [ENTER]
(Ô page 20, step 3).
• During scheduled recording, you can change the end time as long
as the recording mode is not “FR”.
e.g., Program1 10:00–11:00
Program2 11:00–12:00
n To delete a program
Press [e,r] to select the program and press [CANCEL ] or
[ADD/DLT].
11:00
Program1 Program2
n To cancel recording that has already begun
Press [e,r] to select program and press [SUB MENU], then
press [ENTER].
Recorded
Recorded
Not recorded
n To exit the schedule list
Press [SCHEDULE].
• If the actual broadcasting times of scheduled recordings overlap,
the recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording
of the later program will start only after the first scheduled
recording has finished.
• If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to On when manually setting
the clock (Ô page 15), scheduled recording may not work when
summer switches to winter and vice versa.
• Programs that failed to record are displayed gray, and cannot be
changed. They are automatically deleted from the schedule list at 4
a.m. two days later.
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Playing discs
1 Insert a disc (Ô page 18).
2 Press [q] (PLAY).
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Play starts from the most recently recorded title.
DVD-V DVD-A CD VCD
and MP3
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.
DivX
DivX menu screen appears (Ô page 24).
n When a menu screen appears on the television
Numbered
buttons
DVD-V DVD-A
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the item and press [ENTER].
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
VCD
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
t,y
q x1.3
u,i
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]
15: [1] Ô [5]
g
h
• To return to the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].
DVD-V
DVD-A
VCD
TIME SLIP
CM SKIP
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [RETURN].
e,r,w,q
ENTER
w h, h q
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
• The playing method may differ from the one described above
depending on disc types. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
RETURN
SUB MENU
AUDIO
Selecting recorded titles to play
–Direct Navigator
CREATE
CHAPTER
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Simply select the recorded titles you want to play from the menu.
1
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM
07
08
--
--
10 10/27 Mon
10CH 10/27/2005
8
10/27 Mon
8CH 10/27/2005
--
--
Previous
Play
Next
Page
02/02
Nex
t
S
SUB MENU
Select
Previous
Preparation
2
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and press [ENTER].
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn on this unit.
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [5]
15: [1] Ô [5]
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Direct Navigator screen icons
Title protected.
Title that was not recorded due to recording protection
(Digital broadcasts, etc.)
Title cannot be played because data is damaged.
Currently recording.
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
Note
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
disc when scheduled recording starts.
RAM
•
The unit stops playing a
•
Press [q] (PLAY) when you wish to start playing the disc
while recording (Ô page 19, “Chasing playback”).
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Operations during play
Press [g].
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [q] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Stop
VCD
•
Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective.
• The stopped position is cleared when:
–You press [g] several times.
–You open the tray.
DVD-A CD VCD
–
and MP3/DivX: You turn the unit off.
Press [h].
Press again or press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.
Pause
Press [t] or [y].
+R +R DL +RW
• The speed increases up to 5 steps (
• Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.
up to 3 steps).
Search
• Audio is heard during first level search forward.
DVD-A
CD
and MP3: Audio is heard during all levels of search.
(excluding motion picture parts)
DivX: Audio is not heard during all levels of search.
• Depending on the disc, searching may not be possible.
During play or while paused, press [u] or [i].
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.
• Each press increases the number of skips.
• DivX: Backward direction [u] only
Skip
Press the numbered buttons.
Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.
e.g., 5:
[0] Ô [5]
5:
[0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
CD
MP3, JPEG/TIFF and DIvX
15: [1] Ô [5]
15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
DVD-A
Selecting groups
Starting from a selected
item
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television Ô right)
5: [5]
• This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television Ô above) with some discs.
VCD
•
(with playback control)
If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the
television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit’s display.)
Press and hold [q] (PLAY/x1.3).
RAM
Quick View
Play speed is quicker than normal.
• Press again to return to normal speed.
While paused, press [t] or [y].
Slow-motion
• The speed increases up to 5 steps.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
• Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.
+RW DVD-V
VCD
•
Forward direction [y] only.
DVD-A
(Motion picture parts only)
• The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes
-RW(VR) VCD
DVD-V DVD-A VCD
(excluding
).
While paused, press [w h] or [h q].
• Each press shows the next frame.
• Press and hold to change forward or backward in succession.
• Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.
Frame-by-frame
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
+RW DVD-V
DVD-A
(Motion picture parts only)
VCD
•
Forward direction [h q] only.
-RW(VR) VCD
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
2 Press [e,r] to select the time and press [ENTER].
Play skips to the specified time.
• Each time you press [e,r], the time increases [e] or decreases [r] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and
hold for 10-minute intervals.)
Skipping the specified
time (Time Slip)
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
+RW -RW(VR)
Press [CM SKIP].
Play restarts from approximately a minute later.
CM Skip
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
+RW -RW(VR)
Press [AUDIO].
DVD-RAM
Play
RAM -RW(VR) VCD
and DivX (Ô page 26)
Stereo Mono L Mono R
e.g., “Stereo” is selected
Stereo
RAM -RW(VR)
•
When playing an SAP broadcast: Main Audio↔SAP Audio
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the button. This allows
you to change things like the soundtrack language.
Changing audio
DVD-V DVD-A
1 ENG
Digital 3/2.1ch
Soundtrack
DVD-V
e.g.,
English is the selected language (Ô page 27, Soundtrack).
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].
Chapters are divided at the point pressed.
• Press [u,i] to skip to the start of a chapter.
RAM
Create Chapter
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Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
Playing MP3, DivX and still pictures
(JPEG/TIFF)
^ DVD
POWER
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
CD
n MP3
G: Group no.
T: Track no. in the group
TOTAL: Track No./Total tracks in all groups
Numbered
buttons
No.
1
Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Group
Track
Menu
Selected group
:
101
G
T
1
1
Tree
001-Baby
002-Simple
003-Aganju
004-Around
005-River
006-Every
007-Cada
008-O
Total
t,y
1/ 111
u,i
No.
0
--
9
Prev.
Next
g
8
9
10
009-Winter
010-Distante
ENTER
Page 001/002
e,r,w,q
ENTER
• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as
groups.
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
• “ ” indicates the track currently playing.
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
-R CD
n DivX
SUB MENU
DivX Menu
CD(DivX)
No.
Folder1
:
VIDEO
Name of Title
Tree
001 Movie01.avi
002 Movie02.avi
003 Movie03.avi
004 Movie04.avi
005 Movie05.avi
006 Movie06.avi
007 Movie07.avi
008 Movie08.avi
009 Movie09.avi
010 Movie10.avi
STATUS
Page 001/003
Total Title : 020
ENTER
Previous
Next
Selecting file type to play
• Files are treated as titles.
CD
You can play CD-R/CD-RW which contain MP3 files, DivX video
contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer.
CD
n Still picture (JPEG/TIFF)
Pictures Menu
CD(JPEG)
Picture View
Folder001
The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc
containing MP3 files, DivX video contents and still pictures (JPEG/
TIFF).
e.g.,
Folder
001
002
003
007
---
004
008
---
005
009
006
---
Playback mode is set to DivX.
To play another type of files,
please select playback mode
from Menu in FUNCTIONS.
Previous
Next
Page 001/001
Play
To switch to other menu
ENTER
Press [RETURN] and perform steps 1–3 in “To select file
type” on the left column.
• When playing the file displayed on the screen
Press [ENTER].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the file
• When playing other file displayed on the screen
Press [ENTER] and follow the steps below.
(track, title or picture) and press
[ENTER].
To select file type
Play starts on the selected file (track, title or picture).
• You can also select the file (track, title or picture) with the
numbered buttons.
1 Press [FUNCTIONS].
e.g., 5: [0] Ô [0] Ô [5]
FUNCTIONS
Playback mode : DivX
CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)
15: [0] Ô [1] Ô [5]
Menu
Menu
Program
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
Other Functions
To stop playing
ENTER
RETURN
Press [g].
• (JPEG) The unit remembers the still picture where you stopped
play. This is cleared when you turn the unit off or remove the disc.
2 Press [e,r] to select “Menu” and
To display the previous or next still picture during play
(JPEG)
Press [w,q].
press [ENTER].
Multimedia content
Music and pictures on disc.
Please select playback mode.
DivX Menu
MP3 Music
Pictures
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
ENTER
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
3 Press [e,r] to select playback mode
Note (DivX)
and press [ENTER].
• Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from
Ô right, step 2
showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to
adjust the aspect through the TV.
• Successive play is not available.
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To select other folder (group)
Useful functions during still picture
play
MP3, DivX
CD
1
While the Menu screen is displayed
You can display still pictures one by one with
constant interval.
Press [q].
While the Pictures Menu is displayed
1 Press [e,r,w,q] to select
“Folder” and press
CD
n MP3
G: Selected group No. /Total group No.
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed
as group number.
[SUB MENU].
Pictures Menu
CD(JPEG)
Picture View
Folder001
Folder
Tree
Menu
001
002
003
007
004
008
G
7/25
G
8
MP3 music
T
14
111
Total
Start
SlideShow
101
40/111
102
005
006
103
104
No.
105
Groups that
contain no
compatible files.
0
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9
106
2 Press [e,r] to
107
Start Slideshow
108
Slide Interval
109
select “Start Slide
Show” and press
[ENTER].
001
Slide Interval
211
ENTER
201
202
-R CD
n DivX
To change the slide interval
1 In step 2 above, press [e,r] to select
“Slide Interval” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [w,q] to select the slide interval
and press [ENTER].
F: Selected folder No./Total folder No. including DivX title
DivX Menu
CD(DivX)
Select Folder
F
1/ 11
VIDEO
• You can select a slide interval between
0-30 seconds.
001 Action
002 Adventure
003 Documentary
004 Comedy
005 Musical
006 SF
While playing
007 Sports
008 Suspense
009 Love romance
010 Animation
Data
1 Press [SUB MENU].
Rotate Right
Folders that contain
no compatible files.
Page 001/003
Total Title : 005
2 Press [e,r] to
ENTER
Rotate Left
select “Rotate
ENTER
RIGHT” or “Rotate
LEFT” and press
[ENTER].
2 Press [e,r] to select a group (folder)
Rotate
and press [ENTER].
The file list for the group (folder) appears.
To return the rotated picture to its original
position
Press [e,r] to select the opposite rotation in
step 2 and press [ENTER].
• Rotation information will not be stored.
Still picture
CD
While playing
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [e,r] to
1
While the Pictures Menu is displayed
Rotate Right
Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Folder”
and press [ENTER].
Rotate Left
select “Zoom in”
Zoom in
ENTER
F: Selected folder No./Total folder No.
and press [ENTER].
To return the picture to its
original size
Pictures Menu
CD(JPEG)
Select Folder
Zoom in
Zoom out
Press [e,r] to select “Zoom out” in step 2
and press [ENTER].
• When zooming in, the picture may be cut
off.
• The enlargement information will not be
stored.
• The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only
available for still pictures smaller than
640 x 480 pixels.
F
1/ 21
12 02
2
0
04
image001
image002
image003
image004
image005
image006
image007
image008
image009
image010
Data
Folders that contain
no compatible files.
ENTER
2 Press [e,r] to select the folder and
While playing
Press [STATUS] twice.
11/30 12:03 AM
press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Date : 11/26/2005
No. :
2/ 30
Properties
To exit the screen
Shooting date
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To exit the picture properties screen
Press [STATUS] again.
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Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
Refer to the control reference on page 24.
DivX
Playable discs
-R CD
Regarding DivX VOD content
File format
DivX
• Files must have the
extension “.DIVX”,
“.divx”, “.AVI” or
“.avi”.
-R CD
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first
need to register the unit.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to
enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more
Maximum number 300 Recognizable folders per disc on this unit
of folders (including the root folder)
Maximum number 200 Recognizable DivX files per disc on this
1
of files
unit
Display the unit’s registration code
(Ô page 37, “DivX Registration” in “Setup” tab)
Support version
Plays all versions of DivX video (including
DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media
files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater
Profile.
DivX Registration
Setup
DivX ( R ) Video On Demand
Channel
Video
Setup
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
–Number of stream: Up to 1
–Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50
–Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576
–FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps
Audio
8 alphanumeric characters
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
ENTER
• After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, new registration
code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this
registration code to purchase or rent DivX VOD content. If you use
this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content
on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you
purchased using the old code.
–Number of stream: Up to 8
–Format: MP3, Dolby Digital, MPEG
–Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible.
MPEG multi is 2ch conversion.
• GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not
supported.
• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this
content. (“Authorization Error.” is displayed.)
2
Still pictures (JPEG/TIFF
)
Playable discs
CD
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set
number of times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of
remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired.” is displayed.)
File format
JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky
format)
• Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”,
“.tif” or “.TIF”.
Number of pixels between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 pixels
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Maximum number 99 Recodinzable folders per disc on this unit
When playing this content
• The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if:
–you press [^ DVD POWER].
of folders
(including the root folder)
1
Maximum number
of files
999 Recognizable files per disc on this unit
–you press [g] (STOP).
–you press [u] (SKIP) or [t,y] (SEARCH) etc. and arrive at
another content or the start of the content being played.
• Resume play function (Ô page 23) does not work.
MOTION JPEG
Not compatible
1
Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and
other type of files is 4000.
2
Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format
still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some
files may not display or be playable.
Regarding MP3, DivX and still
pictures
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by
making folders as shown below. However depending on how
you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the
order you numbered the folders.
CD
• Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats) and Joliet
• This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the
disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
• Operation may take time to complete when there are many files
(titles or tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may
not display or be playable.
• English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
• The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is
displayed on a computer.
• Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks)
and folders (groups) may not play in the order you numbered them.
• This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
• Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.
tree
CD
Structure of MP3 folders
001Group
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the
order you want to play them.
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
Order of
play
002Group
003Group
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
tree
CD
P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg
002 Folder
Structure of still pictures (JPEG/
TIFF)
MP3
Playable discs
Files inside a folder are displayed
in the order they were updated or
taken.
• When the highest level folders
are “DCIM” folders, they are
displayed first on the tree.
P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg
CD
Order of
play
003 Folder
File format
MP3
• Files must have the extension “.mp3” or
“.MP3”.
004 Folder
P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg
P0000009.jpg
P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jpg
Maximum number 99 Recognizable folders per disc on this unit
of folders (groups) (including the root folder)
Maximum number
of files (tracks)
1
999 Recognizable files per disc on this unit
Bit rates
32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling
frequency
16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/
48 kHz
ID3 tags
Not compatible
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• If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file,
play may not be possible.
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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages
DVD-V DVD-A
Subtitle*
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language
(Ô below, Language).
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(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
• Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
• If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn
the subtitles off.
Numbered
buttons
DivX
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.
• Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple
subtitles.
CANCELQ
DELETE
RAM -RW(VR) VCD
Audio channel
Ô page 23, Changing audio
DVD-V DVD-A
and DivX
u,i
g
h
Angle*
Change the number to select an angle.
DVD-A
e,r,w,q
ENTER
Still-P (Still picture)
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
Selects the play method for still pictures.
Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.
Page: Select the still picture number and play.
• RANDOM: Plays in random order.
SUB MENU
DISPLAY
• Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.
Source Select (DivX)
• Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents is
automatically distinguished and output.
STATUS
• Interlace:
Select when the disc contents were recorded
using interlace.
• Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded
using progressive.
Using on-screen menus
VCD
PBC (Playback control Ô page 45)
Common procedures
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off
(unchangeable).
1 Press [DISPLAY].
* With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the
menus (Ô page 22) on the disc.
• The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot
change anything when there is no recording.
Disc
Digital 2/0 ch
1
Soundtrack
Play
Off
Subtitle
Video
Audio
Other
L R
Audio channel
Audio attribute
LPCM/PPCM/%Digital/DTS/MPEG:
Signal type
k (kHz):
b (bit):
ch (channel):
Sampling frequency
Number of bits
Number of channels
Menu
Item
Setting
• Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you
cannot select or change.
Language
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch
DAN: Danish
THA: Thai
2 Press [e,r] to select the menu and
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese
CHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
POL: Polish
CES: Czech
SLK: Slovak
HUN: Hungarian
FIN: Finnish
press [q].
3 Press [e,r] to select the item and
press [q].
SVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
Others
:
4 Press [e,r] to select the setting.
• Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
Play menu–Change play sequence
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that
can be selected will differ.
Disc menu–Setting disc content
Repeat play
DVD-V DVD-A
Select the audio and language (Ô right, Audio attribute,
Soundtrack*
CD VCD
• All
Language).
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DVD-V -RW(VR)
• Chapter
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The disc’s audio attributes appear.
DivX
Select the soundtrack number.
• Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only
one audio type.
DVD-A
• Group
• Playlists
• Title
and MP3
RAM -RW(VR)
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DVD-V -RW(VR)
DVD-A CD VCD
• Track
and MP3
Select “Off” to cancel.
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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messgages
Refer to the control reference on page 27.
FUNCTIONS window
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main
functions quickly and easily.
Video menu–Change picture quality
Picture
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-RW(VR) VCD
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Select the picture mode.
• Normal: Default setting
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection Off
DVD-RAM
Playback
Disc Protection Off
• Soft:
Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
Program
Delete
• Fine:
Details are sharper
• Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
DNR
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-RW(VR) VCD
Other Functions
ENTER
RETURN
and DivX
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
Reduces noise and picture degradation.
On↔Off
2 Press [e,r] to select an item and
Progressive
press [ENTER].
[Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type” (Ô page 14).]
• If you select “Other Functions”, press [e,r] to select an item
and press [ENTER].
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
• Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
• When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be
displayed.
To exit the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Transfer [Only when “Progressive” (Ô above) is set to “On”.]
Status messages
Status messages appear on the television during operation to show
the condition of the unit.
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of material being played (Ô page 45, Film and video).
• Auto1 (normal):
Press [STATUS].
Automatically detects the film and video content,
and appropriately converts it.
The display changes each time you press the button.
• Auto2:
In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects film
contents with different frame rates and
appropriately converts it.
Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and the
video content is distorted.
Type of disc
DVD-RAM
Rec.
Play
Recording or play status/input
channel
Selected audio type
• Video:
Stereo
Line-in NR (Only when IN1, IN2 or DV is selected.)
Available recording time
and recording mode
Reduces video tape noise while copying.
Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.
• Automatic:
Date and time
Noise reduction only works on picture input from a
video tape.
Noise reduction works for any video input.
Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to
record input as it is.
g
Remain
12/24 6:34 PM
1:45 SP
g
g
T12 0:12.34 SP
T12 0:01.23 SP
• On:
• Off:
Title number and elapsed
time during recording/
Recording mode
Title number and elapsed
time during play/
Recording mode
Audio menu–Change sound effect
V. Surround Sound
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No display
-RW(VR)
(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers
only.
• Turn V. Surround Sound off if it causes distortion.
• Turn off the surround function on the connected equipment.
• V. Surround Sound does not work for SAP recordings.
Dialog Enhancer
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-RW(VR)
and DivX
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog
easier to hear.
Other menu–Change the display position
Position
1 (Standard) - 5: The higher the setting the lower the screen
moves.
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Entering text
Deleting titles
Refer to the control reference on page 27.
Refer to the control reference on page 27.
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You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
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• A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.
Make certain before proceeding.
• You cannot delete while recording.
-R -R DL
Characters
Characters
RAM
-RW(V) +R
+R DL +RW
Title
RAM
When a recorded title is deleted the available disc space will
increase by the amount deleted.
Title
Playlist
Disc
64 (44*)
64
64
44
40
Disc
The available disc space increases if any
of these is deleted.
* Scheduled recording
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
The last
recorded title
The available
space
Title1
Title2
- - - -
1 Show Enter Name screen.
-RW(V) +RW
Title (scheduled recording)
(Ô page 20, Step 3)
(Ô page 30, Step 3)
(Ô page 33, Step 5)
Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.
Title
Playlist
The available space does not
When deleted, the available
Disc
(Ô
page 35, “Providing a disc with a name –Disc Name”)
increase if these are deleted.
disc space increases.
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The last
recorded title
The available
space
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top
Menu after finalization (Ô page 36). When entering a title
name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be
previewed in “Top Menu Preview (Finalized Disc)” window.
Title1
Title2
- - - -
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Available space does not increase after deletion.
Title Name
_
Name field:
shows the text you
have entered
Selecting recorded titles to delete
–Delete Navigator
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
A
D
G
J
2
B
E
H
K
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Q
U
X
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3
C
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I
4
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6
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7
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f
8
9
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0
Top Menu Preview
(Finalized Disc)
d
g
j
/
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h
k
i
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L
O
R
V
Y
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l
@
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Erase
Phrase Save
Phrase List
Preparation
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M
P
T
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
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• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).
Space
ENTER
1
While stopped
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select a character
Press [FUNCTIONS].
and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
• To erase a character
2 Press [e,r] to select “Delete” and
press [ENTER].
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the character in the name field
DELETE Navigator Title View
DVD-RAM
and press [h].
• Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “R”
1 Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
2 Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
3 Press [ENTER].
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Previous
Delete
Next
Page
02/02
• To enter a space
Nex
t
S
SUB MENU
Select
Previous
Press [CANCEL ] and press
[ENTER].
3 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and
3 Press [g] (Set).
press [ENTER].
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
Multiple deleting
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
n To save frequently used phrases
4 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and
You can add frequently used phrases and recall them later.
Maximum number of saved phrases: 20
press [ENTER].
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20
After entering the phrase (Ôabove, steps 1–2)
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
1
2
Press [i] while the phrase to be saved is shown in the name field.
Press [w] to select “Save” and press [ENTER].
• To cancel saving phrase
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
Press [RETURN].
n To recall a saved phrase
1
2
Press [u].
Deleting title during play
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be recalled and press
[ENTER].
1
While playing
n To erase a saved phrase
1
2
Press [u].
Press [DELETE].
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be erased and press
[SUB MENU].
2 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and
3
4
5
Press [ENTER].
Press [w] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
Press [RETURN].
press [ENTER].
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Editing titles/chapters
Editing titles/chapters and playing
chapters
1
During play or while stopped
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM
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Previous
Play
Next
Page
02/02
u,i
Nex
t
S
SUB MENU
Select
Previous
q
To show other pages
h
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
Multiple editing
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)
• A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.
e,r,w,q
ENTER
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
3 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]
to select the operation and press
SUB MENU
RETURN
[ENTER].
• If you select “Edit Title”, press [e,r] to select the operation
and press [ENTER] (Ô page 31).
Title Name
Set Protection
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Cancel Protection
Refer to “Title
operations”
(Ô page 31).
Shorten Title
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title
Delete Title
Properties
Edit Title
Title/Chapter
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
Title
View Chapters
Chapter
If you select “View Chapters” (Ô Step 4)
Start
End
4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.
To start play Ô Press [ENTER].
RAM
You can divide a title into multiple chapters.
(Ô page 23, 31, Create Chapter)
To edit Ô Step 5
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View
DVD-RAM
Title
08
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001
---
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---
---
0:00.00
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
---
---
---
---
---
---
Previous
Next
Page
Select
01/01
Play
SUB MENU
S
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô above)
RAM
You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist
(Ô page 32).
5 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]
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•
Titles are divided into about 5-
to select the operation and press
[ENTER].
+R +R DL
8-minute) chapters after finalizing (Ô page 36).
minute
(
• The maximum number of items on a disc:
–Titles:
–Chapters: Approximately 1000
Delete Chapter
+R +R DL +RW
99 (
49 titles)
Create Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”
Combine Chapters
+R +R DL +RW
(
Approximately 254)
(Ô page 31).
Depends on the state of recording.
View Titles
Note
• You can go back to the Title View.
• Once deleted, divided or shortened, a title cannot be restored to its
original state. Make certain before proceeding.
• You cannot edit during recording.
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
+RW
•
You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu”
(Ô page 36). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the
menu. In that case, create the menu again.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
+R +R DL
•
Management information is recorded in unused
sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs
decreases each time you edit their contents.
Preparation
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
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• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).
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RAM
•
Release protection (Ô page 35).
Title operations
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 30)
Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
Delete Title*
• Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
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•
•
The available recording space does not increase when you delete titles.
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-RW(V) +RW
Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does not
+R +R DL +RW
increase if other titles are deleted.
Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
Properties
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
+R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
You can give names to recorded titles.
Ô page 29, Entering text
Title Name
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
+R +R DL +RW
If set, this will protect the title from accidental deletion.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
DVD-RAM
Set Protection*
Cancel Protection*
RAM +R +R DL +RW
Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
07
08
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--
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8CH 10/27/2005
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--
You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.
1 Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the
section you want to delete.
2 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to delete other sections.
3 Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shorten Title
DVD-RAM
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Play
Start
End
Shorten Title
Next
RAM
Exit
(Ô below, “For quicker
editing”)
0:43.21
Start
--:--.--
End
--:--
.
-
-
ENTER
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title
View.
1 Press [q] (PLAY) to start play.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
DVD-RAM
8CH 10/27/2005
Change
Exit
Change Thumbnail
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)
2 Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a
thumbnail is shown.
0:00.00
+R +R DL +RW
(Ô below, “For quicker
editing”)
Change
--:--.--
Start play and select
To change the thumbnail
Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER] at
the thumbnail position.
ENTER
the point you want to use as the thumbnail.
3 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
You can divide a title into two.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
DVD-RAM
1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.
2 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [w,q] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].
8CH 10/27/2005
Play
Preview
Divide
Exit
0:00.11
To confirm the division point
Divide Title
RAM
Divide
--:--.--
Press [e,r] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10
seconds before and after the division point.)
To change the division point
ENTER
(Ô below, “For quicker
editing”)
Restart play and press [e,r] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the
point you want to divide.
Note
• The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (Ô page 45) of the original title.
• Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily be cut out. Make certain using
“Preview” function (Ô above) before proceeding.
* Multiple editing is possible.
Chapter operations
After performing steps 1–5 (Ô page 30)
Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].
• Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
Delete Chapter*
RAM
Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter
DVD-RAM
1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
8CH 10/27/2005
Play
Create
Exit
Create Chapter
RAM
• Repeat this step to divide at other points.
2 Press [e,r] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
(Ô below, “For quicker
editing”)
0:43.21
ENTER
Press [w,q] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].
• The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.
Combine Chapters
RAM
* Multiple editing is possible.
For quicker editing
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• Use search, Time Slip or slow-motion (Ô page 23) to find the desired point.
• To skip to the start or end of a title, press [u] (start) or [i] (end).
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Creating, editing and playing playlists
Creating playlists
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [e,r] to select “Other
Functions” and press [ENTER].
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
DVD-RAM
Playback
Playlists
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec
Program
Delete
Setup
DVD Management
Others Functions
ENTER
RETURN
3 Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and
press [ENTER].
4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select “Create”
and press [ENTER].
e,r,w,q
ENTER
PLAYLISTS
DVD-RAM
Playlist View
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
--
--
--
--
Create
--
--
SUB MENU
Previous
Next
Page
01/01
ENTER
5 Press [w,q] to select the source title
and press [r].
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip
to step 7.
PLAYLISTS
DVD-RAM
Create
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Source Title
Page
01/01
--
--
01
02
002
---
Source Chapter
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
---
---
003
---
Chapters in Playlist
---
You can arrange the chapters (Ô page 30) to create a playlist.
Title Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
ENTER
S
SUB MENU
Press RETURN to exit.
6 Press [w,q] to select the chapter you
want to add to a playlist and press
[ENTER].
Press [e] to cancel.
PLAYLISTS
DVD-RAM
Create
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Source Title
Playlist Chapter Chapter
Page
01/01
--
--
01
02
002
---
Source Chapter
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
---
---
003
---
• Editing playlists doesn’t modify the recorded data. Playlists are
not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.
• You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.
Chapters in Playlist
---
ENTER
SUB MENU
Press RETURN to exit.
S
RAM
• You can also create a new chapter from the source title.
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press
[ENTER] (Ô page 31, “Create Chapter”).
• The maximum number of items on a disc:
–Playlists:
–Chapters in playlists: Approximately 1000
Depends on the state of recording.
99
7 Press [w,q] to select the position to
• If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the
items entered will not be recorded.
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
PLAYLISTS
DVD-RAM
Create
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Source Title
Preparation
Page
01/01
--
--
01
02
002
---
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
• Turn the unit on.
• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).
Source Chapter
001
Page 001/001
Page 001/001
---
---
003
---
Chapters in Playlist
---
• Release disc or cartridge protection (Ô page 35).
ENTER
Press RETURN to exit.
• Press [e] to select other source titles.
• Repeat steps 5–7 to add other chapters.
8 Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
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To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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Editing and playing playlists/chapters
Playlist operations
After performing steps 1–5 (Ô left)
RAM -RW(VR)
(play only)
Press [w,q] to select “Delete” and press
[ENTER].
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and
cannot be restored.
Make certain before proceeding.
Delete
Playlist*
RAM
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [e,r] to select “Other
Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is
shown.
Functions” and press [ENTER].
• Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
3 Press [e,r] to select “Playlists” and
Properties
RAM -RW(VR)
Properties
press [ENTER].
Dinosaur
Number
01
Date: 6/20/2004 Wed
Length: 0:30.05
Chapters: 012
4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the playlist.
ENTER
To start play Ô Press [ENTER].
To edit Ô Step 5
Ô page 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
RAM
Create
PLAYLISTS
DVD-RAM
Playlist View
--
Press [w,q] to select “Copy” and press
[ENTER].
• The copied playlist becomes the newest one
01
--
--
RAM
Copy*
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--
Create
--
in the playlist view screen.
Ô page 29, Entering text
Playlist
Name
RAM
Previous
Play
Next
Page
Select
01/01
S
SUB MENU
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô page 30)
5 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]
to select the operation and press
Ô page 31, Change Thumbnail
Change
Thumbnail
RAM
[ENTER].
• If you select “Edit”, press [e,r] to select the operation and
* Multiple editing is possible.
press [ENTER].
Chapter operations
Create
Copy
Refer to “Playlist
operations”
RAM
Playlist Name
Delete Playlist
After performing steps 1–7 (Ô left)
• Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and
source chapters.
Change Thumbnail
(Ô right).
Properties
Edit
View Chapters
Ô page 32, Creating playlists, steps 5–8
Add
Chapter
If you select “View Chapters” (Ô Step 6)
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the position to
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
6 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.
PLAYLISTS
DVD-RAM
Move Chapter
To start play Ô Press [ENTER].
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To edit Ô Step 7
001
---
002
---
---
---
---
Move
Chapter
0:00.15
0:00.24
PLAYLISTS
DVD-RAM
Chapter View
---
---
---
08 10/30 Mon 0:30
001
---
002
---
---
---
---
---
---
0:00.15
0:00.24
---
---
---
Previous
Next
Page
01/01
ENTER
---
---
Ô page 31, Create Chapter
Previous
Next
Page
01/01
Create
Play
SUB MENU
Select
S
Chapter
Combine
Chapters
Delete
Chapter*
• To show other pages/Multiple editing (Ô page 30)
Ô page 31, Combine Chapters
7 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]
to select the operation and press
[ENTER].
Add Chapter
Ô page 31, Delete Chapter
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the
chapters in it.
* Multiple editing is possible.
Move Chapter
Refer to “Chapter operations”
Create Chapter
(Ô right).
Combine Chapters
Delete Chapter
View Playlists
• You can go back to the Playlist View.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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Copying from a video cassette recorder
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [e,r] to select “Other
INPUT
SELECT
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [e,r] to select “DV Camcorder
Rec.” and press [ENTER].
g
h
4 Press [w,q] to select “Record” and
press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
e,r,w,q
ENTER
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV Auto
Record.
FUNCTIONS
To stop recording
Press [g]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].
Note
• Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can
be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.
• If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers these are
not guaranteed to work.
* REC
REC MODE
• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV
equipment.
• The DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.
(It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)
• The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
• Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be
input properly.
e.g.: Connecting other video equipment to the IN2 or DV IN
terminals
You can also connect to the IN1 input terminal on the rear.
• Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.
This unit
CH
DV IN
IN2
• The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will
not be recorded.
• You cannot record and play simultaneously.
If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on.
Yellow White Red
or
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual
recording (Ô below).
DV cable
(IEEE 1394,
4-pin)
Audio/video
cable
S Video
cable*
Manual recording
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Other video equipment
Connect to Audio/video
output terminals.
Note
When recording using this unit’s input terminals, only the sound
received at the time of recording will be recorded.
As long as secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is
not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO.
* The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO terminal.
1
While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
See also the notes “Important notes for recording” (Ô page 16).
Preparation
• Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
• Insert a disc (Ô page 18).
have connected.
e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select “IN2”.
• Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
• To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set “Line-in NR”
to “On” (Ô page 28).
• When recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal
Select the type of audio recording from “Select Audio Channel for
DV Input” in the Setup menu (Ô page 39).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
2 Start play on the other equipment.
3
When you want to start recording
Press [* REC].
Recording starts.
• Using Flexible Recording (Ô page 19), you can record the content
of a video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the
best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
To skip unwanted parts
DV camcorder recording
Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW
To stop recording
Press [g].
RAM
Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time
chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is
created automatically.
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated
to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so
treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
When “DV camcorder connection” screen is displayed
DV camcorder connection
Press [w,q] to select “Record
to DVD” and press [ENTER].
You can proceed to step 4.
DV connection detected.
Start recording ?
Record to DVD
ENTER
Cancel
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DVD Management
Deleting all titles and playlists
–Delete All Titles
RAM
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
4 Press [e,r] to select “Delete All
e,r,w,q
ENTER
Titles” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press
[ENTER].
Preparation
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and
RAM
Release protection (Ô below).
press [ENTER].
A message appears when finished.
1
While stopped
7 Press [ENTER].
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Note
2 Press [e,r] to select “Other
• Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be
restored. Make certain before proceeding.
• Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [e,r] to select “DVD
• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
Management” and press [ENTER].
Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to
do next.
Deleting all contents of a disc
–Format Disc ( DVD )
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR)
+R +R DL
Note
(New disc only)
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Formatting delete all contents (including computer data), and
they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.
The contents are deleted when you format the disc even if you
have set protection.
Providing a disc with a name
–Disc Name
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô left)
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)
4 Press [e,r] to select “Format Disc
4 Press [e,r] to select “Disc Name”
( DVD )” and press [ENTER].
and press [ENTER].
Ô page 29, Entering text
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press
• The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT
window.
• With a finalized disc and +RW the name is displayed in the
Top Menu.
[ENTER].
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
DOCUMENTARY
My favorite
DVD
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAM
01
Titles:
11
Free t
A message appears when formatting is finished.
Chapter 1
Used Time: 0:22
Note
Disc Name
• Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
formatting. This can render the disc unusable.
• Formatting normally takes a few minutes. However, it may
Setting the protection
–Disc Protection
RAM
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes (
).
7 Press [ENTER].
RAM
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô above)
Note
-R -R DL CD
•
•
Formatting cannot be performed.
4 Press [e,r] to select “Disc
-RW(V) -RW(VR)
You can format only as DVD-Video format on this
unit.
Protection” and press [ENTER].
• When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be
possible to use it on any other equipment.
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and
press [ENTER].
RAM
To stop formatting
Press [RETURN].
• You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc
must be reformatted if you do this.
DOCUMENTARY
DVD
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAM
Titles:
11
Free time:
5:38(SP)
Used Time: 0:22
Disc Name
The lock symbol
appears closed when
the disc is write-
protected.
Disc Protection
Delete All Titles
Off
Cartridge–protection
RAM
(with a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the protect position,
play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.
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DVD Management
Refer to the control reference on page 35.
Selecting whether to show the Top
Menu first
Creating Top Menu
–Create DVD Top Menu
–Playback will start with:
+RW
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient
function. We recommend you to create the menu before playing a
+RW disc on other equipment.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make
selections before finalizing the disc.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)
4 Press [e,r] to select “Create DVD Top
4 Press [e,r] to select “Playback will
Menu” and press [ENTER].
start with:” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press
5 Press [e,r] to select items and press
[ENTER].
[ENTER].
DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
First Title on DVD: The disc content is played without
displaying the top menu.
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
Enabling discs to be played on other
equipment
–Finalize
7 Press [ENTER].
• Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,
create the menu again.
• You cannot use the title menu for playing on this unit.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
Finalize the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The
equipment must be able to play finalized discs. To check
compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 4.
Enabling the second layer on DL
(dual- or double- layer on single side)
discs to be recordable
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)
–Close First Layer
4 Press [e,r] to select “Finalize” and
-R DL +R DL
press [ENTER].
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on
one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers.
Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You
must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer.
Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still
available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before
proceeding.
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press
[ENTER].
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
• Finalizing starts. You cannot cancel finalizing.
• Finalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15
minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc.
After performing steps 1–3 (Ô page 35)
4 Press [e,r] to select “Close First
-R DL +R DL
(
up to 60 minutes.)
Note
Layer” and press [ENTER].
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.
5 Press [w,q] to select “Yes” and press
[ENTER].
7 Press [ENTER].
After finalizing
6 Press [w,q] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
-R -R DL +R +R DL
•
The disc becomes play-only and you can
Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.
Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum
of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first
layer.
no longer record or edit.
-RW(V)
•
You can record and edit the disc after formatting
(Ô page 35) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.
• Titles are divided into about 5-minute (
chapters. This time varies greatly depending on the condition and
mode of recording.
• There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters
during play.
+R +R DL
8-minute)
Note
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while
closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable.
7 Press [ENTER].
• You cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.
• By closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been
recorded on the second layer by other equipment.
• You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturers’
equipment.
• Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players
due to the condition of the recording.
• When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may
take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen
(approximately four times).
n To confirm the layer you can record
You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you
can record.
DOCUMENTARY
DVD
MANAGEMENT
DVD-R DL
Titles:
1
Free time: 3:54(LP)
Of the first layer
Used Time: 0:00
Disc Name
Playback will start with: Top Menu
Finalize
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Changing the unit’s settings
Common procedures
Numbered
buttons
1
While stopped
Press [SETUP].
Tabs
Menus
Options
Setup
Signal Source (RF IN)
Set Channels Automatically
Channel Captions
Cable TV
Channel
Setup
Disc
Preset Channel Captions
Manual Channel Captions
Video
2 Press [e,r] to select the tab and
press [q].
3 Press [e,r] to select the menu and
e,r,w,q
ENTER
press [ENTER].
RETURN
4 Press [e,r] to select the option and
SETUP
press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
Note
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens,
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.
Summary of settings
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Tabs
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Channel Signal Source (RF IN) (Ô page 13)
Set Channels Automatically
• Antenna
• Cable TV
–
Preset Channel Captions*1 (Ô page 14)
Manual Channel Captions*1 (Ô page 14)
–
–
Setup
Off Timer
• 2 Hours
• 6 Hours
• Off
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
Remote Control Code (Ô page 15)
• Set Code 1 • Set Code 2 • Set Code 3
Clock Settings
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Set Clock Automatically
–
–
Set Clock Manually (Ô page 15)
Adjust Time Zone*2 (Ô page 15)
• –1
• 0
• +1
Quick Start
• On
• Off
If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to
DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^ DVD POWER] to
turn the unit on and then sequentially press [* REC].
The following happens when you have selected “On”.
• Power consumption in standby mode increases because power
is supplied to the unit.
DivX Registration
–
Displays the unit’s registration code. You need this registration
code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
(Ô page 26) content.
Restore Default Settings
• Yes
• No
This returns all values in the Setup menus, except for the clock,
channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language, to the
default settings.
1
*
*
You can set these menus only after “Set Channels Automatically” is completed.
You can set this menu only after “Set Clock Automatically” is completed.
2
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Changing the unit’s settings
Tabs
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Disc
Settings for Playback
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Ratings
• 8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
• 1 to 7:
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password • 0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is
• Unlock Recorder
• Change Level
• Change Password
• Temporary Unlock
shown.
• Do not forget your password.
Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode
Select “Video Mode (Video On)” to play DVD-Video content
on some DVD-Audio.
• Video Mode (Video On):
The setting returns to “Audio Mode (Video Off)” when you
change the disc or turn the unit off.
• Audio Mode (Video Off)
Audio Language • Some discs start in a certain
• English
• French
• Spanish
language despite any changes you
make here.
• Enter a code (Ô page 45) with the
numbered buttons when you select
DVD-V
• Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
• Other
Subtitle
Language
• Automatic:
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available,
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available
on that disc.
“Other
”.
DVD-V
When the selected language is not
available on the disc, the default
language is played. There are discs
where you can only switch the
language from the menu screen
(Ô page 22).
• English
• English
• French
• French
• Spanish
• Spanish
• Other
• Other
Menu Language
DVD-V
Settings for Recording
Press [ENTER] to show the following setting.
Recording Time in EP Mode
• EP – Extended Play (6H):
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP
mode (Ô page 17, Recording modes and approximate
recording times).
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
• EP – Extended Play (8H):
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
The sound quality is better when using “EP – Extended Play (6H)”
than when using “EP – Extended Play (8H)”.
Video
Still Mode ( paused video )
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play
(Ô page 45, Frames and fields).
• Automatic
• Field:
Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is
selected. (The picture is coarser.)
• Frame:
Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen
clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is
clearer and finer.)
Black Level Control
Select for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Input Level
• Lighter
• Darker
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.
Output Level (Composite/SVideo)
• Lighter
• Darker
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO
OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.
Output Level (Component)
• Lighter
• Normal
• Darker
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals.
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Tabs
Audio
Menus
DVD-V
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
• On
• Off
Dynamic Range Compression
(Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )
• Main
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP)
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an
external source, such as when transferring (copying) from a video
cassette recorder. Select on the other equipment. When recording
from the unit’s DV IN terminal, select the type of audio recording
from “Select Audio Channel for DV Input” (Ô below).
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program
(SAP) when recording to a disc.
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Ô page 11).
• Press [ENTER] to display the menu.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96
kHz or 88.2 kHz.
• Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the
• On:
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
(Choose when the connected equipment cannot
process signals with a sampling frequency of 96
kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of • Off:
over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose
when the connected equipment can process signals
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Dolby Digital
Select how to output the
signal.
• Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby
Digital logo.
If “Bitstream” is selected, the
connected equipment
decodes the signal.
• PCM:
When connecting to equipment not displaying the
Dolby Digital logo.
If “PCM” is selected, this unit
decodes the signal and
outputs it as 2 channel.
DTS
• Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS
logo.
Note
• PCM:
When connecting to equipment not displaying the
DTS logo.
Not making the proper
settings may result in noise
or some trouble for digital
recording.
Select Audio Channel for DV Input
• Stereo 1: Records audio (L1, R1)
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s • Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)
DV IN terminal (Ô page 34).
subsequent to original recording.
• Mix:
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in
advance from “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” (Ô above).
Display
Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.
• Automatic
• Off
On-screen Language
• English
• Español
• Français
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen
messages.
Blue Background
• On
• Off
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the blue
background when reception is weak.
FL Display
• Bright
• Dim
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
• Automatic:
The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily
when you press a button. When the unit is turned off all displays
disappear. While using this mode the standby power
consumption can be reduced.
TV
Screen
TV Type (Ô page 14)
• Aspect 4:3 & 480i
• Aspect 16:9 & 480i
• Aspect 4:3 & 480p
• Aspect 16:9 & 480p
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video
Select how DVD-Video widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3
standard aspect television.
• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).
• Letterbox (Shrink to fit):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM
Select how DVD-RAM widescreen picture is shown on a 4:3
standard aspect television.
• 4:3 Aspect: Titles played as recorded.
• Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &
Scan.
• Letterbox (Shrink to fit):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the
letterbox style.
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Messages
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On the television
Authorization Error.
This title is not authorized to
play.
• You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration
code. You cannot play the content on this unit.
Cannot finish recording
completely.
• The program was copy-protected.
• The disc may be full.
• The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.
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Cannot play.
• You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).
• The disc may be dirty or scratched.
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Cannot record on the disc.
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.
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RAM -RW(V) +RW
• Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.
(Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no
increase in disc space.)
• Use a new disc.
Cannot record. Maximum
numbers of titles exceeded.
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No disc
• The disc may be upside down.
Please change the disc.
• There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove it
and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)
This is a non-recordable disc. • The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R,
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DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.
• You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. Format the disc with
this unit.
This disc is not formatted
properly.
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Rental Expired.
• The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX)
• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
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On the unit’s display
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.
• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change
the code on the remote control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the
same time for more than 2 seconds.
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SET
(“ ” stands for a number.)
HARD ERR
(“HARD” and “ERR” are
• If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased.
alternately displayed.)
NoREAD
• The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
• The message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.
Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.
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NoWRIT
NoERAS
• Recording may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.
• Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.
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PLEASE WAIT
(“PLEASE” and “WAIT” are
alternately displayed.)
• Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.
• The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE
WAIT” is displayed.
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UNSUPPORT
(“UNSUP” and “PORT” are
alternately displayed.)
• You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
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UNFORMAT
(“UNFOR” and “MAT” are
• You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format) recorded on other equipment.
alternately displayed.)
U59
• The unit is hot.
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The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait about 30 minutes until the message
disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the vent on the
rear of the unit.
U61
U88
U99
• There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is
carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The
unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.
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• There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording or playing. The unit is
carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The
unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.
• The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to
standby. Now press [POWER 8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
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Frequently asked questions
Set up
Page
8–10
• If your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is
necessary. Consult your local dealer for more information.
Do the Audio/Video cables need to be
connected to the TV in order to see the
Menus?
• DVD-Video:
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What equipment is necessary to play multi
channel surround sound?
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an
amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.
• DVD-Audio:
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel
surround sound.
• You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc.
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10
Are the headphones and speakers directly
connected to the unit?
• We recommend the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. Component signal
outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y)
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. If the
television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be
output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a
progressive output signal.
The television has both S VIDEO IN terminal
and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.
Which terminal should I connect with?
• All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible.
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
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Is my television progressive output
compatible?
Disc
• You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the
disc on this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on
the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the
DVD player, play may not be possible. To enable play on other DVD players,
please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.
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Can I play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW
recorded with this unit with other equipment?
• You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
• However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include
“1” or “ALL”.
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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.
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Can a DVD-Video that does not have a
region number be played?
• This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (VR format).
• This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.
• After recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs
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Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW compatibility
with this unit.
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–You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording
them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.
–You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after
recording them on this unit.
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video
compatible player.
• This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded under one of
the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, DivX and still pictures
(JPEG/TIFF). Close the session after recording.
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW
compatibility with this unit.
• You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.
Recording
• Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.
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Can I record from a commercially purchased
video cassette or DVD?
• You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are
for output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV IN terminal from a
digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)
Can I record digital audio signals using this
unit?
• You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following from the Setup menu.
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Can a digital audio signal from this unit be
recorded to other equipment?
–PCM Down Conversion
–Dolby Digital
–DTS
On
PCM
PCM
However, only
–As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
–As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency
of 48 kHz.
• You cannot record MP3 signals.
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• With DVD-RAM, you can, and the recorded audio also changes. Just press
[AUDIO].
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Can I switch to SAP during recording?
• With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW
you cannot. Change before recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”
in the Setup menu.
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem, refer to “Product information” on page 44.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
• Regular disc rotating sounds.
• Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a
Panasonic disc.)
• The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
(Press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
• Image disturbance during search.
• Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting
breaks.
Power
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8, 9
No power.
• Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.
The unit switches to the
standby mode.
• This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup menu, if you would prefer.
• One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to turn the
unit on.
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TV screen and video
The images from this unit do
not appear on the television.
• Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal
or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.
• Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
• The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [g] and [q x1.3] on
the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.
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Picture is distorted.
Television reception worsens • Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
after connecting the unit.
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Status messages do not
appear.
• Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.
The blue background does not • Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the Setup menu.
appear.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.
• Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set
“Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”.
• Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-
RAM” in the Setup menu.
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There is a lot of after-image
when playing video.
• Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.
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When playing DVD-Video
using progressive output, one
part of the picture
• Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or
material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
momentarily appears to be
doubled up.
There is no apparent change
in picture quality when
• The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.
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adjusted with the Video menu
in the on-screen menus.
Displays
The display is dim.
• Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.
• Set the clock.
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15
“12:00A” is flashing on the
unit’s display.
Compared to the actual
recorded time, less remaining
time is displayed.
• The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.
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The time recorded on the disc • Times shown may disagree with actual times.
and the available time shown • Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL, there is no
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do not add up.
increase in disc space.
The play time shown for MP3
does not agree with the actual
time.
• Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.
• Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R and +R DL reduces if you have
repeatedly recorded and edited more than 200 times or so. (For the second layer on
DVD-R DL and +R DL, this happens after about 60 times.)
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• While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.
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“U88” is displayed and the
disc cannot be ejected.
• The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.
1
Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for about
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
2
While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main unit at the same time for
about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.
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Sound
Page
No sound
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
• Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have
connected one.
• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
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Cannot hear the desired audio • Turn off V. Surround Sound in the following cases.
type.
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
–When playing MTS broadcast programs.
• Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)
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Cannot switch audio.
• You cannot change the audio type when DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL or +RW is in the disc tray.
• You cannot change the audio type when playing DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL or +RW. (You can select “Main” or “SAP” in “Multi-channel TV Sound
( MTS )” in the Setup menu before recording.)
• When the sound is output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, the sound effect doesn’t work if
the setting of “Dolby Digital” is “Bitstream”.
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• There are discs where audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.
Operation
Cannot operate the television. • Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.
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15
• The remote control and main unit are using different codes.
Change the code on the remote control.
The remote control doesn’t
work.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the
same time for more than 2 seconds.
• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
• You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during
operation.
• Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
• Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight
exposure.
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6
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• It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.
• It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.
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15
The unit is on but cannot be
operated.
• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
• The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.
• One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
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Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for about
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated,
consult the dealer.
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Cannot eject disc.
Startup is slow.
• The unit is recording.
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• The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main
unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.
• Startup takes time in the following situations.
–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
–The clock is not set.
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–Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.
Recording, scheduled recording and copying
Cannot record.
• You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the
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unit can record onto.
RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Management.
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•
The disc is not formatted. Format the disc using DVD
• The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to Protect, or the disc is protected with DVD
Management.
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• Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)
• The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles or use another disc.
• You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL
or DVD-RW (VR format) discs.
• Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW
you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the
unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.
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• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be
recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
Cannot record from external
equipment.
• Check that the connection is correct.
• Select the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.
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Scheduled recording does not • The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the
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work properly.
program.
• Set the clock.
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Scheduled recording does not • If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,
stop even when [g] is
you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.
pressed.
The scheduled program
remains even after recording
finishes.
• The scheduled program remains if set to Monday - Friday, Monday - Saturday, Sunday -
Saturday or weekly.
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A part or whole of a recorded • If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while
title has been lost.
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have to
format the disc ( RAM -RW(V) +RW ) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee
regarding lost titles or discs.
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Troubleshooting guide
Recording, scheduled recording and copying (Continued)
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The DV automatic recording
function does not work.
• If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV
equipment settings.
• You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.
• Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment
are not successive.
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• Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.
• You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.
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Play
Play fails to start even when
[q] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
• Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
• The disc is dirty.
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• You tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit.
• You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.
• When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players
that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.
• You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.
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• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)
DVD-Video is not played.
• Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.
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Alternative soundtrack and
subtitles cannot be selected.
• The languages are not recorded on the disc.
• You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.
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No subtitles.
• When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.
• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
• Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.
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Angle cannot be changed.
• Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.
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You have forgotten your
ratings password.
• While the disc tray is open, press and hold [* REC] and [q x1.3] on the main unit at the same time
for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display). The ratings level returns to “8”.
Quick View does not work.
• This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
• This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.
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The resume play function
does not work.
• Memorized positions are canceled when
–press [g] several times.
–open the disc tray.
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MP3/DivX: turn off the power.
DVD-A CD VCD
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• This function does not work when playing DivX VOD content.
• It will take a little time for DivX videos to start playing. (DivX)
• Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)
It takes time before play starts.
Picture stops.
Edit
Cannot format.
• The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
• You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.
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4, 5
Cannot create chapters.
• The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the
disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.
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Cannot mark the start point or • These operations are not possible with still pictures.
the end point during “Shorten • You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a
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Title” operation.
start point.
Cannot delete chapters.
• When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.
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The available recording space • Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase even after
doesn’t increase even after
deleting recordings on the
disc.
deleting previously recorded titles.
• Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.
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Cannot create a playlist.
• You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select
them individually.
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized
servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Servicentre closest to you.
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Glossary
Bitstream
• A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but
picture quality is generally better.
• A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but
there is no blurring.
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc.,
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The
feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering
the degree of compression.
DivX
A video compression format developed by DivX, Inc. that compresses
video files without any considerable loss of video quality.
Dolby Digital
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can
be recorded on one disc using this method.
An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately
one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You
can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.
Pan & Scan/Letterbox
Down-mixing
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into
two channels for stereo output. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-
channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s speakers. Some discs
prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.
Pan & Scan:The sides are cut off so the picture
fills the screen.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression
means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds.
This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the picture so the picture
itself appears in an aspect ratio of
16:9.
Playback control (PBC)
Film and video
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and
information with menus.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
Film:
Progressive/Interlace
Recorded at 24 or 30 frames per second. Generally appropriate for
motion picture films.
Video:
Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally appropriate
for TV drama programs or animation.
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines,
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.
This is called 480p.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be
compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize DVD-
R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL on this unit.
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or
edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become recordable.
Protection
You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or
deletion protection.
Sampling frequency
Formatting
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the
original sound.
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL or +RW on this unit.
When you use a new DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW, it must be formatted.
Formatting irrevocably deletes all contents.
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display
multiple pictures in the form of a list.
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.
A common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras
and other devices.
+
=
Frame
Field
Field
Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian:
Afar:
6566 Chinese:
6565 Corsican:
6570 Croatian:
8381 Czech:
6577 Danish:
6582 Dutch:
7289 English:
6583 Esperanto:
6589 Estonian:
6590 Faroese:
6665 Fiji:
6985 Finnish:
French:
6678 Frisian:
6890 Galician:
6672 Georgian:
6682 German:
6671 Greek:
9072 Hebrew:
6779 Hindi:
7387 Macedonian: 7775 Romanian:
8279 Telugu:
8285 Thai:
8377 Tibetan:
8365 Tigrinya:
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085
7273 Malagasy:
7285 Malay:
7383 Malayalam:
7378 Maltese:
7365 Maori:
7165 Marathi:
7384 Moldavian:
7465 Mongolian:
7487 Nauru:
7578 Nepali:
7583 Norwegian:
7575 Oriya:
7589 Pashto, Pushto:
7579
7585 Persian:
7679 Polish:
7665 Portuguese:
Punjabi:
7771 Russian:
7783 Samoan:
7776 Sanskrit:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
Ameharic:
Arabic:
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
Basque:
Bengali; Bangla:
7282 Hungarian:
6783 Icelandic:
6865 Indonesian:
7876 Interlingua:
6978 Irish:
7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga:
7773 Serbian:
7782 Serbo-Croatian:
7779
7778 Shona:
7865 Sindhi:
7869 Singhalese:
7879 Slovak:
7982 Slovenian:
Somali:
8083 Spanish:
7065 Sundanese:
8076 Swahili:
8084 Swedish:
8065 Tagalog:
8185 Tajik:
8382 Turkish:
Turkmen:
8372 Twi:
6979 Italian:
6984 Japanese:
7079 Javanese:
7074 Kannada:
7073 Kashmiri:
7082 Kazakh:
7089 Kirghiz:
7176 Korean:
7565 Kurdish:
6869 Laotian:
6976 Latin:
8378 Ukrainian:
8368 Urdu:
8373 Uzbek:
8375 Vietnamese:
8376 Volapük:
8379 Welsh:
6983 Wolof:
8385 Xhosa:
8387 Yiddish:
8386 Yoruba:
8476 Zulu:
8471
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
7789 Greenlandic: 7576 Latvian, Lettish:
Byelorussian: 6669 Guarani:
7178
7686 Quechua:
7678 Rhaeto-Romance:
Cambodian:
Catalan:
7577 Gujarati:
6765 Hausa:
7185 Lingala:
7265 Lithuanian:
Tamil:
8277 Tatar:
8465
8484
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Specifications
Recordable discs:
Quick Start for Recording (Quick Start : ON)
DVD-RAM:
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM*
Ver. 2.0
* From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1
second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially
pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).
Ver. 2.1/3X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0
Ver. 2.2/5X–SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0
DVD-R:
for General Ver. 2.0
Video system
for General Ver. 2.0/4X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
for General Ver. 2.x/8X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0
for General Ver. 2.x/16X–SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0
for DL Ver. 3.0
Recording system:
Input:
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
LINE (pin jack) ×2,
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
S connector ×2
Y:
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω
for DL Ver. 3.x/4X–SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0
Output:
LINE (pin jack) ×1,
S connector ×1
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
DVD-RW:
Y:
Ver. 1.1
C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω
Ver. 1.x/2X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0
Ver. 1.x/4X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0
Ver. 1.x/6X–SPEED DVD-RW Revision 3.0
Component video
output:
Y, PB, PR x 1
(480p/480i)
Y:
PB:
1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω
PR: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω
+R:
Audio system
Ver. 1.0
Ver. 1.1
Ver. 1.2
Ver. 1.3
for DL Ver. 1.0
Recording system:
Analog Input:
Dolby Digital (2ch)
LINE (pin jack) ×2
Reference input: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input impedance: 47 kΩ
LINE (pin jack) ×1
Reference output: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance: 1 kΩ
(Load impedance: 10 kΩ)
Recording: 2 channels
Playback: 2 channels
Digital audio optical output connector
×1
+RW:
Ver. 1.1
Ver. 1.2/4X–SPEED
Analog Output:
Recording system:
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R:
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):
DVD-Video format
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format
+R
DVD-Video format
Number of channels:
Digital Output:
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW
DV Input:
IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin: 1 pc
# 1
Recording time:
Regional Code:
Clock unit:
Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 1 hour
LP: Approx. 4 hours
Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display
SP: Approx. 2 hours
EP: Approx. 6 hours or 8 hours
Operating temperature range:
Operating humidity range:
Power supply:
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Playable discs:
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R: DVD-Video format, DivX
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):
DVD-Video format
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format
Power consumption:
Approx. 19 W
Dimensions (W × H × D):
430 mm × 58 mm × 248 mm
(1615/16″ × 25/16″ × 913/16″)
+R
+RW
+R DL (Double Layer)
DVD-Video
Mass:
Approx. 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs)
DVD-AUDIO CD-Audio (CD-DA)
Video CD CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG,
DivX)
Power consumption in standby mode:
approx. 2.0 W (Shipping condition)
approx. 6.1 W (User setting: Quick Start: On)
Optical pick-up:
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
LASER Specification
Class 1 LASER Product
Wave length:
780 nm (CDs)
662 nm (DVDs)
Laser power:
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the
safety protection
Television system
TV system:
NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields
Antenna reception TV Channel:
2 ch–69 ch
input: CATV Channel: 1 ch–125 ch
RF converter output:Not provided
User memo:
The model number and serial number of this product can be found
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future
reference.
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DMR-ES16
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Limited Warranty
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any
such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product
One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD)
Panasonic Audio / SD Audio Product
Panasonic DVD Product
Panasonic Combination DVD Player / VCR
Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder / VCR
Accessories including rechargeable batteries
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
Ninety (90) days
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed,
subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has
been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the
exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #:
1-800 #:
Fax #:
(905) 624-5505
1-800-561-5505
(905) 238-2360
“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
Email link:
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
Link : "ServicentresTM locator" under "Customer support"
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Index
Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Audio
Divide Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 45
DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
+R, +R DL, +RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 45
Properties
playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Protection
attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . .19, 39
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Channel
Enter name
adding, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Set Channels Automatically . . . . . . . .13
Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cleaning
disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connection
amplifier, system component . . . . . . .11
antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 11
cable box, satellite receiver . . . . . .9, 10
DV IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 10
video cassette recorder . . . .8, 9, 10, 34
Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Copying
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . .34
from a video cassette recorder. . . . . .34
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Create Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 31, 33
Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31
cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 45
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Format disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FR (Flexible Recording) Mode . . . . . . . . 17
FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 37
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Recording
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
from a video cassette recorder . . . . .34
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
scheduled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45
Language
audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Scheduled recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Shorten Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Signal Source (RF IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . .19
Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Menu
MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mode
recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
still mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45
Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 45
Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
TV Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Noise reduction (NR)
Delete
DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Line-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 33
chapter in playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 30
On-screen
language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
V. Surround Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital
Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
Official DivX® Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard
playback of DivX® media files.
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX,
Inc. and are used under license.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
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