Panasonic LQ MD800P User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No.

LQ-MD800P

LQ-MD800E

Model No.

DVD VIDEO RECORDER LQ-MD800

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER

4.7

REC

BUSY

CH1 CH2

REMAIN

FWD

INHIBIT

MENU REPEAT FUNCTION

STATUS

CH2

PHONES

CH1/MIC

MARKER

STOP

REV

PAUSE PLAY

REC

MIN

MAX MIN

MODE LOCK

OFF ON

MAX

ENTER

RETURN

SHIFT

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

ENGLISH

(General)

For your safety

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN

COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

NOTICE FOR LASER

Inside of unit

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

NOTICE FOR MEDICAL USE

•

This is an apparatus intended for recording playing-back of diagnosis image classified as;

•

Protection against Electric Shock

Protection against Ingress of Water

Mode of Operation

Class 1

Ordinary

Continuous

Not suitable for use in the presence of a Flammable Anaesthetic mixture with Air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide.

•

Equipment connected to signal input and/or output parts must be certified according to the appropriate IEC 60601-1

and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standard.

Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional

equipment to the signal input part, or signal output part configures a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the

system complies with the requirements of the standard IEC 60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the technical service department

or your local representative.

Leakage current of this unit may be exceeded the allowable value when conductively connected to other equipment.

To avoid increment of the leakage current, separation device shall be applied.

is the safety information.

(USA and Canada)

For your safety

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(USA and Canada)

For your safety

FCC NOTICE

CAUTION:

Declaration of Conformity

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

Model Number:

Trade Name:

LQ-MD800P

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one of the following measures:

PANASONIC

Responsible Party:

Matsushita Electric

Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Digital

Support contact:

Communications & Security

Company

50 Meadowlands Parkway,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

1-888-VISION (8474)

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”

available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

To assure continued compliance, follow the

attached installation instructions and do not

make any unauthorized modifications.

FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit

compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when

connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any

unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void

the user’s authority to operate this device.

(Europe)

For your safety

Disposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not

be disposed of as domestic waste, but in

accordance with the applicable regulations.

CAUTION:

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY

UNSCREWING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

cover. No user serviceable parts inside. And do not

insert fingers or any other objects into the disc tray.

Attentie

Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van

het apparaat. alsmede voor de afstandsbediening,

wordt gebruik gemaakt van een batterij.

Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is, mag u deze nlet

gewoon weggooien, maar dient u ze als klein

chemisch afval weg te doen.

(when using the LQ-MD800P in Europe)

For your safety

The LQ-MD800P is equipped with the North American type mains cable only.

When using this product in Europe, you must use a 3-core grounding type of mains cable that complies with the appropriate

national standard.

Obtain the following mains cable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

(Part number: VJA0746)

FOR U.K. ONLY

(Part number: VJA0738)

is the safety information.

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(when using the LQ-MD800E in Europe)

For your safety

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only

for U.K.

Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

FOR U.K. ONLY

Not to be used in the U.K.

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket

outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed

as follows:

• The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW

must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin

mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that

the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it

is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol

coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

Check for the ASTA mark

body of the fuse.

or the BSI mark

on the

• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected

to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter L or coloured RED.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must

ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used

until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your

local Panasonic Dealer.

How to replace the fuse

1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE

FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN

THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG

CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A

DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE

CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP

SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring

code as shown below.

2.Replace the fuse.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code:

Fuse

Green-and-Yellow: Earth

Blue:

Brown:

Neutral

Live

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Contents

For your safety .................................................2

Features ............................................................7

Accessories .....................................................7

Control reference guide ..................................8

• Front Panel ........................................................8

• The unit’s display...............................................9

• Rear Panel.......................................................10

Discs................................................................11

Connecting and Setting up............................12

Recording programs..................................... 16

Playing discs ................................................. 17

• Starting play from where you stopped it

Using the SEARCH PROGRAM.....................25

• Selecting programs to play ..............................25

• Erasing programs (Erase)................................26

•

Entering and editing program titles (Enter Title)......26

• Checking program contents (Properties).........26

• Protecting programs/Releasing

program protection (Protection).......................26

• Erasing parts of a program (Partial Erase) ......27

• Dividing programs (Divide) ..............................27

Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs........ 28

• Displaying PLAY LIST .....................................28

• Creating PLAY LIST ........................................28

• Playing PLAY LIST ..........................................29

• Playing Scenes (Play Scenes).........................29

• Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST (Add).............29

• Moving a Scene (Move)...................................30

• To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene (Re-edit) .........30

• Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST (Erase)....30

• Copying PLAY LIST (PL Copy)........................31

• Erasing a PLAY LIST (PL Erase).....................31

• Titling PLAY LIST (Enter Title).........................31

(Resume Function) ..........................................17

• Fast forward and rewind ..................................17

• Slow-motion play .............................................17

• Frame-by-frame viewing..................................17

• Skipping...........................................................17

• Skip five minutes forward or backward

(Time slip) .......................................................18

• Instant repeat play (Instant Repeat) ................18

• Marking places to play again (MARKER) ........18

•

Checking PLAY LIST’s contents (Properties)......31

Status displays ............................................. 19

• Changing the information displayed ................19

• Display examples.............................................19

Using the FUNCTION menus........................ 20

• Common procedures .......................................20

• Disc menu........................................................20

• Play menu........................................................21

• Sound menu ....................................................21

• Picture menu....................................................21

Using the MENU window .............................. 22

• About the MENU window.................................22

• Using the MENU window.................................22

DISC INFORMATION .................................... 23

• Enter Title ........................................................23

• Disc Protection/Releasing disc protection .......23

• Erase all programs...........................................23

• Format .............................................................24

• Finalize – Creating DVD-Video........................24

Entering titles .................................................32

Changing the unit’s settings ........................ 33

• Common procedures .......................................33

• Summary of settings........................................33

Maintenance and Handling............................36

• Maintenance ....................................................36

• Disc handling ...................................................36

Glossary..........................................................37

Error messages ..............................................38

Troubleshooting guide...................................40

Connector signals..........................................42

Regarding copyright ......................................42

Specifications.................................................43

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Features

This unit allows recording of high quality video on

DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media

with fast random access. This media also

outperforms past tape formats in ease of

operation.

(see page 35)

NTSC/PAL switchable

You can play or record NTSC or PAL by changing the

settings in TV System in the SETUP menu.

Fast access to the program you want to

(see page 25)

DVD-R

RAM

watch

Exceptional sound and picture quality

when recording

Use the SEARCH PROGRAM to find a program you

have recorded and start play.

Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling

high quality sound recordings. When recording in XP/SP

mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve

sound recordings of even higher quality.

The MPEG2 encoder system used for recording is called

“Hybrid VBR” and allows high quality recordings.

The MENU window shows you most of

the features you can use

The MENU window has most of the features and

functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the

icon for the operation you want to perform.

(see page 22)

Maximum 8 hours on DVD-RAM

Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to

record a maximum of 8 hours (4 hours continuously).

RAM

Editing your recording

(see pages 27 and 28)

You can divide and erase programs.

Use play lists to select scenes you need and rearrange

them to play in any order you like.

(see page 13)

Progressive Scan

By connecting the component video terminals of this unit

to a progressive scan monitor television, it is possible to

watch the high quality picture rendered by the

progressive scan function.

(see page 24)

Make DVD-Video

Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces

a DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.

(see page 14)

External control function

Small and light

The unit’s dimensions are 8-7/16˝(w) x 4-1/32˝(h) x 14-

3/8˝(d) (214 (W) x 102 (H) x 365 (D) mm) and it weighs

This unit has USB, RS-232C, and PAUSE REMOTE

terminals to enable remote control from computers or

other equipment. Using USB or RS-232C allows you to

enter program titles.

only 10.14 lbs (4.6 ).

Accessories

• 4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

Standard accessories

LM-AF120U (For USA and Canada)

LM-AF120E (For Europe)

Power cord x 1 For USA, Canada (LQ-MD800P)

x 2 For Europe (LQ-MD800E)

DVD-R discs

• 4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

LM-RF120U (For USA and Canada)

Emergency ejection pin x 1

LM-RF120E (For Europe)

DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner: LF-K200DCA1

DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1

Optional accessories

Part numbers are current as of December 2003. They may

change without notice.

DVD-RAM discs

• 9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:

LM-AD240U (For USA and Canada)

LM-AD240E (For Europe)

• 4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:

LM-AB120U (For USA and Canada)

LM-AB120E (For Europe)

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Control reference guide

Front Panel

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

4.7

REC

BUSY

CH1 CH2

REMAIN

FWD

INHIBIT

MENU REPEAT FUNCTION

STATUS

CH2

PHONES

CH1/MIC

MARKER

ENTER

STOP

REV

PAUSE PLAY

REC

MIN

MAX MIN

MODE LOCK

OFF ON

MAX

RETURN

SHIFT

POWER on/off button (POWER)

Stop button (STOP

)

Main power switch. The display lights when the unit is on.

Stops recording and play.

Slow/Search buttons (REV

, FWD

)

NOTE: Do not switch the unit off during recording,

Press during play to start search play.

Press while paused to start slow play.

Press while stopped to operate search play at the

maximum speed.

play, or editing.

Disc tray

Open the try and put a disc on it.

Pause button (PAUSE

)

Emergency ejection hole

Pauses play or recording. Releases pause.

Use the included emergency ejection pin to open the tray if

you ever need to remove the disc manually (see page 40).

Play button (PLAY

)

NOTE: Switch the unit off if you need to use the

Plays the disc.

emergency ejection pin to open the tray.

Recording button (REC

)

Records video and audio to a disc.

Disc tray Open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open when the tray is closed and to close

when the tray is open.

)

Search program button (SEARCH)

Press to select a program.

Menu button (MENU [SHIFT + SEARCH])

Press to use menu functions.

LED’s

BUSY

Lights when accessing the disc, as

when recording or playing.

Status button (STATUS)

Press to use the status display function.

Functions button (FUNCTION [SHIFT +STATUS])

Press to use the function menu.

NOTE: Don't shut off the power supply

when it lights up.

REC INHIBIT

(REPEAT)

When it is turned on, neither recording

nor editing is possible.

Cursor buttons (

)

Lights while the repeat function is operating.

Used to select menu items.

REPEAT button (REPEAT [SHIFT +

Press during play to start instant repeat play.

])

Headphones level control

Adjust the level of headphones.

SKIP or STEP button (

)

Headphones Jack (Stereo mini jack)

Connect stereo headphones.

Press during play to skip items.

Press while paused to start step play.

Audio REC level control CH1/MIC, CH2

SKIP button (

[SHIFT +

])

Adjust the level of audio recording.

Press during play to skip items.

Cannot adjust the level of the DV IN audio.

Enter button (ENTER)

Press to confirm selection of menu items.

Marker button (MARKER [SHIFT + ENTER])

Press to set a marker.

Microphone Jack (mini jack)

Connect a microphone. The microphone signal is

recorded in channel 1.

RETURN button (RETURN)

Press to cancel selection of menu items.

Shift buttons (SHIFT)

MODE LOCK

When it is set to ON, none of the front panel switch

can be operated.

Display

Press together with other buttons to use blue-labeled

functions.

Shows various information (see page 9).

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Control reference guide (continued)

The unit’s display

Audio Level Meter

Disc type

Shows the recording level. Adjust the recording level

with Audio REC level control CH1/MIC, CH2 on the

front panel so that the level meter does not exceed 0

dB.

Shows the type of disc.

DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM

DVD-R :

DVD :

DVD-R

Finalized DVD-R

The display mode of the main display section

Recording mode

Shows disc structure.

TITLE : Title number

CHAP : Chapter number

Shows recording mode.

XP : High-quality mode

SP : Normal mode

PG :

PL :

Program number

Play list number

LP : Long play mode

Input

REC/PLAY Indication

Shows play or recording status.

Recording:

Shows video input.

V :

Video

SV : S-Video

DV : DV IN

lighting

rotating

stopped

rotating

stopped

Recording paused:

Playing:

Main display section

Shows various types of information.

• Recording and play counter

• Remaining recording time

Play paused:

lighting

Remain

→

(For example: 1 hour

• Current time

• Title, Chapter, Group

Displayed as “R 1:00”)

“REMAIN” provides rough indication of the disc

remaining amount. Each lamp goes off one after another

according to the decrease of the disc remaining amount.

This is not an exact indication of the disc remaining

amount.

• Miscellaneous messages

etc.

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Control reference guide (continued)

Rear Panel

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

~ AC IN

S-VIDEO

P^B

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

MON

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

DV IN

PAUSE

REMOTE

RS-232C

USB

VIDEO IN (BNC)

DV IN (4-pin)

Composite signal input.

DV input. Connect a 4-pin IEEE1394 cable. You can

digitally input video and audio.

VIDEO OUT 1/2 (BNC)

PAUSE REMOTE (Stereo mini jack)

Composite signal output.

External control jack for recording start and pause

control. This jack also outputs a recording status signal.

Y, PB, PR (Component Video output) (BNC)

Component signal (Y, PB, PR) output.

Audio CH1 (A)/CH2 (B) input connector (PHONO)

S-VIDEO IN (4P)

S-Video (Y/C) input.

Input for analog audio. If you have connected a

microphone, use the Audio CH assignment with Mic

setting in the SETUP menus to assign recording

channels.

S-VIDEO OUT (4P)

S-Video (Y/C) output.

Security Lock

Equipotential terminal

This can be used to connect a commercially-available

theft-prevention cable (manufactured by Kensington).

This security lock is compatible with the Microsaver

Security System from Kensington.

When connecting this unit to any other component,

make absolutely sure that it is properly grounded by

connecting this terminal.

When connecting, use the socket and be sure to use

Audio CH1/CH2 output connector (PHONO)

Analog audio output.

wire with a cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm .

Audio Monitor output connector (PHONO)

Analog audio output. Use the Monitor setting item in the

FUNCTION menus to assign the channel to be output.

Cross-sectional area :

More than 1.0 mm

Socket

RS-232C Remote connector (D-sub 9P)

RS-232C terminal. Connect a computer or other control

device to enable external control.

Power socket

Connect power cord (supplied).

USB Remote connector (Type-B connector)

USB terminal. Connect a computer or other control

device to enable external control.

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Discs

We recommend using discs manufactured by Panasonic as they have been tested to be compatible with this unit. In case of discs

manufactured by other makers, play may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of the recording.

Indication used

in instructions

Creation of

PLAY LIST

Disc type

Logo

Recording Playing

Configuration examples of data on a disc

Programs

DVD-RAM

RAM

Yes

• 4.7 GB/ 9.4 GB (12 cm)

Scene1 Scene2 Scene3 Scene4 Scene5

PLAY LIST

DVD-R

• 4.7 GB (12 cm)

for General Ver. 2.0

Before finalizing

Programs

Yes

DVD-R

• 4.7 GB (12 cm)

After finalizing

for General

Titles

Chapters

Ver.2.0/4x-Speed

DVD-R Revision 1.0

DVD

unit if it was recorded with another unit, whether it is finalized or

not. You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.

Erasing programs will not increase the disc’s available time.

• It may not be possible for you to perform finalizing and other

editing operations normally if you perform actions such as

deleting programs or changing titles a total of 200 times on the

same disc.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no

compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due

to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no

responsibility and offers no compensation for any

subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are

(1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another

company.

(2) A disc used as described in (1) and then played again in

this unit.

(3) A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or

computer disc drive manufactured by another company is

played in this unit.

After finalizing

The video and audio is recorded according to the DVD-Video

specifications.

• The titles you entered with this unit appear as menus.

• Programs longer than

minutes are divided into

approximately-5-minute chapters.

• These DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or edited.

• These DVD-R can be played on other DVD players, but this is

not guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player

you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording.

Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable.

Notes:

• This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for

Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record

broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some CATV

broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM

compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R.

• Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints,

dirt, dust, and scratches on the recording surface may make it

impossible to use the disc for recording.

• If you use DVD-RAM cartridges, you can protect your recordings

with the write protected tab. With the tab in this position, you

cannot record to the disc, delete programs with the search

program, edit with the play list screen, or format the disc.

• This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and cartridge

DVD-RAM, but cartridge-type discs give better protection to your

valuable recordings.

For your reference:

• The aspect ratio of recordings will be 4:3, irrespective of the

aspect ratio of the program recorded. To change the aspect

ratio, change the setting on the monitor television.

• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording

management information after recording finishes.

• To record on DVD-R, this unit optimizes the disc for each

recording.

Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting

the disc or turning the unit on. Recording may become

impossible after the disc is optimized more than 50 times.

• Play may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of

the recording.

• We recommend using DVD-R manufactured by Panasonic as

they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

• You cannot change audio type if a DVD-R is in the unit. Select

the audio type (M1 or M2) before recording by going to “Bilingual

Audio Selection” in the “Sound” menu.

For your reference:

• DVD-RAM recorded on this unit cannot be played on

incompatible players (including players manufactured by

Panasonic).

• This unit cannot record PAL signals to discs containing NTSC

signals or vice versa.

• A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other

Panasonic DVD recorders.

• This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC

signals.

Examples of discs that cannot be played

Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit

is not guaranteed.

• Do not perform editing operations, such as finalizing, if the TV

system of the unit and disc are different.

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Some DVD-R, DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2

GB), 8cm DVD-R, 8cm DVD-RAM (2.8 GB), DVD-ROM, DVD-RW,

+RW, CD-ROM, Audio-CDs, Video-CD, CDV, CD-G, CVD, SVCD,

SACD, MV-Disc, PD, Photo CD, Divx Video Disc, etc.

Regarding DVD-R

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing

(the process that allows recordings on DVD-R to be played on

compatible DVD players) them on this unit, effectively making

them into DVD-Video.

Audio format logos

Dolby Digital

This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2

channels).

Before finalizing

•

You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform

editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and

erasing programs. You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

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Discs (continued)

Types of disc for the type of connected

monitor television

When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, refer to this

table. If you select the same TV system (PAL or NTSC) setting for

this unit and your monitor television as the disc you want to play,

the picture can be clearer.

Type of monitor television

TV system

on discs.

NTSC

PAL

Yes/No

Multi system monitor

television

Yes

You may be unable to use same functions or they may

function incorrectly if the TV system for the unit is

different to that for the disc.

NTSC monitor television

NTSC

PAL

* If your monitor television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60

signals the picture will not be shown correctly.

* If you set the TV system of this unit to “PAL”, the picture may be

clearer.

PAL monitor television

NTSC

PAL

Yes* (PAL60)

Yes*

Connecting and Setting up

Put the unit on a stable, horizontal surface where it will not be exposed to excessive dust. Do not block its vents or place where it can

become hot.

First of all, please disconnect AC mains leads of all units, which you are going to connect with before connecting and disconnecting cables.

Reconnect the AC mains leads when all connections are complete. Read the instructions for the other units carefully.

Audio/video input will not be output if this unit is switched off or malfunctions. Consider other connections in the system when outputting

audio/video for the purpose of monitoring input. To record essential material, use multiple units to record at the same time, or make other

similar allowances in your system setup.

Connecting a Monitor television

Composite video, monaural audio terminals

Video cable (BNC)

Component video terminals

Component video (BNC x 3)

Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)

AC mains lead (supplied)

Audio cable (PHONO)

AC mains lead (supplied)

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AC IN

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AC IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

PB PR

AUDIO

MON

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

MON

DV IN

PAUSE

REMOTE

RS-232C

USB

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

DV IN

PAUSE

REMOTE

RS-232C

USB

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

MONO

OUT

To set to progressive output mode

(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH) ]

to show the MENU window.

S-Video, stereo audio terminals

S-Video cable (4P)

Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)

AC mains lead (supplied)

(2) Use [

] to select the “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

S-VIDEO

OUT

(3) Use [

] or [ ].

(4) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select the “Connection” and press

[

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AC IN

] to select “TV System” and press

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

MON

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

DV IN

PAUSE

REMOTE

RS-232C

USB

(5) Use [

] to select “NTSC” and press [ENTER].

(6) Use [

press [ENTER].

(7) Use [

] to select “Progressive (NTSC)” and

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

] to select “On” and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

– 12 –

Connecting and Setting up (continued)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

Connecting a video player

Composite video, stereo audio terminals

Video cable (BNC)

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive

output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT

terminal.

Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference

signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to

achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)

AC mains lead (supplied)

• The description of the component video input terminals

depends on the monitor television (e.g., Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y,

Y/CB/CR).

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AC IN

Video player

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

To watch progressive video (NTSC only)

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a

monitor television compatible with this unit's copy guard system.

(Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an

incompatible monitor television.)

• All Panasonic monitor televisions that have 480P input

terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have

another brand of monitor television.

AUDIO

MON

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

DV IN

PAUSE

RS-232C

USB

REMOTE

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO IN

S-Video, stereo audio terminals

S-Video cable (4P)

Regarding Progressive Television Picture

Progressive image aspect (height to width ratio) is set at a

standard 16:9. DVD-Video which has been set at 16:9 will be

displayed correctly. However, 4:3 video material will be

stretched to the right and left when displayed.

Stereo Audio cable (PHONO x 2)

AC mains lead (supplied)

S-VIDEO

To view the picture at the right aspect

• For monitor televisions that allow the aspect of progressive

images to be adjusted, use the function provided on the

monitor television and adjust as necessary.

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AC IN

Video player

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

• For monitor televisions which do not allow the aspect of

progressive images to be adjusted, please set “Progressive

(NTSC)” to “Off”.

AUDIO

MON

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

DV IN

PAUSE

REMOTE

RS-232C

USB

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO IN

Note:

• If the unit is connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S-

VIDEO OUT, output signal will be interlace only (even if you

select progressive output).

DV terminal

DV cable (4P-4P or 4P-6P)

AC mains lead (supplied)

Video player

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AC IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

MON

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

DV IN

PAUSE

REMOTE

RS-232C

USB

DV OUT

DV IN

Notes:

• Be sure to observe the following points when connecting the

IEEE1394 cable (DV cable).

· This unit and all connected equipment should be used with a shared

GND connection. If all equipment is not connected to a shared GND,

turn off the power to all equipment before connecting or removing the

IEEE1394 cable.

· When connecting to equipment having a 6-pin terminal, connect the

IEEE1394 cable to the 6-pin terminal first and then to the terminal on

this unit.

· When connecting to equipment having a 6-pin terminal, be sure to

connect the end of the IEEE1394 cable that matches the terminal

shape. Inserting the wrong end of the plug can damage the unit.

• The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only.

• When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to operate

the unit from the other equipment.

• Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., Digital Video Camera)

can be connected to the unit via the DV Input terminal.

• The picture compression system of the DV equipment you have

connected may differ from that used in this unit. In such cases,

dubbing from this equipment will not be possible.

– 13 –

Connecting and Setting up (continued)

Connecting a Microphone

If you record while a microphone is connected, microphone signal

can be recorded in channel 1.

Use the following procedures to change the settings if

necessary. For other items, see page 33.

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER

4.7

TV screen type (TV Aspect)

The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular monitor television.

You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3

aspect monitor television.

REC

BUSY

CH1 CH2

REMAIN

FWD

INHIBIT

MENU REPEAT FUNCTION

STATUS

PHONES

CH1/MIC

CH2

MARKER

ENTER

STOP

REV

PAUSE PLAY

REC

MIN

MAX MIN

MODE LOCK

OFF ON

MAX

SHIFT

RETURN

(1) Turn on the monitor television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to

this unit.

MIC

(2) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH) ]

to show the MENU window.

Notes:

• When a microphone is connected, the sound recorded to

channel 2 is that selected in “Audio CH assignment with Mic”.

• Use a microphone with the monaural mini plug. When using a

condenser microphone, select the one with built-in batteries.

(3) Use [

press [ENTER].

(4) Use [ ] to select the “Connection” and

press [ ] or [ ].

(5) Use [ ] to select “TV Aspect” and press

[ENTER].

] to select the “SETUP” and

Connecting a PC

Various controls are available if you connect a computer through

the RS-232C or USB terminals.

RS-232C terminal

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AC IN

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

MON

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

DV IN

PAUSE

REMOTE

RS-232C

USB

RS-232C

RS-232C cable (9P straight)

(6) Use [

] to select the TV aspect and press

[ENTER].

USB terminal

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

AC IN

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

CH1(A)

CH2(B)

CH1

CH2

AUDIO

MON

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

DV IN

PAUSE

REMOTE

RS-232C

USB

USB cable

• 4:3 (factory setting)

• 16:9

Type-B

connector

Type-A

connector

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

For your reference:

Apart from “TV Aspect”, other settings also affect how video

appears on your monitor television. Check the following if video

doesn’t appear correctly on your monitor television.

• “Connection”–“Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD)” or “Norm (4:3) TV

Settings (DVD-RAM)”.

• The video setting on the disc.

How video appears is often specified by the disc itself.

• The video settings on your monitor television.

– 14 –

Connecting and Setting up (continued)

Input Select

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “TV Screen type”,

Clock Settings (Clock)

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “TV Screen type”,

perform the following steps:

(4) Use [

] or [ ].

(5) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select the “Settings” and press

(4) Use [

] or [ ].

(5) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select the “Picture” and press

[

] to select “Clock” and press

] to select “Input Select” and press

(6) Use [

change.

] to select the item you want to

(6) Use [

] to select the input and press

[ENTER].

• Select “V(VIDEO)”, “SV(S-VIDEO)”, or “DV”.

• For LQ-MD800P (USA and Canada), the items change as

follows:

Notes:

Hour

Minute

Second

Time Zone

• For LQ-MD800E (Europe), the items change as follows:

Month

Day

Year

• When “V(VIDEO)” or “SV(S-VIDEO)” is selected, the audio input

is set to AUDIO IN/MIC.

• When “DV” is selected, the audio input is set to DV IN.

Hour

Minute

Second

Day

Month

Year

Rec Mode

Time Zone

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “TV Screen type”,

perform the following steps:

(7) Use [

] to change the setting and press

(4) Use [

] or [ ].

(5) Use [

[ENTER].

(6) Use [

] to select the “Picture” and press

[ENTER].

[

Notes:

] to select “Rec Mode” and press

• Set the clock before using this unit because it is not set prior to

shipment.

] to select the recording mode and

• The year can be set between 1988 and 2087 inclusive.

• The battery for the clock operates for approximately 3 years.

• “Time Zone” shows time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean

Time). Set “Time Zone” (-12 to +12) according to the local time

(see page 37).

press [ENTER].

• Select “XP”, “SP”, or “LP”.

Audio Mode

Set the recording mode.

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “TV Screen type”,

perform the following steps:

Initialize all Settings (Shipping Condition)

The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory settings

(except for the TV screen setting and the time, date and time zone

settings of the clock).

(4) Use [

or [ ].

(5) Use [

] to select the “Sound” and press [

]

] to select “Audio Mode for XP/SP

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “TV Screen type”,

Recording” and press [ENTER].

perform the following steps:

(6) Use [

] to select the audio mode and press

(4) Use [

] or [ ].

(5) Use [

] to select the “Settings” and press

[ENTER].

• Select “LPCM” or “Dolby Digital”.

[

] to select “Shipping Condition” and

press [ENTER].

Notes:

(6) Use [

(7) Use [

] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

• To obtain higher quality recording, select “LPCM” (Linear PCM)

and set the recording mode to “XP” or “SP”.

• Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information

than those made using Dolby Digital.

Consequently the picture quality with LPCM audio may be less

than that with Dolby Digital audio.

To stop the above operation partway

Select “No” in step (6) or (7) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

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Recording programs

• There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (see page 11).

• DVD-RAM use a more reliable recording system than DVD-R. Use DVD-

RAM for important recordings.

• The condition of the unit and video input may cause the picture to be

momentarily disrupted.

• Scratches and dirt on a disc may make it impossible to record for a few

seconds.

RAM

DVD-R

• Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough

space available.

• Ensure the write protect tab is not set to “PROTECT”.

• Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC

INFORMATION.

To pause recording

RAM

Press [PAUSE

• When using a disc in this unit for the first time, format it for

more precise recording.

Press again to restart recording.

To stop recording

Press [STOP ].

(1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE

• Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides.

• Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to close the tray.

Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided discs,

load so the label for the side you want to record is facing up.)

] to open the tray and insert a disc.

Re-inserting double-sided discs

You can get up to 8 hours recording when you use double-sided

discs and use the “LP” mode.

•

Recording modes and approximate recording

times in hours

• Disc with cartridge

• Disc without cartridge

Label up

Press to the rear

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

(4.7 GB)

XP (High quality)

SP (Normal)

Arrow in

LP (Long play)

(2) Select the input on the MENU window.

When using DVD-R

• Select “(VIDEO)”, SV(S-VIDEO)”, or “DV”.

• You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing

them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.

• The video is recorded in a 4:3 aspect irrespective of the video

signal input.

(3) Select the recording mode.

• Select “XP”, “SP”, or “LP”.

(4) Select the audio mode.

• Select “LPCM” or “Dolby Digital”.

Recording sound using LPCM

To obtain higher quality recordings using LPCM, prepare as

follows:

(1) Select “LPCM” in the SETUP menu, “Sound”-“Audio Mode

for XP/SP Recording”.

(5) Adjust the audio recording level.

• Adjust the audio REC Level control (CH1/MIC or CH2) on

the front panel.

(6) Press [REC ] to start recording.

• The program which has already been recorded is not

overwritten.

(2) Set recording mode to “XP” or “SP”.

Notes:

Note:

• This unit does not support recording the signal from a computer.

• If recording is impossible when using DV IN, check the connections and

the settings of DV equipment, turn the unit off, and then turn it on again.

• You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.

• Sound recordings made using LPCM require more information than usual.

Consequently the picture quality of LPCM recordings may worsen.

When using DVD-R or discs with LPCM recording

When recording bilingual audio with connecting to a decoder or

a digital receiver, select the audio type either “M1(Main audio)”

or “M2(Secondary audio)” on the connected devices.

• The message “Cannot record. Maximum number of programs recorded.”

is displayed if you try to start recording when there are already 99

programs on a disc. Erase unneeded programs (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or

use a new disc to continue recording.

• Do not vibrate the unit while recording.

(You cannot select the audio type on this unit.)

For your reference:

• Poor video quality or coloring may indicate that the material you are

recording has copy protection.

For your reference:

RAM

• Both audio types of “M1” and “M2” can be recorded. (When playing, you

can select either one.)

• Select the TV system (NTSC/PAL) of the program you wish to record.

• We recommend connecting one piece of DV equipment at a time.

• When DV equipment is connected, it is not possible to use the DV terminal

and operate the unit from other equipment.

• In the case of some DV equipment, pictures and sound may not be

received properly.

Note:

DVD-R

• You cannot use the DISPLAY menu to change audio type when a DVD-R

is in the disc tray.

• If there is no monitor television picture when playing back from an external

device, turn the external device off and then on once again.

• Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent

illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded

using this unit.

To check the remaining time and the current

mode during recording

Press [STATUS] several times to show the following displays.

• When recording from DV equipment, the audio setting can be made at

“Audio Mode for DV Input”.

• You cannot change the input or the recording mode during recording or

when recording is paused.

•

An error message appears if you try to start recording when a disc is full; the

remaining time will be shown as “0:00”. To continue recording, erase unneeded

programs (DVD-RAM only, “Erasing programs”) or use another disc.

• If the character set recorded on a disc is different from the set designated

for each region when recording to, editing, or finalizing its disc, titles may

not be displayed.

When using discs recorded with a DVD video recorder for a different

destination, do not perform all operations except play.

Available recording time and recording mode

(e.g., : “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

– 16 –

Playing discs

(1) Press [OPEN/CLOSE

] to open the tray and

Slow-motion play

While paused, press [REV

• There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the

slow-motion speed.

insert a disc.

] or [FWD

• Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided

discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is

facing up.)

• Insert inside the tray’s guides.

• insert one disc only.

• Press [PLAY

] to return to normal play.

• The speed shown is approximate.

DVD

(2) Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to close the tray.

• The unit takes several seconds to read the disc.

(3) Press [PLAY ] to start play.

• After the title number changes, the unit returns to normal play.

• Play may not operate smoothly at some slow-motion speeds.

RAM

DVD-R

Frame-by-frame viewing

• Playback starts from the most recently recorded program.

While paused, press [

] or [

DVD

• Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

[

] : backward

To pause play

] : forward

Press [PAUSE

Press again to restart playing.

• Each press shows the next or previous frame.

• Press [PLAY

] to return to normal.

To stop play

Press [STOP ].

(Starting play from where you stopped it)

•

A screen similar to the illustrated may

appear when you stop play.

Skipping

You can skip to the beginning of tracks and chapters or markers

and restart play from there.

During play or while paused, press [SHIFT+“

or [SHIFT+“ ”].

”]

Starting play from where you stopped it

(Resume Function)

[

] : backward

(1) During play, press [STOP ].

] : forward

• The unit remembers the position.

• Each press increases the number of skips.

(2) Press [PLAY

• Play starts from where you stopped it.

DVD

• The STOP button lights and the PLAY button flashes when

the resume function is operating.

To cancel the resume function

Press [STOP ] while the unit remembers the position. (The

position is also cleared when you turn the unit off.)

• The STOP button lights and the PLAY button goes out when

the resume function is not operating.

Play position/

Pause position

Once

Twice

Chapter/track

Fast forward and rewind

RAM

While stopped, press and hold

DVD-R

[REV

] or [FWD

• The disc is skipped to the beginning or

end and play is paused.

During play, press [REV

or [FWD ].

• There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search

speed.

]

Play position/

Stop position

Marker

Three times

The program before

Current program

The program after

Once

Twice

• The speed shown is approximate.

• Press [PLAY

] to return to normal play.

• You will hear sound during fast forward play at the first search

speed of the five ones.

Note:

RAM

DVD-R

DVD

• When you are at stop position, you cannot move to the Marker

• After the title number changes, the unit returns to normal play.

even if you press [

] or [

For your reference:

• After skipping, the unit returns to the previous state, play or

pause.

• Press [PLAY

] to restart play if it was paused.

] or [ ] allows skip.

• During play, only pressing [

– 17 –

Playing discs (continued)

(2) Use [

(3) Use [

] to select the Play tab and press [ ].

Skip five minutes forward or backward

(Time slip)

RAM

DVD-R

During play, press [SHIFT + REV

] or [SHIFT +

FWD

] to select “Marker” and press [ ] to

[

] : to skip back five minutes

] : to skip forward five minutes

highlight the first asterisk ( ).

RAM

DVD-R

DVD

• Repeat to skip in five-minute units.

Note:

• You cannot use this feature while a “SEARCH” or “PLAY LIST”

screen is being displayed.

• You cannot skip over the beginning or end of a program or title.

Marking positions

(1) Use [

] to select an asterisk ( ).

Instant repeat play (Instant Repeat)

Select a part of the disc to play repeatedly.

(2) Press [ENTER] .

• The asterisk changes to a number and one marker is

added.

During normal play, press [REPEAT (SHIFT +

)].

When marking positions 11 and above

• The point where you pressed the button is the end of the

repeated section. Select the duration of the section in Repeat

Duration in the SETUP menus.

• Instant repeat continues to function even if you pause play,

restart play, start slow motion, or frame-by-frame. Instant

repeat is cancelled if you stop play, skip items, or start

recording or search.

RAM

DVD-R

(1) Use [

(2) Use [

] to highlight “1-10”.

] to select “11-20”.

• You can select the next group of 10 when the current

group is full.

(3) Use [ ] .

Notes:

• You cannot use instant repeat play while playing a play list or

while a FUNCTION menu is on the screen.

• The first asterisk is highlighted.

(4) Press [ENTER] to mark a position.

• Instant repeat play works only within a program. Instant repeat

play may start from the beginning of the program if you press the

button soon after the program starts.

• During instant repeat play, even if you pass the beginning of the

repeat section during reverse slow motion or frame-by-frame,

these operations continue and the section does not start

repeating.

To play from a marked position

(1) Use [

] to select a marker number.

(2) Press [ENTER].

• Play starts from the marked position.

To clear a marker

Use [

] to select a marker number and press [SHIFT +

Marking places to play again (MARKER)

RETURN].

RAM

DVD-R

To clear the FUNCTION menus

• You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later.

These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM and saved

even if you remove the disc, but are cleared when you

finalized DVD-R.

Press [FUNCTION (SHIFT + STATUS)].

Notes:

RAM

• This feature doesn’t work while using a play list.

• Markers cannot be added to or removed from discs that are

protected.

DVD

• You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to later.

• All the markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened.

RAM

DVD-R

• The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker

numbers can change when you add and erase markers.

Marking positions directly

While played or paused, press [MARKER (SHIFT +

ENTER)].

• One marker is added.

DVD

• This feature only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc is

shown on the unit’s display.

• Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear.

Using FUNCTION menus to mark positions

Displaying the marker icon

(1) While played or paused, press [FUNCTION (SHIFT

+ STATUS)].

– 18 –

Status displays

Changing the information displayed

Displays appear on the monitor television when you operate the unit

to let you know what operation was performed and what condition

the unit is in.

Press [STATUS] to change the information

displayed.

FUNCTION

STATUS

Available recording time and recording mode

(e.g., : “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)

The current date and time

(for USA and Canada)

The display changes each time you press the button.

For example, DVD-RAM

Hour, Minute, Second

(for Europe)

Hour, Minute, Second

Month, Day, Year

Day, Month, Year

Recording time

• Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide

to how much space has been used for recording on the

disc.

Elapsed play time

Play position

Video bit-rate when recording

Video bit-rate when playing

Bit-rate, recording mode, or picture type display

• Shows as Mbps (Mega-bit per seconds) during play and

recording, or kbit (kilobit) while paused.

• The method of calculating bit-rate for recording and playing

is different so there may be differences in the figures

displayed. (Values are approximate.)

No display

Display examples

• While paused, the picture type (I, P, or B) is displayed.

For your reference:

• To cancel the status displays, press [STATUS] to blank the

screen and set “On-Screen Status: Mode” in the “Display” menu

to “Off”. If set to “Automatic”, displays

and

appear

for 5 seconds and then disappear.

• Select the size and position of the on-screen status window with

“On-Screen Status : Window Size” and “On Screen Status :

Window Type”.

• When “On-Screen Status: Window Type” is set to “R-Bottom” or

“L-Bottom” and the TV system of a disc you play differs from that

of this unit, the on-screen status window does not appear at the

normal position.

(When “On Screen Status:

Window Type” is “Normal”)

(When “On Screen Status:

Window Type” is “Small”)

Current media

Current recording or play status, input channel

• Shows the current state of the unit, and the input channel.

REC: Recording

PAUSE: Recording paused

PLAY: Playing

: Playing Paused

: Fast forwarding (5 speeds)

: Rewinding (5 speeds)

: Slow-motion (5 speeds)

: Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds)

V: VIDEO IN

SV: S-VIDEO IN

DV: DV IN

Monitor audio

MIX, CH1, CH2: To select the mode, use the FUNCTION

menus.

Sound mode

CH1 CH2, CH1, CH2: To select the mode, use the

FUNCTION menus.

When “CH1 CH2” is selected,

display

is blanked.

– 19 –

Using the FUNCTION menus

FUNCTION menus contain information about the disc or unit. These

menus allow you to perform operations by changing this

Disc menu

information.

Common procedures

(1) During play, press [FUNCTION (SHIFT +

STATUS)].

Soundtrack

Soundtrack language

DVD

Change the number to select a soundtrack.

Audio attribute

LPCM/PPCM/

k (kHz)

Digital : Signal type

: Sampling frequency

Item

Setting

b (bit)

: Number of bits

ch (channel)

: Number of channels

(2) Use [

(3) Use [

(4) Use [

] to select the menu and press [ ].

] to select the item and press [ ].

] to select the setting.

Subtitle

Subtitle language

Change the number to select a subtitle language.

Subtitles on/off

DVD

• Some options require different operations. Follow the on-

screen instructions and the instructions described later.

Turn the subtitles ON or OFF.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

RAM

Audio channel

Change the output audio channel.

While playing a DVD-RAM.

When you are finished

Press [FUNCTION (SHIFT + STATUS)].

(No display)

CH1 CH2

CH1

CH2

For your reference:

The selected setting is reflected in the status display.

• The screens depend on the disc contents and the FUNCTION

menu is not displayed when a disc is not inserted in the unit.

• Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.)

and the type of software you are playing, there are some items

that you cannot select or change.

e.g., : “CH1 CH2” is selected

DVD

Angle

Change the number to select an angle.

For your reference:

• You cannot change the audio, subtitles, or angles on DVD-Video

created on this unit.

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Using the FUNCTION menus (continued)

Play menu

Picture menu

Repeat Play

MODE

You can play a program, play list, chapter, title, group or track

repeatedly.

Normal: Default setting

Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifact

Fine: Details are Fine mode

Cinema: Enhances detail in dark scenes.

User: You can make further adjustments next parameter.

During play, use [

The display changes as illustrated.

RAM DVD-R

]

PRG (PROGRAM)

All

OFF

Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment ”

→

“User ”

[

]

[

]

[ENTER]

Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of

the picture (-7 to +7).

Brightness: Brightens the picture (0 to +15).

Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal

line (-6 to +6).

DVD

Chapter

Title

OFF

Color: Adjust the shade of the picture’s color (-7 to +7).

While playing a play list, use [

RAM

]

Page 2/2 of “Detail picture adjustment ”

PL (PLAY LIST)

OFF

→

“User ”

[

]

[

]

[ENTER]

[

]

Gamma: Increases the brightness of the center ranges to

improve detail and contrast in dark scenes (0 to +5).

3D NR: Reduces overall noise (0 to +4).

Block NR: Smoother block noise (0 to +3).

Mosquito NR: Reduces the smudging that appears around

contrasting sections of the picture (0 to +3).

Notes

• Repeat play may not work as desired with some discs.

• Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not

shown on the unit’s display.

• To change from instant repeat play to repeat play, stop instant

repeat play before using repeat play.

• Press [ENTER] or [RETURN] to enter the setting.

• To initialize “Detail picture adjustment”, open the “Detail picture

adjustment” screen and press [SHIFT + RETURN].

RAM

• You cannot use repeat play in a row for two or more play lists.

DNR

Marker

When any item other than “User” is select, you can turn the

recommended setting for 3D NR, block NR, and mosquito NR

on and off.

You can mark points on a disc to return to later (see page 18).

OFF

Sound menu

Progressive

This menu is displayed only when setting both

• Progressive (NTSC)” to “ON” and “TV System” to “NTSC” in

“Connection” Menu.

ON: Enables progressive output

OFF: Disables progressive output

Monitor

Transfer (When progressive output is ON)

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit

the type of material being played.

This is used to select the audio signal to the AUDIO MON

connector

MIX

CH1

CH2

Auto1: For film material

Auto2: For video material (the same as Auto1, but able to

convert 30 frames per second progressive video)

Video: For video material

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Using the MENU window

MENU window icons

About the MENU window

SEARCH PROGRAM

Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled

with icons. The examples show the MENU window when a DVD-

RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on the type of disc being

used.

Erase:

RAM

DVD-R

Enter Title:

Properties:

Protection:

Partial Erase:

Divide:

(Example of DVD-RAM)

CREATE PLAY LIST

PLAY LIST

Creating play lists:

RAM

Playing Play Lists:

Play Scenes:

Edit:

RAM

PL Copy:

PL Erase:

Enter Title:

Properties:

Disc type/Disc title

• The type of the disc you inserted is displayed.

• The disc’s title is displayed if one is recorded. You can

enter titles with “Enter Title” in DISC INFORMATION.

PLAY

Disc play:

RAM

DVD-R

DVD

Disc Protection

• “On” is displayed if you have used Disc Protection in DISC

INFORMATION to protect the disc.

Cartridge Protection

• “On” is displayed if the cartridge’s write protect tab is

switched to “PROTECT”.

RESUME PLAY

TOP PLAY

Start play from the point you stopped

play:

RAM

DVD-R

DVD

Using the MENU window

(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)]

to show the MENU Window.

Start play from the oldest program on

the disc:

RAM

DVD-R

DVD

(2) Use [

] to select an item.

• Refer to the relevant pages for details.

(3) Press [ENTER].

• Your selection is entered and the MENU window

disappears. If the operation requires further selections,

another screen appears.

DISC INFORMATION

Enter Title:

RAM

DVD-R

Disc Protection:

Erase all programs:

Format:

RAM

To clear the MENU window

Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] or [RETURN].

RAM

Finalize:

DVD-R

SETUP

Settings for the unit and discs:

RAM

DVD-R

DVD

TOP MENU / MENU

Display disc’s menus:

DVD

(Example)

Note:

• Some items will not be shown unless you release disc

protection with DISC INFORMATION—“Disc Protection” or

release cartridge protection with the write protect tab.

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DISC INFORMATION

The following functions can be used for a disc you have recorded

on.

Disc Protection/Releasing disc protection

RAM

This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure.

This allows you to release disc protection.

About DISC INFORMATION

RAM

DVD-R

• You can give discs titles – Enter Title

• You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM – Disc

Protection

• You can erase all programs and play lists on DVD-RAM –

Erase all programs

After performing steps (1) to (2) of “Enter Title”,

perform the following steps:

(3) Use [

] to select “Disc Protection” and

press [ENTER].

• You can format DVD-RAM – Format

• You can finalize DVD-R so they can be played on compatible

DVD players – Finalize

Enter Title

RAM

DVD-R

Each disc can be given a different title.

(4) Use [ ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)].

(2) Use [

] to

select “DISC

INFORMATION” and press

[ENTER].

(3) Use [

] to select “Enter Title” and press

[ENTER].

To stop partway through

Select “No” in step (4) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

Erase all programs

RAM

(4) Enter the title.

All programs and play lists created from them will be

erased irretrievably when you use this procedure.

After performing steps (1) to (2) of “Enter Title”,

perform the following steps:

(3) Use [

] to select “Erase all programs” and

press [ENTER].

(4) Use [ ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

(5) Use [ ] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

Notes:

• You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters and DVD-R

titles of up to 40 characters.

• The 31st letter or later on some finalized DVD-R may not be

displayed due to the font size of titles.

• You cannot give DVD-R titles once they have been finalized.

• For details on entering titles, see page 32.

All programs and play lists are erased.

To stop partway through

Select “No” in step (4) or “Cancel” in step (5) and press

[ENTER] or [RETURN].

Notes:

• The disc title will also be erased.

• If protection is active on even one program, you cannot erase all

programs.

For your reference:

• You cannot erase computer data.

• Nothing will be erased if the disc is write-protected.

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DISC INFORMATION (continued)

Format

RAM

Finalize - Creating DVD-Video

DVD-R

Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs

before you can use them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to

erase the entire contents of a disc.

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them

on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video.

You can also use the menus created with this unit on compatible

DVD players.

All programs and play lists created from them will be

erased irretrievably when you use this procedure.

You must be sure you wish to finalize the disc because

once it has been finalized it cannot be retrieved.

After performing steps (1) to (2) of “Enter Title”,

perform the following steps:

After performing steps (1) to (2) of “Enter Title”,

perform the following steps:

(3) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select “Format” and press

(3) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select “Finalize” and press

(4) Use [ ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

(5) Use [ ] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

• Formatting starts. The message “Formatting is complete”

appears when formatting is finished. All recordings are

irretrievably erased when a disc is formatted. Check the

disc carefully before formatting to ensure it doesn’t contain

any programs you want to keep.

• Finalizing starts. The message “Finalizing is finished”

appears when finalizing is finished.

To stop finalizing

Select “No” in step (4) or “Cancel” in step (5) and press

[ENTER] or [RETURN].

To stop formatting

Select “No” in step (4) or “Cancel” in step (5) and press

[ENTER] or [RETURN].

Do not finalize discs that are dirty or dusty.

Do not turn the unit off, vibrate the unit or disconnect the

power supply cord while the message “Finalizing the

Disc” is on the monitor television. This can render the

disc unusable. If finalizing fails, you will be unable to play

any of the material recorded on the disc.

Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC mains lead

cord while the message “Formatting the disc” is on the

monitor television.

This can render the disc unusable.

Notes:

• This can take up to 70 minutes. You can cancel formatting if it

takes more than 2 minutes by pressing [RETURN]. The disc

must be reformatted if you do this.

• All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including

recordings made with this unit. Data written to the disc by a

computer is also erased.

Notes:

• You can finalize DVD-R only that were recorded on this unit.

• If you try to use other equipment to finalize DVD-R recorded on

this unit, it may be impossible.

• You cannot record on DVD-R that have been finalized.

• Programs longer than 5 minutes will be divided into about-5-

minute chapters.

For your reference:

• The markers you entered will be lost.

• Finalizing takes up to about 15 minutes.

• The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab is switched

to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.

• Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R.

• The message “Unable to format” appears when you try to

format discs this unit cannot use.

• If you have used the search program to protect a program, the

message “Contents on the disc have been protected. Start

formatting the disc?” appears in step (5). Select “Start” if you

want to format the disc. The contents will be erased even if they

have been protected.

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Using the SEARCH PROGRAM

The following functions can be used for a disc you have recorded

on.

About the program list

Selecting programs to play

RAM

DVD-R

A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this

list to find the programs you want to watch.

(1) While played, stopped, or paused, press

[SEARCH].

Program number, Input signal name, recording date,

time recording started, program title (if entered)

• Program 1 is selected in the example.

Write-protected:

• Displayed when you have protected the program.

Program 1 has been protected in the example.

(2) Use [

] to select the program you want to

Copy-protected/Different TV system (PAL or NTSC):

watch and press [ENTER].

• Displayed when you have recorded a program that has

copy protection.

• Displayed when the program failed to record so that the

TV system of the program is different from the setting in

SETUP.

NTSC

/ PAL:

• Displayed when you recorded using a different encoding

system from that of the TV system currently selected on

the unit.

For example,

when you

select program

number 2.

Unable to play:

• Displayed if you cannot play the program.

Currently recording:

• Displayed when the program is being recorded.

Scroll bar

• Play of the images that were playing in the background

continues.

• If there are more than 5 programs, you can move down

To clear the program list

the list by using [

] and this bar shows your

Press [SEARCH] or [RETURN].

approximate position in the list.

Total number of programs

• Shows the total number of programs.

Sub menu

For your reference:

• Titles are only displayed if you have given the program a title.

• The unit’s clock must be set correctly.

• Displayed when you use [ ].

• Erase a program (Erase).

• Enter or edit a title (Enter Title).

• Check program’s contents (Properties).

• Write-protect a program (Protection).

• Erase part of a program (Partial Erase).

• Divide a selected program into two (Divide).

For your reference:

• The list can show up to 99 programs that you have recorded.

• When using DVD-R, “Partial Erase” and “Divide” are not

displayed in the submenu.

• The contents of the list are recorded on the disc.

RAM

• When the disc is protected, you can only access “Properties”.

Release the protection to access other items.

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Using the SEARCH PROGRAM (continued)

Erasing programs (Erase)

Checking program contents (Properties)

RAM

DVD-R

RAM

DVD-R

You can check the contents of a selected program.

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “Erasing

programs”, perform the following steps:

The program is erased completely when you use this

procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the program

carefully before erasing it to ensure it isn’t one you want

to keep.

(4) Use [

] to select “Properties” and press

[ENTER].

• The contents of the program are shown.

(1) Press [SEARCH].

(2) Use [

program.

(3) Use [ ] so the submenu appears.

(4) Use [ ] to select “Erase” and

] to select the desired

press [ENTER].

(5) Use [ ] to select “Erase”.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Protecting programs/Releasing

program protection (Protection)

RAM

(6) Press [ENTER].

You can prevent accidental erasure of programs by write-protecting

them.

To stop partway through

Select “Cancel” in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “Erasing

programs”, perform the following steps:

For your reference:

• The disc’s available recording time may not increase after

erasing short programs.

(4) Use [

[ENTER].

(5) Use [ ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

] to select “Protection” and press

• Computer data is not erased.

• The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when

you erase programs.

Entering and editing program titles

(Enter Title)

RAM

DVD-R

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “Erasing

programs”, perform the following steps:

(4) Use [

] to select “Enter Title” and press

[ENTER].

(5) Enter or edit the title.

The padlock mark appears.

The padlock mark disappears.

To stop partway through

Select “No” in step 5 and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

For your reference:

• Programs will be erased even if they are protected if you format

the disc with DISC INFORMATION.

(see page 32)

For your reference:

• You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters

• The 33rd letter or later on some finalized DVD-R may not be

displayed due to the font size of titles.

• You can give DVD-R titles of up to 44 characters.

• The full title is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter

a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list.

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Using the SEARCH PROGRAM (continued)

• The unit pauses play when the end of the program is reached

during this procedure.

• The disc’s available recording time may not increase after

erasing short parts of programs.

• You cannot use the [STOP ] button while finding start and end

points.

Erasing parts of a program (Partial Erase)

RAM

The specified parts of the program are erased completely

when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved.

Check the program carefully to ensure it isn’t one you

want to keep.

Dividing programs (Divide)

RAM

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “Erasing

You can divide a selected program into two.

programs”, perform the following steps:

You must be sure you wish to divide a program because

once a program has been divided it cannot be returned to

its original form.

(4) Use [

] to select “Partial Erase” and press

[ENTER].

(5) Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the start point of the part you

want to erase and press [ENTER].

After performing steps (1) to (3) of “Erasing

programs”, perform the following steps:

(4) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select “Divide” and press

(5) Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the point you want to divide

and press [ENTER].

(6) Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the end point of the part you

want to erase and press [ENTER].

(6) Use [

] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

(7) Use [ ] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].

• The program is divided at the point.

(7) Use [

] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

(8) Use [ ] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

• Play lists created with the erased part are also erased.

To stop partway through

Select “Cancel” in step (7) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

To change the point to divide

Select “Divide” in step (6), then repeat steps (5)–(7).

To check the division point

By selecting “Preview” in step (6) and pressing [ENTER], play

will begin from a point 10 seconds prior to the division point. You

may wish to make sure that the division point is at an

appropriate location.

To stop partway through

Select “Cancel” in step (8) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

Notes:

To erase another part of the same program

Select “Next” in step (7) and perform step (8), then repeat steps

(5)–(8).

• The divided programs retain the title of the original program.

• A minute portion of the recording directly preceding the division

point may be lost.

For your reference:

• Use search and slow-motion to find the points.

• It is not possible to carry out “Divide” in the following cases:

• When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.

• When the total number of programs is more than 99.

• You cannot use the [STOP ] button while finding the division

point.

• Use search and slow-motion to find the points.

• You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start

point after an end point.

• You may not be able to specify start and end points within 3

seconds of each other.

•

You cannot specify start and end points if the picture recorded is stilled.

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Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs

The following function can be used for a disc you have recorded on,

but the functions except “CREATE PLAY LIST” can be used only

when play lists have been created on the disc.

Creating PLAY LIST

RAM

You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the

order in which these scenes are played. These scenes are not

recorded separately so this doesn’t use up much of the disc’s capacity.

Displaying PLAY LIST

RAM

(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)].

(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the

MENU window.

(2) Use [

] to select “CREATE PLAY

LIST” and press [ENTER] .

(2) Use [

] to select the “PLAY LIST”

(3) Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the start point of the scene

and press [ENTER].

• The play list screen appears. Scenes are not displayed if

you have not yet created a play list with the disc.

(4) Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the end point of the scene

and press [ENTER].

To clear the PLAY LIST screen Press [RETURN].

The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the

play list.

What you can do with the PLAY LIST screen

Creating PLAY LIST

Playing PLAY LIST

Select a scene to play (Play Scenes)

Add, move, re-edit and erase scenes (Edit)

Copying PLAY LIST (PL Copy)

Erasing a PLAY LIST (PL Erase)

Give PLAY LIST titles (Enter Title)

Checking PLAY LIST’s contents (Properties)

For your reference:

(5) Use [

] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

• When the disc is protected (see pages 23 and 26), you can only

access “Play Scenes” and “Properties”. Release the protection to

access other items.

To stop partway through

Press [RETURN].

About the PLAY LIST Play Scene screen

RAM

To clear the PLAY LIST screen

Press [RETURN].

• The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up

the play list.

To specify another scene

Select “Next” after step (4) and press [ENTER], then repeat

steps (3) and (4).

For your reference:

• You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while

playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

• One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes.

These numbers may be reduced under some conditions.

• You cannot use the [STOP ] button while finding start and end

points.

Play list information

This shows the play list number, date of creation

(date/month), total play time, and the number of scenes it

contains and title (if entered).

• You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start

point after an end point.

• If you specify an end point but not a start point, the unit

determines the beginning of the program as the start point.

Similarly, if you specify a start point but not an end point, the unit

determines the end of the program as the end point.

• You may not be able to specify start and end points if the

material is still pictures recorded on other equipment.

• The unit pauses play when the end of the last program on the

disc is reached during this procedure.

Scenes

9 scenes can be shown on a page.

Turning pages

If there are more than 9 scenes, use [

] to

select “ Back” or “Next ” and press [ENTER] to move to

the previous page or next page.

For your reference:

• You can also display the “CREATE PLAY LIST” screen by

selecting “– –” at the bottom of the play list.

• The time of the scene is displayed in the selected scene.

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Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs (continued)

To stop scene play

Playing PLAY LIST

RAM

Press [ ].

• The scene list appears.

(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the

To show scene 10 and later

MENU window.

In step (5), use [

] to select “Next 1” and press [ENTER].

(2) Use [

and press [ENTER].

(3) Use [ ] to select the play list you want to

] to select the “PLAY LIST”

Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST (Add)

RAM

play and press [ENTER].

• The play list you select is played.

(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the

MENU window.

•

You can display the play lists after the sixth one by moving [

(2) Use [

] to select the “PLAY LIST”

and press [ENTER].

(3) Use [

] to select the desired play list and

press [ ].

(4) Use [

(5) Use [

] to select “Edit” and press [ENTER].

] to select “Add” and press [ENTER].

To stop PLAY LIST play

Press [ ].

• The play list appears.

For your reference:

• Recording mode does not appear on the unit’s display while

playing a play list.

(6) Use [

] to select the scene after the

Playing Scenes (Play Scenes)

RAM

position you want to add the scene and press

[ENTER].

(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the

MENU window.

(7) Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the start point of the scene

and press [ENTER].

(2) Use [

and press [ENTER].

(3) Use [ ] to select the play list that contains

the scene you want to play and use [ ] .

(4) Use [ ] to select “Play Scenes” and press

[ENTER].

] to select the “PLAY LIST”

(8) Use search functions such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the end point of the scene

and press [ENTER].

(9) Use [

] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

(5) Use [

] to select the scene you want

• The screen from step (5) reappears.

to play and press [ENTER].

• The scene you select is played.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To add other scene

(1) Use [

] after step (8) to select “Next” and press

[ENTER].

(2) Repeat steps (7) and (8).

For your reference:

• You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while

playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

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Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs (continued)

(8) Use search functions such as fast-forward and

Moving a Scene (Move)

RAM

slow-motion to find the end point of the scene

and press [ENTER].

After performing steps (1) to (4) of “Adding Scenes

to a PLAY LIST”, perform the following steps:

(5) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select “Move” and press

(9) Use [

] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

To re-edit another scene

(1) Use [

] after step (8) to select “Next” or “Back” and

press [ENTER] until you find the scene you want to re-edit.

(2) Repeat steps (6)–(8) to continue re-editing other scenes.

(6) Use [

to move and press [ENTER].

(7) Use [ ] to select the scene currently

] to select the scene you want

Note:

• You cannot specify an end point before a start point or a start

point after an end point.

For your reference:

• You can fast-forward, rewind, pause and slow-motion while

playing scenes just as you can during normal.

in the position to which you want to move the

scene and press [ENTER].

• The scene you selected in step (6) moves to the position in

front of the scene selected.

Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST

(Erase)

RAM

After performing steps (1) to (4) of “Adding Scenes

to a PLAY LIST”, perform the following steps:

(5) Use [

] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].

To move another scene

Repeat steps (6) and (7).

To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene (Re-edit)

RAM

After performing steps (1) to (4) of “Adding Scenes

to a PLAY LIST”, perform the following steps:

(6) Use [

] to select the scene you want

to erase and press [ENTER].

(5) Use [

] to select “Re-edit” and press

[ENTER].

(7) Use [ ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

• The selected scene is erased from the play list.

To erase other scene

Repeat steps (6) and (7).

(6) Use [

] to select the scene you want

to re-edit and press [ENTER].

To stop partway

Select “No” in step (7) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

(7) Use search function such as fast-forward and

slow-motion to find the start point of the scene

and press [ENTER].

For your reference:

• The play list itself is erased if you erase all the scenes in it.

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Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs (continued)

Copying PLAY LIST (PL Copy)

RAM

Titling PLAY LIST (Enter Title)

RAM

(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the

MENU window.

(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the

MENU window.

(2) Use [

and press [ENTER].

(2) Use [

] to select the “PLAY LIST”

and press [ENTER].

(3) Use [

press [ ].

(4) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select the desired play list and

(3) Use [

press [ ].

(4) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select the desired play list and

] to select “PL Copy” and press

] to select “Enter Title” and press

(5) Use [ ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

• The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list.

To stop partway

Select “No” in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

(5) Enter the title.

• For details on entering titles, see page 32.

For your reference:

• You can give play lists on DVD-RAM titles of up to 64

characters. The full title is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if

you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the play list

screen.

Erasing a PLAY LIST (PL Erase)

RAM

(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the

MENU window.

(2) Use [

] to select the “PLAY LIST”

and press [ENTER].

Checking PLAY LIST’s contents

(3) Use [

press [ ].

(4) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select the desired play list and

(Properties)

RAM

] to select “PL Erase” and press

(1) Press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)] to show the

MENU window.

(5) Use [ ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

(2) Use [

] to select the “PLAY LIST”

and press [ENTER].

(3) Use [

press [ ].

(4) Use [

[ENTER].

] to select the desired play list and

] to select “Properties” and press

• The play list is erased.

To stop partway

Select “No” in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].

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Entering titles

RAM

DVD-R

To enter characters

You can:

Use [

] to select the character you want to enter

• Title discs with the DISC INFORMATION in the MENU window.

• Title programs with the SEARCH.

• Title play lists with the PLAY LIST screen.

and press [ENTER].

To erase characters

Press [ ].

(You can also erase characters by using [

] to

(1) Insert a disc with something recorded on it and

select the “DISC INFORMATION”, “SERCH

PROGRAM”, or “PLAY LIST” screen.

select “ERASE” and pressing [ENTER].)

(2) After the titling screen appears, use [

] to select the character you want to enter and

press [ENTER].

• You can enter the following characters.

To finish entering the title

Press [ ].

(You can also finish entering the title by using [

]

to select “SET” and pressing [ENTER].)

To correct a character

(1) Use [

correct in the title field.

(2) Press [ ]. (You can also erase characters by using [

] to select the character you want to

This window shows the text you have entered (Title

field)

] to select “ERASE” and pressing [ENTER].)

] to select the correct character and

(3) Use [

ERASE [

]

press [ENTER].

SET [ ] (when you have finished entering text)

SPACE

Notes:

• You cannot enter titles if the program is protected. Release the

protection with the search program.

• You cannot enter titles unless the “Disc Protection” in DISC

INFORMATION is “Off”.

To enter other characters

• You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected with the write

protect tab.

• If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the program list

and play list screen.

Repeat steps (1) and (2).

(3) Press [ ]. (You can also finish entering the title

by using [

] to select “SET” and

pressing [ENTER].)

• The title is entered and the screen disappears.

To stop partway through

Press [RETURN].

(does not save any title information.)

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Changing the unit’s settings

Common procedures

Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.

(1) While stopped, press [MENU (SHIFT + SEARCH)]

to show the MENU window.

Summary of settings

Underlined items are the factory presets.

: Effective items during play.

PLAY

Effective items during recording

REC

(2) Use [

] to select the “SETUP” and

Settings

Clock (see page 15)

press [ENTER].

You can adjust the clock.

Repeat Duration

Decide the length of the repeated section when you start instant

repeat.

[1sec] [2sec] [3sec] [4sec] [5sec] [10sec] [20sec] [30sec]

Shipping Condition (see page 15)

The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory

settings. (except for the TV screen and clock settings (time,

date, time zone))

[Yes] [No]

Remote

PAUSE REMOTE

Decide the method of control through the PAUSE REMOTE

jack.

Menus

The SETUP menu is made up of six menus—Settings,

Remote, Picture, Sound, System and Connection.

Select the menu’s tab to display the items.

[Low Edge] [High Edge] [Low Level]

Low Edge:

Use down edge signals to control recording start and

pause.

Items

High Edge:

A list of items in the menu you selected.

Use rising edge signals to control recording start and

pause.

Low Level:

Recording occurs when the signal is low. Recording is

paused when the signal is high.

Options

This shows the current settings. The options are shown

when you select an item.

(3) Use [

] or [ ].

(4) Use [

] to select the menu’s tab and press

Baud Rate

[

Decide the baud rate when using the RS-232C terminal.

[1200] [2400] [4800] [9600] [19200]

Bit Length

Decide the bit length when using the RS-232C terminal.

[7bit] [8bit]

Stop Bit

] to select the item you want to

change and press [ENTER].

(5) Use [ ] to select the option and press

[ENTER].

• Some options require different operations. Follow the on-

screen instructions and the instructions described.

Decide the stop bit when using the RS-232C terminal.

[Stop-1] [Stop-2]

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Parity

Decide the parity check when using the RS-232C terminal.

Even if you have changed an option, the change is not accepted

unless you press [ENTER].

[Even] [Odd] [None]

Protocol

Decide the protocol when using the RS-232C or USB terminal.

For your reference:

• If closing the SETUP menu window, the changed settings are

accepted.

• The unit retains these settings in its memory until you change

them, even if you turn it off.

[DVD] [VTR1] [VTR2]

DVD:

The standard LQ-MD800 protocol.

VTR1:

Protocol with high compatibility with AG-MD830.

VTR2:

Protocol with high compatibility with equipment

manufactured by other companies.

For your reference:

• The operation of this unit may depend on the selected protocol.

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

Picture

Rec Mode

Note:

• When the Black Level of the input signal is set to 7.5 IRE, set

as follows:

(see page 15)

REC

[XP] [SP] [LP]

Input Level – [Darker]

Input Select

Select the video input.

[V(VIDEO)] [SV(S-VIDEO)] [DV]

3-D Y/C Separation (NTSC)

REC

Composite & S-Video Output Level – [Lighter]

Component Video Output Level – [Normal]

• When the TV system is set to NTSC, this control can be

used.

[On] [Off]

On:

Sound

Audio during Search

Y/C separation of three dimensions is performed.

Off:

PLAY

Choose whether to have sound during fast forward play at the

first search speed of the five ones.

[On] [Off]

Y/C separation of two dimensions is performed.

Hybrid VBR Resolution

REC

Switch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolution

when recording.

Dynamic Range Compression

PLAY

(In Dolby Digital mode, this functions only for

compatible discs.)

DVD

[Automatic] [Fixed]

Automatic:

The unit automatically switches resolution rates during

recording according to the image. The unit reduces block

noise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by

selecting the optimum rate.

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

[On] [Off]

On:

Dynamic range compression is performed.

Off:

Dynamic range compression is not performed.

Fixed:

The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution rate is

not reduced.

Bilingual Audio Selection

(see page 11)

REC

Still Mode

PLAY

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type

when recording sound signals of the DV IN terminal to DVD-R or

when recording LPCM signals to DVD-RAM.

[Automatic] [Field] [Frame]

[M1] [M2]

M1:

Automatic:

The unit automatically switches between frame still mode

Main audio

M2:

and field still mode.

Field:

Secondary audio

Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs

when “Automatic” is selected.

Audio Mode for XP/SP Recording

REC

Frame:

Choose the audio type when recording with XP or SP mode.

[Dolby Digital] [LPCM]

• Even if “LPCM” is set, sound becomes “Dolby Digital” in

recording mode other than XP or SP mode.

Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine

patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is

selected.

Seamless Play

PLAY

Audio Mode for DV Input

REC

Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists.

• Seamless Play does not work with programs recorded in

LPCM.

You can select the kind of sound when recording from the unit’s

DV terminal.

[Stereo 1] [Stereo 2] [Mix]

Stereo 1:

Records sound (L1, R1) when DV recording is taking

place.

Stereo 2:

[On] [Off]

On:

The scenes in play lists created with this unit are played

seamlessly.

This may cause shifting of the points where scenes

change. Some play lists cannot be played seamlessly.

• Seamless Play does not effect programs that have been

recorded with LPCM sound.

Records added sound such as narration (L2, R2)

subsequent to original recording.

Mix:

Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

• L1+L2 are recorded in CH1 and R1+R2 are recorded in

CH2. In the case of bilingual broadcast, Stereo 1 is

recorded when recording to DVD-R or if recording in

LPCM. Details of recording are given in “Bilingual Audio

Selection”.

Off:

The points where scenes in play lists are played

accurately, but this may cause the picture to freeze for a

moment when scenes change.

Black Level Control (NTSC)

Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level

control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.

Input Level

Audio CH Assignment with Mic

Select the audio input recorded to channel 2 when a

microphone is connected.

REC

Adjusts the black level of the input signal.

[Lighter] [Darker]

Composite & S-Video Output Level

When connected to a monitor television through the

VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.

[Lighter] [Darker]

[CH1(A)] [CH2(B)] [Mix]

CH1(A):

Audio input through AUDIO IN CH1 (A) is recorded.

CH2(B):

Audio input through AUDIO IN CH2 (B) is recorded.

Mix:

Component Video Output Level

Audio input through AUDIO IN CH1 (A) and AUDIO IN

CH2 (B) is mixed and recorded.

When connected to a monitor television through the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals.

[Lighter] [Normal] [Darker]

(Continued on next page)

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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)

TV System

[PAL] [NTSC] ( for LQ-MD800P )

Note:

• Microphone signal is always recorded to channel 1 when a

[PAL] [NTSC] ( for LQ-MD800E )

PAL:

microphone is connected.

System

On-Screen Status: Mode

Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system monitor

television.

Select to record television programs and PAL input from

other equipment.

Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically or

not.

NTSC:

[Automatic] [Off]

Select when connecting to a NTSC monitor television.

Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.

Automatic:

If playing or stopping a disc while canceling status

displays using the [STATUS] button, the displays appear

automatically for approximately 5 seconds.

Off:

Note:

• When changing the TV system, change this setting only,

close the SETUP screen, then turn the unit off and on again.

Even if playing or stopping a disc while canceling status

displays using the [STATUS] button, the displays do not

appear.

Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD)

PLAY

You can select how to reflect the image on the monitor

television, when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on 4:3

monitor television.

On-Screen Status : Window Size

Select the size of the on-screen status window.

[Normal] [Small]

[Pan & Scan] [Letterbox]

Pan & Scan:

Video recorded for

widescreen is played with

the sides cut off if the Pan

& Scan was specified by

the producer of the disc.

16:9 software prohibited

from being shown in the Pan & Scan style will appear in

the letterbox style (with black bands above and below the

picture) despite the setting here.

Letterbox:

Normal: 5 lines

Small:

3 lines

On-Screen Status : Window Type

Select the position of the on-screen status window.

[R - Upper] [L - Upper] [R - Bottom] [L - Bottom]

R - Upper: Upper right

L - Upper: Upper left

R - Bottom: Lower right

L - Bottom: Lower left

Program Write Protection

REC

Choose whether to set protection for programs after recording.

Video recorded for

[Automatic] [Manual]

Automatic:

widescreen is played in the

letterbox style.

Programs are protected after recording.

Manual:

Programs are not protected after recording.

Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)

PLAY

Beep

You can select how to reflect the image on the monitor

television, when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on 4:3

monitor television.

A tone sounds if a problem occurs with the unit.

[On] [Off]

Note:

[Norm (4:3)] [Pan & Scan] [Letterbox]

Norm (4:3):

Programs played as recorded.

Pan & Scan:

Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides

cut off if the Pan & Scan format is specified at the time of

recording.

Letterbox:

• To stop the tone that is sounding, press any button except

the [POWER] and [REC

Finalizing speed

Select the speed at which writing occurs when finalizing.

] buttons on the front panel.

[1x] [4x]

1x:

Writing occurs at normal speed. Select this under normal

conditions. This selection ensures a high level of

compatibility with other DVD players.

Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox

style.

4x:

When recording on discs compatible with 4x speed,

writing happens at 4x speed, thus shortening the time it

takes for finalizing. Finalizing may fail with some types of

discs.

Note:

• To change the TV system (PAL/NTSC) setting, while

stopped, keep pressing [STOP

] and [OPEN/CLOSE

]

on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. After that, turn the

unit off and on again. The TV system is set to NTSC or PAL

alternately.

Connection

TV Aspect (see page 14)

Choose the setting to suit your monitor television and

preference.

[Norm (4:3)] [Wide (16:9)]

Progressive (NTSC)

[On] [Off]

On:

Select when connecting to a NTSC monitor television

with component video input terminals.

Off:

Select when connecting to a PAL monitor television.

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Maintenance and Handling

Maintenance

Disc handling

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These

can damage the unit.)

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the

environment, especially temperature, humidity and dust. Observe

the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing

pleasure.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth carefully.

How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time,

possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1)

about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the

operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions

carefully before use.

• The lens cleaner may make some sound during use but this does

not indicate a malfunction.

• “NO READ” appears on the unit’s display when cleaning finishes.

If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

• Clean and dry with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-

K200DCA1).

• Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.

Handling precautions

• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other

writing instrument.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the

market.

• Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.

Do not place or store discs in the following

places

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight.

• Humid or dusty locations.

• Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance.

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Glossary

Picture type (I/P/B)

Pan & Scan/Letterbox

In order to efficiently record to discs, common data between frames

is shared and only that data that differs is recorded for each frame.

I-picture: This is the base picture and all data for it is recorded.

P-picture: This picture is recreated based on past I-pictures or P-

pictures.

Images made for showing on a widescreen (16:9) monitor television

do not fit in the screen of a 4:3 monitor television.

Two styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this

problem.

B-picture: This picture is created from both I- and P-pictures and

fills the gaps between the two.

Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.

I-pictures are of the best quality and are the best to use when

adjusting picture quality.

SEARCH PROGRAM

This is a list of programs you have recorded. You can select

programs from the list to view. The list also shows the date and time

of recording, the input, and the titles of titled programs. The

selected program is played in the background, making selection

even simpler.

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture

so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Finalize

This process allows DVD-R to be played on compatible equipment.

You cannot record on a disc that has been finalized.

PLAY LIST

This is a collection of scenes. It enables you to play these scenes in

Frame and field

succession or to select specific ones to play.

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving

picture. A frame is made up of 2 fields.

Program (PG)

The section between the point where recording is started and the

point where it is stopped.

Frame

Field

Sampling frequency

This is the number of samples of sound taken per second during

conversion to a digital signal. A high sampling frequency results in a

sound close to the original when played back.

• A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture

may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

• A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a

frame still so picture quality is lower.

S-Video output

The color and luminance signals are separated before being sent to

the monitor television, making for greater picture clarity.

Interlace and progressive output

NTSC has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive

scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p.

The video signals output from this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT terminals (Y, PB, PR) allow you to enjoy higher quality pictures

than if the signals were output from the VIDEO OUT terminal or S-

VIDEO OUT terminal.

Time Zone

“Time Zone” shows time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean

Time).

List of “Time Zone”

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)

AEST (Australia Eastern Standard Time) +10

+12

Linear PCM (LPCM)

This is a form of signal that has been digitized without compressing

it. CDs are recorded with 44.1 kHz/16 bit PCM, while DVDs use

PCM between 48kHz/16bit and 96kHz/24 bit, allowing reproduction

of greater quality sound. The linear PCM signals output from the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, OPTICAL terminal are stereo (2 channel).

LPCM sound is available when recording in XP or SP mode.

JST (Japan Standard Time)

CCT (China Coastal Time)

EET (Eastern Europe Time)

MET (Middle Europe Time)

WET (Western Europe Time)

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

WAT (West Africa Time)

AST (Atlantic Standard Time)

EST (Eastern Standard Time)

CST (Central Standard Time)

MST (Mountain Standard Time)

PST (Pacific Standard Time)

AST (Alaska Standard Time)

HST (Hawaii Standard Time)

-1

-4

-5

-6

-7

-8

-9

-10

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Error messages

On the monitor television

Error messages

Causes and solutions

No Disc.

• You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play.

• The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.

• The disc isn’t on the tray correctly. See the instructions in playing discs for the correct way to

set discs.

This is a non-recordable disc.

Cannot record.

This disc is not properly formatted.

Formatting is necessary using DISC

INFORMATION.

• The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized DVD-R,

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, CDs or Video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAM or un-finalized DVD-R.

• You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.

This disc cannot be read.

• You inserted an incompatible disc.

Please check write protect tab on the • The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT”.

disc.

Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.

Contents of this disc are protected.

• The program is write-protected. Release the protection with the search program.

• The disc is write-protected. Release the protection with the disc protection sub menu of DISC

INFORMATION.

Cannot finish recording completely.

• The program was copy-protected.

• The disc is full.

• Recording was not completed for some other reason.

Copying of this material is not • The input signal is copy-protected.

allowed.

Cannot play.

• You cannot play the disc because there is no video recorded on it.

Cannot record on the disc.

• The disc is scratched. Use another disc.

• The disc is dirty. Clean the disc as described in these operating instructions.

• You inserted an incompatible disc.

Cannot record to the disc.

• TV system of the program or the input signal was different from the setting in SETUP.

TV system of input signal is different

to the setting in SETUP.

Disc is full.

• No space left on the disc. Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. Use a new disc.

This disc may not be played in your • This unit can play DVD-R recorded and finalized with this unit. Do not play DVD Video.

region.

Error has occurred.

Please press ENTER.

• Press the [ENTER] button. Recovery starts. When the display panel clears, turn off the unit

and then turn it on. You cannot operate the unit during recovery.

Please check the disc.

Please change the disc.

• Check the discs for dirt or scratches.

• You can operate the unit using [OPEN/CLOSE ] only.

• Press [OPEN/CLOSE ] to open the tray and eject a disc, the unit becomes off.

• To continue play or recording, turn off the unit, turn it on and then insert another disc.

Finalizing is necessary for

compatible playback.

• To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it.

Please check write protect tab.

• Release the protection on the DVD-RAM.

Character set of the disc is different. • Because the character set of the disc is different from the set designated for each region, the

Cannot enter title.

operation cannot be allowed.

Character set of the disc is different.

This program cannot be edited.

Character set of the disc is different.

This play list cannot be edited.

Character set of the disc is different.

Cannot finalize.

No folder.

• There is no compatible folder in this unit.

• The operation is prohibited by the disc or unit.

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Error messages (continued)

On the unit’s display

Error messages

Unit status

Solutions

NO READ

The disc is dirty or badly • Follow the instructions in “Maintenance and Handling” to clean the disc if it

scratched.

is dirty.

• The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t

disappear.

The disc isn’t on the tray • See the instructions in playing discs for the correct way to set discs.

correctly.

It cannot be read for the disc

• It can not be read for the disc which doesn’t cope with it. Exchange a disc.

which doesn’t cope with it.

The DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner • Take the cleaner out of the unit.

has finished cleaning.

NO PLAY

You cannot play the disc • Insert a disc the unit can play.

because there is no video

recorded on it.

UN SUPPORT

OVER TEMP

You have inserted a disc the • Insert a disc the unit can play or record on.

unit cannot play or record on.

The unit is hot.

• The unit switches to standby mode automatically for safety and you cannot

operate it.

Wait for about 30 minutes until the service number disappears. After that,

turn the unit off and then turn it on.

• Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit.

• Remove obstacles from around the vents on the bottom of the unit and the

cooling fan on the rear panel.

CHECK BATTERY

FAN LOCK

The battery for the clock is • To replace the battery, consult your dealer.

almost dead.

The fan of the rear panel has • All the functions will stop five minutes later for safety.

stopped.

ERR FAN LOCK

The fan of the rear panel has • All the functions have stopped for safety. If there is any foreign matter on

stopped.

the fan, turn off the unit and remove it. When turn on the unit again, if the

unit does not operate normally, consult your dealer.

U99

The unit fails to operate.

• Press [POWER] to switch the unit to off. Now press [POWER] again to turn

the unit on.

ERR DRIVE

There was brief instability in the • Replace the disc or wipe it clean. If the problem persists, try turning the unit

ERR ENCODER

video or audio during play or

recording. The video may be

disrupted or a few seconds may

not have been recorded.

off and on again.

Alarms

When “Beep” is set to “On”, the alarm sounds if a problem occurs (for example, recording is impossible for some reason).

Note:

• The alarm may not sound under some circumstances.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies

indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Power

No power

• Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household AC outlet.

The unit switches to standby mode • One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

→

automatically.

Press [POWER] to switch the unit off, wait about one minute, and then press [POWER] to

switch the unit on again.

• When “OVER TEMP” appears on the display, see page 39.

Operation

The unit is on but cannot be • The disc may prohibit some operations.

→

operated.

• The unit is hot (“OVER TEMP” appears on the display). See page 39.

• One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

→

Press [POWER] to switch the unit off, wait about one minute, and then press [POWER] to

switch the unit on again.

→

• The [MODE LOCK] switch is set to “ON”. Set to “OFF”.

• An error display is being shown.

• If “

” appears on the monitor television the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

• Press [SHIFT] and [OPEN/CLOSE ] together for 5 seconds to open the tray. After ejecting

the disc, turn the unit off and then turn it on again.

Cannot eject a disc.

• If the above doesn’t work, use the emergency eject pin to open the tray.

(1) Make sure the unit is OFF. (Doing the following while it is on can damage the unit.)

(2) Insert the included emergency eject pin into the emergency ejection hole, pushing

horizontally 4 or 5 times.

(3) When the shutter opens and the tray comes out, remove the pin.

(4) Pull the tray out horizontally.

Emergency ejection can cause damage so it should be avoided if possible.

To restore the tray, turn the unit on and press [OPEN/CLOSE ]. (The tray may close when

you turn the unit on.)

• After editing a disc (e.g., protect or marker setting/cancel) the tray may take about 10

seconds to come out.

The disc tray is slow in coming out.

Displays

“– –:– –” appears on the unit’s • The clock is not set. Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and set the clock with “Clock”.

display.

“NO READ” appears on the unit’s • Take the cleaner out of the unit.

display after using a lens cleaner.

Picture

No picture.

• Check the video input on the monitor television.

→

• You are trying to output progressive video to an incompatible monitor television.

Press

[STOP ] and [RETURN] together for five seconds. After that, turn the unit off and on again.

→

• The TV system (NTSC/PAL) on the unit and monitor television are different. While

stopped, press [STOP ] and [OPEN/CLOSE ] together for five seconds. After that, turn

the unit off and on again. The video system changes from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

Screen size is wrong.

• Check the settings on your monitor television.

• Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD)” or “Norm (4:3) TV

Settings (DVD-RAM)” in the Connection menu.

On-screen messages do not appear.

• Select “Automatic” for “On-Screen Messages” or press [STATUS] to show the on-screen

messages constantly.

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There are a lot of artifacts.

No title names.

• Switch DNR off. (In Picture MODE User, set 3D NR, Block NR, and Mosquito NR to 0.)

• As the character sets used in different regions differ from each other, you may be unable to

see titles entered on a unit in another region.

• Do not enter titles onto a disc that was recorded in another region as this can cause titles on

the disc not to appear.

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Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Progressive video

There is ghosting when you

progressive output is on.

• Set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused by editing method or material used on

DISC, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

There is no apparent change in • The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

picture quality when adjusted with

the Video menu in the on-screen

menus.

Sound

No sound.

• Check the connections.

Low volume.

Distorted sound.

• Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.

• Recording level is wrong.

→

level.

Adjust Audio REC Level control CH1/MIC, CH2 on the front panel to the correct recording

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

• Choose the correct setting in “Bilingual Audio Selection” before recording.

DVD-R

• You cannot change the audio type for DVD-R or recordings in LPCM.

Play

Play fails to start even when

• Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

[PLAY

] is pressed.

• This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R and Finalized DVD-R.

• The disc is dirty. Clean it.

• The disc may be badly scratched.

Play starts but then stops

immediately.

• You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R.

“NO READ”, “UN SUPPORT”, “NO

DISC” or “NO PLAY” appears on the

unit’s display.

• Some distortion is normal.

Picture distorted during search.

• You cannot change the soundtracks or subtitles on DVD-RAM or DVD-R recorded on this

unit.

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles

cannot be selected.

• Subtitles are not recorded on discs recorded on this unit.

No subtitles.

• Instant repeat doesn’t work while playing play lists.

Instant repeat doesn’t work.

Recording

Cannot record.

• You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

unit can record onto.

• The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT”. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to

release the write protection.

• Recording is not possible unless you set “Disc Protection” in “DISC INFORMATION” to “Off”.

• The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded programs or use another disc.

• The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded.

• The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it.

RAM

• Tried to record to a DVD-R that has already been finalized.

• You cannot record when the TV system mode of this unit is not set to the type of the input

image or when using a disc on which an image of a different TV system has already been

recorded.

• Recording may become impossible if you repeatedly insert and remove a disc, or if you

record or play the disc on multiple recorders (around eight).

DVD-R

Recording time appears shorter than • The available time shown is only a guide. This unit cannot show the exact available time.

it actually is.

Available recording time appears • The available recording time does not increase if you erase data written to the disc with the

longer or shorter than it actually is.

DVD-RAM drive of a computer. Format the disc if necessary.

The available recording time doesn’t • If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting.

increase even after erasing all • Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously

recordings on the disc.

recorded programs.

A part or whole of a recorded • If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while

program has been lost. recording or editing, the program may be lost or the disc may become unusable.

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We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format

the disc or use a new disc.

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Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Remote control

The remote control doesn’t work.

• Check the connections between the unit and the remote control equipment.

• Close menu screens if they are open.

• [PAUSE REMOTE]: Check the control method and select the correct setting in “MODE” in

the SETUP menus.

• [RS-232C]: Check the parameters (e.g., baud rate) and select the correct settings in

“Remote” in the SETUP menus. Use the cable suitable for this unit and the

control equipment, either straight or cross.

• [USB]: Check that the USB driver is installed on the control computer.

Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Connector signals

RS-232C (Female)

Pin No.

Signal name

N.C.

Pin No.

Signal name

DSR

TXD

RTS ( Shorted to 8 )

CTS ( Shorted to 7 )

N.C.

RXD

N.C.

PAUSE REMOTE

Pin No.

Signal name

GND

Pin No.

Signal name

PAUSE CONTROL

PAUSE STATUS

Regarding copyright

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual

property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Specifications

Video

Video System:

Power supply: AC 100 V–240 V, 50/60 Hz

NTSC color signal, 525 Lines, 60 Fields

PAL color signal, 625 Lines, 50 Fields

Current consumption: 0.51 A–0.28 A

Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

indicates safety information.

Video In (BNC):

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

S-Video In(4P):

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

General

(NTSC) C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst level), 75 Ω,

Recording System: DVD Video Recording Standards

unbalanced

C: 0.3 Vp-p (burst level), 75 Ω,

(DVD-RAM),

(PAL)

DVD Video Standards (DVD-R)

Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB

12 cm 9.4 GB

unbalanced

DV-Input (PAL/NTSC):

IEEE1394 Standard, 4pin

Video Out (BNC): 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

S-Video Out (4P): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

(NTSC) C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst level), 75 Ω,

unbalanced

DVD-R:

12 cm 4.7 GB

(for General Ver.2.0)

12 cm 4.7 GB

DVD-R:

(for General Ver.2.0/4x-

Speed

DVD-R Revision 1.0)

(PAL)

C: 0.3 Vp-p (burst level), 75 Ω,

unbalanced

Recording Time:

Playable discs:

Maximum 4 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)

XP: Approx. 1 hour

SP: Approx. 2 hours

LP: Approx. 4 hours

DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB

12 cm 9.4 GB

Component video output (BNC)

(NTSC 480P/480I) (PAL 576I):

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

DVD-R:

12 cm 4.7 GB

(for General Ver.2.0)

12 cm 4.7 GB

(for General Ver.2.0/4x-

Speed

Remote

USB (Type-B connector):

DVD-R:

USB Ver.1.1 (cable length: max. 3 m)

RS-232C (D-sub 9 pin)

PAUSE REMOTE (Stereo mini jack)

DVD-R Revision 1.0)

Dimensions:

Mass:

8-7/16(W) x 4-1/32(H) x 14-3/8(D) inch

(214(W) x 102(H) x 365(D) mm)

LASER Specification

Class 1 LASER Product

10.14lbs (4.6

)

Operating Temperature:

41 °F–104 °F (5 °C–40 °C)

Operating Humidity range:

10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)

Wave Length:

Laser Power:

779 nm–791 nm, 653 nm–662 nm

No hazardous radiation is emitted

with the safety protection

Notes:

Audio

•

Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

Recording System: Dolby Digital 2ch,

Linear PCM 2ch (XP/SP mode)

Audio In (PHONO): CH 1 / CH 2

•

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Reference level

–10 dBv, 47 kΩ, unbalanced

MIC In (mini jack): Reference level

–50 dBv, 3 kΩ, unbalanced

Audio Out (PHONO): CH1 / CH2

Reference level

–10 dBv, 600 Ω, unbalanced

MONITOR Out (PHONO):

Reference level

–10 dBv, 600 Ω, unbalanced

Headphones Out (Stereo mini jack):

Reference level,

Maximum –28 dBv (variable),

8 Ω, unbalanced

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Panasonic Digital Communications & Security Company

50 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094

1-800-880-8474

http://www.panasonic.com/medical

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden,Germany

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