Philips DMR EH55 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
DVD Recorder  
Model No. DMR-EH55  
Region number supported by  
this unit  
Region numbers are allocated to DVD  
players and DVD-Video according to where  
they are sold.  
For Asia  
The region number of this unit is “3”.  
The unit will play DVD-Video marked with  
labels containing “3” or “ALL”.  
Example:  
2
3
3
ALL  
4
The illustration shows the model for Australia and N.Z.  
For Australia and N.Z.  
The region number of this unit is “4”.  
The unit will play DVD-Video marked with  
labels containing “4” or “ALL”.  
Example:  
2
3
4
ALL  
4
For Middle East  
The region number of this unit is “2”.  
The unit will play DVD-Video marked with  
labels containing “2” or “ALL”.  
Example:  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.  
2
3
2
ALL  
5
Dear customer  
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum  
performance and safety, please read these  
instructions carefully.  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this  
product, please read the instructions completely.  
Please keep this manual for future reference.  
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Table of contents  
Getting started  
Editing  
HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
STEP 2 Channel reception settings and  
TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
STEP 3 Set up to match your television  
and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Copying  
Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 51  
Recording  
Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . . 22  
Recording settings for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 26  
To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Convenient functions  
HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Selecting the background style–Top Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first  
Playing back  
Playing recorded video contents/  
Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
–Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment  
–Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Creating Top Menu–Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Playing DivX discs,  
MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . .31  
Regarding DivX discs,  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Playing DivX discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Reference  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
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HDD, disc and card information  
HDD and discs you can use for recording and play  
DVD-RAM  
4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm  
Hard disk drive (HDD)  
Disc type  
160 GB  
2.8 GB, 8 cm  
Logo  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
[HDD]  
[RAM]  
DVD Video Recording format  
This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on.  
You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, etc.  
Recording format  
Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.  
Data that can be recorded  
and played  
Video  
Still pictures  
Video  
Still pictures  
Re-writable§1  
Y
Y
Play on other players§2  
Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.  
Compatible with high  
speed recording§3  
Up to 5X recording speed discs.  
What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)  
Recording broadcasts that  
allow one copy  
Y
Y [CPRM (73) compatible discs only.]  
Recording both M 1 and  
M 2 for bilingual  
Y
Y
broadcasts§4  
Recording 16:9 aspect  
picture§4  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Creating and editing  
playlists  
DVD-R DL  
(dual layer on single side)  
You cannot directly record to a  
DVD-R DL disc on this unit (8)  
DVD-R  
4.7 GB, 12 cm  
1.4 GB, 8 cm  
DVD-RW  
4.7 GB, 12 cm  
1.4 GB, 8 cm  
Disc type  
Logo  
[-R] before finalization  
[-R]DL] before finalization  
[-RW‹V›] before finalization  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
DVD-Video format  
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.  
Recording format  
Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.  
Data that can be recorded  
and played  
Video  
Video  
Video  
Re-writable§1  
t
t
Y
Only on DVD-R DL compatible  
players after finalizing the disc  
(55, 73).  
Only after finalizing the disc  
Play on other players§2  
Only after finalizing the disc (55, 73).  
(55, 73).  
Compatible with high  
speed recording§3  
Up to 16X recording speed discs.  
Up to 4X recording speed discs.  
Up to 6X recording speed discs.  
What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)  
Recording broadcasts that  
allow one copy  
t
t
t
Recording both M 1 and  
t [Only one is recorded.(60, Bilingual  
Audio Selection)]  
t [Only one is recorded.(60,  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
t [Only one is recorded.(60,  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
M 2 for bilingual  
broadcasts§4  
Recording 16:9 aspect  
picture§4  
t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.) t (The picture is recorded in 4:3 t (The picture is recorded in 4:3  
aspect.)  
aspect.)  
Creating and editing  
playlists  
t
t
t
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HDD and discs you can use for recording and play  
(continued)  
+R DL  
+R§5  
4.7 GB, 12 cm  
(double layer on single side)  
You cannot directly record to a  
+R DL disc on this unit (8)  
Disc type  
Logo  
+RW  
[+R] before finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
[+R]DL] before finalization  
[DVD-V] after finalization  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
[+RW]  
+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format  
This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs.  
You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way  
as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.  
Recording format  
Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.  
After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.  
Data that can be recorded  
and played  
Video  
Video  
Video  
Re-writable§1  
t
t
Y
Play on other players§2  
Only on +R DL compatible players  
after finalizing the disc (55, 73).  
Only after finalizing the disc (55, 73).  
Only on +RW compatible players.  
Compatible with high  
speed recording§3  
Up to 16X recording speed discs.  
Up to 2.4X recording speed discs. Up to 4X recording speed discs.§6  
What you can do on this unit (Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)  
Recording broadcasts that  
allow one copy  
t
t
t
Recording both M 1 and  
t [Only one is recorded.(60,  
M 2 for bilingual  
t [Only one is recorded.(60,  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
t [Only one is recorded.(60,  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
Bilingual Audio Selection)]  
broadcasts§4  
Recording 16:9 aspect  
picture§4  
t (The picture is recorded in 4:3  
t (The picture is recorded in 4:3  
t (The picture is recorded in 4:3  
aspect.)  
aspect.)  
aspect.)  
Creating and editing playlists  
t
t
t
§1  
The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use one time recording disc.  
[RAM] Can be played on Panasonic DVD Recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.  
If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.  
The high speed recording discs listed here are compatible with this unit. However, this is not the copy speed.  
For further information (8, Important notes for recording)  
+R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are  
finalized are compatible and can be played.  
You can play 8X recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.  
§2  
§3  
§4  
§5  
§6  
We recommend using Panasonic discs and cards. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches  
and dirt.  
You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.  
You cannot record programmes that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R and DVD-RW on this unit.You can record other  
programmes as DVD-Video format.  
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)  
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.  
[Note]  
When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, the restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to DVD-RAM. Turn this setting  
“Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (22).  
Finalize  
A process that makes play of a recorded disc possible on equipment that can play such media. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and  
you can no longer record or edit. (55)  
Formatting  
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. (54)  
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.  
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.  
When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided)  
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL  
(Double Layer, single-sided) discs have two writable  
layers on one side. If there is not enough space on the  
first layer to record a programme, the balance is  
recorded on the second layer. When playing a title  
When switching layers:  
Video and audio may momentarily cut  
recorded on both layers, the unit automatically  
switches between layers and plays the title in the same  
way as a normal programme. However, video and  
audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is  
switching layers.  
Second recordable layer  
The available  
space  
(Inner  
section of the  
disc)  
(Outersection  
of the disc)  
First recordable layer  
DVD-R DL  
+R DL  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Playback direction  
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HDD, disc and card information  
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)  
Disc type  
DVD-Video  
DVD-Audio  
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)  
Logo  
Indicated in  
these  
[DVD-V]  
[DVD-A]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
instructions by  
Instructions  
High quality movie and music discs  
High fidelity music  
discs  
DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder  
You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording”  
Played on this unit  
if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.  
By formatting (54) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-  
Video format and play it on this unit.  
in 2 channels.  
It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment  
used for recording.  
.
Disc type  
Logo  
DVD-R  
CD  
Video CD  
Indicated in  
these  
DivX  
[CD]  
DivX, MP3, JPEG/TIFF  
[VCD]  
instructions by  
Instructions  
DVD-R§ with video recorded in  
DivX  
CD-R and CD-RW§ with  
video recorded in DivX  
CD-R and CD-RW§ with  
music recorded in MP3  
CD-R and CD-RW§ with still  
pictures recorded in JPEG  
and TIFF  
Recorded audio and music  
(including CD-R/RW§)  
Recorded music and video  
(including CD-R/RW§)  
§ Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.  
The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating  
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.  
Regarding DVD-Audio  
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (73) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that  
are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the  
disc’s jacket for more information.  
Discs that cannot be played  
2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm  
Types of disc or title recorded on HDD  
for the type of connected TV  
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a  
title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.  
(Y: Possible to view, t: Impossible to view)  
3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring  
DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (  
73).  
[For]Asia] DVD-Video with a region number other than “3” or “ALL”  
Disc/Titles  
recorded on HDD  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.] DVD-Video with a region number other than  
“4” or “ALL”  
TV type  
Yes/No  
[For]Middle]East] DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or  
“ALL”  
PAL  
NTSC  
PAL  
Y
Multi-system TV  
Blu-ray  
Y§1  
DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,  
SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.  
t
Y§2  
NTSC TV  
PAL TV  
NTSC  
PAL  
Y
Y§3 (PAL60)  
NTSC  
§1  
If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (63), the picture may be  
clearer.  
Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (63).  
If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals  
the picture will not be shown correctly.  
§2  
§3  
When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you  
match the “TV System” setting to the title (63).  
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Cards you can use on this unit  
Type  
SD Memory Card  
miniSDTM Card§  
MultiMediaCard  
Indicated in these instructions  
by  
[SD]  
Data that can be recorded and  
played  
Still pictures  
Video (MPEG2)  
Instructions  
You can insert directly into the SD card slot.  
§ A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary.  
You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (34, 50).  
You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a  
photo developing store (43, 73).  
MPEG2 moving pictures shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or  
DVD-RAM. (49)  
MPEG2 moving pictures cannot be played directly from the SD card.  
Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16  
Suitable SD Memory Cards  
You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).  
8 MB,  
128 MB,  
16 MB,  
256 MB,  
32 MB,  
512 MB,  
64 MB,  
1 GB,  
2 GB (Maximum)  
Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.  
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.  
(This site is in English only.)  
If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is  
formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (54, 73).  
This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.  
We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.  
Structure of folders displayed by this unit  
The following  
can be displayed on this unit.  
XXX: Letters  
¢¢¢: Numbers  
Card  
DVD-RAM  
(Higher folder)  
DCIM  
(Picture folder)  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
JPEG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
(Higher folder)  
DCIM¢¢¢  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
(Picture folder)  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
§
IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
§
DCIM  
¢¢¢XXXXX  
SD_VIDEO  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG  
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF  
(MPEG2 folder)  
PRG¢¢¢  
MOV¢¢¢.MOD  
MOV¢¢¢.MOI  
PRG¢¢¢.PGI  
(MPEG2 information folder)  
MGR_INFO  
§ Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.  
The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all “0” (e.g., DCIM000, etc.).  
If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play  
or edit the data.  
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Important notes for recording  
[HDD] [RAM]  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
Select the main or secondary audio before  
recording  
When recording a  
bilingual programme  
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded.  
You can change the audio during playback.  
(30, Changing audio during play)  
(60, Bilingual Audio Selection)  
M 1  
However in the following cases, select whether to  
record the main or secondary audio:  
–Recording sound in LPCM (60, Audio Mode for  
XP Recording)  
Hello  
The selected  
audio only is  
recorded.  
–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (22)  
M 2  
M 1  
Hello  
Hallo  
If you record from external equipment  
–Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.  
If you record from external equipment  
–Select both “M 1” and “M 2” on the external  
equipment.  
[HDD] [RAM]  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
When recording 16:9  
aspect (Widescreen)  
programmes  
Recorded in 4:3 aspect  
16:9 aspect (Widescreen)  
Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (22).  
You can copy titles in high speed mode (max. speed is 86X§); however, the following settings are necessary  
before recording to the HDD.  
When you want to copy  
titles in high speed  
mode from the HDD to  
DVD-R, etc.  
§ Depending on the disc, max. speed may vary.  
Record to the HDD  
Setup  
Settings for Recording  
Recording time in EP mode EP (8 Hours)  
Rec for High Speed Copy  
DVD Speed for High Speed Copy  
On  
HDD  
Tuning  
Maximum  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.  
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R,  
+RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (73) compatible DVD-RAM.  
When recording digital  
broadcasts  
[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only.  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
[HDD]  
Y
k
(Y: Can do, t: Cannot do)  
“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM (They  
are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.  
Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.  
You cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
Playing the disc on  
other DVD players  
The disc must be finalized after recording or copying (55).  
It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play  
them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record  
or copy.§  
§You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.  
Play on other DVD equipment  
Record to DVD-R, etc.  
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DIS  
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RET  
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Finalize  
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Recording to DVD-R DL You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.  
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.  
and +R DL  
It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.  
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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care  
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device  
that is easily susceptible to damage.  
As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.  
The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust  
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be  
possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains  
socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.  
The HDD is a temporary storage device  
The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or  
saving recorded content to a disc.  
Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD  
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this  
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem,  
copy all content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.  
When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode (below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.  
This does not indicate a problem with this unit.  
Setup precautions  
Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or  
Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan  
and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.  
Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to  
vibration or impact.  
breakdown  
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor,  
etc. gets inside the unit.  
While operating  
Do not place on anything that  
generates heat like a video cassette  
recorder, etc.  
Do not place in an area often subject to  
temperature changes.  
Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The  
HDD may become damaged.)  
This unit  
VCR  
Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains  
socket, or flip the power breaker switch.  
Place in an area where condensation  
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or  
movement due to rotation is normal.  
does not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture  
forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in  
temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the  
unit.  
When moving the unit  
1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the  
display.)  
Conditions where condensation may occur  
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from  
a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or  
when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air  
directly impacts the unit). When the HDD (warms during  
operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on  
the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD  
heads, etc.  
2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.  
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.  
2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock.  
(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating  
for a short time.)  
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.  
–During the rainy season.  
In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit  
adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until  
condensation is gone.  
HDD recording time remaining  
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which  
may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.  
If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist  
will not increase the amount of time.)  
When “SLEEP” appears on the unit’s display  
The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend  
the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the  
disc tray.)  
While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.  
When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.  
Indemnity concerning recorded content  
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or  
edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a  
case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).  
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Disc and card handling  
How to hold a disc or card  
Handling precautions  
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.  
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc  
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)  
Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt  
pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static  
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.  
Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other  
strange things.  
Concerning non-cartridge discs  
Be careful about scratches and dirt.  
Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.  
Do not use the following discs:  
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels  
(rental discs, etc.).  
If there is dirt or condensation on the disc  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.  
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart  
shapes.  
Do not place in the following areas:  
–In direct sunlight.  
–In very dusty or humid areas.  
–Near a heater.  
–Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature  
(condensation can occur).  
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.  
To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases  
or cartridges when you are not using them.  
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem  
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by  
such loss.  
Examples of causes of such losses are  
A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.  
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.  
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.  
Unit care  
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the  
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.  
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.  
Do not place the unit on  
amplifiers or equipment  
that may become hot.  
The heat can damage the unit.  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the  
instructions that came with the cloth.  
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and  
viewing pleasure.  
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it  
[Note]  
Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.  
impossible to record or play discs.  
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on  
frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the  
lens cleaner’s instructions before use.  
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.  
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the  
unit.  
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E  
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Included accessories  
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.  
(Product numbers correct as of February 2006. These may be subject to change.)  
[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]  
[For]Asia]  
1
Remote control  
1
AC mains lead  
(EUR7659YE0)  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
2
RF coaxial cables  
2
Batteries  
for remote control  
1
Audio/video  
cable  
1
Remote control  
1
AC mains lead  
(EUR7659YD0)  
[For]Middle]East]  
AC mains lead  
2
For Saudi Arabia  
For use with this unit only. Do not  
use it with other equipment.  
Also, do not use cords for other  
equipment with this unit.  
The remote control information  
Batteries  
Use  
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.  
Remote control signal sensor  
When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.  
20  
20  
30  
R6/LR6, AA  
30  
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not use different types at the same time.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
7 m directly in front of the unit  
Do not take apart or short circuit.  
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.  
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can  
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.  
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long  
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
Remote control operations (12)  
[Note]  
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control  
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (19).  
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Control reference guide  
Remote control  
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.  
1 Turn the unit on (17)  
2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (20, 28, 34)  
3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers  
4 Cancel  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
5 Basic operations for recording and play  
6 Skip the specified time (30)  
7 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (30)  
8 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (28, 29, 38)  
9 Show sub menu (38)  
DVD  
TV  
1
Í
Í
: Show on-screen menu (36)  
; Buttons for switching between Video/Picture and Video/Playlists,  
manual tuning settings (28, 47, 62)  
< Select audio (30)  
@
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
2
= Start recording (20)  
> Change recording mode (20)  
? Transmit the remote control signal  
@ Television operations (19)  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
A
CH  
3
A Channel select (20)  
B Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV) (52)  
C [For]Australia]and]N.Z.] Show G-CODE screen (24)  
D Skip 30 seconds forward (30)  
INPUT SSELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
B
C
E
Show timer recording programme screen (25)  
-/--  
4
5
0
F Show FUNCTIONS window (57)  
G Return to previous screen  
H Create chapter (30)  
I Show status messages (37)  
J Delete items (44)  
SKIP  
SLOW/SSEARCH  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
K Flexible Recording (23)  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
D
E
6
7
/
8
F
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
9
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S
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
B
C
DELETE  
REC  
REC MODE  
F Rec  
J
K
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12  
Main unit  
3
5
4
2
1
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
k1.3  
CH  
S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN-  
AV3  
R
DV IN  
6
8
;
7
<
=
9
:
Opening the front panel  
Press down on the  
part with your finger  
1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (17)  
8 Open/close disc tray (20, 28)  
9 Select drive (20, 28, 34)  
Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].  
: Stop (20, 29)  
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In  
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.  
2 Disc tray (20, 28)  
3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (52)  
4 SD card slot (below)  
5 Display (below)  
; Start play (28)  
< Start recording (20)/Specify a time to stop recording (22)  
= Remote control signal sensor  
6 Connection for camcorder etc. (52)  
7 Channel select (20)  
Rear panel terminals (14–16)  
Inserting, Removing the SD card  
When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card.  
Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.  
Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (7).  
Opening the cover  
Inserting the card  
Removing the card  
Closing the cover  
Press the protruding  
part to open the  
cover.  
Press down.  
1
2
Press on the centre of  
the card.  
Pull it straight out.  
Press on the centre of the  
card until it clicks into  
place.  
If you are using a  
miniSDTM card, insert it  
into the miniSDTM card  
adaptor that comes  
with the card.  
ADAPTER  
Insert and remove this  
adaptor from the unit.  
Insert the card label up with  
the cut-off corner on the right.  
(Do not forget to close the cover. right)  
Automatic drive select function  
If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [ENTER] to switch to the SD drive  
( 34, 50).  
If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.  
The unit’s display  
2
1
REC  
3
4
PLAY  
6
5
7
1
Playback  
Recording/Playback  
Recording  
REC  
REC  
PLAY  
PLAY  
2 Timer recording indicator  
3 Lights when the SD card is inserted in the card slot.  
5 Lights when the HDD, DVD or SD drive is selected  
6 Main display section  
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4 Lights when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted in the  
7 Recording mode  
tray.  
13  
STEP 1 Connection  
Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables  
Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may  
appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection.  
Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from pattern A–B. Confirm connections not listed below with your  
dealer.  
Connecting a television  
A
[For\Saudi\Arabia[  
BE SURE TO  
READ THE  
To the aerial  
Television’s rear panel  
Aerial  
cable  
CAUTION FOR  
THE AC MAINS  
LEAD ON PAGE  
2 BEFORE  
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN  
R
L
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
To household mains socket  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)  
[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]  
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)  
CONNECTION.  
Red White Yellow  
Other connections  
(16)  
2
1
4
3
RF coaxial  
RF coaxial cable  
AC mains lead  
(included)  
cable  
(included)  
(included)  
Connect only after all other  
connections are complete.  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
[For]Middle]East]  
Use the AC mains lead that matches the  
socket for the area you live in.  
Red White Yellow  
RF  
OUT  
RF  
IN  
(
)
AV1 TV  
Y
PB  
PR  
OPTICAL  
AC IN  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT  
This unit’s rear panel  
Cooling fan  
Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal  
You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.  
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB  
output on this unit.  
[Required]setting]  
AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (61)  
When the unit is not to be used for a long time  
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This  
unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off  
[approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)]  
When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Start” function does  
not work.  
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Connecting a television and VCR  
B
[For\Saudi\Arabia[  
BE SURE TO  
READ THE  
To the aerial  
To household mains socket  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)  
[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]  
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)  
CAUTION FOR  
THE AC MAINS  
LEAD ON PAGE  
2 BEFORE  
Television’s rear panel  
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN  
R
L
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
CONNECTION.  
Red White Yellow  
Other  
connections  
(16)  
6
AC mains lead  
(included)  
Connect only after all other  
connections are complete.  
4
1
RF coaxial cable  
(included)  
5
Aerial cable  
[For]Middle]East]  
Use the AC mains lead that matches the  
socket for the area you live in.  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
Red White Yellow  
RF  
OUT  
RF  
IN  
(
)
AV1 TV  
Y
PB  
PR  
OPTICAL  
AC IN  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT  
Red White Yellow  
This unit’s rear panel  
Cooling fan  
2
RF coaxial cable  
3
(included)  
Connect the unit directly to the television  
If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette  
recorder to the television, video signal will be affected by  
copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown  
correctly.  
Audio/Video cable  
Television  
Red White Yellow  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
RF OUT  
R
L
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VCR  
VCR’s rear panel  
This unit  
When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR  
Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there  
are both television and VCR input terminals.  
Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal  
You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.  
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB  
output on this unit.  
[Required]setting]  
“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (61)  
Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal  
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.  
[Required]setting]  
“AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (61)  
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STEP 1 Connection  
Other connections  
Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO  
terminals  
Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals  
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the  
VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)  
Television’s rear panel  
Television’s rear panel  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
PR  
AUDIO IN  
R
L
Y
PB  
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO  
R
L
IN  
IN  
Red White  
Red White  
Video cable  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(included)  
S Video  
cable  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
Red White  
RF  
OUT  
RF  
N  
(
)
AV1 TV  
Y
PB  
PR  
OPTICAL  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DIGITAL AU  
(PCM/BITS  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(
)
AV2 DECODER/EXT  
Red White  
This unit’s rear panel  
COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or  
progressive output (73) and provide a purer picture than the  
S VIDEO OUT terminal.  
OPTICAL  
Connect to terminals of the same colour.  
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube)  
Use component output with progressive “Off” (Factory setting 61),  
even if it is progressive compatible, because progressive output can  
cause some flickering. This is the same for multi system televisions  
using PAL mode.  
This unit’s rear panel  
CRT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Progressive output  
This unit  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
For progressive output (18)  
Connecting an amplifier or system component  
Connecting an amplifier with a digital input  
Connecting a stereo amplifier  
terminal  
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an  
amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.  
[Required]setting]  
“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (60)  
Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included),  
check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.  
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.  
Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when  
playing DVD-Audio.  
Amplifier’s rear panel  
AUDIO IN  
R
L
Red White  
Amplifier’s rear panel  
OPTICAL IN  
Audio cable  
Optical digital  
Insert fully, with this  
audio cable  
side facing up.  
Do not bend  
sharply when  
connecting.  
Red White  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
IDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
)
EXT  
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This unit’s rear panel  
This unit’s rear panel  
16  
STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings  
3 Press [2, 1] to select the item you  
Í/ l  
want to change.  
This is a 24-hour clock.  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
k
1
.3  
The items change as follows:  
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year  
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (64).  
(Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.)  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
DVD  
TV  
Í DVD  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
4 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.  
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.  
2 3  
1
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
5 Press [ENTER] when you have  
finished the settings.  
4 5 6  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
-/--  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
TV aspect setting screen appears.  
TV Aspect  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
16:9 WIDE TV  
16:9  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
4:3 TV  
/
4:3  
Letterbox  
SELECT  
ENTER  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
CHAPTER STATUS  
A
B
C
6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
and press [ENTER].  
16:9: 16:9 widescreen television  
4:3:  
4:3 aspect television  
1 Turn on the television and select the  
[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.  
[DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &  
Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc)  
(73).  
Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television  
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style (73).  
appropriate AV input to suit the  
connections to this unit.  
2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
To stop partway  
Press [RETURN].  
The country setting menu appears on the television.  
Country  
Australia  
New Zealand  
Others  
If your favourite channel is not received  
after selecting this, please start Auto-Setup  
Restart from Setup.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
RETURN: leave ENTER: access  
To confirm that stations have been tuned  
Press [3, 4] to select the country and press [ENTER].  
Pre-set channels are set when you select “Australia” in the  
country setting menu.  
Auto-Setup does not start. The clock setting menu  
appears (step 3). If your favourite channel is not  
received after selecting “Australia”, perform “Restart set  
up” (63).  
correctly (62)  
To restart set up (63)  
Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.  
Auto-Setup  
1
Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait.  
RETURN: to cancel  
RETURN  
Auto-Setup is complete when you see the clock setting menu.  
Clock  
Time  
0
Date  
1
:
00  
:
00  
.
1
.
2006  
Number  
0
9
Please set clock manually.  
ENTER: store RETURN: leave  
CHANGE  
SELECT  
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ENTER  
RETURN  
17  
STEP 3Set up to match your television and remote control  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”  
and press [1].  
Setup  
DVD  
TV Aspect  
Progressive  
TV System  
AV1 Output  
AV2 Input  
4:3  
Off  
PAL  
Video  
Video  
TV  
Í
Í
TV operation  
buttons  
Tuning  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
2 3  
1
TAB  
RETURN  
SELECT  
ENTER  
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
Connection  
Others  
4 5 6  
7
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
0
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”  
-/--  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
and press [ENTER].  
Setup  
Progressive  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
On  
Off  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
Tuning  
/
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
SELECT  
ENTER  
Connection  
Others  
3,4,2,1  
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
CHAPTER STATUS  
A
B
C
6 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
[ENTER].  
Output becomes progressive.  
[Note]  
When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube) or  
a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is progressive  
compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off  
“Progressive” if this occurs (37).  
Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an  
incompatible television.  
There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals if  
“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without  
component)” or “RGB 2 (without component)” (61).  
To enjoy progressive video  
You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television  
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (73).  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 70:00 SP  
Playback  
Recording  
Delete  
Copy  
To Others  
ENTER  
RETURN  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
press [ENTER].  
Setup  
Manual  
Auto-Setup Restart  
Tuning  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
SELECT  
TAB  
Connection  
RETURN  
Others  
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Television operation  
You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn  
the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the  
television channel and change the television volume.  
When other Panasonic products  
respond to this remote control  
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote  
control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products  
close together.  
Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Volume  
Í
Turn TV on/off  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
1
While stopped  
Channel  
Select  
Input select  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 3  
1
CH  
4 5 6  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
and press [ENTER].  
1
Point the remote control at the television  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
While pressing [Í TV], enter the code  
press [ENTER].  
with the numbered buttons.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and  
e.g.,  
01:  
[0] [1]  
10:  
[1] [0]  
press [1].  
Manufacturer and Code No.  
Brand  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote  
Code  
Panasonic/National  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
HITACHI  
01, 02, 03, 04  
Control” and press [ENTER].  
15, 16  
08  
6 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“DVD  
JVC  
07  
1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and press  
[ENTER].  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
09, 10  
13  
Remote Control  
Setup  
PHILIPS  
12  
Press “ ” and “ENTER” together  
for more than 2 seconds on the remote  
control.  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
12, 17, 18  
14, 19  
11  
Tuning  
Disc  
Picture  
SHARP  
SONY  
05  
To change the code on the remote control  
TOSHIBA  
06  
7 While pressing [ENTER], press and  
2 Test by turning on the television and  
changing channels.  
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or  
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.  
Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows  
correct operation.  
8 Press [ENTER].  
If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for  
your television does not allow control of your television, this  
remote control is not compatible with your television.  
When the following indicator appears on the  
unit’s display  
[Note]  
The unit’s remote control code  
If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the  
one that allows correct operation.  
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s  
(step 7).  
[Note]  
Executing “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu returns the main  
unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1  
(step 7).  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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Recording television programmes  
3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel.  
2
5
REC  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
OPEN/CLOSE  
k
1
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CH  
S
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN-  
AV3  
R
DV IN  
To select with the numbered buttons:  
e.g.,  
5:  
[5]  
1
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
3
15:  
[-/--] [1] [5]  
TV  
Í
Í
4 Press [REC MODE] to select the  
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
1
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
3
Remaining time  
on the disc  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
-/--  
0
To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):  
Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the  
Setup menu (60).  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
;
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
/
REC  
ENTER  
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on  
disc. Data will not be overwritten.  
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during  
recording. You can change the channel or recording mode  
while paused; however, the recording will then be as a  
separate title.  
You can record while the unit is in standby for timer  
recording, but once the time for the timer recording to begin  
is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the timer  
recording will begin.  
[HDD] [RAM] You can change the audio being received by  
pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the  
recording of audio.)  
3,4,2,1  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
AUDIO  
B
C
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
5
4
See also “Important notes for recording” (8).  
[RAM] It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a  
double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and  
turn it over.  
[+RW] You can create Top Menu using “Create Top Menu” (55).  
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case,  
create the menu again.  
[HDD]  
To pause recording  
Press [;].  
Press again to restart recording.  
You can also press [¥ REC] to restart.  
(Title is not split into separate titles.)  
You can record up to 500 titles on HDD. (When continuously recording  
for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)  
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]  
You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.  
[+R] [+RW]  
You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.  
[SD]  
It is not possible to record onto a card.  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to  
complete recording management information after recording  
finishes.  
Preparation  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
Turn on this unit.  
In order to play DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R  
(recorded with this unit) on other DVD players, it is necessary to  
finalize them (55).  
1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
HDD or DVD drive.  
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.  
2
If you selected the DVD drive  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main  
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.  
Press the button again to close the tray.  
When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the  
disc from the cartridge.  
Insert label-up.  
Cartridge disc  
Quick Start (61)  
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and HDD  
From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD  
starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and  
then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).  
Insert label-up with  
the arrow facing in.  
“Quick Start” is set to “On” at the time of purchase.  
[Note]  
Insert fully.  
Automatic drive select function  
Startup takes up to a minute when:  
You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-  
RAM.  
You want to make other operations.  
–The clock has not been set.  
[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge  
set to “PROTECT” (53, Cartridge-protection)]  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]  
If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it  
automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is  
inserted.  
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If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is  
automatically selected.  
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Recording modes and approximate recording times  
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.  
(The times provided on this chart are an estimate.)  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
+R  
HDD  
(160 GB)  
DVD-R DL§3  
(8.5 GB)  
+R DL§3  
(8.5 GB)  
Double-  
Recording Mode  
Single-sided  
(4.7 GB)  
sided§1  
+RW  
(9.4 GB)  
(4.7 GB)  
XP (High picture  
quality recording  
mode)  
36 hours  
1 hour  
2 hours  
1 hour  
1 hour 45 min.  
1 hour 45 min.  
SP (Standard  
70 hours  
2 hours  
4 hours  
8 hours  
2 hours  
4 hours  
3 hours 35 min.  
7 hours 10 min.  
3 hours 35 min.  
7 hours 10 min.  
recording mode)  
LP (Long recording  
mode)  
138 hours  
4 hours  
8 hours  
EP (Extra long  
284 hours  
16 hours  
8 hours  
14 hours 20 min.  
recording mode)§4  
(212hours§2  
)
(6 hours§2  
)
(12 hours§2  
)
(6 hours§2  
)
(10 hours 45 min.§2  
)
Approximately  
9 hours with video  
quality equivalent to  
LP mode.  
8 hours  
maximum for  
one side  
FR (Flexible  
284 hours  
maximum  
8 hours  
maximum  
8 hours  
maximum  
14 hours 20 min.  
Recording Mode)§4  
§1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.  
§2 When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the Setup menu (59).  
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when using “EP (8 Hours)”.  
§3 You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. The table shows the recording time when copying.  
[+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode.  
When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode , you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or +RW  
§4  
discs.  
[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.  
Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other equipment.  
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)  
You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when copying or programming timer recordings.  
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with  
the best possible recording quality.  
For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.  
When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted to precisely fit a copied title on a 4.7 GB disc.  
All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.  
Disc Insertion/Ejection  
When the format confirmation screen is displayed  
When removing a recorded disc  
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer or  
other equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Format  
the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.  
The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc  
for play on other equipment.  
Finalize  
Finalize the disc so that is can be played  
on other DVD players.  
Note: Recording or Editing is not possible  
after finalizing.This may take up to min.  
Format  
This disc is not formatted properly.  
Format it using DVD Management?  
Press the REC button to start finalize.  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.  
The disc cannot be played on other  
DVD players without finalizing.  
Yes  
No  
SELECT  
RETURN  
ENTER  
To finalize the disc  
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
You cannot stop this process once you have started it.  
If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide a  
disc name, select “Top Menu (55)”, “Auto-Play Select (55)” or  
“Disc Name (53)” in “DVD Management” before finalizing.  
To format a disc  
“Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (54)  
To open the tray without disc finalization  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.  
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Recording television programmes  
Recording settings for High Speed  
Copy  
DRIVE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REC  
SELECT  
k
1
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When copying in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW after you  
have recorded to the HDD  
If copying a title using the high speed mode to a DVD-R, etc., set  
“Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD.  
However, the following restrictions apply:  
When recording bilingual broadcasts, either the main or  
secondary audio can be recorded.  
¥ REC  
1
DRIVE  
SELECT  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
–If you do not connect external equipment  
Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the  
Setup menu (60).  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
–If you connect external equipment  
Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.  
Even 16:9 aspect (Widescreen) programmes are recorded in  
4:3 aspect.  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
-/--  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Refer to the “Important notes for recording” for more information  
(8).  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
1
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
1
While stopped  
/
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
FUNCTIONS  
ENTER  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
3,4,2,1  
and press [ENTER].  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
RETURN  
STATUS  
F Rec  
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
B
C
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc” and  
press [1].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for  
Recording” and press [ENTER].  
6 Press [3, 4] to select “Rec for High  
To specify a time to stop recording—  
One Touch Recording  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
During recording  
Speed Copy” and press [ENTER].  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press  
[ENTER].  
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording  
time.  
8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
You can specify up to 4 hours later.  
The unit display changes as shown below.  
OFF 0:30 ""# OFF 1:00 ""# OFF 1:30 ""# OFF 2:00  
^" Counter (cancel) ,"" OFF 4:00  
press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
,"" OFF 3:00 ,}  
This does not work during timer recordings (24) or while using  
Flexible Recording (23).  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is  
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.  
The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is  
reached.  
To start recording  
Recording television programmes (20)  
Timer recording (24)  
To cancel  
Copying from a video cassette recorder (52)  
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit several times until the counter  
appears.  
The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording  
continues.  
[Note]  
If you do not intend to copy titles in high speed mode to DVD-R,  
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set  
“Rec for High Speed Copy” to “Off”.  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
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Flexible Recording  
Playing while you are recording  
[HDD] [RAM]  
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording  
within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR  
mode.  
Playing from the beginning of the title you are  
recording—Chasing playback  
Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.  
Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these  
There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.  
kinds of situations.  
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an  
appropriate recording mode difficult  
To stop play  
Press [].  
When you want to record a long programme with the best picture  
quality possible  
To stop recording  
2 seconds after play stops, press [].  
[HDD]  
When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be  
copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly  
You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the recording  
mode when copying, to fit the disc space  
To stop timer recording  
2 seconds after play stops  
1
2
Press [].  
e.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to disc  
Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].  
If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.  
If you try to record a 90 minute  
programme in XP mode, only the  
first 60 minutes will fit on the disc  
and the 30 minute balance will not  
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—  
Simultaneous rec and play  
You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press  
[DRIVE SELECT].  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
get recorded.  
Another disc is necessary.  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during  
recording.  
If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.  
However there will be 30 minutes  
remaining disc space.  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
and press [ENTER].  
There is no sound output while searching forward or  
backward.  
If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one disc  
perfectly.  
To stop play  
Press [].  
4.7GB  
DVD-RAM  
To exit the Direct Navigator screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Necessary space for recording  
To stop recording  
After play stops  
Preparation  
1
2
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.  
If the recording is on the other drive  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.  
Press [].  
Select the channel or the external input to record.  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.  
3
1
While stopped  
Press [F Rec].  
To stop timer recording  
After play stops  
Flexible Rec  
Record in FR mode.  
Maximum recording time  
This is the maximum recording  
time in EP (8 Hours) mode.  
1
2
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.  
If the recording is on the other drive  
Maximum rec. time 8 Hour 00 Min.  
Set rec. time  
8 Hour 00 Min.  
Start  
Cancel  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.  
Press [].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].  
3
4
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and  
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the  
recording time.  
[Note]  
You can also set the recording time with the numbered  
buttons.  
“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only be  
used with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).  
You cannot record more than 8 hours.  
3
When you want to start recording  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”  
and press [ENTER].  
Recording starts.  
XP  
SP  
LP  
EP  
All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in  
the display.  
To exit the screen without recording  
Press [RETURN].  
e.g., HDD  
HDD  
REC 0:59  
ARD  
M 1 / M 2  
L R  
To stop recording partway  
Remaining  
time of  
recording  
Press [].  
To show the remaining time  
Press [STATUS].  
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Timer recording  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Using G-CODE system to make timer  
recordings  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
Entering G-CODE numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can  
find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
1 Press [G-Code].  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
G-Code  
Record  
Remain  
12:53:00 15. 7. TUE  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
-/--  
0
G-Code  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Input G-Code Number 0-9, and press ENTER.  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
2 Press the numbered buttons to enter  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
/
PROG/CHECK  
the G-CODE number.  
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
3 Press [ENTER].  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
Timer  
Remain  
CREATE  
Recording  
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
CHAPTER STATUS  
A
B
C
HDD  
DVD  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
Name  
Date  
Start  
19:00  
Stop  
20:00  
Mode  
SP  
1
ARD 15. 7.TUE  
HDD  
Programme Name  
REC MODE  
Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary  
using [3, 4, 2, 1] (25, step 3).  
When “-- ---” appears in the “Name” column, you cannot set  
timer recording. Press [3, 4] to select desired programme  
position. After you have entered the information of a TV  
station, it is kept in the unit’s memory.  
See also “Important notes for recording” (8).  
4 Press [ENTER].  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
The settings are stored and the timer programme is on.  
Timer icon is displayed in left column.  
You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.  
(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
Preparation  
No. Name  
ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
Timer icon  
F01  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording  
(20).  
New T  
F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording  
standby has been activated.  
Make sure that the clock settings are correct (64).  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
Drive  
HDD  
space  
No. Name  
ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
Start Stop  
20:00  
DVD Mode  
Check to make sure “OK”  
is displayed (27).  
HDD  
SP  
OK  
F01  
19:00  
New Timer Programme  
Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.  
To cancel recording when recording has already  
begun (26)  
To release the unit from recording standby  
(26)  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Notes on timer recording (26)  
G-CODE is a registered trademark of  
Gemstar Development Corporation. The  
G-CODE system is manufactured under  
license from Gemstar Development  
Corporation.  
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Manually programming timer  
recordings  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
HDD  
Drive  
No. Name  
F01 ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
Start Stop  
20:00  
DVD Mode  
space  
HDD  
19:00  
SP  
OK  
New Timer Programme  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer  
Programme” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [1] to move through the items  
and change the items with [3, 4].  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE  
HDD  
DVD  
Name  
Date  
Start  
22:00  
Stop  
22:30  
Mode  
1
ARD 15. 7.TUE  
HDD SP  
Programme Name  
Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and  
Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.  
You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station  
Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with  
the numbered buttons.  
Date  
[. Date:  
Current date up to one month later minus  
one day  
l
l
l
;:  
Daily timer: SUN-SAT>MON-SAT>MON-FRI  
;:  
a. Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT  
You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording  
drive.  
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough  
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the  
“HDD” (27, Relief Recording).  
You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording  
mode.  
[HDD] RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) (27)  
ON!)OFF  
Programme Name  
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press  
[ENTER]. (56, Entering text)  
4 Press [ENTER].  
The settings are stored and the timer programme is on.  
Timer icon is displayed in left column.  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
No. Name  
ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
Timer icon  
F01  
New T  
F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording  
standby has been activated.  
1:58 SP  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Timer  
Remain  
Recording  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
Drive  
HDD  
space  
No. Name  
ARD  
Date  
15. 7.TUE  
Start Stop  
20:00  
DVD Mode  
Check to make sure “OK”  
is displayed (27).  
HDD  
SP  
OK  
F01  
19:00  
New Timer Programme  
Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.  
To cancel recording when recording has already  
begun (26)  
To release the unit from recording standby  
(26)  
Notes on timer recording (26)  
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Timer recording  
To cancel recording when recording  
has already begun  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
1
While the unit is on  
DVD  
TV  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
recording drive and press [].  
Stop Recording  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
2 3  
4 5 6  
Timer recording in progress.  
Stop this timer recording?  
It will be cancelled if you stop.  
1
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
Cancel  
Stop Recording  
8 9  
7
SELECT  
¢
-/--  
0
RETURN  
ENTER  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
Recording” and press [ENTER].  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
If you stop a timer recording, it will be cancelled. However, if  
you have set a weekly or daily timer recording, the recording  
will start from the next time the timer recording is set.  
/
PROG/CHECK  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
To release the unit from recording  
standby  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
B
C
A
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme  
and press [A].  
The timer icon “F” (27, left column) disappears from the  
timer recording list.  
You cannot cancel timer recording standby mode as long as  
even one timer icon “F” (27, left column) remains in the  
timer recording list.  
Press [A] again to activate timer recording standby.  
Notes on timer recording  
F” flashes on the unit’s display for about 5 seconds when the unit  
cannot go to timer recording standby.  
Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is  
turned on/off.  
Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when  
playing.  
Timer recordings do not begin while editing or copying in normal  
speed mode (45).  
If the unit is turned on when timer recording begins, it remains  
turned on after recording finishes. It does not turn off automatically.  
You can turn the unit off during timer recording.  
If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the last  
10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time,  
the “F” flashes on the unit’s display.  
When you programme successive timer recordings to start  
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part at  
the beginning of the later programmes.  
Programme  
Programme  
Not recorded  
Recorded  
Recorded  
If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap, the  
recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of  
the later programme will start only after the first timer recording has  
finished.  
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Check, change or delete a programme  
Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer  
Relief Recording  
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough  
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If  
there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when  
timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be  
altered to the HDD.  
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].  
Press [PROG/CHECK].  
The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-  
Icons  
F
[
W
Timer recording standby is activated.  
This programme is currently recording.  
The times overlap those in another programme.  
Recording of the programme with the later start time  
starts when the earlier programme finishes recording.  
You stopped a weekly or daily timer recording. The icon  
disappears the next time the timer programme starts  
recording.  
The disc was full so the programme failed to record.  
The material was copy-protected so it was not  
recorded.  
The programme did not complete recording because  
the disc is dirty or some other reason.  
Timer programmes set to Auto Renewal Recording  
(right column).  
recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (28).  
If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the  
programme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.  
Auto Renewal Recording  
[HDD]  
If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every  
week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme  
over the old one.  
F
X
This function can be used only when weekly recording or daily  
recording is selected.  
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].  
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD  
(Displayed while recording.)  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme  
and press [ENTER].  
HDD Recording drive is set to HDD  
DVD Recording drive is set to DVD  
3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”  
column.  
1:58 SP  
12:56:00 15. 7. TUE  
Timer  
Remain  
Date  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Recording  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and press  
HDD  
Start Stop DVD  
Drive  
Mode  
No. Name  
space  
[ENTER].  
New Timer Programme  
1:58 SP  
12:54:00 15. 7. TUE  
Timer  
Remain  
HDD 30:24 SP DVD  
Recording  
HDD  
DVD  
RENEW  
ON  
Name  
Date  
SUN  
Start  
22:00  
Stop  
Mode  
SP  
1
ARD  
22:30 HDD  
Programme Name  
Press ENTER to store new programme.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
[Note]  
Message displayed in the “Drive space” line  
If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or  
while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while copying, the  
programme will not be overwritten. Instead the programme set for  
recording will be saved as a separate programme, and this  
programme will be the one to be overwritten when the next Auto  
Renewal Recording takes place.  
Playlists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal  
Recording are deleted along with auto renewal.  
When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme may  
not be recorded completely.  
OK:  
Displayed if the recording can fit in the  
remaining space.  
> (Date): For recordings made daily or weekly, the display  
will show until when recordings can be made (up  
to a maximum of one month from the present  
time) based on the time remaining on the disc.  
! :  
It may not be possible to record because:  
there is not enough space left  
the number of possible titles has reached its  
maximum.  
Relief: Timer programmes that will be relief recorded to  
the HDD.  
To change a programme  
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER].  
(25, step 3)  
To delete a programme  
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢].  
You can also delete a programme with the following steps  
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
To exit the timer recording list  
Press [PROG/CHECK].  
Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer  
recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.  
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs  
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—  
Direct Navigator  
2
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
k
1
.3  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Thumbnail Display  
Table Display  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Title View  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Title View  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
B
A
B
A
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
PICTURE  
3
1
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title  
- - -  
007  
008  
Í
Í
001  
002  
003  
004  
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30  
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15  
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00  
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
ARD 10.10. FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11.10. SAT  
- - -  
SELECT  
AV  
Rec time  
0:52(SP)  
- - -  
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10  
1
Numbered  
006  
ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25  
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30  
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00  
---  
2 3  
1
Previous  
Page 02/02  
Select  
Next  
Page 01/01  
CH  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Previous  
S
SUB MENU  
Next  
Select  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
RETURN  
4 5 6  
7
buttons  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
0
Switching the Direct Navigator appearance  
1 Press [SUB MENU] while Thumbnail Display is displayed.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Table Display” and press [ENTER].  
The display appearance last used is saved even after the unit is  
turned off.  
-/--  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
6, 5  
:, 9  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
3
2 [HDD] [RAM]  
;
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
Press [A] to select “VIDEO”.  
MANUAL SKIP  
TIME SLIP  
/
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Title View  
A
B
PICTURE  
VIDEO  
DIRECT  
2;, ;1  
- - -  
NAVIGATOR,  
007  
008  
“Top Menu”  
ENTER  
[HDD] To sort Title View for easy searching (Table Display only)  
This function is convenient when searching for one title to  
playback from many titles.  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
RETURN  
S
SUB MENU  
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
B
C
AUDIO,  
A
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
CREATE  
CHAPTER  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Sort” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
If you select an item other than “No.”  
The Direct Navigator screen will reappear after playback of the  
selected title has finished. (You cannot play titles continuously.)  
Skip and Time Slip will only function with the title currently being  
played back.  
If you exit the Direct Navigator screen, or switch to “PICTURE”  
Direct Navigator screen, the sorted Title View will be cancelled.  
16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the  
following cases.  
–If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for High  
Speed Copy” was set to “On” in the Setup menu (59).  
–If you recorded or copied to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW  
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.  
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to  
your television’s operating instructions.  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press  
[ENTER].  
Preparation  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connections to this unit.  
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
[HDD]  
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
Turn on this unit.  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
5:  
15:  
115:  
[0] [0] [5]  
[0] [1] [5]  
[1] [1] [5]  
5:  
15:  
[0] [5]  
[1] [5]  
1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
HDD or DVD drive.  
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit’s display.  
It is possible to watch playback from one drive while  
recording on another (editing is not possible).  
To show other pages  
Press [ 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press  
3
,
4,  
2
,
[ENTER]. (Thumbnail Display only)  
2
If you selected the DVD drive  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.  
Press the button again to close the tray.  
When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the  
disc from the cartridge.  
Direct Navigator screen icons  
Insert label-up.  
Cartridge disc  
[
Currently recording.  
Title protected.  
Title that was not recorded due to recording  
protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)  
Title cannot be played  
[When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is  
damaged etc.]  
t
Insert label-up with  
the arrow facing in.  
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD  
(27, Relief Recording)  
Insert fully.  
Automatic drive select function (20)  
Title with “One time only recording” restriction  
(73, CPRM)  
3 Press [1] (PLAY).  
Title recorded using a different encoding system  
(NTSC)  
(PAL)  
from that of the TV system currently selected on the  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
Play starts from the most recently recorded title.  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3  
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.  
DivX  
unit.  
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit  
(63).  
DivX Menu screen appears (32)  
When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the  
protect position (53), play automatically starts when  
inserted in the unit.  
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When a menu screen appears on the television  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.  
[VCD]  
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [5]  
15:  
[1] [5]  
To return to the menu screen  
[DVD-V] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].  
[DVD-A] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
[VCD] Press [RETURN].  
[Note]  
It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.  
Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.  
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen  
and so on.  
The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating  
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (63).  
Operations during play  
Press [].  
Stop  
The stopped position is memorized.  
Resume play function  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.  
Stopped position  
If [] is pressed several times, the position is cleared.  
The position is cleared if the tray is opened.  
[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3/DivX :The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.  
Press [;].  
Pause  
Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Press [6] or [5].  
The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 steps)  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Search  
Audio is heard during first level search forward.  
[DVD-A] (excluding motion picture parts) [CD] and MP3 : Audio is heard during all levels of search.  
DivX : Audio is not heard during all levels of search.  
Depending on the disc, Search may not be possible.  
During play or while paused, press [:] or [9].  
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.  
Each press increases the number of skips.  
Skip  
DivX : Backward direction [:] only.  
Press the numbered buttons.  
Starting from a selected  
title  
Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.  
[HDD]  
e.g., 5: [0] [0] [5]  
15: [0] [1] [5]  
MP3 and JPEG/TIFF  
e.g., 5: [0] [0] [0] [5]  
15: [0] [0] [1] [5]  
[DVD-A] Selecting groups  
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television right)  
Input a 1-digit number  
e.g., 5: [5]  
Other discs (You can select a track with DVD-Audio.)  
Input a 2-digit number  
e.g., 5: [0] [5]  
15: [1] [5]  
This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television above) with some  
discs.  
[VCD] (with playback control)  
If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the  
television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit’s display.)  
Press and hold [1] (PLAY/a1.3).  
Play speed is quicker than normal.  
Quick View  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press again to return to normal speed.  
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Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs  
Refer to the control reference on page 28.  
Operations during play  
(continued)  
While paused, press [6] or [5].  
The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Slow-motion  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]  
[VCD] Forward direction [5] only.  
The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for approximately 5 minutes  
(excluding [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD]).  
[DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only)  
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]  
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).  
Each press shows the next frame.  
Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Frame-by-frame  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]  
[DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only)  
[-RW‹VR›] [VCD]  
[VCD] Forward direction [1] (;1) only.  
1 Press [TIME SLIP].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time  
Skipping the specified  
time (Time Slip)  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
-
5 min  
This automatically  
disappears after  
approximately 5  
and press [ENTER].  
Play skips the specified time.  
Each time you press [3, 4], the time  
increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 minute  
intervals. (Press and hold for 10-minute  
intervals.)  
seconds. To show the  
screen again press  
[TIME SLIP] again.  
Press [MANUAL SKIP].  
Each time you press, play restarts approximately 30 seconds later.  
Manual Skip  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]  
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].  
Chapters are divided at the point pressed.  
Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.  
Create Chapter  
(38, Title/Chapter)  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Changing audio during play  
Press [AUDIO].  
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX  
LR>L>R  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
You can change the audio channel number each time you press the  
button. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack  
language (36, Soundtrack).  
^---------------}  
HDD  
PLAY  
1 ENG  
Î Digital 3/2.1ch  
Soundtrack  
e.g., English is selected.  
e.g., “L R” is selected  
L R  
[Note]  
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.  
When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.  
When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (60).  
When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (22).  
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
DivX  
[-R] [CD]  
[CD] Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended  
formats) and Joliet  
Playable  
discs  
[-R] [CD]  
This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the  
disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.  
Operation may take time to complete when there are many files  
(tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may not  
display or be playable.  
English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.  
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.  
File  
DivX  
format  
Files must have the extension  
“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.  
Number  
Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders  
of folders (including the root folder)  
The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is  
displayed on a computer.  
Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files  
(tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you  
numbered them.  
This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.  
Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.  
Maximum number of files recognizable§1: 200 files  
Number  
of files  
Support  
version  
DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x  
Video  
–Number of stream: Up to 1  
–Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50  
–Picture size: 32 x 32 to 720 x 576  
–FPS(Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps  
Audio  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
Compatible formats: DCF§3 compliant (Content recorded on a  
digital camera, etc.)  
§3Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established  
by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
–Number of stream: Up to 8  
–Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3  
–Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch  
conversion.  
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.  
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by  
making folders as shown below. However depending on how  
you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the  
order you numbered the folders.  
MP3  
Playable  
discs  
[CD]  
[CD]  
File  
MP3  
Root  
Structure of MP3 folders  
format  
Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.  
(folder=group)  
001  
Prefix with 3-digit numbers  
in the order you want to play  
them.  
Number  
Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable:  
(file=track)  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
of folders 300 folders (groups)  
(groups)  
(including the root folder)  
002 group  
Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable§1  
3000 files (tracks)  
:
Number  
of files  
(tracks)  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
004track.mp3  
003 group  
001track.mp3  
002track.mp3  
003track.mp3  
Bit rates  
32 kbps to 320 kbps  
Order of play  
Sampling 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1kHz/48 kHz  
frequency  
[CD]  
Root  
Structures of still pictures  
Files inside a folder are displayed  
in the order they were updated or  
taken.  
ID3 tags  
not compatible  
P0000001.jpg  
P0000002.jpg  
If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file,  
play may not be possible.  
002 Folder  
P0000003.jpg  
P0000004.jpg  
P0000005.jpg  
Still pictures (JPEG, TIFF§2  
)
When the highest level folders  
are “DCIM” folders, they are  
displayed first on the tree.  
Playable  
discs and  
cards  
[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD]  
003 Folder  
P0000006.jpg  
P0000007.jpg  
P0000008.jpg  
P0000009.jpg  
004 Folder  
File  
format  
File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB  
P0000010.jpg  
P0000011.jpg  
P0000012.jpg  
chunky format)  
Order of play  
Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” or  
“.TIF”.  
Number  
of pixels  
34k34 to 6144k4096  
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
Number  
of folders  
[CD] Maximum number of folders recognizable:300  
folders (including the root folder)  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of  
300 folders (including higher folders)  
[CD] Maximum number of files recognizable§1:3000  
files  
Number  
of files  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] This unit can handle a maximum of  
3000 files  
MOTION  
JPEG  
not supported  
§1 Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and  
other type of files is 4000.  
§2 Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format  
still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some  
files may not display or be playable.  
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Playing DivX discs  
[-R] [CD]  
You can play DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX  
video contents that have been recorded on a computer.  
DVD  
TV  
Í DVD  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
DRIVE SELECT  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
Folder1  
:
00025  
DivX Menu  
CD (DivX)  
-/--  
0
No.  
001  
Name of Title  
Tree  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
ABC.avi  
6, 5  
:, 9  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
1
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
Page  
001/001  
Total Title : 001  
/
ENTER  
RETURN  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Files are treated as titles.  
ENTER  
FUNCTIONS  
When the MP3 or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps  
1–4 in “To select file type” on the left column selecting “DivX”  
in step 4 to change the playback mode.  
3,4,2,1  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
RETURN  
STATUS  
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
SUB MENU  
B
B
C
2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
press [ENTER].  
Play starts on the selected title.  
You can also select the title with the numbered buttons.  
Selecting file type to play  
[CD]  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [0] [5]  
15:  
[0] [1] [5]  
You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX  
video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a  
computer.  
To stop playing  
Press [].  
The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc  
containing DivX video contents, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/  
TIFF).  
To show other pages  
Press [:, 9].  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
e.g.,  
Play mode is set to DivX.  
To play another type of file,  
select the file type  
[Note]  
Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from  
showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to  
adjust the aspect through the TV.  
Successive play is not possible.  
Playback is not possible if recording is performed on the HDD  
drive.  
from Menu in FUNCIONS.  
When playing the file displayed on the screen  
Press [ENTER].  
When you want to play files other than the one displayed on the  
screen  
Follow the steps below.  
To select file type  
Using the tree screen to find a folder  
1 Press [RETURN].  
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].  
FUNCTIONS  
1 While the file list is displayed  
Press [1] while a title is highlighted to display  
the tree screen.  
CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)  
Play Mode : DivX  
Menu  
Menu  
F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.  
Recording  
Folder  
DivX Menu  
CD (DivX)  
Copy  
F
1/21  
To Others  
12.02.2004  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Image001  
Image002  
Image003  
Image004  
Image005  
Image006  
Image007  
Image008  
Image009  
Image010  
DATA1  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press  
You cannot select  
folders that contain no  
compatible files.  
DATA2  
[ENTER].  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Menu  
Select file type.  
DivX  
2 Press [  
3
,
4] to select a folder and press [ENTER].  
The file list for the folder appears.  
MP3  
JPEG  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select playback mode and press  
[ENTER].  
If “DivX” is selected: Go to “Playing DivX discs” step 2 in the right  
column.  
If “MP3” is selected: Go to “Playing MP3 discs” step 2  
on page 33.  
If “JPEG” is selected: Go to “Playing still pictures” step 4 on page  
34  
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Regarding DivX VOD content  
Playing MP3 discs  
[CD]  
You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have  
been recorded on a computer.  
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright  
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first  
need to register the unit.  
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to  
enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
Display the unit’s registration code.  
(61, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
DivX Registration  
Setup  
Selected group  
DivX (R) Video On Demand  
No.  
Group  
My favorite  
Menu  
G
1
Total  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
:
1
1
G: Group No.  
Track  
Tree  
Tuning  
T
T: Track No. in the group  
TOTAL: Track No./Total  
tracks in all groups  
001 Both Ends Freezing  
TOTAL  
8 alphanumeric  
characters  
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX  
002 Lady Starfish  
003 Life on Jupiter  
004 Metal Glue  
005 Paint ItYellow  
006 Pyjamamama  
007 Shrimps from Mars  
008 Starperson  
1/111  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
Number  
0
9
Prev.  
Next  
8
SELECT  
9
10  
009 Velvet Cuppermine  
010 Ziggy Starfish  
Connection  
Others  
ENTER  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Page 001/024  
RETURN  
Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.  
After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another  
registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not  
use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you  
use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the  
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content  
that you purchased using the previous code.  
If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code  
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this  
content. (“Authorization Error.” is displayed.)  
When the DivX or JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps 1–4 in  
To select file type” on page 32 selecting “MP3” in step 4 to change  
the playback mode.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and  
press [ENTER].  
Play starts on the selected track.  
0” indicates the track currently playing.  
You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
5:  
[0] [0] [0] [5]  
15:  
[0] [0] [1] [5]  
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of  
times  
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.  
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is  
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of  
remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired” is displayed.)  
To stop playing  
Press [].  
To show other pages  
Press [:, 9].  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
When playing this content  
The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if  
–you press [Í DVD].  
–you press [].  
Using the tree screen to find a group  
–you press [:] or [6, 5] etc. and arrive at another content  
or the start of the content being played.  
–timer recording starts on the HDD.  
–you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive.  
Resume functions do not work.  
1 While the file list is displayed  
Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display  
the tree screen.  
Selected group No. /Total groups  
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number.  
Menu  
Tree  
G
T
8
MP3 music  
001 My favorite  
001 Brazilian pops  
002 Chinese pops  
003 Czech pops  
004 Hungarian pops  
005 Liner notes  
006 Japanese pops  
007 Mexican pops  
008 Philippine pops  
009 Swedish pops  
001 Momoko  
002 Standard number  
001 Piano solo  
G
7/25  
14  
TOTAL  
40/111  
Number  
You cannot select groups  
that contain no compatible  
files.  
0
9
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
002 Vocal  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group and press  
[ENTER].  
The file list for the group appears.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
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Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)  
Refer to the control reference on page 32.  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
Playing still pictures  
album and press [ENTER].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View  
e.g., HDD  
A
B
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
HDD  
[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD]  
Album Name 103__DVD  
0001  
0002  
0006  
----  
0003  
0007  
----  
0004  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB  
(7).  
You can playback still pictures recorded onto a CD-R/CD-RW on a  
PC.  
You cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying.  
Inserting, Removing the SD card (13)  
0005  
0008  
0009  
----  
Page 001/001  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
Select  
S SUB MENU  
RETURN  
You can also select album with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
While stopped put the card in the slot, and the menu (below)  
is automatically displayed.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Album View” and then press [ENTER]  
to display the Album View screen shown in step 2.  
SD Card  
5:  
[0] [0] [5]  
15: [0] [1] [5]  
115: [1] [1] [5]  
Press [2, 1] to select the previous or next album.  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still  
picture and press [ENTER].  
Album View  
Copy Pictures (JPEG)  
Copy Video (MPEG2)  
SELECT  
You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
RETURN  
ENTER  
5:  
[0] [0] [0] [5]  
115: [0] [1] [1] [5]  
Selecting file type to play 32  
15: [0] [0] [1] [5]  
1115: [1] [1] [1] [5]  
Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture.  
Useful functions during still picture play (35)  
1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
To return to the Album View screen or Picture (JPEG) View  
screen  
Press [RETURN].  
HDD, DVD or SD drive.  
The indicator lights up on the unit’s display.  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View  
HDD  
Album View screen  
A
VIDEO  
B
PICTURE  
- - -  
001  
002  
Recording date of the  
first picture in the album/  
number of pictures/  
album name.  
1. 1. 06 Total  
Date: 1. 1.2006  
5
1. 2. 06 Total  
Date: 1. 2.2006  
3
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
Page 01/01  
SUB MENU  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
Press ENTER to show  
pictures.  
S
Slide Show  
RETURN  
Depending on the digital camera, the editing software on the  
PC etc., the information about the recording date may not be  
displayed. In this case, the date will appear as [--.--.--].  
[HDD] [RAM] If “VIDEO” is selected, press [B] to select  
“PICTURE”.  
[CD]  
JPEG Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
Picture (JPEG) View  
103__DVD  
Picture (JPEG) View  
screen  
Folder  
0001  
0005  
0009  
0002  
0003  
0007  
----  
0004  
0008  
----  
0006  
----  
Page 001/001  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
(Go to step 4)  
Direct Navigator screen icons  
Picture and folder protected.  
Picture in which the number of prints is set (DPOF)  
(43, 73).  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press  
[ENTER].  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
To select the still pictures in another folder 35  
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Useful functions during still picture play  
You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.  
Start Slide Show  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
1 While the Album View screen is displayed  
Slide Show Setting  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album.  
2 Press [1] (PLAY).  
You can also start Slide Show with the following steps.  
While the Album View screen is displayed  
Start Slide Show  
Slide Show Setting  
1
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired album and press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [ENTER].  
[CD]  
While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [SUB MENU].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [ENTER].  
To change the display interval  
1
2
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Display interval”.  
Press [2, 1] to select the desired interval (0–30 seconds) and press [ENTER].  
Repeat Play  
1
2
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 2 and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play”.  
Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off” and press [ENTER].  
While playing  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
Rotate  
Rotate RIGHT  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” and  
press [ENTER].  
Rotation information will not be stored.  
[CD] Still pictures  
Rotate LEFT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
–When disc or album is protected  
–When played on other equipment  
–When copying pictures  
If you remove the SD card while the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed, picture rotation  
information may not be properly stored. Remove the SD card after you exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
screen.  
While playing  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom in” and press [ENTER].  
To return the picture to its original size, press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and  
press [ENTER].  
Zoom in  
Zoom out  
Rotate RIGHT  
Rotate LEFT  
Zoom in  
ENTER  
RETURN  
When zooming in, the picture may be cut off.  
The enlargement information will not be stored.  
The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only available for still pictures smaller than  
640 a 480 pixels.  
While playing  
Press [STATUS] twice.  
Properties  
18:53:50 11.10.  
Folder - Picture No. 103 - 0006  
Date  
1. 1. 2005  
No.  
3 / 9  
Shooting date  
To exit the picture properties screen  
Press [STATUS].  
To select the still pictures in another folder  
(7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)  
[RAM] [SD]  
To switch to another higher folder  
[CD]  
1 While the Picture (JPEG) View screen is displayed  
(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)  
1 While the Album View screen is displayed  
Press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].  
JPEG Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
JPEG Menu  
CD(JPEG)  
Picture (JPEG) View  
Folder  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and press [ENTER].  
Folder  
103__DVD  
F
1/3  
0001  
----  
----  
0002  
----  
----  
0003  
----  
0004  
----  
021216_0026  
103_DVD  
Select Folder  
104_DVD  
105_DVD  
Select folder to access.  
\DCIM  
----  
----  
Press ENTER to set.  
SELECT  
Page 001/001  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S SUB MENU  
RETURN  
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3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].  
35  
Using on-screen menus/Status message  
Disc menu—Setting the disc content  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Soundtrack§  
DVD  
TV  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
The disc’s audio attributes appear.  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Select the audio and language (below, Audio attribute,  
Language).  
DivX  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
Select the soundtrack number.  
Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one  
audio type.  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
-/--  
0
SKIP  
Subtitle§  
SLOW/SEARCH  
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (below,  
Language).  
STOP  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (Only  
discs that contain subtitle on/off information)  
Turn the subtitle on/off.  
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.  
DivX  
/
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.  
Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple  
subtitles.  
S
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
CHAPTER STATUS  
A
B
C
DISPLAY  
STATUS  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
Angle§ [DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
Change the number to select an angle.  
Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX  
30, Changing audio during play  
STILL-P (Still picture) [DVD-A]  
Selects the play method for still pictures.  
Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.  
Page:  
Select the still picture number and play.  
Using on-screen menus  
RANDOM: Plays in random order.  
Return:  
Returns to the default still picture on the disc.  
Source Select (DivX)  
Common procedures  
Automatic: The constructing method of the DivX contents  
is automatically distinguished and output.  
Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded  
using interlace.  
Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded  
using progressive.  
1 Press [DISPLAY].  
Disc  
Î Digital 2/0 ch  
1
Soundtrack  
Subtitle  
Play  
Off  
Picture  
Sound  
Other  
L R  
Audio channel  
PBC (Playback control 73) [VCD]  
Menu  
Item  
Setting  
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.  
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,  
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you  
cannot select or change.  
§ With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the  
menus (29) on the disc.  
The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot  
change when there is no recording.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and  
Audio attribute  
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG:  
press [1].  
Signal type  
k (kHz):  
b (bit):  
ch (channel):  
Sampling frequency  
Number of bits  
Number of channels  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and  
press [1].  
Language  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.  
ENG: English  
FRA: French  
DEU: German  
ITA: Italian  
ESP: Spanish  
NLD: Dutch  
SVE: Swedish  
NOR: Norwegian  
DAN: Danish  
CHI: Chinese  
KOR: Korean  
MAL: Malay  
Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].  
To clear the on-screen menus  
Press [DISPLAY].  
POR: Portuguese  
RUS: Russian  
JPN: Japanese  
VIE: Vietnamese  
THA: Thai  
¢:  
Others  
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Play menu—Change the play sequence  
Sound menu—Change the sound effect  
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.  
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that  
can be selected will differ.  
V.S.S.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
(Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only)  
Repeat Play  
All  
Chapter  
[CD][VCD]  
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers  
only.  
Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. (Check the surround  
function on the connected equipment.)  
V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
[+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]  
[DVD-A] and MP3  
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›]  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
[+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]  
Group  
PL (Playlist)  
Title  
Dialog Enhancer  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R][-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A]  
[-RW‹VR›] and DivX  
Track  
[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3  
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)  
Select “Off” to cancel.  
The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue  
easier to hear.  
Picture menu—Change the picture quality  
Other menu—Change the display position  
Playback NR  
Reduces noise and picture degradation.  
Progressive§ (73)  
Position  
1–5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu  
moves.  
Select “On” to enable progressive output.  
Select “Off” if the picture is stretched horizontally.  
Transfer§ [When “Progressive” (above) is set to “On”.]  
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit  
the type of title being played (73, Film and video).  
Status messages  
When the output signal is PAL  
(When the tray is opened, the setting will return to “Auto”.)  
Press [STATUS].  
The display changes each time you press the button.  
Auto:  
Video:  
Film:  
Automatically detects the film and video  
content, and appropriately converts it.  
Select when using “Auto”, and the content is  
distorted.  
Select this if the edges of  
the film content appear  
Selected drive/type of disc  
HDD  
The remaining time appears here while  
REC  
PLAY  
stopped.  
Recording or play status/input channel  
STEREO  
L R  
TV audio type being received (below)  
Selected audio type  
jagged or rough when  
“Auto” is selected.  
DVD REC  
Recording drive/Copy progress indicator  
However, if the video  
content is distorted as  
shown in the illustration to the right, then select  
“Auto”.  
Title number and elapsed time during play/  
Recording mode  
Available recording time and  
recording mode  
When the output signal is NTSC  
Date and time  
Auto1  
(normal):  
Auto2:  
Automatically detects the film and video  
content, and appropriately converts it.  
In addition to “Auto1”, automatically detects  
film contents with different frame rates and  
appropriately converts it.  
π
Remain  
18:53:50 11.10.  
13:50 XP  
π T1 0:05.14 XP π T2 0:00.10 XP  
Title number and elapsed time during  
recording/Recording mode  
Video:  
Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and  
the content is distorted.  
AV-in NR (Only when AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or DV is selected)  
No display  
Reduces video tape noise while copying.  
TV audio type  
Automatic: Noise reduction only works on picture input from  
STEREO:STEREO stereo broadcast  
M 1/M 2: Bilingual dual-sound broadcast  
M 1: Monaural broadcast  
a video tape.  
On:  
Off:  
Noise reduction works for input video.  
Noise reduction is off. You can record the input  
signal as it is.  
§ Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu  
(18).  
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Editing titles/chapters  
TV  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Í
Í
1
2
During play or while stopped  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE SELECT  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
[HDD] [RAM]  
2 3  
1
CH  
4 5 6  
7
Press [A] to select “VIDEO”.  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
0
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.  
-/--  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Title View  
Title View screen  
A
B
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
:, 9  
- - -  
007  
008  
;
1
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
ARD 10.10. FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11.10. SAT  
- - -  
- - -  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
/
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Previous  
ENTER  
Next  
Page 02/02  
Select Previous  
S
Next  
SUB MENU  
ENTER  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
To show other pages  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and  
press [ENTER].  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
S
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
A
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
B
C
REC  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
(You cannot edit finalized discs.)  
Title/Chapter  
Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one  
4
5
Press [SUB MENU].  
chapter.  
Title  
Chapter  
Press [3,  
4] to select the operation  
and press [ENTER].  
If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and  
press [ENTER]. (39)  
Start  
End  
[HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each  
section between the division points becomes a chapter.  
(30, 39, Create Chapter)  
Enter Name  
Set up Protection  
Cancel Protection  
Refer to “Title  
operations”  
(39).  
Title  
Partial Delete  
Change Thumbnail  
Divide Title  
Delete  
Properties  
Edit  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter View  
Table Display  
Album View  
Switching the Direct Navigator  
appearance 28  
[HDD] [RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a  
playlist (40).  
Playing still pictures 34, step 3  
The maximum number of items on a disc:  
[HDD]  
If you select “Chapter View”  
–Titles:  
–Chapters: Approx. 1000 per title  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
500  
6
Press [  
3
,
4
,
2
,
1] to select the chapter.  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
–Titles:  
99 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles)  
To edit Step 7.  
–Chapters:  
Approx. 1000 ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Approx. 254)  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Chapter View  
Chapter View screen  
A
VIDEO  
B
PICTURE  
HDD  
008 ARD 11.10. SAT  
001  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
[Note]  
0:31.24  
Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot  
be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.  
You cannot edit during recording or copying, etc.  
Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.  
dividing a title etc).  
[+R] [+R]DL] Each time you edit a title the information is saved to the  
free space on the disc. If you do this numerous times, the amount  
of free space decreases.  
---  
---  
---  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (above)  
7
Press [SUB MENU], then [  
select the operation and press [ENTER].  
3,  
4] to  
Delete Chapter  
We recommend that you edit on the HDD and then copy to disc.  
Create Chapter  
Refer to “Chapter  
operations” (39).  
Combine Chapters  
Editing titles/chapters and playing  
chapters  
Title View  
You can modify (remove unnecessary parts, divide, etc.) recorded  
programmes.  
You can go back to Title View.  
Preparation  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit  
the connection to this unit.  
Turn the unit on.  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded  
title to be edited.  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
[RAM] Release protection (53).  
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Title operations  
After performing steps 1–5 (38)  
Delete§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles.  
Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded  
title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.  
Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.  
Properties  
Properties  
Dinosaur  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  
No.  
026  
Time  
12:19  
Date 11.10.2006 MON Rec time 0:30 (SP)  
Name ARD  
You can give names to recorded titles.  
56, Entering text  
Enter Name  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
Set up Protection§  
If set, this will protect the title from accidental deletion.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title V  
HDD  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.  
Cancel Protection§  
007  
008  
[HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
ARD 10.10. FRI  
ARD 11.10.  
You can remove unnecessary part of the recording.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Delete  
HDD  
Partial Delete  
A
B
PICTURE  
VIDEO  
1Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the  
section you want to delete.  
2Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to delete other sections.  
3Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
[HDD] [RAM]  
008  
PLAY  
Start  
End  
Next  
Exit  
(below, For your reference)  
0:43.21  
Start  
End  
- -:- -.- -  
- -:- -.- -  
ENTER  
RETURN  
You can change an image to be shown as the thumbnail picture in the Title  
View.  
1Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.  
2Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a  
Change Thumbnail  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail  
HDD  
A
VIDEO  
B
PICTURE  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
;
008  
Change  
(below, For your reference)  
Exit  
thumbnail is shown.  
To change the thumbnail  
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Change”, then press [ENTER]  
at the point you want to change.  
0:00.00  
Start play and select the image  
of a thumbnail.  
Change  
- -:- -.- -  
ENTER  
3Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
You can divide a title into two.  
Divide Title  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Divide Title  
PLAY  
A
VIDEO  
B
PICTURE  
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.  
2Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
3Press [2, 1] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].  
[HDD] [RAM]  
008  
Preview  
Divide  
(below, For your reference)  
Exit  
0:43.21  
To confirm the division point  
Divide  
- -:- -.- -  
Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10  
seconds before and after the division point.)  
To change the division point  
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point where you want to divide  
the title.  
[Note]  
The divided titles retain the title name and CPRM property (73) of the original title.  
Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
Chapter operations  
After performing steps 1–7 (38)  
Delete Chapter§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
Select “Combine Chapters” (below) when you only want to delete the division point between chapters.  
(The recorded contents will not be deleted.)  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the  
title.  
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.  
Repeat this step to divide at other points.  
2Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].  
Create Chapter  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter  
HDD  
A
VIDEO  
B
PICTURE  
[HDD] [RAM]  
008  
PLAY  
Create  
Exit  
(below, For your reference)  
0:43.21  
Press [2, 1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].  
The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.  
Combine Chapters  
[HDD] [RAM]  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
For your reference  
Use search (29), Time Slip (30) to find the desired point.  
To find the desired point correctly, use Slow-motion (30) and Frame-by-frame (30).  
To skip to the start or end of a title, press [:] (start) or [9] (end).  
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Creating, editing and playing playlists  
DVD  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
press [ENTER].  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE SELECT  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”  
2 3  
1
CH  
and press [ENTER].  
4 5 6  
7
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
Playlists  
HDD  
- -  
Playlist View  
8 9  
0
- -  
- -  
-/--  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Create  
- -  
- -  
- -  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
5 Press [2, 1] to select the source title  
/
and press [4].  
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then  
skip to step 7.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
Create  
Playlists  
HDD  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
001 ARD 11.10. SAT  
SUB MENU  
CREATE  
Source Title  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
002  
002  
---  
---  
B
C
Source Chapter  
001  
003  
---  
---  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
You can arrange the chapters (38) to create a playlist.  
---  
---  
Title  
Title  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
Chapter  
6 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you  
want to add to a playlist and press  
Playlist  
Chapter  
Chapter  
[ENTER].  
Press [3] to cancel.  
Create  
Playlists  
HDD  
001 ARD 11.10. SAT  
Copying (45) a playlist will create a title.  
Source Title  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
002  
002  
---  
---  
Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much  
capacity.  
Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles  
and source chapters.  
You cannot create or edit playlists while recording or copying.  
Source Chapter  
001  
003  
---  
---  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
---  
---  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
[HDD] [RAM]  
You can also create a new chapter from the source title.  
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press  
[ENTER] (39, Create Chapter)  
The maximum number of items on a disc:  
–Playlists:  
99  
–Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
7 Press [2, 1] to select the position to  
If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the  
items entered will not be recorded.  
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].  
Playlists  
HDD  
Create  
Creating playlists  
[HDD] [RAM]  
001 ARD 11.10. SAT  
Source Title  
001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
Page 001/001  
002  
002  
---  
---  
Source Chapter  
001  
Preparation  
003  
---  
---  
---  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate Video input to suit  
the connection to this unit.  
Chapters in Playlist  
---  
---  
Turn the unit on.  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded  
title to be edited.  
[RAM] Release disc or cartridge protection (53).  
You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording or while  
copying.  
Playlists must be made in accordance with the encoding system  
currently selected in “TV System” (63).  
ENTER  
Press RETURN to exit.  
RETURN  
Press [3] to select other source titles.  
Repeat steps 6–7 to add other chapters.  
8 Press [RETURN].  
All the selected scenes become the playlist.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
To exit the screen  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
and press [ENTER].  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 30:00 SP  
G-Code Record  
Playback  
Recording  
Advanced Copy  
Playlists  
Delete  
Flexible Rec  
DV Auto Rec  
Copy  
To Others  
Setup  
ENTER  
RETURN  
HDD Management  
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Editing and playing playlists/chapters  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Playlist operations  
After performing steps 1–5 (left)  
[-RW‹VR›] (Play only)  
Delete§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press  
[ENTER].  
Once deleted, the playlists are lost and  
cannot be restored.  
Make certain before proceeding.  
1
While stopped  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Playlist information (e.g., total time and date)  
is shown.  
Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.  
and press [ENTER].  
Properties  
[HDD] [RAM]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and  
Properties  
press [ENTER].  
Dinosaur  
No.  
10  
Date 12.10.2006 TUE  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
Chapters 002 Total 0:30.53  
playlist.  
RETURN  
ENTER  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
To edit Step 5.  
40, Creating playlists, Step 5–8  
Create  
Playlists  
HDD  
01  
Playlist View  
- -  
Playlist View screen  
[HDD] [RAM]  
- -  
Copy§  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press  
[ENTER].  
The copied playlist becomes the newest  
one in the playlist view screen.  
12.10. SUN 0:30  
- -  
Create  
- -  
- -  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (38)  
5 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to  
You can give names to playlists.  
56, Entering text  
Enter  
Name  
[HDD] [RAM]  
select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and  
press [ENTER].  
39, Change Thumbnail  
Change  
Thumbnail  
Create  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Copy  
Refer to “Playlist  
operations”.  
Enter Name  
Delete  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
Change Thumbnail  
Properties  
Edit  
Chapter operations  
Chapter View  
[HDD] [RAM]  
After performing steps 1–7 (left)  
Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and  
source chapters.  
If you select “Chapter View”  
40, Creating playlists, Step 5–7  
Add  
Chapter  
6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
chapter.  
To start play Press [ENTER].  
To edit Step 7.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position  
to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].  
Move  
Chapter  
Playlists  
HDD  
Chapter View  
Chapter View screen  
Playlists  
HDD  
Move Chapter  
01 ARD 12.10. SUN 0:30  
01 12.10. SUN 0:11  
002  
001  
002  
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---  
---  
---  
---  
001  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
0:10.24  
0:19.36  
0:10.24  
0:19.36  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
To show other pages/Multiple editing (38)  
Previous  
Page 01/01  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
7 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to  
select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
39, Create Chapter  
Create  
Chapter  
Add Chapter  
39, Combine Chapters  
Move Chapter  
Combine  
Chapters  
Refer to “Chapter  
operations”.  
Create Chapter  
Combine Chapters  
Delete Chapter  
39, Delete Chapter  
The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all  
the chapters in it.  
Delete  
Playlist View  
Chapter§  
You can go back to Playlist View.  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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Editing still pictures  
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
2
[HDD] [RAM]  
Press [B] to select “PICTURE”.  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
3
Editing an album:  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Select the album to be edited and press  
DRIVE SELECT  
[SUB MENU].  
2 3  
1
When you want to create an album using “Create Album”,  
press [SUB MENU] without selecting album.  
CH  
4 5 6  
7
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
0
Editing a still picture:  
-/--  
1 Select the album which contains the still  
picture to edit and press [ENTER].  
2 Select the still pictures to edit and press  
[SUB MENU].  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
;
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
/
To show other pages  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and  
press [ENTER].  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
SUB MENU  
B
CREATE  
CHAPTER STATUS  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
B
C
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
To switch to another higher folder (35)  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the operation  
and press [ENTER].  
To edit the album  
(e.g., [SD])  
Useful functions during still picture  
play (35)  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
Start Slide Show  
Slide Show Setting  
You can edit pictures and albums.  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB  
(7).  
You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW.  
Add Pictures  
Create Album  
Edit Album  
Enter Album Name  
Delete Album  
Set up Protection  
Cancel Protection  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive.  
[RAM] [SD] Release protection (53, Setting the protection).  
Select Folder  
Album and picture operation (43)  
[RAM] [SD]  
This is only displayed when there are other higher  
folders that can be viewed.  
To switch to another higher folder (35)  
To edit still picture  
(e.g., [SD])  
Delete Picture  
Set up Protection  
Album and picture operation  
(43)  
Cancel Protection  
DPOF  
You can go back to Album View.  
Album View  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
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Album and picture operation  
After performing steps 1–4, page 42  
Delete Picture§  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before  
proceeding.  
Delete Album§  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This  
does not apply to folders under the album concerned.)  
You can give names to albums.  
Enter Album Name  
56, Entering text  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.  
Set up Protection§  
Cancel Protection§  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
If set, this will protect the still picture or album from accidental deletion.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
SD CARD  
Pic  
103__  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Album Name  
The lock symbol appears when the still picture or album is protected.  
Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect an album, the album  
may be deleted by another unit.  
0001  
0002  
0006  
0005  
DPOF§  
[SD]  
You can select individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to be made.  
DPOF  
Press [2, 1] to select number of print (0 to 9) and  
press [ENTER].  
Set up DPOF on the picture (JPEG).  
Setting on other equipment will be cancelled.  
Number of prints  
1
The DPOF mark appears.  
To cancel the print setting  
Set the number of print to “0”.  
Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.  
When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released.  
Settings cannot be made for files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space  
on the card.  
1Press [2, 1] to select “Start” or “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Add Pictures  
Create Album  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
2
3
4
e.g.,  
Create Album  
HDD  
Step  
1
Please select album to copy.  
- - -  
007  
008  
12. 5.06 Total 24  
100_DVD  
- - -  
12. 6.06 Total 3  
101_DVD  
- - -  
- - -  
Previous  
Page 02/02  
Next  
ENTER  
Previous  
Next  
RETURN  
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album that contains the still picture you want  
to add and press [ENTER].  
Create Album  
e.g.,  
Copy all the pictures in the selected album?  
Copy Pictures  
Copy Album  
SELECT  
RETURN  
ENTER  
[RAM] [SD]  
To switch to another higher folder  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
2 Select “Select Folder” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].  
3Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
If “Copy Pictures” is selected  
Select the still picture you want to add and press [ENTER].  
If “Copy Album” is selected  
All the still pictures in the album will be copied.  
4Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].  
If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and go to step .  
Only for “Create Album”  
5Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER].  
If “Yes” is selected:  
You can give names to albums. (56, Entering text)  
If “No” is selected:  
The recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name. (If there is no recording  
date information, the date will appear as [--.--.--].)  
Press [2] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].  
You cannot copy if multiple albums are selected.  
Copy to DVD-RAM  
[HDD]  
Copy to HDD  
[RAM]  
§ Multiple editing is possible.  
[Note]  
Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Create Album”, “Copy to DVD-RAM” or “Copy to HDD”.  
You cannot perform “Add Pictures” or “Create Album” to a higher folder.  
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Delete Navigator  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete  
1
While stopped  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and  
press [ENTER].  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
DELETE Navigator  
HDD  
Title View  
A
B
VIDEO  
PICTURE  
- - -  
007  
008  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
ARD 10.10. FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11.10. SAT  
- - -  
-/--  
0
- - -  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
Previous  
Page 02/02  
Select  
Next  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
Previous  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
Next  
STOP  
RETURN  
;
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
[HDD] [RAM] To switch to the other view  
/
Press [B] to select “PICTURE”.  
Press [A] to select “VIDEO”.  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
3
If you want to delete a title:  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title  
and press [ENTER].  
CREATE  
CHAPTER STATUS  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
B
C
A
B
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
DELETE  
If you want to delete an album:  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
album and press [DELETE].  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD]  
(You cannot delete items on finalized discs.)  
A title or a picture cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make  
certain before proceeding.  
If you want to delete a still picture:  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album  
that contains the still picture you want to  
delete and press [ENTER].  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still  
picture and press [ENTER].  
You cannot delete while recording or copying.  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive.  
[RAM] [SD] Release protection (53, Setting the protection).  
You can confirm the titles or pictures etc. that you have  
selected using the sub menu.  
Available disc space after deleting  
Refer to sub menu operations for the “Title View” (38, step  
5).  
Refer to sub menu operations for the “Album View” (42,  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD] If you delete a recorded title (or a still picture),  
the space deleted becomes available for recording.  
step 4).  
Available disc space increases after  
deleting any of these titles or still  
pictures  
Refer to sub menu operations for the “Picture (JPEG) View”  
(42, step 4).  
To show other pages  
Press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Available  
disc space  
......  
Last title  
recorded  
Title  
Title  
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the  
last recorded title is deleted.  
4 Press [2] to select “Delete” and press  
Available disc space does  
Available disc space  
[ENTER].  
not increase even after  
increases after deleting  
The title, album or the picture is deleted.  
deleting  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Last title  
recorded  
Available  
disc space  
......  
Title  
Title  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not increase even  
after the contents are deleted.  
Deleting titles or pictures during play  
1
While playing  
Press [DELETE].  
You cannot delete a picture during a Slide Show.  
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and  
press [ENTER].  
The title or the picture is deleted.  
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Copying titles or playlists  
Copy  
Advanced Copy  
Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Make a copy list and then copy.  
Features  
You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the  
settings.  
way you want.  
HDD DVD  
Y
t
Y
Y
Copy direction  
DVD HDD  
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW]  
[DVD-V] (Only from a finalized disc)  
Y
[DVD-V] You cannot perform high-speed copy with  
finalized discs.  
[+RW] You cannot perform high-speed copy from  
+RW to HDD.  
High speed mode copy§1  
Y
t
Y§2  
Changing recording mode  
Finalize§3  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
Can be selected  
Automatically finalized  
High speed mode  
Normal speed mode  
High speed mode  
Normal speed mode  
Copying MPEG2 moving pictures  
from an SD card (49)  
Y
t
t
t
[HDD] [RAM] only  
Copying playlists§4  
t
Y
Y
t
t
t§5  
t§6  
t
Y
Y
t§5  
t§6  
t
Are chapters maintained?  
Are thumbnails maintained?  
Recording and Playing while Copying  
Y
Y§7  
Y§8  
§1  
To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD (22).  
However in the following cases, copying to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using the high speed mode does not work.  
Playlists created from titles using a variety of recording modes  
Playlists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode  
Playlists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and LPCM, etc.)  
Titles that contain many deleted segments  
MPEG2 moving picture titles copied to the HDD from an SD card  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode . (Displayed  
)
§2 If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However it does prevent  
against degradation of picture quality.)  
[+R]DL] You cannot copy in EP mode.  
§3 You cannot select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select”.  
If you want to set auto-play select or the background colour, select “Top Menu” or “Auto-Play Select” in “DVD Management” before copying (  
55).  
§4 You cannot copy playlists with a play time more than 8 hours.  
When you copy a playlist, it will become a title in the destination drive.  
§5 [RAM] [-R]DL] [+R]DL] [+RW] : One title becomes one chapter.  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] : Chapters are created automatically ([-R] [-RW‹V›] about 5-minutes [+R] about 8-minutes) when finalizing after copying the disc.  
§6 Thumbnails return to the default position.  
§7 When copying playlists, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.  
§8 Possible only with titles on the HDD  
(However it is not possible when copying with automatic finalization or when copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card.)  
You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while copying.  
You cannot play a playlist while copying titles with “One time only recording” restriction (8).  
–Still pictures cannot be played.  
Approximate copying times (Max. speed)  
(excludes time required to write data management information)  
5X Speed  
DVD-RAM  
16X Speed  
DVD-R  
4X Speed§1  
DVD-RW  
8X Speed§2  
+R  
4X Speed  
+RW  
4X Speed  
2.4X Speed  
+R DL  
HDD  
Rec  
mode time  
XP  
SP  
DVD-R DL  
Rec  
Required  
Required  
time  
Required  
time  
15 min.  
Required  
time  
Required  
time  
Required  
time  
Required  
time  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
Speed  
time  
12 min.  
6 min.  
3 min.  
2 min.  
5
x
6 min.  
10  
x
x
x
x
x
4
8
x
x
15 min.  
4
8
x
x
8 min. 35 s.  
7
x
25 min. 2.4  
12 min. 30 s. 4.8  
6 min. 15 s. 7.2  
x
x
x
15 min.  
7 min. 30 s.  
3 min. 45 s. 16x  
4
8
x
x
1
10  
20  
30  
x
x
x
x
2 min. 25 s. 25  
1 min. 15 s. 48  
52 sec. 69  
42 sec. 86  
7 min. 30 s.  
7 min. 30 s.  
4 min. 10 s. 14  
2 min. 25 s. 25  
x
x
LP  
1 hour  
3 min. 45 s. 16  
2 min. 30 s. 24  
1 min. 53 s. 32  
x
x
x
3 min. 45 s. 16  
2 min. 30 s. 24  
1 min. 53 s. 32  
x
x
x
EP (6H)  
EP (8H)  
1 min. 30 s. 40  
The above values indicate the quickest possible times and speeds to high speed copy a one hour title recorded on the HDD to a high speed  
recording compatible disc. Depending on what part of the disc is being written to, the features of the disc, etc., the times and speeds will vary.  
§1 In this unit, copying with a 6X Speed DVD-RW disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 4X Speed DVD-RW disc.  
§2 In this unit, copying with a 16X Speed +R disc will be performed at the same speed as with a 8X Speed +R disc.  
[Note]  
When recording or playing while copying, the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.  
Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not copy using the maximum speed.  
Regarding copying to DVD-R DL (single-sided, Dual Layer)  
and +R DL (single-sided, Double Layer)  
When not copying in high speed mode, titles are temporarily  
copied at normal speed to the HDD and then copied at high speed  
to DVD-R DL and +R DL. The titles that were temporarily copied to  
the HDD are then deleted.  
Regarding copying of digital broadcasts that allow “One time  
only recording”  
You can copy a recorded title to a CPRM (73) compatible DVD-  
RAM, however, the title is deleted from the HDD.  
Titles or playlists cannot be copied from DVD-RAM to the HDD.  
Titles will not be copied if they are protected (39).  
You cannot copy to DVD-R DL and +R DL in the following cases.  
–When there is not enough free space on the HDD. (When  
copying to a new blank disc, if you intend to fill a new disc when  
copying to it, the equivalent of up to 4 hours of free space in SP  
mode is needed on the HDD.)  
You cannot copy playlists created from “One time only recording” titles.  
Titles with recording limitations and playlists cannot be registered  
on the same copying list.  
–When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles  
to be copied to the DVD-R DL and +R DL is greater than 500 in total.  
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may  
momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. (5)  
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Copying titles or playlists  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and  
press [ENTER].  
DVD  
COPY Navigator  
HDD  
Destination Capacity: 4310MB  
TV  
Total  
:
0
Size:  
0MB( 0%)  
Í
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title  
Í
001  
002  
003  
004  
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30  
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15  
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00  
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Rec time  
0:52(SP)  
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10  
006 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25  
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30  
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00  
---  
2 3  
1
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
Page 01/01  
Select  
ENTER  
4 5 6  
7
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
0
3 Press [3, 4] to select the title you  
-/--  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
want to copy and press [ENTER].  
:, 9  
;
1
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
To show other pages  
Press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
/
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
Press [ENTER] to register.  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
FUNCTIONS  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
STATUS  
SUB MENU  
4
After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-  
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
B
C
A
B
Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become play-  
only and you can no longer record or edit.  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
Speed and recording mode when copying  
Copy starts.  
[HDD] > [RAM] : High speed  
[HDD]  
>
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Refer to the following table.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Rec for High Speed Copy (59)  
Copy speed  
Only titles recorded with “Rec for High  
Speed Copy” set to “On”.  
High speed  
To stop copying 48  
Only titles recorded with “Rec for High  
Speed Copy” set to “Off”.  
COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and  
Normal speed  
(Recording mode is  
FR.)  
functions 48  
When making a copy of multiple titles that  
were recorded with “Rec for High Speed  
Copy” set to “On” and “Off”.  
To check the properties of a title and sort COPY  
Navigator  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When making a copy that contains titles recorded in “EP”  
1 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press  
[SUB MENU].  
mode or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode (Displayed  
copy will be performed at normal speed (Recording mode is FR).  
),  
If the copy destination disc space is exceeded, copy will be  
performed at normal speed (Recording mode is FR).  
COPY Navigator  
HDD  
Destination Capacity: 4310MB  
Size: 0MB( 0%)  
No. Name Date Day Time Name of title  
Total  
:
0
001  
002  
003  
004  
ARD 26. 9. FRI 13:30  
ZDF 27. 9. SAT 12:15  
AV2 3. 10. FRI 20:00  
ARD 3. 10. FRI 22:05  
Before copying  
When copying a title with main and secondary audio  
Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from  
“Bilingual Audio Selection” (60) when:  
Rec time  
0:52(SP)  
005 AV2 4. 10. SAT 16:10  
006 ZDF 10.10. FRI 9:25  
007 ARD 10.10. FRI 13:30  
008 ARD 11.10. SAT 21:00  
---  
Page 01/01  
Properties  
Sort  
ENTER  
–Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),  
+R, +R DL and +RW.  
–When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (60)  
and you are copying in XP mode.  
RETURN  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Properties” or “Sort”  
and press [ENTER].  
Copying 16:9 aspect titles  
The titles are copied in 4:3 aspect if you copy to a DVD-R,  
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.  
Properties:  
The name, recording date, channel etc. of the selected title are  
shown.  
[Note]  
Sort:  
Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
This changes the way that titles are displayed. You can select to  
display titles by No., recording date, day, channel, recording start  
time and title name. (You cannot select a title if it has a check mark.)  
If you close the COPY Navigator screen, the display order is  
cancelled.  
Titles and playlists recorded using a different encoding system (PAL or  
NTSC) from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be copied.  
Preparation  
Insert a disc that you can use for copying (4, 5).  
Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.  
Copy  
[Note]  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL  
are automatically finalized (73). After finalizing, the discs  
become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD  
equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.  
When copying titles in high speed mode to 5x high speed recording  
compatible DVD-RAM or 8x high speed recording compatible DVD-  
R or +R, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than  
normal.  
If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal (Silent)” in  
“DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu (59).  
If you register multiple titles, they are copied in order from the title  
at the top of the screen and not in the order you registered them.  
To change the order that titles are copied, create a copying list and  
then copy the contents of the list (47).  
[HDD]  
>
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
(You cannot copy to finalized discs.)  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
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6 Register titles and playlists for copy.  
Copying using the copying list–  
Advanced Copy  
If you are going to copy a registered list without making any  
changes to it (step 7).  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].  
[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW]  
[-RW‹VR›]  
[HDD]  
[SD]  
>
[HDD]  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Copy  
>
>
Cancel All  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
( 0%)  
0MB  
Size:  
Name of item  
New item (Total=0)  
1
2
3
Copy Direction  
HDD > DVD  
No. Size  
You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc.  
Copy Mode  
VIDEO High Speed  
Create List  
See also the notes “Before copying” (46).  
Page 01/01  
Create copy list.  
Start Copying  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
1
While stopped  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [A] to select “VIDEO” or press [B] to select  
“Playlists”.  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Create List  
HDD  
A
B
VIDEO  
Playlists  
and press [ENTER].  
- - -  
007  
008  
0:30(XP)  
ARD 10.10. FRI  
- - -  
ARD 11.10. SAT  
- - -  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced  
- - -  
Copy” and press [ENTER].  
Previous  
ENTER  
Page 02/02  
Select  
Next  
Previous  
Copy  
S
SUB MENU  
Next  
RETURN  
Cancel All  
Source  
HDD  
DVD  
1 Copy Direction  
HDD > DVD  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or playlists and  
press [ENTER].  
Destination  
Copy Mode  
2
VIDEO High Speed  
When copying to a disc using high speed mode,  
0
Create List  
3
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “  
” can be registered.  
” or  
Select the copy direction.  
Start Copying  
ENTER  
RETURN  
If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]  
several times (step 7).  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : only items indicated with “  
be registered.  
” can  
To select a multiple number of items together, press  
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER]  
(below, Multiple editing).  
To show other pages (below)  
To edit the copying list (48)  
4 Set the copy direction.  
If you are not going to change the copying direction, press  
[4] (step 5).  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Direction” and press [1].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press  
[ENTER].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
The same drive as the copy source cannot be selected.  
6 Press [2] to confirm.  
You can register a multiple number of titles and  
playlists on the copying list by repeating  
steps 24.  
You cannot start copying when the value of the “Size”  
(48) exceeds 100% (“Destination Capacity” is not  
sufficient).  
5 Press [2] to confirm.  
5 Set the recording mode.  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start  
If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]  
(step 6).  
Copying” and press [ENTER].  
When copying titles in high speed mode to 5x high speed  
recording compatible DVD-RAM or 8x high speed recording  
compatible DVD-R or +R, the sound of the disc rotating  
becomes louder than normal.  
If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal  
(Silent)” in “DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup  
menu (59).  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Mode” and press [1].  
2
3
4
Press [3, 4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER]  
Press [3, 4] to select “VIDEO” and press [ENTER]  
Press [3, 4] to select “Recording Mode” and press  
[ENTER]  
Press [3, 4] to select the mode and press [ENTER]  
.
.
.
5
.
6 Press [2] to confirm.  
8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER] to start copying.  
[HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
Press [2, 1] to select “Copy & Finalize” or  
“Copy Only” and press [ENTER].  
If “Copy & Finalize” is selected  
After finalizing, the discs become play-only and you can also  
play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no  
longer record or edit.  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press  
[ENTER].  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
Multiple editing  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, the  
check mark is cancelled.  
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47  
Copying titles or playlists  
(Continued)  
To edit the copying list  
Delete All  
Select the item in step 6–4 (47, right column)  
Add  
Refer to the control reference on page 46.  
1
2
Press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
Delete  
Move  
To stop copying  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
(You cannot stop while finalizing)  
Delete All:  
Delete all items registered on the copying list.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Add:  
Add new items to the copying list.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlists and titles to be added and  
press [ENTER].  
When High-speed copying  
All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are  
copied.  
When Normal Speed copying  
Copies until the point cancelled. However titles with “One time only  
recording” restriction, only titles that have completely copied at the  
point cancelled are copied to the disc. Titles that are cancelled  
before the copy is complete are not copied and remain on the HDD.  
When copying to a DVD-R DL or +R DL only the titles that have  
completely copied at the point cancelled are copied.  
Delete:  
Delete the selected items.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
You can also delete multiple items (47, Multiple editing).  
Move:  
Move selected items or change the order of items on the copying list.  
Press [3, 4] to select the destination and press [ENTER].  
Even if the title was not copied to the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-  
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW, the amount of  
remaining writable disc space becomes less.  
To return to the previous screen  
To cancel all registered copying setting and lists  
After performing steps 1–3 (47, left column)  
Press [RETURN].  
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Recording and playing while copying  
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed  
copying. (Only when high speed copying without finalizing)  
Still pictures cannot be played.  
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.  
To confirm the current progress  
The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.  
–When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or deleted at the  
copy source  
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,  
open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.  
Press [STATUS].  
[Note]  
Timer recordings executed while copying are recorded to the  
HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.  
(Only when high speed copying without finalizing)  
To play DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and  
+R DL on other players, it is necessary to finalize them after  
copy.  
COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions  
COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators  
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high  
speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW  
(22)  
Titles and playlists that can be copied in high  
speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) (22)  
(However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in  
high speed mode to +R, +R DL, +RW)  
Title with “One time only recording” restriction  
(8, When recording digital broadcasts)  
Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only  
recording” restriction after copying.  
(8, When recording digital broadcasts)  
Title or playlist contains still picture(s)  
Still picture(s) cannot be copied.  
Title or playlist recorded using a different encoding  
system from that of the TV system currently  
selected on the unit.  
(NTSC)  
(PAL)  
Titles and playlists displaying these marks  
cannot be selected.  
Data size of each registered item  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
Size:  
Size:  
0MB (0%)  
No. Size  
Name of item  
Data size recorded to the copy  
destination  
New item (Total=0)  
When copying at normal speed, the  
total data size will change according to  
the recording mode.  
Page 01/01  
Create copy list.  
The total data size shown may be  
larger than the sum of the data sizes  
for each registered item, because of  
data management information being  
written to the copy destination, etc.  
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8
When the top menu is displayed  
Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and  
+R DL  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title  
you want to start copying, and press  
[ENTER].  
[DVD-V]  
>
[HDD]  
You can copy the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW  
(DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit.  
While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD  
according to the set time.  
My favorite  
01/02  
01  
Chapter  
02  
Chapter  
1
2
03  
Chapter  
04  
Chapter  
3
4
05  
06  
If you perform search, frame-by-frame or pause while copying, that  
portion of title is not recorded.  
While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are  
recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has  
finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is  
reached.)  
Operations and on screen displays during copy are also  
recorded.  
Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent  
illegal copying, and cannot be copied.  
The following cannot be copied: DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio  
CD and so on.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To stop copying  
Press [].  
You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop  
copying.  
If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.  
Preparation  
Insert the finalized disc (28).  
[Note]  
After performing steps 1–5 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD-  
The screen saver on the right is recorded at the  
beginning.  
Video”) (47, Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy)  
The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of  
copy to the end.  
6 Set “Copy Time”.  
If play does not begin automatically or if the top  
menu does not display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.  
Even if you copy a high quality video/audio DVD, the original  
picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.  
If you want to copy a title from a finalized DVD-RW (DVD Video  
Recording format), create a copy list and then copy (47, Copying  
using the copying list–Advanced Copy).  
If you are not going to change the setting (step 7).  
Setting the unit to copy according to the set  
time  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time” and press [1].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Time Setting” and press [ENTER].  
Setting the unit to copy all the content on the disc  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [2] to confirm.  
Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from  
an SD card  
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been  
taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc,  
can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM.  
(All the recordings on the same date become a title.)  
You cannot playback MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card with  
this unit.  
You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM.  
You cannot playback or record while copying MPEG2.  
Copy will continue until there is not enough available  
recording space on the HDD.  
Setting the copying time  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Time” and press [ENTER].  
Copy  
Cancel All  
1 Copy Direction  
DVD > HDD  
2
Hour  
00 Min.  
Copy Mode  
2
3
VIDEO§  
MPEG2  
DVD-Video XP  
Set the time a few minutes  
longer.  
Copy Time  
HDD  
Press ENTER to change settings.  
Start Copying  
ENTER  
RETURN  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [3, 4]  
to set the recording time.  
DVD-RAM  
6 Press [ENTER].  
7 Press [2] to confirm.  
§ Conventionally recorded programmes  
Copying to the HDD continues for the set time even after  
the content being played finishes.  
The display below automatically appears when you insert a card  
into the SD card slot while stopped.  
Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to  
include the operation time before play begins.  
You can also set the recording time with the numbered  
buttons.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Video (MPEG2)” and press  
[ENTER]. Then go to step 7 on page 47.  
SD Card  
Album View  
Copy Pictures (JPEG)  
Copy Video (MPEG2)  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start  
SELECT  
Copying” and press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
ENTER  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start  
copying.  
The disc top menu is displayed.  
Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is  
selected from the “Auto-Play Select” menu when finalizing  
the disc (55).  
How to copy  
Refer to “Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy” (47)  
Please set the items in step 4 and 5 as shown below.  
Copy Direction:  
Source : SD CARD  
Copy Mode:  
Format : VIDEO  
MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card are automatically  
registered on the copy list.  
If there are no MPEG2 moving pictures on an SD card, “Copy  
Video (MPEG2)” is not displayed.  
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Copying still pictures  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
6 Register still pictures for copy.  
If you are going to copy a registered list without making any  
DVD  
changes to it (step 7).  
TV  
Í
Í
You can register still pictures or still picture folders.  
Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
list.  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
Copy  
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
Cancel All  
Picture  
Picture/Folder  
1 Copy Direction  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
No. Size  
Name of item  
New item (Total=0)  
SD CARD > HDD  
8 9  
7
Copy Mode  
PICTURE High Speed  
2
-/--  
0
Create List  
3
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
:, 9  
Page 01/01  
Create copy list.  
Start Copying  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
RETURN  
;
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
To register individual still pictures  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture and press  
[ENTER].  
/
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
To select a multiple number of items together, press  
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (51,  
Multiple editing).  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
CHAPTER STATUS  
[HDD] [RAM] [SD]  
To show other pages (51)  
To select the still pictures in another folder (51)  
To edit the copying list (51)  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB  
(7).  
You cannot copy pictures recorded to CD-R/CD-RW.  
You can register a multiple number of still pictures on  
[SD]  
the copying list by repeating steps 23.  
While stopped put the card in the slot, and the menu (below) is  
automatically displayed.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Pictures (JPEG)”, press [ENTER] and  
then go to step 4 on page 51, “Copying all the still pictures on a  
card—Copy All Pictures”.  
4 Press [2] to confirm.  
To register on a folder by folder basis  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].  
SD Card  
Album View  
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER].  
Copy Pictures (JPEG)  
Copy Video (MPEG2)  
Copy  
Destination Capacity: 4343MB  
Cancel All  
Picture  
Picture/Folder  
SELECT  
1 Copy Direction  
No. Size  
Name of item  
RETURN  
ENTER  
SD CARD > HDD  
New item (Total=0)  
Copy Mode  
2
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].  
Copying using the copying list  
1
While stopped  
To select a multiple number of items together, press  
[;] to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (51,  
Multiple editing).  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
To show other pages (51)  
To switch to another higher folder (51)  
To edit the copying list (51)  
and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced  
You can register a multiple number of folders on the  
copying list by repeating steps 45.  
Copy” and press [ENTER].  
Copy  
6 Press [2] to confirm.  
Cancel All  
Source  
SD CARD  
HDD  
1 Copy Direction  
SD CARD > HDD  
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start  
Destination  
Copy Mode  
2
PICTURE High Speed  
Copying” and press [ENTER].  
For individual still pictures only  
0
Create List  
3
If you are not going to change the registered list press [4]  
several times (step 7).  
When specifying another folder as the copying destination,  
select “Folder”.  
4 Set the copy direction.  
Folder  
New folder  
001 100__DVD  
002 101__DVD  
003 102__DVD  
If you are not going to change the copying direction, press  
[4] (step 5).  
-
New folder  
---  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Direction” and press  
[1].  
8 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER] to start copying.  
4
Press [3, 4] to select “Destination” and press  
[ENTER].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].  
The same drive as the copy source can be selected.  
6 Press [2] to confirm.  
To stop copying  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
5 Set the recording mode.  
If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4]  
(step 6).  
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Mode” and press [1].  
2
3
Press [3, 4] to select “Format” and press [ENTER].  
Press [3, 4] to select “PICTURE” and press [ENTER]  
.
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4 Press [2] to confirm.  
50  
To show other pages  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press  
[ENTER].  
Copying all the still pictures on a card—  
Copy All Pictures  
You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
[SD]  
>
[HDD] or [RAM]  
Multiple editing  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.  
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)  
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.  
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.  
1
While stopped  
To edit the copying list  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Select the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5  
Delete All  
(for a folder) (50, right column)  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Add  
1
2
Press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press  
[ENTER].  
and press [ENTER].  
Delete  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy All  
Delete All:  
Pictures” and press [ENTER].  
Delete all items registered on the copying list.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
Add:  
Add new items to the copying list.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture or folder to be added  
and press [ENTER].  
Copy All Pictures  
Copy from  
Copy to  
SD CARD  
HDD  
Delete:  
Delete the selected items.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
You can also delete multiple items (above, Multiple editing).  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy to” and  
press [2, 1] to select the drive.  
5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Copy”  
and press [ENTER].  
To cancel all registered copying settings and lists  
After performing steps 1–3 (50)  
To stop copying  
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.  
1
2
Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.  
–When a title or still picture has been recorded or deleted at the  
copy source  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit,  
remove the card, open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.  
To select another folder  
(7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].  
If you want to switch to another higher folder (below).  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [ENTER].  
Create List  
SD CARD  
Create List  
SD CARD  
Picture (JPEG)  
Folder  
Folder  
103__DVD  
\DCIM\100__DVD  
0001  
----  
----  
0002  
----  
----  
0003  
----  
0004  
----  
001 100__DVD  
002 101__DVD  
003 102__DVD  
004 103__DVD  
---  
---  
---  
---  
----  
----  
Page 01/01  
Picture 0012 File 0012  
Page 001/001  
Previous  
Next  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
You can also select folders with the numbered buttons.  
e.g.,  
5:  
15:  
115:  
[0] [0] [5]  
[0] [1] [5]  
[1] [1] [5]  
[Note]  
When copying the still pictures on a folder by folder basis  
(50) or card by card basis (above, Copy All Pictures), files  
other than the still picture files inside the folder will also be  
copied. (This does not apply to the lower folders contained  
inside the folders.)  
If still pictures are already contained inside the copy destination  
folder, the new still pictures are recorded following the existing  
still pictures.  
If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of  
files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (31), copying  
will stop partway through.  
When a name has not been input for the copy source folder, it is  
possible that this folder’s name will not be the same on the copy  
destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name  
before copying (43, Enter Album Name).  
The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the  
same list.  
To switch to another higher folder  
Only when selecting the source folder  
If there is a multiple number of higher  
\DCIM\100__DVD  
folders recognizable, while the screen on  
the right appears  
001 100__DVD  
002 101__DVD  
003 102__DVD  
004 103__DVD  
1 Press [SUB MENU] and press [ENTER].  
2 Press [2, 1] to select the higher  
Select Folder  
folder and press [ENTER].  
You cannot register a folder with a  
different higher folder to the same  
Select folder to access.  
\DCIM  
Press ENTER to set.  
SELECT  
list.  
RETURN  
ENTER  
You cannot copy the information about the print number setting  
(DPOF) or the picture rotation.  
The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the  
copy list may not be the same at the copy destination.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select the desired  
folder and press [ENTER].  
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Í
Í
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
VOLUME  
CH  
3
When you want to start recording  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
DRIVE  
Press [¥ REC].  
SELECT  
Recording starts.  
2 3  
1
CH  
4 5 6  
To skip unwanted parts  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
INPUT  
SELECT  
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)  
-/--  
0
To stop recording  
Press [].  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated  
to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so  
treated cannot be recorded using this unit.  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
;
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
/
Using Flexible Recording (23), you can record the content of a  
video cassette (approx. 1–8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best  
possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.  
FUNCTIONS  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)  
[HDD] [RAM] When the “DV Auto Rec” function is used, programmes  
are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at  
each break in the images and the play list is created automatically.  
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
B
C
REC MODE  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
¥ REC  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]  
e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front  
Preparation  
1
Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the  
equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (left column).  
Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.  
You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear.  
2
3
4
Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting.  
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.  
Pause play of the DV equipment at the point you want recording  
to start.  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
k
1
.
3
CH  
When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,  
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (63).  
S
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -UDIO IN-  
AV3  
R
DV IN  
This unit  
After preparation is completed, the following screen appears.  
DV IN  
DV Auto Rec  
VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R  
S VIDEO IN  
Press [2, 1] to select “Rec to  
HDD” or “Rec to DVD” and press  
[ENTER].  
DV unit is connected.  
Record from the DV unit?  
Yellow White Red  
Rec to HDD  
Rec to DVD  
Cancel  
DV cable  
(IEEE 1394, 4-pin)  
You can proceed to step 4.  
SELECT  
S Video  
cable§  
Audio/Video  
cable  
ENTER  
RETURN  
When the screen is not displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select  
HDD or DVD and then continue from step 1.  
Other video equipment  
1
While stopped  
Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural  
Connect to L/MONO on the AV3 input terminals at the front.  
§ The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the  
VIDEO terminal.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
and press [ENTER].  
When recording from the unit’s DV terminal  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “DV Auto Rec”  
Select the type of audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” in  
the Setup menu (60).  
and press [ENTER].  
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder),  
you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.  
4 Press [2, 1] to select “Rec” and  
[Note]  
press [ENTER].  
If it becomes time for a timer recording to start while copying, the  
recording will start and the copying will stop.  
Recording starts.  
When recording finishes  
The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV  
automatic recording.  
Manual recording  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.  
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.  
When recording bilingual programmes (8, Important notes for  
recording)  
When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,  
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (63).  
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC  
signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded  
onto the HDD.)  
To stop recording  
Press [].  
[Note]  
Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder) can  
be connected to the unit via the DV input terminal.  
It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.  
The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It  
cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)  
The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.  
Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be  
input properly.  
The date and time information on the tape of the DV equipment will  
not be recorded.  
You cannot record and play simultaneously.  
To reduce noise in input from a video cassette recorder, set “AV-in  
NR” to “On” in the on-screen menu (37).  
Check the time on the unit is correct.  
1
While stopped  
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the  
input channel for the equipment you  
have connected.  
If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly,  
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the  
unit off and back on.  
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual  
recording (left column).  
e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select  
AV3”.  
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HDD, disc and card management  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Setting the protection  
[RAM]  
DVD  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
Preparation  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
DRIVE SELECT  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
After performing steps 1–3 (left)  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc  
8 9  
7
-/--  
0
Protection” and press [ENTER].  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
press [ENTER].  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
DVD  
Management  
DVD-RAM  
/
Titles  
Used  
11  
0 : 22  
Remain 5:38 (EP)  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
Disc Name  
ENTER  
Disc Protection  
Delete all titles  
On  
3,4,2,1  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
ENTER  
SELECT  
S
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
ENTER  
CHAPTER STATUS  
Format Disc  
RETURN  
A
B
C
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-  
protected.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB  
(7).  
Cartridge-protection  
For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge  
With the write-protect tab in the protect position,  
play automatically starts when inserted in the  
Common procedures  
PROTECT  
unit.  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
[SD]  
Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
and press [ENTER].  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 30:00 SP  
G-Code Record  
Providing a name for a disc  
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
Playback  
Recording  
Advanced Copy  
Playlists  
Delete  
Flexible Rec  
DV Auto Rec  
You can provide a name for each disc.  
Copy  
To Others  
Setup  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
[RAM] Release protection (above).  
HDD Management  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “HDD  
After performing steps 1–3 (left)  
Management”, “DVD Management” or  
“Card Management” and press  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc Name”  
and press [ENTER].  
[ENTER].  
e.g., [RAM]  
56, Entering text  
DVD  
Management  
DVD-RAM  
Titles  
Used  
11  
0 : 22  
Remain 5:38 (EP)  
The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] With a finalized disc, the name is  
displayed on the Top Menu.  
[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other  
equipment.  
Disc Name  
Disc Protection  
Delete all titles  
Off  
SELECT  
Documentary  
My favorite  
01/02  
ENTER  
Format Disc  
DVD  
Management  
DVD-RAM  
RETURN  
Titles  
Used  
11  
0 : 22  
Remain 5:38 (  
01  
Chapter  
02  
Chapter  
1
2
When HDD has been selected, “Delete all titles” and  
“Format HDD” are displayed.  
When SD has been selected, “Format Card” only is  
displayed.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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HDD, disc and card management  
Refer to the control reference on page 53.  
Deleting all the contents of a disc or  
card—Format  
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]  
[+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only)  
Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete  
all titles  
[HDD] [RAM]  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive.  
Release protection (53).  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.  
Release protection (53).  
[Note]  
After performing steps 1–3 (53)  
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data),  
and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before  
proceeding. The contents are deleted when you format a disc or  
card even if you have set protection.  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all  
titles” and press [ENTER].  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
After performing steps 1–3 (53)  
press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Format HDD”,  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
“Format Disc” or “Format Card” and  
press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
A message appears when finished.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
press [ENTER].  
A message appears when formatting is finished.  
[Note]  
Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may  
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).  
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.  
This can render the disc or the card unusable.  
[Note]  
Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be  
restored. Make certain before proceeding.  
Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.  
Still picture data (JPEG, TIFF) or computer data cannot be deleted.  
Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
[Note]  
When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not  
be possible to use it on any other equipment.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed on the disc.  
You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.  
To stop formatting [RAM]  
Press [RETURN].  
You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc  
must be reformatted if you do this.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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[Note]  
Selecting the background style–Top Menu  
When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take  
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four  
times).  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-  
Video top menu after finalizing.  
After finalizing  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you  
can no longer record or edit.  
[-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting  
(54) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.  
When copying in high speed, chapters will be replicated.  
[-R] [-RW‹V›] Titles are divided into about 5-minute ([+R] 8-  
minute)§ chapters, if  
–the titles were directly recorded to the disc.  
–the titles were copied using any mode other than the high  
speed mode (excluding [-R]DL] [+R]DL]).  
§ This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode  
of recording.  
After performing steps 1–3 (53)  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu”  
and press [ENTER].  
5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
background and press [ENTER].  
Top Menu List  
1
2
3
There is a pause of several seconds between titles and  
chapters during play.  
Display after finalizing  
01  
Thumbnail  
(Still picture)  
Title Name  
Before  
After  
finalizing  
finalizing  
You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. (39,  
Change Thumbnail)  
Recording/Editing/Entering name  
Play on other players  
Y
t
t
Y
Selecting whether to show the Top  
Menu first–Auto-Play Select  
You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturer’s  
equipment.  
If you finalize discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than  
this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be  
displayed.  
Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players  
due to the condition of the recording.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing.  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
After performing steps 1–3 (53)  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Play  
Select” and press [ENTER].  
Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu  
[+RW]  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or  
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient  
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW  
disc on other equipment.  
“Title 1” and press [ENTER].  
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.  
You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.  
Title 1:  
The disc content is played without displaying the  
top menu.  
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (left  
column) before creating top menu.  
Enabling discs to be played on other  
equipment–Finalize  
Preparation  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (above)  
before finalizing the disc.  
After performing steps 1–3 (53)  
Preparation  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Create Top  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.  
Menu” and press [ENTER].  
After performing steps 1–3 (53)  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalize” and  
press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.  
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and  
press [ENTER].  
7 Press [ENTER].  
A message appears when finalizing is finished.  
[Note]  
[Note]  
You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the  
created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such  
cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create Top Menu”.  
You cannot cancel finalizing.  
Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.  
([-R]DL] [+R]DL] Finalizing takes up to 60 minutes.)  
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalizing.  
This will render the disc unusable.  
7 Press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
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Entering text  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a  
DVD  
character and press [ENTER].  
TV  
Í
Í
Repeat this step to enter other characters.  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
To delete a character  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field  
and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.)  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
Using the numbered buttons to enter characters  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
e.g., entering the letter “R”  
-/--  
¢
0
1
Press [7] to move to the 7th row.  
5
SKIP  
J
K
N
Q
U
L
O
R
V
SLOW/SEARCH  
2 Press [7] twice to highlight  
“R”.  
3 Press [ENTER].  
:, 9  
7
7
6 M  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
;
7
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
P
T
7
To enter a space  
Press [¢] and press [ENTER].  
Add/recall names (below)  
/
8
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
3 Press [] (Set).  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the Title view  
screen and so on.  
S
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
B
C
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
To end partway  
Press [RETURN].  
Text is not added.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD]  
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.  
The maximum number of characters:  
[HDD] [RAM]  
To add a name  
Characters  
You can add frequently used names and recall them later.  
Maximum number of added names: 20  
Maximum number of characters per name: 20  
After entering the name (steps 1–2).  
64 (44§)  
Title  
Playlist  
64  
Album of still pictures  
36  
1
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Add to List” and press  
[ENTER].  
You can also press [9] to select Add to List”.  
Disc ([RAM])  
§ Title name for timer recording  
64  
2
Press [2, 1] to select “Add” and press [ENTER].  
Press [RETURN] to cancel.  
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
Characters  
Title  
Disc  
44  
40  
To recall an added name  
1
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “List Names” and press  
[ENTER].  
[SD]  
Characters  
36  
You can also press [:] to select List Names”.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be recalled and  
Album of still pictures  
2
press [ENTER].  
[Note]  
To delete an added name  
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.  
1
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “List Names” and press  
[ENTER].  
1 Show Enter Name screen.  
You can also press [:] to select List Names”.  
2
3
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the name to be deleted.  
Press [SUB MENU] to show “Delete Name” and press  
[ENTER].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].  
Press [RETURN].  
Title (timer recording)  
Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 25.  
Title  
4
5
Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 38.  
Playlist  
Select “Enter Name” in step 5 on page 41.  
Disc  
Select “Disc Name” in step 4 of “Providing a name for a  
disc” on page 53.  
For your reference  
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu  
after finalization (55). When entering a title name, the name that  
will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Top Menu Preview”  
window.  
Album of still pictures  
Select “Enter Album Name” in step 4 on page 42, “To edit  
the album”.  
Enter Name  
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Name field: shows the text you have entered  
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FUNCTIONS window  
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main  
functions quickly and easily.  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
DVD  
1
While stopped  
TV  
Í
Í
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of  
disc.  
2 3  
1
CH  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 30:00 SP  
4 5 6  
Playback  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
Recording  
Delete  
-/--  
0
Copy  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
To Others  
ENTER  
RETURN  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
/
2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and  
press [ENTER].  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
ENTER  
If you select “To Others” and press [ENTER], the following  
screen appears. Press [3, 4] to select an item and press  
[ENTER].  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
CREATE  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
CHAPTER STATUS  
A
B
C
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
FUNCTIONS  
HDD  
Remain 30:00 SP  
G-Code Record  
Playback  
Recording  
Advanced Copy  
Playlists  
Delete  
Flexible Rec  
DV Auto Rec  
Copy  
To Others  
Setup  
ENTER  
RETURN  
HDD Management  
If you press [RETURN], you can return to the previous  
screen.  
To exit the FUNCTIONS window  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
Child Lock  
The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote  
control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
DVD  
Press and hold [ENTER]  
and [RETURN]  
TV  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
simultaneously until “X  
HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears  
on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.  
8 9  
7
-/--  
0
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
To cancel the Child Lock  
Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X  
HOLD” disappears.  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
/
ENTER  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
CREATE  
CHAPTER STATUS  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
B
C
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Common procedures  
W
X
CH  
1
While stopped  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
k
1
.3  
CH  
S
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO -AUDIO IN-  
AV3  
R
DV IN  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
and press [ENTER].  
< OPEN/CLOSE  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
press [ENTER].  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the tab and  
DVD  
TV  
press [1].  
Í
Í
VOLUME  
CH  
Menus  
Options  
Tabs  
DRIVE  
SELECT  
AV  
Setup  
Comb Filter  
Still Mode  
Seamless Play  
On  
Automatic  
On  
2 3  
4 5 6  
1
CH  
Numbered  
buttons  
Tuning  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
INPUT SELECT  
G-Code  
8 9  
7
-/--  
0
Display  
Connection  
Others  
SELECT  
ENTER  
TAB  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
RETURN  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STOP  
5 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and  
TIME SLIP  
MANUAL SKIP  
press [ENTER].  
/
6 Press [3, 4] to select the option and  
FUNCTIONS  
ENTER  
3,4,2,1  
press [ENTER].  
ENTER  
SUB MENU  
RETURN  
S
RETURN  
C
CREATE  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
A
CHAPTER STATUS  
B
C
A
B
REC  
REC MODE  
F
Rec  
DELETE  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
[Note]  
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens,  
follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.  
(continued on the next page)  
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(continued)  
Summary of settings  
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Manual (62)  
Tuning  
Auto-Setup Restart (63)  
Settings for Playback  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Disc  
Ratings  
8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.  
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.  
1 to 7:  
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding  
ratings recorded on them.  
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password  
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is  
shown.  
0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.  
Unlock Recorder  
Change Password  
Temporary Unlock  
Change Level  
Do not forget your password.  
DVD-Audio Video mode Playback  
On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or  
Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.  
turn the unit off.  
Off  
Soundtrack Choose the language for audio, subtitle and  
disc menus. [DVD-V]  
English  
Spanish  
German  
French  
Italian  
Some discs start in a certain language despite  
any changes you make here.  
Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
Enter a code (64) with the numbered  
Subtitle  
Menus  
Automatic: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not  
available, subtitles of that language will automatically  
appear if available on that disc.  
English  
Spanish  
buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.  
When the selected language is not available  
on the disc, the default language is played.  
There are discs where you can only switch the  
language from the menu screen (29).  
German  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
French  
Italian  
English  
German  
French  
Italian  
Spanish  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
Settings for Recording  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Recording time in EP mode  
EP (6 Hours):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB  
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP  
mode (21, Recording modes and approximate recording  
times).  
disc.  
EP (8 Hours):You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB  
disc.  
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when  
using “EP (8 Hours)”.  
Rec for High Speed Copy  
On: Makes high speed mode copying to DVD-R, etc. possible.  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].  
–Pictures are saved in 4:3.  
When high speed copying a title to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-  
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, it is necessary  
to turn this setting “On” before recording to the HDD; however,  
the screen size, etc. is restricted (right). We recommend  
turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is  
not necessary when recording a programme.  
–Select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio  
Selection” (60).  
Off  
DVD Speed for High Speed Copy  
Maximum  
Select the speed of high-speed copying (When using high-  
speed copy compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R, +R 8X or +RW  
4X discs).  
Normal (Silent):  
Selecting “Normal (Silent)” means the noise generated by this  
unit is less than “Maximum”, however the time required for  
copying will double (approximately).  
Comb Filter  
On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.  
Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.  
Picture  
Select the picture sharpness when recording.  
The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”  
(63).  
Still Mode  
Automatic  
Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.  
(The picture is coarser.)  
Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen  
clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is  
clearer and finer.)  
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play  
(73, Frames and fields).  
Seamless Play  
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and  
partially deleted titles.  
On: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does  
not work when there are several audio types included on  
the playlist and when using Quick View. Additionally, the  
positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.  
Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played  
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Refer to the control reference on page 58.  
Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)  
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.  
On  
Off  
Sound  
Bilingual Audio Selection  
M 1  
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type  
when:  
M 2  
You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an  
–Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- external source, such as when copying from a video cassette  
Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.  
–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On” (22).  
recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV  
input terminal). Select on the other equipment.  
–Recording or copying sound in LPCM (below, “Audio Mode When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of  
for XP Recording”).  
audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (below).  
Digital Audio Output  
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (16).  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
PCM Down Conversion  
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96  
kHz or 88.2 kHz.  
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the  
settings across if the signals have a sampling frequency  
of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy  
protection.  
On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose  
when the connected equipment cannot process signals  
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)  
Off: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when  
the connected equipment can process signals with a  
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)  
Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal.  
Select “Bitstream” if the connected  
equipment decodes the signal.  
Select “PCM” if this unit decodes the signal  
and outputs it as 2 channels.  
DTS  
Bitstream:When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby  
Digital logo.  
PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby  
Digital logo.  
Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS  
logo.  
[Note]  
PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS  
Not making the proper settings may result  
logo.  
in noise or some trouble for digital  
recording.  
MPEG  
Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in  
MPEG decoder.  
PCM: When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG  
decoder.  
Audio Mode for XP Recording  
Dolby Digital (73)  
Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP  
mode.  
LPCM (73)  
–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than  
that of normal XP mode recordings.  
–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you  
selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.  
–When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of  
audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (above).  
Audio Mode for DV Input  
Stereo 1: Records audio (L1, R1).  
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)  
DV input terminal (52).  
subsequent to original recording.  
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.  
Mix:  
When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in  
advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (above).  
On-Screen Messages  
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.  
Automatic  
Off  
Display  
Grey Background  
On  
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey  
background when tuner reception is weak.  
Off  
FL Display  
Bright  
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.  
This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save”  
(61) to “On”.  
Dim  
Automatic: The display turns dark during play and disappears  
when the unit is turned off. It reappears  
momentarily if a button is pressed. While using this  
mode, the standby power consumption can be  
reduced.  
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Tabs  
Menus  
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)  
TV Aspect (17)  
Progressive (18)  
Set to match the type of television 16:9  
4:3  
Off  
Letterbox  
Connection  
connected.  
On  
This setting is fixed with  
“Off” if you set “AV1 Output”  
to “RGB 1 (without  
component)” or “RGB 2  
(without component)”.  
TV System (63)  
PAL  
NTSC  
AV1 Output  
Selects the output from the AV1 terminal.  
Select “RGB 1 (without component)” or “RGB 2 (without  
component)” for RGB output.  
Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)”  
for component output (progressive output).  
Video (with component):  
Select when a TV is connected that can receive a composite signal.  
S Video (with component):  
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an S Video signal.  
RGB 1 (without component):  
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB  
signal. If you always would like to view the picture from the unit  
in RGB signal, select this mode. The TV screen will  
automatically switch to display the picture from the unit when  
the unit is turned on.  
Set according to the signal and terminal of the connected TV.  
RGB 2 (without component):  
Select when a TV is connected that can receive an RGB  
signal. If you would like to switch to display the picture from the  
unit only when playback or viewing menus, select this mode.  
AV2 Input  
Video  
S Video  
This setting is according to the output signal of the connected  
equipment.  
Remote Control (19)  
DVD 1  
DVD 2  
DVD 3  
Others  
Clock (64)  
Power Save  
On: Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned  
Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”.  
–“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (60).  
–The “Quick Start” function does not work. (It is automatically  
turned to “Off”.)  
to standby (74).  
Off  
If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically  
turned to “Off”.  
Quick Start  
On  
The Quick Start feature enables this unit to be ready to start  
recording as quick as approx. 1 second§ after turning it on. You  
can start recording soon after deciding you want to record  
something.  
Off:  
Standby power consumption is less than when this is  
set to “On”.  
§Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM.  
If this is set to “On”, “Power Save” is automatically turned to “Off”.  
Startup takes up to a minute when:  
You play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-  
RAM.  
You want to make other operations.  
–The clock has not been set.  
Australia  
New Zealand  
Others  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Country  
DivX Registration  
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX  
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (33).  
Initialize  
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.  
Shipping Condition  
Yes  
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password  
and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer  
recording programmes are also cancelled.  
No  
Default Settings  
Yes  
All the settings other than the programmed channels, time  
settings, country settings§, disc language settings, ratings  
level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the  
factory presets.  
No  
§ Only for Australia and N.Z.  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Refer to the control reference on page 58.  
To change the tuning settings for individual  
Tuning  
programme position  
1
While stopped  
e.g., [Australia]and]N.Z.]  
6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1]  
Pos  
1
ARD  
4
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
to select a  
Manual  
Tuning  
Name  
Channel  
programme position  
and press [ENTER].  
Fine Tuning Auto  
Mono  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
Off  
and press [ENTER].  
SELECT  
RETURN  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
RETURN : leave  
press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and  
Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1].  
press [1].  
Setup  
Manual  
Auto-Setup Restart  
Pos  
To change the programme position in which  
the TV stations are assigned  
Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the  
number of the desired programme position and  
press [ENTER].  
Tuning  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
SELECT  
TAB  
Connection  
Others  
Name  
Channel  
To enter or change the name of a TV station  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and  
press [ENTER].  
If the station name needs a blank space, select  
the blank between “Z” and “¢”.  
RETURN  
ENTER  
Manual  
You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions.  
To enter newly available TV stations or change  
the channel number of an already tuned TV  
station  
Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter  
the channel number of the desired TV station.  
Wait a few moments until the desired TV station  
has been tuned.  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and  
press [ENTER].  
Manual Tuning  
Pos Name Ch  
1
2
3
4
5
Pos Name Ch  
ARD  
ZDF  
N3  
HR3  
BR3  
4
2
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
5
8
10  
After the desired TV station is tuned, press  
[ENTER].  
6
7
8
9
SELECT  
ENTER  
Fine Tuning  
To obtain the best tuning condition  
Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition  
and press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
10  
Delete  
Move  
Add  
A
B
C
Press [1] to return to “Auto”.  
To delete a programme position  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [A].  
Video  
System§  
To select the video system type  
Press [3, 4] to select “PAL” or “SECAM” if the  
picture lacks colour, and press [ENTER].  
To add a blank programme position  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [B].  
Auto:  
This unit automatically distinguishes  
PAL and SECAM signals.  
PAL:  
For receiving PAL signals.  
To move a TV station to another programme position  
1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press  
[C].  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the new programme position to  
which you want to assign the TV station and press [ENTER].  
SECAM: For receiving SECAM signals.  
This setting is also available when you select the  
external input channel (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4) in  
step 5.  
In order to record properly, make the appropriate  
settings to match the connected equipment.  
Audio  
Mode§  
To select the audio reception type  
If sound quality is poor, press [3, 4] to select  
“BG”, “I” or “DK” and press [ENTER].  
BG: PAL B.G.  
I:  
PAL I  
DK: PAL D.K.K1  
Mono  
To select the type of sound to be recorded  
Press [3, 4] to select “On” if the stereo sound is  
distorted due to inferior reception conditions, or if  
you want to record the normal (mono) sound  
during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast,  
and press [ENTER].  
§ Only for Asia and Middle East  
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Restart set up  
TV System  
You can restart auto channel setting if set up (17) fails for some reason.  
After performing steps 1–4 (62)  
Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with,  
or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the  
HDD.  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup  
Restart” and press [ENTER].  
1
While stopped  
The confirmation screen appears.  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”  
press [ENTER].  
and press [ENTER].  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
If the country setting menu appears on the television  
Press [3, 4] to select the country and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and  
press [ENTER].  
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.  
When the unit is on and stopped  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”  
Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the  
Country setting screen§ or the Auto-Setup screen appears.  
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and  
time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording  
programmes are also cancelled.  
and press [1].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV System”  
and press [ENTER].  
6 Press [3, 4] to select the TV system  
§ Only for Australia and N.Z.  
and press [ENTER].  
TV System  
Setup  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
PAL  
NTSC  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
Tuning  
Disc  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
SELECT  
Connection  
Others  
List of TV Reception Channels  
ENTER  
RETURN  
[For]Asia]  
PAL (factory preset)  
–Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system  
television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL  
60.  
–Select to record television programmes and PAL input from  
other equipment.  
Tuner  
System  
Channel  
Coverage  
VHF  
UHF  
CATV  
S01–S05  
M1–M10  
U1–U10  
S21–S41  
PAL–BGH,  
SECAM–BG  
CCIR  
E2–E12 E21–E69  
[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the  
HDD.  
NTSC  
Hong  
Kong  
–Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television  
programmes cannot be recorded properly.  
–Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.  
[HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on  
the HDD.  
PAL–I  
2169  
PAL–DK,  
SECAM–DKK1  
44 MHz to  
470 MHz  
OIRT  
R1–R12  
1–12  
21  
69  
57  
PAL–D  
China  
13–  
Z1Z35  
7 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and  
press [ENTER].  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Tuner  
System  
Channel  
Coverage  
VHF  
UHF  
28–69  
21–69  
CATV  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
45 MHz to  
470 MHz  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
PAL–B  
Australia  
0–12  
1–11  
New  
Zealand  
44 MHz to  
470 MHz  
PAL–BG  
To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)  
While stopped, keep pressing [] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the  
main unit for 5 or more seconds.  
[For]Middle]East]  
Tuner  
System  
Channel  
Coverage  
VHF  
UHF  
CATV  
[Note]  
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC  
signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded  
onto the HDD.)  
S01–S05  
M1–M10  
U1–U10  
S21–S41  
PAL–BGH,  
SECAM–BG  
CCIR  
E2–E12 E21–E69  
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Changing the unit’s settings  
Refer to the control reference on page 58.  
Clock Settings  
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.  
1
While stopped  
Press [FUNCTIONS].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [1].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Clock” and press [ENTER].  
Clock  
Time  
15  
Date  
1
:
45  
:
39  
.
8
.
2006  
Number  
0
9
Please set clock manually.  
ENTER: store RETURN: leave  
CHANGE  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
6 Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change.  
The items change as follows:  
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year  
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
7 Press [3, 4] to change the setting.  
You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.  
8 Press [ENTER] when you have finished the settings.  
The clock starts.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [RETURN] several times.  
Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.  
Abkhazian:  
Afar:  
6566 Catalan:  
6565 Chinese:  
6570 Corsican:  
8381 Croatian:  
6577 Czech:  
6582 Danish:  
7289 Dutch:  
6583 English:  
6589 Esperanto:  
6590 Estonian:  
6665 Faroese:  
6985 Fiji:  
6765 Gujarati:  
9072 Hausa:  
6779 Hebrew:  
7282 Hindi:  
6783 Hungarian:  
6865 Icelandic:  
7876 Indonesian:  
6978 Interlingua:  
6979 Irish:  
7185 Lingala:  
7265 Lithuanian:  
7387 Macedonian:  
7273 Malagasy:  
7285 Malay:  
7383 Malayalam:  
7378 Maltese:  
7365 Maori:  
7165 Marathi:  
7384 Moldavian:  
7465 Mongolian:  
7487 Nauru:  
7578 Nepali:  
7583 Norwegian:  
7575 Oriya:  
7589 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Spanish:  
7579 Persian:  
7585 Polish:  
7678 Rhaeto-Romance:  
Tamil:  
8465  
8484  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
7684  
8277 Tatar:  
8279 Telugu:  
8285 Thai:  
8377 Tibetan:  
8365 Tigrinya:  
Afrikaans:  
Albanian:  
Ameharic:  
Arabic:  
Armenian:  
Assamese:  
Aymara:  
Azerbaijani:  
Bashkir:  
Basque:  
7775 Romanian:  
7771 Russian:  
7783 Samoan:  
7776 Sanskrit:  
7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga:  
7773 Serbian: 8382 Turkish:  
7782 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Turkmen:  
6984 Italian:  
7779 Shona:  
7778 Sindhi:  
7865 Singhalese:  
7869 Slovak:  
7879 Slovenian:  
7982 Somali:  
8378 Twi:  
8368 Ukrainian:  
8373 Urdu:  
7079 Japanese:  
7074 Javanese:  
7073 Kannada:  
7082 Kashmiri:  
7089 Kazakh:  
7176 Kirghiz:  
7565 Korean:  
6869 Kurdish:  
6976 Laotian:  
7576 Latin:  
Bengali; Bangla:  
Finnish:  
8375 Uzbek:  
8376 Vietnamese:  
8379 Volapük:  
6983 Welsh:  
8385 Wolof:  
8387 Xhosa:  
8386 Yiddish:  
8476 Yoruba:  
8471 Zulu:  
6678 French:  
6890 Frisian:  
6672 Galician:  
6682 Georgian:  
6671 German:  
7789 Greek:  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
7065 Sundanese:  
8076 Swahili:  
8084 Swedish:  
8065 Tagalog:  
8185 Tajik:  
Bulgarian:  
Burmese:  
Byelorussian: 6669 Greenlandic:  
Cambodian: 7577 Guarani:  
7679 Portuguese:  
7665 Punjabi:  
7178 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Quechua:  
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Messages  
On the television  
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Authorization Error.  
You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different  
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registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX)  
Cannot finish recording completely. The programme was copy-protected.  
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The HDD or disc may be full.  
The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.  
Cannot playback.  
TV system is different from the  
setting.  
You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV  
system currently selected on the unit.  
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.  
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To playback, please change the TV  
System in Setup.  
Cannot record on the disc.  
Unable to format.  
The disc may be dirty or scratched.  
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Cannot play on this unit.  
You tried to play a non-compatible image.  
Turn the unit off and re-insert the card.  
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Cannot record. Disc is full.  
[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.  
[Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is  
no increase in disc space. Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW  
increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.]  
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Cannot record. Maximum number of  
titles exceeded.  
Use a new disc.  
No Disc  
The disc may be upside down.  
No folders.  
There is no compatible folder in this unit.  
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No SD CARD  
No valid SD card.  
The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already  
inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.  
The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.  
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Not enough space in the copy  
destination.  
Create space by deleting any unnecessary items.  
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Delete one or more items registered on the copy list to ensure that the “Destination  
Capacity” is not exceeded.  
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4–5  
This is a non-recordable disc.  
The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-  
R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +RW.  
This disc is not formatted properly.  
Format it using DVD Management in  
FUNCTIONS menu.  
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW.  
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit. Record to the  
HDD and then copy to the disc.  
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Not enough space on HDD. Space  
of 4 hours (in SP mode) is  
necessary.  
[-R]DL] [+R]DL] It is not possible to copy when there is not enough free space on the HDD  
or when the total number of the recorded titles on the HDD and the titles to be copied are  
greater than 500.  
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Delete unwanted titles from the HDD.  
Maximum number of titles is  
recorded on HDD. Please delete  
unnecessary titles.  
Rental Expired.  
The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX)  
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The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.  
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Messages  
On the unit’s display  
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.  
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DVD   
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.  
(“” stands for a number.)  
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for  
more than 2 seconds.  
HARD ERR§  
NoERAS  
If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was  
purchased.  
You cannot delete items on this disc.  
The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.  
NoREAD  
The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.  
This message may appear when the DVD-RAM lens cleaner has finished cleaning.  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.  
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NoWRIT  
You cannot write to this disc.  
The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.  
PLEASE WAIT§  
There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying  
out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken.  
Wait until the message disappears.  
PROG FULL§  
SLEEP  
There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.  
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In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode.  
SP 35:50  
LP 151h  
“SP”,LP” and the numbers  
are examples.  
Available space on the HDD or disc.  
The example “ SP 35:50” is displayed when less than 100 hours are available and the example “LP  
151h” is displayed when over 100 hours are available.  
“SP” and “LP” are recording modes, “35:50” means “35 hours 50 minutes” and “151h” means “151  
hours”.  
UNFORMAT§  
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (DVD-  
Video format) that has been recorded on other equipment.  
Format the disc to use it.  
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However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.  
UNSUPPORT§  
U59  
You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.  
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The unit is hot.  
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message  
disappears.  
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the  
rear of the unit.  
U61  
U88  
(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording, playback or  
copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not  
broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.  
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(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while  
recording, playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to  
normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.  
U99  
The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. Now press  
[Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.  
H or F  
There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s  
condition.)  
Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the  
following.  
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1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.  
2. Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)  
If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the  
dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service  
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X HOLD  
The Child Lock function is activated.  
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Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.  
§The message are alternately displayed.  
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Frequently asked questions  
Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.  
Set up  
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What equipment is necessary to play  
multi channel surround sound?  
DVD-Video:  
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier  
equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.  
DVD-Audio:  
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This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.  
Are the headphones and speakers  
directly connected to the unit?  
You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.  
The television has both S VIDEO IN  
terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
terminals. Which terminal should I  
connect with?  
Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture  
compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal.  
If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,  
connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.  
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is  
compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some  
flickering can occur.  
Is my television progressive output  
compatible?  
All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals  
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.  
Disc  
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and  
Video CDs bought in another country?  
You cannot play DVD-Video if their region numbers are not supported by this unit.  
Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.  
Cover  
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a  
region number be played?  
The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play  
discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to  
a standard.  
Please tell me about disc compatibility  
with this unit.  
This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and  
plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a  
DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).  
This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.  
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Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following  
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compatibility with this unit.  
standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).  
You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.  
Recording  
Can I record from a commercially  
purchased video cassette or DVD?  
Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording  
is usually not possible.  
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on  
Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW  
recorded on this unit be played on other  
equipment?  
this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and  
capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.  
If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.  
Can I record digital audio signals using  
this unit?  
You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output  
only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a digital video  
camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)  
Can a digital audio signal from this unit  
be recorded to other equipment?  
You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio  
Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu.  
–PCM Down Conversion: On  
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–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM  
However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording  
equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.  
You cannot record MP3 signals.  
Can I switch to bilingual broadcast  
during recording?  
With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].  
With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before  
recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.  
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Can I high speed copy to a disc?  
Yes, you can.  
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Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart  
do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.  
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:  
Regular disc rotating sounds.  
Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.  
Image disturbance during search.  
Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting  
breaks.  
A sound is heard when the HDD goes into SLEEP mode, or  
operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.  
Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a  
Panasonic disc.)  
The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.  
(Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)  
When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode  
(9), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected  
sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.  
Power  
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No power.  
Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket.  
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The unit does not turn on  
pressing [Í DVD].  
The unit switches to standby mode. One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.  
Displays  
The display is dim.  
Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.  
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“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s  
display.  
Set the clock.  
The time recorded on the disc  
Times shown may disagree with actual times.  
and the available time shown do Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the  
not add up.  
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.  
Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no  
increase in disc space.  
More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R,  
DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more.  
While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.  
The play time shown for MP3  
does not agree with the actual  
time.  
Compared to the actual recorded The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames  
time, the elapsed time displayed  
is less.  
(Only when recording in NTSC)  
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time  
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as  
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.  
“U88” is displayed and the disc  
cannot be ejected.  
The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.  
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Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.  
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10  
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.  
While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for  
about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.  
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TV screen and video  
Television reception worsens  
after connecting the unit.  
This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment.  
It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not  
solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.  
Status messages do not appear. Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu.  
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The grey background does not  
appear.  
Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the Setup menu.  
Picture does not appear during  
timer recording.  
Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording  
is going to work properly, turn the unit on.  
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture  
expands left and right.  
Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set  
“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.  
Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.  
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Screen size is wrong.  
The recorded title is stretched  
vertically.  
16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.  
–If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On”  
in the Setup menu.  
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–If you recorded or copied to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R,  
+R DL or +RW.  
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating  
instructions.  
There is a lot of after-image  
when playing video.  
Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.  
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When playing DVD-Video using  
progressive output, one part of  
the picture momentarily appears  
to be doubled up.  
Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method  
or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.  
There is no apparent change in  
picture quality when adjusted  
with the Picture menu in the on-  
screen menus.  
The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.  
The images from this unit do not Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal,  
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appear on the television.  
S VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.  
Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.  
Picture is distorted.  
Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.  
Press and hold [] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5  
seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.  
The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While  
stopped, keep pressing [] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.  
The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.  
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Sound  
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No sound.  
Low volume.  
Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the  
amplifier if you have connected one.  
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Distorted sound.  
Cannot hear the desired audio  
type.  
Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.  
Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.  
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.  
–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.  
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[DVD-A] The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. When playing multi-  
channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will be output. Refer to the disc’s  
jacket.  
Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)  
If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, you  
can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast.  
If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),  
+R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.  
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Cannot switch audio.  
You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.  
–When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the  
disc tray while DVD drive is selected.  
–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.  
–When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”.  
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When connecting an amplifier using an optical digital cable, you cannot switch the audio if  
“Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio  
cables.  
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There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.  
Operation  
Cannot operate the television.  
The remote control doesn’t work.  
Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the  
code.  
The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote  
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control.  
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same  
time for more than 2 seconds.  
The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.  
You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during  
operation.  
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Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.  
Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight  
exposure.  
It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.  
It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.  
The child lock function is activated.  
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The unit is on but cannot be  
operated.  
Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.  
Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.  
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The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.  
One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.  
Reset the unit as follows:  
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2
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.  
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10  
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.  
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.  
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the  
dealer.  
HDD activation is slow.  
Cannot eject disc.  
The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“SLEEP” appears in the unit’s display.)  
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The unit is recording.  
The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [CH W] on the  
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.  
If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock  
function.  
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Cannot tune channels.  
Startup is slow.  
Check the connections.  
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Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.  
Startup takes time in the following situations:  
–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.  
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–The clock is not set.  
–Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.  
–For a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.  
Takes time to read DVD-RAM.  
It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been  
used for a long time.  
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Recording, timer recording and copying  
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Cannot record.  
Cannot copy.  
You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the  
unit can record onto.  
The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  
The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD  
Management.  
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Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).  
You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached  
its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.  
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit.  
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.  
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[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the  
HDD and then copy.  
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–If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a  
blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode  
recording is necessary).  
–If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500.  
You cannot record and copy on finalized discs. However, you can record and copy again if  
you format DVD-RW.  
Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and  
+RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or  
switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit  
may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.  
This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types  
of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and  
NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.  
Cannot record from external  
equipment.  
Check that the connection is correct.  
Select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.  
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Timer recording does not work  
properly.  
The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the  
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programme.  
The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording  
list is not on.)  
G-CODE§ programming does not  
work properly.  
§ Only for Australia and N.Z.  
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Press [PROG/CHECK].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [A].  
Set the clock.  
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Timer recording does not stop  
even when [] is pressed.  
Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the  
recording drive.  
If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,  
you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.  
The timer programme remains  
even after recording finishes.  
The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.  
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A part or whole of a recorded  
title has been lost.  
If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while  
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.  
You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer  
any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.  
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Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc.  
When recording to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” in the Setup menu.  
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disc using the high speed mode. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in EP or FR (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode, you cannot  
perform high-speed copy.  
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Rec for High  
Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL  
or +RW discs with high-speed copy.  
When copying, it takes a long  
time even when high speed  
mode is selected.  
Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed  
recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the  
disc.  
It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.  
You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic  
DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.  
An unusually loud sound is  
coming from the rotating DVD-R,  
etc.  
When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal,  
however, this is not a problem.  
The DV automatic recording  
function does not work.  
If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV  
equipment settings.  
You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.  
Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV  
equipment are not successive.  
Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.  
The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.  
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Play  
Page  
Play fails to start even when  
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.  
Play starts but then stops  
immediately.  
Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.  
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The disc is dirty.  
You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit.  
You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.  
You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM  
using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to  
copyright protection.  
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When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD  
players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hours)” mode.  
You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.  
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If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)  
Audio and video momentarily  
pause.  
This occurs between playlist chapters.  
This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high  
speed mode.  
This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.  
[-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches  
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between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video  
and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.  
DVD-Video is not played.  
You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.  
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Alternative soundtrack and  
subtitles cannot be selected.  
The languages are not recorded on the disc.  
You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on  
some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.  
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No subtitles.  
Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.  
Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.  
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Angle cannot be changed.  
Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.  
You have forgotten your ratings  
password.  
You want to cancel the ratings  
level.  
The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press  
[DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on  
the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).  
Quick View does not work.  
This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.  
This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.  
The resume play function does  
not work.  
Memorized positions are cancelled when  
–press [] several times.  
–open the disc tray (excluding [HDD]).  
[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] [SD] turn off the power.  
–if a recording or timer recording was executed.  
The Video CD picture does not  
display properly.  
When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu.  
When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during  
search.  
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Time Slip does not work.  
Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title  
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recorded on the disc.  
It takes time before play starts.  
Picture stops.  
This is normal on DivX video. (DivX)  
Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)  
Edit  
Available disc space does not  
increase even after deleting a  
title.  
Available disc space does not increase after deleting on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL.  
Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted on DVD-RW (DVD-Video  
format) and +RW. The disc space does not increase when any other titles are deleted.  
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Cannot edit.  
You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space.  
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Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.  
Cannot format.  
The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
You tried formatting a disc that you may not be able to use in this unit.  
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4–6  
Cannot create chapters.  
The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the  
disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.  
These operations are not possible with still pictures.  
You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a  
start point.  
Cannot mark the start point or  
the end point during “Partial  
Delete” operation.  
Cannot delete chapters.  
Cannot create a playlist.  
When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.  
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You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select  
them individually.  
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Still pictures  
Cannot display Direct Navigator  
screen.  
This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy.  
Cannot edit or format a card.  
Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message  
sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)  
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The contents of the card cannot  
be read.  
The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.)  
Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit.  
The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this  
unit.  
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Turn off and then turn on the unit again.  
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB.  
Copying, deleting and setting  
protection takes a long time.  
When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.  
When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or  
card.  
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To reset this unit  
To return all the settings other  
than the main ones to the factory  
preset  
Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings  
level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording  
programmes are also cancelled.  
Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the  
programmed channels, time settings, country settings§, disc language settings, ratings level,  
ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.  
Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Country setting screen§ or the  
Auto-Setup screen appears. All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and  
time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also  
cancelled.  
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§ Only for Australia and N.Z.  
To reset the ratings level  
settings  
While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and  
hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.  
To restore the unit if it freezes  
due to one of the safety devices  
being activated  
Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)  
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Glossary  
Bitstream  
Frames and fields  
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see  
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.  
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)  
before it is decoded into its various channels.  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)  
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to  
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with  
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.  
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Frame  
Field  
Field  
Decoder  
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This  
is called decoding.  
A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but  
picture quality is generally better.  
A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but  
there is no blurring.  
DivX  
A video compression format developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. that  
compresses video files without any considerable loss of video  
quality.  
HDD (Hard disk drive)  
This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk  
with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and  
a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading  
and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.  
Dolby Digital  
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby  
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can  
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can  
be recorded on one disc using this method.  
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default  
audio.  
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)  
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures.  
If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc.,  
the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The  
benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering  
the degree of compression.  
Down-mixing  
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on  
some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to  
the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s  
speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then  
only output the front two channels.  
LPCM (Linear PCM)  
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on  
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.  
MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video.  
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based  
digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2.  
MPEG2 moving picture files shot with a Panasonic SD multi-camera,  
etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.  
DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a  
digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo  
developing store or on your home printer.  
Drive  
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD), disc  
(DVD) and SD card (SD). These perform the reading and writing of  
data.  
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)  
An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately  
one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You  
can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)  
Pan&Scan/Letterbox  
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good  
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are  
possible.  
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be  
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images  
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of  
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.  
Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture  
fills the screen.  
Dynamic range  
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound  
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest  
level of sound before distortion occurs.  
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the  
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low  
volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.  
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom of the picture so the picture  
itself appears in an aspect ratio of  
16:9.  
Film and video  
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can  
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable  
method of progressive output.  
Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames  
per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames  
per second as well.)  
Generally appropriate for motion picture films.  
Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second. (PAL discs) or  
30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally  
appropriate for TV drama programmes or animation.  
Playback control (PBC)  
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and  
information with menus.  
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)  
Progressive/Interlace  
The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan  
lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or 576p), uses  
twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are  
called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 480p) respectively.  
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video  
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.  
Finalize  
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.  
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL on this  
unit.  
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer  
record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to  
become recordable.  
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.  
Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p  
input terminals are progressive compatible.  
Protection  
You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or  
deletion protection.  
RGB  
Folder  
This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G),  
and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them.  
By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission,  
noise is reduced for even higher quality images.  
This is a place on the hard disk or memory card where groups of  
data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place  
where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) and MPEG2 are stored.  
Formatting  
Sampling frequency  
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM  
recordable on recording equipment.  
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format),  
+RW, SD Memory Cards and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on  
this unit. Formatting deletes irrevocably all contents.  
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave  
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital  
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per  
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the  
original sound.  
Thumbnail  
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display  
multiple pictures in the form of a list.  
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)  
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures,  
a common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras  
and other devices.  
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Specifications  
Recording system  
DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format  
Television system  
[For]Asia]  
DVD-R : DVD-Video format  
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format  
Tuner system  
Channel coverage  
DVD-RW : DVD-Video format  
+R  
+R DL (Double Layer)  
+RW  
PAL-DK,  
SECAM-DKK1  
OIRT  
VHF: R1 to R12  
UHF: 21 to 69  
CATV: 44 MHz to 470 MHz  
Recordable discs  
PAL-BGH,  
SECAM-BG  
CCIR  
VHF: E2 to E12  
UHF: E21 to E69  
CATV: S01 to S05,  
DVD-RAM:  
Ver. 2.0  
Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0  
Ver.2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0  
for General Ver. 2.0  
M1 to M10, U1 to U10, S21 to S41  
DVD-R:  
for General Ver. 2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0  
PAL-I  
Hong Kong  
UHF: 21 to 69  
for General Ver.2.x/8X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0  
for General Ver.2.x/16X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0  
for DL Ver.3.0  
PAL-D  
China  
VHF: 1 to 12  
UHF: 13 to 57  
CATV: Z1 to Z35  
for DL Ver.3.x/4X-SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0  
DVD-RW:  
+R:  
Ver. 1.1  
Ver. 1.x/2X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0  
RF converter output:  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Tuner system  
Not provided  
Ver. 1.x/4X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0  
Ver. 1.x/6X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 3.0  
Ver. 1.0  
Ver. 1.1  
Channel coverage  
Ver. 1.2  
PAL-B  
Australia  
VHF: 0 to 12  
UHF: 28 to 69  
CATV: 45 MHz to 470 MHz  
Ver. 1.3  
for DL Ver.1.0  
Ver. 1.1  
+RW:  
Ver.1.2/4X-SPEED  
PAL-BG  
New Zealand  
VHF: 1 to 11  
UHF: 21 to 69  
CATV: 44 MHz to 470 MHz  
Recording time  
Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)  
XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours  
LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours  
RF converter output:  
[For]Middle]East]  
Not provided  
Maximum Approx. 284 hours with 160 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode)  
XP: Approx. 36 hours, SP: Approx. 70 hours  
LP: Approx. 138 hours, EP: Approx. 212 hours/284 hours  
Tuner system  
Channel coverage  
Playable discs  
PAL-BGH,  
SECAM-BG  
CCIR  
VHF: E2 to E12  
UHF: E21 to E69  
CATV: S01 to S05, M1 to M10,  
U1 to U10, S21 to S41  
DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R : DVD-Video format, DivX  
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format  
DVD-RW : DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format  
+R, +R DL (Double Layer), +RW  
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video CD,  
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG, DivX formatted discs)  
RF converter output:  
Not provided  
1 pc  
SD card slot  
Internal HDD capacity  
Optical pick-up  
160 GB  
SD Memory Card slot:  
Still picture (JPEG, TIFF)  
Compatible media:  
Format:  
Image file format:  
JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system),  
(sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF Compatible  
Number of pixels:  
Thawing time:  
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units  
SD Memory Card§, MultiMediaCard  
FAT12, FAT16  
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)  
LASER specification  
Class 1 LASER Product (Pickup)  
Wave length: (CD) 780 nm wave length, (DVD) 662 nm wave length  
Laser power:  
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection  
Audio  
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Recording system:  
Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode)  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)  
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz  
More than 10 k≠  
Approx. 3 sec (6 M pixels, JPEG)  
Audio in:  
Input level:  
Input impedance:  
Audio out:  
Output level:  
Output impedance:  
Digital audio out:  
SD Video (MPEG2)  
Compatible media:  
Codec:  
SD Memory Card§, MultiMediaCard  
MPEG 2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile)  
SD-Video format conforming  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack)  
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz  
Less than 1 k≠  
File Format:  
Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card  
to HDD or DVD-RAM disc.  
After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-  
RAM disc, the playback is possible.  
Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)  
Video  
Video system:  
[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]  
SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields  
DV input  
IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin : 1 pc  
NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields  
Others  
Region code:  
[For]Asia]  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
[For]Middle]East]  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity range:  
Power supply:  
[For]Asia]and]Middle]East]  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
Power consumption:  
Dimensions (WkDkH):  
Mass:  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.]  
PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields  
NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields  
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)  
#3  
#4  
Recording system:  
#2  
5 oC to 40 oC  
10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)  
[For]Asia]and]Middle]East] Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.] Video in (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz  
Approx. 31 W  
[For]Asia]and]Middle]East] S-Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):  
AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
Approx. 430 mmk329 mmk58 mm  
Approx. 4.2 kg  
[For]Australia]and]N.Z.] S-Video in (PAL/NTSC):  
AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
Approx. 2 W (Power Save mode)  
Video out (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 , termination  
RGB out (PAL/NTSC):  
AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 , termination  
Component video output (NTSC 480p/480i, PAL 576p/576i)  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 , termination  
[Note]  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Mass and dimensions are approximate.  
Includes miniSDTM cards. (A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be  
inserted.)  
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PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 , termination  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 , termination  
Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).  
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Safety precautions  
Placement  
Foreign matter  
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high  
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These  
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby  
shortening the unit’s service life.  
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric  
shock or malfunction.  
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or  
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the  
power supply and contact your dealer.  
Do not place heavy items on the unit.  
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain  
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.  
Voltage  
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit  
and cause a fire.  
Service  
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when  
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.  
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is  
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other  
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect  
the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service  
centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is  
repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.  
AC mains lead protection  
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not  
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or  
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.  
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC  
mains lead can cause electric shock.  
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power  
source if it is not to be used for a long time.  
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric  
shock.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is  
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.  
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized  
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited  
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
miniSDTM is a trademark of SD Card Association.  
SD logo is a trademark.  
Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and  
are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.  
Official DivX Certified™ product.  
Plays DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3, and DivX VOD video content (in  
compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements).  
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®
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®
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of  
DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.  
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Index  
Album  
Enabling discs to be played on other  
equipment– Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Audio  
Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
AV2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 55, 73  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 54, 73  
FR (Flexible Recording Mode) . . . . . . 21  
FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Ratings level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Rec for High Speed Copy . . . . . . . . 22, 59  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Auto Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27  
Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
RGB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 73  
G-CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . 8  
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 73  
Language  
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Channel  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 59  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 59  
LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 73  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 38  
Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Cleaning  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Connection  
Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15  
Amplifier, system component . . . . . . . 16  
DV input terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16  
Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Copy  
SD card (MPEG2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Title/Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Country setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 39  
Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13  
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Shipping Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . 23  
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Still picture  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Manual Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Menu  
DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31–33  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Mode  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 33  
TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 73  
Time Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27  
Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Tuning  
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 63  
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
TV System (PAL/NTSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Name  
Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 39  
Noise reduction (NR)  
AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
V.S.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
On-screen  
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Delete  
Partial Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 59  
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 37, 73  
Properties  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Protection  
Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
All titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 41  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
DELETE Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . 28, 34, 38, 42  
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6  
Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31–33, 73  
DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 73  
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
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