Operating Instructions
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
DVD Video Recorder
Grabadora de DVD vídeo
Model No. DMR-E85H
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “2”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels
containing “2” or “ALL”.
Número de región soportado por
esta unidad
A los reproductores DVD y al software se les
asigna números de región según la zona donde
son vendidos.
≥El número de región de esta unidad es el “2”.
≥La unidad reproducirá DVDs con etiquetas que
tengan “2” o “ALL”.
HARD DISK DRIVE
Example:
Ejemplo:
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 these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Estimado cliente
Muchísimas gracias por haber adquirido este
aparato.
Lea con atención estas instrucciones para obtener
las máximas prestaciones y seguridad.
Antes de conectar, operar o ajustar este producto,
sírvase leer estas instrucciones completamente.
Guarde este manual.
EG
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Table of contents
Getting started
Editing
The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HDD and Disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Recording
Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 17
Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing while you are recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording from an external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . 19
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Playing back
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . 26
On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reference
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Useful features
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to
rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) and
DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that out
perform older tape formats. The following information
summarizes a few of these features.
Chasing playback
There is no need to wait until
recording is complete. Without
stopping recording, you can play the
video currently being recorded from
its beginning.
Instant recording
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By
pressing the recording button, the unit finds available
recording space and begins recording right away. There is no
need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.
Simultaneous Recording
and Playback
While recording, you can play
another video programme that was
recorded previously.
HDD recording
You can keep on recording your favorite programmes to an
internal HDD that is able to record up to 142 hours [EP (8
Hour) mode].
You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite
programmes to DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup
disc.
Time Slip
During play and also while recording,
you can jump to the scene you wish
to view by specifying the skip time.
Instant play
There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct
Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded video
immediately.
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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
∏
∏
∏
∏
∏
1
Remote control
1
AC mains lead
1
RF coaxial cable
2
Batteries
1
Audio/video cable
(EUR7721KH0)
≥For use with this unit only. Do not
for remote control
use it with other equipment.
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∫ Batteries
∫ Use
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Remote control signal sensor
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
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20˚
20˚
30˚
30˚
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
7 m directly in front of the unit
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
[Note]
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡page 13).
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by
such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
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Control reference guide
Remote control
DVD
TV
Turn the unit on (➡page 10, 11)
Television operations (➡page 13)
Select drive (➡page 16, 22)
Channel select (➡page 16)
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
Direct TV recording (➡page 17)
AV
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
1
2
8
0
3
CH
Select channels and title numbers etc./
Enter numbers
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
Show SHOWVIEW screen (➡page 19)
7
CANCEL
9
Cancel
INPUT SELECT
Skip 30 seconds forward (➡page 23)
Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4) (➡page 18)
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Basic operations for recording and play
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PAUSE
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡page 22, 28)
Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡page 10, 23)
SUB MENU
RETURN
Show sub menu (➡page 28)
Return to previous screen
Show status messages (➡page 27)
Skip the specified time/Display the television image
as a picture-in-picture (➡page 17, 23)
Change recording mode (➡page 16)
Start recording (➡page 16)
Show on-screen menu (➡page 26)
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
Show timer recording programme screen (➡page 20)
Erase items (➡page 24)
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
Programme recording standby/release
(➡page 19, 20)
Linked timer recordings with external equipment
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
Select audio (➡page 24)
Create chapter (➡page 24)
Manual tuning operation (➡page 42)
One touch transfer (dubbing) (➡page 34)
Main unit
Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡page 10, 11)
Stop (➡page 16, 23)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small
Select drive (➡page 16, 22)
Lights when the HDD or DVD
drive is selected
amount of power.
Start recording (➡page 16)
Remote control signal sensor
Disc tray (➡page 16, 22)
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
TIME SLIP
HDD
DVD
DRIVE SELECT
CH
/x1.3
TIME SLIP
Start play
(➡page 22)
HDD
DVD
AV3
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
L/MONO AUDIO IN
R
Open/close disc tray (➡page 16, 22)
Skip/Slow/Search
(➡page 23)
Display (➡below)
Time Slip indicator (➡page 17)
Connection for camcorder etc.
(➡page 18)
Skip the specified time/Display the television image as a
Channel select (➡page 16)
picture-in-picture (➡page 17, 23)
Rear panel terminals (➡page 7, 8)
The unit’s display
Recording mode
Timer recording indicator
HDD indicator
Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator
Disc type
-
HDD
DVD RAM
XP
SP
LP
EP
Linked timer recordings
with external equipment
indicator
EXTLink
VCD.MIX
REC
REC
PLAY
PLAY
D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)
When lit: down-mixed audio is played.
When off: the disc prevents down-mixing so on
the two front channels can be played.
Main display section
e.g.,
[HDD]
Recording
EXTLink
Playback
EXTLink
Recording/Playback
EXTLink
REC
REC
REC
PLAY
PLAY
PLAY
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STEP 1 Connection
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
∫ Recommended connection for your television
Required
cable(s)
Page No. for Page No. for TV
What kind of input terminal does your television have?
connections
settings
Scart
Highly recommended connection.
≥You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this
unit by connecting to an RGB compatible
television.
➡11
AV IN
Fully wired 21-
pin Scart cable
➡7
≥If it’s a Q Link
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≥If your television has the Q Link feature, you can
use a variety of useful functions.
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Component
video
These terminals provide a purer picture than the S-
Video terminal.
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COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
≥If your television is compatible with progressive
scan, you can enjoy high-quality progressive video. 3 video cables
If you have a progressive compatible CRT
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television, we cannot recommend this connection
as some flickering may occur.
S-Video
This terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
S-VIDEO IN
video terminal.
S-Video cable
➡8
➡11
Audio/Video
The most basic connection.
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
Audio/Video
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➡8
➡11
cable (included)
Q Link functions
Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡page 47). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to the
television if using the Q Link function.
The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating
instructions or consult your dealer.
≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)
≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)
≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)
≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)
∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals
Television
Amplifier
From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
From AV1, AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
This unit
To AV3 input terminals (front) (➡page 18)
To AV2 or AV4 input terminals (rear)
Decoder or satellite/
digital receiver
Camcorder
Video cassette recorder
∫ Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright
protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.
Television
Television
≥When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the input terminals on
the television side, not the VCR side.
This unit
VCR
VCR
This unit
∫ When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This
unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(approx. 3 W).
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and
the unit.
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Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCR
When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡page 8)
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
1
4
To the aerial
Splitter
To household mains socket
Television’s
rear panel
AV IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)
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Aerial
cable
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AC mains lead
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
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RF coaxial cable
Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable
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4
3
2
1
Cooling fan
Y
RF IN
PB
PR
AV1 (TV)
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AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
COMPONENT
RF OUT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
AV1 terminal
Red White Yellow
This unit’s rear panel
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 (➡below).
Audio/Video cable
To output in RGB select “RGB (without
component)” from “AV1 Output” in the
SETUP menu (➡page 41).
Use a splitter if you
also want to connect
the aerial to your VCR.
Red White Yellow
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal
on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
R
L
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VCR’s rear panel
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
∫ RGB
This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By
dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.
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STEP 1 Connection
Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO
terminals and VCR
Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart cables (➡page 7)
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
1
4
When making this connection, ensure you
connect the audio cables to the corresponding
audio input terminals on the television.
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Television’s
rear panel
To the aerial
Splitter
To household mains socket
(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)
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AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
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Red White Yellow
AC mains lead
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
Aerial
cable
S-Video
cable
RF coaxial cable
Video cable
Audio/Video cable
4
3
2
1
Y
RF IN
PB
PR
Red White Yellow
AV1 (TV)
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
COMPONENT
RF OUT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
Red White Yellow
This unit’s rear panel
Cooling fan
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more
vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal.
(Actual results depend on the television.)
Audio/Video cable
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
Use a splitter if
you also want
to connect the
aerial to your
VCR.
These terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output and provide a purer picture than the
S-VIDEO OUT terminal (➡below).
≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.
Red White Yellow
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal
on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable.
R
L
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VCR’s rear panel
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
∫ Component video output
Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in
reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component
video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (➡page 46).
For progressive output (➡page 12)
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Connecting a satellite receiver, digital receiver or decoder
≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).
≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡page 41).
Viewing video from the decoder on the television while the
unit is stopped, or while recording
If you connected the television to the AV1 terminal and the decoder
to the AV2 terminal on this unit, press [0]i[ENTER]. (“DVD”
appears on the unit’s display.)
Satellite receiver, digital
receiver or decoder’s rear
panel
AV OUT
Press again to cancel. (“TV” appears on the unit’s display.)
≥If the television is compatible with RGB input, the RGB output
signal from the decoder can also be output from the main unit the
same way.
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This unit’s
rear panel
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RF IN
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PB
AV1
PR
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
COMPONENT
RF OUT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
Connecting an amplifier or system component
∫ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on
∫ Connection to a stereo amplifier
DVD-Video
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders
using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in
“Digital Audio Output” (➡page 40).
≥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
Amplifier’s rear panel
AUDIO IN
R
L
OPTICAL IN
Red White
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend this cable sharply.
Audio cable
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
Red White
VIDEO S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO -
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
R - AUDIO -
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
This unit’s rear panel
This unit’s rear panel
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
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STEP 2 Channel reception settings
Preset Download
Í/ l
(Setup with Q Link functions)
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
When connecting to a television that has the Q Link
function (➡page 47) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart
cable (➡page 7).
TIME SLIP
HDD
DVD
DRIVE SELECT
CH
/x1.3
TIME SLIP
You can download the tuning positions from the television.
This unit’s Auto Clock Setting function synchronizes the time when
the TV channel that is broadcasting time and date information is
tuned.
X CH W
DVD
TV
Í DVD
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
AV
1 Turn on the television and select the
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HDD
DVD
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connections to this unit.
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2
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6
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ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.
Downloading from the television starts.
Download
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CANCEL
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INPUT SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
Pos
4
Download in progress, please wait.
RETURN: to abort
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
3,4,2,1
ENTER
RETURN
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
Downloading is complete when you see the television
picture.
RETURN
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
≥If the Country setting menu appears on the television,
press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the country and press
[ENTER].
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
Country
België
Deutschland
Belgique
Belgien
Danmark
España
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
Others
France
Italia
Nederland
Norge
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
RETURN: leave ENTER: access
setting, or when the television tuning setting has been set to
Switzerland, the “Power Save” setting menu appears. Select
“On” or “Off” (➡page 38).
To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
∫ If the clock setting menu appears
Set the clock manually (➡page 44).
∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned
correctly (➡page 42)
∫ To restart Preset Download (➡page 43)
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Auto-Setup
(Setup without Q Link functions)
≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT,
S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
(➡page 8).
≥When connecting to a television that does not have
the Q Link function (➡page 47).
This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV
stations and synchronizes the time when the TV channel that is
broadcasting time and date information is tuned.
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2 Press [Í DVD] to turn the unit on.
The Country setting menu appears.
Country
België
Deutschland
Belgique
Belgien
Danmark
España
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
Others
France
Italia
Nederland
Norge
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
RETURN: leave ENTER: access
If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera”, the “Power
Save” setting menu appears. Select “On” or “Off”
(➡page 38).
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
country.
4 Press [ENTER].
Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes.
Auto-Setup
Ch
1
Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.
RETURN: to abort
RETURN
To stop partway
Press [RETURN].
∫ If the clock setting menu appears
Set the clock manually (➡page 44).
∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned
correctly (➡page 42)
∫ To restart Auto-Setup (➡page 43)
You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.
When the unit is on and stopped
Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the
Country setting 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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STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”
DVD
TV
and press [1].
TV operation
buttons
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”
AV
DRIVE SELECT
and press [ENTER].
HDD
DVD
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
5 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect
CH
Numbered
buttons
and press [ENTER].
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
7
CANCEL
9
TV Aspect
INPUT SELECT
SETUP
16:9 WIDE TV
16:9
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
Tuning
d
4:3 TV
4:3
e
t
Others
Disc
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
Letterbox
ar
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
SELECT
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
s
g
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
RETURN
i
t
t
3,4,2,1
ENTER
≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television
≥4:3: 4:3 aspect television
[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.
[DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan
& Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the
disc) (➡page 46).
≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style
(➡page 46).
e
G
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
To enjoy progressive video
You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television
or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡page 46).
Selecting television type and aspect
1
While stopped
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Press [FUNCTIONS].
1
While stopped
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
Press [FUNCTIONS].
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].
FUNCTIONS
HDD
Disc Remaining 34:00 SP
DVD
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”
Playback
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Recording
TIMER RECORDING
and press [1].
Dubbing
DUBBING
PLAY LIST
SETUP
FLEXIBLE REC
DISC MANAGEMENT
Edit
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”
Setting
and press [ENTER].
ENTER
RETURN
5 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
press [ENTER].
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].
Output becomes progressive.
SETUP
Manual
[Note]
Auto-Setup Restart
Download
Tuning
≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube)
or a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is
progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some
flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (➡page 27).
≥Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an
incompatible television.
Others
Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
TAB
SELECT
RETURN
≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
if “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu is set to “RGB (without
component)”. Set this item to either “Video (with component)” or
“S-Video (with component)” (➡page 41).
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S-
VIDEO OUT or AV1 terminal, output will be interlace irrespective
of the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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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
If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the
remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the
two must match).
Point the remote control at the television
Under normal circumstances use the factory set code “DVD 1”.
While pressing [Í TV], enter the code
with the numbered buttons.
1
While stopped
e.g.,
01:
[0] ➡ [1]
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Manufacturer and Code No.
Brand
d
e
t
Code
01, 02, 03, 04, 45
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
ar
Panasonic
AIWA
“SETUP” and press [ENTER].
st
35
g
AKAI
27, 30
in
t
t
BLAUPUNKT
BRANDT
BUSH
09
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and
e
G
10, 15
press [1].
05, 06
CURTIS
31
DESMET
DUAL
05, 31, 33
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote
05, 06
Control” and press [ENTER].
ELEMIS
31
FERGUSON
GOLDSTAR/LG
GOODMANS
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
10
5 Press [3, 4] to select the code
31
05, 06, 31
(“DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and
press [ENTER].
09
22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42
Remote Control
SETUP
INNO HIT
IRRADIO
ITT
34
30
Press “ ” and “ENTER” together
for more than 2 seconds on the remote
control.
Tuning
25
Others
Disc
JVC
17, 39
LOEWE
07
METZ
28, 31
6
To change the code on the remote control
MITSUBISHI
MIVAR
06, 19, 20
24
While pressing [ENTER], press and
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or
[3]) for more than 2 seconds.
NEC
36
NOKIA
25, 26, 27
NORDMENDE
ORION
10
37
7 Press [ENTER].
PHILIPS
05, 06
PHONOLA
PIONEER
PYE
31, 33
38
∫ When the following indicator appears on the
05, 06
unit’s display
RADIOLA
SABA
05, 06
The unit’s remote
control code
10
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SANSUI
26
31, 32, 43
Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s
(➡step 6).
05, 31, 33
SANYO
21
SBR
06
[Note]
SCHNEIDER
SELECO
SHARP
05, 06, 29, 30, 31
Executing “Shipping Condition” in the SETUP menu returns the
main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1
(➡step 6).
06, 25
18
SIEMENS
SINUDYNE
SONY
09
05, 06, 33
08
TELEFUNKEN
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE
10, 11, 12, 13, 14
10, 15, 44
16
05, 06
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat
the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your
television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.
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HDD and Disc information
Type
Logo
Instructions
Temporary storage
approximate recording times).
≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡page 17).
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer (dub) a
(➡page 46).
Hard disk drive (HDD)
≥80 GB
Indicated in these
instructions with [HDD]
—
Re-writable discs for backup use
≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot record or play
continuously on two sides] (➡page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡page 17).
≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB) are
commercially available.
≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM (Content
Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡page 46). You cannot transfer (dub) a recorded
title.
d
e
t
DVD-RAM
ar
≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm
≥2.8 GB, 8 cm
[RAM]
s
g
i
t
t
e
G
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.
≥You can transfer (dub) up to 24k recording speed by using a high speed recording compatible disc
(➡page 33).
One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)
≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode].
≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only) (➡page 37, 46).
≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.
≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.
DVD-R
≥4.7 GB, 12 cm
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm
[DVD-R]
(➡page 33).
≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording.
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.
Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?
The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon
what you require.
§ 1 You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available
space does not increase after erasing.
§ 2 Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.
§ 3 After finalizing the disc (➡page 37, 46).
(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)
Re-writable
DVD-RAM DVD-R
§ 4 Only one is recorded (➡page 40, Bilingual Audio Selection).
§ 5 CPRM (➡page 46) compatible discs only.
§ 6 The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.
Y
Y
t
Edit
§1
Y§3
Play on other players
Y§2
[Note]
When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On” the
restrictions on secondary audio recording etc. are also applied to
DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to
DVD-R is not necessary when recording a programme (➡page 39).
Recording both M 1 and M 2 of bilingual
broadcast
Y
t§4
Recording broadcasts that allow one copy
Recording 16:9 aspect picture
Y§5
Y
t
§6
∫ Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)
With the write-protect tab in the protect position,
you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc.
PROTECT
Play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.
≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close the
sessions or finalize the disc after recording.
Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)
Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of the recording.
Disc type
Logo
Instructions
you may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
High fidelity music discs
≥Played on this unit in 2 channels.
Discs that cannot be played
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
High quality movie and music discs
≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
Finalize)
Video CD
[VCD]
Recorded music and video
(including CD-R/RW)
≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”
≥DVD-ROM
≥CD-ROM
≥CVD
≥DVD-RW
≥CDV
≥SVCD
≥iR
≥CD-G
≥SACD
≥iRW
≥Photo CD
≥MV-Disc
Audio CD
[CD]
Recorded music and audio
(including CD-R/RW)
≥PD
≥Divx Video Disc, etc.
CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 (➡page 25)
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∫ Setup precautions
Types of disc or title recorded on HDD
for the type of connected TV
When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a
title recorded on HDD using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.
≥Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan
and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.
≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to
vibration or impact.
≥Do not place on anything that
generates heat like a video cassette
(Y: Possible, t: Impossible)
This unit
VCR
recorder etc.
≥Do not place in an area often subject to
temperature changes.
TV type
Multi-system TV
NTSC TV
Disc/Titles
recorded on HDD
Yes/No
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Y
≥Place in an area where condensation does not occur.
Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a
cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.
Y§1
d
t
Y§2
e
t
≥Conditions where condensation may occur
ar
NTSC
PAL
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from
a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when
subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly
impacts the unit.) When the HDD (warms during operation) is
subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of
the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD heads etc.
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
–During the rainy season.
st
g
Y
in
t
t
PAL TV
Y§3 (PAL60)
e
G
NTSC
§1
If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡page 43), the picture may
be clearer.
Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (➡page 43).
If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals
the picture will not be shown correctly.
§2
§3
≥In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit
adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until
condensation is gone.
≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you
match the “TV System” setting to the title (➡page 43).
∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or
breakdown
Accessory discs
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor
etc. gets inside the unit.
DVD-RAM
9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge: LM-AD240LE
4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge: LM-AB120LE
∫ While operating
≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The
HDD may become damaged.)
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:
LM-AF120LE
≥Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains
socket, or flip the power breaker switch.
DVD-R
4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:
LM-RF120LE
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or
movement due to rotation is normal.
∫ When moving the unit
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care
1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the
display.)
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its
long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very
special device that is easily susceptible to damage.
As a basic rule, save important video content to a DVD disc as
backup.
2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.
3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx.
2 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock.
(Even after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating
for a short time.)
∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand
∫ HDD recording time remaining
vibration/shock or dust
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression
system to vary recorded data segments to match video data
segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of
time and space remaining for recording.
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some
content may become damaged and play and recording may no
longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the
unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the
household mains socket. In the event of a power failure the content
during recording or play may be damaged.
If the remaining amount time is insufficient, erase any unwanted
titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a
play list will not increase the amount of time.)
∫ The HDD is a temporary storage device
The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content.
Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for viewing once, editing,
or for saving to a DVD disc.
∫ When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the
display
The HDD has automatically gone into SLEEP mode in order to
extend the life of the HDD.
≥Press [HDD] to activate.
∫ Immediately save (backup) all content as soon
≥While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away
because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.
≥If there is no disc in the unit, the HDD will go into SLEEP mode
after there has been no operation for 30 minutes or longer. When
not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc.
as you feel there may be problem with the HDD
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, strange sounds or problems
with picture (block noise etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD
may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of
problem, save all content to the DVD disc.
∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages
directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss
of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any
content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise,
the above also applies in the case any type of repair is made to
the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
Recorded content (Data) on a HDD that has become unusable is
unrecoverable.
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Recording television programmes
3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel.
Time Slip indicator
2
1 5
HDD
XP
SP
EXTLink
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
REC
C
PLAY LP
EP
HDD
DVD
DRIVE SELECT
/x1.3
UN
TIME SLIP
CH
HDD
DVD
To select with the numbered buttons:
AV3
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
L/MONO AUDIO IN
R
e.g.,
5:
15:
[0] ➡ [5]
[1] ➡ [5]
HDD, DVD indicator
∫ 1
TIME SLIP
3
AV3 input terminals
4 Press [REC MODE] to select the
DVD
TV
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
¥ DIRECT
TV REC
HDD
XP
SP
AV
EXTLink
PLAY LP
EP
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
1
3
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Remaining time on the disc
CH
Numbered
buttons
≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only):
Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the
SETUP menu (➡page 40).
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
g
7
CANCEL
9
i
INPUT SELECT
d
r
INPUT SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.
;
1
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
Rceo
HDD
XP
SP
∫
EXTLink
REC
PLAY LP
EP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
DIRECT
FUNCTIONS
NAVIGATOR
Recording will take place on open space on the HDD or on
disc. Data will not be overwritten.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording.
≥[HDD] [RAM] You can change the audio being received by
pressing [AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the
recording of audio.)
3,4,2,1
ENTER
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
RETURN
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP
STATUS
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
F TIMER
5
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
AUDIO
∫ To stop recording
Press [∫].
Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.
4
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard disk drive) and DVD
drive simultaneously.
[HDD]
When continuously recording for long durations, titles are
automatically divided every 8 hours.
[DVD-R]
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.
≥
It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided
disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
≥You can record up to 500 titles on HDD, 99 titles on one disc.
≥It is not possible to record CPRM (➡page 46) protected material
onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs.
∫ To pause recording
Press [;].
Press again to restart recording.
(Title is not split into a separate title.)
Regarding DVD-R
≥When transferring (dubbing) a title recorded with the high speed
mode to a DVD-R, set “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” to
“On” before recording to the HDD. (➡page 39)
≥When recording bilingual TV broadcast onto DVD-R, only one of
either “M 1” or “M 2” audio can be recorded. Select at “Bilingual
Audio Selection” (➡page 40).
≥In order to play a DVD-R recorded using this unit on another
playback source, the disc must first be finalized (➡page 37).
Recording
During recording
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording
time.
Each time you press the button:
30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.)
^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (min.) ,}
1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the
recording drive.
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡page 19) or while
using Flexible Recording (➡page 18).
2
If you selected the DVD drive
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
If a station broadcasts Teletext information
The unit automatically records the programme’s and station’s name
if the station’s Title Page is correctly set (➡page 42).
[Note]
The unit may take some time in retrieving titles (up to 30 minutes)
and may fail in some cases.
unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
≥Press the button again to close the tray.
≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD
indicator on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.
Insert label-up.
Insert fully so it clicks into place.
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Recording modes and approximate
recording times
Playing while you are recording
[HDD] [RAM]
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
Playing from the beginning of the title you are
recording—Chasing playback
DVD-RAM
Press [1] (PLAY).
HDD
(80 GB)
DVD-R
(4.7 GB)
Single-
sided
Double-
sided
Mode
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
(4.7 GB) (9.4 GB)
Playing a title previously recorded while recording—
Simultaneous rec and play
XP (High quality)
SP (Normal)
17
34
68
1
2
2
1
2
4
LP (Long play)
4
8
4
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
8 (6§)
16 (12§)
8 (6§)
EP (Extra long
play)
142
(106§)
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title
and press [ENTER].
g
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
in
d
r
XP
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
SP
Reco
LP
Reviewing the recorded images while recording—
Time Slip
EP (6 Hour)§
EP (8 Hour)
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
Recording time
Time Slip indicator on the main unit lights.
§ When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hour)” in the
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hour)” than when
using “EP (8 Hour)”.
PLAY
0 min
Play starts from 30
seconds previous.
REC
[Note]
The current recording
images
When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may
not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
In this case use “EP (6 Hour)” mode.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and
press [ENTER].
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8 Hour) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc
space with the best possible recording quality.
≥You can set when transferring (dubbing) or programming timer
recordings.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full. Press
again to show the play and recording images.
≥When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically
adjusted to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB
disc.
∫ To stop play
Press [∫].
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the
display.
XP
∫ To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops
Press [∫].
SP
LP
EP
Direct TV Recording
∫ To stop timer recording
Press [F TIMER].
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3
When connected to a television that has the Q Link
function using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
This function allows you to immediately start recording the
programme that you are viewing on the TV.
seconds to stop recording.
[Note]
Chasing play can only be used with programmes of the same
encoding system (PAL/NTSC).
1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the
recording drive.
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
2
If you selected the DVD drive
Insert a disc. (➡page 16)
3 Press [¥ DIRECT TV REC].
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press [∫].
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Recording television programmes
Refer to the control reference on page 16.
Recording from an external equipment
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
Flexible Recording
≥Connect a video cassette recorder, decoder or satellite/digital
receiver, etc. to this unit’s input terminals.
≥When recording bilingual programmes
[HDD] [RAM]
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording
within the remaining disc space.
e.g.,
When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment,
you can select the audio type in playback.
[DVD-R]
Recorded
Remain
Select either M 1 or M 2 on the connected equipment. (You cannot
select the audio type in playback.)
≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,
change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu
(➡page 43).
Perfectly fit!
45 minutes in
SP mode
Recording rate
between SP and LP
≥To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set “AV-in NR” to
“On” in the SETUP menu (➡page 39).
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.
60 minutes
g
Programme to be recorded
i
d
r
e.g., Connecting other video equipment to the AV3 input
terminals
Preparation
Select the channel to record.
OPEN/CLOSE
This unit
REC
TIME SLIP
HDD
DVD
DRIVE SELECT
CH
/x1.3
R
TIME SLIP
AV3
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
L/MONO AUDIO IN
R
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN L/MONO
-
AUDIO IN
-
R
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
Yellow White Red
“FLEXIBLE REC” and press [ENTER].
FLEXIBLE REC
Recording in FR mode
Maximum rec. time 3 Hour 00 Min.
S-Video cable§
Set rec. time
3 Hour 00 Min.
Audio/Video cable
Start
Cancel
SELECT
Other video
equipment
RETURN
3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the
MONO.
recording time.
§ The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO terminal.
≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.
≥You can also set the recording time with the numbered
buttons.
1
While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the
input channel for the equipment you
4
When you want to start recording
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”
have connected.
and press [ENTER].
e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “A3”.
≥Recording starts.
≥The recording mode becomes FR mode.
2 Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
To exit the screen without recording
Press [RETURN].
≥Using Flexible Recording (➡left), you can save content of a
video cassette to 1 disc with the best possible quality of
recording without wasting disc space.
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
3
When recording from other video equipment
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS].
Start play on the other equipment.
When recording from decoder or satellite/digital receiver
Select the channel on the other
DVD-RAM
REC 59
ARD
Remaining
time
equipment.
L R
4 Press [¥ REC].
Recording starts.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [∫].
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been
treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has
been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
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Timer recording
4 Press [ENTER].
DVD
The settings are stored.
TV
Í DVD
VOLUME
TIMER
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CH
DIRECT TV REC
RECORDING
AV
VPS HDD Disc
space
OK
No. Name
Date
Start Stop Mode
PDC DVD
Check to make sure
“OK” is displayed.
01
ARD
15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP OFF
New Timer Programme
DRIVE SELECT
HDD, DVD
ShowView
HDD
DVD
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Repeat steps 1–4 to programme other recordings.
CH
Numbered
buttons
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
5 Press [F TIMER].
7
CANCEL
9
INPUT SELECT
“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.
¢ CANCEL
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
≥The message screen
appears. Only play is
Timer standby is active, only playback is possible.
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
possible while timer
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
recording is in standby (➡page 22, 23). (You cannot play a
title recorded using a different encoding system from that of
the TV system currently selected on the unit.)
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by
pressing [Í DVD].
3,4,2,1
g
ENTER
ENTER
in
d
r
SUB MENU
RETURN
∫ To release the unit from recording standby
Press [F TIMER].
“F” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to
put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only
if “F” is displayed.
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
Reco
PROG/CHECK
F TIMER
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
REC MODE
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
EXT LINK
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.
∫ To cancel recording when recording has
already begun
Press [F TIMER].
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than
3 seconds to stop recording.
Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer
recordings
Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You
can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers and magazines.
[Note]
≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is
turned on/off.
≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even
when playing.
1 Press [ShowView].
ShowView
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≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or transferring
(dubbing) in normal speed mode (➡page 33).
≥“F” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to
timer recording standby.
Enter ShowView Number by using 0-9 key.
≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the
latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording
starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit display. In this case,
press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby
mode.
≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part
at the beginning of the later programmes (a few seconds when
recording with HDD or DVD-RAM and approximately 30
seconds when recording with DVD-R).
2 Press the numbered buttons to enter
the SHOWVIEW number.
Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.
3 Press [ENTER].
TIMER
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RECORDING
VPS HDD
Name
Date
Start
19:00
Stop Mode
PDC DVD
20:00
∫ VPS/PDC function (➡page 47)
As long as a VPS/PDC signal is being broadcast by the TV
station, even if the broadcast programme time changes, the
recording time automatically changes to match the new
broadcast time.
1
ARD 15/ 7 TUE
SP OFF HDD
Programme Name
≥Confirm the programme and make corrections if necessary
using [3, 4, 2, 1] (➡page 20, 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.
≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
mode.
To activate the VPS/PDC function
∫ Relief Recording
When the recording drive is set to “DVD” for timer recording and
if the programme will not fit onto the disc, the recording drive will
be altered to the “HDD” automatically.
≥If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on
or when timer recording starts while transferring (dubbing), the
recording drive will be altered to the HDD.
≥VPS/PDC (➡right)
ON!)OFF (– – –)
≥You can also press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording
drive.
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the
“HDD” (➡right, Relief Recording).
≥RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) [HDD] (➡page 20)
ON!)OFF
≥The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were relief-
recorded (“ ” is displayed.) (➡page 22).
≥If the time remaining on the HDD is insufficient, as much of the
programme as possible will be recorded onto the HDD.
≥Relief recording is not activated when recording the programme
with VPS/PDC and it is extended so that it no longer fits on the
disc.
≥Programme Name
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press
[ENTER] (➡page 32).
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Timer recording
Refer to the control reference on page 19.
∫ To release the unit from recording standby
Press [F TIMER].
“F” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [F TIMER] before the programme start time to
put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only
if “F” is displayed.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance.
(Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)
Manually programming timer
recordings
∫ To cancel recording when recording has
already begun
Press [F TIMER].
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than
3 seconds to stop recording.
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
TIMER
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12:56:00 15. 7. TUE
RECORDING
VPS HDD Disc
space
OK
No. Name
Date
Start Stop Mode
PDC DVD
01
ARD
15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP OFF
New Timer Programme
[Note]
≥Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is
turned on/off.
≥Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even
when playing.
≥Timer recordings do not begin while editing or transferring
(dubbing) in normal speed mode (➡page 33).
≥“F” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to
timer recording standby.
≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the
latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording
starting time, the “F” flashes on the unit display. In this case,
press [F TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby
mode.
≥When you programme successive timer recordings to start
immediately one after the other, the unit cannot record the part
at the beginning of the later programmes (a few seconds when
recording with HDD or DVD-RAM and approximately 30
seconds when recording with DVD-R).
SELECT
ENTER
g
Press ENTER to store
new programme.
RETURN
i
d
r
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer
Rceo
Programme” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [1] to move through the items
and change the items with [3, 4].
TIMER
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RECORDING
VPS HDD
Name
Date
Start
22:00
Stop Mode
PDC DVD
1
ARD 15/ 7 TUE
22:30
SP OFF HDD
Programme Name
≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter the Start (Start time) and
Stop (Finish time) in 30-minute increments.
≥You can also set Name (Programme position/TV Station
Name), Date, Start (Start time), and Stop (Finish time) with
the numbered buttons.
Auto Renewal Recording
[HDD]
If you record a programme onto HDD repeatedly everyday or every
week using timer recording, the unit will record the new programme
over the old one.
≥You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording
mode.
≥Date
This function can be used only when weekly recording or daily
recording is selected.
[. Date:
Current date up to one month later minus
one day
l
l
l
;:
;:
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
a. Weekly timer: SUN>--->SAT
2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme
≥VPS/PDC (➡page 19)
ON!)OFF (– – –)
≥You can also press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording
drive.
When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough
remaining space, recording automatically switches to the
“HDD” (➡page 19, Relief Recording).
≥RENEW (Auto Renewal Recording) [HDD] (➡right)
ON!)OFF
≥Programme Name (➡page 32)
Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press
[ENTER].
and press [ENTER].
3 Press [2, 1] to select “RENEW”
column.
4 Press [3, 4] to select “ON” and press
[ENTER].
TIMER
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RECORDING
VPS HDD
Name
ARD
Date
TUE
Start Stop Mode
RENEW
PDC DVD
1
22:00 22:30 SP OFF HDD ON
Programme Name
4 Press [ENTER].
TIMER
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RECORDING
VPS HDD Disc
[Note]
space
OK
No. Name
Date
Start Stop Mode
PDC DVD
01
ARD
15/ 7 TUE 19:00 20:00 SP OFF
≥If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or
while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while transferring
(dubbing), the programme will not be overwritten. Instead the
programme set for recording will be saved as a separate
programme, and this programme will be the one to be overwritten
when the next Auto Renewal Recording takes place.
≥Play lists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal
Recording are erased along with auto renewal.
≥When there is not enough space on the HDD, the programme may
not be recorded completely (even if repeating a renewal recording).
Check to make sure
“OK” is displayed.
02
ARD
15/ 7 TUE 22:00 22:30
New Timer Programme
SP OFF
OK
Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings.
5 Press [F TIMER].
“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording
standby has been activated.
≥The message screen
appears. Only play is
possible while timer
Timer standby is active, only playback is possible.
recording is in standby (➡page 22, 23). (You cannot play a
title recorded using a different encoding system from that of
the TV system currently selected on the unit.)
≥The unit is not off. To save power, turn the unit off by
pressing [Í DVD].
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Check, change or delete a programme
≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer
Linked timer recordings with external
equipment (EXT LINK)
recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a
timer function is connected to the AV2 terminal of this unit by a
21-pin Scart cable (➡page 9), it is possible to control the recording
of the unit with the equipment.
Press [PROG/CHECK].
Icons
[
W
This programme is currently recording.
The times overlap those in another programme.
Recording of the programme with the later start time
starts when the earlier programme finishes recording.
The disc was full so the programme failed to record.
Preparation
≥Change the “Ext Link” in the SETUP menu to match the connected
equipment (➡page 41).
≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment and
switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
F
X
The material was copy-protected so it was not recorded.
The programme did not complete recording because the
disc is dirty or some other reason.
Press [EXT LINK].
Timer programmes set to Auto Renewal Recording.
The unit turns off and switches to the recording standby mode.
≥Recording begins when a signal is received from the connected
equipment.
g
Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD
(Displayed while recording.)
in
d
r
≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the external
equipment, the unit will record it.
Recording drive: HDD
Recording drive: DVD
Reco
When the following message appears on the television screen, press
[2, 1] to select “Yes” (continue recording the current programme)
or “Cancel” (cancel recording) and press [ENTER].
DVD now recording this programme.
TIMER
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Yes
Cancel
RECORDING
VPS HDD Disc
space
No. Name
Date
Start Stop Mode
PDC DVD
New Timer Programme
ENTER
RETURN
To cancel the external control
Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer
recording standby.
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 3
seconds to stop recording.
SELECT
ENTER
Press ENTER to store
new programme.
RETURN
≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to
cancel the setting after recording is finished.
Message displayed in the “Disc space” line
For your reference
≥The video being recorded automatically appears on the television
when connected to this unit’s AV1 terminal with the 21-pin Scart
cable.
≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in
some cases.
≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if
the input signal is NTSC system.
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
maximum.
Relief: Timer programmes that will be relief recorded to
the HDD.
∫ To change a programme
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER].
(➡page 20, step 3)
∫ To delete a programme
Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢ CANCEL].
∫ To exit the timer recording list
Press [PROG/CHECK].
∫ To put the unit on timer recording standby
Press [F TIMER].
“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording standby
has been activated.
≥Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer
recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.
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Playing discs
∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
2
1
∫
3
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
OPEN/CLOSE
TIME SLIP
REC
DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW
HDD
HDD
DVD
DRIVE SELECT
/x1.3
TIME SLIP
CH
HDD
DVD
- - -
007
008
HDD, DVD indicator
TIME SLIP
X CH W
ARD 10/10 FRI
- - -
ARD 11/10 SAT
- - -
- - -
DVD
TV
D,
E
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
Previous
02/02
Next
AV
ENTER
SUB MENU
Select
RETURN
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
1
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press
[ENTER].
Numbered
buttons
CH
W X CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
7
CANCEL
9
e.g.,
[HDD]
[RAM] [DVD-R]
INPUT SELECT
5:
15:
115:
[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
[0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
[1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
5:
15:
[0] ➡ [5]
[1] ➡ [5]
MANUAL SKIP
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
:, 9
6, 5
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
k
c
∫
3
To show other pages
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
;
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press
[ENTER].
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR,
TOP MENU
ignba
y
3,4,2,1
ENTER
2;, ;1
a
l
ENTER
P
SUB MENU
RETURN
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
RETURN
SUB MENU
ERASE
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
TIME SLIP
Direct Navigator screen icons
Title protected.
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
AUDIO
CREATE
CHAPTER
Title that was not recorded due to recording
protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)
≥It is possible to watch playback from one drive while recording from
another (editing is not possible).
≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
Title cannot be played
[When transferring (dubbing) a title to the HDD,
or when data is damaged etc.]
t
[
Currently recording.
≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge.
≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, ensure that you
match the “TV System” setting to the title (➡page 43).
(➡page 19, Relief Recording)
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the
playback drive.
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 (➡page 43).
(NTSC)
(PAL)
The HDD or DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
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.
Direct Navigator appearance
Two types of appearance are available, “Thumbnail Display” and
“Table Display”.
≥If you put a disc in while the HDD is selected, the DVD
indicator on the unit will flash while the unit reads the disc.
Insert label-up.
Insert fully so it clicks into place.
≥Switching the appearance
1
2
Press [SUB MENU] while Thumbnail Display is displayed.
Press [3, 4] to select “Table Display” and press [ENTER].
∫ When a menu screen appears on the television
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
[VCD]
Insert with the arrow facing in.
HDD
XP
SP
3 Press [1] (PLAY).
EXTLink
E
PLAY LP
EP
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
[HDD][RAM] [DVD-R]
e.g.,
5:
[0] ➡ [5]
Play starts from the most recently recorded
title.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.
15:
[1] ➡ [5]
≥To return to the menu screen
[DVD-A] Press [TOP MENU].
[DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [SUB MENU].
[VCD] Press [RETURN].
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Operations during play
Press [∫].
HDD
XP
SP
EXTLink
The stopped position is memorized.
R
PLAY LP
EP
The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from
the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.)
Resume play function
Stop
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
Press [;].
Press again to restart play.
Pause
Press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
Search
Skip
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.
You can turn off the sound during search (➡page 40, “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search”).
Audio is heard during all levels of search. [DVD-A] (excluding moving picture parts) [CD]
Press [:] or [9].
≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E].
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
k
c
ingba
Press the numbered buttons.
y
e.g., 5:
[0] ➡ [5]
[HDD]
5:
[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
a
l
P
15: [1] ➡ [5]
[CD] (MP3 discs only) 15: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
Starting from a
selected item
[DVD-A] Selecting groups
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ➡right)
5: [5]
≥This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television
➡right) with some discs.
Press and hold [1] (PLAY/a1.3).
≥Press again to return to normal speed.
Quick View
[HDD] [RAM]
≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search” (➡page 40).
The play speed can be increased
without distorting the audio.
While paused, press [6] or [5].
≥On the main unit, press and hold [D] or [E].
≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Forward direction only. [VCD]
Slow-motion
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
≥The unit will pause if slow-motion play is continued for 5 minutes.
While paused, press [2;] or [;1].
≥Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Forward direction only. [VCD]
Frame-by-frame
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion
picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]
Press [TIME SLIP].
Displaying the
television image as a
picture-in-picture
Play images
The unit displays the television image as a picture-in-
picture.
≥You will hear the playback audio.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] again to cancel.
≥The grey background does not appear on the
receiving screen even if you select “On” from the
“Grey Background” in the SETUP menu
(➡page 40).
Current receiving images
≥You can change the channel being
received by pressing [W X CH].
≥You cannot change the channel being
received while recording.
1 Press [TIME SLIP].
Skipping the specified
time (Time Slip)
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
Play skips the specified time.
≥Press [TIME SLIP] to show the play images in full.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
[Note]
Time Slip does not work while timer recording is in standby.
Press [MANUAL SKIP].
Manual Skip
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
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Play restarts from approximately 30
seconds later.
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Playing discs
Refer to the control reference on page 22.
Editing operations during play
1 Press [ERASE].
Erase
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).
Press [CREATE CHAPTER].
≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the start of a chapter.
≥You cannot divide while recording or transferring (dubbing).
Create Chapter
[HDD] [RAM]
Changing audio
Press [AUDIO].
[HDD] [RAM] [VCD]
LR>L>R
k
c
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
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You can change the audio channel number each time you press the
buttons. This allows you to change things like the soundtrack
language (➡page 26, Soundtrack).
HDD
ignba
PLAY
y
a
l
1 ENG
Soundtrack
P
e.g., “L R” is selected
L R
e.g., English is selected.
[Note]
You cannot change the audio type in the following cases.
≥When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.
≥When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡page 40).
≥When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On” (➡page 39).
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Using menus to play MP3
Using the tree screen to find a group
While the file list is displayed
DVD
TV
VOLUME
CH
1 Press [1] while a track is highlighted
DIRECT TV REC
AV
to display the tree screen.
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
Selected group no. /Total group no.
If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed
as group number.
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Numbered
buttons
CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
7
CANCEL
9
MENU
Tree
INPUT SELECT
G
T
8
MP3 music
001 My favorite
001 Brazilian pops
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops
004 Hungarian pops
005 Liner notes
006 Japanese pops
007 Mexican pops
008 Philippine pops
009 Swedish pops
001 Momoko
002 Standard number
001 Piano solo
G
7/25
14
TOTAL
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
40/111
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
You cannot select groups
that contain no compatible
files.
No.
0
–
9
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
SELECT
ENTER
TOP MENU
RETURN
002 Vocal
3,4,2,1
ENTER
ENTER
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group
SUB MENU
RETURN
RETURN
and press [ENTER].
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
k
c
The file list for the group appears.
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
To return to the file list
Press [RETURN].
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
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P
Tips for making MP3 discs
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
≥Compatible sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:
999 tracks and 99 groups
[CD] (MP3 discs only)
This unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio
recording that are finalized (➡page 46) on a computer. Files are
treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
1 Press [TOP MENU].
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.
≥Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.
≥Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of still
pictures or sessions.
Selected group
No
Group
My favorite
MENU
G
T
G: Group no.
1
:
1
1
Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Track
Tree
T: Track no. in the group
TOTAL: Track no./Total track
no. in all groups
001 Both Ends Freezing
TOTAL
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Metal Glue
005 Paint ItYellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starperson
1/111
≥The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on
a computer.
No.
0
–
9
Naming folders and files
9
10
009 Velvet Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
SELECT
ENTER
e.g.,
≥MP3 files must have the
extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥At the time of recording, give
folder and file names a 3-
digit numeric prefix in the
order you want them to play
(this may not work at times).
≥English alphabets and
Arabic numerals are
Root
RETURN
Prev.
Next
(folder=group)
001
(file=track)
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and
002 group
press [ENTER].
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
003 group
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0” indicates the track currently playing.
≥You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
e.g.,
5:
[0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]
[0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]
displayed correctly. Other
characters may not be
Order of play
15:
displayed correctly.
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev.” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group
appears.
To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].
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Using on-screen menus and Status messages
Disc menu—Setting the disc content
DVD
TV
Soundtrack§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
AV
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
The disc’s audio attributes appear.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Select the audio and language (➡below, Audio attribute,
Language).
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
7
CANCEL
9
Subtitle§
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
INPUT SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡below,
Language).
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this
unit. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
3,4,2,1
ENTER
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
Audio channel [HDD] [RAM] [VCD]
➡page 24, Changing audio
Angle§ [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
k
c
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
STATUS
DISPLAY
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
STILL-P (Still picture) [DVD-A]
ignba
B
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a
l
Selects the play method for still pictures.
P
Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.
Page:
Select the still picture number and play.
≥RANDOM: Plays in random order.
≥Return:
Returns to the default still picture on the disc.
PBC (Playback control ➡page 46) [VCD]
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
On-screen menus
1 Press [DISPLAY].
§ You may have to use the menus (➡page 22) on the disc to change.
≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot
change when there is no recording.
Disc
Î Digital 2/0 ch
1
Soundtrack
Play
OFF
L R
Subtitle
Picture
Audio channel
Sound
Audio attribute
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG:
Menu
Item
Setting
Signal type
Sampling frequency
Number of bits
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,
etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you
cannot select or change.
k (kHz):
b (bit):
ch (channel):
Number of channels
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
Language
press [1].
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch
SVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese
CHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
THA: Thai
3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and
press [1].
¢:
Others
4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
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Play menu—Change the play sequence
Status messages
Status messages appear on the television when you operate the unit
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.
to show the condition of the unit.
Repeat Play
Press [STATUS].
≥All
[VCD] [CD] (excluding MP3 discs)
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] [CD] (MP3 discs only)
[HDD] [RAM]
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]
The display changes each time you press the button.
≥Chapter
≥Group
≥PL (Play list)
≥Title
≥Displayed information are examples.
HDD/Disc indication
HDD
REC
PLAY
Recording or play status/input channel
≥Track
TV audio type being received (➡below)
Selected audio type
STEREO
L R
Select “OFF” to cancel.
Recording drive/
DVD REC
Transfer (dubbing) progress indicator
Picture menu—Change the picture quality
Date and time
Used HDD space
Available recording time and
recording mode
Playback NR
Recording mode
Reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive§ (➡page 46)
πRemain
18:53:50 11.10.
π T2 0:05.14 XP
π T1 0:00.10 SP
13:50 XP
k
c
Select “ON” to enable progressive output.
Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
Play position within the title
Title number and elapsed time during play
ingba
y
Transfer§ [When “Progressive” (➡above) is set to “ON”.]
a
l
Title number and elapsed time during recording
P
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of material being played (➡page 46, Film and video).
No display
When the output signal is PAL
≥TV audio type
STEREO: STEREO/NICAM stereo broadcast
M 1/M 2: Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound broadcast
≥Auto
Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and
appropriately converts it.
Select when using “Auto”, and the video
content is distorted.
≥Video:
M 1:
NICAM monaural broadcast
When the output signal is NTSC
≥Auto1
(normal):
≥Auto2:
Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and
appropriately converts it.
Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film
content in addition to 24 frame-per-second
film content. (Picture distortion may occur
depending on the content)
≥Video:
Select when using “Auto1” and “Auto2”, and
the video content is distorted.
§ Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the SETUP menu
(➡page 12).
Sound menu—Change the sound effect
V.S.S. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]
(Only with Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels)
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers
only.
≥Turn V.S.S. off if it caused distortion.
≥V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.
Dialog Enhancer [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)
The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue
easier to hear.
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Editing titles/chapters
Editing titles/chapters and playing
chapters
DVD
TV
Preparation
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
AV
≥Release protection (cartridge ➡page 14, disc ➡page 37). [RAM]
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
HDD, DVD
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.
7
CANCEL
9
INPUT SELECT
DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW
HDD
- - -
007
008
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
:, 9
ARD 10/10 FRI
- - -
ARD 11/10 SAT
- - -
;
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
- - -
1
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
Previous
02/02
Next
ENTER
SUB MENU
Select
RETURN
3,4,2,1
ENTER
ENTER
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and
press [ENTER].
SUB MENU
RETURN
RETURN
SUB MENU
≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages.
Multiple editing
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
3 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to
ign
select the operation and press
[ENTER].
Eidt
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and
press [ENTER].
Title/Chapter
Enter Name
chapter.
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Partial Erase
Change Thumbnail
Divide Title
Refer to “Title
operations”.
Title
Chapter
Erase
Properties
Edit
Start
End
Chapter View
Table Display
page 22, Direct Navigator appearance
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [HDD] [RAM]
(➡page 24, 29, “Create Chapter”)
∫ If you select “Chapter View”
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
Title
chapter.
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To edit ➡ Step 5.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR CHAPTER VIEW
HDD
008 ARD 11/10 SAT
You can change the order of chapters and create a play list.
[HDD] [RAM]
001
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing
---
(➡page 37). [DVD-R]
Previous
01/01
Select
Next
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
[HDD]
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡above)
–Titles:
–Chapters:
500
5 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to
Approx. 1000 per title
(Depends on the state of recording.)
select the operation and press
[ENTER].
[RAM] [DVD-R]
–Titles:
99
Erase Chapter
–Chapters:
Approx. 1000
Create Chapter
(Depends on the state of recording.)
Refer to “Chapter
operations”.
Combine Chapters
[Note]
Title View
≥Once erased, divided or partially erased, it cannot be restored to its
original state. Make certain before proceeding.
≥You cannot edit during recording, chasing play or transferring
(dubbing), etc.
≥You can go back to Title View.
≥Restricted recording information remains even after editing (e.g.
dividing a title etc.)
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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Press [RETURN].
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Title operations
Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
Erase§
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.
Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Properties
Dinosaur
Properties
No.
26
Time
12:19
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
Date 11/10/2004 MON Rec time 0:30 (SP)
Name 12
SELECT
➡page 32, Entering text
Enter Name
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
If set, this will protect the title from accidental erasure.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE
HDD
Set up Protection§
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
007
008
Cancel Protection§
The lock symbol appears when the title is protected.
[HDD] [RAM]
ARD 10/10 FRI
ARD 11/10
You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Erase
HDD
008
PLAY
Start
End
1 Press [ENTER] at the start point and end
point of the section you want to erase.
Next
Exit
0:43.21
Partial Erase
Start
End
- -:- -.- -
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press
[HDD] [RAM]
- -:- -.- -
ENTER
RETURN
[ENTER].
ing
≥Select “Next” and press [ENTER] to erase other sections.
Edit
3 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
You can change an image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title
View.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
HDD
;
008
Change
1 Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
Exit
0:06.45
Change Thumbnail
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
2 Press [ENTER] when the image you want
Change
00:06.45
to use as a thumbnail is shown.
ENTER
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press
[ENTER].
You can divide a title into two.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
HDD
1Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.
2Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
008
PLAY
Preview
Divide
3Press [2, 1] to select “Divide” and press [ENTER].
To confirm the division point
Exit
0:43.21
Divide
Divide Title
Press [3, 4] to select “Preview” and press [ENTER]. (Play will begin from a
point 10 seconds prior to and after the division point.)
To change the division point
- -:- -.- -
[HDD] [RAM]
Restart play and press [3, 4] to select “Divide”, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to change.
[Note]
≥The divided titles retain the title name and CPRM property (➡page 46) of the original title.
≥Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily cut out.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Chapter operations
Erase Chapter§
[HDD] [RAM]
Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER].
≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter
HDD
1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to
008
PLAY
Create
divide.
Create Chapter
≥Repeat this step to divide at other points.
Exit
[HDD] [RAM]
0:43.21
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press
[ENTER].
Combine Chapters Press [2, 1] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].
[HDD] [RAM]
≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.
§ Multiple editing is possible.
For quicker editing
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≥Press [:, 9] to skip to the end of a title.
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Creating, editing and playing play lists
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY
LIST” and press [ENTER].
DVD
TV
PLAY LIST
HDD
PLAY LIST VIEW
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
AV
- -
- -
- -
DRIVE SELECT
Create
- -
HDD
DVD
HDD, DVD
- -
- -
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
CH
Previous
01/01
Next
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
ENTER
7
CANCEL
9
RETURN
INPUT SELECT
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create”
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
and press [ENTER].
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
4 Press [2, 1] to select the source title
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
and press [4].
≥Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then
skip to step 6.
3,4,2,1
ENTER
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
Create
PLAY LIST
HDD
SUB MENU
001 ARD 11/10 SAT
Source Title
001/001
001
002
002
---
---
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
Source Chapter
001
001/001
001/001
003
---
---
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
Chapters in PLAY LIST
---
---
---
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
ENTER
SUB MENU
Press RETURN to exit.
RETURN
ign
5 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you
Eidt
[HDD] [RAM]
You can arrange the chapters (➡page 28) to create a play list.
want to add to a play list and press
[ENTER].
Press [3] to cancel.
Title
Title
Create
PLAY LIST
HDD
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
001 ARD 11/10 SAT
Source Title
001/001
001
002
002
---
---
Source Chapter
001
001/001
001/001
003
---
---
Chapters in PLAY LIST
---
---
---
Play list
≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recording data.
≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much
capacity.
Chapter
Chapter
ENTER
SUB MENU
Press RETURN to exit.
RETURN
≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title.
Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press
[ENTER] (➡page 29, Create Chapter)
≥The maximum number of items on a disc:
6 Press [2, 1] to select the position to
–Play lists:
–Chapters in play lists: Approx. 1000
(Depends on the state of recording.)
99
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
Create
PLAY LIST
HDD
001 ARD 11/10 SAT
Source Title
001
001/001
[Note]
002
002
---
---
transferring (dubbing).
≥Play lists must be made in accordance with the encoding system
currently selected in “TV System” (➡page 43).
Source Chapter
001
001/001
001/001
003
---
---
---
Chapters in PLAY LIST
---
---
ENTER
Press RETURN to exit.
RETURN
≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters.
≥Press [3] to select other source titles.
Creating play lists
Preparation
7 Press [RETURN].
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
≥Release protection (cartridge ➡page 14, disc ➡page 37). [RAM]
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
1
While stopped
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Press [FUNCTIONS].
FUNCTIONS
HDD
Disc Remaining 34:00 SP
DVD
Playback
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Recording
TIMER RECORDING
Dubbing
DUBBING
PLAY LIST
SETUP
FLEXIBLE REC
DISC MANAGEMENT
Edit
Setting
ENTER
RETURN
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Editing and playing play lists/chapters
1 Press [FUNCTIONS].
Play list operations
Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press
[ENTER].
Erase§
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY
Play list information (e.g., time and date) is
shown.
LIST” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play
Properties
Properties
list.
No.
10
Date 12/10/2004 TUE
Chapters 002 Total 0:30.53
To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
SELECT
To edit ➡ Step 4.
ENTER
RETURN
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST VIEW
HDD
➡page 30, Creating play lists
- -
- -
01
Create
Copy§
12/10 SUN 0:30
- -
Create
- -
Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press
[ENTER].
- -
Previous
01/01
Select
Next
➡page 32, Entering text
ENTER
Enter
SUB MENU
RETURN
Name
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 28)
➡page 29, Change Thumbnail
4 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to
Change
Thumbnail
select the operation and press
[ENTER].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
≥If you select “Edit”, press [3, 4] to select the operation and
ing
press [ENTER].
Chapter operations
Edit
Create
Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles and
source chapters.
Copy
Refer to “Play list
operations”.
Enter Name
Erase
Change Thumbnail
Properties
➡page 30, Creating play lists, Step 4–6
Add
Edit
Chapter
Chapter View
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the position
to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
∫ If you select “Chapter View”
PLAY LIST
HDD
Move Chapter
01 12/10 SUN 0:30
002
Move
Chapter
001
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5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
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chapter.
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To start play ➡ Press [ENTER].
To edit ➡ Step 6.
Previous
01/01
Next
ENTER
RETURN
PLAY LIST
HDD
CHAPTER VIEW
01 12/10 SUN 0:30
002
001
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➡page 29, Create Chapter
➡page 29, Combine Chapters
➡page 29, Erase Chapter
Create
Chapter
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Previous
01/01
Select
Next
Combine
Chapters
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 28)
Erase
6 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to
Chapter§
select the operation and press
[ENTER].
§ Multiple editing is possible.
Add Chapter
Move Chapter
Refer to “Chapter
Create Chapter
operations”.
Combine Chapters
Erase Chapter
PLAY LIST View
≥You can go back to PLAY LIST View.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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Entering text
1 Show Enter Name screen.
DVD
TV
Title (timer recording)
Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 19, 20.
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
AV
Title
Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 28.
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
Play list
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
CH
Numbered
buttons
Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 31.
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
Disc
7
CANCEL
9
Select “Disc Name” in step 3 on page 36.
INPUT SELECT
¢ CANCEL
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
Name field: shows the text you have entered
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
Enter Name
_
Title on TOP MENU
(DVD-R)
∫
;
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
1
2
1
A
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PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
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SELECT
ENTER
SPACE
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
RETURN
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a
ign
character and press [ENTER].
Eidt
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥To erase a character
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field
and press [;].
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
≥Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
The maximum number of characters:
e.g., entering the letter “R”
[HDD] [RAM]
Characters
1 Press [7] to move to the 7th
5
J
K
N
Q
U
L
O
R
V
64 (44§)
64
row.
Title
7
7
2 Press [7] twice to highlight
“R”.
3 Press [ENTER].
6 M
Play list
7
Disc
64
P
T
S
7
8
§ Title name for timer recording
≥To enter a space
Press [¢ CANCEL] and press
[ENTER].
[DVD-R]
Title
Characters
44
40
Disc
3 Press [∫] (SET).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
[Note]
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu
after finalization (➡page 37). When entering a title name, the name
that will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in “Title on TOP
MENU (DVD-R)” window.
Enter Name
Chapter 1_
Title on TOP MENU
(DVD-R)
Chapter 1
1
2
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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit.
∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction
≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.
When you want to re-edit finalized content on
a DVD-R etc.
High speed mode§
High speed mode
DVD-V§
HDD
DVD-R
HDD
HDD
RAM
Normal speed mode
Normal speed mode
Normal speed mode
§Finalized DVD-R or DVD-Video on sale that
is not copy-protected, etc.
≥When you want to play a transferred
(dubbed) disc on other equipment, you must
finalize the disc after transferring (dubbing)
§Before recording to HDD, set “DVD-R Rec
for High Speed mode” to “On” (➡page 39).
Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (➡page 17).
∫ Transferring (dubbing) mode
Transferring (dubbing) a title or a play list
Transferring (dubbing) multiple titles and play lists together
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) (➡page 34)
You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (➡below)
∫ Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features
High speed
Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)
Features
You can transfer (dub) in a very short amount You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc.
of time. You can transfer (dub) even faster if
you use a high speed recording compatible
disc.
For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4
hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (➡page 17).
e.g., 1 hour TV drama
ubing)
D
You can record and play using the HDD while
high speed transferring (dubbing).
(
r
Only once using XP mode
4 times using LP mode
XP
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n
LP LP LP LP
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T
Transferring (dubbing)
times
➡below, Approximate transferring (dubbing)
times
The same amount of time it takes to record the source
Can change§1
Picture quality
Original picture quality
Yes§2
Are chapters/thumbnails
maintained?
No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return to
the default position.)
Other operations while
transferring (dubbing)
You can record/play using the HDD.
No
§1 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.)
§2 When transferring (dubbing) play lists to DVD-R, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.
∫ Approximate transferring (dubbing) times (Max. speed)
HDD
3k high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM 4k high speed recording compatible DVD-R
Recording mode Recording time
Required time
Speed
3k
Required time
Speed
4k
XP
SP
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
8 hours
6k
8k
Approx.
20 min.
Approx.
15 min.
LP
12k
18k
24k
16k
24k
32k
EP (6 Hour)
EP (8 Hour)
[Note]
≥When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.
≥Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.
Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R
To high speed transfer (dub) titles (or play lists created from that
title), set “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” to “On” before
recording to the HDD (➡page 39).
However in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R
using the high speed mode does not work.
Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts that
allow “One time only recording”
You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (➡page 46)
compatible DVD-RAM, however the title is erased from the HDD.
≥You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring
(dubbing) list (➡page 34).
≥Play lists created from titles using a variety of recording modes
≥Play lists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode
≥Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and
LPCM, etc.)
≥Titles will not be transferred if they are protected (➡page 29).
≥You cannot transfer play lists created from “One time only
recording” titles.
≥Titles with recording limitations and play lists cannot be registered
on the same transferring (dubbing) list.
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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists
Transferring (dubbing) using the
transferring (dubbing) list
[HDD] ,-. [RAM]
DVD
TV
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
AV
[HDD]
>
[DVD-R]
DRIVE SELECT
You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as
well as select the speed and picture quality.
HDD
DVD
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Numbered
buttons
CH
Preparation
Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from
“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡page 40) when:
≥Transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.
≥When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (➡page 40)
and you are transferring (dubbing) in XP mode.
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
7
CANCEL
9
INPUT SELECT
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
:, 9
;
1
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
∫
1
While stopped
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
Press [FUNCTIONS].
FUNCTIONS
3,4,2,1
ENTER
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
ENTER
“DUBBING” and press [ENTER].
SUB MENU
RETURN
DUBBING
RETURN
STATUS
SUB MENU
Select the dubbing direction.
Cancel All
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
Source
HDD
DVD
1 Dubbing Direction
HDD > DVD
Destination
Dubbing Mode
2
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
VIDEO High Speed
0
Create List
3
EXT LINK DUBBING
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
A
B
DUBBING
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing
Direction” and press [1].
1 Press [ENTER].
2 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
3 Press [2].
[Note]
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing
Mode” and press [1].
Titles and play lists recorded using a different encoding system from
the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be transferred
(dubbed).
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1
2
Press [ENTER].
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n
One Touch Transfer (dubbing)
Press [3, 4] to select the mode and press [ENTER]
3 Press [2].
.
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T
[HDD]
[HDD]
Preparation
>
>
[RAM]
[DVD-R]
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
5 Select the transferring (dubbing)
Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from
“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡page 40) when transferring (dubbing)
to a DVD-R.
items and register on the list.
If you are not going to change the registered list press
[ENTER] (➡step 7).
1 Play the title or play list you want to
transfer (dub).
DUBBING
Create dubbing list.
Size:
0MB
Cancel All
Destination Capacity: 4343MB
1 Dubbing Direction
No. Size
Name of item
New item
HDD > DVD
Dubbing Mode
2
2 Press [DUBBING].
VIDEO High Speed
Create List
3
DUBBING
Previous
Next
Start Dubbing
Set
01/01
ENTER
High Speed mode is selected.
Is it OK to start?
RETURN
1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Title” or “PLAY LIST”
tab and press [ENTER].
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the titles or play lists and
press [ENTER].
≥When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R using high speed
Yes
No
3 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
press [ENTER].
≥The recording mode is set as follows.
The recording mode changes to FR mode if the remaining disc
space is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated
below.
mode, only items indicated with “
” can be registered.
Create List
HDD
Title
PLAY LIST
- - -
007
008
1200MB
[HDD]
[HDD]
>
>
[RAM]
[DVD-R]
:
High speed mode
:
ARD 10/10 FRI
- - -
ARD 11/10 SAT
- - -
- - -
DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode setting
Previous
02/02
Next
On
Off
ENTER
Select
RETURN
High speed mode
Same recording mode used when
recording the source title (XP–EP, FR).
≥Play lists are transferred (dubbed) in FR
mode.
Repeat step 2 – 4 as necessary.
≥To erase, add, or move items from the list (➡page 35)
≥To show other pages/Multiple editing (➡page 35)
6 Press [3, 4] to select “Set” and
[Note]
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Digital broadcast that allow “One time only recording” recorded titles
and play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed).
The transferring (dubbing) list is registered.
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≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer
(dubbing) are also recorded.
≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent
illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).
≥The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio,
Video CD, Audio CD and so on.
7 Press [3, 4] to select “Start
Dubbing” and press [ENTER].
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start
transferring (dubbing).
Transferring (dubbing) list indicators
After performing steps 1–4 (➡page 34, right column)
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Dubbing
Time” and press [1].
Titles and play lists that can be transferred
(dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R
(➡page 39)
Title with “One time only recording” restriction
6 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and
Titles erased from the HDD after transferring
(dubbing) by recording restrictions.
“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the
recording time.
Title or play list contains still picture(s)
≥Still picture(s) cannot be transferred (dubbed).
DUBBING
Set dubbing time.
Cancel All
Title or play list recorded using a different
encoding system from that of the TV system
currently selected on the unit.
≥Titles and play lists displaying these marks
(NTSC)
(PAL)
1 Dubbing Direction
DVD > HDD
2
Hour
00 Min.
Dubbing Mode
DVD-Video XP
2
3
Dubbing Time
Set the time with the numbered
buttons or arrow buttons.
cannot be selected.
Start Dubbing
Size
Data size of the registered titles or play lists and
the total of all list items
data size changes according to the recording
mode.
ENTER
RETURN
≥
You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.
≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to
include the operation time until play begins.
≥When transferring (dubbing) to the HDD using
high speed mode, data management information
is automatically added so the total data size
becomes larger than the sum of the data size for
all registered items.
7 Press [2] to select “Dubbing Time”
and press [ENTER].
8 Press [3, 4] to select “Start
Dubbing” and press [ENTER].
∫ To edit the transferring (dubbing) list
Erase All
Add
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start
transferring (dubbing).
Select the item in step 5 (➡page 34, right column)
1
2
Press [SUB MENU].
ubing)
The disc top menu is displayed.
§
Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press
[ENTER].
Erase
D
≥Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is
selected from the “Auto-Play Select” menu when finalizing
the disc (➡page 37).
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r
Move
§ Multiple editing is possible (➡below).
e
f
s
n
To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing)
setting and lists
In step 3 (➡page 34, right column)
a
r
9
When the top menu is displayed
T
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title
you want to start transferring
(dubbing), and press [ENTER].
1
2
≥
Press [3, 4] to select “Cancel All” and press [ENTER].
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Transferring (dubbing) lists are also cancelled in the following cases.
–The source title or play list is erased.
–The tray is opened or the unit is turned off when the transferring
(dubbing) source is DVD-RAM.
My favorite
01/02
01
02
Chapter
1
Chapter
2
03
04
Chapter
3
Chapter
4
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
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.)
Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.)
Press [ENTER] to register to the list.
≥A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel.
≥When you switch between the “Title” and “PLAY LIST” tab, the
check mark is cancelled.
To end transfer (dubbing) manually
Press [∫].
[Note]
≥The screen on the right (screen saver) is
recorded at the beginning.
≥Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer
(dubbing) to the end.
≥If play does not begin automatically or if the top
menu does not display automatically, press [1] (PLAY) to start.
≥Even if you transfer (dubbing) a high quality video/audio DVD, the
original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.
Transferring (dubbing) a finalized
DVD-R
[DVD-V]
>
[HDD]
While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred
(dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.
∫ To stop transferring (dubbing)
∫ Recording and playing while transferring
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.
(dubbing)
≥If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point.
However, in high speed mode, only titles that have completed
transferring (dubbing) at the point stopped are transferred
(dubbed). [Even if the title was not transferred (dubbed) to the
DVD-R, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes
less.]
You can record and play using the HDD while high speed
transferring (dubbing).
Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.
≥To confirm the current progress
Press [STATUS].
[Note]
≥You cannot perform chasing play or edit etc. while transferring
(dubbing).
≥Timer recordings executed while transferring (dubbing) are
recorded to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.
≥You cannot play a play list while transferring (dubbing) titles with
“One time only recording” restriction (➡page 33).
∫ To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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FUNCTIONS window
DISC MANAGEMENT
[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]
DVD
TV
Preparation
≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive.
≥Release protection. [RAM]
(cartridge ➡page 14, disc ➡right)
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
AV
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
HDD, DVD
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
While stopped
CH
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
Press [FUNCTIONS].
7
CANCEL
9
INPUT SELECT
FUNCTIONS
HDD
Disc Protection Off
Cartridge Protection Off
DVD
DVD-RAM
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
Playback
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Recording
TIMER RECORDING
DUBBING
PLAY LIST
SETUP
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
Dubbing
Edit
FLEXIBLE REC
DISC MANAGEMENT
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
Setting
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
ENTER
RETURN
3,4,2,1
ENTER
ENTER
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISC
SUB MENU
RETURN
MANAGEMENT” and press
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
[ENTER].
DISC
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAM
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
Title No. 11
Used 0 : 22
Remain 5:38 (EP)
EXT LINK DUBBING
A
AUDIO
CHAPTER
C
B
Disc Name
Disc Protection
Format Disc
Off
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
3 Press [3, 4] to select the operation
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main
functions quickly and easily.
and press [ENTER].
1
While stopped
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
toins
Press [FUNCTIONS].
FUNCTIONS
HDD
ucn
Disc Remaining 34:00 SP
DVD
To return to the previous screen
f
Press [RETURN].
n
Playback
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
e
i
Recording
TIMER RECORDING
n
e
v
Dubbing
[Note]
DUBBING
PLAY LIST
SETUP
FLEXIBLE REC
DISC MANAGEMENT
Edit
≥Once the disc has been formatted, the contents cannot be
restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents on
the disc are erased when you format it even if you have set title
or disc protection.
Setting
Cno
ENTER
RETURN
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
≥After finalizing [DVD-R]
–The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record
or edit.
–There is a pause of several seconds between titles and
chapters during play.
–When transferring (dubbing) in high speed, chapters will be
replicated.
–Titles are divided into about 5-minute§ chapters, if
–the titles were directly recorded to DVD-R.
–the titles were transferred (dubbed) using any mode other
than the high speed mode.
§ This time varies greatly depending on the condition and
mode of recording.
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item
and press [ENTER].
To exit the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].
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Disc Name
Top Menu
[RAM] [DVD-R]
[DVD-R]
➡page 32, Entering text
The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.
Prior to finalizing, you can select the
background that will be displayed as
the DVD-Video top menu after
finalizing.
≥You can change thumbnails
displayed in the Top menu.
(➡page 29, Change Thumbnail)
TOP MENU LIST
1
2
5
3
6
FUNCTIONS
HDD
Documentary
Disc Protection Of
Cartridge Protectio
DVD
DVD-RAM
Display after finalizing
Playback
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
01
Thumbnail
(Still picture)
Title Name
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to
Disc Protection
[RAM]
select the background and press [ENTER].
If set, this will protect the disc from accidental erasure.
Auto-Play Select
[DVD-R]
Press [2, 1] to set disc protection and
Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc.
Do this before finalizing the disc.
press [ENTER].
DISC
MANAGEMENT
DVD-RAM
Title No. 11
Used 0 : 22
Remain 5:38 (EP)
Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or
Disc Name
Disc Protection
On
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
Title 1:
The disc content is played without displaying the top
menu.
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected.
Finalize
(➡page 46, Finalize)
Format Disc
(➡page 46, Formatting)
[DVD-R]
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them
on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies
with DVD-Video standards.
≥Set “Top Menu” and“Auto-Play Select” (➡above) before finalizing
the disc.
[HDD]
tions
Erase the entire contents on the HDD.
[RAM]
Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in
this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a
disc.
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e
i
1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
n
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v
press [ENTER].
1 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
Con
press [ENTER].
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and
press [ENTER].
2 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and
A message appears when finalizing is finished.
press [ENTER].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
3 Press [ENTER].
≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message
“Finalizing the disc” is on the television. This will render the
disc unusable.
≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.
≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s
equipment.
≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other
than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not
display.
3 Press [ENTER].
To stop formatting
Press [RETURN].
≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc
must be reformatted if you do this.
≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message
“Formatting the disc” is on the television. This can render the
disc unusable.
≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to
a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).
Before
After
finalizing
finalizing
≥Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.
Disc display on this unit
DVD-R
Y
DVD-V
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Recording/Editing/Entering name
Play on other players
t
Y
DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players
due to the condition of the recording.
≥Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs.
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Changing the unit’s settings
Common procedures
< OPEN/CLOSE
∫
1
While stopped
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
Press [FUNCTIONS].
TIME SLIP
HDD
DVD
DRIVE SELECT
CH
/x1.3
TIME SLIP
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP”
and press [ENTER].
Menus
Options
Tabs
DVD
TV
SETUP
Remote Control
Clock
DVD 1
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
AV
Power Save
Off
English
Tuning
Others
Disc
Picture
Sound
Language
DRIVE SELECT
HDD
DVD
Shipping Condition
Default Settings
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Numbered
buttons
CH
TAB
SELECT
Display
Connection
ShowView
MANUAL SKIP
RETURN
7
CANCEL
9
INPUT SELECT
3 Press [3, 4] to select the tab and
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
press [1].
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
4 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
press [ENTER].
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
5 Press [3, 4] to select the option and
3,4,2,1
ENTER
ENTER
press [ENTER].
SUB MENU
RETURN
To exit the screen
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
Press [RETURN] several times.
TIMER
F
ERASE REC MODE REC
CREATE
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
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Manual (➡page 42)
Tuning
Auto-Setup Restart (➡page 43)
Download (➡page 43)
Remote Control (➡page 13)
≥DVD 1
≥DVD 2
≥DVD 3
Others
Clock
Auto Clock Setting (➡page 44)
Manual Clock Setting (➡page 44)
Power Save
≥On: Power consumption is minimized when the unit is turned
≥Refer to the following when “Power Save” is set to “On”.
–“FL Display” is automatically set to “Automatic” (➡page 40).
–This function does not work in the timer recording standby
mode.
to standby (➡page 45).
≥Off
–When the unit is off, Pay TV programmes cannot be watched
on the TV because the signal from the connected decoder is
not looped through. To watch them, turn on the unit.
Language
≥English ≥Deutsch ≥Français ≥Italiano ≥Español
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen
messages.
Shipping Condition
≥Yes
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and ≥No
time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording
programmes are also cancelled.
Default Settings
≥Yes
All the settings other than the programmed channels, time
settings, country settings, language settings, disc language
settings, ratings level, ratings password and remote control
code return to the factory presets.
≥No
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Tabs
Disc
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Language
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V]
≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.
≥In case of English/French/German/Italian/Spanish languages, when you make download from TV, and Country setting of Auto-
Setup in plug-in, the language (“Soundtrack”/“Menus”) will be same and “Subtitle” will set to “Automatic”.
≥Enter a code (➡page 41) with the numbered buttons when you selecting “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only
switch the language from the menu screen (➡page 22).
Soundtrack
≥English ≥French
≥German ≥Italian
≥Spanish
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Subtitle
≥Automatic: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not
available, subtitles of that language will
automatically appear if available on that disc.
≥English ≥French
≥German ≥Italian
≥Spanish
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menus
≥English ≥French
≥German ≥Italian
≥Spanish
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.
≥1 to 7:
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with ≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
≥Do not forget your password.
≥Unlock Recorder
≥Change Level
≥Change Password
≥Temporary Unlock
Recording time in EP mode
≥EP (6 Hour): You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode
(➡page 17, Recording modes and approximate recording
times).
disc.
disc.
DVD-Audio Video mode Playback
≥On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or
Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.
turn the unit off.
≥Off
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DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode
≥On: Makes high speed mode transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R
When high speed transferring (dubbing) a title to DVD-R, it is
necessary to turn this setting “On” before recording to the HDD,
however the screen size etc. is restricted (➡right). We
recommend turning the setting “Off” when recording to media
other than DVD-R.
You cannot transfer (dub) titles to a DVD-R using the high speed
mode if you recorded the programme on a DVD recorder that
does not have the “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” function,
even when transferring (dubbing) to the HDD with this setting
“On”.
possible. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press
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–Pictures are saved at 4:3.
–“Hybrid VBR Resolution” (➡below) setting is “Fixed”.
–For bilingual broadcasts use “Bilingual Audio Selection”
(➡page 40). Select the type of audio in advance.
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≥Off
Comb Filter
≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this
setting.
≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.
Picture
Select the picture sharpness when recording.
The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”
(➡page 43).
Hybrid VBR Resolution (➡page 46, VBR)
≥Automatic: The resolution is automated to provide efficient
recording with less block noise. [HDD] [RAM]
≥Fixed:
The resolution is fixed to ensure that there is no
loss of source picture resolution while recording.
Still Mode
≥Automatic
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play
(➡page 46, Frames and fields).
≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen
clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
Seamless Play
Selects the play mode for play list chapter segments.
≥On: The chapters in play lists are played seamlessly. This
does not work when there are several audio types
included on the play list and when using Quick View.
Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may
change slightly.
≥Off: The points where chapters in play lists change are played
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
AV-in NR
≥On: Noise reduction works for input video.
≥Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record
input as is.
Reduces video tape noise while transferring (dubbing).
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Changing the unit’s settings
Tabs
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search
You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs. ≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View (➡page 23)
≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward.
Sound
does not work.
Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
≥On
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
≥Off
Bilingual Audio Selection
≥M 1
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type
when:
≥M 2
–Recording or transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.
–Recording or transferring (dubbing) sound in LPCM. (➡below,
“Audio Mode for XP Recording”)
You cannot select this when recording from an external source
onto DVD-R. Select the audio on the other equipment.
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➡page 9).
≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96
kHz or 88.2 kHz.
≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the
above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency
of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy
protection.
≥On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose
when the connected equipment cannot process signals
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
≥Off: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when
the connected equipment can process signals with a
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Dolby Digital Select how to output the signal, to output
“Bitstream” so the connected equipment
decodes the signal, or to decode on this
unit and output the signal as “PCM” (2
≥Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the
Dolby Digital logo.
≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby
Digital logo.
channel).
DTS
logo.
[Note]
≥PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS
Not making the proper settings may result
in noise, possibly damage your hearing
logo.
and speakers, and digital recording may
not work properly.
MPEG
≥Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in
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Choose the audio type when recording or transferring (dubbing) ≥LPCM (➡page 46)
with XP mode.
≥Dolby Digital (➡page 46)
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of normal XP mode recordings.
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–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you
selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.
–When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio
in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡above).
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.
≥Automatic
≥Off
Display
Grey Background
≥On
Select “Off” if you do not want to have the unit show the grey
background when reception is weak.
≥Off
FL Display
≥Bright
≥Dim
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
This setting is fixed with “Automatic” if you set “Power Save”
(➡page 38) to “On”.
≥Automatic: The display turns dark during play, and reappears
momentarily if a button is pressed. When the unit
is turned off all displays disappear. While using this
mode the standby power consumption can be
reduced.
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Tabs
Menus
Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
TV Aspect (➡page 12)
Progressive (➡page 12)
TV System (➡page 43)
AV1 Output
Selects the output from the AV1 terminal.
Select “RGB (without component)” for RGB output.
Select “Video (with component)” or “S-Video (with component)”
for component output.
≥16:9
≥On
≥4:3
≥Letterbox
Connection
≥Off
≥PAL
≥NTSC
≥Video (with component)
≥S-Video (with component)
≥RGB (without component)
AV2 Settings
Set to match the connected equipment.
≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
AV2 Input
≥Video
Set to “RGB (Not NTSC)” when receiving or recording
RGB output video from external equipment.
≥S-Video
≥RGB (Not NTSC)
AV2 Connection
≥Decoder: When a decoder is connected.
This setting is fixed with “Ext” if you set “TV System” to
“NTSC” (➡page 43).
≥Ext:
When the VCR or a satellite receiver is connected.
Ext Link
≥Ext Link 1: When a digital receiver which transmits a special
control signal recordings via the 21-pin Scart cable
is connected.
This setting cannot be made when the “TV System” is set
to “NTSC” (➡page 43).
≥Ext Link 2: When an external equipment with a timer function
is connected.
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Language code list Input the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian:
Afar:
6566 Catalan:
6565 Chinese:
6570 Corsican:
8381 Croatian:
6577 Czech:
6582 Danish:
7289 Dutch:
6583 English:
6588 Esperanto:
6590 Estonian:
6665 Faroese:
6985 Fiji:
6765 Gujarati:
9072 Hausa:
6779 Hebrew:
7282 Hindi:
6783 Hungarian:
6865 Icelandic:
7876 Indonesian:
6978 Interlingua:
6979 Irish:
7185 Lingala:
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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Changing the unit’s settings
Refer to the control reference on page 38.
∫ To change the tuning settings for individual
programme position
Tuning
Pos
Name
Channel
1
ARD
4
5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1]
Manual
Tuning
1
While stopped
Fine Tuning Auto
to select a
Decoder
Video System
Audio Mode
Mono
Off
Auto
BG
Press [FUNCTIONS].
SELECT
programme position
and press [ENTER].
Off
RETURN
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP”
Title Page
301
RETURN : leave
and press [ENTER].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Tuning” and
Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [1].
press [1].
Pos
To change the programme position in which
the TV stations are assigned
SETUP
Manual
Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to select the
number of the desired programme position and
press [ENTER].
Auto-Setup Restart
Download
Tuning
Others
Name
Channel
To enter or change the name of a TV station
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and
press [ENTER].
If the station name needs a blank space, select
the blank between “Z” and “¢”.
Manual
You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions.
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Manual” and
press [ENTER].
To enter newly available TV stations or change
the channel number of an already tuned TV
station
Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to enter
the channel number of the desired TV station.
Wait a few moments until the desired TV station
has been tuned.
Manual Tuning
Pos Name Ch
Pos Name Ch
1
2
3
ARD
ZDF
N3
4
2
5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
4
5
HR3
BR3
8
10
6
7
8
9
SELECT
ENTER
After the desired TV station is tuned, press
[ENTER].
RETURN
Move
10
Delete
Add
Fine Tuning
Decoder
To obtain the best tuning condition
Press [3, 4] to adjust the best tuning condition
and press [ENTER].
A
B
C
To delete a programme position
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [A].
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≥Press [1] to return to “Auto”.
To add a blank programme position
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a programme position and press [B].
To preset pay TV stations
Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [ENTER].
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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].
Video
System
To select the video system type
Press [3, 4] to select “PAL” or “SECAM” if the
picture lacks colour, and press [ENTER].
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This unit automatically distinguishes
PAL and SECAM signals.
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PAL:
For receiving PAL signals.
[Note]
SECAM: For receiving SECAM signals.
If Preset Download (➡page 10) has been performed, only deletion
of the programme position can be performed.
Audio Mode To select the audio reception type
If sound quality is poor, press [3, 4] to select
“BG” or “L” and press [ENTER].
BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G
L: SECAM L, L’/PAL L
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].
Title Page
To enter the Teletext title page for a channel
Entering title page number allows the unit to
automatically record programme and station
names.
Press [3, 4] or numbered buttons to enter the
number and press [ENTER].
≥To find the correct title page for the station, refer
to its Teletext TV guide.
You can make the following two settings by selecting the external
input channel (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4) in step 4.
≥Video System (Auto/PAL/SECAM)
In order to record properly, make the appropriate settings to match
the connected equipment.
≥Title Page (Auto/Off)
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Auto-Setup Restart, Download
TV System
Change the settings to match the equipment you are connecting
with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles
on the HDD.
You can restart auto channel setting if Preset Download or Auto-
Setup (➡page 10, 11) fails for some reason.
∫ Auto-Setup Restart
1
While stopped
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Setup
Restart” and press [ENTER].
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP”
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
and press [ENTER].
press [ENTER].
The country setting menu appears.
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”
6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a
and press [1].
country and press [ENTER].
4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV System”
Auto-Setup starts.
and press [ENTER].
5 Press [3, 4] to select the TV system
∫ Download
and press [ENTER].
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Download”
and press [ENTER].
TV System
SETUP
PAL
NTSC
Tuning
5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
Others
Disc
press [ENTER].
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
SELECT
ENTER
Download starts.
RETURN
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
≥PAL (factory preset)
–Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system
television. Titles recorded using NTSC are played as PAL
60.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
–Select to record television programmes and PAL input from
other equipment.
–[HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the
HDD.
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–Select when connecting to a NTSC television. Television
programmes cannot be recorded properly.
–Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.
–[HDD] Select when playing a NTSC input title recorded on
the HDD.
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6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and
press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫ To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)
While stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the
main unit for 5 or more seconds.
List of TV Reception Channels
Channel
TV Channel
indication
Germany/Italy
France
Other Countries
2 – 4
2 – 4
E2 – E10
5 – 10
5 – 10, G – J (172.00 – 220.00 MHz) (INTER BANDE)
E2 – E12
E11 – E12 (Germany)
H1 – H2 (Italy)
11 – 12
—
13 – 20
21 – 69
74 – 78
80
A – H (Only Italy)
E21 – E69
—
—
E21 – E69
S1 – S5
E21 – E69
S01 – S05
—
S1
—
M1
81 – 89
90 – 99
121 – 141
S2 – S10
B – F (100.00 – 172.00 MHz) (INTER BANDE)
K – Q (220.00 – 300.00 MHz) (INTER BANDE)
S21 – S41 (299.25 – 467.25 MHz) (INTER BANDE)
M2 – M10
S11 – S20
S21 – S41§ (Hyperband)
U1 – U10
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Changing the unit’s settings
Refer to the control reference on page 38.
Clock settings
Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function (➡page 10, 11) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception
conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically.
In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.
≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes.
1
While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [1].
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Clock” and press [ENTER].
Auto Clock Setting
Manual Clock Setting
If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic”
in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time
correction function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted
several times every day.
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” of
“Automatic” and press [ENTER].
Clock
5 Press [3, 4] to select “On” of
Automatic Off
Time
15
Date
1
“Automatic” and press [ENTER].
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No.
Auto clock setting starts.
0
9
Please set clock manually.
ENTER: store RETURN: leave
CHANGE
ENTER
SELECT
The following screen appears when setting is complete.
RETURN
Clock
On
Automatic
Date
6 Press [2, 1] to select the item you
Time
15
:
45
:
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.
8
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want to change.
The items change as follows:
Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year
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CHANGE
ENTER
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Press [RETURN].
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You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.
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finished the settings.
The clock starts.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Child Lock
The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote
control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
Press and hold [ENTER]
and [RETURN]
simultaneously until “X
HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
RETURN
If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears
on the unit’s display and operation is impossible.
PROG/CHECK
DISPLAY
STATUS TIME SLIP
To cancel the Child Lock
Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X
HOLD” disappears.
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Specifications
Recording system
DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM),
DVD-Video format (DVD-R)
Television system
Tuner system
Channel coverage
Recordable discs
PAL-BGH
SECAM-BG
(CCIR)
VHF: E2–E12, A–H2 (Italy)
UHF: 21–69
DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB, 8 cm 2.8 GB
12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)
DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)
CATV: S01–S05 (S1–S3),
S1–S20 (M1–U10), S21–S41
12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)
Recording time
Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours
SECAM-L, L’
(France)
VHF: 2–10
UHF: 21–69
LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours
Maximum 142 hours (with built-in 80 GB HDD)
XP: Approx. 17 hours, SP: Approx. 34 hours
CATV: B–Q (100.5–299.5 MHz),
S21–S41 (299.5–467.25 MHz)
RF converter output:
Not provided
LP: Approx. 68 hours, EP: Approx. 106 hours/142 hours
Video
Video system:
Playable discs
SECAM (only input)/PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields
NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields
DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 12 cm 9.4 GB , 8 cm 2.8 GB
12 cm 4.7 GB (Ver. 2.1/3k-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0)
DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB (for General Ver. 2.0)
12 cm 4.7 GB (for General Ver. 2.0/4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD-Audio (CD-DA)
Recording system:
Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
S-Video in (SECAM/PAL/NTSC):
AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
RGB in (PAL):
CD-R/RW (MP3, CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)
Built-in HDD capacity
80 GB
AV2 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination
Video out (PAL/NTSC):
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):
AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
RGB out (PAL/NTSC):
Drive unit
High Speed Drive (correspond to 4 times speed with
DVD-R disc and 3 times speed with DVD-RAM disc.)
LASER specification
Class I LASER Product (Pickup)
Wave length:
795 nm, 658 nm
Laser power:
AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection
NORSK
Bølgelengde:
Laserstyrke:
Component video output (NTSC 480P/480I, PAL 576P/576I)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
795 nm, 658 nm
Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut
PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination
Audio
Recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode, 2ch)
Others
Region code:
Audio in:
Input level:
Input impedance:
Audio out:
Output level:
Output impedance:
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz
More than 10 k≠
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack)
Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz
Less than 1 k≠
‚ 2
5–40 oC
10–80 % RH (no condensation)
AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz
38 W
Operating temperature:
Operating humidity range:
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Dimensions (WkDkH):
Mass:
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Power consumption in standby mode:
Approx. 3 W (Power Save mode)
[Note]
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
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.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect
the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service
center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is
repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.
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shock.
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Glossary
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.
HDD (Hard disk drive)
This is a mass data storage device used in computers etc. A disk
with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and
a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading
and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
LPCM (Linear PCM)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can
be recorded on one disc using this method.
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default
audio.
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to
approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of
audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and
CD-RW.
Down-mixing
Pan&Scan/Letterbox
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on
some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to
the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s
speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then
only output the front two channels.
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be
viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images
often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of
picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.
Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture
fills the screen.
Drive
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD) and
DVD. These perform the reading and writing of data.
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the picture so the picture
itself appears in an aspect ratio of
16:9.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are
possible.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and
information with menus.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
Progressive/Interlace
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low
volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.
The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (I) scan
lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625P (or 576P), uses
twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are
called 525I (or 480I) and 525P (or 480P) respectively.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
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.
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DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
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For PAL
Film is 25 frames per second.
Video is 50 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).
For NTSC
Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally
being 24 frames per second.
Protection
You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or
erasure protection.
Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the
original sound.
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R
etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can
finalize DVD-R on this unit.
You cannot record onto or edit finalized discs.
VBR (Variable bitrate)
Formatting
This is a method of video recording that adjusts the bit rate
according to video signal.
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format the HDD and DVD-RAM on this unit. Formatting
erases irrevocably all recordings on the disc.
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
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picture quality is generally better.
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there is no blurring.
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≥On-Screen Messages§
Q Link
This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully wired 21-
pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function.
Q Link offers the following functions:
When you are watching a TV programme, the following messages
appear on the TV screen to inform you of the unit’s condition:
Message
Message appears when:
≥Download from the TV§
When you connect the unit to a TV, the station list data is
automatically copied from the TV to the unit, and the TV stations
are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same
order as on the TV.
This programme has A timer recording has just started.
already started
Set DVD to timer
standby mode
The unit is not in the timer standby mode
10 minutes before the programmed
recording start time (message appears
every minute during these 10 minutes).
≥Direct TV Recording
By simply pressing [¥ DIRECT TV REC], you can at once record
the same programme that you are watching on the TV.
≥TV/DVD Auto On§
Even if the TV and the unit are off (standby mode), pressing
[1] (PLAY), [DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU], [ShowView] or
[PROG/CHECK] automatically turns on both the TV and the unit.
If the TV is off (standby mode) and the unit is on, when you press
[FUNCTIONS] or [1] (PLAY), or insert the disc (except DVD-RAM
and DVD-R), the TV automatically is turned on.
≥DVD Auto Standby§
DVD is in timer
recording mode
[¥ REC] or [ShowView] was pressed while
the unit is in the timer recording mode.
Depending on the type of TV used, the above messages may not
appear correctly.
§ These operations are only available if the unit is connected to a TV
featuring the Q Link function.
When you turn the TV off, the unit is turned off as well. However,
this function works in the stop mode.
[Note]
If “Power Save” is set to “On”, Direct TV Recording function does not
This function does not work during the following operations: Preset
Download, Auto-Setup, Auto Clock Setting and Manual Tuning.
This function does also not work when the DVD drive selected and
an audio CD is in the disc tray.
work when the unit is switched off (standby mode).
VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control)
VPS or PDC is a very convenient system which records exactly from beginning to end of the TV programmes set in timer recording, even if the
actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the programme duration. Also, if a programme is
interrupted, for example, some special news is inserted, the recording will be paused automatically and resumed when the programme continues.
Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, the VPS/PDC system may not work properly even when “VPS/PDC” has been set to “ON”.
Please check with the broadcasters in your area for details.
≥In the case of VPS/PDC recording, use the correct time (VPS/PDC time) for recording the TV programmes.
Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when the recording time is not the correct time (VPS/PDC time).
VPS/PDC recording is not performed when the time (VPS/PDC time) is incorrect, even if only by one minute. To find out the correct time (VPS/
PDC time), consult Teletext, a newspaper or magazine, or other source.
≥If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap (regardless of whether they are VPS/PDC controlled), 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.
≥When the VPS/PDC signal drops out because the broadcast signal is weak, or when a TV station does not transmit a regular VPS/PDC signal,
the timer recording will be performed in the normal mode (without VPS/PDC) even if it was programmed for VPS/PDC.
In this case, even if the timer recording is performed, whatever has been programmed will not be cancelled at that particular time but at 4 a.m.
two days later.
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programming a programme whose start time has been subsequently changed. Particular care must be taken in this respect with SHOWVIEW
programming since “VPS/PDC” is automatically set to “ON” in some countries (➡below).
≥If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two SHOWVIEW numbers, use the SHOWVIEW number for VPS/PDC if you wish to proceed
with VPS/PDC recording using SHOWVIEW programming.
≥The default settings for “VPS/PDC” differ depending on the country concerned. Refer to the following table.
When SHOWVIEW
programming
When the SHOWVIEW programming
start time is changed
When programming
manually
Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden,
Denmark, Finland, Norway, France
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Germany, Switzerland, Austria
Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece,
Other Countries
OFF
OFF
OFF
≥If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDC signals, “jjj” appears in the menu for timer programming under “VPS/PDC”.
≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases.
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Frequently asked questions
Set up
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≥DVD-Video:
What equipment is necessary to play multi
channel surround sound?
You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting
an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
≥DVD-Audio:
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This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel
surround sound.
≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier
etc.
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Are the headphones and speakers directly
connected to the unit?
≥If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend
using the Scart terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from
this unit by connecting to an RGB compatible television.
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.
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The television has a Scart terminal and
component video input terminal. Which
terminal should I connect with?
If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL
mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend
progressive output as some flickering can occur.
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I ·
60P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you
have another brand of television.
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Is my television progressive output
compatible?
Disc
≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “2”
or “All”.
Cover
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Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and
Video CDs bought in another country?
≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a
standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number.
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a
region number be played?
≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto
DVD-R discs that are finalized.
≥This unit also records and plays the high speed recording compatible
discs.
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—
Please tell me about DVD-R and DVD-RW
compatibility with this unit.
≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.
—
≥You can play CD-R and CD-RW on this unit that are created using a
compatible format.
≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.
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≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.
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Can I record from a commercially
purchased video cassette or DVD?
≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on
this unit; however, due to the condition of the recording, play may not be
possible.
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Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit be
played on other equipment?
≥You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon
the conditions of use.
—
How many times can I write to a DVD-RAM
disc?
≥You can record up to a 32k recording speed to DVD-R and up to 24k
recording speed to DVD-RAM when using a high speed compatible
disc.
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Can I high speed transfer (dub) to a disc?
≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit
are for output only.
—
Can I record digital audio signals using this
unit?
≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change
the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following in the SETUP menu.
–PCM Down Conversion: On
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Can a digital audio signal from this unit be
recorded to other equipment?
–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM
However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and
the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of
48 kHz.
≥You cannot record MP3 signals.
—
≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].
≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with the “Bilingual
Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu.
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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast during
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Error messages
On the television
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Cannot finish recording
completely.
≥The programme was copy-protected.
≥The HDD or disc may be full.
—
—
Cannot playback this title.
TV system is different from the
setting.
≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV
system currently selected on the unit.
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.
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To playback this title, please
change the TV System in
SETUP.
Cannot record on the disc.
Please check the disc.
Unable to format.
≥The disc may be dirty or scratched.
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Cannot record. Disc is full.
≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [HDD] [RAM]
≥Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]
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Cannot record. Maximum
number of titles recorded.
Error has occurred. Please
press ENTER.
≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering
(“SELF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).
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No Disc
≥The disc may be upside down.
—
Please change the disc.
≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to
remove it and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open
the tray.)
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This is a non-recordable disc.
≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R.
—
≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.
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This disc is not properly
formatted.
Formatting is necessary using
DISC MANAGEMENT.
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
—
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On the unit’s display
HDD SLP
≥In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode. Press [HDD] to activate.
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HARD ERR
≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased.
NO READ
≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
≥You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]
on the main unit to eject the disc.
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≥There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.
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REMOTE DVD
≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the
(“∑” stands for a number.)
remote control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number
button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.
SELF CHECK
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≥The unit is starting up. Wait until the message disappears.
—
—
≥The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the
message disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan
on the rear of the unit.
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≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
—
Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
UNSUPPORT
X HOLD
≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
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≥The Child Lock function is activated.
Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
≥Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may
become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R.
≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
≥Image disturbance during search.
≥Interruptions to reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting
breaks.
≥A sound is heard when the HDD goes into the SLEEP mode, or
operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.
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No power.
≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active AC mains socket.
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The unit switches to the
standby mode.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.
Unit does not turn on pressing
≥Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby. Press [EXT LINK]
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[Í DVD].
to cancel the recording standby.
Displays
The display is dim.
≥Change “FL Display” in the SETUP menu.
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“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s
display.
≥Set the clock.
The time recorded on the disc
and the available time shown
do not add up.
≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.
≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R
200 times or more.
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—
The play time shown for MP3
does not agree with the actual
time.
≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.
≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.
—
—
The clock is not correct.
≥Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the automatic time correction function may not
work. In this case, “Automatic” is automatically turned to “Off”. If re-setting the Auto Clock
Setting does not work, set the time manually.
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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.
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Status messages do not
appear.
≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the SETUP menu.
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appear.
≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the SETUP menu.
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Picture does not appear
during timer recording.
≥Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer
recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture
expands left and right.
≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set
“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “OFF”.
≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the SETUP menu.
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Screen size is wrong.
There is a lot of after-image
when playing video.
≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “OFF”.
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When playing DVD-Video
using progressive output, one
part of the picture
≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “OFF”. This problem is caused by the editing
method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
momentarily appears to be
doubled up.
There is no apparent change
in picture quality when
≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.
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adjusted with the Picture
menu in the on-screen menus.
The images from this unit do
not appear on the television.
≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal, S-
VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.
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≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.
≥The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP]
on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.
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Picture is distorted.
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No sound.
Low volume.
≥Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have
connected one.
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Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio
type.
≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.
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≥The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.MIX” does not appear in
the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will
be output. Refer to the disc’s jacket. [DVD-A]
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Cannot switch audio.
≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.
–When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.
–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.
–When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On”
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≥You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio
cables (analog connection).
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≥There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.
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Operation
Cannot operate the television.
The remote control doesn’t
work.
≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the
code.
≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote
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control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number
button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight
exposure.
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≥The child lock function is activated.
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The unit is on but cannot be
operated.
≥Recording drive or playback drive have not been selected properly.
≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
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≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
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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.
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Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
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HDD activation is slow.
Cannot eject disc.
≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“HDD SLP” appears in the unit’s display.)
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≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.
If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock
function.
Cannot tune channels.
≥Check the connections.
≥You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin
Scart cable to download channel presets.
7, 8
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Cannot download channel
presets.
Recording, timer recording and transferring (dubbing)
Cannot record.
≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the
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unit can record onto.
≥The disc is un-formatted. Format the disc. [RAM]
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≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC
MANAGEMENT.
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≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has
reached its limit. Erase unwanted titles.
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≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.
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≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert
and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.
≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
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Timer recording does not
work properly.
≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the
programme.
≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“F” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press
[F TIMER].
≥Set the clock.
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SHOWVIEW programming does
not work properly.
Timer recording does not stop
even when [∫] is pressed.
≥While using timer recording, press [F TIMER]. (“F” disappears.)
≥When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. (“Ext
Link” disappears.)
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The timer programme remains
even after recording finishes.
≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.
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A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.
≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC mains socket
while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable.
You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any
guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.
Cannot transfer (dub) to a
DVD-R disc using the high
speed mode.
≥When recording to the HDD, set “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” to “On” in the SETUP
menu.
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When transferring (dubbing),
it takes a long time even when
high speed mode is selected.
≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed
recording compatible, the maximum speed recording rating may not be possible due to the
condition of the disc.
≥It takes longer than normal to transfer (dub) many titles.
≥You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other
Panasonic DVD recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording.
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An unusually large sound is
≥When recording or high speed transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, the sound of the disc
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coming from the rotating DVD-R.
rotating may be larger than normal, however, this is not a problem.
Play
Play fails to start even when
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
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≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit.
≥You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to
DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not
possible due to copyright protection.
≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hour)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD
players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP (6 Hour)” mode.
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Audio and video momentarily
pause.
≥This occurs between play list chapters.
≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R that have
been transferred (dubbed) using the high speed mode.
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DVD-Video is not played.
≥Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.
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Alternative soundtrack and
subtitles cannot be selected.
≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.
≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.
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No subtitles.
≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
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≥Turn the subtitles on.
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Angle cannot be changed.
≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.
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You have forgotten your
ratings password.
≥While the disc tray is open, press [DVD] then press and hold [D] and [E] on
the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.
Quick View does not work.
≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search”.
≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. [RAM]
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The resume play function
does not work.
≥This function only works when the indicator on the right appears in the unit
display.
≥Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the
tray is opened. The memorized position on the play list is also canceled
when the play list and title are edited.
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HDD
XP
SP
EXTLink
R
PLAY LP
EP
The Video CD picture does not
display properly.
≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the SETUP menu.
≥When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly
during search.
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Time Slip does not work.
≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title
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Cannot format.
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≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.
≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.
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Cannot create chapters.
≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc.
The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.
≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.
≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before
a start point.
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Cannot mark the start point or
the end point during “Partial
Erase” operation.
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Cannot erase chapters.
≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter
longer.
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The available recording time
doesn’t increase even after
erasing recordings on the
disc.
≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously
recorded titles.
Cannot create a play list.
≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures.
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Select them individually.
Maintenance
Unit care
Disc handling
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
∫ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
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To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
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∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,
where available).
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Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1, where
available) about once every year, depending on frequency of use
and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions
carefully before use.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then
wipe dry.
∫ Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs etc).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such
as heart shapes.
≥Do not place in the following
areas:
–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
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Index
Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Audio
Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Auto Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
External Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–21
Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RGB
Language
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 39
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 39
Channel
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Auto-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preset Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connection
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 41
Shipping Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SHOWVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . 17
Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Amplifier, system component . . . . . . . . 9
AV3 input terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Satellite receiver, digital receiver,
Noise reduction (NR)
AV-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playback NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–21
Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . 34
Tuning
Auto-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Preset Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TV type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
decoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . 7, 8, 18
Copy (play list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Country setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Create Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 29
Create play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . 34
On-screen
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Properties
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Divide Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DVD-RAM, DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode. . . . . 39
DVD-R (To play on a DVD player). . . . . 37
V.S.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
VPS/PDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 47
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Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Enter name
Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20, 29
Erase
Q Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 47
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 29, 31
Play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 31
Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 29
Ext Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 41
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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