DMRES45V - DVD Recorder PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Panasonic
Model	DMRES45V
Product Type	DVD Recorder with Built-in VHS VCR
DVD Region Number	1
Recordable Disc Formats	DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (VR and Video mode), +R, +R DL, +RW
Read-Only Disc Formats	DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (2 channels), Audio CD, Video CD, CD-R/RW (MP3, JPEG, TIFF)
VHS Formats	VHS, S-VHS (playback only)
Main Functions	DVD/VHS recording and playback, VHS↔DVD copying, timer recording, flexible recording, Quick View, Time Slip, DV input, component and S-Video outputs
Inputs	RF antenna (75 Ω), IN1 (composite), IN2 (S-Video + composite), DV (i.LINK)
Video Outputs	Composite (RCA), S-Video, Component Y/Pb/Pr
Audio Outputs	Analog stereo audio (RCA), digital optical (PCM/Bitstream)
Power Supply	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Standby Power Consumption	Approx. 3 W (Quick Start off) / 8 W (Quick Start on)
Included Accessories	Remote control (EUR7659Y70), audio/video cable, 75 Ω coaxial cable, R6 batteries, blank DVD-RAM, HDMI cable (DMR-ES46V only)
User Guide	User manual included (88 pages) in French, English, Spanish
Maintenance	Clean with a dry cloth; use a DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720PP) once a year; clean video heads with a cleaning cassette (NV-TCL30PT) if necessary
Safety	Do not expose to moisture; do not block ventilation slots; do not open the casing (class 3B laser)
Warranty	1 year (see page 77 of the manual)
Replacement Parts	Remote control, power cord (VFA0461), coaxial cable (K2KZ2BA00001), HDMI cable (K1HA19DA0002), etc.
Repairability	Refer to qualified service; no user-serviceable parts
Audio Technologies	Dolby Digital, DTS 2.0+ Digital Out

Frequently Asked Questions - DMRES45V PANASONIC

How to record a TV program on DVD?

Insert a compatible disc (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, etc.). Select the desired channel using the CH buttons. Press [REC] to start recording. You can schedule a recording via the Program menu.

How to copy a VHS tape to DVD?

Insert the VHS tape and a blank disc. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select VHS, then press [COPY] (One Touch Transfer) to start copying. You can also use the Transfer (Copy) menu for guided copying.

What types of discs can I use for recording?

You can use: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (VR and Video mode), +R, +R DL, +RW. DVD-RAM discs offer the most functions (Quick View, editing). DVD-R and +R discs require finalization to be played on other players.

How to finalize a disc to play on another player?

In the Disc Management menu, select Finalize. This allows the disc to be played on other DVD players. Note: after finalization, you cannot record or edit the content (except for DVD-RW which can be reformatted).

Can I watch a DVD while recording on VHS?

Yes. Select the DVD side with [DRIVE SELECT] during VHS recording. You can play a disc normally. VHS recording continues without interruption.

How to set the clock automatically?

Make sure the antenna is connected to the RF input. Turn on the unit and follow the Plug-in Auto Tuning wizard. The clock sets automatically via PBS signals. If necessary, adjust manually in the Settings > Clock menu.

What to do if the picture is blurry or has interference?

Check connections. If using RF output, try changing the RF channel (CH3/CH4) by pressing [FUNCTIONS] for 5 seconds. For VHS tapes, adjust manual tracking with the TRACKING buttons. Clean video heads if necessary.

How to clean the video heads?

Use a special cleaning cassette (ref. NV-TCL30PT). Insert it and start playback. If the picture does not improve, contact qualified service. Avoid low-quality tapes that dirty the heads.

How to use the Quick Start function?

Activate Quick Start in the Settings menu. This allows recording on DVD-RAM to start about 1 second after pressing [POWER] then [REC]. Note that standby power consumption increases to about 8 W.

Can I connect a digital camcorder?

Yes, use the DV (i.LINK) input on the front of the unit. Connect your camcorder with a DV cable. Select the DV input via [INPUT SELECT]. You can record directly to DVD or copy videos.

USER MANUAL DMRES45V PANASONIC

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-ES45V

DMR-ES46V

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VIDEO RAM

RW/R

AUDIO

DIGITAL VIDEO

HDMI ^TM

HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.

• The region number of this unit is "1".
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL".

Example:

If you have any questions contact

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

The warranty can be found on page 77.

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ, 07094

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

DANGER -VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.FDA 21 CFR/Class IIIb
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VORSICHT	-SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG KLASSE 3B, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET, NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSETZEN.
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Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
(9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

(10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

(11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

(12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

(13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

(14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Unit care

The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

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

• Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit's lens over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.

Carefully read the lens cleaner's instructions before use.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

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Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

■ Cautions as to condensation

Condensation can cause unreliable playback of VHS recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases,

• The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.
• The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.
• During the rainy season.
  In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a dew sensor.

■ Other precautions for installation

• The unit should not be installed or operated near large magnets or electromagnetic devices. Such devices can damage pre-recorded VHS recordings.
• Do not place any heavy objects atop the unit, and do not install it in a confined space. Please allow for adequate air circulation.
• The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It's designed to operate in the horizontal position.

■ When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. The unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off.

Standby power consumption

		FL Display (→ 65)
		Automatic	Bright
Quick Start (→ 63)	On	Approx. 7 W	Approx. 8 W
	Off	Approx. 3 W	Approx. 3.2 W

■ Quick Start ( 63)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM*

* From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after first pressing the [☐, DVD/VHS POWER] and then sequentially pressing the [●, REC] (Quick Start Mode).

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....3

Unit care ....3

Accessories 5

Disc and card information....6

Discs you can use for recording and play 6

Play-only discs 7

Discs that cannot be played 7

Concerning logo marks 7

Cards usable on this unit 8

- Suitable SD Memory Cards .... 8

Using DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW on this unit 9

The remote control ....10

Disc and card handling 10

Video cassette information 11

Inserting/Removing the SD card....11

Useful features 11

Control reference guide 12

Remote control 12

Main unit 13

The unit's display 13

STEP 1 Connection ....14

Connection with a television 14

Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver 15

If the antenna connector doesn't match 15

DVD output and DVD/VHS output 15

To enjoy higher picture quality 16

- Connecting to the TV S VIDEO IN terminal 16

- Connecting to the TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals... 16

Connecting an amplifier or system component ..... 16

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal ..... 17

- Connecting to a TV 17

- Connecting to an amplifier .... 17

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control) 17

STEP 2 Plug-in Auto Tuning .....18

- Restart Plug-in Auto Tuning (after relocation, for example) 19

- Restart Set Channels Automatically .... 19

- Adding and deleting channels .... 19

- Set Clock Manually 19

Other settings 20

Channel captions 20

- Preset Channel Captions 20

- Manual Channel Captions .... 20

Selecting television type 20

Television operation 21

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control 21

Clock Settings 22

- Set Clock Automatically .... 22

- Adjust Time Zone 22

Removing Interference 23

Recording

Recording television programs 24

Inserting discs 24

Inserting a video cassette 24

Recording procedures 25

- Recording modes and approximate recording times (DVD) 26

- Recording modes (VHS) 26

- Off Timer 27

- When the format confirmation screen is displayed ..... 27

- When remove a recorded disc 27

To specify a time to stop recording – One Touch Recording .... 27

Selecting audio to record 27

Auto Bilingual Choice Function 27

Playing DVD while recording VHS 28

Playing VHS while recording DVD 28

Watching the TV while recording 28

Playing while you are recording 28

- Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording – Chasing playback ....28

- Playing a title previously recorded while recording - Simultaneous rec and play ....28

Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) .....29

Scheduled Recording 30

Cautions for using scheduled recording on DVD and VHS 30

Programming scheduled recordings ....30

- Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun .....31

- Release program from recording standby ....31

- Auto SP/EP mode ....31

- Check, change or delete programs ....31

Playing back

Playing discs 32

Playing discs 32

- When a menu screen appears on the TV ....32

Selecting recorded titles to play 32

Quick View (Play ×1.3) 32

Fast forward and rewind-SEARCH ....32

Skipping 33

Slow-motion play 33

Frame-by-frame viewing ....33

Direct play 33

CM Skip 33

Create chapters ....33

Skipping the specified time — Time Slip ....33

Changing audio during play 33

Using menus to play MP3 and

still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) 34

Playing discs which contain both MP3 and still pictures 34

Playing MP3 34

- Using the tree screen to find a group .....34

To show Pictures Menu ....35

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) .....35

Useful functions during still picture play .....35

- To select the still pictures in another folder....35

- Start Slideshow/Slideshow settings ....36

- To rotate a still picture....36

- To zoom in/out....36

- To delete a still picture ....36

- To show the picture properties ....36

Playing a video cassette ....37

Fast-forward/Rewind ....37

Cue/Review 37

Jet Search 37

Slow 37

Jet Rewind 37

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) 37

Repeat Playback....37

Adjusting the playback picture 38

- Manual tracking ....38

- Vertical locking adjustment ....38

VHS Index Search System (VISS) 38

Various on-screen display indications .....38

Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and

Status messages ....39

Using on-screen menus ....39

- Common procedures ....39

- Disc menu – Setting disc content .....39

- Play menu – Change play sequence .....39

- Video menu – Change picture quality .....40

- Audio menu – Change sound effect .....40

- Other menu – Change the display position .....40

FUNCTIONS window 40

Status messages ....40

Editing

Editing titles/chapters ....41

Editing titles/Chapters and playing chapters ..... 41

Title operations 41

• Delete Title 41
• Properties 41
• Album View 41

• Edit Title 42

• Title Name 42

• Set Protection/Cancel Protection 42
• Shorten Title.... 42
• Change Thumbnail.... 42
• Divide Title 43

Chapter operations 43

- View Chapters.... 43

• Delete Chapter.... 43
• Create Chapter.... 43
• Combine Chapters 43

- View Titles 43

Creating, editing and playing playlist....44

Creating playlists 44
Playing playlists 44
Editing playlists/chapters 45
Playlist operations 45
- Delete Playlist 45
- Properties 45
- Edit 45

• Create 45
• Copy 45
• Playlist Name 45
• Change Thumbnail.... 46

Chapter operations 46

- View Chapters.... 46

• Add Chapter 46
• Move Chapter.... 46
• Create Chapter.... 46
• Combine Chapters 46
• Delete Chapter.... 46
• View Playlists.... 46

Editing still pictures....47

Editing still pictures 47
Album and picture operations 47
- Add Picture/Create Album.... 47
- Delete Picture 47
- Set Protection/Cancel Protection 47
- Print Order (DPOF) 48
- Album View 48
- Edit Album.... 48

• Album Name 48
• Delete Album 48
• Protection Setup/Cancel Protection 48

Transferring (Copying)

Transferring (Copying) .....49

Before transferring (copying) 49

Transfer (Copying) from VHS 50

• One Touch Transfer (Copying) (VHS → DVD) .... 50
• GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer (Copying) ..... 51
  Transfer (Copying) from DVD 52
• One Touch Transfer (Copying) (DVD → VHS) ..... 52
  ●GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer (Copying) ..... 53
• Transfer (Copying) a DVD-Video, finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, or +R DL . . . 54
  Transfer (Copying) still picture 55
• Copying all the still pictures on a card
• Copy All Pictures....55
• GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer (Copying) ..... 55
  Recording from an external device 57
  DV camcorder recording 57

Convenient functions

Entering text 58

Entering text 58

Deleting title or pictures 59

Selecting recorded titles or pictures to delete - Delete Navigator .... 59
Deleting title or picture during play 59

DVD and card Management 60

Providing a disc with a name 60
Setting the protection 60
Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete All Titles 60
Deleting all contents of a disc or card – Format ..... 61
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first -Playback will start with: 61
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment – Finalize . . . 61
Enabling the second layer on DL (dual-or double-layer on single side) discs to be recordable—Close First Layer . . . 62
Creating Top Menu–Create DVD Top Menu 62

Changing the unit's settings 63

Common procedures 63
Entering a password (Ratings) 63
Summary of settings 63
Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers. . . . . . . . 66

Reference

Messages 67

Frequently asked questions 68

Troubleshooting guide 69

Product Service 74
Specifications 75
Glossary 76
Limited Warranty.... 77

(Spanish Quick Reference)

Index....87

■ About descriptions in these operating instructions

- Pages to be referred to are indicated as ( ) .

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of January 2006. These may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 77.

☐ 1 AC power supply cord ● For use with the unit only. (VFA0461) Do not use it with other

Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords belonging to other equipment with the unit.

□ 1 75 Ω coaxial cable (K2KZ2BA00001)

☐ 2 Batteries for the remote control R6 size

☐ 1 Audio/Video cable ☐ 1 DVD-RAM (K2KA6BA00003)

☐ 1 HDMI cable (DMR-ES46V only) (K1HA19DA0002)

Product Registration Card

Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

Discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type	DVD-RAM●4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5")●2.8 GB, 8 cm (3")	DVD-R●4.7 GB, 12 cm (5")●1.4 GB, 8 cm (3")	DVD-R DL*1(dual layer on single side)●8.5 GB, 12 cm (5")	DVD-RW●4.7 GB, 12 cm (5")●1.4 GB, 8 cm (3")	+R*2●4.7 GB, 12 cm (5")	+R DL*1(double layer on single side)●8.5 GB, 12 cm (5")	+RW●4.7 GB, 12 cm (5")
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Indicated in these instructions with	RAM	-R before finalization	-R DL before finalization	-RW(V) before finalization	+R before finalization	+R DL before finalization	+RW
		DVD-V after finalization	DVD-V after finalization	DVD-V after finalization	DVD-V after finalization	DVD-V after finalization
Recording format (→ below)	VR	DVD-Video	DVD-Video	DVD-Video	+VR	+VR	+VR
Main use *3	Re-writable discs	One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full)	One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full)	Re-writable discs	One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full)	One time recording discs (recordable until the disc is full)	Re-writable discs
Compatibility
Usable high speed recording disc *4	Up to 5x	Up to 16x	Up to 4x	Up to 6x	Up to 16x	Up to 2.4x	Up to 4x *5
Play on other player	Only on DVD-RAM compatible players. It is not necessary to finalize the disc. (→ 76)	Only after finalizing the disc. (→ 61, 76)	Only after finalizing the disc*6. (→ 61, 76)	Only after finalizing the disc. (→ 61, 76)	Only after finalizing the disc. (→ 61, 76)	Only after finalizing the disc. (→ 61, 76)	Yes. It is not necessary to finalize the disc. (→ 76)
What you can do on this unit (√: Possible, ×: Impossible)
Chasing playback	√	×	×	×	×	×	×
Recording broadcasts that allow one copy	√ *7	×	×	×	×	×	×
Recording both Main and SAP of MTS broadcast	√	× (Only one is recorded. → 64, Multi-channel TV sound (MTS))	× (Only one is recorded. → 64, Multi-channel TV sound (MTS))	× (Only one is recorded. → 64, Multi-channel TV sound (MTS))	× (Only one is recorded. → 64, Multi-channel TV sound (MTS))	× (Only one is recorded. → 64, Multi-channel TV sound (MTS))	× (Only one is recorded. → 64, Multi-channelTV sound (MTS))
Recording 16:9 aspect picture	√	× (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)	× (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)	× (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)	× (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)	× (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)	× (The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.)
Entering text	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Erasing titles	√	√ (Available space does not increase after deleting.)	√ (Available space does not increase after deleting.)	√ (Available disc space increases when the last recorded title is deleted.) *8	√ (Available space does not increase after deleting.)	√ (Available space does not increase after deleting.)	√ (Available disc space increases when the last recorded title is deleted.) *8
Creating playlists	√	×	×	×	×	×	×

*1 You can record onto the second layer of dual- or double-layer discs after closing the first layer ( 62). You will no longer be able to record to the first layer after you do this ( 9). When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.
*2 You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it can be played in the other unit.
*3 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn't increase even if the program is deleted when you use a one time recording disc.
*4 This unit can use the high-speed recording discs shown in the chart, but using them will not shorten the recording time.
*5 You can play 8x recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.
*6 Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment.
*7 CPRM ( 76) compatible discs only
*8 The recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted.
- The explanations concerning discs are indicated by DVD, and those concerning video are indicated by VHS.
- We recommend using Panasonic discs. We recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
- You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
- You cannot record programs that allow “One time only recording” to CPRM compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW on this unit. You can record other programs as DVD-Video format.
- For the recording time, refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times (DVD)” on page 26.

DVD Video Recording format

This is a recording method which allows you to record and edit TV broadcasts and so on.

• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM on this unit.
• Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.
  Use a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.

■ DVD-Video format

This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.

• Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot be recorded.
• These can be played on a DVD player. However programs recorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVD players.

Use a DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Video format.

Play-only discs

Disc type	DVD-Video	DVD-Audio	DVD-RW(DVD Video Recording format)	Audio CD		Video CD
Logo					-
Indicated in these instructions with	DVD-V	DVD-A	-RW(VR)	CD		VCD
Instructions	High quality movie and music discs	High fidelity music discs●Played on this unit in 2 channels	DVD-RW* recorded on another DVD recorder●You can play programs that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.●By formatting (→ 61) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video format.●It may be necessary to finalize the disc on the equipment used for recording.	Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW*)	CD-R* and CD-RW* with music recorded in MP3 (→ 34) Still pictures (JPEG and TIFF) recorded on CD-R/RW*	Recorded music and video (including CD-R/RW*)

* Play may be impossible on some DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format), CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
- You can play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF), CD-DA, Video CD and MP3 format data recorded on CD-R/RW. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording.
- The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc's instructions carefully.

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing ( 76) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer's intention. Tracks that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the disc's jacket for more information.

Discs that cannot be played

●2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5")
●3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
●DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
- DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (→ 61, “Enabling discs to be played on other equipment –Finalize”)
- PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
- DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
- Blu-ray
- DVD-ROM, +R 8cm (3"), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, DivX Video Disc, etc.

Concerning logo marks

	Dolby Digital (→ 64)This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Not only stereo (2 channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc by this method.
	DTS Digital Surround (→ 64)This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. The separation between channels is good and the compression ratio is low, so realistic sound effects are possible.

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.

Cards usable on this unit

Type	SD Memory Card, miniSDTM Card*, MultiMediaCard
Indicated in these instructions by	SD
Data that can be recorded and played	Still pictures
Instructions	You can insert directly into the SD card slot.*A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary.You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera, etc. (→35, 55)You can set the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for automatic printing on your home printer or at a photo developing store. (→48, 76)

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

The following 📋 can be displayed on this unit.

graph TD
    A["DVD-RAM"] --> B["JPEG"]
    A --> C["XXXX****.JPG*"]
    A --> D["XXXX****.TIF*"]
    A --> E["XXXX****.JPG"]
    A --> F["DCIM*** (Higher folder)"]
    A --> G["******XXXXX (Picture folder)"]
    A --> H["XXXX****.JPG"]
    A --> I["XXXX****.TIF"]
    J["Card"] --> K["DCIM (Higher folder)"]
    K --> L["******XXXXX (Picture folder)"]
    K --> M["XXXX****.JPG"]
    K --> N["XXXX****.TIF"]
    O["IM**CDPF or IMEXPORT **"] --> P["XXXX****.JPG"]
    O --> Q["XXXX****.TIF"]
    R["DCIM"] --> S["******XXXXX"]
    R --> T["XXXX****.JPG"]
    R --> U["XXXX****.TIF"]

* This can be also displayed
** Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.
- The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all "0" (e.g., DCIM000, etc.).

- If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to play or edit the data.

■ Suitable SD Memory Cards

- You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).

8 MB,	16 MB,	32 MB,	64 MB,	128 MB,
256 MB,	512 MB,	1 GB,	2 GB (Maximum)

- Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.)
• If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memory Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit.

In these cases, format the card on this unit. (→ 61, 76)

- This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT 12 system and FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

Using DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW on this unit

Restrictions with DVD-R, etc.\*

● 16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect.
- Either Main or SAP can be recorded for MTS broadcasts.
- Playing the disc on other DVD players is not possible before finalizing.
* DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW are collectively referred to as “DVD-R, etc.” on this page.

graph TD
    A["Main\nHello\nSAP\nHola"] --> B["Record to DVD-R, etc."]
    C["16:9 aspect program with Main and SAP"] --> B
    D["4:3 aspect"] --> E["The selected audio only is recorded.\ne.g., Main only\nHello"]

Therefore, follow the steps below when you use DVD-R, etc.

■ When recording an SAP program to DVD-R, etc.

Select the audio to record before recording or transferring (copying).

Some television programs are broadcast in SAP (Secondary Audio Program). You have to select the audio recording type before recording or transferring (copying) them to DVD-R, etc.

graph TD
    A["Select "Main" or "SAP" in "Select MTS" in the Setup menu (→ 64)."] --> B["Record to DVD-R, etc."]
    B --> C["The selected audio only is recorded."]

■ Playing the disc on other DVD players

The disc must be finalized after recording or transferring (Copying) ( 61).

It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or transferring (copying) titles to them. You can then play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or transfer (copy).*

* You can record and transfer (copy) again if you format DVD-RW.

graph LR
    A["Record to DVD-R, etc."] -->|Finalize| B["Play on other DVD equipment"]

■ Recording to a DVD-R DL and +R DL

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.

It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full.

You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer. Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before proceeding.

graph TD
    A["CD/DVD"] --> B["The first layer"]
    B --> C["Title 1"]
    B --> D["Title 2"]
    C --> E["Recording/Playback direction"]
    D --> F["Crossing from Title 2"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    note right of B: "It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer."
    note right of D: "(Disc outer side)"
    note left of A: "The second layer"

■ About batteries

• Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

3D diagram of a device casing with internal components and directional arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

R6/LR6, AA

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.
• use different types at the same time.
• heat or expose to flame.
  ●take apart or short circuit.
• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• 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 TV using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (→ 21).

■ How to use the remote control

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Notes

• Keep the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from dust.
• Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct sunlight, inverter fluorescent lamps, and the glass doors on cabinets.

Disc and card handling

■ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

■ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

■ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Two hand diagrams showing finger positioning and movement, no text or symbols present

■ Handling precautions

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and unbalanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
• Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other strange things.
• Do not drop, stack, or cause impact to discs. Do not place objects on them.
• Do not use the following discs:

- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs etc.).

• Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
• Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Two identical heart-shaped icons with a diagonal line, no text or symbols present.

- Do not place in the following areas:

• In direct sunlight.
• In very dusty or humid areas.
• Near a heater.
• Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature changes (condensation can occur).
• Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

- To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

■ Video cassettes

• Break off the video cassette's tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use the video cassette for recording again.
• You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.

■ Video cassette care

• Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully and discard them when they become dirty or damaged.
• Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

■ Maintenance

Cleaning the video heads

Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play.

If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning cassette (part number NV-TCL30PT). If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.

Three grayscale images showing a flower, a textured leaf surface, and a textured surface (no text or symbols)

Inserting/Removing the SD card

When the card indicator ("SD") on the unit's display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card's contents.

Opening the cover

Inserting the card

If you are using a miniSD ^TM card, insert it into the miniSD ^TM card adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right. (Do not forget to close the cover. → right)

Removing the card

① Press on the center of the card.
② Pull it straight out.

Closing the cover

Push up.

Automatic drive select function

If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card Operations” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [ENTER] to switch to the SD drive ( 35, 55). If you remove an SD card, the DVD drive is automatically selected.

Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

Useful features

You can enjoy both DVD, VHS and SD with the unit.

This DVD Recorder can record images and sounds in high quality to rapid random access capable DVD media. This has resulted in many new features that outperform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.

DVD

Progressive output ( 16, 20)

If you connect the unit with a progressive output-compatible TV, you can enjoy higher-quality and less-flicker images than conventional TVs (of the interlace output type) can present.

Finalize ( 61)

This function enables you to play recorded DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) +R and +R DL on other players.

Instant play ( 32)

This function can quickly find and play a video program you wish to watch. Direct Navigator guides you to the beginning of a previously recorded video immediately.

Quick view ( 32)

This function allows you to watch news, information and other programs in a short time.

Chasing play ( 28)

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 ( 25)

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.

Simultaneous recording and play ( 28)

With this function, you can play a previously recorded video program while recording another program.

Time Slip ( 33)

This function enables you to jump to the scene you specify during play.

One touch transfer (copy) ( 50, 52)

This function can copy video from VHS to DVD and vice versa.

DV input terminal ( 57)

The DV camcorder recording function of this unit lets you easily copy a video to the DVD by connecting only a single DV cable.

VHS

Long recording ( 26)

With this function, you can record approx. 10 hours of video onto a T-120 cassette, for example.

■ SD card

SD card slot ( above)

The SD card slot of this unit lets you play digital camera photographs and copy them from a card to DVD-RAM for easy storage without using a computer.

Remote control

■ [DRIVE SELECT] button

• Before performing DVD operations, be sure to press the [DRIVE SELECT] button to select DVD side. Also, make sure the DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
• Before performing VHS operations, be sure to press the [DRIVE SELECT] button to select VHS side. Also, make sure the VHS indicator lights up on the unit.
• Before performing SD card operations, be sure to press the [DRIVE SELECT] button to select SD side. Also, make sure the SD card indicator lights up on the unit.

1 Turn the unit on. 18

2 Select drive (DVD, VHS or SD)....→ above

3 Select channels and title numbers etc./Enter numbers

4 Cancel/Reset the tape counter

5 Basic operations for recording and play

6 Skip the specified time/ ....→ 33 Jet rewind button (JET REW)....→ 37

7 Direct Navigator → 32, 34

8 Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame. → 18, 33

9 Show sub menu. → 36, 41, 45

10 Select audio....→27,33 View select (A)....→53

11 Show on-screen menu ....→ 39 View select (B)....→ 53

12 Start recording 25

13 Change recording mode. 25, 30

14 Transmission window

15 TV operations 21, 28

16 Channel select/ TRACKING/V-LOCK. → 38

17 Add/delete channel. → 19

18 Input select (IN1, IN2, DV). → 57

19 Delete items. → 59

20 Skip a minute forward. 33

21 Show scheduled recording list ....→ 30

22 Show FUNCTIONS window 40

23 Return to previous screen

24 Select VCR/TV → 23

25 Create chapters. → 33

26 Start Flexible Recording....→ 29

27 Show status messages 38, 40

Notes

- Buttons such as the [●, REC] button do not protrude as much as other buttons to stop them from being pressed accidentally.

- The word “button” is not used in these operating instructions so “Press the [ENTER] button.” is shown as “Press [ENTER].”

- You can use this remote control to operate your TV if you set the TV manufacturer code ( 21).

Main unit

① Cassette eject button (▲, EJECT) ....→ 24
② Disc tray open/close button (▲, OPEN/CLOSE)....→24
③ Stop button (■) → 32, 37
④ Play/×1.3 button (▶)....→ 32, 37
⑤ Recording button (●, REC) …… → 25, 57
⑥ DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (⏻/I, POWER)....→ 18
- To switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
⑦ IN2 input terminals (IN2)....→ 57
⑧ DVD-SEARCH, VHS-REW/FF buttons (◀◀/◀◀, ▶▶/▶▶)
⑨ Channel up/down buttons (CH, v, ∧) → 38

10 DVD/VHS/SD drive indicator
●Lights when the DVD, VHS or SD drive is selected.
11 DRIVE SELECT button
- Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].
12 SD card slot 11
13 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder....→ 57
14 One Touch Transfer (copying) operation button
- From VHS to DVD ....→ 50
- From DVD to VHS ....→ 52

The unit's display

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["VHS"]
    B --> C["REC"]
    C --> D["PLAY"]
    D --> E["2"]
    D --> F["3"]
    G["A"] --> H["XP SP"]
    H --> I["LP"]
    I --> J["EP"]
    J --> K["VP"]
    L["B"] --> M["TV"]
    M --> N["REC"]
    N --> O["PLAY"]
    O --> P["2"]
    O --> Q["3"]
    R["1"] --> S["SD"]
    S --> T["1"]

Common to DVD/VHS/SD

A Recording mode indicator

DVD:

XP, SP, LP, EP: (→ 26)

XP SP LP EP (all on): FR mode ( 29)

VHS:

SP, LP*, EP, VP: (→ 26)

* Playback only

B TV indicator

- The indicator lights during the TV mode and it goes out during the VCR mode. You can switch the mode by using [VCR/TV]. ( 23)

C Main display

- Current time

●Disc recording and play counter

●VHS recording and play counter

- Transfer (Copying) messages

- Miscellaneous messages, etc.

- Current time - Disc recording and play counter - VHS recording and play counter - Transfer (Copying) messages - Miscellaneous messages, etc.

VHS

① Scheduled recording indicator (💡) (→ 30)

On:

When a scheduled recording program is registered and recordable tape is inserted.

Flashes:

The scheduled recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g. there is no tape, etc).

② Tape indicator

③ Tape operation status

DVD

1 Scheduled recording indicator (💡) (→ 30)

On:

When a scheduled recording program is registered and a recordable disc is inserted.

Flashes:

The scheduled recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g. there is no disc, etc).

2 Disc operation status

3 Disc indicator

SD

1 SD Card indicator

This section includes diagrams of two common methods of connection (A-B, pages 14 to 15). Please connect using the one that best suits you.

- Visit Panasonic's homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.)

http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp

• Before doing any connection, turn off all the equipments and read the appropriate operating instructions.
  ● Peripheral equipments and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programme.
• Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable box.

■The unit's RF OUT terminal

The picture and sound signal from this unit go through the RF OUT terminal to the television.

Refer to page 15 if the antenna connector doesn't match.

■ When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 8 W).

■ Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder

Video signals sent through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the TV.

graph TD
    A["○"] --> B["TV"]
    B --> C["The unit"]
    C --> D["VCR"]
    E["○"] --> F["TV"]
    F --> G["VCR"]
    G --> H["The unit"]

A Connection with a television

■ Connection (with Audio/Video cable)

Connect in numerical order ① to ④.

- After this connection, set the RF output channel "OFF" ( 18), and then press TV/VIDEO button of TV remote controller to select the AV input mode to the connected TV terminal. You can watch a video from this unit on your TV.

■ Connection (without Audio/Video cable)

You do not need to connect “③”.

The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the 75 Ω coaxial cable on channel 3 or 4. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts.

- After this connection, set the RF output channel "CH3" or "CH4" ( 18).

AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.

B Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver

If the antenna connector doesn't match

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit's RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment's operating instructions.

Other antenna connections to the unit		Other antenna connections to the television
■A single twin leadfrom the antennae(Flat) Twin lea300 Ω cable	300–75 Ω transformerTo this unit's RF IN terminal	■A twin lead terminal75–300 Ω tra75 Ω coaxial cable
■A twin lead and a coaxial cablefrom the antenna(Flat) Twin lead 30 (Round)75 Ω coaxial	YHF/UHF band mixerTo this unit's RF IN terminal	■A twin lead and coaxial plug terminalVHF/UHF b75 Ω coaxial cable
■Two twin leadsfrom the antenna(Flat) Twi300 Ω cal 300–75 Ω t	VHF/UHF band mixerTo this unit's RF IN terminal	■Two twin lead terminalsVHF/UHF ba75 Ω coaxial cable

DVD output and DVD/VHS output

The unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD PRIORITY output terminals.

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

• For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS signals can be output.
• You can also playback a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output terminal except while recording, or making a scheduled recording, on the DVD.

DVD PRIORITY OUT

To enjoy higher picture quality

■ Connecting to the TV S VIDEO IN terminal

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) After completing “Connection with a television” ( 14) or “Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver” ( 15), connect S VIDEO cable as illustration below. Usually you can watch a picture from INPUT2 terminal. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, change to INPUT1 terminal.

■ Connecting to the TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( 76) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

After completing “Connection with a television” ( 14) or “Connection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver” ( 15), connect COMPONENT VIDEO cable as illustration below. Usually you can watch a picture from COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminal. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, change to INPUT1 terminal.

- Connect to terminals of the same color.

Connecting an amplifier or system component

■ Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal

• To enjoy multi-channel surround on DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” ( 64).
• Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable (not included), check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.
• You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
• Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080i or 720p HD video.

Set the following:

From the Setup menu ( 65), Set “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.

- Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

■ Connecting to a TV

Television
This Unit

• If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media, 76), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cables (red, white) to the corresponding audio input terminals.
• If you are connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed ( 76) and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)
• For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):

Depending on the unit, images may not display property or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

■ Connecting to an amplifier

Television

• If the speaker setup cannot be completed on the amplifier, then use the “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” setting (→ 65).
• If connecting to equipment incompatible with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media, 76), copy-protected DVD-Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the amplifier with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red and white).

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control)

If connecting with a Panasonic television equipped with the HDAVI Control function, you can use this convenient function to control both the recorder and the television.

After connecting the unit to a television using an HDMI cable, set "Ctrl with HDMI" to "On". (→ 65)

- It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.

- Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible.

For the connection to be completed and activate correctly, turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select this unit's input channel on the connected television. Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

Automatic input switching

When the following operations are performed the television will automatically switch the input channel and displays the corresponding action.

• When play starts on the unit
• When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., Direct Navigator screen, schedule recording screen)

Note

- When the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the output does not automatically switch even if when you operate the VHS.

Power on link

The television automatically turns on and the corresponding display appears when the following operations are performed with the television in standby mode.

• When play starts on the unit
• When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., Direct Navigator screen, schedule recording screen)

Note

- When the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the television does not automatically turn on even if when you operate the VHS.

Power off link

When the television is turned off, this unit is also automatically turned off. The unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback or when the unit is only scheduled recording.

Note

- Even if the television is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the same time in the following conditions:

• When you pressed [●, REC] and the unit is recording
• When copying
• When finalizing

For your reference

• When [▶, PLAY] is pressed on this unit for “automatic input switching” or “power on link”, the playback is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback starts.
  In this case, press [◀◀, SKIP] or [◀◀, SLOW/SEARCH] to go back to where playback started.

- When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) terminal is used for audio output and the unit is connected to the television with a HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the setup menu. (→ 65)

Equipment compatible with and equipment scheduled to be compatible with HDAVI Control (as of January 2006).

Plasma TVs: TH-42/50/58PX600, TH-37/42/50PX60, TH-58PX60, TH-42PD60, TH-42/50PX6

LCD TVs: TC-26/32LX600, TC-23/26/32LX60, TC-26/32LE60

LCD projection TVs:

PT-52/56/61LCX66

Receiver: SA-XR57P

* The HDAVI Control function will only work if you can connect this unit with Panasonic equipment equipped with the HDAVI control function.

Before purchasing equipment, confirm that it has the HDAVI Control function.

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [⏻, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit assists you to set the on-screen language, and automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.

The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (airwaves or cable) and puts them into channels as follows.

	Band	Channel
Antenna Mode (Airwaves)	VHF	2 to 13
	UHF	14 to 69
CableTV Mode (Cable)	VHF	2 to 13
	CATV LOW BAND	95 to 99
	CATV MID/SUPER BAND	14 to 36
	CATV HYPER BAND	37 to 65
	ULTRA BAND	66 to 94100 to 125
	SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL	1

Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) ( 19)

Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007. When you use the unit with DST on, the change may cause the unit's clock to go behind the actual time. Check the DST setting in Set Clock manually in the Setup menu, set DST off and reset the clock precisely if you are using this function.

Preparation

• Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to the unit. (Example: AV input, CH3 or CH4)
• If you connect the unit through a cable box or satellite receiver ( 15), tune to your local PBS for Auto Clock Setting to work. If there is no local PBS, set the clock manually ( 19, “Set Clock Manually”).

1 Press [⏻, DVD/VHS POWER].

2 Press [CH, ∧, ∨] to select an RF output channel number.

Connection (without Audio/Video cable):

Select "CH3" or "CH4" which displays the screen on the right. Connection (with Audio/Video cable):

Select "OFF".

The unit's display

The unit's display

Each time you press the button:

CH 3 (Default setting) CH4 OFF

3 Use [▲, ▼] to select the language and press [ENTER].

4 Press [▲, ▼] to select "4:3 TV" or "16:9 Widescreen TV" and press [ENTER].

5 Press [▲, ▼] to select "On" or "Off" and press [ENTER].

If you activate "Quick Start" function, select "On".

About "Quick Start" function

If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [☐, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on and then sequentially press [●, REC]. The following happens when you have selected "On".

- Power consumption in standby mode increases because power is supplied to the unit.

6 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Internal TV Tuner" or "Input" and press [ENTER].

When you do not set channels on this unit, select "Input". The unit then displays "Set Clock Manually" screen.

Set the clock manually. ( 19)

7 Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning.

- The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when Auto Clock Setting is finished.

graph LR
    A["Set Channels Automatically"] --> B["Ch. 1"]
    B --> C["Set Channels Automatically Proceeding . . ."]
    C --> D["→"]
    D --> E["Set Clock Automatically"]
    E --> F["Auto Clock Setting is complete."]
    F --> G["4/4/2007 12:15 AM\nDST---- On\nTime Zone---- CST"]

• DST, Daylight Saving Time, shows the summertime setting.
• Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT -5

CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT -6

MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT -7

PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT -8

AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT -9

HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT -10

For other areas: xx hr

■When one of the following screens appears

"No channels were found."

After turning off the unit, confirm following and perform setup again.

• Confirm the antenna cable is firmly connected to RF IN terminal.
• If you do not set channels on this unit, select "Input" in step 6.

"Auto Clock Setting is incomplete."

Press [ENTER] and set clock manually. ( 19)

8 Press [ENTER].

■ If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time

Select “-1” or “+1” in “Adjust Time Zone” in the Setup menu ( 63).

■ Restart Plug-in Auto Tuning (after relocation, for example)

Signal source, RF output channel, channel caption revert to the default values when you perform the procedure below.

Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.

When the unit is on and stopped

1 Press and hold [CH, ] and [CH, ] on the main unit for about 5 seconds.

The unit turns off.

2 Press [⏻, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.

Plug-in Auto Tuning starts.

■ Restart Set Channels Automatically

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

3 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

4 Select "Channel" with [▲, ▼] and press [◀, ▶].

5 Select “Signal Source (RF IN)” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

6 Select “Antenna” or “Cable TV” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Select "Set Channels Automatically" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

8 Press [ENTER].

● Auto Channel Setting starts. This takes a few minutes.

9 Press [ENTER].

■ To cancel in the middle

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

■ Adding and deleting channels

Add or delete channels if necessary channels are not set or unnecessary channels are set.

1 Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.

Antenna Mode (Airwaves)

e.g., “5”: [0]→[5]

“15”: [1]→[5]

CableTV Mode (Cable)

- You can also use [CH, , ] to select a channel.

2 Press [CH, ADD/DLT].

e.g., The channel is deleted.

Channel 15 Deleted

■ Set Clock Manually

"Clock Settings" made here are applied to VHS as well.

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select "Other Functions" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

3 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

4 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [◀, ▶]. 5 Select "Clock Settings" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

6 Select "Set Clock Manually" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Use [◀, ▶] to select the item you want to change, and press [▲, ▼] to change the setting.

- DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.

- Time Zone (→ 22)

8 Press [ENTER].

- The clock starts. - When you change the time zone, the recording times for titles recorded before the time zone adjustment also change to correspond to the new time zone.

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Channel captions

You can use the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself.

The captions you enter are used as channel names and displayed on the Direct Navigator screen.

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
3 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
4 Select "Channel" with [▲, ▼] and press [◀, ▶].

- Go to the item you want to set next.

■ Preset Channel Captions

• Follow steps 1 to 4 of "Channel captions".
  5 Select "Preset Channel Captions" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
  6 Use [▲, ▼] to select the caption and press [▶].

You can choose from the following captions.

ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX,

ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB

- When selecting the caption, press and hold [▲, ▼] to scroll up and down the screen quickly.

7 Use [▲, ▼] to select the channel corresponding to the caption and press [◀].

• Channels are displayed only when they contain a station and if captions have not been added manually.
• To delete the channel number, press [*, CANCEL].
• Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary.

8 Press [ENTER].

■ To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
■ To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].

■ Manual Channel Captions

- Follow steps 1 to 4 of "Channel captions".

5 Select "Manual Channel Captions" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
6 Use [▲, ▼] to select the channel and press [▶].

- Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if preset captions have not been added.

7 Use [▲, ▼] to select the first character and press [▶].

• You can choose from the following characters: A to Z, 0 to 9, -, &, !, /, (space)
• To delete the caption, press [*, CANCEL].
• Repeat this step to enter the other characters.

8 Use [◀, ▶] to return to the “Channel Number” column.

- Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter other channels.

9 Press [ENTER].

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

Selecting television type

You do not have to change the setting when connected to a 4:3 standard aspect TV that is not compatible with progressive output. ( 76)

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
3 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
4 Select "TV Screen" with [▲, ▼] and press [◀, ▶].
5 Select "TV Type" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- Aspect 4:3/Aspect 16:9:

4:3 standard aspect TV

16:9 widescreen TV

- 480p/480i:

Select "480p" if the TV is compatible with progressive output.

6 Use [▲, ▼] to select the item and press [ENTER].

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

Television operation

To turn the TV on/off, change the TV input mode, select the TV channel and change the TV volume by means of this remote control, set the remote control as follows.

Point the remote control at the TV

While pressing [☐, POWER TV], enter the code using the numeric buttons.

e.g., 0250: press [0] → [2] → [5] → [0].

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic National QUASAR	0051, 0250	PHILIPS (RC-5)	0054
		RCA	0047
		SAMSUNG	0060, 0587, 0702
FISHER	0154	SANYO	0154
GE	0047	SHARP	0093, 0165
GOLDSTAR	0178, 0317, 0457	SONY	0000
HITACHI	0145	SYLVANIA	0054
JVC	0053	THOMSON	0047
LG	0178, 0317, 0457	TOSHIBA	0156
MAGNAVOX	0054	ZENITH	0017
MITSUBISHI	0150

• Test by turning on the TV and changing channels. Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
• If your TV brand is not listed or if the code listed for your TV does not allow control of your TV, this remote control is not compatible with your TV.

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and on the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. When changing the remote control code, make sure the two codes are same.

Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
3 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
4 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [◀, ▶].
5 Select "Remote Control Code" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
6 Use [▲, ▼] to select the code (1, 2 or 3) and press [ENTER].

● The code on the unit has been set.

7 While pressing [ENTER], press and hold for about 2 seconds the numeric button ([1], [2] or [3]) corresponding to the code you selected in step 6.

● The code on the remote control has been set.

8 Press [ENTER].

■ When the following indicator appears on the unit's display

The unit's remote control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit's code ( step 7).

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

Clock Settings

"Clock Settings" made here are applied to VHS as well.

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

3 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

4 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [◀, ▶].

5 Select "Clock Settings" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

■ Set Clock Automatically

6 Select "Set Clock Automatically" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Press [ENTER].

- Auto setting starts. This can take some time, up to a few hours in some cases. The following screen appears when setting is complete.

• If the time was not set correctly, use manual clock setting or time zone adjust.
• DST, (Daylight Saving Time) shows the summertime setting.

- Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT -5

CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT -6

MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT -7

PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT -8

AST (Alaska Standard Time) = GMT -9

HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT -10

For other areas: xx hr

8 Press [ENTER].

■ To cancel in the middle

Press [RETURN].

■ Adjust Time Zone

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Clock Settings".

Adjust the time zone (-1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting.

You can set this menu only after "Set Clock Automatically" is completed.

6 Select “Adjust Time Zone” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Select “-1” or “+1” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Removing Interference

Connection (without Audio/Video cable) only

TV screen

Black-and-white photo of a speedboat navigating coastal waters with floating structures in the background (no text or symbols visible)

Picture with interference

In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may appear on the TV when the DVD Recorder is connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the interference.

1 Press [FUNCTIONS] for more than 5 seconds.

The RF output channel number is displayed on the unit display.

2 Press [CH, ∧, ∨] to select a channel number (CH3 or CH4).

The unit's display

The unit's display

Each time you press the button:

CH 3 (Default setting) CH4 OFF

- Set the RF output channel of the DVD Video Recorder to "OFF" (RF OFF) when the DVD Video Recorder is connected to the TV via the Audio/Video cable.

3 Press [ENTER] to finish this setting.

Black-and-white photo of a speedboat on calm water with boats and a hazy shoreline in the background (no visible text or symbols)

The clear picture

■ When you set the RF output channel to “CH3” or “CH4”

A picture is output on CH3 or CH4 from RF output.

Press [VCR/TV] to switch the mode from TV to VCR, and vice versa.

- When the TV mode is selected, the "TV" indicator lights on the unit's display and you can watch TV.

- When the "TV" indicator does not light on, then VCR mode is selected and you can watch images from the unit.

Inserting discs

1 Press [▲, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray.

• You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.
  2 Press [▲, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to close the tray.
• If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to "PROTECT" (→ 60), play starts automatically.

Notes

• A double-sided disc should be loaded with the side you want to record/play facing down.
• 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 (3") DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3") DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.

Non-cartridge disc

Cartridge disc

(3)

(1) Insert label-up.
(2) Insert fully so it clicks into place.
(3) Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

Inserting a video cassette

The surface on which you can see a roll of tape should face up, Insert a video cassette.

● The unit is automatically turned on.

Illustration of a hand inserting a device into a rack (no text or symbols visible)

■ To eject a video cassette

- You can eject a video cassette even when the unit is in standby mode. It switches back to standby once it ejects the video cassette.

For main unit

• Press [▲, EJECT] on the main unit.
  For remote control
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select VHS side and then press and hold [■, STOP] for about 3 or more seconds.

Before recording

+RW

- The created title menu is deleted when recording on the disc. Create the title menu again by using “Create DVD Top Menu” in DVD Management. (→ 62)

The Main or SAP only can be recorded for MTS broadcasts, when recording to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW

If you do not connect a cable box

• Select "Main" or "SAP" in "Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)" in the Setup menu. (→ 64)
  If you connect a cable box
• Select "Main" or "SAP" on the cable box.

Recording procedures

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW VHS

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)

- You can record up to 99 titles on a disc.

+R +R DL +RW

- You can record up to 49 titles on a disc.

• It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3") DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
• Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not be overwritten.
• If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to erase unwanted titles (→ 41, 59) or use a new disc.

When recording to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW

• When recording MTS broadcasts
• If you do not connect a cable box Select "Main" or "SAP" in "Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)" in the Setup menu ( 64) .
• If you connect a cable box Select "Main" or "SAP" on the cable box.
  ● The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3.
• To play a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL recorded using this unit on another playback source, the disc must first be finalized ( 61).
• +RW To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use "Create DVD Top Menu" in DVD Management menu (→ 62).

Preparation

• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60). RAM
• Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
• Select an audio type you want to record. (→ 27)

1 Press [⏻, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive you want to record on (DVD or VHS).
3 Insert a disc. ( 24)

- When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format it to ensure accurate recording ( 61, “Deleting all contents of a disc or card –Format”).

or

Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental erasure prevention tab. ( 24)

4 Press [CH, , ] to select the channel.

- To select with the numeric buttons:

Antenna Mode (Airwaves)

e.g., “5”: [0]→[5] “15”: [1]→[5]

CableTV Mode (Cable)

5 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

DVD

XP, SP, LP or EP

VHS

SP, EP or VP

6 Press [●, REC] to start recording.

XP

- You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but the material is recorded as a separate title.

■ To pause recording

Press [■, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)

• Title is not split into separate titles. DVD
• You can also press [●, REC] to restart recording.

■ To stop recording

Press [■, STOP].
- Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped. DVD
- -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.

■ To show the remaining time

DVD

Press [STATUS] several times. ( 40)

VHS

1 Select "Select Tape Length" from the Setup and select the corresponding tape length. ( 65)

2 Press [STATUS] several times.

The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending on the tape used.

Notes

• Even if the video cassette you use is labeled “S-VHS”, it is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with the unit. It records in the normal VHS system. VHS
• When recording is paused for 5 or more minutes, the unit returns to stop mode. VHS
• The remaining tape time is only displayed during playback or recording. VHS

■ Recording modes and approximate recording times (DVD)

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.

	DVD-RAM		DVD-R DVD-RW +R, +RW (4.7 GB)
	Single-sided (4.7 GB)	Double-sided*1 (9.4 GB)
XP (High quality)	1 hour	2 hours	1 hour
SP (Normal)	2 hours	4 hours	2 hours
LP (Long recording)	4 hours	8 hours	4 hours
EP (Extra long recording)	8 hours (6 hours*2)	16 hours (12 hours*2)	8 hours (6 hours*2)
FR (Flexible Recording)	8 hours maximum	8 hours maximum for one side	8 hours maximum

	DVD-R DL, +R DL*3(8.5 GB)
	First layer	Second layer
XP (High quality)	55 minutes	50 minutes
SP (Normal)	1 hour 50 minutes	1 hour 40 minutes
LP(Long recording)	3 hours 40 minutes	3 hours 20 minutes
EP (Extra long recording)	7 hours 25 minutes(5 hours 30 minutes*2)	6 hours 50 minutes(5 hours 15 minutes*2)
FR (Flexible Recording)	7 hours 25 minutes maximum	6 hours 50 minutes maximum

This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with DVD-R DL and +R DL.)

Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.

*1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.
*2 When "Recording Time in EP Mode" has been set to "EP (6H)" in the Setup menu. ( 64) The sound quality is better when using "EP (6H)" than when using "EP (8H)".
*3 It is not possible to record continuously from first layer to second layer.

Note

When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

FR (Flexible Recording mode → 29):

- You can set FR mode when transferring (copying) or programming scheduled recordings.

■ Recording modes (VHS)

Recording mode

SP: You can record the length shown on the tape.

EP: 3 times the length of SP mode.

VP: 5 times the length of SP mode.

• To have a longer recording capacity, select "EP" or "VP".
• If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the tape for a long period, select "SP".
• The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment ("LP" lights on the unit's display).

VP mode:

• A tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be played back by other VCRs. It is recommended to distinguish it from other tapes by writing “VP” on the tape label, etc.
• It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case ( 38).

Note

You cannot play VP recording on other equipment.

■ Off Timer

The unit automatically switches to standby when it has not been used for about 6 hours.

You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours.

(→ 63, "Off Timer")

■ When the format confirmation screen is displayed

RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed. Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents are deleted.

Press [◀, ▶] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].

- Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to “Deleting all contents of a disc or card –Format”. (→ 61)

■ When remove a recorded disc

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

When you press [▲, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit while stopped: The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc for play on other equipment.

When finalizing the disc

Press [●, REC].

• You cannot stop this process once you have started it.
• If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select “Disc Name” ( 60) or “Playback will start with” ( 61) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.

When opening the tray without disc finalization

Press [▲, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.

To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch Recording

While recording

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive you want to specify the time to stop recording (DVD or VHS).

2 Press [●, REC] to select the recording time.

- On the main unit, press [●, REC].

The unit's display

Each time you press the button:

Counter (Cancel) → OFF 0:30 → OFF 1:00 → OFF 1:30

OFF 4:00 ← OFF 3:00 ← OFF 2:00 ←

For your reference

• This does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible Recording.
• Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [■, STOP].
• The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or channel while recording is paused. DVD

Selecting audio to record

RAM

Press [AUDIO].

Stereo → SAP Audio → Mono

Stereo:	Main audio (stereo). If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be monaural even if you select Stereo mode.
SAP Audio:	Secondary audio program (SAP). If recorded in SAP, main audio is also recorded.
Mono:	Main audio (monaural). Select “Mono” if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.

e.g., "Stereo" is selected. "(" appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.

- If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded sound will also change.

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)” in the Setup menu. (→ 64)

Auto Bilingual Choice Function

VHS

When a stereo broadcast or SAP broadcast is recorded and played back on the unit, stereo sound will be automatically selected in the case of a stereo broadcast and SAP sound will be automatically selected in the case of a dual-sound broadcast (Mono and SAP or Stereo and SAP).

• This function may not work properly if the program is played back from a mid point. In a case like this, press [AUDIO] and select the right sound.
• The function will not work with a cassette which has been recorded using external equipment.

Playing DVD while recording VHS

You can play discs while VHS recording. The recording will not be affected.

- DVD playback (→ 32)

For your reference

- You cannot record on discs while VHS recording.

Playing VHS while recording DVD

You can play tapes while DVD recording. The recording will not be affected.

• VHS playback ( 37)

For your reference

- You cannot record on tapes while DVD recording.

Watching the TV while recording

Preparation

- Connection (without Audio/Video cable)

- Make sure that the TV indicator is lit on the unit's display. If it is not lit, press [VCR/TV] to light it.

- Connection (with Audio/Video cable)

- Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to "TV".

Press TV's [CH, ∧, ∨] to select the desired TV channel.

For your reference

• You can also do this if the unit is making a scheduled recording.
  ●The recording is unaffected.

Playing while you are recording

RAM

Preparation

- Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

Hint

● Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

■ Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording–Chasing playback

You can start play from the beginning of the title while continuing to record it.

While recording or scheduled recording Press [▶, PLAY].

- Play starts while recording proceeds.

For your reference

- Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording starts.

■ Playing a title previously recorded while recording–Simultaneous rec and play

You can play a title previously recorded while you are recording another title.

1 While recording or scheduled recording Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. ( 32)

●: Currently recording

2 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a title and press [ENTER].

- Play starts while recording proceeds.

■ To exit the Direct Navigator screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

For your reference

• During simultaneous recording and play, you cannot edit or erase titles with the Direct Navigator or playlists.
• Even if you start play while the unit is on standby for scheduled recording, recording starts when the time you set is reached.

Flexible Recording

(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)

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The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with the best picture quality.

Using “FLEXIBLE RECORDING” is convenient in these kind of situations.

• When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an appropriate recording more difficult
• When you want to record a long program with the best picture quality possible
  e.g., Recording a 90 minute program to disc If you select XP mode, the program will not fit one disc.

A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the program.

If you select SP mode, the program will fit one disc.

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space

If you select "FLEXIBLE RECORDING" the program will fit one disc perfectly.

Preparation

• Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].
• Select the channel to record.

1 While stopped Press [F Rec].

Maximum recording time

This is the maximum recording time in FR mode.

2 Press [◀, ▶] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [▲, ▼] to set the recording time.

• You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.
• You cannot record for more than 8 hours.

3 When you want to start recording

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

- Recording starts.

To exit the screen without recording

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [■, STOP].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS] several times. (→ 40)

For your reference

• During a Flexible Recording, all recording mode indicators light up on the unit's display.
• It is not possible to change the channel or recording mode while Flexible Recording is paused.

Cautions for using scheduled recording on DVD and VHS

■ Scheduled recording automatically starts at the set time.
- Scheduled recording can be started whether the unit is turned on or off. When the unit is turned off, the sound and the video cannot be outputted to the TV.
■ Scheduled recording for TV programs cannot be executed on both DVD and VHS at the same time.

Make sure the scheduled recording start times do not overlap on both DVD and VHS Scheduled Recording List screens.

When the scheduled recording settings overlap:

• When the start time of both scheduled recordings is the same, the programme that you register later has priority.
• If there is a VHS scheduled recording that overlaps a DVD scheduled recording that is currently being recorded, it may not be possible to operate the VHS during the overlap.

Programming scheduled recordings

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You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.

Preparation

• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60) RAM.
• Insert a disc ( 24) and confirm there is sufficient empty space for recording on it ( 40).
• Check that the clock is set to the correct time.
• When connecting a cable box or satellite receiver, select the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver before scheduled recording starts.

1 Press [SCHEDULE].

- Make sure "New Scheduled Recording" is selected.

2 Press [ENTER], to move and change the items using [▲, ▼, ◀, ►].

• You may use the numeric buttons to enter "Channel", "Date", "On", and "Off".
• Channel (Program Position/TV Station Name)
• Date

You can also make a daily or weekly program. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program.

• On (start time)/Off (finish time)
  The time increases or decreases in 30-minute intervals if you hold down the button.
• Drive

You can select DVD or VHS drive.

You can also press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. DVD↔VHS

- Mode (Recording mode)

You can also press [REC MODE] to change the recording mode.

DVD XP↔SP↔LP↔EP↔FR↔XP... (→ 26)

VHS SP↔EP↔VP↔AUTO*↔SP... (→ 26)

*Auto SP/EP mode ( 31)

- Title Name

Press [◀, ▶] to select "Title Name" and press [ENTER] (→ 58).

3 Press [ENTER] when you have finished making changes.

• “☐” lights on the unit's display. (→ 13)
• “Invalid Entry” is displayed when you enter the wrong item. Reenter the item.
• Make sure that the scheduled recording has been programmed correctly on the SCHEDULE LIST screen ( 31).
• To continue programming:

Select "New Scheduled Recording" and repeat steps 2 to 3.

4 Press [RETURN].

Notes

• When the unit is carrying out a scheduled recording, you may utilize playback.
• When the disc or video cassette is removed, scheduled recording standby is cancelled (the “💡” indicator goes out). You can put the unit back on standby by inserting a recordable disc or video cassette (the “💡” indicator comes on again).
• When a video cassette is not inserted or a video cassette with no accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted, the warning message appears before the recording starts because scheduled recording cannot be executed.
• When recording more than one program in a row, for DVD-RAM the first few seconds, and for DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW about the first 30 seconds of all programs from the second one onwards will not be recorded.
• Even if you set the Title Name on the scheduled recording screen, it is not recorded on video cassette.
• If you set “DST” (Daylight Saving Time) to “ON” when manually setting the clock ( 19), scheduled recording may not work when summer switches to winter and vice versa.

■ Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun

Preparation

- Select the drive with the scheduled recording you want to cancel by pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

1 When unit is on

Press [■, STOP].

- Confirmation screen appears.

2 Press [◀, ▶] to select “Stop Recording” and press [ENTER].

- Recording stops and the scheduled recording is deleted. (Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as programmed.)

■ Release program from recording standby

1 Press [SCHEDULE].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the program and press [SUB MENU].

3 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Schedule set to Off” and press [ENTER].

- Cancelled icon is displayed in left column.

- Be sure to select “Schedule set to On.” in step 3 before the scheduled time to put the program on recording standby.

Note

- When a scheduled recording program cannot start (no tape, etc.), "Schedule set to On." is cancelled one minute before the start time. (If a daily or weekly scheduled recording program cannot start, the following daily or weekly scheduled recording will not be affected.)

VHS

■ Auto SP/EP mode

VHS

If, at the beginning of a scheduled recording, there is not enough tape remaining to complete the recording, the SP/EP function will automatically run the tape at EP speed for recording. This ensures that the entire program will be recorded. If EP mode is not enough to stretch the remaining tape to fit the whole program you will not be able to record the whole TV program.

Scheduled recording

1st program(30 min)	2nd program (60 min)
30 min at SP	15 minat SP	45 minat EP

Video tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette)

• It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode.
  ●The tape length must be set correctly. (→ 65)
• Some tapes may not work correctly.
• If the recording mode changes from SP to EP during a scheduled recording, some picture distortion occurs at that point.

■ Check, change or delete programs

Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the scheduled recording list by pressing [SCHEDULE].

1 Press [SCHEDULE].

Icon explanations (Ⓐ)

●: Currently recording

W: Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording.
- : Scheduled recording standby is cancelled. Recording will not start at the scheduled time.
-: You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon disappears when the next scheduled recording starts.
F: The disc was full. (not enough space)
☐: The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect. (disc)
✗: Recording stopped (Dirty disc or tape, etc.)

Check (®)

OK: Recordable (disc)

→ (Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording. (disc)

!: It may not be possible to record because:

● the disc is write-protected.
● there is no more space left (disc).
- the number of possible titles has reached its maximum.
● the tape tab is broken off.
● there is no tape/the tape is full.
● the remaining tape time is not calculated.

Overlap: When the date and time overlap with another scheduled recording, only a part of the program can be recorded. --: All other cases (tape)

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the program.

- You may also select program by inputting a 2-digit number using the numeric buttons.

e.g.: “5”: [0]→[5]

“15”: [1]→[5]

- Press [◀, ▶] to move to the preceding or following page.

3 Press [\*, CANCEL] or [CH, ADD/DLT] to delete,

• You cannot delete programs that are currently recording. or press [ENTER] to change.
  ● The scheduled recording setting screen appears.

4 If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,

Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to change and press [ENTER].

5 Press [RETURN].

Preparation
- Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to the unit.

Playing discs

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-A DVD-V

-RW(VR) VCD CD

1 Press [播放, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
2 Insert a disc. ( 24)
3 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
4 Press [▶, PLAY].

● The disc tray closes and play begins.

(The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.)

- Playback starts from the most recently recorded title.

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)

- Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD

■ To stop play

Press [■, STOP].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [▶, PLAY] to restart from this position.

• Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective. VCD
  ● The stopped position is cleared when:

• You press [■, STOP] several times.

• You open the tray.
• You turn the unit off. DVD-A VCD CD

- The screen saver on the right may appear when you stop play. Press [■, STOP] again and you can use the unit's tuner to watch TV.

DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD

Screen saver

■ To pause play

Press [11, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart play.)

Notes

• The unit stops playing a disc when scheduled recording starts.
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• Press [▶, PLAY] when you wish to start playing the disc while recording (→ 28, “Playing from the beginning of the title you are recording–Chasing playback”). RAM

■ When a menu screen appears on the TV

VCD

Press the numeric buttons to select an item.

e.g.: “5”: [0]→[5] “15”: [1]→[5]

DVD-A DVD-V

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select an item and press [ENTER].

- You can sometimes use the numeric buttons to select an item.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc's instructions for further details about operation.

Note

- If “ ” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

Selecting recorded titles to play

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the title you want to watch and press [ENTER].

• Play starts.
• You can also select titles by entering a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons.

e.g.: “5”: [0]→[5] “15”: [1]→[5]

• RAM Press [A] to switch to the Title View screen, when the Album View screen is displayed.
• If you enter a number larger than the total number of titles, the last title is selected.
• “To show other pages” (→ 41)

■ To exit the Title View screen

Press [RETURN].

For your reference

- Direct Navigator screen icons

: Title protected

☐: Copy-protected so it was not recorded
×: Unable to play
●: Currently recording
☑: Title with “One time only recording” restriction ( 76, CPRM)

Quick View (Play ×1.3)

RAM

The play speed can be increased without distorting the audio.

During Play

Press and hold [▶, PLAY].

■ To return to normal speed

Press [▶, PLAY].

Fast forward and rewind-SEARCH

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-RW(VR) VCD CD

During Play

Press [◀◀, SLOW/SEARCH] or

[▶▶, SLOW/SEARCH].

• There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. (+R +RW Up to 3 speeds)
• Press [▶, PLAY] to restart playback.

e.g.; RAM

For your reference

• Sound is output only in the first level of fast forward. In the case of DVD-Audio (except motion picture parts), CD and MP3, it is output in all levels.
• Depending on the disc, search may not be possible.

Skipping

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-RW(VR) VCD CD

During play or while paused

Press [◀◀, SKIP] or [▶▶, SKIP].

● Each press increases the number of skips.

Slow-motion play

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DVD-A (Motion picture parts only) DVD-V -RW(VR) VCD

While paused

Press [◀◀, SLOW/SEARCH] or

[▶▶, SLOW/SEARCH].

• When slow motion play is continued for about 5 minutes it pauses automatically (excluding DVD-A DVD-V VCD).
• There are 5 play speeds. Each press increases the play speed.
• Press [▶, PLAY] to restart playback.
• VCD Forward direction ([▶▶, SLOW/SEARCH]) only.

Frame-by-frame viewing

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DVD-A (Motion picture parts only) DVD-V -RW(VR) VCD

While paused

Press [◀▶] ([◀]) or [▶▶] ([▶]).

● Each press shows the next or previous frame.
- Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.
- Press [▶, PLAY] to restart playback.
• VCD Forward direction ([▶], [▶]) only.

Direct play

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-RW(VR) VCD CD

You can play from the title, chapter or track you select.

During Play

Press the numeric buttons to select an item.

CD (MP3, JPEG and TIFF disc only)

e.g.: “5”: [0]→[5] “5”: [0]→[0]→[5]

A group number can be specified while the screen saver ( 32) is displayed.

e.g.: “5”: [5]

• This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed) with some discs.
• Playing bonus groups
  Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numeric buttons and press [ENTER]. For the password, refer to the disc's jacket, etc.

CM Skip

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You can skip approximately 1 minute with one press.

During play

Press [CM SKIP].

Create chapters

RAM

During play

Press [CREATE CHAPTER].

• Press [◀◀, SKIP] or [▶▶], SKIP] to skip to the start of a chapter.
• You cannot activate this function when you are carrying out transfer (copy).

Skipping the specified time — Time Slip

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1 During play
Press [TIME SLIP].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the time and press [ENTER].

Play skip to the specified time.

- Each time you press [▲, ▼] the time increases [▲] or decreases [▼] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and hold for 10-minute intervals.)

Changing audio during play

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.

- You can select audio types depend on the recording medium.

RAM -RW(VR) VCD

Stereo → Mono L → Mono R

e.g.: RAM

"Stereo" is

selected.

RAM -RW(VR) [When playing an SAP broadcast recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)]

MAIN Audio SAP Audio

DVD-A DVD-V

This allows you to change items like the audio channel number and the sound track language. ( 39)

VHS

Stereo → Mono L → Mono R → No display (Normal audio track)

Note

- If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” (→ 64). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an Audio/Video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the connection.

Preparation

• Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to the unit.
• Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

Playing discs which contain both MP3 and still pictures

CD

The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

Press [ENTER].

■ To play MP3

Refer to "Playing MP3". ( below)

■ To play still pictures

Refer to "To show Pictures Menu". (→ 35)

Playing MP3

CD

The unit plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW designed for audio recording that are finalized ( 76) on a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.

1 During stop or play

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

- The file list appears.

Selected Group No. and Name

G:

The Group Number

T:

Track Number in the Group

Total:

Selected Track Number/

Total Track Number

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the track and press [ENTER].

• Play starts on the selected track.
• “☐” indicates the track currently playing.
• You can also directly select the track with the numeric buttons. e.g.:

$$ " 6": \quad [ 0 ] \longrightarrow [ 0 ] \longrightarrow [ 6 ] $$

$$ " 1 0": \quad [ 0 ] \longrightarrow [ 1 ] \longrightarrow [ 0 ] $$

■ Using the tree screen to find a group ( right)

■ To show other groups

Press [◀◀] (Prev.) or [▶▶] (Next) to show other pages.

- After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group appears.

■ To exit the file list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [RETURN].

Regarding MP3

• Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet
• Maximum number of files (tracks) and folders (groups) recognizable: 999 files* (tracks) and 99 (including the root folder) folders (groups)
  * Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other types of files

- This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

- Operation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files (tracks) may not display or be playable.

- The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer.

- Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you numbered them.

● This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

- Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.

- File format: MP3

Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

● Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps

- Sampling frequency: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz

- This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

- If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible.

- You can play MP3 on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders

- English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

- When the highest level folders are “DCIM” folders, they are displayed first on the tree.

Structure of MP3 folders

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Order of play

graph TD
    A["Tree"] --> B["001 Group"]
    A --> C["002 Group"]
    A --> D["003 Group"]
    B --> E["001track.mp3"]
    B --> F["002track.mp3"]
    B --> G["003track.mp3"]
    C --> H["001track.mp3"]
    C --> I["002track.mp3"]
    C --> J["003track.mp3"]
    C --> K["004track.mp3"]

■ Using the tree screen to find a group

1 While the file list is displayed ( left)

Press [▶] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen.

Selected Group Number/Total Group Number

- If the group has no track, “—” is displayed as group number.

• A folder which has no MP3 files is indicated in black. You cannot select groups with no MP3 files.
• Press [◀, ▶] to jump layers in the tree screen.

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select a group and press [ENTER].

Press [▲, ▼] to select a group and press [ENTER].

- The file list for the selected group appears.

■ To return to the file list

Press [RETURN].

To show Pictures Menu

CD [with MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)]

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Select "Menu" with [▼] and press [ENTEF

3 Select “Pictures” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

CD [with still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) only]

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

■ To show other pages

Press [◀◀] (Previous) or [▶▶] (Next) to show other pages.

- You can also press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER] to show other pages.

■ To exit the Pictures Menu Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [RETURN].

Pictures Menu screen

Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

RAM SD CD

• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (→ 8).
• CD Still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) recorded on a CD-R/RW can be played on this unit.
• Still pictures cannot be played during recording or copying.
• Inserting, Removing the SD card. (→ 11)

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive (DVD or SD).

● The indicator lights up on the unit.
- SD While stopped and SD card have been inserted, "SD Card Operations" screen ( below) is automatically displayed. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Go to Album View" and press [ENTER]. Then you can continue from step 2.

- CD Make sure that Pictures Menu screen appears by following the steps “To show Pictures Menu”.

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

- RAM SD Album View screen is displayed (→ go to step 3).

e.g., SD

Shooting date of first picture in the album/number of pictures/album name*

* Depending on the digital camera, the editing software on the PC etc. the information about the shooting date may not be displayed. In this case, the date will appears as [--/--/--].

• CD Picture View screen is displayed (→ go to step 4).
• Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios other than 4:3 may not display.
• “To show other pages” below

- “To select the still pictures in another folder” right

■ When the Title View screen is displayed RAM

Press [B] to switch to the Album View screen.

3 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the album and press [ENTER].

● The Picture View screen of selected album is displayed.
- You can also select album by entering a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons.

• You can watch the album in order by pressing [◀] (previous) or [▶] (next).
• “To show other pages” below
• “Useful functions during still picture play” below

4 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the still picture and press [ENTER].

● The selected still picture is displayed on the screen.
- RAM SD You can also select still pictures by entering a 4-digit number with the numeric buttons.

- CD You can also select still pictures by entering a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons.

• You can watch the still pictures in order by pressing [◀] (previous) or [▶] (next).
• “To show other pages” below
• “Useful functions during still picture play” below

■ To show other pages

Press [◀◀] (Previous) or [▶▶] (Next) to show other pages.

- You can also press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER] to show other pages.

■ To stop playing

Press [■, STOP].

■ To return to the Album View screen RAM SD

While the Picture View screen is displayed, press [RETURN].

■ To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

For your reference

- Direct Navigator screen icons

: Picture protected.

D: Picture in which the number of prints is set (DPOF) ( 48).

Useful functions during still picture play

■ To select the still pictures in another folder

RAM SD

(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)

1 While the Album View is displayed Press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Select Root Folder" and press [ENTER].

3 Press [◀, ▶] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].

CD

1 While the Picture View screen is displayed

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ►] to select “Folder” and press [ENTER].

A Selected folder no./Total folder no.

B You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

■ Start Slideshow/Slideshow settings

You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval.

RAM SD

1 While the Album View screen is displayed Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the album and press [SUB MENU].

- You can start slideshow quickly by pressing [▶, PLAY].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Start Slideshow” and press [ENTER].

CD

1 While the Picture View screen is displayed Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select “Folder” and press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Start Slideshow” and press [ENTER].

■ To change the display timing

1 Select "Slideshow settings" with [▲, ▼] in step 2 above and press [ENTER].

2 Press [◀, ▶] to select the desired timing (0 to 30 seconds) and press [ENTER].

■ To repeat play

1 Select "Slideshow settings" with [▲, ▼] in step 2 of "Start Slideshow/Slideshow settings" and press [ENTER].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Repeat Play".

3 Press [◀, ▶] to select "On" or "Off" and press [ENTER].

■ To rotate a still picture

RAM SD CD

1 While playing

Press [SUB MENU].

2 Select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

■ To return the rotated picture to its original position

Press [▲, ▼] to select the opposite rotation in step 2 and press [ENTER].

For your reference

- Rotation information will not be stored;

- CD When Still pictures

- When disc is protected

- When played on other equipment

- When copying pictures

■ To zoom in/out

RAM SD CD

1 While playing

Press [SUB MENU].

2 Select "Zoom in" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

■ To return the picture to its original size

Press [▲, ▼] to select "Zoom out" in step 2 and press [ENTER].

For your reference

- When zooming in, the still picture may be cut off.

● The enlargement information will not be stored.

- The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only available for still pictures smaller than 640×480 pixels.

■ To delete a still picture

RAM SD

- Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.

1 While playing

Press [DELETE].

2 Press [◀, ▶] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

■ To show the picture properties

While playing

Press [STATUS]

twice.

- Press [STATUS] again, the properties disappear.

Shooting Date

Regarding still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

RAM SD

• Compatible formats: DCF* compliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.)
  * Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
• File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format)
  ● Number of pixels: 34 × 34 to 6144 × 4096 (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
• This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 files and 300 folders (included higher folders).
• Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some files may not display or be playable.
  ●MOTION JPEG is not supported.

CD

• Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet
  ● Maximum number of files and folders recognizable: 999 files and 99 folders
• This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
• Operation may take time to complete when there are many files and/or folders and some files may not display or be playable.
• The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer.
• Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files and folders may not play in the order you numbered them.
  ● This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
• Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.
• File format: JPEG, TIFF (non-compressed RGB chunky format) Files must have the extension “.jpg”, “.JPG”, “.tif” and “.TIF”.
  ● Number of pixels: 34 × 34 to 6144 × 4096 (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
• This unit cannot play images that have resolutions beyond the range shown.
• Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format still pictures.
• MOTION JPEG is not supported.
• You can play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.
• English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
• When the highest level folders are “DCIM” folders, they are displayed first on the tree.

Structure of still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)

Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.

Order of play

graph TD
    A["Tree"] --> B["P0000001.jpg"]
    A --> C["P0000002.jpg"]
    A --> D["002 Folder"]
    D --> E["P0000003.jpg"]
    D --> F["P0000004.jpg"]
    D --> G["P0000005.jpg"]
    A --> H["003 Folder"]
    H --> I["P0000006.jpg"]
    H --> J["P0000007.jpg"]
    H --> K["P0000008.jpg"]
    H --> L["P0000009.jpg"]
    A --> M["004 Folder"]
    M --> N["P0000010.jpg"]
    M --> O["P0000011.jpg"]
    M --> P["P0000012.jpg"]

Fast-forward/Rewind

While stopped

Press [◀◀] (backward)/[▶▶] (forward).

Cue/Review

During play

Tap or keep pressing [◀◀] (backward)/[▶▶] (forward).

- If you keep pressing these buttons, normal playback restarts by releasing them.

- Tap [▶, PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Jet Search

During play

Tap [◀◀] (backward)/[▶▶] (forward) twice. You can increase Cue/Review search speed.

- Press [▶, PLAY] to restart normal playback.

- You can select search speed to view the recorded picture. (→ 65)

- The picture recorded in EP or VP mode may be distorted if it is played at approx. 35 times speed. A vertical scroll may occur. It is not a malfunction but if it happens, change to approx. 27 times speed.

- The picture may not be in color or may be distorted depending on the TV.

Slow

During play

Press and hold [11, PAUSE] for about 2 seconds or more.

- Press [▶, PLAY] to restart normal playback.

1 Press [⏻, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.

2 Select VHS side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

3 Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. the AV input) on the TV.

4 Insert a recorded video cassette. ( 24)

5 Press [▶, PLAY].

- Play starts automatically if you insert a video cassette with the tab removed.

■ To pause play

Press [■, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart play.)

■ To stop play

Press [■, STOP].

Notes

• When the unit is on standby, an inserted video cassette can be played back by pressing [▶, PLAY].
• When the tape reaches its end, the unit automatically rewinds it to the beginning. This function does not work during scheduled recording, fast-forwarding and specified stop recording.
• Jet Search, cue, review or slow playback will be automatically canceled after 10 minutes, and pause after 5 minutes.
• When viewing a still picture or during slow playback, the picture that appears in VP mode may be distorted.
• When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VCR, it may be necessary to adjust the tracking ( 38). In some cases the picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to format constraints.

Jet Rewind

To perform a Higher Speed Rewind

Press [◀◀JET REW].

• Depending on the tape or an operating condition, the rewind speed may change somewhat.
• The tape counter is reset to "0:00.00" when the tape is rewound to the beginning.
• Depending on the tape, this function may not work.

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

It is also possible to play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS system.

• Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used.
• It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that S-VHS is capable of.
• It is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with the unit.

Repeat Playback

During play or while stopped

Keep pressing [▶, PLAY] for about 5 or more seconds.

- At the end of the program, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the program and plays it again (it only works if there is at least 5 seconds blank space at the end of the program). This repeats until you cancel it.

■ To restart normal playback

Press [▶, PLAY].

■ To stop play

Press [■, STOP].

Adjusting the playback picture

■ Manual tracking

The unit usually makes tracking adjustments, but you may need to do it manually if noise appears on a tape recorded on other equipment.

During play

Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK, +] or [TRACKING/V-LOCK, -].

Repeat until the noise disappears.

■ Vertical locking adjustment

Adjust the vertical synchronization to stop the picture from jiggling while paused.

While paused

Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK, +] or [TRACKING/V-LOCK, -].

Repeat until the jiggling stops.

■ To return to auto tracking

Press both [TRACKING/V-LOCK, +] and [TRACKING/V-LOCK, -] simultaneously.

■ To remove the noise from a paused picture

Start slow play, then adjust the tracking.

Notes

• This function may not work with some TV models and tapes.
• You can also adjust the tracking and vertical synchronization with [CH, , ] on the main unit.

VHS Index Search System (VISS)

The unit automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired program quickly and easily.

■ Index signals are recorded in the following cases.

• When a recording is started by pressing [●, REC].
• When scheduled recording is started.

Preparation

• Select the unit viewing channel on the TV.
• Select VHS side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].
• Insert a recorded video cassette.

While stopped or during normal play

Press [◀◀] or [▶▶].

● Each press increases the number of skips.

■ To cancel the index search

Press [■, STOP].

Notes

• You can search up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both directions.
• When you press either one of the buttons too much, you can control the number of skips by pressing the opposite button.
• The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal is located.
• This feature may not work correctly if the index signals are too close together. Make recordings of at least 5 minutes.

Various on-screen display indications

On-screen display below appears during play on VHS. To see these displays, set the “Status Messages” item in the “Setup” to “Automatic”. ( 65)

Press [STATUS].

The time and operation details appear on the screen.

1	Current drive
2	Audio indicatorsThe Left (Mono L) and Right (Mono R) indicators show which sound mode is selected as follows:Stereo: Stereo indicator appears.Mono L: The Mono L indicator appears.Mono R: The Mono R indicator appears.Normal: Neither the L nor R indicator appears.
3	Operation status display
4	Shows the tape counter and remaining tape timePressing [STATUS] once makes the on-screen display appear. After that, press the button repeatedly to change the display as follows:No display → Tape counter → Remaining tape time↑●Press [*, CANCEL] to reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00” when inserting a video cassette.The remaining time is approximate. It will be incorrect if you set the wrong tape time in “Select Tape Length” in the “Setup” and if the tape is of poor quality. (→ 65)
5	Cassette-in indicatorShows whether you have inserted a video cassette.
6	Recording mode indicator (→ 26)

Note

- The on-screen display may be distorted depending on the playback tape or the input signal.

Using on-screen menus

■ Common procedures

Preparation

- Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DISPLAY].

2 Select a menu with [▲, ▼] and press [▶].
3 Select an item with [▲, ▼] and press [▶].
4 Select a setting with [▲, ▼].

- Different operations are required depending on settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.

■ To exit the screen

Press [DISPLAY].

For your reference

● The screens depend on the disc contents.
- Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

▶ Disc menu-Setting disc content

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Soundtrack

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The disc's audio attributes appear.

DVD-A DVD-V

Select the audio and language. (See [B] Audio attributes)

Subtitle

DVD-A DVD-V

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (See [A] Sound track/Subtitle language)

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(Only disc that contain subtitle on/off information)

Turn the subtitle on/off.

• Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
• If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off.

Audio channel RAM -RW(VR) VCD

"Changing audio during play" ( 33)

Angle DVD-A DVD-V

Change the number to select an angle.

Still-P (Still picture) DVD-A

Selects the play method for still pictures.

Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.

Page: Select the still picture number and play.

RANDOM: Plays in random order.

Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.

PBC (Playback control) VCD (→ 76)

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

[A] Sound track/Subtitle language

ENG: EnglishFRA: FrenchDEU: GermanITA: ItalianESP: SpanishNLD: DutchSVE: SwedishNOR: Norwegian

DAN: DanishPOR: PortugueseRUS: RussianJPN: JapaneseCHI: ChineseKOR: KoreanMAL: MalayVIE: Vietnamese

THA: ThaiPOL: PolishCES: CzechSLK: SlovakHUN: HungarianFIN: Finnish*: Others

[B] Audio attributes

LPCM/PPCM/☐ Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type

k (kHz): Sampling frequency

b (bit): Number of bits

ch (channel): Number of channels

For your reference

• The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot make a change when there is no recording.
• Some discs allow changes to sound tracks, subtitles, and angles only by using the disc's setup menus.

▶ Play menu-Change play sequence

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Repeat play

This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.

Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ.

● All VCD CD (excluding MP3 discs)
- Chapter RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
DVD-V -RW(VR)
- Group DVD-A CD (MP3 discs only)
- Playlists RAM -RW(VR)
- Title RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
DVD-V -RW(VR)
- Track DVD-A VCD CD

Select "Off" to cancel.

▶ Video menu-Change picture quality

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VCD

Picture

To select the picture mode during play

Normal: Default setting

Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts

Fine: Details are sharper

Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.

DNR

Reduces noise and picture degradation.

On Off

\*Progressive ( 76)

Select "On" to enable progressive output.

- Select "Off" if the picture is stretched horizontally.

- When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.

On Off

\* Transfer (When “Progressive” is set to “On”)

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played ( 76, “Film and Video”).

Auto1 (normal):

Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it.

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.

Video: Select when the video content is distorted by using Auto1 and Auto2.

Line-in NR (Only when IN1, IN2 or DV is selected)

Reduces video tape noise during transfer (copy).

Depending on the software, jittering may occur.

Automatic:

Noise reduction only works on picture input from a video tape.

On: Noise reduction works for any video input.

Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record input as is.

* Only when you have selected "480p" in "TV Type" (→ 20).

▶ Audio menu-Change sound effect

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V. Surround Sound

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(Only for Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more channels)

Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers (L/R) only.

Notes

- Turn V. Surround Sound off if it causes distortion.

●V. Surround Sound does not work for SAP recordings.

Dialog Enhancer

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(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)

The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.

On Off

▶ Other menu-Change the display position

Position

To change the display position

1 (Standard) -5:

The higher the setting the lower the screen moves.

FUNCTIONS window

By using the FUNCTIONS window you can access the main functions quickly and easily.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

● Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.

2 Select an item with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- If you select "Other

Functions", press [▲, ▼] to select an item and press [ENTER].

■ To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Status messages

Status messages appear on the TV when operating the unit, to show you what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in.

Press [STATUS] to change the information displayed.

The display changes each time you press the button.

For example,

graph TD
    A["DVD-RAM"] --> B["Rec."]
    A --> C["Play"]
    A --> D["Stereo"]
    A --> E["VHS Rec."]
    B --> F["5/22 10:15 PM T1 00:05.14 XP"]
    C --> G["Remain 1:34 SP T2 00:00.10 SP"]
    D --> H["No display"]
    E --> I["No display"]
    F --> J["(7)"]
    G --> K["(8)"]
    H --> L["(5)"]
    I --> M["(6)"]
    J --> N["VHD-RAM"]
    K --> O["VHS Rec."]

■ Display examples

(1) Current medium

(2) Current recording or play status, input channel

●Shows the current state of the unit and the input channel.

(3) Audio type ( 27, 33)

(4) Other drive mode

(5) The current date and time

(6) Available recording time and recording mode

(e.g.: "1:34 SP" indicates 1 hour and 34 minutes in SP mode)

- Disc remaining time may slightly differ between different models.

(7) Elapsed play time

(8) Recording time

- Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide to how much space has been used for recording on the disc.

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Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and the list of titles recorded (Title View) is shown. You can play and edit a desired title.

For your reference

• You cannot edit during recording or transferring (copying), etc.
• You can create a Top Menu using “Create DVD Top Menu” (→ 62). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again. +RW
• Management information is recorded in unused sections when you edit discs. The available space these discs decreases each time you edit their contents. +R +R DL

●The maximum number of items on a disc:

• Title: 99 (+R +R DL +RW 49 titles)
• Chapter: Approximately 1000
  (+R +R DL +RW Approximately 254)
  (Depends on the state of recording.)

Title/Chapter
Programs are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.

graph TD
    A["Start"] --> B["Chapter"]
    B --> C{You can divide a title into multiple chapters. RAM (→ 33, "Create chapters", → 43 "Create Chapter")]
    C --> D["Chapter"]
    D --> E["Chapter"]
    E --> F["Chapter"]
    F --> G["Chapter"]

• You can change the order of chapters and create a playlist
  (→ 44). RAM

- Titles are divided into chapters about 5 minutes after finalizing

(→ 61). -R -R DL -RW(V) (8 minutes +R +R DL)

Various operations

■ To show other pages

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Previous" or "Next" and press [ENTER].

- You can also press [◀◀, SKIP] or [▶▶], SKIP] to show other pages.

■ Multiple editing

Select with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] and press [■■, PAUSE]. (Repeat)

A check mark appears. Press [Ⅱ, PAUSE] again to cancel.

Editing titles/Chapters and playing chapters

Note

- Once deleted, divided or shortened, the title cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

Preparation

• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60). RAM
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

e.g.; RAM

2 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a desired title.

- “To show other pages” (→ below)

3 Press [SUB MENU].

4 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

● After this operation, follow the desired operation.

■ To stop in the middle

Press [RETURN].

For your reference

- When the title is protected (→ 42), some items are not accessible. Release the protection to access the inaccessible items. RAM

Title operations

Delete Title

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(Multiple editing is possible. → below)

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Editing titles/Chapters and playing chapters”. e.g.: RAM

Once title is deleted using this procedure, it cannot be retrieved. Check the title carefully before erasing to ensure it isn't the one you want to keep.

4 Select "Delete Title" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

5 Select "Delete" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

For your reference

• The disc's available recording time may not increase after erasing short titles.
• The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles.
• The available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when the last recorded title is deleted. (The recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted.)

■ Properties

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- Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Editing titles/Chapters and playing chapters”.

Title information (e.g., date and time) is shown.

4 Select “Properties” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

■ Album View

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Editing titles/Chapters and playing chapters”.

4 Select "Album View" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- Album View screen is displayed. [“Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)” → 35]

Edit Title

You can perform various kinds of title editing.

Preparation

• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60). RAM
• Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a desired title.

• “To show other pages” 41
• “Multiple editing” 41

2 Press [SUB MENU].
3 Select "Edit Title" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
4 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

- The editing screen for the selected item appears.

e.g.; RAM

Title Name

Set Protection

Cancel Protection

Shorten Title

Change Thumbnail

Divide Title

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

▶ Title Name

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- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Edit Title".

4 Select "Title Name" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- Refer to "Entering text". (→ 58)

▶ Set Protection/Cancel Protection

RAM +R +R DL +RW ("Multiple editing" → 41)

• Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Edit Title".
  You can prevent accidental erasure of titles by setting and canceling the write-protection.
  4 Select "Set Protection" or "Cancel Protection" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

5 Select "Yes" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

Set up Protection: The padlock mark appears.

▶

Cancel Protection: The padlock mark disappears.

For your reference

Titles will be erased even if they are protected if you format the disc with DVD Management ( 60).

▶ Shorten Title

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Edit Title".

You can remove unnecessary parts of the title such as commercials.

4 Select "Shorten Title" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
5 Press [ENTER] at the start point and end point of the section you want to erase.

(→ 43, "For quicker editing")

6 Select "Exit" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
7 Select "Delete" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

■ To erase another part of the same title

After setting the point in "Start" and "End", select "Next" in step 5 and perform step 7, then repeat steps 5 to 7.

For your reference

• You may not be able to specify start and end points within 3 seconds of each other.
• The disc's available recording time may not increase after erasing short parts of titles.

▶ Change Thumbnail

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- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Edit Title".

You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title View.

4 Select "Change Thumbnail" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
5 Press [▶, PLAY] to play.
6 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to display.

(→ 43, "For quicker editing")

• To change to another point in the same title:
• Select "Change" with [▲, ▼] and press [▶, PLAY] and then repeat step 6.

7 Select "Exit" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- The thumbnail picture will be changed at this point.

▶ Divide Title

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Edit Title".

You can divide a selected title into two. You must be careful when dividing a title because it cannot be recovered after the procedure.

4 Select "Divide Title" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
5 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title.

(→ lower right, “For quicker editing”)

- To change the point to divide:

- Select “Divide” with [▲, ▼] and press [▶, PLAY], and then repeat steps 5 to 7.

6 Select "Exit" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
7 Select "Divide" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

● The title is divided at that point.

■ To check the division point

By selecting “Preview” in step 5 and pressing [ENTER], play will begin from 10 seconds prior to the division point to 10 seconds after the division point.

For your reference

• The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also retain the CPRM property (→ 76) of the original.
• Video and audio just before and after the division point will be momentarily cut out.
• It is not possible to carry out “Divide” in the following cases:

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

- When the total number of titles is more than 99.

Chapter operations

■ View Chapters

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] and use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a desired title.
- “To show other pages” 41
2 Press [SUB MENU].
3 Select "View Chapters" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
4 Select a desired chapter with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶].
e.g.: RAM

• To start play Press [ENTER].
• To edit Follow the steps below.

5 Press [SUB MENU].

6 Select a desired item with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

▶ Delete Chapter

RAM ("Multiple editing" → 41)

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "View Chapters".

Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.

6 Select "Delete Chapter" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
7 Select "Delete" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

▶ Create Chapter

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "View Chapters".

6 Select "Create Chapter" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
7 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.

(→ below, "For quicker editing")

- Repeat this step to divide at other points.

8 Select "Exit" with [▼] and press [ENTER].

Note

- A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be lost.

For your reference

• The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also retain the CPRM property (→ 76) of the original.
• It is not possible to carry out "Create" when the resulting part(s) are extremely short.

▶ Combine Chapters

RAM

• Follow steps 1 to 5 of "View Chapters".
  6 Select “Combine Chapters” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
  7 Select "Combine" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

● The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.

▶ View Titles

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "View Chapters".

6 Select "View Titles" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

You go back to Title View.

For quicker editing

• Use search (→ 32), Time Slip (→ 33) or slow-motion (→ 33) to find the desired point.
• Press [◀◀, SKIP] or [▶▶], SKIP] to skip to the end of a title.

RAM

You can create a playlist by gathering your favorite chapters ( 41) from your recordings. You can also play and edit the created playlist.

Playlist

Title			Title
Chapter	Chapter	Chapter	Chapter	Chapter
Playlist	Chapter	Chapter

• Editing playlists doesn’t modify titles.
• Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn't use much capacity.

● The maximum number of items on a disc:

- Playlists: 99

- Chapters in play lists:

Approximately 1000 (Depends on the state of recording.)

- If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded.

- You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.

Creating playlists

RAM

Preparation

• Release protection. (disc → 60, cartridge → 60)
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

3 Select "Playlists" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

●The Playlist View appears.

4 Select “Create” with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] and press [ENTER].
5 Use [◀, ▶] to select the source title and press [▼].

• When you want to select all chapters in the title, use [◀, ▶] to select the source title and press [ENTER], then skip to step 7.
• Repeat steps 5 to 7 to add other titles or chapters.

6 Use [◀, ▶] to select the chapter you want to add to a playlist and press [ENTER].

- Press [▲] to cancel.

- You can also create a new chapter in the source title. Press [SUB MENU] to select "Create Chapter" and press [ENTER] (→ 43, "Create Chapter").

7 Use [◀, ▶] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

graph LR
    A["Chapters in Press"] --> B["Chapters in Press"]
    B --> C["SUB MENU Press RETURN to exit"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

●The chapter is registered in the playlist.
- Repeat steps 6 to 7 to add other chapters.
- To select other source titles, press [▲] several times to return to step 5.

8 Press [RETURN].

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

Playing playlists

RAM -RW(VR) (Play only)

Preparation

• Create playlists.
• Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select "Other Functions" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
3 Select "Playlists" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

4 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a playlist and press [ENTER].

• Chapters are not displayed if you have not yet created a playlist with the disc.
• You can also select a playlist from the Playlist View by entering a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons.

e.g.: “5”: [0]→[5] “15”: [1]→[5]

- If you enter a number larger than the total number of playlists, "Create" is selected.

- “To show other pages” 41

■ To stop playlist play

Press [■, STOP]. (The Playlist View screen appears.)

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To delete a playlist during play

1 Press [DELETE].

● A confirmation message will be displayed.

2 Use [◀] to select "Delete" and press [ENTER].

For your reference

- You can use fast-forward, fast-rewind, pause, and slow-motion while playing chapters just as you can during normal play.

Editing playlists/chapters

RAM -RW(VR) (Properties only)

Preparation

- Create playlists. (→ 44)

- Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60). RAM

- Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select "Other Functions" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

3 Select “Playlists” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- Chapters are not displayed if you have not yet created a playlist on the disc.

4 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a playlist.

- “To show other pages” 41

5 Press [SUB MENU].

6 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

e.g.: RAM

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

Playlist operations

Delete Playlist

RAM ("Multiple editing" → 41)

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing playlists/chapters”.

6 Select "Delete Playlist" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Select "Delete" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

● The playlist is deleted.

- Once a playlist has been deleted, it cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

- Even if you delete the playlist, the original title is not deleted.

■ Properties

RAM -RW(VR)

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing playlists/chapters”.

6 Select "Properties" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

Playlist information (e.g., date and length) is shown.

Edit

RAM

You can perform various kinds of playlist editing.

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

3 Select "Playlists" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

4 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ►] to select a playlist. ● “To show other pages” → 41

5 Press [SUB MENU], then select "Edit" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

6 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

graph TD
    A["Delete Playlist"] --> B["Create"]
    C["Properties"] --> B
    D["Edit"] --> B
    E["View Chapters"] --> B
    F["Create"] --> G["Copy"]
    H["Playlist Name"] --> I["Change Thumbnail"]

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

▶ Create

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Edit".

6 Select "Create" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

Refer to "Creating playlists", steps 5–8. ( 44)

▶ Copy

("Multiple editing" → 41)

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Edit".

6 Select "Copy" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Select "Copy" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

▶ Playlist Name

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Edit".

6 Select "Playlist Name" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

Refer to "Entering text". ( 58)

▶ Change Thumbnail

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Edit".

You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Playlist View.

6 Select "Change Thumbnail" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Press [▶, PLAY] to play.

8 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to display.

(→ 43, "For quicker editing")

- To change to another point in the same title:

- Select “Change” with [▲, ▼] and press [▶, PLAY], and then repeat step 8.

9 Select "Exit" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

●The displayed scene is changed at this point.

Chapter operations

■ View Chapters

RAM -RW(VR) (Play only)

You can play/edit the chapters in a playlist.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

3 Select "Playlists" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

4 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ►] to select a playlist.

- “To show other pages” 41

5 Press [SUB MENU], and select "View Chapters" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

6 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a desired chapter.

- You can also select a chapter from the chapter view by entering a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons.

e.g.: “5”: [0]→[0]→[5]

“15”: [0]→[1]→[5]

- If you enter a number larger than the total number of chapters, the last chapter is selected.

- Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and source chapters.

- “To show other pages” 41

7 Press [SUB MENU].

8 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

e.g.: RAM

Add Chapter

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Delete Chapter

View Playlists

■ To play a chapter

Press [ENTER] after step 6.

■ To stop chapter play

Press [■, STOP]. (The Chapter View screen appears.)

▶ Add Chapter

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 7 of "View Chapters".

8 Select "Add Chapter" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- Refer to “Creating playlists”, steps 5–8. (→ 44)

▶ Move Chapter

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 7 of "View Chapters".

8 Select “Move Chapter” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

9 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].

● The chapter is moved and inserted before the highlighted chapter.

▶ Create Chapter

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 7 of "View Chapters".

8 Select “Create Chapter” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

9 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide. (→ 43, “For quicker editing”)

- Repeat this step to divide at other points.

10 Select "Exit" with [▼] and press [ENTER].

Note

- A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be lost.

For your reference

- The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also retain the CPRM property (→ 76) of the original.

- It is not possible to carry out “Create” when the resulting part(s) are extremely short.

▶ Combine Chapters

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 7 of "View Chapters".

8 Select “Combine Chapters” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

9 Select "Combine" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

● The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.

▶ Delete Chapter

RAM ("Multiple editing" → 41)

- Follow steps 1 to 7 of "View Chapters".

Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.

8 Select "Delete Chapter" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

9 Select "Delete" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

- Even if you delete the chapter, the original title is not deleted.

▶ View Playlists

RAM -RW(VR)

- Follow steps 1 to 7 of "View Chapters".

8 Select "View Playlists" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

You go back to Playlist View.

RAM SD

• You can edit pictures or albums.
• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (→ 8).
  ● Still pictures recorded on CD-R or CD-RW cannot be edited.

Preparation

• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive (DVD or SD).
• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60, card → 60).

Editing still pictures

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 RAM

Press the [B] button to select "Picture".

3 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the album or still picture.

- To edit still picture:

- Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select album which contains picture you want to edit and press [ENTER].

• “To show other pages” → right
• “To select the still pictures in another folder” → 35

4 Press [SUB MENU].

- To edit the album

e.g., SD

- “Start Slideshow/Slideshow settings” → 36

- This is only displayed when there are other higher folders that can be viewed. (To select the still pictures in another folder 35)

- To edit still picture

e.g., SD

5 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

● After this operation, follow the desired operation.

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Various operations

■ To show other pages

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].

- You can also press [◀◀, SKIP] or [▶▶], SKIP] to show other pages.

■ Multiple editing

Select with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] and press [■■, PAUSE]. (Repeat)

A check mark appears. Press [■, PAUSE] again to cancel.

Album and picture operations

■ Add Picture/Create Album

- Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.

5 Select "Add Picture" or "Create Album" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
6 Press [◀] to select "Start" or "Yes" and press [ENTER].
7 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the album which contains picture you want to add and press [ENTER].

- “To select the still pictures in another folder” 35

8 Press [▲, ▼] to select the item and press [ENTER].

• If "Select pictures to copy" is selected:
• Select the still picture you want to add and press [ENTER].
• If "Copy all pictures" is selected:

- All the still pictures in the album will be copied.

9 Press [◀] to select "No" and press [ENTER].

- If you want to continue copying, select "Yes" and go to step 7.

10 Only for "Create Album"

Press [◀, ▶] to select “No” and press [ENTER].
- When you select "Yes", refer to "Entering text". (→ 58)

Delete Picture

RAM SD (Multiple editing is possible. →above)

- Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.

Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.

5 Select "Delete Picture" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
6 Press [◀, ▶] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

■ Set Protection/Cancel Protection

RAM SD (Multiple editing is possible. →above)

- Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.

If set, this will protect the still picture from accidental erasure.

5 Select "Set Protection" or "Cancel Protection" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
6 Press [◀] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].

- The lock symbol appears when the still picture is protected.

■ Print Order (DPOF)

SD (Multiple editing is possible. → 47)

- Follow steps 1 to 4 of "Editing still pictures".

You can select a whole folder or individual pictures for printing and specify the number of prints to be made.

5 Select “Print Order (DPOF)” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

6 Press [◀, ▶] to select number of print (0 to 9) and press [ENTER].

●The DPOF mark appears.

(This appears on the still pictures inside a folder when you make the DPOF setting for the folder.)

■ To cancel the print setting

Set the number of prints to "0".

For your reference

- Print settings (DPOF) made using this unit may not be viewable on other equipment.

- When this is set by this unit, any settings established by other units will be released.

- Settings cannot be made for folders and files not in accordance with DCF standards or if there is no remaining space on the card.

■ Album View

RAM SD

- Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing still pictures”.

5 Select "Album View" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- You go back to Album View.

Edit Album

You can perform various kinds of album editing.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 RAM Press the [B] button to select "Picture".

3 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the album.

- “To show other pages” 47

4 Press [SUB MENU].

5 Select "Edit Album" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

6 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

- The editing screen for the selected item appears.

e.g., SD

Album Name

Delete Album

Protection Setup

Cancel Protection

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

▶ Album Name

RAM SD

You can give names to albums.

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Edit Album".

6 Select "Album Name" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- Refer to "Entering text". (→ 58)

For your reference

- Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.

▶ Delete Album

RAM SD (Multiple editing is possible. → 47)

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Edit Album".

Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.

6 Select "Delete Album" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Press [◀] to select "Delete" and press [ENTER].

For your reference

- When deleting a album, the files not containing still pictures will also be deleted if they are inside the album. (This does not apply to folders under the album concerned.)

▶ Protection Setup/Cancel Protection

RAM SD (Multiple editing is possible. → 47)

- Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Edit Album".

If set, this will protect the album from accidental erasure.

6 Select “Protection Setup” or “Cancel Protection” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

7 Press [◀] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].

●The lock symbol appears when the album is protected.

For your reference

- Even if the protection setting is used by this unit to protect album, the album may be deleted by another unit.

Before transferring (copying)

You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (copy) on the unit.

You cannot transfer (copy) titles which have been treated to prevent copying.

Direction		Type of transfer (copying) you want	Suitable methods
From	To
VHS	DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW	Easy transferring (copying) with one button●When you want to transfer (copy) from the selected start point to the end of the tape	One Touch Transfer (→ 50)
		Transferring (copying) with detailed settings●When you want to transfer (copy) from the selected start point to the end of the tape●When you want to transfer (copy) for the limited amount of time●When you want to transfer (copy) to fit in the remaining capacity of the disc	GUI Transfer (→ 51)
DVD-RAM, +RW or DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format)	VHS	Easy transferring (copying) with one button●When you want to transfer (copy) a whole disc●When you want to transfer (copy) from the beginning of the selected title and playlist to the end of the disc*	One Touch Transfer (→ 52)
		Transferring (copying) with detailed settings●When you want to transfer (copy) multiple titles or playlists in combination*	GUI Transfer (→ 53)
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL	VHS	Easy transferring (copying) with one button●When you want to transfer (copy) a whole disc●When you want to transfer (copy) from the beginning of the selected title to the end of the disc	One Touch Transfer (→ 52)
		Transferring (copying) with detailed settings	Cannot transfer
Finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or DVD-Video on sale that are not copy-protected, etc.	VHS	Easy transferring (copying) with one button	Cannot transfer
		Transferring (copying) with detailed settings●When you want to transfer (copy) whole of a disc●When you want to transfer only for the specified time	DVD-Video Transfer (→ 54)

* Since you cannot create playlists on +RW, you cannot copy those. +RW

■ Caution for transfer (copying) from VHS to DVD

• Copy-protected video tapes cannot be copied. Most video tapes are copy-protected to prevent illegal copying so they cannot be copied.
• When a copy-protected tape is inserted, a message appears on the display and the recording stops on the spot.
• If a part of a tape recorded in VP mode is copied to disc, noise may appear at the beginning of the copied part.

Only the following operations are allowed while transferring (copying):

• Stopping transfer (One Touch or GUI Transfer) by pressing and holding [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
• Stopping transfer (One Touch Transfer) by pressing [■, STOP].

When transfer (copying) is started, the following operations also start automatically

- “Status Messages” on Display → “Off” ( 65) (One Touch or GUI Transfer)

■ Caution for transfer (copying) from DVD to VHS

• Copy-protected discs cannot be copied. Most discs are copy-protected to prevent illegal copying so they cannot be copied.
• Stopping transfer (One Touch or GUI Transfer) by pressing and holding [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
• Stopping transfer (One Touch Transfer) by pressing [■, STOP].

Only the following operations are allowed while transferring (copying):

When transfer (copying) is started, the following operations also start automatically

• “Status Messages” on Display → “Off” (→ 65) (One Touch or GUI Transfer)
• Audio output when playing back DVD → Stereo (L R) RAM (One Touch or GUI Transfer)

When the playback location of the disc is recorded by the Resume Function ( 32) and you start transferring (copying), the transfer (copying) is executed from the top of the title which contains the starting position of playback to the end of the disc.

■ Copying still pictures RAM SD

• When you want to copy all still pictures on a SD card. (→ 55)
• When you want to copy multiple still pictures in combination. (→ 55)

Transfer (Copying) from VHS

■ One Touch Transfer (Copying) (VHS → DVD)

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

You can transfer (copy) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc* with one stroke of the button.

In One Touch Transfer (Copying), programs are automatically transferred (copied) onto the disc from the location of playback at the time when the transfer (copying) of the tape starts.

* Available discs for transfer (copying) from tape are DVD-RAM, non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW.

Preparation

- Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.

DVD

• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60). RAM
• Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for recording ( 24, 40).
• Select the recording mode. (→ 26)
• When SAP broadcast program is played back on VHS, select the audio to be recorded on disc in "Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)" in the "Setup" menu. ( 64) -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

VHS

- Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied ( 11, 24).

While both DVD and VHS are stopped

Press and hold [▶ DVD] on the main unit for about 3 seconds or more (until “START” on the unit’s display terminates flashing).

e.g.; RAM

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

And then press [●, REC] or [▶, PLAY] on the main unit to copy the disc with or without finalizing.

• If you press [●, REC] on the main unit, the disc will automatically be finalized after copying completes.
• If you press [▶, PLAY] on the main unit, you can start copying without finalizing.

• If you press [■, STOP] on the main unit, you can cancel to copy.

• Check if transfer (copying) starts properly.

• Copying is automatically completed when the tape reaches its end or the disc becomes full.
• If you press [●, REC] on the main unit to finalize; After finalizing, the discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.
• In case the copying doesn't complete due to shortage of remaining time of disc or etc., the finalizing doesn't start.

■ To stop transfer (copying) in the middle

Press [■, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
●However, you cannot stop finalizing after it has started.

Notes

• While One Touch Transfer (Copying) is activated, a scheduled recording cannot be started.
• When the transfer (copying) is not started or not executed, the "COPYING" indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly prepared.

■ Dividing a title to be copied

In One Touch Transfer (Copying) from VHS to DVD, the title is divided by index signal detected and then recorded. You can search desired titles with Direct Navigator's Title View ( 41) after transfer (copy) to DVD.

• Titles recorded within 15 minutes (25 minutes in VP mode) of each other may not be divided properly.
• The recording time may become longer than the original title depending on the number of index signals.

If you want to transfer (copy) without dividing the contents into titles, follow the methods below.

- Set "Time Limit" to "On" on the GUI transfer (→ 51).

■ GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer (Copying)

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

You can transfer (copy) programs recorded on a tape onto a disc** from the location* of playback as of the transfer (copying) start of the tape.

* When you set the recording mode to "FR" and "Time Limit" to "Off", you can transfer (copy) the whole tape from the beginning to the end. ( below)
** Available discs for transfer (copying) from tape are DVD-RAM, non-finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW.

Preparation

- Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.

DVD

• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60). RAM
• Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for recording on it (→ 24, 40).
• When SAP broadcast program is played back on VHS, select the audio to be recorded on discs in “Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)” in the “Setup” menu. (→ 64) -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

VHS

- Insert the video cassette containing the program to be copied (→ 11, 24).

1 While both DVD and VHS are stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select "Copy" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

3 Set the transfer (copying) direction.

• Set "Source" to "VHS".
• If you are not going to change the copy direction, press [▼], then skip to step 4.

■ To change the setting

(1) Make sure "Copying Direction" is selected and press [▶].
(2) Make sure "Source" is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Press [▲, ▼] to select "VHS" and press [ENTER].

- When you set “Source” to “VHS”, “DVD” is automatically selected on “Destination”.

(4)Press [◀].
(5)Press [▼].

4 Set the recording mode.

- If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [▼], then skip to step 5.

■ To change the setting

(1) Make sure "Mode" is selected and press [▶].
(2) Make sure "Recording Mode" is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Select recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP or FR) with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
- "About FR mode" (→ right)
(4)Press [◀].
(5)Press [▼].

5 Set the time limit.

- If you are not going to change the recording time, press [▼], then skip to step 6.

■ To change the setting

(1) Make sure "Time Limit" is selected and press [▶].

(2) Make sure "Time Limit" is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Select time limit ("On" or "Off") with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- "When you select "Off", proceed to Step (6) below.

(4)Press [▲, ▼] to select "Set time" and press [ENTER].
(5)Press [◀, ▶] to select "Hour" and "Min." and press [▲, ▼] to set the recording time, and then press [ENTER].

- You can also set the set time with the numeric buttons.

● Maximum recording time is 8 hours.

(6)Press [◀].
(7)Press [▼].

6 Make sure “Start Copying” is selected and press [ENTER].

● The confirmation screen appears.

7 Select "Yes" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL And then press [◀, ▶] to select “Copy and finalize” or “Copy only” and press [ENTER].

• Transfer (copying) is started.
• Transfer (copying) is automatically stopped when the tape reaches the end or the remaining capacity of the disc is filled. (A message appears on the TV screen and then disappears a few seconds later.)
• If “Copy and finalize” is selected; After finalizing, the discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.
• In case the copying doesn't complete due to shortage of remaining time of disc or etc., the finalizing doesn't start.

■ To stop transfer (copying) in the middle

Press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.
● However, you cannot stop finalizing after it has started.

■ About FR Mode

When “Time Limit” is set to “Off” in Step 5 above:

• The recording mode is automatically selected by estimating the remaining capacity of the disc for transfer (copying) of only the recorded parts in the video cassette (unrecorded parts will not be recorded).
• When you press [ENTER] to start transfer (copy), the tape is automatically fast-forwarded to the end and then fast-rewound to the beginning before the transfer (copying) is actually started. It may take time to start transfer (copy). If the remaining capacity of the disc is insufficient, the transfer (copying) will be stopped in the middle.
• The recording is divided into titles every time the tape index signals are detected.

When "Time Limit" is set to "On" in Step 5 above:

• The recording mode is automatically determined by estimating the remaining capacity of the disc for transfer (copying) of the contents equivalent to the recording time set from the start point of the transfer (copying) on the video cassette (unrecorded parts will also be recorded).
  ● The recording is not divided into titles.

Transfer (Copying) from DVD

■ One Touch Transfer (Copying) (DVD → VHS)

You can transfer (copy) titles recorded on a disc* onto a tape with one touch of the button.

In One Touch Transfer (copying), all contents on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape.

* Available discs for transfer (copying) onto tape are

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)

Preparation

- Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.

DVD

- Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (→ 24).

VHS

• Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab. (→ 11, 24)
• Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. ( 40)
• Select the recording mode. (→ 26)

■ When you transfer (copy) a whole disc Make sure that the DVD is stopped.

- When resume function is activated, press [■, STOP] to deactivate it. (→ 32)

■ When you transfer (copy) a title from the beginning of the selected title to the end of the disc

■ When you transfer (copy) a playlist from the beginning of the selected playlist to the last playlist

Press [▶, PLAY] to play back the desired title or playlist (→ 44).

• You can transfer (copy) (a title or playlist) while playback is paused by pressing [■■, PAUSE].
• You cannot transfer (copy) a playlist which is longer than 8 hours. (When you transfer (copy) multiple playlists, the playlist which is longer than 8 hours is omitted.)

1 Press and hold [VHS ◆] on the main unit for about 3 seconds or more (until “START” on the unit’s display terminates flashing).

• Check if transfer (copying) starts properly.
• Copying is automatically completed when playback of the disc is finished or the tape reaches its end.

(Remaining time)
e.g.; RAM

■ To stop transfer (copying) in the middle

Press [■, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.

Notes

• While One Touch Transfer (Copying) is activated, a scheduled recording cannot be started.
• When the transfer (copying) is not started or not executed, the "COPYING" indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check to make sure the unit is properly prepared.
• If you start transfer (copying) when resume function is activated, the DVD is copied from the beginning of the title which you stopped.

■ About Recording VISS ( 38)

In One Touch Copying from DVD to VHS, the index signal is automatically recorded for each title. You can search desired titles with [◀◀] or [▶▶].

■ GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer (Copying)

RAM +RW -RW(VR)

You can transfer (copy) multiple titles or playlists recorded on a disc onto a tape in combination.

● Available discs for transfer (copy) onto tape are RAM -RW(VR).
- Since you cannot create playlists on +RW, you cannot copy those.

+RW

Preparation

- Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.

DVD

- Insert the disc containing the program to be copied (→ 24).

VHS

• Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab. ( 11,24)
• Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording. ( 40)

1 While both DVD and VHS are stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select "Copy" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
3 Set "Copying Direction".

• Set "Source" to "DVD".
• If you are not going to change the copy direction, press [▼], then skip to step 4.

■ To change the setting

(1) Make sure "Copying Direction" is selected and press [▶].
(2) Make sure "Source" is selected and press [ENTER].

(3)Press [▲, ▼] to select "DVD" and press [ENTER].

- When you set "Source" to "DVD", "VHS" is automatically selected on "Destination".

(4)Press [◀].
(5)Press [▼].

4 Set the recording mode.

- If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [▼], then skip to step 5.

■ To Change the setting

(1) Make sure "Mode" is selected and press [▶].
(2) Make sure "Recording Mode" is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Select recording mode (SP, EP or VP) with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
(4)Press [◀].
(5)Press [▼].

5 Register titles and playlists for transfer (copying).

- If you are going to transfer a registered list without making any changes to it, press [▼], then skip to step 6.

■ To set for the registration

(1) Make sure "Create List" is selected and press [▶].
(2) Make sure "New Entry (Total = 0)" is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Press [A] to select "Video" or press [B] to select "Playlists".

- You can also select the view by selecting “Other View” from the SUB MENU.

①Press [SUB MENU].
②Make sure “Other View” is selected and press [ENTER] twice.

(4)Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the title or playlist and press [ENTER].

• You can register multiple titles or playlists to the copying list by repeating the above steps 2 to 4. ("To edit the transfer (copying) list" 54)
• “To show other pages” (→ below)
• “Multiple editing” ( below)

(5)Press [◀].

- Before pressing [◀], make sure that the value on "Copying list" is smaller than the value on "Current Remaining".

(6)Press [▼].

6 When you finish creating the copying list, Make sure to select "Start Copying" and press [ENTER].

● The confirmation screen appears.
7 Select "Yes" with [◀] and press [ENTER].
- Transfer (copying) is started.

■ To stop transfer (copying) in the middle

Press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.

Copy
	Cancel All	Current Remaining: 6:00Total list size: 0:00 ( 0%)
1 Copying DirectionDVD → VINS		No. Size Title NameNew Entry (Total = 0)
2 ModeVideo SP
3 Create List 0 ▶

Copy
Cancel All	Current Remaining: 6:00Total list size: 0:00 ( 0%)
1 Copying DirectionDVD → VHS	No. Size Title Name
	New Entry (Total = 0)
2 ModeVideo SP

Registered titles

Various operations

■ To show other pages

Press [◀◀, SKIP] or [▶▶], SKIP].

- Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER] to show other pages.

■ Multiple editing

Select with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] and press [■■, PAUSE]. (Repeat) Press [ENTER] to register to the list.

• A check mark appears. Press [■, PAUSE] again to cancel.
• When you switch between the “Video” and “Playlists” tab, the check mark is canceled.
• Titles or playlists are registered to the copying list in ascending order of title number.

To edit the transfer (copying) list

Select the item in step 5 (4). (→ 53)

1 Select a desired item with [▲, ▼] and press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the operation and press [ENTER].

Clear All

Add

Remove

Move

Clear All:

Clear all items registered on the transfer (copying) list.

- Press [◀, ▶] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].

Add:

Add new items to the transfer (copying) list.

- Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the titles and playlists to be added and press [ENTER].

Remove:

Remove the selected item.

- Press [◀, ▶] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].

● Multiple editing is possible. (→ 53)

Move:

Move selected items or change the order of items on the transfer (copying) list.

- Press [▲, ▼] to select the destination and press [ENTER].

To cancel all registered transfer (copying) settings and lists After performing steps 1 to 4 ( 53)

1 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Cancel All" and press [ENTER].

2 Press [◀, ▶] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].

- The settings and lists may be canceled in the following situations.

- When a title or a playlist has been recorded or erased at the transfer (copying) source.

- When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit or open the tray.

■ Transfer (Copying) a DVD-Video, finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, or +R DL

You can transfer (copy) the contents of a disc being played onto a tape for the set time while playing the disc.

- Operations and on screen displays during transfer (copying) are also recorded.

• Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (copied).
• The following cannot be transferred (copied): DVD-Audio, Video CD, Audio CD and so on.

After performing steps 1 to 4 of "GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer (Copying)" (→ 53),

5 Set "Time Limit".

- If you are not going to change the setting, press [▼], then skip to step 6.

■ Setting the unit to transfer (copy) according to the set time

(1) Make sure "Time Limit" is selected and press [▶].
(2) Make sure "Time Limit" is selected and press [ENTER]. - Setting the unit to transfer (copy) all the content on the disc
(3)Press [▲, ▼] to select "Off" and press [ENTER].
(4)Press [◀].

- Setting the transfer (copying) time

(3)Press [▲, ▼] to select "On" and press [ENTER].
(4)Press [▲, ▼] to select "Set time" and press [ENTER].
(5)Press [◀, ▶] to select "Hour" and "Min." and press [▲, ▼] to set the recording time, and then press [ENTER].

- You can also set the set time with the numeric buttons.

● Maximum recording time is 8 hours.

(6)Press [◀].
(7)Press [▼].

6 Make sure “Start Copying” is selected and press [ENTER].

Press [◀] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER] to start transfer (copy).

The disc top menu is displayed.

- Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when "First Title" is start with:" menu when finalizir

graph TD
    A["1 Copying Direction\nDVD → VNS"] --> B["2 Mode\nDVD-Video SP"]
    B --> C["3 Time Limit 2:00"]
    C --> D["Start Copying"]
    D --> E["ENTER"]

7 When the top menu is displayed

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the title you want to start transferring (copying), and press [ENTER].

• 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.

■ To stop transfer (copying) in the middle

Press [■, STOP] or press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.

Notes

• The screen on the right (screen saver) is recorded at the beginning.
• It is recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer (copying) to the end (even if there are multiple programs).
• If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does not display automatically, press [▶, PLAY] to start.
• REC only appears on the unit's display when transferring from DVD-Video.

Transfer (Copying) still picture

RAM SD

• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (→ 8).
• Still pictures recorded on CD-R or CD-RW cannot be copied.

SD

Put the card in the slot, and the menu ( below) is automatically displayed. Press [▲, ▼] to select “Copy Pictures” and press [ENTER]. Then you can continue from step 4 right.

Notes

• When copying the still pictures on a album by folder basis (→ 56, To register on a folder by folder basis) or card by card basis (→ right, Copy All Pictures), files other than the still picture files inside the folder will also be copied. (This does not apply to the lower folders contained inside the folders.)
• If still pictures are already contained inside the copy destination folder, the new still pictures are recorded following the existing still pictures.
• If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum, copying will stop partway through.
• When a name has not been input for the copy source folder, it is possible that this folder's name will not be the same on the copy destination. It is recommended that you input a folder name before copying (→ 48).
• Print number setting (DPOF) is not copied.
• The sequence in which the still pictures are registered on the copy list may not be the same at the copy destination.

■ Copying all the still pictures on a card —Copy All Pictures

SD → RAM

Preparation

• Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV.
• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60). RAM
• Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for recording on it (→ 24, 40).
• Inserting, Removing the SD card. (→ 11)
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Copy all Pictures” and press [ENTER].

- If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable, you can switch them using [◀, ▶].

4 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select “Copy” and press [ENTER].

■ To stop transfer (copying) in the middle

Press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ GUI (Graphical User Interface) Transfer (Copying)

RAM SD

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Copy” and press [ENTER].

3 Set "Copying Direction".

- If you are not going to change the copy direction, press [▼], then skip to step 4.

■ To change the setting

(1) Make sure "Copying Direction" is selected and press [▶].
(2) Make sure "Source" is selected and press [ENTER].

(3)Press [▲, ▼] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
(4)Press [▲, ▼] to select "Destination" and press [ENTER].
(5)Press [▲, ▼] to select the drive and press [ENTER].
• The same drive as the copy source can be selected.
(6)Press [◀].
(7)Press [▼].

4 Press [▼] to select "Create List".

- “Mode” does not need to be set as “Content Type” and “Recording Mode” are automatically set.

5 Register still pictures for transfer (copying).

• If you are going to transfer a registered list without making any changes to it, press [▼], then skip to step 6.
• You can register still pictures or still picture folders.
• Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same list.

■ To register individual still pictures

(1) Make sure "Create List" is selected and press [▶].
(2) Make sure "New Entry (Total = 0)" is selected and press [ENTER].
(3)Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a still picture and press [ENTER].

- You can register multiple still pictures to the copying list by repeating the above steps 2 to 3.

(Copying list display and convenient functions: → right)

• “To show other pages” below
• “Multiple editing” below

(4)Press [◀].
(5)Press [▼].

■ To register on a folder by folder basis

(1) Make sure "Create List" is selected and press [▶].
(2)Press [▲, ▼] to select "Picture/Folder" and press [ENTER].
(3)Press [▲, ▼] to select "Folder" and press [ENTER].
(4)Press [▲, ▼] to select "New Entry (Total = 0)" and press [ENTER].
(5)Press [▲, ▼] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

- You can register multiple still folders to the copying list by repeating the above steps 4 – 5.

(Copying list display and convenient functions: → right)

• “To show other pages” below
• “Multiple editing” below

(6)Press [◀].
(7)Press [▼].

6 When you finish creating the copying list, Make sure to select “Start Copying” and press [ENTER].

- For individual still pictures only When specifying another folder as the copying destination, select "Folder".

graph LR
    A["Folder"] --> B["New folder"]
    C["001 100_DVD"] --> D["002 101_DVD"]
    E["003 102_DVD"] --> F["- New folder"]

7 Select "Yes" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

- Transfer (copying) is started.

■ To stop transfer (copying) in the middle

Press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 seconds or more.

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Various operations

■ To show other pages

Press [◀◀, SKIP] or [▶▶], SKIP].

- Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER] to show other pages.

■ Multiple editing

Select with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] and press [■■, PAUSE]. (Repeat) Press [ENTER] to register to the list.

• A check mark appears. Press [III, PAUSE] again to cancel.
• Still picture or folder are registered to the copying list in ascending order of number.

To edit the transfer (copying) list

Select the item in step 5-(3) (for a still picture) or 5-(5) (for a folder) ( left)

1 Select a desired item with [▲, ▼] and press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the operation and press [ENTER].

Clear All:

Clear all items registered on the transfer (copying) list.
- Press [◀] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].

Add:

Add new items to the transfer (copying) list.
- Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the still picture or folder to be added and press [ENTER].

Remove:

Remove the selected item.
- Press [◀] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].
● Multiple editing is possible. ( left)

To cancel all registered transfer (copying) settings and lists

After performing steps 1 to 2 (→ 55)

1 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Cancel All" and press [ENTER].
2 Press [◀] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].

● The settings and lists may be canceled in the following situations.

• When a title or still picture has been recorded or erased at the transfer (copying) source.
• When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, remove the card, open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.

To select another folder

1 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Folder" and press [ENTER]. - If you want to switch to another higher folder (→ below)
2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the folder and press [ENTER].

- You can also select folders by entering a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons.

- The still pictures of different folders cannot be registered on the same list.

To switch to another higher folder

- Only when selecting the source folder If there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable,

While the screen on the right appears

1 Press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Select Root Folder" and press [ENTER].
3 Press [◀, ▶] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER].
4 Press [▲, ▼] to select the desired folder and press [ENTER].

(1) S-Video cable (not supplied)
(2) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

A Yellow (VIDEO)
B White (L)
© Red (R)

(3) DV cable (IEEE 1394 4-pin, not supplied)

(4) External device (Playback equipment)

Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for the unit and the external device are off. Then, after connecting cables, turn on both.

Recording from an external device

When connecting the IN2 input terminals on the front of the unit

- You can also connect to the IN1 input terminals on the rear of the unit.

Notes

• When recording using the unit's input terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded. As long as secondary audio that is recorded on the media in the external device is not output to the unit in play, it is not recorded.
• If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when connected through L/MONO.)
• The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal.

Preparation

DVD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60). RAM
• Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

VHS

• Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab. ( 24)
• Select VHS side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

1 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording

mode. (DVD → 26, VHS → 26)
● DVD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
- It is also possible to perform Flexible Recording (FR). (→ 29)

2 While stopped

Press [CH, v, ∧] or [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

- Select IN1 or IN2.

DVD

Follow the above steps 1 to 2.

3 Start play on the external device.
4 Press [●, REC] at the point where you want to start recording.

VHS

Follow the above steps 1 to 2.

3 Press [▶, PLAY].

- Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point.

4 Press [11, PAUSE], then press [●, REC].
- Put the unit in recording standby mode.
5 Start play on the external device.
6 Press [11, PAUSE] at the point where you want to start recording.

■ To skip unwanted parts

Press [11, PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)

■ To stop recording

Press [■, STOP].

For your reference

- Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Such software cannot be recorded.

DV camcorder recording

RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW

Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically. RAM

Preparation

• Turn on the main unit and DV equipment.
• Select the type of audio recording from "Select Audio Channel for DV Input" in the Audio menu. (→ 64)
  When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
• Pause play on the DV equipment at the point you want recording to start.
• Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER].
3 Press [▲, ▼] to select "DV Camcorder Rec." and press [ENTER].
4 Press [◀, ▶] to select “Rec.” and press [ENTER].

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish DV automatic recording.

To stop recording

Press [■, STOP]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].

Notes

• Only one piece of DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder)
  can be connected to the unit via the DV IN terminal.
• If you use video camcorders from other manufacturer's these are not guaranteed to work.
• If the DV equipment is in a mode for operating the SD card, it is not possible to record with "DV Camcorder Rec.".
• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.
• The DV IN terminal on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It cannot be connected to a computer, etc.)
• The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
• Depending on the DV equipment, the images or audio may not be input properly.
• The date and time information on the tape in the DV equipment will not be recorded.
• You cannot record and play simultaneously.

If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly, check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on.

If that does not work, follow the instructions for Recording from an external device ( left).

Entering text

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW SD

You can give names to recorded titles, etc.

The maximum number of characters:

RAM							Characters
●Title							64
●Title (scheduled recording)							44
●Playlist							64
●Album							36
●Disc							64
-R	-R	DL	-RW(V)	+R	+R	DL	+RW
●Title							44
●Disc							40
SD							Characters
●Album							36

Note

- If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

Preparation

• Insert a disc or card.
• Release protection (disc → 60, title → 42, album → 48, cartridge
  → 60, card → 60). RAM SD
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive (DVD or SD).

1 Show Enter Name screen.

Refer to the following pages regarding display of the Enter Name Screen.

• Title ( 42)
• Title (scheduled recording) ( 30)
• Disc ( 60)
• Playlist (→ 45)
• Album (→ 48)

Name field: shows the text you have entered

2 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the character you want to enter and press [ENTER].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

- To erase a character

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the character in the name field and press [■■, PAUSE].

- Using the numeric buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter "R".

(1)Press ⑦ to move to the 7th row.

(2)Press ⑦ twice to highlight "R".

(3)Press [ENTER].

- To enter space

Press [*, CANCEL] and press [ENTER].

- Save/recall phrased ( below)

3 After you have finished naming Press [■, STOP].

The title is entered and the screen disappears.

■ To cancel in the middle

Press [RETURN].

- Characters will not be saved.

■ To save phrases

You can save frequently used phrases and recall them later.

Maximum number of saved phrases: 20

Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20

- After entering the phrase (step 1 to 2, "Entering text")

1 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Phrase Save" and press [ENTER].

- You can also press [▶▶I, SKIP] to select “Phrase Save”.

2 Press [◀, ▶] to select "Save" and press [ENTER].

- Press [RETURN] to cancel.

■ To recall a saved phrases

1 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Phrase List" and press [ENTER].

- You can also press [◀◀, SKIP] to select "Phrase List".

2 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the phrase to be recalled and press [ENTER].

■ To erase saved phrases

1 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Phrase List" and press [ENTER].
- You can also press [◀◀, SKIP] to select "Phrase List".
2 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the phrase to be erased.
3 Press [SUB MENU] to show “Erase Phrase” and press [ENTER].
4 Press [◀, ▶] to select "Erase" and press [ENTER].
5 Press [RETURN].

For your reference

If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the TOP MENU after finalization ( 61). When entering a title name, the name that will appear in the TOP MENU can be previewed in “Top Menu Preview (Finalized Disc)” window.

Preparation

• Release protection (disc → 60, cartridge → 60, card → 60).
  RAM SD
• Insert a disc or card.
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive (DVD or SD).

Selecting recorded titles or pictures to delete – Delete Navigator

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW SD

• A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding.
• You cannot delete while recording.
• RAM SD When a recorded title (or a still picture) is deleted the available disc or card space will increase by the amount deleted.
• -R -R DL +R +R DL Available space does not increase after deletion.
• -RW(V) +RW Available recording space increases when the last recorded title is deleted. (The recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted.)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Delete" and press [ENTER].

■ To switch to the other view RAM

Press [B] to select Picture View.

Press [A] to select Title View.

3 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the title and press [ENTER].

■ To show other pages

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Previous" or "Next" and press [ENTER].

- You can also press [◀◀, SKIP] or [▶▶], SKIP] to show other pages.

■ Multiple editing

Select with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] and press [■■, PAUSE]. (Repeat)

A check mark appears. Press [■, PAUSE] again to cancel.

4 Press [◀, ▶] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER].

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Deleting title or picture during play

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW SD

Once title is deleted, it cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.

1 During Play Press [DELETE].
2 Press [◀] to select "Delete" and press [ENTER].

For your reference

• You cannot delete while recording or transferring (copying).
• RAM SD When a recorded title (or a still picture) is deleted the available disc or card space will increase by the amount deleted.
• -R -R DL +R +R DL Available space does not increase after erasing.
• -RW(V) +RW Available recording space increases when the last recorded title is deleted. (The recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted.)

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW SD

Preparation

• Release protection (disc → right, cartridge → right, card → right).
  RAM SD
• Insert a disc or card.
• Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive (DVD or SD).

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Select "Other Functions" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

e.g., RAM

3 Select "DVD Management" or "Card Management" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

e.g., RAM

- When SD has been selected, "Format memory card" only is displayed.

4 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

You can change various settings.

● After this operation, follow the desired operation.

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Providing a disc with a name

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "DVD and card Management".

4 Select “Disc Name” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

Refer to "Entering text" ( 58).

●The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.
- With a finalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top Menu.

Setting the protection

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "DVD and card Management".

This allows you to protect the whole disc from accidental erasure and release disc protection.

4 Select “Disc Protection” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
5 Select "Yes" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

- To protect

▶

- To release protection

▶

■ Protection of cartridge disc or card RAM (With a cartridge)

- With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the disc.

SD

- Switch the write-protect switch to the "Lock" position.

Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles

RAM

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "DVD and card Management".

Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.

4 Select “Delete All Titles” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
5 Select "Yes" with [◀] and press [ENTER].
6 Select "Start" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

●A message appears when finished.

7 Press [ENTER].

Notes

• Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Deleting all contents of a disc or card –Format

RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) SD

+R +R DL (New disc only)

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "DVD and card Management".

Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

The contents are deleted when you format a disc even if you have set protection.

4 Select “Format Disc (DVD)” or “Format memory card” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

5 Select "Yes" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

e.g.; RAM

Format Disc (DVD)

Formatting the disc will erase all contents. This will take approximately 1 minute. Do you want to continue?

6 Select "Start" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

• Formatting starts.
• A message appears when formatting is finished.

Notes

• Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes RAM.
• Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This can render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

■ To stop formatting RAM

Press [RETURN].

- You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.

Notes

• When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.
• DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/RW cannot be formatted.
• You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.
• The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab (→ 60) is switched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.
• The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format discs the unit cannot use.

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

-Playback will start with:

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "DVD and card Management".

Select whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Do this before finalizing the disc.

4 Select "Playback will start with:" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
5 Use [▲, ▼] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

• DVD's Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
• First Title on DVD:The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment -Finalize

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL

• Follow steps 1 to 3 of "DVD and card Management".
• Make selection from “Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first –Playback will start with:” before finalizing the disc. ( lower left) You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on the unit, effectively making it into DVD-Video that complies with DVD-Video standards.

The menu you create with the unit can also be used on DVD players.

4 Select "Finalize" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
5 Select "Yes" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

6 Select "Start" with [◀] and press [ENTER].

• Finalizing starts.
• You cannot cancel finalizing.
• A message appears when finalizing is finished.

Notes

• Finalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc. (-R DL +R DL up to 60 minutes)
• Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. This can render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

Notes

• When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 4 times).

• After finalizing

• The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit it. -R -R DL +R +R DL

• You can record and edit the disc after formatting ( left) although it becomes play-only after finalizing. -RW(V)
• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL finalized on the unit may not be playable on other players depending on the condition of the recording.
• There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters during play.
• Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters* (-R DL +R DL 8 minutes)

* This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording.

- Visit Panasonic's homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R

Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double-layer on single side) discs to be recordable —Close First Layer

-R DL +R DL

- Follow steps 1 to 3 of "DVD and card Management".

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layer of recording surface on one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers. Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer.

Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (edition is still available. You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before proceeding.

4 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Close First Layer” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [◀, ▶] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].
6 Press [◀, ▶] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.

Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first layer.

Note

- Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable.

7 Press [ENTER].

■ To confirm the layer you can record

You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you can record.

Notes

• You cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.
• By closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been recorded on the second layer by other equipment.

Creating Top Menu –Create DVD Top Menu

+RW

• Follow steps 1 to 3 of "DVD and card Management".
  +RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top menu is a convenient function. We recommend you to create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.

4 Press [▲, ▼] to select “Create DVD Top Menu” and press [ENTER].
5 Press [◀, ▶] to select "Yes" and press [ENTER].
6 Press [◀, ▶] to select "Start" and press [ENTER].

Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating. Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.

7 Press [ENTER].

Notes

• Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.
• You cannot use the title menu for playing on this unit.

Common procedures

Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.

1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Select “Other Functions” with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
3 Select "Setup" with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

(1) Menus
(2) Items
(3) Options

graph TD
    A["Setup"] --> B["Channel"]
    B --> C["Setup"]
    C --> D["Disc"]
    D --> E["Video"]
    E --> F["Audio"]
    F --> G["Display"]
    G --> H["TV Screen"]
    H --> I["VHS"]

    J["Off Timer"] --> K["Remote Control Code"]
    K --> L["Clock Settings"]
    L --> M["Quick Start"]
    M --> N["Restore Default Settings"]

    O["6 Hours Set Code 1"] --> P["On"]

    Q["ENTER"] --> R["+"]

4 Select a menu with [▲, ▼] and press [◀, ▶].
5 Select an item to be changed with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].
6 Select an option with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

- Some options require different operations. Follow the displayed instructions.

■ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is not activated until you press [ENTER].

■ To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

For your reference

- The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Entering a password (Ratings)

You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences (children, for example). Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a password.

Preparation

- Select DVD side with pressing [DRIVE SELECT].

When setting ratings

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1 Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons.

• If you enter a wrong number, press [◀] to erase it before you press [ENTER].
• Do not forget your password.

2 Press [ENTER].

3 Press [ENTER].

The password is entered and the unit is locked.

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the TV.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When changing ratings

The password screen is shown when you select "Ratings" ( 64)

1 Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons and press [ENTER].

Unlock Recorder: To unlock the unit and return the rating to 8

Change Password: To change your password

Change Level: To change the rating level

Temporary Unlock: To temporarily unlock the unit (the unit locks again if you switch it to standby or open the disc tray)

2 Select a desired item with [▲, ▼] and press [ENTER].

Actual screens depend on the operation. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Summary of settings

This description shows the initial settings for the unit. For details on menu operation. ( left)

- Underlined items are the factory default settings.

• DVD/VHS indicates settings effective for both DVD and VHS.
  • DVD indicates settings effective for DVD only.
  • VHS indicates settings effective for VHS only.

■ Channel DVD/VHS

Signal Source (RF IN) ( 19)

Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.

[Antenna] [CableTV]

Set Channels Automatically ( 19)

Preset Channel Captions ( 20)

Manual Channel Captions ( 20)

■ Setup DVD/VHS

Off Timer

Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. [2 Hours] [6 Hours] [Off]

Remote Control Code ( 21)

[Set Code 1] [Set Code 2] [Set Code 3]

Clock Settings

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Set Clock Automatically ( 22)

Set Clock Manually ( 19)

Adjust Time Zone ( 22)

This corrects the time set in Auto Clock Setting.

The status is not displayed on the Setup menu when the Auto

Clock Setting is not set.

[-1] [0] [+1]

Quick Start

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM*

* From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after first pressing the [☐, DVD/VHS POWER] and then sequentially pressing the [●, REC] (Quick Start Mode).

Power consumption is also higher when the unit is turned off if this is set to "On".

[On] [Off]

This returns Setup menus to default settings, except for the clock, channel settings, ratings level, and on-screen language.

[Yes] [No]

- Underlined items are the factory default settings.

Disc DVD

Settings for Playback

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Ratings ("Entering a password (Ratings)" → 63)

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

[8 No Limit]: All DVD-Video can be played.

[1] to [7]: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.

[0 Lock All]: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)

[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password]

[Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]

Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode

Select "Video Mode (Video On)" to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.

[Video Mode (Video On)] [Audio Mode (Video Off)]

Video Mode (Video ON)

The setting returns to “Audio Mode (Video Off)” when you change the disc or turn the unit off.

Audio Language

[English] [French] [Spanish] [Original] [Other *****]

Subtitle Language

[Automatic] [English] [French] [Spanish] [Other *****]

Menu Language

[English] [French] [Spanish] [Other *****]

Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc menus. DVD-V

- If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on the disc will be played instead.

Original

The original language of each disc will be selected.

Other ****

This is the language code setting.

Input a code number with the numeric buttons.

(→ 66, "Language code list")

Automatic

If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on the disc.

Settings for Recording

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Recording Time in EP Mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode

[→ 26, “Recording modes and approximate recording times (DVD)”.]

[EP-Extended Play (6H)] [EP-Extended Play (8H)]

EP-Extended Play (6H)	You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
EP-Extended Play (8H)	You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

■ Video DVD

Still Mode (paused video)

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.

(→ 76, "Frame and field")

[Automatic] [Field] [Frame]

Field	Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
Frame	Select if you cannot see small text or fine patterns clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

Black Level Control

Select “Normal”, “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Input Level

Adjusts the black level of the input signal.

[Lighter] [Darker]

Output Level (Composite/SVideo)

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.

[Lighter] [Darker]

Output Level (Component)

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals.

[Lighter] [Normal] [Darker]

■ Audio DVD

Dynamic Range Compression

DVD-V (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range ( 76) for easier listening in low volume.

[On] [Off]

Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)

-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type (SAP) when recording or transferring (copying) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R. (You cannot select the audio type on the unit when recording audio to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R from an external device. Select it on the external device.)

[Main] [Secondary Audio Program (SAP)]

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 16).

Press [ENTER] to display the menu.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

- Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

[On] [Off]

On	Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with 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 sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

Dolby Digital

Choose whether to output by "Bitstream" which processes Dolby Digital signals on other connected equipment or to convert the signals to "PCM (2ch)" on the unit before output.

[Bitstream] [PCM]

Bitstream	When you have connected the unit to a piece of equipment having Dolby Digital logo.
PCM	When you have connected the unit to a piece of equipment that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo*.

DTS

Choose whether to output by “Bitstream” which processes DTS signals on other connected equipment or to convert the signals to “PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output.

[Bitstream] [PCM]

Bitstream	When you have connected the unit to a piece of equipment having DTS logo.
PCM	When you have connected the unit to a piece of equipment that doesn’t have DTS logo*.

* Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can be harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded properly on media such as mini discs.

Select Audio Channel for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit's DV in terminal. (→ 57)

[Stereo 1] [Stereo 2] [Mix]

Stereo 1	Records audio (L1, R1)
Stereo 2	Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) subsequent to original recording.
Mix	Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

- Underlined items are the factory default settings.

■ Display DVD/VHS

Status Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not.

[Automatic] [Off]

On-screen Language

Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.

[English] [Español] [Français]

Blue Background

Select whether to show the blue background, normally shown when TV reception is poor.

[On] [Off]

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit's display.

[Bright] [Dim] [Automatic]

Automatic

The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily if a button is pressed. When the unit is turned off, the unit's display disappears. While using this mode the standby power consumption can be reduced.

TV Screen

TV Type (→ 20) DVD/VHS

Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference.

[Aspect 4:3 & 480i] [Aspect 4:3 & 480p]

[Aspect 16:9 & 480i] [Aspect 16:9 & 480p]

Functions of HDMI DVD/VHS

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

HDMI Video Output

[On] [Off]

Off	Video is output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.

HDMI Resolution

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed. However if you are concerned about output picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting.

[Auto] [480p] [720p] [1080i]

Auto	Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the connected television (1080i, 720p or 480p).

HDMI Output Display Aspect

Settings used when 4:3 aspect video is output on the television as 16:9 aspect.

(Only effective when 720p or 1080i is selected as the output resolution)

[Full] [Normal]

Full	Video output is enlarged to match the screen size.
Normal	Video is output as 4:3 aspect. Side panels (black bars on the left and right) will appear on the screen.

HDMI RGB Output Range

Effective when connected to a device that only supports RGB output.

[Standard] [Enhanced]

Enhanced

When the black and white images are not distinct.

HDMI Audio Output

[On] [Off]

Off	Audio is output from an amplifier when using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal.

HDMI Connection Speakers Setting

You can set the unit to output the best possible sound for your speakers.

[Auto] [Multi Channel] [2 Channel]

Auto	When using the speaker settings of the connected equipment
Multi Channel	When using three or more speakers with equipment that cannot set the speaker settings
2 Channel	When using two speakers

Multi Channel Setting

Displayed when “Multi Channel” is selected in “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting”

You can adjust the settings for speaker size, presence and audio-delay. ( 66)

Ctrl with HDMI

[On] [Off]

On	When “On” is selected, you can operate other “Ctrl with HDMI” compatible devices using the “Ctrl with HDMI”.

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video DVD

You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV. ( 76)

[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] [Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]

Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)	Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides cut off if Pan & Scan was specified. If 16:9 software prohibits Pan & Scan, the image will appear in the letterbox style (with black bands above and below the picture) despite the setting here.
Letterbox (Shrink to fit)	Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM DVD

You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV. (→ 76)

[4:3 Aspect] [Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]

[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]

4:3 Aspect	Titles are played as recorded.
Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)	Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides cut off.
Letterbox (Shrink to fit)	Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

VHS VHS

Select Tape Length

Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct remaining time.

[T120] [T160] [T180]

T120	T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes
T160	T140 and T160 tapes
T180	T180 tapes

Jet Search ( 37)

Set the speed for Jet Search when playing EP and VP tapes.

- It is possible to view the picture recorded in EP or VP mode at approx. 27 or 35 times speed.

[×27] [×35]

- Select [× 27] if the picture is poor at [× 35] .

Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers

Change the speaker setting to suit your speakers

To set the speaker presence and size (a)

1 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the speaker icon (ⓐ) and press [ENTER].
2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the setting and press [ENTER].

Icon examples:

Surround speaker (LS)

●Large: Select when the speaker supports low-frequency (ur

Large

Small

No

- Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-frequency reproduction.

If the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will automatically be set to “Large”. (In this case, we recommend connecting a speaker that can reproduce bass below 100 Hz.)

To set the delay time (b)

(Effective only when playing multi-channel audio)

If either distance Ⓐ or ⓔ is less than ⓓ, find the difference in the relevant table and change to the recommended setting.

1 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select an item (⑥) and press [ENTER].
2 Press [▲, ▼] change the content and press [ENTER].

☐: Recommended placement

graph TD
    L --> C
    C --> R
    R --> SW
    SW --> RS
    RS --> LS
    style L fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style R fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style SW fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style RS fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style LS fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

(d) Center speaker

Difference	Setting
Approx. 34 cm ( 1^1/_10 feet)	1.0 ms
Approx. 68 cm ( 2^1/_5 feet)	2.0 ms
Approx. 102 cm ( 3^3/_10 feet)	3.0 ms
Approx. 136 cm ( 4^2/_5 feet)	4.0 ms
Approx. 170 cm ( 5^1/_2 feet)	5.0 ms

f Surround speakers

Difference	Setting
Approx. 170 cm ( 5^1/_2 feet)	5.0 ms
Approx. 340 cm (11 feet)	10.0 ms
Approx. 510 cm ( 16^1/_2 feet)	15.0 ms

Language code list

Abkhazian:	6566	Chinese:	9072	Hausa:	7265	Lithuanian:	7684	Romanian:	8279	Telugu:	8469
Afar:	6565	Corsican:	6779	Hebrew:	7387	Macedonian:	7775	Russian:	8285	Thai:	8472
Afrikaans:	6570	Croatian:	7282	Hindi:	7273	Malagasy:	7771	Samoan:	8377	Tibetan:	6679
Albanian:	8381	Czech:	6783	Hungarian:	7285	Malay:	7783	Sanskrit:	8365	Tigrinya:	8473
Ameharic:	6577	Danish:	6865	Icelandic:	7383	Malayalam:	7776	Scots Gaelic:	7168	Tonga:	8479
Arabic:	6582	Dutch:	7876	Indonesian:	7378	Maltese:	7784	Serbian:	8382	Turkish:	8482
Armenian:	7289	English:	6978	Interlingua:	7365	Maori:	7773	Serbo-Croatian:	8372	Turkmen:	8475
Assamese:	6583	Esperanto:	6979	Irish:	7165	Marathi:	7782	Shona:	8378	Twi:	8487
Aymara:	6589	Estonian:	6984	Italian:	7384	Moldavian:	7779	Sindhi:	8368	Ukrainian:	8575
Azerbaijani:	6590	Faroese:	7079	Japanese:	7465	Mongolian:	7778	Singhalese:	8373	Urdu:	8582
Bashkir:	6665	Fiji:	7074	Javanese:	7487	Nauru:	7865	Slovak:	8375	Uzbek:	8590
Basque:	6985	Finnish:	7073	Kannada:	7578	Nepali:	7869	Slovenian:	8376	Vietnamese:	8673
Bengali, Bangla:	6678	French:	7082	Kashmiri:	7583	Norwegian:	7879	Somali:	8379	Volapük:	8679
Bhutani:	6890	Frisian:	7089	Kazakh:	7575	Oriya:	7982	Spanish:	6983	Welsh:	6789
Bihari:	6672	Galician:	7176	Kirghiz:	7589	Pashto, Pushto:	8083	Sundanese:	8385	Wolof:	8779
Breton:	6682	Georgian:	7565	Korean:	7579	Persian:	7065	Swahili:	8387	Xhosa:	8872
Bulgarian:	6671	German:	6869	Kurdish:	7585	Polish:	8076	Swedish:	8386	Yiddish:	7473
Burmese:	7789	Greek:	6976	Laotian:	7679	Portuguese:	8084	Tagalog:	8476	Yoruba:	8979
Byelorussian:	6669	Greenlandic:	7576	Latin:	7665	Punjabi:	8065	Tajik:	8471	Zulu:	9085
Cambodian:	7577	Guarani:	7178	Latvian, Lettish:	7686	Quechua:	8185	Tamil:	8465
Catalan:	6765	Gujarati:	7185	Lingala:	7678	Rhaeto-Romance:	8277	Tatar:	8484

On the unit's display
Page

H☐☐, F☐☐(“☐☐” stands for a number.)	●An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Check the items in the “Error messages” section and the “Troubleshooting guide”. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, follow the Reset procedure described below.Reset procedure: (“The unit is on but cannot be operated.” → 69)●If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.	-
		-
SET ☐ (“☐” stands for a number.)	●The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.	21
HARD ERR	●If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.	-
NoREAD	●The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.●You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [▲, OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc.	6, 1024
PLEASE WAIT(“PLEASE” and “WAIT” are alternately displayed.)	●Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.●The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.	-
PROG FULL(“PROG” and “FULL” are alternately displayed.)	●There are already 16 scheduled recording programs. Delete unnecessary scheduled recording programs.	31
UNSUPPORT(“UNSUP” and “PORT” are alternately displayed.)	●You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.	7
UNFORMAT(“UNFOR” and “MAT” are alternately displayed.)	●You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) recorded on other equipment.	61
F74	●The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction.	-
F75	●The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a internal data malfunction.	-
U59	●The unit is very warm.The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears.Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.	-
U61	●There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.	-
U71	●The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.	-
U72U73	●The HDMI connection acts unusually.- The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.- The HDMI cable is too long.- The HDMI cable is damaged.	-
U88	●There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or transferring (copying), there was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.	69
U99	●The unit fails to operate properly. Press [∅/I, POWER] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.Now press [∅/I, POWER] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.	-

On the TV
Page

Cannot finish recording completely.	●The program was copy-protected.●The disc may be full.●There are already 99 recorded titles (+R +R DL +RW 49 recorded titles).	- - -
Cannot play.	●You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).	-
Cannot record on the disc.	●The disc may be dirty or scratched.	10
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.	●Create space by erasing any unwanted titles. RAM -RW(V) +RW[Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when the last recorded title is deleted. (The recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted.)]●Use a new disc.	41, 59, 60 -
Cannot record. The number of titles has exceeded the maximum limit.
Error has occurred. Please press ENTER.	●Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering ("SELF CHECK" appears on the unit's display).	-
No disc	●You haven't inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that the unit can play.●The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.	6, 10, 24 24
No folders.	●There is no compatible folder in this unit.	8
No SD Card No valid SD card.	●The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.●The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.	11 8
No VHS cassette	●A video cassette is not inserted when recording programs. Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.	11, 24
Now recording on DVD. To watch the VHS playback, connect a TV to DVD/VHS COMMON OUT terminal at the back of the unit, and select the appropriate input on the TV.	●The VHS plays back while recording on DVD. You can watch the VHS playback by connect to the DVD/VHS COMMON terminals.	15
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.)	10
Please set the clock.	●The clock is not set when recording programs or setting the scheduled recording. Set the clock.	19, 22
The VHS cassette is protected.	●A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted when recording programs. Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.	11
This is a non-recordable disc.	●The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.●You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. Format the disc with the unit.	- 61
This disc is not formatted properly.
∅	●The operation is prohibited by the unit, disc or cassette.	32

Set up
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What equipment is necessary to play multi channel surround sound?	●You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with a HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a built-in (Dolby Digital or DTS) decoder.●An amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard version 1.1 must be connected to this unit to play multi-channel audio on a DVD-Audio.	16-
Can the headphones and speakers be directly connected to the unit?	●You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.	16
The television has S VIDEO IN terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI IN terminal. Which should I connect with?	●The output picture quality increases in the following order.- VIDEO IN terminal, S VIDEO IN terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI IN terminal. However the unit will take longer to startup when this it is connected with the HDMI IN terminal.	-
Is my TV progressive output compatible?	●All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.	-

Disc
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Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video CDs bought in another country?	●You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.●However, you cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not include “1” or “ALL”.	–Cover
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region number be played?	●The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a region number.	–
Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW compatibility with the unit.	●The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format).●The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.●After recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs- You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.- You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after recording them on this unit. After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video compatible player.	6, 76–
Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with the unit.	●This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).●You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.	7, 34, 357

Recording
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Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD?	●Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible.	-
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on the unit be played on other equipment?	●You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible. To enable play on other DVD players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD management menu.	61
Can I record digital audio signals using the unit?	●You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the unit are for output only. (The audio recorded from a digital video camcorder using the DV automatic recording function, for example, is recorded digitally.)	-
Can a digital audio signal from the unit be recorded to other equipment?	●You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following from the Setup menu.- PCM Down Conversion “On”- Dolby Digital “PCM”- DTS “PCM”However, only- As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.- As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz of sampling frequency.●You cannot record MP3 signals.	64
Can I switch to SAP during recording?	●With DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press [AUDIO].●With DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW you cannot. Change before recording with “Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)” in the Setup menu.	2764

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 77 if you reside in the U.S.A. In other areas, consult your dealer.

The following do not indicate a problem with the unit:

• Regular disc rotating sound.
  ● Poor reception due to atmospheric condition.
• Image disturbance during search.
• Periodic interruptions to reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks.
• Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.)
• The unit freezes due to the activation of one of its safety devices. (Press and hold [⏻/I, POWER] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

Power
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No power	●Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.	14
The unit switches to the standby mode.	●This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the “Setup” menu, if you would prefer. ●One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [⏻/l, POWER] on the main unit to turn the unit on.	63-

Displays
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The display is dim.	● Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.	65
“12:00A” is flashing on the unit’s display.	● Set the clock.	19, 22
The recording time display, the transfer (copying) process display and the displayed recording time of MP3 are different from the actual time.	● Times shown may disagree with actual times.● In DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL the remaining capacity does not increase even if titles are deleted.● Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when the last recorded title is deleted. (The recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted.)● If you repeat recording or editing about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity of the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL is reduced and then recording or editing may be disabled. (For the second layer on DVD-R DL and +R DL, this happens after about 60 times.)● The time during fast forward and rewind, or the process during transfer (copy) may not be displayed accurately.	———
Compared to the actual recorded time, the elapsed time displayed is less.	● The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g.,actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.	—
“U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected.	● The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.(1) Press [⏻/I, POWER] on the main unit to switch to standby.If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [⏻/I, POWER] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.(2) While the unit is off, press and hold [■] and [CH, ∧] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.	—

Operation
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Cannot operate the TV.	●Change manufacturer code. Some TVs cannot be operated even if you change the code.●Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to “TV”.	2128
Cannot operate the DVD.	●Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select DVD drive when operating DVD.	12
Cannot operate the VHS.	●Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select VHS drive when operating VHS.	12
The remote control doesn’t work.	●The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.●The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.●Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.●Remove obstacles between the remote control and main unit.●Colored glass may abstract the signal reception/transmission.●Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure.●It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.●It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.	211010———1010
The unit is on but cannot be operated.	●Some operations are prohibited by the disc.●The unit is warm (“U59” appears on the unit’s display). Wait until “U59” disappears.●One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated. Reset the unit as follows:(1) Press [⏻/I, POWER] on the main unit to switch to standby.If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [⏻/I, POWER] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait for about 1 minute, then reconnect it.(2) Press [⏻/I, POWER] on the main unit to turn the unit on.	———
Cannot eject a disc.	●The unit is recording●The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, hold down [■] and [CH, ∧] on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.	——
Startup is slow	●Startup takes time in the following situations.- A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.- The clock is not set.- Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.- When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.	—
Takes time to read DVD-RAM	●It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been used for a long time.	—

Picture
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TV 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.	-
The images from the unit do not appear on the TV.Picture is distorted.	●Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on the unit.●Make sure that the TV's input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.●The TV isn't compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [■] and [▶ DVD] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.●When connecting with a component video cable to a television that is incompatible with progressive video, check if there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier, etc. If so, turn the power off to the device connected with an HDMI cable, and set the “HDMI Video Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu.●To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Video Output” to “On” in the Setup menu.●Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.Reduce the number of connected devices.	14–17----
Status messages do not appear.	●Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.	65
The blue background does not appear.	●Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the Setup menu.	65
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.Screen size is wrong.	●Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”.●If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” in the Setup menu to “Normal”.●Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video”, or “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.	406565
There is a lot of after-image when playing video.	●Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.	40
When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up.	●Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.●When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps below for setting.(1) Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable(2) Set “HDMI Video Output” in the Setup menu to “Off”	40----65
There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Video menu in the on-screen menus.	●The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.	-

Sound
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No sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desiredaudio type.	Check the connections and “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.Set “V. Surround Sound” in the Audio menu to “Off” in the following cases.- When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.- When playing MTS broadcast titles.This unit cannot playback multi-channel discs that prevent down-mixing unless the unit is connected with a HDMI cable to an amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard version 1.1. Refer to the disc jacket for more information.DVD-AThe sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.Reduce the number of connected devices.When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) terminal is used for audio output and the unit is connected to the television with a HDMI cable, set "HDMI Audio Output" to “Off” in the setup menu.If the sound is distorted when the unit is connected to an amplifier with the HDMI cable, adjust the settings in “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” in the Setup menu to match the connection.Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected with a HDMI cable.	16, 6427, 3340--6565--
Cannot switch audio.	You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, a DVD-R DL, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), a +R, a +R DL or a +RW is in the disc tray.You cannot change the audio type when playing a DVD-R, a DVD-R DL, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), a +R, a +R DL or a +RW. (You can select “Main” or “Secondary Audio Program (SAP)” in “Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)” in the Setup menu before recording.)You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables (analog connection).There are discs whose audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.	--6416, 64--

Recording, Scheduled recording, Transfer (Copying), External input
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Cannot record.	You haven't inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto.The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.RAM-RW(V)+R+R DL+RWThe write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to "PROTECT" or the disc is protected with "DVD Management".Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles or use another disc.You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) discs.If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or more, the recording or editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW may be disabled.A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.The material you are trying to record is copy-protected.Scheduled recording will not be activated when in editing or transfer (copy). Scheduled recording will begin after the editing/transfer (copy) is finished.	661606, 7641, 5961--
Scheduled recording does not work properly.	The scheduled recording program is incorrect or different scheduled recording times overlap.Correct the program.The clock is not correct. Set the clock.Scheduled recording will not be activated during formatting, transfer (copying) and other such operations which should not be interrupted when they are being carried out.	3119, 22-
Scheduled recording does not stop even when [■, STOP] is pressed.	If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while "Quick Start" is set to "On", you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.	63
The scheduled recording program remains even after recording finishes.	The scheduled recording program remains if set to daily or weekly.	31
A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.	If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while recording or editing, the program may be lost or the disc may become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs. You will have to format the disc(RAM-RW(V)+RW)or use a new disc.	-
Cannot transfer (copy) VHS to DVD.	The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to "PROTECT" or the disc is protected with "DVD Management".Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-protected to prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected video tapes cannot be properly recorded.You cannot use the transfer (copying) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.	60--
Cannot transfer (copy) DVD to VHS.	A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted. Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.Some DVDs on the market (including rental DVD) are copy-protected to prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected DVDs cannot be properly recorded.You cannot use the transfer (copying) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.	11--
The sound level after editing is not equal on DVD and on VHS.	The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the disc. When the sound level in a particular part of the sound source is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded loudly or softly on a video tape.	-
Stripe-shaped black noise is recorded.	The device in playback is interfering with the TV because the device is too close to the TV. Move the device away from the TV.	-
Cannot record video or sound from the external device.	The external device is not correctly connected.The proper external input channel (IN1, IN2 or DV) is not selected.	5757
The DV automatic recording function does not work.	If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV equipment settings.You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment are not successive.Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.	57--

Play
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Play fails to start even when [▶, PLAY] is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.	●Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.●The disc is dirty.●You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.●You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.●When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.●You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.	24107-64-
Audio and video momentarily pause.	●This occurs between playlist chapters.●This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.	-32
DVD-Video is not played.	●Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.	63
Alternative sound track and subtitles cannot be selected.	●Multiple languages are not recorded on the disc.●You may have to use the disc's own menus to select languages.	-32
No subtitles.	●When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.●Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.●Set “Subtitle” in the Disc menu to “On”.	--39
Angle cannot be changed.	●This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.	-
You have forgotten your ratings password.	●With the tray open, keep pressing [●, REC] and [▶] on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 or more seconds.	-
Quick View does not work.	●This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.●This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.	--
The resume play function does not work.	●Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened. The memorized position on the playlist is also canceled when the playlist and title are edited.	-

Edit
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Cannot format.	●The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.●You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.	107
Cannot create chapters.Cannot mark the start point or the end point during “Shorten Title” operation.	●The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption in the power before this.●These operations are not possible with still pictures.●You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a start point.	——
Cannot delete chapters.	●When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.	43
The available recording time doesn’t increase even after deleting recordings on the disc.	●Available recording space on the DVD-R, the DVD-R DL, the +R or the +R DL does not increase even after deleting previously recorded titles.●Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when the last recorded title is deleted. (The recording space may increase slightly when other titles are deleted.)	——
Cannot create a playlist.	●You cannot select all the chapters in a title at once as the source of playlist edition if the title also includes still pictures. Select them individually.	—

Still pictures
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Cannot display Direct Navigator screen.	●This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy.	-
Cannot edit or format a card.	●Release the card's protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)	60
The contents of the card cannot be read.	●The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.) Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit. ●The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this unit. ●Turn off and then turn on the unit again. ●SD memory cards from 8 MB to 2 GB can be used with this unit.	8, 36, 60 8 - -
Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a long time.	●When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours. ●When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or card.	- 60
Scheduled recording began in the middle of editing a still picture.	●If it comes to the time scheduled for recording, the recording may start even though you are editing.	-

VHS Picture
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OSD messages do not appear.	●Go to Setup and select “Automatic” in “Status Messages”.Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.	38, 65
The blue back appears during play.	●You are playing a blank or poor quality part of the tape.●You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes and this can cause the blue back to appear. Consult your dealer.	- -

VHS Sound
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Cannot hear the desired audio type.	●Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.	33
There is noise when playing a video tape.	●Adjust the tracking.●The tape is old or damaged.	38-

VHS Play
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Cannot play.	●Tapes recorded under a TV system other than NTSC (PAL, SECAM, etc.) cannot be played.	-
The playback screen flickers.	●The video head is dirty.●The tape is too old or damaged.	--

VHS Recording, scheduled recording
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“☐” flashes when I try to start recording.Cannot record.Cannot record TV program.

●A video cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.●The erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the hole with adhesive tape.●The desired channel is not selected. Select the desired TV program.

2411—

1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

1. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
2. Replacement parts — When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
3. Safety check — After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

Refer to "Customer Services Directory" on page ( 77).

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.

Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption: Approx. 29 W

Standby mode: (Display ON) Approx. 3.2 W

(Display OFF) Approx. 3.0 W

Recordable discs:

DVD-RAM:	Ver. 2.0
	Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0
	Ver. 2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0
DVD-R:	for General Ver. 2.0
	for General Ver. 2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
	for General Ver. 2.x/8X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0
	for General Ver. 2.x/16X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 6.0
	for DL Ver. 3.0
	for DL Ver. 3.x/4X-SPEED DVD-R for DL Revision 1.0
DVD-RW:	Ver. 1.1
	Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0
	Ver. 1.2/4X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0
+R:	Ver. 1.0
	Ver. 1.1
	Ver. 1.2
	for DL Ver. 1.0
+RW:	Ver. 1.1
	Ver. 1.2/4X-SPEED

Recording system:

DVD-RAM:	DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R:	DVD-Video format
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):
	DVD-Video format
DVD-RW:	DVD-Video format
+R
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW

Recording time:

Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 1 hour	SP: Approx. 2 hours
LP: Approx. 4 hours	EP: Approx. 6 hours or 8 hours

playable discs:

DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format

DVD-R: DVD-Video format

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):

DVD-Video format

DVD-RW: DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format

+R

+R DL (Double Layer)

+RW

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video CD

CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, JPEG)

Optical pick-up:

System with 1 lens, 2 integration units(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)

LASER Specification:

Class 1 LASER Product
Wave Length:	780 nm (CDs)
	662 nm (DVDs)
Laser Power:	No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

Television system:

TV system:	NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields
Antenna reception input:
TV Channel:	VHF: 2 ch to 13 dUHF: 14 ch to 69
CATV Channel:	5A & A-5 ch to EI

Quick Start for Recording (Quick Start : ON)

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM*

* From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).

Video system:

Recording system: (for DVD)
	MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Input:	LINE (pin jack)×2		1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
	S connector×2	Y:	1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
		C:	0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω
Output: (for DVD PRIORITY)
	LINE (pin jack)×2		1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
	S connector×2	Y:	1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
		C:	0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω
Component video output: (for DVD PRIORITY)
	Y, PB, PR×1	Y:	1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω
	(480i/480p)	PB:	0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω
		PR:	0.7 Vp-p; 75 Ω

Audio system:

Recording system: (for DVD)
	Dolby Digital (2 ch)
	Linear PCM (XP mode 2 ch)
Analog Input:	LINE (pin jack)×2
	Reference input: 309 mVrms
	FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
	Input impedance: 22 kΩ
Analog Output: (for DVD PRIORITY)
	LINE (pin jack)×2
	Reference output: 309 mVrms
	FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
	Output impedance: 1 kΩ
	(Load impedance: 10 kΩ)
Number of channels: (for DVD)
	Recording: 2 channels
	Playback: 2 channels
Number of track: (for VHS)
	HiFi: 2 track
	Normal: 1 track
Digital Output: (for DVD PRIORITY)
	Digital audio optical output cc
	(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)

VHS:

Recording format:	VHS Video Cassette System Standard with FM audio
Heads:	4 Helical Scan Heads for Video2 Helical Scan Heads for FM audio1 Fixed Head for Normal audio
Tape speed/Recording time:
	SP: 33.35 mm/s, 120 min (with T-120 cassette)EP: 11.12 mm/s, 360 min (with T-120 cassette)
FF/REW time:	FF/REW: Approx. 60 s (with T-120 cassette)Jet REW: Approx. 43 s (with T-120 cassette)
HDMI Output:	19 pin typeA×1HDMI Ver. 1.2a (EDID Ver. 1.3)
IV Input:	IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin×1

SD Card Slot:

Still picture (JPEG, TIFF):
	SD Memory Card Slot 1 pc
Compatible media:	SD Memory Card*, MultiMediaCard* includes miniSDTM Cards (A miniSDTM adaptor needs to be inserted)
Format:	FAT12, FAT16
Image File Format:	JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky), DPOF CompatibleSub sampling 4:2:2 or 4:2:0
Number of pixels:	Between 34×34 pixels and 6144×4096 pixels
Thawing time:	Approx. 3 sec (6M pixels, JPEG)
Regional Code:	# 1
Clock unit:	Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display

Operating temperature range:

5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

Operating humidity range:

10% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Dimensions:

Approx. 430 mm (W)×84 mm (H)×343 mm (D)[Approx. 16^15/_16'' (W)× 3^5/_16'' (H)× 13^7/_8'' (D)]

Mass:

Approx. 5.4 kg (Approx. 11.9 lbs)

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

- Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).

Bitstream

This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder.

CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media)

A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM.

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.

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your TV's speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing. If this is the case, this unit can only output the front two channels.

Tracks that do not allow down-mixing will not play correctly on this unit except when connecting with an HDMI cable to an amplifier that meets HDMI Ver. 1.1 standards and is CPPM compatible.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo developing store or on your home printer.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can hear dialog clearly at low volume.

Film and Video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. The unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.

• Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally being 24 frames per second.
• Video is 60 fields per second (2 fields making up 1 frame).

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL on the unit. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become recordable.

Folder

This is a place on the memory card where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) are stored.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.

You can format DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format) or +RW and SD memory card on this unit.

Formatting irrevocably erases all contents.

Frame and field

Frame refers to the single images that constitute the video you see on your TV. Each frame consists of 2 fields.

• A frame still shows 2 fields, so there may be some blurring between them, but picture quality is generally better.
• A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but there is no blurring.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p, 1080i) from HDMI AV OUT terminals. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition compatible television is required.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

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 MP3s you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.

Pan & Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they will be viewed on a widescreen TV (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don't fit regular TVs (4:3 aspect ratio). 2 styles of picture,

"Pan & Scan" and "Letterbox", deal with this problem.

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

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus displayed on the screen.

(The unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

Progressive/Interlace

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p.

Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video.

Your TV must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Protection

You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or erasure protection.

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.

Thumbnail

This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list.

TIFF (Tag Image File Format)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures, a common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras and other devices.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name	Parts	Labor
DVD Recorder	One (1) Year	One (1) Year
Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-RAM Disc (in exchange for defective item)	Ten (10) Days	Not Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax [phone].

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

F1003

Illustration of a hand inserting a card into a computer drive (no text or symbols visible)

receiving, recording.... 27

Auto Bilingual Choice.... 27

Auto SP/EP mode.... 31

Change Thumbnail.... 42, 46

Channel

adding, deleting.... 19

audio 39

captions....20

Set Channel Automatically.... 19

Chasing playback 28

Cleaning

disc....10

lens 3

main unit 3

video heads....11

Clock Settings.... 22

CM Skip.... 33

Connection

amplifier, system component 16

antenna 15

antenna, television.... 14

cable box, satellite receiver.... 15

DV input terminal 57

external device....57

Copy (playlist) 45

CPRM system....6,76

Create chapters.... 33, 46

Create playlists 44

Delete

album 48

all titles....60

chapter 43

chapter in playlist 46

playlist 45

title 41

Dialog Enhancer.... 40

Direct Navigator 32

Divide Title.... 43

DNR 40

DPOF 48,76

DV automatic recording 57

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW....6

Enter Name

album 48

disc....60

operation 58

playlist 45

title 30,42

Finalize....61,76

Flexible Recording.... 29

Format Disc 61

FR (Flexible Recording Mode) 26

FUNCTIONS window.... 40

GUI Transfer (Copying) 51, 53, 55

HDMI.... 17, 65, 76

HDAVI....17

Intact erasure prevention tab.... 11

Jet Rewind 37

JPEG 35, 36, 76

Language

audio 64

code list.... 66

on-screen 65

soundtrack 39

subtitle.... 39, 64

Menu

Picture.... 35

MP3.... 34

on-screen 39

Setup....63

Mode

recording....26

Still Mode 64

MP3 34

Noise reduction (NR)

DNR 40

Line-in NR....40

One Touch Transfer (Copying)....50, 52

On-screen display....38

PCM Down Conversion 64

Picture....40

Playlist 44

Progressive 16, 20, 40, 76

Properties

playlist....45

title 41

Protection

album 48

card....60

cartridge....60

disc 60

still picture....47

title 42

Quick Start....3, 63

Quick View....32

Ratings......64

Recording modes ......26

Remaining tape time....38

Repeat play....37, 39

Scheduled recording....30

SD card 8,11

Setup menu 63

Shorten Titles....42

Simultaneous recording and play 28

Soundtrack....39

SQPB....37

Status messages ....40

Still pictures

copying 55

edit 47

play 35

Subtitle....39, 64

Thumbnail....42

TIFF 36,76

Time Slip....33

Tracking....38

Transfer 40

Transfer (Copying)......49

TV Type....20

VHS settings....65

VISS....38

VP mode 26

V. Surround Sound 40

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0+ Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

- SD logo is a trademark.

- Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Panasonic

Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985