DMR-EZ475 - DVD player PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DVD Player / Recorder
Brand	Panasonic
Model	DMR-EZ475
Color	Black
Dimensions (W x D x H)	430 x 249 x 55 mm
Weight	2.5 kg
Power Supply	AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	15 W (Standby: < 0.5 W)
Disc Compatibility	DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD
Playback Formats	MPEG2, MPEG1, JPEG, MP3, DivX
Video Outputs	HDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video
Audio Outputs	Digital Optical, Analog Stereo (RCA)
Upscaling	Up to 1080p via HDMI
Progressive Scan	Yes
Parental Control	Yes (level 1-8)
Remote Control	Included (with batteries)
USB Port	Front USB (for media playback)
Laser Class	Class 1
Safety Certifications	UL, CSA, CE
Maintenance	Clean exterior with soft dry cloth; use lens cleaner disc
Repairability	Only qualified service personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - DMR-EZ475 PANASONIC

How do I connect the DMR-EZ475 to my TV?

Use an HDMI cable for best quality. Alternatively, you can use component (red/green/blue) or composite (yellow) cables. Connect the cable to the corresponding input on your TV and select the correct source.

What region code does this DVD player support?

The Panasonic DMR-EZ475 is typically set to Region 1 (USA/Canada) or Region 2 (Europe), depending on the market. Check the label on the back of the unit. Some models may be multi-region if modified.

Can I play MP4 video files on this player?

The DMR-EZ475 supports DivX and MPEG2 formats. It does not natively support MP4 files. You may need to convert MP4 to DivX or burn as a standard DVD.

Why is my remote control not working?

First, check the batteries and replace if needed. Ensure there is a clear line of sight to the unit. If the remote still doesn't work, try resetting the unit by unplugging it for 30 seconds. Also, check if any buttons are stuck.

I see no picture on the TV. What should I do?

Ensure the TV is set to the correct input source. Check all cable connections and try a different cable. If using HDMI, try component or composite as a fallback. Also, verify the disc is clean and compatible.

How do I clean the lens of the DVD player?

Purchase a DVD lens cleaning disc from an electronics store. Follow the instructions on the disc. Avoid using compressed air or liquids directly on the lens, as they can cause damage.

Can I play burned discs (DVD-R, CD-R) on this player?

Yes, the DMR-EZ475 can play DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. Ensure they are finalized after burning. For best results, use high-quality media and burn at a slower speed.

How do I perform a factory reset on the DMR-EZ475?

Go to the Setup menu using the remote. Navigate to Others or Initial Settings. Look for a Reset or Factory Default option. Confirm the reset. Alternatively, unplug the unit for 30 seconds to reset minor settings.

Why is the disc not being read?

Check the disc for scratches, smudges, or warping. Clean the disc with a soft cloth from center outward. Make sure the disc is inserted label side up. Try a different disc to rule out a lens issue.

How do I set up parental controls?

Press Setup on the remote. Go to Parental Lock or Rating. Enter your password (default is usually 0000). Set the desired rating level (1 to 8, where 8 is no restriction). Exit the menu. The changes will apply to DVD playback.

USER MANUAL DMR-EZ475 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EZ47V

DMR-EZ475V

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.

VIDEO RAM

RW/R

DIGITAL AUDIO

HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

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 95.

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.

- USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

- DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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, specifics 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

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

DANGER -VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. FDA 21 CFR/Class IIb
CAUTION -CLASS 39 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. EC60825-1-42/Class 38
ATTENTION -NARONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE, CLASSE 38, EN CHAS 245-UNIC LAVEL, ASSISTIUM 174/MOSCAULU
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VARNING -KLASS 39 SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTÄRLING NÄR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD. UNDIVK EXPOERING FOR STRÄLEN.
VORSICHT -SICHTBARE UND INSICHTBARE LASERSTÄRLUNG KLASSE 38, WENNA ABDECKING GEÖFFEET, NICHT DEM STRAIJ, ASSETZEN.
注意 -打开的有可见及可看见激光辐射,避免光来照射。
注意 -ここを聞くと可視及び不可視レープ光学が露出。
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP

• Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
• 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 on top of the unit.
• The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It's designed to operate in the horizontal position.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray and cassette compartment are empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc, tape and the unit.

■ Maintenance (Cleaning the video heads)

Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and playback. If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning cassette. If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.

Head-cleaning cassette: NV-TCL30PT

■ Cautions about 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 rainy seasons. In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.

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

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

Standby power consumption

		Front Display (→ 50)
		Automatic Bright
Quick Start (→ 48)	On Approx. 14 W Approx. 14 W
	Off Approx. 2 W Approx. 2 W

Getting Started

Precautions....2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....3

Unit Care 3

Accessories 5

Remote Control Information 5

Basic Operations

Watching Television....6

Playback....7

Playing Discs....7

Playing a Video Cassette 7

Recording Television Programs 8

Scheduled Recording 9

Copying Recordings 10

Copying Recordings (VHS → DVD) 10

Copying Recordings (DVD → VHS) 11

Deleting Recordings 12

Delete Navigator 12

Deleting Recordings During Playback....12

Refer to page 70 for Control Reference Guide.

Advanced Features

Important Notes for Recording 13

Advanced Recording 14

DVD Recording Modes and Durations 14

VHS Recording Modes and Durations 14

When the format confirmation screen is displayed .....15

When removing a Recorded Disc 15

Selecting Audio Channels to record 15

Specifying the Recording Time 16

Flexible Recording 16

Playing while you are recording 17

Advanced Scheduled Recording 18

To cancel a scheduled recording in progress 18

To release the unit from recording standby

(Before recording starts) 18

Check, Change, or Delete Programs 18

Advanced Disc Playback 19

Menu Screens on the TV 19

Selecting Recordings to Play 19

Search....19

Skip....19

Direct Play 19

Quick View (Play ×1.3)....19

Slow-motion Play 20

Frame-by-Frame Viewing 20

Time Slip 20

CM Skip 20

Create Chapters....20

Changing Audio during Playback 20

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) 21

Playing MP3s 24

Playing DivX 25

Advanced Video Cassette Playback 26

Fast-forward/Rewind 26

Slow playback 26

Cue/Review 26

Jet Search 26

Jet Rewind 26

VHS Index Search System (VISS) 27

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) 27

Repeat Playback 27

Adjusting the playback picture 27

Changing Audio during Playback 28

On-screen Display Indicators 28

Playing Playlists 29

Playlist Properties 29

View Chapters 29

Recording from an External Device.... 30

Recording from a VCR, etc. 30

Recording from a DV Camcorder 31

Linked Operations with the TV

(EZ Sync TM “HDAVI Control TM”) 32

Easy control only with VIERA Remote Control 33

Entering Text 34

Status Messages 34

Advanced Editing

Recordings-Editing 35

Accessing the Recording View 35

Editing Operations to Recordings 35

Chapters-Creating, Editing 37

Accessing the Chapter View 37

Chapter Operations 37

Still Pictures-Editing 38

Accessing the Album/Picture View 38

Album/Picture Operations 38

Copying Still Pictures 40

Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen 40

Copying All Still Pictures on a Card 40

Deleting Still Pictures 41

Delete Navigator 41

Setting Menus

Setting DVD On-Screen Menus 42

Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus 42

DVD and Card Management 44

Accessing the Management Menus 44

Changing the Unit's Settings 48

Accessing the Setup menu 48

Summary of Settings 48

Setting the Parental Rating 52

Setting the Closed Caption 54

Connection and Setting

Basic Connection 55

Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna

(No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) 55

Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box 56

Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver 57

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality 58

DVD output and DVD/VHS output 58

Using an S Video Cable for Better Video

(S Video Cable not included) 58

Using Component Video Cables for Better Video

(Component Video Cables not included) 59

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound

(Audio Cable not included) 60

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound

(Optical Digital Audio Cable not included) 60

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

Terminal 61

Setting the Channels and Clock 62

Other Settings 64

Setting Channel Captions 64

Adding and Deleting Channels 64

Selecting Television Type 65

Automatic Off Timer 65

Clock Settings 66

Using the Unit's Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set

Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.) 68

Reference

Control Reference Guide	70
Remote Control	70
FUNCTIONS Window	70
Main Unit	71
The Unit's Display	71
Media Handling (Disc/Video Cassette/SD Card)	72
Inserting Discs	72
Inserting a Video Cassette	72
Inserting/Removing the SD Card	73
Disc and Card Care	73
Video Cassette Information	73
Disc and Card Handling	74
Usable Discs for Recording and Playback	74
Play-only Discs	75
Discs that Cannot be Played	75
Cards Usable on this Unit	75
Suitable SD Cards	75
MP3s, DivX and Still Pictures (JPEG)	76
MP3 File Information	76
Still Picture (JPEG) Information	76
DivX File Information	76
Troubleshooting Guide	77
If the Antenna Connector Doesn't Match	77
Changing RF Output Channel	77
When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control	78
To Reset This Unit	78
General Issues: Power	79

General Issues: Displays	79
General Issues: Operation	80
General Issues: EZ Sync	81
Playback Issues: Picture	81
Playback Issues: Sound	82
Playback Issues: Operation	83
Playback Issues: VHS Picture	84
Playback Issues: VHS Sound	84
Playback Issues: VHS Play	84
Recording Issues: DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/ Copying/External Input	84
Recording Issues: VHS Recording	86
Editing Issues: DVD & SD	86
Editing Issues: Still Pictures	87
sequently Asked Questions	88
Setup	88
Discs	88
Recording	89
or Messages	90
On the Unit's Display	90
On the TV	91
Product Service	92
Product information	92
cifi cations	93
ssary	94
ted Warranty	95
erencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference)	96
ex	Back cover

Accessories

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

(Product numbers correct as of February 2007. These may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, refer to "Accessory Purchases" on page 95.

□ 1 Remote control (EUR7659T80) □ 2 Batteries for remote control

□ 1 75 Ω coaxial cable (K2KZ2BA00001)

□ 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018)

- For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

□ 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00003)

☐ 1 HDMI cable (DMR-EZ475V only) (K1HA19DA0007)

Product Registration Card

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

Remote Control Information

About batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use different types at the same time.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not take apart or short circuit.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Using the remote control

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

Watching Television

This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record analog and terrestrial digital channels. High Definition (HD) programming is "down-converted" and recorded in Standard Definition (SD).

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

to turn the unit on.

If you connected this unit and a TV without an audio/video cable or an HDMI Cable.

to watch the video from this unit (VCR mode).

• When in VCR mode, the TV indicator on this unit's display does not light up.
• By pressing [VCR/TV] again, the TV indicator on this unit's display will light up, and you can watch TV directly without passing the signal through this unit (TV mode).

to select desired channel.

You can also select channels with the numbered buttons.

- To directly enter channels for analog and digital broadcasts:

Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:

e.g., "3": [0] → [3] → [ENTER] e.g., "5": [0] → [0] → [5] → [ENTER] \ "13": [1] → [3] → [ENTER] "15": [0] → [1] → [5] → [ENTER]

• To enter the sub channel number for a digital broadcast:

Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:

e. g., "3 - 1": [3] → [-] → [1] → [ENTER] e. g., "1 - 1": [1] → [-] → [1] → [ENTER] " 1 3 - 1": [1] → [3] → [1] → [ENTER] " 1 5 - 1": [1] → [5] → [-] → [1] → [ENTER]

The hyphen appears automatically on "Antenna Mode" if you enter two numbers.

Notes

• This unit can receive free cable television but it cannot receive paid services.
• This unit can receive music channels from digital broadcasters, but you cannot record them. Data broadcasts are not for viewing or recording.
• Multi-channel surround broadcast is output in stereo (on 2 channels).

Playback

Preparation:

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

Playing Discs

Refer to "Advanced Disc Playback" ( → 19–20) for detailed information on playback of discs.

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

1

to turn the unit on.

2

to select the DVD drive.

—The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.

3

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).

-Insert a disc.

4

—The tray closes and play begins.

Stopping Play

Press [■ STOP].

—The stopped position is memorized. (Resume play function)

—The stopped position is cleared when you press [■ STOP] several times.

Pausing Play

Press [II PAUSE].

-Press again to restart play.

Playing a Video Cassette

Refer to "Advanced Video Cassette Playback" (→ 26–28) for detailed information on playback of video cassette.

VHS

1

to turn the unit on.

2

to select the VHS drive.

—The VHS indicator lights up on the unit.

3

Insert a cassette.

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

4

Stopping Play

Press [■ STOP].

Pausing Play

Press [■ PAUSE].

Press again to restart play.

Basic Operations

Tips

Icons such as "RAM" indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.

Notes

• RAM, -R, -R DL, -RW(V), +R, +R DL, +RW, -RW(VR). Playback starts from the most recent recording. • DVD-V, CD. Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.
• DivX. DivX Menu screen appears (→ 25).
• The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts.
• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [■ STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit's motor and your television screen.

Notes

• Tapes are automatically rewound once they reach the end (except during scheduled recording, fast forwarding, etc.).
• Viewing pause or using slow playback in VP mode may result in a distorted image.
• You may have to adjust the tracking for tapes recorded on other VCRs (→ 27). In some cases, the picture quality may still be inferior; this is due to format constraints.

Recording Television Programs

Refer to "Important Notes for Recording" (→ 13) and "Advanced Recording" (→ 14 to 17) for detailed information on recording.

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

Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
• RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (→ 44). • VHS Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.

to turn the unit on.

to select the drive (DVD or VHS).

Insert a disc or VHS cassette.

- Insert a disc or VHS cassette with enough remaining blank space (→ 72).

to select desired channel.

Antenna Mode: Cable TV Mode:

• To select with the numbered buttons (→ 6).
• When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast is recorded directly from the cable box or satellite receiver, select a channel on the connected equipment and press [INPUT SELECT] to select "IN1" or "IN2".

to select the recording mode.

to start recording.

Pausing Recording

Press [II PAUSE].

- Press again to restart recording.

Stopping Recording

Press [■ STOP].

Tips

Icons such as “RAM” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.

Notes

• -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.
• You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.
• Simultaneous recording to both DVD and VHS is not possible.

Scheduled Recording

Refer to "Advanced Scheduled Recording" (→ 18) for detailed information on scheduled recording.

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

Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
• RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (→ 44). • VHS Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
• Insert a disc or VHS cassette with enough remaining blank space.
• Confirm that the clock on the unit's display is set to the correct time.
• If connected via a cable box or satellite receiver, set channel on those equipment before scheduled recording starts.

1

to select the drive (DVD or VHS).

2

3

▲, ▼ to select "New Scheduled Recording", then ENTER

4

◀, ▶ to move through the items and ▲, ▼ to set the items.

Channel/Input - TV Station/External Input Date/Frequency - You can set a daily or weekly program. On (start time) / Off (end time)

Hold button to change in 30

Drive – DVD or VHS Mode – Recording mode, see page 14 Name (only for discs)

5

- Repeat steps 3–5 to program other recordings.

6

when you have finished programming.

• “◎” lights on the unit's display. – Scheduled recording can be started only when the unit is turned off.

Tips

Icons such as "RAM" indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.

• Be sure to perform step 6 before the scheduled recording time. When the unit is turned off, “◎” lights on the unit’s display to indicate scheduled recording standby has been activated.
• “②” flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording standby. (e.g., a recordable disc is not in the disc tray) It does not flash if Quick Start is off.
• When scheduled recordings are set to start one immediately after another, the unit cannot record the beginning of the later program.
• If two scheduled recording times overlap, the first recording always has priority. The second recording will start only after the first recording has finished.
• Scheduled recording cannot be executed on both DVD and VHS drives at the same time.
• When starting time for a scheduled recording is the same, the recording that you programmed later has priority.
• Depending on the Daylight Savings Time (DST) settings for this unit, scheduled recordings may be affected when the seasons change.

Copying Recordings (VHS → DVD)

Programs are automatically copied onto the disc from the location of playback at the time when the copying of the tape starts.

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

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
• RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (→ 44).
• Insert a disc with enough space for recording.
• Select the DVD recording mode (→ 14).
• Insert the VHS tape containing the program to be copied. Stop the tape at the point where you want to start copying from.

1

to select the drive (DVD or VHS).

On the main unit

While both DVD and VHS are stopped

Press and hold for about 3 seconds.

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

to copy and automatically finalize

when done (see page 46 for more information on finalizing). - If you press [■ STOP], you can cancel copying.

or -

to copy without finalizing.

- If you press [■ STOP], you can cancel copying.

- Check if copying starts properly ("COPY" is displayed on this unit's display).

- Copying is automatically completed when the tape reaches its end or the disc becomes full.

Tips

• Additional navigation

You can begin the same kind of copy by using Copy Navigator. Use the operations listed below instead of step 2 shown above.

1. Press [FUNCTIONS].
2. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Copy" then press [ENTER]. The Copy Navigator screen appears.
3. Press [▲, ▼] to select "VHS to DVD" then press [ENTER].

• Dividing a recording to be copied

When copying from VHS to DVD, recordings on the DVD are divided according to index signals detected on the tape.

• Recordings that are too short may not be divided correctly.
• The time it takes to record may become longer than the original recording depending on the number of index signals.

• To cancel copying in the middle

Press [■ STOP].

• You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in the middle. However, you cannot stop finalizing after it has started. When copying multilingual broadcast program

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

Before starting copy, try playing the VHS and pressing [AUDIO], and then select the audio track that you want to copy. Audio can also be switched during copy.

COPYING indicator

Tips

Icons such as "RAM" indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.

Notes

• If copying doesn't complete due to shortage of remaining time, disc space, or other reasons, finalizing won't start.
• When copying doesn't start, the "COPYING" indicator on the main unit blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly prepared.
• If a part of a tape recorded in VP mode is copied to disc, noise may appear at the beginning of the copied part.

Copying Recordings (DVD → VHS)

All recordings on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape.

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

Finalized discs or DVD-Video cannot be copied on this unit.

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • VHS Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
• Insert a VHS tape with enough space for recording. Stop the tape at the point where you want to start copying to.
• Select the VHS recording mode (→ 14).
• Insert the disc containing the program to be copied.

1

to select the drive (DVD or VHS).

On the main unit

DVD

Press and hold for about 3 seconds.

• Check if copying starts properly ("COPY" is displayed on this unit's display).
• Copying automatically stops when playback of the disc finishes or the tape reaches its end.

Tips

• Additional navigation

You can begin the same kind of copy by using Copy Navigator. Use the operations listed below instead of step 2 shown above.

1. Press [FUNCTIONS].
2. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Copy" then press [ENTER]. Copy Navigator screen appears.
3. Press [▲, ▼] to select "DVD to VHS" then press [ENTER].

- When you start copying from the selected recording

1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
2. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, press [A] to switch to the Recordings screen.
3. Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the recording you want to start, then press [ENTER].
4. Go to step 2 of "Copying Recordings (DVD → VHS)" shown above.

- Index signals are automatically recorded on the tape according to the division of recordings on the DVD [→ 27, VHS Index Search System (VISS)].

• To cancel copying in the middle

Press [■ STOP].

- You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in the middle.

Tips

Icons such as "RAM" indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.

Notes

• If you start copying when the resume function is activated, the DVD is copied from the beginning of the recording you had stopped from. To copy a whole disc, press [■ STOP] to deactivate it before copying (→ 7).
• When copying doesn't start, the "COPYING" indicator on the main unit blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly prepared.

Deleting Recordings

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
• RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (→ 44).
• Insert a disc and press [▲ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

Delete Navigator

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

1 DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive.

② With the unit stopped

③ ▲, ▼ to select "Delete"

RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, press A to switch to the Recordings screen.

4 ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select the recording, then

5 ◀ to select "Delete", then ENTER

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

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

You can also press [◀◀, ▶▶] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [▲, ▼, ◀, ►], then press [■ PAUSE]. (Repeat.)

A checkmark appears. Press [II PAUSE] again to cancel.

Deleting Recordings During Playback

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

② ◀ to select "Delete" then ENTER

Notes

• You cannot delete while recording or copying.
• +R +R DL +RW Even if you have set protection on other equipment, such recordings are deleted.

Tips

Icons such as "RAM" indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.

RAM Deleting an item increases the available disc space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.

-R -R DL +R +R DL Available disc space does not increase after deletion.

- -RW(V) +RW Available disc space increases when you delete the last recording (the recording space may increase slightly when other recordings are deleted).

Important Notes for Recording

Recording of multilingual broadcasts

Analog broadcasts:

RAM VHS

Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded. You can change the audio during playback (→ 20, Changing Audio during Playback).

Main SAP Hello

- If you record from external equipment Select both "Main" and "SAP" on the external equipment.

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

Select the Main or SAP audio before recording.

[→ 50, Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)] The selected audio only is recorded.

- If you record from external equipment Select "Main" or "SAP" on the external equipment.

Digital broadcasts:

Press [AUDIO] to switch audio.

The selected audio only is recorded.

VHS Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.

Recording of Widescreen broadcasts

RAM VHS

Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

• If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9 aspect images from a digital broadcast, they will appear in the letterbox format (→ 94). VHS Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.

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

Recorded in 4:3 aspect

Copy-once Recording

- 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 the CPRM (→ 94) compatible DVD-RAM.

RAM CPRM compatible discs only

12 cm (5")

Yes No

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

Playing the disc on other DVD players

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

The disc must be finalized after recording or copying (→ 46).

It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying. You can then play it in the same manner as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or copy*.

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

+RW

We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment (→ 47).

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

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

• -R DL Recordings are divided when recording changes from the first layer to the second. Some images and audio may be lost at this point.
• +R DL Recordings are not divided in this way when recording changes from the first layer to the second, but play may stop momentarily at the point where the layers change. Recordings are divided when they exceed 8 hours in length.

DVD-R DL (Disc inner side)

The second layer The available space The first layer Recording 2 cording/Playback direction Layer change: Recording divided, some images and audio lost. (Disc outer side)

DVD Recording Modes and Durations

Recording Mode	DVD-RAM		DVD-R, DVD-RW,+R, +RW(4.7 GB)	DVD-R DL *3 ,+R DL *3 (8.5 GB)
	Single-sided(4.7 GB)	Double-sided *1 (9.4 GB)
XP(High quality)	1 hour 2 hours	1 hour 1 hour 45 minutes
SP(Standard play)	2 hours 4 hours	2 hours 3 hours 35 minutes
LP(Long play)	4 hours 8 hours	4 hours 7 hours 10 minutes
EP(Extra long play)	8 (6 *2 ) hours 16 (12 *2 ) hours 8 (6 *2 ) hours		14 hours 20 minutes(10 hours 45 minutes *2 )
FR(Flexible Recording)	8 hours maximum	8 hours maximum forone side	8 hours maximum	14 hours 20 minutesmaximum

^*1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.

When "Recording Time in EP Mode" has been set to "EP-Extended Play (6H)" in the Setup menu (→ 49) . The sound quality is better when using "EP-Extended Play (6H)" than when using "EP-Extended Play (8H)".

*3 Refer to "Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL" (→ 13).

Notes

• 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. (-R DL +R DL The difference will be especially noticeable.) Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.
• When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

Tips

• FR (Flexible recording mode)

You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings and flexible recording (→ 16). - Maximum number of recordings recorded to a disc RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on a disc +R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a disc • To prevent recording errors:

Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual program (to make sure the program is recorded in full).

VHS Recording Modes and Durations

Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.

Recording Mode	Durations
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.
AUTO	Automatically switches the recording mode to EP mode during a scheduled recording if there is not enough tape left to record the program in SP mode.

Notes

- A tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be played back by other VCRs.

- 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 (→ 27).

Tips

• To prevent recording errors:

Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual program (to make sure the program is recorded in full). - 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.

- AUTO Mode

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 (→ 51).

– Picture distortion may occur when SP switches to EP.

– AUTO Mode may not function on some tapes.

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

Important:

Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including computer data), regardless of protection status of disc.

RAM -RW(V) +RW

The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc, etc.

Only format the disc if you intend to use it for recording.

Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded material from the disc.

◀ to select "Yes", then ENTER

Tips

Refer to "Formatting Discs or Cards" (→ 45) for more detail of formatting.

When removing a Recorded Disc

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

After recording, if you press [▲ OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc, the following screen may appear.

to start finalizing.

or

OPEN/CLOSE

to eject the disc without finalizing.

Notes

You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.

Tips

• If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select "Disc Name" (→ 44) or "Playback will start with:" (→ 46) in "DVD Management" before finalizing.
• Refer to "Finalizing" (→ 46) for more detail of finalizing.

Selecting Audio Channels to record

When receiving an analog broadcast

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

Select the audio (Main or SAP) in "Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)" in the Setup menu (→ 50).

RAM

to select the audio.

Stereo → SAP → Mono

↑

Changing during recording changes the recorded sound.

Stereo: Main audio (stereo)If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will be monauraleven if you select Stereo mode.

SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP).When you record SAP, main audio is also recorded. In such cases, recorded SAP and main audio become monaural.

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.

Notes

You cannot change the audio type in the following case. - While a disc other than DVD-RAM is inserted when selecting an analog broadcast

When receiving a digital broadcast

to select the audio.

e.g., "English" is selected

Notes

• You cannot change the audio type in the following case.
• When there is no choice of languages in a digital broadcast
• Before scheduled recording of a digital broadcast with more than one language channel, set the language in "Audio Language Setting" in the Setup menus (→ 48).
• When broadcast offers no language data, such displays as "Audio 1 of 3" may appear. In such cases, recording may not be possible in the language selected through the "Audio Language Setting" in the Setup menu (→ 48).

Specifying the Recording Time

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

Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.

This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to 4 hours.

During recording

REC

repeatedly until the desired time

is reached.

– The recording time and the unit's display changes as follows:

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

4:00 OFF 1:30

OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00

Notes

• This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible Recording.
• Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [■ STOP].
• The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is reached as long as you do not operate the unit.

Flexible Recording

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

The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space.

The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (→ 14).

1

With the unit stopped

2

◀, ▶ to select “Hour” and “Min.” and ▲, ▼ to set the recording time.

3

When you want to start recording ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select "Start", then ENTER – Recording starts.

Tips

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop recording partway

Press [■ STOP].

To show the remaining recording time

Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.

- Using "Flexible Recording" is convenient in these kinds of situations:

- When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult

• When you want to record a long program with the best picture quality possible e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:
• If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.

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

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

However there will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.

- If you select "Flexible Recording" the program will fit on one disc perfectly.

Playing while you are recording

- You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive. The recording will not be affected.

- DVD playback (→ 7, 19, 20, 29)

- VHS playback (→ 7, 26 to 28)

Notes

You cannot play a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal while recording or making a scheduled recording on a disc (→ 58).

Chasing Playback

RAM

Allows playback from the beginning of what you are recording.

During recording

(at least 20 seconds after recording starts).

Tips

• To stop play

Press [■ STOP] once.

• To stop recording

Press [■ STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.

Simultaneous Record and Playback

RAM

Allows playback of a previous recording while recording something else.

During recording

Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select the recording to play, then press ENTER.

Tips

- To stop playback

Press [■ STOP].

• To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

• To stop recording

After playback stops

1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.
2. Press [■ STOP].

Notes

- During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete recordings.

- Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and playback.

Advanced Scheduled Recording

To cancel a scheduled recording in progress

to select the drive.

- Confirmation screen appears.

◀ to select "Stop recording",

then

Notes

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

To release the unit from recording standby

(Before recording starts)

DVD/VHS

- The unit turns on and “⊕” on the unit’s display goes out.

Be sure to press [∅ DVD/VHS POWER] to return the unit to standby mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will work only if “∅” is displayed.

Check, Change, or Delete Programs

The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when the unit is off.

to select the drive (DVD or VHS).

- See "Tips" (→ right) for explanation of icons displayed.

▲, ▼ to select the program.

or

to delete.

- You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.

to modify the program.

, ◀, ▶ to make changes,

then

DVD/VHS

POWER

- “💡” lights on the unit's display.

Notes

• Recording may fail if there are changes to the station's programming.
• The password screen appears when setting parental ratings (→ 52). Unless you enter the correct password, recording the program with parental ratings may fail.

Tips

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

Ⓐ Schedule List screen icons

●: Currently recording W: Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording. -: 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 or ratings. (disc) ✗: Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.) Pcl: Recording may become impossible when a wrong password is entered through the unit's parental rating setting procedure.

⑧ 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 recordings has reached its maximum (disc).

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

--: When the drive is set to VHS, "--" is displayed.

Advanced Disc Playback

Menu Screens on the TV

DVD-V

Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows:

to select an item, then

You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.

Tips

To return to the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Notes

If "⊗" appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

Selecting Recordings to Play

RAM

-R

-R DL

-RW(V)

+R

+R DL

+RW

-RW(VR)

RAM. When the

Album View screen

is displayed, press

A to switch to the

Recordings screen.

▲, ▼, ◀,

▶ to select the

recording you want to watch,

then

Tips

To select the recording with the numbered buttons

e.g.,

-You can also press [|◀◀, ▶▶] to view other pages.

To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons

Protected.

#

Not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts, etc.)

×

It cannot be played because data is damaged.

Currently recording.

"One time only recording" restriction (→ 94, CPRM)

Search

During playback

– There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. - Press [▶ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Tips

Depending on the disc, search may not be possible.

Skip

During playback or while paused

– Each press increases the number of skips. - DivX: Backward direction [◀◀] only. Press [◀◀] to return only to the beginning of the program being played back.

Direct Play

During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons.

e.g.,

"5":

HESET

Quick View (Play ×1.3)

RAM

Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without distorting the audio.

During playback

(Press and hold.)

- Press again to return to normal speed.

Slow-motion Play

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

While paused

• There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the speed.
• Press [▶ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Notes

If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically (except DVD-V).

Frame-by-Frame Viewing

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

While paused

–Each press shows the next or previous frame. -Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-by-frame in succession. - Press [▶ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Time Slip

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

Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments.

During playback

▲, ▼ to select the time, then

–Each press of ▼ or ▲ advances the interval by 1 minute (press and hold for 10-minute intervals).

CM Skip

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

Skips 1 minute forward with each press.

During playback

Create Chapters

RAM

During playback

Tips

You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [◀◀, ▶▶].

Changing Audio during Playback

to select the audio.

Available audio will differ based on disc type. See below.

RAM -RW(VR) and DivX

Stereo → Mono L → Mono R

e.g.: RAM

"Stereo" is

selected.

RAM -RW(VR) When playing an analog multilingual broadcast, you can choose between Main Audio and SAP Audio.

Main Audio ↔ SAP Audio

DVD-V

This allows you to change items like the audio channel number and the soundtrack language (→ 42).

Soundtrack 1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch

e.g., English is the selected language.

Notes

If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital audio cable for connection, set "Dolby Digital" to "PCM" (→ 50). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier or system component with an audio cable and change the input on the amplifier or system component to suit the connection (→ 60).

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)

SD The screen shown below may be displayed when you insert an SD card (→ 73).

Press [▲, ▼] to select "Go to Album View", then press [ENTER]. You can proceed to step 3a (→ below).

RAM SD CD

1

to select the drive (DVD or SD).

2

RAM SD

Album View screen

CD

Picture (JPEG) View screen

RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed, press B to switch to the Album View screen.

RAM SD

3a

1. Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select an album, then press ENTER.

The Picture (JPEG) View screen appears.

1. Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select a picture, then press ENTER to view.

CD

3b

Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select a picture, then press ENTER to view.

Notes

• Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW or SD Memory Cards can be played on this unit.
• You can use 8MB to 2GB SD memory cards, 4GB SDHC memory cards (→ 75). For inserting and removing SD cards (→ 73).
• Still pictures cannot be played during recording on the DVD drive or copying.
• Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios other than 4:3 may not display.

Tips

To stop viewing a picture

Press [■ STOP].

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To view other pages

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

You can also press [◀◀, ▶▶] to view other pages.

To select the still picture or album with the numbered buttons

Still picture on CD /Album on RAM SD

e.g., “5”: [0] → [0] → [5] “15”: [0] → [1] → [5]

Still picture on RAM SD

e.g., “5”: [0] → [0] → [0] → [5] “15”: [0] → [0] → [1] → [5]

CD The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files, DivX video contents and still pictures (JPEG).

e.g.,

1. Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
2. Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [▲,▼] to select "Menu", then press [ENTER].
4. Press [▲,▼] to select "Pictures", then press [ENTER].

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)

Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder

RAM SD

This function is only available if multiple folders are recognized.

From the Album View screen

SUB MENU

▲, ▼ to select "Select Root

folder" then

◀, ▶ to select the desired

folder, then

CD

From the Picture (JPEG) View screen

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select "Folder"

then

A: Selected Folder no./Total Folder no. If the folder has no compatible JPEG file, "--" is displayed as the folder no.

B: Selected Folder

▲, ▼ to select the desired folder,

then

Notes

You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the Folder screen.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Slideshow

RAM SD

From the Album View screen

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select an album, then SUB MENU

CD

From the Picture (JPEG) View screen

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select "Folder", then SUB MENU

▲, ▼ to select "Start Slideshow" or "Start Slide Show", then ENTER

RAM SD

Start Slideshow

Slideshow settings

CD

Start Slide Show

Slide Interval

Tips

To stop the Slideshow

Press [■ STOP].

To change the rate at which pictures are displayed

RAM SD

1 In step 2 above, press [▲, ▼] to select "Slideshow settings", then press [ENTER].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Slide Interval".

3 Press [◀, ▶] to select desired interval (0 to 30 seconds), then press [ENTER].

CD

1 In step 2 above, press [▲, ▼] to select "Slide Interval", then press [ENTER].

2 Press [◀, ▶] to select desired interval (0 to 30 seconds), then press [ENTER].

RAM SD To repeat play

1 In step 2 above, press [▲, ▼] to select "Slideshow settings", then press [ENTER]. 2 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Repeat Play". 3 Press [◀, ▶] to select "On", then press [ENTER].

Rotate Pictures

While playing a picture

SUB MENU

Press [▲, ▼] to select "Rotate Right" or "Rotate Left",

then

Control Panel

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

Zoom In

Notes

To return the picture to its original position

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

- Rotation information is not stored for CD still pictures, when a disc is protected, when playing on other equipment, or when copying still pictures.

Zoom

While playing a picture SUB MENU

To zoom in:

Press [▲, ▼] to select "Zoom In", then press [ENTER].

Control Panel

Rotate Right

Rotate Left

Zoom In

Notes

To return the picture to its original size

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

• When zooming in, the still picture may be cut off.
• "Zoom In" information is not stored.
• "Zoom In" and "Zoom out" do not work with images that have a resolution larger than 640 × 480 pixels.

Picture Properties

While playing a picture

twice to display picture properties.

Shooting Date

11/30 12:03 AM
Date 11/26/2006	002/030

again, to exit.

Notes

Depending on the camera or editing software; shooting dates may not be displayed correctly.

CD

1

to select the DVD drive.

2

Track list is shown.

Selected group

A: Group No. B: Track No. in the group C: Track No./Total tracks in all groups

3

▲, ▼ to select a track, then to play.

Tips

• "indicates the track currently playing.

To stop playing

Press [■ STOP].

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To view other pages

Press [◀◀, ▶▶].

To select the track with the numbered buttons

e.g., "5": [0] & "15": [0] → [1] → [5]

Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group

1

From the track list

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

A: Selected Group No./Total Group No. If the group has no compatible track, “--” is displayed as the group number. B: Selected Group

2

—The track list for the selected group appears.

Notes

• When there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file, play may not be possible.
• You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen.

Tips

To return to the track list

Press [RETURN].

The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files, DivX video contents and still pictures (JPEG).

e.g.,

Playback mode is set to DivX.

To play another type of files,

please select playback mode

from Menu in FUNCTIONS.

1. Press [ENTER] to exit the screen.
2. Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [▲,▼] to select "Menu", then press [ENTER].
4. Press [▲,▼] to select "MP3 Music", then press [ENTER].

-R -R DL CD

1 DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive.

2

DivX file list is shown.

3

to select the recording, then

Notes

• You can play CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a computer. ●Picture sizes set at the time of recording may prevent the unit from showing pictures ratio in the proper aspect ratio. You may be able to adjust the aspect ratio through the TV. ● Successive play is not available.

Tips

To view other pages

Press [◀◀, ▶▶].

To stop playing

Press [■ STOP].

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To select the recording with the numbered buttons

e.g., “5”: [0] → [0] → [5]

“15”: [0] → [1] → [5]

- CD: When you insert a disc containing MP3 files, DivX video contents, and still pictures (JPEG), the file selection screen appears. (→ 24, right column, Tips) Press [ENTER].

Using the Tree Screen to Find a Folder

From the DivX file list

1 ▶ while a recording is highlighted to display the tree screen.

A: Selected folder No./Total folder No. including DivX recording

B: Selected folder

▲, ▼ to select a folder, then – The file list for the folder appears.

Notes

- You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Regarding DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.

Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit's registration code and register the unit.

For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod

Display the unit's registration code.

(→ 48, "DivX Registration" in the "Setup" menu)

8 alphanumeric characters

- After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, a new registration code is then displayed in "DivX Registration". Do not use this registration code to purchase or rent DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase (rent) DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased (rented) using the old code.

- If you purchase or rent DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit's code, you will not be able to play that content. ("Authorization Error" is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. ("Rental Expired" is displayed.)

When playing this content

●The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if:

-you press [⏻ DVD/VHS POWER].

-you press [■ STOP].

-you press [◀◀].

-you press [◀◀, ▶▶] etc. and arrive at the end of the content or the start of the content being played.

-you press [DRIVE SELECT] to change the drive.

-you press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

- Resume play function does not work.

Fast-forward/Rewind

With the unit stopped

to fast-forward the tape.

to rewind the tape.

Slow playback

During playback

Press and hold for about

2 seconds.

- Press [▶ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Notes

Slow playback is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.

Cue/Review

Allows to quickly review a portion of the video just played, or cue later portions of the tape.

During playback

to cue later portions of the tape.

to review portion just played.

- Press [▶ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Notes

Cue/review is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.

Tips

For quicker operation

- Hold [◀◀, ▶▶] to start cue/review and release the button to restart normal playback.

Jet Search

Allows high speed search of video in forward or reverse direction.

During playback

twice to Jet Search forward.

twice to Jet Search in reverse.

- Press [▶ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Notes

• The speed of Jet Search (×27 or ×35) can be specified via the Setup menu (→ 51).
• Recordings made in EP or VP mode may experience distortions or vertical scroll at 35 times speed. If so, change speed to 27 times.
• Depending on your TV, the picture may not be in color or may be distorted.
• Jet Search is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.

Jet Rewind

Video tapes will rewind to the beginning of the tape at higher-speed.

TIME SLIP/←JET REW

Notes

• 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.

VHS Index Search System (VISS)

The unit automatically records special index signals on a tape every time a recording is started (via [● REC], or a scheduled recording). The index search function makes use of these index signals to help you find the beginning of a desired program quickly and easily.

While stopped or during normal play

– Each press increases the number of skips. - Press [■ STOP] to cancel the search.

Notes

• Up to 20 index signals can be searched in either direction.
• If you overshoot in either direction, press the opposite button to correct.
• For correct operation, make recordings of at least 5 minutes to ensure that index signals are not spaced too closely together.

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

This unit can play tapes recorded in S-VHS.

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

Repeat Playback

When the tape reaches the end of the program, it will automatically rewind to the beginning and play again.

During playback or while stopped

Press and hold for about 5 or more seconds.

• Repeat Playback goes on indefinitely until you cancel it.
• The "RPt" indication appears on the unit's display.
• Press [■ STOP] to stop play.

Notes

Only works if there is at least 5 seconds blank space at the end of the program.

Adjusting the playback picture

Manual Tracking

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

During playback

Repeat until the picture noise disappears.

To return to auto tracking:

(simultaneously).

Tips

To remove the noise from a paused picture: Start slow play (→ 26), then adjust the tracking.

Notes

• This function may not work with some tapes. - You can also adjust the tracking with [CH ∧, ∨] on the main unit.

Vertical Locking Adjustment

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

While paused

Repeat until the shaking stops.

To return to the standard position:

TRACKING-W-LOCK

(simultaneously).

Notes

• This function may not work with some tapes. - You can also adjust vertical synchronization with [CH ∧, ∨] on the main unit.

Advanced Video Cassette Playback

Changing Audio during Playback

AUDIO

A

-

repeatedly, to select the audio

Stereo → Mono L → Mono R

↑ No display (Normal audio track) ←

Tips

Auto Bilingual Selection Function VHS

When a stereo broadcast or multilingual 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 multilingual broadcast.

• 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 from the external equipment.

On-screen Display Indicators

The following on-screen indicator will not be displayed when this unit is connected to the TV with the DVD PRIORITY output terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal. This indicator is only displayed when playing a tape in this unit's VHS drive. The items displayed may differ depending on the operating conditions.

STATUS

to display on-screen indicators.

① VHS drive indicator ② Shows which sound mode is selected as follows:

Stereo: Hi-Fi stereo audio

Mono L: Mono L audio of the Hi-Fi stereo audio

Mono R: Mono R audio of the Hi-Fi stereo audio

No indicator: Normal audio

③ Operation status ④ Shows the tape counter and remaining tape time Pressing [STATUS] to cycle 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 when inserting a video cassette.

⑤ Video cassette-in indicator ⑥ Recording mode (→ 14)

Tips

To exit on-screen indicators

Press [STATUS] several times.

Notes

Remaining tape time display

• The displayed time is approximate.
• The displayed time will be incorrect if you set the wrong tape length in "Select Tape Length" in the Setup menu (→ 51) and if the tape is of poor quality.

Playing Playlists

RAM -RW(VR)

You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on other equipment.

to select the DVD drive.

With the unit stopped

▼ to select "Other Functions"

then

▼ to select "Playlists", then

, ◀, ▶ to select the playlist

to play, then

Playlist Properties

After selecting a playlist (step 5)

SUB MENU

▼ to select "Properties", then

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

View Chapters

After selecting a playlist (step 5)

▲, ▼ to select "View Chapters", then ENTER

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select the chapter, then ENTER

Tips

To return to the playlist screen

Press [SUB MENU], then select "View Playlists" and press [ENTER].

To view other pages

Press [◀◀,▶▶].

Recording from an External Device

Recording from a VCR, etc.

Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the external device is off.

Front on the unit

Preparation:

• Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
• RAM: If the disc is protected, release protection (→ 44). • VHS: Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
• When recording multilingual broadcasts (→ 13)

to select the drive (DVD or VHS).

Insert a disc or VHS cassette.

to select the recording (→ 14).

▲, ▼ to select the input where your external device is connected, then ENTER

- Front Panel inputs are IN2.

Tips

• You can also connect to the IN1 on the rear.
• If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/MONO on the IN2 input terminals at the front.

Recording to DVD

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

Perform steps 1–5 left.

Start play on the external device.

at the point you want to record to the disc.

Recording to VHS

Perform steps 1–5 left.

to bring the tape to the point from which you want to start recording.

when you reach that point.

to put the unit in recording mode.

Start play on the external device.

to start recording at the point you desire.

Tips

To skip unwanted parts

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

To stop recording

Press [■ STOP].

Recording from a DV Camcorder

Connect the cable while the power to both the unit and the external device is off.

Front on the unit

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

Preparation:

• Turn on the unit.
• RAM If the disc is protected, release protection (→ 44).

to select the DVD drive.

- External DV cannot be recorded to VHS.

Insert a disc.

to select the recording for the disc (→ 14).

Turn on the DV equipment and pause play on the DV equipment at the point you want recording to start.

"DV camcorder connection" screen may appear.

When "DV camcorder connection" screen does not appear

Perform steps 1–4 (→ above).

1. With the unit stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

1. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Other Functions" then press [ENTER].
2. Press [▲, ▼] to select "DV Camcorder Rec." then press [ENTER].

You can proceed to step 6 (→ right).

to select "Record to DVD" then

Notes

• If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for "Select Audio Channel For DV Input" in the Setup menu (→ 50). • RAM Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images create chapters.
• If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers, these are not guaranteed to work.
• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.
• The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
• Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the camcorder.
• The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.
• This unit uses a 4-pin "DV IN" connector; Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector. Please consult your DV camcorder's manufacturer to confirm correct external connection.
• You cannot record discs and play discs simultaneously.

Tips

When recording finishes

The confirmation screen appears.

Press [ENTER] to finish DV camcorder recording.

To stop recording

Press [■ STOP].

The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].

- If the DV camcorder 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 on page 30.

Linked Operations with the TV (EZ Sync™ “HDAVI Control™”)

You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using "HDAVI Control".

What is EZ Sync "HDAVI Control"?

EZ Sync "HDAVI Control" is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under "HDAVI Control". You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

• EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
• This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

Preparation

1. Set "EZ Sync" to "On" (→ 51). (The default setting is "On".)
2. Set the "HDAVI Control" operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).

- When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as "HDAVI Control", set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.

1. Turn on all "HDAVI Control" compatible equipment and select this unit's input channel on the connected TV so that the "HDAVI Control" function works properly.

When the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

(When the TV is on) Automatic input switching

When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV's input will automatically switch to HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action.

(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

Press [FUNCTIONS]¹, [▶ PLAY]², [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE], etc.

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

(When the TV is off) Power on link

When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and displays the corresponding action.

(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

Press [▶ PLAY]², [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE], etc.

• DVD-V, etc. The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs or a tape without the accidental erasure prevention tab.
• If you operate the VHS when the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the TV does not automatically turn on.

Power off link

When you turn the TV off, this unit is also automatically turned off. This unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback.

Even if the TV is turned off, this unit will not turn off at the same time under the following conditions:

- when you press [● REC] and this unit is recording

- when scheduled recording is proceeding

- when copying

- when finalizing, etc. - When this unit is connected to an "HDAVI Control" compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off.

Notes

• These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
• About "HDAVI Control" function, read the operating instructions of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.

Easy control only with VIERA Remote Control

If you connect this unit to the TV that has "HDAVI Control 2" function with HDMI cable, you can operate both units more conveniently.

You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control.

[▲, ▼, ◀, ▶], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU].

Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.

Using the FUNCTIONS window to operate this unit

Refer to TV operating instruction for operating the TV.

1 Display this unit's "FUNCTIONS" window using the TV remote control.

- If this unit is set to off, it will automatically turn on.

2 Select the item you want to operate with the TV remote control, then

About the FUNCTIONS window (→ 70)

Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the "Control Panel" (→ below) and select the drive (DVD or SD).

● The following cannot be operated when the VHS drive is selected on this unit.

Control Panel	Control Panel is displayed (→ below).
FUNCTIONS	FUNCTIONS window is displayed (→ above).
Top Menu DVD-V	Top menu is displayed (→19).
Menu DVD-V	Menu is displayed (→19).
Drive Select	Select the DVD or SD drive*.
Rotate Right (JPEG)	Rotate the still pictures (→22).
Rotate Left (JPEG)
Zoom In (JPEG)	Enlarge or shrink the still picture (→23).
Zoom out (JPEG)

* The VHS drive cannot be selected.

Using the Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc. with the TV remote control.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit".

The Control Panel is displayed (→ right).

While playing a recording or DVD-Video, etc.

- [▲]: Pause, [▼]: Stop, [◀]: Search backward, [▶]: Search forward,

[OK]: Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.

While playing still pictures

- [▼]: Stop, [◀]: View previous picture, [▶]: View next picture,

[EXIT]: Exit the screen.

Control Panel

■ When you want to leave the TV on and turn off only this unit

Press [⏻ DVD/VHS POWER] on this unit's remote control to turn off

■ When not using "HDAVI Control"

Set "EZ Sync" in the setup menu to "Off" (→ 51).

Entering Text

1 When viewing the Name screen.

2

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select

characters, then

- Repeat this step to enter other characters.

3

when you've finished g text.

Tips

Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g.: entering the letter "R"

1. Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
2. Press [7] twice to highlight "R".
3. Press [ENTER].

To enter a space

Press [ * CANCEL] then press [ENTER].

To delete a character

Press [II PAUSE] on a character in the name field.

To cancel in the middle

Press [RETURN].

Characters will not be saved.

Notes

Long recording names may not be displayed.

Status Messages

The following messages and displays appear to let you know what operations are being performed and the status of the unit.

-Press [STATUS] to cycle through available displays.

e.g.,

■ Display examples

(1) Current media (2) Shows current recording or play status. (3) Channel information (4) Status of the other drive (5) The current date and time (6) Remaining recording time and recording mode (e.g.: "1:45 SP" indicates 1 hour and 45 minutes in SP mode)

- Disc remaining time may slightly differ between different models.

(7) Elapsed play time/Recording mode (8) Elapsed recording time and recording mode

Only displayed when receiving a digital broadcast:

(9) Channel

(10) Current program (11) Parental Rating of the program (→ 53) (12) Channel caption (13) Next program (14) Start and finish times of the program

Tips

- Recording/Chapter

Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of one chapter.

RAM You can divide a recording into multiple chapters.

Recording
Chapter	Chapter	Chapter	Chapter

After finalizing, recordings are divided into chapters of the following lengths.

-R -R DL -RW(V): Chapters are approx. 5 minutes long +R +R DL : Chapters are approx. 8 minutes long

• Maximum numbers of items on a disc

	RAM -R -R DL -RW(V)	+R +R DL +RW
Recordings	99	49
Chapters	Approx. 1000	Approx. 25

Accessing the Recording View

1

to select the DVD drive.

2

RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, press A to switch to the Recordings screen.

3

Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select a recording. – Multiple editing (→ right, Tips)

4

to display the menu list. more options

Press [▲, ▼] to select "Edit Recording", then press [ENTER].

- Items that cannot be selected are gray. e.g., RAM

Notes

- You cannot edit during recording or copying.

- +R +R DL Management information is recorded in unused sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs decreases each time you edit their contents.

Tips

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To view other pages

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Previous" or "Next", then press [ENTER]. -You can also press [|◀◀, ▶▶] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶], then press [■■ PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A checkmark appears. Press [■■ PAUSE] again to cancel.

Editing Operations to Recordings

Delete Recording

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Recording View".

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

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

5

▲, ▼ to select "Delete Recording", then ENTER

6

◀ to select "Delete", then ENTER

Recording Properties

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Recording View".

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

5

- Recording information is shown (e.g., date, time).

Recording Name

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Recording View".

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

5

You can give a name for the recording (→ 34).

Setup Protection/Cancel Protection

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Recording View" (→ 35).

RAM

Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings.

▲, ▼ to select "Setup Protection" or "Cancel Protection", then ENTER

◀ to select "Yes", then ENTER

The lock symbol appears when the recording is protected.

Change Thumbnail

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Recording View" (→ 35).

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

Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Recordings screen.

Press ▲, ▼ to select "Change Thumbnail", then press ENTER.

to start play.

Press ENTER at the point you want to use as your thumbnail.

- To change the thumbnail: Restart play and press [▲, ▼] to select "Change" then press [ENTER] at the point you want to use as the thumbnail.

Press ▲, ▼ to select "Exit", then press ENTER.

Tips

For quicker editing

• Use Search (→ 19), Slow-motion Play or Time Slip (→ 20) to find the desired point.
• To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [I◄◄] (start) or [►►I] (end).
• For better precision, use Slow-motion Play and Frame by Frame Viewing (→ 20).

Divide Recording

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Recording View" (→ 35).

RAM

Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined.

Press ▲, ▼ to select "Divide Recording" then press ENTER.

ENTER at the point you want to divide.

-For quicker editing (see Tips above) - Selecting "Preview" then pressing [ENTER] plays the recording from 10 seconds prior to 10 seconds after the division point. - To change the point to divide at: Restart play and press [▲, ▼] to select "Divide" then press [ENTER] to bring to the point where you want to divide.

▲, ▼ to select "Exit" then ENTER

◀ to select "Divide" then ENTER – The recording is divided at that point.

Notes

• Divided recordings retain the name of the original. - A short amount of video and audio just before and after the division point gets cut out. - You cannot divide a recording when the resulting parts are too short or when the total number of recordings exceeds 99.

Chapters–Creating, Editing

Accessing the Chapter View

RAM

Allows viewing and editing chapters individually.

to select the DVD drive.

RAM When the Album View screen is displayed, press A to switch to the Recordings screen.

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select a recording.

SUB MENU

s to display the menu list.

Use ▲, ▼ to select "View Chapters", then press ENTER.

Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select a chapter. – Multiple editing (→ below, Tips)

To play,

SUB MENU To edit, press s to display the menu list.

You can go back to the Recordings Screen.

Tips

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]

To view other pages

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

-You can also press [|◀◀, ▶▶] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

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

- A checkmark appears. Press [■■ PAUSE] again to cancel.

Chapter Operations

Create Chapter

Perform steps 1–7b of "Accessing the Chapter View" (→ left).

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Create Chapter".

Press ENTER at the point you want to divide.

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Exit" then press ENTER.

Notes

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

Tips

For quicker editing (→ 36, Tips).

Delete Chapter

Important: Once deleted, recorded contents cannot be recovered.

Perform steps 1–7b of "Accessing the Chapter View" (→ left).

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Delete Chapter", then press ENTER.

Press ◀ to select "Delete", then press ENTER.

Combine Chapters

Perform steps 1–7b of "Accessing the Chapter View" (→ left).

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Combine Chapters", then press ENTER.

Use ◀ to select "Combine", then press ENTER.

– The selected chapter gets combined with the next chapter.

Accessing the Album/Picture View

RAM SD

to select the drive

(DVD or SD).

RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed, press B to switch to the Album View screen.

Editing an album:

to select the album.

- Multiple editing (→ right, Tips)

Editing a still picture:

1. Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select the album which contains the still picture to edit, then press ENTER.
2. Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select the still picture.

- Multiple editing (→ right, Tips)

SUB MENU

to display the menu list.

To view more options

Press [▲, ▼] to select "Edit Album", then press [ENTER].

- Items that cannot be selected are gray.

e.g., SD Editing an album

e.g., SD Editing a still picture

Refer to "Album/Picture Operations" (→ right).

You can go back to the Album View screen.

Tips

To view other pages

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

-You can also press [◀◀, ▶▶] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

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

-A checkmark appears. Press [II PAUSE] again to cancel.

To exit the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To select another folder

While the Album View screen is displayed

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

1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Select Root folder", then press [ENTER].
3. Press [◀, ▶] to select the desired folder, then press [ENTER].

Album/Picture Operations

Add Picture / Create Album

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Album/Picture View".

▲, ▼ to select "Add Picture" or "Create Album" then ENTER

◀ to select "Yes" then ENTER

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select the album containing picture to add, then ENTER

▲, ▼ to select "Select pictures to copy" or "Copy all pictures", then ENTER

- If "Select pictures to copy" is selected: Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the picture, then press [ENTER].

- If "Copy all pictures" is selected: All the still pictures in the album will be copied.

▶ to select "No" to finish copying, then ENTER

- If you want to continue copying, select "Yes" and repeat steps 7–8.

Only when you select "Create Album"

10

to select "Yes" or "No", then (→38).

• If "Yes" is selected: You can give a name for the album (→34).
• If "No" is selected: The recording date of the first picture in the album becomes the album name.

Delete Album/Delete Picture

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

- When deleting an album, non-picture files in the album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to subordinate folders in the album.)

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Album/Picture View" (→38).

5

▲, ▼ to select "Delete Album" or "Delete Picture" then ENTER

6

◀, ▶ to select "Delete", then

Set Protection / Cancel Protection

Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally deleted.

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Album/Picture View" (→38).

5

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Set Protection" or "Cancel Protection", then press ENTER.

6

Use ◀ to select "Yes", then press ENTER.

The lock symbol “¹” appears when the still picture or the album is protected.

Notes

Even if you set protection using this unit, the album may be deleted by other equipment.

Album Name

Perform steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Album/Picture View".

5

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Album Name", then press ENTER.

You can give a name for the album (→ 34).

Notes

Album names entered using this unit may not display on other equipment.

SD: The screen shown below may be displayed when you insert an SD card.

Press [▲, ▼] to select "Copy pictures", then press [ENTER]. You can proceed to step 5 of "Copying All Still Pictures on a Card" (→ right).

• To exit the screen, press [RETURN].

Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen

RAM SD

to select the drive or SD).

RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed, press B to switch to the Album View screen.

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select an album, then SUB MENU

▲, ▼ to select "Copy to SD" or "Copy to DVD", then ENTER

◀, ▶ to select "Start copying", then ENTER

-Copying starts.

Tips

When copying finishes

The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER] to finish copying.

To view other pages

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

-You can also press [◀◀, ▶▶] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶], then press [■■ PAUSE]. (Repeat.) – A checkmark appears. Press [■■ PAUSE] again to cancel.

To select another folder

While the Album View screen is displayed

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

1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Select Root folder", then press [ENTER].
3. Press [◀, ▶] to select the desired folder, then press [ENTER].

Copying All Still Pictures on a Card

to select the SD drive.

With the unit stopped

▲, ▼ to select "Other Functions", then ENTER

▲, ▼ to select "Copy all Pictures", then ENTER

◀, ▶ to select "Copy" then -Copying starts.

Notes

To stop copying in the middle

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

• If still pictures are already contained inside the copy destination folder, the new still pictures will be copied 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.
• Even if you input a name to the copy source folder, you cannot put the same name to the copy destination folder and files.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Delete Navigator

RAM SD

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

to select the drive (DVD or SD).

With the unit stopped

▲, ▼ to select "Delete" then

RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed, press B to switch to the Album View screen.

Deleting an album:

Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ► to select the album,

then

Deleting a still picture:

1. Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select the

album, then

1. Use ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select the still

picture, then

Press ◀ to select "Delete", then

Notes

- You cannot delete while recording or copying.

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To view other pages

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

You can also press [|◀◀, ▶▶▶] to view other pages.

Multiple editing

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

A checkmark appears. Press [II PAUSE] again to cancel.

Deleting an item increases the available space by the amount of space taken by the item deleted.

Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus

DVD

When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and changed.

Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents.

to select the DVD drive.

to select a menu then ▶.

▼ to select an item then ▶.

▼ to select a setting.

Follow the on-screen prompts to change individual settings.

Notes

Some settings may not be changeable, based on the unit's current activity (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents.

Tips

To exit the DVD on-screen menus

Press [DISPLAY].

Disc Menu

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

-RW(VR) and DivX

Soundtrack

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

The disc's audio attributes appear (→ below, Audio attributes).

DVD-V

Select the audio and language (→ below, Audio attributes, Soundtrack/Subtitle language).

DivX

Select the soundtrack number.

- Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one audio type.

Subtitle

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

(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)

Turn the subtitle on/off.

- Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.

- If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off.

DVD-V

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (→ below, Soundtrack/Subtitle language).

DivX

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.

- Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple subtitles.

Audio channel

RAM -RW(VR) and DivX

"Changing Audio during Playback" (→ 20)

Angle

DVD-V

Change the number to select an angle.

Source Select (DivX)

- Automatic: The recording method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output.

- Interlace: Select when the disc contents were recorded using interlace.

- Progressive: Select when the disc contents were recorded using progressive.

Soundtrack/Subtitle language

CES: Czech MAL: Malay

CHI: Chinese

NLD: Dutch

DAN: Danish

NOR: Norwegian

DEU: German

POL: Polish

ENG: English

POR: Portuguese

ESP: Spanish

RUS: Russian

FIN: Finnish

SLK: Slovak

FRA: French

SVE: Swedish

HUN: Hungarian

THA: Thai

ITA: Italian

VIE: Vietnamese

JPN: Japanese

*: Others

KOR: Korean

Audio attributes

LPCM/Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type

k (kHz): Sampling frequency

b (bit): Number of bits

ch (channel): Number of channels

Notes

- You cannot make a change when there is no recording.

- Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles only by using the disc's menus (→ 19).

Play Menu

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

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. Select "Off" to cancel.

Video Menu

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) and DivX

Picture

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

Set picture mode

Normal: Default setting

Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) and DivX "On" reduces noise and picture degradation.

Progressive [Only when you have selected "480p" in "TV Type" (→ 65)]

Select "On" to enable progressive output.

• Select "Off" if the picture is stretched horizontally.
• When progressive output is on, you cannot use the TV's closed captions, but you can use this unit's closed captions. Go to this unit's Setup menu to turn on closed captions (→ 54).

Transfer [Only when you have selected "On" in "Progressive" (→ above)]

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played.

Auto1 (normal): Film and video contents are detected automatically and converted properly. Auto2: When using "Auto1" and video content is distorted as shown below.

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

Reduces video tape noise during recording. Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.

On: Noise reduction works for any video input. Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record input as is.

Audio Menu

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) and DivX

V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or over channels only)

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) This function does not work for SAP recordings.

• Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers (L/R) only.
• Turn off if it causes distortion.

Natural/Emphasis/Off

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

RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) and DivX When "On", the volume of the center channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Other Menu

Signal meter

- Allows you to check the strength of the digital broadcast signal. - Only the strength of the digital broadcast received through the antenna is displayed accurately.

Position

Change where this menu screen appears on your TV.

Accessing the Management Menus

Preparation:

• RAM SD Release protection (disc, cartridge, card → right).
• Insert a disc or card.

to select the drive (DVD or

With the unit stopped

▲, ▼ to select "Other Functions"

then ENTER

▲, ▼ to select "DVD

Management" or "Card

Management", then

SD The only menu available in "Card Management" is "Format memory card".

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Naming Discs

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

Perform preparation steps 1–4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (see left).

Tips

• The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
• With finalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top Menu.

Setting Protection

RAM

Perform preparation steps 1–4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (see left).

◀ to select "Yes" then ENTER

Protection of cartridge disc or card

RAM (With a cartridge)

With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you cannot record to, edit, format, or delete from the disc.

SD

Switch the write-protect switch to the "LOCK" position.

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

RAM

Perform preparation steps 1–4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (→ 44).

▲, ▼ select "Delete All Recordings" then ENTER

◀ to select "Yes" then

◀ to select "Start" then ENTER

– A message appears when deleting is finished.

to complete.

Notes

Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.

Formatting Discs or CardsDeleting All Recordings

Important: Once formatted, contents cannot be recovered.

RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) SD

Perform preparation steps 1–4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (→ 44).

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Format Disc (DVD)" or "Format memory card" then press ENTER.

Use ◀ to select "Yes" then press ENTER.

Use ◀ to select "Start" then press ENTER. Formatting starts (RAM may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes). A message appears when formatting is finished.

Press ENTER to complete.

Notes

• Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This can render the disc or the card unusable.
• When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.
• -R -R DL +R +R DL CD: Formatting cannot be performed.
• -RW(V) -RW(VR): You can format only as DVD-Video format on this unit.
• RAM: Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.
• RAM SD: The disc or card cannot be formatted if the write-protect tab or switch (→ 44) is switched to "PROTECT" or "LOCK". Release the protection to continue.
• The message "Unable to format" appears when trying to format discs the unit cannot use.

DVD and Card Management

Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First

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

Before finalizing a disc, select whether the top menu shows after finalizing.

Perform preparation steps 1–4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (→ 44).

5

▲, ▼ to select "Playback will start with:", then ENTER

6

▲, ▼ to select desired item, then ENTER

• DVD's Top Menu: The Top Menu appears first.
• First Recording: The disc content is played without displaying the Top Menu.

Finalizing

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

You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on the unit.

The menu you create with the unit can also be used on most DVD players.

Perform preparation steps 1–4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” (→ 44).

▲, ▼ to select "Finalize", then ENTER

◀ to select "Yes", then ENTER

◀ to select "Start", then ENTER

• Finalizing starts and cannot be canceled (may take up to 15 minutes). (-R DL +R DL up to 60 minutes)
• A message appears when finalizing is finished.

to complete.

Notes

• Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. This can render the disc unusable.
• When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 4 times longer).
• After finalizing

- -R -R DL +R +R DL The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit it.

- RW(V): You can record and edit the disc after formatting, although it becomes play-only after finalizing.

- The disc 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 recordings and chapters during playback.

- Recordings are divided into about 5-minute chapters (+R, +R DL: 8 minutes).

* This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording.

Tips

After you have finished recording and try to eject the disc, a screen asking if you want to finalize the disc appears (→ 15).

Create DVD Top Menu

+RW

+RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.

Perform preparation steps 1–4 of "Accessing the Management Menus" (→ 44).

5

▲, ▼ to select "Create DVD Top Menu", then ENTER

6

◀ to select "Start", then ENTER

◀ to select "Start", then ENTER - "Create DVD Top Menu" cannot be canceled once started. - "Create DVD Top Menu" takes a few minutes.

to complete.

Notes

• Recording or editing on the disc may delete the Top menu. In that case, create the Top menu again.
• You cannot use the Top menu for playing on this unit.

Accessing the Setup menu Summary of Set

▲, ▼ to select a menu, then ▶ to go to the item list.

Notes

Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to standby.

Tips

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.

Settings

All factory default settings are indicated with "Underlined" text.

Channel

Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN)

Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. [Antenna] [Cable]

Set Channels Automatically

Channel Settings (→ 64)

Closed Caption (→ 54)

[Set]: Choose whether to show closed captions. [Analog]: Settings for closed captions in analog broadcasts. [Digital]: Settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts. [Digital Setting]: Detailed settings for closed captions. [CC reset]: Resets settings for closed captions. ● For details (→ 54, Setting the Closed Caption)

Audio Language Setting

Select the preferred digital broadcast language. [English] [French] [Spanish]

Setup

Off Timer

Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. [2 Hours] [6 Hours] [Off]

Remote Control Code (→ 78)

[Set Code 1] [Set Code 2] [Set Code 3]

Clock Settings

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Set Clock Automatically (→ 66)

Set Clock Manually (→ 63)

Set the time change dates for DST (→ 63)

Set the beginning and end dates for DST.

Adjust Time Zone (→ 67)

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]

DivX Registration

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content ( → 25).

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 [● 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, closed caption, and on-screen language. [Yes] [No]

Disc Video

Settings for Playback

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.

Do not forget your password.

- 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]

Audio Language

[English] [French] [Spanish] [Original] [Other * * * * ]

Subtitle Language

[Automatic] [English] [French] [Spanish] [Other *×××]

Menu Language

[English] [French] [Spanish] [Other *****]

Notes

DVD-V Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc menus.

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

This is the language code setting. Input a code number with the numbered buttons (→ 51, "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 setting.

Recording Time in EP Mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode.

[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.

Still Mode (paused video)

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (→ 94, "Frame and field").

[Automatic]

[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/S Video)

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminals.

[Lighter] [Darker]

Output Level (Component)

Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P_B/P_R) terminals.

[Lighter] [Normal] [Darker]

Audio Display

Dynamic Range Compression

DVD-V (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range (→ 94) for easier listening at low volume.

[On] [Off]

Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog) -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program (SAP) when recording to these discs. (You cannot select the audio type on the unit when recording audio 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 (→ 60). Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

[On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with 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] When you have connected the unit to equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo. [PCM] When you have connected the unit to equipment that doesn't have the 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] When you have connected the unit to equipment displaying the DTS logo. [PCM] When you have connected the unit to equipment that doesn't have the DTS logo.

Select Audio Channel For DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit's DV in terminal ( → 31). [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.

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]

Black Background (Analog)

Select whether to show the black (gray) background, normally shown when TV reception is poor. [On] [Off]

Front Display

Changes the brightness of the unit's display. [Bright]

[Dim]

[Automatic] The display turns dark during playback. When the unit is turned off, the unit's display disappears. While using this mode the standby power consumption can be reduced.

Parental Rating (→ 52)

Enables you to limit viewing and recording of particular television programs.

[U.S. TV Rating]: U.S. TV program ratings

[MPAA Rating]: U.S. movie ratings

[CELR Rating]: Canadian English ratings

[CFLR Rating]: Canadian French ratings

[Change Password]

- For details (→ 53, Parental Rating List)

TV Screen

TV Type (→ 65)

Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference.

[Aspect 4:3 & 480i (interlace)] [Aspect 4:3 & 480p (progressive)]

[Aspect 16:9 & 480i (interlace)] [Aspect 16:9 & 480p (progressive)]

4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video

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 (→ 65).

[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

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 (→ 65).

[4:3] Recordings 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.

Functions of HDMI

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

HDMI Video Output

[On]

[Off] When connecting equipment such as an amplifier with an HDMI cable and connecting TV with a Component Video Cable (Set to "Off" before connecting an amplifier.)

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] Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).

[480i]

[480p]

[720p]

[1080i]

[1080p]: When setting video output to "1080p", we recommend using a Panasonic HDMI cable 5 meters (16.4 ft.) or less in length to prevent video distortion.

HDMI Output Display Aspect

Settings used when 4:3 aspect video is output on the television as 16:9 aspect.

[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]: When the black and white images are not distinct.

HDMI Audio Output

[On]

[Off] Audio is output from an amplifier when using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (→ 60).

EZ Sync

[On] When "On" is selected, you can operate other "HDAVI Control" compatible devices using "HDAVI Control".

[Off]

Notes

Depending on the equipment to connect, some items may be shaded in gray on the display and cannot be selected, or changing settings may be unavailable.

VHS

Select Tape Length

Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct remaining time.

[T120] T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes

[T160] T140 and T160 tapes

[T180] T180 tapes

Jet Search (→ 26)

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] Select [×27] if the picture is poor at [×35].

[×35]

Language code list

Enter the code with the numbered buttons.

Abkhazian: 6566 Hausa: 7265 Romanian: 8279
Afar: 6565 Hebrew: 7387 Russian: 8285
Afrikaans: 6570 Hindi: 7273 Samoan: 8377
Albanian: 8381 Hungarian: 7285 Sanskrit: 8365
Amharic: 6577 Icelandic: 7383 Scots					7168
				Gaelic:
Arabic: 6582 Indonesian: 7378				Serbian:	8382
Armenian: 7289 Interlingua: 7365 Serbo-Croatian:					8372
Assamese: 6583 Irish: 7165 Shona: 8378
Aymara: 6589 Italian: 7384 Sindhi: 8368
Azerbaijani: 6590 Japanese: 7465				Singhalese:	8373
Bashkir: 6665 Javanese: 7487				Slovak:	8375
Basque: 6985 Kannada: 7578				Slovenian:	8376
Bengali, Bangla: 6678 Kashmiri: 7583 Somali: 8379
Bhutani: 6890 Kazakh: 7575 Spanish: 6983
Bihari: 6672 Kirghiz: 7589				Sundanese:	8385
Breton: 6682 Korean: 7579 Swahili: 8387
Bulgarian: 6671 Kurdish: 7585				Swedish:	8386
Burmese: 7789 Laotian: 7679				Tagalog:	8476
Byelorussian: 6669 Latin: 7665 Tajik: 8471
Cambodian: 7577 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Tamil: 8465
Catalan: 6765 Lingala: 7678 Tatar: 8484
Chinese: 9072 Lithuanian: 7684 Telugu: 8469
Corsican: 6779 Macedonian: 7775 Thai: 8472
Croatian: 7282 Malagasy: 7771 Tibetan: 6679
Czech: 6783 Malay: 7783 Tigrinya: 8473
Danish: 6865 Malayaam: 7776 Tonga: 8479
Dutch: 7876 Maltese: 7784 Turkish: 8482
English: 6978 Maori: 7773 Turkmen: 8475
Esperanto: 6979 Marathi: 7782 Twi: 8487
Estonian: 6984 Moldavian: 7779 Ukrainian: 8575
Faroese: 7079 Mongolian: 7778 Urdu: 8582
Fiji: 7074 Nauru: 7865 Uzbek: 8590
Finnish: 7073 Nepali: 7869 Vietnamese: 8673
French: 7082 Norwegian: 7879 Volapük: 8679
Frisian: 7089 Oriya: 7982 Welsh: 6789
Galician: 7176 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Wolof: 8779
Georgian: 7565 Persian: 7065 Xhosa: 8872
German: 6869 Polish: 8076 Yiddish: 7473
Greek: 6976 Portuguese: 8084 Yoruba: 8979
Greenlandic: 7576 Punjabi: 8065 Zulu: 9085
Guarani: 7178 Quechua: 8185
Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277

Changing the Unit's Settings

Setting the Parental Rating

The V-chip system (→ right, Notes) used in this unit allows you to limit viewing and recording of certain programs that may contain scenes unsuitable for children. If the unit starts receiving a broadcast with the set rating information, a password screen appears and you will be unable to view or record until you enter the password. You can view or record after entering your password.

1

With the unit stopped

2

▲, ▼ to select "Other Functions" then ENTER

3

▲, ▼ to select "Setup", then ENTER

4

▲, ▼ to select "Display", then ▶.

5

▲, ▼ to select "Parental Rating", then ENTER

6

▲, ▼ to select the rating, then ENTER

• U.S TV Rating: U.S TV program ratings • MPAA Rating: U.S movie ratings - CELR Rating: Canadian English ratings • CFLR Rating: Canadian French ratings

7

▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ to select "On" for "Set".

e.g., U.S. TV Rating

- For details about other ratings (→ 53, Parental Rating List)

8

◀, ▶ to move to "Set", ▲, ▼ to select the rating item, then ▶.

9

▲, ▼ to select the limitation.

- The limitation options that appear depend on the rating you select in step 6. Select "Viewable", "--", or "Off" to cancel.

10

◀, then ENTER

11

Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons, then

- A screen appears confirming that you have set a password. Press [ENTER].

If you select "Off" for "Set": A screen appears confirming that you haven't set a rating. Press [ENTER].

To change the password

Perform steps 1–5 of "Setting the Parental Rating".

6

Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons, then ENTER

7

▲, ▼ to select "Change Password", then ENTER

8

Enter the new password with the numbered buttons, then ENTER

- A screen appears confirming that you have set a password. Press [ENTER].

Tips

To clear the password

(→ 78, To reset the ratings level settings)

Notes

• Recording may fail when a wrong password was entered for scheduled recording settings.
• "V-chip" technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings.
• The V-chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming."

– Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)

- Locally originated programming • News • Political - Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather

Parental Rating List

U.S. TV Rating (U.S. TV Programs Ratings)

TV-NR	[Viewable][Blocked]	Not Rated.
TV-Y	[Viewable][Blocked]	All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2–6.
TV-Y7	[FV Blocked][Viewable][Blocked]	Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-G	[Viewable][Blocked]	General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG	[--]: Viewable[X]: Blocked• D, L, S, V (all selected)• Any combination of D, L, S, V	Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-14	[--]: Viewable[X]: Blocked• D, L, S, V (all selected)• Any combination of D, L, S, V	Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA	[--]: Viewable[X]: Blocked• L, S, V (all selected)• Any combination of L, S, V	Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.

[FV]: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence [D]: Dialogue with sexual content [L]: Offensive Language [S]: Sex [V]: Violence

MPAA Rating (U.S. Movie Ratings)

NR	[Viewable] [Blocked]	Not Rated.
MPAA	[Off] MPAA Rating is set to off.
	[G] General audiences. All ages admitted.
	[PG] Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for pre-teenagers.
	[PG-13] Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
	[R] Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
	[NC-17] No one 17 and under admitted.
	[X] Adults only.

CELR Rating (Canadian English Ratings)

E	[Viewable] [Blocked]	Exempt–Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CELR	[Off] CELR Rating is set to off.
	[C]	Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
	[C8+]	Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.
	[G] General programming, suitable for all audiences.
	[PG] Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
	[14+]	Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
	[18+]	18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

CFLR Rating (Canadian French Ratings)

E	[Viewable][Blocked]	Exempt–Exempt programming.
CFLR	[Off] CFLR Rating is set to off.
	[G]	General–Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.
	[8 ans+]	8+ General–Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
	[13 ans+]	Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13–Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
	[16 ans+]	Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16–Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence.
	[18 ans+]	Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Changing the Unit's Settings

Setting the Closed Caption

Choose whether to show closed captions.

1 With the unit stopped

2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Other Functions", then press ENTER.

3

Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Setup", then press ENTER.

4

Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Channel", then press ▶.

5

Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Closed Caption", then press ENTER.

6

Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Set", then press ENTER.

7

Press ▲ or ▼ to select "On", then press ENTER. Select "Off" if you don't want closed captions.

Settings for closed captions in analog broadcasts

Perform steps 1–7 of "Setting the Closed Caption".

8

▲, ▼ to select "Analog", then ENTER

9

▲, ▼ to select the item, then ENTER CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen) T1-4: Textual information (Appears over entire screen)

Settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts

Perform steps 1–7 of "Setting the Closed Caption".

8

▲, ▼ to select "Digital", then ENTER

9

▲, ▼ to select the item, then ENTER [Primary]: Primary Language [Secondary]: Secondary Language [Service 3]: Service 3 Language [Service 4]: Service 4 Language [Service 5]: Service 5 Language [Service 6]: Service 6 Language

Detailed settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts

Perform steps 1–7 of "Setting the Closed Caption".

8

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Digital Setting", then press ENTER.

9

Use ▲, ▼ to select the item, then press ENTER. [Size]: Text size [Font]: Text font [Style]: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) [Foreground]: Color of text [Fore Opacity]: Opacity of text [Background]: Color of text box [Back Opacity]: Opacity of text box [Outline]: Outline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen.)

10

Use ▲, ▼ to select the option, then press ENTER.

Resets all settings for closed captions.

Perform steps 1–7 of "Setting the Closed Caption".

8

Use ▲, ▼ to select "CC reset", then press ENTER.

Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver)

Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.

If your television does not have Audio/Video IN terminals, step ③ may be disregarded, although the use of AV connections is recommended for improved picture quality.

① Connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable from the wall or antenna signal to the "RF IN" on the unit. ② Connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable (included) from the "RF OUT" on the unit to the "VHF/UHF RF IN" on the TV. ③ Connect an audio/video cable (included) from the "DVD/VHS COMMON OUT" on the unit to the "AV IN" on the TV. ④ Connect the AC power supply cord (included) from the "AC IN~" on the unit to a household AC outlet.

Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box

• Consult your cable service provider about the appropriate cable box to use.
• Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.

Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and cable box may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.

① 75 Ω coaxial cable from the wall to the "RF IN" on the unit.

② 75 Ω coaxial cable (included) from the "RF OUT" on the unit to the "RF IN" on the cable box.

③ 75 Ω coaxial cable from the "RF OUT" on the cable box to the "VHF/UHF RF IN" on the TV.

④ Audio/video cable (included) from the "DVD/VHS COMMON OUT" on the unit to the "AV IN" on the TV.

⑤ Audio/video cable from the "AV OUT" on the cable box to the "IN1" on the unit.

⑥ AC power supply cord (included) from the "AC IN~" on the unit to a household AC outlet.

Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver

● Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.

Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and satellite receiver may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.

① 75 Ω coaxial cable from the satellite antenna to the "SATELLITE IN" on the satellite receiver. ② 75 Ω coaxial cable (included) from the "RF OUT" on the satellite receiver to the "VHF/UHF RF IN" on the TV. ③ Audio/video cable (included) from the "DVD/VHS COMMON OUT" on the unit to the "AV IN" on the TV. ④ Audio/video cable from the "AV OUT" on the satellite receiver to the "IN1" on the unit. ⑤ AC power supply cord (included) from the "AC IN~" on the unit to a household AC outlet.

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality

You can enjoy high-quality picture by using the following terminals for connection.

DVD output and DVD/VHS output

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

You can enjoy higher picture quality when connecting with DVD PRIORITY output terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal.

However, when using these terminals, the following restrictions will occur.

* The HDMI AV OUT terminal has the same restrictions as DVD PRIORITY output terminals.

Restrictions

• You cannot play a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal while recording or making a scheduled recording on a disc. However, you can play a tape with the DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals when recording to a disc.
• If connecting with the DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, closed caption cannot be displayed by this unit while playing a tape. Make the settings and display on a TV that supports Closed Captioning.

If connecting to the TV with the S VIDEO terminal, the COMPONENT VIDEO terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal, we recommend connecting to the TV with the DVD/VHS COMMON OUT terminals as well (see below, 59, 61).

Using an S Video Cable for Better Video (S Video Cable not included)

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Notes

Usually you can watch video from input 2 on TV. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, switch to input 1 on TV.

Using Component Video Cables for Better Video (Component Video Cables not included)

The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit can be used for either interlace or progressive output (see 94) to provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

Notes

Usually you can watch video from COMPONENT VIDEO input on TV. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, switch to input 1 on TV.

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality

You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the audio cable connection between this unit and your TV on page 55 to 57 as follows.

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound (Audio Cable not included)

Use this connection to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifier or system component.

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio Cable not included)

This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video.

- Connect an amplifier or system component with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks.

- Adjust settings in "Digital Audio Output" (→ 50).

Notes

• You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant for DVD.
• Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.

- You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by changing the audio/video (AV) cable connection between this unit and your TV on pages 55 to 57 as follows.

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, enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.

- Please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 ft.) or less.

Regarding "HDAVI Control" function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with "HDAVI Control" function, linked operations are possible. [→ 32, Linked Operations with the TV (EZ Sync™ "HDAVI Control™")]

• 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.
• Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.

Connecting to a TV

Connecting to an Amplifier or System Component

• Set the TV input to HDMI in preparation and the RF output channel to "OFF" in step 2 (→ 62).
• Set "HDMI Video Output" and "HDMI Audio Output" to "On" (51). (The default setting is "On".)

Notes

• If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down-mixed (→ 94) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed).
• For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):

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

●Usually you can watch video from HDMI input on TV. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, switch to input 1 on TV.

Setting the Channels and Clock

Preparation:

• Turn on the television and select channel 3.
• These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit. You don't need to make these settings again.

to turn the unit on.

to select an RF output channel number 3.

• When the picture on the TV is poor, switch the TV to channel 4. Also change this unit's display to "CH 4".
• When nothing is displayed, change the TV channel to video input. Then turn this unit's display to "OFF".

Language:

▲, ▼ to select, then ENTER

TV Aspect Ratio:

▲, ▼ to select "4:3 TV" or "16:9 Widescreen TV" then ENTER

Aspect Ratio Selection

Select TV type and press ENTER. (Please refer to Operation instruction for details)

• When connecting to a 4:3 standard aspect TV: Select "4:3 TV".
• When connecting to a 16:9 widescreen TV: Select "16:9 Widescreen TV".

Quick Start Function:

Use ▲, ▼ to select "On" or "Off", then press ENTER.

Automatic Clock and Channel Settings:

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Yes" or "No", then press ENTER.

• When connecting the cable from the wall (cable TV or antenna) to the unit's RF IN: Select "Yes". The unit then displays the source selection screen (→ 63).
• When not connecting the cable from the wall (cable TV or antenna) to the unit's RF IN: Select "No". The unit then displays "Set Clock Manually" screen (→ 63, Manual Clock Setting).

Tips

- "Quick Start" function (→ 48) 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.

To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN].

The types of transmission:

Use ▲, ▼ to select "Antenna" or

"Cable".

then

to start automatic channel/setting.

Confirm the time, then

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

Tips

• If the unit displays "No channels were found.", turn off the unit and confirm the cable or antenna input is connected to the RF IN terminal. Restart the set up again (→ below).
• If "Auto Clock Setting is incomplete." is displayed, press [ENTER] and set the clock manually (→ right).
• If the clock is not correct, set the clock with "Adjust Time Zone" (→ 67) or "Set Clock Manually" (→ 48).
• You can delete channels you don't need after completing Auto Channel Setting (→ 64).

Restarting the Auto-Setup

(after relocation, for example)

1. When the unit is on and stopped, press and hold [CH v] and [CH ∧] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The unit turns off.
2. Press [∅ DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.

(The signal source and channel captions revert to their default values. All scheduled recordings are cleared.)

• To cancel in the middle

Press [RETURN].

Notes

- Conditions of the received channel may cause automatic channel/clock setting to take extra time.

Manual Clock Setting

Perform steps 1–6 on page 62.

◀, ▶ to select the item you want to change.

▲, ▼ to change the setting.

- Repeat steps 7–8 to change other items.

to confirm new date and time and to initiate the clock.

Notes

• The automatic clock setting can take a few minutes. ●The channel and clock settings apply to both DVD and VHS drives.

- Time Zone

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

• DST (Daylight Saving Time)

If you select "On", the clock is advanced one hour beginning at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November.

Set the DST period manually when it varies according to regions (see below).

To set the DST period manually

1. Press [FUNCTIONS].
2. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Other Functions" then press [ENTER].
3. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Setup" then press [ENTER].
4. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Setup" then press [▶].
5. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Clock Settings" then press [ENTER].
6. Press [▲, ▼] to select "Set the time change dates for DST" then press [ENTER].
7. Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to set the "Month", "Day", "Hour", and "Minute" then press [ENTER].

Setting Channel Captions

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

1 With the unit stopped

2

3

4

5

6

To select the caption:

7a

▲, ▼ to select the caption. - After selecting the "Channel" column with [◀, ▶], repeat steps 6–7a to set other channels.

To modify the caption:

7b

1. ▲, ▼ to select a character, then ▶ to move to the next character.

- Repeat this step to enter other characters.

- After selecting the "Channel" column with [◀, ▶], repeat steps 6–7b to set other channels.

8 RETURN

to complete.

Notes

Available characters for channel captions: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, _, -, (space)

Adding and Deleting Channels

To add channels, delete undesired channels, or channels that have poor reception.

Perform steps 1–5 of "Setting Channel Captions".

6

▲, ▼ to select channel, then ◀, ▶ to select the "Add/Del" column.

7

▲, ▼ to select "Added" or "Deleted", then RETURN

Selecting Television Type

This setting allows you to select the type of television connected.

With the unit stopped

Press ▲, ▼ to select "Other Functions", then press ENTER.

Press ▲, ▼ to select "Setup", then press ENTER.

Press ▲, ▼ to select "TV Screen", then press ▶.

Press ▲, ▼ to select "TV Type", then press ENTER. Setup TV Type

Press ▲, ▼ to select the item, then press ENTER. If you select "480p", the confirmation screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Notes

- Aspect 4:3/16:9

4:3 standard aspect television

16:9 widescreen television

• 480p/480i

Select "480p" if the television is compatible with progressive output. Select "480i" if the television is not compatible with progressive output or you are unsure about television compatibility. Digital programs broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio may appear with black bands at the edges of the screen on 4:3 aspect televisions. The bands are added to enable the correct aspect ratio to be shown.

Tips

To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN].

To exit the screen,

press [RETURN] several times.

Automatic Off Timer

This determines how long the unit stays on when it's not being used. Default = 6 hours (then it switches to standby). To turn off the "Off Timer", or to change the setting to 2 hours, see page 48.

Clock Settings

Set Clock Automatically

1. With the unit stopped,

2. Use ▲, ▼ to select "Other Functions", then

3. Use ▲, ▼ to select "Setup", then ▶.

4. Use ▲, ▼ to select "Clock Settings", then

5. Use ▲, ▼ to select "Set Clock Automatically", then

6. Press to start auto setting. The following screen appears when the setting is complete.

7. Press to complete.

Notes

• This may take some time, up to a few hours in some cases.
• If the following message appears

If the time is correct, press [◀] to select "Yes", then press [ENTER].

- If you select "No", auto setting starts again, then the above screen reappears. Repeat this step until the correct time appears.

screen reappears. Repeat this step until the correct time appears.

- If the clock is not correct, set the clock with "Adjust Time Zone".

• To cancel in the middle, press [RETURN].

- Time Zone

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

EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT -5

CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT -6

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

• DST (Daylight Saving Time)

If you select "On", the clock is advanced one hour starting at

2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the

first Sunday in November.

Set the DST period manually when it varies according to regions

(→ 63).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Adjust Time Zone

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. (→ 66)

1 With the unit stopped 2

▲, ▼ to select "Other Functions", then ENTER

3

▲, ▼ to select "Setup", then ENTER

4

▲, ▼ to select "Setup", then ▶.

5

▲, ▼ to select "Clock Settings", then ENTER

6

▲, ▼ to select "Adjust Time Zone", then ENTER

7 ▲, ▼ to select “-1” or “1” then ENTER Adjust Time Zone -1 0 1

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Using the Unit's Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.)

1 Point the remote control at the TV or Set Top Box.

To set the code for the TV:

2a While pressing and holding ⏻, enter the code from the table on the right using the numbered buttons.

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

To set the code for the Set Top Box:

2b While pressing and holding ▲, enter the code from the table on the right using the numbered buttons.

e.g., 1786: press [1] → [7] → [8] → [6]

3 Test the TV or Set Top Box functions of the remote control for operability.

- To switch to the Set Top Box mode: Press and hold [CH ∧] and [RETURN] simultaneously for 5 seconds or longer.

- To switch to the TV mode: Press and hold [TV POWER] and [RETURN] simultaneously for 5 seconds or longer.

- If the functions do not work, repeat steps 1 to 3 using different codes, if available. Some TVs and Set Top Boxes may not be compatible with the unit's remote control.

■ Remote Control Codes for the TV

Manufacturer Code
Panasonic 0051 / 00	055 / 0250 / 0650
Advent 0761 / 0783	/ 0815 / 0817 / 0842
Akai 0030 / 0098 / 00	0672 / 0702 / 0812
America Action 0180
AOC 0003 / 0019 / 00	0030 / 0052 / 0137 / 0185
Apex 0748 / 0765 / 00	0767 / 0879
Audiovox 0003 / 00	92 / 0180 / 0451 / 0623 / 0802 / 0875
Axion 1937
Bang & Olufsen	0620 / 1620
Broksonic	0003 / 0236 / 0463
Casio	0611 / 1205
Daewoo	0019 / 0039 / 0066 / 0067 / 0091 / 0092 / 0451 / 0623 / 0661 / 0672 / 1661
Emerson 0019 / 00	38 / 0039 / 0154 / 0158 / 0171 / 0177 / 0178 / 0179 / 0180 / 0181 / 0182 / 0183 / 0185 / 0236 / 0270 / 0280 / 0282 / 0463 / 0623
Envision	0030 / 0813
Epson	0833 / 0840
Fisher	0154 / 0159
Fujitsu	0179 / 0186 / 0683 / 0809 / 0853
GE	0021 / 0027 / 0029 / 0047 / 0051 / 0055 / 0135 / 0138 / 0174 / 0178 / 0251 / 0279 / 0282 / 0451 / 0747 / 1347 / 1447
Go-Video	0886
Haier	0768 / 1034
Hannspree	1348 / 1351 / 1352
Hewlett Packard	1088 / 1089 / 1101 / 1494 / 1502
Hisense	0748
Hitachi	0016 / 0032 / 0038 / 0056 / 0095 / 0097 / 0145 / 0151 / 0173 / 0227 / 0279 / 0409 / 0413 / 1145
In Focus	0736 / 0738 / 0739 / 0741 / 0752 / 0759 / 0781 / 1164 / 1516
JVC	0036 / 0053 / 0069 / 0160 / 0169 / 0182 / 0731 / 1253
KLH 0765 / 0767
LG	0178 / 0317 / 0442 / 0457 / 0700 / 0856 / 1178 / 1265
Loewe	0136
Magnavox	0020 / 0024 / 0028 / 0030 / 0036 / 0054 / 0096 / 0179 / 0186 / 0187 / 0230 / 0386 / 0706 / 0802 / 1254 / 1454
Marantz	0030 / 0054 / 0444 / 0704 / 0854 / 0855 / 1154
Memorex	0016 / 0106 / 0150 / 0154 / 0178 / 0179 / 0463
Mitsubishi	0014 / 0019 / 0093 / 0098 / 0145 / 0150 / 0155 / 0178 / 0331 / 0358 / 0836 / 0868 / 1250
Norcent	0748 / 0824
Optoma	0887
Orion	0179 / 0236 / 0463 / 1463
Philips	0054 / 0690 / 1154 / 1454
Philips Magnavox	0020 / 0024 / 0028 / 0030 / 0036 / 0054 / 0096 / 0179 / 0186 / 0187 / 0230 / 0386 / 0690 / 0706 / 0802 / 1154 / 1254 / 1454
Pioneer	0038 / 0166 / 0172 / 0679 / 0866
Polaroid	0765 / 0865 / 1262 / 1276 / 1314 / 1316 / 1326 / 1327 / 1328 / 1341 / 1498 / 1523
Proscan	0047 / 0747 / 1347 / 1447
Proview	0835 / 1401 / 1498
RCA	0018 / 0019 / 0029 / 0038 / 0047 / 0090 / 0135 / 0174 / 0278 / 0679 / 0747 / 1047 / 1147 / 1247 / 1347 / 1447 / 1547
Runco	0017 / 0030 / 0251 / 0497 / 0603
Sampo	0030 / 0032 / 0039 / 0052 / 0100 / 0110 / 1755
Samsung	0019 / 0030 / 0032 / 0056 / 0060 / 0178 / 0329 / 0408 / 0427 / 0587 / 0702 / 0766 / 0812 / 0814 / 1060
Sansui	0463
Sanyo	0088 / 0107 / 0146 / 0154 / 0159 / 0232 / 0484 / 0799 / 0893
Sharp	0039 / 0093 / 0153 / 0157 / 0165 / 0220 / 0281 / 0386 / 0398 / 0491 / 0688 / 0689 / 0818 / 0851
Sony 0000 / 0011 / 00	0080 / 0111 / 0273 / 0353 / 0810 / 0834 / 0867 / 1100

■ Remote Control Codes for the TV (Continued)

Manufacturer Code

Sva 0587 / 0748 / 0768 / 0865 / 0870 / 0871 / 0872

Sylvania 0020 / 0028 / 0030 / 0054 / 0065 / 0096 / 0171 / 0381

Symphonic 0171 / 0180

Syntax-Brillian 1007 / 1144 / 1240 / 1255 / 1257 / 1258 / 1331

Tatung 0003 / 0049 / 0055 / 0396 / 1756

Thomson 0209 / 0210 / 0047

Toshiba 0036 / 0060 / 0149 / 0154 / 0156 / 0650 / 0832 / 0845 / 1156 / 1256 / 1265 / 1356 / 1656 / 1704

Ultra Products 0391

Viewsonic 0857 / 0864 / 0885 / 1755

Westinghouse 0885 / 0889 / 0890 / 1282 / 1577

Yamaha 0019 / 0030 / 0769 / 0833 / 0839

Zenith 0016 / 0017 / 0092 / 0178 / 0463 / 1265

■ Remote Control Codes for the Set Top Box:

Cable Box

Manufacturer Code
Panasonic 0000 / 0	107
ABC 0003 / 0008
Americast	0899
Bell South	0899
Digeo	1187
Director	0476
General Instrument	0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810
GoldStar	0144
Hamlin	0009 / 0273
Jerrold	0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810
Memorex 0000
Motorola	0276 / 0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376
Pace	0008 / 0237 / 1877
Paragon	0000
Philips	0317 / 1305
Pioneer 0144 / 0533	/ 0877 / 1877
Pulsar	0000
Quasar	0000
Regal	0273 / 0279
Runco	0000
Samsung	0144
Scientific Atlanta	0008 / 0477 / 0877 / 1877
Sony	1006
Starcom	0003
Supercable	0276
Torx	0003
Toshiba 0000
Zenith 0000 / 0525	/ 0899

Satellite Receiver

Manufacturer Code
Panasonic 0152 / 0	247 / 0701 / 1786
AlphaStar	0772
Chaparral	0216
Crossdigital	1109
DirecTV 0099 / 024	7 / 0392 / 0566 / 0639 / 0724 / 0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 1377 / 1392 / 1414 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1609 / 1639 / 1640 / 1749 / 1856
Dish Network System	0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775
Dishpro 0775 / 1005	/ 1505 / 1775
Echostar	0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775
Expressvu	0775 / 1775
GE	0392 / 0566
General Instrument	0869
GOI	0775 / 1775
Goodmans	1246
Hisense 1535
Hitachi	0819 / 1250
HTS	0775 / 1775
Hughes 0749 / 1442	/ 1749

Satellite Receiver (Continued)

Manufacturer Code
Hughes Network Systems	0749 / 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1749
iLo	1535
Janeil	0152
Jerrold	0869
JVC	0775 / 1170 / 1775
LG	1226 / 1414
Magnavox	0722 / 0724
Memorex 0724
Mitsubishi	0749
Motorola	0856 / 0869
NEC	1270
Next Level 0869
Paysat 0724
Philips	0099 / 0722 / 0724 / 0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1142 / 1442 / 1749
Pioneer 1442
Proscan	0392 / 0566
Proton	1535
RadioShack	0869
RCA	0143 / 0392 / 0566 / 0855 / 1392
Samsung	1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 1276 / 1377 / 1442 / 1609
Sanyo 1219
Sony	0639 / 1639 / 1640
Star Choice	0869
Tivo	1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
Toshiba 0749 / 0790 / 0819 / 1285 / 1749
UltimateTV 1392 / 1640
Uniden	0722 / 0724
US Digital	1535
USDTV	1535
Voom	0869
Zenith 1856

Cable Box/Personal Video Recorder Combination

Manufacturer Code
Americast	0899
Digeo	1187
General Instrument	0476 / 0810
Jerrold	0476 / 0810
Motorola	0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376
Pace	0237 / 1877
Pioneer 0877 / 1877
Scientific Atlanta	0877 / 1877
Sony	1006
Supercable	0276
Zenith 0899

Digital Broadcast Satellite/Personal Video Recorder Combination

Manufacturer Code
DirecTV 0099 / 039	2 / 0639 / 1076 / 1142 / 1377 / 1392 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1640
Dish Network System	0775 / 1505
Dishpro 0775 / 1505
Echostar	0775 / 1170 / 1505
Expressvu	0775
Hughes Network Systems	1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
JVC	1170
Motorola	0869
Philips	1142 / 1442
Proscan	0392
RCA	1392
Samsung	1442
Sony	0639 / 1640
Star Choice	0869

Remote Control

① Turn the unit on or off....(→ 6)

② Select drive (DVD, VHS or SD) ...... (→ 7, 21)

③ Select channels and recording numbers etc./ Enter numbers....(→ 6)

④ Cancel/Reset the tape counter

⑤ Basic operations for recording and play

⑥ Skip the specified time/Jet rewind button (JET REW) ...... (→ 20, 26)

⑦ Direct Navigator (→ 19)

⑧ Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame ...... (→ 20)

⑨ Show sub menu....(→ 29, 35)

⑩ Select audio .... (→ 15, 20, 28) [A] for Recordings screen .... (→ 19)

⑪ Show DVD on-screen menu.... (→ 42) [B] for Album View screen.... (→ 21)

⑫ Start recording .... (→ 8)

⑬ Change recording mode ......(→ 8)

⑭ Transmission window

⑮ TV and Set Top Box operations....(→ 68)

⑯ Channel select/TRACKING/V-LOCK.... (→ 6, 27)

⑰ Input select (TV, IN1, IN2, DV) ...... (→ 30)

⑱ Sub channel access for digital broadcasts....(→ 6)

⑲ Delete items....(→ 12)

⑳ Skip 1 minute forward .....(→ 20)

21 Show scheduled recording list....(→ 9)

22 Show FUNCTIONS window ......(→ below)

23 Return to previous screen

24 Select VCR/TV (→ 6)

25 Create chapters (→ 20)

26 Show status messages....(→ 28, 34)

27 Start Flexible Recording....(→ 16)

FUNCTIONS Window

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

1 With the unit stopped

-Different discs display different functions.

2

▲, ▼ to select to select a menu item, then ENTER

-If you select "Other Functions", press [▲, ▼] to select a menu item and press [ENTER].

Main Unit

① Cassette eject button....(→ 72) ② Disc tray open/close button ...... (→ 7) ③ Start recording....(→ 8) ④ Stop button....(→ 7, 8) ⑤ Play/×1.3 button....(→ 7) ⑥ DVD/VHS POWER on/off button (⏻/I POWER)....(→ 6) - Press 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) ......(→ 30)

⑧ DVD/VHS drive indicator ......(→ 7) ●Lights when the DVD or VHS drive is selected. ⑨ DRIVE SELECT button....(→ 7) - Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. ⑩ Channel Select....(→ 6) ⑪ Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder ......(→ 31) ⑫ SD Card Slot ....(→ 73) ⑬ Reset button....(→ 78) ⑭ One Touch Copying operation button - From VHS to DVD ...... (→ 10) - From DVD to VHS (→ 11)

The Unit's Display

① Recording indicator ② 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] (→ 6). ③ Main display section ④ Tape indicator ⑤ Disc indicator This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted.

⑥ Scheduled recording indicator (→ 9) On: When a scheduled recording program is registered and a recordable disc or tape is inserted. The scheduled recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g. there is no disc or tape, etc). It does not flash if Quick Start is off. ⑦ Progressive indicator This indicator lights up when you select "On" in "Progressive" (→ 43).

Flashes:

Media Handling (Disc/Video Cassette/SD Card)

Inserting Discs

OPEN/CLOSE

to open the tray.

- Insert a disc.

OPEN/CLOSE

to close the tray.

Inserting a Video Cassette

Insert a cassette (the surface with the roll of tape should face up).

- The unit turns on automatically.

To eject:

From the main unit:

- The unit turns on automatically.

or

From the remote control

to select the VHS drive.

Press and hold for 3 or more seconds.

Notes

• When using 8 cm (3") DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3") DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.
• It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

Inserting/Removing the SD Card

Opening the front panel Press down. Inserting the card

Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place.

If you are using a miniSD card, insert it into the miniSD 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 front panel. → right)

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

Closing the front panel Push up.

When "SD" is flashing or when copying a picture or displaying the Album in the SD card, do not turn off the unit or remove the SD card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card's contents.

Disc and Card Care

RAM Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.

Holding a disc or card

Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of discs (the shiny side) or the terminal surface (the metal part) of SD cards.

Cleaning discs

Discs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry lint-free cloth in a straight line from the center of the disc to the edge of the disc. Return discs to their cases and SD cards to their cartridges when not in use; this helps to protect against scratches and dirt.

Storing discs and cards

- Do not place or store discs and cards in the following locations:

-Direct sunlight

-Very dusty or humid areas

-Near a heat source

-Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature (condensation can occur)

- Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur

- Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Discs to avoid

• Discs that are not perfectly circular in shape - Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit, causing improper operation or damage to the unit - Cracked discs - Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs that were previously labeled or re-labeled)

Video Cassette Information

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.

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback

Disc type	writable	Finalization Needed*1	Recording 16:9 aspect picture*2	Recording broadcasts that allow one copy (CPRM) (→ 13)	Standard symbol
DVD-RAM	○	—	○	○	RAM
DVD-R	—	○	— (4:3 aspect) —		-R before fi nalizationDVD-V after fi nalization
DVD-R DLR DL	—	○	— (4:3 aspect) —		-R DL before fi nalizationDVD-V after fi nalization
DVD-RW	○	○	— (4:3 aspect) —		-RW(V) before fi nalizationDVD-V after fi nalization
	—	○	— (4:3 aspect) —		+R before fi nalizationDVD-V after fi nalization
—		○	— (4:3 aspect) —		+R DL before fi nalizationDVD-V after fi nalization
	○	— — (4:3 aspect) —			+RW

- The explanations concerning discs are indicated by DVD, and those concerning video cassette are indicated by VHS.

^*1 Finalization needed for playback on other equipment ( → 46).

RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

-R DL and +R DL can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

*2 For further information (→ 13, Important Notes for Recording)

- Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.

For available recording times for different discs under different recording modes, see “DVD Recording Modes and Durations” on page 14. Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may prevent you from playing or recording certain discs.

- Please see specifications (→ 93) for compatible disc versions and recording speeds.

Tips

- Visit Panasonic's homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R (This site is in English only.)

- Buy Discs from www.panasonic.com and receive Special 20% Discount! Coupon Code: DVDMEDIA *Offer good only in 50 United States.

Notes

• RAM will show an increase in available space whenever a recording has been erased.
• -RW(V) and +RW discs will only show an increase in available space when their last recording has been erased.
• -R -R DL +R +R DL The discs will show no increase in available space after deleting recordings.
• You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition of the recording.
• When recording multilingual broadcast, refer to page 13.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are

• A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
• A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
• A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Play-only Discs Discs that Cannot be Played

Disc type	Standard symbol Uses
DVD-Video....	DVD-V	High quality movie and music discs
DVD-RW(DVD Video Recording format)....	-RW(VR)	DVD-RW video 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 (→ 45) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video format.It may be necessary to fi nalize the disc on the equipment used for recording.
DVD-RR47DVD-R DLRDL	DivX	DVD-R, DVD-R DL* with video recorded in DivX (→ 76)
Audio CD	CD	Recorded audio and music (including CD-R/RW*)
	MP3, JPEG	CD-R and CD-RW with video recorded in DivX (→ 76)CD-R and CD-RW with music recorded in MP3 (→ 76)Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on CD-R/RW*(→ 76)

* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording. - Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. - 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.

Cards Usable on this Unit

Type	symbol	Data that can be recorded and played	Instructions
SD Memory Card(from 8 MB to 2 GB),SDHC Memory Card,(4GB)miniSD Card	SD	Still pictures	You can insert directly into the SD card slot.* A miniSD card adaptor included with the miniSD card is necessary.You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera, etc. (→ 21, 40)

The card types mentioned above will be referred to as "SD Card" in these operating instructions.

Suitable SD Cards

• When using SD Memory Cards 4 GB, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can be used. ● Usable 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 Card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit.
• This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT 12 and FAT 16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT 32 format.
• SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.
• We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

MP3 File Information

Playable discs	CD
File format MP3
	Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
Number of folders (groups)	Maximum number of folders (groups) recognizable:99 folders (groups) (including the root folder)
Number of fi les (tracks)	Maximum number of fi les (tracks) recognizable:999 fi les (tracks) (Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other type of fi les.)
Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency	16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz

ID3 tags not compatible - If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file, play may not be possible.

Still Picture (JPEG) Information

Playable media	RAM SD CD
File format JPEGFiles must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Number of pixels	between 34×34 and 6144×4096(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Number of folders	CD Maximum number of folders recognizable:99 folders (including the root folder)RAM SD This unit can handle a maximum of 300 folders (including higher folders)
Number of fi les	CD Maximum number of fi les recognizable999 fi les (Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other type of fi les.)RAM SD This unit can handle a maximum of 3000 fi les

MOTION JPEG not compatible

DivX File Information

Playable discs	-R -R DL CD
File format DivX
	●Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.
Number of folders	Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders (including the root folder)
Number of fi les	Maximum number of DivX files recognizable*: 200 fi les
Support version	Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media fi les.Certifi ed to the DivX Home Theater Profi le.Video-Number of stream: Up to 1-Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50-Picture size: 32 × 32 to 720 × 576 -FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fpsAudio-Number of stream: Up to 8-Format: MP3, Dolby Digital, MPEG-Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible.MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.• GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

* Total number of recognizable files including MP3, JPEG, DivX and other types of files is 4000.

Notes

RAM SD

• Compatible formats: DCP® 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)

CD

• Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet
• This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, 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); some files (tracks) may not display or be playable.

- Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to display.

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

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

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

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

- Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.

Tips

You can play MP3s and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you number the folders.

How to structure MP3 folders

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

Order of play

Structure of still pictures (JPEG)

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

The following media can be displayed on this unit.

DVD-RAM Card CD

* 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.

Troubleshooting Guide

If the Antenna Connector Doesn't Match

Use the following connection to suit the antenna lead to the unit's RF IN terminal, and the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on your TV or other equipment. Refer to the other equipment's operating instructions for more information.

Type	This unit		Other equipment (television etc.)
A twin lead	from the antenna(Flat) Twin lead300 Ω cable

Changing RF Output Channel

If you connected this unit and a TV without an audio/video cable, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may appear on the TV. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the interference.

1

Press and hold for more than 5 seconds.

- The RF output channel number displays on the unit's display.

3

to finish.

Notes

When you set the RF output channel to "CH 3" or "CH 4" Video from this unit can be viewed on channels 3 and 4 on the TV. Press [VCR/TV] to switch to VCR mode and output video from this unit (→ 6).

2

to select "CH 3" or "CH 4".

The unit's display

Each time you press the button:

CH 3 (Default setting) ↔ CH 4 ↔ OFF

For connections with the audio/video cable, set the RF output channel to "OFF".

Troubleshooting Guide

When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control

Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote control and the main unit when there are other Panasonic products close to your unit.

1 With the unit stopped

▲, ▼ to select "Other Functions", then ENTER

3

▲, ▼ to select "Setup", then ENTER

4

▲, ▼ to select "Setup", then ▶.

5

▲, ▼ to select "Remote Control Code", then ENTER

6

▲, ▼ to select "Set Code 1", "Set Code 2", or "Set Code 3" then to set.

7

While pressing and holding ENTER, press and hold the numbered button 1, 2, or 3 corresponding to the code set in step 6 for about 5 seconds to set.

8

Press ENTER to complete.

When the following indicator appears on the unit's display

RC1

- Change the code on the remote control to match the code displayed for the main unit (→ step 7).

Tips

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To Reset This Unit

To reset the channel information and the clock settings

On the main unit

Press and hold both buttons for about 5 seconds.

To reset the ratings level settings

You can reset both parental rating (→ 52) and DVD-Video rating (→ 49).

1

With the unit stopped, press OPEN/CLOSE ▲ to open the disc tray.

2

On the main unit, press and hold REC and both buttons for about 5 seconds.

To restore the unit if it freezes

On the main unit

POWER

Press and hold for more than 10 seconds.

—The unit is off.

or

On the main unit

Press and hold for more than 1 second with a pointed object.

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to "Customer Services Directory" on page 95.

The following does not indicate a problem with the unit:

• Regular disc rotating sound.
• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. • Image disturbance during search.
• Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks. ● Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.)
• The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices (→ 78, To restore the unit if it freezes).

General Issues Power Page

No power.	●Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.	55 to 57
The unit switches to standby mode.	●This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup menu to “Off” to always keep the unit on.●One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [⏻/I POWER] on the main unit to turn the unit on.	48-
The power is turned off automatically.	●If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unit will be automatically turned off when the TV is turned off.	32

General Issues Displays Page

The display is dim.	● Change “Front Display” in the Setup menu.	50
“12:00A” is flashing on the unit’s display.	● Set the clock.	48, 66
The recording time display, the copying process display, and the displayed recording times of MP3s are different from the actual time.	● Times shown may disagree with actual times.● -R -R DL +R +R DL The remaining capacity does not increase even if recordings are deleted.● Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW disc increases when you delete the last recording (space may increase slightly when you delete other recordings).● If you record or edit about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity of 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 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.	—

General Issues

Operation

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Cannot operate the TV or Set Top Box with the unit's remote control.	● Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.● Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control.	6868
Cannot operate the DVD.	●Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive when operating DVDs or CDs.- Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.	7
Cannot operate the VHS.	●Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS drive when operating VHS cassettes.-Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.	7
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.● Remove dust from the transmission window and the unit's sensor.● Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.● Don't place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sun 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.	7855--7868
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:Press [∅/I POWER] on the main unit to switch to off.If the unit doesn't switch to off, reset the unit (→ 78, "To restore the unit if it freezes").	--
“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 off.If the unit doesn't switch to off, reset the unit (→ 78, "To restore the unit if it freezes").(2) While the unit is off, press and hold [■] and [CH ∧] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. (Ejection may take extra time depending on discs.) The disc may be defective. Try another disc.	-
Cannot eject a disc.	● The unit is recording.● The unit may have a problem. Eject the disc as in (2) above.	--
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.	-
A password screen appears and you are unable to view or record.	● If the unit starts receiving a broadcast with the set rating information, a password screen appears and you will be unable to view or record.Enter your password to continue.	52
Time is incorrect after using Auto Clock Setting.	● Try again. If the time is still incorrect, set the clock manually.	48, 66

General Issues

EZ Sync

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EZ Sync doesn’t work

Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to “On”.Make sure that “EZ Sync” is set to “On”.Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device.If the connection for the equipment connected with an HDMI cable was changed, or if there was a power failure or the plug was removed from the household AC outlet, “HDAVI Control” may not work. In this case, perform the following operations.When all equipment connected with the HDMI cable is turned on, turn the TV (VIERA) on again.Change the TV (VIERA) settings for the “HDAVI Control” function to off, and then set to on again. (For more information, see the VIERA operating instructions.)Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit, and after this unit’s screen is displayed check that “HDAVI Control” is working.

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Playback Issues

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 electronics retailers.	-
The images from the unit do not appear on the TV.Picture is distorted.	● Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.● Make sure the TV's input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.● Press [VCR/TV] to change to VCR mode.● The TV isn't compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [* CANCEL] for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.● When connecting with component video cables to a television that is incompatible with progressive video, check if there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier. If so, turn off the equipment connected with an HDMI cable, press [■] and [▶] on the unit more than 5 seconds simultaneously, 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.	55 to 57-6--5151-
Status messages do not appear.	● Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.	50
The black or gray background does not appear.	● Select “On” in “Black Background (Analog)” in the Setup menu.	50
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.	435150
There is a lot of after-images when playing video.	● Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.	43
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 interlaced output.●When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps below:(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” (→ 51).	43–
There is no apparent change in picture quality when making adjustments in the Video menu using the on-screen menus.	●The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.	–

Playback Issues Sound Page

No sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desiredaudio type.	Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings.Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.Check if TV is muted.Check if amplifier is muted.Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playbackand simultaneous record and playback.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 analog multilingual broadcast recordingsThe sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)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 terminal is used for audio output and the unit is connected to the television with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu.Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable.	50, 60--20, 28--43----51--
Cannot switch audio.	You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, or +RW disc is in the disc tray.You cannot change the audio type when playing a recording of an analog multilingual broadcast on a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc. You can select “Main” or “Secondary Audio Program (SAP)” in “Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)” in the Setup menu before recording.Only one language channel is recorded from digital multilingual broadcasts, so you will be unable to change languages during playback.You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using an audio cable (analog connection).There are discs whose audio cannot be changed due to how the disc was created.	--13, 15, 501550, 60--

Playback Issues

Operation

Play fails to start even when [▶ PLAY] is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.	● Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.● Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not defective.● The disc is dirty.● You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.● 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 Camcorder recording.● If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)	72Cover7374 to 7649–25
Audio and video momentarily pause.	● This occurs between playlist chapters.● This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.● -R DL +R DL Images and audio may be interrupted momentarily when play reaches the point where the recording passed from the first layer to the second.	––13
DVD-Video is not played.	● You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.	49
Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.	● The languages are not recorded on the disc.● You may have to use the disc's own menus to select languages and audio tracks.	–19
No subtitles.	● When progressive output is on, TV's closed captions cannot be displayed.Go to the Setup menu and turn this unit's closed captions on.● If connecting with the DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, closed caption cannot be displayed by this unit while playing tape. Make the settings and display on a TV that supports Closed Captioning.● Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.● Set “Subtitle” in the Disc menu to “On”.	54––42
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, press and hold [● REC] and [▶] on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 or more seconds.	78
Quick View does not work.	● This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.● This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.	––
The resume play function does not work.	● Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened.● This function does not work when playing DivX VOD content.	–25
It takes time before play starts.	● This is normal on DivX video. (DivX)	–
Picture stops.	● Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)	–
Cannot see the beginning of the recording played.	● (If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an HDMI cable) When [▶ PLAY] is pressed on this unit's remote control to start play, you may not be able to see the beginning of the recording played until the picture is displayed on the TV. Using [◀◀] or [◀◀], return to the beginning of the recording.	–

Playback Issues

VHS Picture

On-screen display indicators do not appear.	● Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu. – Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen display indicators. – The on-screen indicator will not be displayed when this unit is connected to the TV with the DVD PRIORITY output terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal.	28, 50
The gray background appears during playback.	● You are playing a blank or poor quality portion of the tape. ● You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes and this can cause the gray background to appear.	– –

Playback Issues

VHS Sound

Cannot hear the desired audio type.	● Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.	28
There is noise when playing a video tape.	● Adjust the tracking.● The tape is old or damaged.	27-

Playback Issues

VHS Play

Cannot play.	● Tapes recorded under a TV system other than NTSC (PAL, SECAM, etc.) cannot be played.	-
The playback screen fl ickers.	● The video head is dirty.● The tape is old or damaged.	3-

Recording Issues

DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/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.RAM -RW(V) +RW The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with the “DVD Management” settings.Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded recordings 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, and +RW discs may be disabled.A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, or +RW disc recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.

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Recording Issues

DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/Copying/External Input (continued)

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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 stop recording for a few seconds.	48
Scheduled recording does not work properly.	●The scheduled recording program is incorrect or different scheduled recording times overlap. Correct the program.●The unit is not on scheduled recording standby. (“⊖” on the unit's display is not on.) Press [⏻ DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure that “⊖” is on.●The clock is not correct. Set the clock.	189, 1848, 66
The scheduled recording program remains even after recording fi nishes.	●The scheduled recording program remains if set to daily or weekly.	9, 18
Part or all of a recording 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 recordings or discs. You will have to format the disc (RAM -RW(V) +RW) or use a new disc.	-
Cannot copy VHS to DVD.	●The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with the “DVD Management” settings.●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 copying function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.	44--
Cannot 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 copying function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.	--
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.	●An external playback device 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. Press [INPUT SELECT] to change.	30, 3130
The DV Camcorder recording function does not work.	●If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and the 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 Camcorder recording may not operate properly.●You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.	31--

Recording Issues VHS Recording Page

“DCT” fl ashes when I try to start recording.Cannot record.	●A video cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.●The accidental erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the hole with adhesive tape.	72, 7373
Cannot record a TV program.	●Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.	-

Editing Issues DVD & SD Page

Cannot format.	●The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.●Disc may be defective or of poor quality.●You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.+RW Discs created on a computer may not be formatted.	73-45-
Cannot create chapters.	●The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc.The information is not written if there is an interruption in the power.●These operations are not possible with still pictures.	--
Cannot delete chapters.	●When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer RAM.	37
The available recording time doesn’t increase even after deleting recordings on the disc.	●Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL does not increase even after deleting previous recordings.●Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when you delete the last recording.	--

Editing Issues

Still Pictures

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Cannot display the Direct Navigator screen.	●This screen cannot be displayed while recording or copying.	-
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.	44
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, FAT 16 or FAT 32 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) or SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) can be used with this unit.	754576--
Copying, deleting, and setting protection take 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.	-45

Frequently Asked Questions

Setup		Page
What equipment is necessary to play multi-channel surround sound?	● You cannot play back multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital audio cable to an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.	60, 61
Can the headphones and speakers be directly connected to the unit?	● You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, TV, etc.	-
The television has an 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 → HDMI IN terminal. The unit will take longer to start up when 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.	-

Discs		Page
Can I play DVD-Video 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?	● Discs either without region number or region number “1” or “ALL” will not be played on this unit.	-
What are the constraints regarding 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 these discs (except +RW disc): - You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturers’ 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.	74, 7593-
What are the constraints regarding 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, MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG). 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), 300 folders and 200 files on a disc with DivX.● You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.	75, 76-
Recording		Page
Can I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD?	Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs 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 these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.+RWIt is not necessary to finalize. To enable play on other DVD players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.In any case, ability to play a disc depends on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc, and the capability and format constraints of the DVD player.	4647-
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 camcorder recording function, however, 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 via 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 sampling frequency.You cannot record MP3 signals.	50-
Can I switch to SAP during recording?	With DVD-RAM and a video cassette, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Press [AUDIO] to change to SAP.You cannot change the audio type when recording an analog multilingual broadcast on a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc. Establish the appropriate setting before recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)” in the Setup menu.Only one language channel is recorded from digital multilingual broadcasts, so you will be unable to change languages during recording. Set the language in “Audio Language Setting” in the Setup menus.	13, 1513, 5013, 15, 48
On the Unit's Display		Page
H□□, F□□(“□ stands for a service number.)	● An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit (→ 78, “To restore the unit if it freezes”).●If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.	- -
RC □ (“□ stands for a number.)	● The remote control and the main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.	78
HARD ERR(“HArD” and “Err” are alternately displayed.)	● If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.	-
NO READ(“NO” and “REAd” are alternately displayed.)	●The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.● The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality.●You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished operation. Press [▲ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.	7374 to 7672
☐☐☐☐☐☐	● 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 “☐” is displayed.	--
FULL	● There are already 16 scheduled recording programs. Delete unnecessary scheduled recording programs.	18
UNSUPPORT(“UNSUP” and “POrt” are alternately displayed.)	●You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.	74, 75
UNFORMAT(“UNFOr” and “MAt” are alternately displayed.)	●You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) recorded on other equipment.You can format the disc when the format confirmation screen is displayed.	15, 45
“H□□□□” is displayed on the unit’s display.	●This unit is confirming that it is connected with equipment compatible with HDAVI Control.	-
F74	●The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.	-
F75	●The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.	-
U59	● The unit is very warm.The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears.Reinstall the unit in an area with adequate ventilation. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.	-
U61	● There was a power failure or the AC power supply cord 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.	-
U72U73	● The HDMI connection acts unusually.-The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.-The HDMI cable is too long. Please use a cable 5.0 meters (16.4 ft.) or less.-The HDMI cable is damaged.	-
U76	● HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that does not support copyright protection.	-
U88	● There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or copying; there was a power failure or the AC power supply cord 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.	80
U99	●The unit fails to operate properly. Press [○/I POWER] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. Press [○/I POWER] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.	-
On the TV		Page
Authorisation Error.This unit is not authorized to play this recording.	●You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit.(DivX)	25
Cannot fi nish recording completely.	●The program was copy-protected.●The disc may be full.●There are already 99 recordings (+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings).	--
Cannot play.	●You inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).	75
Cannot record on the disc.	●The disc may be dirty or scratched.	73
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.	●RAM -RW(V) +RW Create space by erasing unwanted recordings. Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL,+R or +R DL there is no increase in disc space. Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW disc increases when the last recording is deleted (space may increase slightly when you delete other recordings).●Use a new disc.	12, 35, 45
Cannot record. The number of recordings has exceeded the maximum limit.
Error has occurred.Please press ENTER.	●Press [ENTER] to start the 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.	72, 74, 7572
No folders.	●There are no compatible folders on the disc.	76
No SD CardNo valid SD card.	●The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed while a compatible card is already inserted, turn off the unit, remove the card, then re-insert the card.●The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.	7375, 76
No VHS cassette.	●There is no video cassette in the tape deck when playing or recording TV programs. Insert a video cassette.	72
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 connecting to the DVD/VHS COMMON terminals.	58
Please change the disc.	●There may be a problem with the disc. Press [▲ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove the disc to check for scratches and dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)	-
Please set the clock.	●The clock is not set when recording programs or setting scheduled recording. Set the clock.	48, 66
The VHS cassette is protected.	●A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab has been inserted for recording TV programs. Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.	73
Rental Expired.	●The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (DivX)	25
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 disc.●The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality.	7474 to 7645
This disc is not formatted properly.	●You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or +RW disc. Format the disc with the unit.
⊗	●The operation is prohibited by the unit, disc, or video cassette.	-

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

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 95.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and "DTS 2.0+Digital Out" is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

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

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Official DivX® Certified product.

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption: Approx. 30 W

Standby mode: (Shipping Condition) Approx. 2.4 W

(User Setting: Quick Start: ON) Approx. 14.0 W

Recordable discs:

DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)

2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)

2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)

DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)

1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)

1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)

1–16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)

DVD-R (DL): 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)

2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)

DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

2-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

2-6X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

+R (SL): 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0)

2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

2.4-16X SPEED (Ver. 1.3)

+R (DL): 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0)

2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

+RW: 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

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, DivX

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):

DVD-Video format, DivX

DVD-RW: DVD Video Recording format, DVD-Video format

+R

+R DL (Double Layer)

+RW

DVD-Video, CD-Audio (CD-DA)

CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, MP3, JPEG, DivX)

Optical pick-up:

System with 1 lens, 2 integration units

(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)

LASER Specification:

Class I 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:

Analog TV Channel: 2 ch to 69 ch

Analog CATV Channel: 1 ch to 135 ch

Digital TV Channel: 2 ch to 69 ch

Digital CATV Channel: 1 ch to 135 ch

RF converter output:

Provide 3 ch or 4 ch

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;

S connector ×2 Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 Ω

C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Ω

Output: (for DVD PRIORITY 1)

LINE (pin jack) ×2 1.0 Vp-p;

S connector ×1 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

Recording system: (for DVD)

Dolby Digital (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 1)

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 connector ×1

(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)

VHS:

Recording format:

VHS Video Cassette System Standard with FM audio

Heads: 4 Helical Scan Heads for Video

2 Helical Scan Heads for FM audio

1 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 type A ×1

- This unit supports "HDAVI Control 2" function.

DV Input: IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin ×1

SD Card Slot: SD Memory Card Slot: ×1

Compatible media:

SD Memory Card*

* Includes SDHC compatible card (Class is not supported.) and miniSD Cards (A miniSD Adaptor needs to be inserted.)

supported.) and miniSD Cards (A miniSD Adaptor needs to be inserted.)

FAT32* (In case of SDHC Memory Card)

*Long file name is unsupported.

Still Picture (JPEG)

Image File Format: JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Sub sampling 4:2:2, 4:2:0

Image File Format: JPEG conforming to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

Regional Code: # 1

Number of pixels: 34 × 34 to 6144 × 4096

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

35 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

Dimensions (W × H × D):

430 mm × 84 mm × 345 mm

16 15/16" × 3 5/16" × 13 5/8"

Mass: Approx. 5.3 kg (11.66 lbs)

Notes

- Specifications are subject to change without notice.

- Useable capacity will be less (SD 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.

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.

DivX

A video compression format developed by DivX, Inc. that compresses video files without any considerable loss of video quality.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

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.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can hear dialog clearly at low volume.

Film and Video

DVD-Video 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) are stored.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.

You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format), +RW and SD 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.

Frame Field Field

• 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 and 1080p) from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. 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 significant 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.

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 matrix.

1080i

In one high definition image, 1080 alternating scan lines pass every 1/60^th of a second to create an interlace image. Because 1080i more than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i, the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.

1080p

In one high definition image, 1080 scan lines pass at the same time every 1/60^th of a second to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

720P

In one high definition image, 720 scan lines pass at the same time every 1/60^th of a second to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 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.pstc.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 Service and Technology 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]

F1206

Audio attributes ...... language ...... receiving, recording.... 15, 50

Audio Language Setting 48

Auto Bilingual Selection .... 28 Auto Mode ....

Channel adding, deleting ...... audio captions ...... (

Set Channels Automatically .... 48 Chasing Playback....

Cleaning disc ...... lens ...... main unit ...... .....

video heads 3,73

Clock Settings ...... Closed Caption...... CM Skip...... Connection amplifier, system component..... 60, 61 antenna.... 55, cable box....

DV IN terminal .... 31 external device .... 30, 31 HDMI .... satellite receiver .... 57 television .... 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61

Copying Recordings ......10, 11

Copying Still Pictures 40

PRM......

Create Chapter 20, 37

Create DVD Top Menu 47

Delete album ...... all recordings ...... chapter ...... recording ...... still picture ..... 39. 41

Delete Navigator ....12, 41 Dialog Enhancer....

Direct Navigator ....19, 35 Divide Recording ....

DivX 25,76,94

DNR

DST....63,

DV Camcorder recording 31

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW ...... 74

E Enter name album 34 14disc recording 34,

Erasure prevention tab .... 73 External Device .... 30, 31

EZ Sync 32, 33, 51

F Finalize ....15, 46, 94 Flexible Recording....

Format 15, 45, 94

FR (Flexible Recording) Mode..... 14 FUNCTIONS Window.....

H HDAVI Control....32, 33 **HDMI ....3....51, 61, 94

96 Jet Rewind 26 54 JPEG....21, 76, 94

①0 Language code list ...... on-screen ...... 75oundtrack ...... 56Subtitle ...... .....

M Menu 61 DivX....25 MP3 ...... on-screen ...... Pictures ....

Setup Mode recording still mode MP3 24, 76, 94

N Noise reduction (NR) 41 DNR ...... .... Line-in 45 NR ...... 37

12, 37 On-screen language menus status messages

P Parental Rating ....52, 53 ..PCM@Down Conversion ....50

Picture 43

Playlist.... 29

Progressive....43, 94

Properties playlist .... 29 recording .... 35 still picture ....

39 Protection 34, album44 ...... ard .... 44 cartridge .... 44 disc ...... recording .... 36 still picture ....

6 Quick Start 48 Quick View 19

Ratings 49 Record Flexible Recording from a VCR mode 14 scheduled

Remaining tape time ....28, 34 Repeat play .... 43

Restore Default Settings .... 48 5Resume play function .... 7

S Scheduled recording 9,18 SD Card 73,75

Setup menu.... 48

Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN) .... 48 Simultaneous record and playback ... 17 42 Soundtrack .... 42 21 SQPB .... 27

Status8Messages ....34, 50 Still Pictures 14 Copying .... 40 edit .... play .... Subtitle .... 42

① Thumbnail.... 94 Time Slip.... 20 Tracking.... 27 Transfer.... 43 TV type.... 65

VSS settings....51 VISS....27 VP mode....14 V. Surround Sound....43

-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.

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One Panasonic Way Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

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