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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Recorder

Model No. DMR-E75V

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read

these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

VQT0N07

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Before Use

Contents ...........................................................................................2

Warning and Important Information ..................................................4

Control reference guide ....................................................................6

≥Remote control...........................................................................6

≥Batteries .....................................................................................7

≥Use.............................................................................................7

≥Main unit.....................................................................................7

≥The unit’s display........................................................................8

Connections......................................................................................9

≥Connections 1 ............................................................................9

≥Connections 2 ............................................................................9

Setting Up.......................................................................................10

≥Preset Download......................................................................10

≥Auto-Setup ...............................................................................10

TV operation ...................................................................................11

Remote Setting...............................................................................11

Connecting amplifier or system component....................................12

≥Connecting a digital amplifier or system component................12

≥Connecting an analog amplifier or system component ............12

Connecting a decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver ............12

Connecting an external device .......................................................13

DVD output and DVD/VHS output ..................................................13

(^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[DVD]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^)

Before Use

Connecting a Television with Component video input terminals ....14

Discs...............................................................................................15

≥Discs you can use ....................................................................15

≥More about Discs .....................................................................15

Discs that cannot be played............................................................16

Audio format logos..........................................................................16

Which Disc Types is Playable on What TV.....................................16

Discs and accessories ....................................................................16

Maintenance ...................................................................................16

Disc handling ..................................................................................17

Inserting discs.................................................................................17

Playback

Playing discs...................................................................................18

≥When a menu screen appears on the TV.................................18

Quick View (Play t1.3) ..................................................................18

Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function)..........18

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH...............................................19

Slow-motion play ............................................................................19

Frame-by-frame viewing.................................................................19

Skipping..........................................................................................19

Direct Play ......................................................................................19

Displaying the TV image as a picture-in-picture/

Selecting an amount of time to skip—Time Slip...........................19

Divide a title into chapters...............................................................19

Changing audio during play ............................................................20

Using menus to play MP3 discs......................................................20

≥Using the tree screen to find a group .......................................21

Recording

Playing while you are recording......................................................22

≥Chasing play.............................................................................22

≥Simultaneous recording and play .............................................22

≥TIME SLIP ................................................................................22

Recording TV programmes.............................................................23

Playing/Recording the VHS while recording ...................................24

≥Recording modes and

approximate recording times in hours....................................24

Selecting audio to record ................................................................24

Flexible Recording mode (FR)........................................................24

Direct TV Recording .......................................................................25

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK) ........25

Timer Recording

Using G-CODE..................................................................................26

Manual programming .....................................................................26

Check, change or delete programmes ...........................................27

Advanced Operations

DISC MANAGEMENT....................................................................28

- Disc Name.............................................................................28

- Disc Protection ......................................................................28

- Format Disc ...........................................................................29

- Auto-Play Select....................................................................29

- Finalize ..................................................................................29

Entering text ...................................................................................30

Using the Direct Navigator .............................................................31

≥Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play .......................31

≥Direct Navigator .......................................................................31

- Erase .....................................................................................31

- Properties .............................................................................. 32

- Edit ........................................................................................32

- Chapter View.........................................................................34

Using play list .................................................................................35

≥Creating play lists.....................................................................35

≥Playing play lists ......................................................................36

≥Using play list to edit play lists/chapters ..................................36

- Erase .....................................................................................36

- Properties .............................................................................. 36

- Edit ........................................................................................37

- Chapter View.........................................................................38

Using DISPLAY menus ..................................................................40

≥Common procedures ...............................................................40

- Disc menu .............................................................................40

- Play menu .............................................................................41

- Picture menu .........................................................................41

- Sound menu ..........................................................................41

Various Settings

Changing the unit’s settings ...........................................................42

≥Common procedures ...............................................................42

Entering a password (Ratings).......................................................42

Summary of settings.......................................................................43

Channel Settings ............................................................................46

- Selecting the manual tuning ..................................................46

- Adding, deleting, and moving channels.................................47

- Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV ................................47

Clock Settings ................................................................................48

- Auto Clock Setting.................................................................48

- Manual Clock Setting ............................................................48

FUNCTIONS window .....................................................................49

Status displays ...............................................................................49

≥Changing the information displayed.........................................49

≥Display examples.....................................................................49

Contents

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Before Use

( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[VHS]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ )

Before Use

Inserting video cassette ..................................................................50

Video cassette information .............................................................50

≥Video cassettes........................................................................50

≥Video cassette care..................................................................50

≥Maintenance.............................................................................50

Setting Up.......................................................................................50

≥Fine Tuning ..............................................................................50

Playback

Playing a video cassette .................................................................51

Fast-forward/Rewind.......................................................................51

Cue/Review Playback.....................................................................51

Jet Search.......................................................................................51

Still playback...................................................................................51

Slow-motion play ............................................................................51

Jet Rewind......................................................................................51

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) .....................................................52

To Play back a Recorded Part Repeatedly.....................................52

VHS Index Search System (VISS)..................................................52

Adjusting the playback picture ........................................................52

≥Manual tracking ........................................................................52

≥Vertical locking adjustment.......................................................52

To Play back a tape in high picture quality .....................................52

Recording

Recording TV programmes.............................................................53

Playing/Recording the DVD while recording...................................53

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK) ........53

Timer Recording

Using G-CODE ..................................................................................54

Manual programming......................................................................54

Tape Speed Auto Change Function ...............................................55

Check, change or delete programmes............................................55

Advanced Operations

Changing the unit’s settings............................................................56

≥Common procedures................................................................56

≥Summary of settings.................................................................56

QUICK ERASE ...............................................................................57

Changing audio...............................................................................57

Various indications in on-screen display.........................................57

( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[[DVD/VHS]]^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ )

Advanced Operations

Dubbing from VHS .........................................................................58

≥One Touch Dubbing (VHS lDVD) ......................................... 58

≥Manual Dubbing (VHS lDVD) ...............................................59

Dubbing from DVD ......................................................................... 60

≥One Touch Dubbing (DVD lVHS) .........................................60

≥Manual Dubbing (DVD lVHS) ...............................................61

Recording from an external device.................................................62

- DVD.......................................................................................62

- VHS .......................................................................................62

Child Lock.......................................................................................62

Helpful Hints

Glossary .........................................................................................63

Frequently asked questions ...........................................................65

Error messages ..............................................................................66

≥Common ..................................................................................66

≥DVD .........................................................................................66

Troubleshooting guide....................................................................67

≥Common ..................................................................................67

≥DVD .........................................................................................69

≥VHS..........................................................................................70

Specifications .................................................................................71

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Before Use

NORSK

SUOMI

Warning and Important Information

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE

OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR

PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE

THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS

VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.

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.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND

SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily

accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain

readily operable.

RF IN

RF OUT

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

RQLS0233

VARNING

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA

DEL

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENTION

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

DANGER

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR)

CAUTION

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1)

ADVARSEL

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR

LING VED

ÅBNING.

UNDG

Å UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

VARO!

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N

ÄKYVÄÄ JA

ÄKYMÄTÖN

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

ADVARSEL

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR

LING

NÅR

DEKSEL

ÅPNES.

UNNG

Å EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

Inside of product

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.

BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER

ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVENT I DENNE

BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.

DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å

REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG

REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT

PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT

ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET

IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER

ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES

GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM

BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET

INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED

HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER

UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER

LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER

VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR

ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV

OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE

DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG

LIGNENDE.

≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPPÅ

APPARATET.

≥BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR

MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER

MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og

støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå

problemer.

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ

KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA

ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1

YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA

KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI

LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,

VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ

SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA,

SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAROITUS!

≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA

KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN

SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.

VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI

EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN

YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI

TULIPALOVAARA.

≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA

SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI

MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN

LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA

VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA

ILMASTOSSA.

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy

olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo tarttua

ongelman sattuessa.

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Before Use

ªImportant

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded

tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe

ªFor your safety

Do not remove outer cover.

Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may seriously

damage it.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

ªConserve the environment

See “Power Save” of page 43.

ªDisposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be

disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with

the applicable regulations.

ªCondensation Caution

This unit is not fitted with a condensation sensor.

If you bring the unit from a cold place, e.g. a car, into a warm house,

dew may form inside the unit.

Do not switch it on for at least 1 hour.

ªCautions before you operate this unit

Avoid:

≥Humidity and dust.

≥Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.

≥Magnets or electromagnetic objects.

≥Touching internal parts of the unit.

≥Water or some other liquid.

≥Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during lightning

storms.)

≥Anything heavy on the unit.

≥Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.

≥Using a cell phone near the unit because it may cause noise

affecting the picture and sound.

Do:

≥Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth.

≥Install the unit in a horizontal position.

≥Keep the unit, TV and other equipment switched off until all

connections are finished.

ªNotes on these instructions

≥Company names, product names and all other names in these

instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective corporations.

≥These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the

remote control.

≥The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not

necessarily match what you will see on your screen.

ªDisplays

The displays shown in these instructions are examples. Actual

displays depend on discs.

≥In certain circumstances, icons will be displayed in grey and will not

respond if clicked on. This means that the function represented by

the icon is disabled.

ªCopyright

ªStandard Accessories

ªSpecific features of DMR-E75V

2-channel simultaneous recording:

You can record programmes separately on DVD and VHS.

Simply set the desired programmes on each unit.

One Touch Dubbing (

58, 60):

You can easily dub from VHS to DVD or from DVD to VHS.

Automatic creation of thumbnails (

58):

The video dubbed from VHS to DVD is automatically displayed in

thumbnail.

The tuning on DVD is automatically applied to the one on

VHS:

Tuning on VHS is not required.

When only the video output on VHS is not natural, use the Fine

Tuning function on VHS. ( l50)

G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under

license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licenced from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0iDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

1 pc. RF Coaxial cable

1 pc. Remote Control (EUR7721X50)

2 pcs. R6 size batteries

1 pc. AC mains lead

1 pc. Audio/Video cable

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Before Use

(1) DVD/VHS on/off button (Í, DVD/VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l10

(2) Direct TV recording button (¥, DIRECT TV REC) . . . . .l25

(3) DVD/VHS output button (DVD/VHS OUTPUT). . . . . . . . .l13

(4) Numeric buttons (0–9)

(5) Cancel/Reset and asterisk button (¢, CANCEL/RESET)

(6) Skip/Index buttons (:, 9, SKIP/INDEX)

(7) Stop button (∫, STOP)

(8) Top menu and Direct Navigator button

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR)

(9) Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1)/Frame buttons (2;, ;1)/

Enter button (ENTER)

(10)Sub menu button (SUB MENU)

(11)Manual programming and check button (PROG/CHECK)

(12)Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l40

(13)VHS recording button (¥, VHS REC) . . . . . . . . . . . .l53, 61

(14)Recording mode button (REC MODE). . . . . . . . . . . .l23, 53

(15)External link button (EXT LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l25, 53

(16)Audio button (AUDIO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l20, 24, 57

(17)VHS dubbing button (VHS —, DUBBING). . . . . . . . . . . . .l60

(18)DVD dubbing button (“ DVD, DUBBING). . . . . . . . . . . . .l58

(19)DVD recording button (¥, DVD REC) . . . . . . . . . . . .l23, 59

(20)Timer recording button ( , TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . .l26, 54

(21)Status display button (STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l49, 57

(22)Time slip button (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l19, 22

Jet rewind button (6, JET REW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l51

(23)Return button (RETURN)

(24)Functions button (FUNCTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l49, 56

(25)Pause button (;, PAUSE)

(26)Play button (1, PLAY)

(27)Slow/Search, rewind, forward buttons

(6, 5, SLOW/SEARCH, REW, FF)

(28)Create Chapter button (CREATE CHAPTER) . . . . . . . . .l19

(29)Input select button (INPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l62

(30)G-CODE button (G-Code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l26, 54

(31)TRACKING/V-LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l52

/Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)

(32)DVD select button (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l Left

(33)VHS select button (VHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l Left

(34)TV operation buttons

TV on/off button (TV, Í) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l11

TV input mode selecter (TV, AV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l11

Channel up/down buttons (TV, CH, W, X). . . . . . . . . . . . . .l11

Volume up/down buttons (TV, VOLUME, r, s) . . . . . . . . .l11

Control reference guide

∫ Remote control

∫[DVD] and [VHS] button

[DVD]

≥Switch the remote control mode and main unit’s common output

to DVD. Make sure you press before doing DVD operations.

When in DVD mode, the [DVD] button lights each time you

press one of the DVD operation buttons.

[VHS]

≥Switch the remote control mode and main unit’s common output

to VHS. Make sure you press before doing VHS operations.

When in VHS mode, the [VHS] button lights each time you press

one of the VHS operation buttons.

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

VHS

DVD/VHS

VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

VOLUME

DVD

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

DVD

TIME SLIP

JET REW

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

ENTER

G-Code

DISPLAY

(1) (34)

(32)

(31)

(30) (29)

(28)

(27)

(26)

(24)

(23)

(22)

(20)

(18) (19)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(13)

(15)

(21)

(17)

(12)

(14)

(16)

(25)

(33)

When you press this button in the DVD remote control mode,

it is automatically switched to the VHS remote control mode.

When you press this button in the VHS remote control mode,

it is automatically switched to the DVD remote control mode.

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Before Use

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not;

≥mix old and new batteries.

≥use different types at the same time.

≥heat or expose to flame.

≥take apart or short circuit.

≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may

cause a fire.

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

Note

≥If you cannot operate the unit or TV using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (l11).

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of

7 m directly in front of the unit.

≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from

dust.

≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as

direct sunlight, fluorescent light and the glass doors on cabinets.

Common to DVD/VHS

[A] DVD/VHS on/off button (Í/I)

[B] Remote control signal sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l above

[C] AV3 input terminals (AV3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l13

[D] Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l8

[E] One Touch Dubbing operation button

≥From VHS to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l58

≥From DVD to VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l60

VHS

(1) VHS Search buttons (V/6, 5/W). . . . . . . . . . . . . l51

(2) Cassette eject button (<, EJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l50

(3) VHS Stop button (∫) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l55

(4) VHS Play button (1)

(5) Cassette compartment

(6) VHS Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)

(7) VHS Recording button (¥, REC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l53

DVD

(1) DVD Skip/Slow/Search buttons (:/6, 5/9) . .l19

(2) Disc tray open/close button (<, OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . .l17

(3) Disc tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l17

(4) Time slip indicator (TIME SLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l22

≥While both recording and play are activated, this indicator

lights up.

(5) DVD Stop button (∫)

(6) DVD Play/t1.3 button (1/t1.3)

(7) DVD Channel up/down buttons (CH, W, X)

(8) DVD Recording button (¥, REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l23

∫ Batteries

∫ Use

R6, AA, UM-3

Remote control signal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

∫ Main unit

REC

Í/I

EJECT

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

REC

DUBBING

VHS DVD

/k1.3

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

–

AUDIO IN

–

RL/MONO

AV3

VHS DVD

[B] (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)(1) (4) (5)

(2)

(7)(8)

[C] [D](6)(7) [E]

(1) [A] (3)

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Before Use

Common to DVD/VHS

[A] Main display

≥Current time

≥VHS recording and play counter

≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.

[B] Dubbing direction indicator

[C] Main display

≥Current time

≥Disc recording and play counter

≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.

VHS

(1) Tape speed indicator (l53)

≥SP: When recording or playing in the Normal mode.

≥LP: When playing in the Long play mode.

≥EP: When recording or playing in the Extra long play mode.

(2) VHS output indicator

(3) External link indicator (l53)

On:

When a linked timer recording with external device is in standby

mode, or being performed.

(4) S-VHS dubbing indicator (l58)

When performing S-VHS dubbing.

(5) Remaining tape time indicator

(6) Tape operation status

≥The operation status of this unit, such as playback fast

forward, etc.

(7) Channel indicator

(8) Timer programme display ( ) (l54)

On:

When a programme for timer recording is in standby mode, or

being performed.

Flashes:

When there are less than 10 minutes to go before timer

recording is programmed, but the unit is not on standby.

(9) Tape indicator

DVD

(1) Disc operation status

(2) Disc type

(3) External link indicator (l25)

On:

When a linked timer recording with external device is in standby

mode, or being performed.

(4) DVD output indicator

(5) Recording mode (l24)

≥XP SP LP EP (all on): FR mode (l24)

(6) Disc indicator

(7) Timer programme display ( ) (l26)

On:

When a programme for timer recording is in standby mode, or

being performed.

Flashes:

When there are less than 10 minutes to go before timer

recording is programmed, but the unit is not on standby.

(8) Channel position indicator

TRK: track number

GRP: group number

TTL: title number

CHP: chapter number

PL: play list number

Note

≥A half mirror is used for the unit’s display so the display may

occasionally be difficult to see depending on surrounding

conditions.

≥If “FL Display” is set to “Automatic” (l45) or “Power Save” is set to

“On” (l43), the unit’s display will not light up in standby mode.

Also, in addition to the aforementioned conditions, if the power is

off and the unit is in timer recording standby mode, only lights

up in the display.

∫ The unit’s display

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Before Use

Preparation

Refer to the TV’s operating instructions.

Turn the TV off and disconnect its AC mains leads.

ªConnect as following steps

1RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

2Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)

3Aerial lead (not supplied)

4AC mains leads (supplied)

5AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) AV1 21-pin Scart socket

(2) Aerial Input socket

(3) Aerial Output socket

(4) Aerial Input socket

(5) 21-pin Scart socket

∫Connect as following steps

1RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

2Audio/Video cable (supplied)

3Aerial lead (not supplied)

4AC mains leads (supplied)

5AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) Audio/Video Output sockets (DVD/VHS COMMON OUT)

(2) Aerial Input socket

(3) Aerial Output socket

(4) Aerial Input socket

(5) Audio/Video Input sockets

∫Connect as following steps

1RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

2Audio/Video cable (supplied)

3S-Video cable (not supplied)

4Aerial lead (not supplied)

5AC mains leads (supplied)

6AC mains leads (not supplied)

Sockets

(1) S-Video socket (DVD OUT)

(2) Audio/Video Output sockets (DVD OUT)

(3) Aerial Input socket

(4) Aerial Output socket

(5) Aerial Input socket

(6) Audio/Video Input sockets

(7) S-Video Input socket

If your TV is equipped with RGB input capability, you can see the picture of DVD Recorder by RGB output. Check if the 21-pin Scart cable is

capable of RGB output, and then connect the unit and your TV with it. (“AV1 Output”, l45)

Note about Q Link (l64)

This function is not available unless you connect TV and this unit with the 21-pin Scart cable.

≥Q Link offers a range of convenient functions. For example, downloading of the tuning positions of all available TV stations into your unit’s

memory if you connect the unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied).

≥Following systems from other manufacturers have similar function with Q Link from Panasonic.

List of registered trade marks:

Q Link (Panasonic), DATA LOGIC (Metz), Easy Link (Philips), Megalogic (Grundig), SMARTLINK (Sony)

≥For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

Connections

Situation Connections Setting Up (l10)

TV with [Q Link] and a 21-pin Scart socket. Connections 1 Preset Download

Use a 21-pin Scart cable. Connections 1 Auto-Setup

Use an Audio/Video cable. Connections 2 AAuto-Setup

Use a S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable. (DVD only) Connections 2 BAuto-Setup

∫ Connections 1

(1) (2)

(3)

(5)

(4)

∫ Connections 2

(1) (2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(1) (2) (3)

(4)

(5)

(7)

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Before Use

[1] Switch on the TV.

[2] Select the AV input on your TV.

[3] Press [Í, DVD/VHS] to switch the unit on.

≥Downloading of the setup data starts from the TV (if your TV

has [Q Link] l64).

≥If the Country setting menu appears on the TV, Press

[3,4,2,1] to select the country and press [ENTER].

≥Downloading starts.

≥Downloading is complete when you see the TV picture.

Hint

≥If you have a Panasonic TV, starting downloading will automatically

display “Download from TV”. If you have a different TV, however,

“Download from TV” may not appear. Select the AV input on your

TV to see “Download from TV”.

Auto Setup automatically tunes all available stations.

[1] Switch on the TV.

[2] Select the AV input on your TV.

[3] Press [Í, DVD/VHS] to switch the unit on.

[4] Select the country with [3, 4, 2, 1].

≥Select “Others” in Australia.

[5] Press [ENTER].

≥Auto Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

If the clock setting menu appears after Auto-Setup

finishes

(“Automatic” function is not available in Australia. l48)

1) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to set the correct time and date.

2) Press [ENTER] to conclude the setting.

To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly

(

46, 47)

To restart Auto-Setup (

47).

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.

When the unit is on and stopped.

Press and hold down [W, CH] and [CH, X] on the DVD main unit

simultaneously for about 5 seconds.

≥All the settings except for the ratings level including the password

and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording

programmes are also cancelled.

Hint for Preset Download and Auto-Setup

≥If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse”, or “Svizzera” in the Country

setting menu, another menu appears to let you set “Power Save” to

“On”. In this setting, the unit’s power consumption is minimized

when it is turned to standby.

Setting Up

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

∫ Preset Download

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUS E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV, VOLUME

TV, CH, W, X

TV, Í

TV, AV

DVD

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Numeric

Buttons

Download from TV

RETURN

Download in progress, please wait.

RETURN: to abort

Pos 4

ENTER

RETURN

SELECT

Country

België

Belgique

Belgien

Danmark

España

Ελλάδα

France

Italia

Nederland

Norge

Deutschland

Österreich

Portugal

Suomi

Sverige

Schweiz

Suisse

Svizzera

Others

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

∫ Auto-Setup

ENTER

RETURN

SELECT

Country

België

Belgique

Belgien

Danmark

España

Ελλάδα

France

Italia

Nederland

Norge

Deutschland

Österreich

Portugal

Suomi

Sverige

Schweiz

Suisse

Svizzera

Others

RETURN : leave ENTER : access

Auto-Setup

Ch 1

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.

RETURN: to abort

RETURN

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Before Use

You can control TVs by entering the remote control code.

Preparation

≥Turn on the TV.

[1] Refer to the chart below for the code for your

TV.

[2] Press and hold [TV, Í] and enter the 2-digit

code with the numeric buttons.

≥e.g.: “01”: [0] )[1].

≥After entering the code, test the remote control by turning on

the TV and changing channels.

Note

≥If there is more than one code, repeat the procedure until you find

the code that allows correct operation.

≥If your TV brand is not listed or if the codes listed here do not allow

control of your TV, this remote is not compatible with your TV.

Operation: Button

On and off: [TV, Í]

Video input mode: [TV, AV]

Channels: [TV, CH, W, X]

Volume: [TV, VOLUME, i, j]

List of TVs Compatible with the unit’s Remote Control

Manufacture and Code No.

ªSwitching to the AV input on your Panasonic TV

≥Press [AV] to switch to the AV input. Each press of [AV] switches between “TV reception” and “AV input(s)”.

If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the

remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two

must match).

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

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press

[ENTER].

[3] Select “Others” with [3, 4] and press [2,1].

[4] Select “Remote Control” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4] to select the code (MODE 1,

MODE 2 or MODE 3) and press [ENTER].

The code on the unit has been set.

[6] While pressing [ENTER], press and hold for

about 2 seconds the numeric button ([1], [2], or

[3]) corresponding to the code you selected in

step 5.

The code on the remote control has been set.

[7] Press [RETURN].

When the following display appears when you use a remote control

with a different code.

If you are trying to use this unit’s remote control, change its code to

match the unit’s (# step 6).

TV operation

Panasonic 01, 02, 03, 04, 44 GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 NOKIA 25, 26, 27 SANYO 21

AIWA 35 GRUNDIG 09 NORDMENDE 10 SBR 06

AKAI 27, 30 HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42 ORION 37 SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31

BLAUPUNKT 09 INNO HIT 34 PHILIPS 05, 06 SELECO 06, 25

BRANDT 10, 15 IRRADIO 30 PHONOLA 31, 33 SHARP 18

BUSH 05, 06 ITT 25 PIONEER 38 SIEMENS 09

CURTIS 31 JVC 17, 39 PYE 05, 06 SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33

DESMET 05, 31, 33 LOEWE 07 RADIOLA 05, 06 SONY 08

DUAL 05, 06 METZ 28, 31 SABA 10 TELEFUNKEN 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

ELEMIS 31 MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20 SALORA 26 THOMSON 10, 15

FERGUSON 10 MIVAR 24 SAMSUNG 31, 32, 43 TOSHIBA 16

GOLDSTAR/LG 31 NEC 36 SANSUI 05, 31, 33

WHITE

WESTINGHOUSE

05, 06

Remote Setting

The unit’s remote control code

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Before Use

Connect an amplifier with a Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.

(l16)

≥Use an optical digital audio cable.

≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (l44).

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.

≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when

playing DVD-Audio.

(1) Decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver (not supplied)

(2) 21-pin Scart socket

(3) 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)

Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21-pin

Scart socket on this unit and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the

decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver.

Connect the mains lead of decoder, satellite receiver or digital

receiver to an AC mains socket.

≥If you connect an other equipment with RGB output capability to the

AV2 socket on this unit, the output signal of the equipment must be

set to RGB when you have set “AV2 Input” to “RGB (Not NTSC)”.

(l45)

≥The decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled

broadcasts (Pay TV).

≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the

SETUP menu to match the connected equipment. (l45)

Connecting amplifier or system component

∫ Connecting a digital amplifier or system

component

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDI O

DVD OUT

DVD

COMMO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

OPTICAL IN

(5)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(4)

(1) Rear panel of this unit

(2) Insert fully, with this side

facing up. (Do not bend

when connecting.)

(3) Optical digital audio

cable (not supplied)

(4) Optical digital input

(5) Amplifier’s rear panel

∫ Connecting an analog amplifier or system

component

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EX

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDI O

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

O OUT

RLACE)

(2)

(3)

(1)

AUDIO IN

(5)

(4)

(1) Rear panel of this unit

(2) AUDIO OUT (L/R)

(3) Audio cable (not supplied)

ARed (R)

BWhite (L)

(4) Audio input (L/R)

(5) Amplifier’s rear panel

Connecting a decoder, satellite receiver or digital receiver

(1)

(2)

(3)

AV Link Function

(This function is not available in Australia.)

If you connected the television to the AV1 terminal and the

decoder to the AV2 terminal on this unit, press [0]i[ENTER].

(“DVD” appears on the unit’s display.)

Press again to cancel. (“TV” appears on the unit’s display.)

≥If the TV is compatible with RGB input, the RGB output

signal from the decoder can also be output from the main

unit the same way.

Note

[RGB] means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals. If your

TV is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with

a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB

output on this unit (PAL video only) (l9).

To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)” from

“AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu (l45).

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Before Use

When connecting to the AV3 input terminals on the front

of the unit

Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for

both units is off. Then after connecting any cable, turn on the

both units.

Note

≥If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/

MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when connected

through L/MONO.)

This unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals which are

common to both DVD and VHS, and DVD output terminals which can

be exclusively used for DVD.

≥For DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, both DVD and VHS

outputs can be switched.

≥The DVD output terminals can only output the DVD signal.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press

[ENTER].

[3] Select “Others” with [3, 4] and press [2, 1].

[4] Select “DVD / VHS Output” with [3, 4] and

press [ENTER].

[5] Select “Automatic” or “Manual” with [3, 4] and

press [ENTER].

Note

≥The AV1 21-pin Scart socket and the AV2 21-pin Scart socket are

common output terminals.

Connecting an external device

DVD output and DVD/VHS output

EJECT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

–

AUDIO IN

–

RL/MONO

AV3

VHS DVD

(2)

(3)

(1)

(1) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

AYellow (VIDEO)

BWhite (L)

CRed (R)

(2) S-Video cable (not supplied)

(3) Other playback equipment

≥Even if “Automatic” is selected in “DVD / VHS Output” on

“Others” Menu (l43), the desired output may not be selected

depending on the operation. In this case, press [DVD/VHS

OUTPUT] on the remote controller to switch manually.

≥When the video is switched from DVD to VHS or vice versa,

the audio volume may suddenly increase or decrease. This is

because when the audio output of this unit is connected to the

TV or another, the audio output of the DVD is generally lower.

When you increase the volume level of the TV or the amplifier

to play back DVD audio, reduce it when playback is finished.

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

DVD/VHS COMMON outputDVD output

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

AV2 21-pin

Scart socket

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[[DVD]]

Before Use

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD or plasma TV

compatible with progressive video.

(1) Television with

Component video

input terminals

(not supplied)

(2) Component video

input (Y/PB/PR)

(3) Audio input (L/R)

(4) Video cables

(not supplied)

(5) Audio cable

(not supplied)

(6) COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(Y/PB/PR)

(7) AUDIO OUT

(L/R)

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

[3] Press [3,4] to select “Connection” and press

[2,1].

[4] Press [3,4] to select “Progressive” and press

[ENTER].

[5] Press [3,4] to select “On” and press [ENTER].

≥Output becomes progressive.

ªTo return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

ªCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive

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

Connection using these terminals outputs the colour difference

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

achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours.

≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on

the television or monitor (e.g.: Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).

Connect to terminals of the same colour.

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables

to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

ªRegarding Progressive Television Picture

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

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

correctly. However, 4:3 video material will be stretched to the right

and left when displayed.

To view the picture at the right aspect

≥For televisions that allow the aspect of progressive images to be

adjusted, use the function provided on the television and adjust as

necessary.

≥For televisions which do not allow the aspect of progressive images

to be adjusted, please set “Progressive” to “OFF”. (l41)

Note

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube),

even if it is progressive compatible, progressive output can cause

some flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (l45).

≥Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible

television.

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals if

“AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu is set to “RGB (without

component)”. Set this item to “Video (with component)” (l45).

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT,

S-VIDEO OUT or AV1 terminal, output will be interlace irrespective

of the settings.

Connecting a Television with Component video input terminals

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD/VHS

COMMON OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(6) (7)

(3)

(2)

(4)

(1)

(5)

DVD

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Before Use

≥On DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and Video CD, the producer of the material can control how these discs are played. This means that you may

not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s information for details.

The features you can use with the different types of discs are as follows.

°Possible operations (Y: Possible, –: Impossible)

°° The remaining of the disc will not be increased even if erased.

DVD-RAM

≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable

Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that allow

once copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB

DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to

record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.

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

signals. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on

another unit is not guaranteed.

≥DVD-RAMs recorded on this unit cannot be played on incompatible

players.

≥We recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-RAM, which is confirmed

the compatibility with this unit.

≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be the same as that of

the originals.

[RAM] (Cartridge discs)

∫Protection of cartridge disc

You can protect the contents of your discs.

≥With the write-protect tab in the protect

position, you cannot record to, edit, or erase

from the disc.

DVD-R

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

this unit.

≥The aspect ratio of the recorded images will be 4:3.

≥DVD-R can be recorded only either of audio type (M1 or M2).

Select the desirable audio type in “Bilingual Audio Selection”

(l44).

≥Some broadcasts carry signals that allow you to copy once, but you

cannot record them with DVD-R. Use DVD-RAM to record these

kinds of broadcast.

≥Before finalizing, erasing programmes will not increase the disc’s

available time.

≥After finalizing, these DVD-R can no longer be recorded on or

edited.

≥This unit may not be able to play back DVD-Rs other than

Panasonic’s product depending on the recording condition. We

recommend using Panasonic’s DVD-R, which is confirmed the

compatibility with this unit.

≥DVD-R recorded by this unit cannot be recorded by other

Panasonic’s DVD recorders in some cases.

CD-R, CD-RW

≥This unit can play finalized CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc)

recorded under CD-DA (digital audio), Video CD or MP3 format.

Some CD-R or CD-RW may not be played due to the condition of

the recording.

Discs

∫ Discs you can use

Disc type Logo Indication Possible operations°Features

A B C D E

DVD-RAM

4.7 GB / 9.4 GB 12 cm,

2.8 GB 8 cm

[RAM] YYYYY

This is capable of rewriting and editing. There are 2 types of

DVD-RAM, single-sided and double-sided. The capacity of

the double-sided disc is 9.4 GB. (lbelow)

DVD-R

4.7 GB 12 cm, 1.4 GB 8 cm

for General Ver.2.0

4.7 GB 12 cm

for General Ver.2.0/4k-SPEED

DVD-R Revision 1.0

[DVD-R]

Not finalized Y Y Y°° ––

This is a recordable disc with high compatibility and storage

stability. (You cannot rewrite it.) This unit is capable of

recording of DVD-R from 1k speed to 4kspeed. (lbelow)

[DVD-V]

Finalized –Y–––

DVD-Audio [DVD-A] –Y––YThis is a disc for music with high sound quality.

≥In this unit, it is played with 2 channels (stereos).

DVD-Video [DVD-V] –Y––Y

This is a marketed software with high picture quality

which already includes movies or music.

≥This unit can play discs with marks (region

number) shown on the right.

Video CD [VCD] –Y––YThis is a marketed software which already includes music or

audio.

Audio CD

[CD] –Y–––

This is a marketed software which already includes music or

audio.

No [MP3] –Y–––

This is a CD-R or a CD-RW including music recorded in MP3

compression technology.

ARecording BPlayback CProgramme erase/Titling DCreating play lists ESelecting audios

∫ More about Discs

ALL

PROTECT

DVD

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Before Use

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than the number for this unit

or “ALL”

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

table.

°1Playable (Y: Possible, –: Impossible)

°2If you select “NTSC” in “TV System” (l45), the picture may be

clearer.

°3Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (l45)

°4If your TV is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the picture

will not be appear correctly.

≥DVD-RAM

You can also record signals which allow you to copy once, onto

these discs.

9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:

LM-AD240E

4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:

LM-AB120E

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

LM-AF120E

≥DVD-R

4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:

LM-RF120LE

≥DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner:

LF-K200DCA1

≥DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner:

LF-K123LCA1

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the

environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.

Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

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

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

≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions of the

cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and

viewing pleasure.

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

making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner

(LF-K123LCA1) about once every year, depending on frequency of

use and the operating environment.

Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥iR≥iRW

≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD

≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc

≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

Audio format logos

Dolby Digital (l44)

This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo

(2 channels). Connect an amplifier with a

built-in Dolby Digital decoder to enjoy

surround sound.

This is a method of coding digital signals

developed by Dolby Laboratories. Not only

stereo (2 channel) audio, these signals can

also be 5.1-channel audio. A large amount of

audio information can be recorded on one

disc by this method.

DTS Digital Surround (l44)

Connect this unit to equipment that has a

DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

This surround system is used in many movie

theatres around the world. The separation

between channels is good and the

compression ratio is low, so realistic sound

effects are possible.

DTS sound tracks are produced with the

assumption that all channels will be used.

Which Disc Types is Playable on What TV

TV type Disc Playable°1

Multi-system TV PAL Y

NTSC Y°2

NTSC TV PAL –

NTSC Y°3

PAL TV PAL Y

NTSC Y°4(PAL60)

Discs and accessories

Maintenance

DVD

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Before Use

∫How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

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

instrument.

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not use the following discs:

Disc with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs etc.).

Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

In direct sunlight

In very dusty or humid areas

Near a heater

[1] Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

open the tray.

You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.

Note

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to

record/play is facing up.

≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double

sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it

over.

≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge

and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.

[2] Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

close the tray.

≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to

“PROTECT” (l15), play starts automatically.

Disc handling Inserting discs

(2)

(1)

(3)

Non-cartridge disc

Cartridge disc

(1) Insert label-up.

(2) Insert inside the tray’s guides.

(3) Insert label-up with the arrow facing in.

DVD

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Playback

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

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

[2] Insert a disc. (l17)

[3] Press [1, PLAY].

The disc tray closes and playback begins.

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

≥Playback starts from the most recently recorded title.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

∫To stop play

Press [∫, STOP]. (l right, “Resume

Function”)

≥A screen similar to the right may appear

when you stop play. Press [∫, STOP]

again and you can use this unit’s tuner to

watch TV. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

∫To pause play

Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart playing.)

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]

[VCD]

Press the numeric buttons to select an item.

e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].

≥You can also use the numeric buttons to select an item.

Other buttons used to operate menus

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

Note

≥If “ ” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or

disc.

[RAM] (Only with Dolby Digital)

You can increase the speed of play

without disrupting the soundtrack.

During Play

Press and hold [1, PLAY].

∫To return to normal speed

Press [1, PLAY].

Note

≥Output is in PCM when using a digital connection (l12).

≥This is cancelled when you perform skip, pause, or when play

reaches a point where a programme recorded in sound other than

Dolby Digital starts.

≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY t1.3 & Audio

during Search” (l44).

≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode during

simultaneous recording and play (l22). [RAM]

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

[1] During play

Press

[∫,STOP].

≥The unit memorises

the position.

[2] Press [1, PLAY].

≥Play starts from where you stopped it.

∫To cancel the resume function

Press [∫, STOP] several

times while the unit

remembers the position.

(The position is also

cleared when you turn

the unit off.)

Playing discs

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

6, 5

:, 9

TIME SLIP

CREATE

CHAPTER

;

∫

3, 4, 2, 1

2;, ;1

ENTER

Numeric

Buttons

∫ When a menu screen appears on the TV

Quick View (Play t1.3)

Starting play from where you stopped it

(Resume Function)

PLAY

DVD-RAM

PLAY x1.3

DVD-RAM

DVD

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Playback

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

During play

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5,

SLOW/SEARCH].

≥Press and hold [:/6] or [5/9] on the DVD main unit.

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

speed.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

≥Sound is output only in the first level of fast forward. In the case of

DVD-A (except parts of moving picture), CD and MP3, it is output in

all levels.

≥You can turn this sound off if you want to (l44, “Sound”—“PLAY

t1.3 & Audio during Search”).

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [6, SLOW/SEARCH] or [5, SLOW/

SEARCH].

≥Press and hold [:/6] or [5/9] on the DVD main unit.

≥It pauses automatically when the slow motion play is continued for

about 5 minutes.

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

≥Forward direction only. [VCD]

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Press [2;], [;1], [2] or [1].

≥Each press shows the next or previous frame.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

≥Forward direction only. [VCD]

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

During play or while paused

Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP].

≥On the DVD main unit, press [:/6] or [5/9].

≥Each press increases the number of skips.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

Starting play from a selected title, chapter or track.

During play

Press the numeric buttons to select the item.

e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5] [MP3] “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5] “15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

[DVD-A]

A group number can be specified while the

screen saver is displayed.

e.g.: “5”: [5]

≥This works only when stopped (screen

saver is displayed) with some discs.

≥Playing bonus groups

Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears

after selecting a group, enter the password with the numeric

buttons and press [ENTER]. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Skips the specified time.

Displays the TV image being received as a picture-in-picture.

[1] During play

Press [TIME SLIP]. (Press again to cancel.)

≥You will hear the playback audio.

≥The grey background does not appear on the receiving screen

even if you select “On” from the “Grey Background” in the

SETUP menu (l45).

[2] Press [3, 4] to enter the time and press

[ENTER].

≥Play skips the time you entered.

≥Press to alter in 1-minute units. Press and hold to alter in

10-minute units.

(1)Play images

(2)Current receiving images

≥You will hear the playback audio.

≥You can change the receiving channel.

≥You cannot change the channel being received while recording.

[RAM]

[1] During play

Press [CREATE CHAPTER].

≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the start of a

chapter.

≥You cannot divide when recording and playing at the same

time.

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

Slow-motion play

Frame-by-frame viewing

Skipping

Direct Play

L R

DVD-RAM

••••

Displaying the TV image as a picture-in-

picture/

Selecting an amount of time to skip—

Time Slip

Divide a title into chapters

(1)

(2)

0 min

PLAY

1 ARD

–5 min

PLAY

1 ARD

DVD

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Playback

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.

[RAM] [VCD] (l49)

LR#L#R

^-------------}

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (l40)

You can change the audio channel number by pressing the button.

This allows you to change items like the soundtrack language.

e.g.: [DVD-V] English is the selected language.

Note

≥If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an

optical digital cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM”

(l44). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier with an

Audio/Video cable and change the input on the amplifier to suit the

connection.

≥You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc

tray.

≥You cannot change the audio while you use “TP” channel (l59).

[MP3]

This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.

Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.

“TOTAL” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups)

recorded in the disc.

[1] During stop or play

Press [TOP MENU].

≥The file list appears.

[2] Press [3, 4] to select the track and press

[ENTER].

Play continues to the last track in the last group.

≥“ ” indicates the track currently playing.

≥You can also select the track with the numeric buttons, directly.

e.g.: The track “006.mp3” of Group “002” of the illustration on

the right,

“6”: [0] )[0] )[6]

The track “010.mp3” of Group “003” of the illustration on

the right,

“10”: [0] )[1] )[0]

∫To show other pages

Select “2 Prev.” or “Next 1” with [3,4,2,1] and press [ENTER].

≥After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group

appears.

∫To exit the file list

Press [TOP MENU] or [RETURN].

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Changing audio during play

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

AUDIO

TOP MENU

DVD

RETURN

Numeric

Buttons

PLAY

L R

DVD-RAM

e.g.: [RAM]

“L R” is selected

Soundtrack 1 ENG Î Digital 3/2.1ch

Using menus to play MP3 discs

0 – 9

No.

No. Group

Total Track Tree

: MP3_MUSIC

Prev. Next

G 1

T 1

TOTAL

1/ 24

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

001 Both Ends Freezing

002 Lady Starfish

003 Life on Jupiter

004 Metal Glue

005 Paint It Yellow

006 Pyjamamama

007 Shrimps from Mars

008 Starperson

009 Velvet Cuppermine

010 Ziggy Starfish

The Group Number

Track Number in the Group

TOTAL:

Selected Track Number/

Total Track Number

Selected Group No. and Name

DVD

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Playback

[1] While the file list is displayed

Press [1] to display the tree screen.

≥The folder which has no MP3 files is indicated in black. You

cannot select groups including no MP3 files.

[2] Press [3, 4] to select a group and press

[ENTER].

≥The file list for the group appears.

For your reference

≥Press [2, 1] to jump layers in the tree screen.

∫To return to the file list

Press [RETURN].

∫Tips for making MP3 discs

≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats).

≥Compatible compression rate: from 32 kbps to 320 kbps

≥Compatible sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable: 999 tracks

and 99 groups.

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session.

≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.

≥Depending on recording, some items may not be playable.

≥Reading or playing of the disc may take time if there are a lot of still

pictures or sessions.

≥The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on a

computer.

∫Naming folders and files

At the time of recording, give folder and file names a 3-digit numeric

prefix in the order you want them to play (this may not work at times).

≥MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.

≥English alphabets and Arabic numerals are indicated properly.

Other characters may not be indicated properly.

∫ Using the tree screen to find a group

0 – 9

No.

G 1

T 1

TOTAL

1/ 24

MP3_MUSIC

001 My favorite

001 Brazillian pops

002 Chinese pops

003 Czech pops

004 PC Files

005 Japanese pops

006 Swedish pops

001 Momoko

002 Standard Number

001 Piano solo

002 Vocal

G 1 / 15

Tree

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

Selected Group Number/Total

Group Number

≥If the group has no track, “– –”

is displayed as group number.

002

001001

008.mp3

009.mp3

010.mp3

003

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.mp3

005.mp3

006.mp3

007.mp3

Folder = Group

Track total = Total

File = Track

DVD

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Recording

[RAM]

Hint

≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding.

[RAM]

You can start play from the beginning of a programme while

continuing to record it.

While recording or timer recording

Press [1, PLAY].

Time slip indicator lights.

For your reference

≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording

starts.

You can start play of the programme you are recording or play a

programme previously recorded.

While recording or timer recording

[1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select a title and press

[ENTER].

≥Time slip indicator on the main unit lights.

∫To exit the Title View

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

For your reference

≥During simultaneous recording and play, you cannot edit or erase

with the Direct Navigator or play lists.

≥If you start play while the unit is on standby for timer recording,

recording starts when the time you set is reached.

You can play the programme being recorded to check that it is being

recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded

previously.

While recording or timer recording

[1] Press [TIME SLIP].

Time slip indicator lights. Play

starts from 30 seconds previous

The current recording images

appear as a picture-in-picture

and you will hear the playback

audio.

(1) Play images (30 seconds

before)

(2) Current recording

[2] Press [3, 4] to enter the time.

≥Press [3, 4] to alter in 1-

minute units. Press and hold

[3, 4] to alter in 10-minute

units.

∫To show the play images

in full

Press [TIME SLIP].

≥Press [TIME SLIP] to return to

the picture-in-picture screen.

For your reference

≥The image on the small screen may be distorted or flicker

depending on the scene. However, this does not affect the

recorded image.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Playing while you are recording

∫ Chasing play

∫ Simultaneous recording and play

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

CH, W, X

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

TIME SLIP

;

∫

DVD

REC MODE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

AUDIO

Numeric

Buttons

- -

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

DVD-RAM

0908

ARD 10/9 MON AV1 15/9 MON

ARD 16/9 TUE

e.g.:

You want to watch the

movie you recorded

yesterday (title 08)

while recording sport

(title 09).

Title 08 is played back

while title 09 is being

recorded.

≥: Currently recording

Selecting title 08

∫ TIME SLIP

∫To stop playing and recording

[1] Press [∫, STOP]. Play stops.

(Wait 2 or more seconds)

[2] Press [∫, STOP]. Recording stops.

≥You cannot stop recording with [∫, STOP] during timer

recording. To stop timer recording, press [ , TIMER].

PLAY

0 min

REC

(2)

(1)

PLAY

–5 min

REC

DVD

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Recording

[RAM] [DVD-R]

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

≥DVD-RAM/DVD-R has limitations on recording (l15).

≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not

be overwritten.

≥If there is no space left on the recording drive, you will need to

erase unwanted programmes (l31) or use a new disc.

≥When recording bilingual TV broadcast onto DVD-R, only one of

either “M1” or “M2” audio can be recorded. Select at “Bilingual

Audio Selection” (l44).

≥[RAM] You can change the audio being received by pressing

[AUDIO] during recording. (Does not affect the recording of audio.)

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l28, cartridge l15). [RAM]

≥Press [DVD].

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

[2] Insert a disc. (l17)

≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format

it to ensure accurate recording (l29, “Format Disc”).

[3] Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.

To select with the numeric

buttons:

e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

[4] Press [REC MODE] to select the recording

mode.

Remaining time on the disc

[5] Press [¥, DVD REC] to start recording.

≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during

recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but

the material is recorded as a separate programme.

∫To pause recording

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

≥The title cannot be divided.

∫To stop recording

Press [∫, STOP].

≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.

≥DVD-R takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording

management information after recording finishes.

∫To specify a time to stop recording

While recording

Press [¥, REC] on the DVD main unit to select the

recording time.

Unit’s Display

Each time you press the button:

Counter (cancel) # 30 (min.) # 60 (min.) # 90 (min.)

^------- 240 (min.) ! 180 (min.) ! 120 (min.) !}

For your reference

≥This does not work during timer recordings (l26) or

Flexible Recording (l24).

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫,STOP].

≥The set time is cleared if you change the recording mode or

channel while recording is paused.

≥The unit is not turned off automatically when you set the time to

stop recording by the procedure above and then the recording is

stopped.

If a station also broadcasts Teletext information

The unit automatically records the programme’s and station’s name if

the station’s title page is correctly set (l46).

Note

≥The unit may take some time in retrieving titles (up to 30 minutes)

and may fail in some cases.

Recording TV programmes

DVD

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Recording

You can watch play or record tapes while recording. The recording

will not be affected.

≥VHS playback (l51)

≥VHS recording (l53)

When a tuner channel is recorded on DVD, you can record the

other channel on VHS.

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may

become shorter than indicated.

(Unit: hour)

°When “Recording time in EP mode” has been set to “EP (6Hour)”

in the SETUP menu (l43).

The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modes

when using “EP (8Hour)”.

Note

≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hour) mode, play may

not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with

DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hour) mode.

FR (Flexible Recording):

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and

EP (8Hour) that will enable the recordings to fit in the available

recording time on the disc with the best possible recording quality.

≥You can use this function in dubbing or timer recording.

≥All of recording mode indicators on the unit’s display are lit during

FR.

[RAM]

Press [AUDIO].

[DVD-R]

Select the audio (M1 or M2) in “Bilingual Audio

Selection” in the SETUP menu (l44).

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit

in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) with the

best picture quality.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Playing/Recording the VHS while

recording

∫ Recording modes and approximate

recording times in hours

DVD-RAM DVD-R

(4.7 GB)

Single-sided

(4.7 GB)

Double-sided

(9.4 GB)

XP (High quality) 1 2 1

SP (Normal) 2 4 2

LP (Long play) 4 8 4

EP (Extra long play) 8 (6°) 16 (12°)8 (6°)

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

STATUS

∫

AUDIO

EXT LINK

DVD

Numeric

Buttons

Selecting audio to record

Flexible Recording mode (FR)

e.g.: disc is DVD-RAM

ARecorded

BRemained (45 min.)

≥Recordable for 45 minutes in SP mode

CProgramme to be recorded

(The programme is 60-minute long.)

DThe recording rate automatically switches between SP and LP

according to the remaining time.

EThe programme exactly fits into the remaining.

EP (6Hour)°

EP (8Hour)

Picture quality

Recording time

Before FR After FR

DVD

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Recording

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l49)

[2] Select “FLEXIBLE REC” with [3,4,2,1] and

press [ENTER].

[3] Press

[3,4,2,1] to

set the

recording time.

≥You can also set

the recording time

with the numeric

buttons.

≥Maximum recording

time is 8 hours.

[4] Select “Start” with [3,4,2,1] and press

[ENTER].

≥Recording starts.

For your reference

≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode while

Flexible Recording is paused.

∫To exit the FLEXIBLE REC window without recording

Press [RETURN].

∫To stop recording partway

Press [∫, STOP].

∫To show the time

remaining until recording

finishes

Press [STATUS] several times.

≥It is displayed in the unit of

minute.

Note

≥When performing EXT LINK recording (l right), the flexible

recording function does not work.

This function is not available unless you connect TV and this

unit with the 21-pin Scart cable.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

This function allows you to immediately start recording the same

programme that you are viewing on the TV.

The programme position selected on the unit automatically changes

to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV.

Conditions for the Direct TV Recording function:

≥Your TV must be equipped with the [Q Link] function.

≥The unit must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired 21-pin Scart

cable.

[1] Insert a disc. (l17)

[2] Press [¥,DIRECTTVREC].

≥Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV

starts.

[3] Press [∫, STOP] to stop recording.

Note

≥When you stop recording, the unit automatically switches back to

the previously selected programme position.

This function is not available unless you connect an external

equipment and this unit with the 21-pin Scart cable.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a

timer function is connected to the AV2 terminal of this unit by a

21-pin Scart cable (l12), it is possible to control the recording of the

unit with the equipment.

Preparation

≥Change the “Ext Link” in the SETUP menu to match the connected

equipment. (l45)

≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment and

switched to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

[1] Press [EXT LINK].

The unit turns off and switches to the recording standby mode.

≥“EXT L” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD

(“EXT L” lights on the DVD unit’s display). However, the unit

may not be turned off automatically.

≥You can play a DVD-RAM on DVD, play or record any media on

VHS even if the timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD.

≥Recording begins when a signal is received from the connected

equipment.

≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the external

equipment, the unit will record it.

[2] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

any media on VHS.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer

recording is completed.

When the following message appears on the television screen, press

[2,1] to select “Yes” (continue recording the current programme)

or “Cancel” (cancel recording) and press [ENTER].

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer

recording standby.

≥You can also press and hold [∫, STOP] on the DVD main unit for

more than 3 seconds to stop recording.

≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to

cancel the setting after recording is finished.

For your reference

≥The video being recorded automatically appears on the television

when connected to this unit’s AV1 terminal with the 21-pin Scart

cable.

≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if

the input signal is NTSC system. (l45)

Direct TV Recording

FLEXIBLE REC

Start Cancel

Recording in FR mode

Set rec. time

1 Hour 23 Min.Maximum rec. time

1 Hour 23 Min.

Select

RETURN

ARD

REC 83

L R

DVD-RAM Remaining

time

Linked timer recordings with external

equipment (EXT LINK)

Yes Cancel

DVD now recording this programme.

DVD

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Timer Recording

[RAM] [DVD-R]

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

Entering G-CODE number is an easy way of timer recording. You can

find these codes in the newspapers and magazines.

[1] Press [G-Code].

[2] Press the numeric buttons to enter the G-CODE

number.

Press [2] to move back to correct digit.

[3] Press [ENTER].

Confirm the

programme and

correct it if necessary

using [3,4,2,1].

(lright step 3.)

If “- "” appears under “Name”, press [3, 4] to select a

desired programme position.

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

mode.

≥After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept

in the unit’s memory.

≥To enter the title of the programme

Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [ENTER]

(l30).

[4] If the programme is

correct

Press [ENTER].

≥To continue

programming,

repeat steps 1–4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD

(“ ” lights on the DVD unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

≥You can play a DVD-RAM on DVD, play or record any media on

VHS even if the timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play on DVD

(DVD-RAM) or, play or record any media on

VHS.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer

recording is completed.

[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].

[2] Press [ENTER].

[3] Press [1] to move and change the items with

[3, 4].

≥You may use the numeric buttons to enter “Name”, “Date”,

“Start” and “Stop”.

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

mode.

≥Name (Programme Position/TV Station Name)

≥Date

You can also make a daily or weekly programme.

≥Start (start time)/Stop (finish time)

The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if

you hold the button.

≥Mode (Recording mode)

XP,.SP,.LP,.EP,.FR,.XP... (l24)

≥VPS/PDC (This function is not available in Australia.)

ON,.OFF ( - - - ) (l27).

≥Programme Name (Enter title)

Press [2, 1] to select “Programme Name” and press [ENTER]

(l30).

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l28, cartridge l15). [RAM]

≥Insert a disc (l17) and confirm there is sufficient empty space

for recording on it (l49).

≥Press [DVD].

Using G-CODE

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

PROG/CHECK

DVD

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

REC MODE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

G-Code

Numeric

Buttons

G-Code

4:00 LP

Remain

13. 7. TUE12:53:00

Mode

StopStart

Name

Date

TIMER

RECORDING

VPS

PDC

Remain

4:00 LP

27/7 TUE 21:0020:00 SP OFF

Programme Name

13. 7. TUE12:53:00

Manual programming

TIMER

RECORDING Remain

4:00 LP

21:0020:00ARD 27/7 TUE01

Mode Disc

space

StopStartNo.

Name

Date

New Timer Programme

OFF

VPS

PDC

13. 7. TUE12:57:00

TIMER

RECORDING Remain

4:00 LP

13. 7. TUE12:57:00

21:0020:00ARD 27/7 TUE01

Mode Disc

space

StopStartNo.

Name

Date

New Timer Programme

OFF

VPS

PDC

Highlighted line

is ready for

programming.

Mode

StopStart

Name

Date

TIMER

RECORDING

VPS

PDC

Remain

4:00 LP

Programme Name

13. 7. TUE12:53:00

:SP

/ :

Mode

StopStart

Name

Date

TIMER

RECORDING

VPS

PDC

Remain

4:00 LP

1 ARD 24/ 7 SAT 19:0017:00 SP OFF

Programme Name

13. 7. TUE1:19:10

DVD

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Timer Recording

[4] Press [ENTER] when you have finished making

changes.

≥To continue programming:

Select “New Timer Programme” and repeat steps 2, 3, and 4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD

(“ ” lights on the DVD unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

≥You can play a DVD-RAM on DVD, play or record any media on

VHS even if the timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play on DVD

(DVD-RAM) or, play or record any media on

VHS.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer

recording is completed.

∫To release the unit from recording standby

Press [ , TIMER].

The unit turns on and “ ” goes out.

≥Be sure to press [ , TIMER] before the programme start time to

put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only if

“ ” is displayed.

∫To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

Press [ , TIMER].

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the DVD main unit for more

than 3 seconds to stop recording.

∫VPS/PDC Function (l64)

(This function is not available in Australia.)

If a TV programme starts earlier or later from original schedule,

recording start and stop can synchronize with the actual

broadcasting.

Conditions for correct operation of the VPS/PDC function:

≥The TV station must broadcast VPS/PDC signals.

≥The programme starting time must be set correctly to the starting

time listed in the newspaper/magazine.

To activate the VPS/PDC Function:

In step 3 in the VPS/PDC item, press [3,4] to select

“ON”.

Note

≥“ ” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to timer

recording standby (non-recordable disc or protected disc, etc.).

Check the disc carefully.

≥If the unit is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the

latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting

time, the “ ” flashes on the unit display. In this case, press

[ , TIMER] to put the unit in the timer recording standby mode.

≥When recording more than one programme in a row, for DVD-RAM

the first few seconds, and for DVD-R about the first 30 seconds of

all programmes from the second one onwards will not be recorded.

≥Even if the unit is in timer recording standby, play starts when you

press [1, PLAY] or [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Timer recording works

even during play. [RAM]

[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].

Icon explanations (A)

¥:Now recording

W:The programme is

overlapped.

F:The disc was full. (no

enough space)

:The TV programme is

not allowed to record

by copy-guard.

X:Uncompleted recording (Such as dirty disc)

Disc space (B)

OK: Recordable

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

!: It may not be possible to record because:

≥the disc is write-protected

≥there is not enough space left

≥the number of possible titles has reached its

maximum.

[2] Press [3, 4] to select the programme.

≥You may also select programme by inputting a 2-digit number

using the numeric buttons.

e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

≥Press [2, 1] to move to the page preceding or following the

one on display.

[3] Press [¢, CANCEL/RESET] to delete,

or press [ENTER] to change.

≥You cannot change or delete programmes that are currently

recording.

≥The timer recording setting screen appears.

≥To continue deleting programmes steps 2–3.

[4] If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,

Press [3,4,2,1] to change and press

[ENTER].

≥To continue changing programmes steps 2–3.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD

(“ ” lights on the DVD unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

≥You can play a DVD-RAM on DVD, play or record any media on

VHS even if the timer recording standby mode is activated on DVD.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play on DVD

(DVD-RAM) or, play or record any media on

VHS.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer

recording is completed.

For your reference

≥Programmes that failed to record are displayed grey. They are

automatically deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two

days later.

Check, change or delete programmes

TIMER

RECORDING Remain

4:00 LP

21:0020:001 ARD TUE01

Mode Disc

space

StopStartNo.

Name

Date

New Timer Programme

OFF

VPS

PDC

13. 7. TUE19:30:00

LP22:0020:305 BR3 MON-FRI02 ON

21:3019:002 ZDF 15/ 7 FRI03 ON

LP19:0017:001 ARD 24/ 7 SAT04

---

SP22:3020:002 ZDF 25/ 7 SUN05

---

DVD

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Advanced Operations

[RAM] [DVD-R]

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l49)

[2] Select “DISC MANAGEMENT” with

[3,4,2,1] and press [ENTER].

[3] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press

[ENTER].

After this operation, skip to the item and follow.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

The disc name is displayed in the FUNCTIONS window.

[4] Enter the name. (l30)

Note

≥You cannot give DVD-R names once they have been finalized.

[RAM]

This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure.

This allows you to release disc protection.

[4] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥To set up protection ≥To release protection

DISC MANAGEMENT

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l below, cartridge l15). [RAM]

≥Press [DVD].

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE TIMER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUME

DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

DVD

DVD-RAM

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

PLAY LIST

SETUP

FLEXIBLE REC

DISC MANAGEMENT

Recording

Dubbing

Edit

Setting

Play back

Disc Protection Off

Cartridge Protection Off

FUNCTIONS

ENTER

RETURN

e.g., DVD-RAM

Title No. 7

DISC

MANAGEMENT

Disc Name

Format Disc

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

Used 0 : 58

Remain 0 : 42 (SP)

Disc Protection Off

Title No. 7

DISC

MANAGEMENT

Disc Name

Finalize

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

Used 0 : 58

Remain 0 : 42 (SP)

Top Menu

Auto-Play Select

DVD-RAM DVD-R

e.g., DVD-RAM e.g., DVD-R

1Disc Name

1Disc Protection

DVD

DVD-RAM

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Pla

back

Disc Protection

123

Cartridge Protect

FUNCTIONS

Title No. 7

DISC

MANAGEMENT

Disc Name

Format Disc

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

Used 0 : 58

Remain 0 : 42 (SP)

Disc Protection

DVD-RAM

Disc Protection

Set up Disc Protection ?

Yes No

Title No. 7

DISC

MANAGEMENT

Disc Name

Format Disc

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

Used 0 : 58

Remain 0 : 42 (SP)

Disc Protection Off

DVD-RAM

Disc Protection

Cancel Disc Protection ?

Yes No

DVD

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Advanced Operations

[RAM]

Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs before using them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire

contents of a disc.

[4] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

[5] Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥Formatting starts.

≥A message appears when formatting is finished.

[6] Press [ENTER].

All recordings are irretrievably erased when a disc is formatted.

To stop formatting

Press [RETURN].

≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do

this.

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message “Formatting the disc” is on the TV.

This can render the disc unusable.

≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.

≥All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including recordings made with this unit. Data

written to the disc by a computer is also erased.

For your reference

≥DVD-R and CD-R/RW cannot be formatted.

[RAM]

≥The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab (l15) is switched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.

≥The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format discs this unit cannot use.

[DVD-R]

≥Be sure to follow the procedure below before finalizing.

After finalizing, the screen that will be displayed for the beginning on DVD-Video equipment can be

selected.

[4] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

≥When “Title 1” is selected, the “Top Menu” screen is not displayed, and it plays from the

beginning of the disk.

[DVD-R]

You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making

them into DVD-Video that complies with DVD-Video format.

The menu you create with this unit can also be used on the player.

[4] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

[5] Select “Start” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥Finalizing starts.

A message appears when finalizing is finished.

[6] Press [ENTER].

Note

≥Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC mains lead while the message “Finalizing the

Disc” is on the TV. This can render the disc unusable.

≥You can only finalize DVD-R that was recorded on this unit.

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

≥Finalizing takes up to about 15 minutes.

≥After finalizing

There is a pause of several seconds between titles.

Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters.

≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment.

DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

1Format Disc

1Auto-Play Select

1Finalize

Before finalizing After finalizing

Disc display on this unit DVD-R DVD-V

Recording/Editing/Entering name Y—(Y: Possible, –: Impossible)

Play on other players — Y

Format Disc

Formatting the Disc will erase all contents.

This will take approximately 1 minute.

Start formatting the disc ?

Yes No

Format Disc

All contents of this disc will be

completely erased.

Start formatting the disc ?

Start Cancel

Auto-Play Select

Top Menu

Title 1

Finalize

This will take approximately

≤

minutes.

Start finalizing the disc ?

Yes No

Finalize

Finalize will make this disc playback only.

Start Cancel

DVD

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Advanced Operations

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can:

≥Title discs with the DISC MANAGEMENT in the FUNCTIONS

window (l28).

≥Title programmes with the Direct Navigator (l32).

≥Title play lists with the play list screen (l37).

≥Title programmes while setting timer recording (l26).

You can enter up to:

≥64 characters (DVD-RAM)

A maximum of 44 characters is possible when inputting a name

from the timer recording menu.

≥40 characters for a disc name (DVD-R)

≥44 characters for a programme name (DVD-R)

Preparation

≥Insert a recorded disc.

≥Release protection.

disc (l28), name (l32), cartridge (l15) [RAM]

≥Press [DVD].

[1] After the entering screen appears

Press [3,4,2,1] to select the character you

want to enter and press [ENTER].

≥You can enter the following characters.

(1) This window shows the text you have entered. (Name field)

(2) ERASE [;, PAUSE]

(3) SET (when you have finished entering text) [∫, STOP]

(4) SPACE

(5) The name displayed on the menu screen after finalizing of

the DVD-R appears. [DVD-R] (l32)

To enter other characters

Repeat step 1.

[2] Press [∫, STOP].

The name is entered and the screen disappears.

≥You can also finish entering the name by selecting “SET” with

[3,4,2,1] and pressing [ENTER].

∫Regarding entering characters

≥To erase characters

Press [;, PAUSE]. (You can also erase characters by select

“ERASE” with [3,4,2,1] and pressing [ENTER].)

≥To enter a space

You may enter a space by pressing [¢, CANCEL/RESET] and

then press [ENTER].

∫Using the numeric buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “R”

[1] Press [7] to move to the 7th row.

[2] Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.

[3] Press [ENTER].

≥You may enter a space by pressing

[¢, CANCEL/RESET] and then [ENTER].

∫To correct a character

[1] Press [3,4,2,1] to select the character you want to correct in

the name field.

[2] Press [;, PAUSE]. (You can also erase characters by using

[3,4,2,1] to select “ERASE” and pressing [ENTER].)

[3] Press [3,4,2,1] to select the correct character and press

[ENTER].

Note

≥If you enter a long name, it is partially shown in the programme list

(l32) and play list screen (l36).

Entering text

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

SUB MENU RETURN

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

;

∫

:, 9

DVD

Numeric

Buttons

Enter Name

SPACE

SET

0––

ERASE

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

2345

ABC a

DEF d

GH I

JKL j

67890

bcij

ef/l%

hiﬂ$&

klON@

n]_

PQRSp

TUV t

WX Y Zw

qrs()

uv{}-

xyz

.,"':;

DVD-R_

Enter Name

Title on TOP MENU

( DVD-R )

DVD-R

(5)

JKL

PQR

TUV

7 7

DVD

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Advanced Operations

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥The Maximum number of item on a disc:

Titles: 99

Chapters: Approximately 1000

(Depends on disc contents.)

Note

≥Once a title is erased or shortened, it cannot be restored to its

original state. Make certain before proceeding.

≥You cannot edit during recording.

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has

been recorded on.

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [DIRECT

NAVIGATOR].

Icon explanation

Write-protected:

≥Title protected

Copy-protected:

≥Copy-protected so it was not recorded.

NTSC: /PAL:

≥Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV

system currently selected on the unit.

Unable to play: t

≥Displayed if you cannot play the title.

Currently recording: ¥

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title you want

to watch and press [ENTER].

≥You can also select titles by entering a 2-digit number with the

numeric buttons.

e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of titles, the

last title is selected.

For your reference

≥The Direct Navigator works while stopped, playing or recording.

≥Names are only displayed if you have given the title a name.

For your reference

≥Release protection (disc l28, cartridge l15). [RAM]

≥When the programme is protected (l32), you can only access

“Properties” and “Cancel Protection”. Release the protection to

access other items. [RAM]

[1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select a desired title.

≥“To show other pages”, l above

[3] Press [SUB MENU].

[4] Press [3, 4] to select a desired

item and press [ENTER].

[RAM] [DVD-R] (Multiple editing is possible. l above)

The title is irretrievably erased when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the title

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

[5] Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].

For your reference

≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short titles.

≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles.

Using the Direct Navigator

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on.

≥Press [DVD].

Title/Chapter

Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one

chapter.

Title

Chapter

You can divide a title into multiple chapters. [RAM]

(l34, l39, “Create Chapter”)

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

You can change the order of chapters and create a play list. [RAM]

≥Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters after finalizing.

(l29) [DVD-R]

Start End

∫ Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to

play

To show other pages

Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press

[ENTER].

≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

∫To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

- -

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

Previous 01/01 Next

DVD-RAM

- -

- -- -- -

Select SUB MENU

ARD 27/10 MON AV1 27/10 MON

ENTER

RETURN

∫ Direct Navigator

Multiple editing

Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)

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

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Erase

1Erase

Erase

Erase Cancel

0 : 58(SP)

Corresponding chapter of PLAY LIST will be erased.

Remaining Time

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

DVD

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Advanced Operations

[RAM] [DVD-R]

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

[5] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

[RAM] [DVD-R]

[6] Enter or edit the name. (l30)

For your reference

≥The full name is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter a

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

[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible. l above)

You can prevent accidental erasure of titles by write-protecting them.

[6] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

The padlock mark appears.

For your reference

Titles will be erased even if they are protected if you format the disc

with DISC MANAGEMENT (l29).

[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible. l above)

[6] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

The padlock mark disappears.

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUME

DVD

SLOW/

REW

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE TIMER

CHAPTER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

RETURN

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SUB MENU

:, 9

;

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on.

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select a desired title.

≥“To show other pages”, l below

≥“Multiple editing”, l below

[3] Press [SUB MENU].

[4] Press [3, 4] to select a desired

item and press [ENTER].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

To show other pages

Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press

[ENTER].

≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)

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

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Erase

1Properties

1Edit

No. 01

Date 13/ 7/2004 TUE

Name ARD

Time 1:02

Rec time 0:01(SP)

Football

Properties

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Partial Erase

Change Thumbnail

Enter Name

Divide Title

11 Enter Name

11 Set up Protection

Set up Protection

Set up title protection.

Yes No

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIE

DVD-RAM

----

ARD 27/10 MON AV1 1

11 Cancel Protection

Cancel Protection

Cancel title protection.

Yes No

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIE

DVD-RAM

- -- -

ARD 27/10 MON AV1

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Advanced Operations

[RAM]

The specified parts of the title are erased irretrievably when you

use this procedure.

Check the title carefully before erasing.

[6] Press [ENTER]

at the start point

and end point of

the section you

want to erase.

(lright, “For quicker

editing”)

[7] Select “Exit”

with [3, 4] and

press [ENTER].

[8] Select “Erase”

with [2] and

press [ENTER].

∫To erase another part of the same title

After storing the point in “Start” and “End”, select “Next” in step 7 and

perform step 8, then repeat steps 6–8.

For your reference

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

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

3 seconds of each other.

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

stilled.

≥The unit pauses when the title reached to the end during this

procedure.

≥The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing

short parts of titles.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

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

[6] Press [1, PLAY] to play.

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

[8] Select “Exit” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

≥A scene of display is changed at the point.

∫To change another point of the same title

After changing the point, select “Change” in step 7 and repeat steps 6–8.

For your reference

≥You cannot select the top and end of the title.

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

[RAM]

You can divide a selected title into two.

You must make sure of dividing a title because it cannot be

recovered after the procedure.

[6] Press [ENTER]

at the point you

want to divide

the title. (labove,

“For quicker editing”)

≥To change the point to

divide:

Select “Divide” with

[3,4] and press [1,

PLAY], and then

repeat step 6–8. (If you rewound to the beginning of the title,

press [:, SKIP].)

[7] Select “Exit”

with [3,4] and

press [ENTER].

[8] Select “Divide”

with [2] and

press [ENTER].

≥The title is divided at

the point.

ªTo check the division point

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

begin from 10 seconds prior to the division point to 10 seconds after

the division point. You can make sure that the division point is

appropriate.

Note

≥A little portion of the recording directly preceding the division point

may be lost.

For your reference

≥The divided titles retain the name of the original title. They also

remain CPRM property (l15) of the original.

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

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

When the resulting part(s) are extremely short.

When the total number of titles is more than 99 (DVD-RAM).

11 Partial Erase

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Partial Erase

DVD-RAM

Start

Exit

0:43.21

PLAY

End

- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -

Start End

ENTER

RETURN

Partial Erase

Erase Cancel

0 : 58(SP)

Corresponding chapter of PLAY LIST will be erased.

Remaining Time

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

For quicker editing

≥Use search (l19), Time Slip (l19) or slow-motion (l19) to find

the desired point.

≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the start or end of a

title.

11 Change Thumbnail

11 Divide Title

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail

DVD-RAM

Change

Exit

0:00.00

Change

PLAY

ENTER

RETURN

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title

DVD-RAM

Preview

Exit

0:00.00

Divide

PLAY

Divide

ENTER

RETURN

Divide Title

Divide Cancel

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

Once divided, this title cannot be

recombined.

DVD

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Advanced Operations

[5] Press [3,4,2,1] to select a desired chapter.

≥To start play l Press [ENTER].

≥To edit l Follow the steps below.

[6] Press [SUB MENU].

[7] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

[RAM] (Multiple editing is possible. l above)

[8] Select “Erase”

with [2] and

press [ENTER].

[RAM]

[8] Press [ENTER]

at the point you

want to create

the chapter.

(l right, “For quicker

editing”)

≥Repeat this step to

create the chapter at

other points.

[9] Select “Exit” with [4] and press [ENTER].

Note

≥A little portion of the recording directly preceding the division point

may be lost.

For your reference

≥The created titles retain the name of the original title. They also

remain CPRM property (l15) of the original.

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

≥It is not possible to carry out “Create” in the following cases:

When the resulting part(s) is extremely short.

[RAM]

[8] Select “Combine” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥The selected chapter and next chapter are combined.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

Go back to Title View.

SLOW/

REW

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE TIMER

CHAPTER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUME

DVD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SUB MENU

:, 9

;

Preparation

≥Insert a disc that has been recorded on.

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select a desired title.

≥“To show other pages”, l below

≥“Multiple editing”, l below

[3] Press [SUB MENU].

[4] Press [3, 4] to select a desired

item and press [ENTER].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

To show other pages

Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press

[ENTER].

≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)

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

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Erase

1Chapter View

01 ARD 10/27 MON

DIRECT NAVIGATOR CHAPTER VIEW

DVD-RAM

001

Back 01/01 Next

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Title View

Erase Chapter

Create Chapter

Combine Chapters

Title View

Erase Chapter

002

e.g.: DVD-RAM

11 Erase Chapter

11 Create Chapter

Erase Chapter

Erase Cancel

Corresponding chapter of PLAY LIST will be erased.

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter

DVD-RAM

Create

Exit

0:43.21

PLAY

ENTER

RETURN

For quicker editing

≥Use search (l19), Time Slip (l19) or slow-motion (l19) to find

the desired point.

≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the start or end of a

title.

11 Combine Chapters

11 Title View

Combine Chapters

Combine Cancel

Combine chapters.

Selected Chapter Following Chapter

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

001 002

- -

DIRECT NAVIGATOR TITLE VIEW

Previous 01/01 Next

DVD-RAM

- -

- -- -- -

Select SUB MENU

ARD 27/10 MON AV1 27/10 MON

ENTER

RETURN

DVD

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Advanced Operations

[RAM]

You can create a play list by gathering your favourite chapters

(l31) from your recordings. You can also edit the created play lists.

≥The Maximum number of item on a disc:

Play lists: 99

Chapters in play list: Approximately 1000

(Depends on disc contents.)

Preparation

≥Release protection (disc l28, cartridge l15).

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Select “PLAY LIST” with [3,4,2,1] and

press [ENTER].

[3] Select “Create” with [3,4,2,1] and press

[ENTER].

[4] Press [2, 1] to select the source title and press

[4].

≥When you want to select all the chapters in the title, press

[2,1] to select the source title and press [ENTER], then skip

to step 6.

≥Repeat steps 4–6 to add other titles or chapters.

[5] Press [2, 1] to select the chapter you want to

add to a play list and press [ENTER].

≥Press [3] to cancel.

≥You can also create a new chapter from the source title.

Press [SUB MENU] to select “Create Chapter” and press

[ENTER] (l34, “Create Chapter”).

[6] Press [2, 1] to select the position to insert the

chapter and press [ENTER].

≥Repeat steps 5–6 to add other chapters.

≥Press [3] to select other source titles.

[7] Press [RETURN].

∫To stop partway through

Press [RETURN].

∫To clear the play list screen

Press [RETURN].

For your reference

≥One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and approximately

1000 chapters. These numbers may be reduced under some

conditions.

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

is still pictures recorded on other equipment.

Using play list

Title Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

Chapter ChapterPlay list

≥Editing play lists doesn’t modify the recorded data.

≥Play lists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much

capacity.

∫ Creating play lists

DVD

DVD-RAM

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

PLAY LIST

SETUP

FLEXIBLE REC

DISC MANAGEMENT

Recording

Dubbing

Edit

Setting

Play back

Disc Protection Off

Cartridge Protection Off

ENTER

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

- -

PLAY LIST PLAY LIST VIEW

Previous 01/01 Next

DVD-RAM

- -

- -- -- -

- -- -

Create

ENTER

RETURN

01 ARD 27/10 MON

Source Title

Source Chapter

01/02

001/003

003

0201

001 002

PLAY LIST Create

DVD-RAM

Source Chapter

Insert position

001/001

003001 002

Chapters in PLAY LIST

SUB MENU Press RETURN to exit.

001/001

ENTER

RETURN

Chapters in PLAY LIST

SUB MENU Press RETURN to exit.

001/001

001

ENTER

RETURN

DVD

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Advanced Operations

Preparation

≥Create play lists first (l35).

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Select “PLAY LIST” with [3,4,2,1] and

press [ENTER].

[3] Press [3,4,2,1] to select the play list and

press [ENTER].

≥You can also select a playlist from the chapter view by entering

a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons.

e.g.: “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of play lists,

“Create” is selected.

∫To stop play list play

Press [∫, STOP]. (The play list appears.)

[RAM]

Preparation

≥Create play lists first (l35).

≥Release protection (disc l28, cartridge l15).

≥Press [DVD].

For your reference

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

playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

[1] Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Select “PLAY LIST” with [3,4,2,1] and

press [ENTER].

≥Scenes are not displayed if you have not yet created a play list

with the disc.

[3] Press [3,4,2,1] to select the play list.

≥“To show other pages”, l above

[4] Press [SUB MENU], then press

[3,4] to select the operation and

press [ENTER].

(Multiple editing is possible. l above)

[5] Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].

The play list is

erased.

≥Once a play list has

been erased, it is

irretrievable. Check

carefully before

proceeding.

≥Even if you erase

the play list, the original title is not erased.

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

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

FUNCTIONS

SUB MENU

RETURN

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

:, 9

DVD

;

∫

Numeric

Buttons

∫ Playing play lists

To show other pages

Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press

[ENTER].

≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

∫ Using play list to edit play lists/chapters

Multiple editing

Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)

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

∫To clear the play list screen

Press [RETURN].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Erase

1Erase

Erase

Erase Cancel

Erase PLAY LIST ?

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

1Properties

No. 03

Chapters 004 Date 13/ 7/2004 TUE

Total 0:05.51

Dinosaur

Properties

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

DVD

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Advanced Operations

Edit Sub menu displayed.

[5] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press [ENTER].

Refer to “Creating play lists”. (l35)

(Multiple editing is possible. l36)

[6] Select “Copy” with [2] and press [ENTER].

Refer to “Entering text”. (l30)

For your reference

≥The full name is shown in the Properties screen, but if you enter a

long name, only part of it is shown in the play list screen.

You can specify an image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the

Title View.

≥The default thumbnail is the picture approximately 1 second from

the beginning.

[6] Press [1, PLAY]

to play.

[7] Press [ENTER]

at the point you

want to display.

(l below, “For quicker

editing”)

[8] Select “Exit”

with [3, 4] and

press [ENTER].

≥A scene of display is changed at the point.

∫To change another point of the same title

After changing the point, select “Change” in step 7 and repeat steps

6–8.

For your reference

≥You cannot select the top and end of the title.

1Edit

Copy

Enter Name

Change Thumbnail

Create

11 Create

11 Copy

11 Enter Name

Copy

Copy Cancel

Copy this PLAY LIST ?

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

11 Change Thumbnail

For quicker editing

≥Use search (l19), Time Slip (l19) or slow-motion (l19) to

find the desired point.

≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the start or end of a

title.

PLAY LIST Change Thumbnail

DVD-RAM

Change

Exit

0:00.00

PLAY

ENTER

RETURN

0:00.00

Change

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Advanced Operations

[5] Press [3,4,2,1] to select a desired chapter.

≥You can also select a play list from the chapter view by

entering a 3-digit number with the numeric buttons.

e.g.: “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]

“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]

≥If you enter a number larger than the total number of chapters,

the last chapter is selected.

≥To edit l Follow the steps next page.

≥Editing chapters in a play list does not modify the source titles

and source chapters.

[6] Press [SUB MENU].

[7] Press [3, 4] to select a desired item and press

[ENTER].

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

:, 9

DVD

;

∫

SUB MENU

Numeric

Buttons

Preparation

≥Create play lists first (l35).

≥Release protection (disc l28, cartridge l15).

≥Press [DVD].

For your reference

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

playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

[1] Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Select “PLAY LIST” with

[3,4,2,1] and press

[ENTER].

≥Chapters are not displayed if you have

not yet created a play list with the disc.

[3] Press [3,4,2,1] to select

the play list.

≥“To show other pages”, l below

≥“Multiple editing”, l below

[4] Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4] to select the

operation and press [ENTER].

∫To clear the play list screen

Press [RETURN].

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

To show other pages

Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press

[ENTER].

≥You can also press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to show other

pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [3,4,2,1] and press [;, PAUSE]. (Repeat)

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

Properties

Edit

Chapter View

Erase

1Chapter View

01 10/27 MON 10:00

PLAY LIST CHAPTER VIEW

DVD-RAM

001

Back 01/01 Next

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Add Chapter

Combine Chapters

Erase Chapter

PLAY LIST View

Move Chapter

Create Chapter

Add Chapter

Combine Chapters

Erase Chapter

PLAY LIST View

∫To play a chapter

Press [ENTER] after step 5.

∫To stop scene play

Press [∫, STOP]. (The chapter view appears.)

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Advanced Operations

Refer to “Creating play lists”, step 4–7. (l35)

[8] Press

[3,4,2,1] to

select the

position to

insert the

chapter and

press [ENTER].

[8] Press [ENTER]

at the point you

want to create

the chapter.

(l right, “For quicker

editing”)

≥Repeat this step to

create the chapter at

other points.

[9] Select “Exit”

with [4] and press [ENTER].

Note

≥A little portion of the recording directly preceding the division point

may be lost.

For your reference

≥The created titles retain the name of the original title. They also

remain CPRM property (l15) of the original.

≥It is not possible to carry out “Create” in the following cases:

When the resulting part(s) is extremely short.

[8] Select “Combine” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥The selected chapter and following chapter are combined.

≥(Multiple editing is possible. l38)

[8] Select “Erase” with [2] and press [ENTER].

≥Even if you erase the chapter, the original title is not erased.

Go back to Play List View.

11 Add Chapter

11 Move Chapter

11 Create Chapter

11 Combine Chapters

01 10/27 MON 10:00

PLAY LIST Move Chapter

DVD-RAM

001

Previous 01/01 Next

002 003

ENTER

RETURN

PLAY LIST Create Chapter

DVD-RAM

Create

Exit

0:43.21

PLAY

ENTER

RETURN

Combine Chapters

Combine Cancel

Combine chapters.

Selected Chapter Following Chapter

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

001 002

11 Erase Chapter

11 PLAY LIST View

For quicker editing

≥Use search (l19), Time Slip (l19) or slow-motion (l19) to

find the desired point.

≥Press [:, SKIP] or [9, SKIP] to skip to the start or end of a

title.

Erase Chapter

Erase Cancel

Erase the chapter of PLAY LIST ?

RETURN

ENTER

SELECT

- -

PLAY LIST PLAY LIST VIEW

Previous 01/01 Next

DVD-RAM

- -

- -- -- -

SelectSUB MENU

27/10 MON 9:00 27/10 MON 10:00

ENTER

RETURN

DVD

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Advanced Operations

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

DISPLAY menus contain information about the disc or unit. These

menus allow you to perform following operations:

≥You can change the subtitle and the angle when using DVD-Video.

≥You can enjoy the repeat play.

≥You can change the setting of picture and sound when playing back

on the DVD.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [DISPLAY].

[2] Select the menu with [3, 4] and press [1].

[3] Select the item with [3, 4] and press [1].

[4] Select the setting with [3, 4].

≥Some options require different operations. Follow the on-

screen instructions and the instructions described later.

∫When you are finished

Press [DISPLAY].

For your reference

≥The screens depend on the disc contents.

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

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

cannot select or change.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Soundtrack

Soundtrack language [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

(See [A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language)

Change the number to select a soundtrack.

Audio attribute [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

(See [B] Audio attributes)

Subtitle

Subtitle language [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

(See [A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language)

Change the number to select a subtitle language.

Subtitles ON/OFF [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Turn the subtitles ON or OFF.

Angle

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Change the number to select an angle.

STILL-P

[DVD-A]

Page

Still picture number

≥When “Return” is displayed, select it and press [ENTER] to

return to the default page.

≥When “Random” is displayed, select it and press [ENTER],

the picture changes randomly each time you press [ENTER].

Slide show (Display only)

Audio channel

[RAM] [VCD]

Select the audio channel. (l20)

PBC

[VCD]

Playback control ON/OFF

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is ON or OFF.

[A] Soundtrack/Subtitle language

[B] Audio attributes

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

k (kHz): Sampling frequency

b (bit): Number of bits

ch (channel): Number of channels

For your reference

≥When playing back recordings of bilingual broadcasts, “1_1 ch” will

be displayed.

≥You can only select subtitles, soundtracks, and angles if they are

recorded on the disc.

≥Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles

only by the disc’s menus.

≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the

subtitles off.

Using DISPLAY menus

DUBBING

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUME

DVD

DISPLAY

3, 4, 1

ENTER

∫ Common procedures

Disc

Picture

Sound

Play Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

OFF

1Î Digital 2/0ch

L R

ItemMenu Setting

1Disc menu

Disc

Picture

Sound

Play Soundtrack

Subtitle

Audio channel

OFF

L R

Î Digital 2/0ch ENG:

FRA:

DEU:

ITA:

ESP:

NLD:

English

French

German

Italian

Spanish

Dutch

SVE:

NOR:

DAN:

POR:

RUS:

JPN:

Swedish

Norwegian

Danish

Portuguese

Russian

Japanese

CHI:

KOR:

MAL:

VIE:

THA:

¢:

Chinese

Korean

Malay

Vietnamese

Thai

Others

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Advanced Operations

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]

Repeat play

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

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

Title,.Chapter,.OFF

^--------------------------J

[VCD] [CD]

Track,.All,.OFF

^-------------------J

[DVD-A] [MP3]

Track,.Group,.OFF

^--------------------------J

While playing a play list

[RAM]

PL (play list),.OFF

^---------------------------J

If the Video CD has playback control

(l63)

[1] While stopped (the screen saver is on the

TV), press the numeric buttons to select a

track. (l19)

[2] Do the above operation.

Note

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

≥You cannot use repeat play to an entire DVD-Audio, DVD-Video,

MP3 discs or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.

≥While playing back, you can set the repeat play. When stopped, the

repeat play operation is cancelled.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Playback NR

Reduces noise and picture degradation.

ON()OFF

Progressive

Select “ON” to enables progressive output.

≥Select “OFF” if the picture is stretched horizontally.

≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be

displayed.

ON()OFF

Transfer

(When “Progressive” is set to “ON”.)

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit

the type of material being played (l63, Film and video).

When the output signal is PAL

Auto: Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and

appropriately converts it.

Video: Select when using Auto, and the video content is

distorted.

When the output signal is NTSC

Auto1 (normal):

Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and

appropriately converts it.

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in

addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.

Video: Select this when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video

content is distorted.

°Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the SETUP

menu.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

V.S.S.

[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]

(Only for Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using 2 front speakers

only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from

virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals

recorded on it.

Natural()Emphasis()OFF()Natural...

Note

≥Turn V.S.S. off if it caused distortion.

≥V.S.S. does not work for bilingual recordings.

Dialog Enhancer

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

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

channel)

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue

easier to hear.

ON()OFF

1Play menu

Disc

Picture

Sound

Play Repeat Play OFF

1Picture menu

Disc

Play Playback NR

Progressive Transfer AutoON

OFF

Picture

Sound

1Sound menu

Disc

Picture

Sound

Play V. S. S.

Dialog Enhancer OFF

OFF

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Various Settings

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary.

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS]. (l49)

[2] Select “SETUP” with [3,4,2,1] and press

[ENTER].

[3] Press [3, 4] to select the menu’s tab and press

[2] or [1].

[4] Press [3, 4] to select the item to be changed

and press [ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4] to select an option and press

[ENTER].

≥Some options require different operations. Follow the displayed

instructions.

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is

cancelled unless you press [ENTER].

∫When you are finished

Press [RETURN] several times.

For your reference

≥The unit retains these settings.

You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences and

children, for example. Play and changes to the settings are not

possible unless you enter a password. (l43)

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

When setting ratings

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

[1] Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons.

≥If you enter a wrong number, press [2] to erase it before you

press [ENTER].

≥Do not forget your password.

[2] Press [ENTER].

[3] Press [ENTER].

The password is entered and the unit is locked.

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you

set, a message appears on the TV.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When changing ratings

The password screen is shown when you select “Ratings”.

[1] Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons and press

[ENTER].

Unlock Recorder: To unlock the unit and return the rating to 8

Change Password: To change your password

Change Level: To change the rating level

Temporary Unlock: To temporarily unlock the unit (the unit locks

again if you switch it to standby or open the

disc tray)

[2] Select the item with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

Actual screens depend on the operation. Follow the on-screen

instructions.

Changing the unit’s settings

∫ Common procedures

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

FUNCTIONS

OUTPUT

RETURN

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DVD

Numeric

Buttons

SETUP

Others

Disc

Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Tuning

TAB SELECT

RETURN

Remote Control

Clock

DVD / VHS Output

MODE 1

Automatic

Power Save

Language

Shipping Condition

Default Settings

Off

English

(1) (2) (3)

(1) Menus

(2) Items

(3) Options

Entering a password (Ratings)

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Various Settings

This description shows the settings for this unit. For details on

menu operation (l42).

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

≥ is effective settings in both DVD and VHS.

≥ is effective settings in DVD only.

∫Tuning

Manual (l46)

Auto-Setup Restart (l47)

Download from TV (l47)

(This function is not available unless you connect TV and this

unit with the 21-pin Scart cable.)

∫Others

Remote Control (l11)

[MODE 1] [MODE 2] [MODE 3]

Clock

Auto Clock Setting (l48)

Manual Clock Setting (l48)

DVD / VHS Output (l13)

Select how to switch the output from the DVD/VHS common output

terminal on the back of this unit.

[Automatic] [Manual]

Power Save

[On] [Off]]

Language

Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.

[English] [Deutsch] [Français] [Italiano] [Español]

Shipping Condition

All the settings except for the ratings level including the password

and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording

programmes are also cancelled.

[Yes] [No]

Default Settings

All the settings other than the programmed channels, time settings,

country settings, language settings, disc language settings, rating

level including the password and remote control code return to the

factory presets.

[Yes] [No]

∫Disc [DVD-V]

Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus.

≥Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any

changes made here.

≥If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are

already fixed in the disc, the language set as the default in the disc

will be played instead.

≥In case of English/French/German/Italian/Spanish languages,

when you make download from TV and Country setting of Auto

Setup in plug-in, the language (Soundtrack/Menus) will be the

same and Subtitle will set to “Automatic”.

Language [DVD-V]

Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus.

Press [ENTER] to display the menu.

Soundtrack

[English] [French] [German] [Italian] [Spanish] [Original]

[Other ¢¢¢¢]

Subtitle

[Automatic] [English] [French] [German] [Italian]

[Spanish] [Other ¢¢¢¢]

Menus

[English] [French] [German] [Italian] [Spanish]

[Other ¢¢¢¢]

Original

The original language of each disc will be selected.

Other ¢¢¢¢

This is the language code setting.

Input a code number with the numeric buttons.

(l45, “Language code list”.)

Automatic

If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not available,

subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on

that disc.

Ratings (l42)

Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the

numeric 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 0–7 is selected)

[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password]

[Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]

Recording time in EP mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode

(l24, “Recording modes and approximate recording times in

hours”).

[EP (6Hour)] [EP (8Hour)]

≥The sound quality is lowered compared to other recording modes

when using “EP (8Hour)”.

DVD-Audio Video mode Playback

Select “On” to play the DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.

[On] [Off]

Summary of settings

Automatic Select this when you want to switch the output

automatically according to the operation or action of

this unit.

≥You can also switch the output by pressing

[DVD / VHS OUTPUT].

Manual Select this when you want to switch the output

between DVD and VHS manually.

≥The output is switched alternately by pressing

[DVD / VHS OUTPUT].

On The power consumption is greatly reduced when the

unit is turned off.

≥“FL Display” (l45) is automatically set to

“Automatic”.

≥The power save function is not activated when

either DVD or VHS is in the standby mode.

≥When the unit is off, Pay TV programmes cannot be

watched on the TV because the signal from the

connected decoder is not looped through. To watch

them, turn on the unit.

Off The power consumption is not reduced when the unit

is turned off.

EP (6Hour) You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

disc.

EP (8Hour) You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB

disc.

On The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc

or turn the unit off.

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Various Settings

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

∫Picture

Comb Filter

Select the picture sharpness when recording.

The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”.

[On] [Off]

Hybrid VBR Resolution (l63, “VBR”)

Records the video on DVD-RAM in high quality.

[Automatic] [Fixed]

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.

(l63, “Frame and field”)

[Automatic] [Field] [Frame]

Dubbing NR

Reduces video tape noise while dubbing.

[Automatic] [On] [Off]

S-VHS Dubbing Setting

Select the mode from Automatic mode and SQPB mode when

dubbing from a tape recorded in S-VHS format or S-VHS ET format

to the DVD.

[Automatic][SQPB]

≥When Automatic mode is selected, you may not achieve enough

image quality depending on the source tape. In this case, select

SQPB mode.

∫Sound

PLAY t1.3 & Audio during Search (l18)

Choose whether to operate the Quick View (Play k1.3) or not and

whether to have sound during search.

[On] [Off]

≥You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.

Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

[On] [Off]

Bilingual Audio Selection [DVD-R]

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when

recording to DVD-R.

You cannot select this when recording from an external source or TP

position onto DVD-R. Select the audio on the other equipment.

[M1][M2]

Digital Audio Output

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through

this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (l12).

Press [ENTER] to display the menu.

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or

88.2 kHz.

≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite this settings

if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2

kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

[On] [Off]

Dolby Digital°

Choose whether to output Dolby Digital bitstream signals for

decoding on other equipment or to convert them to PCM signals

for 2-channel output.

[Bitstream][PCM]

DTS°

Choose whether to output DTS bitstream signals for decoding on

other equipment or to not.

[Bitstream] [PCM]

MPEG°

Choose whether to output MPEG bitstream signals for decoding on

other equipment or to convert them to PCM signals for 2-channel

output.

[Bitstream] [PCM]

°Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM”, “DTS” to “PCM” and “MPEG” to

“PCM” if the other equipment doesn’t have decoders. Incorrect

settings can cause noise to be output which can be harmful to your

ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded properly to

digital recording equipment.

On Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this

setting. [RAM]

Off Select it when recording noisy pictures.

Automatic The resolution is automated to provide efficient

recording with less block noise.

Fixed The resolution is fixed to ensure there is no loss of

source picture resolution while recording.

Field Select this if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is

selected.

Frame Select this if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen

clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

Automatic Noise reduction only works on input picture from a

video tape.

On Noise reduction works for all input video.

Off Noise reduction is off.

Automatic Plays and dubs the tape with the same system as

S-VHS VCR.

The spectrum of the luminance signal (Y) is set wide

and the tape can be dubbed with its original high

resolution.

The S-VHS dubbing indicator is lit during dubbing.

≥This mode is selected as factory preset. Usually,

use this mode.

SQPB Plays and dubs the tape with the same system as

VHS VCR.

The spectrum of the Y signal is narrower than that in

the Automatic mode and you cannot achieve the

original resolution of S-VHS.

The S-VHS dubbing indicator is not lit during dubbing.

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.)

Bitstream When you have connected a unit with a built-in Dolby

Digital decoder.

PCM When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a

built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Bitstream When you have connected a unit with a built-in DTS

decoder.

PCM When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a

built-in DTS decoder.

Bitstream When you have connected a unit with a built-in

MPEG decoder.

PCM When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a

built-in MPEG decoder.

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Various Settings

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

∫Display

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically.

[Automatic] [Off]

Grey Background

Select whether to show the grey background, normally shown when

TV reception is poor.

[On] [Off]

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

[Bright][Dim][Automatic]

≥When “Power Save” is set to “On” (l43), this setting is

automatically set to “Automatic”.

∫Connection

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference.

[16:9] [4:3] [Letterbox]

Progressive (l14)

[On] [Off]

TV System

[PAL][NTSC]

≥To change the TV system (PAL/NTSC) setting:

While stopped, keep pressing [∫, STOP] on the DVD main unit and

[<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.

≥If the playback picture on the TV screen from a Video CD isn’t

shown correctly:

When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC”. (After

viewing the disc, return the setting to “PAL”.)

When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot

be displayed correctly during the fast forward and rewind.

AV1 Output

Selects the output from the AV1 terminal.

Select “RGB (without component)” for RGB output.

≥When you selected “RGB (without component)”, if the VHS is

played back, it will be automatically set to “Video (with

component)”.

Select “Video (with component)” for component output.

[Video (with component)] [RGB (without component)]

AV2 Settings

Set to match the connected equipment.

Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.

AV2 Input

Set to “RGB (Not NTSC)” when receiving or recording RGB output

video from external equipment.

[Video] [S-Video] [RGB (Not NTSC)]

AV2 Connection

[Decoder (DVD)] [Decoder (VHS)] [Ext]

≥A decoder cannot be use simultaneously on the DVD and VHS.

Ext Link

[Ext Link 1] [Ext Link 2]

≥This setting cannot be made when the “TV System” is set to

“NTSC”.

Automatic The display turns dark during play, and reappears

momentarily if a button is pressed.

On Select when connecting to an LCD or plasma

television with component video input terminals.

Off Select when connecting to a regular television (CRT:

Cathode ray tube) even if it is progressive compatible.

PAL Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system TV.

Programmes recorded using NTSC are played as

PAL60.

Select to record TV programmes and PAL input from

other equipment.

NTSC Select when connecting to a NTSC TV.

Programmes recorded using NTSC are played as

NTSC.

Select to record NTSC input from other equipment.

TV programmes cannot be recorded properly on

DVD.

Decoder

(DVD)

When a decoder is connected and used on the DVD

main unit.

Decoder

(VHS)

When a decoder is connected and used on the VHS

main unit.

Ext When a satellite receiver is connected.

Ext Link 1 When a digital receiver which transmits a special

control signal recordings via the 21-pin Scart cable is

connected.

Ext Link 2 When an external equipment with a timer function is

connected.

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566

Afar: 6565

Afrikaans: 6570

Albanian: 8381

Ameharic: 6577

Arabic: 6582

Armenian: 7289

Assamese: 6583

Aymara: 6588

Azerbaijani: 6590

Bashkir: 6665

Basque: 6985

Bengali, Bangla: 6678

Bhutani: 6890

Bihari: 6672

Breton: 6682

Bulgarian: 6671

Burmese: 7789

Byelorussian: 6669

Cambodian: 7577

Catalan: 6765

Chinese: 9072

Corsican: 6779

Croatian: 7282

Czech: 6783

Danish: 6865

Dutch: 7876

English: 6978

Esperanto: 6979

Estonian: 6984

Faroese: 7079

Fiji: 7074

Finnish: 7073

French: 7082

Frisian: 7089

Galician: 7176

Georgian: 7565

German: 6869

Greek: 6976

Greenlandic: 7576

Guarani: 7178

Gujarati: 7185

Hausa: 7265

Hebrew: 7387

Hindi: 7273

Hungarian: 7285

Icelandic: 7383

Indonesian: 7378

Interlingua: 7365

Irish: 7165

Italian: 7384

Japanese: 7465

Javanese: 7487

Kannada: 7578

Kashmiri: 7583

Kazakh: 7575

Kirghiz: 7589

Korean: 7579

Kurdish: 7585

Laotian: 7679

Latin: 7665

Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Lingala: 7678

Lithuanian: 7684

Macedonian: 7775

Malagasy: 7771

Malay: 7783

Malayalam: 7776

Maltese: 7784

Maori: 7773

Marathi: 7782

Moldavian: 7779

Mongolian: 7778

Nauru: 7865

Nepali: 7869

Norwegian: 7879

Oriya: 7982

Pashto, Pushto: 8083

Persian: 7065

Polish: 8076

Portuguese: 8084

Punjabi: 8065

Quechua: 8185

Rhaeto-Romance: 8277

Romanian: 8279

Russian: 8285

Samoan: 8377

Sanskrit: 8365

Scots Gaelic: 7168

Serbian: 8382

Serbo-Croatian: 8372

Shona: 8378

Sindhi: 8368

Singhalese: 8373

Slovak: 8375

Slovenian: 8376

Somali: 8379

Spanish: 6983

Sundanese: 8385

Swahili: 8387

Swedish: 8386

Tagalog: 8476

Tajik: 8471

Tamil: 8465

Tatar: 8484

Telugu: 8469

Thai: 8472

Tibetan: 6679

Tigrinya: 8473

Tonga: 8479

Turkish: 8482

Turkmen: 8475

Twi: 8487

Ukrainian: 8575

Urdu: 8582

Uzbek: 8590

Vietnamese: 8673

Volapük: 8679

Welsh: 6789

Wolof: 8779

Xhosa: 8872

Yiddish: 7473

Yoruba: 8979

Zulu: 9085

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Various Settings

≥“Channel Settings” will be reflected also in the VHS.

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

[3] Press [3,4] to select “Tuning” and press [1].

[4] Select “Manual” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired TV

station and press [ENTER].

≥The TUNING BOX screen appears.

∫Handling the TUNING BOX screen

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired field and press

[ENTER].

Pos:

To change the order in which the TV stations are assigned to the

programme positions.

Press [3,4] or numeric buttons to select the number of the desired

programme position and press [ENTER].

Name:

To enter or change the name of a TV station.

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and press [ENTER].

≥If the station name needs a blank space, select the blank between

[Z] and [¢].

Channel:

To enter newly available TV stations or change the channel number

of an already tuned TV station.

Press [3,4] or the numeric buttons to enter the channel number of

the desired TV station.

≥Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has been tuned.

≥After the desired TV station is tuned, press [ENTER].

Fine Tuning:

To obtain the best tuning condition.

Press [3, 4] to obtain the best tuning condition.

≥If you do not want to change the tuning condition, Press [1] to

return to the original condition [Auto].

Decoder: (Only for “PAL” on “TV System”. l45)

To preset pay TV stations.

Select “On” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

≥If “Decoder” is set to “Off”, normal TV stations are preset.

Video System: (Only for “PAL” on “TV System”. l45)

To select the video system type

Press [3,4] to select “PAL” or “SECAM” if the picture lacks colour,

and press [ENTER].

Auto: This unit automatically distinguishes PAL and SECAM

signals.

PAL: For receiving PAL signals.

SECAM: For receiving SECAM signals.

Mono:

To select the type of sound to be recorded.

Select “Off” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

≥Select “On” if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception

conditions, or if you want to record the normal (Mono) sound during

a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast.

Title Page:

To select the title extraction from TV guide of broadcaster.

Press [3, 4] or the numeric buttons to select the number between

100 and 899 and press [ENTER].

≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the title of the TV

programme is entered automatically, provided the “Title Page” is

correctly set.

≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the name of the

TV station is recorded automatically.

≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, it may take over

30 minutes to get the title or may fail to get (l30).

[6] Press [RETURN].

Channel Settings

DUBBING

AUDIOEXT LINK

VHS REC

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

VHS

DVD

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUS E

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Numeric

Buttons

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

SETUP

Others

Tuning

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

Download from TV

1Selecting the manual tuning

Manual Tuning

Pos

Name

Pos

Name

B CA

Delete

Add

Move

1 ARD 4

2 ZDF

3 N3

4 HR3

5 BR3 10

Pos

Name

Channel

Fine Tuning

Decoder

Off

Auto

RETURN : leave

ENTER : store

Manual

Tuning

ARD

Video System

Mono

Auto

Off

Title Page 301

ENTER

RETURN

CHANGE

0 9

ENTER

RETURN

SELECT

VHSDVD

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Various Settings

[4] Select “Manual” with [3, 4] and press

[ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired TV

station and press the [A], [B], [C] buttons to

select “Delete”, “Add”, “Move”.

To delete a programme

position “Delete”:

Press [A].

To insert a blank programme

position “Add”:

Press [B].

To move a TV station to

another programme position

“Move”:

Press [C], and then Press

[3, 4] to select the new programme position to which you want to

assign the TV station. Press [ENTER].

[6] Press [RETURN].

Note

≥If downloading of the setup data has been performed, only the

instruction indication “Delete” appears.

Hint

≥If you have performed Manual Tuning to enter TV stations, the

“jj” indication may appear under [Pos/Name] on the display when

programming a G-CODE timer recording.

List of TV Reception Channels

°Only for 8 MHz channel raster

You can use the SETUP menus to start Auto Channel setting.

[4] Select “Auto-Setup Restart” or “Download from

TV” with [3, 4] and press [ENTER].

≥The confirmation screen appears.

[5] Select “Yes” with [2] and press [ENTER].

1Auto-Setup Restart

Select a country with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].

≥Select “Others” in Australia.

Auto Setup restarts.

1Download from TV ( l64, “Q Link”)

This function is not available unless you connect TV and

this unit with the 21-pin Scart cable.

Download starts.

1Adding, deleting, and moving channels

Manual Tuning

Pos

Name

ENTER

RETURN

SELECT

Pos

Name

B C

Delete

Add

Move

1 ARD 4

2 ZDF

3 N3

4 HR3

5 BR3 10

Country VHF CATV UHF

Australia 0 – 12 45 – 470 MHz 28 – 69

Channel

indication

TV Channel

Germany/Italy France Other Countries

2 – 4 E2 – E10 2 – 4

E2 – E12

5 – 10 5 – 10, G – J (172.00 – 220.00 MHz) (INTER BANDE)

11 – 12 E11 – E12 (Germany)

H11 – H12 (Italy) —

13 – 20 A – H (Only Italy) — —

21 – 69 21 – 69 21 – 69 21 – 69

74 – 78 S01 – S05 — S1 – S5

80 S1 — M1

81 – 89 S2 – S10 B – F (100.00 – 172.00 MHz) (INTER BANDE) M2 – M10

90 – 99 S11 – S20 K – Q (220.00 – 300.00 MHz) (INTER BANDE) U1 – U10

121 – 141 S21 – S41° (Hyperband) S21 – S41 (299.25 – 467.25 MHz) (INTER BANDE) S21 – S41 (Hyperband)

1Auto-Setup Restart, Download from TV

VHSDVD

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Various Settings

Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function (l10)

automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some reception

conditions, however, the unit cannot set the clock automatically.

In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the

clock.

≥In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory

for approximately 60 minutes.

≥“Clock settings” will be reflected also in the VHS.

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select “SETUP” and

press [ENTER].

[3] Press [3,4] to select the “Others” and press

[1].

[4] Press [3,4] to select “Clock” and press

[ENTER].

This function is not available in Australia.

If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when “Automatic”

in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction

function checks the time and if necessary it is adjusted several times

every day.

[5] Press [3,4] to select “On” of “Automatic” and

press [ENTER].

≥Auto clock setting starts.

The following screen

appears when setting is

complete.

∫To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

[5] Press [3,4] to

select “Off” of

“Automatic” and

press [ENTER].

[6] Press [2,1] to

select the item you want to change.

The items change as follows:

Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J

[7] Press [3,4] to change the setting.

≥You can also use the numeric buttons for setting.

[8] Press [ENTER] when you have finished the

settings.

≥The clock starts.

Clock Settings

DUBBING

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Numeric

Buttons

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

1Auto Clock Setting

Clock

Automatic

Time Date

45 :

. 8

2004

CHANGE

ENTER

RETURN

Automatic clock setting completed.

ENTER: access RETURN: leave

1Manual Clock Setting

∫To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Clock

Automatic Off

Time Date

45 :

. 8

2004

Please set clock manually.

ENTER: store RETURN: leave

0 9

No.

CHANGE

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

VHSDVD

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Various Settings

By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main

functions quickly and easily.

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

≥Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.

[2] Press [3,4,2,1] to select an item and press

[ENTER].

∫To exit the FUNCTIONS window

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Preparation

≥Press [DVD].

Displays appear on the TV when operating the unit to show you what

operation was performed and what condition the unit is in.

Press [STATUS] to change the information

displayed.

The display changes each time you press the button.

For example, DVD-RAM

(1) Current media

(2) Current recording or play status/input

channel

≥Shows the current state of the unit and

the input channel.

REC: Recording

PAUSE: Recording paused

PLAY: Playing

PLAY t1.3: Quick Viewing (Play k1.3)

;:Playing Paused

5:Fast forwarding (5 speeds)

6:Rewinding (5 speeds)

F:Slow-motion (5 speeds)

G:Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds)

(3) TV audio type

Shows the selected audio type.

≥During reception

Stereo: a stereo broadcast is being received

M1/M2: a multiple audio broadcast is being received

M1: a NICAM monaural broadcast is being received

(4) Select audio type (l20, 24)

≥During play

LR, L, R: a stereo programme is recorded.

(5) Available recording time and recording mode

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

(6) The current date and time

(7) Recording time

≥Shows recording time, recording mode and a rough guide to

how much space has been used for recording on the disc.

(8) Elapsed play time

(9) Play position

For your reference

≥These displays may not be shown if “On-Screen Messages” in the

“Display” menu is set to “Off” (l45). If set to “Automatic”, displays

(1), (2), (3) and (4) appear for 5 seconds and then disappear.

FUNCTIONS window

Status displays

∫ Changing the information displayed

DVD

DVD-RAM

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TIMER RECORDING

PLAY LIST

SETUP

FLEXIBLE REC

DISC MANAGEMENT

Recording

Dubbing

Edit

Setting

Play back

Disc Protection Off

Cartridge Protection Off

FUNCTIONS

ENTER

RETURN

0:50 XP18:53:50 11.10.

π T2 0:05.14 XP

π T1 0:00.10 SP

Remain

REC

PLAY

Stereo

L R

DVD-RAM

REC

PLAY

Stereo

L R

DVD-RAM

No display

∫ Display examples

REC

PLAY

Stereo

L R

DVD-RAM

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

0:50 XP18:53:50 11.10.

π T2 0:05.14 XP

π T1 0:00.10 SP

Remain

(6)

(7)(8)

(9)

(5)

DVD

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[[VHS]]

Before Use

Facing up the surface from which you can see a roll of tape,

Insert a video cassette

≥This unit automatically is turned on.

∫To eject a video cassette

For main unit.

≥Press [<, EJECT] on the main unit.

For remote control.

≥Press [VHS] and then press and hold [∫, STOP] for about 3 or more seconds.

≥Break out 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 this unit is unable to make full use of the

characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.

≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully and

discard when they become dirty or damaged.

≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been split or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to

become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

Cleaning the video heads

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

Use an optional head-cleaning cassette (part number NV-TCL30PT). If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.

The tuning on DVD is automatically applied to the one on VHS. Therefore, tuning on VHS is not required.

When only the video output on VHS does not look natural, use the Fine Tuning function on VHS as below.

You can finely tune the reception on VHS regardless of the reception

on DVD.

[1] Press [ENTER]

for 5 seconds or

more.

≥Tuning screen

appears.

[2] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to

select the desired channel

name, and then press

[ENTER].

≥Fine Tuning screen appears.

[3] Press [2,1] to obtain the best tuning

condition.

≥Press [ENTER] to select “AUTO”.

[4] Press [RETURN] to start the new condition.

≥To continue Fine Tuning:

Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4.

[5] Press [RETURN] to exit the tuning display.

Note

≥When you wish to set the item other than Fine Tuning, set it on

DVD. (l46)

≥When you set or change the Tuning menu in Setup menu on DVD,

the settings on the Fine Tuning is restored to the default.

Inserting video cassette

Video cassette information

∫ Video cassettes

∫ Video cassette care

∫ Maintenance

Tab

Setting Up

∫ Fine Tuning

Preparation

≥Press [VHS].

Tuning

: access

ENTER

: return

RETURN

: select

Pos Name Pos Name

1 ARD 04 6 -

- -

ZDF

02 7 -

- -

05 8 -

- -

HR3

08 9 -

- -

BR3

10 10 -

- -

: auto

ENTER

: return

RETURN

: select

Pos : 1

Name : ARD

Channel : 4

Fine tuning : AUTO

Decoder : OFF

Video system : AUTO

Audio mode : BG

Mono : OFF

VHS

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Playback

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

[2] Insert a recorded video cassette. (l50)

[3] Press [VHS].

[4] Press [1, PLAY].

≥Play starts automatically if you insert a video cassette that has

had its tab removed.

∫To stop play

Press [∫, STOP].

∫To still playback

Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart playing.)

Note

≥When the unit is off with the VHS mode, an inserted video cassette

can be played back by pressing [1, PLAY].

≥When the tape reaches its end, this unit automatically rewinds it to

the beginning. During timer recording and fast-forwarding, this

function does not work.

≥When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VHS, it

may be necessary to adjust tracking (l52). In some cases the

picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to format constraints.

While stopped

Press [6] (backward)/[5] (forward).

≥Press [V/6] or [5/W] on the VHS main unit.

≥Press [∫, STOP] to stop fast-forward / Rewind.

During play

Tap the [6] (backward)/[5] (forward).

≥Tap [V/6] or [5/W] on the VHS main unit.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

≥Press and hold down the [6] (backward)/[5] (forward). Cue or

review playback continues for as long as you keep the button

pressed.

During play

Tap [6] (backward)/[5] (forward) twice. You

can increase Cue/Review search speed.

≥Tap [V/6] or [5/W] twice on the VHS main unit.

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

During play

Press [;, PAUSE].

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

During play

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

≥Press [1, PLAY] to restart playback.

To obtain a Higher Speed Rewind

Press [6JET REW].

The “6 JET REW” indication appears on the TV screen.

≥Depending on a 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 a tape, this function may not work.

Note

≥Jet Search, Cue, review or slow-motion play will be automatically

cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5minute.

≥During playback function other than normal playback, horizontal

noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may

be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted.

Playing a video cassette

Preparation

≥Press [VHS].

DVD/VHS

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

VOLUME

DVD

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

TIMER

CREATE

CHAPTER

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

6 JET REW

RETURN

;

∫

6, 5

VHS

Fast-forward/Rewind

Cue/Review Playback

Jet Search

Still playback

Slow-motion play

Jet Rewind

VHS

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Playback

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

≥Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used.

≥It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that S-VHS is

capable of.

≥It is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit.

During play or while stopped

Keep pressing [1, PLAY] for 5 or more

seconds.

≥The “RP” indication appears on the display.

∫To cancel the Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press [∫, STOP].

This unit automatically records special index signals on the tape

every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes

use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired

programme quickly and easily.

While stopped or during normal play

Press [:] or [9].

≥The unit automatically starts playback after the

index signal is found.

≥Each press increases the number of skip.

∫To cancel the Index Search or to stop playback

Press [∫, STOP].

Note

≥Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both directions.

≥When you press either one of the button too much, you can control

the number of skips by pressing the opposite button.

≥The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal

is located.

≥This feature may not work correctly if the marks are too close

together. Make recordings of at least 5 minutes.

The unit automatically makes tracking adjustments, but you may

need to do it manually, if noise appears on a tape recorded on other

equipment.

During normal or slow playback,

Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK, i, j] until the bars

noise disappear.

≥If the noise bars appear during still playback, switch the VHS over

to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking.

∫To return to auto tracking

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

If the still picture shakes, perform the following operation.

During still playback,

Keep [TRACKING/V-LOCK, i, j] pressed until the

picture stops shaking.

∫To return to auto tracking

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

∫To remove the noise from a paused picture

Start slow play, then adjust the tracking.

Note

≥This may not work with some TV models and tapes.

You can play back a tape in Progressive video or RGB video with TP

channel.

Preparation

Connect this unit and the TV and then set the output.

≥RGB Output l9, 45

≥Progressive l14, 45

[1] Press [DVD].

[2] Press [CH, W, X] to select the “TP” channel.

≥About TP channel l59

[3] Press [VHS] and then press [1, PLAY].

≥The tape starts playing back in high picture quality.

Note

≥Check if the setting on “TV Aspect” is suited to the size of your TV.

(“SETUP”-“Connection”-“TV Aspect”, l45)

≥The TV must be RGB-compliant or Progressive-compliant.

Preparation

≥Press [VHS].

≥Insert a recorded video cassette.

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

To Play back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

VHS Index Search System (VISS)

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

TRACKING/

V-LOCK, i, j

CH, W, X

STATUS

;

∫

:, 9

ENTER

DVD

REC MODE

EXT LINK

VHS

Numeric

Buttons Adjusting the playback picture

∫ Manual tracking

∫ Vertical locking adjustment

To Play back a tape in high picture quality

VHS

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Recording

[1] Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure

prevention tab. (l50)

[2] Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.

To select with the numeric buttons:

e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]

“15”: [1] )[5]

≥If you keep pressing one of these buttons, the channels

changes quickly.

[3] Press [REC MODE] to select the tape speed.

Each time you press the button:

SP>LP>EP>SP

[4] Press [¥, VHS REC] to start recording.

∫To stop recording

Press [∫, STOP].

∫To pause Recording

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

Note

≥Even if the video cassette you use is labeled “S-VHS”, it is not

possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit. It

records in normal VHS system.

≥When the recording is paused for more than 5 minutes, the unit

returns to the stop mode.

∫To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time

Select “Tape length” from the on screen display and select the

corresponding tape length. (l56)

Press [STATUS] repeatedly until the remaining tape time

appears on the unit display and on-screen display.

≥The display changes as follows each time [STATUS] is pressed.

Current time>Operation status and Tape counter

>Remaining tape time>Current time...

≥The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending

on the tape used.

∫To specify a time to stop recording

While recording

Press [µ, REC] on the VHS main unit to select the

recording time.

Unit’s Display

Each time you press the button:

Counter (cancel) # 30 (min.) # 60(min.) # 90 (min.)

^------ 240 (min.) ! 180 (min.) ! 120 (min.) !--}

For your reference

≥This does not work during timer recordings or External Recording.

≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫,STOP].

≥The unit is not turned off automatically when you set the time to

stop recording by the procedure above and then the recording is

stopped.

You can watch play or record discs while recording. The recording

will not be affected.

≥DVD playback (l18)

≥DVD recording (l23)

This function is not available unless you connect an external

equipment and this unit with the 21-pin Scart cable.

If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a

timer function is connected to the AV2 terminal of this unit by a

21-pin Scart cable (l12), it is possible to control the recording of the

unit with the equipment.

Preparation

≥Change the “Ext Link” in the SETUP menu to match the connected

equipment (l45).

≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment and

switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

[1] Press [EXT LINK].

The unit turns off and switches to the recording standby mode.

≥“EXT L” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS

(“EXT L” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit

may not be turned off automatically.

≥Recording begins when a signal is received from the connected

equipment.

≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the external

equipment, the unit will record it.

[2] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

any media on DVD.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer

recording is completed.

When the following message appears on the television screen,

≥Press [ENTER] to hide this message.

≥Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording.

To cancel the external control

Press [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timer

recording standby.

≥You can also press and hold [∫, STOP] on the VHS main unit for

more than 3 seconds to stop recording.

≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to

cancel the setting after recording is finished.

For your reference

≥The video being recorded automatically appears on the television

when connected to this unit’s AV1 terminal with the 21-pin Scart

cable.

≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the

equipment’s operating instructions.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if

the input signal is NTSC system.

Recording TV programmes

Tape speed

SP: When recording or playing in the Normal mode.

LP: When playing in the Long play mode.

EP: When recording or playing in the Extra long play mode.

≥To have a longer recording duration, select “LP” or “EP”.

≥If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the

tape for a long period, select “SP”.

Playing/Recording the DVD while

recording

Linked timer recordings with external

equipment (EXT LINK)

: yes

ENTER

: cancel

EXT LINK

EXT LINK recording in progress

VHS

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Timer Recording

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

Entering G-CODE number is an easy way of timer recording. You can

find these codes in the newspapers and magazines.

[1] Press [G-Code].

[2] Press the numeric buttons to enter the G-CODE

number.

≥Press [2] to move back to correct digit.

[3] Press [ENTER].

Confirm the

programme and

correct it if necessary

using [3, 4, 2, 1].

(lright step 3.)

If “– –” appears

under “Name”, press [3,4] to select a desired programme

position.

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

mode.

≥After you have entered the information of a TV station, it is kept

in the unit’s memory.

[4] If the programme is

correct

Press [ENTER].

≥To continue

programming, repeat

steps 1–4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS

(“ ” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

on DVD.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer

recording is completed.

[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].

≥Or select the “Timer recording” in the VHS FUNCTIONS. (l56)

[2] Press [ENTER].

[3] Press [1] to

move and

change the

items with

[3,4].

≥You may use the numeric buttons to enter “Name”, “Date”,

“Start”, “Stop”.

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

mode.

≥Name (Programme Position/TV Station Name)

≥Date

You can also make a daily or weekly programme.

≥Start (start time)/Stop (finish time)

The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if

you hold the button.

≥ (Tape speed) (l53)

SP,.LP,.EP,.A°,.SP...

°Tape Speed Auto Change Function (l55)

≥VPS/PDC (This function is not available in Australia.)

ON,.OFF (jjj) (l55).

[4] Press [ENTER] when you have finished making

changes.

≥To continue programming:

Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS

(“ ” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

Preparation

≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been

set, refer to page 48.

≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

(l50)

≥Press [VHS].

Using G-CODE

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

VHS

PROG/CHECK

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

REC MODE

G-Code

Numeric

Buttons

G-Code

- - - - - - - - -

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

- - - - - 27/7 8:01 15:30 LP - - -

Name Date Start Stop VPS

PDC

- -

1/3

Manual programming

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

ARD 27/7 8:01 15:30 LP - - -

Name Date Start Stop VPS

PDC

1/3

Highlighted line

is ready for

programming.

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

ARD 27/7 8:01 15:30 LP - - -

Name Date Start Stop VPS

PDC

1/3

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - EP - - -

ARD 27/7 8:01 15:30 LP - - -

Name Date Start Stop VPS

PDC

1/3

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

ARD 27/7 8:01 15:30 LP - - -

Name Date Start Stop VPS

PDC

1 ARD 29/7 17:01 18:30 LP - - -

1/3

VHS

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Timer Recording

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

on DVD.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer

recording is completed.

∫To release the unit from recording standby

Press [ , TIMER].

The unit turns on and “ ” goes out.

≥Be sure to press [ , TIMER] before the programme start time to

put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only if

“ ” is displayed.

∫To cancel recording when recording has already

begun

Press [ , TIMER].

≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the VHS main unit for more

than 3 seconds to stop recording.

∫VPS/PDC Function (l64)

(This function is not available in Australia.)

If a TV programme starts earlier or later from original schedule,

recording start and stop can synchronize with the actual

broadcasting.

Conditions for correct operation of the VPS/PDC function:

≥The TV station must broadcast VPS/PDC signals.

≥The programme starting time must be set correctly to the starting

time listed in the newspaper/magazine.

To activate the VPS/PDC Function:

In step 3 in the VPS/PDC item, press [3,4] to select

“ON”.

Note

≥“ ” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to timer

recording standby (e.g., video cassette with no prevention tab or no

video casette in the cassette compartment).

During a timer recording performed in SP mode, this function

automatically changes the tape speed if the unit determines that the

remaining tape is insufficient to record the entire programme. If the

remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in LP mode, the

programme cannot be recorded to the end.

≥This function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode

for PAL system.

≥This function may not work correctly when you record programmes

in NTSC system.

≥The tape length must be set correctly. (l56)

≥Some tapes may not work correctly.

≥If the tape speed changes during a timer recording, some brief

picture distortion occurs at the point.

[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].

[2] Press [3, 4] to select the programme.

[3] Press [¢, CANCEL/RESET] to delete,

or press [ENTER] to change.

≥You cannot change or delete programmes that are currently

recording.

≥The timer recording setting screen appears.

≥To continue deleting programmes steps 2–3.

[4] If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to change and press

[ENTER].

≥To continue changing programmes steps 2–4.

[5] Press [ , TIMER].

≥“ ” lights on the unit’s display.

The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS

(“ ” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit may

not be turned off automatically.

[6] Turn the unit off when you do not play or record

on DVD.

≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on,

the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer

recording is completed.

For your reference

≥Programmes that failed to record are not deleted, but deleted from

the list at 4 a.m. the day after tomorrow automatically.

Tape Speed Auto Change Function

Check, change or delete programmes

Timer recording

- - - - - - - - - / - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - -

ARD 27/7 8:01 15:30 LP

- - -

Name Date Start Stop VPS

PDC

1/3

VHS

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Advanced Operations

You can change the settings on VHS only with the following

procedure.

For the settings on DVD, press [DVD], [FUNCTIONS], and then

select “SETUP“. (l42)

[1] While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

[2] Press [3, 4] to

select a desired

item.

[3] Press [ENTER]

or [2, 1] to

change the

setting.

∫To exit the VHS FUNCTIONS screen

Press [RETURN].

This description shows the initial settings for this unit. For

details on menu operation (l left).

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

∫VHS FUNCTIONS

Timer recording (l54)

QUICK ERASE (l57)

You can delete a cassette contents all at once.

Tape length

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

remaining time.

[AUTO (2E-240)] [E-195] [E-260] [E-300]

[AUTO (2E-240)]: The VHS automatically distinguishes E30,

-60, -90, -120, -180 and -240 tapes.

[E-195]: For E195 tape

[E-260]: For E260 tape

[E-300]: For E300 tape

PB Colour system

When the colour of the display does not look natural during playback

of the tape, select either [PAL] or [MESECAM].

[AUTO] [PAL] [MESECAM]

[AUTO]: This unit automatically detects the format in

which the recording was made and selects the

colour system for playback.

[PAL]: To play back a video cassette recorded in the

PAL signal.

[MESECAM]: To play back a video cassette recorded in the

MESECAM signal.

SQPB

To play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS format (SQPB; S-VHS

Quasi Playback).

[AUTO] [ON] [OFF]

[AUTO]: This unit automatically detects the format in

which the recording was made and selects the

same format for playback. However, picture

distortion may appear. Therefore, set to [ON]

or [OFF].

[ON]: Use this setting when playing back a cassette

tape recorded in the S-VHS format.

[OFF]: Use this setting when playing back a cassette

tape recorded in the VHS format only.

OSD (l57)

For automatic display on the TV screen of the TV station information,

type of sound system of the programme being watched and the

sound playback mode.

[4:3][WIDE][OFF]

[4:3]: Indications can be displayed on the TV

screen.

[WIDE]: Indications can be displayed on the TV screen

when using wide type of TV screen and

selecting the wide screen mode on the TV

setting.

[OFF]: No indications appears.

Preparation

≥Press [VHS].

Changing the unit’s settings

∫ Common procedures

SLOW/

REW

DUBBING

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AUDIOEXT LINK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD REC REC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

AUDIO

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

STATUS

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

DVD

VHS

∫

VHS FUNCTIONS

: access

ENTER

: return

RETURN

: select

Timer recording

QUICK ERASE

Tape length : AUTO ( E - 240)

PB Colour system : AUTO

SQPB : AUTO

OSD : 4 : 3

∫ Summary of settings

VHS

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Advanced Operations

You can delete a cassette contents all at once.

Preparation

≥Press [VHS].

≥Insert a recorded video cassette.

[1] Insert a cassette that you want to delete the

cassette contents.

[2] While stopped,

Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the VHS

FUNCTIONS on the screen.

[3] Press [3,4] to select the “QUICK ERASE”, and

then press the [ENTER].

[4] Press [ENTER] for 5 seconds or more to start

the QUICK ERASE function.

≥QUICK ERASE

function takes

approximately

30 minutes.

(with E-180 cassette)

∫To stop partway

Press [∫, STOP].

The tape is rewound to the beginning, and it is fast-forwarded with

the quick erase function.

When the tape reaches the end, the VHS automatically rewinds it to

the beginning.

Note

≥When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is

inserted, this function is not activated.

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type.

The audio changes as follows:

L R (Stereo) > L – > – R > – – (Normal audio track) >

L R (Stereo)

Note

≥You cannot change the audio while you use “DC” channel (l61).

To see these displays, set the “OSD” item in the “VHS FUNCTIONS”

to “4:3” or “WIDE” (l56).

Press [STATUS].

The following screen appears.

Note

≥These displays do not appear during special playback.

≥The on-screen display may be distorted depending on the playback

tape or the input signal.

QUICK ERASE

Changing audio

VHS FUNCTIONS

: access

ENTER

: return

RETURN

: select

Timer recording

QUICK ERASE

Tape length : AUTO ( E - 240)

PB Colour system : AUTO

SQPB : AUTO

OSD : 4 : 3

: cancel

STOP

: press for 5 seconds

ENTER

Various indications in on-screen display

1VHS Indication

2Input channel

3Audio type

Show the selected audio type

4L and R indicators

The Left (L) and Right (R) indicators show which sound mode

is selected as follows:

L R (Stereo): Both the L and R indicators appear.

L –: The L indicator appears.

– R: The R indicator appears.

– – (Normal): Neither the L nor R indicator appears.

5Tape speed or rec mode

6Tape running display

Pressing [STATUS] once makes the on-screen display

appears. After that, press the button repeatedly to change

the display as follows:

Current time>Operation status and Tape

counter>Remaining tape time>Current time

during Index search: “01” to “20” is displayed.

during Jet Rewind: “6 JET REW” is displayed.

≥Press [¢, CANCEL/RESET] to reset the tape counter

(elapsed time) to “0:00.00”.

The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00” when

inserting a video cassette.

≥The remaining time is approximate. It will be incorrect if you

set the wrong tape time in the “Tape length” item in the

“VHS FUNCTIONS” menu and if the tape is of poor quality.

M1/M21 ARD

VHS

1 32

SPL R

0:00.22

VHS

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[[DVD/VHS]]

Advanced Operations

[RAM] [DVD-R]

With one stroke of the button, programmes are automatically dubbed

onto the disc° from the stopping location on the tape.

°The available disc for dubbing from the tape are DVD-RAM and

non-finalized DVD-R.

Preparation

VHS (Recording source)

≥Press [VHS].

≥Insert the video cassette containing the programme to be copied.

(l50)

≥Stop the tape at the position where you wish to start recording.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio you wish to record.

DVD (Recording target)

≥Press [DVD].

≥Release protection. (disc l28, cartridge l15) [RAM]

≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for

recording on it. (l17, 49)

≥Select the recording mode.

Settings (“TV System” l45)

≥When dubbing an NTSC tape to the DVD

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “NTSC”.

≥When dubbing a PAL/MESECAM tape to the DVD

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “PAL”.

∫To stop dubbing halfway through

Press [∫, STOP].

∫When dubbing is started, the following operations also

start automatically

≥“OSD” on VHS FUNCTIONS ) “OFF” (l56)

≥Recording channel indication on DVD ) “TP” (l59)

≥Output to TV ) DVD output

≥The audio mode of the target DVD is fixed to “LR”.

∫Only the following operations are allowed while

dubbing

≥Stopping dubbing by pressing [∫, STOP].

≥Switching the audio mode by pressing [AUDIO]. The audio which

you are hearing is recorded.

∫Dubbing VHS tape with high picture quality

Select “Automatic” on “S-VHS Dubbing Setting” in “SETUP” on DVD.

(l44)

≥When performing S-VHS dubbing, “S-VHS” lights on the unit’s

display. (l44)

≥Component signal is used for dubbing.

≥“Automatic” is selected as default. Use the unit as it is.

Note

≥You cannot operate for dubbing while timer recording standby on

both DVD and VHS. Cancel the timer recording standby.

≥When “DVD / VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l43), or when VHS

output is selected in starting dubbing, the output is switched to DVD

automatically at the time when dubbing is started.

When the dubbing is already started, you cannot switch the

output manually.

≥When the dubbing is not started or not executed, the “DUBBING”

indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly

prepared.

≥When a Copy-guarded tape is inserted, the message appears on

the display and the recording stops on the spot.

≥When menu screen appeared on the TV, One Touch Dubbing

cannot start. One Touch Dubbing can perform start, after return

from menu screen.

Dubbing from VHS

∫ One Touch Dubbing (VHS lDVD)

REW

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

CH, W, X

DUBBING

AUDIOEXT LINK

VHS REC

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

VHS

DVD

JET REW

DVD

VHS

;

∫

AUDIO

REC MODE

“ DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

REC

/k1.3

DUBBING

VHS

DVD

DUBBING indicator

[1] While both DVD/VHS are stopped,

Press and hold [“ DVD, DUBBING] for

3 seconds or more.

≥Check if dubbing starts properly.

≥On the main unit, press [“ DVD].

≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the main unit lights.

≥Dubbing is automatically completed when the tape

reaches to the end or the disc becomes full.

≥When dubbing is completed, a message indicating the

end of dubbing appears on the TV screen and then

disappears a few seconds later.

∫Dividing a programme to be dubbed

In One Touch Dubbing from VHS to DVD, the programme is

divided into titles by index signal (l52) detected and then

recorded. You can search desired titles with Direct Navigator’s

Title View (l31) after dubbing to DVD.

≥The recording time may become longer than the original title

depending on the number of index signals.

VHSDVD

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Advanced Operations

[RAM] [DVD-R]

You can specify the position to start dubbing the programme

recorded on the tape to the disc.

≥The available discs for dubbing from the tape are DVD-RAM and

non-finalized DVD-R.

≥Copy-guarded video tapes cannot be dubbed. Most of

commercially sold/purchased video tapes are copy-guarded to

prevent illegal reproduction and they cannot be recorded with the

following procedure.

Preparation

VHS (Recording source)

≥Insert the video cassette containing the programme to be copied.

(l50)

DVD (Recording target)

≥Release protection. (disc l28, cartridge l15) [RAM]

≥Insert a disc and confirm there is sufficient empty space for

recording on it. (l17, 49)

Settings (“TV System” l45)

≥When dubbing an NTSC tape to the DVD

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “NTSC”.

≥When dubbing a PAL/MESECAM tape to the DVD

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “PAL”.

[1] Press [VHS] and press [1, PLAY].

[2] Press [AUDIO] select the audio to be played (the

audio to be recorded) beforehand.

[3] Press [;, PAUSE] at the start point of the

recording.

[4] Press [DVD].

[5] Select “TP” channel with [CH, W, X].

≥The picture of the VHS is displayed on the TV.

≥When the “DC” channel is selected on VHS, you cannot select

the “TP” channel.

[6] Press [REC MODE] to select the recording

mode.

[7] Press [¥, DVD REC].

≥Disc recording and VHS play start at the same time.

∫When dubbing is started, the following operations also

start automatically

≥“OSD” on VHS FUNCTIONS ) “OFF” (l56)

Note

≥When “DVD / VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l43), or when VHS

output is selected in starting dubbing, the output is switched to DVD

automatically at the time when dubbing is started.

≥When a Copy-guarded tape is inserted, the message appears on

the display and the recording stops on the spot.

≥Switching the audio mode by pressing [AUDIO]. The audio which

you are hearing is recorded.

∫ Manual Dubbing (VHS lDVD)

To pause or stop Manual Dubbing

You cannot stop or pause on DVD and VHS at the same time.

∫To pause or stop recording

Press [DVD] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].

∫To pause or stop play

Press [VHS] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].

∫About TP channel

(TP: Dubbing input channel)

When you select TP channel, DVD can receive the video/audio

signal from VHS. This enables you to dub the video played back

on VHS to DVD.

≥Press [DVD] and press [CH, W, X] several times to select TP

channel.

≥You can play back a tape in high picture quality (e.g.

Progressive, RGB Output) with TP channel. (l52)

≥Contrary to TP channel, DC channel is the channel for VHS to

receive the video/audio signal from DVD. (l61)

≥When the “DC” channel is selected on VHS, you cannot select

the “TP” channel.

VHSDVD

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Advanced Operations

With one stroke of the button, all of contents in the disc° are

automatically dubbed onto the tape.

°The available disc for dubbing onto the tape are DVD-RAM and

non-finalized DVD-R. If you want to dubbing from DVD-Video or

finalized DVD-R, perform Manual Dubbing. (l61)

Preparation

DVD (Recording source)

≥Press [DVD].

≥Insert the disc containing the programme to be copied. (l17)

≥Playing back DVD.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio you wish to record.

≥Stop the disc. (lright)

VHS (Recording target)

≥Press [VHS].

≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

(l50)

≥Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording.

(l57)

≥Select the recording mode.

Settings (“TV System” l45)

≥When dubbing an NTSC disc to a tape

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “NTSC”.

≥When dubbing a PAL disc to a tape

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “PAL”.

∫To stop dubbing halfway through

Press [∫, STOP].

∫When starting the One Touch Dubbing from desired

title

During playing back DVD, press [∫, STOP] on the desired title

(Resume Function l18), and then press [VHS —, DUBBING], it will

start dubbing from the beginning of desired title.

≥When starting dubbing from the beginning of DVD, cancel the

resume function (l18) and then press [VHS —, DUBBING].

∫When dubbing is started, the following operations also

start automatically:

≥“On-Screen Messages” on Display ) “Off” (l45)

≥Recording channel indication on VHS ) “DC” (l61)

≥Output to TV ) VHS output

≥The audio mode of the target tape is fixed to “LR”.

∫Only the following operations are allowed while

dubbing:

≥Stopping dubbing by pressing [∫, STOP].

≥Switching the audio mode by pressing [AUDIO]. The audio which

you are hearing is recorded.

Note

≥You cannot operate for dubbing while timer recording standby on

both DVD and VHS. Cancel the timer recording standby.

≥When “DVD / VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l43), or when DVD

output is selected in starting dubbing, the output is switched to VHS

automatically at the time when dubbing is started.

When the dubbing is already started, you cannot switch the

output manually.

≥When the dubbing is not started or not executed, the “DUBBING”

indicator blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if the unit is properly

prepared.

≥When menu screen appeared on the TV, one touch dubbing cannot

start. One Touch Dubbing can perform start, after return from menu

screen.

Dubbing from DVD

∫ One Touch Dubbing (DVD lVHS)

SLOW/

REW

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

CH, W, X

DUBBING

AUDIOEXT LINK

VHS REC

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

VHS

DVD

JET REW

DVD

VHS

;

∫

:, 9

AUDIO

REC MODE

VHS —

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME SLIP

REC

/k1.3

DUBBING

VHS

DVD

VHS

DUBBING indicator

[1] While both DVD/VHS are stopped,

Press and hold [VHS —, DUBBING] for

3 seconds or more.

≥Check if dubbing starts properly.

≥On the main unit, press [VHS —].

≥The “DUBBING” indicator on the main unit lights.

≥Dubbing is automatically completed when playback of the

disc is finished or the tape reaches to the end.

≥When dubbing is completed, a message indicating the

end of dubbing appears on the TV screen and then

disappears a few seconds later.

∫About Recording VISS (l52)

In One-Touch Dubbing from DVD to VHS, the index signal is

automatically recorded for each titles. You can search desired

titles with [: ] or [ 9].

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Advanced Operations

You can specify the position to start dubbing the programme

recorded on the disc to the tape.

≥The available discs for dubbing source are discs without copy

guard. Most of DVD-Videos are copy-guarded to prevent illegal

reproduction and they cannot be recorded with the following

procedure.

Preparation

DVD (Recording source)

≥Insert the disc containing the programme to be copied. (l17)

VHS (Recording target)

≥Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

(l50)

≥Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording.

(l57)

Settings (“TV System” l45)

≥When dubbing an NTSC disc to a tape

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “NTSC”.

≥When dubbing a PAL disc to a tape

Set “TV System” on “Connection” in “SETUP” to “PAL”.

[1] Press [DVD] and press [1, PLAY].

[2] Press [AUDIO] to Select the audio to be played

(the audio to be recorded) beforehand. [RAM]

≥When the DVD-R is inserted, you cannot select the audio.

[3] Press [;, PAUSE] at the start point of the

recording.

[4] Press [VHS].

[5] Select “DC” channel with [CH, W, X].

≥The picture of the DVD is displayed on the TV.

≥When the “TP” channel is selected on DVD, you cannot select

the “DC” channel.

[6] Press [1, PLAY].

Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point.

[7] Press [;, PAUSE] at the start point of the

recording, then press [¥, VHS REC] to pause.

Put the unit in the recording standby mode.

[8] Press [REC MODE] to select the recording

mode.

[9] Press [;, PAUSE].

≥VHS recording and disc play start at the same time.

∫When dubbing is started, the following operations also

start automatically

≥“On-Screen Messages” on Display ) “Off” (l45)

Note

≥When “DVD / VHS Output” is set to “Manual” (l43), or when DVD

output is selected in starting dubbing, the output is switched to VHS

automatically at the time when dubbing is started.

≥Switching the audio mode by pressing [AUDIO]. The audio which

you are hearing is recorded.

∫ Manual Dubbing (DVD lVHS)

To pause or stop Manual Dubbing

You cannot stop or pause on DVD and VHS at the same time

∫To pause or stop recording

Press [VHS] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].

∫To pause or stop play

Press [DVD] and press [;, PAUSE] or [∫, STOP].

∫About DC channel

(DC: Dubbing input channel)

When you select DC channel, VHS can receive the video/audio

signal from DVD. This enables you to dub the video played back

on DVD to VHS.

≥Press [VHS] and press [CH, W, X] several times to select DC

channel.

≥Contrary to DC channel, TP channel is the channel for DVD to

receive the video/audio signal from VHS. (l59)

≥When the “TP” channel is selected on DVD, you cannot select

the “DC” channel.

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When connecting to the AV3 input terminals on the front

of the unit. (

13)

Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for

both units is off. Then after connecting any cable, turn on the

both units.

Note

≥If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to

L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when

connected through L/MONO.)

Preparation

DVD [RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Release protection (disc l28, cartridge l15). [RAM]

≥Press [DVD].

VHS

≥Confirm a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

(l50)

≥Press [VHS].

[1] Press [REC MODE] to select the recording

mode. (DVD l24, VHS l53)

≥DVD [RAM] [DVD-R]

- It is also possible to perform the Flexible Recording (FR).

(l24)

[2] While stopped

Press [CH, W, X] or [INPUT SELECT] to select

the input channel.

≥Select AV3.

[3] Start play on the other equipment.

[4] Press [¥, DVD REC] at the point you want to

start recording.

[3] Press [1, PLAY].

Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point.

[4] Press [;, PAUSE], then press [¥, VHS REC].

Put the unit in the recording standby mode.

[5] Start play on the other equipment.

[6] Press [;, PAUSE].

≥VHS recording and disc play start at the same time.

∫To skip unwanted parts

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

∫To stop recording

Press [∫, STOP].

Note

≥Stop play on the other equipment as well.

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

≥When recording bilingual programmes

When “M1” and “M2” is selected on the connected equipment, you can choose the audio mode in playback. [RAM]

Select either M1 or M2 on the connected equipment. (You cannot select the audio mode in playback.) [DVD-R]

≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu (l45).

For your reference

≥Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. These software cannot be recorded.

The child lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.

To activate the child lock

Hold down [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “t HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.

≥If you press a button while the child lock is on, “t HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is disabled.

To cancel the child lock

Hold down [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “t HOLD” disappears.

SLOW/

REW

DVD/VHS

CREATE

CHAPTER

SKIP/INDEX

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TRACKING/V-LOCK

FUNCTIONSDIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB MENU

PROG/CHECK

VHS REC

TIME SLIP

STATUS

DVD RECREC MODE

DVD/VHS

CANCEL/RESET INPUT SELECT

DIRECT TV REC

TIMER

VHS

G-Code

CREATE

CHAPTER

VOLUME

DVD

JET REW

ENTER

DISPLAY

DUBBING

AUDIOEXT LINK

VHS REC

DVD REC REC MODE TIMER

VHS

DVD

JET REW

REC MODE

RETURN

;

∫

INPUT SELECT

ENTER

CH, W, X

DVD

VHS

Recording from an external device

1DVD 1VHS

Child Lock

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Bitstream

This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes

these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is the copy right protection technology that is used to protect

broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g. some

CATV broadcasts).

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on

some discs into two channels for stereo output. It is useful when you

want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through

your television’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this

unit can then only output the front two channels.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound

that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest

level of sound before distortion occurs.

Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the

loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low

volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is

recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at,

while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.

Finalize

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

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM

recordable on recording equipment.You can format DVD-RAM on this

unit. Formatting irrevocably erases all recordings on the disc.

Frame and field

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

picture. A frame consists of 2 fields.

Frame Field Field

≥A frame still consists of 2 alternating fields, so the picture may

appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

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

frame still so picture quality is lower.

Interlace and progressive output

The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan

lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or 576p), uses

twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are

called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 480p) respectively.

Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video

recorded on media such as DVD-Video.

Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Panasonic television with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p

input terminals are progressive compatible.

Linear PCM (LPCM)

These are uncompressed digital signals. CDs are recorded with 44.1

kHz/16 bit PCM, while DVDs use PCM between 48 kHz/16 bit and 96

kHz/24 bit, allowing playback with greater quality sound.

The linear PCM signals output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT,

OPTICAL terminal are stereo (2 channels).

LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to

approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of

audio quality.

Pan & Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention to be viewed

on a widescreen TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

This means you can view most of material with the intended aspect

ratio on a widescreen TV.

Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard TV with an aspect

ratio of 4:3. 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

screen so the picture appears in an aspect ratio of

16:9.

Playback control (PBC)

This is a method of playing Video CDs. You can select parts to play

by using menus recorded on the disc.

Protection

You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or

erasure protection.

Sampling frequency

The sampling frequency is the number of times per second an

analog signal is measured and converted to a digital signal. In

general, the larger the number the greater accuracy of original sound

reproduction.

VBR (Variable bitrate)

This is a method of video recording that adjusts the bit rate according

to video signal.

Glossary

= +

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Title/Chapter (DVD-Video)

DVD-Video are divided into large sections (titles) and smaller

sections (chapters). The numbers allocated to these sections are

called title numbers and chapter numbers.

Example

(1) Title 1

(2) Title 2

(3) Chapter 1

(4) Chapter 2

(5) Chapter 3

Track

This is the smallest division on CD, and Video CD.

Example

(1) Track 1

(2) Track 2

(3) Track 3

(4) Track 4

(5) Track 5

Q Link (This function is not available unless you connect TV

and this unit with the 21-pin Scart cable.)

This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully-wired 21-

pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function.

Q Link offers the following functions:

1) Download from the TV°

When you connect the unit to a TV, the station list data is

automatically copied from the TV to the unit, and the TV stations

are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same

order as on the TV.

2) Direct TV Recording

By simply pressing [¥, DIRECT TV REC], you can at once

record the same programme that you are watching.

3) TV/DVD Video Recorder Auto Power On°

Even if the TV and the unit are off (standby mode), pressing

[1, PLAY], [TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [G-Code] or

[PROG/CHECK] automatically turns on both the TV and the unit.

If the TV is off and the unit is on, when you press the

[FUNCTIONS] or the [1, PLAY], or insert the disc (except

DVD-RAM and DVD-R), the TV automatically is turned on.

4) DVD Video Recorder Auto Power Off°

When you turn the TV off, the unit is also turned off. However,

this function works in the stop mode.

This function does not work during the following operations:

Preset Download, Auto Setup, Auto Clock Setting and Manual

Tuning.

This function does also not work when an audio CD is in the disc

tray.

°The operations marked with asterisk are only available if the unit is

connected to a TV featuring the Q Link function.

Note

≥If “Power Save” is set to “On” (l43), the Q Link functions do not

work when the unit is switched off (standby mode).

VPS/PDC (This function is not available in Australia.)

VPS (Video Programme System)/

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

VPS or PDC is a very convenient system which records exactly from

beginning to end of the TV programmes set in timer recording, even

if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to

delayed start or extension of the programme duration. Also, if a

programme is interrupted, for example, some special news is

inserted, the recording will be paused automatically and resumed

when the programme continues.

Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, the VPS/PDC

system may not work properly even when “VPS/PDC” has been set

to “ON”.

Please check with the broadcasters in your area for details.

≥In the case of VPS/PDC recording, use the correct time (VPS/PDC

time) for recording the TV programmes.

Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when the recording time is not the correct

time (VPS/PDC time).

VPS/PDC recording is not performed when the time (VPS/PDC

time) is incorrect, even if only by 1 minute. To find out the correct

time (VPS/PDC time), consult Teletext, a newspaper or magazine,

or other source.

≥If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap

(regardless of whether they are VPS/PDC controlled), the

recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of

the later programme will start only after the first timer recording has

finished.

≥When the VPS/PDC signal drops out because the broadcast signal

is weak, or when a TV station does not transmit a regular VPS/PDC

signal, the timer recording will be performed in the normal mode

(without VPS/PDC) even if it was programmed for VPS/PDC.

In this case, even if the timer recording is performed, whatever has

been programmed will not be cancelled at that particular time but at

4 a.m. the day after tomorrow.

≥The start times of scheduled programmes listed in the newspaper

or magazine may be changed at a later date. Set “VPS/PDC” to

“OFF” when programming a programme whose start time has been

subsequently changed. Particular care must be taken in this

respect with G-CODE programming since “VPS/PDC” is

automatically set to “ON” in some countries.

≥If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two G-CODE

numbers, use the G-CODE number for VPS/PDC if you wish to

proceed with VPS/PDC recording using G-CODE programming.

≥The default settings for “VPS/PDC” differ depending on the country

concerned.

≥If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDC signals,

“jjj” appears in the menu for timer programming under “VPS/

PDC”.

≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in

some cases.

(1) (2)

(3) (4) (3) (4)(5)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

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Set up Page

Disc Page

Recording Page

Frequently asked questions

What equipment is necessary to

play multi channel surround

sound?

≥DVD-Video:

You can play DVD-Video multi channel surround by digitally connecting an amplifier

equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

≥DVD-Audio:

This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.

–

Are the headphones and speakers

directly connected to the unit? ≥You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc. –

The television has a Scart terminal

and component video input

terminal. Which terminal should I

connect with?

≥If you have a regular television (CRT: Cathode Ray Tube) we recommend using the Scart

terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by connecting to an RGB

compatible television.

If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,

connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.

If you have a CRT television that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot

recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur.

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Is my TV progressive output

compatible?

≥All Panasonic television that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. –

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio

and Video CDs bought in another

country?

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “4” or “ALL”. –

Can a DVD-Video that does not

have a region number be played?

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot

play discs that do not have a region number. –

Please tell me about DVD-R and

DVD-RW compatibility with this

unit.

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R. However, you cannot record onto DVD-R discs that

are finalized.

≥This unit also records and plays 1k–4k recording speed DVD-R discs.

≥This unit does not record or play DVD-RW.

–

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-

RW compatibility with this unit.

≥You can play CD-R and CD-RW on this unit that are created using a compatible format.

≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit. 15

Can I record from a commercially

purchased video cassette or DVD?

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore,

recording is usually not possible. –

Can a DVD-R recorded on this unit

be played on other equipment?

≥You can play on DVD-R compatible players after finalizing the disc on this unit, however,

due to the condition of the recording, play may not be possible. 29

How many times can I write to a

DVD-RAM disc?

≥You can write to the disc approximately 100,000 times depending upon the conditions of

use. –

Can I record digital audio signals

using this unit?

≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output

only. –

Can a digital audio signal from this

unit be recorded to other

equipment?

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

Output” settings to the following in the SETUP menu.

–PCM Down Conversion: On

–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM

However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording

equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

≥You cannot record MP3 signals.

–

Can I switch to bilingual broadcast

during recording?

≥With DVD-RAM/cassette tape, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

≥With DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with the “Bilingual Audio Selection” in

the SETUP menu.

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Operation Page

On the TV Page

On the unit’s display Page

Error messages

∫ Common

X HOLD ≥The Child Lock function is activated.

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD”

disappears.

∫ DVD

Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-guarded.

≥The disc may be full. –

Cannot record on the disc.

Please check the disc.

Unable to format.

≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 17

Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM]

≥Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]

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–

Cannot record. Maximum number of titles

recorded.

Error has occurred. Please press ENTER.

Timer Recording standby or Ext Link

standby will be canceled.

≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is

recovering (“SLF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display). –

No Disc ≥The disc is upside down. 17

Please change the disc. ≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit

to remove it and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically

after you open the tray.)

This is a non-recordable disc. Cannot record.

≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized

DVD-R.

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

–

This disc is not properly formatted.

Formatting is necessary using DISC

MANAGEMENT.

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. –

HARD ERR ≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the

unit was purchased. –

NO READ ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

≥You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished.

Press [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

–

PROG FULL ≥There are already 16 timer programmes. Erase unnecessary timer programmes. 27, 55

REMOTE MODE ∑

(“∑” stands for a number.)

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on

the remote control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the

indicated number button at the same

time for more than 2 seconds.

SLF CHECK ≥The unit is starting up. Wait until the message disappears. –

U59 ≥The unit is hot.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until

the message disappears.

Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the

cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

–

U99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to

standby. Now press [Í/I] again to turn the unit on. –

UNSUPPORT ≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 15

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Before requesting service, check the below items. If you have doubt about the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not

solve the problem, consult your dealer.

Power Page

Displays Page

Operation Page

Troubleshooting guide

∫ Common

No power ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active AC outlet. –

The unit switches to the

standby mode.

≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the

unit on.

–

The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the SETUP menu. 45

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s

display. ≥Set the clock. 48

The time recorded on the disc

and the available time shown do

not add up.

The play time shown for MP3

does not agree with the actual

time.

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.

≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R

200 times or more.

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.

–

The tape counter isn’t

changing.

≥The tape counter does not change while playing unrecorded parts.

≥The display also appears like this if the tape is dirty or damaged. Consult your dealer if this is

the case.

–

Cannot operate the DVD. ≥Press [DVD] when operating DVD. 6

Cannot operate the VHS. ≥Press [VHS] when operating VHS. 6

Cannot operate the television.

The remote control doesn’t

work.

≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the

code.

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number

button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

≥Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

exposure.

≥The child lock function is activated.

–

The unit is on but cannot be

operated.

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait until “U59” disappears.

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

Reset the unit as follows:

(1) Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about

10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait 1 minute, then reconnect it.

(2) Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

≥The child lock function is activated.

–

Cannot eject a disc. ≥Press [Í/I] to turn the unit off. Hold down [∫, STOP] and [CH, W] on the DVD main unit

simultaneously for about 5 seconds.

≥The child lock function is activated.

–

Cannot tune channels.

Cannot download channel

presets.

≥Check the connections.

≥You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin

Scart cable to download channel presets.

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Picture Page

Recording, Timer recording, Dubbing, External input Page

TV reception worsens after

connecting the unit.

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the TV.

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. –

The images from this unit do

not appear on the TV.

Picture is distorted.

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal,

S-VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.

≥The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫, STOP] on the

DVD main unit and [“ DVD](Dubbing) on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds.

The setting will change to interlace.

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–

The TV screen is distorted when

switching the DVD/VHS output.

≥The colour of the screen may turn to monochrome or the screen may be distorted depending

on the TV used when you switch the DVD/VHS output. However, this is not a malfunction. –

Timer recording does not work

properly.

G-CODE system does not work

properly.

≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

programme.

≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“ ” on the unit’s display is not on.)

Press [ TIMER].

≥The clock is not correct. Set the clock.

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26, 54

Timer recording does not stop

even when [∫, STOP] is

pressed.

≥While using timer recording, press [ TIMER]. (“ ” disappears.)

≥When using the linked timer recording of DVD (VHS) with external equipment, press [DVD]

([VHS]) and then [EXT LINK]. (“EXT L” disappears.)

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25, 53

The timer programme remains

even after recording finishes. ≥The programme remains if you select weekly or daily setting. 26, 54

Cannot dub a cassette tape to a

disc.

≥“TP” channel is not selected when recording from a video tape to a disc.

≥Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-guarded to prevent illegal

reproductions. Copy-guarded video tapes cannot be properly recorded.

–

Cannot dub a disc to a cassette

tape.

≥“DC” channel is not selected when recording from a disc to a video tape.

≥Most of DVDs on the market (including rental DVDs) are copy-guarded to prevent illegal

reproductions. Copy-guarded DVDs cannot be properly recorded.

–

The sound level after dubbing 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 particular part of the sound source is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded loudly or

softly on a video tape.

–

Strip-shaped black noise is

recorded.

≥The device in playback is interfered by 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 unit.

≥The external unit is not correctly connected.

≥The proper external input channel (AV2 and AV3) is not selected.

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Disc/tape make sounds as they rotate. This does not mean a malfunction.

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DVD Picture Page

DVD Sound Page

DVD Play Page

∫ DVD

Status messages do not

appear.

≥Go to “Display” in the SETUP menus and select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages”.

Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly. 45

The grey background does not

appear.

≥Go to “Display” in the SETUP menus and select “On” for “Grey Background”. 45

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 “Picture” menu to “OFF”.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the “Connection” menu.

There is a lot of after-image

when playing video. ≥Set “Playback NR” in the “Picture” menu to “OFF”. 41

There is no apparent change in

picture quality when adjusted

with the Picture menu in the on-

screen menus.

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video. –

No sound.

Low volume.

Distorted sound.

Cannot hear the desired audio

type.

≥Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have

connected one.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

≥Turn V.S.S. OFF.

When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.

When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

9, 12,

20, 24,

Cannot switch audio. ≥You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.

≥You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect to other equipment

using audio cables (analog connection).

≥There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

≥You cannot change the audio type when you select the TP channel.

–

12, 44

–

Play fails to start even when [1]

is pressed.

Play starts but then stops

immediately.

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit.

≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hour) mode, play may not be possible on DVD

players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hour) mode.

DVD-Video is not played. ≥Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level. 43

Alternative soundtrack and

subtitles cannot be selected.

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.

≥You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

–

No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

≥Turn the Subtitles “ON”.

–

Angle cannot be changed. ≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. –

You have forgotten your ratings

password.

≥While the disc tray is open, keep pressing [:/6] and [5/9] on the DVD main unit at

the same time for 5 or more seconds. –

Quick View does not work. ≥This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “PLAY a 1.3 & Audio during Search”.

≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.

–

The resume play function does

not work.

≥This function only works when the indicator on the right appears in the

unit display.

≥Memorized positions are cancelled when the unit is turned off or when

the tray is opened. The memorized position on the play list is also

cancelled when the play list and title are edited.

–

The Video CD picture does not

display properly.

≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the SETUP menu.

≥When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during

search.

–

Time Slip does not work. ≥Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title

recorded on the disc. 45

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DVD Recording, timer recording Page

DVD Edit Page

VHS Display Page

VHS Picture Page

VHS Sound Page

VHS Play Page

Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the inserted disc is not compatible. Insert a disc the unit can

record onto.

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM]

≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DISC

MANAGEMENT”.

≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).

≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc.

≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.

≥If you repeat inserting of discs or turning this unit on and off 50 times or more, the recording or

editing of DVD-R may be disabled.

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

≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

15, 28

–

A part or whole of a recorded

programme has been lost.

≥If the power breaks down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while

recording or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable.

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

the DVD-RAM or use a new disc.

–

Cannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.

≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.

Cannot mark chapter points.

Cannot mark the start point or

the end point during “Partial

Erase” operation.

≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. The

information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.

≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a

start point.

–

Cannot erase chapters. ≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. 34

The available recording time

doesn’t increase even after

erasing recordings on the disc.

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

recorded titles. –

Cannot create a play list. ≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

them individually. –

∫ VHS

Video output on VHS does not

look natural.

≥Use the Fine Tuning function on VHS. 50

OSD messages do not appear. ≥Go to VHS FUNCTIONS and select “4:3” or “WIDE” in “OSD”.

Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.

Cannot hear the desired audio

type.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. 57

There is noise when playing a

video tape.

≥Adjust the tracking.

≥The tape is old or damaged.

–

Playback does not work

properly.

≥The video head is dirty.

≥The tape is too old or damaged.

≥Check the PB colour system and SQPB setting.

≥The video heads are clogged or worn. Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for advice

on 132600.

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Specifications

Power Supply: AC 220 V–240 V, 50 Hz

Power Consumption: 39 W (Approx. 4 W in power save mode)

Dimensions: Approx. 430 mm (W) k89 mm (H) k352 mm (D)

Mass: Approx. 5.9 kg

Operating Temperature: 5oC–40oC

Operating Humidity: 35%–80% RH (no condensation)

DVD VHS

Recording format: DVD-RAM:

DVD-R:

Video:

Audio:

DVD Video Recording format

DVD-Video format

MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

Dolby Digital 2ch

Recording format: VHS Video Cassette System Standard with FM

audio (PAL, MESECAM, NTSC°)

°NTSC recording from external source or

DVD disc, not from TV tuner.

Recording disc: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB,

12 cm 9.4 GB,

8 cm 2.8 GB

DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB

(for General Ver.2.0)

12 cm 4.7 GB

(for General Ver.2.0/

4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)

Recording mode/ recording time (with 4.7 GB disc): Recording mode/ recording time (with E-240 cassette):

XP: approx. 10 Mbps/ approx. 60 min

SP: approx. 5 Mbps/ approx. 120 min

LP: approx. 3 Mbps/ approx. 240 min

EP: approx. 1.7/1.2 Mbps/ approx. 360/480 min

PAL/ MESECAM: SP: 23.39 mm/s

LP: 11.7 mm/s

EP: 7.8 mm/s

240 min

480 min

720 min

Playable discs: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB,

12 cm 9.4 GB,

8 cm 2.8 GB

NTSC: SP: 33.35 mm/s

EP: 11.12 mm/s

168 min

505 min

DVD-R: 12 cm 4.7 GB, 8 cm 1.4 GB

(for General Ver.2.0)

12 cm 4.7 GB

(for General Ver.2.0/

4k-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0)

Others: FF/REW: approx. 60 s,

JET REW: approx. 43 s (with E-180 cassette)

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD-Audio

(CD-DA), CD-R/RW (MP3, CD-DA, Video CD

formatted discs)

Region code: 4

Video interface Video interface

TV System 625/50: PAL

SECAM (only input)

525/60: NTSC

TV System 625/50: PAL

SECAM

525/60: NTSC

Input °1Input °1

AV1 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p AV1 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p

AV2 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p AV2 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p

RGB: 0.7 Vp-p (only 625/50) S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst)

S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst)

AV3 Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p AV3 Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p

S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst) S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst)

Output °2Output °2

AV1 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p AV1 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p

RGB: 0.7 Vp-p (only 625/50)

AV2 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p AV2 SCART: Video: 1 Vp-p

DVD/VHS COMMON DVD/VHS COMMON

Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p

DVD Pin jack: Video: 1 Vp-p

S-Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL burst)

Component Video (Pin jack):

Y: 1 Vp-p, PB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR: 0.7 Vp-p

°1 Input impedance of each input terminal is 75 ohm. °2 Output impedance of each output terminal is 75 ohm.

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Note

Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

DVD VHS

Audio interface Audio interface

Input °3Input °3

AV1 SCART: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV1 SCART: -6 dBV

AV2 SCART: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV2 SCART: -6 dBV

AV3 Pin jack: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV3 Pin jack: -6 dBV

Output °4Output °4

AV1 SCART: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV1 SCART: -6 dBV

AV2 SCART: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz AV2 SCART: -6 dBV

DVD/VHS COMMON DVD/VHS COMMON

Pin jack: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz Pin jack: -6 dBV

DVD Pin jack: Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2 Vrms at 1 kHz

Digital Audio (Optical terminal):

PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG

°3 Input impedance of each input terminal is more than 10 kohm. °4 Output impedance of each output terminal is less than 1 kohm.

Tuner: Two built-in tuners (one for DVD and another for VHS)

Tuner system: PAL–BGH

Channel coverage: VHF: CH 0–12

UHF: CH 28–69

CATV: 45 MHz–470 MHz

RF converter: Not provided

LASER Specification

Class 1 LASER Product (Pickup)

Wave Length: 795 nm, 658 nm

Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety

protection

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

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

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

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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