PANASONIC DMR-EA18 DVD Recorder Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Panasonic
Table of Contents
- DMR-EA18 DVD Recorder
- Product Information
- Specifications
- Precautions
- Important Safety Instructions
- Declaration of Conformity
- FCC Note
- Battery Caution
- Installation
- Product Usage Instructions
- Connecting the DVD Recorder
- Recording a DVD
- Playback
- Maintenance
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How do I set up the DVD recorder for the first time?
- Q: Can I record from external sources like cable or satellite
- Q: What should I do if the DVD recorder stops working
DMR-EA18 DVD Recorder
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: DMR-EA18
- Region number supported: All regions
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Support Contact: 1-800-211-7262
Precautions
CAUTION! This product utilizes a laser. Use of
controls or adjustments not specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt to repair yourself;
refer servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: Do not install in confined spaces.
Ensure proper ventilation to prevent overheating and fire
hazards.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not open the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Important Safety Instructions
The lightning symbol indicates dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may cause electric shock. The exclamation
point alerts users to important operating and maintenance
instructions.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMR-EA18
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Support Contact: 1-800-211-7262
FCC Note
To maintain compliance, follow installation instructions and use
shielded interface cables when connecting peripheral devices. Any
unauthorized modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Battery Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
with recommended type only. Dispose of used batteries according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation
The socket outlet should be near the equipment and easily
accessible. Ensure the power supply cord plug remains operable for
quick disconnection from AC Mains.
Product Usage Instructions
Connecting the DVD Recorder
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Place the DVD recorder on a stable surface near your TV.
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Connect the DVD recorder to your TV using the provided AV
cables or HDMI cable. -
Plug in the power supply cord to an electrical outlet.
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Turn on both the TV and the DVD recorder.
Recording a DVD
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Insert a blank DVD into the DVD recorder.
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Select the input source (e.g., TV channel or external device)
you want to record. -
Press the “Record” button on the remote control to start
recording. -
Press “Stop” when you want to finish recording.
Playback
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Insert a recorded DVD into the DVD recorder.
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Use the remote control to navigate through the menu and select
the recorded content you want to watch. -
Press “Play” to start playback.
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You can pause, rewind, fast forward, and stop playback using
the remote control buttons.
Maintenance
Regularly clean the DVD recorder with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid
using solvents or abrasive cleaners that may damage the unit. Keep
the ventilation vents clear of dust and debris to prevent
overheating.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I set up the DVD recorder for the first time?
A: Follow the user manual instructions for initial setup,
including connecting cables, tuning channels, and setting
preferences like language and time.
Q: Can I record from external sources like cable or satellite
TV?
A: Yes, you can connect your cable or satellite box to the DVD
recorder’s input ports to record content from external sources.
Q: What should I do if the DVD recorder stops working
suddenly?
A: Check the power supply, connections, and try restarting the
device. If issues persist, contact customer support for
assistance.
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EA18
P13 Basic Operations
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where
they are sold. · The region number of this unit is “1”. · The unit will play
DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”.
If you have any questions contact
1-800-211-PANA(7262) The warranty can be found on page 71.
La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 72-75.
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Example:
1
ALL
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Precautions
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 APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. · USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. · DO
NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To
completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power
supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ·
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMR-EA18
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.:
1-800-211-7262
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Getting Started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
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Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. -
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Unit Care
The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the environment,
especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause
malfunction or breakdown.
· Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The
heat can damage the unit.
· Do not place any heavy objects on top of the unit.
· The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed to
operate in the horizontal position.
· Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will
risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
Cautions about condensation Condensation can cause unreliable playback of
recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases,
· The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room. · The
unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an
airconditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid. · During rainy
seasons. In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for
at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.
Maintenance To clean the unit Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. · Never use
alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit. · Before using chemically
treated cloth, carefully read the instructions
that came with the cloth.
To clean the DVD lens Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time,
possibly making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the DVD lens
cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating
environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP
When the unit is not to be used for a long time To save power, unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off.
Standby power consumption
Quick Start ( 43)
On Off
Front Display ( 47)
Automatic
Bright
Approx. 9.8 W
Approx. 9.8 W
Approx. 0.6 W
Approx. 2.1 W
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Table of Contents, Accessories
Getting Started
Precautions …………………………………………………………………..2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
…………………………..3
Unit Care …………………………………………………………………………..3
Accessories……………………………………………………………………….5 Remote Control Information
…………………………………………………5 Control Reference Guide ………………………………………………..6 Main Unit
…………………………………………………………………………..6 Remote Control ………………………………………………………………….6
Rear Panel ………………………………………………………………………..7 The Unit’s Display
………………………………………………………………7 Media Handling……………………………………………………………..7 Inserting
Discs …………………………………………………………………..7 Inserting an SD Card
………………………………………………………….7 Inserting USB memory………………………………………………………..7 Basic
Connection…………………………………………………………..8 Connecting to a Television and a Set Top
Box ………………………..8 Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) Cable………………………………………………………………9 Setting the Set Top Box Control and
Clock………………………10
Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA) …………..12
Basic Operations
Playback …………………………………………………………………. 13 Playing Discs ……………………………………………………… 13
Recording Set Top Box Programs……………………………….. 14 Scheduled Recording
……………………………………………….. 15 Deleting Recordings …………………………………………………. 16
Delete Navigator …………………………………………………. 16 Delete Recordings During Playback
………………………. 16
Advanced Features
Important Notes for Recording ……………………………………..17 Advanced Recording
……………………………………………………18
Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time………….18 When the format
confirmation screen is displayed…………………18 When removing a Recorded Disc
……………………………………….18 Specifying the Recording Time …………………………………………..19 Flexible
Recording…………………………………………………………….19 Playing while you are recording
………………………………………….19 Advanced Scheduled Recording ……………………………………20 To cancel a
scheduled recording in progress………………………..20 Check, Change, or Delete Programs
…………………………………..20 To release the unit from recording standby (Before recording
starts) ……………………………………………………20 Recording from an External
Device………………………………..21 Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a
Hard Drive, etc………………………………………………………..21 Recording from a DV Camcorder
………………………………………..22 Advanced Playback ……………………………………………………..23 Zoom in on
video………………………………………………………………23 Menu Screens on the TV……………………………………………………23
Selecting Recordings to Play ……………………………………………..23
Search…………………………………………………………………………….23 Skip ………………………………………………………………………………..23
Direct Play……………………………………………………………………….23 Quick View (Play x1.3)
………………………………………………………24 Slow-motion Play………………………………………………………………24 Frame-by-
Frame Viewing …………………………………………………..24 Time Slip …………………………………………………………………………24
CM Skip…………………………………………………………………………..24 Create
Chapters……………………………………………………………….24 Changing Audio during Playback
………………………………………..24
Playing MP3s………………………………………………………………25 Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)
…………………………………………26 Playing Playlists…………………………………………………………..28
Playlist Properties/View Chapters ……………………………………….28 Status Messages
…………………………………………………………28 Entering Text……………………………………………………………….29
FUNCTIONS Window ……………………………………………….. 29 Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA
LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)… 30
Easy Control only with VIERA Remote Control………………….. 31
Advanced Editing
Recordings-Editing ………………………………………………………32 Accessing the Recording
View……………………………………………32 Editing Operations to Recordings ……………………………………….32
Still Pictures-Editing……………………………………………………..34 Accessing the Album/Picture
View ………………………………………34 Album/Picture Operations ………………………………………………….34
Deleting Still Pictures……………………………………………………35 Delete Navigator
………………………………………………………………35
Copying Still Pictures……………………………………………………36 Copying Still Pictures via the
Album View Screen………………….36 Importing still pictures from an SD card or USB
memory ……….36
Chapters-Creating, Editing ……………………………………………37 Accessing the Chapter View
………………………………………………37 Chapter Operations…………………………………………………………..37
Setting Menus
Setting On-Screen Menus …………………………………………….38 Accessing the On-Screen
Menus………………………………………..38
DVD and Card Management …………………………………………39 Accessing the Management Menus
…………………………………….39
Setup Menus ………………………………………………………………42 Set Top Box
Control…………………………………………………………..42 Off Timer …………………………………………………………………………43
Remote Control ………………………………………………………………..43 Clock Settings
………………………………………………………………….43 Quick Start ………………………………………………………………………43 Restore
Default Settings ……………………………………………………43 Settings for
Playback…………………………………………………………44 Settings for
Recording……………………………………………………….44 Still Mode (paused
video)…………………………………………………..45 Black Level Control …………………………………………………………..45
Dynamic Range Compression ……………………………………………45 Digital Audio Output
………………………………………………………….45 Select Audio Channel For DV Input……………………………………..46
Status Messages………………………………………………………………46 On-screen Language
………………………………………………………..46 Front Display ……………………………………………………………………47 Closed
Caption…………………………………………………………………47 TV Aspect………………………………………………………………………..47
4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video…………………………………………….47 4:3 TV settings for DVD-
RAM……………………………………………..48 Component Output Signal………………………………………………….48
Functions of HDMI ……………………………………………………………48
Other Settings
Other Settings……………………………………………………………..50 Using the Unit’s Remote Control to
Operate the TV and the Set Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.)
………………………..50
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Basic Operations
Reference
Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ………………………52 Connecting to a Television,
a Set Top Box and a VCR ……………52
Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality ………….53 Using an S Video
Cable for Better Video (S Video Cable not included)…………………………………………..53 Using
Component Cables for Better Video (Component Video Cables not
included)…………………………..53 Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound (Audio Cable not
included) ……………………………………………..53 Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for
Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio Cable not included)…………………………53 Using an
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable ….54
Media Information………………………………………………………..54 Media
Care………………………………………………………………………54 Usable Discs for Recording and Playback
……………………………55 Play-only Discs…………………………………………………………………56 Discs that Cannot be
Played ………………………………………………56 SD Cards Usable with this Unit
…………………………………………..56 USB memories you can use with this unit…………………………….57 MP3
File Information …………………………………………………………57 Still Picture (JPEG) Information
………………………………………….57
Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………. 58
Setup………………………………………………………………………………58 Discs ………………………………………………………………………………58
USB………………………………………………………………………………..58 Recording………………………………………………………………………..59
Language code list ………………………………………………………59
Error Messages ……………………………………………………….. 60
On the Unit’s Display…………………………………………………………60 On the TV
………………………………………………………………………..61 Product Service …………………………………………………………..61
Product information …………………………………………………………..61
Troubleshooting Guide………………………………………………. 62
To Reset this Unit ……………………………………………………………..62 General Issues: Power
………………………………………………………62 General Issues: VIERA Link ……………………………………………….62
General Issues: Operation …………………………………………………63 General Issues:
USB…………………………………………………………64 General Issues: Displays……………………………………………………64
Playback Issues: Picture ……………………………………………………65 Playback Issues: Sound
…………………………………………………….66 Playback Issues: Operation………………………………………………..66
Recording Issues: Recording / Scheduled Recording / External Input….67 Editing
Issues: DVD & SD ………………………………………………….68 Editing Issues: Still Pictures
……………………………………………….68 Glossary …………………………………………………………………….69 Specifications
……………………………………………………………..70 Limited Warranty………………………………………………………….71
Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference)…72
Index…………………………………………………………….. Back cover
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2007. These may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 71.
1 Remote control (N2QAYB000211)
2 Batteries for remote control
Advanced Features
Advanced Editing
Setting Menus
Other Settings
1 Set Top Box Control cable (K2ZZ02C00008)
1 Audio/video cable (K2KA2BA00003)
1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018) · For use with this unit only. Do not
use it with
other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.
Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product
registration card, or register via the Internet at:
http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
Remote Control Information
About batteries
· Insert so the poles (+ and ) match those in the remote control. · Do not
use rechargeable type batteries.
Using the remote control
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet)
directly in front of the unit.
R6/LR6, AA
· Do not mix old and new batteries. · Do not use different types at the same
time. · Do not heat or expose to flame. · Do not leave the batteries in an
automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. · Do not
take apart or short circuit. · Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or
manganese batteries. · Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled
off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage
items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of
time. Store in a cool, dark place.
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30
20
30
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Reference
Espanõl
Control Reference Guide
Main Unit
1
Disc tray
Remote control The unit’s display signal sensor
USB
INPUT SELECT
REC MODE
REC
DV IN S VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R IN2
SD CARD
RESET
/ 1.3
23
4 5 67 8 9 bk bl
Opening the front panel Pull down
1 POWER on/off button (POWER ^/I)……… ( 10)
· Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
2 Connector for a digital video (DV)
camcorder…………………………………………. ( 22)
3 IN2 input terminals (IN2) …………………….. ( 21) 4 SD card slot ………………………………………… (
7) 5 USB Connector……………………………………. ( 7)
6 Reset button ……………………………………… ( 62) 7 Stop button ……………………………………….. ( 13) 8 Play/x1.3 button …………………………………. ( 13) 9 Input Select………………………………….. ( 14, 21) bk Recording mode ………………………………… ( 14) bl Start recording …………………………………… ( 14) bm Disc tray open/close button …………………… ( 7)
Remote Control
1 2
3
4 5
6
7 8 9 bk bl bm bn
6
bo
bp
bq
br bs bt
ck cl cm
cn co cp cq cr
1 Turn the unit on or off………………………………………. ( 10) 2 Select the drive (DVD, SD or
USB) ………… ( 16, 25, 26) 3 Select channels and recording numbers etc./
Enter numbers ……………………………………………….. ( 23)
4 Cancel 5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Skip the specified
time…………………………………….. ( 24) 7 Direct Navigator ………………………………………… ( 23, 32) 8
Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame…………………. ( 10, 24) 9 Show sub
menu………………………………………… ( 23, 32) bk Select audio …………………………………………………… ( 24)
[A] for Recordings screen ………………………………… ( 16)
bl Show on-screen menu…………………………………….. ( 38)
[B] for Album View screen………………………………… ( 26)
bm Start recording ……………………………………………….. ( 14) bn Change recording
mode………………………………….. ( 14) bo Transmission window bp TV and Set Top Box
operations………………………… ( 50) bq Channel select……………………………………………….. ( 14) br
Input select (IN1, IN2, DV)………………………….. ( 14, 21) bs Sub channel access for
digital broadcasts bt Delete……………………………………………………………. ( 16) ck Skip 1 minute
forward ……………………………………… ( 24) cl Show scheduled recording list………………………….. (
15) cm Show FUNCTIONS window …………………………….. ( 29) cn Return to previous screen
co Show setup menu…………………………………………… ( 42) cp Create chapters
……………………………………………… ( 24) cq Show status messages……………………………………. ( 28) cr Start
Flexible Recording ………………………………….. ( 19)
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Media Handling
Getting Started
Rear Panel
bk 9 8 7
AC IN
12
Y
PB AV OUT
OUT
PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
IN1
R-AUDIO-L
OPTICAL
VIDEO
S VIDEO
SET TOP BOX CONTROL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM / BITSTREAM)
3 4 56
1 AC IN~ = Power supply 2 Cooling fan 3 AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal ………………. ( 8) 4 S VIDEO input terminal 5 Set Top Box Control terminal……………….. ( 8) 6 Digital audio output terminal………………. ( 53) 7 HDMI AV OUT terminal …………………. ( 9, 54) 8 S VIDEO output terminal …………………… ( 53) 9 AUDIO/VIDEO output terminal …………….. ( 8) bk COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal ….. ( 53)
The Unit’s Display
1
2
54
3
1 Recording indicator 2 Main display section 3 Disc indicator
This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is
inserted.
4 Scheduled recording indicator ( 15)
On: When a scheduled recording program is registered and a recordable disc is
inserted. Flashes: The scheduled recording indicator flashes when the unit
cannot go to scheduled recording standby (e.g. there is no disc, etc). It does
not flash if Quick Start is off.
5 Progressive indicator
This indicator lights up when you select “24p” in “Progressive/24p” ( 39).
Inserting Discs
;OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray.
Insert a disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the
tray.
Insert label-up.
Notes
· When using 8 cm (3 ) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3 ) DVD-R, remove the disc from the
cartridge.
· It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
· The unit may take some time to respond to [; OPEN/CLOSE] when the DVD Drive
is selected with no disc in the drive.
Inserting an SD Card
Opening the front panel ( 6) Inserting the card
Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place.
If you are using a miniSD card/ microSD card, insert it into the card adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.
ADAPTER
Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right.
Removing the card Press on the center of the card and pull it straight out.
Notes
When “SD” is flashing or when copying a picture or displaying the Album in the
SD card, do not turn off the unit or remove the SD card. Such action may
result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.
Inserting USB memory
You can insert the USB memory directly into the USB port. Preparation Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up.
Opening the front panel ( 6) Inserting the USB memory Check the orientation of the USB connector and insert it straight in.
Removing the USB memory Complete all USB memoryrelated operations and pull the USB memory straight out. When “uSb” is flashing on the unit’s display, do not turn off the unit or remove the USB memory.
Notes
· There are few USB memory devices that cannot be connected. · Some USB
devices inserted into this unit may cause this unit to stop
operating. Such USB devices cannot be used on this unit. · Confirm that “uSb”
(USB) appears on the unit’s display when a
compatible USB memory is inserted while stopped.
· If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may 7
be damaged.
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Basic Connection
Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box
· Consult your set top box provider about the appropriate Set Top Box to use.
· Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and Set Top Box may not appear as
shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct
connections.
VHF/UHF AUDIO IN VIDEO RF IN R L IN
Red White Yellow Rear of TV
step
3
Rear of this unit
Red White Yellow
AC IN
Y PB
OUT
PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
IN1
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
Cable from the wall or satellite antenna
Red White Yellow
AV OUT
OPTICAL OX DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
LSET(PTCOMP/ BBIOTSXTREAM) CONTROL
step
step
step
step
step
7
1
2
4
5
Red White Yellow Rear of Set Top Box
step
6
· The Set Top Box Control cable is necessary for operating a set top box with
this unit’s remote control.
· Place the Set Top Box Control cable in front of the signal sensor of the set
top box.
Read the set top box operating instructions regarding positioning of the
signal sensor.
To a household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
RF IN/ SATELLITE IN
RF
OUT
AUDIO R
OUT L
VIDEO OUT
If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to secure the Set
Top Box Control cable to a flat surface.
75 coaxial cable from the wall or satellite antenna to the “RF IN” on the Set
Top Box. 75 coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the Set Top Box to the “VHF/UHF
RF IN” on the TV. Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to
the “AV IN” on the TV. Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the Set Top Box
to the “IN1” on the unit. Connect the Set Top Box Control cable (included) to
the back of this unit. Install the Set Top Box Control cable (included) in
front of Set Top Box. AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the
unit to a household AC outlet.
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· You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by changing the audio/video
(AV) cable connection between this unit and your TV on page 8 as follows.
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and
video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video
and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMIcompatible HDTV (High
Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD
video.
Regarding “HDAVI Control” function
When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI
Control” function, linked operations are possible. [ 30, Linked Operations
with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)] · Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI
cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is
recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-
CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.),
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc. · Non-HDMI-
compliant cables cannot be used.
Rear of this unit
AC IN
Rear of TV
HDMI IN
HDMI cable (not included)
Y
PB AV OUT
OUT
PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
IN1
R-AUDIO-L
OPTICAL SET TOP BOX DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO CONTROL (PCM/BITSTREAM)
· Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” ( 48, 49). (The default
setting is “On”.)
Notes
· If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output,
audio with 3 channels or more will be down-mixed ( 69) and output as 2
channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed).
· For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors,
etc.): Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when
connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio cannot be output).
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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock
Preparation: · Turn on the television and select the appropriate video
input to suit the connections to this unit (Example: AV input). · When using
the set top box, make sure it is turned on. · These are the first settings you
make upon buying the
unit. You don’t need to make these settings again.
to turn the unit on.
· When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI
Control 3 via an HDMI cable ( 9), it acquires the setting information from the
TV. When the Quick Start Setting screen appears ( below, step 4)
Language: e, r to select, then
· When the Quick Start Setting screen appears after this step ( below, step 4)
Select Language Seleccione el idioma Sélection de langue
English
Español
Français
Press OK Pulse OK Appuyer sur OK
TV Aspect Ratio: e, r to select “4:3 TV” or “16:9 Widescreen TV”, then
Aspect Ratio Selection Select TV type and press OK. (Please refer to Operation
Instruction
for details)
4:3
4:3 TV
16:9 16:9 Widescreen TV
· When connecting to a 4:3 standard aspect TV: Select “4:3 TV”.
· When connecting to a 16:9 widescreen TV: Select “16:9 Widescreen TV”.
Quick Start Function: e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
Quick Start Setting The unit can be turned on faster, in about 1 second.
Please note that Quick Start
mode slightly increases power consumption when the unit is off. (See Operation
Instructions for details)
Turn Quick Start on ? On Off
Set Top Box Control Settings: e, r to select “Yes”, then
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings This unit can control your STB (Set Top Box),
when connected to IN1 input using the Set Top Box Control cable.
Start setup now?
· If you do not control your set top box with
Yes No
this unit: Select “No”.
The unit then displays “Set Clock Manually”
screen ( 12, step 10).
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Tips
· “Quick Start” function ( 43) If you set Quick Start to on, you can start
recording to DVD-RAM about 1 second after you press [^ DVD POWER] to turn the
unit on and then sequentially press [* REC]. The following happens when you
have selected “On”. Power consumption in standby mode increases because
power is supplied to the unit.
To view programs from the set top box · If the TV is not directly connected to
the
set top box, then turn on this unit in the following cases: “Quick Start” is
“Off”. “Quick Start” is “On” with this unit being
connected to the TV via a component or HDMI cable. · To zoom in on video 1.
Press [SUB MENU], 2. Press [e, r] to select “Zoom In”, then press [OK].
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings: e, r to select an item, then
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
Please choose settings based on your Set Top Box.
STB (Set Top Box) Type Brand Name Max. CH digits
OK Key Operation
Cable Box/DVR ABC 3 Digit Off
Test
STB (Set Top Box) Type
OK
Select the service being used.
Brand Name
Select the set top box brand.
You can also use [u] or [i] to view other pages.
Max. CH digits
Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in your
set top box. [This must not be selected when “Converter Box” is
selected for “STB (Set Top Box) Type”.]
OK Key Operation
Select whether or not the selected channel is confirmed by
pressing [OK] in accordance with your set top box.
e, r to select “Test”, then
Confirmation screen appears.
8 The correct operation of the Set Top Box
Control cable is checked. Enter a channel that can be received by your set top
box.
w, q to select a position in which the channel is entered
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
Start Set Top Box Control testing.
Please input the channel number for testing. Use either numbered buttons or UP/DOWN Cursors.
Channel :
10
STB Type: Cable Box/DVR
Brand Name: Panasonic
Max. CH digits: 3 Digit
OK Key Operation: On
IR Code:
Number
OK
0 —
and e, r to set the number, then
You can also use the numbered buttons.
9 Confirmation screen appears.
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
e, r to select the item, then
Completed testing the / IR codes.
Has the STB channel changed to the number you selected? Please select from the
following: Note: “Yes, try other channels” is recommended to try several
channels. Yes, try other channels
Yes, complete setup
No, try another code
Yes, try other channels
IR Code :
Even if this unit can select a channel
on the set top box, it is recommended to select “Yes, try other
channels” and verify whether or not other channels can be selected
and properly controlled ( step 8).
Yes, complete setup
Exits the Set Top Box Control setting screen.
No, try another code
Select this option when there are channels that cannot be selected.
If channels cannot be selected as set, then “Yes, start over again” or “No, exit” will
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
be displayed. “Yes, start over again” : Returns to step 6. Set the channels again. “No, exit” : The set top box is not controlled
Completed testing all of the %s codes. Do you want to start over the test
again?
Yes, start over again No, exit
with this unit.
If any channel cannot be selected, then this unit cannot properly
control the set top box.
Continued on next page.
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Getting Started
Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock
10 Set Clock Manually: w, q to select the item you want to change.
Set Clock Manually
Month Day Year 1 / 1 / 2000 SAT
Hour Minute 12 : 00 AM
DST Time Zone Off EST
11 e, r to change the setting.
Repeat steps 10-11 to change other items.
12
to confirm new date and time.
The clock starts.
Notes
· Time Zone
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT 5 CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT 6 MST
(Mountain Standard Time) = GMT 7 PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT 8 AST
(Alaska Standard Time) = GMT 9 HST (Hawaii Standard Time) = GMT 10 For other
areas: xx hr
· DST (Daylight Saving Time) If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one
hour beginning at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on
the first Sunday in November. Set the DST period manually when it varies
according to regions ( below).
To set the DST period manually 1. Press [SETUP]. 2. Press [e, r] to select
“Setup” then press [q]. 3. Press [e, r] to select “Clock Settings” then press
[OK]. 4. Press [e, r] to select “Set the time change dates for DST” then
press [OK]. 5. Press [e, r, w, q] to set the “Month”, “Day”, “Hour”, and
“Minute”
then press [OK].
Setup
Setup Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen
Set the time change dates for DST
Beginning
Month
Day
Hour Minute
3 2nd SUN 2 : 00 AM
End Month
11
Day 1st SUN
Hour Minute 2 : 00 AM
OK
Restore Default
Reinitializes the settings.
Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA)
If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3
via an HDMI cable, then the setting information on the TV is acquired by this
unit when the unit is turned on for the first time.
· Acquires the following information from the TV (VIERA). Language TV
Aspect Closed caption The language setting screen may be displayed depending
on the usage environment. Press [e, r] to select language, then press [OK].
When the settings are complete, the Set Top Box Control Setting screen is
displayed ( 10, step 5).
Notes
· Acquisition of the setting information is not supported by all Panasonic TVs
(VIERA).
· The acquisition may take some time depending on the VIERA setting
information.
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Getting Started
Basic Operations
Playback
Preparation: · Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input
to suit the
connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
Playing Discs
Refer to “Advanced Playback” (23, 24) for detailed information on playback.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD
to turn the unit on.
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
;OPEN/CLOSE
to open the tray (Button located on the upper front of the unit).
Insert a disc.
The tray closes and play begins.
Stopping Play
Press [g STOP]. The stopped position is
memorized. (Resume play function) The stopped position is cleared when you
press [g STOP] two or more times, or press [;OPEN/CLOSE].
Pausing Play
Press [h PAUSE]. Press again to restart play.
Tips
· Icons such as ” RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.
Notes
· The unit takes some time to read the disc before play starts. · Discs
continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g STOP] when you finish
to
preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. · RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R
+R DL +RW -RW(VR)
Playback starts from the most recent recording. · DVD-V CD
Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.
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Recording Set Top Box Programs
Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” ( 17) and “Advanced Recording” ( 18,
19) for detailed information on recording.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation: · Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input
to suit the
connections to this unit (Example: AV input). · When using the set top box,
make sure it is turned on. · RAM If the disc is protected, release protection
( 40).
to turn the unit on.
3a
“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
3b
;OPEN/CLOSE
to open the tray (Button located on the upper front of the unit).
Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
3a When the set top box is controlled with this unit:
to select desired channel.
or
3b When the set top box is not controlled with this unit:
to select “IN1” or “IN2”.
Select a channel on the connected equipment.
to select the recording mode.
Recording mode should be determined by program length and available time on
the disc ( 18).
Recording mode Remaining time
to start recording.
REC
Pausing Recording
Press [h PAUSE]. Press again to restart recording.
Stopping Recording
Press [g STOP].
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Tips
· Icons such as ” RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.
Notes
· -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to
complete recording management information after recording finishes.
· You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.
Scheduled Recording
Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” ( 20) for detailed information on
scheduled recording.
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation: · Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input
to suit the
connections to this unit (Example: AV input). · When using the set top box,
make sure the set top box is turned on. · RAM If the disc is protected,
release protection ( 40). · Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space. ·
Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.
Schedule List No Channel
Remaining Recording Time DVD 1:58 SP 3/26 Tue 12:53 PM
Date
On Off Mode Check
New Scheduled Recording
e, r to select “New Scheduled Recording”, then
Basic Operations
w, q to move through the items and e, r to set
the items.
Channel/Input TV Station/External Input
When the set top box is controlled with this unit:
Press the numbered buttons to set the channel.
To enter a channel using the keypad:
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [e, r] to select “Show Keypad”, then press [OK].
3. Press [e, r, w, q] to select a character, then press [OK].
4. Press [g STOP] when you’ve finished entering text.
To preview the scheduled recording channel:
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [e, r] to select “IR Test”, then press [OK].
When the set top box is not controlled with this unit:
Select the input to which the set top box is connected and set a
channel on connected equipment before scheduled recording starts.
Date/Frequency You can set a daily or weekly program.
On (start time) / Off (end time)
Hold button to change in 30-minute increments.
Mode
Recording mode, see page 18.
Name
Press [OK], see page 29.
SCHEDULED
Remaining Recording Time DVD 1:58 SP
RECORDING
3/26 Tue 12:53 PM
Channel/ Date/ Input Frequency
On
Off Mode
4-1 ——– –:– — –:– — —
Name
Preview of selected
To delete all items 1. Press [SUB MENU].
channel
2. Press [e, r] to select “Delete”, then press [OK].
Set Channel/Input. To input from the keypad, please press SUB MENU.
Repeat steps 2-4 to program other recordings.
when you have finished programming.
“z” lights on the unit’s display. Scheduled recording can be started only
when the unit
is turned off.
Tips
· Icons such as ” RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.
Notes
· To prevent recording errors
Set a scheduled recording period slightly
longer than the actual program (to make
sure the program is recorded in full).
· Be sure to perform step 5 before the
scheduled recording time. When the
unit is turned off, “z” lights on the unit’s
display to indicate scheduled recording
standby has been activated.
· “z” flashes when the unit cannot go to
scheduled recording standby. (e.g., a
recordable disc is not in the disc tray)
It does not flash if Quick Start is off.
· When scheduled recordings are set to
start one immediately after another, the
unit cannot record the beginning of the
later program.
· If two scheduled recording times overlap
the recording that started first always
has priority. The second recording will
start only after the first recording has
finished.
· When starting time for a scheduled
recording is the same, the recording that
you programmed later has priority.
· Depending on the Daylight Saving Time
(DST) settings for this unit, scheduled
recordings may be affected when the
seasons change.
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Deleting Recordings
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: · Turn on
the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections
to this unit (Example: AV input). · RAM If the disc is protected, release
protection ( 40). · Insert the disc containing the recording to be deleted.
Delete Navigator
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
to select the DVD drive.
With the unit stopped
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection Off
DVD-RAM
Disc Protection Off
Playback
Program
Delete
Other Functions OK
e, r to select “Delete”, then
RAM When the Album View screen is displayed,
press
to switch to the Recordings screen.
DELETE Navigator DVD-RAM 07
Recordings 08
A Video B Picture —
10 10/27 Mon
8 10/27 Mon
—
—
—
Previous Delete S SUB MENU
Page 02/02
Next
Select
Previous No. 0Nex-t- 9
e, r, w, q to select the recording, then
w to select “Delete”, then
Tips
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To view other pages Press [e,
r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. · You can also press
[u, i] to view other pages. Multiple editing Select with [e, r, w, q], then
press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) · A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to
cancel.
Delete Recordings During Playback
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
During playback
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w to select “Delete”, then
Notes
· You cannot delete while recording. · +R +R DL +RW Even if you have set
protection on other equipment, such recordings are deleted.
Tips
· Icons such as ” RAM ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 55 and 56.
· RAM Deleting an item increases the available disc space by the amount of
space taken by the item deleted.
· -R -R DL +R +R DL Available disc space does not increase after deletion.
· -RW(V) +RW Available disc space increases when you delete the last recording
(the recording space may increase slightly when other recordings are deleted).
Important Notes for Recording
Recording of multilingual broadcasts from set top box
RAM
Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded.
You can change the audio during playback ( 24, Changing Audio during
Playback).
Main Hello
SAP Select both “Main” and “SAP” on the Hola set top box.
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Select the Main or SAP audio before recording. The selected audio only is recorded.
Main Hello
Select “Main” or “SAP” on the set top box.
Basic Operations
Advanced Features
Recording of Widescreen broadcasts
RAM Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Recorded in 4:3 aspect
Copy-once Recording
Playing the disc on other DVD players
Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL
· If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9 aspect images, they will appear in the letterbox format ( 69, Letterbox).
· It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3 ) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM ( 69) compatible DVD-RAM.
RAM CPRM compatible discs only
· When purchasing discs, check that they support CPRM.
12 cm (5)
Yes
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
No
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
The disc must be finalized after recording ( 41).
All DVD-R, etc. discs recorded on this unit must be finalized before they can
be played on other DVD players. Once finalized DVD-R, etc. become “read-only”
and can no longer be used for recording. DVD-RW can be reused after
finalizing. Whether DL discs recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD
players will depend entirely on the capabilities of that player, 100%
compatibility is not guaranteed.
Record to DVD-R, etc.
Play on other DVD equipment
Finalize
DC IN 9V
CHG
A.SURMROONIUTONRDMODE PICTURE MODE
OPEN
REPEAT
SEARCH
ENTER
VOL
DISPLAY
TOP MENU
RETURN
MENU
ON
OFF
ê /I
ê
DOUBLE RE-MASTER CD SEQUENTIAL
DISC 1
2
3
4
5
º
;
1
: /6
5 /9
DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP < OPEN/CLOSE
+RW We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment ( 41). RAM DVD-RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side. ·
-R DL Recordings are divided when recording changes from the first layer to
the second. Some images and audio
may be lost at this point. · +R DL Recordings continue through the layer
change with only a slight pause similar to what you will see with
commercial DVD-Video discs. Any recording exceeding 8 hours in length is
automatically divided whether a layer change is required or not.
DVD-R DL
The second layer
The available space
(Disc inner
side)
The first layer
Recording 1
Recording 3 Recording 2
Layer change: Recording divided, some images and audio lost.
(Disc outer side)
Recording/Playback direction
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Advanced Recording
Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time
Recording Mode
DVD-RAM
Single-sided (4.7 GB)
Double-sided*1 (9.4 GB)
DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB)
DVD-R DL3, +R DL3 (8.5 GB)
XP (High quality) SP (Standard play) LP (Long play)
1 hour 2 hours 4 hours
2 hours 4 hours 8 hours
1 hour 2 hours 4 hours
EP (Extra long play)
8 (6*2) hours
16 (12*2) hours
8 (6*2) hours
FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum
8 hours maximum for one side
8 hours maximum
1 hour 45 minutes
3 hours 35 minutes
7 hours 10 minutes
14 hours 20 minutes (10 hours 45 minutes*2)
14 hours 20 minutes maximum
Picture quality
1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.
2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EPExtended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu ( 44). The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)” than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.
3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” ( 17).
XP
SP
LP
EP (6H)2
EP (8H)
Recording time
Notes
· This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of
data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording times and remaining
recording times shown by the unit will be different. ( -R DL +R DL The
difference will be especially noticeable.) Use a disc with plenty of remaining
time to be sure.
· When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on
DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVDRAM. In this case use EP (6H)
mode.
· FR (Flexible recording mode) Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in
these kinds of situations: When the amount of free space on the disc makes
selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult When you want to record a
long program with the best picture quality possible e.g., Recording a 90
minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:
If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.
4.7 GB DVD-RAM
4.7 GB DVD-RAM
A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the program.
If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc.
4.7 GB However there will be 30 minutes DVD-RAM remaining disc space. If you
select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one disc perfectly.
4.7 GB DVD-RAM
You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings ( 15) and flexible
recording ( 19).
Tips
· Maximum number of recordings to a disc RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on
a disc +R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a disc
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
Important: Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including computer data), regardless of protection status of disc.
RAM -RW(V) +RW
The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc, etc.
Format This disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the disc in DVD Management?
Only format the disc if you intend to use it for recording.
Yes
No
Do not format if you intend to view pre-recorded material from the disc.
w to select “Yes”, then
Tips
· Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” ( 40) for more detail of formatting.
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· It will take several minutes to format the disc. (DVD-RAM may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.)
When removing a Recorded Disc
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL After recording, if you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc, the following screen may appear.
Finalize Finalizing is necessary to enable playback of the disc on compatible
DVD players. Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc. It will
take approximately minutes. Start ?
Press “REC” to start finalizing. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone
finalizing. The disc can be played only on this unit. You can Finalize it
later.
to start finalizing. or
;OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc without finalizing.
Notes
· You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.
Tips
· If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select
“Disc Name” ( 40) or “Playback will start with:” ( 41) in “DVD Management”
before finalizing.
· Refer to “Finalizing” ( 41) for more detail of finalizing · It will take a
few minutes to finalize the disc. (Some discs may take
up to a maximum of 60 minutes.)
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Advanced Features
Specifying the Recording Time
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW This function allows specifying the length of
recording time up to 4 hours.
During recording
repeatedly until the desired
time is reached.
The recording time and the unit’s display change as follows:
Counter (Cancel) OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00
OFF 4:00
OFF 1:30
OFF 3:00 OFF 2:00
Notes
· This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible
Recording.
· Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [ g STOP]. · The
unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is
reached as long as you do not operate the unit.
Flexible Recording
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” ( 18).
With the unit stopped
Flexible Recording
Record in FR mode. Max recording time 08 Hour 00 Min. Set recording time 08
Hour 00 Min.
Start
Cancel
w, q to select “Hour” and “Min.” and e, r to set the recording time.
When you want to start recording
e, r, w, q to select “Start”, then
Recording starts.
Tips
To exit the screen Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway Press [ g STOP].
To show the remaining recording time Press [STATUS] to show the remaining
recording time.
DVD-RAM Rec. 0:59
CH 20 Stereo
Remaining time
Playing while you are recording
Chasing Playback
RAM Allows playback from the beginning of what you are recording.
When recording to DVD-RAM
(at least 20 seconds after recording starts).
If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is set to “Automatic” ( 46), both
the “Play” and “Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the status message
screen for several seconds.
Tips
To stop play Press [ g STOP] once. To stop recording Press [ g STOP] at least
2 seconds after chasing playback stops.
Simultaneous Record and Playback
RAM Allows playback of a previous recording, while recording something else.
When recording to DVD-RAM
e, r, w, q to select the recording to play, then
If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is set to “Automatic” ( 46), both
the “Play” and “Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the status message
screen for several seconds.
Tips
To stop play Press [ g STOP]. To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Press
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To stop recording After play stops 1. Press [DIRECT
NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen. 2. Press [g STOP].
Notes
· During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete
recordings.
· Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and playback.
· Use caution while operating the control for playback. Pressing [g STOP] when
the recording device is selected will cancel the recording in progress.
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Advanced Scheduled Recording
To cancel a scheduled recording in progress
“z” lights on the unit’s display.
to select the DVD drive.
Confirmation screen appears.
w to select “Stop recording”, then
Notes
Recording stops and one-time’ programs are deleted from the Schedule List. Programs scheduled to record
Daily’ and `Weekly’ remain on the Schedule List
and are set to begin at the next scheduled time.
Check, Change, or Delete Programs
The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when the unit is in “recording
standby” mode.
See “Tips” ( right) for explanation of icons displayed.
e, r to select the program.
3a
to modify the program.
e, r, w, q to make changes, then
3b
or
, then
to delete.
You cannot delete programs that are currently recording.
Notes
If the program schedule is changed by the TV station, then this unit will not
be able to detect the change.
Tips
· You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.
A
Schedule List
Remaining Recording Time DVD 1:58 SP 3/26 Tue 12:53 PM
No Channel Date
On
Off Mode Check
New Scheduled Recording
B
A Schedule List screen icons
*: Currently recording
: Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with the later start time
starts when the earlier program finishes recording.
Q: You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The icon
disappears when the next scheduled recording starts. : The disc was full. (not
enough space) : The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect.
X: Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)
B Check
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 no more space left.
the number of possible recordings has reached its
maximum.
Overlap: When the date and time overlap with another scheduled
recording, only a part of the program can be recorded.
To release the unit from recording standby (Before recording starts)
The unit turns on and “z” on the unit’s display goes out.
Be sure to press [^ DVD POWER] to return the unit to standby mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will work only if “z” is displayed.
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Advanced Features
Recording from an External Device
Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a Hard Drive, etc.
Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the external device is
off.
Front of the unit
You can get a sharper, clearer picture by connecting with an S Video cable
instead of the yellow video cable.
S Video cable
Yellow White Red
Audio/Video cable
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation: · Turn on the unit and connected equipment. · RAM If the disc is
protected, release protection
( 40). · When recording multilingual broadcasts ( 17)
Insert a disc.
Start play on the external device.
to start recording the program from the external device.
Tips
· If the external equipment only has a single audio output connect it to the
L/MONO (white) IN2 terminal.
To skip unwanted parts Press [h PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to
restart recording.) To stop recording Press [g STOP].
Notes
If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then the
video quality will be degraded.
to select the recording mode ( 18).
Input Select
1
IN1
2
IN2
3
DV
OK
e, r to select “IN1” or “IN2”, then
If a program is recorded from a set top box equipped with a Hard Drive,
etc., connected to IN1 on the rear, then select “IN1”.
Front Panel inputs are IN2.
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Recording from an External Device
Recording from a DV Camcorder
Connect the cable while the power to both the unit and the external device is
off.
Front of the unit
to select the recording mode ( 18).
w to select “Rec.”, then
DV IN
4-pin DV Cable
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation: · Turn on the unit. · Insert a disc with enough remaining blank
space. · RAM If the disc is protected, release protection
( 40).
Turn ON the DV equipment and pause play where you want to begin recording.
DV camcorder connection DV connection detected. Start recording ?
Record to DVD OK
Cancel
Notes
· If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for “Select
Audio Channel For DV Input” in the Setup menu ( 46).
· RAM Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images create
chapters.
· Compatibility with video camcorders from other manufacturers is not
guaranteed.
· It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment.
· The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly. · Date and time
information is not recorded, even if displayed on the
camcorder. · The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer. ·
This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector;
Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector. Please consult
your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirm correct external connection. · You
cannot record and play simultaneously. · If video is copied from another piece
of equipment to this unit, then the video quality will be degraded.
Tips
When recording finishes The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish
DV camcorder recording.
To stop recording Press [ g STOP]. The confirmation screen appears. Press
[OK].
· If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, check the
connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on. If
that does not work, follow the instructions for “Recording from a VCR or a Set
top box equipped with a Hard Drive, etc.” ( 21).
When “DV camcorder connection” screen does not appear
After performing step 1 ( above). 1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD
drive. 2. With the unit stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. 3. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” then press
[OK]. 4. Press [e, r] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [OK]. You can
proceed to step 4 ( right).
w to select “Record to DVD”, then press
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Advanced Features
Advanced Playback
Zoom in on video
During playback
To zoom in:
e, r to select “Zoom In”, then
Tips
To return the picture to its original size Press [e, r] to select “Zoom out”
in step 2, then press [OK].
Menu Screens on the TV
DVD-V Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as
follows:
e, r, w, q to select an item, then
You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.
Tips
To return to the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Notes
If “5” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
Selecting Recordings to Play
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recordings DVD-RAM
07
08
A Video B Picture —
10 10/27 Mon
8 10/27 Mon
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Previous
Page 02/02
Next
Play S SUB MENU
Select
Previous No. 0Nex-t- 9
RAM When the Album View screen is displayed,
press
to switch to the Recordings screen.
Tips
To select the recording with the numbered buttons
e.g., “5”: “15”:
[0] [5] [1] [5]
To view other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons
Protected.
Not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts, etc.) It cannot
be played because data is damaged. * Currently recording. “One time only
recording” restriction ( 69, CPRM)
Search
During playback
or
There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed.
Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.
Skip
During playback or while paused
or
Each press increases the number of skips.
Direct Play
During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons.
e.g., “5”: “15”:
[0] [5] [1] [5]
MP3 e.g.,
“5”: “15”:
[0] [0] [5] [0] [1] [5]
JPEG e.g., “5”:
“15”:
[0] [0] [0] [5] [0] [0] [1] [5]
e, r, w, q to select the recording you want to watch, then
Tips
· Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.
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Advanced Playback
Quick View (Play x1.3)
RAM Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without distorting the
audio.
During playback
(Press and hold.)
Press again to return to normal speed.
Slow-motion Play
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR)
While paused
or
There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the speed.
Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.
CM Skip
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) Skips 1-minute forward with each
press.
During playback
Create Chapters
RAM During playback
Tips
You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [u, i].
Notes
If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically
(except DVD-V ).
Frame-by-Frame Viewing
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) While paused
Each press shows the next or previous frame. Press and hold to advance or
reverse frame-by-
frame in succession. Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback.
Time Slip
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute
increments.
During playback
Tips
Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.
Changing Audio during Playback
to select the audio.
Available audio will differ based on disc type. See below.
RAM -RW(VR)
e.g.: RAM
Stereo Mono L Mono R “Stereo” is
selected.
DVD-RAM Play
Stereo
RAM -RW(VR) When playing a multilingual broadcast,
you can choose between Main Audio and SAP Audio.
Main Audio
SAP Audio
DVD-V This allows you to change items like the audio channel number and the soundtrack language ( 38).
Soundtrack
1 ENG
Digital 3/2.1ch
e.g., English is the selected language.
e, r to select the time, then
Notes
If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital
audio cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” ( 46). Alternatively,
you may connect to an amplifier or system component with an audio cable and
change the input on the amplifier or system component to suit the connection (
53).
Each press of e or r advances the interval by 1 minute (press and hold for
10-minute intervals).
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Advanced Features
Playing MP3s
-R -R DL CD USB USB The screen shown below may be displayed when you insert a USB memory ( 7).
USB Media Device Operations USB Media Device inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN to Exit. Play MP3
Go to Album View Copy pictures
OK
Press [e, r] to select “Play MP3”, then press [OK]. You can proceed to step 3
( below).
-R -R DL CD The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG). e.g.,
Playback mode is set to MP3. To display pictures, please select Pictures Menu
from FUNCTIONS.
OK
Press [OK]. You can proceed to step 3 ( below).
to select the DVD or USB drive.
Selected group
A
Menu
G
1
No.
Group
1 : My favorite
B
T
1
Total
Track
Tree
C
Total 1/111
1 001-Both Ends Freezing 2 002-Lady Starfish
No. 09
3 003-Life on Jupiter
4
004 Metal Glue
Track list is shown. A: Group No. B: Track No. in the group
C: Track No./Total tracks in
all groups
When the JPEG Menu is displayed, perform steps 14 in “To select file type” on the right column selecting “MP3 Music” in step 4 to change the playback mode.
e, r to select a track, then to play.
” ” indicates the track currently playing.
Tips
To select file type 1. Press [RETURN]. 2. Press [FUNCTIONS]. 3. Press [e, r]
to select “Menu”,
then press [OK]. 4. Press [e, r] to select “MP3
Music”, then press [OK].
e.g.,
Multimedia content
Music and pictures on disc. Please select playback mode.
MP3 Music Pictures
To stop playing
OK
Press [g STOP].
To exit the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages Press [u, i].
To select the track with the numbered buttons
e.g., “5”:
[0] [0] [5]
“15”: [0] [1] [5]
Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group
From the track list
q while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen.
Menu
G
1
T
1
Total
1/49
No. 1 : 101
TGreroeup
TotCaDl -RW for Check Track 1//JJPPEEGG//JPEG1/ /JPEG/JPEG2/
G
1/3
Tree
A
No. 0 — 9
/MP3/ /MP3/MP3 group1/ /MP3/MP3 group2/ (&WMA)/ /MP3/MP3 group3/ (Layer)/
B
A: Selected Group No. /Total Group No.
If the group has no compatible track, “–” is displayed as the group number.
B: Selected Group
e, r to select a group, then
The track list for the selected group appears.
Notes
· When there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file,
play may not be possible.
· You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen.
Tips
To return to the track list Press [RETURN].
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Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)
RAM -R -R DL CD SD USB Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R
DL, CDR/RW, SD Memory Cards or USB memory can be played on this unit.
SD USB The screen shown below may be displayed when you insert an SD card or
USB memory ( 7). e.g., USB
USB MSDedCiaarDdeOvipceerOatpioenrsations USB MSDedCiaarDdeivnisceeritnesde.
rted.
SeleScetlaenctaacntioanctoiornporerspsreRsEsTRUERTNURtoNE. xit. Go
toPlAaylbMumP3View Go to Album View CCooppyy ppiiccttuurreess
OK OK
Press [e, r] to select “Go to Album View”, then press [OK]. You can proceed to
step 3 ( below). -R -R DL CD The screen shown below is displayed when you
insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG). e.g.,
Playback mode is set to MP3. To display pictures, please select Pictures Menu
from FUNCTIONS.
OK
1. Press [OK] to exit the screen. 2. Press [FUNCTIONS]. 3. Press [e, r] to
select “Menu”, then press [OK]. 4. Press [e, r] to select “Pictures”, then
press [OK].
You can proceed to step 3 ( below).
to select the drive (DVD, SD or USB).
Album View screen
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View DVD-RAM
007
008
A Video B Picture
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10/27/2006 Total 4 Photo:10/27/2006
10/27/2006 Total 4 101_DVD
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Previous
OK
S SUB MENU
Page 02/02
Slideshow
Previous
Next PreNsos. OK0Netx-ot-g9o to
Picture View
RAM When the Recordings screen is
displayed, press
to switch to the Album
View screen.
-R -R DL CD USB When the MP3 Menu is
displayed, perform steps 14 in “To select file
type” on the upper Tips on page 25, selecting
“Pictures” in step 4 to change the playback
mode.
e, r, w, q to select an album, then
The Picture (JPEG) View screen appears.
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e, r, w, q to select a picture,
then
to view.
Notes
· You can use 8MB to 2GB SD memory cards, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB SDHC memory cards (
56).
· Still pictures cannot be played during recording. · Thumbnails for large
JPEG files and images with aspect ratios
other than 4:3 may not display.
Tips
To stop viewing a picture Press [ g STOP].
To exit the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.
To select the still picture with the numbered buttons
Album
e.g., “5”:
[0] [0] [5]
“15”: [0] [1] [5]
Still picture
e.g., “5”:
[0] [0] [0] [5]
“15”: [0] [0] [1] [5]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icon
Album that has not yet been viewed ( RAM )
Slideshow
From the Album View screen:
e, r, w, q to select an album,
then
e, r to select “Start Slideshow”, then
Slideshow w/ SNDTRK SNDTRK Folder Start Slideshow Slideshow settings
Tips
To stop the Slideshow Press [ g STOP].
To change Slideshow settings 1 In step 2 above, press [e, r] to select
“Slideshow settings”, then
press [OK]. 2 Press [e, r] to select each item.
Slide Interval · Press [w, q] to select desired interval (0 to 99 seconds),
then
press [OK].
Repeat Play · Press [w, q] to select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].
SNDTRK Instruction If you select “On”, then a screen will be displayed showing
the operations for a slideshow with soundtrack when a slideshow is played. ·
Press [w, q] to select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].
RQT9048
Advanced Features
Slideshow with soundtrack
It is possible to play MP3 music recorded on a USB memory during a Slideshow.
Preparation: · Insert a USB memory containing MP3 files.
From the Album View screen:
e, r, w, q to select an album, then
Zoom
While playing a picture
To zoom in
e, r to select “Zoom In”, then
Control Panel FUNCTIONS Rotate Right Rotate Left
Zoom In
OK
e, r to select
Slideshow w/ SNDTRK
“Slideshow w/ SNDTRK”, SNDTRK Folder
then
Tips
To select an MP3 folder to be played 1 In step 2 above, press [e, r] to select
“SNDTRK Folder”, then
press [OK]. 2 Press [w, q] to select the folder, then press [OK].
Rotate Pictures
While playing a picture
e, r to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left”, then
Control Panel FUNCTIONS Rotate Right Rotate Left
Zoom In
OK
Notes
To return the picture to its original size Press [e, r] to select “Zoom out”
in step 2, then press [OK]. · When zooming in, the still picture may be cut
off. · “Zoom In” information is not stored. · “Zoom In” and “Zoom out” do not
work with images that have a
resolution larger than 640 x 480 pixels.
Picture Properties
While playing a picture
twice to display picture properties.
Shooting Date
11/30 12:03 AM Date 11/26/2004
again to exit.
0002/0030
Notes
Depending on the camera or editing software, shooting dates may not be
displayed correctly.
Notes
To return the picture to its original position Press [e, r] to select the
opposite rotation in step 2, then press [OK]. · Rotation information will not
be stored.
-R -R DL CD When disc or album is protected When played on other
equipment When copying pictures
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Playing Playlists
Status Messages
RAM -RW(VR) You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on other equipment.
The following messages and displays appear to let you know what operations are being performed and the status of the unit.
to select the DVD drive.
With the unit stopped
e, r to select “Other Functions”, then
e, r to select “Playlists”, then
e, r, w, q to select the playlist to play, then
Playlist Properties / View Chapters
Perform steps 14 above.
e, r, w, q to select the playlist, then
Press [STATUS] to cycle through available displays. e.g.,
DVD-RAM
A
Rec.
B
4 – 1 KPO-SD English
C
Tray Open
D
E
F
12/24 6:34 PM
g Remain 1:45 SP
g T12 0:01.23 SP g T12 0:12.34 SP
G
H
No Display
DVD-RAM Rec.
4 – 1 KPO-SD English
Tray Open
g Display examples A Current media B Status of the disc C Channel information
D Status of the disc when SD or USB drive is selected E The current date and
time F Remaining recording time and recording mode
(e.g.: “1:45 SP” indicates 1 hour and 45 minutes in SP mode) · Disc remaining
time may slightly differ between
different models. G Elapsed play time/Recording mode H Elapsed recording time
and recording mode
To show playlist properties
6a e, r to select “Properties”, then
Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is shown.
To view chapters
6b 1. e, r to select “View Chapters”, then
2. e, r, w, q to select the chapter, then
Tips
To return to the playlist screen Press [SUB MENU], then select “View
Playlists” and press [OK]. To view other pages Press [u, i].
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Advanced Features
Entering Text
When viewing the Name screen.
Recording Name _
Delete Set OK
11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
2A B C
abc
3D E F
de f /
%
4G H I
gh i #$&
5J K L
jkl
@
6MN O
mn o [ ] _
7P Q R S p q r s ( )
8T U V
tuv{ } –
9W X Y Z w x y z | 0. , ?! ” ‘ : ; `
Space
e, r, w, q to select characters, then
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
when you’ve finished entering text.
Tips
Using the numbered buttons to enter characters e.g.: entering the letter “R”
- Press [7] to move to the 7th row. 2. Press [7] twice to highlight “R”. 3.
Press [OK].
To enter a space Press [ CANCEL] then press [OK].
To delete a character Press [h PAUSE] on a character in the name field.
To cancel in the middle Press [RETURN]. Characters will not be saved.
Notes
Long recording names may not be displayed.
FUNCTIONS Window
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.
With the unit stopped
DVD-RAM
FUNCTIONS
Playback
Program
delete
Other Functions
OK
Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off
DVD-RAM
FUNCTIONS
Playback
Program
delete
Other Functions
OK
Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off
Playlists Flexible Recording DV Camcorder Rec.
Setup DVD Management
e, r to select a menu item, then
If you select “Other Functions”, press [e, r] to select a menu item and
press [OK].
Playback
q 23
You can select and play recorded programs.
Program
q 15
You can make scheduled recording settings.
Delete
q 16
You can delete recordings using Delete Navigator.
Copy New Pictures
q 36
You can copy still pictures.
Playlists You can play playlists.
q 28
Flexible Recording
q 19
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that
fits the recording within the remaining disc space.
DV Camcorder Rec.
q 22
DV automatic recording function
Setup
q 42
You can change the unit’s settings using Setup
menu.
DVD and Card Management
q 39
You can manage discs through formatting, finalizing
and other operations.
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Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI
Control”.
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a
convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a
Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this
function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating
instructions for connected equipment for operational details. · VIERA Link
“HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an
industry standard
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we
have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’
equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. · This unit supports
“HDAVI Control 3” function. “HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current
as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This
standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. · Please
refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting
VIERA Link function.
Preparation: 1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable (
9, 54). 2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( 49). (The default setting is “On”.) 3.
Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).
· When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control” , set the input
channel to HDMI2 on VIERA. 4.Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment
and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so
that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly. When the connection or
settings are changed, repeat this procedure.
(When the TV is on)
Automatic input switching
When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.) Press [FUNCTIONS]1, [q PLAY]2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE] etc.
(When the TV is off) Power on link
When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will
automatically turn on and display the corresponding action. (Picture or sound
may not be available for the first few seconds.) Press [q PLAY]2, [DIRECT
NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE] etc.
DVD-V 3 etc. The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.
Power off link
When you turn the TV off, this unit is also automatically turned off. This
unit automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message
or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback. Even if the TV is turned
off, this unit will not turn off at the same time under the following
conditions:
when you press [* REC] and this unit is recording, when scheduled
recording is proceeding when copying still pictures when finalizing, etc.
· When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic
receiver with an HDMI cable,
the receiver will also turn off.
1 This button is available only when this unit is on. 2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents
from where playback started. In this case, press [u] or [t] to go back to
where playback started. *3 Depending on discs, the TV may not automatically
turn on.
Notes
· When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI
Control 3 and initially set up, it automatically acquires the TV setting
information ( 12).
· These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
· About “HDAVI Control” function, read the operating instructions of the
connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.
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Advanced Features
Easy Control only with VIERA Remote Control
If you connect this unit via HDMI cable to a TV with “HDAVI Control 2 or 3”
function with, you can operate both units more conveniently. You can operate
this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [e, r, w, q],
[OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU]. Use the remote control for this unit to operate
any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
Using the FUNCTIONS window to operate this unit
Refer to TV operating instruction for operating the TV.
Display this unit’s “FUNCTIONS” window using the TV remote control.
· If this unit is set to off, it will automatically turn on.
Select the item you want to operate with the TV remote
control, then
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection Off
DVD-RAM
Disc Protection Off
Playback
Program
Delete
Other Functions OK
Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit
Using the Control Panel
About the FUNCTIONS window ( 29)
By using the TV remote control, you can play discs ( below) and select the drive (DVD, SD or USB) using the “Control Panel”.
Control Panel
Control Panel is displayed ( below).
e.g.,
Control Panel FUNCTIONS Drive Select
Zoom In
OK
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS window is displayed ( above).
Top Menu DVD-V
Top menu is displayed ( 23).
Menu DVD-V
Menu is displayed ( 23).
Drive Select
Select the DVD, SD or USB drive.
Rotate Right (JPEG) Rotate the still picture ( 27).
Select an item, then
Rotate Left Zoom In Zoom out
(JPEG)
Enlarge or shrink the video or the still picture ( 23, 27).
Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc. with the TV remote control. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit”.
The Control Panel is displayed ( right). While playing a recording or DVD- Video, etc. [e]: Pause, [r]: Stop, [w]: Search backward, [q]: Search forward,
[w]: View previous picture, [q]: View next picture,
[EXIT]:Exit the screen.
Control Panel
Pause Play
Search
Search
Stop Exit
Notes
When you record a program by operating the TV (Direct TV Rec, etc.) · It is
recorded on a disc in the recording mode preset on this unit. · If the Direct
TV Recording mode has been activated on this unit, then a new program cannot
be recorded using this mode.
g When you want to leave the TV on and turn off only this unit Press [^ DVD
POWER] on this unit’s remote control to turn off. g When not using “HDAVI
Control” Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” ( 49).
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Recordings-Editing
Tips
· Recording/Chapter Normally, programs are recorded as a single item
consisting of one chapter.
Recording
Chapter
Start
End
RAM You can divide a recording into multiple chapters.
Recording
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
After finalizing, recordings are divided into chapters of the following lengths. -R -R DL -RW(V) : Chapters are approx. 5 minutes long +R +R DL : Chapters are approx. 8 minutes long
· Maximum numbers of items on a disc
Recordings Chapters
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99
Approx. 1000
+R +R DL +RW 49
Approx. 254
Accessing the Recording View
to select the DVD drive.
Notes
· You cannot edit during recording. · +R +R DL Management information is
recorded in unused sections
when you edit discs. The available space on these discs decreases each time
you edit their contents.
Tips
To exit the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then
press [OK]. You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) A
checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.
Editing Operations to Recordings
Delete Recording
Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Recording View” ( left). RAM -R -R DL
-RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
e, r to select “Delete Recording”, then
RAM When the Album View screen is
displayed, press
to switch to the
Recordings screen.
e, r, w, q to select a recording.
Multiple editing ( right, Tips)
w to select “Delete”, then
Recording Properties
Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Recording View” ( left). RAM -R -R DL
-RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR)
e, r to select “Properties”, then
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to display the menu list.
To view more options Press [e, r] to select “Edit Recording”, then press [OK]. · Items that cannot be selected are gray. e.g., RAM
Delete Recording Properties
Edit Recording
View Chapters Album View
Edit Name Setup Protection Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail Divide Recording
Refer to “Editing Operations to Recordings” ( right).
Using menus to play still pictures ( 26).
If you select “View Chapters” ( 37)
Recording information is shown (e.g., date, time).
Properties
Football
No. 01 Date 1/ 1/2008 Tue Channel 4
Start 1:02 AM Rec. Time 2:15 (SP)
OK
Recording Name
Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Recording View” ( left). RAM -R -R DL
-RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
e, r to select “Edit Name”, then
You can give a name for the recording ( 29).
Setup Protection / Cancel Protection
Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Recording View” ( 32). RAM Use to prevent
accidental erasure of recordings.
e, r to select “Setup Protection” or “Cancel Protection”, then
w to select “Yes”, then
The lock symbol appears when the recording is protected.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Recordings DVD-RAM
07
08
10 10/27 Mon
8 10/27 Mon
Change Thumbnail
Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Recording View” ( 32).
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the
Recordings screen.
e, r to select “Change Thumbnail”, then
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
DVD-RAM
A Video B Picture
07 08 ***06 1. 1. SUN
08 ***06
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Change End Next
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Exit
0:00.00
Previous
Change Start play and select –:P–a.g–e t0h2e/t0h2umbnail posiNtioenx.t
ENTER S SUB MENU
Select
No.
0 — 9
to start play.
at the point you want to
use as the thumbnail.
To change the thumbnail: Restart play and press [e, r] to select “Change”,
then press [OK] at the point you want to use as the thumbnail.
Divide Recording
Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Recording View” ( 32). RAM Once divided,
recordings cannot be recombined.
e, r to select “Divide Recording”, then
DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM 07 08
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Divide Recording A Video B Picture
08 ***06
Play —
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Preview Divide Next
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Exit
0:00.11
Divide
Previous –:P–a.g–e
ENTER S SUB MENU
Select
02/02
Next No. 0 — 9
at the point you want to
divide.
For quicker editing ( left, Tips) Selecting “Preview” then pressing [OK]
plays
the recording from 10 seconds prior, to 10 seconds after the division point.
To change the point to divide at: Restart play and press [e,r] to select
“Divide” then press [OK] to bring to the point where you want to divide.
e, r to select “Exit”, then
8 w to select “Divide”, then
The recording is divided at that point.
Notes
· Divided recordings retain the name of the original. · A short amount of
video and audio just before and after the division
point gets cut out. · You cannot divide a recording when the resulting parts
are too short
or when the total number of recordings exceeds 99.
Advanced Editing
8 e, r to select “Exit”, then
Tips
For quicker editing · Use search ( 23), Slow-motion or Time Slip ( 24) to find
the
desired point. · To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [u] (start)
or [i] (end). · For better precision, use Slow-motion and Frame-by-Frame
Viewing
( 24).
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Still Pictures-Editing
Accessing the Album/Picture View
RAM SD USB
to select the drive (DVD, SD or USB).
RAM When the Recordings screen
is displayed, press
to switch to the
Album View screen.
USB When MP3 Menu is displayed,
perform steps 14 in “To select file type”
on the upper Tips on page 25 selecting
“Pictures” in step 4 to change the
playback mode.
Editing an album:
3a e, r, w, q to select the album.
Multiple editing ( right, Tips) Editing a still picture:
3b 1. e, r, w, q to select the album which contains the still picture to edit,
then
2. e, r, w, q to select the still picture.
Multiple editing ( right, Tips)
Tips
To view other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then
press [OK]. You can also press [u, i] to view other pages. Multiple editing
Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) A checkmark
appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel. To exit the menu screen Press
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
Album/Picture Operations
Add Picture / Create Album
Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” ( left).
e, r to select “Add Picture” or “Create Album”, then
w to select “Yes”, then
e, r, w, q to select the album containing the still picture to add, then
to display the menu list.
To view more options Press [e, r] to select “Edit Album”, then press [OK]. · Items that cannot be selected are gray.
e.g., SD Editing an album
Slideshow w / SNDTRK SNDTRK Folder Start Slideshow Slideshow settings
Add Picture Create Album
Edit Album
Copy to DVD
Refer to “Slideshow” and “Slideshow with soundtrack” ( 26, 27).
Album Name Delete Album Set Protection Cancel Protection
Refer to “Album/Picture Operations” ( right).
Refer to “Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen” ( 36).
e.g., SD Editing a still picture
Delete Picture Set Protection Cancel Protection Album View
Refer to “Album/Picture Operations” ( right).
You can go back to the Album View screen.
8 e, r to select “Select pictures to copy” or “Copy all pictures”, then
· If “Select pictures to copy” is selected: Press [e, r, w, q] to select the
picture, then press [OK].
· If “Copy all pictures” is selected: All the still pictures in the album will
be copied.
9 q to select “No” to finish copying, then
If you want to continue copying, select “Yes” and repeat steps 78.
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Deleting Still Pictures
Advanced Editing
Only when you select “Create Album”
10 w, q to select “Yes” or “No”, then
Delete Navigator
RAM SD USB Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
· If “Yes” is selected: You can give a name for the album ( 29).
· If “No” is selected: The recording date of the first picture in the album
becomes the album name.
Delete Album/Delete Picture
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. · When deleting an
album, non-picture files in the
album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to subordinate folders in the
album.) Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” ( 34).
e, r to select “Delete Album” or “Delete Picture”, then
w to select “Delete”, then
Set Protection / Cancel Protection
Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally deleted. Perform
steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” ( 34).
e, r to select “Set Protection” or “Cancel Protection”, then
w to select “Yes”, then
The lock symbol ” ” appears when the still picture or the album is
protected.
Notes
Even if you set protection using this unit, the album may be deleted by other
equipment.
Album Name
Perform steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” ( 34).
e, r to select “Album Name”, then
You can give a name for the album ( 29).
Notes
Album names entered using this unit may not display on other equipment.
to select the drive (DVD, SD or USB).
With the unit stopped
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection Off
DVD-RAM
Disc Protection Off
Playback
Program
Delete
Other Functions OK
e, r to select “Delete”, then
DELETE Navigator DVD-RAM 007
Album View 008
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2/26/2007 Total 2 102-DVD
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OK
S SUB MENU
Select
Next Press OK to go to
Picture View
RAM When the Recordings screen is
displayed, press
to switch to the Album
View screen.
Deleting an album:
4a e, r, w, q to select the album, then
Deleting a still picture:
4b 1. e, r, w, q to select the album, then
2. e, r, w, q to select the still picture, then
w to select “Delete”, then
Notes
You cannot delete while recording.
Tips
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To view other pages Press [e,
r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. You can also press
[u, i] to view other pages. Multiple editing Select with [e, r, w, q], then
press [h PAUSE]. (Repeat.) A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to
cancel.
· Deleting an item increases the available space by the amount of 35
space taken by the item deleted.
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Copying Still Pictures
Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen
When you insert an SD card or USB memory, the menu may be displayed ( 7).
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen. e.g., SD
SD Card Operations SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN. Go to Album View Copy pictures
OK
SD USB RAM
to select the copy source
drive (DVD, SD or USB).
Importing still pictures from an SD card or USB memory
SD USB ¼ RAM This unit saves information about imported still pictures.
Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD card or USB memory,
then only new still pictures will be imported.
With the unit stopped
Insert an SD Card or USB memory.
The menu is automatically displayed.
e.g., SD
SD Card Operations SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN. Go to Album View Copy pictures
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View DVD-RAM
007
008
A Video B Picture
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10/27/2006 Total 4 Photo:10/27/2006
10/27/2006 Total 4 101_DVD
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RAM When the Recordings screen is displayed,
press
to switch to the Album View screen.
USB When the MP3 Menu is displayed, perform
steps 14 in “To select file type” on the upper
Tips on page 25, selecting “Pictures” in step 4 to
change the playback mode.
w, q, e, r to select an album, then
e, r to select “Copy to SD”, “Copy to USB” or “Copy to DVD”, then
w, q to select “Start copying”, then
Copying starts.
Tips
When copying finishes The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK] to finish
copying. To view other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or
“Next”, then press [OK]. You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [ h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.
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e, r to select “Copy pictures”, then
Copy New Pictures Copy from Copy to
SD card DVD
w, q to select “Copy”, then
Copying starts.
Tips
You can also operate with the following steps. 1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to
select the SD or USB drive. 2. While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS]. 3. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions”, then press
[OK]. 4. Press [e, r] to select “Copy New Pictures”, then press [OK].
Notes
· Still pictures already imported cannot be re-imported to the same DVD-RAM.
· This unit saves the information on up to 4,000 still pictures. If additional
still pictures are imported, then the older information will be deleted.
Notes
· If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of
files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum, copying will stop partway
through.
· Even if you input a name to the copy source folder, the name will not be
retained to the copy destination folder.
· Still pictures cannot be copied between an SD card and a USB memory.
Tips
To stop copying in the middle Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. To return
to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
RQT9048
Chapters-Creating, Editing
Advanced Editing
Accessing the Chapter View
RAM Allows individual viewing and editing of chapters.
to select the DVD drive.
RAM When the Album View screen is
displayed, press
to switch to the
Recordings screen.
e, r, w, q to select a recording.
to display the menu list.
Delete Recording Properties
Edit Recording View Chapters
Album View
e, r to select “View Chapters”, then
e, r, w, q to select a chapter.
Multiple editing ( below, Tips)
7a To play,
Chapter Operations
Create Chapter
Perform steps 1-7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” ( left).
8 e, r to select “Create Chapter”,
then
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter DVD-RAM
A Video B Picture
07 08 ***06 1. 1. SUN
08 ***06
Play —
***06 1. 1. SUN
Create End Next
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Exit
0:43.21
Previous
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Next
9
at the point you want to
divide.
10 e, r to select “Exit”, then
Notes
A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be lost.
Tips
For quicker editing ( 33, Tips)
Delete Chapter
Important: Once deleted, recorded contents cannot be recovered.
Perform steps 1-7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” ( left).
8 e, r to select “Delete Chapter”, then
7b To edit,
to display the menu list.
Delete Chapter Create Chapter Combine Chapters
View Recordings
Refer to “Chapter Operations” ( right).
You can go back to the Recordings screen.
Tips
To exit the menu screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then
press [OK]. You can also press [u, i] to view other pages.
Multiple editing Select with [e, r, w, q], then press [ h PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
A checkmark appears. Press [h PAUSE] again to cancel.
9 w to select “Delete”, then
Combine Chapters
Perform steps 1-7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” ( left).
8 e, r to select “Combine Chapters”, then
9 w to select “Combine”, then
The selected chapter gets combined with the next chapter.
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Setting On-Screen Menus
Accessing the On-Screen Menus
When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and changed. Menu options
will differ based on disc type and contents.
to select the DVD drive.
Disc Play Video Audio Other
Menu
Soundtrack Subtitle Audio channel
Item
1
Digital 2/0 ch
Off
Stereo
Setting
e, r to select a menu, then q
e, r to select an item, then q
e, r to select a setting.
Follow the on-screen prompts to change individual settings.
Notes
Some settings may not be changeable, based on the unit’s current activity
(playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents.
Tips
To exit the DVD on-screen menus Press [DISPLAY].
Disc Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) Soundtrack
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) The disc’s audio attributes appear (
right, Audio attributes). DVD-V Select the audio and language ( right, Audio
attributes, Soundtrack/Subtitle language).
Subtitle
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) (Only discs that contain subtitle
on/off information) Turn the subtitle on/off. · Subtitle on/off information
cannot be recorded using this unit. · If the subtitles overlap the closed
captions recorded on discs, turn
the subtitles off. DVD-V Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language. (
below, Soundtrack/Subtitle language)
Audio channel
RAM -RW(VR) “Changing Audio during Playback” ( 24)
Angle
DVD-V Change the number to select an angle.
Soundtrack/Subtitle language
CES: CHI: DAN: DEU: ENG: ESP: FIN: FRA: HUN: ITA: JPN: KOR:
Czech Chinese Danish German English Spanish Finnish French Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean
MAL: NLD: NOR: POL: POR: RUS: SLK: SVE: THA: VIE: |
---|
Malay Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Slovak Swedish Thai Vietnamese Others
Audio attributes
LPCM/% Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): b (bit):
Sampling frequency Number of bits
ch (channel):
Number of channels
Notes
· You cannot make a change when there is no recording. · Some discs allow
changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles
only by using the disc’s menus ( 23).
Play Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) CD
Repeat play
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the
item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected
will differ. Select “Off” to cancel.
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DVD and Card Management
Video Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR)
Picture
Set picture mode. Normal: Default setting Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances
detail in dark scenes.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
“On” reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive¹ (Progressive/24p²)
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of
material being played.
Auto1 (normal): Film and video contents are detected automatically and converted properly.
Auto2:
When using “Auto1” and video content is distorted as shown below.
Accessing the Management Menus
Preparation: · RAM SD Release protection (disc, cartridge, card
40). · Insert a disc or card.
to select the drive (DVD or SD).
With the unit stopped
24p²: DVD-V When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output
via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals
the frame interval originally recorded in the film, thus faithfully
reproducing the original cinema image. If the settings are changed, then the
screen will darken for a few seconds and then playback will start. “Auto1” is
set when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.
¹ Only when you have selected “480p” or higher for “Component Output Signal” ( 48) or “HDMI Resolution” ( 48)
*² Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output for DVD-Video” in Setup menu ( 49)
Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected)
Reduces video tape noise during recording. Depending on the video
signal, jittering may occur.
On:
Noise reduction works for any video input.
Off:
Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record
input as is.
Audio Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V
-RW(VR)
V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more channels only)
This function does not work for SAP recordings. · Enjoy a surround-sound
effect if you are using 2 front speakers
(L/R) only. · Turn off if it causes distortion. Natural / Emphasis / Off
Dialog Enhancer (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or more only, including a center
channel)
When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make dialogue easier
to hear.
Other Menu
Position
Change where this menu screen appears on your TV.
e, r to select “Other Functions”, then
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection Off
DVD-RAM
Disc Protection Off
Playback
Playlists
Program
Flexible Recording
Delete
DV Camcorder Rec.
Setup
Other Functions
DVD Management
OK
e, r to select “DVD Management” or “Card Management”, then
SD The only menu available in “Card Management” is “Format memory card”.
Tips
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen Press [RETURN] several times.
Continued on next page.
Setting Menus
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DVD and Card Management
Naming Discs
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Perform preparation steps 1-4 of “Accessing
the Management Menus” ( 39).
e, r select “Disc Name”, then
You can give a name for the disc ( 29).
Tips
· The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window. · With finalized
discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top
Menu.
Setting Protection
RAM Perform preparation steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 39).
e, r select “Disc Protection”, then
w to select “Yes”, then
w to select “Yes”, then
w to select “Start”, then
A message appears when deleting is finished.
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to complete.
Notes
Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.
Formatting Discs or Cards
Important: Once formatted, contents cannot be recovered.
RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR) SD Perform preparation steps 1-4 of “Accessing the
Management Menus” ( 39).
e, r to select “Format Disc (DVD)” or “Format memory card”, then
Protection of cartridge disc or card
RAM (With a cartridge) With the write-protect tab in the protect position, you
cannot record to, edit, format, or delete from the disc.
SD Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.
w to select “Yes”, then
w to select “Start”, then
Formatting starts (RAM may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes).
A message appears when formatting is finished.
Deleting All Recordings
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
RAM Perform preparation steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 39).
e, r select “Delete All Recordings”, then
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to complete.
Notes
· Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This can render
the disc or the card unusable.
· When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not be
possible to use it on any other equipment.
· -R -R DL +R +R DL CD USB Formatting cannot be performed. · -RW(V) -RW(VR)
You can format only as DVD-Video format on this
unit. · RAM Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process.
The disc must be reformatted if you do this. · RAM SD The disc or card cannot
be formatted if the write-protect
tab or switch ( left) is switched to “PROTECT” or “LOCK”. Release the
protection to continue. · The message “Unable to format” appears when trying
to format discs the unit cannot use.
Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Before finalizing a disc, select whether the top menu shows after finalizing. Perform preparation steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 39).
e, r to select “Playback will start with:”, then
e, r to select desired item, then
· DVD’s Top Menu: The Top Menu appears first.
· First Recording: The disc content is played without displaying the Top Menu.
Finalizing
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by finalizing it on the unit. The menu you create with the unit can also be used on most DVD players. Perform preparation steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 39).
e, r to select “Finalize”, then
Notes
· Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. This can render
the disc unusable.
· When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer
than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 4 times longer).
· After finalizing -R -R DL +R +R DL The disc becomes play-only and you can
no longer record or edit it. -RW(V) You can record and edit the disc after
formatting although it becomes play-only after finalizing. The disc
finalized on the unit may not be playable on other players depending on the
condition of the recording. There is a pause of several seconds between
recordings and chapters during playback. Recordings are divided into about
5-minute chapters* ( +R +R DL 8 minutes).
- This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording.
Tips
After you have finished recording and try to eject the disc, a screen asking if you want to finalize the disc appears ( 18).
Create DVD Top Menu
+RW +RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.
Perform preparation steps 1-4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 39).
e, r to select “Create DVD Top Menu”, then
w to select “Start”, then
w to select “Yes”, then
w to select “Start”, then
Finalizing starts and cannot be canceled. (may take up to 15 minutes) ( -R
DL +R DL up to 60 minutes)
A message appears when finalizing is finished.
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to complete.
w to select “Start”, then
“Create DVD Top Menu” cannot be canceled once started.
“Create DVD Top Menu” takes a few minutes.
8
to complete.
Notes
· Recording or editing on the disc may delete the Top Menu. In that case,
create the Top Menu again.
· You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.
Setting Menus
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Setup Menus
“Accessing the Setup Menu”
You will have to perform the following step 1 for all other operations on
pages 42-49.
With the unit stopped
Notes
Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to standby.
Tips
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an
option, the change is not activated until you press [OK]. To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
IR Settings
Allow the set top box connected to this unit to be recognized by this unit. If
the set top box setup is changed, carry out the “Test” ( right) to check
whether or not the Set Top Box Control operates correctly. Perform step 1 of
“Accessing the Setup Menu” ( above).
e, r to select “Setup”, then q
e, r to select “Cable Box / DVR”, “Satellite Box / DVR”, “Converter Box” or
“IPTV / Other STBs”, then
Brand Name
Select the set top box brand. After selecting “IR Settings” ( left, step 3).
e, r to select “Brand Name” , then
e, r, w, q to select the set top box brand, then
You can also use [u] or [i] to view other pages.
Maximum Channel digits
Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in your set top box.
After selecting “IR Settings” ( left, step 3).
e, r to select “Max.CH digits”, then
e, r to select “IR Settings”, then
IR Settings
Select whether or not the set top box connected to this unit is controlled by
this unit. After selecting “IR Settings” ( above, step 3).
e, r to select “IR Settings” , then
e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
w, q to select “Yes” or “No”, then
e, r to select “Max. 2 Digit Channel (CH xx)”, “Max. 3 Digit Channel (CH xxx)”
or “Max. 4 Digit Channel (CH xxxx)”, then
· This must not be selected when “Converter Box” is selected for “STB (Set Top
Box) Type” ( left).
OK Key Operation
Select whether or not the selected channel is confirmed by pressing [OK] in
accordance with your Set top box. After selecting “IR Settings” ( left, step
3).
e, r to select “OK Key Operation”, then
e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
STB (Set Top Box) Type
Select the service being used. After selecting “IR Settings” ( above, step 3).
e, r to select “STB (Set Top Box) Type”, then
Test
After selecting “IR Settings” ( left, step 3).
e, r to select “Test”, then
Confirmation screen appears.
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Off Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. Perform step 1
of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Setup”, then q
Set Clock Manually
After selecting “Clock Settings” ( left, step 3).
e, r to select “Set Clock Manually”, then
e, r to select “Off Timer”, then
e, r to select “2 Hours”, “6 Hours” or “Off”, then
Remote Control
Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote control and the main
unit. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Setup”, then q
e, r to select “Remote Control”, then
e, r to select “Set Code 1”, “Set Code 2”, or “Set Code 3”, then to set.
w, q to select the item you want to change.
e, r to change the setting.
Repeat steps 5-6 to change other items.
to confirm new date and time and to initiate the clock.
Set the time change dates for DST
Set the beginning and end dates for DST ( 12).
Quick Start
One Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM. From the power off state,
recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after first pressing [^ DVD POWER]
and then sequentially pressing [* REC] (Quick Start Mode). Power consumption
is also higher when the unit is turned off if this is set to “On”. Perform
step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Setup”, then q
While pressing and holding
,
press and hold the numbered button
, , or corresponding to
the code set in step 4 for about 5 seconds to set.
to complete.
Clock Settings
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Setup”, then q
e, r to select “Quick Start”, then
e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
Restore Default Settings
This returns Setup menus to default settings, except for the clock, ratings
level, closed caption, and on-screen language. Perform step 1 of “Accessing
the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Setup”, then q
e, r to select “Restore Default Settings”, then
e, r to select “Clock Settings”, then
e, r to select “Yes” or “No”, then
Setting Menus
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Setup Menus
Settings for Playback
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Disc”, then q
e, r to select “Settings for Playback”, then
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen
instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the
password screen is shown. After selecting “Settings for Playback” ( above,
step 3).
e, r to select “Ratings”, then
Subtitle Language
After selecting “Settings for Playback” ( left, step 3).
e, r to select “Subtitle Language”, then
e, r to select “Automatic”,
“English”, “French”, “Spanish”,
“Other
“, then
Menu Language
After selecting “Settings for Playback” ( left, step 3).
e, r to select “Menu Language”, then
e, r to select ratings limit, then
Enter a 4-digit password, then
Do not forget your password.
· Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) [8 No Limit] All DVD-Video can be
played. [1] to [7] Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings
recorded on them. [0 Lock All] Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
· Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected) [Unlock Recorder] [Change
Password] [Change Level] [Temporary Unlock] Audio Language
After selecting “Settings for Playback” ( above, step 3).
e, r to select “Audio Language”, then
e, r to select “English”,
“French”, “Spanish”, “Original”,
“Other
“, then
e, r to select “English”, “French”, “Spanish” , “Other
“, then
Notes
DVD-V Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc menus.
If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on the disc will be played instead.
[Original]
The original language of each disc will be selected.
[Other
] This is the language code setting. Input a code number with the numbered buttons ( 59, “Language code list”).
[Automatic] If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on the disc.
Settings for Recording
Recording Time in EP Mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. Perform step 1 of
“Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Disc”, then q
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e, r to select “Settings for Recording”, then
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal. After selecting “Black Level
Control” ( left, step 3).
e, r to select “Input Level”, then
Setting Menus
e, r to select “EP-Extended Play (6H)” or “EP-Extended Play (8H)”, then
[EP-Extended Play (6H)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
[EP-Extended Play (8H)] You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Still Mode (paused video)
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play ( 69, “Frame and field”).
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Video”, then q
e, r to select “Still Mode (paused video)”, then
e, r to select “Automatic”, “Field” or “Frame”, then
[Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
[Frame] Select if you cannot see small text or fine patterns clearly when
“Automatic” is selected.
Black Level Control
Select “Normal”, “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level control to
the desired setting for picture enhancement. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the
Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Video”, then q
e, r to select “Black Level Control”, then
e, r to select “Lighter” or “Darker”, then
Output Level (Composite/S Video)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO
OUT terminal. After selecting “Black Level Control” ( left, step 3).
e, r to select “Output Level (Composite/S Video)”, then
e, r to select “Lighter ” or “Darker”, then
Dynamic Range Compression
DVD-V (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range ( 69) for easier listening
in low volume. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Audio”, then q
e, r to select “Dynamic Range Compression”, then
e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 53). Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu”
( 42).
e, r to select “Audio”, then q
e, r to select “Digital Audio Output”, then
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Setup Menus
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the settings if the
signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has
copy protection. After selecting “Digital Audio Output” ( 45, step 3).
e, r to select “PCM Down Conversion”, then
e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
[On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose when the connected
equipment cannot process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2
kHz.)
[Off] Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when the connected
equipment can process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Dolby Digital*
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes Dolby Digital signals
on other connected equipment, or to convert the signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the
unit before output.
After selecting “Digital Audio Output” ( 45, step 3).
e, r to select “Dolby Digital”, then
[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to
equipment displaying the DTS logo.
[PCM]
When you have connected the unit to
equipment that doesn’t have the DTS logo.
- Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can be harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded properly on media such as mini discs.
Select Audio Channel For DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV IN terminal
( 22). Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Audio”, then q
e, r to select “Select Audio Channel For DV Input”, then
e, r to select “Stereo 1”, “Stereo 2” or “Mix”, then
[Stereo 1] [Stereo 2] [Mix]
Records audio (L1, R1) Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) subsequent to original recording. Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Display”, then q
e, r to select “Bitstream” or “PCM”, then
[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to
equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
[PCM]
When you have connected the unit to
equipment that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo.
DTS*
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes DTS signals on other connected equipment, or to convert the signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before output.
e, r to select “Status Messages”, then
e, r to select “Automatic” or “Off”, then
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and the onscreen messages. Perform step 1
of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Display”, then q
After selecting “Digital Audio Output” ( 45, step 3).
e, r to select “DTS”, then
e, r to select “On-screen Language”, then
e, r to select “Bitstream” or “PCM”, then
e, r to select “English”, “Español” or “Français”, then
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Front Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the
Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Display”, then q
Resets all settings for closed captions
After selecting “On” ( left, step 5).
e, r to select “CC reset”, then
Setting Menus
e, r to select “Front Display”, then
e, r to select “Bright”, “Dim” or “Automatic”, then
[Automatic]
The display turns dark during playback. When the unit is turned off, the unit’s display disappears. While using this mode the standby power consumption can be reduced.
Closed Caption
Choose whether to show closed captions. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “Display”, then q
e, r to select “Closed Caption”, then
e, r to select “Set”, then
e, r to select “On”, then
Select “Off” if you don’t want closed captions.
Closed Caption settings
After selecting “On” ( above, step 5).
e, r to select “Analog”, then
e, r to select the item, then
CC1-4 Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4 Textual information (Appears over entire screen)
TV Aspect
This setting allows you to select the type of television connected. Perform
step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “TV Screen”, then q
e, r to select “TV Aspect”, then
e, r to select “4:3” or “16:9”, then
Notes
· Aspect 4:3/16:9
4:3
16:9
4:3 standard aspect television 16:9 widescreen television
· Digital programs broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio may appear with black
bands at the edges of the screen on 4:3 aspect televisions. The bands are
added to enable the correct aspect ratio to be shown.
4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video
You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 16:9 images
(DVD-Video) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the
Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “TV Screen”, then q
e, r to select “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”, then
e, r to select “Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox (Shrink to fit)”,
then
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] Video recorded for a widescreen is played with
the sides cut off if Pan & Scan was specified. If 16:9 software prohibits Pan
& Scan, the image will appear in the letterbox style (with black bands above
and below the picture) despite the setting here.
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4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM
You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 16:9 images
(DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup
Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “TV Screen”, then q
e, r to select “4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM”, then
e, r to select “4:3”, “Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox (Shrink to fit)”, then
[4:3]
Recordings are played
as recorded.
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] Video recorded for a
widescreen is played
with the sides cut off.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]
Video recorded for a
widescreen is played in
the letterbox style.
Component Output Signal
If you connected this unit and a TV with component video cables, select the
item compatible with the connected equipment. Perform step 1 of “Accessing the
Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “TV Screen”, then q
e, r to select “Component Output Signal”, then
e, r to select “480i”, “480p”, “720p” or “1080i”, then
Functions of HDMI
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 42).
e, r to select “TV Screen”, then q
e, r to select “Functions of HDMI”, then
HDMI Priority
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” ( above, step 3).
e, r to select “HDMI Priority”, then
e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
[Off] When connecting equipment such as an amplifier with an HDMI cable and
connecting TV (compatible with progressive video) with a Component Video Cable
HDMI Resolution*
You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. This
setting normally does not need to be changed. However if you are concerned
about output picture quality, it may be improved by changing the setting. · To
enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you
need to connect the unit directly to a 1080p-compatible HDTV. If this unit is
connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must also be 1080p
compatible. After selecting “Functions of HDMI” ( above, step 3).
e, r to select “HDMI Resolution”, then
e, r to select the item, then
[720p], [1080i]: Videos from DVD-Video are output with 480p, irrespective of
the settings.
· If the video is distorted when the settings are changed, then press and hold
[g] and [q] on the main unit for 5 seconds or more to set it back to [480i].
· If this unit is connected to an amplifier via an HDMI cable and audio is not
output when these settings are changed, then use a non-HDMI cable to connect
the unit.
· If this unit is connected to an amplifier, etc. via an HDMI cable with “HDMI
Priority” set to “On”, the video will be fixed to 480i. Turn it “Off” and set
it again.
· If the “TV Aspect” is set to “4:3” ( 47), then “480i” or “480p” can only be
selected. [Auto] [480i] [480p] [720p] [1080i] [1080p]
Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the connected
television (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).
When setting video output to “1080p”, we recommend using a Panasonic HIGH
SPEED HDMI cable to prevent video distortion.
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24p Output for DVD-Video*
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output via an HDMI
cable, this unit displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals – the same
interval originally shot with the film camera. After selecting “Functions of
HDMI” ( 48, step 3).
e, r to select “24p Output for DVDVideo”, then
HDMI Audio Output
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” ( 48, step 3).
e, r to select “HDMI Audio Output”, then
e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
e, r to select “On” or “Off”, then
[On] Set to “On” and then set the “Progressive/ 24p” in the Video Menu in the
On-Screen Menu ( 39) to “24p”. When the video is being output in 24 frames per
second, no video is output from a video terminal other than the HDMI terminal.
HDMI Output Display Aspect*
Settings used when 4:3 aspect video is output on the television as 16:9
aspect. After selecting “Functions of HDMI” ( 48, step 3).
e, r to select “HDMI O
References
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