Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No.
Recording Getting started
Playing back
Editing
Copying
Convenient functions
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 software according to where they are sold.
???The region number of this unit is ???1???.
???The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing ???1??? or ???ALL???.
Example:
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.:
In Canada:
For U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 46.
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 47.
La referencia r??pida en espa??ol se puede encontrar en la p??gina
Reference
Espa??ol
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.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
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.
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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer???s attention to Article
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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user???s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.:
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.
(Inside of product)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
Table of contents
Getting started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The remote control information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 STEP 2
Recording
Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . 17 Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To specify a time to stop recording
Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun . . . . . . . 21 Release program from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Notes on scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Check, change or delete a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing back
Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures
(JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Playing MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages . . . . . . . .26
Using
Editing
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Copying
Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Convenient functions
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Selecting recorded titles to delete
DVD Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Providing a disc with a name
Changing the unit???s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reference
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Referencia r??pida en espa??ol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 (Spanish Quick Reference)
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Table of contents/Accessories
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to ???Accessory Purchases??? on page 46.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
??? For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
Also do not use the cords for other equipment with this unit.
1 75 ??? coaxial cable 1 AC power supply cord
(K2KZ2BA00001) (K2CB2CB00018)
(U.S.A. only)
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
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???We recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using
???You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
???For the recording time, refer to ???Recording modes and approximate recording times??? on page 17.
*1 You can record onto the second layer of dual- or
When playing a title recorded on both layers, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.
*2 You may not be able to use +R recorded on this unit in another Panasonic DVD recorder and vice versa. Once the disc is finalized, however, it can be played in the other unit.
*3 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn???t increase even if the program is deleted when you use a one time recording disc. *4 CPRM (?? page 44) compatible discs only.
*5 This unit can use the
*7 Play on
Regarding recording format
VR (DVD Video Recording) format
This is a recording method which allows you to freely record and edit television broadcasts and so on.
???Digital broadcasts that allow ???One time only recording??? can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRM compatible
???Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.
This recording method is the same as commercially available
???Digital broadcasts that allow ???One time only recording??? cannot be recorded.
???You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.
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Disc type
Indication in these instructions
Logo
Instructions
Disc information
???The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc???s instructions carefully.
* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.
Regarding
Some
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
Discs that cannot be played
???2.6 and 5.2 GB
???3.95 and 4.7 GB
???
???
???PAL discs (you can still play the audio on
???
???
???
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The remote control information
n Batteries
??? Insert so the poles (+ and
??? Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
??? Do not mix old and new batteries.
??? Do not use different types at the same time.
???Do not heat or expose to flame.
???Do not take apart or short circuit.
???Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
???Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
n Use
Remote control signal sensor
20
30 20
30
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit
Disc handling
n How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
n Concerning
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
n If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
n Handling precautions
???Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and
???Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft,
???Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
???Do not use
???Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
???Do not use the following discs:
???Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs, etc.).
???Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
???Irregularly shaped discs, such as
heart shapes.
??? Do not place in the following areas:
???In direct sunlight.
???In very dusty or humid areas.
???Near a heater.
???Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature (condensation can occur).
???Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
???To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
???A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
???A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
???A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
Unit care
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
???Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
???Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit???s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
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Control reference guide
Remote control
Main unit
12
1 Turn the unit on (?? page 12)
2 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
3 Cancel
4 Basic operations for recording and play
5 Skip the specified time (?? page 23)
6 Show Direct Navigator/Top menu (?? page 22, 24, 28) 7 Selection/Enter,
8 Show sub menu (?? page 25, 28, 31) 9 Show
bl Start recording (?? page 18)
bm Change recording mode (?? page 18) bn Remote control signal output
bo Television operations (?? page 15) bp Channel select (?? page 18)
bq Add/delete channel (?? page 13) br Input select (IN1 or IN2 or DV) bs Delete items (?? page 33)
bt Skip a minute forward (?? page 23)
ck Show scheduled recording list (?? page 20) cl Show FUNCTIONS window (?? page 27) cm Return to previous screen
cn Create chapters (?? page 23)
co Show Setup menu (?? page 14, 36) cp Start Flexible Recording (?? page 19) cq Show status messages (?? page 27)
The remote control information/Disc handling/Unit care/Control reference guide
DV IN
Opening the front panel
Press down on the part with your finger.
1POWER button (POWER 8) (?? page 12)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
2 Disc tray (?? page 18)
3 Connector for a digital video (DV) camcorder (?? page 32) 4 Connectors for external equipment (?? page 32)
5 Channel select (?? page 18)
IN2
6 8 9 bl
5
6 Open/close disc tray (?? page 18)
7 Display (?? below)
8 Stop (?? page 18, 23)
9 Start play (?? page 22)
bk Remote control signal sensor bl Start recording (?? page 18)/
Specify the time to stop recording (?? page 19)
The unit???s display
12
1Disc indicator
???This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted.
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STEP 1 Connection
This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections
???Visit Panasonic???s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
???Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
???Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
n The unit???s RF OUT terminal
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the RF OUT terminal to the television.
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.
??? Refer to page 11 if the antenna connector doesn???t match.
n When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 2.0 W).
n Connect the unit directly to the television
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.
A Connection with a television
Cable from wall or antenna signal
Television
75 ??? coaxial cable
(Included)
AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
This unit???s rear panel
B Connection with a television and video cassette recorder
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.
VHF/UHF
RF IN
Television
75 ??? coaxial cable
3
6
AC power supply cord
(Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
To RF OUT
75 ??? coaxial cable
(Included)
2
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CConnection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver
???You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
???Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.
Cable from wall or antenna signal
Television
Red White Yellow
To RF OUT
75 ??? coaxial cable
Red White Yellow
This unit???s rear panel
To IN1
Cable box or Satellite receiver
STEP 1 Connection
DConnection with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver
???You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
???Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.
???The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.
This unit???s rear panel
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STEP 1 Connection
If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary
b Connection with a television and video cassette recorder (?? page 8 B)
Video cassette recorder
VHF/UHF
RF IN
3
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
75 ??? coaxial cable
75 ??? coaxial cable
cConnection with a television and cable box or satellite receiver (?? page 9 C)
dConnection with a television, video cassette recorder and cable box or satellite receiver (?? page 9 D)
Cable box or Satellite receiver
4
75 ??? coaxial cable
75 ??? coaxial cable
To enjoy higher picture quality
Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.)
Television
Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (?? page 44) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
??? Connect to terminals of the same color.
Television
Red WhiteRed White
10
If the antenna connector doesn???t match
Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead to the unit???s RF IN terminal, and the 75 ??? coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on the equipment (television etc.). Refer to other equipment???s operating instructions.
STEP 1 Connection
Connecting an amplifier or system component
n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal
??? To enjoy
(?? page 38).
??? Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the connected equipment.
???You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
???Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when playing
Amplifier???s rear panel
OPTICAL IN
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when connecting.
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
n Connection to a stereo amplifier
Amplifier???s rear panel
AUDIO IN
R L
Red White
Audio cable
Red White
This unit???s rear panel
This unit???s rear panel
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STEP 2
After pressing [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit starts necessary setup.
Regarding DST (Daylight Saving Time) (?? page 15)
Legal revision is expected to change the DST period in 2007. When you use the unit with DST on, the change may cause the unit???s clock to go behind the actual time. Check the DST setting in ???Set Clock Manually??? in the Setup menu, set DST off and reset the clock precisely if you are using this function.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
1 Press [^ DVD POWER].
Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
S??lection de Langue
English
Espa??ol
Fran??ais
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
2 Press [e,r] to select the language and press [ENTER].
If you make a mistake, press [RETURN] to return to an earlier screen.
Aspect Ratio Selection
Select TV type and press ENTER. (Please refer to Operation Instruction for details)
16:9 16:9 Widescreen TV
3 Press [e,r] to select ???4:3 TV??? or
???16:9 Widescreen TV??? and press [ENTER].
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
4 Press [e,r] to select ???On??? or ???Off??? and press [ENTER].
If you activate ???Quick Start??? function, select ???On???.
About ???Quick Start??? function
If you set Quick Start to on, you can start recording to
???Power consumption in standby mode increases because power is supplied to the unit.
Default Recording Source
Please select the source from which this unit will record each time it is turned on. Note: Selecting "Internal TV Tuner" will start the Auto Channel Clock Settings process.
This one time process takes a few minutes.
Internal TV Tuner
Input
5 Press [e,r] to select ???Internal TV Tuner??? or ???Input??? and press [ENTER].
When you do not set channels on this unit, select ???Input???. The unit then displays ???Set Clock Manually??? screen. Set the clock manually (?? page 13).
(Continued on next page)
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6 Press [ENTER] to start
Set Channels Automatically
Ch. 1
Set Channels Automatically
Proceeding . . .
The unit then proceeds with Auto Clock Setting. The time is displayed when finished.
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is complete.
4/4/2006 12:15 AM
n When one of the following screen appears
???No channels were found.??? screen
Set Channels Automatically
No channels were found.
Please check antenna or cable connection. then...
press ENTER again
After turning off the unit, confirm following and perform setup again.
???Confirm the antenna cable is firmly connected to RF IN terminal.
???If you do not set channels on this unit, select ???Input??? in step 5.
???Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.??? screen
Set Clock Automatically
Auto Clock Setting is incomplete.
Press ENTER
to set clock manually.
Press [ENTER] and set clock manually (?? right).
7 Press [ENTER].
A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.
n If the clock is an hour slower or faster than the actual time
Select
The unit configures channels according to the Signal Source (RF IN) settings (?? page 36) as follows.
Adding and deleting channels
e.g., The channel is deleted.
Channel 15 Deleted
Restart
The setting of the clock and channel is cleared when you perform the procedure below. Scheduled recording settings are also cleared.
1 When the unit is on and stopped
Press and hold [2 CH] and [1 CH] on the main unit for about five seconds.
The unit turns off.
2 Press [^ DVD POWER].
The language selection screen is displayed.
When ???Set Clock Manually??? screen is displayed
The ???Set Clock Manually??? screen is automatically displayed when:
???there is an error while setting the clock automatically.
???you have selected ???Input??? in step 5 while setting (?? page 12).
1 Press [w,q] to select the item you
want to change and press [e,r] to change the setting.
Set Clock Manually
???DST (Daylight Saving Time):
If you select ???On???, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.
???Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
2 Press [ENTER].
A picture or a blue background screen is displayed.
The clock starts.
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Channel captions/Television type
TV operation buttons
Channel captions
You can give the preset captions, or manually enter new ones yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the Direct Navigator screen.
???You can set channel captions after channel setting on this unit is completed (?? page
1 While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2 Press [e,r] to select ???Channel??? and press [q].
Preset Channel Captions
3 Press [e,r] to select ???Preset Channel Captions??? and press [ENTER].
You can choose from the following captions.
ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB
??? When selecting the caption, press and hold [e,r] to scroll up and down the screen.
5 Press [e,r] to select the channel
corresponding to the caption and press [w].
???Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if captions have not been added manually.
???To delete the channel number, press [CANCEL ].
Manual Channel Captions
3 Press [e,r] to select ???Manual
Channel Captions??? and press [ENTER].
4 Press [e,r] to select the channel and press [q].
??? Channels are only displayed if they contain a station and if preset captions have not been added.
5 Press [e,r] to select the first character and press [q].
???You can choose from the following characters:
???To delete the caption, press [CANCEL ].
???Repeat this step to enter the other characters.
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Selecting television type
Do the following if you connect a progressive television or if you connect a different type of television after choosing a type during initial setup just after turning the unit on for the first time. Select the item that matches your television.
1 While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2 Press [e,r] to select ???TV Screen??? and press [q].
3 Press [e,r] to select ???TV Type??? and press [ENTER].
??? 480p/480i:
Select ???480p??? if the television is compatible with progressive output.
4 Press [e,r] to select the item and press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Remote control settings
Refer to the control reference on page 14.
Television operation
You can operate the TV through the unit???s remote control.
Point the remote control at the television
While pressing [^ POWER TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 0250: [0] ?? [2] ?? [5] ?? [0]
Manufacturer and Code No.
Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
???If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.
When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control
When other Panasonic products placed nearby affect this unit???s remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match).
Use ???1???, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
To change the code on the main unit
1 While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2 Press [e,r] to select ???Setup??? and press [q].
3 Press [e,r] to select ???Remote Control Code??? and press [ENTER].
4 Press [e,r] to select the code (???1???, ???2??? or ???3???) and press [ENTER].
To change the code on the remote control
5 While pressing [ENTER], press and
hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 2 seconds.
6 Press [ENTER].
nWhen the following indicator appears on the unit???s display
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
Clock settings
Refer to the control reference on page 14.
Set Clock Manually
The clock starts.
Adjust Time Zone
Adjust the time zone
You can set this menu only after ???Set Clock Automatically??? is completed.
1 While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2 Press [e,r] to select ???Setup??? and press [q].
3 Press [e,r] to select ???Clock Settings??? and press [ENTER].
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Adjust Time Zone??? and press [ENTER].
5 Press [e,r] to select
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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Important notes for recording
Recording of MTS broadcasting
RAM
Both main and secondary audio can be recorded
You can change the audio during playback. (?? page 23, Changing audio)
Main SAP
Hello Hola
If you record from external equipment
???Select both ???Main??? and ???SAP??? on the external equipment.
Select the main or secondary audio before recording
(?? page 38,
Main
Hello
If you record from external equipment
??? Select ???Main??? or ???SAP??? on the external equipment.
Recording of Widescreen broadcasting
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow ???One time only recording??? onto
Recording of digital broadcasting
Playing the disc on other DVD players
The disc must be finalized after recording (?? page 35).
It is necessary to finalize
* You can record and copy again if you format
Finalize
+RW
To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use ???Create DVD Top Menu??? in DVD Management menu (?? page 35).
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer. Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before proceeding.
Recording to a
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Recording modes and approximate recording times
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.
*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??? is set to ???EP ??? Extended Play (6H)??? in the Setup menu (?? page 37).
The sound quality is better when using ???EP ??? Extended Play (6H)??? than when using ???EP ??? Extended Play (8H)???.
*3 It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer.
Note
???This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. (The difference will be especially noticeable with
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time.
???RAM When recording to
FR (Flexible Recording)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality.
???You can use FR mode in Scheduled recording (?? page 20, step 3) and Flexible recording (?? page 19).
Using ???FR mode??? is convenient in these kind 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 disc
If you select XP mode
The program will not fit one disc.
If you select SP mode
The program will fit one disc.
There will be 30 minutes remaining disc space.
4.7GB
Remains
If you select FR mode
The program will fit one disc perfectly.
4.7GB
Fit
Important notes for recording
Disc Insertion/Ejection
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
RAM
When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen might be displayed. Format the disc to use it. However all the recorded contents are deleted.
Format
This disc is not formatted properly. Do you want to format the
disc in DVD Management?
YesNo
ENTER
Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
???Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to ???Deleting all contents of a disc
When remove a recorded disc
When you press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit while stopped: The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc for play on other equipment.
Make compatible for playback on other DVD players ( Finalize )
Finalizing is necessary to enable playback of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, titles cannot be added to the disc. It will take approximatelyminutes. 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.
n When finalizing the disc
Press [* REC].
???You cannot stop this process once you have started it.
???If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select ???Disc Name??? (?? page 34) or ???Playback will start with:???
(?? page 35) in ???DVD Management??? before finalizing.
Recording television programs
??? You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
+R +R DL +RW
page 16).
You can create a Top Menu using ???Create DVD Top Menu??? (?? page 35). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.
It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
Preparation
???Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
???Turn the unit on.
Off Timer
The unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode. You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours
(?? page 36, ???Off Timer???).
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1 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
???Press the button again to close the tray.
???When using 8 cm (3???)
Insert fully.
2 Press [1 2 CH] to select the channel.
To select with the numbered buttons:
recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).
Remaining time on the disc
4 Press [* REC] to start recording.
The elapsed time is shown on the display.
Recording will take place on free space on disc. Data will not be overwritten.
???You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording. You can change the channel or recording mode while paused; however, the recording will then be as a separate title.
???You can record while the unit is in standby for scheduled recording, but once the time for the scheduled recording to begin is reached, any recording taking place will stop and the scheduled recording will begin.
n To pause recording
Press [h].
Press again to restart recording.
You can also press [* REC] to restart. (Title is not split into separate titles.)
n To stop recording
Press [g].
??? From the start to the end of the recording is called one title.
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.
n When recording the channel (not set on this unit) from cable box or satellite receiver
1 Select the channel on the equipment before turning the unit on. 2 Press [1 2 CH] to select IN1 or IN2 in step 2 (?? above).
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To specify a time to stop recording
During recording
Press [* REC] to select the recording time.
??? The unit???s display changes as shown below.
???This does not work during scheduled recordings (?? page 20) or while using Flexible Recording (?? below).
???If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.
???The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording is reached.
To cancel
Press [* REC] several times until the counter appears.
???The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording continues.
To stop recording partway
Press [g].
Flexible Recording
(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)
RAM
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)??? (?? page 17).
Preparation
Select the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2 or DV) to record.
1 While stopped
Press [F Rec].
2 Press [w,q] to select ???Hour??? and
???Min.??? and press [e,r] to set the recording time.
???You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.
???You cannot record for more than 8 hours.
3 When you want to start recording
Press [e,r,w,q] to select ???Start??? and press [ENTER].
Recording starts.
Playing while you are recording
RAM
Playing from the beginning of the title you are
Press [q] (PLAY) during recording.
??? There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.
To stop play
Press [g].
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops Press [g].
To stop scheduled recording
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 After 2 seconds, press [g].
3Press [w,q] to select ???Stop recording??? and press [ENTER].
Playing a title previously recorded while recording??? Simultaneous rec and play
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during recording.
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select a title and press [ENTER].
???There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.
To stop play
Press [g].
To stop recording
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3 Press [g].
To stop scheduled recording
1 Press [g] to stop playing.
2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.
3 Press [g].
4 Press [w,q] to select ???Stop recording??? and press [ENTER].
Selecting audio to record
RAM
Press [AUDIO].
Stereo: Main audio (stereo)
???If the broadcast is ???Mono+SAP???, audio will be monaural even if you select Stereo mode.
SAP Secondary audio program (SAP)
Audio: ??? If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is also recorded.
Mono: Main audio (monaural)
???Select ???Mono??? if reception is poor during a stereo broadcast.
???((??? appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.
???If you change the sound setting while recording, the recorded sound will also change.
Select the audio (Main or SAP) in ???Multi- channel TV Sound ( MTS )??? in the Setup menu (?? page 38).
Recording television programs
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Scheduled recording
1 Press [SCHEDULE].
n To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
n To exit the screen
Press [SCHEDULE].
n When recording the channel (not set on this unit) from cable box or satellite receiver
1 Press [e,r] to select IN1 or IN2 in the channel column (?? above, step 3).
2 Select the channel on the equipment before the scheduled time.
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Scheduled recording
Not recorded
???If the actual broadcasting times of scheduled recordings overlap, the recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of the later program will start only after the first scheduled recording has finished.
???If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to On when manually setting the clock (?? page 15), scheduled recording may not work when summer switches to winter and vice versa.
n To exit the schedule list
Press [SCHEDULE].
???Programs that failed to record are displayed gray, and cannot be changed. They are automatically deleted from the schedule list at 4 a.m. two days later.
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Playing discs
Preparation
???Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
???Turn on this unit.
1 Insert a disc (?? page 18).
2 Press [q] (PLAY).
RAM
Play starts from the most recently recorded title.
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.
n When a menu screen appears on the television
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the item and press [ENTER].
Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
VCD
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
??? To return to the menu screen
VCD Press [RETURN].
???The playing method may differ from the one described above depending on disc types. Read the disc???s instructions carefully.
Selecting recorded titles to play
RAM
Simply select the recorded titles you want to play from the menu.
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and press [ENTER].
You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Direct Navigator screen icons
Title protected.
Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts, etc.)
Title cannot be played because data is damaged. Currently recording.
Title with ???One time only recording??? restriction
Note
disc when scheduled recording starts.
??? RAM Press [q] (PLAY) when you wish to start playing the disc while recording (?? page 19, ???Chasing playback???).
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Operations during play
play will begin.
Press the numbered buttons.
Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track.
Playing discs
Starting from a selected item
Selecting groups
While stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ?? right)
5:[5]
???This works only when stopped (screen saver is displayed on the television ?? above) with some discs.
???VCD (with playback control)
If you press the numbered buttons while stopped (the above screen saver is displayed on the television) you can cancel PBC. (Elapsed play time appears on the unit???s display.)
e.g.,
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Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
Regarding MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
???Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet
???Maximum number of files (tracks) and folders (groups) recognizable: 999 files* (tracks) and 99 (including the root folder) folders (groups)
*Total number for all the MP3, JPEG and other type of files
???This unit is compatible with
???Operation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some may not display or be playable.
???The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer.
???Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you numbered them.
???This unit is not compatible with
???Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.
Regarding MP3
???File format: MP3
Files must have the extension ???.mp3??? or ???.MP3???.
???Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
???Sampling frequency: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/ 48 kHz
???This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
???If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file, play may not be possible.
Regarding still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
???File format: JPEG, TIFF
???Number of pixels: between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
???This unit cannot play images that have resolutions beyond the range shown.
???Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format still pictures.
???The unit is not compatible with MOTION JPEG.
???You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However, depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.
???When the highest level folders are ???DCIM??? folders, they are
Playing MP3
CD
You can play
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
??? Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
2 Press [e,r] to select the track and press [ENTER].
Play starts on the selected track.
?????? ??? indicates the track currently playing.
???You can also select the track with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ?? [0] ?? [5]
15:[0] ?? [1] ?? [5]
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
n To select other group 1 Press [q].
G: Selected group no. /Total group no.
If the group has no track, ??????
2 Press [e,r] to select a group and press [ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
To stop playing
Press [g].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To switch to Pictures menu
(?? page 25, ???To select Pictures Menu???)
To exit the screen
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displayed first on the tree.
Structure of MP3 folders
Prefix with
Structure of still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Playing still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
CD
You can play
Useful functions during still picture play
You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval.
While the Pictures Menu is displayed
1Press [e,r,w,q] to select ???Folder??? and press
[SUB MENU].
pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
nTo select Pictures Menu
1 Press [RETURN].
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [e,r] to select ???Menu??? and press [ENTER].
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Pictures??? and press [ENTER].
??below, step2
Multimedia content
Music and pictures on disc. Please select playback mode.
MP3 Music
Pictures
ENTER
2 Press [e,r] to
Slide Interval select ???Start Start Slideshow Slide Interval
Slideshow??? and
play MP3 and still
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
picture and press [ENTER].
???The selected still picture is displayed on the screen.
???You can also select still pictures with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] ?? [0] ?? [5]
15:[0] ?? [1] ?? [5]
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
n To select another folder
While the Pictures Menu is displayed
1Press [e,r,w,q] to select ???Folder??? and press [ENTER].
F:Selected folder no./Total folder no.
2Press [e,r] to select the folder and press [ENTER].
To display the previous or next still picture during play
Press [w,q].
To stop playing
Press [g].
???The unit remembers the still picture where you stopped play. This is cleared when you turn the unit off or remove the disc.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To switch to MP3 menu
Select ???MP3 Music??? in step 4 of ???To select Pictures Menu??? (?? above).
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
press [ENTER].
To change the slide interval
1In step 2 above, press [e,r] to select ???Slide Interval??? and press [ENTER].
2Press [w,q] to select the slide interval and press [ENTER].
???You can select a slide interval between
and press [ENTER].
???When zooming in, the picture may be cut off.
???The enlargement information will not be stored.
???The ???Zoom in/Zoom out??? function is only available for still pictures smaller than 640 x 480 pixels.
While playing
Press [STATUS] twice.
Shooting date
To exit the picture properties screen
Press [STATUS] again.
Using menus to
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Using
FUNCTIONS
e,r,w,q
ENTER
DISPLAY
STATUS
Using
Common procedures
1 Press [DISPLAY].
??? Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the
Press [DISPLAY].
Disc
Soundtrack*
Select the audio and language (?? below, Audio attribute, Language).
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (?? below, Language).
RAM
(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
???Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
???If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off.
Audio channel RAM
?? page 23, Changing audio
Angle*
Change the number to select an angle.
Selects the play method for still pictures.
Slide Show: Plays according to the default order on the disc.
Page: Select the still picture number and play.
???RANDOM: Plays in random order.
???Return: Returns to the default still picture on the disc.
PBC (Playback control ?? page 44) VCD
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off (unchangeable).
* With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus (?? page 22) on the disc.
???The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot change anything when there is no recording.
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.
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Video
Picture
RAM
Select the picture mode.
???Normal: Default setting
???Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
???Fine: Details are sharper
???Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
DNR
RAM
Reduces noise and picture degradation.
On???Off
Progressive
[Only when you have selected ???480p??? in ???TV Type??? (?? page 14).]
Select ???On??? to enable progressive output.
???Select ???Off??? if the picture is stretched horizontally.
???When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.
Transfer [Only when ???Progressive??? (?? above) is set to ???On???.]
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (?? page 44, Film and video).
??? Auto1 (normal):
Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.
??? Auto2: In addition to ???Auto1???, automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it.
??? Video: Select when using ???Auto1??? and ???Auto2???, and the video content is distorted.
Reduces video tape noise while copying. Depending on the video signal, jittering may occur.
??? Automatic:
Noise reduction only works on picture input from a video tape.
???On: Noise reduction works for any video input.
???Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to
record input as it is.
Audio
V. Surround Sound
RAM
(Dolby Digital,
Enjoy a
???Turn V. Surround Sound off if it causes distortion.
???Turn off the surround function on the connected equipment.
???V. Surround Sound does not work for SAP recordings.
Dialog Enhancer
RAM
(Dolby Digital,
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.
Other
Position
1 (Standard) - 5: The higher the setting the lower the screen moves.
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Editing titles/chapters
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters
1 During play or while stopped
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title.
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Note
???Once deleted, divided or shortened, a title cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.
???You cannot edit during recording.
???+RW You can create a Top Menu using ???Create DVD Top Menu???
(?? page 35). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.
??? +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.
Preparation
???Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
???Turn the unit on.
???Insert a disc (?? page 18).
???RAM Release protection (?? page 34).
??? You can go back to the Title View.
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Title operations
After performing steps
You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.
Editing titles/chapters
Change Thumbnail
RAM
+R +R DL +RW
(?? below, ???For quicker editing???)
You can change the image to be shown as a thumbnail picture in the Title View.
1 Press [q] (PLAY) to start play.
2 Press [ENTER] when the image you want to use as a thumbnail is shown.
To change the thumbnail
Restart play and press [e,r] to select ???Change???, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to use as the thumbnail.
3 Press [e,r] to select ???Exit??? and press [ENTER].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
ENTER
Divide Title
RAM
(?? below, ???For quicker editing???)
You can divide a title into two.
1 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide the title. 2 Press [e,r] to select ???Exit??? and press [ENTER].
3 Press [w,q] to select ???Divide??? and press [ENTER].
To confirm the division point
Press [e,r] to select ???Preview??? and press [ENTER]. (The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point.)
To change the division point
Restart play and press [e,r] to select ???Divide???, then press [ENTER] at the point you want to divide.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Divide Title
Divide
ENTER
Note
???The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (?? page 44) of the original title.
???Video and audio just before and after the dividing point may momentarily be cut out. Make certain using ???Preview??? function (?? above) before proceeding.
* Multiple editing is possible.
Chapter operations
After performing steps
Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.
ENTER
Combine Chapters Press [w,q] to select ???Combine??? and press [ENTER].
For quicker editing
???Use search, Time Slip or
???To skip to the start or end of a title, press [u] (start) or [i] (end).
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Creating, editing and playing playlists
You can arrange the chapters (?? page 28) to create a playlist.
Title Title
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Playlist Chapter Chapter
???Editing playlists doesn???t modify the recorded data. Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn???t use much capacity.
???You cannot create or edit a playlist while recording.
RAM
???The maximum number of items on a disc:
Depends on the state of recording.
???If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded.
Preparation
???Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
???Turn the unit on.
???Insert a disc (?? page 18).
???Release disc or cartridge protection (?? page 34).
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Creating playlists
1 While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [e,r] to select ???Other Functions??? and press [ENTER].
3 Press [e,r] to select ???Playlists??? and press [ENTER].
4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select ???Create??? and press [ENTER].
ENTER
5 Press [w,q] to select the source title and press [r].
Press [ENTER] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip to step 7.
6 Press [w,q] to select the chapter you
want to add to a playlist and press [ENTER].
Press [e] to cancel.
insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Editing and playing playlists/chapters
RAM
1 While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [e,r] to select ???Other Functions??? and press [ENTER].
3 Press [e,r] to select ???Playlists??? and press [ENTER].
4 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the playlist.
To start play ?? Press [ENTER].
To edit ?? Step 5
??? To show other pages/Multiple editing (?? page 28)
5 Press [SUB MENU], then press [e,r]
to select the operation and press [ENTER].
???If you select ???Edit???, press [e,r] to select the operation and press [ENTER].
If you select ???View Chapters??? (?? Step 6)
6 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the chapter.
To start play ?? Press [ENTER].
To edit ?? Step 7
PLAYLISTS Chapter View
08 10/30 Mon 0:30
View Playlists
??? You can go back to the Playlist View.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Playlist operations
RAM
* Multiple editing is possible.
Chapter operations
RAM
After performing steps
???Editing chapters in a playlist does not modify the source titles and source chapters.
* Multiple editing is possible.
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Other video equipment
Connect to Audio/video output terminals.
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural
Connect to L/MONO.
*The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal.
See also the notes ???Important notes for recording??? (?? page 16).
Preparation
???Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
???Insert a disc (?? page 18).
???Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
???To reduce noise in input from external equipment, set
???When recording from the unit???s DV IN terminal
Select the type of audio recording from ???Select Audio Channel for DV Input??? in the Setup menu (?? page 38).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
DV camcorder recording
RAM
RAM Programs are recorded as a title while at the same time chapters are created at each break in the images and the playlist is created automatically.
When ???DV camcorder connection??? screen is displayed
If the DV automatic recording function does not work properly, check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and back on.
If that does not work, follow the instructions for manual recording (?? below).
Manual recording
RAM
Note
When recording using this unit???s input terminals, only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded.
As long as secondary audio that is recorded on the video cassette is not output on the unit in play, it is not recorded.
1 While stopped
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.
e.g., If you have connected to IN2 input terminals, select ???IN2???.
2 Start play on the other equipment.
3 When you want to start recording
Press [* REC].
Recording starts.
??? Using Flexible Recording (?? page 19), you can record the content of a video cassette (approx.
To skip unwanted parts
Press [h] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)
To stop recording
Press [g].
Almost all videos and DVD software on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
Entering text
Refer to the control reference on page 32.
RAM
You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
The maximum number of characters:
* Scheduled recording
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1 Show Enter Name screen.
If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu after finalization (?? page 35). When entering a title name, the name that will appear in the Top Menu can be previewed in ???Top Menu Preview (Finalized Disc)??? window.
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
???To erase a character
Press [e,r,w,q] to select the character in the name field and press [h].
???Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter ???R???
1 Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
2 Press [7] twice to highlight ???R???.
3 Press [ENTER].
???To enter a space
Press [CANCEL ] and press
[ENTER].
3 Press [g] (Set).
Returns to the previously displayed screen.
To end partway
Press [RETURN].
Text is not saved.
n To save frequently used phrases
You can add frequently used phrases and recall them later. Maximum number of saved phrases: 20
Maximum number of characters per phrase: 20 After entering the phrase (??above, steps
1Press [i] while the phrase to be saved is shown in the name field.
2Press [w] to select ???Save??? and press [ENTER].
???To cancel saving phrase Press [RETURN].
n To recall a saved phrase
1Press [u].
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be recalled and press [ENTER].
n To erase a saved phrase
1Press [u].
2Press [e,r,w,q] to select the phrase to be erased and press [SUB MENU].
3Press [ENTER].
4Press [w] to select ???Erase??? and press [ENTER].
5Press [RETURN].
Deleting titles
Refer to the control reference on page 32.
??? Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
??? Turn the unit on.
??? Insert a disc (?? page 18).
1 While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [e,r] to select ???Delete??? and press [ENTER].
DELETE Navigator Title View
3 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the title and press [ENTER].
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
Multiple deleting
Select with [e,r,w,q] and press [h]. (Repeat.)
??? A check mark appears. Press [h] again to cancel.
4 Press [w,q] to select ???Delete??? and press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
Deleting title during play
DVD Management
Preparation
RAM Release protection (?? below).
1 While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [e,r] to select ???Other Functions??? and press [ENTER].
3 Press [e,r] to select ???DVD Management??? and press [ENTER].
Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to do next.
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Providing a disc with a name
RAM
After performing steps
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Disc Name??? and press [ENTER].
?? page 33, Entering text
???The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
???With a finalized disc and +RW the name is displayed in the Top Menu.
Setting the protection
RAM
After performing steps
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Disc Protection??? and press [ENTER].
5 Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
Deleting all titles and playlists
RAM
After performing steps
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Delete All Titles??? and press [ENTER].
5 Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
6 Press [w,q] to select ???Start??? and press [ENTER].
A message appears when finished.
7 Press [ENTER].
Note
???Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding.
???Deleting all video titles will result in all playlists also being deleted.
???Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
Deleting all contents of a disc
+R DL (New disc only)
???
unit.
???When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.
RAM To stop formatting
Press [RETURN].
???You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.
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PROTECT
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc.
After performing steps
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Playback will start with:??? and press [ENTER].
5 Press [e,r] to select items and press [ENTER].
DVD???s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
First Title on DVD: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.
Enabling discs to be played on other equipment
Finalize the disc so you can play it on other DVD equipment. The equipment must be able to play finalized discs. To check compatibility with other equipment, refer to page 4.
After performing steps
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Finalize??? and press [ENTER].
5 Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
6 Press [w,q] to select ???Start??? and press [ENTER].
???Finalizing starts. You cannot cancel finalizing.
???Finalizing can take a few minutes, up to a maximum of 15 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the disc. (
Note
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.
7 Press [ENTER].
After finalizing
???Titles are divided into about
???There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters during play.
???You cannot finalize discs recorded on other manufacturers??? equipment.
???Discs finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.
???When finalizing a
Creating Top Menu
???Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.
???You cannot use the title menu for playing on this unit.
Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double- layer on single side) discs to be recordable
After performing steps
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Close First Layer??? and press [ENTER].
5 Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
6 Press [w,q] to select ???Start??? and press [ENTER].
Closing the layer starts. You cannot cancel closing.
Closing the layer can take several minutes, up to a maximum of 30 minutes, depending on the remaining space on the first layer.
Note
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while closing the layer. This will render the disc unusable.
7 Press [ENTER].
???You cannot close the first layer when it has no recording.
???By closing the layer, you can record or edit discs that have been recorded on the second layer by other equipment.
n To confirm the layer you can record
You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you can record.
Disc Name
Playback will start with: Top Menu
Finalize
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To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
Note
There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens, follow the
Summary of settings
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Clock Settings
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
*1 You can set these menus only after ???Set Channels Automatically??? is completed. *2 You can set this menu only after ???Set Clock Automatically??? is completed.
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Changing the unit???s settings
Audio Language
Subtitle
Language
Menu Language
???Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.
???Enter a code (?? page 44) with the numbered buttons when you select
???Other ???.
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen (?? page 22).
???Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
???Other
???Automatic:
If the language selected for ???Audio Language??? is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.
Settings for Recording
Press [ENTER] to show the following setting.
Black Level Control
Select for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
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Changing the unit???s settings
Tabs
Audio
from the unit???s DV IN terminal, select the type of audio recording from ???Select Audio Channel for DV Input??? (?? below).
Digital Audio Output
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit???s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (?? page 11).
??? Press [ENTER] to display the menu.
Dolby Digital
DTS
Select how to output the signal.
If ???Bitstream??? is selected, the connected equipment decodes the signal.
If ???PCM??? is selected, this unit decodes the signal and outputs it as 2 channel.
Note
Not making the proper settings may result in noise or some trouble for digital recording.
??? Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
??? PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
??? Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS logo.
??? PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS logo.
When recording MTS broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit???s display.
???Automatic:
The display turns dark during play, and reappears momentarily when you press a button. When the unit is turned off all displays disappear. While using this mode the standby power consumption can be reduced.
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
4:3 TV Settings for
Select how
???4:3 Aspect: Titles played as recorded.
???Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan.
??? Letterbox (Shrink to fit):
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
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Messages
On the unit???s display
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit???s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.
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Frequently asked questions
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to ???Customer Services Directory??? on page 46 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to ???Product information??? on page 43 if you reside in Canada.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
Frequently asked questions/Troubleshooting guide
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Troubleshooting guide
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Product Service
1.Damage requiring
(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2.
3.Replacement
4.Safety
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to ???Customer Services Directory??? on page 46.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at
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Glossary
Bitstream
This is the digital form of
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo
This is the process of remixing the
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
Film and video
Film:
Recorded at 24 or 30 frames per second. Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
Video:
Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded
Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as
You can format
When you use a new
Formatting irrevocably deletes all contents.
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
???A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but picture quality is generally better.
???A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but there is no blurring.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto
Pan & Scan/Letterbox
In general,
Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
Progressive/Interlace
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the
Protection
You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.
Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list.
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. A common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras and other devices.
Specifications
Recordable discs:
Ver.
for General Ver. 2.0
for General Ver.
for DL Ver.
Ver. 1.1
Ver.
+R:
Ver. 1.0
Ver. 1.1
Ver. 1.2
Ver. 1.3
for DL Ver. 1.0 +RW:
Ver. 1.1
Ver.
Recording system:
+R DL (Double Layer) +RW
Recording time:
Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
Playable discs:
Optical
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)
LASER Specification
Class 1 LASER Product
RF converter output:Not provided
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.
Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 2.0 W (Shipping condition)
approx. 6.1 W (User setting: Quick Start: On)
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
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Instalaci??n b??sica
???Visite la p??gina inicial de Panasonic para obtener m??s informaci??n acerca de los m??todos de conexi??n. (S??lo est?? en ingl??s.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
???Antes de hacer la conexi??n, apague todos los equipos y lea los manuales de instrucciones apropiados.
???El equipo perif??rico y los cables opcionales se venden por separado a menos que se indique lo contrario.
n Terminal RF OUT de la unidad
La se??al de imagen y sonido de esta unidad no pasa por el terminal RF OUT hasta el televisor.
Aseg??rese de conectar al televisor uno de estos terminales de la unidad: el terminal AUDIO/VIDEO OUT, el terminal S VIDEO OUT o el terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
n Cuando la unidad no vaya a utilizarse durante mucho tiempo
Para ahorrar energ??a, desenchufe la unidad de la toma de corriente CA. Esta unidad consume una peque??a cantidad de energ??a aunque se encuentre apagada (aproximadamente 2,0 W).
n Conecte la unidad directamente al televisor
Las se??ales de v??deo enviadas a trav??s de videograbadoras se ver??n afectadas por los sistemas de protecci??n del copyright, y las im??genes no se mostrar??n correctamente en el televisor.
Conexi??n con un televisor y una videograbadora
Esta conexi??n permitir?? utilizar la videograbadora para reproducir y grabar cuando la unidad est?? apagada.
VHF/UHF
RF IN
Televisor
Cable coaxial de 75 ???
3
2
Si el televisor no tiene terminales de audio/v??deo, se necesita un modulador RF
Para disfrutar de una mejor calidad de imagen
n Terminal S VIDEO OUT
Los terminales S VIDEO OUT logran una imagen m??s viva que la del terminal VIDEO OUT. (Los resultados reales dependen del televisor.)
n Terminal COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
Estos terminales se pueden utilizar para la salida entrelazada o progresiva y pueden proporcionar una imagen m??s clara que la del terminal S VIDEO OUT.
??? Con??ctelos a terminales del mismo color.
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^ DVD
POWER
Sintonizaci??n autom??tica
Preparaci??n
???Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de v??deo apropiada para las conexiones de esta unidad.
1 Pulse [^ DVD POWER].
Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
S??lection de Langue
English
Espa??ol
Fran??ais
Press ENTER
Pulse ENTER
Appuyer sur ENTER
2 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar el idioma y pulse [ENTER].
Si se equivoca, pulse [RETURN] para volver a la pantalla anterior.
3 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar ???TV de
4:3??? o ???TV ancho de 16:9??? y pulse [ENTER].
4 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar
???Encendido??? o ???Apagado??? y pulse [ENTER].
5 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar
???Sintonizador??? o ???Entrada??? y pulse [ENTER].
6 Pulse [ENTER] para empezar la sintonizaci??n autom??tica.
n Si el reloj va una hora adelantado o retrasado
1Pulse [SETUP].
2Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar ???Configuraci??n??? y pulse [q].
3Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar ???Fecha y Hora??? y pulse [ENTER].
4Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar ???Ajustar del huso horario??? y pulse [ENTER].
5Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar
n Si aparece la pantalla ???Ajuste manual del reloj???
???Se ha producido un error al ajustar el reloj autom??ticamente.
???Se ha seleccionado ???Entrada??? en el paso 5 durante el ajuste. 1 Pulse [w,q] para seleccionar la opci??n que desee modificar y
pulse [e,r] para cambiar el ajuste. 2 Pulse [ENTER].
Selecci??n del tipo de televisor
Si tras haber elegido un tipo de televisor concreto durante el ajuste inicial, conecta un televisor progresivo u otro tipo de televisor distinto justo despu??s de encender la unidad por primera vez, siga los pasos que se indican a continuaci??n. Seleccione la opci??n que corresponda a su televisor.
1 Durante la parada
Pulse [SETUP].
2 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar ???Pantalla TV??? y pulse [q].
3 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar ???Tipo TV??? y pulse [ENTER].
??? 480p/480i:
Seleccione ???480p??? si el televisor es compatible con la salida progresiva.
4 Pulse [e,r] para seleccionar la opci??n y pulse [ENTER].
Para salir de la pantalla
Pulse [SETUP].
Para volver a la pantalla anterior
Pulse [RETURN].
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Grabaci??n de programas de televisi??n
* REC
REC MODE
RAM
??? Puede grabar hasta 99 t??tulos en un disco.
+R +R DL +RW
??? Puede grabar hasta 49 t??tulos en un disco.
1 Pulse [; OPEN/CLOSE] para abrir la bandeja e introducir un disco.
??? Pluse de nuevo el bot??n para cerrar la bandeja.
Ins??rtelo completamente.
n Para hacer una pausa en la grabaci??n
Pulse [h].
Pulse de nuevo para reiniciar la grabaci??n. Tambi??n puede pulsar [* REC] para reiniciar. (El t??tulo no se divide en t??tulos separados.)
n Para detener la grabaci??n
Pulse [g].
??? La grabaci??n, desde el principio hasta el final, se denomina t??tulo.
Para especificar una hora para detener la grabaci??n
Durante la grabaci??n
Pulse [* REC] para seleccionar el tiempo de grabaci??n.
n Modo de grabaci??n
En funci??n del contenido que se grabe, los tiempos de grabaci??n pueden ser inferiores a los indicados.
*1 No es posible grabar ni reproducir continuamente desde una cara a la otra en un disco de dos caras.
*2 Cuando ???Tiempo de grab. en el modo EP??? se establece en ???EP- Repr. ??n ampliada (6H)??? en el men?? Setup.
La calidad de sonido es mejor cuando se utiliza
*3 No es posible grabar continuamente desde la primera capa a la segunda.
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2 Pulse [1 2 CH] para seleccionar el canal.
Para seleccionar con los botones numerados:
3 Pulse [REC MODE] para seleccionar el modo de grabaci??n (XP, SP, LP o EP).
4 Pulse [* REC] para iniciar la grabaci??n.
La grabaci??n se realizar?? en el espacio vac??o del disco. Los datos no se sobrescribir??n.
???Durante la grabaci??n no puede cambiar el canal ni el modo de grabaci??n. Durante la pausa puede cambiar el canal o el modo de grabaci??n. Sin embargo, la grabaci??n se realizar?? como un t??tulo separado.
???Puede grabar mientras la unidad est?? en modo de espera de una grabaci??n programada; sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que cuando llegue el momento en que deba iniciarse la grabaci??n programada, se detendr?? cualquier grabaci??n en curso y se iniciar?? esa grabaci??n programada.
Reproducci??n mientras est?? grabando
Puede reproducir un t??tulo grabado previamente.
1Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] durante la grabaci??n.
2Pulse [e,r,w,q] para seleccionar un t??tulo y
Grabaci??n y pulse [ENTER]. reproducci??n ??? Para detener la reproducci??n
simult??neas Pulse [g].
???Para detener la grabaci??n
Despu??s de parar la reproducci??n
Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] para salir de la pantalla y pulse [g].