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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
(Inside of product)
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1)Read these instructions.
2)Keep these instructions.
3)Heed all warnings.
4)Follow all instructions.
5)Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)Clean only with dry cloth.
7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Channel captions/Television type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Remote control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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 ???One Touch Recording . . 19 Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Selecting audio to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Selecting file type to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Playing MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . 24 To select other folder (group) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Regarding DivX VOD content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Regarding MP3, DivX and still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using on-screen menus/
FUNCTIONS window and Status messages . . . . . . . .27
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Editing
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting recorded titles to delete ???Delete Navigator . . . . . . . 29 Deleting title during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Copying
Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DV camcorder recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Convenient functions
DVD Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Providing a disc with a name ???Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting the protection ???Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Deleting all titles and playlists ???Delete All Titles . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Deleting all contents of a disc ???Format Disc ( DVD ). . . . . . . . 35 Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first
???Playback will start with:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Enabling discs to be played on other equipment ???Finalize . . . 36 Creating Top Menu ???Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Enabling the second layer on DL (dual- or double- layer on single side) discs to be recordable ???Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the unit???s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reference
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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 January 2007. These may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
for remote control
RQT8950
???We recommend using Panasonic discs. We also recommend using DVD-RAM discs with cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
???You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
???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 double-layer discs after closing the first layer (?? page 36). You will no longer be able to record to the first layer after you do this (?? page 16).
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 45) compatible discs only.
*5 This unit can use the high-speed recording discs shown in the chart, but using them will not shorten the recording time. *6 You can play 8x recording speed discs recorded on another equipment.
*7 Play on DVD-R DL compatible equipment. *8 Play on +R DL compatible equipment.
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 DVD-RAM on this unit.
???Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.
DVD-Video format
This recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.
???Digital broadcasts that allow ???One time only recording??? cannot be recorded.
???You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on this unit.
+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format
This is method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. You can play back such discs recorded in this method in a similar way as contents recorded in the DVD-Video format.
???Digital broadcasts that allow ???One time only recording??? cannot be recorded.
???After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the disc on DVD players and other equipment.
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Disc type
Indication in these instructions
Logo
Instructions
Disc type
Logo
Indicated in these instructions by
Instructions
???CD-R and CD-RW* with still pictures recorded in JPEG and
TIFF
???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.
???Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.
Regarding DVD-Audio
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (?? page 45) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer???s intention. Tracks that are prevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g. audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the disc???s jacket for more information.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
Discs that cannot be played
???2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5???)
???3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
???DVD-R recorded in VR format
???DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (?? page 45)
???PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio)
???DVD-Video with a region number other than ???1??? or ???ALL???
???Blu-ray, HD-DVD
???DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3???), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.
R6/LR6, AA
The remote control information
n Batteries
??? Insert so the poles (+ and ???) match those in the remote control.
??? 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 non-cartridge discs
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 un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
???Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
???Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
???Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
???Do not 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 (RP-CL720PP) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner???s instructions before use.
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.
Control reference guide
Remote control
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
1 Turn the unit on (?? page 12)
2Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Enter numbers
3 Cancel
4 Basic operations for recording and play
5 Skip the specified time (?? page 23)
6Show Direct Navigator/Top menu (?? page 22, 24, 30)
7Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (?? page 12, 23)
8 Show sub menu (?? page 25, 30, 33) 9 Show on-screen menu (?? page 27) bk Select audio (?? page 19, 23)
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 29)
bt Skip a minute forward (?? page 23) ck Show scheduled recording list
(?? page 20)
cl Show FUNCTIONS window (?? page 28)
cm Return to previous screen cn Create chapters (?? page 23)
co Show Setup menu (?? page 14, 37) cp Start Flexible Recording (?? page 19) cq Show status messages (?? page 28)
handling/Unit care/Control reference guide
n Using the cursor
???Select items on menu screens and set items.
Press up, down, left or right to select an item.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
This operation is also possible...
???Frame-by-frame (backward/forward):
While paused, press [w h] or [h q] (left/right)
The remote control information/Disc
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 34) 4 Connectors for external equipment (?? page 34)
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)
1Disc indicator
???This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted.
2 Scheduled recording indicator
3 Main display section
4 Playing indicator
5 Recording indicator
STEP 1 Connection
This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections (A-D, pages 8-9). Please connect using the one that best suits you.
???Visit Panasonic???s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
???Before doing any connection, turn off all 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.
Television
VCR
This unit
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.
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.
Cable from wall or antenna signal
To household
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
6
AC power supply cord
(Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
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
RQT8950
STEP 1 Connection
If your television does not have Audio/Video terminals, RF Modulator is necessary
a Connection with a television (?? page 8 A)
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
To enjoy higher picture quality
Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal
75 ??? coaxial cable
Connecting to the COMPONENT 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
Red White
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (?? page 45) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
??? Connect to terminals of the same color.
Television
Red White
Red White
This unit???s rear panel
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.
Connecting an amplifier or system component
n Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal
??? To enjoy multi-channel surround on DVD- Video, connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder displaying these logo marks using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in Digital Audio Output
(?? page 39).
??? 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 DVD-Audio.
Amplifier???s rear panel
OPTICAL IN
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when connecting.
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
This unit???s rear panel
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
While stopped
Press [SETUP].
Press [e,r] to select ???Setup??? and press [q].
Press [e,r] to select ???Clock Settings??? and press [ENTER].
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.
Clock settings
Refer to the control reference on page 14.
Set Clock Manually
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 1 minute.
1
2
3
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Set Clock Manually??? and press [ENTER].
Setup
want to change and press [e,r] to change the setting.
???DST (Daylight Saving Time): On or Off
If you select ???On???, the clock is advanced one hour starting at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.
???Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
The clock starts.
Adjust Time Zone
Adjust the time zone (???1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting.
You can set this menu only after ???Set Clock Automatically??? is completed.
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 ??????1??? or ???+1??? and press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Channel captions/Television type/Remote control settings/Clock settings
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.
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Select the main or secondary audio before recording
(?? page 39, ???Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )???) The selected audio only is recorded.
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 DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3???) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM (?? page 45) compatible DVD-RAM.
Recording of digital broadcasting
Playing the disc on other DVD players
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
The disc must be finalized after recording (?? page 36).
It is necessary to finalize DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or copy.*
* You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.
Finalize
+RW
To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use ???Create DVD Top Menu??? in DVD Management menu (?? page 36).
-R DL +R DL
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.
It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer to the second layer. Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer. Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before proceeding.
Recording to a
DVD-R DL and
+R DL
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 38).
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 DVD-R DL and +R DL.)
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time.
???RAM When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD- RAM. Use EP (6H) mode if playback may be on other equipment.
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
DVD-RAM
Remains
If you select FR mode
The program will fit one disc perfectly.
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Fit
Important notes for recording
Disc Insertion/Ejection
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
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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 ???Format Disc ( DVD )??? (?? page 35).
When remove a recorded disc
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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 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.
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 35) or ???Playback will start with:???
(?? page 36) in ???DVD Management??? before finalizing.
??? You can record up to 49 titles on one disc.
See also the notes ???Important notes for recording??? (?? page 16).
Note
??? +RW You can create a Top Menu using ???Create DVD Top Menu??? (?? page 36). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.
??? RAM 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 37, ???Off Timer???).
Recording television programs
??? You can record up to 99 titles on one disc.
+R +R DL +RW
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???) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3???) DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.
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).
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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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., DVD-V English is the selected language (?? page 27, Soundtrack).
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Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
Selecting file type to play
CD
You can play CD-R/CD-RW which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or still pictures that have been recorded on a computer.
The screen shown below is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files, DivX video contents and still pictures (JPEG/ TIFF).
e.g.,
Playback mode is set to DivX. To play another type of files, please select playback mode from Menu in FUNCTIONS.
ENTER
???When playing the file displayed on the screen
Press [ENTER].
???When playing other file displayed on the screen
Press [ENTER] and follow the steps below.
To select file type
1 Press [FUNCTIONS].
FUNCTIONS
Playback mode : DivX
CD(DivX/MP3/JPEG)
Menu Menu
Program
Other Functions
ENTER
RETURN
2 Press [e,r] to select ???Menu??? and press [ENTER].
Multimedia content
Music and pictures on disc.
Please select playback mode.
DivX Menu
MP3 Music
Pictures
ENTER
3 Press [e,r] to select playback mode and press [ENTER].
?? right, step 2
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Playing MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
n MP3 CD
G: Group no.
T: Track no. in the group
TOTAL: Track No./Total tracks in all groups
???Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
??????
??? indicates the track currently playing.
??? Files are treated as titles.
n Still picture (JPEG/TIFF) CD
Play
To switch to other menu
Press [RETURN] and perform steps 1???3 in ???To select file type??? on the left column.
2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select the file
(track, title or picture) and press [ENTER].
Play starts on the selected file (track, title or picture).
???You can also select the file (track, title or picture) with the numbered buttons.
To show other pages
Press [u] (Previous) or [i] (Next).
To stop playing
Press [g].
???(JPEG) The unit remembers the still picture where you stopped play. This is cleared when you turn the unit off or remove the disc.
To display the previous or next still picture during play
(JPEG) Press [w,q].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Note (DivX)
???Picture sizes set at the recording time may prevent the unit from showing pictures in the adequate aspect. You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV.
???Successive play is not available.
Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)
Refer to the control reference on page 24.
Regarding DivX VOD content
-R CD
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit???s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.
Display the unit???s registration code
???After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, new registration code is then displayed in ???DivX Registration???. Do not use this registration code to purchase or rent DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the old code.
???If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit???s code, you will not be able to play this content. (???Authorization Error.??? is displayed.)
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. (???Rental Expired.??? is displayed.)
When playing this content
???The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if:
???you press [^ DVD POWER].
???you press [g] (STOP).
???you press [u] (SKIP) or [t,y] (SEARCH) etc. and arrive at another content or the start of the content being played.
???Resume play function (?? page 23) does not work.
Regarding MP3, DivX and still pictures
CD
Still pictures (JPEG/TIFF
2)
1 Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX and other type of files is 4000.
2 Operation may take time to complete when playing TIFF format still pictures, or when there are many files and/or folders, some files may not display or be playable.
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.
???Files must have the extension ???.mp3??? or ???.MP3???.
CD
Structure of still pictures (JPEG/ TIFF)
Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.
???When the highest level folders are ???DCIM??? folders, they are displayed first on the tree.
tree
P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg 002 Folder
Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messages
Using on-screen menus
Common procedures
1 Press [DISPLAY].
??? Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
2 Press [e,r] to select the menu and press [q].
3 Press [e,r] to select the item and press [q].
4 Press [e,r] to select the setting.
??? Some items can be changed by pressing [ENTER].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
Disc menu???Setting disc content
Soundtrack* DVD-V DVD-A
Select the audio and language (?? right, Audio attribute, Language).
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The disc???s audio attributes appear.
DivX
Select the soundtrack number.
???Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one audio type.
Play menu???Change play sequence
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.
Repeat play
???Group DVD-A and MP3
???Playlists RAM -RW(VR)
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Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messgages
Refer to the control reference on page 27.
Video menu???Change picture quality
Picture
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-RW(VR) VCD
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
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-RW(VR) VCD and DivX
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 45, 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.
Line-in NR (Only when IN1, IN2 or DV is selected.)
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 menu???Change sound effect
V. Surround Sound
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-RW(VR)
(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)
FUNCTIONS window
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.
1 While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
FUNCTIONS
Cartridge Protection Off
DVD-RAMDisc Protection Off
Playback
Program
Delete
Other Functions
ENTER
RETURN
Functions displayed depend on the type of disc.
2 Press [e,r] to select an item and press [ENTER].
???If you select ???Other Functions???, press [e,r] to select an item and press [ENTER].
To exit the FUNCTIONS window
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Status messages
Status messages appear on the television during operation to show the condition of the unit.
Press [STATUS].
The display changes each time you press the button.
No display
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only.
???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
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-RW(VR) and DivX
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.
Other menu???Change the display position
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.
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 36). Recording or editing on the disc may delete the menu. In that case, create the menu again.
???
+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 35).
??? 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 1???3 (?? page 30)
You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials.
Change Thumbnail
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(?? 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
DVD-RAM
Change
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
DVD-RAM
Divide
ENTER
Note
???The divided titles retain the name and CPRM property (?? page 45) 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 1???5 (?? page 30)
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 slow-motion (?? page 23) to find the desired point.
???To skip to the start or end of a title, press [u] (start) or [i] (end).
Creating, editing and playing playlists
You can arrange the chapters (?? page 30) 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: ???Playlists:99
???Chapters in playlists: Approximately 1000
Depends on the state of recording.
???If you exceed the maximum numbers of items for a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded.
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 35).
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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.
want to add to a playlist and press [ENTER].
Press [e] to cancel.
???You can also create a new chapter from the source title. Press [SUB MENU] to select ???Create Chapter??? and press [ENTER] (?? page 31, ???Create Chapter???).
7 Press [w,q] to select the position to insert the chapter and press [ENTER].
???Press [e] to select other source titles.
???Repeat steps 5???7 to add other chapters.
8 Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Copying from a video cassette recorder
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 ???Line-in NR??? to ???On??? (?? page 28).
???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 39).
When recording from DV equipment (e.g., digital video camcorder), you can record audio/video recordings from DV tape only.
DV camcorder recording
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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
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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. 1???8 hours) to a 4.7 GB disc with the best possible quality of recording without wasting disc space.
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.
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.
??? -RW(V) -RW(VR)
You can format only as DVD-Video format on this
-R DL
Formatting cannot be performed.
Note
???
Press [ENTER].
7
A message appears when formatting is finished.
Note
??? Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This can render the disc unusable.
??? Formatting normally takes a few minutes. However, it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ( RAM ).
Press [w,q] to select ???Start??? and press [ENTER].
Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Format Disc 5 ( DVD )??? and press [ENTER].
6
Note
Formatting delete all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.
The contents are deleted when you format the disc even if you have set protection.
After performing steps 1???3 (?? left)
+R DL
+R
(New disc only)
RAM
-RW(V) +RW -RW(VR)
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 ???Format Disc ( DVD )
Press [ENTER].
7
Press [e,r] to select ???Delete All Titles??? and press [ENTER].
Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
Press [w,q] to select ???Start??? and press [ENTER].
A message appears when finished.
4
5
6
Deleting all titles and playlists ???Delete All Titles
RAM
After performing steps 1???3 (?? left)
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 ???Disc Name
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After performing steps 1???3 (?? above)
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Disc Name??? and press [ENTER].
?? page 29, 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 ???Disc Protection
RAM
After performing steps 1???3 (?? above)
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Disc Protection??? and press [ENTER].
5 Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
Cartridge???protection
RAM (with a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the protect position, play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.
Copying from a video cassette recorder/DVD Management
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Press [w,q] to select ???Start??? and press [ENTER].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating. Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
Press [ENTER].
Press [w,q] to select ???Yes??? and press [ENTER].
DVD Management
Refer to the control reference on page 35.
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first
???Playback will start with:
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You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc.
After performing steps 1???3 (?? page 35)
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
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL
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 1???3 (?? page 35)
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. ( -R DL +R DL up to 60 minutes.)
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 5-minute (
+R DL 8-minute) chapters. This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording.
???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 high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times).
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Creating Top Menu
???Create DVD Top Menu
+RW
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you to create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.
After performing steps 1???3 (?? page 35)
4 Press [e,r] to select ???Create DVD Top 5 Menu??? and press [ENTER].
6
7
???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
???Close First Layer
-R DL +R DL
DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side. This unit does not offer seamless recording on two layers. Recording stops when space on the first layer becomes full. You must close the first layer to start recording on the second layer. Closing makes the first layer unavailable for recording (editing is still available). You cannot cancel closing. Make certain before proceeding.
After performing steps 1???3 (?? page 35)
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
Changing the unit???s settings
Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode
Select ???Video Mode (Video On)??? to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.
???Video Mode (Video On):
The setting returns to ???Audio Mode (Video Off)??? when you change the disc or turn the unit off.
???Audio Mode (Video Off)
Audio Language
DVD-V
Subtitle
Language
DVD-V
Menu Language
DVD-V
???Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.
???Enter a code (?? page 45) 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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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.
Changing the unit???s settings
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.
??? 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 ???Product information??? on page 44.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
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Troubleshooting guide
Product Service
1.Damage requiring service???The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2.Servicing???Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
3.Replacement parts???When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4.Safety check???After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized RQT8950 Servicentre closest to you.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT ??? LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Specifications/Limited Warranty
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
Link : "ServicentresTM locator" under "Customer support"
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Index
Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Audio
attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . .19, 39
Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Channel
adding, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Set Channels Automatically . . . . . . . .13
Chasing playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cleaning
disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Close First Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connection
amplifier, system component . . . . . . .11 antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 11 cable box, satellite receiver . . . . . .9, 10 DV IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 10 video cassette recorder . . . .8, 9, 10, 34
Copy (playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Copying
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . .34 from a video cassette recorder. . . . . .34 Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 CPRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Create Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 31, 33 Create DVD Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Create playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Delete
all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 33 chapter in playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 30
Divide Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 45
DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DV automatic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Enter name
disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31
Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 45 Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Format disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FR (Flexible Recording) Mode . . . . . . . . 17
FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45
Language
audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Menu
MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mode
recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 still mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 45
Noise reduction (NR)
DNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Line-in NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
On-screen
language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PCM Down Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 45
Properties
playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Protection
cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 37
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Recording
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 from a video cassette recorder . . . . .34 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 scheduled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Resume play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Scheduled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Shorten Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Signal Source (RF IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Simultaneous rec and play . . . . . . . . . . .19
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 45
Time Slip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
TV Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
V. Surround Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
???DTS??? is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and ???DTS 2.0 + Digital Out??? is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Official DivX?? Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX?? video (including DivX??6) with standard playback of DivX?? media files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca
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